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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
3
The Joint Standing Water Committee reviewed ordinances for pure water supply. The Schuylkill Valley plan to build reservoirs and filtration systems was favorably discussed, with advocates citing city control and long term value, while opponents urged municipal ownership and warned of high costs.
The council examines a proposed water supply ordinance with a committee headed by public works and water bureau chiefs plus three business leaders. An amendment to refer the matter to the Director of Public Safety failed 14 to 0, while the main motion to report with a negative recommendation carried 11 to 10, with further divisions and adjournment motions noted during the session.
The Schuylkill Valley Water Company seeks an ordinance for an ample water supply to Philadelphia. Ex Chief Justice Samuel Gustine Thompson is president with a board including Clement Griscom and J Henry Cochran. The plan envisions eighteen billion gallons storage, daily supply of 400 million gallons, and two sand filtration plants with a city funded rate of 1.15 million dollars annually plus 1.85 per million gallons filtered, for fifty years.
City property committee discussed buying Hedge street site for 4200 dollars for a bath house with tensions between sub committee chairmen Raff and Hawkes. The panel adopted the sub committee's report. Also read an ordinance to fund 4000 dollars for a bath house at Clearfield and Jasper streets and introduced a 170000 dollar purchase for a municipal hospital at Stenton avenue and Andrews street which was referred to a sub committee.
A special Trades League of Philadelphia meeting approved joining the Joint Traffic Association to offer merchants a one and one third full fare excursion to Philadelphia for 30 days. Tickets valid from outside a 100 mile radius. A date for ticket sales to be set after a further meeting with other trade bodies.
New York reports actor Edward J. Ratcliffe was indicted by the grand jury on a second degree assault charge for an alleged June 12 attack on his wife at their West Eightieth Street home. Mrs Ratcliffe, confined to bed, allegedly witnessed by servant Kitty Malloy. A D A detective travels to Chicago to bring Ratcliffe back as lawyers say Mrs Ratcliffe is dying.
Condensed Cablegrams report Herr John Meyer, a Hamburg American Steamship Line director, dead in Hamburg at about 63. Swiss authorities authorize signing of a Latin Monetary Union convention supplement. Dispatches note Spanish troops driving many to seek refuge in Spanish lines. twenty five insurgents and families surrender at Pinar del Rio.
John B. Stetson Co announces straw hats and trim for summer use. Featured are finest straw materials and fancy bands priced from two to five dollars. Store address listed at 1108 Chestnut Street.
Monsignor Sebastian Martinelli presided at Villanova College as 39 graduates received degrees. Walter Linn Burns gave the salutatory and John Ignatius Whelan delivered the master's oration. Honors included Doctor of Laws to Lenahan and Doctor of Philosophy to Kene and others.
The long Charley Ross abduction draws sharp questions about whether Philadelphia or New York police helped or hindered the search. The piece recounts missed chances, intercity rivalry, and cautious cooperation between authorities and Mr. Ross as detectives hunted the abductors and attempted to avoid tipping off the kidnappers.
The piece recounts months of police effort led by Chief Kennard H. Jones and New York authorities to recover Charley Ross, abducted son of Christian K. Ross. It covers rewards, intercity police friction, Pinkerton aid, and the eventual, dramatic return of the child amid public pressure and political hesitation.
Wilkes Barre June 24 Emerson Richards son of Thomas Richards went missing at Grant Street Presbyterian Sunday School picnic on Mount Park eight hundred acres of forest lands. After eight hours search he was found asleep alone in the deep woods. a steam whistle signaled the find and excitement followed.
Across the Delaware reports the Vineland home of William Jackson destroyed by fire yesterday with losses around 1500 dollars. Nearby incidents include a Woodbury lad struck by a baseball leaving him briefly unconscious and a Ferracute Works worker losing two fingers in a lathe incident.
Bargains begin the summer season with serge sack suits for men and youths from 7.50 to 15.00, men s trousers in black and blue serges 2.50 to 3.50, boys striped duck wash suits 1.75 now 0.95, middy junior suits 3 to 7 years, Latine shirts 0.29, Jewett refrigerators and chest models 5.00 to 12.50, peerless ice cream freezers 1.40 to 6.95, Edward Bellamy books 0.90, General Grant volume 1.50, clocks with various chimes, women's shoes 2.00, boys and youths shoes 2.00 to 2.25, and little boys shoes 1.50.
Silk remnants near the main Market Street have drawn buyers with many short ends priced at vacuum values. The vast stock overwhelms the regular Silk Bargain Table and is moved to a special entrance due to the high selling pace.
Baron Charles M. Fegenbusch confessed a large hotel swindle plan before his arrest in Denver for forgery. Held in New York on $10,000 bail awaiting Denver police proceedings in Jefferson Market Court.
City matters and campaigns fill a Political Notes item with resignations appointments and prospective candidates. Wildemore recovers from rheumatism while Klemmer praises a birthday event. Jones becomes assistant secretary to fill a vacancy. Hackett may gain the Register of Wills nomination. Briggs and Matchett are discussed for council seats. Rorke drawn toward mayoral candidacy. readings from Sheriff Crow and others about health and travel. Lincoln Club and War Veterans back Hackett. Hoxie Godwin moves to tax office. Young Men's Club plans a pier excursion. Harrity Club reorganizes under Bechtold Wolf Andersen Lapman. Mint official Kretz defends nonpartisan firing decisions. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad concludes.
Tacony Athletic Association unveiled a new quarter mile track with a successful two session meet drawing about 3000 spectators. Starbuck dominated events clinching the five mile and setting a track record in the mile while C C Bowers and Walter Wenzel posted top finishes. Walter Dickerson suffered facial and internal injuries in the final five mile race.
Eddie Bald of Buffalo won the mile open professional race at the State Circuit meet in Albany, clocking 2.08 1 5 to post the fastest time of the year in the circuit. Other results include J A Minst winning the novice mile and Ray Murray taking the amateur half mile at Pleasant Valley.
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