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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
7
Remnants of dress fabrics and silks offered on regular sale day with odd lengths at half price. Summer wash fabrics attract attention, including lace striped linens advertised at 12 and a half cents.
The store doubled its saleswomen and invites crowds to quick service. Shoes range from ladies russet and wheel boots to boys and youths, with prices from 59 cents to $2.50. Mason jars, preserving kettles, and jelly tumblers are advertised with varied quart and pint sizes and prices.
The advertisement offers 50 popular paperback novels at 3 cents each with 100 Black Habit Cloth Capes priced from 1.25 to 1.75, plus Black Capes, Trolley Capes, and women’s outerwear with prices from 4.50 to 15. The sale highlights value cuts on Mohair Skirts, Storm Serge Skirts, and travel suits with varied trims and materials.
In Ottawa a large meeting of lumbermen bank presidents and railway directors discussed countering the US Senate rejection of duties on lumber and pulp under the Dingley bill. They urged Canada to impose an export duty on logs and pulp wood equal to US import duties if imposed. A delegation delivered the request to the government with Parliament in session awaiting immediate action.
The Hoffman mystery remains unsolved as the detective force works to uncover facts. Attorney Act pushes to assign responsibility for the merchant's death to Theodore Figel and claims no motive for self harm. He notes a Kiss between Hoffman and his wife before he left for downtown and details torn check book entries. Chief Lees rejects the self harm theory while stating all evidence is being reviewed.
Niagara Falls N Y June 10 The convention of the National Electric Light Association sees a rising attendance with morning discussions on poll phase motors and best efficiency for incandescent lamps Lieutenant F Patten of New York presents a paper on frequency transformation Henry Dee of Philadelphia and Samuel Insall of Chicago are repeatedly mentioned as presidential candidates for the association.
J G Hower a longtime Cleveland dry goods merchant died in a carriage accident on Lake avenue after a train passed overhead spooking the horse. His guest Miss Myra Stone of Clark Summit Pa was bruised but survived. Hower leaves two married children.
The First Regiment Band of forty with Samuel Kendle will perform the season opener at Lemon Hill Music Pavilion Fairmount Park tomorrow afternoon. The program includes marches overtures waltzes medleys and selections from operas with solos and choruses featuring Sousa and Bernstein among others.
Two George's School students John Fox and Alfred Watson drowned while swimming in Neshaminy creek near Newtown. Heavy rains made the stream powerful. Watson cramps then sank. Fox attempted rescue and disappeared, later found on an island downstream.
Officials of the Indian Office believe the Tongue River Agency Cheyenne disturbance is over. No report from Captain Stouch since last Sunday suggests the braves have ceased trouble after the arrest of the Indian murderer. A full report is expected by mail.
Inquest testimony says Alfred Quick killed himself to avoid mob vengeance after being found attempting to assault a 10 year old girl. The Urbana incident is cited as a chilling precedent influencing his decision.
The column compiles reader inquiries and answers on English usage law history cartography and notable figures. Topics include court procedures for orphans court clerks, coin values, poet Thomas Dunn English, Balzac’s Comedie Humaine, biographical notes on Napoleon and Canada’s geography, and guidance on addresses and living arrangements in Philadelphia.
The weekly column at Ackers highlights a cake make featuring mallow caramels. It details steps, yields, and serving ideas while noting the kitchen tips for home bakers.
A fashion column notes short evening trains spark debate among society. It praises a black dress seen at Nita’s dance with jet trim and white satin underlayer, then highlights a white mousseline de soie blouse for an upcoming trousseau, tailored by Paquin.
A description of a bolero style garment featuring a mousse line fastening in the front with three embroidered box-plaits. The back is square shaped and open, adorned with lapels. Transparent sleeves of wrinkled chiffon puff above and tight below the elbow, with a pale green velvet ribbon waistband twisted around the figure.
The Queen grieves the death of the Dowager Duchess of Atholl, a close confidante for about five decades. Their bond began in 1844 during a Blair Castle stay, with the Duchess serving as mistress of the robes and later as a lady of the bed chamber until her death. The Duchess, daughter of Blair Drummond, was a Perthshire native deeply beloved in her community.
Florence Nightingale, aged 76 and frail, still sends messages to Crimean War veterans on anniversaries and to trainees at the St. Thomas hospital nursing institution she founded after the war. Surgeon General Manifold was among her early friends who backed women nurses in the army.
A column of breezy notes on dresses, hats, and summer gowns from silk and lace, with reflections on fashionable life and friendly duties. It muses on weather, shopping at Darlington’s, and the idea of neighborliness as shared help, ending with a moment of practical annoyance over a dress bill.
The article argues Southern plantation life elevates women, with wives and daughters dressed well to church as economic status rises. It notes stronger female education in the South, contrasting with the North, and suggests educated daughters marry local men who stay to work the plantations. It claims youth and wifehood are valued, while single life risks meaninglessness.
