Publication details for The Times Philadelphia and New York offices
The Times lists different subscription rates for city and surrounding towns, including six cents weekly by carrier and three dollars yearly by mail. Sunday editions cost five cents per copy or two dollars yearly, with monthly mail options. The Times Philadelphia office addresses are Chestnut and Eighth Streets with the building name and a mechanical department move to Sansom Street near Eighth. New York office listed at 21 Ol Park Row.
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Not Beaten Yet in Boer War Outlook
The piece argues the Boer resistance remains strong in the Orange River State and east of Pretoria while British forces can’t withdraw. It notes Roch and Kruger as picturesque figures and suggests negotiations could resume, though future fighting remains uncertain.
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Rotha
Pretoria
Steyn
Orange River State
Buller
Kruger
Wheeler and Lee Honored For Service Amid Retired Rank Debate
The text argues for Congress to retire General Joe Wheeler as a brigadier in the regular army and to honor General Fitzhugh Lee similarly. It notes Wheeler’s Spanish American War service at San Juan and in the Philippines and Lee’s Civil War leadership and Cuba tenure. It ends with an abrupt switch noting ice plants flourish in warm weather.
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Joe Wheeler
Santiago
Philippines
Congress
Senate
Joe” Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
Cuba
Lee
Wheeler
China in Revolt and British Interests in Asia
The article argues China faces widespread rebellion beyond Beijing with Li Hung Chang in control of key southern provinces. It predicts Britain will intervene if Canton is drawn in, and suggests a shift toward French influence in Tongking. England’s real strength may be saved for a Canton crisis rather than Pekin or Taku.
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Tien-Tsin
Li Hung Chang
England
Canton
Hong Kong
Kwang-Tung
China
France
Tongking
Nations eye China amid shifting global ambitions
The article argues England France and Germany should defend their interests in China without aiding a powerful foe. It contends Russia and Japan will clash over Korea and Manchuria, a conflict not involving the United States, and mocks Bryan for silence while noting American detachment from the partition of China.
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England
France
Germany
China
Russia
United States
Japan
Corea
Manchurian
Oregon Victory May Endanger Republicans in November
Oregon voted last Monday with a large Republican majority on the sound money platform, sparking forecasts of McKinley success in the West. The result disrupts Bryan’s coalition hopes, prompting Democratic leaders to rethink at Kansas City and potentially strengthening Eastern opposition to free silver.
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Bryan
Free Silver
Pacific
Oregon
McKinley
New York
Maryland
Kansas City
Chicago Chronicle
New York Journal
West
Indiana
New Jersey
Connecticut
Kruger Moves On With War as Capital Ridesrail Car
In a bold stance to sustain the war, Kruger signals resolve while keeping his capital aboard a railway car, framing his leadership as guided by a right track.
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Kruger
Rejection of Bynum Nomination Stirs Sound Money Debate
The Senate rejected Ex-Congressman William D. Bynum’s nomination as General Appraiser at the Port of New York by a tie vote. The piece argues the outcome harms sound money Democrats tied to McKinley’s rise and may affect upcoming campaigns.
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Senate
William D. Bynum
Port of
New York
McKinley
Bynum
Senate Adjournment Demand Grows. Pettigrew Mentioned
A political note hints the call for Senate adjournment is intensifying, with reference to Pettigrew linking the evolving stance to the broader legislative mood and power dynamics.
Naturalistic pond at Fairmount Park with artificial wall
A description praises a landsea feature forming a natural looking pond near Belmont Avenue at Fairmount Park. The water body has an irregular outline, a shallow to beach gradient, and a tree covered island, with a concrete wall along much of the shoreline serving as protection for workers.
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Landsea
Fairmount Park
Belmont Avenue
Lake yachtsmen seek basin expansion and island removal
Crowds enjoy model yachts on waters, but some wish a rectangular basin and island removal. Park Commissioners likely reject the plan, though a larger pond could be possible. The note hints at broader topics, including Northern Africa history and France views on Morocco.
Navy mobilization praised as quick and effective test
The dispatch of the Massachusetts and Indiana from League Island is hailed as a proof of naval organization and national security. The piece notes past feats by Admiral Casey, contemplates Mediterranean pressure on Turkey, and hints at sending a squadron to European waters, while criticizing critics of Neely's tenure.
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League Island
United States
Massachusetts
Indiana
Casey
Spain
Asia
Mediterranean
Turkey
Dickinson honors Rufus E. Shapley with LL D degree
Dickinson College conferred the degree of LL D on Rufus E. Shapley at its commencement, marking the fortieth anniversary of his attainments. The college upholds a high merit standard for honorary degrees, noting Shapley’s prominent status among Pennsylvania lawyers.
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Rufus E. Shapley
Shapley
Dickinson
Wall of China Draws Interest in Proposed Partition
A report notes that authorities show interest in a large partition at a wall of China. The mention hints at political aims and potential security or governance implications surrounding the landmark.
