Senators Fight Over Hawaii Treaty Abrogation
A tense Republican caucus debate centers on the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty. Senator Nelson accuses the Sugar Trust of cost to the public while Senator Frye opposes abrogation and urges a direct Senate vote. Senator Davis defends international honor. Reed and Dingley can block the clause by vote in the revenue bill.
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Frye
Davis
Reed
Dingley
Washington
Minnesota
Nelson
House of Representatives
American Sugar Refining Company
Hawaiian Sugar Trust
Committee On Foreign Relations
Maine
Hawaii
United States
Thurston
Nebraska
Senate
Great Britain
Congress
How Our Flag Was Born From Betsy Ross and Washington
Philadelphia letter celebrates June 14 as the flag’s birthday. It credits George Washington’s drawing and Betsy Ross for the starry banner born in a back parlor, linking the flag to American independence and the Father of His Country.
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Tom Times
Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati
Green Street
Fairmount Park
Washington
Philadelphia
United States
Continental Congress
George Washington
Betsy Ross
Cambridge
Aeton
St. George
St. Andrew
Dorchester Heights
Howe
Boston
Halifax
New York
Long Island
Congress
George Ross
John
Betsy
G. Cc. Philada
Sugar schedule in tariff bill to dominate Senate talks
The June 13 Washington report notes the sugar schedule will keep Congress in session for one or two more days. Hawaiian treaty and anti trust changes will spark debate. After sugar, the agricultural and tobacco schedules will be taken up, followed by spirit and cotton. Republicans aim to finish debate within two weeks with limited discussion.
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Washington
Senate
House Session Timing and Adjournment Plan Reported
A report states the sessions will begin at 11 o'clock daily from Wednesday next, with the House likely adjourning from Monday to Thursday and then to the following Monday. No business is expected. sessions tomorrow and Thursday will be merely perfunctory.
Resignation of Bishop Cheney Reconsidered
The Reformed Episcopal Council will consider calendar revision with potential referral to Baltimore next year. Bishop Cheney has reconsidered his resignation and may withdraw it when the Council reconvenes. Delegates oppose a church split and expect the discussion to benefit the church despite fiery disagreement.
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New York
Reformed Episcopal Council
Baltimore
Cheney
Funds Not Withdrawn In Church Trust
Miss Harriet Benson withdrew her name from two church funds but kept support intact. The money remains on hold pending Council action, with no loss of backing expected from the donor.
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Harriet
McKinley Pushes Ruiz Case and Cuban Policy
Washington observers report President McKinley plans a strong Ruiz case briefing for Congress linked to Cuba policy. Day signals a message to Congress next week while Morgan warns timing may slide to Monday. Calhoun’s trip ends with criticism of his reporting and lack of new evidence, as officials doubt his return will bring new data.
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Washington
Ruiz
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Houses of Congress
Morgan
Alabama
Cuba
Congress
Day
Calhoun
Lee
Department of State
New York
Judge Calhoun
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
South Jersey Children's Day Celebrations Across Churches
A special Telegram to The Times reports across South Jersey marked Children’s Day in Sunday schools with flowers, cantatas, recitations, and sermons. Numerous churches from Wenonah to Woodstown hosted programs, baptisms, and student choirs, highlighting community efforts for the welfare of children.
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South Jersey
Senators Clash Over Detention Plea During War Time
Senator Davis of Minnesota backs Senator Morgan against a claim that a President may indefinitely detain individuals by whim of a prejudiced judge. The exchange centers on ten day periods of arrest and solitary confinement deemed unlawful. Both urge caution and predict the President will respond after returning to the city on Monday.
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Senor Congosto
Davis
Minnesota
Morgan
Congress
Salem church service and school day events recap
In the morning Ren officiated and baptized several children. In the evening Broadway Methodist Church hosted a service in Salem with Pastor J Ward Gamble delivering a sermon on ministerial culture. Children’s day exercises followed with the Young People’s Republic theme and the new orchestra providing music. Pastor Edwards participated.
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Ren
Broadway Methodist Church
Salem
J. Ward Gamble
Young People's Republic
Edwards
Tailor Strike Enters Fifth Week As Talks Stall
New York June 13 tailors entered the fifth week of their strike with no immediate end in sight. At headquarters groups of idle workers discussed the stalemate while leaders report contractors who conceded to demands have returned to work, and those who refused remain on strike.
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New York
Schoenfeld
Brotherhood of Tailors
Spring Mixtures Fabrics Offerings at Factory Sale
A factory sale features Spring Mixtures tailored finely with changeable taffeta linings and skirts. Prices highlight Black Grenadine silk at $1.00 per yard and curtains at $1.25 per pair. Blankets offered cleaned and rebound for $1.25 per pair.
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Gsalgee
Anniversary Service Highlights at Cape May Court House Baptist Church
The Cape May Court House Baptist Church marked its 185th anniversary with a morning service and a children’s program. The Baptist schools presented pleasing programmes to large audiences as sermons, readings, recitations, and special music filled the evening service.
