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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
1
A dense wire of items reports war updates from Africa and China, political shifts in Britain, and ongoing Congressional actions. Battles, casualties, troop movements, and diplomacy mix with market notes, mayoral alerts, and varied newspaper briefs across pages 1 to 14.
Special to The New York Times reports a tornado struck the town of Miami on June 7 at 12 30 am. Several lives lost and extensive property damage with losses above 10000 dollars. Thomas Skinner killed as his wagon was hurled into the Neosho River. Widespread destruction including churches barns and telegraph lines. Additional wind damage reported at Par sons and Oswego with a train wreck near Oswego and injuries to two tramps.
A June 7 windstorm nearly destroyed the Faulkner community seven miles northeast of Chetopa Kansas. A schoolhouse and a church along with several dwellings were demolished and scattered. Farmhouses in the area were unroofed or blown from foundations while crops suffered heavy damage. No casualties reported.
The Milwaukee passenger train from Council Bluffs to Omaha wrecked at Persia Iowa after spreading rails. The dining car overturned. Porter White and Conductor Kellogg were seriously injured. J. J. Boyer of Temona Iowa suffered a fractured skull and may die. A Kansas City traveling man was seriously hurt, eight others injured.
West Point incites interest with a Day Line round trip for a dollar and a return by rail for one fifty. A big game draws Cadets against the 7th Regiment next Saturday as an advance feature.
Shanghai dispatch reports the Boxers clash with Chinese and foreign forces near Tien-Tsin and Peking. British marines, troops, and ships prepare to force a passage while the Dowager Empress orders aid to rail lines. U S and British interests pressed for intervention to prevent wider conflict.
Washington reports that the United States maintains a non intervention stance in China, focusing on protecting American legation and consulates and citizens. Secretary Conger is told to seek aid from Admiral Kempf if needed, but no orders to deploy forces or engage in warlike actions. The Helena may be en route to reinforce Kempf at Taku, with Navy communications active with Admiral Remey.
Berlin reports the Foreign Office sees China as no worse than last night with no official sign of worsened conditions. German newspapers warn of discord among powers, note Germany favors concerted action but will not lead, and a squadron detachment is to be sent to Tien-Tsin after coordinating with Peking.
Vienna reports the Austrian cruiser Zenta has been instructed to participate in the projected blockade if it is finally decided upon, reflecting growing naval preparations amid ongoing tensions.
A letter to the Secretary of State from Arthur J. Brown of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions asks for a cable inquiry through Minister Conger to confirm the safety of 84 American missionaries in Shangtung, Peking, and Paotingfu, amid reports of deaths. A telegram to Secretary Hay from Darwin R. James requests prompt action.
The New York Central Lake Shore and Big Four plan three daily trains to St Louis in 1903 to honor the Louisiana Purchase celebration, with additional services to follow as traffic requires, per the time table notice.
National Committee members discuss possible nomination of Gold Democrats to field a separate ticket after Philadelphia and Kansas City conventions. George Foster Peabody flags timing, with Indianapolis as potential convention site and a push to defend old fashioned Democratic principles amid imperialism and currency debates.
Trenton June 7 A New Jersey delegation studying the Republican National Convention says they are undecided on the Vice Presidency but favor Senator Stephen B Elkins of West Virginia. Senator Stokes of Cumberland County calls Elkins highly available and suitable for party balance across regions while noting no formal preferences. He cites Elkins wide business ties and cross regional appeal to Pennsylvania New Jersey and Maryland with New York viewing him favorably beside Bliss.
Electric lights at Bath Beach suddenly failed last night leaving crowds in total darkness for hours. A dozen kerosene lamps provided the only illumination as visitors wandered among concert halls and amusements. The exact cause remains unknown and later reports are expected to reveal comic and criminal incidents surrounding the outage.
The Republican County Committee met in a special session at Murray Hill Lyceum. With Lemuel E. Quigg ill, McDougall Hawkes presided and, following executive amendments, outlined rules favoring later organization and delegated powers. Gen. Francis Vinton Greene earned the presidency nomination, signaling a path to the June 21 meeting.
Senator Platt and Republican State Committee Chairman Odell are in town with a conference expected featuring Gen. Francis V. Greene, future president of the county committee. Odell had callers including Congressman James Sherman who is said to seek the governorship and Lieutenant Governor J. L. Woodruff who wishes for the vice presidency but offered no details.
Sport, the famed elephant of Bostock's Zoo, was executed by hanging at 6 oclock in the Boston yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad. A derrick acted as the gallows while ether was administered, and the creature died in nine minutes with witnesses including several physicians. He had fallen from a moving train earlier, causing a scare and derailment preparations.
A financially strong company has purchased the Lake Borgne Canal property and will complete the waterway linking Lake Borgne and Mississippi Sound to the Mississippi River near New Orleans. The through route will carry Alabama coal iron turpentine resin pitch pine and timber down the Warrior and Alabama rivers to New Orleans, enabling a continuous slackwater passage to the Mississippi River and boosting southern naval stores exports.
On Here Off at St Louis. Lackawanna Wabash luxurious news through car leaves here after June 2 at 10:00 A M arriving St Louis 2:00 P M next day. Unexcelled meals at reasonable rates. Unrivaled scenery.
Newport June 7. William K Vanderbilt Jr faces possible arrest after speeding through the city this morning. A complaint by Frederick Sheldon led Mayor Boyle to threaten action, while Vanderbilt later met the mayor and agreed to desist or face arrest. An accident in Thames Street involved a child but Vanderbilt aided and offered medical costs. Rural concerns arise over a Middletown incident and local officials plan speed regulation meetings.
Senate plans to present the Boston and Albany lease bill with a 12 to 3 committee vote. The measure preserves Commonwealth rights such as rate authority and service quality, requires annual spending of 250000 dollars toward East Boston terminals and Grand Junction improvements, and sets a 99 year term effective July 1, 1901 with no referendum.
William Thornton Parker Jr of Harvard Law School died at Cambridge Hospital from a brain abscess caused by overwork. The 24 year old Springfield native, MIT alumnus with high honors, collapsed during a constitutional law exam and soon deteriorated.
S L Bahny of Olean a Union College 1902 class member and noted athlete drowned while swimming across the Mohawk River in Schenectady with four companions. Bahny grasped the would be rescuer Taylor causing both to sink. Bahny's body was recovered later as Walrath also attempted a rescue and perished.
Richard Lyle of New York City with Miss Niva Sutterly and Mrs Beatrice Jensen on Calvert Lake near Branchville New Jersey. Lyle weighed 200 pounds and leaning toward the ladies caused the boat to capsize. He swam to shore holding their heads above water as they fainted. The Lyle theatrical company from New York is in Branchville.
In Washington on June 7 the fifty sixth Congress adjourned at 5 pm after a setback to Cannon and the Hydrographic Office forces. The Senate overturned the conference report on the Naval Appropriation bill and chose a new conference path. Cannon surrendered the bill to Dayton after a close roll call showing 118 to accept vs 96 for Cannon. The President agreed to wait and would visit the White House after the Naval bill’s completion.
Washington dispatch details the day’s Naval Appropriation clash in Congress. House and Senate conferrees edge toward agreement, trimming the ocean survey scope to 50,000, excluding coast and Great Lakes work. Cannon faces sharp questions as Dayton moves to recede.
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