World News and Local Happenings Snapshot
The edition reports Gen Roberts unable to move with communications likely cut off, Bloemfontein civilians ordered to leave, and unrest in Swazi and Basutoland with chiefs Sebobo and Mquezie killed. De Villebois Mareuil buried with honors. Queen in Dublin. Tipperary riot over excursionists. Roosevelt conference and free delivery growth noted. Forest fires near Lindenhurst threaten farms. thieves active near Elizabeth Street Station. Roosevelt to sign transfer tax appraisers bill. Dewey rumors in Manila. Ethical Culture discusses future of the negro at Carnegie Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Swaziand
Basutoland
Sebobo
M’quezie
de Villebois Mareuil
Dublin
Tipperary
Arrivals at Hotels and Out of Town Buyers
Page 5 notes arrivals at hotels and out of town buyers with reference to real estate and weather. other items include court calendars losses by fire marine intelligence and foreign mails on pages 8 and 10 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Intelligence and Foreign Mails
Miss Dill to Defend Trusts Debate at High School
Miss Emma Dill, daughter of James B. Dill who organized several trusts, will argue in favor that trusts are beneficial. The event at East Orange High School pits the Ken Mail girls against the Delta Epsilon boys on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Orange
N. J
East Orange High School
Ken Mail
Delta Epsilon
Emma Dill
James B. Dill
National Steel
American Tin Plate
Trusts
Andrew Carnegie
Henry C. Frick
Miss Dill
Edison Lab Demonstrates Iron Melt in Five Seconds
In Edison’s laboratory Louis Dreyfus and Thomas A. Edison witnessed a new process reach 3,000 degrees Celsius to melt a wrench within five seconds. The method uses a secret chemical compound with powdered aluminium to produce intense heat, aimed at welding steel rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Louis Dreyfus
Frankfort-on the-Main
Goldschmidt
Chemische-Thermo Industrie
Essen
Germany
Edison
Golden anniversary of Mr and Mrs Frederick Winsch observed
Mr and Mrs Winsch celebrated their golden wedding at 150 Broad Street Stapleton Staten Island with about 100 guests from the state and Cincinnati. The couple born in Germany immigrated early and married in the old German Church now a carriage factory. He, a longtime grocer and florist, is 73, she 67, with nine living descendants present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Winsch
Broad Street
Stapleton
S. I
Cincinnati
Ohio
Staten Island
Mrs. Winsch
Germany
Akron Hospital Endowment Offer Promised by Diamond Match Head
Ohio C. Barber president of the Diamond Match Company pledges 100000 for Akron City Hospital as an endowment if the city raises 15000 more to clear the institution debt. Funds must be raised by July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio C. Barber
Akron
Ohio
Diamond Match Company
Akron City Hospital
Roosevelt and Platt at Fifth Avenue Hotel Talks
Governor Roosevelt Senator Platt and Odell met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to discuss pending measures from the Charter Revision and other bills. They offered no firm decisions and planned another conference as speculation swirled about Roosevelt's renomination and the Vice Presidential outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Roosevelt
Senator Platt
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Voorhees Weighs Delegate Seat at Republican Convention
April 8 report from Trenton says Gov. Voorhees aims for one of four at large delegates to the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. Gummere resists releasing backers, while his brother Justice Gummere seeks the chancellorship, risking a political deal with Voorhees. Gil bert Collins supporters push for the chancellorship, creating a contested maneuvering for the April convention. Sewell Kean and Franklin Murphy are confirmed as the other three delegates at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Trenton
Gov. Voorhees
Philadelphia
Barker Gummere
Gummere
Friends
Gilbert Collins
Jersey City
United States
W.J. Sewell
John Kean
Franklin Murphy
Republican State Committee
Gorman Will Not Attend Democratic National Convention
Baltimore April 8 Arthur P Gorman head of the regular Democratic organization will not attend the Kansas City convention. Friends say he will support Bryan if nominated but take no prominent part in the convention or campaign. His position is seen as a protest against a free silver plank in the platform. Gov. Smith and other officials commented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Gorman
Bryan
Maryland
Kansas City
Arthur P. Gorman
Mr. Bryan
Kansas Populists back Bryan for president
Topper Kansas April 8. Twenty Populist county conventions in Kansas favor Bryan for president at Sioux Falls. The 84 member Kansas delegation will adjourn without nominating a vice presidential candidate to avoid Watson-Sewall embarrassment. Many Western Populists favor ex-Gov Pattison as Bryan's running mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Topper
Kan
Kansas
Bryan
Sioux Falls
Watson-Sewall
West
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Pattison Grateful Yet Elusive On Vice Presidential Boom
Ex Gov Robert E Pattison in Philadelphia says he has not been informed of any campaign to nominate him for VP on the Democratic ticket and does not know who is backing such a move He expresses gratitude toward supporters but refuses to state whether he would accept without an offer made to him Priors suggest he cannot decide on an offer not yet extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robert E. Pattison
Chicago
Philadelphia Convention Bristling Over Funds and Plumbing Feuds
Tension grows between the Republican National Committee and Philadelphia locals over the remaining 25 000 of a 100 000 guarantee for convention expenses. Hanna demands payment while reformers resist, citing unauthorized funds. Critics warn about hall remodeling costs and hotel crowding as negotiations drag.
