Many Philadelphia Residents Set Off On European Tours
A long list of Philadelphia residents and families depart for Europe this month. Joseph Gill and companions sail for Bremen on July 3 for about nine weeks. Others plan trips lasting two to three months, visiting Paris Berlin Stockholm Rome Denmark Sweden St Moritz and London. Several families sail together or separately, with destinations including Newport Jamestown Langhorne and North East Harbor. Events include cricket luncheons and social dinners at Manheim and Lake George as summer plans unfold.
Week’s Activities in Germantown Social Season
Miss Margaret Porter hosted a large lawn fete at Ayo ca in Thorp’s lane Chestnut Hill with Japanese garden decor and porch and lawn supper. Guests included many Porters Craigs and others. A Germantown reception for Mrs James S Logan of New York followed at Mrs Blanch Bates’s home. The third promenade concert and dinner dance at Germantown Cricket Club featured private dinners and a July 4 event with a 4 pm band concert through midnight. Attendees at the Manheim Whist Club meeting included the Raymonds Landenberger Stoever Christman and others.
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Margaret Porter
Ayo. Ca
Thorp's Lane
Wissahickon Drive
Chestnut Hill
Germantown Cricket Club
Lewis W. Wister
Charles F. Bochman
Charles €Laxton
BF. Kline
William B. Kurtz
Henry B. Curran
E. S. Massey
Anna L. Foulke
E D. Oe
Watantiion
Owell
Engagement of Edith Huntington to John Spreckels Jr
Announcement from Philadelphia Times dated June 28 reports Miss Edith Marie Huntington of San Francisco engaged to John D. Spreckels Jr., son of Oceanic Steamship Company president and San Francisco Call proprietor. The note cites Huntington relatives and lists correspondents at a White Plains dinner. Further social notices describe Frederick Newbold sailing for Europe, General and Mrs. Roe sailing July 5, and Roosevelt family movements to Skaneateles and Roosevelt Hall in New York.
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Spreerat
Philadelphia Times
New York
Edith Marie Huntington
Willard Huntington
San Francisco
John DD. Spreckels, Jr
John DD. Spreckels
Oceanic Steamship Company
San Francisco Call
Huntington
Collis P. Huntington
Charles Francis Roe
Highland Falls
N. Y
Europe
Prescott Slade
Montgomery Roosevelt
Miss Boylston
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt Hall
Skaneateles
Capon Springs Welcomes Philadelphia Visitors for July Fourth Events
Capon Springs West Virginia hosts a large Philadelphia group as July 4 plans unfold. DAR and Mrs John Coates Browne oversee events with fireworks and a grand ball at the resort. Notable visitors include Mayor Ashbridge and mushroom authority W H Wamsley, among many Philadelphians and local hosts.
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Philadelphia Times
Capon Springs
W. Va
Capon
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
John Coates Browne
Philadelphia
C. F. Nelson
Mayor Ashbridge
Schuyler Armstrong
J. R. Hendrickson
Henry C. Howell
W. H. Wamsley
Wamsley
H. Clifford Smith
J. B
Mansfield Edwards Nuptials Draw Society at Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor June 28 Mr and Mrs M L Monroe of New York report a large influx of society guests for the Mansfield Edwards wedding. Attending are Miss Rosalie Campbell Miss Greenough Langdon P Marvin Miss Waterbury Archibald Cary Harrison Theodore Hoague Elliott Johnson Edward Thurston Mrs William Paine Simpson and others. John B Henderson of Washington joins his family here. Morris K Jesup of New York and Mrs Raymond Rodgers and Mrs Jolie are also noted locals.
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Rosalie Campbell
Miss Greenough
Langdon P. Marvin
Miss Waterbury
Archibald Cary Harrison
Theodore Hoague
Elliott Johnson
Edward 8. Thurston
Rodgers Arrives at Belmont Note. Johnston Livingston Expected
Rodgers of New York arrives today at the Belmont Note. Johnston Livingston, also of New York, is anticipated to arrive Sunday.
