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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1897
Page
2
Veteran George A. Rumford suffered twenty years of rheumatism and was reportedly cured after using Munyon remedies. The article highlights his prolonged torment and the claimed improvement following treatment.
George Rumford of Philadelphia described twenty years of rheumatism affecting his left side and leg. Doctors warned of heart risk but he says Munyon's Rheumatism Cure relieved pain after two weeks across five bottles, and he has had no rheumatism since.
Philadelphia resident Mary Muller credits Munyon s Catarrh and Dyspepsia Remedies with immediate relief after years of illness. The ad touts Munyon s Static Electrical Machine Life Chamber and Home Remedies curing catarrh asthma bronchitis rheumatism and more with free diagnosis and trial treatment at 1505 Arch Street.
The Philadelphia hosiery and underwear firm marks its third anniversary. Founder T. G. Nourse oversees mill and trade visits while J. L. McBlain handles inside affairs. Traveling salesman T. Dillinger serves Western Pennsylvania, with resident sales staff in New York Washington and Baltimore.
Pennsylvania Railroad announces excursion tickets from Philadelphia and intermediate points for the Highland Poughkeepsie boat races on June 23 and 25. Tickets on sale June 22 to 26 with return valid through June 26 at a single round trip fare.
The Japanese government files a formal protest to the U S Secretary of State about Hawaii annexation, seeking treaty rights respected in case of annexation. The scene at the State Department features treaty signers Sherman Kinney Hateh Thurston and witnesses Day Adee Cridler, while ex Queen Liliuokalani is noted as protesting via influence from Tokyo.
Tokyo warns the proposed tariff bill will harm both nations, naming light-weight silks, silk handkerchiefs, matting, hemp and jute rugs, carpets, and tea. Minister Toru Hoshi calls rates prohibitive, potentially triggering retaliation, and urges careful consideration to avoid disrupting Japanese commerce and its two thirds share of US tea imports.
Camden reports petty swindlers at large. Mrs Harris of 628 Grant street bought a small amount of goods from a bucketer and paid with a $5 bill. He left to obtain change, taking his cart with him and did not return.
A well dressed man bought a ton of coal with a $10 check at Wilson's coal office then got $5.50 change. the check proved worthless and 469 Line street was found vacant. Police Kay and Painter arrested the cucumber push cart swindlers at Third and Cherry streets, naming Frank Carman and John Kearney for a hearing.
Villanova College schedules its fifty fourth annual commencement next Thursday with Pontifical High Mass at 8 am in the college chapel. Baccalaureate exercises occur this evening at St Thomas Church under Rev. W A Coar and Rev. J B Leonard. Arch bishop Martinelli and several bishops will preside and diplomas will be awarded including LL D to J T Lenahan and Ph D to Kene Daly Morrissey with masters to Dolan Whelan Kerr. An alumni banquet follows in the Academic Lecture Hall as the association conducts its largest gathering yet.
Coroner to hold inquest into the death of Josie Miller as Willie Schneider, the boy who set the fire, remains missing from Newtown L. I. the coroner plans a Brooklyn search and will present the case to the District Attorney. Josie told her father she was burned after Schneider blocked her path and ignited her clothing with a match.
An advertisement extols beauty through health, claiming Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery strengthens digestion and blood formation to improve complexion and vitality. It cites a testimonial from Miss Julia Ellis of Faith Kentucky praising the medicines after a long illness and seven bottles.
President McKinley weighs a diplomatic path toward Cuban independence under Spanish sovereignty similar to Canada, while seeking to avert war. Treasury data on Cuba trade losses may prompt U S intervention pressure as General Woodford prepares to shuttle between Madrid and Washington with full briefing and Cuba war losses evidence.
Senator M B Quay spoke at Union Station en route to Sewickley about tariff timing and the Rodgers charter. He declined a view on the Ripper bill, praised the Rodgers measure, and pledged to aid McClintock Eaton talks in Harrisburg. Attorneys for Magee and Flinn dropped civil suits over the McKinley delegates deal.
Srna reports the recent earthquake in the Assim Province killed more than 6,000 people. Queen Victoria sent condolences. The note recalls Japan 1891 loss of 16,000 and Lisbon 1755 with 35,000 dead as historic comparisons.
A violent hailstorm struck Tyrone around 3 pm lasting about fifteen minutes. Hailstones up to walnut size covered streets while trees lost fruit and foliage and barns were blown down. Crops and fruit suffered total destruction through Sinking Valley with no loss of life reported.
Anti-Combiner forces win control of ward organization at Seventeenth and Huntingdon streets. George Sterr Jr. declared Republican leader. resolution backs Clayton McMichael for Register of Wills and Jacob Leeds for City Treasurer. Meeting spurred by Walter B. Bedloe to form a workers league amid factional tension.
Special Telegram to our TIMES Brigadier General Greely of the army suffered the amputation of the second finger of his right hand this morning. The operation was performed by army surgeons under ether. Dozens of Arctic service left bones weakened and public receptions may have triggered bone disease. In Washington a day of fatalities also saw Chester Fowler struck by a train at Rockville losing both legs and an arm. Walter Copp died after a fall from a Georgetown school scaffold.
The Eighteenth Regiment of Pittsburg presented a large silver loving cup to the Third Regiment of Philadelphia in thanks for hospitality on May 15 Washington Monument Day. Colonel Norman H. Smith and Major William H. Davis spoke for the visitors, and Colonel Robert Ralston accepted the gift. The cup bears regimental insignia and engraving noting memories of that day.
The United British Societies in New York held an athletic musicale and dancing carnival at Ambrose Park to honor Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. In the one, two, and three mile races an Irish entrant nicknamed Craig, whose real name is George Mahler of Dublin, won each event. Erne Hjertberg of the New Jersey Athletic Club, expected to win the long races, placed third in the one mile.
The Philadelphia Country Club first polo team won the Polo Association cup at Bala in a close match against Rockaway second team. The final score and handicap produced a late rally that gave the Country Club the victory with Rosengarten securing the decisive goal.
In Georgetown Delaware on June 19 reports spread that James M. Gordy, executed for his wife’s murder, might still be alive. Sussex county residents recall doctors pronouncing death after eleven minutes of hanging, debate a possible dummy execution, and guard Gordy’s grave amid tales of hidden wealth totaling 3200 dollars buried near his former wife’s tomb.
In Coatesville on June 19 an eight year old, Ernest Young, son of Squire S. Young, was severely burned while attempting to light a Roman candle at his uncle R. B. Scott’s residence. His aunt, rushing to help, suffered burns to her hands and arms. Medical aid arrived but the boy’s injuries were feared fatal.
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