Wu Tingfang Talks Marriage In Quiet Atlantic City Visit
Seashore chatter notes Wu Ting-fang chatting about marriage on a Washington train parlor car after visiting his wife and son in Chelsea. He says he values US friendships and hopes to accompany Prince Chen during a US tour, with Atlantic City likely a stop before Westward travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Wu Ting-fang
Washington
Capital
Chelsea
China
United States
Prince Chen
New York
Edward
Metropolis
Atlantic
Madame Wu
Philadelphia Guests Arrive at Local Hotels List
A roster of arriving Philadelphians is shown by hotel names and multiple names per property. Notable entries include BEAUMONT with several guests, CHESTER INN, COULTER HALL, and HAMILTON HALL listing numerous individuals and couples among the arrivals.
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Allaire
A. Schram
E. Clark
H. Walters
Beaumont
C. A. Small
H. Newman
Gallagher
BE. QO. Halbert
Brexton
William A. Lathrop
Thomas Blair
KR. W. Blair
Emma Odenwelder
Perry Godshall
W. J. O'Brien
Joseph Bound
Peter C. Kelley
Virginia Henderson
John Hanly
Iss Helen Henderson
Emma H. Stewart
B. J. Ganson
May Ganson
Sallie B. Kuba
John W. Thompson
W. A. Birch
Chester Inn
W. A. Premistes
Mrs. Meneton
E. M. Hamilton
N. Hamilton
Coulter Hall
J. T
Enoch Kirby
A. H. Lindsey
W. Rombach
Dennis—Charles Whitman, Jr
F. BR. Whitman
John Linberg
H. Buch
Wiliam Briander
E. Rh. McCowan
F. P Miller
F. J. McArdle
KE. Mulholland
Florence Hurt
Bertha Seheul
Elberon
K. Holden
J. L. Hertzog
C. V. Hertzog
Hertzog
W. D. Mathias
G. W. Davis
W. Gilmore
I. Garrett
B. Crowder
Hamilton Hall
F. Rouff
Miss de Kahn
M. G. Worthington
F. F. Rockett
Iyalson
John J. Cornley
F. J. Meagher
Kenderton
M. Cunningham
s. _P. Einwechter
McCauily
G. McCaulley
A. Maxwell, Jr
M. Wadaworth
H. Einwechter
Lamborn
M. Hess
Crawford
Jobo Paar M. Parker
Emma Hurst
Ida V. Marlborough
H. Brown
Anna Kelley
Mary RK. Kelley
Charles Michener
W. W. Michener
H. Kreider
Raleigh
H. Jobara
John BE. Spits
F. Lownburg
We Ore
BK. Armstrong
E. L. Lanes
Clyde -Sanyth Ams
Tameny
Locke
Weinland
Bias T. Bateoe
Smt
Emanuel Cohen
O Heyman
FE. K. Selig
J. Labe
Ean A. Montera
acaRpoRovners
Eever
Hasucker
Moore
Hush Domnall
Senate
Miss Stern
Aonc
Cramer
H. Mees
M. E. Mitchell
E. Mitchell
Traymore
G. 8. Hetzel
E. Ingram
Local Social Notes Highlight Diverse Residents
Miss B. 1 m, F J Gillerty, Mr and Mrs J Barnes, the Kerwisk, Wellington Mr and Mrs J C Dorphiey, Mr and Mrs R J rt, Mr and Mrs J B Dudley, Miss Gart, Miss Mattie Maestrick, F German, John DPD Watson, Frank BE Startly, Mrs J N Palmer, Miss EF Palmer, Miss Elizabeth Dale appear in community listings and social notices across Wellington.
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F. J. Gillerty
J. Barnes
Kerwisk
Wellington
J.C. Dorphiey
J. Rt
J. B.dudley
Gart
Mattie Maetrick
F. German
John Dpd. Watson
Frank BE. Startly
J. N. Palmer
EF. Palmer
Elizabeth Dale
Lanning Nominated for Congress by New Jersey GOP
Former Judge William Mershon Lanning of Trenton unanimously wins the Fourth Congressional Republican convention in Flemington for a summer bid. Stephen Large presides, Samuel Bullock presents the name, Kean Stahl and Stokes attend, and Lanning receives a warm reception before a Civil War memorial tribute.
