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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1900

Page

8

Lehigh Alumni Day Crowds Gather for Meet and Banquet

Alumni Day at Lehigh University drew a large gathering as the association held its annual meeting in old Saucon Hall with W R Butler presiding. Officers were elected Archibald Johnston president H A Bonzano vice presidents H H Stock secretary treasurer and Congressman P K Polk honorary treasurer. President Crown spoke on finances after the fire loss to the physical laboratory and a banquet crowd saw Georgetown defeat Lehigh 5 to 0 in baseball. A president's reception followed and Commencement Day was set for tomorrow.

TIMES Lovrh Bethlehem Lehigh University Old Saucon Hall W. R. Butler Mauch Chunk Archibald Johnston Bethlehem Steel Company H. A. Bonzano H. H. Stock P. K. Polk Danville President Crown University Physical Laboratory Georgetown Lehigh

Mangled Body Found on Railroad Tracks

Special Telegram to The Times Reading June 19 a man about 35 with dark hair and sandy moustache was found dead along the Philadelphia and Reading Railway near Douglassville. An account book with coal orders and the name William McCormick tie the victim to Philadelphia coal teams. Mine officials at Shamokin list successful applicants for certificates including several men from Mt. Carmel and Shamokin.

Reading Philadelphia and Reading Douglassville Arch Diamond Seventeenth Philadelphia Wiliam McCormick the Times Shamokin Edward Brennan Board of August Corbe Ashland James Gordon Locxer Gap John T. Ashton Mt. Carmel Frank J. McHugh Charles C. Herr Anthony Rightdinger William C. Bateman Natalie Dennis McCullough Whenlseo W. J. Startzel Patrick Laughlin Benjamin Morgan Thomas Joyce Locust Gap Henry Perrong Girardville Peter J. Bodman Locust Dale W. EB. Jones Williamstown David Jenkins Nicholas Brokenshire George W. Stine Davis E. Stine Peter Nailor Trevorton

West Chester High School awards given in literary prizes

In West Chester on June 19 the high school held annual exercises drawing public attention. Marian Pierce won the William Dowlin prize in English composition with Alice Bullock an honorable mention in the senior class. Groff won the junior prize and Edna Inghley received honorable mention.

the Times West Chester William Dowlin Marian Pierce Alice Bullock Groff Ednaighley

West Chester Post Office Leased for Several More Years

The Post Office Department has renewed a lease with the West Chester post office owners for another term. The contract requires expenditure on building improvements including new features as part of the renewal.

West Chester

Pennsylvania chartered coal and gas firms announced

Pennsylvania corporations incorporated including Karthaus Coal Mining Company in Harrisburg with $3,000 capital, Clear Geld, Gibson Gas Fixture Works in Philadelphia with $225,000, Charles L Heinle Specialty Company in Philadelphia with $75,000, and P. Mining Company in Erie with $100,000 capital.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg State Department Karthaus Coal Mining Company Capital Gibson Gas Fixture Works Philadelphia Charles L. Heinle Specialty Company P. Mining Company Erie

Tramps in Bloomsburg Ordered to Work on Streets

Bloomsburg authorities enact a nuisance ordinance requiring all arrested vagrants to perform street work within the borough. The June 19 note details the measure as a response to rising vagrancy and public disorder across the town.

the Times Bloomsburg

Miner Robbed of Large Roll in Pottsville Circus Crime

James Powers, a Tower City miner, was assaulted near a circus carnival in Pottsville on June 19 and relieved of a large roll of bills. The theft occurred as he left the show grounds, with thieves stealing his money and escaping. The Times received telegrams about the incident from Pottsville.

Times Pottsville James Powers Tower City

West Chester Junior to Senior Reception Bright in Chapel

This evening the customary reception of the junior close to the senior was held in the chapel of the State Normal School. Mrs. Dr. George M. Philips, wife of the principal, received in her usual graceful style.

the Times West Chester State Normal School George M. Philips

Woman Found Dead From Alcoholism in Hazleton Home

Mrs Mary Vernasky aged 30 was found dead in bed at her West Hazleton home last night by neighbors. Death attributed to alcoholism after she drank to drown sorrow over separation from her husband.

Times Hazleton Mary Vernasky West Hazleton

Philadelphia Cadets Begin Ten Day Camp Maneuver

West Chester June 10 A large delegation of youthful soldiers from the First regiment departed for camp, proceeding to a site where they will undergo ten days of training in a formal camp setting.

