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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1897
Page
6
The Senate tariff debate saw a sharp exchange between Hoar and Tillman as they sparred over sugar duties and calls for investigation. Pettigrew cited major trusts while Lindsay proposed uniform sugar rates. The session featured limited attendance and a single roll call as votes on amendments proceeded.
The text shows Mr. Allison defending a paragraph while the bill stalled on the Lindsay amendment. The Senate laid the amendment aside without a vote and convened an executive session at 5 10 P M, then adjourned shortly after.
Reports from the Senate wing indicate a carefully drafted Hawaiian annexation treaty aligned with President McKinley’s views. Eight members of the foreign relations committee support immediate executive consideration after the tariff bill, but regular session action in December remains probable. The plan includes US assumption of Hawaii’s debt and possession of crown lands, with Hawaiians retaining no fixed government form. Concerns over Japan’s potential influence influence strategy, warning against Japanese footholds and possible occupation.
In the House chamber a giant petition calling for U S recognition of Cuban insurgents as belligerents was displayed near the Speaker's rostrum. It carries over 6,000,000 signatures, circulated nationwide for about six months, and was presented by Franz Mayer to Representative Sulzer. The session included votes on adjournment and a request for unanimous consent on a separate relief bill, ending with an 88 to 76 adjournment.
The Blair county Republican convention at Hollidaysburg selected state and county nominees. James Beacom for State Treasurer and Levi G. Mc Cauley for Auditor General led the list of endorsements, while John P. Elkin was chosen State Chairman. County officers include Sheriff Adam L. Hare and Prothonotary Jesse L. Hartman. Delegates to the State Convention were BE. G. Bob J. D. Hicks 8. A. Hamilton Harry B. Gross and William H. Orr. Tension rose between Quay and Wanamaker factions, with a near clash between Josiah D. Hicks and James H. Craig. John K. Patterson named county chairman.
The nomination of John F. Gowey to be Consul General at Kanagawa Japan was confirmed. The New York has arrived in Hampton Roads and will proceed to Newport News for coal before returning to the Roads. The Secretary of the Navy orders the battleship Oregon to Victoria B C for Queen’s Jubilee festivities. Consul General Lee reports the release of Vargas Remedios an American citizen arrested at Porto Cabanas May 28. Captain F W Kingsbury died at Fort Riley from typhoid fever after an operation. Bid calls for Indian Service supplies were cancelled with new bids to open in New York City July 45 or 17. War veterans rush pensions under the new administration with thirty extra clerks. Universal Postal Congress delegates spent yesterday sightseeing. The final treaty signing plenary is set for tomorrow and the treaty will take effect January 1. Senate committee on Pacific railroads will investigate patent issuance to the Pacific Railroads under Pettigrew resolution. sub-committee named Foraker Stewart and Harris.
A brief note highlights Duquesne as worth seeing, with a mention of near identical options priced around 100 or 50 dollars and a reference to a Lent fog trial.
The fragment lists business addresses including Duquesne Mrc Co at 900 Walnut Street and law firms Frazier and Brown at 4501 Girard Avenue E A Sedgwick Jr at 318 West Cheltea Avenue Rea and Graham at 4923 Germantown Avenue.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Legislature grapples with revenue measures as the House backs a beer tax while the Senate delays action. The beer tax faces uncertain fate despite House initiative and a Senate vote against discharging the finance committee. The session also discusses liquor license funds, bicycles taxes, foreign insurance revenue, and an ongoing $50,000 inquiry with testimony expected from Frank H. Leonard and others.
The Pennsylvania House approved a resolution urging swift passage of Bliss beer tax bills, citing state deficits and growing charity costs. Debates included bills on personal service claims for Grace Church fittings, election law penalties, and vehicle tax exemptions for youth bicycles, with numerous amendments rejected.
Harrisburg June 14 The Senate defeated a resolution by Mr Flinn to discharge the finance committee from further consideration of one Bliss beer bill taxing beer at one and a half cents a gallon and place it on the calendar. The vote stood 15 to 14. The session also postponed further consideration of the Clarence building society bill, and the forestry act repeal was reported. The chamber extended inquiry time into the oleomargarine scandal and adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Harrisburg June 14 The joint committee investigating miners in the anthracite regions presented its report to the Senate. It details severe destitution since January with miners earning about four dollars weekly and limited work days. It condemns company stores as un-American and recommends abolition, money order restrictions, a semi monthly by law, repeal of the Miners Examining Board law, creation of a State Board of Examiners, a coal inspector, and immigration restrictions. the Senate adopted the report.
Ward leaders plan to field candidates for Register of Wills and City Treasurer with backing from Senator Durham and anti-Combine factions. Possible nominees for Register include Colonel Clayton McMichael, Edward N Benson, William Potter, and John W Patton. City Treasurer contenders feature Hampton L Carson, Jacob Leeds, Edward A Anderson, and J Warner Goheen. Prohibitionists hold county convention at Dental Hall with Dr S C Swallow expected. Mickle C Paul and Lewis D Wall named for posts. Prohibition leaders optimistic about winning and racing the State Treasurer post.
