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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1897

Page

6

Liquor license transfers and rehearing at City Hall License Court

Judges Sulzberger and McMichael presided over transfers and a rehearing at Room 650 City Hall. The Hotel Hanover license issue centered on former president Leland’s consent, with the court scheduling a July 8 session and noting Leland’s rejection of transfer. Other cases involved retailer stock in brewing firms and multiple retirements or refusals, with significant focus on ownership limits and fiduciary accountability.

Sulzberger and McMichael City Hall Hotel Hanover Charles B. Leland Leland Adolph William P.thompson Hotel Hanover Company Eb, D. Davis Powers & Weightman Estate Theodore F. Jenkins Stilwell Mr. Leland Sulzberger

Murderer of Laura Jones Dies After Repeated Suicides

Peter Yeates, who killed Laura Jones in a jealousy murder a month earlier in Louisville, died at City Hospital from acute pneumonia after multiple suicide attempts. He jumped into the river, shot himself, and leaped from a second story window, landing in a flower bed and escaping serious injury. Yeates was 75. Jones was 22.

Louisville Peter Yeates Laura Jones Yeates City Hospital

Debate by Hobby Club Sparks Praise at Normal School

The Hobby Club at the Normal School held a notable debate as its sixth annual competition. Four girls argued for and against a classical education, judged by school leaders. Miss Wolfe won top honors with Miss Walker second.

H Club Hobby Club Philadelphia Walton Marchment Normal School McClure Steelman Martha Wilson Anna Walker Blanche Wolfe Florence Hunter Iit Cliff Anna H. Hall School of Practice Sydney T. Skidmore Wolfe Hunter Walker Fenno

Probers to Meet Again Over Penitentiary Cases

Legislative committee investigating Eastern Penitentiary will reconvene at the prison Monday at 10 A M. Judge Gordon had urged attention to two prisoners, one a foreigner who stabbed two overseers, the other who jumped from a rail to a lower corridor. The chairman invited Judge Gordon to attend and point out the cases.

Eastern Penitentiary Seyfert Harrisburg James Gay Gordon Philadelphia

City pays mandamus for Eastwick land in Bartram's Garden extension

A mandamus of 75,762.31 was paid to a representative of the Pennsylvania Company for Insurances on Lives and Granting Annuities, executor of Andrew M. Eastwick, for about ten acres acquired by condemnation for Bartram's Garden extension in the Twenty seventh ward. The court set 75,000 for the land and 762.31 for costs and interest.

Cellers Pennsylvania Company Andrew M. Eastwick Bartram Twenty-seventh Ward Eastwick

Hicks-Moore clash opens with knockout round

Epistolary contest notes Hicks scoring a knockout in the first round. Linn Hartranft returns from Washington on official business. Ward leaders vow the coalition will endure despite possible withdrawals. Magistrate Lukens rests at home with stomach inflammation. Israel W. Durham Club plans a major downtown event. J Hampton Moore backs only citizens favoring him for City Treasurer. Jerry Shaw seeks Naval Officer post after Canton trip for McKinley campaign. Ward unions back Hackett for the Republican Register of Wills nomination. Quay’s non intervention implied by Lane’s Washington message. Sheriff Crow reports improved health and enjoying time with family. Select and Common Councils announce a return athletic exhibition for Seeds at Lazaretto next Saturday.

Heward John B. Lukens Thirteenth Butler Streets Israel W. Durham Club J. Hampton Moore Jerry Shaw Canton McKinley Nineteenth Ward Union Veterans Hackett Republican Register of Wills Quay David H. Lane Washington Charles L. Brown Sheriff Crow Bad Manheim Chairman Seeds of Lazaretto

Pilot Hudson blamed in dam disaster inquest

The inquest into the Fairmount dam disaster on May 15 found Pilot Hudson responsible for the launch David W. Sellers going over the dam. Witnesses described Hudson’s neglect and departure from duty as witnesses recounted the tragedy and rescue efforts.

Fairmount Dam Hudson David W. Sellers Eleanor and Jessie Davis West Clearfield Street Mabel L. Ewen Fountain Street Roxborough Robert Howarth Market Street Chester Henry Davis Fairmount Landing Edwin Ewen Mary Burton Jerome Matthias Dennis P. Sullivan Joseph R. Paul Fairmount Rowing Association Jacob P. Caspar A. A. Kerlin

Personal baggage value and tax proposal considered

Treasury investigates New York returns of personal effects carried by travelers from abroad. A sample of 25 passengers across six steamers shows additions totaling 24 490 dollars with an average 489 80 dollars per person. The report recommends duties on items bought abroad for returning travelers and critiques the existing 100 duty exemption.

