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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1900

Page

7

Flannel Suits Reduced In Quick–Selling Sale

A local store advertises flannel suits at prices from nine to forty five dollars with deep discounts noted. The copy urges fast purchase as stock is dwindling and promises newest styles and quality.

Contests Among the Musicians Opened Convention Session

President Owen Miller of St. Louis chaired the Federation of Musicians convention opening. A credentials committee was appointed on the first day as delegates from various jurisdictions were listed.

Owen Miller St. Louis Convention of the Federation of Musicians Jersey City Chicago Denver Colo American Federation of Musicians

Counterfeiting ring leaders Jacobs and Kendig jailed

William M. Jacobs and William L. Kendig were sentenced to twelve years in prison and a $5,000 fine each for leading a major counterfeiting plot. Co-conspirator Samuel Downey received two years and $500. James Burns and others faced lighter penalties. The case traced to 1896 with plates and paper seized April 19, 1899 in Lancaster and Philadelphia raids.

William M. Jacobs William L. Kendig Jacobs Kendig Samuel 8. Downey Internal Revenue Collector Secret Service James Burns Lancaster Internal Revenue Harry Fairbanks Ellery P. Ingham Harvey K. Newitt Thomas O'Dea Arthur Taylor Baldwin Bredell Beck Wilkie Secret Service Bureau Washington Monroe Philadelphia Taylor and Bredell That City William Kendig Downey Cobs Taylor Maryland Mr. Jacobs Mr. Downey Mr. Burns Mr. Kendig Wilkle Bredel Peauk Fairbanks O'Dea Burns

New York Democrats Rally Behind Bryan At State Convention

Delegates at Albany show strong support for Bryanism with James Campbell re elected as chairman and Elliot Danforth delivering a temperate pro tariff critique. Highlights include Hill and Van Wyck clashes, hisses for local officials, and electors chosen for Kansas City while Bryan’s name is cheered throughout.

Hill Senator Schraub Lewis County Judge van Wyck Sheviln State Committee James Campbell Saratoga Herrick van Wyck Danforth McKinley Kansas City David B. Hill Richard Croker Edward Murphy Augustus van Wyck Frank Campbell Jacob Ruppert, Jr Morgan Sanford James Shevlin New York Chicago Bryan Nebraska Kansas Woolly West Julius Chambers

Aged Woman Susanna Sharpless Dies Suddenly in Media

Mrs Susanna Sharpless aged 76 died suddenly of apoplexy at her Media home after noon today. She fell after giving a lunch order to a servant and died at five this evening. She was the daughter of Samuel Plankington of Edgmont and widow of Thomas Sharpless a pioneer property owner who moved to Media about ten years ago.

Susanna Sharpless Trius Sharpless Samuel Plankington Edgmont Thomas Sharpless Media Emma Thompson Susie Hensel Thompson Tenth Sam Mrs. Thompson

Bride Marie Moyer Weds Charles Fornmieswald at Bloomsburg Home

A pretty wedding was solemnized at W. D. Moyer's Bloomsburg home as Marie Moyer became the bride of Charles Fornmieswald. The ceremony occurred today with J. Rhoman We Tae noted among witnesses.

Truxs Bloomsburg W. D. Moyer Marie Charles Forn- Mieswald J. i Rhoman

Insane Patient Escapes From Farnhurst Hospital

Special Telegram to Tax Traces reports Mary Bechmeir age 24 an inmate of the Delaware State Hospital for the Insane at Farnhurst escaped from the facility around New Castle Delaware on January 5.

New Castle Del Jane Mary Bchmeir Delaware State Hospital For the Farnhurst

Urgent Citizens Call for Troops in St Louis Riots

Sixty eight prominent St Louis businessmen telegraph to Governor Stephens urging militia deployment to curb riotous street railway strikes. The report flags a breakdown in police capacity and predicts property loss and public danger while noting opposition by Governor Stephens and growing citizen signatures.

Times St. Louis Stephens City of

Labor men refuse to ride as sheriff forms grow

Joseph G Darlingtons Co workers refuse to board a power house delivery car in Washington avenue. Colonel Cavender orders arrests but the men insist they will not guard a private transit firm. Cavender says the sheriff’s posse will operate 24 hours a day with limited excusals.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America St. Louis Citizens’ Posse Aic Posee South Side John A. Gernes Tobacco Workers’ Union Grere Fer Cavender Flint Kernell Pohlman Kernel J. H. Cavender Sheriff's Posse Washington Avenue Company H Sheriffs Posse Colon J. H. Cavender Posse

Maryland Democrats Uninstructed At State Convention

The Maryland Democratic gathering rejected an instructed delegation and kept to sound money, with William Jennings Bryan named as the national choice. A. Leo Knott was named delegation chairman, and resolutions urged unity while condemning imperialism and large standing armies.

Baltimore Arthur Pue Gorman Maryland A. Leo Knott John Walter Smith Murray VanDiver Joshua W. Miles L. Victor Baughman J. Benjamin Brown Jefferson D. Staton Charles FE. Fendall B. Frank Crouse Harry Rountree EB. J. Chasty Martin Lehmayer George Wells Joseph A. Wilson Blair Lee John Keating John P. Poe G. & Hamill P. B. Hoopper Joseph H. Steele John Hebb Albert J. Jones M. C. Elizey Thomas A. Pffenberger Committee On Resolutions William J. Bryan Mc.Kinley Republican Party

Greater safety for public travel through Fifteenth Street project

The city council will consider widening Fifteenth street and building a bridge across Market Street to ease traffic to Broad Street Station. Officials cite 15,000,000 annual travelers and a daily average over 43,000, urging a public accommodation to improve sidewalks, trolley safety, and freight movement.

Fifteenth Street Market Street Broad Street

Reddy the Gloucester Dies in Penitentiary

James Martin known as Reddy the Gloucester dies in Eastern Penitentiary after a life under 40 years. His friend Big Bill Mason stands by, Mason serving six years for larceny. The body is buried in Potter's Field.

Reddy Gloucester James Martin Eastern Penitentiary Bill" Mason Mason Potter's Field

What the Stars Say By the English Astrologist Raphael

An astrology note warns of an unlucky birthday with disappointments and trouble this afternoon. It advises financial caution and avoiding risk. A child born today will require careful training to become honest and successful.

Raphael

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