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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1900

Page

7

Census Taking to Begin in Greater New York

En 1,100 enumerators start at 9 a.m. under Supervisor Charles Wilbur to conduct the twelfth U S census in Greater New York. Wilbur vows accuracy, explains confidentiality, and outlines enforcement, supervision, and support measures including interpreters and special agents to ensure every building and dwelling is counted.

Greater New York Charles Wilbur Census Bureau United States Mr. Wilbur Chinatown Siese Bureau of Vital Statistics

Secret marriage claimed in quest to revoke Hart estate letters

George Marchand junior contends he is the son of George Marchand a Paris born wine dealer who died unmarried at 71 without a will. He seeks revocation of letters of administration granted to Mrs Agnes F Hart of Staten Island and asserts a 1873 marriage to Miss Adeleisner. Relatives dispute the marriage.

Thomas Agnes F.hart Stanleton S. I George Marchand West Tenth Street Marchand March Paris West Broadway Broome Street South Fifth Avenue Mermond Brand George Marchand the Younger Isaac V.schovrien Man Marchand Adeleisner Mary As Bel New Jersey

New Internal Revenue Law Bans News Coupon Inserts

The 1900 law prohibits any article in tobacco or cigarette packages beyond wrappers labels and the revenue stamp. Tobacco products with attached coupons or non tax items will be forfeited after June 17, 1900. Cigarettes remain taxed by weight under the measure.

Internal Revenue

General to exhibit insurgent leader in Caracas streets

Caracas reports Gen. Da vila, commander of Government troops, captured insurgent Gen. Hernandez near Tierra Negra after a decisive engagement last Sunday. Da vila will parade Hernandez in the capital streets.

Caracas Venezuela Davila Hernandez Tierra Negra

Largest Balloon in the World Built in Berlin

Berlin hosts construction of the world’s largest airship to test stay aloft for weeks. It will hold 9 000 cubic centimetres and carry 125 hundredweight. Five aeronauts including Herren Berson Zekeli Koering and Mr Alexander will ascend on July 15 and descend wherever carried.

Berlin Herren Berson Zekeli Koering Alexander Andrée

Galliffet Resignation Sparks Short Interpellation

In Paris the Chamber of Deputies rejected a debate on Marquis de Galliffet's resignation as Minister of War. M. de Grandmason's interpellation was dismissed at request of Premier Waldeck-Rousseau, who cited the minister's resignation letter for reasons. Prince d'Arenberg claimed Galliffet is in good health as Nationalists cheered.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Marquis de Galliffet M. de Grandmaison Chamber M. Waldeck-Rousseau M. de Galliffet Prince d’Arenberg

Germany's Cable Projects Expand Imperial Network

Berlin May 31 Gen von Podbielski Imperial Director of Posts and Telegraphs said Germany will continue laying cables alongside the Emden Azores New York line due August. Private companies will receive annual grants and the state will cover some costs, with annual expenditure rising by 300000 marks and 6000000 marks by 1920 to match growing trans marine trade. Short coast cables to be funded by the empire.

Berlin von Podbielski Posts and Telegraphs Germany

Prosecution Ordered for L Aurore in Dreyfus Affair Row

Paris May 31 Gen Andre new War Minister orders prosecution of the Dreyfusard paper L Aurore for an article by Urbain Gohier that attacked the Headquarters Staff over the Capt Fritsch affair. Gohier, author of The Army Against the Nation, has faced prior prosecution. The move followed a cabinet council decision and a request to Justice Minister Monis.

Paris André War Office Dreyfusard L’aurore Urbain Gohier Fritsch M. Gohier M. Monis

Czar Receives Americans In Paris Visit

President Harper of the University of Chicago C R Crane and Chicago couples left St. Petersburg May 27 for Paris after talks on the Russian Literature Chair endowment. The Czar hosted them cordially and expressed pleasure at the project strengthening U S Russia friendship.

London Harper University of Chicago C. R. Crane Martin Ryerson Charles Ll. Hutchinson Chicago St. Petersburg Paris United States Russia

Carnegie Gift to Birmingham Highlighted in Speech

London May 31 The Secretary of State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain praised Andrew Carnegie's donation to the University of Birmingham and the deputation report he suggested. He noted the report showed Britain lagging in preparation for the coming global commercial competition.

Carnegie Birmingham London Joseph Chamberlain University of Birmingham Andrew Carnegie United States Canada Chamberlain Great Britain

Peasant Rebellion Reported in Russian Provinces

A Vienna dispatch to the Daily Express says peasants in Kiel Pondolien and Charkov rose in rebellion organized by Nihilists. Martial law was proclaimed and large troop forces quickly suppressed the insurgents.

