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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
7
The Marks Bros store in Philadelphia hawks sensational silk bargains with numerous discounted items. Wash silks at 9.30 and 9c, Ecru Pongee at 29c, China silks from 35c, black taffetas and Jap silks heavily reduced, and remnant day promotions for silks and dress goods. Also lists low prices on sewing notions and accessories.
Shoes never were priced like this. Hand welt ladies shoes priced at 1.50. Russia calf boots at 3.00. Regulars 4.00 to 5.00 down to 3.00. Misses and children leather shoes 0.69. Boys and youths 0.89 to 0.98. Wheel boots 1.75. Oxford ties 0.25 and up. All sizes and colors, guaranteed.
Queen Victoria reached Windsor from Balmoral at nine this morning to cheers from thousands lining the route to the castle. Reports of blindness are denied as the Queen appears in health, consults jubilees materials, and personally revises proofs for a new reign book while planning Jubilee Day processional arrangements.
London June 17 Parliament resumed after Whitsuntide with sparse attendance. Mr. Balfour moved for the House to attend St Margarets Church Westminster to mark Queen Victoria's accession. Mr. Redmond opposed, arguing Ireland should not join the ceremony, but the motion passed without a division.
Paris police link yesterday’s bomb blast before the Strasburg statue to an alleged assassination attempt on President Faure by bombs in the Bois de Boulogne last Sunday. A bicycle rider was sighted fleeing the statue after the explosion and a Soleil reporter saw Count Von Muneter Lodenburg and Lt. Col. Von Schwarzakingen near the statue.
About a hundred residents of the Baptist Home for Old Ladies at Seventeenth and Norris streets joined the eighth annual outing conceived by John Y. Huber. They traveled by carriage to Fairmount Park, visited the Lincoln Monument, Belmont Mansion, and ended with lunch, magic, a concert, and a farewell gift of candy and Dresden china.
The Times reports Governor Erie W. Tunnell weighing a special session of the General Assembly to fix a gap from the Constitutional Convention on Supreme Court timing. He favors a session focused solely on court matters and may convene next week if assured lawmakers will limit debate to court business.
San Francisco June 17 during the Davis will contest trial expert F Maxwell paying teller First National Bank testified the signature is a forgery and said he believes Alex Boyd partner of the defendant and related to the legatees committed the forgery.
Ottawa reports the bill requiring railways in Canada to carry bicycles free was defeated in the railway committee of the Senate. It will be introduced again next session. In the House of Commons yesterday afternoon the government's proposal for a fast Atlantic line of steamers was adopted.
Jimmy Rodgers, formerly Louisville Club manager captain, signed with Pittsburg this afternoon and expects to play third base. He will stay in Washington until tomorrow then travel to Pridgeport to report for the next day’s game. Rodgers’ contract offers a large salary and he is pleased with the engagement. Hemming, also released, has inquiries from Western League managers but will delay signing. Manuel Hanlon of Baltimore was in town on a quiet mission.
Eddie Bald won the state circuit races in Cortland. Cooper qualified in the mile open trial but failed to reach the finals. Close finishes marked the day as both amateurs and professionals loafed. Bald then rode an exhibition half in 58 seconds on a well conditioned track with poor attendance.
A lively reminiscence describes a luncheon at Partridge & Richardson's new rooms. The writer praises dainty decor oak surroundings, palms, and china displays, notes fifty dishes including broiled chicken on toast and tomato salad, and highlights affordable prices, music from a stringed quartet, and the allure of a stylish shopping break.
The article notes how a Parisienne uses a decorated toilet set with steel ivory and tortoise shell implements, powder boxes for body arms neck and face, face vaporizers and pomades in morning grooming. It mentions a preference for perfumed baths that are brief and scented with a bagful of products.
In a social vignette the Feminine Observer observes chic gowns on Chestnut street and Swiss lace trimmed dresses as the era’s style. A Berlin like salon scene mocks self improvement fads while a club debates Marian’s plan for beauty and virtue, ending with a unanimous motion to drop the topic.
Describes home bath practices using brandy or benzoin tones for skin softness and fragrance. Notes water milky with benzoin, butter rubs to remove dirt, and tea leaf infusions as inexpensive tonics. Mentions Frenchwomen claim simple, cheap methods atop traditional baths.
