Daily Times and Sunday Times publication rates and offices
The notice lists postal rates for Daily Times and Sunday Times by week month and year and outlines public and mechanical department addresses. It also notes the New York and Philadelphia offices with a date of June 14 1900.
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Daily Times
Sunday Times
DAILY
the Times
Philadelphia
TIMES
Unut
Kienin Streets
Bia
Ansom Street
Eighth
New York
Park Row
Timely Times previews convention special for political history
The Times announces a Sunday issue devoted to the Republican national convention. It will include a complete history of past conventions, details of the 1856 first Republican gathering, and a feature on presidential accidents and incidents. Portraits of McKinley and other views will accompany the analysis. Capturing Pio del Pilar signals war news.
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the Times
McKinley
Times
Japan Reaches Emigration Deal to Curb Workers
The Mikado’s representative asks U S Secretary Gage to enforce a decree limiting emigration from Japan to no more than five people monthly from each prefecture. Japan seeks to keep its people at home, citing population pressures and rail work in the West as drivers of current migration. Amid anti-Japan sentiment, authorities pledge vigilance and friendly ties, noting abuses like attacks in St. Louis.
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Dennis Kearney l
Congress
United States
Japan
Washington
Gage
America
West
Yokohama
Kobe
Victoria
Orient
Sibley Switches Parties in 27th District Contest
In Pennsylvania's 27th district covering Venango Warren McKean and Cameron counties, incumbent Sibley abandons the Democratic ticket to seek the Republican nomination backed by Standard Oil, while anti machine Republicans and Democrats unite to nominate Ex-State Senator Lewis Emery Jr. for Congress. Emery has served in the State Assembly from McKean in 1879 and as State Senator for McKean Pot Tioga across 1881 1883 1885.
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Venango
Warren
McKean
Cameron
Sibley
Charles W. Stone
Standard Oil Company
Lewis Emery
Emery
Pot and Tioga
Emery Faces Sibley Battle in Twenty Seventh District Contest
Ex senator Emery emerges as a strong foe to Standard Oil backed Sibley in a looming congressional race. District leans Republican but independents, anti Sibley sentiment, and oil county politics promise a tough campaign five months ahead with Emery seen as a leader for independents and a straight fight against the Quay machine.
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Congress
Sibley
Emery
Stone Republicans
Quay Machine
Independence
John Stewart
Pattison
Boots Betting Threatens Man’s Understanding
A folk proverb warns that betting one’s boots may signal a deeper risk to grasping reality. The line frames risk as a test of judgment and common sense in everyday choices.
Navy Prize Bounty Rules Backed in Court for Dewey
The Court of Claims ruled Dewey and Sampson receive the minimum $100 per man for the destruction of the Spanish fleets at Manila and Santiago, rejecting claims for a double bounty due to shore batteries. Dispatches in Washington claimed a settled dispute, but the court affirmed command structure and that ships absent from the fight still determine the bounty.
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Dmiray Dewey
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Court of Claims
Dewey
Sampson
Santiago
Washington
Naval Bureau
Schley
Naval prize bounty debate over Spanish War vessels
The text criticizes Dewey and Sampson for claims of double prize bounty, arguing Spanish war vessels were inefficient and that a single battleship could have defeated the fleet. It notes Congress abolished navy prize bounty and suggests the claim should have been halted earlier for reputational reasons.
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Indiana
Iowa
Deweyn
Sampson
Congress
Dewey
Antiseptic Blades Emerge Amid French Duel Folklore
The saying suggests that even if a duel occurs the antiseptic blades imply no lingering feuds will follow, marking a ritualized end to hostilities rather than ongoing conflict.
Pennsylvania Coal Output and Mine Fatalities Report
The 1899 Pennsylvania coal total tops 127 million tons as Chief Roderick cites 9,575 mining deaths over 30 years. He credits law and inspectors but pins most accidents on miners' carelessness and language barriers. He urges higher miner intelligence, possibly via employment tests, as the best path to fewer accidents.
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Pennsylvania
Roderick
State Bureau of Mines
Kansas Farmers Golf War with Jerry Simpson Rally
Kansas farmers take to the links as a mock protest wearing golf stockings to rebuke Jerry Simpson, turning a pastime into a pointed public display. The scene blends agrarian interests with political critique in a compact regional note.