Special Telegram to The Times. Atlantic City June 14. Captain Bill Dennis former Beach Patrol commander was served with a writ by Sheriff Kirby to recover possession of about a score of police badges worn by the patrol during his command. Dennis had been asked to surrender the badges previously but refused.
Woopspury New Jersey June 14 Constable James Gans jailed William Gibson and Walter Kepps both Swedesboro for inciting a riot Saturday night. The two men, described as colored, allegedly assaulted the constable when he tried to arrest them.
Oil City Pennsylvania on June 14 reports certificate details with no hide, credit balances at 87 cents, shipments totaling 131 976 barrels, runs at 162 932 barrels.
Charles Green of Clarksboro fell from a cherry tree yesterday breaking his arm and injuring himself. Mrs. Jennie Rodward of New York died at her home in Elberon after a short illness. South Dennis post office was robbed of registered mail valued at 146 dollars. Constable Gandy leads a large posse to catch the thief. Three hotel thieves robbed Eugene Killer’s New Brunswick inn. one thief was later jailed. Woodbury forms a bicycle club led by B C Dilke as president with Walter Glover secretary Mahlon Lock treasurer and Jerry Pancoast pacemaker. first run to Kirkwood drew many enthusiasts.
Movements of sea going craft at principal American and foreign ports with schedules of vessels to arrive and depart from Philadelphia and New York. Delaware River and Bay news includes closing of the foreign mails.
Ships and cargo listed include steamers Romedalen British Willis Stettin and Honolulu and barks Amazon and Johansen among many with ballast, logs and merchandise. Ports of call include Shields Dunkirk Cork and Montreal with crews and agencies such as O G Hempstead & Son, Kemp Theodore Ruger Co, W P Clyde Co, J L Nicholson and H D May & Co.
Marcus Hook is cleared and the steamer Broadmayne sails toward Rouen with British crew leader Haynes aboard. Peter Wright & Sons manage the voyage, detailing arrangements for UK transportation and port clearance amidst maritime activity.
Ocean steamers listed to reach Philadelphia by June 20 and Glasgow by June 21. Liverpool departure dates shown as June 2 and June 10 with origins in Philadelphia.
Mariners report arrivals and sailings for June from Breakwater and ports Reedy Island and Marcus Hook. Vessels include A F Merrell Mary 8 Ewing J M Harlow British steamers Buasuto and Gladiolus with ports listed. winds NW hazy.
Shipping news lists steamer movements including Steamer Barnford from St Jago arriving Boston on the 14th, Azamor sailing to St Jago from St Lucia, Falkland from Philadelphia arriving Chatham on the 11th, Kara from Hamburg to Philadelphia arriving Halifax on the 18th, Missouri bound for Philadelphia sailing from London, St Hubert from Philadelphia arriving London, Pennsylvania bound for Antwerp passing Flushing, Arthian from Philadelphia arriving Boston, and multiple schooners including Isaiah Egg and Annie Grace en route to Philadelphia or Boston with various port calls and dates noted.
Closing times for foreign mails in Philadelphia with destinations including Germany Denmark Sweden Norway Russia Europe and North Brazil. Ships named Saale Polycarp St Paul Noordland Rawyensdale Ethelwold Antilla Augusta Victoria Campania with routes via Bremen Plymouth Southampton Cherbourg Queenstown and Antwerp.
Vessel Tauric arrives at New York from Liverpool and a list of diverse port calls including Marengo New Castle Longships Philadelphia Vigilancia Havana Santo Domingo Havana Amana Port Tal Port No tal Boston City St. Vincent C. V. Alene Kingston.
Sailed from New York on June 14 aboard the Teutonic bound for Liverpool. The vessel carried senior officers and a Matanzas cargo or assignment noted in the brief log.
News brief lists foreign mail closures from New York. Saale steamer at 7 A M for Germany on Wednesday June 16. Noordla for Belgium at 1 P M on Thursday June 17. St Paul for Europe at 7 A M. Augusta Victoria for Germany at 4 P M. Campania for Europe at 6 A M.
June 7 to June 14 entries list numerous passed ships sailed arrived and cleared ports including Philadelphia Rotterdam New York Liverpool Baltimore Stettin Antwerp and destinations across Europe and the Americas. Frequent vessels include Gloxinia Genoa Lizard August Korff Laurel Branch Pinnar s Point and Prussia with movements to and from Bremen Hamburg Queenstown and Havana.
New York June 14 The German bark Hedwig from Bremen is aground off Liberty Island. The British schooner Farlof Aberdeen arrived from Porto Rico with bottom damaged after stranding on Nashawena Island. Cape May New Jersey June 14 The fishing steamer Nellie E Rawson is off Turtle Gut Inlet with a broken shaft and requests aid.
