Transit Promoters Delay Statement on Rapid Rail Plans
Promoters of rapid transit projects delay any formal statement as discussions continue. Clarence Wolf hints a statement later in the week while Michael Murphy rides to Harrisburg with no new details. Union Traction officials refuse to discuss Board of Surveys actions on street curves. Albert L. Johnson and F S Drake are absent. Councillor Shields notes a meeting may have been held or planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wolf
Michael Murphy
Harrisburg
Union Traction Company
Board of Surveys
F. S. Drake
Baptist ministers denounce street car franchise in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Baptist Ministers conference condemned recent street car franchise actions by Governor Stone and Mayor Ashbridge. A resolution, introduced by three ministers, labeled the moves as favoring a few, blighting state and city reputation, and urged swift civic action to defend public safety morality and governance. The resolution was adopted unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Stone
Ashbridge
J. E. Wills
C. E. McClellan
Hugh Price
Conference of Baptist Ministers
Philadelphia
Traction request refused delays curb rail plans by city boards
The Union Traction Company’s bid to add new rail curves at Sixth and Lehigh avenues and related sites was denied by the Board of Surveyors. Chief Webster urged review of transit ordinances while a subcommittee will examine the 1857 plan. Next meetings: July 1 for Surveyors, June 27 for Highway Supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Traction Company
Board of Surveyors
Webster
Bureau of Surveys
Sixth Streets
Lehigh Avenue
Fifth
Huntingdon Streets
Sixth
Cumberland Streets
Fifteenth Street
Kensington Avenue
Cumberland Street
Weaver
Chief Webster
Sixth Survey
Mercer
Carlile and
Tinton
Board of Highway Supervisors
Legislation and Capital Hit Local Securities Hard
Local financial figures warn recent Harrisburg and city street railway laws will erode security values. Philadelphia capital, once major in Chicago, has dwindled due to hostile measures and council clashes. Experts note ongoing attacks on vested interests may further depress prices and deter investment.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
Indianapolis
Indianam Street Railway Company
Pittsburg
N- Value Seind Ampany
Political tensions sound against state and city改革
The speaker argues that current legislation harms vested interests and creates insecurity for investors in a Commonwealth and city. He warns that even innocents not involved in politics suffer as bills are passed and destructive measures enacted.
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Pattison
Focht Emory supplemental railway bill passes second read
Harrisburg June 17 The House in a routine session passed on second reading the Focht Emory supplemental railway legislation. The measures are scheduled to pass finally on Wednesday and await final approval.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
June Weather Deficit: Cooler Than Normal Across Region
The Weather Bureau reports June up to 8 PM shows a 27 degree monthly deficiency. Yesterday’s mean temperature was 66 degrees, seven below normal, with 55 degrees at 6 AM and 78 at 4 PM. Only a few days were warm. most of the month cooler than average, unlike the Gulf States where highs neared the 90s. New Orleans topped cities with 98 degrees.
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Mississippi River
Gulf States
New Orleans
Trial of Mortimer Mourse Over Jewelry Theft Seeks $9,000
Lewis Francis Mortimer Mourse stands trial in Washington for larceny of jewelry valued at $9,000 from Mrs. Olvia C. Starring, the divorced wife of General Starring. The case reveals a personal ad and a bicycle outing with Monroe posing as a successful inventor while courting the witness.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington, D. C
Lewis Francis Mortimer Mourse
Philadelphia
New York
Olvia C. Starring
General Starring
Starring
Starling
Monroe
Fierce fight with Mad Mullah in Somaliland operation
London dispatch reports heavy fighting May 28 as a mounted infantry column struck the Mullah camp during a night march. It captured 5,000 cattle and one chief, killed another, covered 100 miles, and returned to base in 24 hours. The Mullah, with 3,000 followers, was driven off by Captain MacNeill with 500 losses. he is cut off from his base, a decisive action is expected.
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London
Foreign Office
Somaliland
Zariba
MacNeill
Fire rescues children after lamp explodes at Ringgold home
A bathroom lamp exploded at 1847 Ringgold street causing a small fire. Firemen rescued James Gillam and his two children from an adjoining room with the father leaping from a second story window and breaking his leg. All were admitted to the Women’s Homoeopathic Hospital.
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James Gillam
Ringgold Street
Homoeopathic Hospital
Philadelphia Clergy at General Synod Report Adopts Sabbath Plan
Trustees of the Theological Seminary in Philadelphia presented their ninety fourth annual report. Rev L A Benson of Philadelphia urged a radical Sabbath observance and temperance report which was adopted. Francis Irvine of Philadelphia announced an afternoon session. Professor Jolee of Philadelphia, treasurer, recommended a one percent assessment on boards for the administration fund which was adopted.
