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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1897

Page

12

Reed Is Unconcerned Protest Over House Procedure

Special telegram from Washington reports Congressman Lewis condemning House methods and asserting there is no constitutional session, aligning with Senator Morgan’s Senate protest. The issue raises anxieties among Republicans over the legality of semi weekly adjournments and potential tariff bill litigation. Speaker Reed and aides dispute the implications and note past motions to adjourn to Monday as precedent.

Washington Lewis Speaker Senate Morgan Alabama House Ways Congress Dingley Reed Monticello Chandler

Von Tausch Trial in Berlin Concludes for This Session

The trial of Herr Von Tausch former chief of the secret political police resumes with testimony from Friedheim Windheim and Ambassador Count Eulenberg. Witnesses discuss origins of a Welt am Montag article and alleged forgery and perjury while discord rises over a receipt linked to the case and Luetzow defense.

Berlin Herr von Tausch Herr Friedheim von Tausch Welt-Am-Montag Foreign Office von Luetzow Windheim Kukutsch Herr von Koeller Interior

Gobin Seeks League Delegates in Campaign Meetings

General Gobin declines joint meetings with the Citizens' Republican League while inviting its delegates to attend nightly campaign gatherings for his chosen delegates. The League claims Gobin promised to sign a statement they published and says he will not participate in the contest. Gobin spoke in Palmyra this evening.

Tebanon Gobin Citizens’ Republican League League Palmyra

Government Printing Office funds exhausted threaten work

Washington May 31 The Government Printing Office faces a budget crisis as funds run dry tomorrow and House action on a deficiency bill seems unlikely. Senate a resolution to free 225000 awaits House unanimous consent or a special rule amid Democratic delays and Republican quorum troubles. Partridge Richardson expands dining room opens with oak, palms, music, stained glass.

Washington Government Printing Office House Senate Simpson Partridge & Richardson

Post Office Clarifies Private Postcards One Cent Rate Belief

The Post Office Department reports widespread belief that Congress authorized private mailing cards at one cent postage. No such law exists. officials have informed postmasters that private cards bearing written messages remain subject to the letter rate when mailed.

Washington Post Office Department Congress

City Hall Overrun as Residents Pay Water Rents

City Hall was besieged by a perfect army of people awaiting their turns to pay water rents to avoid a five per cent penalty on all unpaid amounts after yesterday. Hundreds of property owners came in person and numerous checks arrived by mail as clerks worked late into the evening.

Independence Hall to open wide for visitors

Chief Eisenhower of the Bureau of City Property orders Independence Hall opened to the public. The move aims to accommodate a surge of international visitors drawn to the city by upcoming national and interban events. Sand bunting will decorate nearby closed spaces to present a welcoming view.

Independence Hall Eisenhower Bureau of City Property

Memorial Day Observance and Delaware News Briefs

Memorial Day observances in Wilmington were subdued as the National Guard declined to participate. News notes cite ship service proposals between the Capes and Delaware Breakwater, railroad plans linking Lewes and Rehoboth, and Greenwood access for Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. Dover hosts the constitutional convention and diocesan session with Bishop Coleman delivering the charge. An informal gathering will feature remarks by the Bishop and Archdeacon Hall. In Dover, B J Reynolds was assaulted and left in critical condition.

Timms Wilmington Grand Army National Guard of Delaware Capes Delaware Lewes Rehoboth Queen Anne Railroad Company Waerington Baltimore City Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Greenwood Constitutional Convention Dover Christ Church Coleman B. J. Reynolds Reynolds

Brackenbridge Goes on Trial for Warehouse Fire Fraud

In Quarter Sessions Court No 2 Alexander P Brackenbridge a second hand furniture dealer is tried for setting fire to his Hutchinson and Master streets warehouse to defraud an insurer. Police testimony places him at the scene with two others. flames oil-soaked debris and smoke are described. The trial continues.

McMichael Quarter Sessions Court Alexander P. Brackenbridge Brackenbridge Hutchinson Master Streets Frank Ganister Twelfth District

Married in Wilmington in St Andrew's Church

Miss Ade line Robbins Hills of this city wed George Coit Butts of Norwich Connecticut in St Andrew's Episcopal Church. Ceremony led by Bishop Leighton Coleman and Rev Dr Murray with a reception at Major Hills' home. The couple will reside in Norwich.

Wilmington Adeline Robbins Hills George Coit Butts Norwich Conn St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Leighton Coleman Delaware Charles BE. Murray St. Andrew’s Church Major Francis Lowell Hills Sporsans Plymouth Massachusetts Bay Major Hills West Point Order of Founders and Patriots of America

Two Indian Boys Run From Home and Two Women Missing

Two Indian boys Williams Madden 13 and Domineiti Fra vkce 14 fled from the Educational Home at Forty-ninth Street and Greenway Avenue since Sunday. Two young women from the Midnight Mission Walnut Lane and Hancock Street are reported missing, including Jennie Fox 21 and Ada Wilson 20.

Forty-ninth Street Greenway Avenue William Madden Domineiti Fravkce Midnight Mission Walnut Lane Hancock Street Jennie Fox Ada Wilson

Former Postmaster Heimer Is Sentenced In Pa Court

In a United States District Court in yesterday, Martin H Heimer former Postmaster of Limerick Montgomery County Pa was sentenced by Judge Butler to pay a 500 dollar fine and costs Heimer was convicted last Friday of issuing money orders without funds It was stated he had made full restitution and a doctor’s certificate showed long standing poor health Counsel said he could not pay the fine and he would serve thirty days in prison then be discharged under the indigent convict act

United States District Court Martin H. Heimer Limerick Montgomery County Butler Heimer Pathe Eimer

Peleg Hall Dies at 78. St Peter’s Church Aids Burial

Peleg Hall 78 died Sunday at his home 1839 North Seventh Street. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati and a communicant at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Burial will be this afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at St. Peter's Church. interment in the church burying grounds.

Peleg Hall North Seventh Street Mr. Hall Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati St. Peter's Episcopal Church St. Peter's Church

Muslin Underwear Sale Draws Crowds Despite Rain

Wanamaker's in Philadelphia reports heavy muslin and cambric undergarment sales yesterday with over 1500 salespeople at work. The brisk business persisted despite morning rain and uncertain weather, reflecting widespread shopper reliance on half year sales.

Night Gowns Offerings With Embroidered Details

Advertises night gowns in muslin and cambric with square yokes, multiple rows of insertion, plaits, and embroidery. Notes limited stock and buyer cap, ranging from 38c to $1.25, with various necklines and beading.

Wanamaker Dress Goods Sale and Encyclopedia Club

Textile items including corsets petticoats drawers and linens are advertised with varied prices and descriptions. A Wanamaker Encyclopedia Club offer promises a Standard American Encyclopedia at $19 with installments, closing Saturday at the Book Store on Thirteenth Street John Wanamaker.

Wanamaker Encyclopedia Club Morocco Thirteenth Street John Wanamaker

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