GALA DAYS AT ALL THE RESORTS OPEN FOR SUMMER
Special correspondence from Cape May details Independence Day plans by the Cottagers Association with a yacht race a bicycle parade readings of the Declaration and speeches. Highlights include a thousand candle power display atop a flagstaff and a patriotic concert at Congress Hall.
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TIMES
Cape May
Cottagers’ Association
Stockton Hotel
E. K. Cake
Congress Hall
Simon Hassler
The
Girls’ Friendly Society
Brunswick
Philadelphia
St. Margaret’s House
Episcopal Church
Cape May Point
Capon Springs A Philadelphia Colony Arrives For Summer
A crowd of Philadelphians arrives as Capon Springs opens its season. Notables include Dr. Alfred Whelen and family, Mrs Whelen, and Thomas Duncan Whelen, admired for hospitality and local ties. Henry C. Butcher and sisters from Philadelphia also join, with Miss Butcher pursuing art in a Capon studio.
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R. A. F. Penrose
Boles Penrose
Pennsylvania
Hortly
Seal Harbor
Capon River
Whelen
Butcher
Nelson
New York
F. A. Henry
George Henry
Columbus
Ohio
T. Moultrie Mordecai
F. Simons
Simons
Charleston
B. Landan and
Baltimore
W.A. Collins
Collins
Hagerstown
IF. S. Hipkins
Freeman Hipkins
A. Bernhard
BH. Bernhard
Harold Baxter Rees
C. F. Nelson and Son
McCarr
Mary. Armistead Byrd
Manchester
Herbert
Times
Capron Springs
W. Va
Capon
Rittenhouse Square
Alfred Whelen
Philadelphia
Wilhelmina Wemyss
Judge Moore
Chester
Willis P. Sweatnam
Judge Woodward
Philadelphia society to wed in Newport
Special Telegram to The Time Newport June 26 Edith Blight daughter of Mr and Mrs Atherton Blight of Philadelphia to William Page Thompson the wedding likely at All Saints Church Newport notable Philadelphia figures arrive for season E G Kindleberger A H McKee and many others rent cottages and yachts in Jamestown and Newport social scene heightens with visitors and preparations for the forthcoming nuptials
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Newport
R. I
All Saints’ Church
E. G. Kindleberger
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Jamestown
A. H. McKee
Pittsburg
Logan Cottage
W. W. Paul
Washington Street
Montgomery
Fredericks
F. T. Sully-Darley
T. B. Stork
Germantown
John Cadwalader
Richard Peters
King Cottage
Mrs. Hayes
Cory Cottage
Atherton
John Jacob Astor
Elwood Davis
Hodges Cottage
Samuel Houston
Niagara Falls Brides of the Week at the Cataract
The Niagara Falls column notes brides of varied ages and backgrounds enjoying visits, with scenes of bold affection on hotel verandas. It lists guests at the Cataract House and Clifton suites including international travelers and local couples, highlighting honeymoons and stays.
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the Times
Niagara Falls
BR. T. Igaig Sf
E. ©. Tomlinson
Benjamin R. Super
T. L. Chase
John W. Cornell
Sipeth
Edward M. Paxson
Philadelphia
M. P. Stopp
Allentown
John D. Armor
Helen Keller Prepares for Radcliffe Entrance Exam
Cambridge June 26 Helen Keller the deaf mute will take nine hours of work next Tuesday as part of Radcliffe College entrance preparations. At Gilman Cambridge School she studies German French Latin and history with Miss Sullivan as her guide and plans to study Greek later this fall. The plan includes a typewritten exam read by Mr. Gilman and astronomy aided by a planetarium for learning.
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the Times
Cambridge
Mass
Radcliffe College
Helen Kellar
Miss Kellar
Gilman
Cambridge School
Miss Sullivan
Radcliffe
Kellar
Scientist Failed to Cure Palsy in Local Case
Dr. R G Le Conte notified the Coroner of the death of Arthur Watterson of 2020 Oakford Street. He attended the patient until February when visits ceased after acknowledging the sufferer was beyond medical aid. The old man suffered palsy and could not use his arms or legs. A Christian scientist was called by the family but could not prolong life beyond the previous physician's prediction.
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R. G. le Conte
Arthur Watterson
Oakford Street
Buisson
Morocco
France
Bulsson
India
Jauraldi Kain
Dass
Naraenganj
London
Barney
Homer
Troy
Hissarlik
Heinrich Schliemann
Priam
Schliemann
Carin
Cain
Land of
Nod
Adam
Earth
Eden
Rabies Cure Debate Pushes Buisson Method Stations
The Woman's Branch of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has set up Buisson vapor baths at Hahnemann Hospital and the Women's Hospital to treat hydrophobia. The program aims to provide an affordable, local option, though many physicians doubt the method's science. No cases have yet been admitted.
