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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1897

Page

5

Widow of Doctor Files $150,000 Indemnity Claim

The widow of Dr. Ruiz sues Spain seeking 150000 in damages over his death in Cuban confinement. President McKinley delays action until special commissioner Calhoun reports after pending Cuba negotiations. Secretary Sherman privately signals the amount seems reasonable.

Spain State Department Calhoun Cuba McKinley Ruiz United States

Calhoun Arrives in Washington From Cuba Mission

W J Calhoun of Illinois special commissioner to Cuba for President McKinley arrives in New York and meets at the State Department with Judge Day before going to the White House. He reports on the war torn island and plans another interview with the President. Calhoun will depart for Illinois tomorrow and may return if needed. Consul General Lee Ruiz report not yet received by the State Department.

Washington McKinley Spain Ruiz Calhoun Lee Russ Sherman Madame Ruiz White House W. J. Calhoun Tllinois Cuba New York State Department Judge Day Nashville Illinois Day City Fishback Havana

Cabinet Meeting Debates Spain Mission Selection

Washington June 8 Cabinet meeting extended beyond its usual hour as Cuban affairs were discussed and the key issue was the Spain Madrid mission. Three candidates were considered with no decision reached. a nomination might be sent to the Senate but was deferred until the President returns from the Nashville trip.

Washington Madrid Senate Nashville

De Lome Denies Advising Cuba Policy Change

Spanish Minister here Senor Dupuy Lome rejects absurd reports that he urged his government to withdraw Captain General Weyler from Cuba. He says it is within his province to advise on policy lines, not to act as a government adviser.

Weyler Cuba Washington Senor Dupuy Lome Geral Weyler Gove Ita

Diplomatic Suggestion for Cuba Relations Highlighted

The text notes that the U S government should channel its Cuba counsel through the United States Minister to Madrid, Mr Taylor, as the usual diplomatic practice with Spain. It stresses that this approach aligns with standard exchanges between governments.

United States Cuba Madrid Taylor

Bonds Had Disappeared In Mortgage Bond Frenzy

In Common Pleas Court H H Yard and William McGeorge Jr sued the National Gas Company for the principal and six percent interest on two $500 bonds issued February 1 1877 payable August 1 1886 at Second National Bank. Judgment was entered for want of defense until Professor T B Lowe petitioned to open the cases claiming he was National Gas president and that four bonds including the two in suit were lost or stolen and later canceled as the company dissolved in 1885.

Common Pleas Court H. H. Yard William McGeorge, Jr National Gas Company Second National Bank Wm. M. Burk T. 8. C. Lowe Los Angeles Cal Udge Pennypacker Sone Walnut Street Yard D. R. Jones

Pleasures for Delegates at Postal Congress Visit

A Philadelphia committee plans entertainment for Postal Congress delegates arriving Saturday. The program includes a noon reception at the Post Office, Independence Hall, a luncheon at the Bourse, a steamer trip to Cramps shipyards, and a 6 pm departure to Washington.

Durrant Case Proceeds Amid Uncertainty

The Durrant case stirs public comment as Worden's execution is postponed. Attorney General Fitzgerald says the Warden Hale could proceed if officially notified, with a decision expected tomorrow. Many expect a reprieve from Governor Budd to avoid re sentencing and further litigation.

San Francisco Durrant Worden Fitzgerald Warden Hale Hale Court of Last Resort Supreme Court Budd

City Notes From a Broad StreetEstate Bequest and Local Incidents

An estate of 55 000 dollars was left to his wife by the late Samuel 8 Talbot of 2817 North Broad Street. Chief Milk inspector Byrnes has been instructed to pursue criminal charges against Gottlieb Eberman of 320 George Street for selling watered milk. John Galbraith’s box factory on Commerce Street was slightly damaged by fire early yesterday. the alarm came from Policeman Clary of the Fourth district. An unknown man was found unconscious at Eighth and Lombard Streets and taken to Pennsylvania Hospital. A card bearing the name H Peano was found on his person. At the Coroner’s inquest into Joseph Goldstein’s death from drinking carbolic acid mistaken for schnaps, testimony noted the cause. County Board of Farmers Institute Managers met at City Hall to arrange meeting locations for this season. William H. Winder of 1728 Edgely Street, who drank laudanum in Fairmount Park, was reported out of danger at German Hospital. Fred Leatteau of Reading, arrested for bicycle and money theft, was held for Reading authorities. Register of Wills Smithers refused to admit nuncupative will of Sarah A Wiley, died February 23 at 777 Preston Street, estate valued at 20 000.

Samuel 8. Talbot North Broad Street Eighth and Lombard Streets Pennsylvania Hospital H. Peano Joseph Goldstein Monroe Street County Board of Farmers’ Institute William H. Winder Edgely Street Fairmount Park Fred Leatteau Reading Hughes Westeerning Register of Wills Smithers Sarah A. Wiley Preston Street

Indian Situation at Tongue River Sees No New Developments

Sheriff Gibbs and party head for the Tongue River reservation to arrest White Bull and other Cheyenne leaders amid tense warnings of possible violence. Military and civil authorities clash over cooperation as reports say nothing new, though several bands remain off the reservation and killings by Indians are reported.

