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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1897
Page
1
Quarters prepared for delegates and visitors as arrangements for the Saengerfest are completed. Director Klee praises local societies and the rehearsal shows a 1,800 voice choir and nearly 100-piece orchestra delivering Judassohn's Forgiveness with strong unison and expression.
Delegations arriving include Harugari Lielerkranz of New Haven fifty strong and Germania Maennerchor of Lehighton fifty two. Most delegates arrive today with lodging assigned at multiple New York City venues such as Allemania H Doermann and Arion Hotel. Continued on third page.
Four bathers near Virginia avenue escaped a watery grave as volunteer life guards aided in rescue from a dangerous undertow formed by a recent slough. Thomas Williamson of Philadelphia was saved after exhausting himself, followed by three guards aiding two men and a woman. The woman, Mrs. John A. Rogers, was revived after strenuous efforts and taken to her hotel.
Mrs Mary Ilott returned from a visit with her five month old boy who suddenly grew pale and died during the homeward drive aided by Reserve Policeman Dunlocker. The infant, dead about an hour, was taken to Jefferson Hospital and then to an undertaker.
An unused lamp post at 1408 Chestnut Street was removed during demolition for a new office building. Gas leaked from a submerged pipe in nearby lumber, igniting and narrowly injuring a worker. Firefighters from Chemical Engine 1 and Engine Company 20 quickly extinguished the fire.
Thomas T. Terington of 1215 South Eighteenth Street died from a skull fracture after a bicycle crash on Gypsy Lane and Wissahickon Drive in the Park yesterday. He was taken to German Hospital unconscious and died a few hours after admission despite surgery.
An immense crowd attended the June 20 funeral in London. The Jews of the East End predominated among mourners. Nearly all leading financiers followed the hearse, including Lord Marcus Beresford Sir Edgar Vincent Governor of the Imperial Ottoman Bank and Sir Ellis Ashmeld-Bartlett.
Albert Armstrong of 1182 Rodman Street stabbed his sister in law in the stomach with a bread knife during a money dispute. She was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital in serious condition. Armstrong fled but was arrested and held without bail.
In Framingham Massachusetts during a drunken street brawl between Italian laborers, Officer Bastion was clubbed with a beer bottle and had a fractured skull. Police, aided by militia, rounded up three suspects in the Italian colony near Dogs Nest. Officer Trace identified two of the arrestees. Bastion’s condition was reported hopeless at the hospital.
John Haney of Minnesota, adopted son of Albert Haney of Philadelphia, is notified he will inherit $100000. He plans a July 5 Eastward return on a special train with wife and about fifty companions, costing around $10000, asserting his status as the country’s richest section boss.
A posse with dogs pursues George Bradley, a colored man, for the murder of Richard Rumbley, a respected Burnt Corn merchant. Rumbley was killed after resisting a demand for money following a store purchase and a confrontation near his home. Bradley is said to face lynching if captured. he had married just a week earlier.
Fire destroyed the Melenski home in East Buffalo last night injuring Joseph Melenski while he tried to rescue his five children. Sophie age 10 died at a hospital. Mary 12 Brownislowa 5 Veronica 3 and Cecilia 8 remain in hospital with grave burns. Melenski also hospitalized with burns to arms and face.
Henry Bumm a longtime Republican city official and business leader died at his home 1500 Girard avenue from a stroke after six months of sciatic rheumatism He served as City Treasurer two terms and held multiple posts including gas trustee and collector of delinquent taxes He supported charities including leading the Penn Asylum for Destitute Widows Funeral is Wednesday at 2 pm with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Kensington survivor includes his wife Caroline Van Dusen and daughter Elizabeth Bumm
W E Sullivan was captured in Pulaski County after a nightlong posse pursuit and jailed in Williamsburg Kentucky. He is charged with criminally assaulting and attempting to murder his 10 year old sister in law Sarah Lawson nine miles east of Williamsburg. A guard was placed about the jail amid fears of mob violence. The injured girl was left insensible.
An escaped Almshouse inmate Herman Maske stormed the Ansman boarding house in Altoona. He assaulted Mrs. Ansman and her neighbor Mrs. Heiss, nearly choking Mr. Ansman, until bystanders and police intervened. Maske was overpowered and jailed.
An economic rebound begins with resumed operation across multiple works. Edgar Thompson and Homestead Steel Works run full. Duquesne Steel Works starts billet to rail production. Braddock plants Pittsburg Rankin Wire Works and Duquesne forge at full capacity. McKeesport National Tube Works expands. Dewees Wood Company expected to start soon.
Henry Thomas a Birmingham excursionist fired into a party of Gadsden negroes as the train left injuring Will Garner a local cabman. Garner and his friends fired back starting a riot. Thomas was shot in the back and neck and stabbed twice and will die. Two other Birmingham men were shot and another stabbed. Police say liquor sparked the disturbance.
A lone carriage with William Higgins and a young woman was blocked by three highwaymen near Cottage Hill at about 1 am. The attack shattered the shafts and caused a near spill, but the screams drew Bartram O'Neill and James Sheridan who rushed to help. the robbers fled and were not found.
A cyclone at Newport News Virginia on June 20 wrecked several houses and damaged crops. The storm also harmed small craft anchored in the James River.
Earthquakes rattled San Francisco with two sharp shocks and minor damage, while Idaho Springs Colorado mine cave-in killed 70 year old Nathan D. Crane, a brother-in-law of the late Jerome B. Chaffee. Also news from New York and San Francisco includes imperial secretary Ho You Shing's arrival on La Gascogne, Jubilee temple services, pigeons show plans, soprano Mile. Rita Blandi's New York visit, Pickwick Hotel fire at New Orleans causing substantial loss, and union activity among Cloakmakers pending possible strike.
Four amateur sailors from Camden set out for a Southwark Club race when a sudden squall capsized the Maggie B. John Jones, unable to swim, sank but was rescued by Harbor Policemen Coolidge Wagner Buckley. Jones Walker Williams were hauled aboard and revived. all reached the Washington avenue station to recover.
A thunder shower yesterday afternoon struck the Eighth United Presbyterian Church at Fifteenth and Christian streets causing about 300 dollars in damage. Lightning entered near the roof front, scattering stones and mortar over a wide area.
A left foot, believed to be from the same stranger found Tuesday in the Delaware river at Chestnut street wharf, was recovered nearby yesterday afternoon. authorities suspect it was torn by a steamboat paddle wheel.
Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware forecast fair and slightly cooler with north westerly winds yesterday temperatures ranged from a high of 85 to a low of 61. Diamonds a 8 percent karat stone set in a Gent's ring for $180 at Mitchells 836 Chestnut Street.
An ad promotes Perry's with bold claims of good clothes, low prices, fair treatment, and popular methods. It guarantees prices are at least as low as elsewhere and points to Perry's at 1580 Chestnut Street.
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