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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
3
President McKinley dedicates the Philadelphia Museums calling it a national and international industrial lesson. Mayor Warwick hails Mrs. McKinley with a warm welcome as crowds cheer in the Academy box during the grand opening.
Dr Pepper led a city hall gathering praising the Philadelphia Commercial Museum and its national role. He outlined the museum’s mission to study and display natural products and to support commercial ties among the American republics with strong backing from Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.
President McKinley and party toured the Academy of Music and the School of Industrial Art at the Pennsylvania Museum. He praised practical art, addressed students, and thanked sponsors before a reception and later a banquet at the Bourse.
Delegates for the Commercial Museums opening toured the Mint with Superintendent Kretz and staff. They viewed bullion processing from ingots to coin production, weighing rooms, and the cabinet established in 1838 by Congress for ores and coins.
An old classified noting separate skirts priced at 6.00, featuring mohair fabric lined with cambric and bound with velveteen, with another item at 2.00. The text reflects early 20th century catalog style and currency.
Delegates visited John Wanamaker’s store and Baldwin Locomotive Works saw displays in the millinery book and furniture departments. They were greeted by Wanamaker staff, viewed the Paris Salon painting The Siege of Saragossa, and received silver medals commemorating Philadelphia Museum opening in June 1897.
A morning program at the Museum includes a business session of the Advisory Board with addresses from foreign delegates and US organizations. At 10 30 oclock the Dela ware river excursion on the Twilight chartered by the Trades League will visit Tacony Disston Saw Works Cramps Ship Yards and League Island Navy Yard with luncheon aboard.
A five cent per ton cut in coke coal at Gallitzin halts industry and leaves about five hundred miners idle. Workers fear a broader Western Pennsylvania coke and mining strike may spread.
Miss Bertha M. Rauch youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Rauch married Henry H Boger son of City Superintendent Cyrus Boger this evening. Miss Bessie Bowman Harrisburg bridesmaid George B Woomer best man. Rev D B Klopp officiated with assistance from Rev W J Johnson.
Hundreds of Prohibition delegates arrive in Altoona for the state convention set to open tomorrow. The platform is expected to favor a gold standard with no women’s suffrage. Nominees mentioned include Dr S C Swallow for State Treasurer and J M Caldwell for temporary chairman.
Chris Long Jr. son of the late Cumberland Valley magnate tried to kill his guardian John L. Barner in Barner’s Shippensburg office at noon after demanding an advance on his allowance. He fired two revolvers, both shots missing. Arrested, he could not post bail and was moved to Carlisle.
Edwin Kalis a North Coventry farmer in Chester County woke to a burglar in his room and a fierce struggle followed. The suspect fled after two neighbor's dogs seized him until help arrived and called them off.
City loans emerge as a potential election issue. Councilman McMullen plans a July Fourth balloon ascent. Ben Boyce of the Fifth ward becomes nuisance inspector in the Health Bureau. Jules Slevin denies a veiled accusation about George Ware in the First ward. Neptune Club announces its July 25 excursion to Augustine Park. David Martin and Senators Magee and Flinn from Pittsburgh saw the Phillies yesterday. I. W. Durham Club in the Thirty sixth ward opened its headquarters with many Republicans present. A vacancy on the Board of Port Wardens from Samuel S. Talbot’s death waits two weeks for council meeting. Veterans from Mint administrations may appeal to the President if Gage fails to back reinstatement. Congressman Young will push for substitution cases at League Island Navy Yard and seek a department investigation.
Second day of the Great Sacrifice Sale features 3000 rolls of matting from China and Japan offered at steep discounts. Highlights include $35 Japanese matting now $20 per roll, $20 China matting at $15, $15 Japanese matting at $10, and deep cuts on various seamless and pagoda styles. Numerous rolls remain with significant savings across all grades.
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