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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1897
Page
4
The piece argues that bicycle patrols have proven their value, citing Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as models. It asserts bicycles are established as standard city vehicles and credit the force with increased efficiency across departments. It also alludes to public baths as a clean water initiative.
The joint water committees urge Philadelphia to adopt the Schuylkill Valley Water Company proposal for a guaranteed daily supply of not less than 400 million gallons of filtered water. They call for Mayor Warwick Director Thompson and Chief Trautwine to study, amend, and approve a secure contract, prioritizing health and reliability for the 1,250,000-plus population. The piece notes current shortages and substandard water quality and cites the company as a responsible option unless a better plan emerges.
The piece denounces Debs as a dreamer proposing to move thousands of laborers to Washington to establish a socialist commonwealth. It predicts failure, warns of financial gains for organizers, and urges toil and honesty over utopian schemes while condemning socialist and anarchist politics. It also references political battles and a river-stealing digression.
The author rails against tariff schemes shaping to favor monopoly and political interests. The wool schedule, aimed at carpet wool not grown here, would crush the carpet industry centered in the city and harm home manufacturers. A Senate move to tax hides according to the cattle trust pressure is condemned as another attack on national industry.
The author denounces a powerful monopoly and urges Republican leaders in Congress to oppose protectionist tariffs that burden 70 million people and cripple the leather industry. They highlight shoes supply, a near 20 million dollar export value, and warn against odious protection. HawaiiJapan distance noted.
Hanna’s return to the Senate is framed as earning praise for Foraker with references to a large reward of laurels. The line suggests political capital and positive reception awaiting Hanna upon reentry.
The House passed two emdsculated reform bills while one failed, seen as not true reform. Delegated voting and widened political assessment empower ward leaders. Editors urge honest legislators and real reform beyond platforms, noting tariff shifts and referencing Bryan’s forthcoming book.
An editorial argues dynamite requires strict law enforcement to curb crimes like bombings and attempted murders. It cites the Bloomsburg sensational case and a Northampton county house explosion as examples urging swift, certain punishment and improved legal handling. It also questions county legal billing practices in Lancaster, urging a court ruling on who should represent the county.
At a Board of Education meeting the Northeast Manual Training School committee debated three top averages for University scholarships. Clarence Stratten Louis Stroud and Samuel F Stringfellow each claimed honors, but only two awards could be given. After resolving a prior clerical error in Strouds mark and proposing an unequal allocation favoring training schools the group voted to let the finalists draw lots to determine the scholarships.
The Florists' Club of Philadelphia honored Thomas Cartledge on his fiftieth year in the trade with a banquet at Horticultural Hall attended by about 100 guests. Speakers included Robert Craig and several others, with songs and instrumental numbers by a noted group. Craig presented Cartledge a gold headed cane as a token of esteem.
A Board of Education sub committee met to organize 28 schoolyard play grounds this summer. Mr. Kavanagh led the session to assign janitors as sworn special officers to keep order and protect children from outsiders. Additional sites include Thompson street Park and Columbia avenue, with plans under Fairmount Park review and Health Protective Association support in the Thirty-third ward.
Dr Herdliska asks Senators Quay and Penrose to back his bid for First Secretary of Legation at Vienna. In Washington the Central Labor Union of Erie remonstrates against a railroad ticket brokerage bill, while John H Paseo of Allentown visits Senator Penrose.
Commissioner Calhoun told the President he is disinclined to accept the Comptroller of the Treasury role despite its $6000 annual pay. He cited his more lucrative law practice and suggested a friend for the job, but the President refused to name a successor without Calhoun’s acceptance. He plans to return to Illinois to consider.
London June 25 The Echo prints an interview with Dr Chauncey M Depew who states the arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain will be law before McKinley finishes his term.
A roundup of quoted opinions on McKinley annexation tariff Weyler money and the Prince of Wales Jubilee notes. It critiques U S political ground loss and suggests Populist import. praises tariff prospect though business discontent persists.
