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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
7
Last two days of the flannel suit sale advertise $15 $18 and $20 suits with a brief pledge to accept special offers and clear stock. The ad claims quality garments and quick disposal, noting the sale lasting today and tomorrow at E O Thompsons Sons 1338 Chestnut Street.
Durham machine plans banners for allied clubs in the June 18 parade to attack civil service and reforms. Select Councilman James P. McNichol pushes the plan, citing federal officeholders favored by civil service reform and the need to empower machine bosses.
New York June 7. At a Socialist Labor party meeting this afternoon resolutions were adopted denouncing trades unions as rotten and close corporations and branding leaders Gompers Powderly and others as lackies of the capitalistic class. It marks the first time the party has taken a public stand against unions.
The American Federation of Musicians held its third session at Odd Fellows Temple. Signor Liberati of New York pledged to influence his band to join the union. Five unions forfeited charters for non payment of dues: Washington No. 41 Schenectady No. 62 Colorado Springs No. 70 Lima No. 85 Montreal No. 62. Members will visit Girard College as guests of President A H Fetteroff. The convention may end Saturday.
More than six hundred attendees joined the Elwyn annual ceremony at the Pennsylvania Training School for Feeble-minded Children. A special train from Philadelphia carried guests to Elwyn Station for campus tours led by President S. A. Croser, with exhibits in weaving and woodwork shops and a luncheon on the south lawn. The event included a march by the battalion under Captain Ha Gaynor and a reception in the Keystone-area facilities.
Youngstown Ohio June 7 Joseph G Butler Jr delegate from this district to the Republican national convention has chartered a private car and will take a number of personal friends at their expense Myron A from the Republican committee Caleb Jackson wars unclear due to damaged text
Delaware’s absence from the national committee looms as Chairman Hanna prepares the convention in this city. Wariness over rival Addicks and Kenney factions, plus Washburne’s Minnesota bid, fills the field as Ohio and Minnesota battles unfold for committee seats and headquarters assignments.
Miss Margaret Wyle Irving of this city weds Thomas Byron Hartman of Media at First Presbyterian Church in a formal ceremony. Rev. P H Mowry officiates. Bride wears duchess satin with net. Attendants include Dani el of Media and Miss Ella Hargraves. Reception held at the bride’s home, 54 h.
In Sea Isle City and nearby areas the schedule lists a round trip service from Market Street Wharf departing at 7 00 A M with trips to Anglesea Carson s In let and Wildwood plus Holly Beach area. The readable fragments indicate a daily or weekend shuttle offering coastal connections.
Fifty seven members of the class of 1900 at Bryn Mawr College were graduated and awarded BA degrees. Nine masters of arts and one doctor of philosophy were conferred. The commencement included the senior procession, chapel exercises, and addresses by Dr Paul Shorey. Several named fellowships and scholarships were awarded to students and resident fellows.
Continued report notes Boer forces concentrating east of Pretoria. The piece mentions a person born in October 1864 in Longford Ireland.
The Birmingham Post reports from The Hague that President Kruger planned to seek refuge on the Dutch cruiser Friesland off Lorenzo Marques. It says instructions to the Friesland’s commander have likely been sent, and the Netherlands Ministry is considering the matter.
A dispatch from Sir Alfred Milner to the Colonial Office warns that large groups of miners and others plan to sail from Southampton to the Transvaal. The message urges public notice to prevent premature returns, noting delays at Cape ports and continued reliance on charity. It says broad resumption of work in the colony and Natal will take at least a couple of months.
Paris June 7 In the Senate Billot praised Great Britain for supporting her cause and the Roers for fighting for independence. He lauded Britain’s stance as the war disrupted, while noting Boer fighters with a Bible in one hand and a gun in the other defended their cause.
One month after 3 825 workers walked out for union recognition transit service has resumed on most lines but the union dispute over rehiring remains unresolved. The company will take back 1 000 workers immediately and 800 more within thirty days but insists on keeping strikers’ replacements.
Dr. M. I. Pupin of Columbia University described a method to telephone over a trans Atlantic cable from New York to London. He told the Electrical Review that while practical hurdles remain, the system could raise telegraph speed from 5 to 1,500 impulses per second and reduce message costs to a fraction, potentially making cablegrams cheaper than postal cards.