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General Synod
Cincinnati
General Synod of the
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
L. A. Benson
Francis Irvine
Parladelphie
Reece
Jolee
J. General Synod
Von Buelow Speech Displeases Kaiser in Berlin
The Kaiser is said to be displeased with Von Buelow s dedication speech at the Bismarck monument yesterday. He gave no honors to the monument committee and may disapprove of the statue artistically. The press and public generally praise Von Buelow s remarks, while all leading newspapers back his speech.
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von Buelow
Kaiser Berlin
Bismarck
Lin
Dynamite Threats Reported in Kentucky Mines
A Monarch mines boarding house in Burlington Kentucky was riddled with bullets. Secretary Hall of the Oakhill Coal Company was shot in the head. A Madisonville Methodist parsonage was dynamized but no injuries occurred. Two African American workers arrived seeking rest and lodging amid ongoing tensions and planned demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bariington
Monarch Mines
Secretary Hall
Oakhill Coal Company
Madisonville
Monage
Want Hawali's Militia Abolished
Honolulu report from June 7 recommends abolishing the National Guard. The Senate committee suggests shipping paraphernalia aboard a tow and dumping it overboard at sea.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Senate
National Guard
Commander Belknap Funeral in Annapolis Service
The funeral of Commander Charles Belknap United States Navy who died Saturday was held at St Anne s Protestant Church in Annapolis Md on June 17 with naval honors and local clergy officiating.
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Belknap
Annapolis
Charles Belknap
United States Navy
St. Anne's Protestant Plece
Lost fishing schooner The Lary Clare in Strait of Belle Isle
The fishing schooner The Lary Clare is lost in the Strait of Belle Isle with 47 people aboard. All hands were rescued, including American actress Gertie Millar aboard, who shared details of the sea incident.
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Lary Clare
Strait of of Belle Isle
Gertie Millar
Jolo Island News From Major Sweet Reports
Major Sweet commanding Jolo Island reveals details filed with the War Department and received at Denver Army Headquarters. The report describes Jolo’s remote post, population, and public buildings within the walls, plus the Dutch-like governance and relations with the Sultan and Spanish authorities.
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Denver
Sweet
Jolo
Tropice
War Department
Army
Miss Sweet
Major Sweet
Tawi Tawi
United States
Kee
Sea of
Greenwich
Borneo
Manila
San Francisco
Twenty-third Infantry
BE. B. Pratt
Huertas
Spain
Mecca
Sultan
Sulu
Hadji Mohammed Jamalul Kiram
Jolo Archipelago
North Borneo
Palawan
Powerful Loadstone In Kentucky Suck Hole Mystery
A Nolynn creek hole ten miles south of Hagdenville Kentucky known as the suck hole hides a streak of powerful loadstone in the river bottom. A raft tested the rock with a five inch streak. fish gigging confirmed the magnet like pull. Near drownings and lost animals accompany years of legend as wary locals note the bayou’s unseen force.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Nolynn Creek
Hagdenville
Enoch Atterberry
Um Wess
Luther Trulock
Tariff debate echoes from Philadelphia Manufacturers Club
The Manufacturers Club adopts resolutions opposing tariff revisions. Speakers from the woolen and cable industries urge protection to sustain home markets, citing the Wilson bill fallout. Congressman Adams and Florida's John Coffin discuss Southern views and the need for balanced policy between North and South.
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Congress
Washington
Pennsylvania
American Congress
Adams
Fayette R. Plumb
Philadelphia
Manufacturers’ Club
John P. Coffin
Florida
Southern Industrial Association
Coffin
South
McKinley
Republican Party
Severn
Memphis
Tenn
Mark Hanna
New Orleans
Mississippi
TeXgs
Wonders In Bones From the National Museum Exhibit
A Washington Star report describes a human tibia in a glass case at the National Museum soaked in acid to remove mineral parts, revealing a bone with a third of its mass as living animal tissue. An Smithsonian osteologist explains hollow bird bones, air-filled reptile bones, and nerves and marrow within bones, noting mechanical designs like the shoulder ball and socket and elbow hinge socket as examples of nature’s engineering.
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Washington Star
National Museum At Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Cashier’s Mistake Prompted $100 Shortage at Bank
In a New Orleans Times-Democrat tale a bookkeeper recounts a cashier error leaving him $100 short. He tracked the discrepancy to the bank, was told to count elsewhere, then returned to repay the teller after a late-day encounter. The moral centers on honesty and consequences of clerical mistakes.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Rarest gems described in London Express listing
The London Express highlights pigeon's blood rubies opals and diamonds noted for purity and a blue pink glow. It mentions a large flawless pearl valued unset over 300 dollars and a rare green pearl. The alexandrite is described as a curious dark green polished stone.
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The
London Express
Saginaw Mills Form $1 Million Lumber Combine
Four of the largest planing mills and lumber manufactories in the Saginaw River Valley plan a new combine capitalized at 1,000,000 dollars. The group is to be known as Mershon, Schuette, Parker & Co.
