Quay May Urge Extra Session of Legislature
Former Senator M. L. Quay plans a high level conference in Philadelphia with Governor Stone Attorney General Elkin State Chairman Reeder and other lieutenants to push for an extra legislative session. The move aims to clear a path for Quay’s successor amid anti Quay forces and possible Senate plans. He will stay in Philadelphia through the national convention with headquarters at the Walton.
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QUAY
M. L. Quay
Stone
Elkin
Reeder
Mountville
Durham-Elkin
Governor Stone
United States Senate
Colonel Quay
Henry W. Oliver
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Grady
North
Nineteenth Street
Walton
Political Notes on Ward Faction Struggles and Parades
The Ware Brothers street cleaners plan their annual parade to inspect their “white wings” on July 1. Ward and party leaders push for legislative fights, with Harbet announcing a bid for Twenty-third district representative and Savage seeking renomination. Friction rises between clubs over parade control and convention aims, while Mayor Ashbridge and Crow relations strain. Young Republicans plan a Convention Hall photo session as machine influence looms in nominations and district contests.
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Ware Brothers
Homespun Skeleton Suits and Scotch Plaids Sale
Ready made clothes advertised with heavy discounts from $20 to $12 and $16 to $10. Yates-made garments highlighted. Office coats promoted. Prices range from 50 cents to $5 at Clothiers and Furnishers at 13th and Chestnut Streets.
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Chestnut Streets
Poth Will Recover From Serious Accident
William Poth remains near the same after a trolley track crash near Norristown. He suffers severe brain concussion, widespread cuts, and a two inch by four inch hip wound from a penknife carried in his pocket. Dr. Drake says recovery possible despite grave injuries.
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William Poth
Norristown
Drake
Reading
Armstrong
Poth
Sailor William Oliphant Identified After River Find
A body found in the Schuylkill river behind the Penrose Ferry bridge yesterday morning is identified as William Oliphant, an English sailor aboard the Flowergate. The corpse likely spent about two days in the water before recovery and was taken to the Morgue for identification.
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William Oliphant
Flowergate
Schuylkill River
Penrose Ferry Bridge
Hill kills wife as jealousy drives act a tragedy in Chicago
Robert Hill shot Edith Hill Saturday night. bullet lodged in his back and he lies recovering in Cooper Hospital. Neighbors say jealousy of Edith's friends spurred the deed. letters to father and public found, premeditation disputed by prosecutors. Funeral set for Tuesday. coroners may question Hill if able.
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Robert Hill
Cooper Hospital
Edith
Foster
Hill
Lloyd
South Third Street
Pope participates in veneration ceremony at St Peter's
The Pope attended the veneration ceremony at St Peter's Rome marking the canonization of two Italian saints. About thirty thousand people filled the cathedral as he was borne on the Sedia Gestatoria surrounded by seventy cardinals and the papal court. He appeared healthy and rose briefly to bless the pilgrims.
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Rome
St. Peter's Cathedral
Sedia Gestatoria
Asbury Church marks 73rd anniversary in West Philadelphia
The Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church observes its 73rd anniversary as a mortgage relief drive is launched to raise 8000 dollars to cut half the indebtedness. Bishop C. C. McCabe preaches on tabernacle construction and church history cites Hunts Mullins and Culins families and Governor Pattison’s father among early pastors.
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Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
West Philadelphia
C. C. McCabe
Tabernacle
Asbury Church
Thirty-third
Ludlow Streets
Mount Moriah Ceme
Tery
Hunts
Mullins
Culins
Philadelphia
Pattison
Hibernians Elect Officers in Exciting Election
New Castle Delaware June 10 Division No 3 Ancient Order of Hibernians elected officers after a tense vote with Peter G Madden named president John J Murphy as vice president William S Martin recording secretary Charlie Dougherty financial secretary Barney Rodgers treasurer John Toner sergeant at arms John J Reynolds Michael Rodgers Henry G Madden on labor committee James Dougherty John J Shert on fiance committee leading a lively organizational election
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the Times
New Castle
Del
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Peter G. Madden
John J. Murphy
Cecretery
William 8. Martin
Charlies Dougherty
Barney Rodgers
John Toner
John J. Reynolds
Michael Rodgers
Henry G. Madden
James Dougherty
John J. Shert
Racial attack on officer leads to attempted murder charge in New Castle
In New Castile Delaware on June 10 Wesley Cook, a Black man, attacked Officer John ropes with a razor, was jailed before Mayor Boyd. He is charged with attempted murder. Others aiding the arrest, Jank Shearer, Charles Munson, and George Morrison, were cut by the blade.
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the Times
New Castile
Del
Man killed by train in West Yard Wilmington identified
Delaware authorities believe the man killed by a train in West Yard Wilmington on Friday is William F. Miller, a German native. The body lies buried in the Potter’s Sence at Farnhurst, with E. Strauss of Wilmington listed among mourners.
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West Yard
Wilmington
William F. Miller
Germany
Farnhurst
Reus
E. Strauss
Wilmingisee
Seasonal fabric values and low price postings
Unusually low prices on Persian lawns from 12 to 45 cents a yard and India linens from 5 to 45 cents a yard. Frances organdies 68 inch range from 18 to 25 cents, up to 1.00 per yard. Assortments complete as demand rises.
