State revenue fight tests heirs tax in orphans court ruling
President Judge Hanna's ruling declares the direct inheritance tax unconstitutional threatening a million to two million dollars in expected revenue and complicating restitution for collateral inheritance taxes already paid. The state AG will appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court with mid summer hearings planned.
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Philadelphia Orphans’ Court
Supreme Court
Orphans’ Court
Commonwealth
Banc
Republicans win Wilmington city offices in Delaware contest
The first gun of Delaware's campaign fires in Wilmington as Republicans gain control of the city’s key offices including Mayor and Treasurer. Democrats keep Council seats while Single Taxers deliver solid support boosting the GOP vote by several hundred.
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Wilmington
New Castle
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Ilmington
Little
City Councils Salaries Compared in Call for Retrenchment
A citizen urges budget cuts by comparing the salary rolls of Select and Popular Councils with the Mayor’s office. He notes higher pay for council officers versus mayoral staff and insists retrenchment begin at home to improve municipal economy.
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Select Council
Joseron H. Parst
Henry W.robertson
James Franklin
Harold Godfrey
George W. Kochersperger
WilLiiam Barrier
Gavin Neilson
William H. Baker
William H. Felton
Charles B. Haut
William H. Lelar
Joan K. McCarthy
Henry
C. Guin
Joseph F. Jones
Henry W. Pierson
Harry M. Fisner
William G. Lee
Harry L. Neall
Civil Serviee Board
Cece
Esate
William Weaver
Sodnc
CBO
Councils Urged to Cut Salaries and Reform City Economy
A Philadelphia editorial attacks high payrolls in City Councils and calls for a 50 percent cut to subordinate officials including clerks and Sergeants at Arms. It urges repealing the salary increase and argues for honest compensation, while noting the public must wait for political turnover and reforms.
Civic courage vs military valor in defense of liberty
A public reflection argues that beyond military bravery a rarer civic courage sustains free institutions. The piece cites Shaw and William James on resigning a colonel’s commission to lead a colored regiment, urging communities to cultivate upright, unpopular courage to resist corruption and partisan excess.
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William James
Shaw Memorial
Boston
Shaw
Albany Capitol Completion Urges Curb on Excess
The piece argues that New York taxpayers face a finalized Capitol contract worth 28 million dollars, with risk of further authorized spending by a new Legislature. It criticizes the Albany building as wasteful, urging Pennsylvania’s modest, timely project as a model and condemning office seekers who seek easy, extended control.
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New York
Albany
Pennsylvania
Union
Sub-post office at the Bourse proves a local success
Sale of stamps for the year ending June 1 totaled 725000 while receipts from money orders near a million, showing the sub post office location serves nearby business interests. The Bourse is portrayed as properly situated and highly convenient to local commerce.
Swallow Hopes and Liquor License Money Stir Harrisburg
The Harrisburg News worries over liquor license revenues as Dr. Swallow seeks the State Treasurer post. It contends the grant money and political maneuvering create an incongruity and doubt Swallow’s victory.
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Harrisburg News
Dr. Swallow
Swallow's canvass eyed as money path in state race
The piece notes scrutiny of Dr. Swallow and his faith regarding handling funds, while awaiting the outcome of his campaign. It suggests the money will be used per law, and hints the canvass will unfold beyond conventional lines, intriguing Harrisburg observers.
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Dr. Swallow
Welcome for President McKinley Adorns Nashville Exposition
Nashville plans a broad welcome for President McKinley and party during a week of exposition events. The schedule includes breakfast at the Maxwell House, tours of centennial grounds, formal addresses by local leaders, a reception in the Woman's Building, and a Saturday fete with ceremonies in the Auditorium and Cincinnati parade preparations.
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Tenn
McKinley
Ohio
Cincinnati
Bushnell
Maxwel House
Taylor
United States
Tennessee
Thomas
McCarthy
Delegates Enjoy Atlantic City Stop During Museums Tour
Foreign delegates attending the Philadelphia Commercial Museums meeting spent a day in Atlantic City. W W Foulkrod led thanks to residents and hotel staff after a dinner at Hotel Brighton. Captain Grace of Rio de Janeiro praised U S relations and South American interest in buying here. Dr. William P. Wilson also spoke.
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Brighton
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James Pollock
Captain Grace
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Reading Railroad
Grace
South America
United States
William P. Wilson
Revered Pastor Celebrates 36 Years at Lombard Street Church
The Lombard Street Central Presbyterian Church observed Rev. J. B. Reeve's 36th anniversary with a morning service and an evening program. An anniversary sermon from Reeve used Hebrews 1:12. Visitors included Rev. Mr. Franklin of Tennessee and church groups participated in song, addresses, and a members reunion.
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J. B. Reeve
Sabbath School
Youn People’s Association
Andrew
Philip
Board of
Mr. Franklin
Tennessee
Trinity Reformed Sunday School Celebrates 37th Anniversary
The Trinity Reformed Church on Seventh Street near Oxford held the 37th anniversary of its Sunday School with morning rose festival services led by organist Philip Wuest Jr and pastor Rev. Charles H. Coon. Yoseph Huston gave the evening address amid a decorated chancel of smilax and roses and a large attendance.
