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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1897
Page
2
Gimbel Brothers Philadelphia page notes a continuing ribbon sale with new lots added after yesterday. Three black ribbon lots appear including 5000 yards of black taf feta and satin rib wear 30 width at 18c yard and 1800 yards of 4 inch double faced black satin ribbon at 25c yard, first floor sale.
A early season clearance offers large discounts on 1897 matting imports and remnants with prices cut by one third to half. Highlights include $7.50 Japanese matting now $5 and 128 rolls Anchor brand matting at $12 per roll reduced to $7.50, plus assorted remnants from $1.95 to $5.40. Also advertised are bicycle components and accoutrements on the sixth floor including Dunlop crowns, lamps, saddles, tires, cyclometers, stands, pumps, and cycle wear with sale prices noted for each item.
The listing offers brass bedsteads and beds with springs, head and foot rails, and other furniture items at reduced prices. Mattresses from $2.25 to $30 and select Rockers, cabinets, and ornamented pieces with oak, mahogany finishes are featured. Fourth floor.
Willow trunks and market baskets priced from 4.50 to 14 dollars, including 21 inch with canvas cover at 5 dollars and 7.75 for select units. Imported baskets of odd sizes listed from 0.62 to 1.60 dollars, with several worth 1.25, 1.40, and 1.60 dollars.
Large japanned umbrella stands with blue Delft decoration offered at 1 dollar, regular price 1.75. Also listed are japanned foot tubs iron holders asbestos whitewash brushes and basement door items.
Mrs. Mary Anwyl was knocked down and kicked by two heavyset Black men who snatched her purse containing about $8 near Vine Street and Broad. She reached Hahnemann Hospital exhausted with severe shock but no broken bones. One assailant described as very black, about 30, five foot five, wearing dark clothes and a straw hat. the second man is described only as heavily built.
Christian Ross master warden of the Board of Port Wardens and father of Charley Ross, abducted in 1874, died of heart disease at his Germantown home. He spent his fortune in the fruitless search for Charley, endured incredible public attention, and left a record of his life and searches along with a note of his deep religious faith and community service.
City Solicitor Kinsey and the Bureau of Surveys clash with David France of the First ward over a sewer contract on Ryan street and Frank ford avenue. His $3.69 per foot bid undercuts Michael O Rourke and risks blacklisting if he does not sign the contract by May 12.
A meeting of Delaware avenue businessmen and transporters at the Grocers and Importers' Exchange protested the Ocean Steamship Company's decision to abandon this port. H. C. McKenzie was named chairman and a twofold communication to reverse the withdrawal was planned. A mass meeting and broader participation by Grocers and Importers' Exchange, Commercial Exchange and Board of Trade were arranged, with talk of a new Savannah steamship line, while Philadelphia claimed insufficient business to support two vessels.
Rev Francis A Horton read a paper at a meeting of Presbyterian ministers on Ministerial Tender ness. A letter from the North eastern Wheelmen's Club president argued against denouncing Sunday cycling while some ministers welcome cy- clers at churches and others oppose riding. He noted ministers themselves ride and the club’s members practice on Sundays at Tioga track.
Governor Hastings death warrant arrives from Harrisburg for Pasquale Dedarrio the Italian condemned for murdering a 2 year old boy. An interpreter will read the sentence at the County Prison with Rev Father Isoleri present. Execution set for Wednesday July 27.
Coroner Ashbridge held a double inquest into the deaths of 28 month old Herbert L Soley and his father Robert B Soley. Herbert died of gunshot wounds and Robert died by his own hand after killing the child. Witnesses offered little new evidence and Jey had not threatened anyone. The jury verdict cited death by gunshot at the hands of the father for Herbert and death by self-inflicted shooting for the parent.
The Charley Ross kidnapping of July 1, 1874 is recounted as one of the era’s most famous crimes. Charley, age 4, vanished after boarding a wagon with two men who lured him with candy. A ransom demand followed, drawing national attention and a large reward as investigations, suspects, and clues proliferated across cities including Philadelphia and New York.
John Hoff Millholland a Berks county bar member and Reading Common Councilman from the Seventh ward died at Reading Hospital after an operation for appendicitis on Saturday. He was 29 or 30, a Lehigh University graduate of 1888, studied law from 1893 and was admitted to the bar in November 1895.
