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.
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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.
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Wekkinley
Charles P. Eagan
United States
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McKinley
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Navy
Eral Hagan
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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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Spain
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Papa Zimmerman
England
House of Lords
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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.
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Amsterdam
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Germany
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Philadelphia
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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.
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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.
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Castle Kenilworth
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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.
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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.
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Naughty Anthony
Butterfly Chestnut
ST. Opera House
Ben-Hur
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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.
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Mayhew
Julia O'Donoghue
Troter
Henry Gurney
Gilchrist
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Thomas A'Becket
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