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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
2
Philadelphia store slashes high grade suits to a single price of $10 each from $15 to $25. Harvard style suits, three buttons and satin-backed linings, plus 475 waists at about half price, include silk taftas and Japan silks in varied colors. Sale begins 11 o clock on the second floor.
A local retailer promotes hand sewn welt shoes selling at $2 per pair to showcase durability next to machine sewn options. The ad highlights Gimbels Perfection Cycle Boots with extra height, good fit, and corrugated soles, plus a batch of knee boots in black. It also markets German china dinner sets and blue glazed chamber toilet sets at low prices.
Fourth floor displays a wide range of personal care items including Lundberg triple extracts 25c per ounce and 2 oz bottles, various waters and powders from Roger & Gallet and Cashmere Bouquet, soaps from Eastman's and Bay Rum cakes, and men’s Madras pajamas advertised at $1 with many items discounted for summer vacations.
Importing and discount sales advertise floor bargains at the store with textiles on sale today. Hosiery includes cotton, seamless, Hermsdorf black cotton, and Lisle thread options. women’s underwear features Lisle vests, combination suits, and various finishes. Prices range from 19c to 38c per item, with emphasis on first floor displays, West Aisle.
Atlantic City hosts the New Jersey state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic with veterans and numerous bands. Despite a stormy morning the parade proceeds in three divisions along a mudgy route with many posts from New Jersey cities, New York, and Pennsylvania. General W. J. Sewell and National Commander T. B. Clarkson attend on the reviewing stand as local officers and civic leaders observe the event.
The mercantile tax due date is June 25 with a 5 percent penalty on unpaid taxes after that date. At the Woman's Branch of the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals meeting, 66 investigations were reported along with 20 prosecutions and 15 convictions, while five prosecutions were abandoned upon surrender of injured animals, 15 disabled animals were retired from work, and 11 worn-out horses were killed.
The Lloyd B. Wintersteen trial over an alleged 1896 explosives plot nears its end after Prosecution rebuttal. witnesses including Lizzie Bowman Dora Moharter and Knorr testified while defense questioned motives and character as the case wraps up with anticipated final statements.
The Camden County Board of Freeholders adopted a resolution to expend about 815,000 for a twelve mile gravel road from Berlin to the Atlantic County line via Waterford. The plan, initially defeated, was reconsidered and approved after debate.
In Milford Pennsylvania on June 9 the Paul Herman Schultz murder trial began. A 13 year old son testified that his father forced his mother to hold the pistol to her breast before she died, while witnesses described a struggle and torn clothing.
Miss Harriett B. Rile a 40 year old post office registry clerk in Wilmington leaped from a fourth story window after an earlier gas asphyxiation attempt. The coroner and family note long illness and recent distress from a niece’s death. Rile leaves three brothers and two sisters.
In Waynesboro a Christian Citizenship League formed to cleanse the town of slot machines and gambling venues. They provided information to Chief of Police Rock, prompting removal of machines and empty arrests so far. Citizens express strong support amid excitement.
The Bourse hosts a major exhibition on the seventh floor and basement featuring work from Central and Northeast Manual Training Schools, James Forten Elementary, Public Industrial Art School, and more. It highlights drawing first, shop training, and a blend of art with practical design across schools, with 930 pupils and 120 teachers involved, and includes notable Lloyd projects from the Institution for the Instruction of the Blind.
At graduation exercises in Washington two Philadelphia archdiocese priests Rev. John F. O'Neill and Lawrence A. Deering earned theology degrees with honors, while Rev. Simon J. Carr received a PhD in Semitic languages. Carr is the first PhD from the Catholic University and the first Philadelphia priest to earn a doctorate in Eastern tongues. Other clergy from various cities earned theology licentiates and degrees.
The will of Robert Beckenbach who died recently at 601 St. John street was admitted to probate. It leaves 100 to St John s Protestant Episcopal Church for maintaining iron railing, and a 750 mortgage on the Christian Institute property in Palmyra, N J in trust for a relative. Other probated wills include William Jackel 32 000, Overkamp 10 000, and Joshua W Booth 6 000.
Pittsburg reports projectors of a new wire rod pool have abandoned plans to corner the market after a Senate hint. Leaders shift to salvage efforts as talk grows that the Dingley bill's passage could revive the pool later.
The funeral of William H. Loughlin, chief clerk in the Revision of Taxes, was held from his home at 750 South Fifteenth Street. Interment followed in Cathedral Cemetery after a Requiem Mass at St. Teresa's Church. Reverend Christopher Hughes officiated with James Trainor delivering the sermon. numerous relatives attended.
At 11.45 this morning the Superior Court and Court of General Sessions for New Castle county adjourned without day. Chief Justice Lore noted midnight marks end of the old Constitution and court term. Remarks from Judges and bar followed. Governor Tunnell said no judicial appointments until tomorrow. Street work may start soon to elevate tracks on the Baltimore and Ohio line. New Castle City adopts 96 cent tax rate. capitation tax remains collectible by law. The court denied a new trial in the Oliver Courtney case involving a fire engine death. George E. Smith named to a postmaster role in Laurel politics linked to Higgins faction.
A committee representing uniformed customs service employees protests the bakers' cap style worn, calling it un American and mocking it as Dutch or German band. An upcoming inspection by officials including John R. Read and P Gray Meek may end the cap tradition.
A cutting affray about six miles from Mountain City North Carolina left Bud Price killing James Hampton and fatally wounding Theodore Hampton. Price fled and has not been captured. The incident occurred as the men were driving, and the suspects and victims are named Hampton and Price. The report is from Knoxville and dated June 9.
Secretary Long orders the battleship Iowa placed in commission at League Island Navy Yard on June 16 with Captain W. T. Sampson to command and Lieutenant Commander R. P. Rodgers as executive officer. The initial officers include Surgeon M. H. Simons and several lieutenants and engineers. The Iowa will depart League Island for Newport in early July and Admiral Sicard will transfer his flag shortly after.
Alfred W. Hannum 36 of Lampkin street died at Chester Hospital after developing lockjaw from a puncture foot wound caused by a rusty pair of scissors. The injury occurred last Thursday and was treated with antitoxin but proved fatal.
American Enterprise Building Association officers from Philadelphia spent yesterday in Reading on their third annual outing, touring the mountains. Lebanon Valley Furnace at Lebanon reported over one hundred workers laid off for six weeks of repairs. Dry Run Franklin County office robbed Tuesday night via window and safe breach, with about $100 in stamps and valuables taken. Universalist State Convention nominating committee at Reading elected C. S. Russell Towanda as president C. W. Gabell Jr. Philadelphia as vice president F A. Bisbee Philadelphia as secretary and George C. Thomas Philadelphia as treasurer.
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