Philadelphia Times publication and pricing notice 1900
The daily and Sunday Times advertise 6 cents weekly in city, 25 cents monthly by mail, with annual rates and combined options. The Times lists offices at Banting Chestnut Eighth and Sansom Street in Philadelphia and dates the notice to December 1, 1900.
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Sunday Times
the Times
Philadelphia
the Times Banting
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the Times New Buildin Ae
Sansom Street
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Democratic reform and vigilance in Philadelphia politics
The piece argues that genuine progress in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania comes only through the Democratic organization, urging citizens to rally to it at the February election. It warns that independent Republicans failed to defeat the ruling oligarchy and calls for vigilant enrollment lists to purge fictitious names and prevent repeaters from stealing votes.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Republican Party
New York
World judges footballers by their chosen play
The passage notes the high regard for a footballer while contrasting how the world views those who pursue different activities, highlighting social esteem tied to sport versus other endeavors.
Boers' Surrender at Denetsdorp Signals Strain on British Rule
The surrender of a British garrison at Denetsdorp to Boer forces highlights Britain’s precarious hold on South Africa and the revived Afrikaner hostility. The article notes growing burgher unrest, possible Dutch supremacy hopes, and France's Chamber sympathy as a warning to governments to exit costly subjugation wars.
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Denetsdorp
South Africa
South African Republic
Lord Salisbury
Transvaal
Kruger
England
Indian Summer Affects Fall Vacation Planning
Readers consider how late warm spells extend or shorten fall getaways. Seasonal patterns influence travel timing and activities as families weigh school calendars and weekend breaks against milder months.
Watch the Assessment Lists Begin Enrolment for February Election
Assessors must start a new original enrolment by visiting every house to verify actual residents entitled to vote. The law bans padding old lists with November names or accepting long lists of alleged voters not personally verified.
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Philadelphia
Ashbridge-Durham
Reorganization Bill For Army Substantially Similar To Last Session
The bill recommended by the Secretary of War mirrors prior proposals, proposing an enlarged artillery corps for coast defenses and a sweeping reform of War Department staff by supplanting permanent bureau appointments with line officers on temporary detail. It criticizes the wide range in minimum and maximum strength for cavalry and infantry, noting expansion beyond peace limits would require an act of Congress.
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War Department
Congress
Phrase About Ballot Box Stuffing and Civic Oversight
A remark contrasts alleged police orders to watch closely with the act of stuffing a ballot box and warns that harming citizens is a greater wrong. The statement emphasizes vigilance against electoral manipulation and abuse of power.
Presbyterians Debate Creed Revision For Calvins Creed
The General Assembly faces a revival of calls for revising the Calvinistic creed as Presbyteries nationwide push the issue through a special committee. Philadelphia hosts the May assembly where the report will be considered, signaling a long debated change in a historically conservative denomination.
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Friends of Revision
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian General Assembly
Philadelphia
Eagan and Eaganism Targeted by Army Reform Demands
The piece argues General Charles P. Eagan should be retired after a court martial found him guilty and calls for Congress to end Eagan and Eaganism. It criticizes President Wilson for commuting dismissal to suspension and urges mandatory retirement for officers suspended a year or more.
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Charles P. Eagan
Eagan
Verdi Ct
Dagan
Congress
Ragan
Festival season arrives as days shorten
As the festival season approaches the public embraces shorter days while avoiding excessive darkness. Communities plan events and activities to maximize daylight amid seasonal change.
Mexicans Seek Cash Loan For Raw Cotton Imports
In Mexico City Puebla cotton manufacturers plan to borrow a half million dollars in gold from the United States to buy raw cotton. American residents held a grand ball at Orrin's Circus with many Mexican elites present, including President Diaz and wife. The Jockey Club plans a ball for Mme Diaz on December 31 as crowds gather for Diaz's inauguration on Saturday.
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Mexico City
Puebla
United States
Orrin's Circus
President Diaz
Jockey Clubd
Mme. Diaz
Diaz
Paris Papers Praise German Ambassador Resignation Impact
Paris papers praise the German ambassador after Prince Munster von Dernburg resigns. Temps says he contributed to peace and improving German French relations, aiding a growing alignment between the two nations.
