Dissatisfaction in Delaware over Supreme Court appointments
A Delaware political split followed Governor Tunnell's Supreme Court picks. Chief Justice Lore, Judge Grubb retained. Marvil and Cullen were passed over in favor of William C. Spruance and James Pennewill. Boyce, aligned with Wolcott, secured a seat, provoking Marvil supporters plus party factions. Republicans praise the new judges while Union Republicans protest postmaster and federal court choices.
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Marvil and
Cullen
Boyce
William C. Spruance
James Pennewill
Wilmington
Governor Tunnel
Supreme Court
David T. Marvis
Charles M. Cullen
Supreme Bench
Charles B. Lore
Tunnell
Mr. Lore
Grabb
Ignatius G. Gtubb
Lore
Grubb
Messrs
William H. Boyce
Marvil
Mr. Boyce
Saulsbury
Judge Marvis
Gray
Bayard
Wolcott
Democratic Party
Judge Marvil
Lauisbury
State Department
James H. Hughes
Dover
Hughes
Walcott
Kent County Bar
Spruance
Pennewilli
Donver
George E. Smith
Laurel
Bradford
Federal Court Bench
McKinley
Delaware
Fireworks for the Fourth Catalogue Issued by George Miller
A comprehensive Fourth of July fireworks price list issued by George Miller Son Co highlights Hirayuma daylight shells and Chinese imports. The catalog notes mortars producing large aerial figures and limited Chinese fireworks previously reserved for Chinese royalty, alongside political notices and biographical snippets about federal appointments and railroad figures.
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George Miller, Son & Co
South Third Street
China
Admiral Brown Retired From Navy After Lengthy Career
Rear Admiral George Brown, long instrumental in building Norfolk navy yard, is placed on the retired list for age. He began service at 14, served in the Civil War era Mississippi squadron, commanded the Indianola, was captured after sinking four vessels, and later held major commands becoming the navy’s senior officer until now. The retirement elevates Commodore Matthews and others, with Matthews becoming admiral and chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks.
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Washington
George Brown
Norfolk Navy Yard
Admiral Brown
Indiana
Vicksburg
Indianola
Brown
United States Navy
Kirkland
Mare Island
E. O. Matthews
G. ©. Remey
Hatteras
Naval Academy
Navy
Boston Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Powhattan
Magowan denies divorcee nullity claim in New Jersey case
Ex mayor Frank A. Magowan answers in the Court of Chancery defending the Oklahoma divorce decree. He contends Mrs Magowan has means of support including a house valued at 36 000 and personal property worth 40 000, and says he gave her 900 in the past year citing financial embarrassment.
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Trenton
Frank A. Magowan
Court of Chancery
Magowan
Presidential nominations sent to Senate from Washington
The president named six nominations including Charles L. Cole of Pennsylvania as Consul General at Dresden George F. Lincoln of New York as Consul at Antwerp Walter Schumann of New York as Consul at Mayence Charles E. Turner of Connecticut as Consul General at Ottawa Hector de Castro of New York as Consul General at Rome and Hilary B Brunot of Pennsylvania as Consul at St Etienne
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Connecticut
Waterbury
de Castro
New York City
John G. Moore
Moore & Sonio
Latt
Washington
Senate
Charles L. Cole
Pennsylvania
Dresden
Saxony
George F. Lincoln
New York
Antwerp
Belgium
Walter Schumann
Mayence
Germany
Charles E. Turner
Ottawa
Canada
Hector de Castro
Rome
Italy
Hilary
Brunot
St. Etienne
France
Americans in London Stir Jubilee Week Observances
The article notes the presence of Rev. W. H. Milburn, the Senate chaplain, drawing attention amid Jubilee preparations. It covers diplomats, American residents entertaining at homes, and Colonel Hay planning a June 29 dinner for Whitelaw Reid, with royal processions, transport concerns, and weather worries influencing viewing arrangements.
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W. H. Milburn
United States Senate
Hay
Whitelaw Reid
Inter
United States
Gabriel D'Annunzio
Signora Duse
England
America
London
Senate of the
The
Star
Great Britain
Venezuela
Mies Madeline Pollard
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Frankfort
Oliphant
Ada Behan
Dalys
Royal Enclosure
Ascot
Lord
Lady Muncaster
Paderewski
Queen's Hall
Jubilees Seen aboard Brooklyn and at Buckingham
Rear Admiral Miller hosted a reception aboard the US cruiser Brooklyn with Admiral Sir Newell Salmon and other British and foreign officers. General Nelson A. Miles and Captain Maus stayed at the Buckingham Palace Hotel as Americans flood the Embassy seeking processions viewing seats.
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Miller
United States
Brooklyn
Newell Salmon
Portsmouth
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Maus
Buckingham Palace
Cornell University
Colonial Office
Naval
Emperor William Plans Cabinet Shakeup and Naval Policy Shifts
Berlin dispatch reports the German Emperor intends changes in the cabinet with Dr. Miquel to replace Von Boetticher and take expanded duties including the Exchequer role. Prince Hohenlohe to remain chancellor, while Foreign Minister Marschall von Bieberstein nears departure.
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von Boetticher
Council of Ministers
Interior
Prince Hohenlohe
William
Herr Richter
Reichstag
Miquel
Dr. von Boetticher
Miguel
Dr. Miquel
Baron Marschall von Bieberstein
Count von Eulenberg
Vienna
Count von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg
London
Berlin
St. Ettin
Halle
Berlin Produce Exchange
Koenisberg Stppere
Theerbude
Prussia
Senate
Hamburg
Charley Frohman and Broadway Plans Stir Gotham Theatres
Edwin Knowles takes over Fifth Avenue Theatre as Broadway reshapes leadership. Nat Goodwin plots a stock company and Broadway returns to top-tier managerial tactics. Gotham music halls suffer from weak beer sales and shifting morality with summer heat and wary patrons. Charley Frohman expands to London management after Shenandoah success.
