City council adopts plan to audit city departments
A five from each chamber joint special committee will probe all city departments to revise staffing and salaries for efficiency. The panel may hire stenographers accountants and experts, spending up to three thousand dollars from 1897 clerks budget. The measure awaits further action amid municipal reform pressure and mayoral cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councils
Committee On Finance
Hawkes
Warwick
Philadelphia
City probe urged to force open governance and economy
The piece calls Mayor Warwick to welcome investigation, allow full council access and inspector facilities, and pledge budget discipline. It warns that failure could end his tenure as the city faces loan needs and growing demands, likening the mayor’s duty to clear guidance amid danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Judge Hanna Opposes Inheritance Tax as Unconstitutional
The opinion denounces the inheritance tax for violating uniform taxation principles in the Pennsylvania Constitution. It holds that the legislature may tax all inheritances or none, and exemptions based on value are void. The decision suggests the revenue measure may need to be redone. Havemeyer’s guarded remarks are noted but do not nullify the critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udge Hanna
Supreme Court of the
United States
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Band Play Sparks Prohibition State Campaign
The Prohibition ticket nominates W. W. Lathrop for Auditor General and Rev. Dr. S. C. Swallow for State Treasurer. Swallow vows a sharp, long campaign, leveraging scandals and aggressive rhetoric to unsettle Harrisburg politics, while England builds ninety warships as arbitration rivals stay in the same boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Lathrop
Lackawanna
S. C. Swallow
Harrisburg
Swallow
Dr. Swallow
Wolff
England
Council approves pay raise for Sergeants-at-Arms
The council passed an ordinance increasing the salaries of the Sergeants-at-Arms of both chambers by two thousand dollars a year. Critics say the move undermines a later resolution to cut expenses and reform salaries, accusing the committee of targeting others while boosting pay for its own officers.
Prohibitory Tariff Risks Backlash Against Pan American Idea
The quote suggests many supporters overlook that a prohibitory tariff would drive trade risks, moving from a favorable Pan American concept to economic trouble. It casts doubt on tariff strategies that isolate markets and ignore reciprocal benefits.
The Building of New Houses
The article notes ongoing construction of new houses across city outskirts with quick tenant uptake. It cites steady population growth, a modest rise in voters' assessment, and a persistent demand for new housing despite economic malaise.
Philadelphia Population Growth and Housing Demand
The article notes ongoing population shifts within Philadelphia with movement from old districts to newer areas, aided by immigration and building activity. It argues Philadelphia’s prosperity enables growth, while acknowledging external contributions from nearby towns and cities, and mentions demand driven by residents upgrading or relocating. It also comments on urban art discourse and a separate note on Federal Treasury appointments involving Mr. Jordan and Mr. Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Trade Congress Session Ends with Hopes for Growth
The Trade Congress departed with a belief that better understanding exists among American republic business leaders. Delegates from Central and South America will tour U S cities for six weeks to learn about resources and production. Success hinges on both sides offering competitive prices and buying goods from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Central
South America
United States
Threatening Letters Compared to Handwriting Experts
The passage notes a comparison of threatening letters sent to Reed with handwriting samples of Simpson or Morgan, suggesting authorities or observers consider similarities or patterns across these cases. It implies an investigative context linking the letters to possible suspects based on penmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Simpson
Morgan
Empire tensions mount over Bohemia and Hungary
The Czechs push for Bohemian autonomy provoking Diet dissolutions to keep peace. Prague secedes from German alignment and seeks status akin to Hungary, while Hungary resists German Austria dominance. In Budapest, German singing lines are clashing with Hungarian claims as the empire struggles toward unification. RANZ JOSEF faces a complex political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemia
Prague
Hungary
Austria
Budapest
Vienna
Ranz Josef
Wolcott Enjoys Faure Reception With Breezy Gaiety
Wolcott from the bimetallic trio expressed delight at President Faure's reception of the topic with evident merriment and cheer, noting a strong sense of joviality in the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcott
President Faure
Assessors Report Population Increase Against School Enrollment Decline
The spring assessment shows about 2,000 more voters than last year, with total registration at 204,926 versus 292,065 last May. Population appears to rise by at least 10,000, while school enrollment drops by nearly 3,000, suggesting assessors hunted fewer school aged children and limited per-household counts. Assessors in the 970 election divisions report the citywide results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Altgeld Eludes Bank Incident Before Bicycle Era
The record suggests Altgeld faced a bank incident that occurred prior to his adoption of bicycle riding, noting a confrontation and destruction linked to the bank before his noted cycling period.
