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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1897

Page

6

Senate Tariff Debate Advances Amid Amendments and Votes

The Senate moved through the tariff bill with focus on spirits and wines rates. Amendments by Jones and West were rejected as Teller casts first vote with Republicans. Rapid progress on the cotton schedule followed, with Wright and Allison guiding new paragraphs and party-line votes shaping the measure.

Teller Jones West Washington Senate Allison Arkansas White California House Colorado Wilson McEnery Louisiana Butler North Carolina Mr. Jones

Cuban Petition Question Sparks House Debate

In Washington on June 17 the House approved the journal after a dispute over a Cuban petition. Representative Sulzer of New York demanded clarification about the petition’s wording and status, arguing it should be referred to Foreign Affairs when appointed. The dispute stalled briefly before the journal was approved 75 to 69.

Washington Payne New York Simpson Kansas Sulzer Bailey Texas Lacy W. A. Stone Pennsylvania Cuba Reed Stone

House Adjourns After Signature Count In Petition Debate

The debate centers on a petition described as containing hundreds of thousands of names. Clerks counted the signatures and found exactly 14 562 signatures. The House adjourned at 1 35 P M until Monday.

Woodford Expected to Become Spain Minister After White House Talks

General Stewart L. Woodford of New York plans an extended conference at the White House with President McKinley, Sherman, and Day before his Madrid appointment. The administration signals a flexible Cuba policy aiming for insurgent independence, with no action until Woodford is confirmed and instructed. The Cuban issue may see no aggressive moves until midsummer as McKinley pursues a swift but cautious end to the war.

Washington Stewart L. Woodford New York Spain White House McKinley Sherman Madrid Committee On Foreign Affairs Igs Cuba Woodford Richard Yates Illinois du Lee Senate Representative Evans Kentucky House Chilton Committee On Senate Committee On George H. Daniels New York Central Railroad

US Pushes Diplomatic Pressure Over Cattle Exports

Secretary Wilson leads a coordinated drive to overturn discriminatory bans on American cattle by Britain Germany Belgium and France. The plan involves talks with the President and Secretary Sherman, diplomatic appointees, and State Department cooperation to present data showing U S cattle products are disease free and deserve equal treatment or risk of retaliation against foreign imports.

Washington Bellamy Storer Europe Great Britain Germany Belgium France Wilson Sherman Agricultural Department State Department

Democratic Senators to Limit Speeches on Tariff Bill

Several Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee said they will not offer long speeches in debate on the tariff bill. They plan to propose amendments and seek votes mainly to make a record, with few speeches on schedule items except possibly wool, hides, and reciprocity. Republicans are expected to withdraw internal revenue provisions.

Washington Senate Committee On Finance

Senate Passes Greer County Settler Claim Extension

The Senate approved extending the deadline for Greer county Oklahoma settlers to prove claims to January 1, 1898. The report notes varied other items including shipping outcomes, appointments, and nominations in Washington.

Senate Greer County Oklahoma England Bancroft Beyrout Key West Petrel Chemulpo Alert Port Angeles Vicoria

Penrose visits House leaders in Harrisburg amid revenue talks

Junior Senator Penrose and National Capitol visitors assess a plan to adjourn by July 1. The General Appropriation Bill, school and state institution funding, and reforms face cuts, with protests from patriotic orders and lawmakers. House adjourns at 10 05 with reform bills advancing in Senate.

Senate Harrisburg Quay Washington National Capitol Boles Penrose John P. Elkin House Treasury W. T. Marshall Tims Flinn Penrose Pittsburg Sewickley

Senate Passes Revenue Bill Adjusting Bank Stock Tax

Harrisburg report notes a near quorum as Senator Thomas introduces a bill to raise about 500000 over two years by taxing foreign insurers at four percent and taxing bank stock by market value plus bank surplus. Other reform bills advance. elections policing limits tightened. poll tax unchanged. session adjourned to Monday evening.

Harrisburg Senate Thomas Committee of Conerence House

Senate Bills In The House In Harrisburg June 17

Speaker Boyer presided as bills passed finally including burial permits valid in county cemeteries and other measures. Debates occurred on fire insurance premium forfeiture and lien provisions with a postponement, while diplomas from foreign colleges were legalized. The House backed a prison-made goods ban resolution and contested a county district attorney appointment item.

