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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1897

Page

10

Many Seek Transfers The License Court Asked to Make Changes

The License Court will hear Friday applications for transfer of licenses in multiple wards. Transfers include Elizabeth E. Bouvier to John Graef and Kate A. Murray to Peter P. McEvoy, among many others, with details of addresses and ward locations. An appeal from the Hanover case is also noted, detailing management changes and transfer delays.

Elizabeth E. Bouvier Moyamensing Avenue John Graef Dickinson Street Kate A. Murray Ninth and Moore Streets Peter P. McEvoy Morris Street Achille Pennaccchio Christian Street Frank Paul Selvaggio James J. Tolly Fourth and Marriott Streets James Flanagan Henry Street James Sweeney South Pleventh Street Francis B. Mullan South Eighth Street Henry Gobel Passyunk Avenue Charles Cassidy Reed Street Hugh Fitzpatrick Patrick McGeough Fitzpatrick McGeough Kate Vine Street John Glasgow Hutchinson Street Joseph Medicus South Sixth Street George W. Penn Paschal Avenue Seventh Ward John J. Reagen Spruce Street William F. Whelen Bamberry Street Eighth Ward Catharine Madden Drury Street James O'Brien Fontaine Street Sixteenth William McFadden North Second Street Robert Gutenberger Indiana Avenue Thomas J. Conneen North Twentieth Street Thirty-sixth Ward John K. Feeney Titan Street William Doorley Oakford Street Daniel Fuesner Twenty-second Cambria Aks The Hanover

Five Years for Sweeney in Germantown Burglary Case

Robert Sweeney pleaded guilty before Judge Bregg in Quarter Sessions Court No. 1 to burglary at the William Moritz grocery store on Wingo hocking and Adams streets Germantown. Policeman Yonkers was beaten in the ensuing scuffle and Sweeney was shot in the hand before surrendering. He received a five year sentence in the Eastern Penitentiary after the grand jury indicted him earlier that morning.

Robert Sweeney Bregg Sweeney William Moritz Wingohocking Adams Streets Germantown Yonkers Fifteenth District Grand

Would-be Train Wreckers Tie Rail On Sea Beach Tracks

Brooklyn police still lack clues to the would-be wreckers who laid an iron rail blocking Sea Beach Line, risking 1000 lives. A parallel Culver line derailment attempt near the Sea Beach site was thwarted by a track walker. A Boulder on Culver tracks was reported Friday.

New York Brooklyn Sea Beach Culver Coney Island

Anxious for Terminal Poles in City Telephone Case

In Commonwealth ex re sina the Bell Telephone Company sues Mayor War wick Director Riter and Chief Walker for a writ of alternative mandamus to allow erecting terminal poles. Defendants say lines underground conduits meet law. councils have not authorized poles. Court held the matter under advisement.

Common Pleas Court Commonwealth Bell Telephone Company Warwick Riter Department of Public Safety Walker Electrical Bureau Whic

Human ostrich dies after stomach filled with knives

Harry Whallen known as the human ostrich died at 2 AM following an operation at the German Hospital. Surgeons had removed two pocket knives three knife blades glass fragments nails screws and tacks from his stomach. The case draws attention to the dangers of medical procedures and extraordinary self-harm claims.

Kansas City Harry Whallen

Death Mask Slipped During Electrocution of Howard A Scott

Howard A Scott was electrocuted in New York for a 1896 murder. The death mask slipped from his face on the second shock after 50 seconds. his crime involved jealousy and a fatal shooting of his wife, Mrs. Scott, who had sought divorce amid reports of cruelty.

Howard Scott Sing Sing Stine Howard A. Scott Scott New York City Jefferson Market Court New York Court of Appeals

Death of an aeronaut in Tennessee river tragedy

Edith Bruno, celebrated aeronaut and acrobat, drowned near Riverside Park five miles north of Chattanooga when her parachute basket overturned and entangled her in ropes. Fisherman Henry Bell recovered the body, but she died shortly after. A large crowd witnessed the ascent at the Riverside Park showcase.

Chattanooga Tenn Edith Bruno Tennessee Henry Bell Riverside Park Bruno

Londoner William Hayward Implicated in Insanity Case

A man believed to be William Hayward of London, brother to the late Countess de Limburg Stirums, is held at Baltimore Central police station in a case of insanity. Letters to a London lawyer relate inheritance of about 5 dollars and threaten actions against his wife, with notes of a former Bank of England clerk. He was found wandering the streets late last night.

