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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
2
Philadelphia shoppers learn that Gimbel's is selling much of its tailor-made trousers at half price after moving surplus from several tailoring houses. About eleven hundred pairs at 2.50 and the rest of 1836 pairs at 3.50, plus golf breeches and boys clothing, with emphasis on quality and durability.
A leather goods shop announces five thousand belts in Dog Collar and Pulley styles with plain and ornate buckles. Prices range from 18c for 50c to $1.50 and 50c for $1 to $3, as two large aisle counters are added for the event.
Short lots and broken table linens from stock offered at 3c to 2 a yard with napkins sold by piece. Hemmed samples range 18 to 27 inches, not full dozens. Sheeting, pillow-case linens, and dress linens also one third off, in remnants as advertised by Janen Store and an Aisle Counter.
A catalog of women's bathing suits highlights Mohair and Blue Flannel options in varied trims. Styles feature plain colors, braid trims, sailor collars, and full skirts designed for comfort and ease in swimming. Prices range from about 1.05 to 10.50 with multiple midrange choices. Second Floor display notes accompany the listings.
Readable items include crochet silk spools, white tape assorted widths, ironing wax with handles, pane supporters belts, velour pins, merino pins, velvet binding Nos 3 4, light pire and wockpet spa dozen. Prices range from 5c to 12c per item.
San Francisco June 21 One Hawaiian delegate Prince David Kawanakoa nephew of the late King Kalakua says he is a Democrat because annexation is a settled fact and the Hawaiians feel grateful to President Cleveland for his stand on annexation He notes Hawaiians are part of the United States now and expresses favorable views toward the Democratic Party.
Judge Gibbons issues an order transferring the Inter Ocean Publishing Company v Associated Press of New York from Cook county circuit court to the United States circuit court. Attorney John Miller filed the removal application alleging the suit involves interstate interests and federal questions, with proceedings set in Chicago.
After years of internal warfare the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America reunites through a joint committee from its rival factions and a committee of the American Federation of Labor. Members will vote by referendum on headquarters location constitution and officers, with voting closing August 16 while the group meets in Washington to count ballots.
The Railway Master Mechanics' Association of the United States began its thirty third annual meeting in Saratoga New York with the president J B McCap nell of Omaha delivering the annual address. Reports were aired by Treasurer G W West of Middletown and Secretary Joseph Taylor of the same period.
Philadelphia and Reading announces fast trains to Atlantic City with daily excursion tickets. The note mentions foot of Chest and South streets, with EOi Mandegaa Envelopas 01.30 L. and Funk & Son, printers at 59 South Fourth Street.
President Loubet visits the United States pavilion in Paris. He is not met at 9:30 A.M. by U S Commissioner General Ford W. Peck or Assistant Commissioner Benjamin D. Woodward. Only Secretary Major Fred Backett and a few National members are present.
New York reports Aaron Halle the bartender was convicted in a May 17 incident at a depart store where Brannigan tied a ribbon counter. Jury deliberations followed and Halle faced a sentence.
Archbishop Ireland departed New York aboard the French line steamship Champagne on June 21. He will proceed to Paris to deliver a speech at a major gathering in the French capital.
The report notes daily wins by Hoot's Sersaparills against Ginease, highlighting continued success and strong form.
Joseph Mullet and James Fitzharris were moved from Ellis Island to the Barge Office immigration station and formally notified to prepare for deportation. They protested harsh treatment by the U S Government while a telegram from Rocky Mountain O’Brien and their former counsel Cu may prompt further action by Judge C.
Preparations for the National Prohibition Convention to be held in Chicago at the First Armory next Wednesday and Thursday are nearly complete. The platform is expected to favor women suffrage civil service postal banks and reform, with no plan to be adopted without a two-thirds vote and a necessary three-fourths vote if required.
Coelene John J. Martin announced the appointment of Dr. Nicholna Sena of Chicago as head of the medical staff for the national convention to be held in San Francisco. The announcement, made in Kansas City on June 21, names Sena to oversee medical services and staff for the event.
Keystone Telephone Company officials adopt mute finger language with a hired tutor. They order windows closed, a solid door, and a rubber rug for silence. A writer notes the odd scene as Hawaii, Indian, and Oklahoma delegates show mixed reactions. The group discusses preserving vellum wire transmitters and removes livestock art to avoid inspired watering.
Real estate activity includes 100 houses to rise at Sixteenth Street and Master for Frethofer Vienna Baking Co. A $5,000 brick and iron office and shipping building contracts awarded to Philip Herbach at Twenty fourth and Master. Additional two story houses planned for Sixty Sixth Street and Woodland Avenue by Jackson & Gould. A Baptist church building to be erected at Broad and Federal Streets. Several properties listed with dates and mortgage amounts in 1900, including parcels on Diamond, Kirk, and Francis streets and various transfers.
The committee decided to retain Odd Fellows Hall as an annex to the Girls' High School for a year while converting the old Boys' High School into a Girls' High School annex. The Boys' Hall will house the commercial department annex, and Odd Fellows' Hall will serve emergencies. The board accepted Mary Harshberger's resignation after five years as physiology and hygiene instructor. The Board of Education drew up a $3,000 request to councils to fund three new drawing instructors, raising the department's staff to six and its annual appropriation to $6,000. Probate added details of several wills and estates, including gifts to Friends groups and others, plus administration for John Fullerton's estate.
William Oser, claiming North Carolina residence, was arrested in Harrisburg on June 21 on suspicion of entering Mrs. William H. Dakin's Carlisle home Tuesday night and striking her with an improvised gravel-filled bag. Mrs. Dakin fought back, yelled, and neighbors arrived as the burglar fled. Oser bears scratches on hands and face.
An unknown man, about 30 years old and well dressed, was found unconscious at Richmond street and Allegheny avenue Wednesday night. He died at 5 a m yesterday at Episcopal Hospital from poisoning by carbolic acid. His body was sent to the Morgue with no evident identifying marks.
Frank Filipino pleaded guilty to obtaining money on a false check and was found sane. He was taken from the county prison, where he faced two years, to the Hospital for the Insane at Norristown. He had accused his former sweetheart of forgery, but she was acquitted.
Reverend Dr. William F. Avery a retired Episcopalian clergyman of 54 West Tulpehocken Germantown died yesterday at German town Hospital after being run down by a cab more than a month earlier.
The page notes Thomas Davis of Womindee seeking the Democratic nomination for Attorney General. It reports a destitute condition for William C. White of Philadelphia, and a marriage of Dr. Josephine M. R. White and Edward DeLacour in Wilmington. Elias N. Moore is mentioned as a Republican for the forestry court commissioner seat from district Camp St. George. The Delaware Audubon Society announces a prize for describing native bird life by under 18 entrants. Police investigation and other scattered items appear from Wilmington and Philadelphia sources.
Canadian steamer Alpha landed freight and passengers at Cape Nome May 25 without a U S permit. The Albatross signalled it to stop. the Alpha ignored and escaped toward Vancouver while Bear was iced in. Authorities expect seizure on next American port entry. round trip reportedly earned about $20,000 for owners.
London June 21 Lady Randolph Churchill announces her marriage to Lieutenant George Cornwallis West of the Scots Guards will take place in July. She is a daughter of the late Leonard Jerome of New York and widow of Lord Randolph Churchill who died in 1895 leaving two sons Winston Churchill and John Churchill. West is 26 years old.
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