Talk of the Day in New York City
Magistrate Simms rules sidewalks may be open to bicycles amid a clash with six policemen after a stylish rider fought arrest. The piece notes a broader political milieu with Republicans backing Seth Low for mayor and Bellevue Hospital Medical College plans for a new building and consolidation talks.
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Baltimore Consolidated Street Railway Eyes City Lines
Baltimore Consolidated Street Railway Company plans to absorb the Baltimore City Passenger Railway Company, the oldest firm, by stock exchange totaling 9 million dollars. Traction Company stockholders would get 4.91 million and City and Suburban holders 4.09 million. Convertible stock reductions total 750000. Action postponed until after June 30.
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Quay Opposes the Lyon Ripper Bill in Pittsburg Talks
Oliver McClintock John Eaton and Wesley S Guffey returned from Washington where they met Senator Quay About the Lyon Ripper bill They announced Quay opposes it and that the plan shifts to reclassification with an enacting clause and a May or February special election Philadelphia backs the change Lyon remains opposed by Lieutenant Governor Lyon until Quay is satisfied Guffey laments the bill’s failure to pass
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Record number of candidates for State College admission
In Bellefonte on June 18 the count of applicants for admission to State College reached a record high, with indicators suggesting the incoming freshman class next year could reach about 150 students.
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Cuban Trade Decline Marks Shift in US Cuba Ties
Washington reports a sharp drop in US Cuba trade from 1887 to 1897 due to hostilities. In 1896 imports fell to 40 million dollars with exports at 7.5 million, and nine months into 1897 show further collapse. Sugar and tobacco shipments and overall agricultural imports led the decline with exports narrowing accordingly.
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Naval Militia to Convene in Philadelphia Next Year
The National Naval Militia Association agreed to hold its next annual convention in Philadelphia aboard the United States steamer St Louis with the Pennsylvania Naval Brigade. Lieutenant Ewing and Lieutenant Rhoades of Philadelphia supported the invitation, and Commander Miller of New York chaired the session. The meeting was set for early May 1898 in Philadelphia.
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Foul Play Suspected in Hungarian Man Death
George Warga, about 45, a Hungarian, was found dead early this morning beside the Delaware and Hudson Railroad at Smithville. Peculiar wounds include a gouged scalp, a deep cut at the mouth and two large neck wounds, leaving investigators unsure if death was accidental or the result of foul play.
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Hampson On Trial For Drunkenness And Conduct
Lieutenant Thomas Hampson of the Twelfth district faced a Police Board of Inquiry over charges of drunkenness and conduct unbecoming an officer. The testimony came from Twelfth district officers. the next meeting is set for Tuesday as witnesses are summoned. Superintendent Linden said the case concerns a prior arrest report and hinted at pressure from Twentieth ward Republicans to replace Hampson with a street sergeant.
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Barnato in Circus Tales Stir Berkeley Denials
Fred Holturn of Berkeley disputes a sister of Barney Barnato claiming he never played in a circus. He recalls performing with Barnato in London, meeting Isaacs in the Royal Circus, and Barnato aiding a cannon act that wounded John Holturn's scalp during a rope release mishap.
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Funeral of James W. Howard Veteran master builder
The funeral for James W. Howard, veteran master builder, was held from his 1836 Pine Street home at 8 PM yesterday. Services were at Woodland Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Dr. Seitzer of the Universalist Church. Pallbearers included Dr. John D. McClain, R. H. Watson, T. M. Keeney, F. H. Nichols, BE. A. Parker and Jacob B. Goldy.
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Relatives of Barney Barnato Claim Ties to Diamond King
Samuel Barnett in Erie County Penitentiary says he is Barney Barnato's brother the South African Diamond King who died after leaping from a steamer. Roland Barnett of Montreal also claims kinship as does a Chicago woman calling herself Alice Esther Barnett now in Africa.
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George H. Spang, Noted Blair County Lawyer, Dead
George H. Spang, the oldest practitioner at the Blair county bar and a well known Central Pennsylvania criminal lawyer, died at Martinsburg after a stroke. Born in 1830, he practiced law for 43 years, served six years as Bedford County District Attorney, and represented that county in the Legislature for two terms.
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Union Grammar School Holds Annual Commencement
The Union Grammar School held its annual commencement at the Wallingford school building. Graduates Emme B. Mills Rebecca C. Morrow Ruth R. Baldwin Elizabeth Oxley Nannie I. Deak M. Ella Smith and William E. Mead delivered orations and recitations.
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Eight Annual High School Commencement in Sellersville
The eighth annual commencement of the high school in Sellersville was held this evening. Graduates named were Carrie W. Daub Tillie Cressman Anna Dannehower and Tobias Harr. Dr Green of West Chester addressed the class. Miss Dannehower was valedictorian and received the alumni prize.
