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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
7
Serge suits advertised for wear and sale. All are alizarine dyed with no fading at elbows or buttonholes. Prices range from $7.50 to $25 and emphasize value compared to other stores.
A group of Keystone Telephone Company supporters return from a seaside test and plan an appeal for public trust to rescue their venture. They propose a publicity gimmick and ponder secrecy, division, and even a radical retreat to shape outcomes, amid tense debates and mock proposals.
The first session of the national conference of Jewish charities in the United States met at Sipal Temple Chicago today. The three day gathering brings delegates from numerous Jewish charitable organizations and includes a reception in the evening at a local venue.
Margaret Caréer known as the prettiest young woman photographed for the Rogues Gallery pleaded guilty before a judge at Sessions. The case concerns a theft linked to ribbons and involves Catharine as part of the incident.
A young woman in Niagara Falls identified as Mabel Williams of Philadelphia reportedly registered under a false name Gertrude Roth of Allentown before plunging into Whirlpool Rapids at about 9 am. She had stayed at the Wayne Hotel, visited Table Rock House and Hotel Fayette, and told photographer Arthur Buckley the falls are fascinating. Her body was seen in the water after a leap from the platform. She appeared well educated and 22 or 23.
The Allentown telegram identifies the victim as Gertrude Roth of Philadelphia, sister of Mrs. Charles N. Wagner. A Lehigh University student lover quarrel and presumed love disappointment led to her death by self harm at Niagara Falls. Her family recalls her unsettled behavior after a second story porch escape and church attendance.
A citizens' committee pushing the dismissal of Director of Public Safety English met in room 411 of the Bource Building behind closed doors lasting over two hours. A seven member sub committee and five lawyers were named to tackle a special phase, with a meeting expected today and a report at the next general session.
More than seventy two warrants for the arrest of grocers and oleo dealers in the city for violation of State food laws were delayed until today. The delay stemmed from the State chemist not sending the necessary information to Charles L Brown, attorney for the State Dairy, but the information is expected to arrive and warrants will be issued immediately upon receipt.
The University of Pennsylvania class of 1900, known as the Naughty Naughts, held class day with morning exercises at the Broad Street Theatre, ivy planting on campus, and the senior promenade at Houston Hall. William Thackara Read spoke at ivy ceremonies, with readings by Walter Fleisher, Oscar Loeb, and Ralph Kellam presenting tokens, as vice presidents swapped gowns due to absences. The ivy was planted on the campus led by Charles Ayrault Upson, with Read’s address on loyalty and alma mater. The ivy slip came from Seven Pines battle site, paired with a white marble class tablet featuring ivy-carved embellishments.
Inland reports show arrivals from June 11 including the Belgian steamer Pennland to Queenstown with passengers and cargo. British steamers Alabama Belermuda George H Stout and others carry ore ballast and merchandise to ports such as Daiquiri Port Antonio Marseilles and Boston with firms like Nielsen Gwatkins West India Fruit C Co William P. Clyde & Co Lee C Eckhartt and more.
A fragmented list shows British steamers including Chetton, Ely, King Frederick, Atlas, Spartan with various owners and routes. Vessels are tied to ports like Wabana, Vera Cruz, New York, Baltimore, and Boston, with multiple firms and captains named in a chaotic inventory of ships in tow or bound for different destinations.
Breakwater passage of steamer Treece from Montego Bay to Philadelphia reported at 2.46 PM. Norwegian steamer from Dakar for Philadelphia docked earlier at 6.17 AM.
The report lists multiple ships and routes including delphia to Glasgow via St Johns and Potterville, Philadelphia to Boston towing barge Beechwood, Philadelphia to Quincy Point, and a range of British and German vessels such as the Hartford tug Lykens and the Arcadia off Hamburg. Anchored schooners Edward Smith and Eliza J Pendleton and other steamers such as Ely and Shubert appear among the crossings and anchorages.
An itemized coastal notice lists ships and destinations including Europe and the port of New York. Vessels such as Manitou Margaret Jones Marseilles and Antilla Nassau Sailea appear with June 11 references plus stations at Sandy Hook and other loading points.
In the sail tonnage market reported yesterday demand was weak with scarce vessels limiting business at bid rates. Demand exists for long voyage traces and lumber to South America while steamers are sought for deal timber and general cargo on time charters.
The schooner Mecosta, sailing for Boston, grounded at Snorebtall Beoal midnight. A wrecking crew worked several hours to refloat her, with the vessel appearing unharmed. the Norwegian ship from Rio Janeiro reportedly abandoned.
The note records Ivy Day honors honoring the Class of 1900 on June 11. It mentions tablets erected by the 1897 and 1809 classes as a ceremonial marker.
Tuesday 11.30 A M special committee to hear testimony on R Courtland Harr's eligibility for a Common Council seat. Tuesday 2 P M Fairmount Park committee. Tuesday 3 P M Board of Education regular meeting. Board of Charities and Correction meeting. Thursday 10 A M all day Common Council session. Thursday 3 P M Select Council special meeting. Thursday 2 P M Board of Supervisors regular meeting.
Chairman Leeds will convene the finance committee on Thursday to push several bills before fall. A key item asks the City Solicitor to opine on the tax commission dispute between Controller Walton and City Treasurer McMichael over warrants and the one per cent commission on state license money.
The project list shows a flat house on Wylie and Bellvue streets by architect Frank FE. Martin, contracted to F. B. Riggs of Chestnut street, under owner A. Hershen. Also cited are a six story brick factory at 226-40 South Ninth by C. J. Miller for A. Ralph costing $27,000, and a Lit Brothers store at 15 to 21 North Eighth street by Doyle & Doak. A Plainfield New Jersey passenger station for the Central Railroad of New Jersey is planned by Bradford Gilbert. Other sites include a boiler house for St Charles Borromeo at Overbrook and multiple residential builds at Sixty-first and Lombard streets by L. Mayer. Property transfers and mortgages are listed in Broad, Mt. Airy, Bainbridge, Cherry streets and surrounding sections.
The Department of Agriculture statistician estimates total cotton acreage at 25,558,000, up 2,036,000 from last year. Increases are cited across states including South Carolina, Alabama, Texas, Georgia, and others as growth centers expand.
The U S practice ship Chesapeake sails from Annapolis with first second and third class naval cadets aboard for a four month cruise to Gosers Bay then to Newport Boston Philadelphia and back to Annapolis by August 28.
Graduates of New Castle High School will total six for the close of the city high school term. Among the names listed are Miss Mary Nellie Duffy, Bea Sue Shergaret Lawior, and Leste Care nagy.
A New York telegram reports that Womanhood, a magazine and organ of the Life movement, has suspended publication after an internal dispute among editors over a controversial article. The halt follows tensions within the staff and changes to its editorial direction.
Philadelphia trade leaders at the Commercial Museums met to hear J. C. Hemphill and Captain F. W. Wagner of Charleston outline the South Carolina and Interstate and West Indian Exposition opening December 1901. A committee to promote city involvement was formed as Hemphill urged robust Southern representation and noted Charleston harbor and regional trade improvements.
Wisconsin Democrats gather in Milwaukee to select delegates for the national convention in Kansas City. The race centers on the Wall and Bryan supporters with the platform likely to endorse Bryan and instruct for the Kansas City event.
Astrology notes a very uncertain day with change and upheaval ahead. You may feel anxiety in business and work. A child born today is expected to travel and have a restless, wheaty disposition.
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