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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1897
Page
4
The governor urges economy to ease burdens on Pennsylvanians amid national financial strain. He argues lawmakers should limit appropriations to necessity, avoid profligate spending, and unite across parties to reduce taxes and expenditures. He cites public sentiment favoring restraint and honesty in budgeting.
A columnist notes the paradox of trying to wear a June rose motif within a winter overcoat, treating weather as a stage for paradox and personal style.
A warning notes that in summer many residents close houses and leave town, inviting burglaries. It urges homeowners to assign trusted guardianship to prevent thieves from exploiting vacant properties the season through.
The article warns tenants to appoint guards for empty homes during summer, noting burglars seek unguarded properties and outlining practical protection. It then critiques city fiscal policy and questions Reed’s leadership, suggesting room for budget improvements and accountability.
The annual cost to the city of the two branches of Councils ten years ago was 29767 dollars. Last year expenses rose to 83903 dollars, a treble in a decade. The Sergeants-at-Arms salaries rose from 1500 to 2500 dollars, prompting calls to repeal.
The text argues for domestic resolve and adherence to a clear line at home while noting high Jubilee price support signals England’s esteem for its sovereign and avoidance of disdain for the American dollar. It hints that keeping beer and tea within the tariff could spark party trouble.
The report notes WFitzsim mons, formerly a blacksmith, backed a duty reduction on anvils and pressed for similar relief for scrap iron. The fragment hints at a local trade dispute over metal goods and industrial duties.
The discussion centers on replacing ad valorem duties with a specific duty on sugar. The Senate finance committee concedes to House rates to appease critics and boost refined sugar protection. The move aims to keep the Sugar Trust content while presenting it as a surrender to justify passage.
Those who arranged the sugar schedule face the claim that there are no flies on the policy. The remark suggests scrutiny of government or committee actions and implies criticism of the scheduling process.
Proposal calls for long piers to host two steamers abreast along the Delaware front. A new act requires one hundred fifty feet of water surface between piers unless approved by the Board of Port Wardens. Executive approval urged to ensure a symmetrical modern waterfront.
City councils argue over proposed pay raise invoking roles as City Fathers. They claim responsibilities to their own workers or "boys" while defending the measure amid budget concerns and public scrutiny.
The article argues against a 1000 percent import duty on cotton as futile and harmful, noting two thirds of U S cotton is exported and foreign cotton remains needed for specialized uses. It praises Sergeant at Arms for salary views and profiles William H Sowden as a persistent Democratic fighter in Lehigh, detailing his reputation and comeback.
The highest tribunal of the party reappoints Sowden to leadership amid a shift toward free silver. Once cautious, he advocated free silver a year ago and rode the party's swing into embrace. Sowden, a big brained, big hearted, versatile politician, is ready to steer again.
A new round table conference program is set for the University of Pennsylvania summer meeting of the University Extension Society. Noted educators including W C Bronson, Brumba ugh, Dodge, Davis, Hart, Titchener, and Witmer will lead sessions on topics from English literature and geography to ethics, psychology, museum value, and public school art.
The Board of Charities and Correction held its regular monthly session yesterday. Sixteen resident physicians are to be elected with 160 applicants. a delegate was named to the National Conference of Charities and Correction in Toronto, July 7 to 14. Captain Charles Lawrence was chosen as the delegate. The June meeting will elect resident physicians once Civil Service Board reports are received.
A missionary among the Indians Mrs Frank Hall Wright described how she cleanses native communities in daily baths. She recounted that Indians bathe daily using rock heat and water poured over hot surfaces, noting government soap rations of four ounces biweekly.
Mrs Sarah A Granger widow of Julian N Granger and sister of Stephen A Douglas Democratic leader of ante war days died at her home west of Carrion Springs New York after a paralysis stroke She was 86 and had lived on the same farm for 65 years She had served as postmistress here under President Arthur
General Nelson A. Miles U S A. left for London after visiting Italian War Minister Pelloux and the Puzzioli artillery arsenal inNaples. He will attend Queen Victoria's jubilee celebration as the U S Army representative.
Miss Mamie Hines and Henry Kelley, popular locals, were wed today at 11 in the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea with Rev. W. P. Cantwell officiating. A reception followed at the Fifth Avenue home before they departed on an extended honeymoon to the South.
A collage of editorial quips on statistics promises and politics from newspapers including the Baltimore American Chicago Inter Ocean Washington Star Baltimore Herald and St Louis Republic. The items poke fun at McKinley rhetoric and diplomatic dealings while lamenting campaign promises and public sentiment.
