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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1896

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Trio of Students Held in Pearl Bryan Murder Case

Cincinnati police link Scott Jackson Alonzo Walling and William Wood to the Pearl Bryan killing near Fort Thomas Kentucky. Jackson and Walling confess to involvement while Wood faces arrest in South Bend Indiana with letters depicting plans and alleged abortion attempt.

Cincinnati Fort Thomas Newport Covington Pearl Bryan Green Castle Ind Scott Jackson Alonzo M. Walling William Wood D. A. Wood Jackson Wood William Earl Western Union Williams Wood South Bend

Pearl Bryan murder case linked to Scott Jackson

In Greenstale Indiana a farmer identifies clothing and hair from Pearl Bryan as tied to her disappearance. Pearl, 23, left January 28 to visit Miss Jane Fisher in Indianapolis but was found murdered near Cincinnati. Scott Jackson is arrested after authorities connect Pearl to his circle. the case shocks local families.

Jackson Walling Alonzo M. Walling Alonzo Walling Greencastle Ind Bryan Piast Fort Thomas Cincinnati Jane Fisher Central Avenue Indianapolis Scott Jackson Pearl Bryan Indiana

The New Bishop-Elect Hoban Appointed Coadjutor Bishop

Rome announced Rev Michael J Hoban as Coadjutor Bishop of Scranton. Local clergy and lay friends welcomed the choice as fitting for Bishop O Hara given his frail health. Hoban is brother to Dr Charles J Hoban of 1546 South Fifteenth Street.

Rome Michael J. Hoban Diocese of Scranton Father Hoban O’hara Charles J. Hoban South Fifteenth, Street

Death of a Deaf Mute in Staub Street District

The notice reports the death of Mrs. Margaret McClintock of 1622 Staub Street. It notes she was a deaf mute and mentions the family's hope and sorrow, with limited legible details remaining from the transcription.

Margaret McClintock Staub Street Walt Webien

Cleveland on the Bond Loan Earns Private Support

President Cleveland defends the 1895 bond loan contract and says private small holders will fund the issue through banks and investors. He notes the syndicate arrangement helped avoid serious delays and discusses issuing bonds above par to maintain interest limits.

Cleveland Treasury Department New York The Evening Post Carlisle Boston Tate An Siesta

Treasury resumes bid classification for new loan

Washington February 6 The work of scheduling and classifying bids opened yesterday for the new loan was resumed by Treasury clerks this morning. Exact bid amounts at each rate remain unavailable until processing completes. Morgan and associates are favored for a large portion of the issue, with bids above their rate likely accepted and some discretion anticipated for foreign-collection considerations.

Washington Treasury J. P. Morgan Morgan Caees India

Payment of the New Bonds Noted in Instructions

Fragmentary note describes bond payments and processing steps, mentioning Carnale and Tromaurers in connection with valved plates and payment instructions.

Treasury Loses Gold Reserves in February Draws

The Treasury reports a loss of 1 073 800 in gold coins and 10 400 in bars, reducing the reserve to 45 208 770. Despite loan success, fears rise that much of the gold offered for payment will be withdrawn. January 6 to February 5 withdrawals total 7 349 545, bringing the month’s aggregate to about 8 500 000.

Washington Treasury

Chamber of Commerce Adopts Resolution on Bond Issue

The New York Chamber of Commerce today adopted a resolution, moved by J. Edward Simmons, praising the public's confidence in the government bond loan. It says the large subscriptions prove the U S Government can redeem obligations with world class money.

The New York “Chamber of Commerce New York Chamber of Commerce J. Edward Simmons Fourth National Bank United States

New York Gold Reserves Rise Ahead of Bond Payments

The Sub Treasury and Assay Office reported total gold deposits of 3.115 million dollars as payments for new government bond allotments approach. A 1.5 million dollar gold shipment aboard the Majestic arrived earlier to be processed.

New York Sub-Treasury and Assay Office

Bridge Collapse Claims Six Workers Drowning Near Bristol Conn

Six men died and nine were rescued as a bridge over the Pequab for Bristol river collapsed while workers removed timbers from the old structure. Fifteen men were on the bridge when it gave way, sending them into icy water. One body recovered, five others missing. identities of the workers unknown.

HauntForp Conn Pequebos Bristol New England Railroad

Hunter Won’t Withdraw as Kentucky Senate Race draws crowd

In Frankfort Kentucky the Senate race drew unprecedented attention with a packed Capitol and spectators. Dr Hunter refused to quit noting he remained in the race despite Republican calls to withdraw as results showed Blackburn beating McCreary and others in early ballots amid a crowded scene.

Frankfort Hunter Senate House Ste Blackburn

Allen B. Rorke Donates $10000 to Penn Dormitory Fund

Allen B. Rorke, Philadelphia contractor and builder, contributed $10,000 toward the University of Pennsylvania dormitory system. He sent his check to the Board of Trustees and received an acknowledgment of the gift. Rorke is noted for erecting prominent Philadelphia buildings and is described as a skilled contractor and Mason.