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Rodgers
York
Belmont
Johnston Livingston
New York
Notable Arrivals and House Guests at Clover Patch and New Cliffs
J Alden Hartiman will occupy Clover Patch with F J Otis for the summer. Guests at New Cliffs Hotel include Mrs Wallace Sillito, Mrs BR Nichols of New York, N B Saunders of Meriden, Rev G Ernest Smith of Baltimore, Mr and Mrs H Tifft of Chicago, Mrs Pardo Kirk of Ireland, Miss Wallace of New York, and Mrs Stuyvesant Fish, who will visit Mr and Mrs Harry S Lehr until Crossways villa is ready. Tonight arrivals include Mr and Mrs James A Swan, Mrs Elisha Dyer Jr, Whitney Warren, Bronson Winthrop, and Henry F Eldredge. Mrs H Mortimer Brooks hosted a luncheon at Rockhurst. Mrs Elisha Dyer Jr entertained at dinner. Francis K Pendleton arrived at the Satterlee cottage for the summer. Cornelius Vanderbilt sails to New York tomorrow aboard the Rainbow. Mr Lehr hosted a dinner for Mrs Fish.
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Wallace Sillito
New York
N. B. Saunders
Meriden, Conn
G. Ernest Smith
Baltimore
H. Tifft
Chicago
Pardo Kirk
Ireland
Wallace
New Cliffs Hotel
James A. Swan
Elisha Dyer, Jr
Whitney Warren
Bronson Winthrop
Henry F. Eldredge
H. Mortimer Brooks
Rockhurst
Washington Notices of Cabinet Members Summer Plans
Attorney General and Mrs Knox plan to visit Atlantic City on Tuesday. Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs Shaw enjoy time with their two daughters visiting the Capitol. Admiral and Mrs Dewey remain at their country place with no immediate plans. Secretary of State and Mrs Hay left for their summer home at Lake Sunapee.
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Langhorne
Philadelphia Times
Washington
Knox
Atlantic City
Admiral
Mrs. Dewey
Woodley Lane
Hay
Lake Sunapee
Kansas Claim to Joe Smith Murderer Is Debunked
A Salt Lake City visitor cites an old Mormon’s tale that a Kansas man killed Joe Smith. Buffalo traders trap Abernathy with a mock court martial. he denies ever killing Indians or Joe Smith, exposing Kansas’ claim as unfounded lore.
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Kansas Club
Salt Lake City
California
Joe Smith
Nauvoo
Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Smith
Western Plains
Abernathy
North Fork
the Solomon
Buffalo Station
Company I
Third Cavalry
Jim Thompson
King
Thompson
Illinois
Fair Work For A Horse Strength In Harsh Trials
A Yorkshire Herald note discusses fair draught loads for horses using a dynamometer trial. It notes loads reaching two hundred counts on collars, describes a plow furrow and digging capacity, cites 120 pounds as fair eight hour work, and warns that heavy, irregular work in campaigns like the South African War leads to breakdowns. It mentions remount concerns and relays of red horses as a future precaution.
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Yorkshire Herald
First Omaha map dated 1854 shown by Judge Blair
Judge J. H. Blair presented Mayor Moores with the first map of Omaha, dated September 1, 1854, found in an old chest on Cass Street. The map notes lots to be improved, names Enos Lowe James R Jackson and Samuel S Bayliss as owners, shows a planned park at Sixteenth and Farnam, and marks the site of the current Board of Trade as a potential gift for building a shanty.
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J. H. Blair
Moores
Omaha
Bee
Cass Street
Judge Blair
Omaha Arrow
Territorial
Enos Lowe
James R. Jackson
Samuel 8. Bayliss
Sixteenth
Farnam Streets
Brock
Paxton
Washington Square
Board of Trade
Yellowstone geysers show widespread activity amid seismic shocks
Nearly all geysers in Yellowstone National Park are reported active, a possible reflection of seismic disturbances. Raymond & Whitcomb announce plans for four Yellowstone trips from this city.
