Pennsylvania Bills Alien Pauper Exclusion Law urged
The report by the Joint Committee on the Alien Pauper problem asserts at least 20,000 alien paupers in Pennsylvania costing taxpayers up to 1.5 million annually, with a 1 million yearly maintenance bill. It calls for immediate deportation laws and new state action to exclude and remove alien paupers, citing New York and other states as models.
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Islature
Focht
Lytle
Comly
Pascoe
Staples
Coyle
Kauffman
Hyde
Clarence F. Huth
E. R. Smith
Patriotic Societies
Pennsylvania
Europe
New York State
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Minnesota
New Jersey
Commonwealth
Naval Academy Graduates Face Duty Over Resignations
The government refuses to permit the resignations of three recent Naval Academy graduates. It emphasizes that military and naval schools train officers for the state, not for private gain. The cadets, trained as engineers at public expense, seek higher pay from private employers, evading two years at sea as junior officers.
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Naval Academy
Navy
Rose Ine Long
Officers and engineers ordered to resign. navy ends privilege abuse
The Secretary insists officers and engineers cannot resign and must acknowledge obligations. Privileges granted at Annapolis and West Point have bred tolerance, but current needs in the navy, especially engineering, require stopping the demoralizing practice. The Sultan’s reply to the Powers on Thessaly remains a curious aside as he jokes about spelling able.
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Annapolis
West Point
Navy
Constantinople
Thessaly
Councilmen Acknowledge Aims Beyond Office Cuts
Willingness to do anything except abolish superfluous offices shows council members have axes to grind but not aimed at cutting off any heads.
Jeffersons Vision of Indian Policy and Western Conflicts
A historical discussion on Jefferson Hawking and the push for Indians to join U S citizenship, the division between state and federal handling of tribal affairs, and incidents like Tongue River showing federal authority needed over reservations. The piece notes the West’s slow progress and the central role of U S treaty status in maintaining order and allegiance.
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Jefferson
Benjamin Hawking
U. S
Hawkins
United States
Commonwealth
West
Far West
Tongue River
A New Farm School Emphasizes Agricultural Science
The article traces farming from an uneducated craft to a science and highlights a new school founded by Rev. Dr. Joseph Krauskopf on a 122 acre farm near Doylestown. It notes the shift to soil quality, appropriate fertilizers, and systematic methods, aligning with state agricultural education efforts. It mentions a large new school building and facilities built for practical instruction.
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Tolstoi
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Krauskopf
Joseph Krauskopf
Doylestown
Bryan's national banner shines year round in ads
The excerpt notes Bryan is heavily marketed like Prosperity and that Play Day hunting opportunities are abundant, urging consistent national leadership. It emphasizes ongoing advertising and public promotion without detailing events or dates.
Model playground project seeks private funds in Philadelphia
In John Dickinson Park a proposed model playground for the Thirty third ward seeks ten thousand dollars to open year round. City funds are unavailable so private subscriptions are urged. The plan, inspired by kindergarten ideals, would include tents swings and see saws to give poor children daily play, fresh air and health benefits.
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HE Culture’ Extension League
John Dickinson Park
Fairmount Park
Scribner
Woman’s Health Protective Association
Philadelphia
Thirtythird Ward
Porter risks and water leaks hint at Philadelphia reminder
With certain water associations in play, a Porter misstep or leaks could serve as a notable reminder to Philadelphia. The line suggests caution and potential impact tied to water management or infrastructure issues affecting the city.
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Philadelphia
State Democrats mount challenge to Kentucky platform
The Kentucky Democrats plan to nominate a ticket led by the sound money wing to counter the free silver influence from the regular organization. They aim to impress the state by defeating the Democrats and asserting fidelity to Democratic faith, betting on a turnout possibly reaching 25,000 to 80,000 votes against free silver. The movement signals a likely Democratic defeat but seeks a moral corrective.
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Chicago
Kentucky
Palmer
Buckner
Free Silverites
Sound Money
Democratic Organization
McKinley
Poles and Peary: Does Tesla's wireless world dim interest?
The remark questions the value of Peary and other polar explorers if Tesla can achieve worldwide wireless power, implying practical people may doubt continued exploration of the Poles.