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Flemington
William Mershon Lanning
Trenton
Stephen K. Large
Whitehouse
Omer
Charles Crace
Somerset
Alexander Yard
Merce
Samuel H. Bullock
Mercer County
Lanning
Kean
EB. C. Stahl
Stokes
Farmers Co operative Plan Fails in North Branch
In Trenton on August 5 a chancery bill shows the Farmers Alliance Co operative Association failed in its plan for a regional cooperative store. Vice Chancellor Reed ordered the association officers to show cause by August 19 why a receiver should not be named.
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Philadelphia Times
Trenton
Welnity
North Branch
Farmers’ Alliance Co-operative Association
Reed
Public sale ordered for Automobile Company of America assets
Vice Chancellor Stevens orders a public sale of the Automobile Company of America assets. The receiver says an offer of 100000 was received, but a higher price is expected at auction. Company liabilities total 210000.
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Newark
Stevens
Automobile Company of America
Policeman Rescues Two Children From East River
Policeman George Holder of the East Fifty-First Street station dove into the East River at Fifty-second Street to rescue two children carried away by the swift tide. Rose Spitzbader, 12, and Peter Spitzbader, 8, were playing on a log when Peter toppled in and dragged his sister, prompting a long, heroic struggle to reach the bulkhead. Holder, clothed and hampered by past injuries, battled the current for about 200 yards to save them and return them to safety.
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George Holder
East Fifty-first Street
East River
Fifty-second Steet
Holder
Rose Spitzbader
Peter
East Fiftyfirst
Petie
New York Journal
High railroad speed and the race to sixteen hours
Experts see a Chicago to New York run in sixteen hours as possible with speeds averaging about sixty three miles per hour. The move depends on upgraded road beds, heavier rails, and reinforced bridges, with future trains reaching 70 to 90 miles per hour on racing stretches.
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Chicago
New York
New York State
Albany
Utica
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Central
Pers
Brooklyn
Prussian View of the American War and Washington Admiration
A fragment notes the Prussian king’s limited interest in American causes beyond happiness and liberty. It contrasts European battlefields with the American struggle, recalls admiration for Washington during the Boston siege, and hints at letters from an American general.
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Europe
Aberry
Washington
Boston
Bar
Caebim
Camden School Principal Involved in $1800 Theft Case
Camden EB A Stevens School principal George F E Fry was arrested on a warrant for misappropriating 1800.80 dollars from the Artisans' Building and Loan Association of New Jersey where he once served as secretary. The probe may reveal a wider 12 year shortfall and possibly up to 20000 dollars.
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George FE. Fry
EB. A. Stevens School
Camden
T. Yorke Smith
Artisans’ Building and Loan Association of
New Jersey
Fry
Association
Smith
Philadelphia Times
W. 8. Meloy
H.S. Springer
Raymond L. Warren
Recht T. Yorke Smith
Alfred H. Mulford
Mulford
Camden County
Camden City
James E. Bryan
Lost His Way Finds His Man in Camde Arrest
William MacIntire of South Bethlehem Pennsylvania was arrested by Detective Doran after a mistaken bus ride in Camde. He is accused of robbing the South Bethlehem Supply Company store. A revolver seven diamond rings and several emeralds and rubies were found on his person.
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William MaclIntire
South Bethlehem
Doran
Camde
MaclIntire
South Bethlehem Supply Company
Fifth Street
Kaighn Avenue
Maclartire
MacIntire
Camden contractor held on criminal abuse charge
George Hall a Camden contractor was held in 1000 bail by Recorder Stackhouse in Camden Police Court yesterday charged with criminal abuse against J Alpheus Vansant. This is the second suit by Vansant against Hall the first a civil suit for 20000 damages.
