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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1897

Page

5

Fifty Years of the American Medical Association In Philadelphia

Delegates gathered in Philadelphia for the American Medical Association's golden jubilee. Registration at Horticultural Hall attracted over eight hundred. two thousand expected with Walton Hotel housing four or five hundred. Daily general meetings at the Academy of Music run 10 to 1, with sections at 9 and 3 open to students. luncheons at 1 and numerous receptions, dinners, and theatre events planned through Thursday.

American Medical Association Philadelphia Walton Horticultural Hall Tue Timms Lea Brothers & Co South Broad Street Art Club Broad Street Inut Columbia Club Broad and Oxfars Streets Manufacturers’ Club Walnut Street Broad Athletic Club of Arch Street Sevententh

Physicians Gather for Jubilee at Academy of Music

Dr. Nicholas Senn presides as the medical association contemplates higher admission standards and mutual recognition of medical boards. A full day of sessions, luncheons, and section meetings is planned at Horticultural Hall, the Academy of Music, and hotels around Broad and Locust streets with officers elected and the next convention pending AMA dates for 1908.

Academy of Medicine wraps twenty second annual meeting with banquet

The American Academy of Medicine closed its 22nd annual gathering with a successful banquet at the Continental Hotel. Delegates heard toasts from president Dr. J. Wilson and leaders including Dr. T. M. Crown of Lehigh University and Provost Harrison of the University of Pennsylvania. Next year’s meeting will align with the American Medical Association schedule.

American Academy of Medicine Continental Hotel J. ©. Wilson Bombaugh T. M. Crown Lehigh University Harrison University of Pennsylvania Henry M. Hurd American Medico-Psychological Society George M. Gould A. L. Benedict Buffalo George C. Hopkins Brook

Programme of the Doctors Today 8 A M to 8 P M

Registration opens at Horticultural Hall. Delegates wives and daughters gather at New Century Drawing Room. General opening session at Academy of Music features speeches by Governor Hastings Mayor Warwick and Dr. Nicholas Senn. Receptions luncheons and section dinners follow with Belmont Mansion visits and private view at Industrial Hall.

Horticultural Hall Acade of Music Nicholas Benn Illinois Teper Eoetai New Century Drawing Room Twelfth Street Sansom Academy of Music Hastings Warwick Nicholas Senn Colonial Dames Congress Hall Sixth Chestnut Streets

Dinner Plans for Medical Sections Across City Venues

The program lists section dinners at multiple hotels including Walton Stenton Willow Grove and Aldine for ophthalmology laryngology materia medica dermatology dental neurology and state medicine. Ladies events begin with assembling at New Century Club then a Colonial Dames reception at Independence Hall followed by luncheon a Belmont Mansion visit and a private viewing at Industrial Hall with a City Hall reception by Mayor Warwick.

Horticultural Hall Locust Street Broad Street Theatre Beth Eden Church Hotel Walton Stenton Hotel Stenton Willow Grove Broad and Bourse Chestnut Street Aldine Hotel New Century Club Twelfth Street Sansom Colonial Dames Independence Hall Sixth Chestnut Streets Belmont Mansion Fairmount Park Industrial Hall Vine Streets Mayor Warwick City Hall

State Examining Boards Meet At Walton Hotel

Officials from the National Confederation of State Medical Examiners and Licensing Boards gathered for their seventh annual meeting at the Hotel Walton. President Dr. William Warren Potter urged raising entry standards, national licensing reciprocity, and a future national registration bureau to allow physicians to practice across states. Afternoon papers reviewed minimum standards with contributions from J. W. Holland and others, outlining proposed uniform exam rules and endorsements.

Lege Association Eugene Beach Board of William Warren Potter Buffalo B. L. V. Godfrey New Jersey William Bailey Kentucky A. Walter Salter Herkimer New York American Medical Association National Confederation of State Medical Examining and Licensing Boards Hotel Walton A. H. Hulshizer Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Examiners Charles A. L. Reed Cincinnati A. Walter Sutter Her Potter J. W. Holland Jefferson Medical College William S. Foster Pittsburg J. N. McCormack Bowlin Green Charles K. Cole Helena Mont W. H. Sanders Montgomery Eer Ain Sted

Medical Academy Elects Leaders and Debates College Role

L. Duncan Buckley named president with a slate of vice presidents and officers from New York Philadelphia Boston Denver and Easton. A major discussion on the relation of the college to the medical school featured Dr. Bogard Holmes and Warfield with Pepper urging earlier admission and coordinated education to steer youth toward medicine.