Philadelphia Tus Times West Chester

Second Attempted Suicide in Shamokin Woman Rescued

In Shamokin on June 19 Miss Lissle Marth 18 attempted suicide by swallowing poison for the second time in six months. She swallowed a dash of antidotes and was saved by prompt medical care.

the Times Shamokin Lissle Marth Lendawa

Untitled local notice fragment from Insgrove

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Insgrove Ot Vias Borte Iy Aprerty

Bucknell Commencement Day Highlights Bucknell University

Bucknell University hold fourth day of commencement exercises. Bucknell Academy graduates include Frank Ammon and Ralph Savidge. Bucknell Institute graduates listed led by Louise Warriner. Kerr Boyce Tupper officiated dormitory dedication costing 50 000 dollars. Alumni events featured Martin Bell address and multiple prize announcements. Alumni Association officers elected with Rev H M Wolfe Jr as president.

the Times Lewisburg Bucknell University Bucknell Academy Frank Ellsworth Ammon Strode’s Mills Percival Dewees Browning Orbisonia William Miles Kefffer Milton John Henry Eisenbauer David Morris Hughes Mount Carmel Charles L. Clair King Reynoldsville John Arthur Haines Winfield Ralph W. E. Savidge Sunbury Bucknell Institute Helen Marr Forest Mary Matilda Halfpenny Mary Florence Higgins Sarah Jane Roos Louisa Ann Linn Seller Margaret Howard Stein Martha Wolfe Louise Voorhis Warriner Montrose Miss Stanton Kerr Boyce Tupper D. D Philadelphia Martin Bell Blair County School of Music Ruth Lesher Northumberland Ruth Stevens Bessie Mahaffy Mahaffey Nelle Goddard Pearl Snyder Mary Halfpenny

Clearfield Nominates Democratic Ticket at Convention

The Democratic County Convention met in Clearfield on June 19 and nominated J. K. P. Hall for Congress, Cyrus A. Woods for Assembly, Henry B. Knorr for Sheriff, James A. Gleason for District Attorney, EB. Shirey for Jury Commissioner, W. B. Beamer for Coroner, and John C. Barclay as secretary and chairman. John A. Stock, Dennis Dempsey, and George Merritt named as congressional conferees. Dimeling resigns. convention is harmonious.

Clearfield Congress J. K. P. Hall Elk County Cyrus A. Woods Bloom Township Howe Cooper Henry 8. Knorr DuBois James A. Gleason Houtzdale EB. K. Shirey W. B. Beamer Decatur

Bracelet and plaque found in Niagara Falls tragedy package

The package Gertrude Roth sent to her sister prior to her Niagara Falls plunge was received by Mrs. Wagner in Allentown. It contained a bracelet and a Wedgewood placque purchased at Niagara Falls but no message was included.

the Times Allentown Gertrude Roth Niagara Falls Wagner Wagners Roth

Sharon and Youngstown Street Railway Wins 50 Year Franchise

Mahoning County Commissioners grant a fifty year franchise to the Sharon and Youngstown Street Railway. Construction starts at once for a twenty mile line passing through several small towns between Sharon and Youngstown.

the Times Sharon Mahoning County

Burned by Molten Iron in Government Foundry

Three moulders were badly burned in Myerstown when molten iron exploded during sinker casting for the United States Government at the R Stoeyer Foundry. The injured are Philip Fox of Lebanon Cornelius King and Wallace Line of Myerstown.

the Times Lebanon Philip Fox Cornelius King and Wallace Myerstown United States R. Stoeyer

Cope Takes Office as Dairy and Food Commissioner

Harrisburg June 19 Jesse K Cope assumes charge as the new Dairy and Food Commissioner heading the division. The report notes his appointment and that Major Joe Lad filed a bond of 10000 dollars with the State Department.

Cope the Times Harrisburg Jesse K. Cope Dairy and Food Higa Joe Lad W ‘Orme Joneas State Department

Oleo dealers arrested in Greensburg district raid

Officer Washabaugh arrested a dozen oleo dealers across Groneabere Latrobe New erton Irwin Scottdale. Defendants made no denial of the charges and promised prompt payment of fines.

THE TIMES Greensburg Thomas Washabaugh Groneabere Latrobe Newerton Irwin Scottdale Uspal

Pastor Dies, Leaves Reformed Church Era in Greensburg

Special Telegram to The Tips reports Rev. Dr. C. R. Dieffenbacher, longtime pastor of Greensburg First Reformed Church, has resigned after twenty five years. The German church community notes his departure marks the end of a long era of leadership and service to the congregation and city.

