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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
2
Philadelphia shoppers are invited to an easy return policy with generous exchange options. The Gimbel Store showcases white lawn dresses and waists with embroidery, tucks, and lace, priced from 55 cents to 1 95, plus The Queen fashion feature highlights Grand Prix linen gowns with stylish blouses and circular skirts in pale blues and steel grays.
A downtown costume store promotes a Grand Prix dress its all day business driver with a range of waists and suits. It lists White Lawn Waists at 2.25 and 2.95 with embroidery clusters and feather stitching. Summer Waists start at 0.50. Women's Suits include Linen Crash at 3.50 and Linen Suits at 5.95 with refined trims. Higher end dresses and linen Golfing Suits are priced up to 10.90 with distinctive features. Second Floor.
Summer stock reductions offer folding stools chairs and rockers at lowered prices. Folding chairs and Camp Chairs drop from $1.10 to 70c and from $1.75 to $1.15 respectively. Porch Rockers go from $2.25 to $1.40 and other items see notable cuts. Furniture Store on sixth and seventh floors.
Advertisers tout a doubled wrapper store with a large private fitting area. Prices range from 15c to 95c for Chintz and lawn wrappers, muslin undergarments, and petticoats with lace and ruffles, inviting quick purchases with limited quantities per buyer.
Seven hundred and twenty window screens offered at a deep discount with sizes from 24 to 36 inches high and openings 28 to 44 inches. Other closeout items include lawn mowers 16 inches for 2.25, Chicago hose up to 500 feet at 15 cents a foot, hose reels a dollar, oak bath tub seats 1.25, sprays 1.50, scouring soap 2 cents, 3 sewn brooms 25 cents, china salt boxes 25 cents, umbrella stands 48 cents, wooden plates 5 cents per dozen, and Mrs Potts irons 70 cents set. Basement.
About nine hundred parasols priced at 25 cents. Most are the usual styles at 50c, 75c and 1 dollar, with some ruffled and bordered. Located on the main floor, Market Street.
Men and women shoes marked down to one dollar ninety, with many styles in russet and black Vici Kid. Half and two third price deals on thousands of pairs for men women and children. Includes Julia Marlowe outing shoes and children's canvas options. Second floor Market Street.
All-over embroidery in Swiss Nainsook and Cambric at 1.25 per yard. All-over tucking in desirable patterns priced 0.45 to 0.55. Revering and tucks offered from 0.45 to 1.00. Embroidery on Swiss and Nainsook 5 to 10 inches wide available 0.25 per yard. First floor.
Catholic rectors and professors met at St Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook to discuss improving seminary work. Topics included admissions tests, transfers from other seminaries, course emphasis, and mandatory Hebrew and Greek. They agreed on continued Greek and Hebrew study and expect formal action on cross college transfers next year.
The newest underground electric railroad from the Bank of England to the western suburbs was opened in London this afternoon by the Prince of Wales. He rode the entire length underground and praised the American style cars and the elevator service that links streets to platforms eighty feet below ground.
James Murphy of New York survived four months of starvation after his companions died at sea. He and five others sailed from Nome on November 3, 1898 aboard the schooner Bacret of San Francisco and were cast ashore on St. Lawrence Island where natives aided Murphy in surviving while others perished. D A Nichol of Ape Mass was the cook among the doomed crew.
In Omaha on June 27 John Stumfmater, a German carpenter, shot and killed his wife and then killed himself in their home after a night quarrel over domestic affairs. He reportedly checked on her body after lighting a match and was later found dead.
Detroit June 27 The conference on the 1900 wage scale between the wage committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers and representatives of major steel firms ended without an agreement. No progress reported as discussions concluded abruptly in Detroit.
Four men William E. Brill George W. Kelley Harry States and William Davis were fined 200 each after pleading guilty in Criminal Court to selling railroad tickets during convention week. The case under the 1863 act labeled it a misdemeanor and drew contrasting views from counsel Emanuel Furth and Henry F. Walton on the law’s purpose.
