Judge Gordon Defied by Committee Report on Eastern Penitentiary Charges
A three Ate and five Representatives committee unanimously exonerates Colonel Biddle, discrediting Judge Gordon’s charges of fraud cruelty and murder against Eastern Penitentiary officers. The report cites testimony and investigations and calls on Gordon to justify or retract his accusations.
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Eastern Penitentiary
Biddle
Hastings
Colonel Biddle
Senate
Judge Gordon
Eastern
Norristown
Norristown Asylum
New Pennsylvania law imposes daily tax on alien labor
The article reports a new Pennsylvania labor tax targeting unnaturalized aliens. Employers must deduct three cents per day from wages and remit to the county, with penalties up to 1000 dollars for noncompliance. The law requires sworn naturalization evidence and strong enforcement, backed by workingmen’s support.
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Pennsylvania
Department of Labor
Firecracker Signal Sparks Caution on Ongoing Fire Threat
The remark notes that though calm may seem present, the danger remains active and unpredictable. Officials warn residents to stay vigilant as potential flare ups could emerge suddenly.
Abolish Conferree System Suggested in State Politics
Blair county Republican leaders urge ending the conferree method for congressional nominations, planning cross county talks with Bedford Cambria and Somerset and later with Chester and Delaware counties. They argue direct voting or near direct vote would curb county rivalries and factional fights that distort nominations. The note ends with an odd line about Jubilee seats and prices receding after a week.
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Blair County
Republican Committee
Bedford
Cambria
Somerset
Republican Party
Chester
Delaware
Japan and U S Relations Ambition and Trade
The piece reflects on past American diplomacy with Japan opening ports and fostering trade. It notes a shift toward antagonism this year, risking loss of Japanese friendship and commerce to European powers if hostility continues.
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Japan
United States
Tariff Policy and Japan Relations Debate
The author argues the United States should extend commerce without provoking Japan. While tariffs are legal, the current tariff proposal risks cutting trade and alienating allies. The critique targets annexation rhetoric toward Hawaii and urges calmer diplomacy to avoid enmity with Japan.
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Japan
Hawaii
Boies Defection Weakens Silver Party Rally
The article notes Boies quitting the silver party, creating a political hole and raising questions about whether the movement can endure the loss and keep its momentum.
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Boies
Silver Party
Disagreement Delays Water Ordinance Decisions
A council committee reports three favorable propositions on water supply but cannot unite. Two concern the same source and clash, the third would render others unnecessary, risking confusion and postponement. The text questions progress and hints at broader issues of protection and taxation.
Tramps swarm through Kansas as Populist urge rises
Fifteen thousand nomads sweep Kansas en route to the Pacific coast or hungry for meals yet refuse work. They are blamed on the Populist push while Coxey and Debs stay distant, and farmers fear the movement could boost the Populist vote by feeding and clothing the tramps.
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Coxey
Debs
Washington
Kansas
Pacific Coast
Reed Restricts Tariff Debate Roiling Senate Return
The threat that Reed will bar any discussion of the tariff when it returns from the Senate suggests even speech may be curtailed under the policy.
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Reed
Senate
West Park Bridle Path Improvements Suggested
Proposes expanding bridle paths in West Park to serve riders and maintainers. Recommends linking Lansdowne ravine to the West River Drive and extending through the grove north of the Transportation Company car barn, with safe outlets and a continuous route to Chamounix. Notes past bridge removal and trolley track interruptions require adjustments to restore a complete path.
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West Park
West River
Lansdowne Ravine
Transportation Company
Chamounix
Lansdowne Entrance
Voters urged to elect Legislature and save tariff
The excerpt calls for voters to elect a new Legislature to protect the tariff and public funds, arguing the move would have saved money for the public.
Indiana Congressman Crumpacker Proposes Civil Service Exemption
The text notes Crumpacker of Indiana pushing a bill to exempt offices with salaries $600 or less from civil service rules. It argues that patronage crumbs matter to him and his constituents, while others seek broader exemptions. The piece mentions Reed may be considering committee appointments and criticizes past Speaker control.
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Congress
Civil Service
Indiana
Representative Crumpacker
En R. Crumpacker
Mee
Christian Endeavor Convention Boosts Cheap Rail Fares
AnFrancisco hosts the Christian Endeavor Convention on July 7 drawing nationwide attention. Cheap railroad fares are offered with Chicago to San Francisco tickets this week at twenty five dollars for a 2600 mile trip.
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AN Francisco
Cheap fares test for long distance travel to Pacific coast
The experiment tests whether fares just under a cent per mile can profitably attract travelers who skip local Christian Endeavor events to journey to the Pacific coast. It also assesses if San Francisco is a viable site for a large convention and hints politicians might accept cross‑country trips for a Presidential nominating effort if the plan succeeds.