Greensburg C. R. Dieffenbacher First Reformed Church

Pennsylvania Corporation Chartered

Dover Del June 19 A Pennsylvania concern with capital stock was chartered at the State House today it is the Walker papier & baking ac mes casences oe uk.

Pennsylvania Corporation Timms Dover Del Allegheny State House Walker Ture Papier & Baking Acmes Casences Oe UK

Man Dies in Tragic Wheel accident

Special Telegram from Greensburg reports George Ringer aged years died after a wheel overturned in a wagon incident. The victim's face was severely injured, and the tragedy occurred in Greensburg on June 19.

THE Timms Greensburg Theorge Ringer

Sportamen Oppose Sunday Law

Special Telegram to Tom Tree from Norristown June 10 reports the Norristown Pied and Game Protective Association opposing a Sunday law. The brief item notes association members and local stance, with no further details on actions or outcomes.

Sportamen Tom Tree Norristown Norristown Pied and Game Protective Association

New Chemical Building Gift at Lafayette College

Special Telegram from Easton reports Lafayette College celebrates commencement week with alumni events at Pardee Hall. Walter C. Gilmore of Williamsport delivers Finished Work. Dr James Gayley of the class of 1874 funds a new chemical building to be erected soon, linking Carnegie Steel.

Tom Timps Easton Lafayette College Pardee Hall Walter C. Gilmore Williamsport Washington Hall J. C. McKenzie Tome Institute Port Deposit J. G. Brecht Franklin Hall Warfield James Gayley Gayley Carnegie Steel Company Pittsburg

Local Weddings Highlight Pottsville Lansford And Other Notices

J J Brown a Pottsville lawyer married Cadace Williams of Lansford at noon yesterday. F N Cassell of Pittsburg wed Effie M Fulton of Clearfield in the bride’s grandfather’s residence. Andrew Sullivan and Hannah Sullivan of Gordon’s married in Ashland. James Lenghlie Shamokin and Annie Reilly Bloomsburg wed at the bride’s residence. Epworth Leaguers in Bedford convened with welcome by Prof E S Ling and addresses by several ministers.

J. J. Brown Pottsville Cadace Williams Lansford Clearfield F. N. Cassell Pittsburg Effie M. Fulton T. H. Foreey Baier Andrew Sullivan Hannah Sullivan Gordon's Ashland Peeeny St. Joseph's Church James Lenghlie Shamokin Annie Reilly Bloomsburg Bellefonte Yester- Sey Harry Yeager Iss Ruth William Aurie

Stamp Collectors Risking Tuberculosis From Saliva Contact

A New York Herald report details M. Busquet of the Algiers Military Hospital who found stamps handled with saliva carried Koch's bacilli. A stamp-loving soldier with advanced tuberculosis contaminated stamps by moistening gummed paper with saliva and sticking them to albums. He inoculated guinea pigs with stamp-water, causing tuberculosis lesions and death in the animals. Busquet tested disinfectants, favoring five percent phenic acid or heat to sterilize stamps without color loss.

Legion New York Herald M. Busquet Miliary Hospital Algiers Koch Bacilli

There Goes the Last Toe in a Bridge Yard Accident

August Gleb, a Shiffler Bridge Co worker at West Homestead, has lost four toes in as many accidents. Yesterday a heavy beam fell on his left foot, severing the middle and last toe of that foot, as Dr. W. Ewson treated him. Gleb joked about hoodoo while preparing to work again soon.

August Gleb Shiffler Bridge Company West Homestead Gieb W. Ewson H Weeks van Cate Tion

Baboon Escapes and Stirs Panic at Stockyards Station

Arrimyna Pocahontas, leader of a Romani camp near Forty-seventh Street and Western Avenue, walked her mandrill Beppo a three and half foot baboon past the stockyards police station. Beppo jumped onto a desk, startling Desk Sergeant Thomas Connolly and forcing officers to retreat for safety.

Arrimyna Pocahontas Forty-seventh Street Western Avenue Beppo Stock Yards Chicago Chronicle Thomas Connolly Stock Yard Ripley's Daily Bulletin Beppe Peter Garson

Little girl hero of county after night burglary

Ten-year-old Mabel Tubbs woke in night to noise, ran half a mile in bare feet in her night dress, and alerted Ed ward Moore and wife. James Harman and William Franklin pursued four masked burglars, exchanged fire, wounding one. The Moores fear for recovery. burglars escaped with $20 and a gold watch.