Justice in Hawaii Could Name Chief Justice Title
Washington dispatch reports a possible change in Hawaiian government naming the top judicial officer Justice. W D Logan ex Indiana Secretary of State visits lobbying for D C Justice of Logansport who seeks to be Hawaiian Supreme Court chief justice. No other candidate is in the field yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
W. D. Logan
Indiana
D. C
Logansport
Exposition Express Sleeper Service Highlight
Travel ad notes New York departure at 7 55 P M and Buffalo arrival at 7 55 A M via Lehigh Valley Railroad with Luxurious sleeping cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Roosevelt letter praises Merchants' Association on Ramapo issue
Albany April 8 1900 Gov Roosevelt lauds the Merchants' Association for exposing the Ramapo scheme and supporting permanent water system reforms. He urges continued committee work with the Water Supply Charter Revision Commission and calls for legislation to curb Ramapo powers and potential compensation remedies. The letter stresses state action over city officials and warns of broader county impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick.b. de Berard
Merchants’ Association
New York
N. Y
Ramapo
Charter Revision Commission
City of
Charter Commission
Ramapo Company
Morgan
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Dutchess
Rockland
Suffolk
Essex
Massachusetts
Boston
Ramapo Water Company
Theodore Roosevelt
New York Papers Reach Boston by Early Morning Train
Boston residents enjoyed New York Sunday newspapers at breakfast as a special train arrived at South Station at 6:58. The trip used the Air Line route via Middletown and Willimantic to shorten the run, with locomotive No 902 covering 86 miles at high speed and reaching Boston after a 62 minute final leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Boston
New York
South Station
New England
Springfield
New Haven
Hartford
Middletown
Willimantic
Grand Central Station
Connecticut
Air Line
Midland Division
Putnam
Worcester
Long Island forest fire threatens Lindenhurst landmark
A historic farmstead near Lindenhurst, site of a thirteen year old murder, was burned as a massive forest fire spread through farms north of the village. Volunteers and village men battled flames for thirty six hours, risking the church and convent buildings while prayers for deliverance were said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
L. L
Lindenhurst
Watter
Stroudman
Schredwelder
Philip Schredwelder
Amityville Lumberman Loses by Fire
Fire destroyed a large barn stables sheds henneries and more at Charles Wood North Amityville lumber merchant in Amityville L I The blaze started from sparks from a forest fire four miles away The Wood place dwelling house and Jesse Purdy farm buildings were ignited briefly but saved The loss at Wood place is about 7000 with partial insurance coverage.
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Amityville
L. I
Charles Wood
North Amityville
Wood Place
Jesse Purdy
Brush Fire Destroys Barns and Stock in Westwood
A spark from a locomotive started a brush fire last night in Westwood New Jersey burning three barns and several outbuildings. Two cows a horse and a pig were killed along with farming implements and harness. Owners listed as George A Weaver Miss Ella Ackerman and George Van Wagoner. Loss about 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westwood
N. J
George A. Weaver
Ella Ackerman
George van Wagoner
Elopers Die in Hartford Fire Linked to Rochdale Elopement
British records confirm Edward Morton and a woman named Sarah Walsh died in a Hartford room fire. A Belfast marriage entry found in the woman’s trunk ties the pair to an elopement with Samuel Rooke as the husband of the deceased woman. The mystery of Morton and Mrs. Rooke is resolved by the Hartford incident and subsequent letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Poughkeepsie
Edward Morton
Samuel Rooke
Rochdale
England
Hartford
Belfast
Cambridge
John Tagner
Morton
Rooke
Poison Linked to Veterans Home Meal Mystery
In Newark New Jersey April 8 about twenty inmates at the Soldiers Home in Kearny fell ill with ptomaine poisoning after breakfast of bread coffee pressed beef and potatoes. Dr E H Goldberg treated the stricken veterans as officials investigated without finding a cause and declared the mystery unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Kearny
Pollard
E.H. Goldberg
Agers
Goldberg
Brave stablemen rescue ninety horses from Brooklyn fire
Three stablemen James Connolly John Chrystie and James Gaitland saved ninety horses from a blaze at the Lehigh and Scranton Coal Company stable on North Tenth and Roebling Streets Brooklyn. They guided frightened animals to safety amid thick smoke and running horses as a two story frame stable burned. The origin was not determined but suspected incendiary.