Harrisburg Boyer Clarency Philadelphia Baldwin Delaware House Kauffman Congress Lytle Huntingdon Addi al Cow

Mrs Laura Acklan Leaves Wilmington Amid Divorce Case

Special Telegram from Wilmington reports Mrs Laura C Acklan fled the city to dodge service in Josiah Marvel's $5,000 suit. Sheriff deputies could not reach her at the Gables Hotel as she reportedly went to New York and may travel abroad for years.

Wilmington Laura C. Acklan W. H. Acklan Washington Flinn Josiah Marvel Gables Hotel

Shriver Arguments Ended in 1894 Contempt Trial Outcome

Special Telegram to THE TIMES reports that in the John 8 Shriver contempt case a verdict of acquittal is expected after arguments by both sides. The judge would instruct the jury that Shriver was not properly summoned, so he did not commit an offense by refusing to answer questions about his sources. If acquitted, Edwards’ case will be nolled as the offenses are similar.

Washington John 8. Shriver Senate Bradley Shriver Edwards Nolle

Bellefonte arson suspect bound over after hearing

James Cornelius indicted on three counts of felonious arson after a hearing before Judge Love. Bail set at 6000, cornelius unable to post, jailed. Detective Gillespie testified to seeing him at the armory, the broken window, a blaze, and a drunken admission of intent to ignite a large fire.

Bellefonte James Cornelius Love Cornelius Singer A. W. Gillespie

Shot in a Saloon Led to Cincinnati Murder Charge

Cincinnati police arrested Tim Raridan after a midnight shooting at his saloon left Kinsell dead. Raridan claims the pistol went off during a scuffle with his brother, while Kinsell sat at a card table.

Cincinnati Tim Raridan Thomas Inself Raridan Kinsell

Political notes on local candidates and club endorsements

Frank M. Zellar seeks Consul post in Hamburg. Local clubs plan displays for July Fourth. Excursion by William McKinley Club to Atlantic City on August 22. Col A Loudon Snowden named Director of the Mints. Anti Cobden Club outing at Juniata Park faced bad weather. J H Shaw files for Naval Officer of this port. Fourth of July may feature Bowled Out Candidate for City Treasurer J Hampton Moore. Local politicians dismiss talk of Suey running for Governor. German Town Young Men's Republican Club to rescind support for J Famington for City Treasurer. H C Dunlap Club and Good Will Republican Club back Hackett for Register of Wills. Common Council election implications discussed. Garson on Dare action questioned.

Frank M. Zellar Hamburg William McKinley Club United Atlantic City A. Loudon Snowden Wagehington Juniata Park Q Suey Hastings Young Men's Republican Club Germantown J. Famgten Tiene L

Shipping Movements at Major Ports and Schedules

Movements of sea going craft at principal American and foreign ports with vessel schedules for arrivals and departures from Philadelphia New York Delaware River and Bay. Foreign mall closures noted.

Philadelphia New York Delaware River Bay News

Port of Philadelphia Arrivals June 17

Arrivals include the steamers City of Dundee and Kara with merchandise and ballast, Flandre from Antwerp, and steamers Defiance and Winyah with cargoes. Also listed are schooners Emma C. Middleton and L. Q. Wishart with ballast and ties, plus salt shipment from Turks Island.

City of Dundee Halley Samarang St. Michael's Peter Wright & Sons Kara Hamburg Halifax O. G. Hempstead & Son Flandre Gerdes Antwerp Gust Heye Anthony Groves, Jr Grace Baltimore Groves Prinee Willing Fowler Let Donovan New York Defiance Shire Washington Clyde Co Winyah Simmons Richmond W. P. Clyde Samar Forbes Turks Island Darrah

Maritime Shipping Names and Routes in North Atlantic Trade

A list of steamers and schooners with owners and home ports including Leonora Dutch Lutz Advia German Reuter Hamburg via Baltimore O G Hempstead & Son Strathness Dar win St Johns N B Northern Light Gulf Stream Tunnell Richmond Goldsboro Elko Elko Anthony Groves Jr Grace Baltimore F S Groves and other vessels linked to Wilmington Del New York Baltimore Providence Portsmouth Saco and Ban r, reflecting busy 19th century maritime commerce.