England mulls school martial training for four million boys
A plan discussed at the Hague would see public school boys begin military tuition at age 11 for three years using dummy guns. If adopted about four million children would join cadet groups after leaving school, forming miniature militia equivalents as a critique of education teaching the young to shoot.
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Hague
Legislation to ban bird feathers for hats raises eagle feather issue
If laws curb millinery feathers from birds what about discouraging the use of the American eagle for Biot feathering purposes. The question contrasts feather use restrictions with an emblematic national bird.
Feather use in hats sparks wider reform debate
Flate notes agitation over using insectivore feathers and other birds for hat trimmings. New Jersey led opposition, with legislation in some states to curb the practice, and recent attempts to employ feathers with tar as skin coverings raise new concerns about feather misuse.
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New Jersey
Boers Face No Great Choice Between Mountains and Sea
The summer note declares the Boers’ choice unremarkable between mountains and sea shore while England holds mastery of the sea, signaling a reflection on imperial power and geographic options.
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England
Invention Aims to Record Messages for Absentees
Scientists and inventors are working to combine the telephone and phonograph to automatically record messages for absent recipients. When perfected, the device will let senders leave messages to be repeated on arrival, discouraging profanity and reducing the need for Don't Worry Clubs.
Paul Bartlett Statue of Lafayette to Be Unveiled
The Lafayette statue by Paul Bartlett to be unveiled at Paris on July 4 as a gift from U S school children to the French Government. Dedication ceremonies may draw thousands from across the Union. base designed by Carrere Hastings is American granite and measures 26 ft 6 in high 24 ft wide 18 ft 9 in deep.
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Lafayette
Paul Bartlett
Paris
United States
The
Union
Carrere & Hastings
Quay to Meet Leaders Over Political Future in Philadelphia
Colonel M. S. Quay arrives in Philadelphia to confer with lieutenants on the Legislative situation. He may withdraw from the senatorial race or push a follower as a candidate. Regulars consider delaying the 1801 Legislature and may elect a Quay successor before winter.
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Philadelphia
Colonel Quay
Mountville Statesman
United States
Durham
Elkin
Stone
Governor Stone
National Senate
Court hears mandamus petition over vaccination at Keystone school
In Common Pleas Court Judge Sulzberger heard arguments on Charles J. Mield's petition seeking a writ directing Martha L. Robinson to admit Victoria Field to Keystone Public School despite the girl’s lack of vaccination. The case centers on school entry requirements and public health safeguards.
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Sulzberger
Common Pleas Court
Charles J. Mield
Martha L. Robinson
Keystone Pulb- Me
Victoria Field
Sulaberger
No Bull-Fighting in Paris Ends Spanish Presence
A decree from the Prefect of Beaujolais and Paris bans bull fighting in France causing Spanish matadores to return to their homeland. The Opera Comique cultural scene loses a popular spectacle as the French climate shifts away from bullfighting and related events.
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Paris
Paria
France
Beine Et Ootee
Colorado Delegates Back Bryan at State Convention
Denver reports the Democratic State convention selected Governor Charles S. Thomas and T. J. Maloney of Denver along with A. T. Gunnell of Colorado Springs and Charles Benkle of Pueblo as delegates-at-large to the national convention and endorsed Bryan and the Chicago platform.
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Col
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T. J. Maloney
A. T. Gunnell
Colorado Springs
Charles Benkle
Pueblo
Bryan
Chicago
Socialist Labor Ticket Named
State convention of the Socialist Labor party nominates candidates. Governor C. H. Corrigan of Syracuse named with L. A. Armstrong of Buffalo as Lieutenant Governor and J. H. Sweeney of Weatchester as Secretary of State. Eustice Ebert of New York for Attorney General. A. S. Brown of New York for Controller. J. B. Alexander of Albany for Treasurer.
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New York
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Syracuse
L. A. Armstrong
Buffalo
J. H. Sweeney
Weatchester
J. BE. Alexander
Albany
Eustice Ebert
A. 5
Brown
Mixed European and American Figures Highlight Early 20th Century News
A New York lawyer Richard F Price receives a one year sentence for stealing 2000 from a client who was himself under larceny trial. Bishop Potter gives 20 to the Actors Home fund and Sarah Bernhardt pledges 100. Ohio Governor Nash names 6 year old F M Marriott as Superintendent of Squirrels with blue uniform duties. C H North, once rich, now sells vegetables by pushcart in Boston. The London Mail notes American and South African millionaires dominate London’s rankings and hints Astor’s unpopularity. West Point shortens furlough for graduates likely to hasten combat readiness. Mahmoud Pasha becomes Ismanli editor for Reform party. Republican VP discussion rises post Congress adjournment with Roosevelt tagged as likely forced nominee and Lt. Gov. Woodruff and Colonel Alexander Bacon in charter quarrels over Major Smith dismissal of cowardice charges.
