24 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1900
Page
1
The page highlights weak stock markets with cash wheat and corn prices. foreign dispatches report Boer and British clashes near Ladysmith, Cronje’s casualty claim, and naval movements toward Bandar Abbas. Uproar over currency reform, Puerto Rican tariff debate, Quay seating in the Senate, and New York City notices mark the day’s chatter.
Washington hints Gor man may push to alter late convention date risking Bryan’s loss as a candidate. Third Avenue Railroad directors resignations pass to creditor representatives with 22.5 million in notes to be funded by bonds or new stock.
A New Orleans dispatch reports Costa Rica arming 4000 troops amid a long standing feud with Nicaragua over Guanacaste. British observers say war may be near as Mora seeks to lead Nicaraguan forces. US likely to stay out though canal interests loom.
Advertisement notes 3 25 P M daily for New Orleans Memphis and all Southwestern points by New Orleans Short Line Through Pullman sleeping cars Available via Pennsylvania office or W N W Ry gus Broadway Ady.
London dispatch reports Gen Cronje is presumed unbeaten as no further news reached the War Office by midnight. Boer forces are said to be moving west, with about 6,000 leaving Ladysmith vicinity. Buller is checked at Pieters and heavy fire continues.
Official bulletin from Pretoria notes cannon fire near Colesberg and Petrusberg with a big fight expected. It cites Dewet reporting quiet by Petrusberg, mentions British advances to Schauzer, Cronje reporting fourteen dead and wounded, and Froneman's escape from encirclement with seven dead and sixteen wounded.
Marching through parched ground and under a heavy shelling, Lord Roberts forces press the Boer laager at Paardeberg. Gen Cronje surrenders after bombardment by three field batteries and howitzers with lyddite shells. Deserters report thirst and heavy losses as the siege enters its third day.
Reports from The Daily News and The Daily Chronicle detail heavy shelling and rifle fire near Koodoosland with Boer laagers in flames. Dispatches note Cronje urged to surrender, British remount needs, and moves with cavalry and Burghers across the border amid shifting control and troop withdrawals.
The Kansas City convention site choice sparks debate among Eastern Democrats over Bryan’s role and the 16 to 1 financial plank. Some say the party should try with Gorman or another leader to regain confidence, while Michigan and Ohio voters voice German bloc concerns and shifting support. The Democratic National Committee names a sub committee on arrangements with Senator Jones ex-officio chair, and members Stone Johnson Clayton Campau Guffey Wilson.
The Third Avenue directors announce a plan to raise 22.5 million dollars through interest bearing notes to be redeemed by bonds or new stock. They expect full control retention and outline restructuring steps for repayment and conversion options.
The harbor tug Sammie owned by Henry P. Havens sank in the lower bay after developing a rapid leak while towing from Pier 4 East River toward Carteret New Jersey. Captain James Ellis and five crew escaped on a life raft, later rescued by the schooner Perry and the tug James A. Lawrence. the vessel, built in 1872, was blamed by waterfront men on old age.
Arthur Sewall of Maine, Bryan's 1900 running mate, left New York by noon after a private car conference with Bryan. Bryan denied political significance, noting a long-ago acquaintance from the campaign and saying they had met only twice since.
West span of the Big Four bridge over the Wabash River gave way as Freight Train No 96 crossed. Engine 440 and 31 of 50 cars plunged into the river amid ice gorge weakness. Fireman Dan Ruddell died. engineer Harry Adams seriously hurt. brakeman George Whiteman fatally injured. Southeastern Limited narrowly escaped wreck as detours affected service. Knickerbocker schedule pushed back.
An advertisement promises a train every hour from Grand Central Station along the Hudson River to Buffalo and westward via the Mohawk Valley. Trains will be illuminated by Pintsch light.
The Times of India reports a large Russian cruiser arrival at Bandar Abbas near the Straits of Ormuz followed by British vessels. The Turkestan Gazette notes Russia’s Julfa to Hamadan railway projects linking Teheran and Bandar Abbas, with aim to access sea routes to India and the Far East, and to avoid Turkish rail links.
St Petersburg dispatch says Gen Kuropatkin urged Russia to seize Herat while Britain fights in South Africa. The Czar refused to back any movement, stating neutrality during the war. Count Muravyett opposed Kuropatkin, whose position is described as shaken.
Edward H Turner, Chicago manager for J Spencer Turner Co of New York, fell ill at his office with angina pectoris. He was taken to the Grand Pacific Hotel where a doctor kept him conscious with stimulants and a reaction followed. Physicians hope for recovery barring a relapse.
The First Railway to equip every car with Pintsch Light features greening, power cars, baggage cars, and mail cars. This change aims to boost passenger comfort and safety across the line.
Conference agreement on a gold standard currency bill strengthens the Treasury parity duty. The plan limits use of bond proceeds, preserves a separate redemption fund, and seeks to project United States credit with a 2 percent long term bond while maintaining gold standard integrity.
The bill outlines a standard of value to maintain parity among all forms of money issued or coined by the United States. It proposes methods to refund the public debt and includes sections detailing the delirl consisting of various monetary elements.
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