Leonora Savona Maripol Theo Ruger & Co Advia Reuter Hamburg Baltimore O. G. Hempstead & Son Strathness Darwin St. Johns N. B Northern Light Nicholas Flushing Wilmington Del Gwest Heye Gulf Stream Tunnell Richmond W. P. Clyde & Co Goldsboro Swain New York Elko Warren Anthony Groves, Jr Grace

Shipping movements in Delaware Bay and adjacent waters

Delaware Breakwater June 15 arrival of the fishing steamer Active and June 17 departures of the schooner Mary Thomson and the Mexicano. Vessels passing up and down include Mermaid, St Paul, Thistle, Borderer, Ludwig, Acanthus, Strathord, City of Macon, Spartan, Norman, Gurly, Irene, Helen FE Kenney, and others. Wind is northeast light. several tugs and barges noted. several vessels awaiting orders.

Delaware Active Mary Thomson Vera Cruz Philadelphia Mermaid St. Paul St. Vincent W. J New York Thistle Cape May Borderer Havana Ludwig Baltimore Acanthus Mobile Strathord City of Gulf Stream Richmond Ida H. Mathis Boston Abbie S. Walker Rockland Hercules S. C. Co Minnesota London Batoum Strathisla Tampico

Steamers and schooners report arrivals and sailings to Philadelphia

A maritime listing from Savannah notes multiple vessels, including Steamer Maverick arriving from Philadelphia with barge 8 0 Co No 75, and Steamer Siberian sailing from Glasgow to Philadelphia. Other ships sailing or arriving include Belgenland from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Pennland from Liverpool to Philadelphia, Straits of Dover from Boston to Philadelphia, Boxgrove from Philadelphia to Tampico, Ethelred from Port Antonio to Philadelphia, and several schooners such as Edward J Berwind, BE Allen, Samuel Hart, John Rose, Hattle V Kelsey, Charles F Tuttle, Jessie MacGregor, Earl P Mason, Gertrude Abbott, Anna E J Morse, JulianS Bailey, Fanny Arthur, Augustus Hunt, and Willian L A Walker accompanying routes between Philadelphia, New England ports, Bangor, Gardiner, Portsmouth, and Portland with various arrivals and departures observed through mid month.

Maverick Philadelphia Savannah Siberian Glasgow Belgenland Liverpool Pennland Queenstown Straits of Dover Boston Nobska Boxgrove Tampico Norfolk Ethelred Port Antonio Edward J. Berwind Baltimore Punta Gorda Allen Gardiner Samuel Hart John Rose Groton New London Hattle V. Kelsey Charles F. Tuttle

Closing of Foreign Mails at Philadelphia

The notice lists upcoming foreign mail departures from Philadelphia on Friday June 18 and Saturday June 19. It details routes to Fortune Island Port au Prince Jamaica Savannilla Carthagena and Costa Rica via various ships and times. It also mentions mails to Pernambuco France Switzerland Italy Spain Portugal Turkey Egypt and British India and Europe via different lines and schedules. The fragmented OCR shows portions of ship names and destinations with departure times but some text is garbled.

Philadelphia Fortune Island Port Au Prince Jamaica Savanilla Carthagena Alene Costa Rica Pernambuco Asti Brazil France Switzerland Italy Spain Portugal Turkey Egypt British India la Champagne Mavre Europe Berlin Southampton Netherlands Spaarie Ee See Genoa

Keep a Pearline In Your Bicycle Tool Bag

A practical note urges cyclists to carry Pearline for cleaning dirty hands and clothes after bike maintenance. It claims Pearline cleans grease and mud, polishes gears, and serves as a versatile lubricant for chains, with water as a safe cleaner for most items.

Fragmentary Transatlantic Sailing Notice

The readable OCR fragment mentions ships and ports including Queenstown Progreso Santo Domingo and Mexico with timing around six A M. but lacks complete details or clear events to establish a full summary. No definite entities or outcomes can be confirmed from the fragment.

Port of New York Arrival List

The Port of New York records show ships arriving June 17 including Trave from Bremen and Bremen ports, Cherokee from San Domingo, Hildebrand, Para, Philadelphia, La Guayra, Geestemunde, Stettin, Citta di Messina and Palermo.

