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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1897
Page
2
Gimbel Brothers Philadelphia offers a clearance on carpets with 175 made up rugs and remnant pieces in various grades from tapestries to Wiltons. Prices from 32c to $7.50 with deep discounts on Chinese and Japan mattings and India Smyrna rugs. Limited quantities per customer on select items with on the fifth floor.
A New York firm Zucker & Josephy stock of Paris made artificial flowers goes on sale at 9 am. The collection includes roses, poppies, satin daisies, silk orchids, carnations, gladiolus, and more, all fresh and offered at 19c per spray. Mortgage: none. Great opportunity for milliners with many varieties and two days stock.
A large shipment of new waists arrives for summer with prices cut well below normal. Stanley waists in novelty fabrics from $1.75 to $3, selected styles at $1.25 to $3. Skirts include midsummer bargains with three-pleat backs in Russia leather look and white duck, many at half the usual price.
Open-front blazer suit of Russia Crash in navy or red offered at $2.75. Eton suit of best quality linen elaborately trimmed with insertion of linen color embroidery priced at $5, compared with our regular $10 fine. Enough for one day’s selling on second tour.
The Ohio Democratic State Convention shows near unanimity for free silver and McLean for Senator. Delegates report bitter clashes over Governor and state ticket selections with McLean forces winning central committee control while aiming for a clean silver Governor candidate. General A J Warner noted as possible dark horse. convention goals to nominate Governor with likely multiple candidates.
Daniel and Matilda Lynch were held in 300 dollars each by Justice Schmitz of Camden on charges of assault and battery on Charles O’Hara. O’Hara said he was attacked at the Lynch residence when collecting wages, with the fight continuing in the Justice’s office until Constable Leon intervened to stop further blows.
After years of litigation the New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals affirms the Supreme Court ruling ordering the estate of the late County Clerk Edward Burrough to pay 8127 dollars 73 cents for fees legally charged by the former clerk.
The Pennsylvania Senate in session debated Osbourn’s plan to require local districts to raise matching funds for school purposes before state aid. Proponents argued for equity across counties, while critics warned it would burden poorer districts and favor richer areas. The resolution was defeated 23 to 15.
Harrisburg show includes narrow passage for the $200000 University of Pennsylvania appropriation and a failed $150000 epilepsy hospital measure. Debate over a bicycle tax bill ends in defeat, with Piollet leading opposition. several lawmakers chosen as tellers for a future election.
An advertised medical claim asserts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures 98 percent of consumption cases by improving digestion and blood quality. A testimonial from Ralph Green of Williamsburg Missouri cites weight gain and recovery after taking multiple bottles. Also promotes Pierce's Pellets as a gentle laxative and cure.
The expense bill was defeated and reconsidered before finally passing. The House remained in session until midnight concurring in Senate amendments to local and general bills not of public importance. The conference report on the libel bill, presented by Mr Smith of Jefferson, will be taken up tomorrow. House calendar now clear of appropriation bills as time will be spent in concurring in Senate amendments.
Governor Hastings and state officials push for trimming education funding while a telegraphic survey from State Treasurer Haywood shows Pennsylvania at the top in school appropriation.
Washington on June 29 reported three hundred Bannock Indians from Fort Hall have moved toward Cama's prairie near Bailey, alarming settlers. Idaho Governor Stunenberg and Senators Shoup Heitfeld urged Interior and War Departments for troops to restore order and return the Bannocks to their reservation.
The speaker states they have adopted Postum Cereal as the sole beverage for the season. They claim no adverse effects and describe Postum as the only acceptable cereal coffee during their campaign on the National Circuit this year.
James Brown alias Gerald Desmond, arrested after noon at Fifteenth and Francis streets for passing bogus checks, was sent to prison as a fugitive to await trial. He had previously served a month in the Central Police Station and faced multiple indictments in Camden and Baltimore. Local merchants identified him and a detainer was lodged for similar charges.
Three young women received diplomas from the Nurses Training School of the Jewish Hospital located at York and Olney roads. The commencement featured prayers by Rev. Dr. Joseph Krauskopf, addresses by Mayer Sulzberger and Dr. Francis X. Dereum, and diplomas presented by William Backenberg. Music by Mrs. Dalfimer, Miss Hettle Pfaelzer, and the YMHA orchestra accompanied the ceremony.
The Music Teachers convention ends in New York as delegates from Maine to California begin their journey home. Attendees praise the rise of women in music with lively papers and essays. The Musical Club of Danbury Connecticut and Newark Ladies Choralery are among clubs warmly received, conductor Ada B. Douglass leading a woman in charge.
Ex United States Minister to Hayti John S Durham will marry Miss Constance Mackenzie director of kindergartens for the Board of Education on July 1 at the bride’s home 4816 Florence avenue Rev Dr McVickar to perform the ceremony Mackenzie a prominent educational figure with ties to the International Kindergarten Union since 1892 Durham formerly Consul to San Domingo and later Haitian minister is returning to private life to study law and manage interests in Domingo.
A large audience gathered at Bethel AME Church for the Southeast Branch Young Men's Christian Association eighth anniversary exercises. Presiding was Walter P. Hall with musical selections by Julian F. Adger and R. Henri Robinson. speakers included George D. McCreary Bishop Abraham Grant and William A. Hunton, whose address was principal.
Justice of the Peace William A. Turner of Camden died overnight after paralysis struck him in Surrogate West's office Monday afternoon. Turner had served for years and was a notable figure in Grand Army circles.
The forty first annual Pennsylvania Teachers Association opened at Central Presbyterian Church in New Castle with devotional exercises and welcome addresses by J H Gardner and Rev H H Dodds. Dr G W Hull and Dr A R Horne gave responses, and school singing pleased attendees.
Venango county Democrats met in Franklin and placed a field of delegates to the State Convention. D. J. Foster W. J. Breene Thomas Alexander and M. J. Flynn were named as delegates while David Matthews was nominated for Jury Commissioner and the District Attorney job remained to county committee. The silver faction won ratification of the Chicago platform plank. Thomas Alexander was elected county chairman and P. J. Donahoe became secretary of the Venango Spectator.
Controller Walton and Chief Clerk To escue have signed warrants for city departments to ensure salaries are paid before the Fourth. School teachers’ warrants have been sent in, eighteen sections countersigned and sent back to Secretary Halliwell. An estimated half a dozen dollars will be drawn from the treasury before week’s end.
Representative Lloyd of the Fifth ward eyes the Republican Second district Senatorial nomination next year. David Martin doubts a truce between Quay and Chris Magee as ward leaders' league claims for Hackett appear bluff. nine men hold, likely seven on a second ballot. Congressman Bailey of Texas visits the city for private business and friends. The civil service system allows R Lincoln Roberts to resign to join the Legislature and be reappointed after a removal from Harrisburg. The Trades League plans to protest Becker bill before the Governor with a list of local names.
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