Panama Hats Rule The House In Washington Gossip
Washington June 138 Panama hats captivate the House as leaders Gilbert Spencer Blackburn Gillett Klaude Kitchin and Sibley appear in stylish headwear. The piece recounts anecdotes about clerical looks sergeant Condon farm life and politicians like Rodey Smith and Depew with light social satire on Congress.
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Washington
Gilbert
Kentucky
Beau Brummel
Spencer Blackburn
North Carolina
Mr. Sibley
Gillett
Massachusetts
Panama
Congress
Last Days of Sousa Farewell Concerts at Willow Grove
Admirers prepare for Sousa and his band at Willow Grove as two final days approach. The weekend engagement draws thousands daily with a packed program of marches, scenes from his operas, and solos. Tomorrow’s matinee and evening feature Stradella, Koenecke cornet, and a Trombone solo, closing with a farewell cornet.
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Sousa
Willow Grove
Ese
Flower
Stradella
Cornet Koenecke
William Peteicerpte
Lett
Personal Crisis Reports From A Suburban Tale Of Suicide
A long account traces two men who vanished after apparent suicides, one a London wine merchant ruined by forgery and debt who fled to Dover then abroad, and another stock broker who disappeared after warning his wife and losing large sums. Scattered notes link the cases to Maid enhead, Frankfort, and Italy as investigators chase a mystery.
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Manchester
England
London
Dover
Calais
Frankfort
Germany
Maidenhead
Italy
Denrie
Scotland Yard
Notable Bank Account Holder Seen Across European Hotels
A Detroit News report notes a person with a bank account running into thousands who was known at many premier hotels across Europe, suggesting substantial means and wide travel.
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Europe
Detroit News
Storm Do Great Damage In North Camden
A sudden electrical storm swept over the city and the Delaware shore causing severe damage in North Camden. Trees failed to lightning, windows shattered, chimneys toppled, and several houses lost roofs as telegraph and telephone poles were blown down. Residents sought shelter in cellars during the wind driven event.
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Delaware
Camden
Lost Lambs Reunited By Bell-Toned Wolf Trick
A Quebec settler tied a bell to a wolf to clear wolves from his woods. Lambs heard the bell and followed the pack into the brush, leaving behind one lamb. The farmer realized the bell belonged to the flock's previous year’s father, explaining the lambs’ instinctive pull to join him.
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Mattawa
Quebec
Fever convinced Indian physician of malaria mosquito theory
Major Ronald Ross relayed a London report from Nagpur India. Joongey Lal, a senior hospital assistant, refused to believe the mosquito malaria link until he allowed mosquitoes to bite him. After fever and parasites appeared, his view changed and he sought further infection with malignant tertian but later withdrew.
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Ronald Ross
India
Africa
London
Buchanan
Nagpur
Joongey Lal
Man
Major Buchanan
Jooney Lal
New York Times
Facts About the Mosquito From an Early Inquiry Report
The article outlines mosquito development in three forms from egg to larva wiggle-tail to winged adult. Eggs hatch in weeks, require water to propagate, and a single female may lay up to a million eggs. The wiggle-tail stage breathes through the tail, lasts one to ten days before wings form, and the insect feeds on blood and vegetable juices.
Mosquito Biology and Behavior Summarized
The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes about 250 mosquito varieties in this region. Its labium is needle sharp and hollow, used to suck blood. Mosquitoes dislike strong winds, stay near their birthplace, lay eggs in stagnant water, and live about sixty days as disease vectors.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Will Celebrate Flag Day With Betsy Ross Observances
The article describes Flag Day activities across Philadelphia area sites. Betsy Ross connections include Independence Hall Betsy Ross Memorial Association papers read by Susan Turner and a Betsy Ross descendant roster. The Henry Disston School in Tacony raised the flag with students singing and recitations honoring Betsy Ross.
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Colonial Dames of America
Independence Hall
Betsy Ross
Old Christ Church
Arch Street
Daughters of the Revolution
Susan Turner
Ross
John Q. Adams
Mark McCord
Turner
William Smith
T. Worcester Worrell
Edward Worrell
English
Dyer
Percy Cooper
Sue Cooper
Stephen Beale
Lulu Beale
Emily Beale
Broome
Henry Disston
Longshore
Dittman
Tacony
House of Representatives
Henry F. Walton
Coal Prices to Fall Next Week Amid Market Flux
Philadelphia dealers predict a weekly drop in both anthracite and bituminous coal after a peak. Bituminous sells at 5.60 and anthracite at 7.50 with soft coal rising 3.10 from pre strike levels. West Virginia supply and Western Pennsylvania stocks ease demand. households shift to gas stoves and steam sizes fall in demand.
