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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
7
A local mill clears surplus serge cloth late in the season and offers ready made suits at a greatly reduced price. The sale features durable garments claimed to rival twenty dollar quality, offered at ten dollars and a half each. Samples available from E 0 Thompson's Sons, 1338 Chestnut Street.
Ohio Representative Grosvenor says Quigg altered the Republican platform and presents documentary evidence from Foraker and others. He asserts the original document, including President’s message and merchant marine policy, was redrafted by Quigg, and vows to retain the record until returned.
United States Vice Consul at Madrid reports a clever letter scam aimed at Americans. The Spanish schemers claim a relative embezzled funds and beg for aid to escape, promising a share of gains. Victims from Boston and New York to Madrid have been targeted this year, with inquiries mounting as authorities prepare to pursue the offenders and mete out punishment.
Joseph Widener plans to sail to Southampton to reunite with his wife in England as she recovers from illness onboard. The couple will embark on an extended voyage through Mediterranean waters aboard a yacht, confirming a long yachting cruise.
In New York politics Tammany backs Bryan and McClellan for second place as Roosevelt and Platt clash over party control. A caucus at the Fifth Avenue Hotel will name a new county chairman, with Greene replaced amid rival bids. The Chicago platform and imperialism oppose trusts, while Bryan plans to stay home as delegations visit.
Special Telegram to The Times from Lincoln Nebraska reports that after returning from a Wisconsin fishing trip, William Jennings Bryan held a levee with visitors including Ex-Congressman Caffeen of Wyoming. Democrats from the West arrived en route to Kansas City to meet the candidate. Bryan asserts the ticket must fully endorse and defend every plank of the party platform.
In Dover on June 25 a push to appoint Willard Saulsbury of Wilmington as head of the Democratic central committee was reported. Alfred H. Caball, convention chairman, aims to organize a vigorous campaign against Addicks forces. Saulsbury consulted but did not commit, with Anne urging him to accept the chairmanship as a service to the state.
Chicago June 25 Mayor Carter Harrison declares after returning from New York that under present circumstances he would not accept nomination for Governor nor election to the office if assured of it. He adds he is not a candidate and appreciates the honor given.
Arkansas Democrats plan to name D. B. Hill of New York for Vice President at the state convention. The move is led by Representative Parker with Chairman Jones of the national committee likely backing an uninstructed delegation. Attorney General Jeff Davis is expected to be nominated for Governor by acclamation and slated as a delegate-at-large to Kansas City.
Mrs. J Livingston of 1013 Oakdale street faced a terrifying incident as her pet dog, frothing and vicious, ran loose from the street. An insurance agent offered to shoot the animal but withdrew, promising to return with the revolver later.
Pennsylvani a Railroad offers round trip tickets from Philadelphia to New York and back at 2.50 dollars for the Saengerfest in Brooklyn New York. Tickets valid for trains leaving Broad Street at 3 20 PM June 30 8 25 AM July 1 and 7 88 AM July 2 with return options valid to July 7 1900 inclusive.
New York June 25 Court is hearing four of six men indicted for conspiring to manipulate BRT stock values. Jurors chosen in 90 minutes include a prospective juror whose Brooklyn mortgage raised conflict concerns. Prosecutors allege the group aimed to drive prices down to personal gain as exchanges show rapid declines.
William Selese yesterday secured permission from the License Court to withdraw from the fiers eee ie, a procedural step in the ongoing licensing matter. The decision clears the way for further action or reapplication as required by the court docket.
Major General George R. Snowden remains in command of the National Guard of this State until July 25. A contest for the post is unfolding among General J. P. 8. Gobin of Lebanon, General John A. Wiley of Franklin, and General Charles Miller of Franklin, a Standard Oil magnate. The Governor will appoint the successor, with Gobin favored by political interests, Miller backed by corporate interests, and Wiley likely to gain broad rank-and-file support.
Rumor says Perry Heath First Assistant Postmaster General has resigned and may join the diplomatic service. Heath has not led the office recently and was said to be absent six weeks or more. The acting official did not know his whereabouts and the department has no address.
The fiscal agent says Custom House fraud cases will be brought up tomorrow and that he believes convictions can be secured in most. He cannot proceed on postal cases until all papers are in hand and is unprepared to comment, though he expects full charges within days.
Public bath houses opened yesterday with women and children prioritized under Chief Pierie s schedule. Sunday hours run 6 to 9 am, all bathers must bring garments. Locations include Twelfth and Wharton, Twenty Seventh and Master, Thirty second and Ridge, Beach and Laurel, Eighth and Mifflin, Second and Cumberland, Water View Park, Frankford, and Manayunk, plus a new Howard and Ontario house nearing completion. Attendance last year totaled 3,473,596 with 34,258 men, 12,318 women, 2,555,049 boys, and 51,971 girls.
Special Telegram to The Times Allen Harris was granted a divorce today after Judge Andrews in the Supreme Court issued the decree. The ruling rested on Mrs Harris having four husbands living at the time of her marriage to the plaintiff. Harris alleged the marriage occurred February 4, 1890 under Dr Madison C Peters. He later learned she was legally the wife of Isaac Gray, whom she had married August 20, 1806, and he left her to file for annulment. He is a man of means and well known locally.
Special Telegram to Tas Times reports Mrs. Kate Ryan of 2412 Second Avenue carrying her dead infant through the city at dawn seeking someone to bury it. She lacked a death certificate and refused a burial, attracting a crowd until roundsman Johanes intervened and arranged care and shelter with police.
Ex Governor William S Taylor remains in Philadelphia at the Continental Hotel delaying return with Governor Mount. His wife’s illness is cited for the postponement, while officials in Kentucky prepare a requisition for arrest. Governor in New York briefly, then Atlantic City. four state officers and two councillors await action.
Edward Gregg and his wife were arrested by the Humane Society on a murder charge. The case is without precedent in West Virginia as officials investigate claims they withheld medicine for their sick child Waite. Developments awaited with interest.
Fire at the Philadelphia Cricket Club stable on Chestnut Hill destroyed the lode located there. Origin of the blaze is unknown and under investigation by local authorities.
George B M Adams filed sworn complaints in Camden yesterday charging fourteen Fourtesear sellers with violating gate warrant rules. The action targets local liquor vendors and seeks enforcement measures.
ABirths and fortunes are discussed as the astrologist Raphael offers a few notes on today’s celestial influence. The column hints that a birthday may shape luck and warns to keep to routine and avoid risky acts this afternoon.
A searing heat wave sent temperatures into the mid nineties with high humidity. Dozens suffered heat exhaustion across streets and shipyards, with victims including Joseph O Neill and Peter Lugent among others. several were hospitalized at Episcopal, St Marys, Hahnemann, St Agnes and Josephs hospitals.
Lafayette continues as Lafayette's act of magic and archery draw strong crowds at Keith's Theatre. Wright Huntingdon and Company present A Stolen Kiss, with A Bachelor's Home shared by Harry and Kate Jackson. Frank Bush, Farnum and Seymour, Mile Marzella and others provide varied entertainment, while Hashim's Grand Opera House offers operatic minstrels and new burnt-cork stars to mixed but generally pleasing reviews.
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