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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
9
A fashion survey describes revived openwork embroidery and machine-made lace in gowns. It covers summer wear including draped skirts, poke hats, chiffon coats, fichus and berths, plus green veils and parasols in a range of fabrics from silk to linen.
A list of fruit based ice recipes including Lemon Water Ice Orange Ice Pineapple Ice Cherry Water Ice and Currant Ice. Each item describes ingredients such as lemon juice sugar water egg whites and fruit juices and outlines freezing method.
A Boston suburb boarding house resident settles by the sea finds many umbrellas left by former tenants. She ties a bundle, takes it to Boston for repairs, then mistakenly grabs another umbrella at a shop and leaves with it, prompting the rightful owner to confront her before she departs.
Miss Margaret Ingels of Paris Kentucky, a notable young woman speaker in 1896 and 1906 campaigns, prepares a Western tour to support Mr Bryans cause. She previously served as clerk of the Kentucky House of Representatives and drew large crowds with fluent speeches and engaging stories.
An account details a factional move to adjourn the Legislature to Louisville. Mise Sogers remains aligned with the Democrats, keeping House books and records as factional tensions rise amid Kentucky politics.
A fragment appears to reflect on women's feelings and social notions. It muses on superstition, temper, jealousy, and love with aphoristic observations about a woman at the seashore and the humor of attire. The piece blends societal views with whimsical lines on romance.
A fragmented dialog shows a bright boy asking if he is the smartest, with his father replying that the boy did not know as much at his age. The garbled text hints at a casual exchange about knowledge and growth.
A fragmentary verse note details an heiress and a purse of mystery. It lists items from a cooking book and an unnamed Margaret with a playful, furled tone about wealth and perception.
Moritz Steiner, a 90 Sixth Ave jeweler, confronted a desperate thief who demanded a watch. The man struck Steiner with a lead weight, fled into a crowded street, and disappeared as police, led by Detective Fitzgerald, pursued for identification and arrest. Steiner was treated for a facial wound and remained in the store.
New York June 26 Members of the American Anti Imperialist League executive committee met at E M Shepard's office. Attendees included Edwin Barritt Smith Charles M Sturgis and a Chicago partner. They discussed the situation and planned a conference around August 1 likely in Indianapolis. The gathering will not be a formal convention.
At noon a quiet ceremony was held at William Bstein’s home in Shenandoah. Miss Agnes Nicol Stein, public school teacher, married John Baird from Mo Kert. Rev T Maxwell Morrison officiated with Miss B M Stein and Charles Nocher as attendants and best man.
Charles W. Harvey of Unionville and Miss Anna Dutton were married in the First Baptist Church this forenoon with many friends in attendance. The ceremony was conducted by Joseas Evans assisted by Rev. Jo Cham. A reception followed at William T. Smedley’s home on West Union Street.
Special telegram from Carlisle reports Harry I. Huber of Chambersburg, a Dickinson College Class of ’98 graduate, wed Emily Weldher at noon in Penbrook. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Z A Weldidler, bride’s brother, at the Weldheder home.
Special Telegram from Mount Holly reports Maude Groves mourning the deaths of her two youngest children. A four month old infant died of pneumonia after a hot water accident. A two year old fell while attempting to sit on a stove and died hours later. Both children will be buried in one grave.
A 9 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Moses Hill, was seriously burned today when a cannon cracker exploded in the street. He lit the cracker and tried to relight it after it failed to explode, burning his face and hands and causing serious injuries.
In Cumberland county court Judge Trenchard heard George Green's suit for $5,000 against Albert Lupton a wealthy resident. The case, arising from a dispute dating to 1804, is being argued by able counsel on both sides.
Special Agent Frank I. Taylor of the Post Office Department announced the establishment of free rural delivery in the Phoenixville territory. The program aims to bring mail delivery closer to rural residents, with service set to begin soon in the Phoenixville region.
Edward P. Campbell, a member of last year’s Yale crew, was tied up in a police court proceeding following the Healey regatta. The brief item notes Campbell’s involvement in the case and references his Yale affiliation as part of the incident.
