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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
13
General MacArthur’s civil affairs review notes a startling leprosy spread in the Philippines with an estimated 30,000 cases, concentrated mainly in the Visayas. A commission seeks to isolate all lepers on suitable islands to halt the disease’s spread.
Fifth annual convention begins at the Hotel Cadillac with welcome from Mayor Maybury. Member associations include National Business Teachers, National Penmanship Teachers, National Shorthand Teachers, and Private Commercial Schools Managers.
Indian Agent Myron reports the Uintah and Ouray agency found no Indian poachers during a state search in western Colorado. A company forms to run a pneumatic tube service between Boston and New York. Nicaragua seeks full canal control from the United States.
Cuban sections divide weeks of talks to craft a unitary government with restricted suffrage. Leaders aim to submit draft constitutions to the convention by Jan 15 for US Congress review on Feb 1. Secret subsessions reduced public bickering while the administrative council nixes the Pan American Express rail contract as illegal.
Brigadier General Heywood, head of the marine corps, forwarded Captain Charles D. Long’s letter from China to the navy department stating American marines were the first to enter the Forbidden City. The claim settles competition among Russians British Germans and Americans.
Tha Louise Saxton eldest daughter of Judge Charles T. Saxton married Professor Arthur Henry Wilcox of Rochester at his Clyde home last night. Rev. Alexander Bramley officiated before 100 guests with Arthur Saxton as best man and Helen Saxton as bridesmaid. The groom serves as principal of the Rochester High School.
The Daily Express reports the New York Yacht Club may invite Emperor William and the Prince of Wales to witness the cup races with President McKinley sending notes of pleasure. Sir Thomas Lipton says the prince might accept the invitation.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on December 27 the motormen and conductors strike halted all passenger service for the Scranton Railway Company. No cars were in operation except a few to suburban routes for mail delivery. The company reported cars were handled by a superintendent to manage what few trips remained.
A Monthly Weather Review excerpt discusses how high altitude in Albuquerque at 4033 feet affects cooking. Water boils at 203F, requiring longer heat, dry air dries beans and corn, eggs and baking powder behave differently, and bakers must adjust recipes for success.
In Omaha on December 27 it is revealed Pat Crewe was seen in South Omaha about 20 hours before Eddie Cadahy’s abduction. A South Omaha resident spoke with him for nearly an hour on December 17, and Crewe hinted at a “big” plan before parting.
The Navy Department directs the gunboat Bennington be repaired in the Philippines rather than returning to the United States. Described as one of the breeziest vessels in Asiatic waters, its light draft prompted the decision to avoid the long voyage home for repairs.
Statement of resources and liabilities for the First National Bank at Asbury Park New Jersey as of December 18 1900 detailing loans discounts bonds securities real estate and other assets with due from banks and reserve accounts and capital and surplus figures including notes and deposits and the auditor’s certification by cashier Martin H Scott and notary public C E Ancker dated December 26 1900.
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