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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1897

Page

6

Hastings Signs The Labor Bill In Pennsylvania

Governor Hastings signed the labor measure prohibiting discharge of employees for union activity, with penalties including fines up to two thousand dollars and imprisonment. The report notes opposition from Reading Railroad and large firms, plus other actions on street and sewer work and a veto of a game protection bill citing constitutional limits.

TIMES Harrisburg Hastings Weiler Reading Railroad Treasury McCormick Executive Department Allegheny City Weller Commonwealth General Assembly

Becker bill in the House defeats recommit vote

In Harrisburg on June 4 the House voted 68 to 49 to reject recommittal to the municipal corporations committee of the Becker bill on Philadelphia mayoral appointee confirmations. Debate centered on Bullitt law reforms and parallels to federal and state confirmations. Various members offered related measures and protests. proceedings continued with other bills and notices.

Harrisburg Municipal Corporations Committee Becker Philadelphia Stewart Adams House United States Commonwealth Keator Boyer Senate Friends of the First Bill Voorhees McConnell Thirty-second Ward Republican Club Gobin Civil Service Heidelbaugh Lancaster Baldwin Delaware Bentley Erie

Debates On Railroad Passenger Rates And Deadheads

Lawmakers argued a two cent per mile rate would help the public and corporations. A Harrisburg to Altoona train reportedly carried seventy percent deadheads, and a Philadelphia run forty percent. Lytle defended the rail committee and said state contracts shield Penn Railroad from such measures. Creasy’s motion failed 19 to 97. House adjourned to Monday.

Harrisburg Altoona Philadelphia Lytle Huntingdon Railroad Committee Pennsylvania Railroad Company Creasy Hammond Westmoreland Senate

Rare Musical Treat Ends Season at Chestnut Street Opera House

About 400 pupils and guests filled the chestnut Street Opera House for a Galin-Parischeve method demonstration led by Professor J Zobanaky. The program featured sight singing, ear training, ex tempore parts, and a final hymn, with proceeds aiding Kensington workers and a fall reorganization planned.

Chestnut Street Opera House J. Zobanaky United States Zobanaky Brooks Kensington

Annual Closing Exercises at M. M. Jones School Delights Crowd

An audience at the New Century Drawing Rooms enjoyed the closing exercises directed by Miss Mary Miller Jones. The program featured music recitations and scenes from Shakespeare with performances by Miss Nell Ames Horr Miss Irene Yost Miss Madge P Jones and others. The event included piano solos mandolin playing Romeo and Juliet readings Hamlet scenes and a farce Petticoat Perfidy.

M. M. Jones School Mary Miller Jones Jessie Pauline Dexter Nell Ames Horr Congressman Horr Michigan R. C Sarah Jarrett Clarence Grant Schuyler Mollie Roberts Linda Margaret Townsend Mr. Buell Fannie Jennie Miller Miss Williams Anna B. Kugler

Death of William Anwaerter in stair fall at Fairhill and Susquehanna

William Anwaerter, 41, died after a fall down stairs in the stable of William Feil located at Fairhill street and Susquehanna avenue. His body was returned to his home on Reese street.

William Anwaerter William Feil Fairhill Street Susquehanna Avenue Reese Street

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promoted for Women

An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for women undergoing the change of life. It claims to ease hot flashes and nervous symptoms, promising renewed strength and relief with testimonials from Mrs Detta Watson of Cincinnati Ohio.

Lydia E. Pinkham Detta Watson West 5Th St Cincinnati Ohio

Diplomas Awarded at School of Industrial Art Commencement

The South Broad Street Theatre hosted the annual commencement of the School of Industrial Art with eleven graduates across the School of Applied Art Textile School and other programs. Dr Nicholas Murray Butler spoke on The Modern Ideal In Education as President Pepper and Theodore C. Search presided.

William Platt Pepper Theodore C. Search Nicholas Mur South Broad Street School of Industrial Art Leslie W. Miller William Pratt Pepper Edward Brooks Faulkner University of Pennsylvania Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University New York Search United States Philadelphia Butler Miller School of Applied Art Marie Edith Long Anna Estelle Rice Norma Isabelle Simpson Mary Hastings Vaughan Howard Hendrickson Bromley Laurence Matthew Dillon Henry Burchard Green Carlton Alphonso Caswell William Orne Lamson George Pilsbury Parker Samuel Latta Pinkerton

Skilful Bank Robber Defrauds Bank by Book Falsification

William N. Boggs, paying teller at First National Bank, absconds with suspected defalcations exceeding 50,000. Directors and bank examiners uncover adroit book falsifications to conceal deposits, with investigations led by Bank Examiner Buck and aided by bank officials and a rival bank.