Special telegram from Brigeton reports a fatal coughing spell affecting local resident as of June. Details are scarce with no clear cause or next of kin listed.
Arrivals include Steamer Tyr from Norway with iron ore and Steamer Bermuda from Britain with fruit. Other vessels report ballast merchandise and coal shipments with firms such as West India Fruit Company and William P. Clyde & Co. Also listed are tugs and schooners alongside details of ports like Port Antonio Swansea and Boston for various cargoes.
A dense OCR note lists multiple steamers including Archter, Scarthoe, Yearby, Leon, and Winsiesiicenses with nationalities British Norwegian and operators Barker McCall United Fruit Co and William P Clyde Co. It mentions ports such as Amsterdam Copenhagen Aarhus Baltimore Providence and Boston with tows and associated firms Beaman Grace Ericsson Erickson and others.
On June 26 vessels near Breakwater report several arrivals and passages including Danish and British steamers from Swansea and Wabana bound for Philadelphia, a Russian steamer Therese etc. The document notes boats passing or moving down river routes, with various sailings listed and coastal tugs with barges observed near Reedy Island and Marcus Hook.
A brief maritime note records a voyage departing June 26 with legs including Colon Georgic to Liverpool, Batavia, Bavia, Bordeaux, Havre, and Chambaco Saptos, outlining key port calls and routes.
Cramped OCR list traces paths from Antwerp and Batavia to Hamburg and Cherbourg through Parran Philadelphia Colon Ragusa Pernambuco and Santos with mentions of Miramar New Castle and Germania. Possible references to ships or travel routes, dated entries, and scattered city names. The fragmentary text lists ports and destinations without a coherent event or narrative.
Freight and charter market shows steady coal demand but weak lumber tonnage. Coastal lumber rates firm at 5 dollars Brunswick to New York, grain shipments limited, and prompt rates around 3s 14d. Outside trade tonnage remains light with easier demand. Berths to July close quoted 4s and July inquiries sparse.
The British bark Montreal arrived at Reedy Island from Buenos Ayres on June 10 with a cargo of bones for Philadelphia. It was released from port quarantine yesterday as no sickness was aboard, though past incidents of malignant diseases at the port prompted caution.
Fragments describe the Danish steamer Dania arriving from Waebaee Newfoundland at Breakwater. The text mentions a full gorge of tren ome and references various garbled names and events, including a person named Gaptale Letah.
In port, Glanton ships prepare for renewed ore imports. Philadelphia importers face evolving conditions as ore supply stabilizes after two years of adjustment. The Dania security situation is noted, while local output remains a key factor in La-based trade dynamics.
The Bureau Veritas lists April maritime losses across flags, detailing seven American, one Austrian, two Brazilian, twenty three British, one Chillan, four Danish, nine French, four German, one Greek, ten Italian, fourteen Norwegian, three Russian, one Spanish, two Swedish and one Turkish sailing vessels plus steamers. Notable wreckage seen by Waesland and Durango crews raises questions about origin near Five Fathom Bank and Winter Lightship as officers report wreckage including a dining table and mast remains.
The Norwegian steamer Tyr delivered 2,700 tons of iron ore to Jaragua Iron Co and 600 tons of manganese to Carnegie Steel Co at the port. Captain Herman sen notes San Tiago ore in good condition since the war and forecasts strong summer output. The ship also carried 1,000 fine B cigars for private order.
The Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company barge Mount Carmel, coal laden, sailing from Philadelphia June 22 for Lynn in tow of the steamer Berks, struck obstructions at 9 P. M. June 24 between Montauk Point and Block Island and foundered. The steamer Berks rescued the crew and landed them in New York.
The Danish steamer Nordby reports a minor machinery mishap near Baltimore on its voyage from Greenland. The British steamer Tenby cleared for Copenhagen with 212,147 bushels of corn valued at $101,000. The British steamer Marcots from Quebec to Liverpool is ashore at Cape Anguille. The British steamer Canada from Norfolk to Manila was towed into Freemantle in distress after a gale damaged it. The Corean was sighted in tow near Kildonan, Firth of Clyde, while Corean from Tianjin to Glasgow arrived June 25. The Norwegian bark Seringa, en route Mobile to Manchester, put into New York for a survey reporting heavy weather and a seven inch per hour leak.
