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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1900

Page

3

Taft Commission Arrives in Manila to Shape Philippine Government

United States transport Hancock brings the Philippine Commission to Manila amid welcome by General MacArthur and officials. Judge Taft previews limited powers, plans for a gradual civil government, and a broad school system while awaiting knowledge of local conditions.

Manila United States Hancock San Francisco Philippine Commission General MacArthur Palace MacArthur Twenty-sixth Infantry William Haft Filipino Supreme Court Remey Asiatic Taft Associated Press Commission Otis McKinley Philippines Spooner Hong Kong Armado Cortez Washington

Naulty Held for Murder in Third Precinct Court

Charles A. Naulty was held in the Third precinct police court on a charge of murdering his step mother Mary Naulty. His father Edward Naulty was held as a witness. The suspect surrendered to police last night and made a full confession.

Tar Timea Newark Charles A. Naulty Third Precinct Mary Naulty Edward Naulty

Peacock Great Lining Bargains Now On Sale

The store advertises a wide range of linings and fabrics at deep discounts. Featured items include Oriental Silk 15c, Fast Black Percaline 94c, Lining Lawn 10c, Hair Cloth 25c, White Lawn 40 in at 13c, and Fast Black Batiste 17c. Also promotes McCall sewing patterns and a one year McCall's Monthly subscription with a free pattern.

McCall McCall’s Monthly

Summer Dress Goods Sale at Strawbridge & Clothier

Strawbridge and Clothier announces an early summer sale on light-weight dress materials with new imported weaves and exclusive patterns. Prices cut from one third to one half, including silk and wool bareges, etamines, voiles, and chenille-stripe fabrics with many single dress-lengths available. Centre Store Main Aisle.

Seaboard Air Line tour boosts faith in golden future

A 4 day 1684 mile Seaboard Air Line voyage from Richmond to Tampa impressed directors and guests with the roads progress and future plans. The line links New York and the East with Tampa and the West Indies while awaiting Charleston and Savannah connections and an announced extension toward a southern harbor. President John Shelton Williams praised the directors with silver cups as about 99 officials traveled in comfort at a cost near 15000 dollars. Williams signals reliance on an inter oceanic canal to elevate Seaboard among top national lines.

Seaboard Air Line Richmond Tampa Fla New York West Indies Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Wayne MacVeragh Pennsylvania Seaboard Charleston Savannah John Shelton Williams Williams

Unknown Colored Man Struck by Trolley Car Near Newbold

A colored man sitting asleep on a platform of the Camden Gloucester and Woodbury trolley road at Newbold was struck by a passing car driven by Albert Howarth, motorman, and conductor Liam Pierce. He was taken to Cooper Hospital where he remains unconscious.

the Times Gloucester City Camden, Gloucester Woodbury Newbold Albert Howarth Liam Pierce Cooper Hospital

Potato bug invasion shifts Cedarville fields to corn and tomatoes

Cedarville on June 3 reports heavy potato bug infestations. Farmers plowed under tubers and replanted with corn as bugs move to tomato crops, where they devastate vines even more rapidly.

the Times Cedarville

New Jersey Briefs Across Cape May and Nearby Towns

The annual inspection of Company I Woodbury occurs tonight. Weakfish are abundant near Cape May City. Dr James Mecray of Cape May has a bantam hen sheltering two kittens at night. Seaston pearent closed owing to pearens at the season’s close. Glassboro Board of Health plans cleanup to prevent an outbreak. Captain Burton of Woodbury returned from Cuba with six white monkeys given to local children. Col George W. Smith of Cape May, once M E Sunday School superintendent for 25 years, now moves about only in a rolling chair. The Dennisville South Dennis Woodbine class of 1900 holds an election or event on a June evening with a set program. Gloucester county farmers attend a quarterly Board of Agriculture meeting to discuss gardens from both genders. The Episcopal Church of the Advent in Cape May is four months old in mandaiation and needs $700 to purchase the old Presbyterian property. Sabbath services mark a children’s day in Woodbury.

Company I Woodbury Cape May James Mecray Seaston Paghent Avey Pearens Glassboro Captain Burton Cuba George W. Smith M. E Dennisville South Dennis Woodbine Public School Gloucester County Board of Agriculture Episcopal Church of the Advent Presbyterian Church

General Charles F. Eagan Lived Incognito in Philadelphia

Aged about sixty, General Charles F. Eagan stayed five days at the Lafayette Hotel in Philadelphia under secrecy. He dictated letters in the writing room and spoke to few guests, while his name did not appear on the hotel register. He discussed Spain and the Philippines, suggesting a long-term U S presence and predicting Aguinaldo would surrender only after a generational struggle.

Lafayette Lafer United States Charles F. Eagan Eagan Philadelphia

Summer Underwear Lots at Real-Value Prices

Real value summer underwear sale highlights mans cotton balbriggan shirts and drawers. natural wool shirts and drawers. women's ribbed cotton and lisle vests. gauze cotton vests. children's gauze shirts and pantalets. Units priced per dozen or per piece with steep discounts. East Store Market St offers seconds pricing from 10 to 29 cents.

Tuh East Market St

Summer Gloves at Lowest Prices for Kids and Women

Today's specials offer Women's Fleur-de-lis Kid Gloves in suede with grace finish in black white and colors for $1.50. Women's Kid Gloves with two-clasp fasteners in black white and colors priced at $1.00. Available at 7ic East Store West Aisle.

Bed Spreads Honeycomb Weave Summer Weight

Centre Store on Filbert Street offers a summer weight honeycomb bed spread that is washable and durable priced at 75c. The item highlights easy laundering and serviceability for daily use.