London Daily Express Vienna Warsaw Kiel Pondolien Charkov

Destructive Fire Hits Fort de France in Martinique

A fierce blaze erupted last evening in Fort de France Martinique destroying the Custom House and several adjacent houses. The fire started near the Custom House area and caused extensive damage to surrounding structures. Firefighting efforts continued as investigators began to determine the cause.

Fort de France Martinique Magny Custom House

Rioting in Konitz Leads Troop Deployment

Berlin May 31 reports a fresh riot at Konitz sparked by the death of lad Winter blamed on Jews. A troop contingent was sent and streets cleared by force.

Berlin Konitz

Free Church Assembly Approves Union With United Presbyterian

In Edinburgh on May 31 the Free Church Assembly voted 60 to 29 to unite with the United Presbyterian Church. The union is slated to take effect in October.

Edinburgh Free Church Assembly Sez United Presbyterian Church

Ossenkott and Whitehouse Wedding in New Brighton

Miss Helen Meredith Whitehouse daughter of Mr and Mrs George M Whitehouse of New Brighton S I and Joseph Ossenkopp of Hamburg Germany were married at the bride’s parents home on a Wednesday afternoon. Rev Father T J Earley of St Peter's Church New Prighton officiated with only relatives present. The couple sailed yesterday for Hamburg. The bride’s mother was formerly Miss Helen Ostrander.

Helen Meredith Whitehouse George M. Whitehouse New Brighton S. I Joseph Ossenkopp Hamburg Germany T. J. Earley St. Peter’s Church New Prighton Ossenkopp Uambure Helen Ostrander

Miss Frances Idna Doughty Weds Dr Frederic Lund

Miss Frances Idna Doughty daughter of Dr F B Doughty of 512 Madison Avenue married Tuesday to Dr Frederic A Lund at Westerly Rhode Island. The ceremony was performed by Rev Norman Van Pelt Levis rector of Christ Church Westerly. Dr Lund is a young physician who has just received his degree.

Frances Idna Doughty F. BE. Doughty Madison Avenue Frederic A. Lund Westerly R. 1 Norman van Pelt Levis Christ Church, Westerly Lund

Senator Jones Attacks Exposition Expenditures in Senate

Senator Jones of Arkansas assails Paris Exposition Commission spending and war emergency funds, demanding full detailed statements. He cites Peck’s Paris expenditures, a $5,000 commission on a yacht sale, and questioned why millions remain without clear accounting.

Washington Jones Dem Ark Senate John R. Hazel United States Peck Paris Navy Merrimac Hobson Cervera Sampson Watea Commissioner General Hale Rep Committee On Appropriations Beck Stewart Silver Mr. Stewart Mr. Jones Congress Commissioner Peck Senator Jones Buffalo N. Y Chandler N. H Navy Department

Engagement announced for Ariss Gertrinde Watson in New York

An engagement is announced involving Ariss Gertrinde Watson and Dr. Arey of New York formerly with the United States Army. Stephen Wood Linnington is mentioned in connection with the couple.

Mewport Micch Ariss Gertrinde Ihen Watson Arey Watson New York Trey, Tou Stephen Wood Linnington O Teeney

Social Departures and Weddings Mark Summer Move in City

Many New Yorkers prepare country moves as June begins. Notable departures include families sailing on the Fuerst Bismarck and the Bremen, with various elites and their guests. Other items note weddings at East Sixty-sixth Street, summer plans for Lenox and Newport, and society figures heading to Europe or relaxing at country seats.

Miss Elizabeth Wetmore Hunter Plans Theatrical Debut

Newport R I May 31 Miss Elizabeth Wetmore Hunter daughter of wars Thoms Hunter has decided to professionally adopt the state and will enter upon her duties with Miss May Robson during the course of the theatricals Miss Robson and the Earl of Yarmouth will present in the Casino Theatre this Summer Miss Hunter has long done clever amateur attire work for Trinity Church and charitable institutions.

New York Times Newport R. L Elizabeth Wetmore Hunter Thoms Hunter Miss May Robson Miss Robson Earl of Yarmouth Casino Theatre

Alber Receives Ownership of Keith's Providence Theatre

General Manager Edward F. Alber of B. F. Keith's vaudeville chain is awarded ownership of Keith's Theatre Providence Rhode Island with no conditions. Alber will keep his post and salary overseeing Keith interests, after sixteen years in the Keith employ rising from entry to leadership.