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Kansas
Jerry Simpson
Winds of change echoed in violent prophecy
An Indian prophet in Minnesota rouses his people with a wind-storm warning aimed at expelling whites, paralleled to election seers predicting a party wiped from the political map. The crude comparison underscores fear and upheaval in a polarized era.
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Minnesota
Redskins
Armored Car Use Spurs Kruger's Capital Affair
A South Africa report notes armored car deployments have proven useful while Kruger's capital affairs become a focal point. The balance of defense and political maneuvering highlights security and governance concerns.
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South Africa
Census Reveals Newark Man With Two Wives and Families
The census exposes a Newark man maintaining two households with two wives and children. While publicity may end such arrangements, the ten year interval between censuses limits timely action and reform.
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Newark
N. J
Empress’s Influence Seen in Chinese Affairs
The remark notes the Empress Dowager holds substantial sway in Beijing politics, shaping policy and appointments despite uncertainties about her footing and power. It highlights how her position directs court decisions and regional actions amid a shifting imperial landscape.
Prospectors Race for Gold Sparks Global Stampede
The passage notes a Siberian syndicate seeking gold and predicts Nome Alaska prospectors will reach the field late due to slow communications. As markets rush in, others stake claims first, risking hard luck for late comers.
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Siberian
Klondike
Nome
Alaska
Fishermen and the Bottled Bait Industry Question
A whimsical prompt asks what would happen to the bottled bait industry if every fisherman went fishing and spoke up like Bryan. It frames a hypothetical impact on markets and speech habits with a playful, tongue in cheek tone.
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Bryan
Vaudeville Listings Across City Parks and Theatres
The page shows a roster of acts and venues including Keith's Theatre on Girard Avenue, Nomad, Lyceum, The White Crook at Chestnut Hill Park, Rosati's Band at Central Park, World’s Fair Marine Band, Lincoln Park, National Piano Orchestra, Liberati's Band at Willow Grove, Damrosch's Orchestra, Woods ide Park, and the First Regiment Band in several city parks.
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Chestnut Hill Park
Rosati
Central Park
World's Fair Marine Band
Lincoln Park
National Piano Orchestra
Washington Park
Liberati's
Willow Grove
Damrosch
Woodside Park
First Regiment
Devon Show and society guests light up Wissahickon hills
The Devon Horse Show shows a society flavor with blue ribbon entries from Conaway B G I and U G I and notable riders. Mrs Brasington announces Margaret Estes to William H Church with a June 12 wedding. Dr Taylor buys 1825 Pine for autumn, Alaska trip planned for Balch family. Panama hats replace Alpine style and polo returns to Country Club with bright turnout. Several Philadelphia residents plan summer stays in Cape May York Harbor and Atlantic City.
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Devon
St. Martin's Green
Wissahickon Heights
Devon Horse Show Association
Wissahickon
Mr. Conaway
Bessie Dobson
R. Snowden
D. B. Cummins Catherwood
Marion Curtin
Alice Walbaum
Emily Rulon Miller
Edith Wilbur
Overbrook
Elizabeth G. Brasington
South Forty-ninth Street
Margaret Estes
William H. Church
Mrs. Church
South Forty-sixth Street
William J. Taylor
Cape May
Pine Street
Kumassie Faces Desperate Resistance Amid Relief Effort
London reports from Colonel Willcox detail Kumassie garrisoned by 700 native troops under Major Harris. Europeans on half rations face ammunition shortages as rebels fortify stockades and trees. Immediate aid is needed with reinforcements from Lagos, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria en route to Cape Coast, delayed by rains and transport issues.
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Kumassle
Kumassie
Gold Coast
Prah
Lagos
Sierra Leone
Osape
Willcox
Prahsa
Controller Coler on Public Duties at State University
Champaign June 18 Controller Bird Coler of New York delivered the principal address at the State University commencement. He said corruption in state and municipal government has too long been accepted as a matter of course and noted a growing tendency among men to tolerate it.
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Champaign
Bird &. Coler
New York
State University
R. Courtland Horr
Fifth Ward
Knight
Horr
Common Council
Haddock
Chief Brooks
Highway Bureau
Met
Charges Against Comptroller Coler Spark Albany Controversy
A New York Times brief from Albany dated June 13 reports Jacob W. Mack accusing Comptroller Coler of breach of trust and conspiracy. He alleges 1898 bond bids were manipulated to favor the Produce Exchange Trust Company Syndicate, with a large loss to the city and potential personal gain for Coler’s associates. Governor Roosevelt and the Attorney General ordered an immediate investigation after reviewing documentary evidence.