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George Hall
Camden
Recorder Stackhouse
Abél
J. Alpheus Vansant
Mr. Vansant
Mr. Hall
Philadelphia Orphan Asylum Children Enjoy Park Outing
The children of St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum in Philadelphia spent yesterday at Washington Park. They arrived at nine in the morning and enjoyed three hours of amusements at no cost.
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St. Vincent’ Orphan Asylum
Philadelphia
Washington Park
Park
Gloucester School Funds Exhausted in Loan Bid
Gloucester City Board of Education moved to negotiate a $1000 loan until the city school tax receipts arrive as school funds are exhausted. The measure aims to cover ongoing expenses while awaiting tax payments.
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Gloucester City Board of Education
Twain Depew England trip joke recited in Washington Post
account recalls Patterson remarks triggering Republican aides retreating to cloakrooms while Twain and Depew swapped speeches on a voyage to England. Twain delivered a sharp twenty minute fisk and Depew confessed his loss of Twain manuscript prompting laughter. an English passenger later derided Depew remarks as drivel.
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Senator Patterson
Mark Twain
Depew
England
Twain
Mr. Clemens
Senator Depew
Washington Post
Dillon Campaigner Seeks Move of Capital to St Louis
Petersburg Democrat Thomas H. Dillon, a congressional candidate, has drawn attention by proposing moving the national capital from Washington to St Louis. The idea has circulated for decades and gained notable coverage in The Indianapolis News, with veteran advocate D Defrees long associated with the discussion.
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Thomas H. Dillon
Petersburg
Indianapolis News
Washington
St. Louis
D. Defrees
Move of the Capital Debate Targeted Shoals Indiana
discussion argues the capital should be placed at Shoals Indiana as the eagle metaphor links New York and San Francisco while Coburn backs the plan. The issue ties to General John Coburn and to broader Washington improvements backed by Boss Shepherd amid a clash over dated Southern era architecture.
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St. Louis
Shoals
Ind
New York
San Francisco
John Coburn
Viith Indiana
Congress
Shepherd
Washington
Maryland
Lone Star the Sioux killer returns to Rosebud agency
Rosebud Indian Agency July 24. We-Chach-Pe Wan-Gela Lone Star arrives amid Indian unease over the shift from rations to work pay. His past as Sheridan’s scout and Sitting Bull negotiator steadies the crowd as he reassures authorities. No outbreak follows.
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Rosebud Indian Agency
Rosebud
Bluecoats
Omaha
Fred M. Haas
Lone Star
Sheridan
Miles
Crook
Sitting Bull
Canada
Chief Gall
Custer
Wounded Knee
Big Foote
Hans
South Dakota
Little Bat
Big Foot
Medicine Man
Wounded Knee Creek
Forsythe
Wallace
Henry
Rat to Jersey City Boat to Newburgh River Excursion
Fragmentary notice describes a river excursion involving Jersey City and Newburgh with train and boat transport. It mentions prices and mentions rail or boat options but details are unclear and names or dates are not fully readable.
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Jersey City
Newburgh
Pennay Vaoin
Pennsylvania Democrats Split in Allentown Congressional Fight
In Allentown Berks and Lehigh Democrats dissolved a long running pact over congressional nominating choices. Henry Green of Reading led Berks, M C L Kline of Allentown backed Lehigh. both sides formed separate tickets and will seek court rulings on the rightful nomination. The stormy meeting featured quick, sharp exchanges and threats of legal action.