Counterfeit Half Dollars Flooding the West
A observer notes a scam exploiting silver coins to make twenty four cents into a counterfeit half dollar. The fraudster, now widespread in the West, has evaded detection and flooded the region with bogus coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omebody
Government to stamp every half dollar with silver content
The piece argues genuine halves must carry official Mint stamps to distinguish real coins from counterfeits. It claims counterfeits imitate real halves in quantity and urges the government to mint fifty cents of silver in every half dollar to end the scam. It also notes Hanna and McLean campaigning in the Ohio Senate battle and hints at political rifts among Mark and John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
McLean
Ohio
Mark
John
Memorial dedicates George Ross home site in Lancaster
The Lancaster Historical Society spearheaded a memorial at the marked spot of George Ross's home, signer of the Declaration of Independence. The tribute, funded by three citizens, aims to educate the public on local history and promote a county history project as a model for other societies. Another patriot was honored yesterday with a monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ross
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Lancaster Historical Society
Lancaster Society
Ross
Pennsylvanians Press Tariff Changes in Washington
Special Telegram from Washington reports Senators Quay and Penrose devoting time to tariff matters before a committee, pressing changes for their constituents. Senator Scott from Luzerne seeks support for Dr F M Brundage to be Consul at Chemnitz. Col Robert Ralston visits, Western Union head W B Gill meets with both senators, and local councilmen Joe Nobre Joe McCoach and Charles Seeger call on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jane
Senator Quay
Senator Penrose
Scott
Luzerne County
F. M. Brundage
Chemnitz
Robert Ralston
Third Regiment
Penrose
W B. Gill
Western Union
Pennsylvania
Joe Nobre
Joe McCoach
Charles Seeger
Wholesale Appointments And Post Office Policy Change
June 4. The administration altered the rule allowing postmasters to serve out full terms. The President and Postmaster General will consider offices expiring between now and July 15 as expired. Cabinet discussed the decision to fill many offices before July 1 to start new accounts for the fiscal year.
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WasainoTon
Post Office Department
Death of Lt General Edward O Hewitt in England
A private cable gram from Toronto reports the death of Lieutenant General Edward Osborne Hewitt M G governor of the Royal Military Academy Woolwich England. Hewitt was well known in Canada for his 1961 posting as commanding royal engineer of Ontario west of Toronto where over 3000 regular troops were stationed during wartime tensions with the United States over the Trent affair.
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Toronto
Ont
Edward Osborne Hewitt
M. G
Royal Military Academy
Woolwich
England
Hewitt
Canada
United States
Trent
Royal Engineer
Ontario
Canada Tariff Sparks Diplomatic Alarm in London
June 4 report from the Kolnische Zeitung notes high concern over the Canadian tariff. Foreign diplomats in London have held exhaustive talks and expect Britain to denounce trade treaties with Germany and Belgium. Austria’s formal adherence to the German and Belgian protest has been postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Kolmsthe Zeitung
London
Great Britain
Germany
Belgium
Austria
Marcus Chandler Dies at Ocean Grove at 71
Marcus Chandler of 288 Broadstreet Newark died this morning at his Ocean Grove summer home. He spent 38 years in the news industry and served as managing editor of the Newark News Company. He was a member of Newark Lodge 7 F and A M Union Chapter 7 R A M Damascus Commandery 5 K T and Mecca Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine New York.
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the Times
Asbury Park
Marcus Chandler
Broadstreet
Newark
Ocean Grove
Cing
Newark News Company
Newark Lodge
A. M
Union
Damascus Commandery
K. T
Mecca
Mystic Shrine of New York
Editorial Bonbons on Pacifying Cuba and Political Cuts
A compilation of quotes from multiple papers on Cuba policy by Weyler and Pope, plus remarks on Reed, Salisbury, knowledge from graduates, Cheyenne conflicts, Hanna’s political machine, and a kite weather forecast. The items reflect satirical and critical takes on current affairs and public figures.