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Albany
Jacob W. Mack
Chamber of Commerce
Coler
New York City
Mack
Produce Exchange Trust Company Syndicate
Comptroller
W. N. Coler & Co
Roosevelt
Coler Defends Pay Master Award in Illinois Visit
Comptroller Bird J Coler of New York says attacks against him stem from interests he opposed and defends a pay master award as lawful per court decision. He notes office files are open to inspection and he has asked Governor Roosevelt for an immediate hearing. He calls the conspiracy charge false.
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Champaign
Iil
Bird
Coler
New York
Comptroller’s Office
Roosevelt
Jerseyman Captured by Lord Roberts
In Jersey City on June 13 Judge Pitney ordered testimony in the divorce suit of Mrs. Antle T Coveney against her husband George H Coy Coveney, widow of actor William Florence, who vanished in 1806. Coveney allegedly deserted, and Mrs. Coveney charges he was later in South Africa under General Cronje when captured.
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Jersey City
Pitney
Antle T. Coveney
George H. Coy
Coveney
William Florence
Cronje
Bundesrath Approves Navy Bill in Berlin
Berlin reports the Bundesrath approved the navy bill and measures to implement the Reichstag passed project. The action follows debates on naval expansion reflecting wartime policy and government planning.
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Bundesrath
Berlin
Tedlay
Reichstag
Meetings on street railways and council sessions listed
The schedule lists a Thursday docket with a 1 P M committee on street railroads, 12 30 P M street passenger railways sub committee, 10 A M all day Common Council, 2 P M Board of Supervisors regular meeting, 2 P M Select Council special session, and 2 P M finance committee. Allegheny avenue extension noted.
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Allegheny Avenue
Common Council
Board of Supervisors
Select Council
Common and Select Councils Meet in Special Sessions Today
Both councils convene with heavy work agenda. Common Council plans an all day session starting 10 A M to clear about fifty measures while Select Council meets at 2 P M. Adjournment prospects and possible June 28 special sessions depend on today’s progress.
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Select
Common Councils
Common
Select Council
Editors of Voce De Mexico imprisoned for anti army articles
City of Mexico reports that all editorial staff members of the Voce De Mexico have been confined in prison following articles attacking the army. The court confirmed the confinement, and officials indicated the case will be reviewed.
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City of Mexico
Voce de Mexico
Norfolk and Western Changes In Pennsylvania Railroad Stature
New York June 1 reports say John P Green James Mc rea and Samuel Rea influence Pennsylvania Railroad strategy following changes within Norfolk and Western. The trio cast questions on management and routes amid ongoing industry realignments.
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Norfolk and Western
New York
John P. Green
James Mc €Rea
Samuel Rea
Ing
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Mem'ry
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Chambers’ Journal
Harry D. Cohen
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Elise Balch
Panama
Emory Day
West Philadelphia
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Ascot
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Henry White
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Marshall Field
Ogden Mills
Charles Coventry
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Foxhall Keene
J. R. Keene
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Miss Martle Phillips
Charles C. Simpson
Craig Heberton
Misses Heberton
Fort Washington
Albert EB. Roussel
Atlantic City
Edward C. Iungerich
South Eleventh Street
Robert Field Patterson
Forty-second
Spruce Streets
Denaels
Frank Thomson
Norristown
Marianne
Frank Cranstown Boggs
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
St. John's P. E. Church
Emily Perkins
Broad and
Pine Streets
Howard Chandler
South Forty-seventh Street
Bradford
Ashanti
Colonial Office
Beiog
Illinois State University
Cole
Therfs
Comptroller's Office
West Drive
Fairmount Park Commission
Harlem River Speedway
Broad Street
David W. Sellers
Charles W. Henry
A. Loudon Snowden
Samuel G. Thompson
James Pollock
Thomas S. Martin
Jesse T. Wedges
New York Speedway
Fairmount Park
Eleanor Leathero
Orkney Street
Georgianna
Jennie E. Bond
Henry Barnett
Amanda M. Stauffer
Chestnut Street
Joseph Noel
John Funk
Willis Hackett
Michesel Donnelly
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