Washington Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Board of Trade Treasury Department New York Finance Committee Surveyor’s Department

Italy debates naval squadron duties in the Chamber

In Rome during a June debate on naval estimates Signor Santini urged the flying squadron protects Italian commerce in the Americas. Signor Farina argued against this view saying force cannot settle disputes with the American Republics. Admiral Brin noted large scale actions risk imperial subjects but suggested sending single vessels into American waters on occasions.

Rome Chamber of Deputies Signor Santini North South America Signor Farina Admiral Brin

Nothing Against the Women

A letter to the editor defends women who took the Philadelphia Hospital competitive examination. It notes 21 of 105 were admitted to the finals and asserts many others scored averages around 70 or higher. It recalls that in prior years women succeeded, even achieving the top marks in some cases.

the Times Daily Press Philadelphia

Arctic Explorer Sees Hopeful Letter From Sitka

Special Telegram from West Chester reports S. J. Entriken of the Alaska expedition sends a hopeful last letter until November. He writes from Sitka where authorities extended hospitalities as the party awaits further word on the mission and its reception by the world.

the Times West Chester S. J. Entriken Alaska Sitka

Scholarships Awarded by City Education Board Amid Debate

The Board of Education selected ten city scholarships and arranged university awards. Albert G. Miller heads a list from Boys’ High, with other picks from Central Manual, Northeast Manual Training, and Girls’ High. A split favored High School over Manual Training in five to four distribution, drawing criticism from Northeast committee chair Harrington.

Board of Education Committee On Brooks University of Pennsylvania Law Department Central High School Albert G.miller Reese J. Fresconi Robert A. Beggs Herbert Langfield Paul Rosenwey City Wthel Cook Normal School University Miss Cook Philadelphia Simon Muhr Boys’ High School Albert G. Miller Central Manual Training School de Witt T. Barlow Northeast Manual Training School Clarence Stratton Girls’ High School B. D. Bills H. T. Rowley Bertha Miller Board of City Trusts New Century Club Women’s School of Design Huey Harrington

Calhoun to Return to Illinois Then Madrid Mission in View

In Washington Calhoun has met with the President and Assistant Secretary Day to shed parts of his duties and return to Illinois tomorrow for urgent legal business. He plans to resume work in Washington next Wednesday. The commissioner has drafted a written report and his findings may be taken to Madrid with Woodford to present to the Spanish government. A full conference with Woodford is anticipated upon Calhoun’s return.

Washington Calhoun Illinois Woodford Madrid New York

Huey Answers Lambirth in Election Fraud Contests

William G. Huey selects councilman from the Fifteenth ward files answer denying fraud allegations by Henry W. Lambirth. Huey asks for ballot box openings and a vote recount while accusing a Business Men's League column circle misprint and illegal ballots cast for Lambirth.

William G. Huey Alexander Simpson Henry W. Lambirth Huey Lambirth Mr. Huey Business Men's League

Maxwell Fired After Davis Will Case Testimony

George Maxwell, a twenty year paying teller for the First National Bank of San Francisco, was discharged for violating the bank’s confidence after testifying that he believed the signature to the alleged will was a forgery in the Davis will case.

San Francisco George Maxwell First National Bank

Court Notes on Guilty Pleas and Sentences in Local Cases

Clarence Clay pleaded guilty to larceny of a dress belonging to Annie Clay and was sentenced to thirteen days from commitment. Peter Kinsler, guilty of cruelty to a horse, had his sentence reduced to thirty days on pledge. John Culbertson and Frank Sweeney pled guilty to theft of a crate of strawberries. Culbertson received six months and Sweeney four months. A Chestnut Street damages jury awarded Real Estate Title Insurance and Trust Company two thousand dollars with no benefits. Judge Russum visited Judge Beitler during trials. A collision case between schooners John R Penrose and William J Lipsitt was argued with decision reserved. J B Miller admitted selling adulterated milk with 2558-100 per cent water and was ordered to pay costs. William H Johnson, an old offender, was convicted of dwelling entry with intent to steal and sentenced to two years.