Tariff Debate Progress and House Collision Amendments
The Senate met to expedite the tariff bill with two speeches planned by Mantle and Butler. Quorum issues delayed business, then a $225,000 Wilkes-Barre public building appropriation and House amendments on Rio Grande flood relief were approved. The tariff schedule moved through multiple paragraphs with rate adjustments and disputes, while House collision amendments were agreed to. The session adjourned after an executive meeting.
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Washmorton
Senate
Mantle
Silver Republican
Montana
Butler
North Carolina
Congress
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Gray
Delaware
Wilkesbarre
House
Rio Grande
Mr. Mantle
Hanna
Foraker
Mr. Butler
Allison
Ad Valorem
Pritchard
Jones
Arkansas
Lodge
West
Wilson
United States
Great Lakes
Corbett’s Senate Seat Fight Stalls Over Absence
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts pressed the privileges and elections committee for a favorable report on Henry W. Corbett’s claim to a Oregon seat. A vote was deferred due to two Democratic absences, and despite the Governor appointing Corbett after the Legislature failed to elect a successor to Mitchell, it is unlikely he will be seated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoar
Massachusetts
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Henry W. Corbett
Oregon
Senate
Corbett
Mitchell
Hobart
Man Held on Charge of Attempted Robbery at 1026 Wood Street
Harry Huff alias Frank Smith, 21, homeless, jailed on 600 bail after attempting to rob Louis Gansz's establishment at 1026 Wood Street. Witness Harry Ponitz testified he heard screams, saw Huff trying to enter, and chased him before police captured him. Huff formerly worked for ausz.
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Harry Huff
Frank Smith
Louis Gansz
Wood Street
Harry Ponitz
Brown Street
Huff
Ponitz
Felow
Roberts
Ausz
Mercy Tempered Justice at Camden Court
Prosecutor Jenkins urged mercy for Charles Snyder who pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the saloon of Charles Trost in Stockton. George Lufkins received a three month sentence for grand larceny in the Gloucester railroad station hold up and robbery of the money drawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Jenkins
Charles Snyder
Charles Trost
Stockton
George Lufkins
Camden County Railroad
Gloucester
Snyder
Tafkins
Glassboro High School Commencement Held This Evening
State Superintendent Dr. E. J. Baxter attended and awarded diplomas while delivering a brief address. A lengthy program was meticulously prepared and well presented.
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Tom Times
Glassboro
E. J. Baxter
Silk Mill property sold in Bethlehem to Philadelphia firm
The Cutter Silk Mill in West Bethlehem, long litigated, was sold by the sheriff to the Seaquoit Silk Mills Company of Philadelphia for 100000 dollars. The sale occurred in Adlenton on June 4.
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Adlentown
Cutter Silk MI
West Bethlehem
Seaquoltshe Maasete Company
Philadeltor
Von Tausch Acquitted and Luetzow Convicted in Berlin Trial
Berlin reports former secret police chief Herr Von Tausch was acquitted after a two week trial on charges of perjury high treason and forgery. Baron Von Leutzow was convicted of defrauding the imperial army service fund and forging a receipt. The court sentenced Luetzow to two months, plus prior penalties, noting his secret police role hindered his honor. The judge urged Luetzow to reform after imprisonment.
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Berlin
Herr von Tausch
Secret Political Police
Baron von Leutzow
Imperial Army Service Fund
von Luetzow
Baron Marschall von Bieberstein
Labouchere avoids assault by Labouchere foe in London
In London on June 4 Henry Labouchere MP and Truth editor faced a young man said to be Rev. George Brooks's son who threatened with a horsewhip. Brooks, notorious for begging letters, had previously sued and won against Labouchere for libel. The incident ended with no injuries and both men reentering Parliament.
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George Brooks
London
Henry Labouchere
Truth
Northampton
House of Commons
Brooks
Bank of England
William Waldorf Astor
Royal Bounty Fund
Labouchere
The
St. James Gazette
Call Off Congress Urges Adjournment From Top Times Letter
A Thompsonstown reader urges Congress to adjourn for a year, arguing farmers oppose the Dingley tariff and that the political dogfight around Mr Confidence has harmed him. The letter from N Gross, M D, dated June 3 1897, pleads park barking to cease and calls for congressional adjournment.
