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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
2
Gimbels Philadelphia June 11 1807 reports a tough season for cotton goods with prices dropping. linens lawns and tissue grenadine offered at discounts on first floor and fashionable underwear and night gowns described. Boys and menswear bargains include duck trousers standard Star waists and navy reefers while Derby waists and white duck pants featured in second floor displays.
Late last year large lots of imperfect mattings were sent to America too late to sell. Now rolls on hand are old styles, dry and brittle. 750 rolls available this season in new styles including art novelties and fine straw mattings with multiple colors. Anchor brand relays at 90 pounds per 9 yards and 12 dollar value. China matting rugs 3 by 6 feet at 50 cents. Fifth door.
A retailer touts charming baby garments and fabrics at low prices including babies Sacques, Outing Flannel, Silkeline wraps, and French Flannel. Promises best garden hoses from Chicago Electric stock at 8c per foot. Basement floor advertises three weeks of remnant sales across Black Silks, Colored Silks, and Printed Chinas on the first floor east store.
The New Jersey Department G A R met in Atlantic City for its first session. Commander Stahl gave his annual address urging expense cuts and a strong push for teaching correct Civil War history and military instruction in public schools. Plans for the Kearney Home and the Ladies Relief Corps were reviewed, with officers to be nominated and an election promising a lively contest.
The grave of Henry Lawson Wyatt in Hollywood Cemetery will receive a new headstone, paid for by comrade R H Birdsong of North Carolina. Wyatt, member of the Edgecomb Guards, died in the Bethel engagement about 36 years ago at age roughly 15, thought to be the first Confederate casualty.
Lancaster June 10 Assistant Sergeant-at-arms Charles Ettla subpoenaed witnesses to testify before the Legislative committee investigating alleged cruel treatment of Eastern Penitentiary prisoners. They will discuss the body of John Frankford a notorious horse thief who died in January 1806 while serving a nineteen year sentence. His family claimed marks indicated a beating before death. Witnesses include newspaper men who saw the body and family members.
Paris June 10 The Socialist leader M Jaures pressed for a motion to reduce deputy expulsions to shield members from majority spite. The motion failed 370 to 110. The Bank of France topic returned and Viviani’s state bank proposal was defeated 422 to 118.
An inquest was held for 2 year old Alice McGaffrey of 2129 North Thirty second Street who died after running into an open door while chasing a marble. Her brother testified she cried out then died in convulsions as a doctor arrived.
In a 1859-3 issue, promoter and manufacturer B Seeley of 1027 Walnut Street advertises rubber trusses under the SGNGE label, noting Seeley impersonators and related promotional claims.
The Senate opened at 11 A M with the tariff bill on the agenda. Debate focused on an export bounty for agricultural products and sugar schedule provisions, including Aldrich’s differential and refiners’ profits. Key speakers included Tillman, Jones, Caffery, and West, with details of votes, amendments, and the Hawaiian matter raised for future consideration. The session adjourned after an executive meeting at 5:10 P M.
Washington June 10 James T Loyd was sworn in to succeed the late Giles in Missouri First District as the House opened Democrats applauded. A Republican proposal to fund salaries for updated consular posts was approved by unanimous consent. A Senate resolution urged the War Secretary to preserve Fernandina’s entrance to keep commerce open. The House adjourned at 12 50 PM after a tied vote on a suspension motion, Speaker Reed breaking the tie.
Philip Reilly 58 president of John Martin Lumber Co and vice president of St Paul National Bank died by suicide in St Paul today. He had long suffered poor health and had lived in the city for many years after coming from West Virginia.
In Washington on June 10 Speaker Reed rejects creating committees on foreign affairs and banking to probe Cuba and bankruptcy. He will not deviate from his plan to block general legislation this session and opposes private pension bills and moves on coinage, weights, and measures.
Trenton reports the shut down of Dunn & Baker shoe and rubber goods, once a longtime business since 1846. The United States Rubber Company of Boston sues for 6264.68 claiming goods bought on a firm statement. The firm cites hard times. Liabilities are about 60000 with similar assets. few creditors remain, mostly East manufacturers.
The first original package store for liquor under Judge Simonton's ruling opened in Cuarteston today. An agent imported one thousand cases of liquor and began selling in original packages without state interference, with more such shops planned in the coming days.