R. W. Lathrop M. A. Crockett W. D. Gross Dr. Pepper Ople Thas J. C. Wilson Gaston A. N. Tally Henry Hurd Johns Hopkins Sylvester Rochester Buffalo J. H. O. Marcy Seamus Connor Detroit Professor Clark Harvard University Elmer Chicago J. B. Herrick

Medical Editors Convene for Fourth AMPA Meeting

The American Medical Publishers Association held its fourth annual meeting at St George's Hall Philadelphia. Papers were read by physicians from Richmond Columbus St Louis Detroit Portland and others. Officer elections named William Iren Potter president L Cade Strong vice president and William L Bartlett treasurer.

American Medical Publishers’ Association St. George's Hall Thirteenth Arch Streets Landon B. Edwards Richmond Harvey Reed Columbus Ohio Osmond Summers St. Louis M. A. Goldstein F. B. Stewart Detroit Charles Wood Fassett

Annual editors dinner at Aldines Hotel in St Louis

Love St Louis reports the annual dinner of the publication committee editors will be held this evening at the Aldines Hotel located on 1914 Chestnut Street with Dre P H Fairchild editor J MacDonald Jr and Charles Wood Wassett listed as associates.

Medical Col leges Association Convenes Brief Adjournment

The Association of American Medical Colleges held a short session at the Hotel Walton and adjourned until this afternoon at 4 oclock. President Bodine of Louisville outlined actions on the presidents address and reports on study programs and codification of by laws with a committee led by J W Holland. No colleges have withdrawn from the association.

Association of American Medical Colleges American Academy of Medicine Walton American Medical Association J. W. Bodine Louisville Bodine J. W. Holland Jefferson College Philadelphia C. W. Kelly Louisville Medical College John L. Heffron Syracuse University College of Physicians and Surgeons Thirteenth Locust Streets Bayard Holmes Association

Clinics Open to Visitors at City Hospitals

Daily clinics invite visiting doctors to participate in surgeries and lectures at multiple city hospitals. Notables include Ashhurst Willard de Schweinitz Haehnien Fullerton and Mayo with admissions to private operating rooms. The Medico-Chirurgical Hospital announces 8 A M to 8 P M visitor hours and a 7,000 square foot drug and surgical exhibit at Horticultural Hall.

John Ashhurst University de Forrest Willard George de Schweinitz Jefferson Frank Haehnien T. W. Miller Chicago A. H. Tagert Ena W. Davis Worcester Mass John J. Miller St. Louis William B. Davis Bennington Alabama J. M.cabel Dallas Texas William MacDonald Albany N. Y John T. Allen Brownsville Tenn Albert Goldspobp J. 0. Rumila Austria J. B. Walker Detroit Mich J. B. McGoneghy Winona Minn J. A. Dixon Ashtabula Ohio A. T. Hanse Cleveland W. J. Mayo Rochester E. Breckman St. Paul A. J. Ocamer A. B. Benjamin Minneapolis A. B. Stewart Owain Mahion T. Rosenthal Fort Wayne Ind Pepe Medico-Chirurgical Hospital Cherry Street Seventeenth Horticultural Hall Edward Jackson Philadelphia

Business men urge prompt tariff bill and currency reform

Secretary Gage, returning from Cincinnati banquet, said business leaders feel impatience over tariff bill delay. They favor creating a Currency Commission now to draft a plan for Congress when it reconvenes in December, with hearings during the congressional recess. If the commission fails, the administration would propose alternatives.

Washington Gage Cincinnati Commercial Club Chicago Boston St. Louis Congress

Descent of Man sparks interest amid family chat

Maud notes the mother reads a lot and Mamie hopes to borrow Darwin's Descent of Man. The exchange reveals curiosity about science and a hint of tobogganing and chute escapades as shared passions.

Maud Mamie Washington Star

Death of Norman R. Douglass Iron Pioneer of Vermont

Norman R. Douglass died in Allentown at 80. He helped build Vermont railroads and the Western Vermont line. In 1578 he moved to Johnstown and aligned with the Gautier Steel Company.

TIMES Allentown Norman R. Douglass Vermont Johnstown Gautier Steel Company

Illegally Entered Men Yung Yung and Yung Sing Arraigned

In Buffalo New York on May 31 two Chinese men named Yung Yung and Yung Sing were arraigned after entering the United States illegally. Their attorney admitted the unlawful entry and stated they are willing to be deported. They are to be taken to Tacoma tomorrow.

Buffrao N. Y Yung Yung Yung Sing United States Tacoma

Penn Wins Big Relay At New Jersey Athletic Club Grounds

A rain delayed Memorial Day meet at the New Jersey Athletic Club Grounds featured a four team intercollegiate relay with Penn edging Princeton for the championship. Bastian Hillary Jarvis and Hoffman ran for Penn while L S Palmer Robb Cregan Coffeit represented Princeton. Flannagan set a world record in the hammer throw and other events highlighted by multiple sprint and distance races and a 800 yard special.

