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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
11
The article surveys deep sea exploration and the luminous life forms found there. It describes how dredges reached the abyss, the vast depth of about three miles, and how deep sea fishes glow with phosphorescence. It notes Isistis sharks, Mala constens lights, and lure-bearing species guiding prey with glow.
In Leslie’s Popular Monthly a tale describes London as a proud, aloof city that resists royal intrusion without the Lord Mayor’s permission. It recalls past ceremonial snubs where the Lord Mayor blocked or ejected officials and even the Queen at moments of accession.
The June 3 issue lists ships arriving June 2 including the Steamer Waesland from Liverpool with passengers and merchants, Steamer Maryland from London with merchandise, and several other vessels such as Steamer Florida, Steamer Yemasse, and Tug steering vessels. It notes ballast, cargoes, and consignors like Atlantic Transport Company and William P. Clyde & Co. plus steamer towed barges and schooners docking at various ports.
A catalog of ships and vessels with owners and destinations appears, naming steamers such as Siberian Outram Gutbell Penderves Norman Winyah Goldsboro and General Cadwalader plus schooners John Booth James H Hoyt and barges Franklin Rutherford and Draper with towing details and port calls.
Delaware Bay and River items report passing steamers Florida Australian Carthagena and others with times from 7 A M to 4 P M. Vessels include bark James A Wright four masted schooner and tugs Hulton Doane. Keedy Island notes Herman Wedel from Havana with barges and Tug Boxer and Tug Maro with barges.
The British steamer Aureole cleared Marcus Hook port under Crosby Rovén L Westerguard and Co. status.
No clear upturn in sail tonnage volume. Long-voyage ships hold little appeal as owners defer market pressure, while Gulf lumber rates to the River Plate stay strong amid scarce tonnage. West Indian lumber and general cargo demand remains firm but lean offerings keep prices steady.
Arrived June. Steamers Etroria from Liverpool La Cham pagne from Havre Sicilia from Genoa Messina and Palermo.
A garbled list of vessel names and routes appears, mentioning steamers and ships bound for cities like London Cardenas Curacao Havana and ports such as Belfast Liverpool Cadiz and Barbary with uncertain notes on operators crews and nationalities. The fragmentary text hints at a historical shipping ledger or voyage notices without clear dates.
The British steamer Umbria from New York to Liverpool passed Brow Head at 9 A M on June 1. The steamer Leon bound for Philadelphia departed at 3 PM. The British steamer Footabellie from New York arrived at St Kitts on June 1.
The report lists schooners sailing and arriving in May. Ships include P. Blackburn from Philadelphia to Bangor via Philadelphia to New Bedford, Belle Halliday to Philadelphia then New Bedford, P. T. Barnum from Philadelphia to Fall River arriving New London, D. H. Rivers from Bangor to Philadelphia arriving Rockland.
From the London Express on proper breathing as a health secret. Deep nasal breathing warms blood, strengthens lungs, and benefits throat and vocal organs. Five minutes daily suffices. conscious, slow inhalations build lung capacity and improve overall vitality.
A group of Cleveland women debate a new hoodoo blamed on tenants leaving rentals. They recount cases where salt thrown behind doors allegedly caused bad luck for landlords, including vacant units, rent losses, fires, and errant tenants until a locksmith fixed the door hinges. The proposed cure is reversing the door’s hinge post.
The Denver Republican describes methods to kill wolves in dens. Techniques include burning dens with damp flour and sulfur and suffocating wolves, using boards splashed with beef fat and strychnine, and baiting with raw beef or capsules to inject poison. Multiple wolves are often killed per den.
A Union general learns of a Confederate battery taken during Shiloh via a humorous Dutch accented report. The officer’s tale emphasizes mispronunciations and comic missteps while noting captured guns and spiked works. The scene highlights battlefield chaos and the humor soldiers sometimes used to cope.
A young man meets a steel magnate seeking work. The magnate evaluates the youth’s rough appearance and grants him a job, expressing relief at landing a capable candidate despite doubts about college graduates.
Mrs. M. A. Crosley recounts visiting a Turkish official’s harem during a trip to Turkey. She describes entry by invitation, the women residents from nine wives to a 16 year old, customs around dress, gift exchanges, smoking, and touring the house. Crosley notes marriage ages for Turkish girls often range from 12 to 16 and remarks on American visitors.
The passage notes Osage daughters being sent East for college and homes with refined furnishings while some Indian families keep older ways. It suggests Osages are worthy of their inheritance and will grow into full citizenship, implying gradual cultural change ahead.
The New York Sun reports a four legged male infant born May 24 to Mary Maddox a Black woman in Opelika Alabama. Doctors say the extra pair of limbs may come under control if the child lives while the main limbs remain normal. Public curiosity has drawn thousands to view the infant as theories from Darwinian to superstition circulate.
The duel between Jacques Sarcey and Laurent Tailhade in a Paris wood ends with mutual respect. Tailhade, one eyed and one armed, admits the challenge was insolent yet declares satisfaction at facing the younger critic. Sarcey offers a quiet bow and peace is declared.
Kate Masterson recalls sending early poems to Judge under the pseudonyms Kit tle M and Kit tle K. She describes publication, a two dollar check, and a humorous exchange with H C Bunner about gender perception.
Major A B Whiting says Osage Nation in Oklahoma holds 800000 acres with 400000 leased for grazing earning 120000 annually. They have about 8000000 dollars in federal funds and incomes from mineral lands valued at 5 dollars an acre, totaling near eight million in land holdings. The 1072 tribal members share holdings jointly from birth, with ownership passing to children.
A miscellaneous section features notices to readers and general announcements from the newspaper staff. It includes civic reminders, service notices, and community information, presented in brief items with emphasis on clarity and local relevance.
Fragment of a help wanted notice mentions male applicants and timing for posting. OCR shows partial address cues and street names, with references to Saturday posting and front-facing position details.
A brief classified style notice from a historic newspaper page features a young colored man seeking work, mentioning living arrangements and a request for a woman named Ellie. text is fragmentary and hard to read.
Congress Hall, a brick hotel perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean, opens June 15. The resort offers accommodations for 500 guests and features an orchestra. R. Halpin spearheads the project.
Hotels advertise rooms and meals with pricing and features. Business Men's Luncheon offered at 25 and 50 cents. Music in the main dining room. Hotel Dewey lists large furnished rooms at varied rates. Boston House shows weekly rates and target rates for furnished rooms.
The Henry 8S Black catering establishment at 267 8S 21st Street provides dinners and lunches to residents remaining in the city.
The Court appointed auditor George L. Crawford, assignee for creditors, to settle the account and distribute the remaining funds. On Thursday June 18, 2001 at 3 30 P M the auditor will convene at 801 Landrite Building Broad and Chestnut Streets Philadelphia to hear interested parties and claims to avoid forfeiture of claim rights.
The Union Transfer Company lists train departures from Broad Street and Market Street wharfs to Atlantic City and nearby resorts. Express and local times cover New York, Long Branch, Seaside Park, Cape May Anglesea Wildwood, Ocean City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Garden State routes with weekend variations and baggage check service.
Train schedules from Philadelphia and Reading terminals list numerous daily departures to New York via Liberty Street and Jersey City. Connections extend to Easton Wilkes Barre Buffalo Pittsburgh and Philadelphia area points with varied express and accommodation services.
An era fragment describes the Baltimore and Ohio through trains leaving Philadelphia at Chestnut Street for westbound journeys. It notes sleeping car and dining car services, breakfast offered, and cafe car service aboard trains, with daily schedules and fare details referenced in the damaged text.
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