Duke of Wellington dies in Berkshire at Strathfieldsaye
Henry Wellesley third Duke of Wellington dies at Strathfieldsaye House Mortimer Berkshire in his 81st year. Born April 5 1846 he inherited title in 1884 and served as Conservative MP for Anover 1874 to 1880. He leaves his brother Lord Arthur Charles Wellesley as heir.
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Berkshire
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Apsley House
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West Point Cadets Under New Military Academy Appointments
Adjutant General Corbin arranges for the 100 additional cadet appointments funded by the Military Academy appropriation. Secretary of War requests each US Senator nominate a cadet and an alternate from their state. Appointees report at West Point July 25 and begin summer camp after. If a senator omits nominations, the slot may be filled without delay.
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West Point
Irish Parties Unite Denies Fresh Split Rumor
John Redmond, chairman of the United Irish parties, dismissed reports of a new split. He told the Associated Press today that differences among the committee over convention arrangements will not interfere with the June 19 gathering he intends to promote.
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Dublin
John Redmond
United Irish Parties
Associated Press
Father of Mahlon Savage Dies at 72
John R. Savage of 1338 Orthodox Street in Frankford died at his residence yesterday afternoon from heart failure. He was a longtime chemical business man in Frankford for forty years and formerly represented the Twenty fifth ward in Common Council. Mahlon L. Savage, representative from the Twenty third district, is his son.
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Nkford
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Frankford
Twenty-fifth
Common Council
Two Wedded Sixty-Five Years Celebrate Grand Union
Mr and Mrs Charles Grand of North Lawrence Street marked a sixty five year marriage anniversary last night with four generations present including family and friends from Australia. Born in Germany the couple wed June 5 1885 at Mount Zion Lutheran Church Front and Fairmount avenues.
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Charles Grand
Debate Over Publication Halts Gynae Ecological Paper at Medical Meeting
At the fifty first American Medical Society convention in Atlantic City Dr Denslow Lewis of Chicago faced a heated vote after seeking to publish his pamphlet on gynae ecological subjects in the society journal. Baltimore’s Dr Kelley called the pamphlet morally offensive, while President Keen and others argued it should be suppressed. The executive committee won by a large majority and Lewis was denied publication. he then sold copies from a Tennessee avenue storefront drawing many delegates. The meeting ended with thanks to retiring President Dr Keen and local organizers, and the group endorsed several medical bills before Congress.
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Kelley
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Anonymous White Cap Threat Letters Plague Camden Gloucester
Police in Camden and Gloucester hunt a White Cap mystery as anonymous letters threaten residents and property. Victims include Chari e Pang and his wife Mrs De Jaggers in Camden. threats target a Gloucester family on Division Street. The letters spurred arrests, store and tenant warnings, and a planned joint investigation by local and state officials.
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Jessie Biggin
Lissie McMennap
Pang
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Mason's Yellow and Red Tablets Advertised by Mason Chemical
Mason's Yellow Tablets claim to cure dyspepsia constipation and coughs while Mason's White Tablets promise relief from sore throat. The advertisement lists no tablets in stock and directs inquiries to F Mason Chemical Company at 558 Arch.
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Baby dies from neglect as mother vows sobriety
Maggie McHugh admitted neglect leading to the death of her newborn after a memorial day sentence at Moyamensing Prison. Coroner Dugan ordered the confinement to sober up. after a pledge she was arraigned before Magistrate South, discharged, and fined $48 before fleeing to Long Island.
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Five year old falls from third story window in Philadelphia
Mary Prendergast aged five of 4 Barefoot Alley in Christian and Swanson streets area fell from a third story window yesterday afternoon. She was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital in critical condition with possible skull fracture. The mother said she was in the kitchen when the incident occurred and believes Mary was drawn to the window.
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Barefoot Alley
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Boys Arraigned for Murder in New Jersey Case
John Garrabrandt 19 and another youth Henry Masa 15 were arraigned in Jersey City for the slaying to seize a $3 pay envelope. Garrabrandt appeared unconcerned with no counsel and no means for legal aid. The judge promised defense. Teresnick, the murderer of Wil captain, also mentioned in city dispatch.
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Henry Masa
Jersey City
R Teresnick
Wilt
Boy Beaten by Stepfather Faces Court Action
George Bailey, 12, appeared before a Camden Justice to press cruelty charges against stepfather David Campbell. Campbell, of 1861 Mulford Street, admitted whipping the boy but claimed the child deserved the blows and did not intend to strike his head. The case was adjourned until Monday for eye specialist findings. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has custody of the boy.
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Begbert Street Couple Arraigned for Child Neglect
Frank Shets and his wife were arraigned before Magistrate O'Brien on charges of neglecting their children Wilbur five and George three. Neighbors testified the family lacked food for days. The magistrate committed them to the House of Correction and the children were placed with the Society to Protect Children from Cruelty.
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Open Air Concert Crowds Draw ComPLAINTs in Rittenhouse Square
Aristocratic residents of Rittenhouse Square complain to Director of Public Safety English about the crowd at the Municipal Band open air concert on Thursday night calling it an aggravated nuisance. Director Bugish notes such trouble is mainly caused by the small use of the square.
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Over Seventy Yet Too Persistent in Love
An elderly German man, John Robel 74, faces police court over unwanted attentions to widow Margaret Hoffman 70. She recounts years of calls and letters since they met in Germany and after she moved to America.
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Margaret Hoffman
Rabel
Germany
America
Barn struck by lightning at Hamerton destroys large barn
Special Telegram to The Times West Chester reports Oliver Martin's barn at Hamerton, the largest on the farm, was struck by lightning this afternoon. Farm hand John A. Taylor was inside, stunned but saved. no horses or contents were lost. Estimated loss about $3,000.
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Tea Se
Real Estate Listing on Pennsylvania Main Line Cynwyd
Real estate firm McIlvain & Co offers a list of properties on the Pennsylvania main line and in Cynwyd. Prospective buyers are urged to request the catalog of available houses and prices.
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