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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1900
Page
6
At West Point the court of inquiry continues hearings into hazing allegations as first class cadets testify. Witnesses describe routine tasks, pepper doses, and the class code of honor while denying brutal abuse, with Gen Claus and Gen Brooke leading questions.
London dispatch reports a conference of head masters of great public schools where one speaker harshly criticizes the irrational methods used to pass pupils as officers. A military correspondent is cited.
The Omaha police intensify work on the Edward Cudahy Jr kidnapping case. A house where the boy was held yielded clues, detailing gang members, timing, and method of operation. Mr. Cudahy pledges vigilant efforts, while New York officials and the public react to the ransom demand and the father’s controversial stance.
A letter to the New York Times editor argues for capital punishment for kidnapping. The writer cites the Omaha case involving a child and warns of future outrages, urging nationwide laws to deter abductors and restore parental security.
Governor elect Odell announced Harrison E. Bird as his military secretary. Bird, a New York City native and Columbia graduate, holds the rank of Major, a reduction from the prior Colonel. Odell cited Major Gen Roe's suggestion. Odell left Inaugural message unfinished and returned to Newburg. Gen. Creen
George W. Wanmaker Republican leader in the Fifteenth District was named Deputy Appraiser to replace the late J. Hart Brewer. The appointment was announced by Appraiser Wakeman, with Wanmaker acting in his absence. A delegation from the Praiser’s office will attend Brewer’s funeral in Trenton at 11:30 tomorrow.
The Civic Federation announced that Bishop Potter will speak at the Twentieth Century Dinner on Dec. 31 in Arlington Hall with Ernest H. Crosby as toastmaster. Other speakers include Controller Coldr the Rev R Heber Newton and The Civic and R Fullton Cutting. A twenty member sub committee was named to study tenement conditions and suggest reform. Members listed include P Rahal A J Boutton John J Flaherty John S Crosby John Fhi J R Commons Henry George Jr J W Sullivan M A Fitzgerald Charles Frederick Adams W A Erine Richard Patterson J A Stewart Matthew Jr Senator John Ford Thomas M Warren and Charles B Spahr along with Rev R Heber Newton J N Bogart and Timothy Healey.
Elmira reports George Ladue an employee at a heading factory in Galeton Pennsylvania was instantly killed when a circular saw burst. His head was torn from his body in the fatal incident this afternoon.
Secretary Root urged immediate Congress action to enlarge the army citing risk to Philippine governance and lives if garrisons pull back. He defended keeping the canteen, warned reforms would harm enlistment, and argued staff interchanges would improve efficiency and morale.
Washington officials debate the allocation of three sheathed battleships among Pacific Coast and other builders. Legal questions arise over bid amendments and possible new designs if costs exceed limits. Congressional and Western pressure mounts to favor the Pacific Coast.
The Navy Department designates a special board to go to Havana in January to complete enhancements for acquiring the large floating steel dry dock there, presently owned by the Spanish Government.
Captain Frederick of the S S Dewey, Assistant Surgeon, United States Volunteers, is honorably discharged effective February 20 as his services are no longer required.
Commander L C Logan detached from Washington Yard for special duty on coaling depots at Bureau of Equipment. Assistant Surgeon R E Ledbetter detached from Monongahela to Constellation. Assistant Surgeon Burr’s Dec 19 order revoked. resumes duties on Monongahela. Pay Inspector I G Hobbs assigned to Torpedo Station Newport as Pay Officer and General Storekeeper from Dec 31. Pay Inspector S R Colthound detached from Newport Torpedo Station. three months leave with abroad permission. Pay Inspector W J Thompson’s Mare Island Hospital order revoked. to continue treatment at Puget Sound Naval Station.
Washington dispatch notes Admiral Remey sailing from Cavite on the Brooklyn toward Olongapo while the Zafiro reached there yesterday. The Buffalo remains at Hampton Roads awaiting a Manila voyage. Kearsarge and Massachusetts departed Hampton Roads for Pensacola. The Newark arrived at Cavite and Leyden at the New York yard.
General orders from Gen. MacArthur declare the port of Boac on Marinduque closed to all coasting trade until further orders. A separate order announces Agno in Zambales opened to coast ing trade with Capt. Ross L. Bush, Twenty-fifth Infantry, named Inspector of Customs at that port.
The Division of Insular Affairs reports Havana port activity for November 1900 noting 261 vessels entered from foreign ports and Cuba, 212 cleared, 3,995 passengers landed with 2,071 from Spain and 998 from the United States, 886 left for foreign ports, 17,086 livestock arrived mostly from Mexico, and duties total $970,653.
