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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
2
A six-year expansion has grown a two and a half acre shop into over eleven acres. Gimbel's aims to double again, preserving a bon marche image and low prices. Reliability and customer satisfaction remain central as it expands mixed goods from shoes to carpets.
A June sale on Market Street offers men and women’s Oxfords at deep cuts, with low prices like $1.40 for men’s calf Oxfords, $1.50 for some women’s styles, and discounts on black and russet pairs. The ad promises value before standard prices and highlights a doubling of the store’s best sellers.
Keystone Telephone Company officials agreed to broaden the company slogan to "Broaden Out" alongside "Determination" after a midnight conference. A visit to National Republican Committee Chairman Marcus Hanna failed to yield decisive support, with arrangements for another vote pending.
The listing highlights corsets by brands H. S. Nemo B. and Nemo A with materials in madras sateen and net. Prices range from 75 cents to about 1.75 dollars, with assorted fabrics including batiste net sateen and coutil.
Items offered include a 12 inch blade lawn mower in used condition at $2, a three ply garden hose with brass nozzle and wood reel at $3.25, and complete screen doors with spring and pull at 75 cents.
In the listing, suits of Venetian cloth and fine fabrics range from 15 to 25 dollars, with full silk lining noted. Styles include tight fitting jackets, single or double breasted cuts, and seven gore skirts with inverted pleats. Colors span tan to earl gray, highlighting an elegant blue and castor Venetian suit offered at half price.
Actress Rose Coghlan, currently performing at a local theatre, has returned to a Broad Street hotel after being uncomfortable with politicians present there. She has since broadened her circle of acquaintances to include Senators Hanna Platt Depew and numerous delegates to the National Convention. She left the dining room abruptly on Monday afternoon amid a scene before retreating with the hotel manager’s intervention.
An affidavit of defense was filed yesterday in the Quarter Sessions Court by counsel for W H Carson in response to the Commonwealths effort to collect a fee as bait for court appearance. Landis was convicted and an appeal is sought.
Colonel Jas M McCarter a noted preacher soldier and author died at his Preston Maryland home after a brief paralysis illness He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1838 at age 16 served in many appointments and was later a chaplain and colonel in the 14th Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War He was gravely wounded in battles and settled near Preston after the war
Frankfort June 19 reports the State Treasurer's office transferred to Democrat Hager marking the first Democratic control of state offices since 1895 as Republicans lose the treasury.
The transportation committee of the National Prohibition party in Philadelphia county selects the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as the official route to Chicago for the convention. Mr. B J Walker of 24 South Sevent h Avenue has been accorded some role in the process.
United States marshal arrested Joseph G. Moyer Postmaster of Perkasie for antedating the pension blank of Mrs Christina Laudenberg. The case involves alleged fraud at the post office with federal authorities pursuing charges and formal action pending.
Kingston Jamaica June 19 The British Colonial Secretary Chamberlain has ordered military conscription in St Kitts and Nevis. Every male aged 17 to 40 is liable to service and the local press denounces the move. The Telegraph condemns the minister as a dictator.
The Pennsylvania Railroad’s double track to Atlantic City is fully equipped with one hundred pound steel rails and stone ballast. Oil was unsatisfactory, so broken stone was adopted to reduce dust and improve roadbed quality. Atlantic City trains use coal burning locomotives between Philadelphia and Atlantic City, promising smooth, fast service on the Pennsylvania system. The article notes high roadway standards and grassed cuts along the line, with the line expected to shorten travel from Philadelphia to Atlantic City and serve the New York division as well.
Max Siegel filed a suit in Common Pleas Court seeking five thousand dollars. The complaint alleges that the plaintiff endured unhappiness of the times due to the defendant.
The Third Presbyterian Church at Fourth and Pine streets was broken into Sunday night and several communion plates were stolen. Harrison W. Pope was found loitering in the churchyard and arrested on suspicion. A plate was later found on the church steps. The magistrate initially planned to commit Pope to the House of Correction but held him in $500 bail for court.
Mrs Anna R Gazzam files an appeal seeking a new trial in a famous alienation of affections suit against Abigail G Reading. The case centers on damages of 25 000 and notable legal maneuvers in the city’s highest court.
Mrs Gladstone widow of the great English statesman was buried beside her husband in Westminster Abbey. The Queen and the Prince of Wales were represented at the service. Attending dignitaries included Lord Rosebery Sir William Vernon Harcourt John Morley Lord Kimberley H. H. Asquith Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman and Ames Bryce.
Paris reports show American wine exhibitors facing bias as the wine jury excludes foreign named wines. California officials threaten to pull their displays while Dr. Wiley signals potential appeals as minority French members influence decisions. Authority questions prompt hopes for group jury review.
Robert Oliphant, 41, of 100 Braddywine Street, a Quaker City Cab Company driver, was fatally injured yesterday afternoon when four runaway horses frightened by a donkey engine bolted down Broad Street. He was thrown from his vehicle at Broad and Chestnut, suffering a fractured skull and later taken to Hahnemann Hospital. the horses were halted in Penn Square.
A marriage license issued by Clerk Bird in the Orphans' Court approves the nuptials of Jay Fisher, 67, and Louisa Bealer, 52, at 500 West Marshall Street, Norristown. Soon after, a license follows for William K. Morgan, 20, to Rachel B. Roberts, 16, both of the same address, noting neither had prior marriages. Prudential Company Enterprise publishes Handy Facts for Delegates listing presidential election history and national leaders, with free copies on request. A storm beacon is unveiled at the Sub-Weather Bureau near the Maritime Exchange, signaling new storm warning capabilities.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a Reading event involving Pullmas and a forest notice with unclear cadence. The text is damaged, obscuring names, dates, and outcomes. no verifiable facts beyond keyword mentions can be asserted.
Mrs L C Bailey of Cleveland disappeared five years ago and was found yesterday in the Philadelphia Hospital insane department by her son Frank. After initial recovery she declined contact until a letter to her husband prompted an investigation revealing her location. They planned to travel to Cleveland together.
The Sterilized Milk Ice and Coal Society to supply ice to the needy at wholesale prices due to rising costs. Any quantity may be purchased for as little as one commodity unit. Pure and sterilized milk also available in varying quantities. Donations welcomed to assist, directed to treasurer Joseph Louchheim at 316 Market.
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