Girard the Philadelphia Merchant and Benefactor
A portrait of Stephen Girard detailing his rise from a Philadelphia trader to a major banker and philanthropist. It covers his early voyages, marriage, charity during the 1795 yellow fever, rise as a banker in 1812, his role in supporting the U.S. during the War of 1812, his vast Chestnut Street block investment, and his enduring legacy including Girard College and city institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H W. Zeller
Philadelphia Ledger
Girard
Delaware Bay
Bordeaux
New York
New Orleans
Port Au Prince
Water Street
Lord Howe
Mary Lumm
Mount Holly
Philadelphia
St. Augustine's Church
Old St. Paul's Church
Trinity Catholic Church
Sixth
Spruce Streets
Passyunk
Second Street
Pennsylvania
Mediterranean
John
Charleston
Ghrari
Girard College
Bush Hill
Arch
Race Streets
Vine Street
Dramay
Federal Gazette
Bush Hil
Stephen Gira
Peter Helm
Thia
College For Orphane
United States
Hhs
Purensts
Montesquieu
Valparaiso
Canton
China
Capes of
Delaware
T de Montecquieu
la Pas
Politiera
Ishown
Tie
Chestnut Street
Eleventh
College Hon
Peel Hill
John Dunlap
Elizabeth
Market Street
Murat
Spain
Napoleon
Peel Hall
Ridge Road
Penn Township
Chestnut
Girard Street
Cheatnut Street
Thomas Cadwalader
John M. Read
Frank McLaughlin
Henry M. Phillips
Wharton Chancellor
5. T. Beale
RK. Earp
Thomas J. Potts
Harry McCall
Conrad Brothers
Board of City Truste
Horace Binne
M. Sergeant
Itwell
Curlown
Girard Trust
Girardi
New York Fashions Have Continental Summer Styles
The article surveys current summer dress trends in New York, noting traveling dress as street wear and elaborate white wedding gowns. It details skirt shapes with circular sides, long trains, and extensive lace and ribbon trimming, plus varied fabrics from satin to organdy. It highlights bicycle costumes, hats with plumes, and understated color blends, ending with accessory notes and a nod to Florida water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Murry & Lanman
A Wasted Dime
A brief comic exchange shows Dick asking for water for Mr Nicefellow while a boy receives a dime. The dialogue captures a domestic vignette with family dynamics and a moment of small generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Weekly
Mr. Nicefellow
Little Brother
Endeavor Delegates Plan Large San Francisco Trip by Rail
The Christian Endeavor society eyes a San Francisco meeting with 10 000 delegates possible. Pennsylvania leads a banner delegation traveling in two or three special trains from New Jersey New York and New England. Rail routes Chicago St Louis and the West are planned with numerous stops and lectures by Rev J Wilbur Chapman Rev George Pentecont and others. The program includes sight seeing Del Monte and Sandford University visits with a return in late July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People'sa Society of Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Chicago
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
Gillespie
Christian Endeavor Unions
District of Columbia
New Jersey
New York
New England
J. Wilbur Chapman
Philadelphia
George F. Pentecont
London
Yonkern
N. Y
John R. Davies
R. MH. Conwell
Howard H. Russell
Columbus
Ohio
Wil ‘Im Patterson
Toronto
Matta Bie D. Babcock
Baltimore
Robert Johnson
B. Tyler
Grand Rapids
Brooklyn
A. I. Maldrum
William Shaw
Boston
H.L. Willett
del Monte
Sandford University
Portland
Beattls
Columbia
Spokane
Xyeljowatone Park
California
Christian Endeavor
West
Europe
America
Young Men's Christian Association
England
France
Haly
Holy Land
East
Philadelphia Times
Allen Phitputt
Pennsylvania Union
Washington
Middle States
Indiana
Kansas City
Christian Endeavor Union of
Denver
Idaho Springs
Georgetown
Silver Plume
Mendota
Manitou
Pike's Peak
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Christian Endeavorers
Great Mormon Tabernacle
East Lake City
Eix
Oakland
Alameda
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Woodward's Pavilion
Hudd
Phelan
Clark
Baer
Trev
J. F. Cowan
D. D
Pittsburg
C. B. Ebermann
Gloucester
D. Davies
D.D
Oshkosh
W. B. Derrick
J. BE. Colbert
G. C. Kelly
W. Ts. Taylor
Birmingham
Ala
Metsger
Lafayette Ore
Caledonia
G. C. Adams
J. M. Sowden
Olneyville
Thor. Nowlin
Newburg
Ore
W. 8. Hoskinson
Sacramento
Modern Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Endeavor Fellowship
van News Avenue
Helene of Naples photographed as a striking young princess
The Italian picture shows Helene, Princess of Naples, as a beautiful young woman famed for her adventurous life as Princess of Montencero. She is learning Italian and the family name in Petrowitech-Njegusch, with Danilo once named Lord of the Black Mountains, reflecting a lineage of fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Sweden
Europe
William
Helene
Naples
Italy
Montencero
Black Mountains
Traly
Dota
Sepea
Burdened by Delegates Railroads Face $2,000,000 Travel Cost
The piece discusses the expected costly travel for Christian Endeavor delegates to San Francisco in 1897. It examines projected attendance, transportation expenses averaging $65 per person, and the impact on railroad earnings, comparing to Montreal 1893. It notes Pennsylvania leads in potential delegates, with New York and New England states following.
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Chicago
St. Paul
East
United States
Montreal
Henes
San Francisco
South America
Popular Science Monthly
Para
Amazon
Matto Grosso
Orinoco
Muonoe
India
Bolivia
Peru
Razil
Congo
Man Puitha
Singapore
Malaysia
Cambodia
Cochin China
Hindustan
Africa
Madagnscar
Costly Long Distance Talk Leaves Rochester Man Short
A Rochester manufacturer used a long distance call to New York, chatting through a booth while two observers waited for Buffalo slips and Syracuse salt headlines. Upon leaving, he faced a $25.90 bill for five minutes of talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
New York
Buffalo
Grant
Syracuse
City and Country Houses Mentioned in Jinke's Rumor
Fragmentary lines reference a country house and a person named Wink, with phrases about ownership and taking on duties. The text appears as a garbled snippet from a broader dialogue or column, lacking clear events, dates, or identifiable entities beyond generic references.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stephen Girard
Baring Brothers & Co
Auntion
Sophia
Norway
Shela
Grand Duke of
Baden
t@ Gustaf
Einglas
Foreign House
Great Brithan
Bank of the United States
Congress
Good Friends
Bank of United States
Treasury
Deaier
Cpevie
Chestnut Street Purchase
Princess Victoria
Crown Princess
NEW York Fashions
Fannie Field
Earnest Christian Endeavor
Crown Prince
the Banner Delegation
W. A. Gillespie
Bart
Pennsylvaniana
Rubber
Hales
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