Children Enjoy Saengerfest Fun at Washington Park
Thousands of youngsters and their families crowded Washington Park for the Saengerfest as German singing societies and turnverein groups conducted contests. The program began with songs in Saenger Hall and a park afternoon of foods, games, and prize events, featuring winners from several societies and a long list of participating groups and children.
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Lierz
Washington Park
Saenger Hall
Eleventh
York Streets
Die Wacht
Professor Hertzog
Gambrinus Saengerkranz
H. Miller
E. Snake
W. Steiz
R. Klau
M. Kohner
W. Batt
H. Sturn
EB. Bergner
H. Landenberg
T. H. Keenan
W. Traband
B. Hiegele
Charles Witzmann
E. H. Traband
A. Fontyn
Vorrmann
Mack Cleniger
Julius Heller
H. Guenther
Jacob Mower
Julius Guenther
H. Juengting
Misses Margitz
Mary Kretchmann
Fannie Krettmann
Tillie Guenther
Helen Ruckes
Jessie Reinhold
Pauline Greis
Florence Ruckes
Emma Schwartz
Carrie Meyer
Valentina Krau
Southwark
Balloon collapse endangers renowned aeronaut Roberto
Professor Roberto, famed balloonist, narrowly escaped death when the silk airbag burst during an ascension planned yesterday at Washington Park. He was buried by the folds, fainted, and was rushed to the emergency hospital. by evening he showed signs of recovery.
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Roberto
Lier2z
Washington Park
Fest to be financial and artistic success
Edmund Wossleffer said the festival would be a financial and artistic success after a large Thursday crowd at the park. He noted costs of 70000 dollars and projected gross of 80000, aiming for a $10000 surplus, though some attendees remained cautious awaiting final results next week.
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Edmund Wolsleffer
Wolsleffer
Charges Against the Doctors at Saengerfest Medical Corps
Dr A L A Toboldt, head of the Saengerfest Medical Emergency Corps, accuses Philadelphia Police Emergency Corps members of disorderly conduct after they were ejected from a tent. He says the police wore the red cross on white sleeves improperly and will file a formal complaint to Director Riter.
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Toboldt
Sengerfest
Philadelphia Corps
A. L. A. Toboldt
Saengerfest
Philadelphia Police Emergency Corps
Police Emergency Corps
Dr. Toboldt
W. Oy
Riter
State Luther League session reports papers and elections
At the June 25 session in Altoona Dr A L Benner C E Hay and Rev E G Miller presented papers on Our Young People s Societies and Our Young People and the Bible In the afternoon Mrs Rev J B E Hartman and Mrs L B Laird spoke on Christian Efficiency and The Reading Course Rev Co L Fry discussed The Reading Course and How to Use It Officers elected President O H L Baugher Secretary A Raymond Bard Corresponding Secretary H L Hungerford Statistical George M Jones Treasurer Texais Trexler The evening featured J Boyd Duff on No True Loyalty Without Love and Rev R E McDaniel spoke on The Young People and Our Future The convention adjourned afterward.
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Altoona
State Luther League
A. L. Benner
Scranton
C. E. Hay
Allentown
E. G. Miller
Easton
J. BE. Hartman
L. B. Laird
Philadelphia
J. Boyd Duff
Pittsburg
R. E. McDaniel
Springdale
Clerks and Letter Carriers Exam Ordered for Philadelphia Post Office
The United States Civil Service Commission orders an examination for clerks and letter carriers on August 8, 1897. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, with ages 21-40 for carriers and 18+ for clerks. Applications due by July 23, 1897 at 5 PM with J. J. Vogel supervising. Exams graded impartially based on performance.
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Philadelphia
United States Civil Service Commission
United States
J. J. Vogel
Secretary Board of Examiners
Hamilton Banjo Guitar and Mandolin Club charter sought
The Common Pleas Court master recommended incorporating the Hamilton Banjo Guitar and Mandolin Club. The charter petitioners include Whitney Bosbyshell T P Parry Brunner William K Barclay Albert B Hoskins and Paul Eno. The club formed in autumn 1888 by University of Pennsylvania graduates meets weekly on South Eighteenth Street for music instruction. It has nine annual concerts, thirty five active members and a number of associate contributors, with no social or liquor activity.
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Hamilton Banjo, Guitar and Mandolin Club
Common Pleas
Whitney Bosbyshell
T. P. Parry Brunner
William K. Barclay
Albert 8. Hoskins
Paul Eno
University of Pennsylvania
South Eighteenth Street
Wreck in Mexico Injures Hoyt Party Passenger
Miss Rosamund M. Hoyt, daughter of Rev. Dr. Wayland Hoyt, survived a Mexican railroad wreck that killed the engineer and fireman. The party, including Colgate Hoyt, suffered injuries and keroseneborne debris as their observation car derailed on the Mexican Central line near San Luis Potosi.
