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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1900

Page

6

Publication rates and offices for the Times Philadelphia 1900

The Daily Times lists mail rates: six cents weekly for city and surroundings, three tiers a year, ninety five cents per month. Sunday edition at five cents per copy, two dollars a year, twenty cents a month. Combined Daily and Sunday Times five dollars a year, forty five cents per month by mail. Publication offices on Eighth Street and Sansom Street, Philadelphia. December 7 1900.

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End of War Taxes Hinted as Revisions Proposed

The piece argues war taxes should end now Spain is over. It notes proposed cuts of about 40 million dollars from the 105 million tax take, mainly stamp duties and beer, with cigars slightly reduced. It questions keeping taxes for army subsidies and bounties amid ongoing defense needs.

Committee of Ways and Means Spain Congress Philippines

Disgraceful restoration of General Eagan to duty sparks outcry

The essay denounces President McKinley for restoring Brigadier General Charles P. Eagan to active duty as Commissary General, arguing the act insults army discipline after Eagan’s public attacks on superiors and a court dismissal. It criticizes the army bill moving through Congress as flawed and driven by patronage, risking insubordination and an oversized military.

Wekkinley Charles P. Eagan United States Eagan McKinley Army Navy Eral Hagan McKinly Me Kir Penda Senate Agan Mark Ae Dake House of Representatives Secretary of War House

Remember the Maine War Memory Should Be Reconsidered

In a fiery critique the author argues the republic’s leadership has demoralized the military by neglecting army and navy dignity. They call for respect from the Commander-in-Chief and urge ending the war stamp tax push, noting the need to move beyond the Maine remembrance.

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Political Disputes in the Courts Highlighted as Folly

A Beaver County court case pits ex Superintendent Robinson against ex Postmaster General Wanamaker in a slander suit over remarks made in Williamstown. The suit, filed in Quay’s county, ends with non-suit and costs awarded to the plaintiff, seen as a warning against political lawsuits.

Beaver County Robinson Wanamaker Williamstown Dauphin County Quay Pennsylvania Departments of State Wilson

Untimely Slur Overshadows Passage of Pagan Scandal

A fragment notes how the administration’s unfitness was exploited on the day its Pagan scandal passed the House, signaling political turmoil and public outrage tied to the issue.

League Island Naval Expansion Urged by Treasury Head

The Secretary of the Treasury backs about 1.5 million dollars for League Island naval station work guided by Navy estimates and with support from Pennsylvania Delaware and New Jersey lawmakers. Emphasizes storage basins dry docks repair shops as essential to a growing navy and national defense.

League Island Secretary of the Treasury Navy Department Congress Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey Philadelphia Navy

Hypnosis in Chicago Case Sparks Servant Girl Debate

A Chicago minor court case features a young servant girl accusing a policeman's wife of six years of hypnotic subjection. If proven, it could reveal hidden dynamics of domestic power and affect the servant-girl question. The piece notes broader social implications beyond crime.

Chi-cago Chicago

Duke’s bankruptcy forces payer to settle debts or lose title

Papa Zimmerman faces pressure as the Duke of Manchester is declared bankrupt and excluded from the House of Lords. The married couple’s relation, the ducal son-in-law’s debts, and Zimmerman's willingness to pay determine whether the bankruptcy consequences extend to ongoing obligations.

Duke of Manchester Papa Zimmerman England House of Lords APA Zimmerman

Permanent Army Increase Expands West Pointer Roster

The plan for a larger standing army would broaden the corps of West Point graduates by creating a bigger wartime roster, extending the military training pipeline and potential officer supply for future conflicts.

Dutch Sympathy for Kruger Shown at The Hague Reception

The Netherlands shows strong support for the Boers as President Kruger is greeted with enthusiasm in The Hague. Authorities plan a larger reception in Amsterdam for the Transvaal leader later this month as Dutch newspapers stress solidarity with Kruger and his cause against British policy.

Olland South Africa Kruger The Hague Transvaal Amsterdam Europe Germany Haroun Cme

War on Street Fakirs Targets Market Street Vendors

Police rounded up seven street fakirs on Market Street between Eighth and Eleventh, and nine others later in the day. The detainees were held for court by Magistrate Cunningham on $500 bail as authorities moved to curb vendors of mechanical toys.

Market Street Eighth Eleventh Streets Old Mercantile Library Thare Cunningham

Misa Kintzing Plans New York Stage Debut

The article recalls Misa Kintzing who after her parents’ city reception and Colonel Kintzing’s death pursued elocution during mourning. Her notable progress led friends to urge a stage career and she will debut professionally in New York on December 10.

Democrats and League mull alliance to face Republicans

Informal talks among Democrats and Municipal League leaders hint at fusion on Tax Receivership and Council seats after holidays. League official Clinton Woodruff says harmony could help elect Council members and perhaps the Tax Receivership, though no formal decision has been made.

Democratic and Municipal League Clinton Rogers Woodruff League Democrats

Rummage Sale Benefits Pennsylvania Epileptic Hospital

The three day sale at Horticultural Hall closed yesterday benefiting the Pennsylvania Epileptic Hospital and Colony Farm. Items ranged from paintings and etchings to curtains and silks dating back to Revolutionary times. Proceeds were reported as large by the Ladies' Aid Association.