James Harman William Franklin

Elevators and the Heart Runaway at Brown Hotel

The Denver Republican reports an elevator accident at the Brown Palace Hotel linked to a pilot Monte Inman. A heart attack likely paralyzed his arm, preventing lever return. A Chicago physician warns high altitude elevator work harms the heart, noting rapid ascents and descents. The piece condemns “modern improvements” that speed work at health risk and cites a Chicago case of a two year elevator pilot’s death as martyrdom to faster service.

Brown Hotel Denver Republican Monte Inman Inman R. H. Brown Chicago State Capitol Brown Palace

Deputy Porter Arrested for Postal Law Violation in Knightstown

Deputy U. S. Marshal Boyd arrested Gresham Porter of Knightstown for postal law violation. Porter, a Knightstown bank vice president and real estate owner, was brought to Indianapolis for a preliminary hearing before Commissioner Moores and discharged. Porter is noted for generosity to the poor, including aiding neighbors during winter.

United States Boyd Gresham Porter Knightstown Porter Indianapolis Journal Moores Hunter

Quaker School Anniversary in Providence on June

The Quaker School at Providence plans a June anniversary celebration with notable guests, including Phonan and other dignitaries, as the event marks its milestone.

Fearn Tae Providence Priscingle Fe Hon Phonan

Cat Farm at Angore Faces Lincoln County Opposition

A large cat farm operation near Angore in Lincoln County Oregon has drawn nearby residents who say they have secured consent from parties involved and are seeking approval from local authorities.

Angore Lincoln County Oregon

Democrats Mend the Party Fences in Delaware

Dover June 19 convention overhauled party machinery and backed William Jennings Bryan. Delegates instructed to support him at Kansas City, opposed gold standard, condemned trusts, and criticized McKinley era. State central committee reconstituted to aid a two year campaign led by Willard Saulsbury.

The Times Dover Del Delaware William Jennings Bryant Kansas City Chicago National Congress Republican Party McKinley Alfred H. Cahall Edwin B. Voohran, Jr A. H. Smith Everett Hickman Handy Democratic Party Riggs Committee Saulsbury Willard Saulsbury

Fire and Police Parade Conducts Elk Carnival Day

On June 19 in Wilmington the fire and police departments led a carnival parade. Chief Engineer Welsh and assistants ran the fire unit while Chief Dolan led Wilmington police. Dolan stopped a man who matched a pickpocket profile, detaining Thomas J. Little until officers could take over, then resumed the ride.

the Times Wilmington Welsh Thomas J. Little Little Dolan

May Not Have to Stand Trial Telegram to Tas Timms

Albert Conrad of Philadelphia is jailed in New Castle awaiting trial for the murder of George Leyrer of Wilmington. Authorities fear Conrad may not survive until the September term of the Court of Oyer and Terminer.

Tas Timms New Castle Col Albert Conrad Philadelphia George Leyrer Wilmington Reryn Conrad Court of Oyer and Terminer

Delaware Notes and Barrett Barter Census Mentions

Fragmented text references Dr Henry W Briggs Miss Vira Wright and Barrett company of Philadelphia. Mentions census supervisor J W Bow and a Wilmington training department exhibit with unknown details. Also notes a Friday event and a long steel item for Budre and New York with vague measurements.

Henry W. Briggs Vira Wright Wises Jackson & Sharp. Com Barrett Pany Philadelphia Wilmington Training Department Annalog Tye Rose Budre & New York Boel

Girl Burglar Is Poorly Paid Still Too Young for Punishment

Mary Derry a 0 year old girl was arraigned for a second story burglary in Paterson. She confessed climbing a porch, entering Patrick Brown's house, and seizing about $1000 in jewels. Two colored men accompanied her and the trio fled. detectives later recovered the loot at a pawn shop. The girl was discharged as too young. the others were held.

Treas Paterson Mary Derry Patrick Brown Mary

Lawrenceville School Commencement Delivers Diplomas

Princeton June 19 the annual Lawrenceville School commencement held in Edith Memorial Chapel awarded diplomas to 808 graduates. Key speakers included Colonel J J McCook of New York who urged patriotism and citizenship, with remarks also by Nelson S Riley of Indiana and Daniel Webb of Tennessee.

