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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
7
Separate counters hold several hundred of this season's best selling suits offered at half price. Sizes are broken and limited, with finishing enhancements claimed for durability and quality in Philadelphia.
Prices dropped from 28 to 28 per ton with a 7 and 9 dollar net reduction on beams channels tiles and angles. The move follows a Carnegie Steel Company led agreement among eastern producers to unify prices, citing need to align with lower pig iron steel billet and plate costs. Bethlehem Steel reports over 2.3 million in net earnings for the year with 600 thousand in dividends and outlines a 36 thousand ton armor plate bid in a pivotal government contract.
A Telegram from Yardley reports the annual gathering of the General Church of the New Jerusalem at Huntingdon Valley near here. About 300 members attended the meetings as the assembly adjourned this evening.
A vivid scene of a stadium filled with color and light as fans move and cheer. Leaders from across the nation stand at the center while banners wave and voices rise in chorus and celebration. The crowd erupts to a final roar as the game unfolds and the crowd’s fervor peaks.
The twenty seventh annual commencement at West Chester State Normal School drew attendees from Chester county and beyond with 138 graduates. Edwin Markham delivered the graduation address to applause while a large campus dinner and a festive late evening scene followed the ceremony.
West Chester High School held its commencement in the Assembly Building. Superintendent James presided as master of ceremonies while faculty and directors observed. The graduating class includes Fred Barnes Anna Barnett Howard Brinton Alice Dowlin Charles Canning Joseph Clark Laura Cox Edith Darlington Alice Dowlin Louella Eisenbeis Frances Faddis J. E. Gheen Lena Green Thorney Harvey Sara Hayes Margaret Himelright Grace Hood Anna James Elizabeth Kane Ellen Lewis Mary McClenaghan Lucie Moore Marion Peirce Mabel Ridgley Elsie Smith Cornelia Smith Cal Marshall Taylor Helen Thatcher Elizabeth Williams. The program featured choral numbers essays orations and presentations culminating in diploma awards and a valedictory.
The fortieth annual commencement of the Academy of the Immaculate Heart at Villa Maria drew hundreds of visitors from across the state including several clergymen. Four graduates named Agnes Kearns Eagan Nellie Maria Farrell Rose Mary McKenna and Maud Frances Gallagher excelled in music with awards in piano violin and mandolin. The class motto urged wholehearted pursuit of God and commandments amid a large staged program and valedictory.
Charters issued by the State Department include The Salem Coal Company of Harrisburg with capital $240,000 and Pittsburgh Electric Machine Works of Pittsburgh with capital
In Ashland at St Joseph's Church Miss Mary E McBrearty wed John W Campbell of Windber Pa with a formal reception at the bride's home. The ceremony was followed by a breakfast at her father's house and the bride wore duchesse satin with lace. Similar nuptials occur in Reading Bloomsburg and Carlisle with several couples tying the knot and receptions planned.
Lloyd Hayden and Mise Mary Crist were married at Corpus Christ Catholic Church in Chambersburg at 9 o’clock with Rev. F. C. Noel officiating. A nuptial mass preceded the ceremony with Miss Annie Fries as maid of honor Frank Kuss as best man and ushers Edwin Boem and Herbert Rodenhaver.
Norman Helas of Danville and Miss Dorothy Waters daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Waters were married at Market Street Lutheran Church. Rev M BE McLinn officiated with maid of honor Miss Bessie Hees and best man Harry Lyon.
Edward J. Roberta and Miss Emma Halderman, prominent Morrisville youths, were married last evening at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs David Halderman. Rev Kinney of the Methodist Episcopal Church performed the ceremony.
In St Canicllas' Church Mahanoy City on June 21 at 3 PM Miss Mary Crossen and John O'Donnell both of town were married by Rev. P C McEnroe. Miss Susie Crossen of Philadelphia attended the bride and Charles O'Donnell was groomsman. Many friends crowded the church.
Attorney General Elkin filed quo warranto in Dauphin County Court against the New York Philadelphia and Chicago Railway Company to show by what authority it claims corporate rights. Chartered August 1890 to build a line from Franklin Venango to Clearfield County, the petition alleges no part of the road has been constructed. The case will be heard next Tuesday.
In Bloomsburg on June 21 Ezra Houseknecht and Mies Josephine Johnson eloped and wed in Harrisburg. The bride’s parents opposed the marriage but have forgiven the pair. They plan to reside in Orwick.
Norristown on June 21 Professor Jerry March who for thirteen years has led the First Presbyterian Church choir tendered his resignation which was accepted. He cites a need for rest and the resignation takes effect July 1.
Correspondence from Kingston, Jamaica reports a disaster on the Demerara river in British Guiana. The river steamer Mabel with 120 aboard and three towed boats were swept over Tumatumari Falls near Potaro. many passengers perished, including Dr. G. C. Taylor and American miner J. B. Tays.
In Sharon on June 21 a baby daughter of John Randall died after a carriage rolled down a steep hill and struck the brick pavement head first. The incident occurred when the carriage ran away, ejecting the child on the street.
The Dagecrews High School graduation exercises were conducted in Lenape Hall with directors teachers and graduates in attendance. Thirteen graduates were named Mary Metlar Mary Atkinson Sue Green Margaret Haas Florence Hibbs Sara M Hibbs Florence Fly Lydie Vanartsdalen Hannah Kratz Edith V Morris Herbert Ane Wallace Murfit and Walter Colns.