A Wilmington area construction crew unearthed graveyard stones yesterday while trenching the Wilmington New Castle and Delaware City electric line near Reybolds Station. The stones lie several feet below ground and the inscriptions are undecipherable.
New Castle Delaware reports the 1000 tax rate will exceed the prior year. Last year street purposes were funded at 20 cents per hundred and another rate of 82 cents applied to a separate category.
At the meeting of a local lodge in New Castle Delaware on June 7, members discussed community events and spoke of upcoming engagements. The brief notes mention a telegraph or telegram exchange as part of lodge communications.
A promotional note extols Malt Breakfast Food as a strength strengthening summer breakfast. It emphasizes nourishing properties and claims it does not heat the blood while offering satisfying flavor.
A crowd filled Horticultural Hall as fourteen students received diplomas at the twenty third annual commencement of the School of Industrial Art. Notable guests included Theodore C. Search and Robert D. Andrews who spoke on art education and the designer workman distinction. Diplomas and prizes awarded covered drawing, design, modeling, decorative painting, architectural design, and pen and ink work with scholarships announced for 1900 1901. A museum garden party closed the event.
Report details a violent clash with boxers results in two hundred slain. Telegraph lines function, but several railway bridges were burned and railway property damaged, affecting duties and operations.
Reported fires along the railway and cut telegraph poles halt a train returning toward Tien Tsin. British marines and sailors total about 900 landed from the fleet and are ready to push toward Pekin to ensure safety amid Boxer troubles with Chinese soldiers blocking detrainment.
Telegraph from Tien Tsin dated June 6 reports General Nieh leading sixty troops toward Pekin. They found burning stations and attacked villages along the railway while General Nieh refused to advance, terrified by the Boxers and doubting China can resume traffic without foreign control.
Washington reports the State Department denied rumors of U S efforts to curb Russia by force in China. The department said it remains focused on protecting American legation and citizens, avoiding entanglement in international actions while ensuring U S interests.
Berlin reports the German squadron commander at Ohe Foo is ordered to dispatch sailors to Tien-Tsin and confer with the German Minister in Pekin to coordinate with other squadrons for protection of Bu Nit I v. The dispatch signals broad readiness to cooperate with allied powers in Asia.
Dover Delaware June 7 The Smoky Mountain Land Lumber and Improvement Company was incorporated to manufacture sell and deal in lumber of all kinds Incorporators are Bradford Pennsylvania residents with capital stock of 650000 The Butler Kent Pickling Company was incorporated to manufacture pickles table products procerven sauces and is based in Pittsburgh Investors League of Onee eat thet big ones o trade ula etc
Frederica Delaware June 7 businessmen are jubilant over the prospect of a national bank in the town seen as long needed. Scotch stock of 000 has been set to aiding the project with support from local merchants and residents.
Milwaukee report: the long discussed reorganization question was defeated 498 to 208 amid lively floor action. Mrs Lowe maintained control as Mrs Brock closed debate. state votes shown with Pennsylvania 21 for 12 against. New Jersey 8 for 3 against. Delaware 4 against. Maryland 3 for. Board of Directors did not act on the color question as delegation receptions were held in Milwaukee homes.
New York June 7 Preparations are under way to remove Walter A Duryea from Roosevelt Hospital where he has lay with a broken neck for almost a year Doctors call his recovery miraculous as fans had given him up and predicted death He may return home or to a health resort on Lees Island following a rare operation at Roosevelt Hospital on September
New York June 7 The joint passenger committee of the Trunk Line Association adjourned after two days without agreement on excess fares for fast trains via differential lines. Commissioner Farmer said lack of accord made other discussion valueless and warned that a rate war may begin if excess fares are not settled at tomorrow’s conference.
London reports rising friction between War Secretary the Marquis of Lansdowne and Army Chief Lord Wolseley. Lansdowne allegedly tried to seize authority from the commander in chief, who has briefed Lord Salisbury, prompting tense relations and talk of resignation if the situation worsens.
The sun aligns beneficently with the moon making the day favorable for asking favors seeking employment and travel for health according to Zadkiel the East Indian astrologist Raphael the English astrologist warns of a tricky day advising caution against speculation and illness a child born today should stay employed.
A city project is announced as being undertaken by the CRANE company. The notice provides a contact phone number 1-46-44 for further information.
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