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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
9
A guide to cooling beverages for hot days with iced tea and coffee, cafe trappe, chocolate frappe, fruit punch, pineapple lemonade, currant nectar, and other fruity drinks. Recipes cover tea strength, sugar, cream, ice, and serving methods for veranda and luncheon settings.
Visitors at the Paris Exposition are drawn to a restaurant inscription boasting mastery of all languages. The manager’s response, noting skepticism about speaking every tongue, hints at the multilingual appeal but questions the scope of the claim.
A Washington Star reader quotes a weather rule claiming warmer days follow a small day and cooler days follow a large day. The note credits an “Ice man” and a “haughty ruler” as source, implying a coined rule about predicting weather.
A Liberia focused account describes young girls wearing brass arm rings as jewelry, betrothal at age seven, and a social system where women hold authority. Men leave for work uncertain of return, while women manage weddings, dance, and local justice with strong spiritual influence.
A reflective column discusses women’s behavior and social norms. It contrasts feminine modesty with public dress, home influence on children, and the idea that firmness in women is often misread as obstinacy. It notes practical tips for summer living and critiques male attitudes toward gender and attire.
The Standing Rock reservation marked a landmark Native American wedding the first in American fashion. Samuel Larth eater, a young ranchman, wed Emma Weaselbear from sixty miles away, with cards issued and a grand reception and ball after the ceremony.
A tale recalls Emma Weaselbear and her childhood betrothal dream. She loves a Norwegian blonde schoolmaster, who denies affection. Samuel confronts him, the master leaves for Minneapolis, and Emma later consents to another suitor after a brief longing for the blonde man.
The piece surveys early autumn millinery, noting later opening of the season, narrow and broad brim shapes, high crowns, and new trims. It cites Paris buyers predicting bird plumes, Amazon ostrich feathers, panne velvet, satin, and exclusive French millinery styles like Empire and Gainsborough. Chrysanthemums and chiffon flowers appear as decorations.
A note reports the first U S women astronomers to publish a star catalogue near the North Pole derived from Helsinki observations after 1805. Caroline Furnes led reductions at the observatory with Daria Itiehan as director. other women’s colleges with observatories include Smith, Gliesley, and Holyoke. Professor Susan J Cunningham directs Swarthmore Observatory. Vassar also houses an observatory.
A Chicago Tribune item recounts a woman's fright from burglars that left her fainting and hair turning white overnight, then browning by the next day. The brief notes the dramatic change and rescue.
Reports from Lord Roberts detail fighting near Lindley on June 26 with 8,000 sheep and 500 cattle seized by the Boers. Casualties include ten killed and multiple wounded. Methuen advances toward the Vaal river as Springs is attacked and repelled by Canadian forces. A Pretoria sabotage attempt against artillery barracks fails, and Dutch nationals are being sent to Holland. President Steyn and General De Wet reportedly meet at Bethlehem. Milner demands interest payment on the Free State loan while Kru Ger remains at Machadodorp.
Tonight the Ball Park Amusement Company unveils a new open air venue at Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia. Gilmore's Famous Band headlines a program of band concerts and vaudeville with dazzling lighting and a 200 foot high wire act by Langston. The Meeker Baker Trio and Belle Hathaway add comic and acrobatic acts as crowds enjoy a cool summer night in the heart of the city.
The Damrosch Orchestra’s farewell performance at Willow Grove Park last evening featured Haydn’s Farewell Symphony with dramatic effects, making the occasion notable. Recess this afternoon and continuing for an engagement, the event drew attention from attendees and local observers.
June 28 arrivals include the German steamer Aragonia from Antwerp with passengers and merchandise under International Navigation Co. Other ships include British steamer Acanthus from Iquique via Pigeon Point, Norwegian steamer ifond en route to Banes, and Norwegian steamer Parran arriving New York with ballast. Also noted are vessels Grandfield Providence Fall and tug Tow in tow, with multiple liners from Baltimore New York and Providence listed among ship movements and cargoes.
Fragmentary enumerations list steamer names such as Tyr Danish Funder Banes and Barnstable with associated owners and routes like United Fruit Company and International Navigation Company. The text includes names like Weesland Eusioin Vermont Bratesberg Transit and multiple ports such as Liverpool Rotter dam New York and Savannah.
A June 29 report notes passage of vessels between Bermuda and Philadelphia for Port Aptopia. Mentions May 28 and June 20 dates with steamship Bene factor sailing from New York to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia and Reading plan a fast rail link to Atlantic City with vestibuled trains new coaches seating ninety passengers and coal burning engines. Sixty minute trips between Philadelphia and Atlantic City predicted as the service develops.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including Sallea June and Mathilde with Philadelphia Adria Port Marta Mae Ponce Mareval Trinided and others, suggesting a damaged notice or roster fragment without clear event or action.
A catalog of city names, ports, and places from around the world appears as fragmented OCR text listing locations such as Liverpool, Naples, Genoa, Buenos Ayres, Rotterdam, Rome, Greenock, Kingston, and Cherbourg, suggesting a maritime or travel document.
The sail tonnage market remains quiet with limited orders for long voyages and steady rates for lumber and coal shipments. Cash for July August is 3s 6d and 3 cents to picked ports. time rates hold at 3s 6d. for July boats. Several British steamers by name with cargos and time charters are listed, including Aberfeldy 1444 tons to Delaware Breakwater and J W Taylor 1150 pounds for transatlantic service.
The German steamship Aragonia under Captain Jansen arrived yesterday, having departed Antwerp on June 15. The vessel traveled to Port Paragraphs with a cargo yet to be detailed and awaits further port clearance and inspection.
The ship carried 214 steerages and a heavy naval cargo. The voyage, lasting from June 22, encountered high seas but the vessel escaped damage with little sickness among the crew.
The Bath Iron Works contract covers repair of the Maverick tank steamer sunk at Halifax. The project follows work on the MohawK now Grant, while both vessels are readied for service. Officials say funds will cover repairs and a new vessel if needed.
Over the past two weeks Customs Inspectors have intensified checks on steamers, reexaming ships on second pass and staying aboard beyond cargo discharge to monitor elevator moves and loading piers. Officials ask why the heightened attention and report a calm reaction from those observed.
The Norwegian steamer Bretfond, en route from Philadelphia to Banes, reported ashore on Randywine Shoal near Reedy Island at 10 PM yesterday after the Fulton arrived at 11 40 AM. Tug Uno aided by the Ivanhoe refloated Bretfond, which then returned to Philadelphia to undergo a survey.
The Santuit laden from Pease is ashore in Craig Hill channel. Irene from Havana, at Quarantine Brunswick, damaged by fire. The Philadelphia bound for Smyrna tows back after tow lost. Ivanhoe off Lin, machinery deranged. two miles off Stark yesterday schooner sunk, crew rescued by southbound steamer. Adriatic cargo from Java to North of Hatteras discharged with few details. Caracas and La Po unknown, tugs active yesterday morning.
Complaint filed with the Collector of Port by Surveyor Spear alleges the Nippon Maru violated shipping laws by transporting two passengers from Honolulu to San Francisco. The notice claims the vessel engaged in coastwise transportation within the United States.
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