Relief From the Alien Paupers Bill Aimed at Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports the joint committee findings on aliens in state institutions. The 18 month inquiry cost about 3000 dollars and cites swelling burdens on taxpayers. A bill modeled after other states seeks to curb alien paupers and improve citizenship standards, potentially saving millions.
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Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
the Times
Harrisburg
Patriotic Societies
Clarence F. Huth
Shamokin
The
Patriotic Order Sons of America
D. R. Smith
Laurelton
B. K. Focht
Union
Perry M. Lytle
Huntingdon
Frank Comly
Montgomery
John Pascoe
Lehigh
Staples
Luserne
John J. Coyle
Schuylkill
Christian C. Kauffman
Lancaster
William H. Hyde
Elk
Huth
Smith
Hastings
Senate
House
West
Tate
Minnesota
Massachusetts
New York
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Mark Twain Reported Near Poverty in London Fund Launched
The New York Herald started a $1,000 fund to aid Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain. Reports say he faced heavy debts after failed ventures and a publishing firm crisis. A London view notes his sorrow after his daughter's death and ongoing financial strain.
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The
New York Herald
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
London
Tom Sawyer
Charles L. Webster & Co
New York
Webster
Clemens
Gents
Virginia City Enterprise
Fire damages three buildings in early morning blaze
A dwelling at 1332 Tahasa street owned by Mrs. Katherine Stewart suffered about 200 in damage from an early morning fire of unknown origin, arousing occupants who were alerted by a watchman. The John Bower & Co smoke house at Twenty fourth and Brown streets burned about 800 in damage, also from an unknown origin. Mrs. Myers dry goods store at 1013 Oxford street was only slightly damaged when pods near a stump caught fire and spread to the exterior.
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Katherine Stewart
Tahasa Street
John Bower & Co
Twenty-fourth
Brown Streets
Myers
Oxford Street
Changed Her Mind About Postum Beverage Choice
A woman recounts reconsidering coffee after bitter experiences and praising Postum Cereal as nourishing and delicious. She notes initial trials, a few poor batches, and a lasting decision to quit coffee and tea, reporting improved well being. Cushman Bros. Co. of New York is cited.
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Cushman Bros. Co
Hudson St
New York
Lebanon Valley College Commencement Week Events
Graduates at Lebanon Valley College Annville were welcomed by President and Mrs. Bierman after reunion night. Bishop Kephart delivered the baccalaureate sermon in the college chapel and Rev Brane spoke at the Bible Normal onion event. Commencement is set for Thursday morning with conferral on ten graduates.
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the Times
Lebanon
Lebanon Valley College
Annville
B. Benjamin Bierman
EB. B. Kephart
Baltimore
C. LB. Brane
Leganop
Marriages and Deaths Notice Thread
Philadelphia area obituaries and marriage notices dated June 1897 list multiple individuals with residence details, funerals, and interment plans across streets such as Iseminger, Christian, North Seventh, and Holy Cross Cemetery, including families like Alcorn Anderson Davis Kin sports and Bowker. Names include Patrick Gallagher, Ellen Barry, Vincent Baginski, George Davis, Mary Lindsey, and many others with church Mass times and burial locations noted.
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Alcorn
J. K. Miller
James Henry Alcorn
R. Alcorn
Philadelphia
Anderson
Reiss
Basture Street
William B
William J. Anderson
Adelphia
Misa Adaline Reiss
Hellertown
Pennsylvania
Camden—Cunningham
Cincinnati
Ohio
F. Mansey
Horace Amden
George N. Davis
West Virginia
Kinsports
Grant
Williamson— McMullen
William Sterrett
Thomas Williamson
Irene McMullen
Wishart
Booz
Franklin Street
E. BE. Burriss
John BE. Wishart
Bertha Booz
Patrick Doran
Christian Street
Maas
St. Charles’ Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Bowker
Lamberton
N. J
William H. Bowker
Pointville Methodist Episcopal Church
Boyd
Sophia M
Thomas Boyd
Cambridge Street
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Bren
George
Frederick
Cheka A. Bren
Iseminger Street
Thirteenth
Ritner Streets
Brown
Walter Thomas
Harriet B
John K. Brown
R. R. Bringhurst
North Elev
Ith Street
Callen
Municipal Hospital
John
Frank
Catharine Callen
New Cathedral Cemetery
Condron
Kate
Catherine
Dennis Condron
Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
Sacred Heart League
Hugh Condron
North Seventh Street
St. Edward's Church
Collom
Delanco
Herbert A
Andrew FA
Mary J. Collom
N. J. Cooke
Harry
John H
Kate Cooke
South Thirteenth Street
Dennis
Mount Holly
Elsie May Dennis
Franklin B. Dennis
Rancocas
New Cathedral
Dougherty
James
Annie Dougherty
Wyansing Avenue
Downey
Edward Downey
Buttonwood Street
Biddle Street
St. Francis’ Church
Dukes
Edwin W. Dukes
Dunn
John Dunn
Sears Street
Elliott
Edward L
John F
Luley R. Elliott
Tree Street
Fleming
Thomas
Sarah Fleming
Carlisle Street
Fluck
Telford
Aaron
Gga
Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher
Elijah B. Goldsborough
Richmond Street
Fernwood Cemetery
al. Malachi
Thedral
James M. Henbbereons
Perald Stree
Soea
Slater
Baie