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Cape May Court House Baptist Church
Children’s Day Observed at North Presbyterian and Chestnut Hill
Sunday schools from North Presbyterian and Chestnut Hill Churches held Children's Day services. Rev George Burnfield spoke on Jesus blessing the children with anecdotes of brave youths. Infants and junior classes participated with recitations and hymns, including “America” singing. Baptisms were performed for several children.
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Presbyterian Assembly
North Presbyterian Church
Sixth Street
Green
Society of Christian Endeavor
George Stanley Burnfield
Jesus
Sete
America
Presbyterian Church of
Chestnut Hill
R. E. L. Graham
Judith McComb
Children’s Day Services Held in Seven Millville Churches
Millville observances marked by seven Protestant churches with flower decorated interiors. Evening services conducted under Sabbath Schools auspices.
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the Times
Millville
Cruiser New York Reaches James River Near Newport News
The cruiser New York passed the Capes early today and anchored in the James River opposite Newport News Virginia.
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New York
Newport News
Capes
James River
United Singers Prepares Fest Hall for Saengerfest
Philadelphia readers saw a large audience tour the festival auditorium at Concert Hall in Futterali Square. The United Singers of Philadelphia and a locally built immense orchestra, all Philadelphians, rehearse under Musical Director Samuel L. Herrmann with acclaim. Tickets go on sale at Heppe's on Chestnut Street. The parade route on the 24th starts at Young Mennercher Hall, Sixth and Vine, touring Market and Broad to Lierz’s Washington Park.
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United Singers of Philadelphia
Futterali Square
Festival
Germany
United States
Philadelphia
United Singers
Samuel L. Herrmann
Edmund Wolsieffer
Heppe
Chestnut Street
W. Siegman
Young Maennercher Hall
Sixth
Vine Streets
Up Sixth
Out Market
Broad
Flowers in Profusion at Long Branch Children’s Day
Long Branch churches overflowed with flowers for children’s day. At St. Luke’s Church two thousand attended morning services and a full evening crowd. Daisies adorned the interior with over 14 000 used for festooning. A 90-voice choir and 18-piece orchestra supplied high quality music. Sunday school offerings neared $500.
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St. Luke's Church
Bishop Foss Preaches at Woman's College Commencement
In Baltimore on June 13 Bishop Cyrus D. Foss delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the Woman's College of Baltimore graduating class. The subject was Man and Manliness, heard by a full First Methodist Episcopal Church. The senior class totals forty two, the largest in the college's history. degrees will be conferred tomorrow.
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Bishop Foss
Woman's College
Baltimore
Cyrus D. Foss
Woman's College of Baltimore
First Methodist Episcopal Church
William Jordan dies from self inflicted wounds at home
William Jordan died yesterday at Poly Clinic Hospital from wounds suffered at his home 807 Grays Ferry Road the previous morning. He cut his throat and severed an artery in his left wrist with a butcher knife amid business troubles.
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William Jordan
Gray's Ferry Road
Royal Blue Line to Washington
Fast time with frequent trains and prompt service. Excellent dining cars. Track rock ballast and engines burn coke for smoke free travel.
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Royal Blue Line
Washington
Trash and good wheels mix in Duquesne trial note
Fragmentary text lists locations and names with addresses including 909 Walnut Street and 4501 Girard Avenue. Mentions Duquesne as a top maker and trial reference. Contains disjoint phrases about pricing blocks of 100 or 50 dollars and a postal-style address fragment.
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Duquesne
Dvua
uEsne
MrFc. Co
Walnut Street
Cere & Brow
Girard Avenue
A. Jr
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Congesto
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Thompson
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Epworth League
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Young Republic
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Fairhill Square
Philadelphia Country Club
Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames
Independence Hall
Wilmington Conference Academy
Dover
Del
Drexel Institute
First Regiment
Belmont Mansion Pavilion
William D. Rover
Corporation of the Temple College
Temple College
Broad and
Berks Streets
P. M
Joe Walcott
Tom Tracey
Australia
Arena
Cherry Streets
Central Manual
Chestnut Street Opera House
Pennington Seminary
Pennington
N. J
Lehigh University
Lumiere
Union Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
York and
Coral Streets
Philadelphia Christian Endeavor Union
Wissinoming Presbyterian Church
General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
English Lutheran Church
Mansfield
Ohio
Princeton University
Alexander Hall
Schuylkill Water Company
Masonnerchor
North Fifth Street
Saengerfest Fund
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion
Gustavus
Benson
Wharton
Ayer
Pennsylvania State College
Otis Underwear Company
Rogers
Stationery
Pound
Chinaware
Carlsbad
Market Street
Eighth Street
Filbert Street
North Presbyterian
Bresiinte
Singers
Long Branch
V. &. Archambault & Son
China
Japan
V. E. Archambault & Son
N. E. Cor
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