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Rosamund M. Hoyt
Wayland Hoyt
Epiphany Baptist Church
Chestnut
Thirty-sixth Streets
Mexico
Colgate Hoyt
New York
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Orizaba
Real
Tropics
Vera Cruz
Guadalajara
Hoyt
San Luis Potosi
Texas
Colgate
Philadelphia
Miss Hoyt
Charley Ross kidnapping tale shows failed ransom plan
An account outlines the July 1874 ransom plot to recover Charley Ross, detailing a staged trip to New York and Albany, signals, and a letter demanding twenty thousand dollars. The plan collapses as investigators and Ross miss every signal, exposing missteps in the long, costly chase.
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Philadelphia
CG. K. Ross
Unsettled Notes From Multiple Pennsylvania Localities
State notes report Margaret Graham arrested in Harrisburg for fortune telling. Eli Gilbert, a leading Pottstown merchant, died at 65. Williamsport Board of Health probes a Newtown typhoid outbreak. Chester heat exhaustion hits two mill workers. Downed items found near Drove Yard Hotel include a diamond pin and a ten dollar coin. Heirs sue Newton Coal for 25000 each over Twin Shaft Mine disaster. Columbia and Montour dogs quarantined for hydrophobia amid Catawissa area. Allentown to host grand Eisteddfod on Thanksgiving with 977 in prizes. Delaware Valley Hudson and Lehigh RR plans capital stock of 825000. Stroudsburg office. Capitol ruin finds a Paris Exposition medal from 1589 in Senate wing. Norristown laborers to build sewer with 200000 loan proceeds. electric plant to run on water power costing under 50 per light yearly. Frank J. Carney, Philadelphia craftsman, dies at Phoenixville home. once a member of Phoenix Iron Company.
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Board of Health
Williamsport
Newtown
Chester
Chester Manufacturing Company
Drove Yard
Twin Shaft
Newton Coal Company
State Live Stock Sanitary Board
Columbia
Montour
Catawissa
Central Market Hall
Allentown
Delaware Valley, Hudson and Lehigh Railroad Company
Northampton
Monroe
Pike
Stroudsburg
Capitol
Senate
State Department of Public Instruction
Norristown
Borough Electric el
Frank J. Carney
Pf Felphia
Phoentrelle
Phoenix Iron
Discovery of Anaesthesia Dear Seen and Heard
Personal letter corroborates Dr. W T G Morton’s ether discovery with anecdotes from Albany Medical College 1864 era. Dr Morton described his trials and fame including being hung in effigy, plus a photograph dated 1814 and a portrait by N Roe Bradner detailing his life and verification of the article.
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W. T. G. Morton
Dr. Morton
Albany Medical College
University of the State of New York
Morton
Kld Roman
Alden March
Wreck at Woodbury Not On South Jersey Tracks
The Woodbury New Jersey wreck last Wednesday involved a Maurice River freight striking rear Cape May express cars, but it did not affect South Jersey Railroad tracks or operations this season.
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Woodbury
N. J
South Jersey Railroad
Shirt Waists at Clearance Prices for Rich Materials
Strawbridge and Clothier advertises shirt waists in rich materials with drastic price cuts. Previous prices ranged from 1.50 to 3.50 dollars, now reduced to 75 cents up to 1.50 dollars. The selections are described as the choicest and finest of the season.
Translator and critic Dr Moulton to lecture in Philadelphia
Professor Richard G Moulton will lecture on the Literary Study of the Bible tomorrow evening at the First Baptist Church Philadelphia. The University Extension lecturer plans to sail to England with his wife next week and will return to Chicago after the summer vacation.
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Richard G. Moulton
Cambridge
England
New York
First Baptist Church
Broad and Arch Streets
Philadelphia
Association Hall
Chicago
Harper
Work for Summer Students
The fifth summer meeting of the American Society for the Extension of University Teaching runs July 6 to July 30. University of Pennsylvania supports the program providing buildings dormitories library collections athletic facilities Houston Hall and leisure amenities. The program offers lawn tennis croquet bicycling and wheel storage and includes visits to major museums with guided tours. A top lecturer staff drawn from leading colleges and institutions will teach the courses.
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American Society For the
University of Pennsylvania
Houston Hall
Pennsylvania Railroad Offers to Christian Endeavor Delegates
Delegates to the Christian Endeavor Convention in San Francisco may take the 4 30 P M train from Broad Street Station on June 28 and reach Chicago by 5 P M on June 29, enabling fast connections west to San Francisco. Special convention tickets are on sale June 27 to July 2 with stopovers at Denver and other western points. The Pennsylvania Railroad touts its trains as best equipped and fastest. inquire at ticket agents for rates and terms.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Broad Street
Chicago
Denver
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