Clarence Clay Annie Clay Peter Kinsler Pinto John Culbertson Yestern Frank Sweeney Pintet Louis Drexler Culbertson Sweeney Chestnut Street Quarter Sessions Court Russum Court of Appeals State of Maryland Beitler Samuel R. Smith John R. Penrose William J. Lipsitt Delaware River Butler United States District Court J. B. Miller Miller William H. Johnson Jennie Ward Eutaw Street Eastern Penitentiary

Shipping News and Vessel Movements at Major Ports

Movements of sea going craft at principal American and foreign ports. Schedules of vessels arriving and departing from Philadelphia and New York. Delaware River and Bay news. Closing of the foreign mails.

Philadelphia New York Delaware River Bay News

Port of Philadelphia Arrivals and Tides Notice

Maritime notices list arrivals on Friday June 18 at Philadelphia including steamer Mexicano and several other vessels bound for or from Boston New York and Baltimore with ballast merchandise and ice. Also noted are high and low water times and a towage scene with tugs and barges.

Maritime listings of ships and vessels with owners across ports

A dense inventory lists steamer names such as Rhynland Ve dra and Romsdalen, along with owners like Beynon, Prout, Willis, Donovan and companies including International Navigation Company and W. P. Clyde & Co. Also named are schooners and lading details with ports Boston Norfolk Newburyport Baltimore Portland Salem and more.

Rhynland Beynon Liverpool International Navigation Company Vedra Prout la Pallice Peter Wright & Sons Romsdalen Willis Norfolk O. G. Hempstead & Son Eaglet Donovan New York W. P. Clyde & Co General Cadwalader Iler Baltimore Groves Lebanon Robinson Portsmouth Centipede Ior Boston Girard Lynn Hercules Portland F. W. Taylor Addie B. Bacon Sharp Charleston Smith J. N. Stetson & Co Albert Mason Gale Washington, D. C C. L. Higbee Emma C. Middleton Higbee Newburyport

Closing of Foreign Mails at Philadelphia June 19

The notice lists foreign mail closings in Philadelphia for June 19 across multiple routes. Times range from 4.30 A.M. to 11 P.M. for destinations including Netherlands Genoa Scotland Brazil Cuba and Mexico. Specific ships and routes include 8.8 Spaarndam, Galileo, Pretoria, Parnessia, No, Vigilancia, and Rhynland with special addressing conditions.

Netherlands Spaarndam Rotterdam Genoa Ems Brazil Galileo Pernambuco Bahia Rio Janeiro la Plata St. Thomas St. Croix Leeward Windward Islands Pretoria Scotland Parnessia Glasgow Norway Fortune Island Jeremie Jacmel Aux Cayes S. S. Alps Campeche

Port of New York Arrivals List June 18

The Port of New York records show arrivals including Edam from Amsterdam on June 18 along with vessels Britannic from Liverpool Furst Bismarck from Hamburg Lampasas Marsala German Bohn Prins Maurits Duit Port au Prince Dora Huelva Themis Porto Rico Cam Brian London St Louis Southampton and others.

New York Edam Amsterdam Britannic Liverpool Furst Bismarck Hamburg Lampasas Galveston Marsala Bohn Prins Maurits Duit Port Au Prince Dora Huelva Themis Porto Rico Cambrian London St. Louis Southampton Dune Persia Rotterdam Spaarndam Aurania Wee Reebes Bremen Ritannie Laver Dng F. Bismarck Glasgow Umbria Fiblopia Seeeseees Tune Ohio Wees Tone Veseees Bremen Majesties Paris Cee Ee Edeenee Kensington Antwerp P. R. Luitpold Uly Bremen Normannia Inty Hambur Lncania Wentewe Liverpoo Manitoba Iniy Laverpool Iviy Remen H. Meter Columbia Eens Uv Epee Puida Aller Peter Ulv Genoa Etrn Ess Goa Eevee Ey Liverpool Bretagne Avrenchoria Glascow Iesippi Saale

Voyage Log Mixed Route From New York to Mediterranean Ports

A passenger voyage records sailing from New York on June 18 aboard the Tartan Prince visiting Cuba Port Antonio Boston City Bristol Alene Kingston and Harwich with intermediate Mediterranean port calls led by Guiseppe Corvaja.

