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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1897

Page

8

McKinley Appoints Bradford After Judge Wales Vacancy

President McKinley fills the vacancy left by Judge Leonard Wales by appointing Edward G. Bradford, a move praised by regular Republicans. Union Republicans denounce the electors compromise and label the action a heavy blow to their side.

Mc Kinley Edward G. Bradford Leonard E. Wales

Delaware Republicans split votes shake McKinley win

Delaware Republicans faced factional infighting during the last campaign with Addicks and regulars each holding sway over electors. Regulars withdrew their electors to aid McKinley, while appointments shaped by Washington stirred Union and regular camps as Dover fears a prolonged special session.

Wilmington Congress Delaware Higgins Addicks William Jennings Bryan Major McKinley McKinley General Assembly Dover Divorce Committee Tunnell Supreme Court State Courts Bar Kent County Superior Court Court of Errors and Appeals

Express Trains to Willow Grove From Philadelphia

On Monday July 5 the Philadelphia and Reading Railway will run a large number of special fast trains to Willow Grove and back. The round trip fare is 35 cents. Timetable for the specials will be announced in a few days.

Philadelphia and Reading Railway Willow Grove

Sieben Weißen Männerchor Receives City Charter

President Judge Arnold granted a charter to the Sieben Weißen Männerchor on motion by Attorney Matthew Dittmann. The group is part of the United Singers of Philadelphia, a federation of thirty three singing societies. The Saengerfest was held successfully last week under their management.

Arnold Court of Common Pleas No. 4 Sieben Weissen Maennerchor Matthew Dittmann United Singers of Philadelphia

Fisher Took Laudanum In Attempted Suicide

Washington Fisher a 44 year old Pennsylvania Railroad yard master at Thirty second street attempted suicide by taking laudanum at his home on Wallace street. An empty bottle found on the floor alerted his family and he was rushed to Presbyterian Hospital where Dr Blackburn treated him for three hours. The doctor believed about three ounces were ingested and that Fisher would likely recover.

Washington Fisher Wallace Street Pennsylvania Railroad Company Thirty-second Street Chester Sixteenth District Fisher Presbyterian Hospital Blackburn

New French Vice Consul Arrives for City Post

Baron Houssin de Saint Lau rent arrives from San Sebastian to head the French Consulate here. Acting Consul Henri Orlandi departs for New York. The pair visit Collector John R Read and chaperone George Brennan at the Custom House. Houssin will visit Mayor Warwick and City Council presidents next week. He has served in Paris Athens London Chicago San Francisco Quebec Madagascar and San Sebastian.

Baron Houssin de Saint Laurent San Sebastien Spain Baron Houssin Henri Orlandi New York Orlandi John R. Read George J. Brennan Custom House Warwick Athens Greece London Chicago San Francisco Quebec Madagascar

Damages Sought After Electric Light Injury

Regina Christy, a 19 year old, sues Northern Electric Light and Power Company in Common Pleas for 20000 dollars alleging an arc light installed at 2346 North Front Street caused severe burns to her right hand when her umbrella touched the current on November 28 1896. Her father James Christy acts as plaintiff.

Common Pleas Regina Christy James Christy Northern Electric Light and Power Company North Front Street Miss Christy Electric Light and Power Company

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