Hawaiian annexation debate and the Hawaii treaty
The article analyzes President Cleveland and Secretary Sherman positions on Hawaii annexation. It contrasts the idea that annexation is a continuation of U.S. policy with the view that a constituted sovereign state now transfers sovereignty. It cites the 1892–93 events, census data, and concerns over instability of a provisional government.
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Hawaii
Senate
United States
Sherman
Cleveland
Treaty Termination Sparks Uncertain Hawaii Policy Reassessment
The article discusses abrupt termination of all treaties with Hawaii, potential friction with other powers, and the view that McKinley’s historical claim signals a beginning rather than a conclusion, introducing new governance and administrative challenges alongside political infighting within Tammany and Low’s allies.
Mayor Warwick Pushes Ten Million City Loan Plan
The mayor urges a ten million loan ordinance to fund schools streets sewers and utilities, with a city council review to trim excess before a November vote. The plan mirrors prior approved but struck down loan amounts and stresses prudent debt levels to avoid voter alarm.
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Ayor Warwick
Supreme Court
Justice urged in brutal prison murder accusation
An official sworn testimony claims a brutal murder by Hastern Penitentiary officers in the wash house the evening before William McCue was moved to Norristown Asylum. The call is for warrants and swift action by District Attorney and Judge Gordon, with fireworks noted as a minor civic flourish for the Fourth.
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Gordon
Legislative Committee
William McCue
Norristown Insane Asylum
Graham
Eastern
Norristown
Barlow
Hastern
The Tariff Debate Aims at Coffin Wood Tax
The article argues that tariff policy targets dead wood by taxing lumber used for coffins, illustrating how duties affect essential products and national industry. It frames coffins as a symbol of the broader tax impact on everyday life and national commerce.
Railroads, streetcars and electric plant law debate
A historical critique contrasts early wagoners and omnibus owners with railroad and streetcar progress. The House passes a bill to force cities electing own electric plants to buy existing company property, viewed as protective for franchises and against compelled city purchases. The piece notes futility of mending the Queen Lane reservoir as a closing thought.
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Philadelphia
Lawmakers urged to repeal larceny costs law bias
The writer condemns a recent act setting prosecutor costs in larceny cases under ten dollars as unfair to the poor. He urges immediate repeal or universal application to all larceny cases to ensure equal access to justice and non discrimination in criminal courts.
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Yerkes
Tax and lighting costs spark taxpayer concerns in Philadelphia
The piece argues state taxes are mismanaged and notes Philadelphia faces high lighting expenses. Gas lamps allegedly waste about 100000 annually while electric lighting costs reach 790000 for the current year, a burden the writer calls an imposition on taxpayers.
Reform gas and electric lighting to cut waste
The author argues against using gas lamps when electric arc lights suffice, urging a complete conduit system and removal of unnecessary gas lamps. Old corroded gas mains waste nearly a quarter of gas produced, making $100,000 worth of gas needlessly burned.
Turk's gun buying and fortifications underscore actions over words
A historical note asserts that purchasing firearms and strengthening positions by the Turk demonstrates intent more clearly than statements, emphasizing practical preparations over rhetoric.
Harrisburg Reform Bills Trimmed After Senate Sighs
After months of effort the conference committee rewrote three reform bills to satisfy Senate concerns. The flawed political interference bill bans police and firefighters from improper vote solicitation while the political contributions clause targets officials directly. The poll tax measure remains as passed by the House. The public expects House concurrence, though the reforms are judged weak in scope.
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Conference Committee
Senate
House
Harrisburg
Quay Seeks Bounty Relief for Civil War Volunteers
Senator Quay introduced in the Senate a bill granting a $100 bounty to Civil War volunteers who served two years between April 19, 1861 and April 9, 1865. Discharges for promotion or reinstatement as veterans won t count as transfers, and discharged soldiers receive the same bounty. In the House Brosius presented Philadelphia council resolutions backing tariff legislation and Civil Service Reform Association protest against broader labor exemptions.
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Washington
Senator Quay
Senate
Pennsylvania
United States
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Marine Brigade
House of Representatives
Brosius
Select and Common Councils
Philadelphia
Civil Service Reform Association
Brooklyn
Mosquito Bite Allegedly Drives Man to Bellevue Insane
Carmine Lepre a 42 year old bootblack was bitten on the hand by a mosquito. The wound swelled and blood poisoning followed threatening amputation. He grew irrational and was taken to Bellevue Hospital where doctors planned an operation. This may be the first recorded case of insanity from a mosquito bite.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Carmine Lepre
Lepre
Viscount Nelson
Teneriffe
Battle of the Nile
New England City Welcomes Pan American Delegates
Governor Dyer greets the pan American commercial travelers in Providence Rhode Island. Delegates arrive from Boston and tour an industrial exhibition featuring textiles machinery tools safes armament jewelry and silverware. They visit manufacturing plants and dine at the Providence Athletic Club.