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Tesla
Tammany Plans Home Rule Drive For New York Mayor
Tammany seeks control over city offices and expenditure supervision in Greater New York using a home rule platform. The party blocked Bryan on the fifty cent dollar issue at the recent election and now aims to strengthen municipal dominance, signaling a strategic mayoralty campaign.
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Tammany
New York
Bryan
Ryan
Campaign unity key to beating Tammany in mayor race
The piece argues that victory hinges on Republicans and Independents uniting behind Seth Low rather than splintering. It warns that anti Tammany voters split between multiple candidates would hand Tammany an easy win while criticizing harsh words from convicts as inappropriate if aimed at penitentiary overseers.
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Tammany
Seth Low
Police raid targets corner loungers in western ward
A Sunday raid on corner loungers in the western end of the Eighth ward is hailed as a necessary exercise of police power. The writer condemns corner loitering as a widespread nuisance, calling for vigorous law enforcement and the ultimate penalty for such behavior. Park Whurst is noted as going abroad amid a broader political contest between Tammany and the sea.
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Park Whurst
Wintersteen dynamite case ends in hung jury at Bloomsburg
The Wintersteen dynamite conspiracy trial at Bloomsburg ended without a verdict as the jury failed to reach agreement. The public loses time on a second trial while the lawyers gain with continued litigation. the defendant’s character and the witnesses’ testimony dominated the outcome and the guilt evidence was weak enough to prevent an acquittal.
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Wintersteen
Bloomsburg
Erie harbor repair plan costs 397000 in report
General Wilson submitted Major Simons survey of Erie harbor improvements. Project costing 397000 includes pier repairs extensions, breakwater work, channel dredging, sand catch, shore protection, and Presque Isle Peninsula plant growth. Congress heard petitions on pensions immigration and trade measures as Pennsylvania Cavalry veterans return home.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Simons
Erie
Presque Isle
Harmer
Alexander Duquay
Philadephia
Ermentrout
Citizens of
Reading
Civil Service Reform Association of
Philadelphia
Grocers and Importers’ Exchange
Wine and Spirit Association
Cleveland
Ohio
Secretary of the Treasury
Winter Wheat Millers’ League
New York City
San Francisco
American Chamber of Commerce
Paris
United States
Dalzell
Journeymen Tailors’ Union of America
Kulp
William Ogden
Shamokin
Milton McPherson
Northumberland
Mahon
Mary Isabella Krebbs
Capitol
Senate
Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry Veterans’ Association
Potomac
Fortress Monroe
Old Point Comfort
English strawberries challenged by Pensauken fruit
A Pensauken New Jersey grower Oscar F Felton sends samples to rebut English claims of superior flavor and size. The IXL berry, raised openly in New Jersey sand soil, allegedly surpasses English varieties in size, color, and musk-like aroma. Felton praises the fruit and asserts American berries can rival England.
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England
Republic
Pensaiken
New Jersey
Allentown
Northumberland
J. W. Parkinson
London
Ely
Holborn
Canterbury
Dr. Botelear
Lord Bacon
Philadelphia
Oscar F. Felton
Jersey
America
Mr. Felton
Albion
Dale
Pensauken
United States
Osca Felton
Alumni Association Meeting at Central High School
A regular stated meeting of the Associated Alumni of the Central High School of Philadelphia will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the school building at Broad and Green streets. A report from the Board of Managers will be presented. Vocal and instrumental music will follow with refreshments served after the business portion.
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Central High School of
Philadelphia
Broad and
Green Streets
Board Ofanagers
Notable 1890s Figures Involved In Lectures Politics And Society
Personal Sardou presents Inkstand to Sir Henry Irving used for Madame Sans Gene. Mark Twain birthplace in Florida Missouri razed for new building. Emile Zola to travel to St Petersburg for three lectures on life and literature. Rev C W Hutchinson declines Grant University presidency. Senator Frye invites McKinley Hanna to Maine lake region visit. Congressman Sulloway a Salvation Army member with wife former Army lassie seen in parades. Patrick A Collins returns to law practice in Boston. London lord privileges noted with royal visit robe tradition.