John Luta mutilated John Muna in Mt. Carmel striking him with a hammer and stabbing him four times. Luta, believing Muna to be one of his attackers, dragged him to the rear porch and threw his body onto a picket fence where his head was pierced. Muna died days later as doctors warned. Luta was captured by constables and jailed.
Congressman Amos J. Cummings of New York urged quick adoption of a joint resolution to appropriate 100000 for repairs to the New York Navy Yard dry-dock. Amid filibuster questions, he spoke five minutes stressing foreign policy and ship readiness, resolution adopted 114 to 12 with no quorum.
At Toledo on June 21 delegates gather as the Republican State Convention nears. The key fight is for campaign chair between Major Charles W F Dick and Charles L Kurtz, with Dick backed by McKinley and Hanna camps and Kurtz by Foraker and Bushnell factions. Delegates early arrival centers on headquarters and committee control, with district meetings tomorrow to elect the State central committee and campaign chair.
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip informs the Bureau of Engraving and Printing of the expected stamp needs for the year ending June 30 1898. Ordinary stamps total 3 444 167 000 with 2 cent and 10 cent special delivery stamps highlighted. newspaper and periodical stamps 6 462 000. postage due stamps 21 168 000. Compared to the current year ordinary stamps rise about 295 000 000, special delivery up 770 000, newspaper and periodicals up 962 000, postage due stamps down 832 000.
A bright white fireball sped across Wichita Kansas at 10 50 pm causing streets to light up and a loud rumbling. The event shocked residents including George Daisy whose horse was knocked down two miles northwest of town Mulvane and Burnton reported shocks while Hutchinson remained elusive Garden Place west of the city felt shocks from the north Local figures including B F Ware J G Johnson and Major Ewing believed a large aerolite fell northwest of town.
Patrick Cronin pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the Criminal Court for the murder of Erie jail warden Thomas B. McCrea. McCrea was killed November 19 1896 during an attempt to prevent Cronin’s escape on a Pittsburg and Erie train at Glenfield. Judge Stowe sentenced Cronin to two years in the Western Penitentiary.
In New York Van Aken is found not guilty of attempting to assault Ex Senator McPherson at his office. The judge dismissed the main charge but ordered detention in the Tombs on a concealed weapons complaint.
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce completes plans for entertaining Pan American delegates visiting Pittshore on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Officials promise elegance and elaborateness unmatched in prior visits.
William Gardner, a Plattekill Mountains farmer near Marlborough, was found dead in his cornfield Sunday. He was instantly killed by a shotgun blast with three shot in his heart. The suspect burglarized Gardner’s house, took $100 and two silver watches, then fled with his horse and wagon.
An unknown man was run over by a train on the Pennsylvania Railroad main line early yesterday and died at University Hospital hours later. His body was found by freight crew and transported to Powelton Avenue Station before removal to the hospital.
Justus Cox Jr a Philadelphia iron founder and capitalist today took control of the Ballston Spa Terminal Railway an electric trolley system serving several towns in and around Saratoga N Y The move places the railway under Cox management and marks a shift in local transportation ownership and operation.
Special Telegram reports Andrew Leffler of Tamaqua was instantly killed on the Philadelphia and Reading Road at Newberry last night. While shifting cars he fell under the wheels and was cut in two. He had recently married and lived in a fine home of his own.
London notes the death of Captain Boycott at about fifty five. He became famous as the first person subjected to the boycotting method in Ireland. A land agent in 1831 in Connemara Mayo he collected rents for landlords including the Earl of Erne. In 1880 Charles Stewart Parnell urged peaceful abstention from agrarian crime and to target harsh landlords and agents.
POTTsvILLE June 21 Harry Hardell a prominent business man and long time Schuylkill county resident died today after a lingering illness He was born in Philadelphia and became a well known hotel operator in Pennsylvania He served as a First Defender in 1861 and re enlisted for three years in the Forty e ight Regiment.
Across major papers the Hawaii annexation issue is debated. Critics fear jingoism and loss of national policy while supporters urge benefits of fertile lands. Prominent figures like Secretary Sherman are cited as shifting positions on the treaty.
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