Bergen Port New Jersey Athletic Club Harvard Yale Princeton Pennsylvania Bastian Hillary Jarvin Hoffman Princton Palmer H. ©. Robb J. F. Cregan J. H. Coffeit Robb Rod Jarvis Cregan Colfelt John Flannagan Ireland England Wefers Dedgetown Georgetown Jim Mitchell Flannagan Mitchell McCarcken Echo London Chadwick McCracken J. W. B. Tewksbury U. of Pa W. B. Rogers W. A. Whyte Trangott A. C T. EB. Burke Boston A. A G. G. Hollander Knickerbocker A. C H. E. Manuel P. H. Christianson W. B. Smiley Sam Liebgold Puntioos A.C L. Lugenheim N. R. Prendergast N. J M. W. Long E.S. Woodruff Yale A. A W. E. Grady B. Spitzer Yale A George W. Orton J. H. Colfelt Princeton Univeat W. E Hillary Ees F. W. Chappell Rene Page U. of P Princeton Ley Doi 4Hon Heber Clio Tianiy S. Staffregen H. C Jersey City Team Catholic Club Giatholle Club Lafayette King's Sons Charles Chadwick J. G. McCracken

Statesmen at Chess Opens Capitol International Match

The House of Representatives and House of Commons chess contest opened at the Capitol with Sir Julian Pauncefote and Baron Hengervar in attendance. Openings included bishop's gambit and French defense as sessions began, and the English players led by Plunkett quickly gained the early edge.

Washington House of Representatives House of Commons Julian Pauncefote Baron Hengervar Reed Hitt Plunkett Pearson Shaproth Parnell Strauss Bodine Plowman Athelay- Jones Wilson Hardy Shannon London Lord Westmeath M. Knagenheim Netherlands Legation Mr. Dubosc Voel Outkowski Hussian Ollows House of Representaves Gully Ruy Lopez Ruy Lopes Guico-Piano United States Hay Cam

Death by own action alleged after coat found near Patapsco

A coat and worn clothing of a destitute man were found at the foot of a cross street by the Patapsco river. A letter in the coat identifies Samuel Wallace a 32 year old blacksmith who says life has no charms for a homeless man and requests his body be sent to Mattie Glenn in Cincinnati. Police boat Lannon searched the river up to midday with no further discovery.

Baltimore Patapsco Mattie Glenn Dudley Street Cincinnati Ohio Samuel Wallace Lannon

Remarkable 102 Year Old Laura Hackstaff Dies in Peru

Malone New York district reports Mrs Laura Hackstaff aged 102 died in Peru Clinton county. She was grandmother to M N Marshall vice president of the Peoples Bank of Malone and cousin of Captain Lawrence author of Dont give up the ship. She kept full faculties until days before death and recalled War of 1812 events.

Malone N. Y Laura Hackstaff Peru Clinton County M. N. Marshall People’s Bank of Lawrence

Reverend L. M. Pease Dead in Asheville at 79

Rev. L. M. Pease founder of the Five Points mission in New York in 1850 died in Asheville on May 31 at age 79. He devoted his life to philanthropy and founded several schools for white and colored children in Asheville since moving there in 1870.

Asheville N. C L. M. Pease Five Points New York City

Vineland Elects James Craig Fire Commissioner

At the annual Vineland Fire Department election James Craig was chosen commissioner. In Sandia Avenue Vineland Rev J H Bourne baptized three converts on Sunday afternoon. T Steward Stevens of Newark dies and is buried in Newark. Memorial Day observed in Bordentown with aid from Washington Post No 45 G A R and Bordentown Military Institute cadets who helped decorate.

Vineland Fire Department James Craig Maurice River Sandia Avenue Vineland J. H. Bourne Laurel Springs T. Steward Stevens Pennsylvania Railroad Newark Bordentown Washington Post No. 45 Bordentown Military Institute Pontion

Wheelmen Trapped by Road Tacks in Mentzel Property

In Egg Harbor City on May 31 a private road through John Mentzel’s premises was strewn with tacks to trap wheelmen. Six riders were immobilized, causing a brawl with farm hands. no names or arrests recorded, Mentzel says the path is heavily used by wheelmen leaving public roads.

Egg Harbor City John Mentzel Mentzel

Highwaymen assault man. one captured, held for trial

Fred Stolenberg, attacked by two highwaymen Saturday night, was taken to St Francis Hospital in Trenton where doctors hold out hope for recovery. One suspect was arrested after a hearing before Justice William Lyman and remanded without bail for the September term on a charge of attempted murder. The second assailant remains at large with no clue to his identity.

