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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1897

Page

7

Tariff Bill Debate Focuses on Tea Duty and Rates

The Senate meets for tariff bill debate with many proposed changes across schedules. Key exchanges involve condensed milk, cider, onions, nursery stock, fruits, and fish, while a temporary 10 cent per pound tea duty is kept in abeyance awaiting further action.

Waenington Senate Jones Arkansas West New England Europe Pettus Alabama Allison House Apicon McEnery Mills Texas Davis Minnesota

Tan Shin Captured in Formosa Civil War

Advices from the Orient report Japanese forces in Formosa capturing the rebel chief Sen Sin also known as Tan Shin after a long chase. The dispatch notes Mauser rifles seized and mutinies among Chinese troops near Woo Sung with executions of ringleaders. It covers rebel actions in Kaochou Leichou Kuang Tung and the murder of Father Mazel at Loll.

San Francisco Orient Rio Janeiro Formosa Sen Sin Tan Shin Foo Chow Woo Sung China Swatow Kaochou Leichou Kuang Tung Chang Canton Mazel Loll Kuange

Two Year Sentences for Wallace and Supplee on Fraud Conspiracy

Harry Wallace and James Supplee pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud Kate Burns of one dollar and faced related charges. Supplee also admitted larceny as bailee of ten dollars from a woman named Morris. Wallace was found not guilty on that count. The duo faced verdicts of not guilty on other offenses including larceny of a ring from Lillian Curry and false pretence schemes involving Kate Burns, Kate R. Leslie, and Annie Stanger. A written instrument receipt for five dollars was also alleged. The men had allegedly posed as collectors for an instalment house to obtain payments. Each defendant received a two year sentence.

Harry Wallace James Supplee Kate Burns Supplee Morris Wallace Lillian Curry Kate R. Leslie Annie Stanger George Kelly

Alfred Trumble Dead at Age 53 in New York

Alfred Trumble famed newspaper writer and art critic dies at 53 in New York. He founded The Collector eight years ago and served as editor and publisher until his death.

New York Alfred Trumble

Greatest Mine in North America

Denver dispatch reports the Tomboy Mine near Telluride Colorado has drilled 450 feet below the old workings revealing a continuous free milling body over 2000 feet long and nine to fourteen feet wide. A Rothschilds controlled stake and owner Governor Adama call the development the greatest mine in Colorado and North America.

Denver Tomboy Telluride Col Rothschilde Adama Colorado North America

School Exhibita Not Yet Closed

The exhibit of the work of the pupils of the Manual Training School at the Philadelphia Bourse will be continued until Saturday, June 19.

Philadelhia Bourse Une Todd

Monster Chorus to Lead Saengerfest Massed Voices

The Saengerfest plans a 6000-voice male chorus touted as the largest trained vocal body ever assembled in America. Conductors Carl Samans and S L Herrmann will lead rehearsals with a disciplined, battalion style to captivate Philadelphia audiences.

Annals of Music Boston P. S. Gilmore Liberal Arts W. L. Tomlins Theodore Thomas Chadwick Harriet F. Monroe Crystal Palace London Crysta Palace Chicago America Philadelpha Carl Samans 5S. L. Herrmann

McLean plots to expose McKinley era corruption across states

A dispatch from Washington reports John R. McLean has hired seasoned agents to trace alleged 1895 96 McKinley era delegation purchases in the Southern states. They gather affidavits as proof and intend to publish findings in the Cincinnati Enquirer and Democratic papers. The probe targets Louisiana Texas Minnesota Illinois Nebraska Vermont and Ohio with aims toward Senator Hanna and a 1897 Senate bid.

Washington John R. McLean Mark Hanna McLean McKinley Cincinnati Enquirer Ohio Nest Louisiana Texas Minnesota Davis Ilinois Cullom Nebraska Manferson Vermont Reed Hanna Ike Hill Johnny McLean

Funeral of James W. Howard Prominent Master Builder Buried in Woodlands

The funeral for James W. Howard Sr. who died Tuesday at his home 1886 Pine Street aged 81 occurs this afternoon. Interment is in Woodlands Cemetery. Born 1816 in Salem New Jersey, he built a long career starting at 22 at 302 South Juniper Street and later at 1836 Pine Street. His firm Howard Harris included Franklin M. Harris before 1885 and later his sons J W Jr and Henry F Howard.

Hannah Allman Alexander H. Briscoe North Nineteenth Street Brown Barclay W. G Lucy Buckner Brown Mt. Vernon Street Byrne William Byrne Court Vesper Twenty-third Montrose Streets St. Anthony's Church Holy Cross Cemetery Cardell Edward Joseph William and Annie Cardell Christian Street Connelly Narberth Thomas J. Connelly North Sixth Street Dean Bessie Blair Dean Dennis and Hessie Dean Thomas Bessie Blair William F. Smith South Thirty-seventh Street Louise Louisa S Dowald North Sixteenth Street Diflo Florence Harry Annie Diflo Clarion Street Edwards Princeton George Kerr Edwards Griffith Logan Mary R John R. Griffith William H. Stringfield North Thirtieth Street Laurel Hill Ce Penngrove Street Howard James W. Funeret Borann Raee Zeere Pine Street Irwin Mary James Iwin Gant Pointreeze Avenue Kir R Margaret Gus. A. Rireboer Yinka Ataraien Klgherirorercon Catharine Harine Orrite Joseph Klotablecher Cnrs Ral North Sixteenth Henry James W. Howard Woodlands Cemetery Mr. Howard Salem N. J South Juniper Street Franklin M. Harris Howard & Harris Harris F. M. Harris, Jr Jacob Clidey

Marriage Licenses Listed For City Couples In 1900s Record

Names of couples granted marriage licenses appear in a historical notice. The list includes William A. Weaver with Mary B. McGahan, Parson J. Myers with Ella B. McCaskey, Harry B. Doherty with Elizabeth Rush, John Freiling with Caroline Smith, George A. Long with Rose Rice, and numerous others.