Dover Del William N. Boggs First National Bank Richardson Samuel Wharton Walter Morris Farmers’ Bank George Dawson Ezekiel Cooper Francis N. Buck Wilmington Treasury Department Washington Boggs Iron Hill Philadelphia

Deputies' Salaries Blocked by Governor's Veto

Walton Pennewill writes to The Times defending an 1897 attempt to raise deputy sheriffs' salaries. He argues a Salary Board governs deputy numbers and pay under 1883 law, with Philadelphia duties later shifted to Councils, and calls the Governor’s veto a misread of the system.

Board of Judges Philadelphia Walton Pennewill Puma

Souder Committed After Camden Bar Fight Killing

Frank F. Souder of Camden who shot and killed Charles Jordan and wounded his son in a South Camden bar room brawl two years ago was ordered committed to the County Insane Asylum by Judge Armstrong yesterday. Souder was badly injured in the fatal row and has been considered mentally deranged since.

Frank F. Souder Camden Charles Jordan County Insane Asylum Armstrongesterday Souder

Ancient Liver Tonic Promises Health For Feeble Digestion

Proven remedy for sick headache constipation and imperfect digestion. Inactive liver benefits claimed. Occasional nae described as keeping the body in health and aiding assimilation and enjoyment of food. Sold by druggists for 50 years at 50 cents and $1.00.

Boom and Westward Wonder: Colonel Conan-Ps Fire of Promise

The piece profiles Colonel P Conan P as a tireless booster for Western riches from Idaho to British Columbia, arguing the West remains largely unexplored and capable of vast wealth. It reviews his logic on booms, cites census figures, and contrasts Eastern views with Western potential, ending with a note on Senator Jones in Washington dismissing rush to report sugar stock probes.

P. Conan Peter Patrick Pat Conan Central America West Virginia Dakota Idaho British Columbia Proctor Knott Kentucky House of Representatives Duluth P. Cogan Utabian Tripod Pacific Northwest Kootenai Oregon Baker City Coeur d'Alene East Northwest Gotham Cape Cod West America Harlem Greenwood Cemetery Coney Island Hellgate Hoboken Jersey Fort Warren Bunker Hill Monument Back Bay New World Republic New York City Boston New York Massachusetts Harvard Manhattan Bedloe Yale Princeton The Forum Globe American Great West Daniel Boone Merriweather Lewis William Clark Free Lands Illinois Iowa Kansas Nebraska Mississippi Missouri Michigan Wisconsin California Colorado Nevada Utah Montana Deadwood Leadville Cripple Creek Texas Wyoming Ophir Ind Golconda Comstock Lode Genii Alaska Nicaragua Rocky Mountains Cordilleras New World Washington Jones Senate Tillman

Fourth class postmasters named in Pennsylvania

Washington announces appointments for several Pennsylvania post offices. C H White takes over Canoe Ridge replacing A S Martin. A Ziegler moves to Mars succeeding F M Marshall. J K R Eagan covers Rogerer after James Burroughs resignation. M L Fleck serves Sinking Valley after James Templeton’s death. Asthma relief claim tied to Dr. Jayne's Expectorant.

Washington Pennsylvania C. H. White Canoe Ridge A. S. Martin A. ©. Ziegler Mars F. M. Marshall J. KR. Eagan Rogerer James Burroughs M. L. Fleck Sinking Valley James Templeton

Fair Graduates Earn Diplomas at Philadelphia Institute

The Philadelphia Collegiate Institute for Girls held commencement at 1720 Arch Street with Bishop Cyrus D. Floss presiding. Rev C W Buoy spoke on modern education and Ex-Governor Pattison presented diplomas, hailing the year of the institute’s existence. standout graduate Miss Nellie Edwards Biehm of West Chester earned honors and a Baltimore Women's College scholarship.

Philadelphia Collegiate Institute For Girls Arch Street Cyrus D. Floss C. W. Buoy D. D Trinity Methodist Church Pattison Nellie Edwards Biehm West Chester Woman’s College of Baltimore

Spurious Coca Wines Warned Against by Medical Journal

The British Medical Journal notes dangerous imitations of Vin Mariani Coca wines. Fraudulent solutions of cocaine in artificial wines mislead doctors and harm the reputation of genuine Vin Mariani. Physicians are urged to direct patients to Vin Mariani to avoid unpleasant after effects and ensure safe, effective use.

Mariani

Vin Mariani Promoted as Sovereign Remedy and Rejuvenator

An advertisement touts Vin Mariani as a universal cure and tonic for malaria spring fever fatigue and general debility. It urges the public to insist on genuine Vin Mariani and to refuse substitutions offered by unscrupulous sellers. All druggists and fancy grocers are named as sellers.

Din Mariani

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