Schley Declines Presidential Candidacy Reiterated
The Times reports Rear Admiral Schley has no political ambitions and would not accept any nomination for national office under any circumstance. The piece also defends civil service reform in Philadelphia and praises open competitive exams for appointing capable officials like Geary as Almshouse Superintendent.
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Schley
South Atlantic
Bryan
Manderson
Nebraska
The
Times
Rio Janeiro
WA Hey
Philadelphia
Geary
Almshouse
McNichol
Lawrence
Board of Charities
Mr. Geary
Valley Forge Field Day Spurs Preservation Drive
The article notes a Saturday field day at Valley Forge with National Guard regiments and public school children joining hereditary revolutionary societies to promote preservation. It emphasizes turning sentiment into action to restore historic sites to revolutionary-era conditions as a public lesson in patriotism. Nathaniel M. Ellis is surveying the original mapments at Valley Forge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge
National Guard
Gettysburg
Nathaniel M. Ellis
Valley Forge park plan urged for state purchase
The writer argues for restoring command positions from history and launching a Valley Forge field day next Saturday to spur a state purchase of the entire winter camp site. It claims acquisition would be cheap now and improveable over time, urging the next Legislature to fund the purchase before prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge
Chiina Faces Public Upheaval Over Ongoing Trouble
The remark notes that China may be deeply affected and unsettled by the current disturbances. It implies national concern and potential political or social repercussions at home and abroad.
Uncertain VP Prospects At Republican Convention
A national Republican convention in this city next week faces a crowded field for vice president. Woodruff of New York, Scott of California, Spooner of Wisconsin, Long, Odell Jr of New York, Bliss, Fairbanks, Collum, Elkins, Dolliver, Henderson, Grosvenor, and Roosevelt show varying levels of support. The page lists multiple contenders and hints at shifting sentiment ahead of the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
New York
California
Irving M. Scott
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Scott
Spooner
Wisconsin
Schofield
Long
New England
Benjamin E. Odell, Jr
Bliss
Fairbanks
Indiana
Collum
Illinois
Elkins
West Virginia
Dolliver
Iowa
Henderson
Grosvenor
Ohio
Roosevelt
McKinley
Example in Road Making Sparks Public Demand for Road Funding
A fragment from a Department of Agriculture report outlines public desire for better roads funded by others. It notes that convenience depends on someone else paying and cites the Chief Engineer of eminent roads guiding projects across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Coun
Doylestown Good Road Experiment Aims to Set Example
The article describes constructing a twelve foot wide twelve inch thick macadam road on Upper State Road between Doylestown and the National Farm School. The project uses a Telford foundation to teach good road building to National Farm School graduates who will become road missionaries nationwide. The author argues one two mile section can inspire broader local improvements and calls for replication elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown
National Farm School
Bucks County
Telford
Weather Turns Warmer As Thermometers Rise
The article notes the coincidence of warmer days with the start of the season, highlighting thermometers graduated higher and temperatures climbing as spring progresses.
Davis as Senate spokesman in evolving diplomacy
The article argues Senator Davis, as Foreign Relations Committee chair, embodies Senate influence on treaties and American independence from entangling alliances. It notes his Penn alumni address reflecting diplomacy shifts and the growing link between universities and public life, stressing colleges train national leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Washington
University of Pennsylvania
America
Rainbow glazes New York Tribune fire scene as presses run
A Monday night blaze at the Tribune building in New York produced a striking rainbow thanks to a water tower and searchlights. Thousands watched as the artificial colors contrasted with the flames and danger on the top floors while The Journal and Tribune pressed on despite the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
New York
Journal and
Young man fined for public kiss in Jersey City
A youth was fined ten dollars in Jersey City after publicly kissing a pretty girl. The piece critiques readers who sensationalize such events and advocates reporting without sensational phrasing to avoid prurient interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Unclear historical note on Dowager and trouble
A fragment suggests a reference to China’s Dowager and a woman blamed as at the bottom of trouble. The source text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details about people, places, or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Proposal to Use Old Monitors as Targets Draws Debate
A proposal to use obsolete monitors as targets for new battleships sparks management discussion about gaining practical insights. Critics warn of risks and call for careful consideration of strategic and safety implications.
