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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
7
Thompson's offers a wide selection of flannel suits from 7.50 up to 20 with many at 10 15 18 and 25. The stock from a reliable maker is selling fast with well made pieces that hold shape after wear. Request samples by mail for full supply and quick shipment.
Governor Stephens refuses to call out the militia citing lack of moral support from St Louis citizens. Business leaders demanded action after riot harms, train damage, and street clashes. Five suspects held for riot crimes and a North Side claim of further assaults. Eleven union men leave citizen posse over transit car riding dispute as a citizens committee seeks settlement.
The Crozer Theological Seminary held its thirty second commencement in Chester with twenty five graduates. Two students Barbour and Taylor died during the term but their diplomas were issued in their names. Address by Rev J M Stifler urged ministers to seek service over titles. Music directed by Rev E H Johnson complemented the ceremony.
Washington June 6 The President received a communication from Judge Niles written in a grandiloquent style asking for protection in a plea about action on premises not yet considered in the report.
Gimbel Brothers open a new comfort bureau on the Atlantic City boardwalk to serve Philadelphians with chairs and comfort services free of charge. The facility will feature a shop offering figs and other items for sale, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
One dollar round trip to Sea Isle City and Carson's Inlet next via Pennsylvania Railroad. Train departs Market Street wharf at 7.20 A M Sunday next. Tickets cost one dollar each way.
A dispatch from Lorenzo Marques dated June 5 reports General Buller and Christian Botha meeting at Laing's Nek where Buller requested a three day armistice. The British have evacuated Utrecht as part of the agreed pause in fighting.
Officials await clearer details on Lord Roberts plan as General Botha withdraws toward Delagoa Bay to join Kruger. Transvaal leaders Kruger Steyn Botha Reitz remain in place, with wives left behind suggesting possible end of resistance.
In the week ahead authorities expect major news from General Buller as the Laing's Nek turning maneuver nears completion. A Mafeking dispatch dated May 31 notes the British occupation of Malmani and the surrender of two hundred Boers.
Lord Roberts reports from Pretoria that the occupation passed off satisfactorily and the British flag is hoisted atop government offices. The troops received a warmer reception than expected, with the Third Battalion noted in the dispatch.
The Thirteenth Imperial Yeomanry Battalion was captured near Lindley in the Orange River colony. It included two Irish units and two Duke of Cambridge's Own companies. Among the captured officers were the Earl of Leitrim the Earl of Longford and the Earl of Ennismore.
The Grenadier Guards lined the square for the march past but many units were absent as they had been on duty at distant parts of the town. Several officers who had been prisoners were among the onlookers.
A Brabant's Horse trooper reports that the Boers captured fifty four British prisoners in the latest engagement, including an officer who was released conditionally. The officer estimated Boer forces between Ficksburg and Bethlehem at six thousand men.
Lord Salisbury cabled to Lord Roberts congratulating him on the crowning result of his brilliant strategy and the devotion of his gallant soldiers. The message comes from London dated June 6.
Dover June 6 two colored prisoners Henry Green and Robert Tilghman broke an iron bolt from a cell door and rushed the jail door with intent to overpower the Sheriff and deputies. They were joined by no others and eventually overpowered after stout resistance.
New Castle Delaware moves to charter a company to build new water works. The current private firm has served trustees of the Commons and paid $3,000 in water taxes annually for over thirty years. The July 2 deadline nears for city to secure supply or face water disruption.
State Board of Agriculture met in Lock Haven with over one hundred delegates. Dr. Conard served as temporary chair, Dr. Schaeffer as president, and John Hamilton criticized reports in writing. A credential committee was named, and resolutions honored George E. Heyburn. The session mainly reviewed agricultural copies and discussed nature study in schools. In New Castle Delaware Abraham Ingram, 23, lost his arm after a mill accident at Knowles Woolen Mills. he was treated at Delaware Hospital in Wilmington.
Mary Schmett aged 28 an inmate of the Delaware State Hospital for the Insane at Farnhurst escaped on Monday afternoon during a stroll. She was found this morning at Hare's Corner about two miles from New Castle and brought back to the city and then returned to the asylum.
Gimbel Brothers agreed to buy the Commonwealth Title Insurance and Trust Company building at 13 Chestnut Street for 150000 dollars. The acquisition, along with recent buys of the Girard House property and 81% and 81 Chestnut Street, gives the firm a 247 foot Chestnut Street frontage and a block bounded by Chestnut Market Eighth and Ninth streets totaling 139,450 square feet. The Commonwealth Title company will remain at 813 Chestnut until relocation.
A Chinese nobleman and son of Acting Chinese Minister Chang Yin Tang studied at Temple College after the minister read a motto from Confucius in the college prospectus. The minister's letter to Frederic Poole, Chinese Mission superintendent, initiated the education arrangement in Madrid for the scholar.
In San Francisco Judge Morrow of the United States Circuit Court granted an injunction as part of escalating litigation. The article notes a wave of injunctions being issued in the city as parties clash in court over open disputes.
The Health Board must appear in court on Thursday to show cause why it should not be permanently enjoined from interfering with physicians employed by the Chinese and from enforcing quarantine lines on sick and dead entrants.
Jupiter is in benefic aspect with the moon suggesting favorable times for opening shops and dealing with merchants bankers and clergy. Travel and removal before noon bring success and money growth. a birthday brings business gains. a child born today will have a generally successful life in employment or business.
An advertising notice promises metal bedsteads and bedding items to meet readers needs. It invites patrons to join a list, offering to supply whatever is desired and extending the privilege of adding one’s name.
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