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Providence
R. I
New England
Boston
Fuller Building
Dyer
Providence Athletic Club
Standard Telephone Co Secures New York Bank Contract
The Standard Telephone Company has signed a contract with a major New York banking firm to begin construction immediately and push to rapid completion. Notice has been sent to Director Thompson. The bank’s name is withheld as papers are not fully signed. The contract includes a clause by Cornells for completion within a few months, but it’s believed not to affect their franchise since no penalty is specified for failure.
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Standard Telephone Company
New York
Thompson
Cornells
Cupe Aglieves
Editorial Bonbons and Arbiters in a World of Bills
A collection of editorial quips from various papers. It notes widow Ruiz seeking indemnity before vengeance, calls for peaceful arbitration with Schomburgk’s line, and suggests McKinley’s double annexation chance. It also references Greece’s choice, Hill on prosperity and death, the Senate tariff push, and Mint investigations in Philadelphia and Virginia.
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Ruiz
Detroit Free Press
New Venezuela
England
Uncle Sam
Chicago Post
Hawaii
Cuba
McKinley
Washington Post
Greece
Turkey
San Francisco Post
David B. Hill
Hill
Chicago Dispatch
Senate
Springfield Republican
Philadelphia
Virginia
Richmond Dispatch
Morton credited with discovery of ether anesthesia says reader
The letter argues Dr Wella of Hartford first discovered anesthesia and challenges The Times to publish the correction. The piece recounts Morton’s role, dates October 16 1846 at Massachusetts General Hospital, and notes Wells and Jackson rivalry, with memorials to Morton and Wells in Boston and Hartford.
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Times
Morton
Wella
Hartford
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Charles T. Jackson
Crawford
W. Long
Horace Wells
William Thomas Green Morton
Massachusetts
Hug
John C. Warren
Massachusetts General Hospital
Wells
Boston
Congress
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Medical
New York
Wellesley
Montyon
Russia
Sweden
A. D
Humphrey Davy
University of Pennsylvania
William T. G. Morton
Down Town Club Opens In Bullitt Building Quarters
Business men in the city opened a new handsomely furnished Down Town Club on the top eighth floor of the Bullitt building. The lounge includes a reading room card room private dining pool and billiard room plus a dining hall with seating for 500. Officers include President Samuel Dickson and Treasurer R B Rushton with a slate of brokers and bankers on the board.
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Bullitt
Samuel Dickson
W. L. Elkins
Samuel Welsh
Ervin & Co
R. B. Rushton
Fourth Street National Bank
J. Frank McFadden
George M. McFadden & Co
Morris L. Parrish
Koons & Co
Barclay H. Warburton
500 Children Confirmed at Immaculate Heart Church
Bishop Prendergast of the Philadelphia diocese confirmed 500 children at Immaculate Heart Church this afternoon after morning Communion. Father Thomas J. McGlynn led the service with Fathers Rafferty O Reilley and Sinnott assisting. first confirmation at the church in six years.
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Chester
Prendergast
Philadelphia
Immaculate Heart Church
Thomas J. McGlynn
Fathers Rafferty
St. Rose of Lima
O'Reilley
St. Francis de Sales
Father Sinnott
St. Charles’ Church
Rafferty
McGlynn
Fitzgerald
Seven Breeders Guilty Of Maintaining A Nuisance
In Media on June 17 seven pig owners and breeders from Cardington Upper Darby were found guilty in Criminal Court of maintaining a public nuisance. Defendants Isaac Lackens William Wilfong Jared Ogden Jeremiah Foley Fred Cubler Charles Mitchell and Patrick Moran faced the verdict after a jury deliberation of about fifteen minutes. Sentence was suspended pending a motion for a new trial by attorney John B Hannum.
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Cardington
Upper Darby
Isaac Lackens
William Wilfong
Jared Ogden
Jeremiah Foley
Fred Cubler
Charles Mitchell
Patrick Moran
John B. Hannum
Tete-a-Tete in the Park and Saengerfest News Roundup
A poetic fragment recalls a blossom filled park scene with flirtatious manners as guests arrive for a Saengerfest in Philadelphia. The article updates events with Arion Society and New York performers, social gatherings at Spring Lake, a Lawyers' Club smoker, Bartram family reunions, forester talks, and commencement exercises at local schools.
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Philadelphia
Wagner
Arion Society
New York
Walton
Europe
New York City
Women Employes Plan Willow Grove Excursion
About seventy five women workers from Union Traction Company and equal number of guests will tour Willow Grove Park on Saturday afternoon. They travel on three decorated cars, depart Dauphin street depot at 3 30, dine at the Casino, and join a third annual event hosted by president Mr John Lowther Welsh who pays all expenses.
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Union Traction Company
Willow Grove Park
John Lowther Welsh
America
Monitor
Victor
Dauphin Street
Welsh
Traction Company
Evarts Resting After Illness From Grip
New York June 17 William M Evarts is in comfortable condition recovering from a grip attack. A family member says reports of an alarming condition are unfounded. Beaman reports Evarts is progressing well while friends remain unalarmed about his present state.
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New York
William M. Evarts
Evarts
C. Beaman
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