A recipe lists California borax and white castile soap in powder form with orra root, wheat flour, almond meal, bitter almonds, bergamot, and oil. Mix thoroughly then add a tablespoonful to facial water two hours before use. A cheaper powder uses oatmeal, fine-ground oats, and borax.
The article notes Strawbridge Clothier's warm weather costumes appealing for price and style. It mentions a delivery wagon named Stoke Pogis and casual remarks on leisure, travel plans by Mr. Clifford B Harmon, and West Philadelphia women in light attire enjoying evenings outdoors.
A 19th century tale claims Queen Margherita of Italy is poorly served by three plain maids. They allegedly show indifference and insult the queen, while King Humbert benefits from a faithful Milanese valet named Macchi who masters massage.
Choose thick pink rhubarb stalks for fruity flavor. Peel only from first growth, cut into inch squares, rinse, boil briefly to remove acidity, then drain. Layer in a porcelain dish single layer, sprinkle with sugar, add preserved ginger or lemon peel, cover and simmer until tender. Cool, lift with a skimmer, serve over sponge cake with syrup.
The Rev. Father Kneipp died at Woerlshofen near Munich after a long illness. Born in Ottobeurn, he pioneered cold water cures, built a large sanitarium, and attracted patrons including Austrian royalty and the pope. His work enriched Woerlshofen with electric lights and new facilities.
The Southern Railway Company reports it has recovered from prior financial trouble by earning enough in the last ten months to pay all fixed charges for the year, with two months of nearly pure profit to come. Management credits rising South trade and industry along its lines for the gain and notes expansions and new branches as factors in the favorable results.
Paris dispatch reports French and Italian workers clashed at Barcarin near St. Louis du Rhone with two French deaths. Police brace for more disturbances as an Italian stabbed French worker at Les Salins de Gironde near Arles, provoking attacks before refugees fled to Basse Camargue and calm returned.
Washington on June 17 reports ongoing conferences between Republican and Democratic Senators toward an agreement to speed the tariff bill. No definite plan is set, but Republicans hope an understanding may be reached. They propose allocating time for schedules and voting after each period to accelerate action.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a half holiday train on Saturday June 19 to Ocean Grove and Long Branch. It will depart Market Street Wharf at 1 30 PM, stop at Mount Holly Birmingham Red River and principal seashore points, and arrive at Long Branch.
Cambridge University confers an honorary degree on Wilfrid Laurier Premier of Canada in London on June 17. The ceremony marks Britain’s recognition of Laurier’s leadership and Canadian diplomacy.
Report covers Central Plaster Board strike in Chester Harrisburg schools closed with no formal exercises Klines Corner Lehigh county mines readied Phoenixville High School commencement First Presbyterian Church Reading allocates 2500 for repairs Lehigh real estate valued at 36481768 with 8175600 in interest Edward A Howell considered for Girls High principal West Chester Equal Suffrage meeting at Anna Hood’s home Henry R Guss praised for Chester county corn Read more on Harrisburg tax shift to raise one mill Reading Rev J A Danner to be installed at Alans Reformed Church Notes on Lehigh Valley development and state department payments for quarters as bonuses Corn crop conditions cited Hood’s Sarsaparilla cited as benefit by readers
The ad lists ... Our Prices, 75e. and $1, with itemized ranges from $1.50 to $8 for women’s bicycle waists. Spalding’s emphasizes lower prices and a broad selection.
Readers submit questions on Latin phrases “Quo Vadis” and a Belgian Sunday stamp, plus inquiries on rent payable in advance and Hawaiian pronunciation. Replies discuss etymology, postal practices, and lease law with practical clarifications.
On motion by John G Johnson and with the City Solicitor’s assent the Common Pleas Court granted a rule on the city to show cause why a mandamus should not be issued in favor of the Pennsylvania Company for Insurance on Lives and Granting Annuities trustee under Andrew M Eastwick deceased for 75000 the verdict amount in the suit to recover damages for the taking of ground belonging to the Eastwick estate for spark purposes
The Common Pleas Court issued two executions yesterday on judgments against Harry Seigel. The notes securing the judgments include a $1,000 note dated March 1, 1897 by Eleanor Seigel due in one day and a $450 note dated January 1, 1897 by H. Clausen & Son Brewing Company due in one day.
The report highlights the Royal Blue Line offering fast time frequent trains and prompt service with excellent dining cars. Track ballasted engines burn coke and produce no smoke and dust.
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