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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
2
Philadelphia readers learn how the Gimbel Shoe Store claims dramatic savings at its June shoe sale. Advertised prices include mens $1.90 leathers and womens $1.50 to $2.40 shoes, with a focus on quality and value across multiple styles.
Advertises white lawn dress sacques with lace edged collars and sleeves priced from 50c to 2 and a display of twenty other white lawn items. Mentions locations on third floor and notes finest piece at 35 dollars.
Attractive waists in white lawn and India lawn with front embroidery, insertion, and box pleats are offered in multiple styles. Prices range from 55c to 125c, with descriptions highlighting front trims, back fullness, lace edging, and flare cuffs. Second floor.
An advertisement touts Women's Summer Glove stock with 250 styles priced up to $3.50 and as low as 25 cents. It promotes Lisle-thread gloves in multiple colors and fastenings, notes a glove store on the east building front, and claims a no profit model aiming to provide value.
Bargains dominate the display with Madras String Ties at 6 for 25c, Batswing and English Square Ties at 25c, and Madras Pique and Cheviot Squares 2 for 25c. Belts range from 2c to 1.50, Negligee Shirts 50c, all on the Ninth Street side.
The Spanish steam ship Gran Antilla is due in port Monday with over 1,000 Italian immigrants aboard. Washington directs inspectors to assess charges and possible deportation costs for those who could become public charges.
Detroit crowds greet Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey as they arrive. A cheering throng gathers at the dock while Michigan soldiers fire a salute from their gun crew. The day closes with a reception and dinner in their honor.
Steam Fitters elect officers as the National Association of Master Steam Fitters and Hot Water Fitters names fellow officers. The event will include a payspa and review followed by a land parade, with Bomoa, June.
The American Ambassador Joseph H. Choate, his son, and Mrs. Choate fought a blaze in their Carlton House Terrace home. Neighbors and servants formed a bucket brigade while Mr. Choate and family assisted before firefighters secured the flames around 2 AM. Miss Choate was away.
A Pennsylvania court rule affirms the Board of Public Education controls site selection for public schools. The case bars City Councils from forcing the board to sign a purchase warrant for a Glenwood Avenue lot, ruling Councils may transfer funds to the board to proceed, while noting the lot’s railroad proximity.
General Otis arrived in Chicago from San Francisco and said the war is over. He praised US officers, noted guerrilla forces lack organization, and described depredations as the work of robbers. He estimated 55,000 troops in the Philippines and cited peace among most inhabitants. He did not confirm Aguinaldo’s location.
Chicago June 8 The Chronicle reports Senator James K Jones of the Democratic National Committee will arrive early next week. William J Bryan is expected to meet him and discuss plans for the Kansas City convention. Up to date twenty two states with 456 delegates have instructed for Bryan. Maryland and New Jersey have sixteen and twenty delegates respectively under the Swetnam rule.
The Spencer county Council approves $800 to purchase the sixteen acre tract surrounding Nancy Hanks Lincoln’s grave at Lincoln CF in Spencer county. The park will be managed by the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Memorial Association.
Rio de Janeiro June 8 Count Arco Vady the German Minister has received instructions from Berlin to counteract the adverse impact of Secretary Root's remarks on German aspirations in Brazil. He told Brazil's Foreign Minister that American newspaper articles and speeches are simple electoral maneuvers to win votes.
Vancouver reports a Manila Times copy reveals General Funston’s May 2 discovery of Insurgent documents and Aguinaldo archives in a cliffside forest near Bongaben and Pontabagan. Soldiers found tens of wooden cases with Dewey-era letters, Aguinaldo's own book, and firm connections to Manila, all concealed under nipa with alarm bells along hidden approaches.
Pleasant afternoon on the Delaware offers a scenic ride aboard steamers Columbia and John A Warner. The boats depart from the city and Bristol with frequent Sunday excursions returning before nightfall.
Manager Worrell of The Auditorium in the Syndicate closes negotiations with Kiaw and Brlanger for joining their chain and access to extensive booking facilities. The deal promises top seats at premium prices and strengthens the theatre's elite offerings amid broad venue ties.
A fragment notes belief in Jayne's Expectorant for curing many at a Chestnut Street route area. The text is garbled but mentions widespread use and claimed effectiveness of the remedy.
Clara Kopp of Rockport Indiana writes of four years of back pain nervousness and irregular menstruation seeking Mrs Pinkham’s advice. Costa Kopp praises the Vegetable Compound saying it cured her and urges others to take Pinkham’s guidance for women’s ailments.
Promoters of the Keystone Telephone Company face hostile public opinion as they struggle to secure transmitters for Clayny patent access. Stakeholders deride attempts to capture the patent, while Payne & Co hold tangible assets unlikely to trade on promises. The fate of the Market Street conduits remains uncertain amid mounting opposition.
Special Sunday excursion from Market Street Wharf at 7 30 A M offers a round trip to Sea Isle City Anglesea Carson's Inlet Whid wood or Holly Beach for one dollar. Tickets and schedule details provided by Pennsyl vania Railroad through local agents.
Fort Scott Kansas reports the death of J M Anthony, brother of Susan B Anthony. The brief obituary confirms the family loss, noting the name and location.
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