16 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
1
A campaign in the Free State is watched with anxiety and hope as England maintains full confidence in Roberts. The article outlines public sentiment, political stakes, and international implications.
London reports field marshal Roberts and Kitchener shaping operations toward a hoped for victory. Lyttleton succeeds Clery in the Second Division as blood poisoning incapacitates the general. A colonial scout column guards Eshowe after Zululand march and Isandlwana visits. Two hundred Basutos and Zulus reach Durban from the Boer lines.
Mrs. William J. Garland, aged reportedly over 70, died in Phoebus, Va, after an alleged strangled by her young husband, 34. Garland, a master carpenter, is jailed for murder. post mortem found a needle through the heart. The couple wed November 18, 1808, after she left Camden with him two weeks earlier.
Theories surface about Congressman Chickering death with his wife and friends suggesting suicide while police dismiss the claim of foul play. A telegram from New York on February 15 notes watchmen heard no disturbance and Dr. Hamlin said Chickering appeared comfortable at 4 30 p m.
Cryptic mangled text references House of Commons proceedings and financial matters. Names and specifics are unreadable, obscuring the event details and entities involved.
The De Castellanes left for France on La Gascogne with a cash box of about 4 million dollars rumored to pass from the Countess to Edwin Gould. Family members and Gould acquaintances accompanied them to the steamer while reporters were thanked for fair coverage of their American stay.
Sir Weetman D. Pearson baronet and M P expected to arrive in this country aboard the Cunard liner Campania which is due to reach port by tomorrow. Reportedly he will be met on arrival and conduct a brief return visit amid formalities.
Dr. William Wallace Lamb, a district surgeon at East Girard Avenue police station, died at his home on East Columbia Avenue after a three week illness. Renowned as a physician, scientist, and snakebite expert, he treated bite victims nationwide. He once described a dream vision involving knights, a marble mansion, and Tolstoylike allegory, published in Tap Trams.
The narrator recounts a near death experience with vivid visions of hell and utopian realms. He witnesses innumerable torments beneath jeweled skies, learns false teachers haunt hell, then passes into heaven where simplicity and joy prevail. The scene ends with a vast festival of praise to God.
Washington reports the Senate passed the House currency bill substitute by 46 to 29 after ten amendments were debated. Two amendments survived and the bill, now ten sections, sets the dollar unit by gold content, preserves parity with all money, and retires notes as silver is coined. A $150 million gold fund is created for redemption with bonds issued at up to 3 percent interest. The plan limits denominations and allows 30 year bonds at 2 percent interest to be paid in gold. Continued on Second Page.
Cornelius Ahearn was held by Coroner Zucco for 1000 dollars to await the inquest into the deaths of two boys found in a closet at 108 Edgecomb Avenue. Ahearn said he did not know the boys were inside and claimed possible accidental locking. The coroner's physician found no signs of violence on the bodies. one leg of the Byrne boy was reportedly broken by the undertaker.
Special Telegram to Tax Tim s Providence R I February 15 John Wanamaker to have one of the most beautiful villas at Narragansett Pier construction to begin after планы altered. Villa on 25 acres between the Pier and Point Judith near Danmere RG Dun estate and Bear Bass Rock grounds cost 40000 to 50000 part of John Brown estate stables planned to eclipse Newport marvels.
Forecast for Friday in Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland calls for fair skies and colder temperatures with diminishing east winds. Saturday remains fair but cold with continued frigid conditions across the region.
Weather hints a cold spell as the store promotes deep cuts on men and boys apparel. Suits drop from ten to seven fifty, twelve to eight fifty, fifteen to ten, eighteen to thirteen fifty, and sets from twenty two fifty to eighteen. Overcoats fall to seven fifty or eight fifty, with many styles under cost, promising two months of wear.
February sale offers various trousers priced from $2.50 to $5.00. The ad targets men seeking versatile pants, listing multiple price points and emphasizing value. Distinct items include baggy pelts and retired-list pants, with emphasis on regular retail items.
We offer the finest boys and young men garments at equal prices. All-wool fabrics with silk-sewn finishes provide perfect fit and lasting style. Coats and reefer styles priced from 3.50 to 6.50 for coats, overcoats and reefers at 4 to 5, and men's suits from 6.50 to 10 showcasing value and quality.
Wm. H. Wanamaker occupies the southwest corner at the intersection of Market Street and Twelfth Street, signaling a focal point for nearby commerce and foot traffic. The notice highlights the property location for prospective tenants and shoppers, reflecting the active business district layout.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local item involving costumes and a person named Son, with an address 296 N Diente. The readable bits show no clear event or outcome.
A dealer advertises tr de tailoring fabrics and trousers in Cassimeres Cheviots worsted stripes and checks at bargain prices. Numerous patterns and colors including grays and blacks offered in bulk quantities with marked reductions from typical prices.
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