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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1897
Page
8
Washington sees pension committee report favoring bills previously passed or favorably considered. Debate on lead ore duties and other tariff changes follows, with leaders clashing over protections for American industry and immigrant policy before the Senate adjourns to executive session.
Acting Secretary Roosevelt outlines summer drills for the naval militia. The Massachusetts leads the Massachusetts militia from Boston with the Maine and Ericsson aiding New York, while the Texas assists Connecticut and New Jersey. Wilmington covers North Carolina, Montgomery covers Louisiana, Cincinnati handles Maryland, Michigan runs lake militia, and Roosevelt attends some drills in Cleveland. Dates: Michigan July 10–18 Bay City Detroit, Ohio July 21–31 Cleveland Toledo, Illinois August 9–16 Chicago. Pacific coast monitor Comanche to oversee militia drills.
Treasury officials report large numbers of Chinese admitted for the Tennessee Exposition are secretly leaving Nashville for San Francisco Sacramento St Louis New York and other cities to evade immigration law. A census counted 117 missing workers at the Exposition and Assistant Secretary Howell ordered the Nashville customs office to inform the U S Attorney.
Senor Andrade, Venezuela’s minister in Washington, says he has received no confirmation of a cable report that President Crespo’s ministry resigned yesterday. He doubts the reason given and says no cabinet differences arise from the Guiana boundary arbitration treaty provisions.
John L. Smith Meyer a Washington architect left the city by Secretary Gage’s order to Ellis Island New York to study soil and topography for plans and specs for new immigration service buildings replacing those burned. Congress is expected to be asked for a $600 000 appropriation for the project.
A London firm orders the entire daily output of 800 pounds of butter from Iowa Agricultural College. The shipment is part of a Department of Agriculture experiment and other merchants report favorable results in letters praising the program.
Charges against John Goodnow of Minnesota nominated as Consul General to Shanghai lead Senator Frye to convene the commerce committee tomorrow night to hear supporting proof.
The Senate confirmed Soren Listoe of Minnesota as Consul at Rotterdam Netherlands. The announcement also noted cadets recently graduated from military and naval programs.
Louis Rosenfeld alias Couplin is jailed in Newark after a web of alleged muletings and bribes connected to his arrest on embezzlement and assault charges. Rosenfeld claims Mrs. Otto Snyder and Mrs. Sophie Collins, with others, conspired to raise funds to secure his release by bribing police and officials in Atlantic City and Camden.
Special Telegram reports in Burlington that Shreve Taylor rode his bicycle when his wheel collapsed causing a serious crash. He was severely cut and bruised and rendered unconscious for a prolonged period.
Washington reports Z a Hoar prepared case review on H W Corbett seeking Oregon seat by governor appointment. It holds vacancies after March 3 1897 may be filled by Legislature or executive during recess. temporary appointments allowed until next session.
The National Review reports a United States Monetary Commission trio including Senator Edward Wolcott former Vice President Adlai Stevenson and General Charles Jackson Paine will reach London with a joint Franco American statement urging an end to the 1878 bimetallic experiment. Britain may reopen Indian mints and bolster silver use to back notes and bolster silver reserves.
A London cablegram reports an article for the National Review stating the United States Monetary Commission led by Senator Wolcott of Colorado had met with certain expectations. The snippet suggests uncertainty about outcomes or decisions reached.
A 73 year old Gottlieb Troutwine, discharged from the Erwin boiler shop, killed himself with a revolver after days of poverty and despair at 1333 Earl street. He died at St Marys Hospital. Nearby, John Dunlop, 35, attempted suicide with laudanum, survived after stomach pump, and told police he and his wife had a troubled past.
The report states that when a term expires and no successor is elected, the executive issues a writ of election to fill the vacancy. It concludes the Governor of Oregon was entitled to make the appointment and Mr. Corbett to the seat.
J. E. Caldwell & Co. showcases prize medals for the People's Regatta in the east window at 902 Chestnut Street. The gold silver and enamel pieces feature ears emblematic of aquatic sports and stars and stripes for celebration. Trophy cups by the same house accompany the display attracting attention.
Long Branch reports Charles Seals a 40 year old carpenter died by jumping into the sea opposite Highland Beach. He had been drinking heavily and abandoned home life as his wife and two children left two weeks prior. Seals' body was recovered.
Government officials read with interest a report that Britain would cooperate on restoring use of silver by reopening Indian mints. The tone suggested growing silver sentiment in France and Britain, though officials doubted the extent of England’s commitment. The National Review’s stance as Bimetallic League mouthpiece was noted as unimportant.
Paris June 29 The French Minister for Foreign Affairs M Hanotaux held a luncheon in honor of the United States Monetary Commissioners led by Senator Edward O Walcott of Colorado Ex Vice President Adlai Stevenson General Charles J Paine US Ambassador and General Horace Porter among the guests Also Stevenson attended the French Senate session that afternoon and was shown to a seat in the President s box at the House entrance.