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Philadelphia
Mitchell
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York State
Pos
Audubon Society presses plumage crackdown in Chicago
Illinois Audubon Society leaders including Edward B. Clark visited wholesalers to inspect stock of bird bodies and plumage used for millinery. They identified plumage protected by state and federal laws and many wholesalers pledged compliance and canceled orders from Europe.
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Chicago
Illinois Audubon Society
Edward B. Clark
Roosevelt urges Congress on Cuba reciprocity policy
President Roosevelt dispatches a message to Congress reaffirming support for Cuba reciprocity after discussions with lawmakers. He stresses duty to the young republic, notes opposition from anti-reciprocity Republicans, and urges substantial tariff reductions to help Cuba and benefit the United States. He cites past McKinley pledges and historic ties, and appeals for prompt action before adjournment.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Cuba
New Republic
Island
General Wood
Senate
House of Representatives
McKinley
Palma
Spain
West Indies
Central America
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Presidents Reciprocity Message Sparks Senate Debate
Washington observers report the Presidents reciprocity message energizing the Senate debate but not changing the basic stance. Leaders from both sides claim advantage while straight reciprocity supporters say the message clarifies the Presidents position and may sway beet sugar Republicans to soften opposition.
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Washington
Congress
Cuban Deadlock Persists in Senate on Reciprocal Deal
Washington June 13 a Cuban reciprocal deal stalemate remains in the Senate with factions at odds and no clear path forward as negotiators face continued deadlock on the matter.
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Washington
Senate
Committee on Cuba Deliberations Shift on Beets and Bills
The committee stated they did not know if a reci procity bill was needed and would act after a Republican caucus. They plan to let beet sugar interests take responsibility for advancing the House bill if necessary.
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Cuba
Water filtration work advances at Lower Rox plant
Haddock, director of public works, announced water will be filtered through one unit at the Lower Roxborough filtration plant as sand shipments arrive at about 500 tons daily. The beds hold rocks and sand, and after final sand placement the process will ripen for two to three weeks before water flow begins.
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William ©. Haddock
Public Works
Roxborough
Haddock
King Edward II Pays Tribute To Boer Bravery
King Edward expresses gratitude for peace in South Africa after the war. At Buckingham Palace he receives addresses from the Lord Mayor and London County Council and hopes past foes become friends through mutual cooperation and loyalty. Civic dignitaries travel in gilded coaches on return from the palace.
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London
Edward
South Africa
Buckingham Palace
Joseph C. Dimsdale
London County Council
Panama Awaits Battle Near Chorrera and Agua Dulce
In Panama a schooner towed by the Aurora landed 200 government troops at Chorrera fifteen miles from Panama. A telegraph inspector travels to Chorrera to establish a line inland. A flotilla of eight ships carries reinforcements to General Berti’s forces at Pescaderias. Excitement grows until the Agua Dulce clash outcome is known. Governor Salazar plans to restore civil administration in the recaptured province and expects the revolution to stay in Chiriqui.
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Panama
Colombia
Aurora
Chorrera
Berti
Pescaderias
Agua Dulce
Salazar
Chiriqui
Old Man Haddock Murdered in Corry Robbery
The body of Henry Haddock, Civil War veteran and former Philadelphia resident, was found near Corry with neck broken and skull crushed. Two youths Ernest Howard and George Goodwill confessed that Goodwill shot Haddock, then both beat him and robbed about seventy five dollars and a watch before dragging the body into the woods. The coroner's jury found both men responsible and they were moved to Erie jail.
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Philadelphia Times
Corry
Henry Haddock
Philadelphia
Ernest Howard
George Goodwill
Goodwill
Haddock
Goddwill
Howard
Erie
Piano Department Sale Slashes Prices Across Models
Piano department shifts into major sale as 100 pianos stored await builders. Steinway cut to 190, Chickering to 175, Decker Bros. to 175, squares from 20 to 100. About 25 own pianos certified by tone experts offered at about 30 percent off.
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Chickering
Decker Bros
Avera Pian OC
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