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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1897
Page
12
The Wanamaker’s building invites International Commercial Congress and American Medical Association members and guests to visit the distinctive emporium. The store touts its global stock sourcing, artful decoration, and a corps of over five thousand helpers ready to assist visitors with courteous service.
The June 1 trial of John B. Searles, secretary of the Sugar Trust, ends with a not guilty verdict after Judge Bradley sustains the defense motion to acquit. He ruled that a probe into whether Sugar Trust contributions funded campaigns was an unwarranted intrusion into private affairs and beyond Senate power. The jury was instructed to return a verdict of acquittal. Edwards and Shriver cases were postponed.
Washington June 1 Senator Tillman said the state would appeal Judge Simonton's decision in the South Carolina dispensary case to the U S Supreme Court. He warned the Wilson act of 1890 could be annulled and urged Congress to pass a new binding law if needed. He doubted House action this session but would pursue steps to maintain the principle depending on circumstances.
Charles H. Smith, a former Pingree and Smith partner, reappears in Detroit after vanishing on May 14, 1890. His estate was probated June 19, 1890, declaring him legally dead. James Vernon, his friend, reports meeting him in New York and says Smith plans not to return due to financial reverses.
A 2-year-old child was burned on the tongue with a hot iron by a domestic helping in the Burke home on West Third street. The incident, reported to Chester police, prompted involvement from the Society to Protect Children from Cruelty. no arrests have been made.
Vienna dispatch from Crete reports Bashi Bazouks clashed with Christian insurgents near Canea yesterday, resulting in twenty Christian deaths. The Neue Freie Presse published the account today.
Havana workers including street car stage drivers and stable hands have gone on strike over unmet wage promises. They protest the company for failing to adjust wages after a fall in bank values.
A broad midwinter muslin underwear sale continues for the month drawing prudent buyers from far and near. The program emphasizes fair wages and clean factories, with Paris orders and a large staff of over 200 salespeople. Night gowns, corsets, underskirts, and drawers feature wide price variety from 18c to $2.00, plus bicycles and sundries listed for rapid clearance.
Secretary of the Treasury confirms Special Inspector Hampton was attacked aboard the Biscayne as arms, ammunition and coal were being transferred to the Dauntless off New River Inlet. The Dauntless was captured by Marblehead after a Cuba munitions landing. attackers face prosecution.
Senator Davis introduced a proposed amendment to the tariff bill to preserve the reciprocity treaty with Hawaii arguing the treaty cannot be abrogated without one year's notice. The House bill originally carried a similar provision but it was removed by the finance committee.
In the House of Commons Sir Charles Howard Vincent asked about British goods entering Canada undercutting tariffs. Secretary Chamberlain said Bel um and Germany protested the lower Canadian tariff and law officers are reviewing the issue.
Special Telegram to The Times from Long Branch reports Philip Daly Sr proprietor of the Pennsylvania Club and Elkwood Park is improving after illness begun Sunday with what physicians diagnosed as a severe cold and possible pneumonia. A nurse attends him and a reception by Daly and Daly Jr at Elkwood Park is postponed. Jury awards for street and square reopenings in Philadelphia total significant sums to several claimants, with no benefits assessed.
Judge Hanna filed an adjudication in the Orphan’s Court for Charlemagne Tower Jr administrator of Amelia Malvina Tower who died in April 1896. Heirs are his son and four daughters. The account shows most of the estate distributed by May 27 1806 with a small balance since distributed. The suit concerns taxation and an application to the estate as of May 14 1897.
The Wanamaker Encyclopedia Club promotes the Standard American Encyclopedia at a saving from publishers prices. Members pay $19 with annual payments or monthly options of $12 total or $1.50 per month. The ad promises unbiased, fact-only content across a full set and urges joining by mail before the club closes Saturday.
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