New York

Shipping Log Reveals Mixed Atlantic Voyages

A ledger of ships lists movements from New York on June 17 to various ports including Hamburg, Campania, Liverpool, Bre men, Port Antonio, Nassau, Valencia and Hong Kong. Several vessels appear with partial names such as Ardenrose and Orinoco while ports span Bermuda, Cienfuegos, Kingston, Port au Prince, and Mediterranean stations indicating a broad maritime itinerary.

New York Augusta Viktoria Hamburg Campania Liverpool Koenig Luise Bremen Simon Dumois Port Antonio Orange Puerto Cortez Orinoco Bermuda Valencia Nassau Lombard Hong Kong Ardenrose Kingston Livingston Etc Cienfuegos St. Jago Alene Port Au Prince Boreieta Robert Hasior Wreming Huseppe Caravaja Menterranean Belvernon Port Aueenes Boston City Bristol Cuba Port An

Closing of Foreign Mails at New York

Closing times for overseas mail from New York on Saturday June 19 list departures to France Europe the Netherlands Genoa Scotland Norway with ships Champagne Berlin Spaarndam Ems Furnessia and Norge and specific morning cutoffs including supplementary at 8 90 A M and 2 Mi for certain routes.

New York France Champagne Europe Berlin The Netherlands Spaarndam Genoa Ems Scotland Furnessia Norway Norge

Foreign Shipping Movements Across Atlantic Ports

A compiled report lists ships and routes with arrivals and sails across Baltimore Philadelphia New York Charleston and European ports. Vessels including Korff Werra Phosphor Elton and Britannia show June 12 to June 16 movements with multiple legs via Liverpool Savannah Genoa Antwerp and Trieste.

Maryland London Baltimore Fastnet Georgia New York Liverpool Hamburg Korff Rotterdam Bergenland Philadelphia Magician New Orleans Glasgow Siberian Queenstown Pennland Genoa Werra Butt of Lewis Beacon Light Copenhagen Southwark Antwerp Wooler Pensacola Sydney C. B Barry Island Govina Bristol Stockholm Phosphor Elton Savannah Barcelona Marseilles St. Michael's Bremen Dresden Amsterdam Pendower Delfzyl Saba Darien St. Michael'’s Sliedrecht Trieste Lamm Massilia New Gibraltar Ciudad de Reus Fee Palladander Gure Peace Lion Peafort Palermo Niled Britannia State Vala Rio Ane Durango Balti- Naples Elysie Man H. Meier

Baltimore Shipping Movements Reported June 17

On June 17 at Baltimore and Cape Henry the arrival of the steamers Roland and Ulstermore is noted with arrivals from Bremen Amsterdam and Copenhagen and departures including steamers Charlois Itasca and Premier. Other vessels listed include schooners Eva B Douglass Ida Lawrence and Isabella Gill with routes to Portsmouth Savannah and Brunswick.

Baltimore Roland Janssen Bremen Clara Goodwin Pinkham Iceboro Mary Adelaide Randall Potter New York Jerome B. Look Hodgkins Charlois Netherlands Peters Amsterdam Jane Kelsall Peterson Copenhagen Itasca James Savannah Josephine Thomson Moore Premier Hopkins Port Antonio Ladgemore Bartlett Liverpool Essex Johnson Boston Eva B. Douglass Portsmouth N. H Ida Lawrence Isabella Gill Brunswick John W. Linnell Cape Henry Ulstermore America Port Aeeate Munchen Kuhlman Suez Haagen Geerick Tyr Strand

Groundings and salvage reports of vessels along Atlantic coast

Philadelphia reports the schooner Phineas Sprague grounded at the Schuylkill entrance while unloading asphalt. The British schooner Walter Miller grounded at Nauset Inlet and towed to Boston, full of water. Sandy Hook notes the schooner Jennie E Simmons passing Broad Creek with foremast down and damaged rigging.

Philadelphia Phineas Sprague Brighton Trinidad South Street Schuyl- Kill New York Walter Miller St. John N. B Nauset Inlet Boston Sandy Hook Jennie E. Simmons N. C Derby Conn

Delphic Sails on First Voyage for New York

Liverpool June 11 The new steamer Delphic of the White Star Line sailed today for New York on her first voyage. She is to land there for further service and to carry passengers and cargo across the Atlantic.