Prominent Philadelphia Civic groups and leaders press to block the Becker bill that would require a three fifths vote by Select Council to confirm mayoral and director appointments. John C. Bullitt leads the push asking Governor Hastings for a hearing next Wednesday.
An early morning fire at Weinberg and Bercowitz 2542 Kensington Avenue damaged three houses with an estimated $3000 loss. Mrs. Bercowitz fell downstairs with an injured ankle while carrying her baby as firefighters and residents evacuated. Police investigate the blaze's cause.
San Francisco reports the death of Fortune de Conte an artist and former USC art dean who had worked in the city for six months Paralysis is listed as the cause but starvation is suspected He belonged to the Etudiante des Beaux Arts de Fran caise Hopkins Institute of Art and several clubs He was tied to the Orleans family and hailed from Carlo de Conte a former English ambassador.
Coroner's officials investigate the death of Anna Moore a long time cook at the Farmers Hotel on Eighteenth Street and Ridge Avenue. She complained of foot pain Thursday night then collapsed and died instantly. A post mortem examination is to be held today.
Mrs Kate A McGuigan of 319 Liberty Street Camden collapsed while preparing supper and died five minutes later. Dr Haines attempted to revive her before succumbing, and Coroner Lippincott issued the death certificate.
Gustave R. Schaefer, former Twenty-fourth ward councilman and school director, died early yesterday from heart disease. He will be buried Monday at West Laurel Hill Cemetery after residing at 915 North Forty-first Street. He was a prominent lawyer with a large practice in building associations and served in multiple courts. Survived by a widow and two daughters, his family noted his long Republican activity and civic affiliations.
Articles of incorporation filed in Albany and Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition Company. A board meeting at the Transportation Club in New York will organize the group. The exposition aims to showcase nineteenth century progress at La Salle Niagara River near Niagara Falls on Cay Island. It is planned to open May 1, 1899, for six months on Cay Island’s 175 acres.
Professor Charles Copeland Wight head of English literature at Baltimore City College died suddenly of heart disease. He was born in Richmond in 1841 and served as a Confederate officer on Jacksons staff in the Valley campaign. Born 1841 Richmond Virginia.
General George W. Harrington died last night in Kalamazoo aged 60. Born in Waterloo New York he fought in the Civil War and rose to general after Gettysburg. He led in G A R and was Exalted Ruler and Treasurer of the Elks. funeral planned for Sunday.
Sheriff seized the Lebanon Rolling Mill Company's plant on execution for sale, with the Lebanon National Bank as assignee of Richard Meily, owner in the valley furnaces group. The bank plans to sell the property on July date to satisfy the judgment.
Personal President Francis B Clark returns to Boston from a world tour. President Harper of Chicago University may travel to Europe for long rest. European queens and rulers named in brief notes. Oscar Wilde supporters pledge 2500 dollars for a new start. Rev Elias Riggs of Constantinople noted as a long living Amherst alumnus. Alden of Harper Brothers discovered Du Maurier Trilby. Garibaldini cited as Italian followers in Greece anger old Garibaldians. Mark Twain to publish The Surviving Innocent Abroad. Hartford Times cites 10000 dollars advance. Wealthiest Americans list includes seven from Cleveland with fortunes of at least 20 million each.
The Hotel Walton in Philadelphia announces a summer change starting July with the restaurant moving to the tenth floor. The airy roof garden will feature extensive windows, and Mark Haseler's orchestra will play each evening for diners.
Seven year old Edward Quinn of Gloucester was badly cut over the eye today by a butcher knife wielding street vendor. The vendor says the boy stole fruit from his stand near the Gloucester beach. The injuries were treated by a physician and Chief of Police Boylen arrested the attacker.
Sharon June 25. J Ashton Willman the drug clerk burned by an alcohol explosion in C. C. Irvine’s store yesterday morning died at Buhl Hospital this afternoon from the burns. Dr J D Thomas 1122 Walnut. The painless extraction of teeth a specialty.
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