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Woman's Branch
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Hahnemann Hospital
Women's Hospital
Buisson
Pasteur Institute
New York
Society For the Prevention of
Fifteenth Street
Women’s Hospital
Parrish Street
Fortyfirst
Richard P. White
Hahnemann
Women's Hospitals
Navy ships in port and on voyage list
Washington June 26 The Dolphin arrives at Gloucester with Secretary Long aboard The Raleigh at Smyrna The San Francisco sailed from Smyrna yesterday for Piraeus The Marblehead at Marblehead The Maine arrived at Fort Monroe The Concord sailed from San Francisco for Port Angeles Washington for gas station preparation to depart or a formerly listed.
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Washington
the Dolphin
Gloucester
Mass
Long
Raleigh
Smyrna
San Francisco
Piraeus
Marblehead
Maine
Fort Monroe
Concord
Port Angeles
Wash
Chicago Faces Bizarre Friday of Suicides and Deaths
A grim Friday in Chicago ends with multiple suicides and deaths, including two men who killed themselves, three women attempting suicide, and a week-old self-inflicted fatality. Amid rising coroner cases, police and coroner crews clash over custody of bodies in Brownville as deputies seize Emil Voight for transport to the County Morgue.
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Chicago
Berk
Brownville
Emil Voight
Corbett Fitzsimmons Exhibition Draws Philadelphia Interest
A private exhibition of the world championship bout at Carson City ended with Bob Fitzsimmons knocking out Jim Corbett in the fourteenth round. Philadelphia sports writers viewed the test of the periscope as a financial success and praised the event's prospects.
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Carson City
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Chestnut Street Theatre
Philadelphia
Commissioner Hermann Acts on Benson California Survey Case
Washington June 26 Commissioner Hermann of the General Land Office has ordered surveys to be revised and corrected in the Benson California case. Original contractors will resurvey and rectify discrepancies, with government examiners to review results before final approval. The action follows prior suspensions and investigations into alleged nonperformance or negligence in the 20 year old surveys.
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Washington
Hermann
General Land Office
Benson
California
Lamoreaux
Treasury Department
Department
Marvel of the periscope exhibition draws boxing fans
The article highlights an exhibition showing a boxing prize fight re-enactment with sparring feints and countering captured in detail. It notes the realistic depiction lacks audience cheers and referee calls while the government completes surveys at fifty thousand dollars remaining under the original contract price.
Bell Boy Alexander Johnson Drowns in Delaware River
The Morelton Inn bell boy Alexander Johnson, a colored employee from Tor Resdale, drowned while swimming in the Delaware River on Friday afternoon. Harbor police recovered his body yesterday after his companions warned him he was not an experienced swimmer.
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Morelton Inn
Delaware River
Alexander Johnson
Torresdale
Johnson
Crowd watches Corbett vs Fitzsimmons bout collapse from camera misfire
The fourteen act fight drew keen crowd attention as Corbett falls in the middle of the match. Viewers relying on periscope pictures could not see the blow clearly at the moment. Poor filming caused dim images but promises of a new, highly popular Philadelphia exhibition follow.
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California
Mr. Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Philadelphia
Attractions at Woodside Park Offer New Improvements
Woodside Park near Fairmount Park trolley road reveals new walks and hundreds of colored electric lights. Visitors are welcomed with grand sacred concerts by Conterno's band this afternoon and tonight, followed by nightly performances of Battles of Our Nation with a grove concert each afternoon through the week.
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Woodside Park
Fairmount Park
Conterno
Boys rescue attempt ends in fatal drowning near wharf
A rowboat tied near the wharf carried a group of boys who searched for a missing Johnson after he failed to surface. They alerted hotel staff, who notified police. the tug Stok was sent to recover the body. Relatives live in Virginia and the body remains at the morgue awaiting contact.
