Legislature Adjourning Amid Criticism of Profligacy and Vetoes
The editorial laments a wasted five month session, condemns profligate measures and revenue-driven haste, praises Governor Hastings for halting capitol schemes, and predicts strong public approval as the legislature adjourns without day. It cites Becker bill, reform betrayal, and looming grand jury actions in murder case.
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Hastings
Senate
House
Commonwealth
Republican City Committee
Philadelphia
Select Council
Becker
Pennsylvania
Judge Gordon faces murder charge evidence at Eastern Penitentiary
The piece argues Judge Gordon should lead the July criminal term to pursue murder allegations tied to the Eastern Penitentiary. It cites sworn testimony that William McCue was beaten in the wash house the night before his death at the Norristown Insane Asylum and suggests officials conspired with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Gordon
Barlow
Common Pleas
Legislative
Eastern Penitentiary
William McCue
Norristown
Water supply reform urged for Philadelphia
City leaders urged immediate action to secure a reliable clean water source for Philadelphia. The call targets Mayor Warwick, Director Thompson, and Chief Engineer Trautwine, urging a Council to approve an adequate water contract with the Schuylkill Valley Water Company to prevent famine and filtrate-poor supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Warwick
Thompson
Trautwine
Priestates
Contention Over Salvation Army Parades Disturbs City Peace
A city editorial criticizes Salvation Army street work for disturbing residents with drums and night noise. It urges leaders to respect laws and rights, warn of possible court appearances, and argues that lawful restraint would better serve their sacred cause. The piece notes public dissatisfaction with Jubilee sightseers and upcoming boxing engagements by Sullivan, Fitzsimmons, Maher, and Sharkey amid economic strains.
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Salvation Army
Salvation
Delaware dam bill sparks broad protests after Senate defeat
The article urges persistent opposition to a Delaware dam bill in session, arguing it would allow private corporations to divert river waters, destroy shad and fisheries, harm navigation, public health, and southeastern Pennsylvania prosperity without compensation. It calls for resolutions letters and appeals to block passage.
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Delaware
Senate
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hat on a straw man riddle prompts weather question answer
A playful line frames a man wearing a straw hat as a response to a query about heat. It reads like a wink at summer weather banter and humorous self referential wordplay.
League Island Storage Basin to Spur Naval Improvements
The Navy advances a Back Channel storage basin at League Island as a prelude to a first class naval station. Plans call for a 1000 by 40 by 80 foot basin to hold several warships, with 160 days for completion and broader dredging to follow. Congress considers funds for dry dock and repair facilities to support future yard operations.
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Delaware River
Philadelphia
Bay
League Island
Navy Department
Columbia
Congress
Navy storage basin to begin League Island improvements
The storage basin under contract will be the first in a series of upgrades making League Island a model naval station. A stray note mentions men misreading a white bicycle as a signal of a red headed girl, and tariff supporters may feel pinch and change views when prices rise.
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League Island
Cornell Victory At Poughkeepsie Eight Regatta Over Yale Harvard
The Cornell eight defeated Yale and Harvard in the intercollegiate boat race at Poughkeepsie. The victory proves Cornell can compete evenly with the Blue and Crimson, showcasing unified stroke, rhythm, and execution. The piece praises Cornell oarsmen for synchronized power and identical timing across the four mile course.
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Poughkeepsie m
Yale
Harvard
Ithacans
Cornell
Crimson
America
West Park West Bank transformation into esplanade drives
The Schuylkill west bank from Girard avenue bridge to Fairmount dam is being upgraded into an esplanade with a granite sea wall and macadam driveways. The project extends the river drive from the bridge to the old locks and links Thirty-fourth Street to Girard avenue, easing a long noted blight and adding two drives to West Park.
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Schuylkill
Girard Avenue Bridge
Fairmount Dam
Thirty-fourth Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Girard Avenue
Lansdowne Drive
West Park
East Park
Green
Spring Garden Street
Zoological Garden
West Philadelphia
Fairmount Park
Park Commission
Corps of Engineers
Reading grammar pupils upset by final examination severity
Indignation among parents of Reading grammar school pupils arises over the harsh final exams. Parents tend to condemn questions their children must answer to gain advancement to the next grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCH
Reading Grammar Schools
Berks County Pupils Probe Politics and Currency Debates
The article notes grammar school pupils in Berks County grappling with questions on the Constitution and presidential elections. It also covers debates on money, specie payments, and major tariff and currency issues, hinting that bright youngsters could rival Congressman Ermentrout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Berks
Ermentrout
Naval Review Off Spithead Celebrates Queen's Jubilee
The Queen's Jubilee commemorations included a grand naval review off Spithead. About 200 British warships with 900 guns and 45 000 sailors totaling 600 000 tons formed the display. Representatives from major powers watched as Britain asserted its ocean mastery. Greece’s imminent payment to Turkey raises concerns about government finances.
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Spithead
Great Britain
Colored colony fund appeal in Eastern Africa prompts support
A Philadelphia committee led by treasurer B. B. Comegys seeks 15000 to fund a colony for American colored people in Eastern Africa. The appeal touts fertile soil and healthy climate, arguing liberated blacks can civilize and improve their condition while aiding Africa.