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Paris
Prince Munster von Dernburg
Temps Saye
Women and higher education debated by leading educators
At the fourteenth annual convention of the Middle States and Maryland association at the University of Pennsylvania, presidents decry denying women equal training while debating whether higher education for women should differ. Key figures include M Carey Thomas Bryn Mawr F Thwing Western Reserve Hadley Yale Schurman Lafayette and Wellesley’s Pendleton. emphasis on coeducation versus separate tracks and the aim to train women as equal partners in professions and public life.
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Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of
Middle States
Maryland
University of Pennsylvania
M. Carey Thomas
Bryn Mawr College
F. Thwing
the Western Reserve University
McGill
Swarthmore
Warfield
Lafayette
Hale
Union College
Sharpless
Haverford
McKean Hall
Hadley
Schurman
Eo University
Pritchett
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
David J. Hill
J. G. Wight
Association
Harrison
Provost Harrison
Wight
Thomas
Ellen F. Pendleton
Wellesley College
Agnes Repplier
Philadelphia
New York
J. G. Crosewell
Brearley School
Bryn Mawr
John
Jane
N. M. Butler
Columbia
Committee
Houston Hall
H.S. Pritchett
Yale
D. J. Hill
J. G. Schurman
Cornell University
The Rays and a Patchwork Vaudeville Theatres Lineup
A list of acts and venues including The Rays in a hot old time broad at Theatres Auditorium Chestnut and 8th Street Charles. Ben Hur at Eleventh Street Opera House. Minstrelsy on Girard Avenue. An Enemy to the King at Grand Opera House. Keith's Vaudeville. Lyceum. American Beauties Company at 9th and Arch Museum. The Highwayman at People’s Standard. Slaves of the Orient at Trocadero. Irwin’s Big Show at Walnut. Belle of Bohemia.
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OPERA
Ben Hur
Girard Avenue
King Grand Opera House
Keith
Lyceum
American Beauties Company
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Social notices list of visitors and events in Philadelphia
A long list of social engagements and greetings appears with names and addresses. Notices include at home dates for Mrs Charles W Henry of Stonehurst Wissahickon Heights and others sending cards for December. dances at University of Pennsylvania Houston Hall. teas and receptions at Spruce Street houses. travel notes of Mr Robert Ralston Stewart and Antonio Stewart. and various gatherings at residences on Spruce Street Torresdale and other Philadelphia locales.
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Charles W. Henry
Stonehurst
Wissahickon Heights
University of Pennsylvania
Houston Hall
Demurrer Sustained in Porto Rican Customs Cases
In the United States Circuit Court Judge Lacombe did not decide in three Porto Rican customs cases. He sustained the government's demurrer to the pleas by the plaintiffs, leaving the actions without a ruling on merits.
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New York
United States Circuit Court
Slate Makers Return to City After Florida Trip
The syndicate of slatemakers for the local Republican machine has returned from a ten day Florida tour. The group, led by Israel W. Durham James P. McNichol and Abraham Lucretius English, disperses but keeps plans for the Tax Receivership and council seats secret. Independent council members face machine retaliation as the slate tightens and nominate favored candidates.
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Quay
Philadelphia
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English
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Betz Building
Dan McNichol
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Devlin
James L. Franklin
Charles W. Hall
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Rucker
Beaston
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Mercantile
William
Ware
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George Hawkes
Samuel Gipin
William Milligan
Morrison
Israel W. Durham
Abraham Lucretius English
Winthrop Smith
Chestnut Street
Singer
Register of Wills
Rialto Wiseacres
Smith
Durham-McNichol-Mack
Thirty-second Ward Seethes In Contested Council Race
The Thirty-second ward remains a battleground with several candidates vying for the Select Councilman seat. Incumbent Franklin M seeks reelection while Herman Loeb aims to challenge. Other contenders include Jere M Shaw and Frank Martin as the race intensifies.
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Pickle
Thirty-second
Franklin M. Sea
Herman Loeb
Shearman
Panera
Sealing Combine In British Columbia Reported
Sealing operation in Victoria gathers 46 schooners forming a major British Columbia agreement. The plan aims to regulate markets and protect crews, with outfitting and management capitalized at a stated amount. Local authorities report the deal follows recent pressure from Indian defense groups and other stakeholders.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Victoria
Judgment Entered in Common Pleas Court Yesterday
Judgment noted on a $2,500 note dated November 28, 1900, with parties Frank B. Heidrich and Louis August referenced. The text also alludes to a skin care remedy and mentions Greve's Ointment and Balsam as soothing for the hair.
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Frank B. Heidrich
Louis August
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