Treasury Secretary Announces Second Series of Bonds
The Secretary of the Treasury today announced the second issue in a series of government bonds. The new bonds aim to raise funds for fiscal needs and carry standard maturity terms set by the Treasury.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Keith's Theatre Vaudeville Programs Show Local Acts
Continuous vaudeville at Keith's Theatre on Girard Avenue features Sapho Burlesquers and other acts in a packed bill. Sereeeeeeeess and Quo Vadis are listed among the attractions with My Awful Dad and Saved STANDARD as additional items.
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Girard Avenue
Standard
Blackville Society Walnut
Social notes and weddings from Philadelphia and Paris
Invitations in Philadelphia for Mabelle Florence Swift to marry Clarence Moore at St Peter's Beverly Mass. Paris social season heats at Drag Day with Prix des Drags. London Cup Day at Ascot looms. Announcements of travels, society visits, and upcoming marriages populate a dense page of society happenings with numerous named individuals and places.
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Edwin Carleton Swift
Mabelle Florence
Clarence Moore
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Beverly
Mass
Pride's Crossing
Mr. Moore
Bloomfield Moore
Locust Street
Paris
Auteuil
London
Ascot
Storage Battery Co Convention Opens in Philadelphia
The Electric Storage Battery Company of Philadelphia hosts its annual convention this week at the Hotel Walton with forty delegates in attendance. Herbert Lloyd, the vice president and general manager, opened sessions on Monday. A shed dinner at Washington Park followed by a dinner at the Manet highlighted the first evening, and sessions continue through the week.
Cuban teachers to join Harvard summer tuition program
The quartermaster general completed plan to transport 145 Cuban school teachers to the United States for Harvard University’s free summer tuition program. The teachers will travel under War Department arrangements to participate in the course.
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Washington
Quartermaster General
United States
Harvard University
Equree Wit Teat
Howes
Apa
Clever enumerator uses promises to secure information
In several wards with dense Italian and Polish populations, census workers employ a ruse promising money and a Christmas turkey or ducks from President McKinley to coax information. The plan, based on fear of language barriers, has led four divisions to report completion to headquarters.
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McKinley
No Great Changes Till After Election
New York June 8 The Dun and Company Weekly Review of Trade predicts no major business shifts before the presidential election. The report cites Congress adjournment progress toward peace in South Africa and price normalization as factors limiting expansion, with labor disputes adding caution. Failures for the week reached 206 in the United States and 18 in Canada, up from last year’s figures.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of
Congress
South Africa
China
United States
Canada
New business mixed as prices adjust while weather boosts retail
The report notes wholesale activity as transitional business, with warmer weather aiding some retail sectors. Prices trends dominate attention, with readjustments to meet demand and supply continuing. Farm products lag, corn and oats stay favorable, wheat rising with hogs. Iron, steel, and coal markets show price declines and regional shading. Cotton dull, wool soft, leather weak, lumber prices down.
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Bradstreet
Pittsburg
Chicago
National Industrial Commission to Study Northern Atlantic Coast Conditions
The National Industrial Commission will probe industrial conditions on the Northern Atlantic coast this summer. A sub-committee led by Major Farquhar, with Mr. Clarke and Mr. Kennedy, will start in this city on June 22.
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Kennedy
Postmasters Appointed Across Delaware and New Jersey
Washington reports the appointment of fourth class postmasters today. In Delaware Paul Clifton is named at Robinsonville. In New Jersey T. C. Britton is posted at Clarksburg and J. C. Rhodes at Hopewell Center, with H. C. Manifold assigned to Oren Fees Tea Groves.
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Delaware
Robinsonville
Paul Clifton
New Jersey
Clarksburg
T. C. Britton
Oren Fees Tea Groves
J.C. Rhodes
Hopewell Center
H. C. Manifold
Philadelphians Sail for Europe on Cunard Etruria
A Cunard Line voyage lists Philadelphians who departed New York for Europe aboard the Etruria including Miss M. A. Fitzgibbon, Miss Margaret Scull, Miss Mary McKinley, H. S. Kove, Wildters E. Scull, Miss Margaret Scull, and Miss Margaret Webber along with a valet.
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Traes
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Etruria
Cunard Line
Mise
M. A. Fitzgibbon
Marret
Mary McKinley
Kove
Wildters E. Scull
Margaret Scull
Margaret Webber
Washington Notes on Treaty Delays and Army Retirement Board
Yesterday notes report protocol extension to March 4 for ratification of the reciprocity treaty with Barbadoes and bond exchanges. Captain William N. Hughes of the Thirteenth, ordered to appear before the retirement board chaired by Brigadier General Alfred Bates for examination. The District Court denied a petition related to book-keeping actions by the referenced committee. Treasury actions address immigration enforcement under current statutes.
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Rbadoes
William N. Hughes
Sehester
Army Retiring Board
Alfred Bates
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Pietien Bor
Anening Sith
Untitled early patent remedy ad fragment
An unclear ad fragment mentions Greve's Ointment and Parker's Hat Peelam claiming cures for various ailments and restoring life to the bald. The text is garbled with misread words, making exact products and claims uncertain.
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