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Africa
United States
B. B. Comegys
Harmony in Monroe: Quayists win convention vote on chairman
In Stroudsburg on June 26 the Quay and anti-Quay factions clashed over new convention rules. The Quay faction controlled the proceedings and secured the adoption of a Crawford county like nominating system. Robert Brown, a Quay supporter, was elected county chairman amid a harmony bid after both sides withdrew from the ballot.
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Stroudsburg
Quay
Quayites
Crawford County
Harmony
Robert Brown
Mexican Visitors View Cramps Shipyard Tour
General Louis Terrazas former Chihuahua governor and his son Don Juan Terrazas with Enrique C Creel and families tour the Cramps shipyard. They are part of a New York syndicate awarded a 500 mile railroad contract across Chihuahua. They plan steamship connections to the railroad terminals as they travel to St Louis then home.
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General Louis Terrazas
Chihuahua
Mexico
Don Juan Terrazas
Enrique C. Creel
Blanco
Cramps
Captain Sargent
St. Louis
Terrazas
Mr. Creel
New York
Gulf of California
Gulf of Mexico
Editorial Bonbons and Political Parodies
A collection of satirical quips on legislative power and political figures. References include Mr. Quay and the Toledo Convention, Mark Hanna, Calhoun Cuban paintings, Reed’s speechmaking, Consul General Lee, and Chinese taxation sparking unrest as noted by multiple papers.
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Quay
Detroit Tribune
Mark Hanna
Toledo
Chicago Times-Herald
Calhoun
Chicago
Reed
St.— Washington
Havana
Lee
Minneapolis Journal
China
Baltimore
Pettigrew Stricken In Senate Paralyzing Stroke
Special Telegram to The Timms Washington June 26 Senate debate on the tariff bill ends abruptly as Senator Pettigrew South Dakota is stricken with a stroke during a defense of tariffs on cheap Japanese silk. He regains strength, is attended by a physician, and returns home with his doctor predicting no serious outcome.
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Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Platt
Connecticut
Carter
Mantle
Winchester Suit Decided in Favor of Winchester
Judge Hoyt H. Wheeler of the U S Circuit Court in New York dismissed Bannerman against Winchester Repeating Arms Co noting the Winchester model 90 rifle and model 93 shotgun do not infringe Bannerman patents. The case, filed October 1894 by Francis Bannerman of Brooklyn, threatened damages and royalties for about 100000 potential claimants.
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New Haven
Conn
Hoyt H. Wheeler
United States Circuit Court
Southern District of
New York
Bannerman
Winchester Repeating Arms Co
Francis Bannerman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Winchester
Seeds Hosts Leeds After Council Outing at Lazaretto
Jacob J. Seeds chairing the finance committee arranged a reciprocal outing for the Common and Select Councils at the Lazaretto. The day featured a 11 to 8 baseball game in favor of the Common Council, a 21 to score quoits win for McClain against Clay, a two hour Manitee yacht cruise, and ample refreshments. The groups returned late that night.
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Jacob J. Seeds
Select and
Common Council
Lazaretto
Mr. Leeds
Select Council
Select Uncilman McClain
Manitee
Ee Peree
Aliens Swear Allegiance Reading On Naturalization
Nearly twenty applicants sought naturalization on June 26 amid a new state law taxing employed aliens three cents daily. Six were refused for illiteracy or lack of constitutional knowledge. Four Germans, three Russians, one Austrian and one Italian pledged allegiance.
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United States
Fight for Associate Judge seat heats up in Monroe county
A lively contest for the Associate Judge post is anticipated with Judge Mansfield seeking re election. Mansfield is expected to gain backing from Bryan faction leaders who aided the silver ticket last fall, including support from Monroe county.
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Times
Stroupsgarg
Judge Mansfield
Mansfield
Bryan
Monroe County
Despondent Medford Man Shoots Self, Dies
Special Telegram reports Lewis Phills a well known Medford resident, in a despondent mood, fired a revolver at his skull near Mount Houniy on June 26 and died from the wound. Phills is described as an old man afflicted with blindness and partial blindness.
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Tom Tirmes
Mount Houniy
Lewis Phills
Medford
Phillis
Notable Civil War Veterans and Aristocratic Links in Brief
Mrs BE Wilkes and her two children returned home after visiting Mrs C A Phifer in Carlisle. Co B Clark, a Methodist minister, elected commander of the South Dakota G A R division. Several U S Senators listed as not native-born. George Pye, once a famed civil engineer, died in a Chicago poor-house after a life of invention and loss. Mary Harriet Geraldine Drummond, a Brooklyn waiter, is a great granddaughter of the Earl of Perth and Duke of Melfort, with inheritance prospects discussed. The Boston Globe recounts Prince Alexander’s letter to Queen Victoria and its humorous £4 10s note of advice gift.
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BE. J. Wilkes
Harold
Mamie
Carlisle
C. A. Phifer
Cleveland Avenue
Co. B. Clark
South Dakota
Clark
New York
Twenty-fifth
Iowa Infantry
United States Senate
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Jones
Nevada
McMillan
Michigan
Mantle
Montana
Pasco
Florida
Sewell
New Jersey
George Pye
Chicago
Dublin
Ireland
Dublin University
Royal Geological Survey
England
Mary Harriet Geraldine Drummond
Brooklyn
Earl of Perth and Melfort
Duke of Melfort
France
Mise Drummond
Boston Globe
Prince Alexander
Beatrice
Victoria
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