Centre Filbert St

Eyewear sale and eye exams at local store

An old shop advertises blue or London smoke frames adjusted to fit the nose. Prameless dark eyeglasses reduced to 40 cents a pair. Dark spectacles with nickel plate rims priced at 2éc. Eye examinations offered free and oculists’ prescriptions promptly filled at the main avenue store.

London Main Aiste

Archambault Imports Chinese Rattan Chairs Directly

W. E. Archambault & Son announces direct import of Chinese rattan chairs with solid comfort and durability for porch use. Prices start at $2.25, with samples produced by postal delivery. also offering bamboo porch curtains grass seats Japanese straw hand bags dress suit cases mats and linens.

Orden

Archambault Case Across Court at Corlin Market Sta

A legal notice describes a dispute involving V. E. Archambault & Son and N. E. Corlin Market Sta. The case appears in a historical newspaper segment with filings and procedural details noted for the local market area.

Special Values in White Goods at Low Prices

Advertises deep discounts on white goods at East Store Filbert Street. Offers reduced prices on white piques, colored piques, fancy leno plaids, colored embroidered Swisses and embroidered Swisses in multiple grades and sizes.

Cut Glass Sale Offers Deep June Discounts at Weat Store

A Weat Store ad on Pilbert Street promotes major markdowns on cut glass and crystal items for June weddings. Water pitchers, carafes, bowls, tumblers, finger bowls and olive dishes are cut to 2.25 to 13.50 dollar ranges, with engraved rock crystal and colored pieces highlighted.

Summer Wash Skirts Offer Low Prices at Centre Store

The Centre Store promotes a broad summer skirt sale with plain white pique linen and denim options. Prices range from $1.00 to $15.00 for various styles including plain white pique, plain linen, and trimmed linen designs, all marketed as practical everyday wear with strong value.

Sale of Infants and Children's Hats and Bonnets

Children's Caps and Bonnets, a top American maker, sells remaining stock of infants and children's summer hats, caps and bonnets for 1900 season at half price or less. Lot prices range from 25 to 100 cents with regular values shown, sizable assortments, first buyers likely to snag best values. p-East Store Second Floor.

Silk and Woolen Dresses Offer Great Values at Centre Store

Descriptions of satin foulard India silk gowns in lavender blue old rose and black and white with prices from 88 to 55 dollars. Woolen cashmere broadcloth dresses in gray navy garnet brown priced 18 to 55 dollars. Black cashmere etamine nun’s ceiling pieces priced 15 to 45 dollars. Also 81 by 90 inch unbleached and bleached fabric at 0.50 and 0.05 dollars.

Travelors Needfuls Rainwear and Rugs at West Store

Travelors' Needfuls offers blue and black Cravenette rain cloaks with cape at $11. Men's rain coats in tan and gray from Covert Cloth claim waterproof performance without rubber. Imported steamer rugs in wool at $12, with plaid and reversible options. West Store on second floor.

West Store

Refrigerator ad promotes Jewett models and savings

More people have bought the Jewett this year than ever before, praised as the best made and most economical. The copy notes low ice use, easy cleaning, and pure air across compartments, with Uprights eight to one hundred twenty five dollars and Chests six forty five to twenty eight dollars, at West Store basement.

Jewett West Store

Hosiery at 25c a Pair for All Ages at Bast Store

Great prices on men's cotton and lisle half hose in black and colors, with stripes and patterns. Women's black cotton hose with unbleached feet offered at 25 cents, plus lisle and gossamer options also 25 cents. Children's ribbed and plain cotton hose, socks, and three quarter hose all 26 cents. Market Street Bast Store.

Market St

White Caps threaten town with tar and feather type terror

A telegram reports members of the White Caps tarred and feathered A. Smith Alford and threaten others. Charles Hunekar John Peterson and George Sanders are ordered to leave town. Hunekar departed fearing a visit that night. Salem authorities consider arresting Alford, but Mayor Hampton objects. Alford plans to return to New York State tomorrow.

Alford Salem A. Smith Alford White Cape Hampton New York State

Mob violence warned as arrests may follow

Officials pledge to suppress mob law if arrests do not follow. The text warns that others may meet the same fate as Alford if guilty parties are not identified and prosecuted.

Alford

Unlucky Car Renamed to Remove Hoodoo in Gloucester

Gloucester City June 3 Superintendent William H Wilson of the road reports No 13 is unlucky and car No 113 has been changed to No 111. The trolley pressed into service two years ago has repeatedly met mishaps including collisions and derailing with motormen fearful to operate it.

Times Gloucester City William H. Wilson Camden, Gloucester and Woodbury Ance

Bedding and Metal Bedsteads Renovation Ad

Local firm offers bedding renovation and metal bedstead services at 1 Market Street above Market. They claim to renew bedding almost to new and urge customers to consult early for comfort and best results.

Italian Citizens Against Festival Denounced in City

A June 5 celebration marking the 1648 Constitution was denounced by a 400 plus naturalized Italians gathering at Beneficial Hall. Alphonso Timbuni chaired, Dr Ferrero of New York spoke, with Samuel Clarke and Joseph Previty also addressing concerns about Italian homeland conditions.

Italy Beneficial Hall South Eighth Street Alphonso Timbuni Dr. Ferrerro New York Samuel Clarke Joseph Previty

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Luzon Naulty Tane Son Aio Kelly Horris Sts Peacock C. O. Peacock Market Street S.A. L Sure OF Golden Future New Jersey Gen. C.F. Eagan Secret Broad Street Spain Aguinaldo May's Landing Atlantic Lodge Presbyterian Cemetery E. D. Riley Cramer East Store Pilbert St W. E. Archambault & Son V. E. Archambault & Son N. E. Cor.lin « Market Sta Weat Pir India Bridgeton Tae Tuoses Lester F. A. North & CO Chestnut Street Wenumater
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