Lambertville Fred Stolenberg Trenton St. Francis’ Hospital William Lyman

They Are Not Refugees Onboard Ethelwold Passengers Reach Port

The steamer Ethelwold arrived from Port Antonio with I Constantin and Francis Rome of Santiago de Cuba and daughters Hulalia and Amalia. They deny being refugees and say the trip aims to place Eulalla and Amalia in a New York convent school. Constantine and Bome are noted as prosperous Santiago merchants.

Ethelwold Port Antonio I. Constantin Francis Rome Santiago de Cuba Hulalia Amalia Cuba Bome Eulalla New York City Constantine Santiago

Altoona Works Boost as 6000 Men Benefit

In Altoona on May 31 orders were placed with the Pennsylvania Railroad machine shops for ten new passenger locomotives and five at the Juniata shops. Wages rise as working time is increased to fifty hours weekly at the Altoona shops and forty five at Juniata, ending a year of reduced output that had cut the work pace for the six thousand employees.

the Times Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Juniata

Wrecked German Steamer Tailee Reported Near Japanese Coast

Notes from the Orient describe the German steamer Tailee wrecked off a Japanese coast with no lives lost after May 6 earthquake shocks. Reports also indicate Korea facing Russian troop engagement and over two hundred cases of black pepper theft in large towns during early May.

Japan Korea

Thompson Brothers Buy E. O. Thompson Enterprise

The entire business of E. O. Thompson of New York and Philadelphia has been acquired by Benjamin Thompson and E. O. Thompson Jr. trading as E. O. Thompson's Sons. The sale consolidates ownership under the Thompson family, expanding their operations in multiple regions.

E. O. Thompson New York Philadelphia Benjamin Thompson E. O. Thompson, Jr E. O. Thompson's Sons

New York Store Stock Clears Out Seres at Low Prices

Saturday crowd buys remaining $12, 500 and $15 Serge Suits and $7.50 items. Large sizes still available as stock from the old firm is closed out here. Blue or black serges remain, with many more blacks expected.

New York

McCoy Dominates Bonner in Philadelphia Ring Return

Kid McCoy defeated Jack Bonner at the Arena in Philadelphia, advancing with a sharp jab and precise lefts. Bonner, heavier and rugged, stayed competitive but the champion showed clear superiority. The undercard featured Clarence Haldeman and Jack Smith, Tim Callahan, Jack Ashton, Billy Payne, Martin Judge, Frank Bradley, and Bo Rowan in a six round program.

Kid McCoy Philadelphia Arena Jack Bonner Summit Hill Bonner McCoy Smeller Jack Bell Clarence Haldeman Jack Smith Smith Haldeman Tim Callahan Jack Ashton Callahan Billy Payne Martin Judge Payne Judge Frank Bradley Bo Rowan Rowan Bradley

Political Notes and Rumors From the City Political circles buzz over party moves and elections

The Lieutenant Governor boom for Senator Grady grows while Chief Clerk John McCoy of the Bureau of Health is groomed for a Police Magistracy. Ward Leaders plan trips to Harrisburg for the three-fifths confirmation bill. J Hampton Moore faces a denounced campaign for City Treasurer. State Senator Becker sails for Europe in June for two months. Wencel Hartman vows to stay in the Regis ter of Wills race. Ex Sheriff Connell reveals writing talent in a new work. Hackett seeks Reister of Villa bas with Ward Union Club and War Veterans Association backing.

Grady John McCoy Bureau of Health Patton Twigs Dallas United States Circuit Court Ware Internal Revenue McClain Tommy Rat Wencel Hartman Register of Wills Connell Inns Te Hackett Reister Villa Bas Ward Union The War Veterans’ Association of Fifth Ward

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H. A. Hare Nathan Smith Davis Charles F. Warwick Bush Monument Fund A. L. Gthon William B. Atkinson Henry P. Newman Philadelphia County Medical Society Philadelphia Polyclinic Lombard Street Howard Hospital Broad and Catharine Streets Hotel Aldine Hotel Bellevue Academy OF Medicine National Association Association of American Colleges the Charlie Wises PENN T. B. Rego Sir Julian Pauncefote John Hay Sir Julian Pruncefote Mr. Plunkett Shafroth Mr. Bodine Mr. Lowman Mr. Yes Mr. Handy Sam Rev. L. M. Pease Across the Delaware Egg Harbor Stolenberg ED Thompson E. 0. Thompson, Jr M’coy
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