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Sardou
Sir Henry Irving
Mark Twain
Florida
Emile Zola
St. Petersburg
C. W. Hutchinson
Watertown
Mass
Grant University
Chattanooga
Tenn
Frye
London
Hibbert Remanded After Shooting In Atlantic City
Robert Hibbert was remanded for another week as Mrs. Phoebe Phillips remains in precarious condition. A bullet lodged in her neck presses nerves to the brain, causing optic paralysis and blindness. The case was before Recorder Ingersoll with Prosecutor Perry noting her deteriorating state.
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Atlantic City
Robert Hibbert
Phoebe Phillips
Recorder Ingersoll
Perry
Hibbert
Conferring forty aged men and women on Blackwell Island
A teaching scene yesterday on Blackwell's Island saw confirmation services in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at the Almshouse. Bishop Ellison Capers officiated as forty elderly confirmands, some supported or seated, knelt at the altar amid hymn singing. One member, John Clayton, was 91 or older, with white hair and beard. Three were in the Incurable Hospital and could not attend.
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New York Times
Blackwell's Island
John Clayton
Councilmen May Go to Chattanooga Monument Dedication
A joint committee of Councils recommended attending the September 19 dedication of the Civil War monument to Pennsylvania troops in Chattanooga. They urged increasing each branch’s representation from ten to twelve members. The Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, the One Hundred Forty-seventh Pennsylvania Infantry and Knapp's Battery Association plan to send large delegations.
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Chattanooga
Pennsylvania
Twenty
Pennsylvania Volunteers
One Hundred and Forty-seventh
Pennsylvania Infantry
Knapp’s Battery Association
Editorials Warn of Prosperity Fears Across Papers
Across several papers remarks mix political satire and economic doubt as editors mock McKinley's policies, criticize debt and prosperity rhetoric, and lampoon finance schemes. The Atlanta Journal, Constitution and other outlets quip about challenges, sugar gas schemes, and bounties.
Philadelphians Abroad and Local Society Notes
Philadelphians travel to Hot Springs and Bar Harbor for health and recreation. Notables listed include Mrs. Bucknell, Miss Taylor, Mr. Ross, and many others. Summer relocations feature Miss Eva Hammar, Miss Matilda More, and the Vine Street social set. Also notes on Lambeth Conference attendance, bicycle parades, and local engagements at the Lambeth bishops list, salons, and social teas.
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Virginia Mountains
Hot Springs
William Bucknell
Edith Bucknell
J. Bonsall Taylor
M. B. Taylor
Nathan Trotter
Caleb Wood, Jr
H. H. Atkinson
W. H. Umpleby
Henryanning
Post Office Changes Highlight Classifications Across States
Washington June 14 The fourteenth annual readjustment of classification and salaries of Presidential post offices has been completed with changes announced. Pennsylvania areas Columbus Millersville Quakertown shift third to fourth Gettysburg up from fourth to second. New Jersey Crawford Moorestown Mount Holly Hoboken and others advance from third to second. Delaware Dover advances from third to second.
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Washington
Post Office
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Millersville
Quakertown
Relega
Gettysburg
Advan
New Jersey
Crawford
Moorestown
Mount Holly
Eehawken
Delaware
Dover
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Harper’s Ferry
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John Ball, Jr
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Cincinnati Post
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Boston Herald
Indianapoli News
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Henry Ie Barre Jayne
Aldine Hotel
Bar Harbor
Charles Morton Smith
J. Fred Betz, Jr
Jony Betz
Eva Hammar
Wildwood
Matilda More
Ireland
Germany
France
Switzerland
Margaret B. Meade
Pennhurst
Salvation Army
Jeanette Virginia Bingham
H. Bingham
George Walters
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Germantown
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Watkins Glen
Canada
Mise Bingham
Ralph Bingham
Miss Henrietta Meade
Brother
Spencer Meade
Sander’s Point
Broad Street
F. H. Getchell
William W. Ingraham
St. Paul
Joseph A. Vincent
Mr Vincent
Duke of Marlborough
Mrs
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Lansdowne
F. H. McDowell
Scotland
India
British North America
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
West Indies
Lawyers’ Club
Walnut Street
Harrison
Devon
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Platt Pepper
Bellport
Long Island
BE. L. Fox
Bryn Mawr Hotel
Keely
Elizabeth Norris
Brighton
M. Carey Thomas
Bryn Mawr College
Wayne MacVeagh
Richard Vaux
W. H. H. Robinson
Willow Grove
Walter Damposch
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