Bargain Fabric Sale at Centre Store Main Aisle
Reduced price notice for dress goods including Challis 39 inches at 37 cents, Mohair Brilliantine 50 cents, Wool Sarah 44 inches at 60 cents, Summer Cheviot 75 cents, Camel’s hair Grenadine $1, Wool Crepe de Chine $1.50. Centre Store Main Aisle.
Polka Dot Duck Skirts Feature Low Prices at Centre Store
The Centre Store offers a wide range of skirts in practical daily wear styles and elaborate trims. Featured items include Polka Dot Duck Skirts from $1.25 to $1.50, Plain White Pique Skirts at $1.00, Linen and Denim options from $1.25 to $12, with higher end lace trimmed piques originally $18 to $20 now $10 to $12.
Bicycle Lamps Offered to Philadelphia Cyclers This Week
A West Store basement offer promotes bicycle lamps at a special price to speed introduction among Philadelphia cyclists. Regularly selling for 2.50, the deal applies this week only.
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Philadelphia
West Store
Hosiery for Warm-weather Wear at East Store
Advertises a variety of hosiery for women men and children with prices per pair. Ingram Lisle Hose 2000 pairs black with white split feet 29c. Women lace hose 25c. Gloria black gauze cotton hose 25c. Gauze lace hose 50c. Men polka dot half hose 19c. Cotton half hose 18c below importers cost. Children's lace lisle hose 50c. Infants lace lisle socks 25c. Large assortment infant to adults at East Store Market Street.
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Market Street
Comfortable Clothing for Little Ones Sale Announcement
A special lot of babies clothing slips long and short dresses and more offered by a first class manufacturer with three dollars worth for two. Infants slips and dresses caps coats and reefers children gowns drawers skirts corset covers and boys night shirts at reduced prices. East Store Second floor.
Washable Dress Goods Sale Highlights Economy and Quality
A Centre Store East Alsie promotes washable dress fabrics with marked down prices. Ten cent lawns reduced to eight cents and a range of prints and weaves from Sea Island Dimities to Embroidered Swiss offer savings while preserving quality.
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Sea Island
Wynnefield
Centre
East Alsie
Steamer Rugs and Lightweight Shawls Sale At West Store
The West Store offers stepped down prices on steamer rugs in various weights and styles and on woven zephyr shawls in multiple colors. Silk and wool shawls, French hair line shawls, and black embroidered fichus show substantial reductions from regular prices. China silk shawls also offered in several price points.
Tailored Costumes at Great Reductions
A local sale offers costumes marked down to five ten and fifteen dollars from regular twelve to thirty dollar values. The assortment includes designs in popular cloths and colors with most sizes available, promising up-to-date costumes at about material cost.
Two Hundred First Anniversary Of Old Swedes Church Observed
Strawbridge and Clothier Wilmington reports the two hundred first anniversary of Old Swedes Church with services led by Rector H Ashton Henry and Curate Martin B Dunlap. Evening events included a Philadelphia pastor opening a church for Colored People.
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Times
Wilmington
H. Ashton Henry
Martin B. Dunlap
A. G. Mortimer
Philadelme
Con 3
Cea
Partial Auction List of Vases and Furniture Prices
A fragmentary catalog notes items including Japan vases and mantels priced from six dollars, metal Chinese pieces, tables with glass tops, chairs and cabinets, with prices ranging from 1.25 to 10 dollars. Items appear linked to India France and other places, reflecting an international stock list.
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Japan
India
France
Benevolent Society Seeks Aid for Heat Suffering at Wharves
At a Catholic Total Abstinence Archdiocesan Union meeting in Cathedral Hall the immigration agent was tasked to secure fees for German immigrants when steamship lines agree to cover costs. Grants for children suffering heat and delays were discussed as officials prepare admissions. Also noted are obituaries for Rev. J. M. J. Smyth of Nebraska and Dr. Paul Gibier, both reported dead in June incidents.
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Catholic Total Abstinence Archdiocesan Union
Cathedral Hall
Sixteenth Street
Vine
Chicago
J. M. J. Smyth
Mercy Hospital
Father Smyth
Greely County
Nebraska
Bishop O'Connor
Omaha
Assessor’s Books Not Accepted in New Castle
June 10 New Castle Del. Assessor Joseph Dougherty failed to list John A Schuhartz president of the City Council and adjusted property valuations. the assessment book was not accepted and returned for corrections.
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the Times
New Castle
Del
Joseph Dougherty
John A. Schuhartz
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Conference OF Leaders
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Thomas L. Hicks
Thirty-fourth Ward
Perems
Henry
Thomas Harbet
Register of Wills Office
Savage
Byram
Bath House
John Harrison
John F. Keator
Harrison
Andrew V. Brown
House of Representatives
Andrew
Ashbridge
Sandy” Crow
Mnster Brown
Row
Ular
Gaw
Tom Powers
Linton
Webster
Harrisburg
Powers
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Biddle Co
Brother
St. Peter’s
Asbury
the, Rev
W. H. Lindermuth
Hibernians
Delaware News
Commenscose
Jayne
King
George
Penn
Puritan
J.e.caldwell & Co
Go2
Chestnut Street Diamond Co
Kayser
Filbert Street
Rich
Marseilles
Eo Oueieaen Wee Bo
V. E. Archambault & Son
W. E. Archambault
11Th & Market Sts
Benevolent Society
Suffern
WN. Y
Paul Gibier
N. Y
Basteur Institute
New York City
Hi Morth
Aber Maret
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