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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
2
The speaker asserts commitment to current methods, aims to publish matters of general importance impartially and thoroughly, and notes willingness to follow the Chief’s future directions without significant changes. The address emphasizes consistency in public reporting and responsibility.
Hugh McLaughlin told a story that seemed to reference Chief Devery and Commissioner York. It described a man at the bottom of a tree with a gun who shoots at a man up the tree, the shooter knocked down, and the other man smiling, asking how it would feel if you were at this end of the gun.
Politicians from both parties discussed police legislation and the department shake up. Ex Justice Cohen talked with Senator Platt and planned a conference with Governor-elect Odell. Republicans will not back a Republican to replace Hess and expect Van Wyck to appoint a new commissioner. A one head police bill and a non partisan Elections Bureau are likely to pass before Feb 1.
A New York Central Labor Union meeting failed to back a resolution praising Chief Devery for disciplining his men without politicos. Delegates denounced the move as a whitewash and criticized Devery as simply following Tamany Hall orders. The resolution was defeated unanimously.
Frank Moss told a Baptist Church audience that moral decay thrives because city officials tolerate harmful conditions for profit. He urged church action to oppose vice and criticized politicians’ silence on gambling and trafficking of young people, warning about ads for servant girls implying linked abuses.
The Rev Dr Madison Peters preached on Municipal Reform in Brooklyn urging education over anti vice campaigns. He blamed crowded tenements for high death rates, called for safer housing like Liverpool's Victoria Square, and urged financiers to invest in modern humane housing rather than cathedrals or charities.
Yesterday's Central Federated Union meeting heard delegate Daniel urge the committee to decline appointments as debate swirled around the Citizens' Committee of Fifteen and its role. The session focused on reform efforts and internal conflicts within the labor coalition.
Jacobs of the cigarmakers questions appointments to a labor on the committee. He says the invitation should not be accepted as the Chamber of Commerce represents antagonistic interests. Barr argues the invitation should be accepted. O'Brien is absent. Smith says he has not been officially notified.
Daniel and Cornelius Coughlin were found intoxicated on West 125th Street when Officer Thornton attempted to arrest Daniel after a stumble. Witness reporter James Farrelly alleged police clubbed Daniel and assaulted him along with Farrelly, leading to outcry and a protest at Harlem Police Court where Daniel was discharged by Magistrate Brann.
Timothy Desmond a Fifth Avenue Police Station detective was arraigned in Coney Island Police Court after a shooting at the McMullen residence. James McMullen a Graves Paper Company clerk was found with a gunshot wound and hospitalized in critical condition. Desmond was remanded without bail following the arraignment.
The Manhattan Club marks its 35th anniversary with a planned Democratic rally likely to attract leading figures such as William C. Whitney, Frederic R. Coudert, August Belmont, and Ashbel P. Fitch. The event aims to restore the club’s influence in state and national Democratic politics and possibly urban affairs. Whitney is expected to play a prominent role though active involvement in politics remains uncertain.
The City Club appeals to the public for donations noting that political work has been funded by members' dues and social revenue. It cites achievements such as opposing bad measures and originating good government clubs leading to the Citizens' Union formation.
A group of Essex Market Police Court veteran Thomas J O'Brien friends plans to push his candidacy for the Twenty-fifth District Assembly as a Tammany Hall choice. O'Brien is reportedly willing to run and wants to start campaigning immediately. A delegation will present the bid to Leader George Scannell today.
An important gathering of the Central City Committee of the Citizens Union is set for tonight to discuss local civic affairs and organizational action. Local leaders are expected to attend and outline upcoming initiatives.
The Fifteenth Assembly District captains host a dinner for Republican leader George W Wanmaker at a fashionable Upper Broadway restaurant tomorrow night. The new County Committee will meet at Murray Hill Lyceum on Thursday to organize and re elect current officers. George R Sheldon will succeed the late John Sabine Smith as Treasurer.
Witnesses at a Democratic Club meeting dismissed a report that Lewis Nixon of the Hast River Bridge Commission would replace James J. Coogan as Manhattan Borough President. They insisted Coogan will complete his term as president.
Fre presents Violette de Parme Royal Daisy Ixora Noblesse and more in a line praised for delicacy, fineness, and purity. Pinaud's soaps are promoted as first class goods available in premier stores, with customers urged to ask for their finest Toilet Soap.
Maisie Refie an Italian of 323 East 112th Street with a loaded revolver and stiletto forced his wife toward the East River last night. Policeman Pretorius from East 104th Street Station stopped him with a drawn weapon, disarmed him and arrested him for felonious assault as onlookers fled in fear.
In Willow Springs and Ardmore Oklahoma the Santa Fe Telegraph Station遭 faced riotous crowds. Wielding stones and lanterns they smashed windows fired on operators and severed nearby wires. Police and citizens contained most threats with no serious injuries reported.
An earthquake last night near midnight rattled Santiago de Cuba, with two shocks. The San Carlos Club grand ball broke into frantic activity as guests fainted and rushed outside. Morro Castle hosted a military ball where American ladies observed the quake with interest. Little damage reported, some dishes broken and minor building harm.
Charles Ward, a deck hand on the Catharine Street Ferryboat Republic, found a passenger in the men's cabin with a revolver to his temple. The man died within minutes after an ambulance from Brooklyn Hospital arrived. Police later found the body at Fulton Street Station. a pencil note bore the name John Derick and a Longshoremen's Union badge number 574.