Hanover Twelfth and Arch Streets Adolph Grant Leland Charles E. Leland William P. Thompson Countess de Limburg Stirums Holland Baltimore William Hayward London de Limburg Stirums Augustus Sadler Golden Square Hayward England Bank of England

Woman Identified in Calvary Church Suicide

The woman who killed herself in the vestibule of Calvary Episcopal Church on Saturday afternoon has been positively identified as Mrs. Josephine Doriat. A Bordeaux, France native about 45 years old, she was a divorced woman employed as a lady's maid.

Calvary Church Bordeaux France New York Calvary ‘Episcopal Church Josephine Doriat

Death by Own Action: U S Marshal Buckley Kills Himself

Milwaukee June 14 Deputy United States Marshal William Buckley shot himself at his home. He was widely known in the government detective service and prominent during the whisky ring trials.

Milwaukee Wis William Buckley

Annual Cruise of the State Naval Reserves Begins

The State Naval Reserves start their summer cruise on July 1. City iceboat No. 3, largest in the fleet, will be flagship with Commander Francis Shunk Brown and 200 local reserves aboard. Iceboat No. 2 carries 80 reserves from Pittsburg under Lieutenant Breed. Clinton Rhodes is fleet signal officer, Courtland K. Bolles navigator, and Captain Melville, superintendent of the boats, accompanies the voyage.

Francis Shunk Brown Pittsburg Breed Clinton Rhodes Courtland K. Bolles Melville

Plaintiffs Seek Receiver for Clawson Printing and Weighing Co

Joseph Louchheim M Thanhouser Oscar Hecker 8 K Louchheim and Mayer L Kahn filed a bill in equity in the Common Pleas Court against Clawson Printing and Weighing Company and Simon Abeles Samuel Cohn Charles Elias Frank Howe Jr and J C Bouton asking for a receiver to take charge of the company and for an accounting of all receipts expenditures and related affairs.

Joseph Louchheim M. Thanhouser Oscar Hecker 8. K. Louchheim Mayer L. Kahn Common Pleas Court Clawson Printing and Weighing Company Simon Abeles Samuel Cohn Charles Elias Frank Howe, Jr J. C. Bouton

Comall Wanted in England Extradition Petition Filed in U S Court

A petition seeking extradition of Arthur William Comall to England was presented in the United States District Court yesterday. Judge Butler referred the matter to Commissioner John F. Lewis for hearing. The petition alleges Comall embezzled checks from his employers and sent funds to London.

Clipperton Arthur William Comall England United States District Court John F. Lewis Butler Connall London

China Sale Highlights at Chestnut Street Arcade

Yesterday’s sale of china glass and bric-a-brac drew crowds with a quarter-million-dollar stock. Displays in Chestnut Street Arcade show English and German china sets, Haviland and Sevres pieces, and two thirds off on many items.

Chestnut Street Carlsbad Haviland Haviland China Eshleman & Craig

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF ISAAC HOFFMAN IN SAN FRANCISCO

June 14 report shows no solution yet to the Hoffman mystery. a coroner's jury will convene Tuesday. Police refrain from endorsing suicide, while Henry Act asserts murder and cites a distrustful bookkeeper. Rothschild and other partners offer differing views on Isaac Hoffman's demise.

San Francisco Isaac Hoffman Hoffman Henry Act Hoffman, Rothschild & Co Theodore A. Figel Hoff- Ae Edward Rothschild Isaac Charles Hoffman

Flag Day in Detroit United flag and Union Jack raised

Flags presented to Detroit by the crew of the cruiser Detroit were raised from City Hall ground to the roof flagstaff at noon. Marines hoisted the banners as Mayor Maybury and others spoke brief patriotic addresses amid cheers.

Detroit Dettrroit United States City Hall Maybury

Two Killed In Railroad Collision Near Rooster Rock

Portland news reports that superintendent OBrien s private car collided with a hind car while returning from an inspection near Rooster Rock twenty five miles east of the city. Charles A Rathbone brother of Port Captain Rathbone and a six year old son of R Dunn section foreman perished in the wreck.

Portland Ore O’brien Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Rooster Rock Charles A. Rathbone Rathbone R. Dunn

Peidels Hotel and Resort House Ad Offering Ocean View Rooms

Nicely situated first class accommodations at moderate terms. GEORGE REGES and GEORGE SPEIDEL proprietors advertise Peidels Hotel near the beach with fine ocean view, large airy rooms, and reasonable rates. Contact details include Plessant and Dilts for correspondence.

D'21 George Reges M. Williams Rossmore Corner Pacific Phoebus Otel B. E. Norris AY Mae Mpro E. E. Newco

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