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Christian Endeavor
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Rockies
Pennsylvanians at the Capital Report on Veterans and Mint Reinstatement
Special Telegram from Washington June 29 reports Pennsylvania Senators deny a New York paper claim they oppose reinstating old soldiers at the Philadelphia Mint. Senator Quay praises veterans, while Penrose says no such demand was made. Also notes on Monongahela Navigation case, Paris Exposition funding, and visits by Hower Mulholland Finney Davis and others.
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Wasu HiInGton
Pennsylvania
New York
Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Loyal Legion
Grand Army
Congress
Penrose
Gage
Philadelphia Mint
Monongahela Navigation Company
Monongahela
Senate
Quay
United States
Frank J. Hower
Bryn Mawr
Capitol
Montgomery County
General Mulholland
John A. Finney
Pottsville
Keane Seen as Likely Archbishop Pick for New Orleans
Richmond dispatch reports strong belief that Bishop John J. Keane former rector of Catholic University may succeed Archbishop Janssens in New Orleans. Letters state he will leave Rome soon for France then New York by late July with potential earlier arrival due to circumstances. Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Ireland reportedly favor the appointment and Keane seeks to return to U S church leadership among his allies.
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Tur TimEs
Richmond
John J. Keane
Catholic University At
Washington
Janssens
New Orleans
Keane
Propaganda
Rome
France
New York
Cardinal Gibbons
Ireland
United States Embassy Hosts Diplomatic Dinner in London
In London on June 29 the American ambassador Colonel John Hay hosted a dinner for the United States Special Embassy. Guests included Whitelaw Reid and Mrs. Reid, Nelson Miles and Mrs. Miles, Rear Admiral Miller and Mrs. Miller, Henry White and Mrs. White, Ogden Mills and his wife, the Marquis of Salisbury, A J Balfour and Sir George Fau del Phillips with Lady Jeune, Joseph Chamberlain, Countess Tolstoi, Lord and Lady Savile, Earl and Countess of Portsmouth, the Marquis and Marchioness of Granby, Mr and Mrs Asquith, and Sir William Vernon Harcourt with Lady Harcourt.
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Granby
Mrs. Asquith
Sir William and
Lady Vernon Harcourt
Editorial Roundup of Political Stances From Across Papers
A collection notes editorials and commentary on current events. It references Governor Boles on silver, Weyler requesting troops, Bryan and political figures, the Jubilee in London, Ohio’s bicycle rider, ex ambassador Bayard as Fourth of July orator, and Grant’s Cuban War stance.
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Mr. Bryan
Horace Boles
Dick Bland
San Francisco Chronicle
London
Cleveland Plain Dealer
United States
Ohio
Mark Hanna
Washington Post
Bayard
Philadelphia
Boston Herald
Grant
Spain
St. Louis
Globe- Democst
Water Committee Pushes Favorable Report on City Water Plans
The Joint Standing Water Committee discusses multiple water supply ordinances and decides to report favorably to Councils. The Philadelphia Supply Company proposal is advanced while other schemes are sent back with recommendations. A sub committee visit and print of ordinances are planned for further consideration.
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Standing Water Committee
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Schuylkill Navigation Company
Bringhurst
Jacob J. Leeds
Finance Committee
Water Committee
Philadelphia
Anderson
Fifth Ward
General Committee
Patton
Clay
Seeds
Leeds
Finance and Water Committees
Philadelphia Supply Company
Morrow
Mr. Clay
Schuylkill Valley Water Company
Houseman
Connells
Mr. Houseman
Dr. Batt
Dominion Day Banquet Honors Canadian Leaders at Hotel Cecil
Three hundred and thirty four guests attended the Dominion Day banquet at the Hotel Cecil London Sir Donald Smith presiding. Attendees included Sir Wilfred Laurier Marquis of Lorne Lord Derby Baron Herschell Sir William W. Whiteway Sir Charles Rivers Wilson Canadian Archbishop and bishops James Bryce Edward Blake and other Colonial Premiers. To the loyal toasts Sir Donald Smith proposed The Prosperity of the Dominion Laurier replied.
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London
Hotel
Cecil
Donald Smith
Wilfred Laurier
Dominion
Marquis of
Lorne
Lord Derby
Baron Herschell
William W. Whiteway
Newfoundland
Charles* Rivers Wilson
House of Commons
James Bryce
Edward Blake
Ash and Enterline Wedding in Lebanon Society
Miss Jennie R. Ash of Kennet Square and Elmer E. Enterline of Rock Springs Wyoming married last evening at the bride’s sister Mrs H G Van PDevender home in Lebanon Rev George Fulton officiated with only immediate family present The groom is a prominent lawyer and the bride is known in Lebanon society circles.
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Times
Lebanon
Jennie R. Ash
Kennet Square
Elmer E. Enterline
Rock Springs
Wyoming
H. G. van Pdevender
George Fulton
Justice F. A. Miller Dead in Shamokin
SHAMOKIN, June 20. Justice F. A. Miller died today from congestion of the brain. He was a member of Council, assistant Burgess and a prominent Republican worker.
