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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1897
Page
9
A producer refuses to permit naming and promotes deeply discounted stock. The advertises 2600 shoe pairs and diverse apparel items with steep cuts from children's shoes to ladies skirts and muslin underwear, plus blanket cleaning and delivery services.
Burrao New York June 29 The American Institute of Homeopathy session opened with committee reports. The sanitary science section led by S H Millsop discussed measures to prevent contagion and update climate related disease treatment. Charles Catchell of Chicago elected second vice president. Inter-State committee urged legal recognition and uniform licensing across states.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a sleeping car attached to the 8:50 P.M. express from Philadelphia to Rochester daily except Saturday and to the 11:20 P.M. Saturday night departure. Return trips include the 6:25 P.M. Rochester departure daily.
The article discusses summer glove choices including chamois and suede options, recommends white dressed kid gloves as less suitable for afternoons, and notes veils worn with shirt waists and blazers. It highlights practical wear, care, and cost considerations for fashionable gear in warm weather.
A historical recipe details half pint Espagnole sauce eight preserved mushrooms one bay leaf chabris or sauterne stock shalots thyme and sweet jl. Shalots are peeled finely wrapped and squeezed then boiled briefly with wine mushrooms and herbs. The mix reduces, Espagnole is added then boiled ten minutes and kept warm in bain marie.
Victor Reynolds known as Scotty got intoxicated in Atlantic City and caused a disturbance. He attacked Officer Vansant during arrest, leading to a violent struggle. A warrant was issued and Reynolds was jailed after the confrontation with five policemen.
Max Blum aged 66 today pleaded guilty to arson in the third degree and received a year and a half in the State Prison. He fainted in court as did his son after being charged with setting a Broadway building fire in 1894. Blum also had a prior 1885 arson conviction in Philadelphia for burning a dwelling house and served four years in prison.
City Controller Walton Hard at Work signing and delivering June salary warrants to teachers across school sections and at Board of Education offices. Warrants began delivery yesterday with plans to complete today and tomorrow, ensuring timely payment before vacation or conventions.
The St Louis passed the steamer St Louis a record eastward voyage from New York to Southampton. It lowered the transatlantic time from 6 days 11 hours 30 minutes to 6 days 10 hours 55 minutes, beating the Furst Bismarck's 1898 mark. Arrival near Needles was expected around 4.27 this morning.
Congressman James R. Young helped reinstate Joseph N. Ruff a former letter carrier in the city post office after a political change. Ruff served twenty seven years with the Post Office and was among Republicans removed when Democrats took charge. Perry Heath ordered his restoration.
Special Telegram to The Timms reports Somerset county Republicans held two conventions at the county seat naming tickets for Jury Commissioner and Poor Director and electing chairmen H H M Berkley and J A Berkey. Bitter factional mood, no clash, but courts to decide legitimacy. long, serious political draw in the county.
The funeral of William Brasher MacKellar of MacKellar Smiths & Jordan type founders was held yesterday from his residence St David Delaware County. Pall-bearers included G F Jordan R W Nelson Colonel A L Snowden Colonel M R Muckle J H McFetridge C F Huch G W Withan Alexander McLeester 8 S Leslie Mr Blatchley and Mr Yeatts. He joined the firm at sixteen and died at 53. he led in multiple professional and civic societies in Philadelphia and beyond.
Samuel P. Tull a Philadelphia lawyer and Edna Scott a Jersey City society woman were married at the bride’s mother's summer home in Asbury Park. The ceremony, led by Rev B L Stoddard and Rev A J Miller, drew a large contingent of relatives and friends. Best man Edwin H. Fetterolf of Philadelphia and ushers A H Quinn and Fred Van Buren of Jersey accompanied the couple.
Many a young lady will celebrate the Fourth in pretty waists available in thousands of styles and fabrics. Prices range from 39c to 1.50. Plus new tailor-made suits in Cheviot Serge, summer weight, silk lined jackets priced as low as five dollars, from a premier Broadway house.
The Baptists Boys' Brigade of Philadelphia will encamp at National Park New Jersey from July 3 to 10 named Camp George H Hughes. The opening salute will mark the flag raising and the camp will operate under its discipline and routine. About 275 boys including bands and bugle corps will participate.