Tongue River Mites Crry Mont Gibbe White Bull Gibbs Washington Senator Carter Praton Ranch Yellow Hair

Trial of Schultz Opens in Milford Murder Trial Begins

Paul Herman Schultz stands trial for his life in Milford after the jury is empaneled and the court rules on a juror panel dispute. District Attorney Van Auken presents the indictment while Schultz proclaims not guilty as Judge Purdy sets a lengthy timetable for witnesses and proceedings.

Milford Paul Herman Schultz Schultz Pike Purdy Robert Vennie Blooming Grove John M. Decker Alfred Kellam Palmyra Edward Shepherd Delaware Peter Mayer, Jr West Fall Jacob Rise Greene George C. Hoffman Michael B. Pitney Walter H. Warner B. F. Sehoonover Lehman B. F. Holbert James Logan Lackawaxen

Marriages and obituaries in June 1897 regional notices

A long row of wedding announcements and funeral notices from Philadelphia and surrounding areas lists marriages on June 5 2 and 8 1897 including Ellen Gisse Dal lett Fuguet Haig Lachman and others, plus numerous burial notices from Franklin Street to West Philadelphia with ages, residences, and church services.

Zelosophic Graduates at Pennsylvanias Annual Exercises

The Zelosophic Society of the University of Pennsylvania held its annual commencement in the college chapel. Henry G. Ives presided and gave the welcome, with Arthur B. Brooke delivering the Latin salutatory. Dean Lamberton issued the graduate oration and Wallis W. Fisher the junior oration, Barclay W. Bradley delivering the valedictory.

Zelosophic Society of University of Pennsylvania Henry G. Ives Arthur 8. Brooke Dean Lamberton Wallis W. Fisher Barclay W. Bradley Arthur Spayd Brooke Henry Goodson Ives Myers Cohen John Jacob Foulkrod, Jr Barclay White Bradley

Marriage Licenses and Marriages in Local Records

A listing of marriage licenses and marriages including Leop K. Wood with Mary J. Osterheldt John Schimpf with Mary Burchfold John E B Wishart with Bertha D Booz Peter Keenan with Margaret McCrea Joseph Friebis Jr with Katharine N Croasdale and many others among regional unions. The register names couples across numerous entries with varied surnames and partners.

Leop K. Wood Mary J. Osterheldt John Schimpf Mary Burchfold John EB. Wishart Bertha D. Booz Peter Keenan Margaret McCrea Joseph Friebis, Jr Katharine N. Croasdale Frederick Bloechlinger Mary Klein John D. Myers Emma G. Phillips Philip Astfalk Annie Hoffmann Patrick Halligan Ellen Branner Harold Wiseman Mary 8. MaccCulloch Cornelius McDermott Rose McMenamin John H Care Rosa Jones Frederick Fox Annie Graf Howard W. Slemmer Mary K. Hann Thomas Williamson Irene McMullen Richard Fischer Lizzie Holstein Albert B. Shellem Catharine K. A. Neely Henry Schneider Margaret F. Schatzle J. Willis Holton Laura Fenstermaker James M. Wilkins Mabel Wentz Joseph Pennise Alice M. Walnsley John Kenney Hannah Magee William H. Garrett Annie G. Toomes Theodore B. Goodwin Mary J. Hoffmaster William E. Miller Martha Barnett James J. Barbanus Clara Laackman Valentine Stubltrager, Jr Katie McGovern Louis C. Housselle Alice Bradley Harry W. Markley Mary Hoover William H. Barron Mary E. Needham Andrew Behs Rosa Schmidt Howard L. Madire Minnie Ferg Aloys Hamma Alvena Brunnaca Richard M. Anderson Florence C. Clay Thomas von Smettow Grace Meyer Benjamin Jacoba Jennie Ammerman Thomas Wall Kate McKeever James H. Edwards Jennie L. Kelly Christian Hoch Anna Kramer Herbert A. Ross Florence Armerling Edward A Mulford Jessie L. Haslett William McGoldrick Annie Mulholland George McPeak Rose McCool Samuel A. Woodfaulk Edith Games Lewis D. Phillips Retta Wilson Robert Lusse Margaretta Windmiller Harvey Hay Elizabeth T. Nonnenberger John W. Ellington Mattie Martin Ernest Schwehm Anna Cummings Charles A. Roethlinger Katie Finkberger Thomas J. Brown Margaret A. Murray Co. McCollom

Death of William H. Loughlin Noted by Board of Revisions

The June 8 1897 meeting of the Board of Revision of Taxes records the death of William H. Loughlin a long serving clerical official. The minutes praise his integrity courtesy sunny temperament and dedication and note the loss to the board. James W Sayre Chief Clerk signs the tribute. Also listed are mental training courses and a notice for the thirty third annual meeting of the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons with dates and invited attendees.

Board OF Revision OF Taxes William H. Loughlin James W. Sayre Lesiaer Patridge Chestnut ST M Patridge Lansdowne BOA OF Cor Girard Belmont Aves Es Rt Able Ers Coloniee

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