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Lumber Mills Farm
Saginaw, Mich
Saginaw River Valley
Mershon, Schuette, Parker & Co
Murderer Edwards Still at Large
Sheveport, June 17. Prince Edoe, the murderer of John G. Foster, remains at liberty. Authorities have not abandoned the pursuit and fears of mob justice persist as plan to lynch the accused circulate.
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Edwards
Sheveport
Prince Edoe
John G. Foster
Ton
Strawboard Interests to Consolidate in Chicago
In Chicago on June 17 negotiations are said to be underway to consolidate the strawboard interests of the company. Details remain sparse but reports indicate restructuring talks aim to unite various stakes under a single umbrella organization.
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Strawboard
Chicago
Compan
Lumber yard of the Leather bee damaged by fire
A local lumber yard identified as the W. Leather bee suffered damage in a recent incident. Fire crews responded, extinguishing flames and assessing structural impact. No injuries were reported, and authorities began a preliminary investigation into the cause.
Mules of the Mines Anecdotes From Pittsburg Dispatch
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports on subterranean mules in Pennsylvania mines. Seven mules stunned by electric lights at Big Mountain colliery fled into old workings. two hours later found fearful in the depths. Other mules including Big Joe at Koh-noor and Mack at Packer are famed for long underground service and odd behaviors.
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Pittsburg
Big Mountain
Davy
Big Joe
Koh-t-noor
Schuylkill County
Packer
Mack
Dunbar
Shamokin
Wadesville
Mule in Mine Cage Sparks Fatal Daring Plunge
A mule in a Pottsville mine crawled into a shaft cage, then after rising four to five hundred feet plunged into the sump and drowned. Miner John P. Nicholson notes the animal seemed to expect the cage to rise. Mules, kept in damp dangerous zones, show no ill effects from confinement, and miners follow mules to the shaft mouth as a danger sign.
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Pottsle
John P. Nicholson
Marine World Wonders from the New York Press
The article explores talking and singing fish myths and experiments. It notes a British officers tale of pirate spirits, Kollicher s submarine phonograph in the Mediterranean, and recordings of shark astonishment. It mentions whales near land, the haemulon fish in the Gulf of Mexico, and suggests Castle Garden Aquarium hosting musical fish shows. Jenny Lind once sang at Castle Garden, hinting at a future fish concert idea.
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New York
Garner
China Seas
White
Kollicher
Mediterranean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Castle Garden Aquarium
Tanka
Castle Garden
Jenny Lind
Forest Fire Prevention by Burning Leaves and Underbrush
A Bradford Era correspondent proposes rapid woodland clearing by burning leaves and brushing during November to January under heavy penalties. He argues annual early burning prevents nine months of fires, lowers long term costs, and leaves ash as fertilizer, citing Indian and hunter practices in West Virginia and Maryland.
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Bradford
The
Bedford Inquirer
West Virginia
Maryland
Mule as a life saver from Leake's Weekly
In a Pittsburg district mine a mule sensed danger before an explosion and led miners to safety. The frightened animal brayed and fled, prompting a mass exit as noxious vapors spread after the blast that trapped several workers.
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Leake’s
Pittsburg
Steamer Special to New York via Pennsylvania Railroad
Tomorrow, Wednesday, the Steamer Special departs Broad Street Station at 7:00 A.M. for Jersey City to meet the American Line steamer. Train includes baggage, smoking car, coach, and Pullman parlor car and arrives Jersey City at 8:55 A.M. Luggage for the steamer should ride on this train and will be forwarded as directed.
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New York
Morrow
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street Station
Jersey City
Linen fashions at Gimbels reach across Belfast linen style
Gimbel Brothers Philadelphia advertises a wide Belfast linen collection with twenty two new linen costume designs and shirt waist suits. It promotes linen dresses, suits, and skirts in grass linen, Belfast linen, linen holland, and pampas cloth with prices from 75 cents to 21 75 and highlights Paris and London influence, practical summer wear, and a second floor display.
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Paris
London
Belfast
Francis
Redfern
Ernest
Holland
Linen Holland
Aist
Merceri
Pampas
Linen Shirt Waist Prices Explore Linen Fashion
Linen shirt waists priced from 1.05 to 5.50 describe a range of styles. Details highlight: linen tissue fabric with satin ribbon, tiny tucks, bishop sleeves, stock collars, and tailored fronts.
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Sendai
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Baptist Ministers
Scored
Baptists
New Street Railway
Mrs. Starring
Court
Mullah
Jolo Island
Industrial Commission
John H. Converse
Europe
Charles H. Cramp
Wison
T. EB. Hughes
Standard Cable Company
England
Germany
John G. Croxton
Club
National Association of Woollen Manufacturers
National Association of Manufacturers
Detroit
Charles Harding
Mr. Harding
Plumb
Harding
France
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Belgium
Congressman Adams
Robert 8. Adams
McKicley
Grauma
Bones
Marine World Wonders
Mule
Gimbel Brother
Gimbel Brothery
Market Street
Ninth Street
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