Major General Mac Arthur reports a detailed casualty list from Manila dated June 26. Includes dysentery cases in multiple infantry units, drownings, typhoid fever, alcoholism, deaths from wounds, heart disease, cerebral softening, and other causes with soldier names and unit affiliations across the Forty-fifth through Nineteenth Infantry and related detachments.
A Maltese cat mauled Mrs. Joseph Lightcap near Smyrna, sinking teeth into her right palm and tearing a finger near the socket as farmhands responded. Lightcap found the cat with a chicken, and the animal attacked when she tried to free the fowl.
A special telegram from Smyrna reports a directors election to succeed Hoffecker ended in a deadlock. Samuel Catts received three votes and a candidate named Nana Cn four votes. Walter af the eater was later elected president by the stockholders of Smyrna company.
Kingston Jamaica June reports say the Liverpool Association cables its agent to abandon the stranded steamer Carinthia near Porte-a-Gravels Haytt May 1. The vessel wrecked, and efforts to rescue the cargo or salvage the ship are deemed unworkable.
Export figures from New York port show large values in merchandise shipped abroad. The report outlines totals and destinations, highlighting substantial revenue from overseas trade as of the current period.
The lower branch of the Legislature passes a lease bill by a 147 to 39 vote. The decision affects the Fitchburg Line and follows earlier political maneuvering.
The district conference highlights a track event summary featuring local teams and athletes. Names and places are partially legible, pointing to a regional meet and school representatives in a junior conference context.
Wildwood N J postmaster Henry W Marts was arrested by U S Marshal Garrison on embezzlement charges after a government shortage totaling 600 dollars was traced to his accounts. He was jailed in Camden and faces a hearing before Commissioner J Willard Morgan. the town previously trusted him as an honest, prominent figure.
Town Council hearings reveal claims of police protecting gambling houses on Main Street and of raids by county authorities. Councillor McCormick accuses officers of being bondsmen for disorderly houses. Policeman Henry Douglass linked to Hester Painter's establishment with arrests reported last week. An investigation will be opened.
Reading June 26 The American Order of Steam Engineers met with temporary chairman William S Wetzler of Philadelphia. Elected officers include Chain Albert Keppelman Reading secretary W S Wetzler Philadelphia treasurer A D Drich Allentown sub committee D B Rath Pottstown J B Abel Chester and A D Driesbach Reading.
A dramatic rescue on the Susquehanna River bridge at Jeef saw telegraph operator Frank Joyce leap to save a girl, Annie Stepheny, who fell into the stream. Joyce, a Wilkesbarre native, recently returned from service with Company K, Nineteenth Regiment.
Judge Weiss ruled in Commonwealth v New York Pennsylvania and Chicago Railway Company that the defendant is ousted from the franchise to operation and must pay costs to the Commonwealth. The June 26 decision excludes the company from further participation in the railroad franchise.
Harrisburg June 26 Edward P Akin son of Philadelphia and Senator S J Mc Carrell of Harrisburg were appointed auditors by the Dauphin County Court to distribute a balance of $00,000 in the hands of the receivers of the Guarantors Liability Company of Philadelphia.
In Chester Springs Kester Springs June 26 the Soldiers' Orphans School fourth annual event drew about 1,000 visitors. The Soldiers' Orphan Commission attended brief remarks as the class of about sixty graduates prepared to enter the Scotland Industrial School.
Dover reports a charter granted to the Philadelphia Apartment House Company with capital stock of 350000 dollars. A second charter gives warsees to the Show Case cyclists with unspecified details and capital.
Fragmented notes show Postmaster Smith uncertainly identifying a Cuban service matter. The Treasury Secretary is to address pending issues today as speculation grows about a potential financial move.
The text markets facial treatments and manicuring promising tone and wrinkle reduction. It claims permanent removal of freckles and moles within ten days and claims a youthful look using cleansing cream and skin products, though details are unclear.
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