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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1897
Page
4
Journalists of Pennsylvania argue the Legislature has refused libel reform and treated editors as malefactors. They demand equal civil and criminal actions for libel, with liability extending to those who aided or protected the guilty. Editors plan to converge on Harrisburg to press for change.
The Pennsylvania press demands swift and just libel reform arguing it is the right of every citizen in civil and criminal courts. Editors warn the current Legislature to act or risk defeat as the next session will unite editors from all parties to push a bill. Sherman faces scrutiny over his stance on Hawaiian annexation but is urged to reconsider if he has changed his mind.
The article explains a new road law authorizing local road supervisors to levy taxes and manage road districts without immediate state funds. It notes the bill awaits a million dollar appropriation or equivalent state taxes and discusses penalties, tax collection, and potential constitutional challenges amid debates over costs to counties and alien labor impacts.
A new Pennsylvania law taxes foreign born unnatur alized male workers twenty one days pay per day of work. Employers must report quarterly to County Commissioners with names birthplaces ages and days taxed under oath. Penalties apply for noncompliance.
Rumor says Mayor Warwick may travel to Washington to confer with Senator Quay about a state to be presented for the Republicans of the city for City Treasurer and Register of Wills. The meeting is between the mayor and the senator, with no concealment.
The piece argues for open talks between leaders including Mayor Warwick and Quay, calling for public confidence after meetings and warning that any harmony would be a club turning on someone, as Secretary Gage foresees tariff profit effects on prosperity.
Norristown officials act to secure a municipal electric plant despite pending Simon electric light bill. A loan may fund construction, while the town seeks to avoid entanglements with private suppliers. The current provider opposes the bill, and other towns may face legal battles if the measure passes.
Washington June 27 Senator Allison in charge of the tariff bill warns it may not reach final vote this week. He hopes to send the bill back to the House by July 6 or 7, or perhaps July 10 for passage. The illness of Senator Aldrich slows progress as Republicans clash on schedules and key topics like coal leather hides reciprocity and trusts. The House adapts its adjournment as Senate action dictates potential conference.
The battleship Iowa has left League Island navy yard and anchored in the Delaware while stores are loaded under Captain W T Sampson. After painting, she will sail to Newport Rhode Island to receive torpedoes and then join the North Atlantic squadron as flagship replacing the cruiser New York.
Commander Hutchins leads the schoolship Saratoga as she is repainted for a six month summer cruise. The voyage will visit leading ports in Southern Europe and include a city tour by about fifty pupils after exams.
President Timothy Dwight of Yale delivers the annual baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of the academic and scientific departments in New Haven. Seniors in mortarboards and gowns fill the church.
The column discusses Hanna in Ohio as a bucking horse, noting spy glasses reveal interest when pointed toward Ohio. It reflects on tariff debates with hides duties and regional influence, urging against backward steps in civil service reform, and hints at Cleveland’s fishing amid fading press scrutiny.
Hackett supporters led by David Martin push for a Republican nomination for Register of Wills amid ward opposition and fake clubs. The movement shows few delegates, with strong backing only in select wards and doubts over Hackett's ability to secure two-thirds in the ward leaders' convention.
A June snowstorm in Caroline county Virginia appeared to fall from about twenty feet above the ground, melting high in the air. The unusual sight was reported by Mr. B Moncure, noting flakes drifted as close as ten feet to the earth near the Booth death site.
The Duke of Cambridge held a jubilee banquet at Gloucester House, Park Lane, with the Prince of Wales and visiting royalties among the guests. Whitelaw Reid attended as a special envoy, and no ladies were present. Simultaneously the German Embassy hosted a reception for Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia and the Duke and Duchess of Saxe Coburg with Ambassador Hay and Miss Hay among the attendees. William Waldorf Astor plans to entertain Colonial Premiers at Cliveden Tuesday.
A 1500 pound bell in the Olivet Reformed Church tower was dedicated in tribute to the late Rev D W Albright. Speeches were delivered by Rev Bruce Lytle Rev Dr S R Bridenbaugh and Dr D B Raucocmane as the new bell will also serve as part of the church fire alarm system.
The Gaston Presbyterian Church marked its twenty first anniversary with morning and afternoon services in the unfinished brownstone building at Eleventh Street and Lehigh Avenue. Rev. Andrew F. Taylor led, with 550 in church and 800 in Sunday school, as plans for a $70 000 completion proceed.
The Gloucester City Presbyterian Church marks its semi centennial with a three day observance led by Rev. Dr. Henry Reeves. He reviews the church’s 1847 founding and 1848 cornerstone, noting growth from ten members to hundreds and the 1850 dedication of a costly new house. Tomorrow the Christian Endeavor Society holds a commemorative meeting.
Passenger steamer Brigantine from Philadelphia grounded on the middle bar at the inlet entrance. Efforts to refloat lasted all night with a bent shaft. at high tide the vessel was floated by Inlet yachtsmen. Captain Fraulette could not hear the bell buoy.
A gathering in Phoenix Park urged the British Government to grant amnesty to Irish political prisoners in Marlborough Jail. William Field, a Parnellite deputy for Dublin St Patrick, urged Irish and American supporters to push for action, expressing disappointment Jubilee Week passed without releases.
Alejandro Ruiz a Mexican antiquarian and traveler with a vast collection visits the Polk mansion in Nashville Tennessee. The property is to be sold by auction by order of the Supreme Court in English as a pastime though Ruiz is now 87 and a close friend of President Diaz.
Articles describe Moravian death customs with trombone hymns and a cheerful view of death, alongside Philadelphia society items. Notable mentions include Dr. Judson Daland heading to Moscow for the International Medical Congress, various residents and visitors in city hotels, and local transit tales such as Lill the mail mare. Phones hinder service. lawn party success, hotel guests, and summer plans at Bryn Mawr and Yale accompany civic life.
Across the Delaware John Woodruff and son shipped over 50 000 quarts of strawberries this week. A carrier pigeon halted at John Seagraves home in Lower Alloway with a message. A few sturgeon still caught at Pennsville but none off Pennagrove. Eight kegs of roe shipped last week. Cedarville residents plan a big August campfire picnic. Cedarville Sunday school held children's day with patriotic services. The Sloan farm barn near Newfield hosts tramps, linked to recent local hold ups. Mullica Hill farmer Ballenger expects about $500 in storm losses. other farmers face similar losses. Cedarville Board of Education names new year teachers led by Principal George W Bowman and several assistants. Squire Paulin of Glassboro has a January 27 1760 deed from Joshua and Daniel Cozens Greenwich township.
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