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Seventh Street
Oxford
Philip Wuest, Jr
Charles H. Coon
Yoseph Huston
West Jersey Conductor Fractures Skull in Glassboro Accident
Charles Larne, a West Jersey Railroad conductor, is hospitalized at his Camden home after a serious skull fracture. He was signaling the engineer from a freight car platform in Glassboro when his head hit a baggage truck and then struck bolts on another car, producing the injury.
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Charles Larne
West Jersey Railroad
Glassboro
Seventh Street
Berkley
Camden
Editors Portray Political Strife in Press Across States
The piece cites editorials from the Pittsburg Times Chicago Times-Herald Indianapolis News St Louis Republic Hartford Times and Boston Herald criticizing Hanna Tillman Weyler and Cleveland. It highlights Republican discontent calls for funding shifts and potential arbitration issues over Venezuela and British Guiana.
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Ohio
Pittsburg
Tillman
Chicago Times-Herald
Madrid
Weyler
Hanna
St. Louis Republic
Hartford
Cleveland
Venezuela
Tribunal of Arbitration
British Guiana
Boston Herald
Reforms urged for United States Consular Service
Samuel Morss, former United States Consul General in Paris, compares US consuls with British French and German counterparts. He urges merit-based appointments, longer tenures, language knowledge, abolished unofficial fees, higher pay, stronger inspection, and better materiel for embassies and legations to improve efficiency and prestige.
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Germany
Great Britain
United States
London
Paris
Liverpool
Treasury of
Congress
Triple Anniversary for Rev. Dr. J Addison Henry at Princeton Church
The Princeton Presbyterian Church marked a triple anniversary with the dedication of the old and new church and the installation of Rev. Dr. J Addison Henry as pastor of his thirty eighth year. 21 new members joined at morning service and took Communion as Henry delivered the anniversary sermon from First Corinthians 15 58 urging steadfast work and faith as they enter another year of ministry.
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Princeton Presbyterian Church
Henry
Jesus Christ
Poe
Unfit Appointment Sparks Outcry Over Roberts Nomination
The New York Evening Post attacks President McKinley’s nomination of Ellis H. Roberts as Treasurer of the United States citing prior loans Roberts sought from banks while Assistant Treasurer in New York. It argues the loans and alleged moral obliquity reflect badly on McKinley and diminish the nomination’s legitimacy.
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New York Evening Post
Ellis H. Roberts
United States
McKinley
Allence
Roberts
Harrison
New York
Senate
Labor Wrongs of the Colored People Lecture at Bethany Church
James S. Summons delivered a lecture at Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church on labor injustices faced by African Americans. He argued colored men struggle to find work and face industrial wrongs. The audience included a sizable number of Black attendees who listened attentively.
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Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church
James S. Summons
Death of Dr H C Mc Carthy in Autoona
Dr H C Mc Carthy died suddenly at his Autoona home from paralysis aged 56. He was a Huntington county native and leaves a wife four children two sisters several brothers including Dr Samuel L McCarthy of this city. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Society.
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Autoona
H. C. McCarthy
Huntington County
Samuel L. McCarthy
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Society
Death of a Prominent Lawyer in Saute New York
James Gibson, a leading Northern New York lawyer and longtime Mason, died at his Saute home today at age 80. He held many trusted offices and was highly regarded in the legal community.
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Saute
N. Y
James Gibson
New York
Notable Lives and Honors Across Nations and Professions
The Duke of Argyll retains his estates and title after fifty years in possession. Crown Princess of Sweden takes up bicycle riding for health and reports benefits. Rev. Henry Rupp, 93, is Illinois' oldest preacher who preaches weekly with vigor. Ruskin's mind rumors denied as sound and sharp. Von Steuben to be honored by the Society of Colonial Dames with a monument and Steuben anniversary proposed. Henry Marian Howe of Columbia College New York named metallurgist, British Iron and Steel Institute Beebeemer medal recipient at age fifty. He is a descendant of Julia Ward Howe and has global renown in steel.
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Duke of Argyll
Sweden
Henry Rupp
Illinois
Ruskin
von Steuben
Society of
Colonial Dames
Steuben
Henry Marian Howe
Columbia College
New York City
British Iron and Steel Institute
Howe
Bes
Julia Ward Howe
Mayan prose and society notes mix in a bustling era
A column mixes social details from May through June including Mrs McKinley events, Nordica's opera plans, engagements like Ber the Louise Prishmuth and Wilson Young Jr, and Fourth of July preparations. It notes bicycle weather, city marriages, philanthropy, and Philadelphia and European society visits with names such as Adeline Thomson and Oscar Wilde.
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Misa Adeline Thomson
Devon Inn
Special Services mark 250th Westminster anniversary
Special Telegram from Millville reports large congregations at the First Presbyterian Church for the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of adopting the Westminster standards. Carlisle Democratic primaries show Samuel Harris of Shippensburg slated for Sheriff and Charles Deitch of Middlesex for Poor Director.
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Millville
N. J
First Presbyterian Church
Carlisle
Samuel Harris
Shippensburg
Charles Deitch
Middlesex
Memorial Windows Installed in New Methodist Church
In Elmer New Jersey six memorial windows are in place for the new Methodist Church. The church dedication is set for July 14.
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the Times
Elmer, N. J
New Methodist Church
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