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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1897
Page
1
Atlantic City woman 43 killed while her lover, 22, faced death by his own action. The tragedy arose after she refused to marry him. The account records the victim and suspect as central figures in the grim event.
In Atlantic City on May 31, Robert Hibbert, 22, shot Mrs. Phoebe H. Phillips, 43, proprietor of Kennett House, after pursuing marriage. He wounded her with five bullets, attempted suicide, and was captured in the City Jail as an end to his spree failed. The victim’s ante mortem statements reveal a rejected suitor driven to violence.
Mrs. Phillips, shot by Hibbert, described the events before death and urged officials not to blame the boy. Doctors reported two bullets lodged near the skull and another in the neck, with a fourth in the forearm and a fifth ricocheting from clothing. Hibbert pleaded guilty to shooting Phillips and was held without bail as his victim’s condition remained grave.
Washington May 31 Professor Fancuilli leader of the Marine Band is under arrest after refusing to play a commanded piece. Lieutenant Draper ordered him to perform El Capitan and to report to the barracks. The incident mirrors Sousa's prior resignation amid military oversight of music.
Special telegram from Bloomsburg reports Lloyd Wintersteen and Clifton Knorr stand accused of attempting to blow up Levi P. Waller's house in Bloomsburg with dynamite on September 10, 1896. The county court hearing attracted crowds as testimony aired strong support for Knorr. Lawyers anticipate resuming testimony and opening the defense tomorrow with Shields as lead for the defense and Graham, Scarlett for the Commonwealth.
A Board of Inquiry will investigate charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman against Ensign Stone of the U S Monitor Puritan. Captain C D Sigsbee of the cruiser Maine is president with Lieutenant George Barnett of the Vermont as judge advocate. The Ensign is not in arrest and the origin of the charges remains unclear though suspected to be brought by a civilian. The alleged incident involved an attempt to force an audience with Mrs Conde at Oswego New York.
Two shocks were felt in Bristol Tennessee at 1 P.M. Washington time. Chimneys toppled and buildings shook as residents fled in fear. Seismic activity has persisted in Giles County Virginia with fissures a mile long near Owensburg.
A double tremor struck Washington and Alexandria causing furniture rattles and chandeliers to shake. The Treasury watchmen and Capitol police felt the tremor with the Naval Observatory recording a two minute vibration from 1.59 to 2.02 PM.
An earthquake struck Cincinnati and suburbs around 1 pm causing alarm at the Times Star office and across parks and reets. Lifesaving crews aided terrified visitors at Coney Island Chester Park Zoological Gardens and the Lagoon Kentucky side where rough waters endangered electric pleasure boats.
A quake struck Danville at 1:58 PM causing alarm as buildings shook but no damage occurred. The tremor came in three distinct vibrations lasting over a minute and was preceded by a roaring noise like a large fire.
In Knoxville Tennessee at 1 15 pm two distinct earthquake shocks rattled large buildings and toppled two chimneys while reports vary on duration. The tremor moved west to east. Separate notice from Sharon dated May 31 reports three mild shocks lasting about a minute with easterly westerly vibrations.
Charles Pepper, Havana correspondent, reports Judge Calhoun has been shadowed by Spanish spies since arriving in Cuba. Spies trail him on trains and streets to identify Cuban informants for blacklists. Calhoun plans to depart for New York. Havana suffers famine prices and a devalued Weyler currency amid tense press hostility.
W J Calhoun and secretary G W Fishback defended the commission against a Diario de la Marina critique linking Pepper to hidden sources. Pepper, back from Guanajay, said the trip was informative and noted a derailed car incident with no injuries. General Fitzhugh Lee denied influence over U S reports from Havana.
Mrs. Maggie Davis of Cross Keys was assaulted by three men while returning from market between Cross Keys and Fairview. They dragged her from a wagon, robbed her of about $18, and left her wounded along the road. She was found the next morning in serious condition.
Andres Tachrach aged 38 of 4718 William Street was instantly killed yesterday afternoon at Leunig's Drying Works near the Delaware river and Frankford Creek when a centrifugal drying machine exploded. Tachrach had gone to the machine to shut it off after it began to move, a large flying piece of metal struck his head and split his skull. He died before co workers could reach him.
A tally ho coach carrying Greene Avenue Baptist Church members was struck by a Long Island Railroad passenger train at Valley Stream. Five people died instantly and seven were gravely injured while others were hurt. the conductor and engineer were jailed. The accident occurred near the Merrick road crossing of the West Hampton branch after the party left the church to attend a function.
A party of twenty two traveling to Rockville Centre were riding on the outside when a locomotive struck the tally ho on Merrick road. Six people died and several were badly hurt as the coach was torn along the track. Coroner Coombs ordered the engineer Joseph Cogan and conductor Joseph T. Rees detained.
A slight earthquake tremor was reported in Pittsburg at 1.54 PM lasting about a minute and was perceptible in tall buildings. In Cleveland a more severe shock occurred at 12.48 PM, rattling structures across the city.
Madrid reports that the Duke of Mandao, the Spanish Ambassador at Paris, will soon replace the Duke of Tetuan as Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Duke of Tetuan is expected to become ambassador to France.
Mrs Z A Godfrey 40, daughter of Hon Benjamin Dugger, arrested in Atlanta Ga for murder based on her children's testimony. They allege she strangled and buried her daughter's illegitimate child six years ago, leading to indictment.
At Conrad's Point below Baton Rouge the crevasse widened to 300 feet by 8:45 AM. The lower end remained uncured and trains on the Mississippi Valley Railroad could not pass this morning.
A runaway horse in crowded East Side streets killed John Weston and injured several others including 16 year old Charles Lyons and John Lottringer and his son. The horse toppled carts and bicycles before three policemen halted the frightened animal.
Miss Anna Hunter, young society woman, was struck by Charles Tate, a negro bicyclist who died from a base of brain fracture after the crash on Whitehall road. Hunter, taken to her father’s home, remained unconscious as doctors described grave injuries.
The Prince of Wales levee at St James Palace drew more attendees than any previous event. U S Ambassador Col John Hay and staff joined the ceremony with Levi P Morton and other diplomats presented in the diplomatic circle. Indian and Colonial officers in ornate uniforms added to the spectacle on a brilliant day.
In Mercersburg early yesterday David Filkill colored resisted arrest by Policeman H. Clay Wolfe. A gang attacked Wolfe as he attempted the arrest, forcing him to draw his revolver. Filkill was mortally wounded and died soon after. Wolfe is held under habeas corpus with bail furnished by borough authorities.
Choice styles of Fine Worsted Cheviots Plaida and Stripes in greys and browns offered at 12.00, now only eight dollars. Today and tomorrow only.
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