Harlan Court House Ky June 27 Captain John Powers of Barbourville Ky was arrested here yesterday on charges of complicity in the governor murder case. Initial details indicate a swift move in the investigation as authorities seek further testimony and possible accomplices.
The forty-ninth general meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science adjourned day three at Columbia University Havemeyer Hall with over a thousand scientists gathering in nearby buildings for physics geology geography and anthropology. The council appears to favor Chicago for the next session with officers to be elected Friday.
The Khedive of Egypt lands at Charing Cross noon after illness and travels from Port Victoria. He is greeted by the Duke of York and staff as he recovers, marking a resumed official visit to England. Local notices about seaside train specials follow, detailing July routes and low round trip fares from Market Street Wharf.
Nealon brothers Jeromé and Edward G. Nealon, both Philadelphians and veterans of the Spanish American War, are now ordered to China with the Fourth United States Infantry and the Forty first United States Volunteers. They come from families of Edward and Mrs. Edward Nealon residing at 831 Leland Street.
Stated meetings set for Thursday and Friday include Park Commissioners committees on supervision police and plans and improvements, Board of Supervisors bi monthly session, and Education committees on comparative education estimates and Central High School with times from 11 A M to 8 80 P M.
Former Sheriff Samuel M. Clement carries Dr Thomas W Evans's will in a waterproof case to Paris as Deputy Register of Wills and special Orphans Court commissioner. Officials fear theft. witnesses must sign in Paris before probate. Clement vows night-time secure keeping. trip aims to verify signatures for a contested $3,000,000 bequest.
Baltimore June 27 William Slack the convicted assailant of 15 year old Jessie Bradford is sentenced to death and awaits governor approval. The case highlights racial tension and the severity of the offense.
About seventy five men are thrown out of work as a fire causes near total destruction of Green's Water Summa factory on Hard Vine Street yesterday. Fire crews battled the blaze but the plant suffered heavy damage with workers left idle.
Minister Wu Ting Fang will deliver the Fourth of July oration in Independence Square as part of city ceremonies. Governor Stone and Chairman Hammond confirmed attendance, with prayers, readings of the Declaration and Washington's farewell, and music from the Municipal Band and schoolchildren.
Captain James of the British steamer Castlemoore from Poti to Philadelphia described passing a capsized vessel on June 15 in about 40.04 N 37.00 W. The 200 foot wreck was bottom up and near awash with no debris, suggesting a sudden disaster and no survivors.
A double wedding at St. Columba's Catholic Church on Twenty fourth Street and Lehigh Avenue united two sisters with their life long friends. The ceremony was performed yesterday at 5 o clock by Rev. Father Walter P. Gough. The event drew attention for the brides being siblings and for the groom and groomsmen sharing a close lifelong bond.
Advert says Lydia E. Pistharm’s Vegetable Compound cures female ailments by toning general health and easing nerves backaches and menstrual irregularities. It claims direct action on the female body with a history of cures and many testimonials, urging readers to trust the letters in the paper.
Visitors at Woodside Park watch a conflict between the park managers and Lizzie A. Heppe who runs a soda water and ice cream stand. After opening May 9 she charged 5 cents for ice cream soda, drawing crowds away from a neighboring orangeade stand. When prices rose and lights were turned off, Heppe refused to vacate, sought legal counsel, and a court action may follow to resolve the dispute.
Secretary Mitchell of the Allied Building Trades issued nearly 150 dollars worth of quarterly working cards by six o clock. The income from card sales funds the Council. Union paper bangers passed resolutions criticizing old waters and disease concerns, proposing a five member committee of physicians forpublic health matters.
Warden Bussinger leads flag-raising at Eastern Penitentiary with Stars and Stripes rehearsed yesterday. After July 4 Old Glory will permanently wave over the prison as the flagstaff was raised. Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets Philadelphia to New York at 2.50 for Sangerfest travel.
Full summer timetable for Philadelphia and Reading route Atlantic City Branch Line goes into effect Saturday, June 80, featuring $1.00 excursion trains to seashore points. Definitive announcement to follow.
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