Gettysburg June 21 William Hummer a longtime drayman at the Western Maryland Railroad freight depot was run over by a locomotive shift today and narrowly escaped with his life. The engine passed over a leg causing a severe injury that required immediate amputation.
Samuel R. Adams of this city was arrested in A Newtown and charged with robbing and assaulting Dr. Chas. J. Schulze at his residence. Adams confessed implicating William Dickinson, who was arrested today and denies the charge.
In Shenandoah on June 21 an 11 year old girl Katie Orawicz daughter of hotel proprietor John Orawicz was assaulted by an unknown man while with three companions on a hill. Watchman Frank alerted, the assailant fled toward Locust Mountain as citizens formed a posse to pursue him. The girl lies in critical condition. a likely lynching attempt is feared if the suspect is caught.
Norristown June 21 Chief of Police Rodenbaugh stopped a planned hold up aboard a trolley car near town when three youths aged 14 to 16 emerged from behind bushes with air rifles. The would be robbers dropped their weapons and fled into the woods as the chief confronted them. The youths were not identified.
In White's Ferry Wyoming County two brothers Terry and James quarreled over land division. James stabbed his brother five times in the abdomen with a penknife. The wounded man was taken to Wilkesbarre Hospital and cannot recover.
In Louisburg on June 21 a bold highway robbery attempt occurred at the Blue school house on Washingtonville road. Ralph Seidel was driving home when a negro with a revolver halted his horse with a rope, demanded money, and fired several shots as Seidel fled, all aimed at the bridle but none hit. The suspect is believed connected to a disturbance in Danville Tuesday evening.
Dr. C. J. Heiner of Allentown aged 67 slipped from a step as a Reading train started at the Reading station. He was dragged briefly, injured, and taken to Reading Hospital by ambulance. He cited his wife’s dream of danger and his recent accident insurance policy purchase.
The Thomas A. Biddle heirs were awarded $1340 in court after Wayne Water Works Company laid water mains on the land at Wayne without owner consent. Plaintiffs valued the damage at $5000, but the jury adjusted after viewing the site.
Lebanon June 21 Former Associate Judge Joseph Louser died suddenly at Schaefferstown from apoplexy aged 74. A lifelong Republican he served as Justice of the Peace in Heidelburg township and was twice elected Associate Judge. He was the town's leading merchant and a well known county figure.
The Lancaster will of Mrs Catharine Long probated after her funeral. She leaves $54,000 to relatives and $400 to each employee, fathers library to Lancaster Law Library Association, $1,000 to Ladies Dorcas Society and Bethany Orphans Home, $2,000 to Franklin and Marshall College, and secures Henry G Long Asylum with $60,000 and her Orange street home to fund it. Bomberger farm to create Longs Park with a Long Park Commission. Remainder split between Henry G Long Asylum trustees and city, to fund park beautification and asylum endowment totaling roughly $450,000 to $600,000.
Mrs. Benneville Acker weighing 200 pounds fell through cistern flooring into eight feet of water at a yard well. Newsboy William Earnshaw attempted rescue with his strap but needed help. Neighbor Mrs. Cannon assisted, pulling Acker to the surface while Earnshaw lay on the log. Acker was nearly unconscious but saved from a watery grave.
In Drumore township Mechanics Grove Deputy Coroner Helm and Dr T M Rohrer investigated May McLaughlin a domestic in the Lindecamp family for infanticide after a baby was found dead on boards. She confessed claiming the child was dead before being thrown from a window but the coroner’s jury ruled death from neglect by the mother.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs two extra Sunday trains from Twenty fourth and Chestnut Streets Station at 8 A M and 6 P M. Timetables and information are available through ticket agents.
The War Department publicizes amnesty issued by General MacArthur in Manila. All insurgents in any capacity since 1890 may renounce within ninety days and gain immunity and US authority in the islands. Exceptions apply to war law violators. Eligible individuals report to American troops for records and release. Military authorities offer thirty pesos per rifle presented in good condition.
George A Phelps wed Miss Emma Whitehall at the bride’s father home on High Street with Rev W Herald Stacey officiating. Marie Whitehall served as brides maid and Arthur Phelps as best man. Nina McCready married Matthew Erwin at Summitt Hill home of Thomas McCready with Minnie McCready and Joseph Gormley in attendance.
Pottsville census enumerators finished counting and show a population not over 13 500, down from 14 104 in 1890. The report notes significant declines in other county districts due to migration and local exodus, casting a broad decline across the area.
Fast trains run daily from Term inal, Twelfth and Market streets toward Willow Grove. Excursion tickets are available every day for the trip, offering convenient service for travelers and visitors.
Lancaster report states George T Griffiths aged 24 died at St Josephs Hospital from injuries sustained when he stepped from a boarding house window and fell thirty feet to the pavement. He was the son of William Griffiths president of Scranton Common Council.
Astrological notices predict favorable dealings with farmers miners and elderly for land and sowing. Raphael warns a successful year and careful purchases before ten. a birthday person may see a rising business fortune. A cryptic line mentions a child torn today but unclear meaning.
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