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Top Times
A. B. Farquhar
Congress
N. Gross
M. D
Thompsontown
Ex Judge R F McCormick Dies In New York
Special Telegram to The Trams Franklin June 4 Ex Judge R F McCormick died at Little Valley New York He was the oldest member of the Venango county bar and had Franklin as his home for most of his life Admitted to the bar in 1845 he earned a brilliant reputation as a lawyer He served as Associate Judge of Venango County District Attorney and City Solicitor for ten terms
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Franklin
Little Valley
N. Y
R. F. McCormick
McCormick
Venango County
Notable Society Notices and Honors Across Nations
Personal Secretary of State Sherman and Mrs Sherman celebrate their golden wedding next year. The Duke of Connaught to command troops in London during Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. Prince of Wales elected Grand Master of English Freemasons for the twelfth time. Rev John E Hanselman receives a store once owned by Pope Leo XIII. Dr A Lindsley retires from Yale Medical School after 37 years, named professor emeritus. Archbishop Ezmirlian portrait sent to Mr Gladstone by Armenians for support of their cause. James Hamilton Lewis of Washington noted as a dapper figure in the House. Oldest Ohio physician Dr Charles Wohlligohs, in his 100th year, cites long-family longevity. The grandary Race van Seenae OF a SOTUE Saas three days in succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Yale Medical School
Ezmirlian
Turkey
Gladstone
James Hamilton Lewis
Congress
Washington
House of Representatives
Ohio
Charles Frederick Wohlligohs
Dated Society Notes and University Events in Philadelphia
The item collection reports a campus luncheon for Florence A Einstein and a sendoff for Bryn Mawr seniors with a prophecy from Miss Jean Cecile McGrath. It covers Philadelphia society, hospital wards funded by the Louis Kimmell Guild, the 1902 Queen’s Jubilee, and social schedules including the Drexel and Lippincott family movements, with Doctor J D Thomas noted for extractions.
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D. Hayes Agnew
University Hospital
Louis Kimmell Guild
Louis J. C. Kimmell
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Times New Building
Sansom Street
Eighth
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Sunderland
Havemeyer
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United States Sub Treasury
Jordan
Sub-Treasury
Utica
John Harvard
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Altgeld
Quay
Edward C. Hewitt
Royal Military Academy At
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Weyler
Cuba
Pope
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Wagington Star
Marquis of Salisbury
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St. Louis Republic
Atlanta Journal
San Francisco Examiner
Times-Herald
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von Tausch
Jatt
M’cormick
Venango Bar
God
School of Design
Florence A. Einstein
Miss Einstein
Art School For Girls
North Broad Street
Miss Case
Halliwell
Pine Street
Jean Cecile McGrath
Mary Frances McClure
Helen R. Kitchen
Corinne Sickel
Jean C. McGrath
Josephine R. Bates
Elsie T. Darrow
Anne Maris
Emily Sartain
Madame Cordeiro da Graca
Rio de Janeiro
Madame da Fonseca
Pernambuco
School of Design For Women
Board of City Trusts
Girard College
Martin I. J. Griffin
John M. Campbell
Joseph Savidge
Bryn Mawr College
Robert Buist
Ferdinand de Janon
Quincy
Lenox
Berkshire Hills
H. C. Chapman
Bar Harbor
Phi Beta Kappa
College Chapel
University of Pennsylvania
J. B. McMaster
Owen Wister
John R. Drexel
Newport
Fenton B. Turek
Chicago
Jefferson Medical College
Medico-Chirurgical
Pancoast
American Medical Association
Europe
Joshua Lippincott
J. Dundas Lippincott
Kingdom of Leopold
Prince Louis of
Savoy
Mount St. Elias
Josephine Drexel
Ireland
Scotland
William David Aiken
Cephise Hyacinthe Aiken
Louis Irving Belchner
St. Mary's Church
Thirty-ninth and Locust Streets
J. D. Thomas
Walcot
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