The first severe heat of the tour hit Cincinnati as special trolley cars carried the Pan American merchant travelers to tours and speeches. They returned to the hotel by 2 PM, held an informal reception after luncheon, then departed at midnight for Louisville.
Manager Russell organizes a holiday celebration on the palace steamer Republic with costly fireworks and live entertainments including minstrels concerts and dances. The offer entertains bicycle riders to Cape May with ticket sales incentives and lodging perks for the trip on July 3 or 4.
Oscar DeLong son of John DeLong and Miss Mary Elizabeth Wanner daughter of Mr and Mrs P J Wanner were married at noon today in the ReadingFoundry president Peter D Warner home at Mt Penn. Rev Dr S R Bridenbaugh officiated before about 150 guests. The couple will tour California and then reside in Philadelphia.
A son of Mrs. Rosenblum of Sharon swallowed strychnine by mistake and will die. Henry Sibbach, 50, a Bloomingdale Valley farmer and Civil War veteran, died in Tamaqua after a lingering illness. James Fruitt, Western district revenue collector, named Charles Pearson of Sharon as cashier. Pearson has worked eight years as cashier at Alex McDowell's Sharon bank. Fox and Schock general store in Mt Zion was robbed Monday night. goods valued at several unspecified sums were taken and no clue was left by the thieves.
A physician style warning urges immediate care for ovarian disease with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonial from Mrs. E L Myers of Quakake Pa credits relief to the remedy, and Mrs Pinkham invites letters for free guidance from Lynn Mass.
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Consuls General Church Howe at Apia and Nuukualofa and John P. Bray at Melbourne, plus Consuls Hugo Donzelmann Kingston Jamaica Samuel Lyon Osaka and Niogo Rounseville Wildman Hong Kong and Charles Herliska Vienna secretaryship. Also promotions in the Army with Lt Col Powell Maj Bennett Maj Jocelyn and others.
General Anson G. McCook of New York will not seek the Senate secretary post when the chamber reorganizes next December. His stance clears the field for other aspirants and signals an open breach with Senator Platt after McCook joined anti Platt New Yorkers at the White House to denounce Platt over Bidwell for Collector of the Port of New York. The president declined to be drawn into the local New York Republican fight and hinted he will appoint Platt's choice, Bidwell.
Commissioner Butterworth says patent office business will rise seven percent this year and receipts will exceed last year by over 100000. He asks Congress to include in the deficiency bill an appropriation equal to forty percent of the anticipated increase to bolster staffing and service.
Washington June 29 Senator Gallinger from the pensions committee favorable reported a bill. It states that for any pension application under US law the fact the applicant was mustered into military or naval service shall be taken as prima facie proof that the applicant was of sound mind at the time of acceptance and muster.
Superintendent Kretz is working on the annual accounting for transmission to the Secretary of the Treasury. The completion is not expected until late this week or early next week.
Attorney General McKenna issued an opinion on the Monongahela river issue at the request of the Secretary of War. He holds that the title is clear and that condemnation proceedings conducted to date are valid.
The National Association of Elocutionists met in New York as Rev. William Hallock of Columbia University demonstrated voice production with experiments aided by Dr. Floyd Mackey. Prof. Curry presented lessons from historical methods and a committee to study elocution history was formed with Curry as chair.
Samuel Scott a coke worker killed Mrs Grady a fellow Black resident in Moorwood last night at midnight. He had lived with her but fled after trouble and vowed vengeance after finding her with Washington. He climbed to her window fired a rifle shot into her brain killing her instantly and eluding arrest.
The Thomas Clyde carried many excursionists from Arch street wharf for a four hour sail to Woodland Beach where weakfish were abundant. Large schools fed near the hotel and pavilion as anglers bagged numerous fish. The Clyde runs daily, with L. P. Campbell now directing hotel operations for guest comfort.
Ex Queen Liliuokalani of the Hawaiian Islands visited the Senate private gallery on June 29 with three aides. She first met Senator Perkins of California in the Marble Room, then joined colleagues in the gallery to listen to the lead ore debate.
In Vineland on June 29, over 14,000 crates of strawberries were shipped to New York and New England, the largest crop in Landis township in years. Growers earned around one dollar per crate after costs, with several farmers receiving about two dollars per crate for top quality fruit.
The Philadelphia Reading and Pottsville Telegraph Company held its annual meeting at the main Philadelphia and Reading station. Elected officers include President Joseph Harris, Treasurer W A Church, Secretary W A Taylor, and directors George F Baer J Lowther Welsh Theodore Voorhees and C B Henderson.
The Yorktown reached Kobe Japan. A routine Cabinet meeting occurred. The Senate ordered full printing of testimony in the M H McCord gubernatorial case. It also seeks a Treasury cost estimate to rebuild Ellis Island immigration quarters. Secretary Gage names Vanderlip to a three member Coast and Geodetic Survey investigation panel.
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