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Henry Green
Reading
M. C. L. Kline
Allentown
Berks
Lehigh
Green
Congress
Lehigh Brethren
Congressman Green
Lehigh County
Martin Klingler
C. H. Ruhl
Klingler
Hugh E. Crilly
Kline
Lowden
Holden
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Democratic county convention nominates ticket for 1890
The Democratic county convention at Mauch Chunk nominated B. Er Enbody for Congress subject to district conference James T. Mulhearn for state senator Patrick D. Kelley for assembly Allen Craig for president judge Douglass Arner for county treasurer Henry Bartels for register of deeds James J. Sweeney for recorder of deeds Omans Ferry for county commissioner Charles Rehrig for county auditor Adam Berger and John P. Schoenfeldt as auditors The convention was largely attended with strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Mauch Chunk
Congress
B. Er, Enbody
James T. Mulhearn
Lansford
Assembly
Patrick D. Kelley
Banks
Allen Craig
Douglass Arner
Franklin
Iils
Henry Bartels
Deeds
James J. Sweeney
Summit Hill
Omas Ferry
Charles Rehrig
le Pean
Adam Berger
Fast Penn
John P. Schoenfeldt
East Mauch Chunk
Nomination Dispute Arises Over Berks Lehigh Candidate
Representative Mayne filed Marcus Kline’s Democratic nomination in Harrisburg. A dispute over Kline versus Congressman Green legality exists and a court will settle the matter.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
Mayne
Lehigh
State Department
Marcus Kline
Berks-Lehigh
Kline
Green
Neglected Church Property Claimed by Catholics
Catholics of Harrisburg plan to recover an acre of land in Shippensburg Cumberland Valley area along the Bonding Railways. Bishop Shanahan and Father Francis Noel found the deed. A small brick church built sixty years ago was torn down and bricks used to build three houses. worship ceased during the Civil War.
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Philadelphia Times
Chambersburg
Harrisburg
Shippensburg
Cumberland Valley
Shanahan
Francis Noel
Scranton Plans to Invite Admiral Dewey and Mrs Dewey
A meeting of Scranton leaders at Congressman Connell's office formed plans to invite Admiral Dewey and Mrs Dewey, staying at Mount Pocono, to visit Scranton. Recorder V William Connell presided and a committee was named to extend the invitation.
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Philadelphia Times
Scranton
Connell
Admiral Dewey
York observes 250th anniversary with parade and exercises
The 250th anniversary of York settlement was marked by a floral and historical parade followed by commemorative exercises. About 20,000 visitors arrived in town for the day's events.
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York
Secret opening sessions of Grand Ledge convention
The August 5 New Washington notice describes the Grand Ledge of woomag ven Bons of St. George holding opening convention sessions in Washington DC. The text notes the sessions are secret and mentions Gegren and Som Seals in unclear roles.
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Washington, D.C
Grand Ledge
Woomag Ven
St. George
Gegren
Town cut off by smallpox outbreak at Parryville
Parryville reports restricted outside communication as small-pox prevalence forces town closure to prevent spread and protect residents. Ships and travelers barred. local clinics intensify vaccination and isolation measures.
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Philadelphia Times
Parryville
Town Lockdown Demanded as Health Board Seeks Vaccinations
State Board of Health orders immediate vaccination for residents and prohibits any exit or entry from the town. Trains and travelers halted to enforce compliance as public health measures intensify.
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Ste
State Board of Health
Saved Children’s Lives After House Fire Rescue
Police Sergeant Hyde and John McSorley saved the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Corpozette’s two children by breaking into their burning second floor bed. The children suffered severe burns to the face head and limbs, likely from playing with matches. The coroner investigates the death of Mrs. Maggie Alburger found dead at 5 pm after saying goodbye to a neighbor.
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Hyde
John McSorley
Charles Corpozette
Line Street
Camden
Mr. McSorley
Maggie Alburger
East
Clementine Street
Fires Test Salvage Of Cotton In Chester Study
A five building test on the Opera House lot in Chester evaluated salvage from burning and soaking of pressed and unpressed cotton bales and various bale types. The event, costing about 2500, attracted a large crowd as a National Fire Protective Association committee and underwriters representatives observed the blaze and soaking tests for insurance and handling guidance.