Lieut Col James A Buchanan of the Porto Rican Regiment United States Volunteers is assigned to command the District of Porto Rico newly incorporated into the Department of the East.
The Hay Pauncefete canal treaty with Senate amendments was received at the State Department after noon. It was transmitted from the Senate via the White House with a signed statement by Secretary Bennett. State will forward amendments to Britain. the steamer departs New York next Tuesday for London. The action accelerates treaty making, awaiting Britain’s passage of the amendments.
The Nove sti reports from St Petersburg that England is failing to oppose the United States over the Nicaragua Canal, arguing America rises while England loses prestige. The piece implies Britain’s influence diminishes as U S power grows.
William A. Boring, an American Institute of Architects member, warned Congress that a bill allowing the Pennsylvania Railroad to elevate tracks and build sheds on the Mall could ruin the Capitol area’s decorative landscape. He urged a comprehensive commission to plan park and Mall improvements, including Memorial Bridge and Rock Creek, to prevent Mall destruction. The T Square Club of Philadelphia backs removal or lowering of tracks to protect the Mall.
A Philadelphia meeting of the T Square Club adopted resolutions opposing proposed White House enlargements. They call for any changes to be approved by a commission of distinguished architects named by the President and urge Congress to withhold appropriations until endorsement is given.
Assistant Secretary Taylor awarded Isaac A Hopper and Son of New York the contract to build the foundation of the New York Custom House. The price is 369,610 dollars with an eight month deadline and a daily penalty of 420 dollars for delays. Hopper and Son bid about 9,000 dollars less than rivals.
George D. Meiklejohn Assistant Secretary of War left Washington for Lincoln on leave of absence for thirty days to start a formal canvass from Lincoln headquarters for the Nebraska Senatorship vacancy caused by Senator Thurston's retirement.
Washington announces the appointment of fourth class postmasters across New Jersey and New York. Names listed include W. L. Borden at Shrewsbury New Jersey and Jacob Skinner Beatlestown Cortland Mynard West Daiby West Junius J. E. Howell in New York.
The boilermakers strike in Burlee's Port Richmond yard began two months ago over piece-work and pay cuts and disrupted operations. Ames Bennett, former Lehigh Valley Railroad Chief Inspector of Boilers, was named arbitrator and ruled to keep piece-work but restore prestrike prices.
In Brooklyn yesterday Justice Maddox heard Mrs. Mary Lewis seek the body of her 14 year old son Hamilton Kane through a writ of habeas corpus. The boy told the judge he preferred to live with his sister Julia Byrnes. The court held he was old enough to decide for himself and the writ was quashed.
Andrew Watt 64 president of the Ithaca Wall Paper Company died by hanging in his factory attic. A broom cord tied to a beam ended his life as dinner and family illness weighed on him. Watt, a York Penn resident, had resided with his daughter while in Ithaca and had recently been in ill health.
A hearing on Brooklyn's water supply and the need for increase is set for next Thursday morning before Mayor Van Wyck. Mayor Van Wyck appointed J Hampden Dougherty to convene the hearing on behalf of the Brooklyn League and the Manufacturers' Association.
Arrangements are practically perfected for ex Governor Wolcott's funeral in Trinity Church Monday at 11 A M. The service will be the regular burial rite with music by B J Lang and King's Chapel choir. City and state officials will close departments, toll bells, and attend in a body. A committee on resolutions reports next Wednesday.
Boston December 22 ex Governor Roger Wolcott’s death creates a vacancy in Massachusetts Electoral College which will meet January 12 to organize and reconvene January 14 to fill the vacancy and cast votes for President and Vice President. Wolcott would likely have been chosen president of the Electoral College.
Joseph Goodheart a city expressman rushed home after a note said a baby awaited at his house. He learned his wife Gertrude had a baby eight days old, not hers, after she confessed a stranger gave her the infant for $2. Court to decide support payments and custody.
In Frankfort Kentucky on December 22 the Court of Appeals overruled the petition for a rehearing in the Kentucky Indiana boundary line dispute. The majority opinion by Judge Durrell holds Kentucky has exclusive jurisdiction on the Ohio River to the low water mark on the Indiana side. Judge Hobson filed a separate opinion arguing Indiana has concurrent jurisdiction. The case arose from an Indiana civil attachment served on a steamboat.
