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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
6
The notice lists delivery rates for Daily Times and Sunday Times sold by carriers in the city and surrounding towns. It shows six cents a week by carriers, three dollars a year by mail, and monthly rates. Philadelphia party-hroats and related terms appear in the fragment.
The piece argues that the joint note forcing the razing of Pekin defenses and a foreign military presence creates a permanent occupation risk. It denounces US participation as entangling the nation in imperial control and warns of dangerous stakes if China accepts or rejects the terms.
The piece argues Reed warned the House is no longer a true legislative body and outlines how the Senate delays and amends House bills. It notes the Senate’s closure rules curtail House initiative and suggests the Senate represents wealth interests, reducing popular control.
A volunteer officer accuses Lieutenant Colonel Heistand of pressuring Major Hawkes to form a Manila hemp cordage company. The plan, if real, aimed to monopolize the hemp trade in the islands with the help of several prominent officials. The case could reveal conflicts between military rule in the Orient and speculative interests.
The text recounts an ex inspector of customs in the Philippines whose appointment was arbitrarily revoked and who now seeks revenge. It notes Major Hawkes and Colonel Theistand, an Ohio man, may have ties to administration figures who could profit from influence. The War Department will investigate to uncover truth and assess potential harm.
A Filipino lawyer in New York argues Americans must extend true freedom to the Philippines. He says the U S flag should guarantee rights, not subordination, urging Americans to honor universal manhood rights rather than demand subservience from Filipinos. He cautions that without such rights the flag’s meaning in the Philippines differs from its home symbolism.
London papers shift from outright support to calls for ending the war with the Boers. Critics argue Kitchener may defeat De Wet yet cannot break Boer will. Annexation moves echo past treaties with Holland and risk backlash from unwilling subjects and kin abroad.
The article contrasts earlier night illumination with candles and feeble lamps to the glow of gas and now electric lighting. It frames electric light as the symbol of progress as the century turns, noting how electricity transformed visibility, commerce, and daily life.
The planned Monday night fundraising event for the Red Cross in Philadelphia and New York City has been abandoned. Promoters cite the looming civic demonstrations marking the new century as why the appeal would fail. The text questions the effectiveness and purpose of such a scheme while noting continued interest in watchful meetings in various cities.
The article discusses funding for the Red Cross and calls for congressional support to aid Miss Barton and associates, arguing private subscriptions are insufficient. It then recounts the history of the Macpherson house, built by Captain John Macpherson, its association with John Adams and other figures, its wartime roles, and eventual incorporation into a park, noting it is the Mount Pleasant mansion in East Park.
The Maryland State Treasurer Vandiver moves to probe a fraud promising 100 percent profit in 160 weeks. The piece commends the effort as a rightful step to shield future investors and curb fraudulent concerns, arguing authorities should protect even the gullible from illegal schemes.
The Times clarifies that Frank B. Jones was not indicted by the Dauphin County grand jury and that an AP statement from Harrisburg erroneously included his name among bribery cases. The paper issues the correction in full for wide publicity.
The Londoner Harms worth, owner of many London papers, speaks in interviews about his methods. He suggests others may imitate but warns his real secrets remain undisclosed while stressing the difference between editing and personal approach.
The article notes New York women at the forefront of opposing kissing, arguing moral danger for girls. It suggests that if girls cannot be persuaded, demonstrations by exposing young men to the habit’s harms might influence behavior.
The widow of a man lynched in Indiana three years ago wins $4,000 damages from the sheriff’s bondsmen for failure to prevent the mob violence. The opinion notes the sport of lynching would lose its fascination if it proved costly wherever and whenever indulged.
Boston police suspect the Cudahy kidnapper gang has reached the coast and may encounter Chicago police who have long seemed to be at sea. The report of forty nine children crossing thin Iowa ice is deemed a hoax and dismissed as an unpleasant tale.
Dispatches from Transvaal describe ongoing Boer gunfire and varied battlefield updates across South Africa as sources report daily developments and shifting front lines. Communiques cite clashes near towns and pressures on colonial forces.
A newspaper item notes that giving a toy rifle to a boy is well intentioned, but the boy’s careless aim could cause harm, underscoring parental caution and safety concerns.