British steamer Servia under Captain Watt departed New York on June 10 bound for unspecified destination. The vessel reported its position at latitude 41.05 north and longitude. Strong as a passenger liner, Servia carried mail and passengers across the Atlantic.
The British steamer Ohio, en route from Rotterdam to Baltimore, was towed to Sinclair Bay after grounding at Freswick Bay near Wick. She was beached stern first on the sand and holes in her hull are being patched to allow reaching a port for repairs.
The British steamer St. Enoch commanded by Captain Mundle arrived June 11 from New York at Antwerp with several bow plates badly dented from striking wreckage during the Atlantic crossing.
The British steamer Michigan capt Stubbs, sailing from Liverpool to Boston, signaled as she passed Tuskar Lighthouse that port boilers were leaking and the crew were attempting repairs at sea on June 14.
The British steamer of 1,821 tons bound for Calais north of Cape Hatteras is chartered abroad for coal transport. Multiple schooners including Emanuel C Middleton Jonathan Sawyer Albert Mason Robert C MecQuillin Everett Webster Abbie S Walton Van Dam King carry coal from Philadelphia to Warren Newburyport Rockland Providence New Haven and more with port-to-port towage rates and term terms noted.
A report from Lock Haven on June 14 describes a discovered gold bearing quartz vein within a few miles of the town. The discoverer refuses to reveal the exact location, stating only that the find lies nearby.
A passerby at the Broadway crossing of the New Jersey Southern division of the Central Railroad reports Santo Pietre stumbled in front of a freight train this afternoon and lost his left leg below the knee. He was removed to Monmouth Memorial Hospital with bystanders witnessing the incident.
SHAMOKIN June 14 Charles Francis was instantly killed by a fall of rock at the Pennsylvania Colliery this afternoon He leaves a wife and three children
William D. Rorer, newly elected principal of the Girls High School, was installed amid officials and guests. Dr. Thomas G. Morton lauded the school's growth, Wanamaker praised the hire, and student stenographers prepared to report Thursday's commencement, a first in the country.
Cincinnati June 14 Latonia finishes in all six races were close and exciting favorites beaten except in the first event Track fast weather fine attendance 5000 First race selling six furongs L W 104 won Harry coeree 99 second Carlotta 97 third Time 1 15 deadweight Ave Dr tic age Dr Black 102 won Tusculum 106 second Sacket 106 third Time 0814 Third race selling mile Ben Naiad 107 won me 100 second Frontman 105 third Time Fourth race one mile Cavalero 101 won Fred Harr 102 second Joe Clark 100 third Time 1 414 Fifth race five furlongs Miss C 104 won Lady of the West 112 second Fontante 97 third Time 102 Sixth race selling six furl Zarowicz 100 won Ponting 97 second Filibuster 90 third Time 1 15
At the Fair Grounds on June 14 two favorites and four second choices won. Myriam G. fell in the fifth race, injuring jockey J. Matthews. Track fast, weather cloudy. Decapo won the first race for 2-year-olds after five furlongs in 1.04 with Equitome second and Cake Walk third. Seabrooke won the second race at one mile with Helen H. Gardner second and St. Augustine third in 1.4. Can I See Em led the sixth with Polly Hatton third. In the fifth, Onmoor and Howitzer were second with Myriam G. third in five furlongs. Horseshoe Tobacco won the sixth, Ferris Hartman second in seven furlongs. Time 1.29.
Detroit reports a fine day at Highland Park with six races and strong attendance. The Duchess led in seven furlongs selling. Eleanor Me placed second with 117. Banastar won five furlongs while Mary Cavalier placed second. Looram won five and a half furlongs with Sweden second. Kallitan captured the one mile selling race, Liver second, Devault third. Paul Griggs won six furlongs ahead of Elkin and others. The sixth race saw Sarsonge winning six furlongs with Away and Prika among the runners. Time data noted for several races.
The Venango Spectator was sold this afternoon by the executors of A P Whitaker to J P Donahue a Pittsburg journalist. Established in 1849 it is Venango county's oldest paper and the only Democratic weekly. Mr Onabue will assume control at once.
An unidentified woman aged about 55 to 60 collapsed and died last evening shortly after 6 o clock on Darien street below Huntingdon. She had gray hair and wore a black spotted waist a black dress a spotted petticoat and laced shoes. The body lies at the Morgue awaiting identification.
Reports from Dunlo near Johnstown describe John Lepko killed by a coal fall. Irvin Smith near Potstown sustains probable fatal injuries trying to dodge a train. Paul Ritter, last monk of Snow Hill Nunnery, Quincy township, Franklin County, buried at the nunnery graveyard aged 57. John Goodman is dangerously injured in Mahanoy City after a knife thrust during a quarrel with Zerken following a fight.
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