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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1900
Page
2
A portly gentleman paired with a street vendor sparked a curious scene on Market near Tenth as a bundle with clinking parts suggested Keystone Telephone Co stock in a new transmitter. Officials warn of patent shadows and an impending formal review by the sea.
The State Dairy and Food Commission plans warrants for arrests of oleo margarine law violators, targeting more than fifty hotel and lodging house operators. Attorney Luther Kauffman reports pressure from Harrisburg, with Governor Stone's office under scrutiny for involvement. Archibald Cromie and J Otis Paul & Co. cited for dairy and food law violations as authorities prepare action tomorrow or Tuesday. Mount Holly Academy to close early for Paris Exposition visit, with finals Tuesday and scholars to depart with Professor Pia.
The article notes Judge E Garrison Walker of Boston rejects a presidential bid. It reports a meeting of black leaders organized a national ticket led by Walker and P B S Pinchback, aiming to consolidate colored people for fair treatment. Walker, born 1835, has held Charlestown District Court seats and city posts.
Colonel M. S Quay visited the city to coordinate headquarters during convention week meeting leaders including Senator Penrose and Durham. He urged a constitutional amendment for a pure ballot for all Pennsylvania voters, signaling ballot reform as a campaign issue amid political realignment.
A grand marine parade in Detroit honored Admiral Dewey. The Tashmoo carried the admiral, while the Michigan fired a 17 gun salute. Whistles from shore and river, joined by Canadian and British spectators, marked the event with cheers and flags along the parade route.
Report notes a plan by the Lehigh Valley Rail to abandon a local branch shortly, affecting operations on a line serving Ratton and Jone road company car shops near Tux Timms.
Miss Katrin Gridley, eldest daughter of the late Saree Gridley, is engaged to be married. The announcement, conveyed by special telegram to Tax Times, notes the engagement details and family background.
Executives of Western Northwestern and Transcontinental Railroads closed a harmonious session and adjourned to reconvene in Chicago on June 19. President E T Jeffery stated no serious differences arose over tariff rates or lawful conduct, with plans for continued unified methods.
Supervisor Harry D. Beaston prepares to cite residents who refuse to provide census information. A Washington letter from Director W. W. Carle urged peaceful outreach before court action. Beaston will prosecute violators to set an example, with fines up to 100 dollars or imprisonment.
Chicago hosts the closing session of the Architectural League of America with papers by Ernest Flagg and others. W L B Jenny of Chicago is named official US delegate to the Don of Architects in Paris from July 28 to August, and joins the permanent council at the AI A suggestion.
Keston reports Linwood Pratt, a Boston lawyer living in South Abington, was arrested as authorities allege he used shopping malls to commit a scam involving fake investments and defrauding patrons. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.
A historical notice describes lenders offering unsecured loans by mail and charging a lookup fee. Postal authorities say applicants were told references failed or that the loan could not be issued, signaling a scam aimed at extracting money before any loan is granted.
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