A college remark suggests that smokers are often slow in study and implies that pursuing many needs in education may be counterproductive. The quote frames discipline and focus as essential in academic progress.
A New Year parade proposal featuring soldiers and shooters signals broader moves. Some see Miss Gould's investment in a small part of an old French house as the costliest item in a De Castellane bric a brac outfit.
A fragment suggests the scythe Time carries may be tied to its cutting of a stick. The note hints at a symbolic connection between timekeeping tools and a severed staff in a historical or mythic context.
A historical reflection notes Spain will not pursue a new method for now, acknowledging progress must start from the ground up and build upward from a foundational base.
Miss Geraldine Lawrence daughter of the late Dr Joseph Stephen Lawrence a Charleston executive visits Philadelphia with cousin Mrs John R Kendrick. She attended a Christmas dance and a Chestnut Street Theatre box party chaperoned by Mrs J Lawton Kendrick. After holidays she heads to Montreal to study at Villa Maria Academy.
December gale storms lash the English Channel causing widespread damage ashore. Vessels including the Pegasus and Queen of Cambria were grounded or wrecked with several sailors drowned. Rescue attempts were hindered by heavy seas as the Primrose Hill broke apart and other ships were driven ashore or beached. Continent services suspended and mail transport delayed.
The Almshouse hosted a Christmas program for the poor residents with a crowded clinic full of inmates of all ages. Before the show, apples oranges and sweets were distributed by the female organizers as attendees lined the hallway. The long act featured songs magic tricks and humorous performances to end the year cheerfully.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, by order of its Board, paid off $1,000,000 in old navy yard bonds issued January 1, 1876. The move reduces annual interest by $59,000, signaling solid finances as coal and coke traffic set records, with yearly tonnage to December 23 reaching 30,581,900 and earnings outlook above 6 percent.
The Federation of Graduate Clubs wrapped up at the University of Pennsylvania. Morning reports covered university presidents Chicago meeting, constitution revision, thesis printing, and salaries. Afternoon sessions included student papers and a Bryn Mawr College campus tour.
A gala ball at Horticultural Hall hosted by Howard Wood in honor of his daughter Miss Rachel Biddle Wood a debutante. Notable guests included Mrs. Allison Mrs. Griscom Mrs. Williams and a long list of Philadelphia society attendees at a decorated red room fête with supper served downstairs.
Haverford residents at 1683 Spruce Street host winter visit while numerous Philadelphia social figures host January events. Carded invitations list teas dinners and dances at Walnut Street and Delancey Place residences with notable guests such as Miss May Fell Miss Christine Biddle and Mrs Cassatt.
In Northern Mindanao December operations by the Fortieth Infantry captured Jemeniz and an inland insurgent stronghold. Langarin coast village fell to a hundred troops who dispersed and captured several enemies. Troops returned to Cagayan to support General Robbe’s ongoing campaign. General MacArthur’s proclamation prompts arrests of alleged insurrectionists in Manila. one prisoner was killed and another wounded attempting to escape.
The column notes Easter fell on April 7 1001 and cites almanac sources. It also gives the 1000 census total of 76 205 220 for the United States with breakdowns for states territories and service members abroad. It explains London time is 4 hours 55 minutes ahead of New York.
The notice lists showings at several theaters and halls with times in the afternoon and evening. Performances include Francis Wilson in The Moons of Malabar at Chestnut Street venues, James K. Hackett in The Pride of Jennie, and various acts at Grand Opera and other spots.
Fifteen hundred children who were not visited by Santa Claus will attend the Children's Christmas Club dinner at Industrial Hall at noon. The annual event, long held by the club, ends with each child receiving a present such as toys dolls or candy.
Grand jury returned indictments charging sale of oleomar garine with coloring matter against W. N. Andrews A. L. Van Wert Michael Getselman and John McGuckin Two further indictments were also returned against Harry James and others for selling adulterated vinegar.
In Philadelphia, Judge Avudenried ordered Frederick Hawkins, a Black man and former Moyamensing speakeasy keeper, removed to the State Hospital for the Insane in Norristown. The case ties to wartime raids by the Law and Order Society.
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