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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1900

Page

2

Shontanete Petconte Finishes Cambric Lace Flounce

Shontanete Petconte of ne cambric designed a deep lawn flounce with two rows of Val insertion and Val edge finishing, creating a cambric dust flounce.

Emigration Dangers Highlighted and North Borneo Uprising

Dispatch notes that emigration to America is perilous and difficult while Li Huong Chang gains high favor from the Dowager Empress. An outbreak among North Borneo natives is linked to discontent with chart company rule, with fighting and Chinese casualties reported. Also a local ferry ad advertises a 1.00 round trip from Market Street Wharf to Sea Isle City and other points.

America Li Huong Chang Eunich Sea Isle City Anglesea Carson’s Inlet Market Street

Architectural League opens second annual convention in Cuscaco

Delegates from across the nation begin three day sessions at Fullerton Hall and the Chicago Architectural Club rooms. Officers and committees report, with a joint session later on municipal art and park matters. Lectures cover parks and public morality, as well as park road design and plant groups. Willis Grove trains advertised for travel.

Cuscaco Architectural League of America Fullerton Hall Chicago Architectural Club Art Institute Architectural League Boston Architectural Club Architectural League of New York Pittsburg Architectural Club Pittsburg American Institute of Architects Detroit Architectural Sketch Club St. Louis Architectural Club Cleveland Architectural Club Toronto Canada Albert Kelsey American Park and Outdoor Art Association J. Frank Foster Chicago William Smith Botanical Gardens Washington J. A. Randthaler

Gas Works Site Sold For 465000 In Baltimore

At the Bourse auction room the Ninth Ward Gas Works property at Twenty third and Chestnut and Market streets sold for 465000. Charles H. Bannard of Fidelity Trust Company bought it though no representation was disclosed. The sale may be confirmed by Councils. appraised value was 1000000.

Ninth Ward Gas Works Twenty-third Chestnut Market Streets Charles H. Bannard Fidelity Trust Company Bannard Public Safety English Bureau of City George G. Pierie Fairhill Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Barnard Fairhill Reservoir Seventy-second Street Paschal Avenue

Blind musician and politician leads orchestra and legislature

Ames O Connor of Chicago, a renowned blind musician and convening delegate of the American Federation of Musicians, claims to lead an orchestra and play first violin by note while directing. He twice served in the Illinois Legislature and secured a $100,000 appropriation for a home for the blind, later realized.

Ames O'Connor Chicago American Federation of Musicians O'Connor Windy City Illinois Oglesby Coenen S Douglass Bouleva Douglass Park

Ambush Wounds Captain Crenshaw and Crew Near Taal

Manila reports Captain Frank F. Crenshaw leading forty men of the Twenty-eighth Infantry into an ambush near Taal. Crenshaw was severely wounded in the head and the patrol suffered heavy losses with ten men dead or missing and several wounded. A second group of ten men was also affected with casualties.

Crenshaw Manila Frank F. Crenshaw Twenty-eighth Infantry Taal Rivate Thagpeten Leavin Bia Brov Eeo. Firnt

King Oscar Moves From England to Paris

King Oscar of Sweden and Norway departed London today for Paris after a brief stay in England. He was greeted with cheers as he left, signaling the close of his visit.

London Oscar Sweden Norway England Paris

Liberal leader criticizes opposition on South African question

In Glasgow Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman told MPs the Liberal stance shows the government must address war aftermath. He said the opposition were merely onlookers and critics, overwhelmed by the current crisis and the African episode.

London House of Commons Henry Campbell Bannerman Glasgow Cpa

Disastrous Fire Destroys Virginia and North Carolina Wheel Co Plant

A massive blaze near Richmond Virginia completely destroyed the Virginia and North Carolina Wheel Company factory and stock early this morning. The plant located a short distance below the city was engulfed, causing extensive damage to the facility and its contents.

Richmond Virginia and North Carolina Wheel Company Aes Fe

Census glimpses and census takers turmoil in city

City expected to retain third place in population behind New York and Chicago with Philadelphia anticipated to lead in manufacturing. Census workers report twenty four divisions finished while enumerators face delays from wealthier residents and a belligerent man who attacked one interviewer but calmed after threats of reporting to Washington.

Chicago Windy City New York Chinatown Philadelphia Beaston Washington Second Spruce Streets

Mysterious ferry death off Staten Island

An unknown man leapt from the Staten Island ferry Robert Garrett between Liberty Island and Robins Reef. He drowned and his body was not recovered. Passengers recalled a note or item left behind by the man near the scene.

New York Staten Island Robert Garrett Liberty Island Robins Reef

Scotch-Irish Society convenes in Nashville and Knoxville

The Scotch-Irish Society of America opened its appeal convention in Nashville Tennessee with Acting President Dr John McIntosh of Philadelphia presiding. Prominent speakers included Professor Ahmed Mac Uitte and other notables outlining the agenda for today’s sessions.

Nashville Knoxville Tenn Scotch-Irish Society of America John Mccintosh Philadelphia Speen Ahemed Mac Eeasion

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