Cambridge awards degree to Choate and Baldwin
Cambridge University conferred the degree of SE D on Joseph H. Choate United States Ambassador and Harvard Professor John Williams White. Public orator Dr. Sandys noted US Britain ties and neutrality during war. Honorary Doctor of Science went to Princeton's Professor James Mark Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cambridge University
Joseph H. Choate
United States
John Williams White
Harvard
Choate
Sandys
Great Britain
Platt power shapes New York role in VP race
National politics focus on New York’s influence as Senator Thomas Platt dominates party machinery. The state party’s unity could tilt the vice presidential nomination toward Cornelius Bliss, with Roosevelt, Depew, Odell, and Woodruff key players in a high stake balance of power.
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Thomas ©. Platt
New York
Empire State
Platt
Cleveland
Bryan
McKinley
San Juan Hill
Roosevelt
Hill
Croker
Interior
Cornelius N. Bliss
Timothy C. Woodruff
Woodruff
Mr. Bliss
Mr. Woodruff
Francis V. Greene
Senator Platt
United States Senate
Bliss
New York State
Steere Couple Celebrate Sixty Years of Married Life
Merry party marks the sixtieth anniversary of Mr William Steere and Mrs Steere of Garfield street near Germantown avenue. They were born in England and married in Nottingham. They moved to the United States fifty six years ago and have nine children twenty seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He manages a business at Tenth and Spring Garden streets and she rises at 5 AM for daily chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steere
Garfield Street
Germantown Avenue
Bach
England
Nottingham
Jermantown
Jeere
Tenth
Spring Garden Streets
Oleo Arrests Planned in Five-Per-Block Sweep
Luther Kauffman attorney for the Pure Butter Protective Association says about one hundred writs and warrants for oleomargarine dealers are nearly ready to be served within the next three weeks. Papers will be served in zest of cash fines and court action follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Kauffman
Pure Butter Protective Association
Petahes
Woman's Lunch Club Opens for Wage-Earning Workers
The Woman's Lunch Club opened at 1106 Girard Avenue run by a committee from the Pennsylvania Association of Working Women's Clubs. It aims to provide meals for women wage earners at the best possible and reasonable price as crowds filled the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Association of Working Women's Clubs
Girard Avenue
Ae Club
Theatres and Parks Listings at Various City Venues
Continuous vaudeville acts at Keith's Theatre on Girard Avenue and Quo Vadis Sos shows listed with park venues including Chestnut Hill Park Central Park Lincoln Park Washington Park Willow Grove Woodside Park and bands such as Rosati's Central Park Marine Band Liberati's Damrosch's Orchestra and the First Regiment Band performing at multiple locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith's Theatre
Girard Avenue
Chestnut Hill Park
Rosati
Central Park
World's Fair Marine
Lincoln Park
National
Washington Park
Liberati
Willow Grove
Damrosch
Woodside Park
First Regiment
Exuberant Philadelphia Society Sends Guests Abroad on Steamer Lists
Outgoing steamers publish sailing lists showing many Philadelphians headed for Europe. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. George W. Childs Drexel with nephews, Rodman Wanamaker and family, Miss Katharine Cassatt, Miss Gertrude Wheeler, and numerous Beury, Aldrich, Beury, and De Long relatives. Friesland voyage also ships Mrs. George Biddle and Rev. Dr. Henry Berkowitz among others.
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Europe
T. Paul
George W. Childs Drexel
Messrs. E. Craig
Livingston Biddle
Katharine K. Cassatt
Gertrude Wheeler
Rodman Wanamaker
Charles F. Henry
Paris
Archibald N. Waterhouse
Sharswood Brinton
T. EB. McVitty
Rodman E. Griscom
George J. Cooke
J. C. Cooper
Thomas Darling
John Davis
Arthur V. Dee
May V. Dee
Rhea D. Ferguson
M. A. Furbush
Chester Griswold
LeGrand
Griswold
Frank Halpen
Bessie Hamilton
Laurie Harris
J. Hiscock
C. F. McInstry
J. E. Mulholland
H. R
B. H. Thompson
Charles Tremalin
A. F. VanBibber
George V. Dee
Friesland
George Biddle
Biddle
John W. Brock
Corinne B. Arnold
Henry Berkowitz
Berkowitz
N. M. Brooks
Florence Clark
Alice Clark
L. Conklin
David R. Garrison
Lily McLean
A. H. Rose
Oscar C. Bechmidt
W. H. Westcott
Man Refuses Census Questions Over Bank Loss Payment
Michael Elliott, 2413 Mascher Street, refuses to answer census questions until the Keystone National Bank losses are paid by the government. Supervisor Beaston’s agent tried to compel him. Elliott cites the bank as reason, saying he will reveal information only after payment. District Attorney Beck now handles the case with a 48 hour deadline. arrest could follow if he refuses.