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the Times
Shamokin
F. A. Miller
Burgess
Draper Presents Credentials as U S Ambassador to Italy
General William F. Draper formally presented his credentials to King Humbert in Rome on June 29, becoming the new United States Ambassador to Italy.
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King Humbert
Rome
Italy
William F. Draper
United States
Humbert
Weyler Recall Rumors Reach Madrid Amid Cuba Tensions
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Madrid reports strong talk of General Weyler’s recall by Spain, with General Woodford named as U.S. minister to Spain. It notes possible division of command between Blanco and Macias in Cuba and a separate mission for Marshal Martinez Campos.
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London
Pall Mall
Madrid
Stewart L. Woodford
United States
Spain
Weyler
Blanco
Macias
Sick Senators Rally Back In Washington
June 29 in Washington sick Senators gradually convalesce. Senator Aldrich Rhode Island who faced nervous prostration three weeks ago rests at home but came to the Capitol to confer with Republicans in the finance committee room and plans to join tariff conference work. Senator Smith New Jersey gains strength slowly and will attend meetings. Pettigrew South Dakota was in the Senate Chamber and vowed to finish his speech soon after losing his voice. Harris Tennessee suffers cholera symptoms but improves slowly and expects to attend sessions before adjournment.
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Washington
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Capitol
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
Smith
New Jersey
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Harris
Tennessee
Post Office Consolidation Aims to Cut Costs and Expand Service
Washington June 29 The administration will press consolidation of small outlying post offices into a single modern postal district to cut expenses and improve facilities. Jersey coast service is highlighted as needing study with a commission planned to map a better carrier network along the upper coast covering about fifteen miles and including Jersey City Hoboken Weehawken West Hoboken Orange East Orange Bayonne and nearby areas.
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Washington
Jersey
Alon
Jersey City
Hoboken
West Hoboken
Weehawken
Orange
East Orange
Bayonne
Missouri Lines Bought by St Louis Financiers as Draft for Syndicate
Philadelphia reports that Edward Whitaker and D. McClure with St Louis financiers paid 2,277,000 for Missouri Railroad lines, with Lindell Railway Company potential buyer, and a syndicate including P A B Widener W L Elkins William M Singerly of Philadelphia and Charles T Yerkes of Chicago alleged to bid 165 to 170 per line.
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St. Louis
Missouri Railroad
Edward Whitaker
D. McClure
Lindell Railway Company
McKinley Plans Canton Visit With Family
President McKinley will travel to Canton Ohio on Friday to visit his mother for a few days. He will be joined by Mrs McKinley Miss Mabel McKinley and Assistant Secretary Day. They depart from Washington at 7 10 PM aboard the regular Pennsylvania train and return by Monday or Tuesday evening after a dinner for the Cabinet and wives.
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Washington
Canton
Ohio
Contested Budd Will Declared Void by Cape May Court
In Cape May County Orphans Court Judge Douglass voided the will of Clarissa Budd of Tuckahoe after testimony that questioned mental capacity. The will left property to a brother while three granddaughters filed a caveat. Evidence showed witnesses signed during a period casting doubt on validity.
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Timms
Cape May Court House
Cape May County
Father Barrington Transferred to Philadelphia Parish
Father Barrington, assistant pastor of St. Peter's in Reading for about a year, is transferred to St. Bridget's Church in Philadelphia. He will leave to assume his new duties on Thursday, leaving many friends behind in this city.
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Father Barrington
the Times
Reading
St. Peter's Catholic Church
St. Bridget’s Church
Philadelphia
Notable Lives and Local Legends Across the States
A series of brief notes presents James Fennimore Cooper’s former home in Cooperstown becoming a park, while J Nat Harbin, longtime associate of Senator Hearst, is found alive in Mexico after being presumed dead fifteen years. It mentions Horatio F. Simrall as a Warren county Mississippi supervisor, poet John Howard Bryant of Princeton NL, and Francis H. Pierpont at 90 hosting a family reunion. Navy figures Commander Reisinger and Rear Admiral George Brown are cited regarding Pensacola yard and Civil War gunfire, with Brown claiming credit for Union ship actions.
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James Fennimore Cooper
Cooperstown
N. Y
J. Nat Harbin
Hearst
Mexico
Horatio F. Simrall
Supreme Court of Mississippi
Warren County
Miss
John Howard Bryant
William Cullen Bryant
Princeton
Francis H. Pierpont
Virginia
Fairmount
Marion County
West Virginia
Reisinger
Pensacola
Fla., Navy Yard
Noted social whirl and local notices from Philadelphia and nearby towns
A mix of society events and travel notes. The C E B W of Wyncote host a charity fair raising 158.67 for Children’s Country Week. Harvard seniors including Frank Thomson graduate as alumni praise the university. Local promenades, rail and sea travel, and summer plans fill Chestnut Street and Cape May, with prominent names and institutions cited.
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Josephine Anderson
Priscilla Heacock
Edith Lippincott
Hattie Quick
May Reed
Josephine
Marguerite Sill
C. EB. W
Wyncote
James J. Sill
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Schuylkill
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