B. F. Keith Providence Theatre E. F. Alber Edward F. Alber Keith Alber Providence R. I Pine Tree Philadelphia Union Square

Damrosch to Lead German Opera at Metropolitan

Report confirms Maurice Grau and Walter Damrosch deny rumors but states Damrosch has signed a contract with cable to lead German opera next season at the Metropolitan Opera House. An exclusive German orchestra will be formed and used for Sunday night canaries as directed by Damrosch, reassembling his Philadelphia ensemble where possible.

Maurice Grau Walter Damrosch Damrosch Metropolitan Opera House Grau Europe Ernst von Schuch Saxony Herr von Schuch Mr. Damrosch Philadelphia

Dinner Honors Helene Wintner At Brooklyn Club

The Amaranth Dramatic Society of Brooklyn hosted a Montauk Club dinner for Miss Helene Wintner daughter of Rabbi L Wintner on the verge of turning professional. Notables including Justice William J Gaynor Col Alexander Bacon William Cullen Bryant and Herbert F Gunnison toasted the honoree with F G Smith president acting as toastmaster.

The Amaranth Dramatic Society of Brooklyn Montauk Club Helene Wintner Rabbi L. Wintner Temple Beth-Elohim Brooklyn Miss Wintner Dramatic Society Edith Kingdon Gould Richard Mansfield Robert Hilliard William J. Gaynor Alexander Bacon William Cullen Bryant Herbert F. Gunnison F. G. Smith

Gambol of the Lambs at Knickerbocker Theatre

The Lambs Club annual event drew a large audience with a varied program. It featured burlesques The Regenerates and Skylark Holmes, The Viceroy scene by the Bostonians, Victor Herbert works, The Hall of Fame by L J Lincoln, The Masquerade Ball sketch, and Lambs quartet selections.

Lamb’s Club Knickerbocker Theatre

Le Grand White Taken to Bellevue Insane Pavilion

Le Grand White a thirty nine year old theatrical manager residing at 34 West Thirty eighth Street was taken to the Bellevue Hospital Insane Pavilion yesterday afternoon for examination. White was an advance agent for Willie Collier last year and Mrs Seeley who boarded him noted a month of strange behavior prompting the hospital visit.

le Grand White Bellevue Pavilion West Thirty-eighth Street Bellevue Hospital

Hennessy Named Manager of New Vaudeville Combine

Cleveland May 1 B F Hennessy of the Empire Theatre was notified he had been chosen manager of the newly formed vaudeville combination in New York.

Cleveland B. F. Hennessy Empire Theatre New York

Newport Society Welcomes Season With Notables Arriving

Mrs Renwick arrives for season. Miss McCalla daughter of Capt McCalla visits. J W Ellis to occupy cottage June 4 with guests Mrs Cole Miss Cole and Mrs Postlewaite. Mrs Brockholst Cutting sails to Paris. Vanderbilt Jr arrives at Belvoir. Slater, Belmont, Gerrys and Auchincloss join summer rosters. Admiral Farquhar rents Thorndyke apartments for family. Rhoda yacht with Henry Sloane and children arrives from New York. Wells and Forbes families visit Newport amid arrivals for season. Channing Memorial Church to install Rev Charles Hunt Porter Jr Friday with several ministers present.

New York Times Newport M. Renwick Miss McCalla B. H. McCalla Navy J. W. Ellis Hugh L. Cole Sallie Cole Postlewaite Brockholst Cutting William Cutting, Jr New York Paris William K. Vanderbilt, Jr Belvoir E. H. G. Slater Perry Belmont By-the-Sea Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry Seaverge John Auchincloss Washington Street Norman H. Farquhar Thorndyke Jamestown Rhoda Henry T. Sloane Lewis Cass Ledyard J. M. Forbes J. N. A. Griswold Cleaners Bellevue Avenue Charles Hunt Porter, Jr Channing Memorial Church Samuel A. Shot American Unitarian Association Wendte Newton Centre Mass Frothingham

Vanderbilt Wedding Planned in Newport Next September

Newport reports the forthcoming marriage of Alfred G. Vanderbilt to Miss Elsie French daughter of Mrs F O French will occur in Newport next September despite earlier contrary notices.

Newport Alfred G. Vanderbilt Elsie French F. O. French

Military Surgeons Meet at New York City Assembly

The ninth annual meeting of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States opened at the New York Academy of Medicine with Col. Charles H. Alden presiding. Sessions run for three days with a dinner at Murray Hill Hotel. Major Albert H. Briggs welcomed the city. papers discussed field care, vision standards, Philippine field work, camp sanitation, and a proposed military medical journal.