Fort Wayne traveling man J. T. Friend was arrested by Detective O'Brien in ToLePo Ohio and refused a return to Wilkesbarre Pa to answer for alleged $4500 swindle. Police Judge Kelly released him on Judge Cummings recommendation pending requisition papers. District Attorney of Wilkes Barre said requisition granted and an officer will arrive to take charge.
Elizabeth Zearfoss, 12, by father Samuel H. Zearfoss, sues Louis EB. Marie for damages after a March 4 dog bite in a Germantown school yard. The girl was bitten on the arm by a vicious, unmuzzled dog the defendant allegedly knew was dangerous. Samuel Zearfoss also sues for damages from the same accident. Lusan Heiler, 15, and her father filed two suits against the same defendant for bites at the same time and place.
At a Grocers and Importers' Exchange board meeting yesterday resolutions were passed urging Congress to pass the Torrey bankruptcy bill. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to every member of the Senate and House.
The strike at Jones & Laughlin's American Works was declared off by the strikers' committee, and all veteran workers who can obtain employment will return at the reduced wages. The mill operated in every department today.
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as the cure for female weakness and disease. It claims benefits for motherhood, menstruation, and pregnancy, with testimonials and notes on related products like Pierces Pellets. The copy touts druggists selling the remedies and emphasizes ease of childbirth and restored vigor.
Dr John McDonald of 1223 North Nineteenth Street admitted the charge of non support and desertion brought by his wife and 18 year old daughter at the Central Police Station yesterday afternoon. He confessed leaving his home without cause to live with another woman and said he would not leave her. Mrs McDonald had written urging his return and forgiveness. Married in 1876, McDonald was held on $1000 bail by Magistrate South.
Electric Brevities report J W Fitzgerald is dying at his home in St Marys Kansas while other brief items note visitors in Wall Street, a conference adjournment in Washington and various court and corporate actions across the country.
Washington notes report ships sailing from Piraeus to Smyrna and from New York to Newport while Minneapolis sails from Piraeus to Gibraltar toward the United States. Obituary notes Mrs Chiara Giulani dies after being struck by Jacopo Ferrari. Arthur Sewall arrives in Washington en route to Maine. Secretary Long to boost Boston Yard’s standing. Bliss attends Pan American delegates banquet in New York. President nominates Maurice D O Connell for Solicitor of the Treasury and William M Griffith for Marshal of Arizona. Cadets named at West Point include Robert F Roth and James C Little. Senate finance committee endorses a 50 percent ad valorem duty on hop extract and lupulin. Inter state commerce committee discusses pooling bill briefly. General Ruggles leaves for West Point to discuss graduations. retirement planned September 1. Florida context noted with senate committees on fisheries and marine matters.
The National Credit Men convention in Kansas City began with an open parliament after papers were read by A. L. Reddan on Mercantile Agencies and Report of Committee Thereon, G. J. Hoovey on Business Literature, and S. B. Conover on Credit Department Methods. Delegates from mercantile agencies participated in discussions about mercantile agency services.
Desperate early morning clash at Whiting Indiana between eight tramps who seized a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern freight house and two police officers. Two tramps were wounded. officers used revolvers to subdue and capture all eight. Rumors of a hold-up arose from a Lake Shore train nearby.
W W Graham of 253 South Forty fifth street accuses Special Policeman Gallagher of brutality and false arrest after being dragged from a railing on suspicion of a sewer. Gallagher admits error and apologizes but denies brutality, claiming he did not know Graham or accomplice George Loughlin, who was later released after neighbors identified Graham measuring porch for an awning.
A meeting of the Board of Highway Supervisors granted Land Title and Trust Company permission to construct a vault under the new building at Broad and Chestnut streets. The vault will extend 100 feet along Chestnut from house line to curb and 88 feet along Broad.
The will of Abram Wolf, who died recently at 940 Franklin Street, was admitted to probate yesterday. It disposes of an estate valued at $100000, leaving $500 bequests to the Jewish Hospital Association and Jewish Foster Home and Orphan Asylum, with the residue of the estate left to private bequests.
On motion by County Attorney Anderson Judge Lewis ordered a verdict for C. F. Stevens president of Minnesota Savings Bank. The prosecution failed to make out a case on the indictment alleging an overdraft in the bank accounts.
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