William A. Weaver Mary B. McGahan Parson J. Myers Ella B. McCaskey Harry B. Doherty Elizabeth Rush John Freiling Caroline Smith George A. Long Rose Rice Calvin B. Heller Ella M. Peberdy Benjamin Lippman Lizzie Tragher Patrick V. Meade Delia G. Kelly Joseph Slugman Mary Plitt William Brinkmann Sarah Schaible William W. White Mary A. Riggins Andrew J. Sorden Nettie L. Martindale William H. Pierce Minnie Albright Jacob Cohen Pauley Herman William Andrews Eva Leipscheck Joseph McDonald Johanna McDonald John F. Ford Mary A. Mahoney Martin Rosempel Susanna Howay Mayer Gibson Dora Andrews William J. Steward Ida L. Hoskins George E. Mebler Anna K. Hagan Joseph A Hardy Jennie

Bayle Lavell and Babb Omenseter Weddings Listed

Notices record June nuptials: Bayle and Lavell wed at Camden home of Rev. Van Horn on June 18. Ernest H. Babb and Irene A. Omens er unite in marriage on June 9 in Philadelphia per Rev. Ledwith. Also a Graham pairing, Annie Graham listed with unspecified details.

Bayle—Lavell W. H. van Horn Kaigho's Avenue Camden Frank Bayle Mary Lavell Philadelphia Babb Omensetter W. L. Ledwith Ernest H. Babb Irene A. Omenser Bauer—Graham Vester, . D Ubr Annie Graham

Memorial notices pass in Philadelphia style obituaries

A jumble of funeral notices and memorials dated June 1897 lists numerous names such as MARION, MORAN, MUMFORD, MURPHY, OCONNOR, RANDOLPH, REINERT, ROYAL, SEES, SHERRY, SPIESS, STEB, TACKNEY, THOMPSON, VANDERSLICE, WARNE, and WARNER. The fragment notes services, locations, and interment details across churches and cemeteries in Philadelphia and nearby Media PA, with times ranging from morning to afternoon and various street addresses.

Fernon Street McOinley Tree Marion William Richard Mary Marion Cheltensa Cualaanes South Itineteent Atreeet P Marshall Samuha Re Zeene Ssira Ernoon Atreet Fernwood Woos Robert Tonins Atine Jasper Street Masa Church of Our Lady of Nation New Cathedral Someters Moran Thomas Margaret Thomas Moran, Jr Pearl Street Twenty-second Vine St. Francis’ Church Old Cathedral Cemetery Mumford George A. Mumford Chicago von. Murphy Thomas V John F Mary M.murphy Efferson Street O'Connor Dennis Bridget O' Connor Caven Street Hamilton Old Cathedral Cemetars Randolph William Randolph Charter House Media Reinert William Reinert Keiserlauten- Rheinpfalx Balern Prospect Street Tibben Street Roxborough Royal Alexander P. Royal Germantown Sees Elizabeth N. J Egbert T. Sees Feneral West Jersey Street Shallcross Benjamin Shalleross Willow Street Frankford Sherry P. F. Sherry South Eleventh Street Ores Frederick William Spiess North Fifteenth Street Steb Caroline Andrew Steb Daniel Amelia Danna George Seibert Pollard Street Mount Peace Cemetery Tackney Philip Tackney Shamokin Rhodes Thompson Ene Edward E. Thompso Stella Avenue Mount Moriah Belevue Warne Mahlon L. Warne North Tenth Street Warnefr Wreteen A. Warner

Laurel Hill Cemetery and Philadelphia Sangerfest Notices

Cemetery lots at Laurel Hill Cemetery with office on Arch Street and grounds on Belmont Avenue. Trains run from Broad Street Station to West Laurel Hill. National Sangerfest in Philadelphia on June 21 with 6000 male choruses and picnics. tickets from 1117 Chestnut Street. Prices 1.50 1.00 and 0.60. Also mentions improved city property.

Laurel Hill Cemetery Arch St. Grounds Belmont Avenue Broad Street Pennsylvania Railroad West Laurel Hill Station Lierz Washington Park Chestnut Street E Garonse

Sharpless Brothers Offer Deep Reductions on Shoes and Dress Goods

Two weeks of sales aim to reduce over stock with offerings from Misses and Children's Shoes at 98c to $2.65 women’s and girls’ footwear. Women’s gowns, wrappers, and fabrics such as chintzes, percales, lawns, and ribbons are discounted, with gas stoves and hats priced to clear. Atlantic City delivery noted.

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