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Keystone National Bank
Michael Elliott
Mascher Street
Beaston
Ellicott
United States
Beck
Bilicott
Keystone Bank
Washington
Merriam
United States District Attorney
United States Marshal
Emigration Trends and Political Notes Highlighted
Personal German emigration to the country dropped to 23 740 last year while 184 saw above 120 000. William Gillette's Sherlock Holmes boost prompts a new 50 000 copy edition. James F. Maloney, Lynn Mass Socialist Labor candidate, is a machinist by trade. In Chicago typhoid declines are credited to a drainage canal. Mayor Van Wyck and Colonel Gaynor exchange quips about newspaper fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gillette
Sherlock Holmes
James F. Maloney
Lynn
Mass
Socialist Labor
Gressman Roberts
van Wyck
New York
John F. Gaynor
Miss Rose Saltz Sails for Europe on Columbia
Miss Rose Saltz heads the lace neckwear and embroidery departments at Gimbel Brothers. She sails for Europe aboard the Columbia tomorrow with stops in Paris Brussels Plauen Berlin St Gall Lyons and other lace centers to study industry trends for her departments at Gimbel's.
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Rose Saltz
Europe
Columbia
Miss Salta
Gimbel Brothers
Paris
Brussels
Plauen
Berlin
St. Gall
Lyons
Gimbel's
Zaldwar Seeks Canal Route Favoring Salvador Atlantic Port
Ex President Zaldwar now serving as Salvadoran minister in Washington says Salvadorans favor an interoceanic canal and prefer the Nicaragua route for access to an Atlantic port to boost their markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaldwar
Salvador
Washington
United States
Nicaragua
Indians in Minnesota on War Path After Messiah Arrest
About 1,800 Chippewa on Leech Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota are stirred after troops were redeployed to Alaska. The unrest stems from the arrest of a local man who has proclaimed himself the Messiah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Alaska
Estee's career and Hawaii royalty in New York visit
Morris M. Estee rose to prominence in California politics starting in 1871 and later served as a United States District Judge for Hawaii. He lost California gubernatorial bids in 1882 and 1894 and chaired the California delegation to a Republican national convention. The Hawaii royal prince Kalakinalo le visited New York to assess vaudeville for his wife, finding the show unsuitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris M. Estee
Hawaii
California
Booth
Stoneman
Budd
Prince Kalaminanole
New York
Pioneer Corps Holds Anniversary Feast in West Chester
West Chester marks the 25th anniversary of the Pioneer Corps with a grand banquet attended by over 100 members and guests. C. W. Talbot served as toastmaster as officers were elected in advance, including Wesley Talbot as president and Herman J. Smith as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TIMES
West Chester
West Chester Pioneer Corps
Chester County
C. W. Talbot
Wesley Talbot
Herman J. Smith
Hayes B. Jack
H. Stephens
Walter Keeeh
Tres & O
W. Te Hannshae Ho
Willem
Madame Auguste Lehmann Dead in Santa Cruz
Obituary notes the death of Madame Auguste Lehmann, a native of Oe tase, in Santa Cruz California. The brief item records her passing on June 12 and mentions her origins and local ties.
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Auguste Lehmann
Santa Crus
Cal
Medame
Letty
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Joseph Choate
Elihu Root
George B. Cortelyon
American Tariff League
Pure Butter Dealers’ Association
Che Theatres and Parks
Fordone
Eve
Howard Chandler Robbins
Harper's Magazine
Edward H. Coates
Upper St. Regis Lake
Adirondacks
J. FB. D. Trask
Trask
Miss Coates
Camp Elsinore
Edith Burwell Chapin
Weston James Hibbs
Miss Chapin
George W. ©. Chapin
of &J. Davids
Bryn Mawr College
Mr. Hibbs
James M. Hibbs
Henry B. Nehaus
Mrs. Nehaus
Sarah Murphy
Atlantic City
Matilda
Carolyn JD. Shedaker
Jefferson Street
Rosalie Paul
Colonel Paul
Henry A. Barclay
Miss Peal
Mr. Barclay
Henry Barclay
Gertrude Barclay
Ped
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Edwin Cramp
Newport
P. & P. Randolph
Country
Narragansett Pier
Gayety
Point Judith
Burd Grobb
Pier
William Piowspery
Cae
Richard Rush
J. W. Huldekoper
Devon Inn
Eee Pole
Robert Koons
Thomas ©. Poster
George Ae
W. W. Curtin
William D. Kelly
Oliveden Avenue
Germantown
Edith Sayer Brooks
Bimba
N. Y
Jeannette Keily
Chicago
Windy City
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