The Association of Military Surgeons of the United Sixty-fifth New York Association United States Philippines Congress William Hudson Daly Miles A. J Stone National Guard Minnesota Charles Adams Illinois National Guard W. C. Borden United States Army C. P. Wertenbaker United States Marine Hospital Service John C. Wise United States Navy Griffith Washington Eno Sanders St. Louis Myles Standish United’ States Army West Point F. W. Kemp Kemp Schomburg John H. Huddleston State of New York W. G. B. Harland National Guard of Pennsylvania

William C Brewster dies suddenly in New York at 71

William Cullen Brewster first president of Plaza Bank and head of Fifth Avenue Safe Deposit Company died of heart disease at his home 24 East Sixty fourth Street after a Metropolitan Club visit. He left wife Georgianna Williams and two daughters Mrs. L L Reamey and Countess Henry de Frankenstein. He had roots in Ohio and Iowa and helped found Plaza Bank.

William Cullen Brewster Plaza Bank Fifth Avenue Safe Deposit Company Fifth Avenue East Sixty-fourth Street Metropolitan Club Reamey Henry de Frankenstein Rome Italy Iowa Isett & Brewster New York Second National Bank Metropolitan, University, Racquet Yale Metropolitan Museum of Art Brewster Georgianna Williams Joseph Williams Kansas St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Death List of a Day Charles H Andrews wall paper pioneer

Charles H Andrews a Buffalo wall paper pioneer died at home 7595 Greene Ave Brooklyn last Tuesday. Born 1888 in Meriden Conn he moved to New York at seventeen and later established Buffalo s first wall paper printing factory. Survived by son Herbert A Andrews body to Wallingford Conn for burial in family plot with ancestors who arrived in 1635. He was a thirty second degree Mason.

A. T. Stewart Ridgefield Conn New York Jonn J. Ferry German Hospital Philadelphia Susan Ferry Snyder Avenue St. Teresa’s Church Pennsylva Y. M. Henry Spellmeyer Newark Henry Spellmeyer Roseville Charles H. Andrews Buffalo Greene Avenue Brooklyn Mr. Andrews Meriden New York City Thomas Campbell & Co Herbert A. Andrews Wallingford Andrews

Obituary notices for local figures and officials

Christopher Smith a contractor and former Assemblyman died after a brief illness at his Buffalo home aged fifty four. JuaNA Isabel Coryell Le Costales died at 34 North Maple Avenue Orange New Jersey yesterday. Rev Dr John C Lowrie of East Orange New Jersey died yesterday at his Brick Church home aged ninety two. Richard A Olmstead a retired corset manufacturer died Wednesday at his home.

Christopher Smith Buffalo Juana Isabel Coryell LE Costales Jose de J. Costales North Maple Avenue Orange N. J John C. Lowrie East Orange William Street Richard A. Olmstead

Household Disinfectant and Summer Wear Adverts

Platts chlorides promote The Household Disinfectant that instantly destroys odors and disease sources. An odorless colorless liquid sold in quart bottles by druggists and high class grocers. Also offering E. W. A cool shirt for warm weather and other items.

Marriages Listed for Doughty Adler Whitehouse Ossenkopp Woodworth

In May several marriage announcements appear. Frances Edna Doughty wed Dr. Frederic Naumburg Adler wed George W. New Brighton native Helen Whitehouse married Dr. Joseph Ossenkopp in Hanover. Fanny Mignonne Woodworth wed Count Pietro Macchi in Rome.

George M. Whitehouse Joseph Ossenkopp Hanover Ger- Woodworth—Macchi Rome Cardinal Macchi Fanny Mignonne Woodworth Robert Woodworth Pietro Macchi

Death notices from New York area on May 30 to June 2

Several obituaries and funeral notices announced for May 30 to June 2 across New York and New Jersey. Names include Niam Cullen Brewster 24 East 64th Street, Tuana Isabel Coryell de Costales East Orange residence, Bentley Douglas Hasell of Brooklyn, a Lewisohn family member, John C Lowrie D D at Brick Church, and Rosalie A Richardson of Brooklyn with services and details listed.

WSTER Niam Cullen Brewster Uneral East 64Th St Costales East Orange N. J Tuana Isabel Coryell de Costales José de J. Costales Maple Av Hasell Brooklyn Bentley Douglas Hasell Saugerties Arleston S. C Yisohn 57Th St Leonard Lewisohn Lowrie East Saree N. J John C. Lowrie D. D Ervices Will St Barclay St New Richardson Rosalie A. Richardson John Welatives Tev Place

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