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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1897
Page
6
Advertises affordable fashion items for women and children including hats at 3 dollars, chiffon trimmed shapes, white hats, and prices on suits and skirts. Claims heavy discounts from higher price points and highlights a wide range of bargains on lawn waists, shirts, straw hats, and infants coats, all from a local retailer.
Washington reports reveal Foreign Relations Committee anxiously awaiting President McKinley moves on Hawaii and Spain. Japan protests against tariff and annexation treaty raise fears of widening conflict. If two thirds fail, joint House Senate action may ratify. Reed favors completing Hawaii before Cuban policy.
The Senate opened debate on the wool schedule of the tariff bill with strong exchanges among senators. Mantle Samuel proposed substitutes for classes of wool and Allison pressed for higher safeguards on third class wool. Foraker Allison West Teller clashed over an informal agreement on rates while Platt Carter and Hale sought to calm the chamber as minutes passed and bill adjustments continued. A later motion by Allison advanced paragraph 353 with a party-line vote.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company offers personally conducted tours with low rates and an experienced chaperon. For 1897, trips include the north circuit from Philadelphia at 100 dollars, a Yellowstone Park special by Pullman, and Niagara Falls excursions with ten days return windows.
The letter-length piece argues every woman has a weak spot and uterine vulnerability. It praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic to counteract excessive menstruation and anemia, citing a Bethlehem Pennsylvania testimonial of full improvement after using the medicine and other products.
The Senate appropriations committee reported the general deficiency bill setting armor plate at 425 per ton for three ships under construction. It shows a net reduction of 354 649 from the House bill and totals 7 811 565 in appropriations. Provisions include 25 000 for the Paris Exposition and 250 000 for a training vessel at Annapolis, plus belated support for widows of ex lawmakers.
Harrisburg report shows 133 of 204 House members pledged to oppose any cut to the public school fund, blocking a proposed $500,000 yearly reduction. The session covered budget bills, liquor license measures, road funding, and Merrick school distribution amid heated amendments and veto debates.
Harrisburg reports the Senate passed the compulsory voting bill introduced by Senator Andrews by a 28 to 8 vote after nearly five months of consideration. The chamber also approved amendments to Bliss beer tax proposals, raising various license fees and taxes to boost state revenue.
The registrar lists 101 fourth class postmasters appointed nationwide on June 22. Of these 72 came from removals after four years, 3 from other removal reasons, and 26 from resignations or deaths, with changes in Pennsylvania New Jersey Utah Delaware Wyoming and island locations among others.
The Senate approved Charles E. Turner of Connecticut for Consul General in Ottawa Canada George B Lincoln of Connecticut for Consul at Antwerp Belgium Albert P White of West Virginia named Collector of Internal Revenue and minor Navy promotions noted.
Changes in about one hundred clerical positions at the Pension Bureau take effect July 1. Dauntless is captured near Indian Key. Danville’s W J Calhoun is offered the U S Comptroller post. Perkins reintroduces labor and industry probe bill. Hawaiian treaty prompts no protests from Chinese or Portuguese ministers. Masoana Maeda visits, with Furuya of Japan Tea Traders Association. Butler introduces initiative referendum inquiry for federal legislation. McCord’s Arizona governor nomination gains Senate committee favor.
The general appropriation bill, reported by Chairman Marshall, carries a $16 million appropriation and will return to committee after second reading. Other appropriation figures list allocations for hospitals, asylums, reform schools, health boards, and related state institutions, with varied approved and requested amounts.
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