A survey of common herbs and their alleged remedies notes nettle tea for rheumatism, violet leaves for gout, twine blossom tea for perspiration, mullein decoctions for throat, and sage liver cleansing. Other cures include juniper berries for fever and miasms, strawberry leaf for skin eruptions, elder tea for malaria, eyebright for eyes, gentian tincture for stomach cramps, and mint tea for headaches and digestion.
Sterling silver imitation stones noted as beauty not genuine. The set includes Frtttons Collar Button and Stugls priced at 1.60. Simons Bros & Co, 616 Chestnut.
Vice President Hobart hosted a reception for senators at his Washington residence on Lafayette Square. The house was elegantly decorated and lunch was served. The largely attended event drew about sixty senators despite the heat.
Charles J. Harrah through counsel filed a return and answer denying the charges of mismanagement in the Orphans Court citation. The petition by Georgianna Harrah F Peters, via Amos R. Little, asks to dismiss Harrah as executor and trustee of the estate of Charles J. Harrah, deceased.
The article surveys diverse maternal archetypes from the self sacrificing matron to the over anxious and ignorant mother. It argues for a balanced approach rather than rigid idealizations as boys mature into manhood amid modern temptations and social settings.
The beauty rose flourishes on briar standards or Manetti dwarf stock and in pots on own roots. With gentle forcing it blooms late April to early May. pruning is light for standards. It yields two full crops yearly with dead flowers removed and roots watered. a second crop appears after six to seven weeks, slightly inferior. Strange mention of trims with tulle horizon jet and fur noted as expensive.
A nurse urges proper hydration for babies, recommending cool but not chilled drinking water in small amounts and frequent sun exposure. She endorses nude sun baths in heat and notes hair removal as a possible relief for sensitive infants, warning against excessive exposure.
Wash and soak two ounces barley then fry with butter in a saucepan before adding one quart stock. Simmer fifty minutes until tender. Ladle out some barley, mash the rest, whisk milk into it, return to stock, bring to boil, season with pepper and salt.
Strawbridge displays smart linen suits while a fashion column notes age as a private secret. Rain gowns remain ankle length in dark tones. Children resemble French dolls. a blue white bedroom is described as coolest. Various home style hints and whimsical observations fill the column with lifestyle vignettes.
Prepare a small veal loin by boning and stuffing the cavity, fold and tie the flap, cover with greased paper, and baste while roasting. Bake in a tin with dripping or roast near the fire, twenty minutes per pound plus fifteen minutes. Serve with boiled pickled pork.
Select about one pound of large strawberries with stalks. Clean leaves, baste in a basin with cinnamon. Soften peach marmalade, strain, add brandy, keep warm. Make light frying batter. Dip berries in marmalade then in crushed cake crumbs, coat in batter, fry until crisp and pale, drain, dust with sugar, serve promptly.
Joseph Brock of Rosenhayn M J a 10 year old boy shot in the cheek by playmate Paul Fickler of Bridgeton with a 22 caliber revolver. He recovered enough to be discharged from Medico-Chirurgical Hospital with the bullet still embedded. X rays postponed until fall due to swelling subsiding.
Louis Gallot was found guilty on about sixty counts in the Union National Bank fraud case tied to partner Louis Colomb who killed himself when warrant issued. The bank collapse followed discoveries of the scheme totaling around $300000. The report also notes a future foreign steamboat service route in New York harbor pending contracts.
London report states Charles Bertrand using aliases including Colonel Hay and Colonel Travers was tried for fraud. He received a ten year penal servitude sentence in Bailey. The article identifies Bertrand as an alleged brother of the U S ambassador and lists other aliases and names.
Fast time frequent trains and prompt service highlighted aboard the Royal Blue Line to Washington. Excellent dining cars noted as track rock ballast improves ride with no smoke or dust from coke burning.
In England the bicycle tiger in feminine fashion accompanies riders and tends their wheels. The bicycle picnic began in Nice and Cannes and grows popular. The Lady Cyclist warns that long skirts and wide dresses cause pedal accidents, while some economists jokingly suggest population reduction.
A discussion notes that sewing skirts enhance a woman's grace but laments their acceptance on bicycles. It argues women cannot judge how wind and motion affect drapery and suggests tailoring adjustments could mitigate the issue.
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