Vanderbilt Dead After Stroke in New York Home
Cornelius Vanderbilt died early this morning at his Fifth Avenue residence after a sudden paralysis stroke following a return from Newport with Mrs Vanderbilt. He had seemed well at 9 PM and lingered semi conscious until death at 5:15 AM with Mrs Vanderbilt, daughter Gladys, and son Reginald present.
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Death of Cornelius Vanderbilt Shocks Newport
News from Newport reports the sudden death of Cornelius Vanderbilt in New York this morning. He had been a familiar, generous figure in Newport for 15 years, hosting elaborate entertainments and aiding local charity. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Vanderbilt left Newport yesterday for New York. He had appeared in excellent health on departure and supported the Young Men's Christian Association and winter relief funds for the poor.
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Market Unsettled After Vanderbilt Death Causes Trading Turmoil
New York reports a unsettled session as Cornelius Vanderbilt’s sudden death before trading hours led to scattered price moves. Some stocks rallied while others fell, with Brooklyn Transit seeing heavy offerings and a broad liquidity squeeze hit many leading issues. By noon the market remained hesitant and volatile.
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Kruger Seeks Arbitration Over Treaties Dispute
President Kruger. Transvaal calls for arbitration on questions from 1884 treaty interpretations with Great Britain. Court to have five members two appointed by each side. He suggests a neutral fifth, proposing US or Swiss president. England opposes foreign judges. More: April 1897 diplomatic dispatch referenced.
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Carnegie An American Says World Inquiry Addressed
The World from London reports an English paper claimed Andrew Carnegie would seek Parliament in Sutherlandshire casting doubt on his American citizenship. Carnegie replies he was naturalized in 1855 or 1856, making him an American citizen.
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Carnegie denies intent to sit in Parliament and guards papers
In a cautious reply, Mr. Carnegie says his naturalization was unnecessary and that he holds naturalization papers in New York. He asserts he is American and has no plan to enter Parliament, only considering public life in Washington to counter attacks on Americanism amid Philippine policy disputes.
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Soldiers Complain About Overcrowded Tartar Transport
A Herald dispatch from Hong Kong reports 1200 discharged soldiers aboard the transport Tartar allege overcrowding and poor sanitary and food conditions. Officers acknowledge some issues but say soldiers crowded aboard by choice, with Manila as an option. The ship’s state could affect health, and the Tartar is set to sail Tuesday.
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Philippine turmoil colors Manila censorship clash and unrest
World dispatch from Hong Kong reports Advicer sent to dodge Otis censorship in Manila and a Sept. 7 beating date. General Wheeler seeks return to the United States after a dispute with General Otis over southern isolation tactics. An advisory group calling itself The Filipino Liberation society asks to operate in Manila with Otis as president, which he may not fully commit to. Weaker forces among rebel colonels and Aguinaldo brigadiers plan to be captured as U S troops close in on Tarlac. Names of these officers are known but not published to avoid Aguinaldo’s retribution.
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Labor Problem in Hawaii Sees Free White Labor Solution
Daniel A. Ray secretary of the inter state commerce commission aboard the steamer Australia from Honolulu reports two months in Hawaii studying the labor situation for the Hawaiian congressional commission. He believes war problem there hinges on free white labor and foresees Congress ordering territorial government for the islands per the commission plan.
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Entitled to Pensions Says New G A R Leader
Albert D. Shaw new commander in chief of the G A R calls for extensive pension legislation. He argues the old soldier is entitled to lasting consideration and supports a patriotic pension bond issue so interest is paid annually and posterity bears the principal when bonds mature.
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Peary Arctic Club Ship Diana Arrives at Sydney
The Peary Arctic Club steamer Diana reaches Sydney from North Greenland with all aboard safe. Peary and party bivouac in Utah awaiting winter. preparations made for an attempt on the pole from Etah next February. The Fram was last sighted August 18 ten miles north of Bath.
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Did Not Buy Patchen From Hawes in Goshen Stall
Former Senator John McCarthy of Brooklyn states no basis for reports he bought the famous raring stallion Joe Patchen from Henry Hawes of Johnstown. He notes the likely origin from John Dickinson, who runs his Goshen, New York stable, caring for Patchen during winter.
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Palmer Beats McGovern in World Bantam Title Fight
Thousands watched in Tuckahoe as Terry McGovern defeated Pedlar Palmer by knockout in the world bantam championship. McGovern dominated from the start, landing blows and forcing Palmer to the canvas in the second round. The crowd roared as officials and supporters celebrated the American victory.
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Enlarge Its Scope for Chicago Building Trades Conference
Chicago leaders and members of the National Building Trades will meet Friday to outline an expanded scope and plans for the organization. H. W. Steinbise of 51 is mentioned in relation to the event.
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The Plan Is Feasible for Beef Trust Move
New York September 1 Those opposing the effort by retail butchers to gain a beef trust through a large east driven abbattery and cooperative operation claim the western shift in slaughtering hurts the east John Bannon editor of the Retail Butchers Association counters that a large eastern abbation would spur eastern cattle raising He notes vast eastern grazing lands remain unused due to a weak home market and eastern cattle are often shipped west then slaughtered and sent back east incurring extra freight costs
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Trouble Over Craps Aboard Transport City of Puebla
The City of Puebla reports trouble between white and black sailors over craps during the voyage from San Francisco. The provost guard arrived to separate the groups and barred some ring leaders from landing. The steamer Australia arrived with news dated September 5. The Narro yacht of the Atlantic Yacht Club completed a world voyage after leaving New York four years ago.
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Episcopal clergymen urge clemency for Dreyfus in San Francisco
Ask McKinley memo from San Francisco clergy appeals to reverse the Dreyfus verdict. The document cites diplomatic relations and asks the president to consider a pardon or mercy measure, reflecting local Episcopal support for Dreyfus. The text mentions Jewish women and a Philomath club and Mme Dreyfus.
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Carnegie Offer Accepted by Oakland City Officials
Oakland officials in September consider Andrew Carnegie’s offer of 50,000 dollars for rebuilding a public library and providing annual support of about 4,000 dollars for maintenance and services. The meeting addressed the terms, funding sources, and timeline.
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Battleship Wisconsin Arrives on Mission
In Sai Frances on September 1 a warship named Wisconsin proceeds with patrols in response to Mediterranean tensions. The vessel awaits formal government transfer as officials confirm readiness and scheduling.
Telegraphic Briefs From Global Dispatches and Reactions
Pretoria reports British cabinet resignation yet to affect governance. A Havana dispatch notes 74 cases of munition handed to authorities. Barcelona cites tax discontent and Carlist plots nearby. London mentions boycotts of Paris expedition and firms delaying extraneous preparations. In Simla, medical and hospital transports to South Africa depart mid September. General Hunter prepares to lead staff. Dreyfus returns to Rennes and reads many sympathetic letters while his brother remains jailed.
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