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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
6
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The piece weighs the command dilemma in the China campaign with British, Russian, Japanese, French and German leaders vying for senior rank. It notes Admiral Seymour's rescue, a Russian general likely in charge, and questions how General Chaffee will be led when he arrives. It jokes about rotating command to teach the Chinese a lesson and even muses McKinley leading the field.
In view of Hill's possible selection New York might see itself as the Mother of Vice Presidents but when the decisive vote comes many there say the choice is the daddy of them all.
The piece notes Philadelphia and New York public bonds trading below par with rates around 2.99 to 3.04 percent. It explains investor demand, loan periods, and market premiums for large blocks, reflecting tightening income from trust estates and broader municipal borrowing conditions.
The fragment hints at China considering placing a dog in a public scenario, with unclear specifics. It mentions potential policy or cultural action but lacks concrete details, dates, or sources to confirm scope or intent.
The passage discusses an official tone of administration citing “acts authorized by mes of earlier times” and compares President McKin Jay in China. It notes a 1808 catalogue beginning with “we t in Tripoli” and references a state of war then existing, with acknowledgment of the New York Sun having commentary.
The article argues that naval actions against Barbary pirates and other historic incidents have no relevance to the China crisis. It criticizes cited precedents as irrelevant due to lack of organized diplomatic relations, noting Congress declared war and dismissing informal comparisons. It also quips that Foraker’s label of Roosevelt is a misfit gag about an erratic locomotive.
An opinion piece condemns the pocket conferree system as corrupt and demoralizing. It argues ambitious candidates trade county nominees for district advantage, harming parties and voters. It urges both major parties to end the practice and elect conferrees who serve the public interest.
report notes Lord Roberts replies to a China troop request by stating he must handle his own troubles in South Africa, implying no immediate help.
An article notes moves to stock forests with larger game and defines hunting periods, praising gains. Judge Harding of Wilkes-Barre, vacationing at a mountain cottage, encountered a black bear on a walk and retreated toward a cliff as the animal pursued him, illustrating dramatic wildlife interactions near courts.
A fragment recounts a court scene where a judge delivers a verdict as a bear offers apology before fleeing to the woods. The piece muses on the value of familiarity with state papers and notes political influence in ballots and future chances in a satirical tone.
The Dauphin County Court allows a branch line from Hawley to Lackawaxen by the Erie and Wyoming Railroad, aimed at tapping tidewater. Competing lines had fought the project, but no legal barriers remain. promoters may build or sell to rivals as they seek capital for about one hundred miles of new track.
Observers note pipe design and appearance at the Prohibition convention, highlighting how the pipes illustrate the event atmosphere and speaker choices. The focus on pipe character underscores the era’s stylistic details and attendee impressions.
An old-time voice warns that tiny microbes lurk on common surfaces like doorknobs and lamps left by icemen. The piece argues these unseen ailments invade households and delay return home, urging immediate remedy to curb the spreading fear and excuses for out nights.
The passage describes controversy over a military visit that led to the requisition and killing of poultry in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It notes local anger and questions whether the action was justified, suggesting wider tensions in neighboring Delaware County and potential political signaling by local authorities.
A brief Western note reports that a woman identified as Cantwell, wife of a judge in the Indian Territory, has secured a divorce. The item hints at shifting attitudes toward marriages and references census reflections on family stability in various regions.
Fragmentary report describes a pestiferous kissing bug causing concern in Phoenixville. The text hints at public nuisance and unease as residents face interruptions during summer activities and outdoor events.
Fragmentary text references a 2am event, a concert, and demands involving a person named Andate. The source is incomplete with confusing phrases about wolves and a bicycle pack. No clear人物, organization, or place can be reliably identified.
Friday at 2:30 P M the Board of Education committee on Central High School meets. Saturday at 11 A M the Park Commissioners committee on plans and improvements convenes.
The Park Commissioners committee met yesterday morning without a quorum. News came from Secretary Martin of actions including permits for Fairmount Traction Company and Nicetown Baptist Church, a remodel of Valley Green Hotel, and the Maple Springs Hotel demolition set for July 5. Committees discussed square improvements and bids, with details for John Dickinson, Womrath, and other projects.
Protest claims the two Twelfth Street and Frankford Avenue school sites used five-cut granite instead of the specified first class eight-cut stone. Quoted prices run 35 to 40 cents per foot for five-cut and 50 cents for eight-cut granite.
The Lincoln Institution and Educational Home, a government school for eighteen years serving 211 children, will cease as a government institution tomorrow after Congress failed to appropriate funds. Most children returned home or to Western reservations. a few went to Carlisle School. Fifty girls and ten boys will stay in the Eleventh street building and the school will operate privately.
The 11 month old Matilda Manchini of 924 Passyunk Ave died from the heat and humidity as a deadly heat wave grips the city. The coroner was notified and an inquiry will follow. Relief came with a cooling front that lowered humidity and brought lightning, rain, and a brief drop in temperature.ambulances and patrols treated those overcome by the heat including Abraham Kazakow, 30, of 1229 North Second St.
Personal Mark Hanna awarded Doctor of Laws by Kenyon College. Harvard instructor Cusacis, 25, not named to Navy Spanish chair. New York Health Board to spend up to 20000 disinfecting Chinatown amid no plague. Hilton New Jersey church prayer meetings halted until strawberry harvest. Lt Governor Woodruff sails to Europe, says only business matters. Langhy admitted to league pleases influential members. W A Clark home cornerstone ceremony marked with family presence. Perry Heath resigns as First Assistant Postmaster General to aid campaign work. Cuban scandal cited as context.
John Coogan 42 of 243 Wensley street at St. Joseph's Hospital. B Winter 19 of 1628 Lombard street at Hahnemann Hospital. James Conklin 57 of 21 Mill street at Wo man's Homoeopathic Hospital after a fall from his cart at Thirty first and Westmont streets.
Boonton New Jersey residents plan a vigilance committee after a spate of burglaries and armed robberies. John H Capstick president of the Boonton National Bank repelled two attackers who tried to rob him, prompting police to pursue suspects who escaped.
Town Topics notes summer travel plans for Germantown and Newport families. Mr and Mrs John B McClellan head to Germany, while Mr and Mrs Thomas Dixon depart for Narragansett Pier. The column lists homes and trips, from Clover Croft at Bar Harbor to Ocean City and Cape May, with social chatter on society figures and entertainments.
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