New York Cuba Port Antonio Boston City Bristol Alene Kingston Guiseppe Corvaja Mediterranean Tartan Prince Harwich

Unclear historical note with scattered place names

Fragmented OCR text lists numerous cities and terms including New York Genoa Naples Havre Bremen Berlin Antwerp Southampton Briardene Rotterdam Asti and other ambiguous words. No coherent event or人物 identified. cannot determine a concrete news item.

New York Ems Genoa Naples la Champagne Havre Galileo Pernambuco Bahia Berlin Antwerp Southampton Briardene Rotterdam Asti One Apa Apse Pesereden Anerley Helfer Glasgow Maands Para Ile Gove

Lydia Pinkham Cure Claims Prevented Hospital Operation

The letter profiles Mrs Lyness who escaped a major operation after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes miscarriage after heavy work, heart symptoms, and constant flow but credits the remedy with recovery and avoiding surgery while urging other women to follow suit.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkham Mars Taos, Lyness Frederick St Rochester N. Y

Closing of Foreign Mails at New York Saturday June 19

Shipping notices list multiple overseas mail departures from New York for France Europe the Netherlands Genoa Scotland Norway and more. Specific steamers Champagne Berlin Spaarndam Ems Furnessia Norge scheduled at various early morning times with supplementary departure at 8 20 A M and other early slots.

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

Liverpool and Atlantic Steamers Reported Arrivals and Movements

Foreign. Liverpool June 17 Arrived Germanic from New York Hamburg June 17 Arrived Phoenicia from Hamburg June 16 Sailed Willkommen Philadelphia Southampton Sailed Normannia from Hamburg for New York June 14 Arrived Standard Philadelphia Las Palmas June 16 Sailed Blenheim Pensacola 14th Haxby British Philadelphia Dannet Head Passed Georgia New York for Copenhagen of Wight Passed Gutheil Philadelphia for Flushing Baltimore June 18 Arrived Steamships Fairfax March from Boston Ulstermore British Moore from Liverpool F W Brune Lewis from New York steamer Anthony Groves Jr from Philadelphia schooners Robert A Snow Pillsbury from Gregorytown Venus Barkley from Governor's Harbor William W Converse Lewis from Charleston Nobska June 18 Passed 10 A M Steamer Harrisburg Salem for Philadelphia towing barge Hammond

Tampico Gust Heye Corean A. Stewart Glasgow Liverpool St. Johns N. F Halifax H. & A. Allen Straits of Dover Halliday Boston Barn Lane Steamship Company Nickerson George C. Ekhardt Saxon Sherman Providence General Cadwalader Iler John D. Paige Haley Kennebec Ice Charles T. Megee & Co Belle Halliday Fisher Wilmington Del J. L. Nicholson Bradford C. French Sanford Allyus Point J. DL. Nicholson Douglass. Gregory Ee Ae ‘On Charles T Francis R. Baird Dill St. E. Sonus Hus Ates Eissing & Haldt Grace Charleston Vellameiian New York Raleigh J.B. Hamel, Jr Dudley- Pray Coffin Alice Clara A. N Active Ararat Porto Rico Leonora Philadelphia Savona Adria Hamburg Baltimore Batoum London Minnesota Strathness St. John N. B Percy Burdsall Kee Irene St. Vincent Newark James Brown Anne Helen E. Kenney Port Spain Island Lebanon Mary C. Hale Londonderry Samuel C. Tryon Emma C. Middleton Newbu Lupet Bangor Addie Jordan Saco Charles Mook Some Tug Britarts Germanic Phoenicia Wilkommen Southampton Normannia Pene Standard Philadelp Las Palmas Blenheim Pensacola Haxby Dannet Head Georgia Fairfax March Ulstermore Moore F. W. Brune Lewis Anthony Groves, Jr Robert A. Snow Pillsbury Gregorytown Venus Barkley Governor's Harbor William W. Converse Nobska Harrisburg Salem Hammond

Vessel troubles and wrecking deals span Atlantic routes

Reports from Delaware Breakwater and New York describe the schooner William H. Rutan leaking after breaking rigging. The tug Gertrude towed the barge Marshall after collision with the ferry Atlantic, causing damage to both. Nassau reports the British schooner Mabel Howard arriving leaking with uncertain cargo loss. New Orleans notes cargo losses on the French steamer California totaling 45 000 dollars, plus a wrecking agreement dispute over the Rebecca J. Moulton.