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Yellowstone National Park
Martinique
Raymond & Whitcomb
This Week’s Play Bills at Keith’s and The Park
Charles Dickson Ray L Royce and Jag gier Fields perform at Keith’s as in past seasons. The Park reopens after a week’s darkness with summer opera at popular prices. Pauline Hall Fay Templeton return to light July offerings and Hinrichs entertainments draw Broad street audiences. Lyceum continues operation.
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Charles Dickson
Ray L. Royce
Jaggier Fields
Keith
Pauline Hall
Fay Templeton
Keith's
Hinrichs Entertainments
Broad Street
Lyceum
Salt-Cellar to Headline Keith's Week in One-Act Comedy
The one-act comedy The Salt-Cellar translated from a German play by Henry Doblin and arranged for the American stage by Charles Dickson will headline Keith's week. Dickson Nell McEwen and a full company perform with C W Fields and Ray L Royce also featured in a varied Keith program running daily from 12.20 to 10.20 PM with biographs between acts.
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Henry Doblin
Charles Dickson
Dickson
Nell McEwen
Keith's
Arch Street
Mr. Dickson
Louis Mann
Keith
Lillian Burkhart
W. C. Fields
Ray L. Royce
York State
Arthur Sidman
Rogge
Foeling
la Mar
Gabriel
New York City
Empire City Four
Wessoh
Walters
Mitchell
Cain
Rastus and Banks
Marvelles
Seymours
Kingsley Sisters
Arthur and Baguley
Keane
Henley
Hale
Runaway Girl revival to open at Chestnut Street Theatre
A Runaway Girl, a London farce, is revived under William G. Stewart with text by Seymour Hicks and Harry Nichols and music by Cary and Monckton. The cast includes W Leslie Guy Stanley and Clarence Bson, with Cecilia Garrick stepping into the cockney señorita role. Afternoon performances are set for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
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London
William G. Stewart
Seymour Hicks
Harry Nichols
Aubrey Hopwood
Harry Greenbenk
Ivan Cary
Lionel Monckton
Chestnut Street Theatre
Augustin Daly
Andrew MacCollin
Selll Simonson
Daly
Pupp
Vse
Veksees
Orveede
W. Leslie
Guy Stanley
Arold Blake
Emea Doudle
Tom Hadaway
Tamarind
H.W. Tredenick
Artur T
Earnest
Louis J. Mintz
Orvel
Eve Eveeseweeve
Pietro Wissais
Steeceseoes Eeesceeress
Ranta Cruts
Sere
Salen BaSeacelo
Caeceveneseseres
Clarence Bson
Winifred Gre
Clara Palmer Allee
Edna Hunter
Carmenita
Edina Garrick Doroth
Frances Miller
Beastie Tannehill
Mr. Lesiie
James T. Powers
Arthur Dunn
Miss Palmer
Ethel Jackson
Virginia Earle
Celeste Wynne
Paula Edwardes
Marie Cahill
Cecilia Garrick
Leont
Qook's
Igh Society
Resort entertainment offers prize for top amateur act
An entertainment of specialties and extravaganza is announced at the resort where amateur performers gain Friday evening polishing. The management offers a gold watch as prize to the novice who wins the greatest applause. Afternoon performances run daily.
Summer Parks to Feature Victor Herbert Orchestra
Victor Herbert and the Pittsburg Orchestra will headline the resort’s final concerts through Thursday amid poor weather. Remaining programs include sacred pieces, popular selections, Wagner items, opera numbers, and Herbert cello solos, with special plans for the last ten performances. The Kitties Highland band starts Friday, and a fireworks display marks the holiday evening.
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Victor Herbert
Pittsburg
Herbert
Wagner
Lapatina's Band Boosts Open Air Resort Concert Series
Lapatina's orchestra and performers play this afternoon and evening in the new pavilion. The Boston Concert Band under Roswell H. Fairman starts tomorrow with two daily concerts. Carlo De Soto Longo features as a distinguished bonist. New panoramas and a fireworks display are promised for Friday evening.