The Rev Dr Joseph M Asher was installed as rabbi of Congregation B n ai Jeshurum at Madison Avenue and East Sixty fifth Street succeeding Rev Dr Stephen S Wise. The ceremony filled the synagogue with no seats left and many were turned away. Dr Asher came from London and is Cambridge University educated. Dr Gustav Gottheil of Temple Emanu El led the installation with a sermon and a personal address to the congregation.
The annual dinner of the Produce Exchange steamship and shipping trade was held at Delmonico s with Oswald Sanderson honored for his forthcoming move to England to manage Wilson Line interests. Elliott Barrows presided and a loving cup was presented by Lewis Spence.
The State Tuberculosis Hospital trustees favor Raybrook in the Adirondacks as the hospital site. The recommendation awaits approval from the State Board of Health and the Forest Preserve Board before taking effect.
Countess Marie Pieri is granted a decree of absolute divorce from Count Pompeo Luciano Pieri by Justice Lawrence. The heiress, formerly Miss Marie Schroeder of this city, married in Rome in 1894 to the Italian nobleman.
The Austrian Society of New York held a special meeting on Friday night and passed resolutions commemorating Oswald Ottendorfer. Similar resolutions were adopted at a meeting of St Johns Guild.
A lively race tale centers on the American liner St Louis and the Cunard Campania. Both ships sailed from English terminals on the 15th and apparently kept pace for days, with the Campania gradually pulling ahead by Thursday morning. Passengers and officers offer differing views, noting the apparent sprint but acknowledging it may violate rules.
Fifteen Board of Health doctors, protected by forty-five policemen, visited the Gwinnett Street Negro colony in Williamsburg to vaccinate 28 of its 28 homes. Residents fled to roofs and cellars as doors were forced and order kept by police. About 300 people lived there. Many threaten to sue the city.
Pan American Steamship Company incorporated in Trenton New Jersey with capital of 5 million dollars. Two million in preferred stock with 6 percent cumulative dividends. Incorporators include Henry W. Edge Herbert Barber C A Jones George Bae and Edward OBrien all of Jersey City.
Eugene Westervelt once jailed for breach of promise to Maud Earle now marries her after a year in custody. Westervelt, from a prominent Hackensack family, was ordered to pay $5,000 damages fourteen months ago. He chose prison over payment, then agreed to marry Earle and the ceremony occurred today at the sheriff’s residence parlor.
In Perth Amboy New Jersey trolley car No 101 sped down Smith Street hill and onto the ferry caused by snow on the tracks. A wrecking car then collided with it pushing it toward the water. Motorman John Hartung and Conductor Neilson stayed at their posts and escaped unharmed as the high tide saved the bridge from submersion.
Paul Kushman aged sixty of 171 Bayview Avenue Jersey City died yesterday by taking acid. He had worked fifteen years as a bookkeeper for a New York firm. He learned on Thursday the firm would cut expenses and reduce his position after January first, which despondent him as he believed too old to secure another job.
Supreme Court Justice Jonathan Dixon heard the request for separate trials in Paterson today. Lawyer John Harding asked that his client George Kerr be tried separately, while McAlister Campbell and Dent could face a joint trial if the judge allows. Dixon withheld a decision.
Miss Bessie Gilliland aged twenty three was struck and killed when attempting to pass a trolley at Tanners Corner three miles from New Brunswick New Jersey She was in town buying Christmas gifts and was returning home with a friend narrowly escaping injury
A Socialist Club was organized at Columbia University on Friday night. Meetings will be held fortnightly and will consist alternately of lectures and discussions. The club is open to students in all departments, male or female. Last year an invitation was sent to attend a Paris Exposition conference, but only one Socialist could be found in the college and he was a special student.
President Seth Low, in his annual Christmas letter to officers and students, cautions against alarm over Columbia University's financial condition. He says the outlook has not been so encouraging, while urging continued community support to complete the enterprise without seeking unprecedented help.
Byron A. Robinson Sunday school superintendent and Washington Heights Baptist Church member was arrested on forgery after victim Frank Rollins testified to a $1,000 loss. Robinson confessed to past crimes and described a scheme involving stock and a draft, claiming it was a first offense. He faced $5,000 bail and awaits further action as police and lawyers pursue the case.
David Schrenk was arraigned in Long Island City after a grand jury indicted him for murder in the second degree in the shooting of George Schaeffer at Sohmer & Co. piano factory in Astoria. The case, described as premeditated by prosecutors, led to Schrenk's remand for trial.
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