Delaware William H. Rutan Norfolk New York Gertrude Marshall Atlantic East River Staten Island Nassau Mabel Howard San Domingo New Orleans California Atwood Rebecca J. Moulton

Trade cargo rates for schooners in Philadelphia trade

The Mary B. Judge schooner carries coal from Philadelphia to Gardiner at 60 cents plus towage for £400 per month. The Bessie Brown sails Philadelphia to Richmond at 58 cents. The Bayard Barnes runs Philadelphia to New Haven at 60 cents. Norwegian, 1,432 tons, West India trade value noted.

West India Mary B. Judge Philadelphia Gardiner Bessie Brown Richmond Bayard Barnes New Haven

Record high turnout for city high school entrance exams

Twelfth grade pupils registered at designated sites for admission tests to high schools. Registration surpassed all prior city totals with over 2500 candidates. Central High and two manual training schools drew 518. Girls High is expected to attract around 1468 entries.

Board of Education

Changes in the Marine Corps Retirements Promote Officers

Major H. B. Lowery, quartermaster Marine Corps, applies for retirement. His retirement will promote Captain R. B. Collum, now stationed here, to major and take him to headquarters, and will bring Captain Oak Denny, now at headquarters, to this assignment.

H. B. Lowery Quartermaster Marine Corps R. 8. Collum Oak Denny

Suspect Cash Shortage Tied to San Francisco Death

Isaac Norton cashier at the Internal Revenue Collector's office died by his own hand after being told his accounts would be examined. Collector Welborne orders inventory of revenue stamps and audit of Norton’s books. Officials estimate a possible shortage of seven to eight thousand dollars, with Norton noted as a persistent card player.

San Francisco Isaac Norton Internal Revenue Collector's Office Welburner Welburne Welborne Norton

Bath houses open Monday citywide for season

All city bath houses will open Monday. Chief Eisenhower of the Bureau of City Property ordered superintendents notified. New bath houses at Germantown and Water View Park join the roster, but the Thirty third and South street location is discontinued.

Eisenhower Bureau of City Property G. Lawrence Wharton Street Thomas J. White Master Street L. P. Way Ridge Avenue T. McPherson Beach and Laurel Streets Charles Hales Mifflin Street George Flourer Nineteenth Ward House Second Cumberland Streets Hobert Dodd Germantown Waterview Park

Murderers of Henry Pollex freed in Nicaragua case

Two Nicaraguan natives, a father and son named Ayer dis, were found guilty in January of killing Englishman Henry Pollex but have been declared not guilty due to imperfect forms in Nicaragua's Supreme Court.

Managua Nicaragua Galveston Texas Ayerdis Henry Pollex Supreme Court

Rev Lorenzo D McCabe Dies After Fifty Years of Teaching

Delaware Delaware June 18 Rev Lorenzo D McCabe D D LL D long time professor at Ohio Wesleyan University and noted author and theologian of the Methodist Episcopal Church died this morning in his eighty first year.

Delaware Lorenzo D. McCabe Ohio Wesleyan University Methodist Episcopal Church

Sacred concerts open at Lemon Hill pavilion

Tomorrow afternoon in the Lemon Hill music pavilion from 4 to 6 oclock the first Fairmount Park sacred concert of the season will be held. For ten years these Sunday concerts have been a summer feature and are funded by noted citizens. Subscribers include Frank Thomson Penn Railroad Thomas Dolan William M Singerly P A B Widener William M Elkins Benjamin A Van Shaick George W Childs Drexel Chas Harrah Edward J Stotesbury and Charles Cc Harrison.

Lemon Hill Music Pavilion Fairmount Park Park Frank Thomson Pennsylvania Railroad Company Thomas Dolan William M. Singerly P. A. B. Widener William M. Elkins Benjamin A. van

Taylor Retirement Eases U S Spain Ties

Madrid dispatch notes Hannis Taylor United States Minister to Spain retires. Epoca praises his work maintaining good relations between the United States and Spain and his departure leaves a strong impression of his service.

Madrid Epoca Hannis Taylor United States Spain Taylor

State to Acquire Swiss Railroads Adopted by Council

The Swiss State Council votes 26 to 17 in favor of the state taking over the railroads. A bill to formalize the transfer is being prepared and will be submitted to the Bundesrath for approval.

Berne State Council Switzerland Bundesrath

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