25 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1900
Page
1
London praises Lord Roberts for shifting tactics at Modder River and routing Boer lines through a central campaign. Cronje is described as sane yet stubborn in the Modder River stand, while British troops consolidate and prepare for a broader advance toward Pretoria amid delays and strategic debates in Parliament.
The writer laments at 4,000,000 in India on famine relief and plague, noting districts not under British control and princes unable to sustain their people. He contrasts British tribute losses in the empire with South Africa's preoccupation and the Lord Mayor's fund slow progress. He recounts starting a subscription in support of Indian Congress local leaders, yet receives only sparse donations. The piece ends with a haunting concern.
A large steel steamer, likely the Californian of the Allan Line, lies ashore off Fort Williams in Portland Harbor with all lights out. The vessel, 4,244 tons, 386 feet long, built Glasgow 1891, formerly State of California, sits about 2,500 yards from shore as rough seas prevail.
The navy's planned budget for the coming year is projected to rise by about £1,000,000 from last year, surpassing £27,500,000 and likely nearing £30,000,000 annually as Britain presses to keep up with rival powers.
The Southern Railway announces dining car service on all trains to Florida with through connections to Aiken, Augusta, Cuba and Nassau. The New York office at 271 Broadway advertises the route.
Henry C. Pirring and C. C. Philbrick arrived in Washington to urge making Columbus Ohio the Democratic National Headquarters. They argued Ohio’s central location aids the national campaign and noted Columbus as a convenient railroad hub with access to key states.
Advertisement notes daily departures from Grand Central Station at 0 20 P M for the St Louis and Southwest route via the New York Central Big Four. Trains illuminated by Pintsch Light and advertised for travelers with frequent service.
Mrs. Mary Hayes is shot in her hotel apartment by Dr. Franklin Caldwell and dies. Caldwell shoots himself after. Coroner questions Dr. Ephraim P. Hayes about alleged infatuation and Caldwell’s drinking. Police investigate motive and morphine tablet found in the room.
Line announces One Line Night Out to Port Tampa Palm Beach and Miami with 8 55 A M arrival. Florida Special 12 25 P M and Express 9 25 P M accommodated. Atlantic Coast Line 229 Broadway contacted for details.
Dr. and Mrs. E F Hayes, longtime guests at the Turner Hotel on Wabash Avenue, were regarded as quiet, devoted spouses. Mrs Turner recalled their affection and lack of quarrel while neighbors and business associates said Hayes had an excellent reputation and no known marital disputes. The article notes mystery surrounding the tragedy and mentions Dr Caldwell as the alleged killer.
Captain Ter ence Sheridan, Civil War veteran and noted war record holder, was instantly killed by a passenger train on the Northampton Division of the Consolidated Railroad while crossing Gregory Street in New Haven. He was sixty and leaves a wife.
In Chicago a record cold night saw the thermometer drop to 10 below zero before midnight. Severe frostbite cases and heavy snow hindered many businesses as the deep freeze persisted.
The New York and Florida Limited runs daily except Sunday at 12:40 noon with two other fast trains at 3:25 P M and 12:10 night. Service operates through New York Office at 1185 Broadway and 271 Broadway. Ady.
Advertisement promotes golf hunting and fishing activities at Tampa Bay and Florida West Coast hotels. Mentions through train service Plant System with a New York location at 290 Broadway and ongoing travel ads.
Congressional talks on Puerto Rico tariff stretch late into the night with caucus plans, two year limit discussions, and a committee of ten to report a middle ground. Speaker Henderson and Rep. Tawney clash with Littlefield over free trade versus duties and imperial policy.
The New York Central becomes the first railway in the world to install Pintsch Licht in every car type including sleeping and parlor cars coaches baggage and mail cars. The change aims to enhance passenger comfort and safety across its fleet.
An advertisement from Eastern Passenger Agency of Southern Ry at 1,185 Broadway offers copies of Winter Homes in the South. The brief notice invites readers to obtain the pamphlet for regional winter home options and travel inspiration.
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