Allen B. Rorke University of Pennsylvania bulMer Rorkein Lawes

Death Relieved Her Hunger in Tenement Tragedy

Mrs. Rachel Fiddelle and her seven year old granddaughter Vivian faced hunger as Clara Fiddelle, an actress, struggled after losing work. The grandmother died in a Philadelphia tenement at 1015 Morgan Street after a week of illness and poverty while Vivian danced to support them. Neighbors, a doctor, and coroner were involved. Forepaugh's company aided the child and grandmother.

Rachel Fiddelle Morgan Street Rachael Fiddelle Clara Nana Vivian Clara Fiddelle Forepaugh Arch Street Vivian Forepaugh’s Miss Franklin Marie B. Werner Werner

Child star's family loses stage income and home

Vivian Fiddelle and her grandmother, once sustained by the child's dancing, singing, and stage work, face eviction after the mother's hospitalization and a failed livelihood. With rent strained and no steady income, the family struggles to keep shelter as the boarding house owner shows mercy.

Vivian Fiddelle

Brazil Becomes Troubling Issue in Amapa Dispute

Several French newspapers condemn Brazil over the Amapa territory and Cabral the alleged governor. They say the Republic’s dignity requires a swift conclusion to the dispute.

Paris Brazil Amapa Cabral

G H Mumm & Co Named Purveyors to Royal Courts

The firm receives royal endorsement from Queen Victoria the Prince of Wales and the German Emperor for its Extra Dry. In the United States the brand is highly favored with imports in 1805 totaling 79,049 cases.

Prince of Wales G. H. Mumm & Co United States

English's Condition Critical in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on February 6 William H English remains in critical condition The hospital report notes a serious complication arising yesterday and today though details are unclear due to garbled text from the source

Indianapolis Ind William H. English Wagilch Estean

Forecast for Friday Eastern PA New Jersey

Friday forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey calls for colder with brisk northwest winds. Temperatures fall and conditions turn cool across the region as a cold air mass takes hold.

Pennsylvania New Jersey

Big Fire at Bound Brook Ignores Storm Water

A lumber yard fire in Bound Brook New Jersey spreads as high winds and three to four feet of water hinder fire crews. Church and multiple dwellings burn, with waterlogged streets delaying access. total losses exceed $100 000 as midnight approaches.

Bound Brook the Times P Brook N. J L. D. Cook & Co Presbyterian Church

Judge Allison Illness Shocks City Family at Forty Second Street

Judge Allison's condition worsened over weeks with his son at Forty-second and Walnut Streets. A trained nurse from the College of Physicians reported the judge semi conscious and near death, with a high fever and rapid pulse. Attending physician Dr. Musser at Chestnut Street.

Allison Forty-second Walnut Streets Fred de Hatton College of Physicians Hatton Dr. Musser Chestnut Street

Boy Burned in Powder Experiment at Home

A 10 year old boy, Anthony Nelson, is near death after a powder explosion at his home in Mananoy City. He found a keg of powder with wrappers and, with two companions, set paper bundles ablaze with a match. Nelson stood close by as the others backed away to safety. The blast burned his face and hands severely.

Tum Times Mananoy City Anthony Nelson Nelson

Catron Prize-Fight Ban Likely to Reach President Soon

Washington reports the Catron bill to prohibit prize fighting in federal territory will be sent to the President within a day or two and is believed certain to be signed. The measure would empower government and military action to halt prize fights if needed.

Washington

Sued for Cave-In Damages Against Coal Company

Twenty Plymouth property owners filed suits in Wilkesbarre against the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company seeking damages amounting to 16 000. The complaints allege a cave-in or settling of the surface along their houses caused the harm.

Wilkesbarre Lehigh and Wilkesbarre’ Coal Company Plymouth

Hammond Released on Bail by Boer Government

John Hays Hammond, the American mining engineer, charged with leading the Johannesburg uprising, was liberated on bail by the Boer government in Pretoria on February 6.

Pretoria John Hays Hammond Johannesburg

Local Goods Ad Highlights Coats and Reed Organs

An old notice lists Ramsdell on Chestnut Street offering coats and Yeats Reed Organs from Roosevelt Farrand and Votey Pipe at affordable prices. The ad promotes evening wear items and the Three Button Ostawey Coat for stylish late day use.

Ramsdell Ait Chestnut St. Ten Roosevelt-Farrand

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Alonzo M Dietsch Kentucky Mephistopheles John Belli Indiana House Belli Miss Bryan Hoban Secretary of the Mr Carlisle Allen B. Rorke’s Evergreen Cemetery Camden 9 Coal Company Hammond Released
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