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Lapatina
Boston
Roswell H. Fairman
Carlo de Soto Longo
Rome
Naples
Exhibition by Conterno and Adgie to Run Here
The program featuring Battles of Our Nation performed by Conterno and his band and the lion exhibition by Adgie and her trained lions will be continued here until further notice.
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Conterno
Adgie
Daly
Display of Fireworks Scheduled for Friday Evening
A public display of fireworks is planned for Friday evening, with local organizers coordinating safety measures and viewing areas for residents and visitors.
Liberati Concerts At Delaware Resort Draw Crowd
Liberati and his band return to the riverfront resort for afternoon and evening programs in the main pavilion. A quartet of vocal soloists accompanies the orchestra as crowds enjoyed past seasons.
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Liberati
down-the-Delaware
Clan-na-Gael
Thompson
Camden
Gloucester
Philadelphia
Arch
South Streets
London Stage Buzz Echoes in Franco English Ties
The Philadelphia Times reports from London on theatre tensions and future plans. Coquelin returns as Cyrano at the Garrick with his family aiding. Sarah Bernhardt tours Ireland before English provinces. Irving plans Faust revival and Vanderdecken at different venues. Fitch rests at Saint Moritz while Wilder sails July 5 for home.
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Coquelin
Paris
Irving
Vanderdecken
Marshall P. Wilder Salls
Saint-Paul
London
Cyrano
Garrick Theatre
Moliere
Cornelin
Torre-Saint-Martin
Sarah Bernhardt
Ireland
Frohman-Gray
Dublin
Belfast
Henry Irving
Faust
A. C. Calmour
Sardou
Dante
Rudolph Aronson
Fez
Koclan
Morocco
New York
BE. A. DiTaMar
Philadelphia Orchestra plans season personnel and concertmeister
The Philadelphia Orchestra announces next season personnel changes and negotiations for a distinguished concertmeister and soloist. Fritz Scheel remains as conductor. Subscribers’ quick relief of last season's $70,000 deficit bodes well for the orchestra's future. Sonia and his band start a two daily show Atlantic City Steel Pier run, marking his first long engagement near Philadelphia. Charles B. E. Taylor leaves the Quaker City Entertainment Bureau and teams with Francis Labadie to manage local engagements of prominent singers and musicians. Scots bass David Baxter to tour the U.S. next season headlining songs from Scotland with a broader repertoire.
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Philadelphia Orchestra
Fritz Scheel
Tue
Philadelphia Times
Sonia
Atlantic City
Steel Pier
March King
Philadelphia
Charles B. E. Taylor
Quaker City
Francis Labadie
David Baxter
Gluck
Evening Entertainment Schedule at City Parks and Theatres
The notice lists theatre and concert events from 12.30 to 10.30 P.M. at Lyceum Theatre and Chestnut Hill Park, with performances by the Boston Concert Band Willow Grove Park and Victor Herbert's Orchestra Pirreee. Prices shown include 2.85, 8.15 P.M. and 8.00 P.M. showings.
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Lyceum Theatre
Chestnut Hill Park
Boston
Willow Grove Park
Victor Herbert
Pirreee
Conterno
River excursion boats offer daily trips and music
The steamer Thomas Clyde runs daily to Woodland Beach for boating crabbing fishing and dancing both ways. The Republic sails daily to Cape May from Chestnut street at 7 30 A M with large patronage. Delaware River Navigation Company expands searchlight excursions to Burlington Island Park with evening dancing. Columbia announces a Friday special to Augustine Park with Arch Street departure and Chester Wilmington calls. regular runs begin Saturday with weekly Wilmington stops and Sunday orchestra.
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Woodland Beach
Clyde
Republic
Cape May
Chestnut Street
Cape
Delaware River Navigation Company
Delaware
Trenton
Bristol
Burlington
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Columbia
Augustine Park
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Chester
Wilmington
Popelar
Iree
Ing
Pennerove
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Delaare City
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