Tiverpool Delphic White Star Line New York

Majestic Sails Amid Heavy Weather Delay

Liverpool reports the White Star liner Majestic under Captain Smith was detained by heavy weather and finally sailed for New York at 1 PM after a delay from yesterday. London continues plans for regular trade with New Zealand.

London New Zealand Majestic Liverpool Smith New York

Bath ships launched amid crowd of two thousand at Bath Iron Works

In Bath Maine on June 17 about 2,000 spectators witnessed the successful launch of Lightships Nos. 68 and 69 from the Bath Iron Works yard. No. 68 was released first and christened by Miss Bana of Draughtsman William C Bes sellevro, followed by Miss Mauret, daughter of Charles K Hyde, who broke the bottle on No. 69. The Magician reportedly remained uninjured. Liverpool reports the British steamer MagicIan stranded on Devil's Bank and subsequently towed into dock after damage.

Bath, Me Bath Tron Works Miss Bana William C. Bessellevro Miss Mauret Charles EK. Hyde Magician Liverpool Lang Devil's Bank

Govino Passes Bay Island With Broken Propeller At Sea

The British steamer Govino, Captain Tison, from Baltimore May 29 for Bristol, remained off Bay Island today with her propeller abaft broken after breaking shaft.

London Govino Tison Baltimore Bristol Bay Island Ad A

Jennie E. Simmons Sails Into Sandy Hook with Spars Gone

The schooner Jennie E. Simmons under Captain Dougherty from Wilmington North Carolina bound for Derby Connecticut arrived at Sandy Hook in tow of the tug Charm with all spars lost except the lower mainmast and bowsprit. She was last reported off Hatteras on June 9 in the same damaged condition.

New York Jennie E. Simmons Dougherty Wilmington N. C Derby

Banana ship Ulstein damaged off Bocas Del Toro voyage

The Ulstein from Bocas Del Toro to Mobile with 19 000 banana bunches put back on June 7 after a shaft crack and propeller break. The vessel, carrying bananas, will attempt repairs at a8 ro and proceed later.

New Orleans Joseph Oteri Bocas del Toro Ulstein Bocas del Toros Mobile

British and American ships loadings and charters listed

Multiple vessels including Straits of Dover Anerly Habana Paul St Paul J W Elwell Rebecca Crowell and others with cargoes of grain coal sugar phosphate timber and hemp. Terms private or f o b with prices per ton noted for some entries. Destinations include Cork New York Philadelphia Barbadoes and Havana among others.

Straits of Dover West India Anerly Baltimore Philadelphia Cork F. E Habana Cuba New York Philadelp Boston St. Paul Manilla Delaware F. C J. W. Elwell Tampa Cartaret Rebecca Crowell Barbadoes Satilla Philadelph Wilkes “M. Bird St. al Francis Patinsky Burk Sevannah Howard W. Middleton Portland Anzepoints . Lee Bath Ira Clark Washington Myra Banckver North Side Ann F. Beeler Brunswick James W. Fitch Susie H. Davidson

Free Hungarian Blackberry Brandy Draws Crowd at Netter's Store

David Netter & Co. offers a free bottle of Hungarian Blackberry Brandy with $1 or more wine and liquor purchases at the northeast corner of Fifth and Market streets. The promotion implies buyers receive a $2 value for a $1 spend, drawing a crowded crowd to the store.

Buda Pesth Spooner David Netter & Co Fifth and Market Streets Netter

Man Accused After Fatal Fall In Boston

James Shannon 28 was arrested in Boston on a charge of assault and battery after an altercation with Hector McLeod. McLeod toppled to the sidewalk, striking his head. doctors say skull fracture is fatal.

Boston James Shannon Hector McLeod McLeod

Delaware Man jailed for over-driving livery horse

Bridgeton resident William Atkin was jailed yesterday for over driving a livery horse. A Patch of local notes reports other events including a Pitman Grove Camp Meeting Association dinner for newspaper men on July 6 and various local incidents.

William Atkin Bridgeton Pitman Grove Mr. Jennings St. Clair Port Norris Washington Township Camden County Court of Errors and Appeals Collins Woodbury Moore John Miller Cohansey Lodge Joseph Powell George Page Newport Cooper Hospital Camden Queen Esther Organization Vineland Esther Viola Robinson Improved Order of the John W.apie Belmore Mary J

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