Princeton Lawrenceville School Edith Memorial Chapel J. J. McCook New York City Nelson 8. Riley Indiana Daniel ©. Webb Tennessee Ivy Seadie Houston G. Ga Robert F. Eussit Carelion Apold Lewis W. Hornblower New York Dunes Elsy Jane Stinson Wiilitaport of Legel Rigelavilla Gu OWR Wilson Pureburg R. A. Wright Hileatown

National Eclectic Medical Assn Meets in Atlantic City

The thirteenth annual meeting of the National Eclectic Medical Association of the United States opened in Atlantic City at the Hotel Dennis with over two hundred members in attendance. President W. Boskowitz of New York led the session as Mayor Franklin P. Stoy welcomed the delegates. The program featured remarks and a stereopticon demonstration by A.HEKE and O kichi Fateming highlighting a rough scene illustrated for the audience.

Timms Atlantic City National Eclectic Medical Association of the United States Dennis Raid W. Boskowitz New York O. Edwin Miles Bo Dy Okichi Fateming Aheke

No Contest Over Landis Will Reached by Family

Vineland June 19 The will of the late Charlies K Landis will not be contested by his sons Richard and Montevert who were disinherited. An amicable settlement was reached among family members with their aunt Miss J T Candle appointed as trustee to oversee a fair division of the estate.

John Biggs J. Edward Addicks Delaware Mr. Biggs Biggs Robert C. White Edwin R. C. Cochran, Jr White Vineland Lnte Charlies K. Landis Richard Montevert James Montevert Landis Miss Ji T. Candle Wal

Bordentown Military Institute Holds Annual Commencement

The Bordentown Military Institute conducted its annual commencement on June fifteenth with graduates including Frederic G. Munson of Philadelphia Henry B. Crawford of Flushing N Y Harry B. Freeman of Maplewood N J Carl Rae Copeland of New Jersey and others noted in the ceremony held here today.

Bordentown Institute Tentown Bordentown Military Institute Frederic G. Munson Philadelphia Henry BE. Crawford Flushing N. Y Harry B. Freeman Maplewood Carl R, Rae Copeland Wilis Opeds Pat Prederick

Parker family child’s arrest shocks Woodland township

Special Telegram from Tus Timms reports Charles J. Parker and Serena Parker of Woodland township have had their 16 year old daughter arrested and placed in custody amid a village disturbance. Details unclear as typing is corrupted.

Tus Timms Mount Holly Charles J. Parker Serena Parker Woodland Township

Mrs Chatterton Dead After Fire Injuries

Special Telegram reports Mrs Chatterton of Philadelphia died at City Hospital from burns suffered in a fire in Atlantic City on Monday. Her husband Howard Chatterton survived the incident.

Shot self with revolver near Bordentown

Special Telegram reports John G Gropp, a year old, son of Andrew Gropp, shot himself near Bordentown. The tragedy occurred about three weeks ago, and he died today after being confined to a lockup where he had been held.

Tipews Bordentown John G Andrew Gropp Lock

New Jersey News Notes Item Fragment

Fragmentary OCR note from New Jersey area with garbled text and unclear details. Reads like a local snippet but lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or outcomes to summary adequately.

William Steel to be released today from Eastern Railway jail

William Steele, formerly cashier at Chestnut Street National Bank, is set for release today from the Eastern Railway jail after serving a sentence related to the bank’s closure. The report notes his prior role and impending departure.

British Wins and Colonial News From the Transvaal

Lord Roberts reports over 2000 stands of arms surrendered at Pretoria since its occupation. British prisoners to be released. 148 officers and 8039 men among them. General Buller notes Laing's Nek tunnel clear for traffic. Chamberlain urges unity and warns on election timing amid empire questions.

London Transvaal Lord Roberts Pretoria Buller Laing Nek Tunnel Mghdaty Charlestown Mafeking Deelfontein

Horses for British Army Bound for Cape Town

The steamer Knight Bachelor cleared for Cape Town with 10 000 horses for the British Government from New Orleans on June 19.

New Orleana Cape Town

Vultures Feed on War Carnage in South Africa

The article recalls Julian Ralph describing a Bloemfontein ride after Roberta’s victory, noting flocks of vultures feasting on dead horses and battlefield carrion. It laments repulsion yet highlights their role in scavenging, while warning that war’s violence can threaten public health and the livestock economy.

South Africa Julian Ralph Bloemfontein Roberta Waiee Ee Annes

Railroad Prosperity and Wages Cited by Joseman Dolliver

Iowa figure Joseman Dolliver argues railroads boost national prosperity with high employment and wages. He notes more men than ever, about 108, and wages around $60, influencing prosperity despite freight rate issues over the past four years.

Joseman Dolliver Iowa

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