Horticultural Hall Pennsylvania Colony Farm Ladies’ Aid Association

Wall collapse injures and kills worker in Hancock and Master area

Workmen tearing down old buildings on Hancock and Master streets were met by a collapsing brick wall. Lawrence Brannigan of Mervine Street and Columbia Avenue died at St. Marys Hospital from shattered skull injuries. Several other men escaped with non serious injuries. Brannigan leaves several small children.

Hancock Master Streets Lawrence Brannigan Mervine Street Columbia Avenue Brannigan St. Mary's Hospital

Delaware Societies End Dining Dispute At Hotel Bellevue

The Delaware Society and the Sons of Delaware plan dinners at Hotel Bellevue tomorrow. Proprietor McCormick offers the banquet hall to the Society while the Sons use the main dining room on the ground floor. The Governor will be the Sons of Delaware guest with state officials joining the other clubhouse.

Delaware Society The Sons of Delaware Hotel Bellevue McCormick George W. Childs

Political Notes on Ward Shifts and Fusion Efforts

John A. Bradley moves from the Thirty-fourth to the Twenty-fourth ward to assist Magistrate John A. Thornton in the upcoming Democratic fusion contest. State Senator Chris L. Magee of Allegheny improves in health and has taken a house in Harrisburg to attend the Legislative session. A rumor of a Select Council caucus to back Select Councilman Harris is denied by Patton Twenty-seventh ward, who says Harris is a wise legislator with his ward and city at heart.

Bull” Andrews Quay Elkine Durham Mr. Quay Philadelphia Murdock Kendrick Kendrick Hamp Moore University of Pennsylvania Municipal League Board of Revision of Taxes League John A. Bradley John A. Thornton Chris L. Magee Allegheny Walter Browning Magee Harrisburg Harris Patton

Leary Takes Command Of The Richmond In Philadelphia

Captain Richard P. Leary arrives from Guam to take command of the receiving ship Richmond at League Island navy yard, succeeding Captain J J Read who becomes rear admiral after Admiral McNair's death. Leary discusses Guam harbor plans and American-style education during his tenure there.

Richard P. Leary Guam Philadelphia Richmond League Island Navy Yard J. J. Read Read Admiral McNair Cabras Islands Captain Leary United States Leary

Call to end hazing at West Point and U.S. schools

A reader from Towanda Pa requests Booz's death be investigated and urges Mr Driggs to introduce a House bill banning hazing at West Point and all U S institutions. The measure should include a strong penal clause to ensure abolition and condemns hazing as barbarism.

Father of the Times Booz Driggs New York Secretary of War West Point United States Woop Towanda

Tourists to visit Castle Kenilworth ruins Sunday

The Times reports that tourists next Sunday will visit the famed Castle Kenilworth ruins in England. Dr. Edward Brooks will vividly describe the site's rich history.

the Times Castle Kenilworth England Edward Brooks

Parisian sails from Halifax after repairs

Condensed cablegram report notes the steamer Parisian, having fixed machinery, departing Halifax for Portland at midnight. Other items cover Lucille Granu Young gifting 400000 marks for charity, an extra Congress session in San Domingo, and various European political and diplomatic snippets.

Halifax N. C Portland Maine Berlin Lucille Granu-Young Congress San Domingo Dimenez United States Barahona Monte Christo

Theaters and Venues Listing for Several Productions

The page lists multiple show titles and venues including The Soldiers Queen at Broad, Naughty Anthony at Chestnut, Madam Butterfly at Chestnut Street Opera House, Ben Hur at Eleventh Street Opera House, The Monks of Malabar at Chestnut, The Two Sisters at Grand Opera House, and Continuous Vaudeville at Lyceum with other entries such as M'liss at Standard, Across the Continent at Trocadero, and Belle of Bohemia at various locations.

Queen Broad Malabar Naughty Anthony Butterfly Chestnut ST. Opera House Ben-Hur Eleventh ST Girard Avenue the Two Sisters Grand Opera House Keith's Theatre Continuous Vaudeville Lyceum Rose Hill English Folly Company Ninth & Arch Museum Curtos Park Power Behind

Benedicks Ball Subscribers List and Philadelphia Social

The Benedicks Ball takes place Wednesday evening December 26 with notable subscribers listed including Henry W. Biddle George Tucker Bispham Edward F Beale Alexander J Cassatt and Anthony J Drexel among others. A concert at Witherspoon Hall featured William Ludwig Madame Joanna Barili Miss Isabel Wetherill and Miss Anna Kelley with piano accompaniment by Thomas A Becket to aid the Woman’s Hospital and Training School for Nurses.

Benedicks Henry W. Biddle George Tucker Bispham Edward F. Beale Alexander J. Cassatt Edward Coles Henry B. Coxe Charles F. Dana Anthony J. Drexel Rudulph Ellis George Harrison Fisher Charles C. Harrison J. Dundas Lippincott Frederick T. Mason Edward de V. Morrell John Thompson Spencer Edward 8S. Willing William D. Winsor William Ludwig Witherspoon Hall Bardese Lover Donizett Wagner Sullivan Moore Malone Joanna Barili Ardit Becker Anna E. Kelley Crouch Mayhew Julia O'Donoghue Troter Henry Gurney Gilchrist Liszt Thomas A'Becket

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