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Philadelphia Times
Chester
National Fire Protective Association
Opera House
Dales
Lowry
National Committee
Charles A. Héxamer
Philadelphia
F. M. Criswold
The
Home Insurance Company
New York
H. A. Fisk
Boston
Henley
St. Louis
E. A. Crosby
National Association
North British and Mercantile Fire Insurance Company
W. C. Robinson
Mr. Taylor
New England
Getton Manufacturers’ Association
Arlington Mills
Lawrence
Mass
Ambassador White Resigns Berlin Post This Fall
Ambassador Andrew D. White has mailed his resignation to take effect in early November. The move was likely approved by President Roosevelt, with November 7 set as the formal resignation date. White is in Hamburg recuperating and may stay through month end as Berlin gossip swirls about potential successors and post swaps.
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Berlin
Andrew D. White
United States
White
Roosevelt
Hamburg
Mr. White
Ambassador Tower
St. Petersburg
Storer
Spain
Russia
Henry White
London
Tower
Germany
Ambassadors White Retirement Rumor Circulates
State Department says no word on White resigning though retirement at age 70 had been anticipated. Report notes possible Berlin successor candidates include David J. i now First Assistant Secretary and Bellamy Storrer minister to Spain.
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Washington
State Department
Ambassador White
Berlin
David J. i
Bellamy Storrer
Spain
Florists to Asheville for annual convention
Delegates from New York and New England join the Philadelphia delegation for the Society of American Florists meeting in Asheville North Carolina August 19 to 22. John Barton of Philadelphia misses the event due to his son’s death. The Biltmore estate hosts the final day, and Philadelphia aims to win the bowling trophy with a strong team led by captain George Moss.
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New York
New England
Society of American Florists
Asheville
N. C
Philadelphia
John Barton
National Society
Biltmore
George Vanderbilt
Philadelphia Florists
Fcct
George Moss
George Anderson
Benjamin Starkey
Robert Kift
William Robertson
G. C. Watson
George Craig
Couple Marries On Train Between Village Springs And Birmingham
Conductor J. 8. Brooks halted the Oneonta accommodation on the Birmingham Mineral Railroad at Canasteta to allow Washington Williams and Ella Lane to wed aboard the train. Rev. G. G. Miller officiated in the last coach with Engineer Bob Orr and Brooks as witnesses and best man. about seventy five passengers attended. The newlyweds continued their wedding tour to Birmingham.
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Oneonta
Birmingham Mineral Railroad
J. 8. Brooks
Canasteta
S Mall
Washington Williams
Ella Lane
Village Springs
Brooks
Birmingham
G. G. Miller
Bob Orr
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Carlsbad Sprude
Alne Nee Ure & Ene & Mend Co
Judge Lanning
Auto Company
America
George E. Fry
Arti
Sans’ Building and Loan Associa
Tion
Treas
Bethlehem
Vansant
Hall
St. Vincent
Gloucester
Pennsylvania
Craig
Dewey
Sons of St. George Cenfer
Berlin Court
Tower and Hill
Hill
Shfr
Preetie
Chestnut ST
Republic
Cape May
L. H. Cone
Mgr
Drexel Bldg
Phila
Reliable
Burlington
Bristol
Burlington Island Park
Chestnut Street Pier
Thomas Clyde
Woodland Beach
Pennsgrove
New Castle
Delaware City
Arch St
James EF. Otis
Sterner Columbia
Augustine Park
Arch Street
H. F. Stetser
Mar
Willow
Herbert L. Clarke
MR. Clarke
Royal Marine Band of
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Sig
Georgie Minoliti
Woodside Park
Humbert
Royal Artillery Band Paradise
Euclid Tasca
Direa
Batty
Berian
BEARS
Intel Oe
Meitu
Telegraph
Nature
Tpruramia la Chicas
Malvern
Kentucky Avenue
M. E. Leach
P. RB
Radcliffe
Walter R. Davie
Myre
Rudolf
Charles R. Myers
Eden Hall
Cees Teivenientae
Kentucky Ave
Rexford
Theleedom Si
Congress Hall Trevewet
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
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