Two women rode a tandem bicycle down Chestnut Street drawing curious crowds as onlookers paused along the curb. One rider dismissed the stares with a carefree remark reflecting the scene’s novelty and public interest.
A bustling city street near bank closing hours pauses for a cannibal chief in tattoo and nose ring sighting, yet the spectacle of two women in close-fitting tandem attire draws far more attention. Men gaze as the two riders pass, then turn back to watch them vanish among wagons and streetcars.
The Detroit Free Press notes a line about Gilper's performance where many die in the second act to allow most of the company to escape the fury of the audience. The remark suggests theater tragedy heightens audience reaction and highlights the play's brutal reception.
The passage argues that regional biases label Northern and Eastern women as decaying while still in their prime, yet locals deem them capable of major things, including marriage into wealth. It reflects inherited attitudes about regional women and social mobility.
An elaborate program marks the diamond jubilee with independent city events. Highlights include a day of athletic sports by British societies, a Hotel Lafayette banquet with notable dignitaries, and a St George Society gathering at St George's Hall with songs, odes, and a concert.
The Methodist home for the aged in Philadelphia marked its 30th anniversary with a day of celebration attended by nearly five thousand at Thirteenth Street and Lehigh Avenue. Colonel J M Bennett donated a large plot of ground at Bala adjoining the orphanage, boosting plans for granite, modern buildings valued at about 55000. Proceeds from the event reached about 3000 to support the home.
Vancouver notes Empress of Japan dispatches describe extreme famine north and east of Szechuan with many deaths and unattended corpses. Relief rice exists but rivers block aid. smallpox spreads in Toeghe Tokio. 850 total plague cases across Taihoku and Tai Wan Paymcan.
Commissioner Calhoun and Minister De Lome met with Assistant Secretary Day for a lengthy diplomatic session at the State Department. Dr. Congosto arrives tomorrow with two reports likely detailing J. Ruiz death in Guanabacoa jail from injuries while under care, with illustrated photographs included.
The Pall Mall Gazette longs editorializes on America's business and political outlook. It criticizes President McKinley as more party man than national leader and deems his push for international bimetallism futile.
Special Telegram to THE TIMES reports an arson attempt on the frame dwelling of James Gladfelter on Ridge avenue Columbia on June 10. A hole was dug from the alley and oil and waste started a fire while Mrs. Gladfelter and children slept. Neighbors acted quickly saving the family. the house suffered heavy damage.
Flemington June 10. Mrs. Rachel Lowe, widow aged 79, living near Bearville, was found dead on her kitchen floor last evening. She had lived with her daughter and was alone most of the day. She had been dead several hours when discovered.
Girard Avenue Theatre offers a double bill next week featuring My Boy and Pyg t Tualion and Galatea with Creston Clarke Wilfred Clarke Adelaide Prince Harry Davenport and the full company. Saturday matinee promises a souvenir gift for every lady in attendance.
The Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry veterans met in Wilkesbarre at the G. A. R. hall for their 28th annual reunion. Lake Cary was selected as the next meeting site, with many well known men in attendance.
The article lists upcoming publications and institutional plans including D Appleton & Co publishing The Private Life of the Queen and Peter the Great by K Waliszewski. The University of Virginia Book Club aims to honor Edgar Allan Poe with a bronze memorial in a new library alcove. Other items include a revamped Metaphysical Magazine renamed Intelligence edited by Leander Whipple, translations of The History of Currency by W A Shaw, Wagner Life by Houston Stuart Chamberlain, and Pierre Picturesque Burmable Past and Present with numerous illustrations.
In Reading on June 10 the Women's Centenary Association of the Universalist denomination of Pennsylvania met for its annual session. Mrs. W. C. Strickler of Philadelphia presided. Mrs. 8. A. Russell was elected president and Miss Lizzie Degobin of Bradford secretary. The Young People's Christian Union elected J. O. Gakeler of Philadelphia president and Henry B. Taylor of Towanda secretary.
The Sinking Fund Commission of New York City awarded the contract for the electric lighting plant in the new Criminal Court House at Franklin and White streets to J. F. Buchanan & Co. of Philadelphia for 37370 dollars. The plant will be modern with three direct connection dynamos and a full storage battery system. Night operation will use stored power, eliminating dynamos after 6 pm. Three thousand Edison lamps will illuminate the building.
MINNEAPOLIS June 10 The grand jury has indicted four officials of the failed Washington State Bank A C Haughen president and city treasurer at failure now under indictment J H Field cashier A E B Johnson steamship agent and Olaf Searle of St Paul director The case centers on their conduct of bank affairs and public duties.
New Haven June 10. Yale class of 1896 Ivy committee plans to plant another ivy after last year’s sprig from Robert E Lee’s grave was removed. They have secured a new ivy from the same source and will plant it soon.
Fast time and frequent trains promise prompt service on the Royal Blue Line to Washington. Dining cars are praised while track conditions are described as rock solid ballast. Engines burn coke producing no smoke to dust, highlighting a clean, efficient operation.
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