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Tillie Cressman
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West Chester
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Many Killed in Western Storms Across Ohio and Indiana
Across Defiance Ohio and neighboring towns a severe thunderstorm caused multiple deaths from lightning strikes. Jacob Griner was killed near Ayersville. Peter Tabler died in Wapakoneta as his house burned. four boys were hurt in Lincoln Illinois. buildings and crops suffered extensive damage including a Canal Dover blackout and a McArthur reservoir breach.
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New Hampshire
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McArthur
Delaware County
Storm Leaves Counties Damaged. Timber and Barns Destroyed
Last night's long storm shattered northern and western Indiana, destroying timber and felling trees. Lightning burned two large barns worth $1,000 each and struck Hambrick's Station livestock shed. Farm property suffered heavy damage in Rochester Brownsburg and Wabash, with Valparaiso hit by hail and high winds.
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Four Buried After Paragon Paper Mill Blast
A June 18 storm in Eaton wrecked the Paragon Paper Mill west wing burying four workers among debris. Property loss runs to about 25000 dollars with further damage to Haton Window Glass Works and multiple other buildings in Munice. Telegraph lines were down, and several roofs including the Hannan building and Albany sheds suffered damage.
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Lightning Strikes Train and City as Storm Hits Kentucky
A mid morning wind storm in Louisville caused extensive property damage across Kentucky and Indiana. No fatalities occurred though several injuries were reported and a Monon train eight miles beyond Bloomington was jolted by lightning and wrecked after striking a fallen tree.
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Cyclones Strike Keokuk County and Oskaloosa Areas
A small cyclone touched ground near Ross Hill in Keokuk county damaging trees and outbuildings. A second cyclone east of Oskaloosa caused minor damage across a two mile long path about fifty yards wide with slight effects.
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Nebraska Tornado Hits Norfolk Causes Injuries
A tornado struck Norfolk last night causing minor building damage. A K Leonard and Loomis McKim were injured. Leonard suffered head wounds and internal injuries while McKim sustained a broken leg and multiple cuts and bruises.
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Hail and Rain Ravage Sagovia Cultivation
Violent hail storms sweep Sagovia in Castile province causing crop ruin and floods. Houses flood and cattle and goods are swept away. Panicked residents seek aid as damage mounts.
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Storms Abroad: Cyclone Hits Paris Suburbs
A cyclone swept villages Bezons Colombes and Asnieres near Paris causing collapse of houses tree loss broken telegraph wires and widespread damage. Three people were killed and about twenty seriously injured.
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Train crew held up by highwayman near station turntable
Joseph Croft and William Young of a Philadelphia and Reading Railroad passenger train were robbed by a highwayman as they returned to the station after setting the engine at the turntable. Two shots were fired in the incident reported from Chambersburg on June 18.
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Death of John M. Francis former minister and Troy Times editor
Troy, N Y June 18 The Hon John M Francis senior proprietor and editor in chief of the Troy Times and ex Minister to Greece Portugal and Austria Hungary died at his home at 11 05 am after a heart weakness that troubled him for years Born March 6 1828 in Prattsburg Steuben County he rose from editor on the Ontario Messenger to founding the Troy Daily Times and serving as US Minister to Greece Portugal and Austria Hungary across a long public career.
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Trade League committees decline Rogers bill endorsement
A joint meeting of the legisl ation and law committees of the Trades League adopts a resolution not to endorse the Rogers bill for city government. They state indorsement would impair benefits from the Bullitt bill and clash with Pennsylvania city classifications upheld by the state Supreme Court.
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No Meeting of the Electrical Committee
The Common Council special committee tasked with examining electric light companies was to meet yesterday but was postponed due to late adjournment and other causes. It will likely assemble early next week to consider City Solicitor Binsey’s view that it can compel witness attendance and document production. Completion is not expected before next fall.
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Bicycle collision injures two riders on street crossing
On Twenty-fifth street and Columbia avenue late Thursday night J A Steiner and J L White residents of the neighborhood collided while riding bicycles. White suffered a scalp cut and Steiner a leg injury. Mrs Bradley of 2619 Jefferson street and Miss Alice McNally of 1528 North Seventh street were crossing and were knocked down but unharmed.
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Presentation of Times Prize Library to Claghorn School
The Times announces the presentation of the Times prize Library to the Claghorn School will appear in The Times tomorrow.
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Washington Notes and Legislative Proposals
The Sub treasury in New York lost 250000 dollars in gold coin for export. Frances Virginia Washington, a descendant of Lawrence Washington, was promoted to sign land patents in the Interior Department at a salary of one dollar per year. Senator Teller introduced bills to redeem bank notes in coin and to require national banks to keep reserves in their own vaults.
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