A longtime jurist is remembered for a ruling on circumstantial evidence. Judge Ludlow tests a jailhouse claim by asking a prisoner to describe what happened, a dramatic exchange that ends in a swift remand. The Joliet escape tale follows, ending with a wrong man freed as the true felon is later captured.
Washington dispatch notes Pennsylvania senators pressed on sugar amendments and tariff issues. John T. Wilson seeks Glasgow or Dundee consulship with Quay’s backing, while Paul Craig backs board manufacturers and Dingley duties. Jules Rosendale voices labor concerns on the eight hour bill and Gregg’s retirement.
Government moves in the United States District Court to forfeit eight bonnets twelve hats and other millinery imported from France for Susanne Perrier a Philadelphia milliner. The goods are alleged undervalued by more than forty percent with appraisement set at 200 52 dollars. An order for forfeiture and appraisement was issued by Duane Butler in the U S District Court yesterday.
Judge Butler in the United States Circuit Court ordered assets on hand in Philadelphia in the ancillary receivership of the Wilmington Dental Manufacturing Company to be forwarded to Wilmington for the general receiver ship. The order specifies sums of $55 18 and any additional costs to be borne by the receiving city.
A reader praises Dr Worcester for a baccalaureate address at St Stephen's that avoids religious mandates in life conduct. The letter contrasts his stance with former rector Dr McConnell and notes the vestry chose a new scholar who aims to separate ethics from historical Christianity and advance ethical culture.
Hotel keepers in Pittsburg refuse New York and Philadelphia system charging 10 cents to use hotel phones starting July 1. John Newell removed his two phones, and B Will son plans similar action. Proprietors vote to remove all instruments amid strong opposition. city phones cost 84 dollars and long distance circuits 125 dollars annually.
Charles McCaul received the contract to erect a sixteen story office building on the southwest corner of Broad and Chestnut streets for the Land Title and Trust Company. Designer is Burnham of Chicago and World's Fair fame. Indiana limestone tops the first fifteen stories with decorative brick on the sixteenth.
Paris reports the death of M. Paul Casimir-Perier, senator from the Seine Inferieure department and uncle of the ex-President of that name. His passing marks the end of a long political career in France.
Mrs Isabella Bird Bishop readied for a Geographical Society of London address while a bell was bought for the late Daniel Manning’s United States cruiser. Maori lawyer Apirina Turapa Ngatu, newly qualified in Canterbury England, practices in Auckland. Mrs Sarah Withers wills $40,000 for a Bloomington library to serve Nicholasville Kentucky born. Ex Presidents Cleveland and Harrison invited to a Montreal banquet June 21 for the Queen's jubilee, Cleveland possible attendee. General Benjamin Prentiss, famed Shiloh hero, once wealthy in Illinois, now said to be in reduced circumstances with Harrison seeking office placement.
A collage of literary verse and society notes from Boston and New York papers. Mentions trustees of Mutual Life in New York including William J. Sewell and Archibald N. Waterhouse, a prominent Philadelphia insurance figure. Carl Becker’s painting at the Philadelphia Bourse. travel plans of Miss Matilda More and Miss Florence de W. Beese. Alfred Healds Europe trip. Reuben A. Steward announcing a June 16 wedding. new glass lighting prisms in Philadelphia buildings. Neiler sisters moving to Berwyn summer cottage. Mrs. George W. Childs and niece off to the Queen’s Jubilee in London. Bar Harbor as a summer spot. Leaming couple sailing to London for Jubilee.
A South American commercial delegation visited Washington on June 8 spending time at the Congressional Library Capitol and Executive Mansion. They toured agencies including the Corcoran Gallery and Soldiers Home and were welcomed by President McKinley and local officials before departing for Newark.
Senator Jones of Arkansas, head of the Democratic National Committee, dismissed reports that a $100,000 fund was being raised in Colorado and the West to push free coinage of silver. He says he has not received any Colorado money since the election and that rumors of Senator Teller's in Colorado for this purpose are unfounded.
The Senate confirmed John K. Thompson as Marshal for the district of West Virginia Ellis H Roberts of New York was named Treasurer of the United States Conrad N Jordan of New York was named Assistant Treasurer of the United States at New York Carl Batley Hurst of Washington DC to be Consul General at Vienna Henry H Morgan of Louisiana named Consul at Horgen Switzerland L A Pradt of Wisconsin named Assistant Attorney General
The British steamer Ohio, capt Owens, from Rotterdam to Baltimore, ran aground at Fenwick Bay near Wick. Pumps kept stern afloat but leak thickened by water entering bottom arch. bow rests on ground. Cargo being discharged to access leak, repairs expected to allow movement tomorrow.
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