Edgar C. Burnz faces trial in the Supreme Court for the December 4 1899 murder of Herbert B. Fellows in Scarsdale. An extra panel of 100 jurors was drawn bringing total to 150. Defense claims hereditary insanity. Fellows, Harlem Division station agent and Scarsdale postmaster, was shot near his home after leaving the station. Burnz allegedly fled by train to New York City spending the stolen money before being arrested.
Two African American men Jim Henderson and Bud Rowlands were hanged in Rockport Indiana jail yard after being arrested for the murder and robbery of Hollie Simons a white barber. A mob of about 1000 overwhelmed guards and damaged the jail to execute them. Simons had his skull crushed and robbery of his daily receipts. The incident followed a series of local robberies tied to the suspects.
Providence report states the committee running the Allen Print Works for creditors after sixteen years recommends liquidation and auction sale. About 450 hands usually employed. the works have been shut down for three weeks and action to be taken within a few months.
The condition of actor William Faver improved slightly yesterday after a recent decline. Burke, his physician, said Faver has been almost a dead man since his relapse last Tuesday and will require careful watching and a long convalescence.
About 150 relatives press for a share of the small Bronx estate of John S. Hunt, who died two years ago. The property on Bathgate Avenue and 175th Street was worth about $8,000 with a $1,700 mortgage. A daughter died in 1899 and a son, Edward, disappeared a decade ago. Lawyer Klugh reports an overflow of claimants and estimates each would receive about $2.50 if all are satisfied.
Charles Carroll Jackson of New York City died aboard the Hamburg America Line steamer Columbia while en route to Europe from New York. The 64 year old, a Pennsylvanian by birth, had lived in New York since 1870 and left with wife Mary Van Nest. a daughter, wife of Rev. Osborn Baker, survives. He served in the navy during Civil War and was linked to Aswald Jackson & Brother. He belonged to Union League and Metropolitan clubs and various charities.
Thomas McWheeney, driver of a motor vehicle, was in Yorkville Police Court charged with willfully striking the phaeton of Dr Edmund Carleton of 62 West Forty-ninth Street. Dr Carleton testified near Forty-fifth Street on Fifth Avenue his coachman swerved to the sidewalk to avoid the car but McWheeney kept advancing. Damages to the phaeton and horse were set at $50. Carleton plans civil action and prosecution. Continuance granted until Tuesday afternoon despite Carleton's objections.
James Wilson also known as James Murray, a stage hand at the Harlem Opera House, was arrested for stealing an overcoat and other items from players dressing rooms. Arraigned in Harlem Police Court, items recovered at his home 606 St Nicholas Avenue. The larceny charge was reduced to disorderly conduct and he was fined ten dollars.
A brief item notes Roland Reed showing improvement yesterday in his recovery from illness at St. Luke's Hospital, marking progress in his health.
William Barrett a Fidelity and Casualty Elevator Insurance inspector faced abandonment charges after his wife Mamie Barrett testified to two separations in two years and a recent desertion ending in furniture removal at 931 Amsterdam Avenue. Barrett admitted earning 1300 annually and was ordered to pay his wife eight dollars weekly and to post bond at next hearing.
William Barry, a rubber worker, and Frank Noonan alias Frank McLaughlin, residents of Empire Lodging House, fought again last night at 123rd Street and Third Avenue. Noonan stabbed Barry under the right shoulder with a penknife. Barry was taken to Harlem Hospital with a not serious wound. Noonan fled. detectives questioned Barry, who refused to identify his assailant, vowing to settle the matter himself in a few days.
Still fighting persists in Colombia after the Tumaco battle that began December 4 and left insurgents evacuating the town. Reports say the rebel force withdrew intact and may link with forces near Buenaventura. Government telegraph service to the interior is cut, and fighting continues at several points with heavy losses on both sides. Government forces also destroyed the rebel steamer Gaitan and a large ammunition stock. Gen Alban, Panama State Governor, left Bogota following Tumaco’s evacuation and Gaitan’s destruction.
In Dunkirk New York on December 16 five more victims were found among the debris of the Normal School fire bringing total recovered to six. The bodies were discovered at the Terrace Street fire escape piled and charred beyond recognition. A ring on one finger offers a possible identification though others remain indistinguishable. Officials plan a single grave and monument in Fredonia Cemetery.
Edward Bruson, saloon keeper of 11 First Avenue, was held for trial in $2000 bond by Magistrate Hogan in Yorkville Police Court yesterday morning. He faces forging Herman Goets name on a $125 check said to have been cashed at Hupfel Brewing Company offices.
The United Hebrew Charities log for November shows 4 500 applications affecting about 15 244 people in relief programs. 2 444 prior cases remained under investigation. 97 transportation aid cases were served and 4 956 garments 573 shoes 210 furniture items distributed. 31 free interments and 6 9 meals plus 60 nights lodging. Employment registry lists 1 464 applications with 262 jobs found 78 refusals and 619 no shows. Receipts totaled 14 454 dollars while relief disbursements reached 16 053 dollars.
A fire at the Norfolk Navy Yard in Virginia destroyed the construction department building this evening. More than 7,000 drawings and $100,000 worth of liver oak timber were lost, with total loss over $200,000. The origin of the fire remains unknown.
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