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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
2
The mass and Admiral Courrejolles, then at Taku with his squadron, were instructed to cooperate with other Admirals and adopt measures for protecting foreigners as the situation demanded.
Washington reports telegraphic communication is interrupted between Peking and Taku hindering Minister Conger from contacting Admiral Kempff for possible reinforcements.
The Columbia rowing program faces crisis as adviser Dr. Walter Peet resigns after poor showings at Harlem regatta. Crew management searches for a successor while funding shortages and training disruptions hinder prep for the three week old intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie.
Police investigate a fatal shooting on the fourth floor of a flats house at 153 Second Avenue. Paul Denino Italian 25 of 1387 Baxter Street died after being found with a bullet wound to the temple and a five chamber revolver nearby. The incident followed an alleged dispute with a cab driver and is tied to Denino’s sister-in-law over money. Denino worked for the American Ice Company.
London reports Gen Buller has moved to a position west of Laings Nek enabling him to threaten Boer trenches. Colonel Talbot Coke and the South African Light Horse seized Van Wyke Hill on June 3 with light casualties. Botha and Roberts are largely silent as 3,500 British prisoners are released and various dispatches describe fighting and movements across the Front.
John Bowers of Washington New Jersey arrives in Yonkers asserting he is the brother of William Bowers who died here leaving a fortune of 100000 dollars. He presents evidence and engages an attorney to pursue the claim if convinced it is valid.
The Saturday Review prints a twelve stanza poem by Algernon Charles Swinburne titled Astraea Victrix. The excerpt portrays themes of faith, justice, and retribution with imagery of tyrants, treason, and moral pride. The verses condemn deception and cruelty while affirming steadfast resistance and moral sorrow.
United States Consul Hollis returned from the Transvaal after a two hour conference with President Kruger at Machadodorp. He carried friendly dispatches urging Kruger to sue for peace and negotiate settlements.
Secretary Hay says Consul Hollis had no authorization from the State Department to visit the Transvaal and that the department knew of no such plan. The consular trip appears personal and likely will not be officially commented on.
Chicago residents worry about the safety of ambulance corps members who left the city to serve in the South. Friends and relatives seek updates as efforts continue to ensure their welfare and swift communication with home.
Col. John F. Finerty, a founder, sent a cable to Pretoria asking for location and status of the Chicago Irishmen abroad. Rumors of casualties swirl, relatives anxious, Finerty expects a reply soon. Officials planned to notify friends if any member is hurt or killed, but no news has arrived yet. The unit is believed near Pretoria with Boer forces.
Harold G. Parsons, Federation Delegate from Western Australia, protests treatment of wounded Canadians at Shorncliffe Camp. He cites poor feeding, crowded quarters, and denied furlough, criticizing War Office practices as unconstitutional and urging reform. The Daily Chronicle notes Lord Strathcona investigated and furloughs were granted.
In Hammonia Orange River Colony on June 8 General Rundle arranged a strong demonstration against Boer lines. He used 500 of General Brabant's Queenstown Mounted Rifles, two field guns, and the Cape Mounted Infantry under Colonel Dalgetty. The Boer outposts withdrew as their laager was located, but no battle occurred.
Gen Warren leads a strong force through Gri qualand West and camps at Campbell with no resistance. Rebel arms are being surrendered to the British commander as the column pushes northward.
Mafeking May 29 Col Plumer occupied Zeerust yesterday without opposition as the district regains its normal condition Supplies are arriving daily confirming the secure advance and stabilization of the area.
A Carlton Hotel cafe chantant in London raised funds for Canadian troops families. Originated by Mrs. Morton with prominent patrons including Lady Randolph Churchill the Earls of Chesterfield and Yarborough and notable actresses and musicians contributing to the event.
A mob of women and boys beat and stripped Lena Kaenter a lunch vendor for street car workers. Two shop girls were similarly attacked. An organized female committee threatened teachers, with one principal seized and menaced. Three suspects received two-year Reform School sentences. Photographer John Goettling was fatally shot along with three other shots on the line.