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Gotham
Cora Routt
Seeley
Chapman
Kernell Brothers
Bryan
Paris
Two Men Hurt When Carriage Upsets at Fairmount Park
John Kellerman of 1825 Mervine street and Joseph Kohn of 1951 Warnock street were tossed from a carriage at the Diamond street entrance to Fairmount Park. The Park ambulance took them to the German Hospital where Kohn endured a brain concussion and severe facial cuts while Kellerman returned home.
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John Kellerman
Mervine Street
Joseph Kohn
Warnock Street
Diamond Street
Fairmount Park
Park
Kohn
Kellerman
Medal presentation to marksmen of Company H Fourth Regiment
Lebanon June 19. Medals were awarded as marksmen to Company H Fourth Regiment N. G. P. The event occurred last evening with General Gobin, commander of the Third Brigade, presiding. Captain M Fentagera led the response to the cral’s Speen.
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Tus Timps
Lebanon
Fourth Regiment
Gobin
Cral
Speen
M Fentagera Dad
Woodside Park Attendance Soars With New Attractions
Woodside Park on the Park trolley road proves immensely popular as crowds flood in for the new attractions. Visitors enjoy quick access from Dauphin or Belmont Elm, and the musical military spectacle Battles of Our Nation draws crowds nightly alongside a scenic railway, Atlantic City pool, lake and other features.
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Woodside Park
Park
Woodside
New Park
Fairmount Park
Conterno
Mueller
Atlantic City
Dauphin Street
Belmont
Elm Avenue
Willow Grove Park Hosts Gala Saengerfest Week with Damrosch
Conductor Wal ter Damrosch leads the New York Symphony Orchestra at Willow Grove Park for a Saengerfest week of concerts. Highlights include Beethovens Fifth Symphony on Monday, soloists Jan Koert and Fred Hampe on Wednesday, and Liszt works on Friday. Afternoon and evening programs aim for broad popular appeal. The electric fountain will run four times daily to delight visitors.
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Willow Grove Park
Walter Damrosch
New York Symphony Orchestra
Philadelphia
Damrosch
Jan Koert
Fred Hampe
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Liszt
Baengerfost
Minister Daniel Tilman Detained Over Alleged Infidelity Charge
Daniel Tilman of 1910 Bristol Street, a church leader for colored parishioners in Nicetown, was taken to West Chester to answer a serious charge by David Lewis. He was arrested Friday by Officer Hang. A hearing before Magistrate Elisen Bronn followed and Tilman was placed in custody.
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Daniel Tilman
Bristol Street
Nicetown
West Chester
David Lewis
Tilman
Hang
Twenty-first District
Lewis
Elisenbronn
Rooster Attack Injures Grandson in Lebanon Home
County Treasurer Michael Bollman's rooster attacked his 2-year-old grandson Robert Bollman at their Lebanon residence. The child was badly hurt and would have been killed if screams had not drawn help.
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the Times
Lebanon
Michael Bollman
Robert Bollman
Nicaragua Canal Bonds Authorized by Stockholders
A special stockholders meeting of the Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua authorized a 150 million dollar five percent gold bond issue and a mortgage on company property to secure the bonds. Unanimous consent was given with 152,333 shares represented. trustees Henry Be Howland and Jacob W. Miller named.
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New York
Maritime Canal Company
Nicaragua
Broadstreet
Hiram Hitchcock
Costa Rica
United States
Henry BE
Howland
Jacob W. Miller
France resumes diplomatic relations with Venezuela
At a cabinet meeting in Paris the Foreign Minister announced the resumption of relations with Venezuela and the republic's apology for the rupture incident. He also said indemnity claims were settled by a special commission and tariff arrangements favored France. An agreement signed at Pekin grants France commercial and political advantages in Tonkin adjacent districts and access to mines on the Chinese frontier with French engineers.
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Paris
M. Hanotaux
Venezuela
France
Pekin
Tonquin
Quang
China
Yunnan
Etchers Outing By Philadelphia Society At Neshaminy Creek
The Philadelphia Society of Etchers led by President Peter Moran held its annual outing at Neshaminy Creek near Doylestown. Members traveled by Reading Railroad train, biked several miles, then enjoyed luncheon and games. Each participant drew a piece to exchange at the next monthly meeting, a long standing custom yielding notable works.
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Philadelphia Society of Etchers
Peter Moran
Neshaminy Creek
Doylestown
Reading
Juniata County Democratic Committee Sets Primary Date
MIFFLINTOWN June 19 The Democratic county committee met here and set July 31 as the primary date. J Cambridge Conn of Spruce Hill and Jonathan Welser of Mahontonge were chosen as delegates to the State convention.
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TIMES
Mifflintown
Democratic County Committee
J. Cambridge Conn
Spruce Hill
Jonathan Welser
Mahontonge
Miner Injuries After Shaft Accident at Sterling Mine
SHAMOKIN June 19 Philip Snyder a miner was injured yesterday by a fall of coal at the Sterling Mine. Following this Michael Purcell driver was squeezed between a mine car and timber and seriously injured.
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the Times
Shamokin
Philip Snyder
Sterling
Michael Purcell
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