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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
1
The article notes Christmas is nearing with heavy holiday trade across city merchants. It reports widespread enthusiasm and a strong spirit of giving, though the holiday’s religious aspect may be waning slightly as gifts become more central.
Joseph Carr, a neighbor across the street from Barnet Shafranski’s grocery at 1506 South Third Street, braved flames and smoke to save the family including two young children and the injured husband from a blaze. The store burned completely with damages around 500, caused possibly by mice. Carr, a Bailey’s rope works employee and National Guard member, is about 21.
Chairman Payne outlines a bill reducing war revenue taxes by 40,000,348 dollars. Details list major cuts to beer, cigars, brokers, circuses, theatres, and schedule A stamps, with changes to schedules B and P and a 30 day enactment after passage.
The Times reports Democrats accuse Republicans of a tax cut plan to fund election debts by reducing war taxes on tobacco cigars beer and proprietary medicines. They warn aimed at aiding ship subsidy and beer trusts while leaving the poor to bear the burden. Senate and White House pressure join the fight as debate intensifies.
A December gale roared along the New England coast, wrecking more than a dozen schooners off the North Shore and New Hampshire beaches. The Gloucester fishing schooner Mary A Brown sank near Hampton Beach, with her crew lost. The Weather Bureau warned of severe gales hitting Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Land damage hit small buildings and telegraph lines, hindering connections to Vermont and New Hampshire.
Senator Morgan of Alabama voices hope for two thirds support for the Hay-Pauncefote treaty in the foreign relations committee. He defends the plan to grant the United States full control to build and fortify a canal and argues against Clayton-Bulwer era constraints. He notes Nicaragua and Costa Rica seek neutrality and warns against overreach into Central American sovereignty.
The schooner Mary A Brown of Gloucester was wrecked on Hampton Beach in a heavy gale early today and all on board are believed lost. At least six men formed the crew and one body was recovered. Life-savers were alerted around 2 A M by wreckage from the vessel.
Chester resident Lewis McCullough who helped identify boat gear in the Eyre murder probe suspects his enemies burned his net and its shelter along Chester creek. The fire destroyed the net causing about 170 dollars in damage. He offers no specific suspect but links the act to his involvement in the Eyre investigation.
Henry Kresvich and Tillie Statick, Polish neighbors of West Parryunk, split after a tempestuous 10 hour marriage. A quarrel among intoxicated guests erupted when a revolver was fired as peace efforts failed. The bride refuses to live with him and he threatens to take her by force.
At Queen Lane pumping station a 48 inch valve burst during plumbing repairs injuring three men: William Jones 53 Park Ave Roxborough William Chichester 34 3822 Sharp St Manayunk and James Little 27 3430 Crawford St Falls of Schuylkill. All were taken to St Timothy’s Hospital. Three others narrowly escaped drowning.
Telegram from St. Paul reports Charlies A. Towne of Duluth has offered and accepted appointment to the Minnesota Senate seat to fill the Davis vacancy. Governor Lind declines to deny or confirm the rumor, fueling belief in the report from reliable quarters.
The Republicans push to fasten a large standing army with the army reorganization bill, aiming for swift passage and to displace the oleomargarine bill. Democrats oppose, and a vote is not set as adjournment ends. Richardson of Tennessee leaders the opposition, denouncing the plan as expanding military forces.
Baron Herman Speck von Sternburg formerly secretary of the German Embassy at Washington and now consul general for Germany in Calcutta wed Miss Lillian May Langham of Louisville Kentucky at St George's Church Hanover Square. US Ambassador Choate gave the bride away. The couple plan a Calcutta honeymoon.
Washington reports that the foreign ministers reached an understanding submitted to home offices. Secretary Hay cabled Mr. Conger authorizing him to sign for the United States. US views prevail on punishment and indemnity with China to admit liability and future negotation.
A large consignment of about 140 heavy guns and related machinery arrived at Cramps shipyard for the Russian battleship Retvizan. The Danish steamship Johan Slem brought the cargo, and unloading began as soon as it docked. About 370 Russian sailors are en route from Liverpool by the Rhynland for the vessel.
Report from Idvadia notes Emperor Nicholas's convalescence progressing with favorable signs. Latest figures show temperature around 97.4 and pulse about 68, with no ill effects from sitting up at meals. Officials say return to St Petersburg is being considered but not yet decided.
Mrs John Parsons aged 55 a farmer s wife was thrown from a wagon in Lambertville New Jersey her head struck the curbing breaking her neck. Both wheels passed over her breast crushing her badly and she died at once.
Trenton New Jersey December and J. K. Manning president of the Ministerial Union announces a two member sub committee to drive the effort against Sunday liquor selling.
The Times reports that tourists next Sunday will visit the ruins of Castle Kenilworth, England's most famed historic site, with a vivid description of its history by Dr. Edward Brooks.
In St Petersburg today churches held services of thanksgiving for the czarewitch's birth and the convalescence of the Creator, noting Grand Duke Mich born December 4, 1878.
The forecast for today covers Eastern Pennsylvania Eastern New York New Jersey Maryland with fair Thursday and Friday, winds west to northwest. Western New York likely snow flurries near the lakes with fair Friday and fresh westerly winds. Western Pennsylvania fair also with lake snow flurries Friday and strong west winds. United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia report.
Herman Bettger of Lafayette attempted to move household goods by rowboat in the Schuylkill when the craft toppled ejecting carpets appliances and dishes. Bettger was saved by John Byrne of West Lafayette near shore after crying for help. Goods valued around $250 were lost.
News from Reading reports excitement in Plowville as prospectors on Jacob Kessler’s land find ore analyzed by a chemist as containing gold. Kessler and S. D. Eltzer of Cymru begin sinking a shaft and expect pay dirt soon.
A short note suggests gifts for men for Christmas honoring a wide range of relations. It emphasizes a luxurious gift as most appropriate and appreciated.
The ad highlights genuine imported SEDAN MON TAGNAC coats in black blue and Oxford, satin de chine lining and velvet piping. Comparable coats retail for 50 to 55 dollars but offered here at 45 38 and 35 with various novelties silk linings and fine tailoring. Also listed are Buss Tweeds Crowthers English soft-naps Huddersfield overcoatings Genuine Irish Frieze and multiple styles including Chester fields Raglans and New London Overcoats at lower prices.
Took six orders in one day for Evening dress suits as gifts. Full dress suits of fine twill dress worsted silk-lined throughout priced around 40 to 45 dollars, touted as unparalleled in town.
An advertisement touts Wm. fH. Wanamaker at Twelfth and Market as the right place for quality clothing. It claims Raglans fit better and Great Coats provide a distinguished style, urging customers to try the store for the best overcoats and trousers.
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