The Minnesota Railroad Warehouse Commission initiated action to thwart the proposed consolidation of Northern Pacific and St. Paul and Duluth Railroads. A circular letter seeks full information on propositions, transfers, and current relations, signaling a likely sharp legal fight with the commission deeming the plan illegal.
Greenwich, June 8. Henry O. Havemeyer, who built a 200000 dollar school eight years ago as a memorial to himself and wife, plans another school project. He proposed a 20000 dollar kindergarten building near the present school this year and has contributed 10000 toward an 18000 dollar Sound Beach school project.
From 12 o clock Wednesday night to 12 o clock Thursday night fires caused damages at multiple locations. George F Johnson faced $500 loss at 238 East Eighty sixth Street Mary Burke reported $800 damage at 96 Lexington Avenue Joseph Wittner suffered damage flight at 192 Broome Street E L Johnson & Co incurred $50 loss at 68 Water Street Levy & Co faces $300 damage at 30 Great Jones Street David Kind sustained $5 damage at 233 East Eighty first Street.
Commissioner Hess confronted Officer Charles H. Rye at the St James Hotel after Rye, reportedly intoxicated, staggered to the Broadway Forty first Street area. Rye insulted Hess in the West Thirtieth Street station, causing a scuffle before being confined and ordered to report later.
Hearing before Supreme Court Justice Gaynor in Brooklyn will address charges against Mayor Van Wyck and other city officials for holding stock in a company under city contract. The case centers on the American Ice Company allegedly cutting prices, with officials denying any price change while citizens report 40 cent rates and 60 cent charges in effect in parts of the city.
By mutual consent of counsel the hearing in the American Ice Company case before Justice Alden Chester is adjourned to Wednesday the 13th. Arguments on contempt of court for not producing books, show cause on order vacating proceedings, and permanency of writs are postponed as state officials head to New York to handle other matters.
Prof George Gunton and Job Harriman spoke at the West Side Y M C A on the Ice Trust, calling it a conspiracy to raise prices via political force. Gunton argued trusts are rare today, denouncing large corporations while defending state supervision of corporations with municipal franchises.
William C. Clapton, NY Bar member, arrested on a warrant from Magistrate Pool after his former wife Mrs. Josephine Bell accused him of sending harassing letters. The couple wed in 1896, Clapton divorced in North Dakota last summer, and bail was set at 500 dollars for a further court appearance.
At 1 am an arson attempt damaged the basement of the five story building at 238 East Eighty sixth Street. A trail of oil soaked paper led to the woodshed and a kerosene fire burned on the concrete floor before being extinguished with little trouble. James W. Forrester, the night watchman, reported a man fleeing the scene as smoke appeared. A police alarm was sent and tenants were alerted.
The Hotel Norfolk formerly the Purcell House caught fire on the fifth floor. Fire was extinguished but water damage flood ruined the building, estimated at about $100,000.
A cablegram to Lawrence Delmour former Tammany leader indicates Richard Croker will arrive in the city on June 23. The message states Croker's health is excellent.
The article lists guests staying at major hotels including Waldorf Astoria Savoy Cambridge Holland Imperial Grand Fifth Avenue and others. Names include C P Weston J E Willard Virgil Harden Sidney Rothschild Governor William M Crane and Rep Galusha Grow among many from the United States and Europe.
A list noting buyers and agents from Baltimore to Chicago visiting hotels and carrying goods such as cloaks, silks, lace, dry goods, notions, and trimmings. Firms include Epstein, Henderson, Allman, Putenam, Emerson, Lipstate, Boon, Taylor, Foster, Jones, Weil, Nelson, Siegel, and Piper with visits to St. Denis, Hotel Rossmore, Hotel Manhattan, Hotel Cadillac, and others.
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