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Lehigh and Scranton Coal Company
North Tenth
Roebling Streets
Brooklyn
Tenth
Eleventh Street
James Connolly
John Chrystie
James Gaitland
Fire damages Oyster Bay parsonage amid gun discharge
In Oyster Bay on April 8 a fire damaged the Presbyterian Church parsonage when a loaded gun fell from a closet and discharged. Servant alone in the house smelled smoke and saw flames. Mose Hall, overcome by smoke, was rescued and is seriously ill. Rev. F Alexander G Russell and his family were away. The incident caused damage in the thousands.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Presbyterian Church
F. Alexander G. Russell
Mose Hall
Russell
Summer School for Women Breaks Ground at Cliff Haven
Ground will be broken tomorrow at Cliff Haven on Lake Champlain for a summer home for young women funded by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The project costs about $60,000 with $30,000 for the first section to be ready by July 1 for the summer session. The six week courses cover Shakespeare Dante English literature nature study and Latin. The annual Summer School entertainment will be held in New York City at the Grand Central Palace on April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Plattsburg
N. Y
Cliff Haven
Lake Champlain
the Sisters of St. Joseph
New York City
Grand Central Palace
Northern Pacific to Withdraw from Manitoba Negotiations
President Mellen of the Northern Pacific and Premier MacDonald of Manitoba met in Winnipeg to discuss extensions. MacDonald refused government aid on terms, and Mellen said no new Manitoba miles would be built, proposing sale to the people or government on liberal terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
ST. Paul
Minn
Mellen
Northern Pacific
MacDonald
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Brandon
Ottawa
Canadian Pacific
American Plate Mirror Company Formed in Harrisburg
The American Plate Mirror Company was chartered at Harrisburg with a $50,000,000 capital. It unites plate glass figures from Pittsburg Plate Glass, Pennsylvania Plate Glass, Standard Plate Glass, and Ford Plate Glass. Directors include E. S. Steinman of Cincinnati A. F. Muller of Milwaukee F. W. Von of Louisville W. I. Mann W. L. Clause and F. J. Klingler of Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg
Penn
American Plate Mirror Company
Harrisburg
Plate Glass
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Pennsylvania Plate Glass Company
Standard Plate Glass Company
Ford Plate Glass Company
American Plate
E. S. Steinman
Cincinnati
A. F. Muller
Milwaukee
F. W. von
Louisville
W. I. Mann
W. L. Clause
F. J. Klingler
Rural Free Delivery Expands With Four New Divisions
The Post Office Department announces a May 1 start for four new Rural Free Delivery divisions to handle growing service. Eastern division covers New England New York and Pennsylvania under JEK Hathaway. Middle division runs from Ohio to Louisiana led by F M Dice. Western division spans Missouri to California headed by William E Annin. Southern division includes eleven Southern states under H Conquest Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
New York
New England
Pennsylvania
J EK. H. Hathaway
Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio
Missouri
Louisiana
F. M. Dice
Iowa
Denver
William E. Annin
H. Conquest Clarke
New York Central Lines Advertises Scenic Attractions
The advertisement highlights the Hudson River, Catskill Mountains, Mohawk Valley, Adirondack Foothills, Niagara Falls, Lake Erie, and Lake Michigan as attractions offered by the New York Central Lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
Catskill Mountains
Mohawk Valley
The
Adirondacks
Niagara Falls
Lake Erie
Lake Michigan
New York Central Lines
Death Toll Rises as Texas Floods Ravage Austin Area
Torrential Colorado flood from Lake McDonald dam breach swamps Austin leaving city waterless and powerless. Wells of loss spread along the Colorado River through San Saba, Burnet, and Llano counties with cattle drowned and many structures destroyed. Casualties include Ben Harvey of the Bell ranch and several drowned in Hornsby Bend, Bastrop, La Grange, and other locales as rivers surge toward the Gulf.
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Austin
Tex
Lake McDonald
Gulf
Concho River
Texas
Colorado River
Milburn
San Saba
Llano
Colorado
Concho
McCullouch
Coleman
Thomas Henderson
Concho County
The
Burnett
Here
Columbus
Hornsby’s Bend
Thomas Helsey
Joe Burns
Henry Hoover
James Farves
Webber Hill
Bastrop
la Grange
Ben Harvey
Bell Ranch
Caugh
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Financial Review
Roosevelt
F. B. de Berard
Harrisurge
Elizabeth Street
F. B. Wesley
Old New Amsterdam
People’s Institute
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Carnegie Hall
Adier
Baldwin
Long Island Railroad
Tuskegee
East Orange
MR. Platt
Odell
Tion
Fifth Avenue
Tenement House Commission
Appraisers
Bureau of Elections
Platt
Gov
Mr. Odell
Douglas Robinson
Madison Avenue
Seth Low
Columbia University
John H. Hammond
F. Norton Goddard
Assemblyman Cooley
Westchester
the Times
van Wyck
McKinley
Fred S. Gibbs
van Cott
Edgar M. Levey
Coler
Gorman and
MR. Pattison
National Committee
Republican National Committee
Quay
United States Senate
Finance Committee
Hanna
Trades League
Ashbridge
Reform Republicans
Mr. Manley
Manley
Justice
Albany
Long Island Forest
Mark
Elopers
Conn
Summer
BIG Plate Mirror Company
Austin’s Power House
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