Jone
We Peace
Kurtzschenkel
Atharine Kurtzechenkel
North Fifth Saree
St. Peter's Church
Most Holy Redeemer
Bert
Pany A. Lambert
William Ry
Elizabeth Lambert
Aneral Tongey
Church Street
Bridesburg
Leibrandt
Ane
Charles Leibrandt
East Snaquehanna Avenue
Green Mount Cemetery
Lewis
John W. Lewis
Powean Avenue
Lindsey
Swain Street
St. Francis' Church
Cathedral Cemetery
Lugcas
Ann
Timothy Lucas
Palethorp Street
Thirty-third Ward
Church of Our Lady of the Visitation
St. Mary's Cemetery
Gloucester
Knox Street
Chelten Avenue
Germantown
McElwee
Eliza
Robert McElwee
Wallace Street
McGarrigle
William
Sarah
John McGarrigle
South Tenth Street
McGlone
Chestnut Mill
John J
Johanna MecGlone
James J. McGlone
Main Street
Evergreen Avenue
Chestnut Hill
McGuigan
Francis M
Maggie McGuigan
Sarah McGuigan
Fernon Street
Church of the Annunciation
Mckernan
Mary
Patrick McKernan
James Patterson
Ashburton Street
McMahon
Mary Ann
John McMahon
County Clare
Ireland
Indiana Avenue
St. Veronica's Church
Holy Sepulchre
Forest Excelsior
Casper Maag
Morrell Street
West Philadelphia
Mars
Helen F
Join Mars
Lancaster Avenue
Masterson
Malinda
John Masterson
Beach Street
Church of Immaculate Conception
Miller
Old Ladies
Rebecca Miller
State Road
Wissinoming
O'Brien
Anna
Patrick J
Catharine O'Brien
Oelock
Marion Street
Owens
Maurice
Patrick
Mary Owens
Hunter Street
Loucester City
Parr
Susan
William Parr
William H. Scott
School Lane
Wayne Avenue
Patterson
James H
Isabella
Hamilton Patterson
North Twenty- -seCon
Mount Moriah
Pickering
George W
Amelia C. Pickering
Locust Street
Camden
Evergreen Cemetery
Prospect Street
Roxborough
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Schombert
Frederic J
Frederick C. Andre Schombert
Henrich
North Sixth Street
St. Bonaventura's Chare
Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Lancaster
Shaw
Walter G
Albert
Mary Shaw
Marsden Street
Northwood Cemetery
Smythe
Catharine
Arthur G. Smythe
North Fifty-third Street
Sparks
Benjamin D. Sparks
B. Frank Sparks
Broadway
Lizzie
Charles Staley
Philetus A. Stevens
Marston Street
Twentrelehth
York Streets
Wood Strang
Elmer
Mary Eulse
Jape
Gaiden
Sharpless Brothers Dress Fabrics Ad
Sharpless Brothers advertise 30 inch wide fast color dress fabrics not sold for less than 65c or 75c. The ad promises newest colorings and this season’s latest styles. A dress in the Chestnut Street window displays the material’s prettiness and effectiveness.
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Chestnut Street
Summer Underwear Sale Promises Deep Discounts
A vintage advertisement lists reduced prices on women and men garments. Fine white cotton vests with silk straps, gauze vests, silk ribbed vests, and lisle union suits mark substantial cuts from regular 25¢ to $1 ranges. Also includes Balbriggan shirts, drawers, and children's wear with many items halved or more.
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Oneita Union
Summer Silks and Waists at Deep Philadelphia Sale
A Philadelphia store bills a summer silk and dress fabrics sale with Japanese Silks at 29c to 39c per yard, Printed India Silks 28 to 50c, Black Merveilleux at 79c, and discounted Shirt Waists from 75c to 1.00. Lappet Lawns and Madras waists drop to 75c to 1.50, and muslin underwear items including gowns and corset covers are heavily reduced. Also offered are covered wash boilers at 45c.
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India
Obituaries and notices from Chestnut Street era
Various death notices and funeral services listed for June 9 to 18 1897 including Elizabeth Warnick Matilda Watson Ellen White Annie Whittington Margaret Wildman Ellen Wilson Harriet Young and more. Also contains ads and notices for lectures mental training and local services and products. Contains details of funerals addresses and interment locations. plus dividend notice from Wellbach Light Co and various advertisements.
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Ann. McCullough
Charles
McDevitt
M. McElwee
MccGarrigle
William
McGlone
John J
McMahon
A. McKernan
Mary
McNichol
Daniel
Maag
Mars
Helen Masterson
Malinda
Brien
Wens
Maurice
Parr
Susan Patterson
Gence MH. Pickering
John. Rhodes
Courtlandt
Scherf
Elmer P. Hombert
Mount Moriah
White
Riverton
N. J
Ellen M. White
Stephen W. White
Henry and
Catharine Seibert
Broad Street Station
Philadelphia
Pessi Agree
St. John's Church
Whittington
Annie
Joseph Whittington
Joseph McCarkell
Thomas R. Patton, Jr
South Eighteenth Street
Wildman
Ellen J. M. Wilson
John MacLean
South Nineteenth Street
Young
Harriet C
Nathan Young
North Fourth Street
Wellbach Light ¢ R CO
Drexel Building
Phila
Edward C, Lee
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Balcous
Otherand House
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Castle Square Opera Co
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Mastilmore
Monster All Star
Sam Bernard
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Phyliss Rankin
Ed Harrigan
Girard Ave
Burlesque and Vaudeville Co
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Lasa’s
Filbert Street
Hotel Walton News Stand
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Y. M
State College
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B. & and Media Railroad
John Rively
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Johns Pre Berkholtz
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