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Johnson
Stok
Virginia
Lead in Pottsville convicting notes and local events
State notes cover Neil Dietrich convicted at Pottsville for almshouse appointment influence. Eli Gilbert, noted Pottstown resident, dies at home. Frank Mimm injured in Lancaster cave-in. Worman post office abandoned due to funds. Pearl Hersbock severely hurt after being struck by a dray in Lancaster. Mennonite camp meeting scheduled in Spring City May 10. Burglars attempt to enter John Pascoe’s Allentown home. Lightning strikes naphtha tank at Cheaster Works destroying about 10 barrels. Willie Hess, one-legged cyclist from Johnstown, rides 68 miles to Braddock in under 12 hours. Chester and Delaware GOP weigh new Sixth district nominating method in West Chester July 12. Phoenixville Falls of French Creek rail line may reopen. Philadelphia Reading Company reportedly in possession of…
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Pearl Hersbock
Elmer Hersbock
Lancaster
Schuylkill Valley
Mennonite Brethren
la Ee
Spring City
Willie Hess
Johnstown
Braddock
Republican Party
Chester
Delaware
West Chester
Phoenixville
Falls of French Creek
Philadelpe Eee Reading Company Ie
Notes and Queries reader responses on language and history
A long compilation of letters and explanations covers topics from pronunciation of Avon to the Legion of Honor Napoleon dates, ship caulking material, medical jurisprudence, name changes, Spanish terms, Shakespeare, Bailey poetry, Indian name origins, heat experiments, rabbit folklore, buoyancy puzzles, mirages of Troy, and Cain and Eve lineage questions.
Parents Sue A Builder Over Fatal Street Fire
James Haley filed suit in Common Pleas Court against James L Stevenson seeking 20000 after his daughter was fatally burned by a street fire set to burn building refuse on Cumberland street near Thirteenth. Pedestrians walked in the roadway as flames spread.
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Common Pleas Court
James Haley
James L. Stevenson
Plaintff
Cumberland Street
Thirteenth
Haley
Trust funds demanded in Du Plaine estate case
Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company filed a petition in Orphans Court to require Albert S. Letchworth, former trustee, to deliver 44766.46 and interest 1095.68 as trustee of Susan E. Du Plaine’s estate. Letchworth was dismissed last February and replaced by the Guarantee Trust Company. Judge Penrose ordered repayment within ten days.
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The
Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Orphans’ Court
Susan E. du Plaine
Albert S. Letchworth
Guarantee Trust Company
Letchworth
Penrose
Mr. Letchworth
Judge Penrose Sustains Exceptions In Kane Estate
In Orphans' Court Judge Penrose sustained the exceptions of Michael Kane's nephews and nieces to readjudication of the estate. The ruling directs half of the principal to the widow absolutely, the other half to her upon security for interest protection taking effect under intestate laws at her death.
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Penrose
Orphans’ Court
Michael Kane
Mr. Kane
American Reading Tour Planned by James B Pond and Anthony Hope
Major James B Pond arranges fifty readings in the United States this autumn with Anthony Hope Hawkins. Hawkins will sail for New York on the Paris on October 9 to begin touring reading from his own novels.
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London
James B. Pond
Anthony Hope Hawkins
United States
Hawkins
New York
Paris
Attachment Issued Against Campbell in Fraudulent Debtors Act Case
A Common Pleas Court attachment was issued by D. F. Printz and S. H. Fulmer for the P. F. Manufacturing Co. against Herbert M. Campbell of Campbell and Hitchcock to recover 347 dollars 76 cents for merchandise sold and delivered.
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Common Pleas Court
D. F. Printz
S. H. Fulmer
P. & F. Manufacturing Company
Herbert M. Campbell
Campbell & Hitchcock
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St. Mary's Convent School
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Lafayette Hotel
John Tracy & Co
W. H. Lex
Adolf Grant
J. P. Anshutz
H. Richards
A. F. Damon
S. L. Magargee
T. BE. deLong
A. Mussleman
H. Faussett
Alece
H. B. Hayward
Frank P. Martin
W. H. Isberton
J. D. Thomas
B. F. Yard
Andrew J. Turner
C. E. Cook
John J. Daily
John B. Love
Charles R. King
S. Feinberger
W. H. Kirkpatrick
H. Dannenbaum
Hood Gilpin
B. G. Godfrey
Philadelphians
Arlington
N. J
James J. Curran
Woodside
Neil Dietrich
Pottsville
Ts Eli Gilbert
Pottstown
Frank Mimm
Worman
Berks County
John Pascoe
At Weck 611
Cheater
Willow
Damrosgh
Damroscch
A. C
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Able
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Order of the Legion of Honor
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Napoleon
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Doust
H. G
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Bailey
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Larry F
Charles I
England
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Watson
Pope
Sir Isaac Newton
Newton
Europe
Charles VII
Louis XI
Louis
King John
Davis
Doctor Jones
Farmer Brown
Senate
House
Graham
Fordyce
Sir Charles Blagden
Bothwell
South
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America
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