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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1900
Page
9
A retail notice announces trimmed hats including Paris models from $5.00 to $12.00, down from $10.00 to $25.00, with up to date materials and styles. It also advertises a remnant sale of foulard silks reduced to 45 and 55 cents per yard, plus Japanese wash silks at 25 cents per yard. Center counter and main aisle locations are given.
Watson Jr of West East, youngest champion, posted a 77 at Baltusrol Golf Club to win the Governors Cup in the open handicap with the best score. He defeated J A Tyng by 7 up and 5 to play for the thirty six hole match and took multiple prizes including the gold medal. Gries Campbell captured the Blasted Hopes Cup and T T Reid won the Consolation Cup. The Scotch foursomes went to A G Lockwood and C B Cory for best ball scores.
Miss Leatrix Trout establishes a new women’s eighteen hole record at Morris County links near Morristown N J with 46 and 47 in two halves beating the prior 103 held by Miss Tidlen Shelton. Several players including Ruth Underhill Maud Oliver and others prepared for the upcoming championship round while President's Cup results feature multiple close matches led by A Wright Post and William Shippen.
At the Ardsley Club near Dobbs Ferry a women’s putting match ended with Grace Wraser and Tildan Brooks tied for first on 42 strokes. Other competitors included Mrs. M. M. Van Peuren, Jennie Fraser, Mrs. W. J. Worcester, A Hewitt, Mrs Townsend, Miss El Clyde, and Mrs. F. L. Eldridge with scores ranging from 45 to 47.
Secretary Miss Ruth Uncéehill and committee at Morris County Golf Club drew the field for the first woman’s metropolitan championship. The event opens tomorrow with an eighteen hole medal play at Morris County links, with the top sixteen qualifying for match play through Monday. Competitors include Beatrix Hoyt of Shinnecock and M. Kck Wetmore of Morris County, G Hecker of Wee Burn, and Elsa Hurlburt of Morris.
Phillips Exeter Academy tops the field by 25 points at Soldiers Field in Cambridge. W A Schick of Andover headlines with a 100 yard dash in 10 seconds and a 220 yard dash in 21.5 seconds, while records fall in hammer, shot put, and hurdles. Cambridge High and Latin, Worcester Academy, and other schools post strong showings among the 14 entrants.
A store advertises tucked Organdie waists with 52 tucks per width at 35 cents per yard and lawn with lace insertions at 1.35 per yard. White Irish Corded Dimity 10 cents per yard, Victoria Lawn 33 inches wide at 12.5 cents, and other lines discounted from higher prices. Main Floor Annex.
Bleached Turkish Bath Towels offered at 1.00 per dozen, 20 by 42 inches, and Huckaback towels at 1.50 per dozen. Rugs discounted 10 to 20 percent. Racehorses and trainers including C. K. G. Billings, Dr. Kane, Laura W. and Tioga feature in a racing scene with brushes and fast times on the Speedway.
The Union Hill Schuetzen Park hosted a German American Schuetzenfest ending yesterday with over a hundred rifle contenders. George W. Dorr led scores with 71 of 100, while Louis P. Hansen of Zettler Rifle Club won the prize target honor. George Schlicht and Michael Carrier also won premiums for the club.
Syracuse University cancels its first eight oared crew entry for the intercollegiate race on June 30 due to financial considerations. Edward Culver, manager of the Syracuse Athletic Association, notified officials that arrangements must be reversed. The college hopes to compete next year.
Devon defeats Philadelphia Country Club first team in Alden Cup semi final by one goal after a seven goal handicap. A total of twelve goals were scored with Devon tallying ten and the Country Club two.
Boston lawyer Linwood Pratt of South Abington with a Boston office was arrested on charges of using the mails to defraud. The U S Commissioner continued the case to June 21. Inspectors say Pratt advertised unsecured loans and charged $2 for reference checks, sometimes telling applicants references were unsatisfactory and the loan could not proceed.
An unusually large Saturday crowd of drivers attended the Speedway yesterday due to bad weather the day before. Many drivers who normally reserve for Friday could not stay away after a day of confinement, yet despite the larger turnout there was little racing as most drivers contented themselves with casual drives.
While riding Sir Wilfrid at the Jockey Club track in Hamilton Ontario on June 9, jockey Crocker fell and landed on his head breaking his neck. He died at once and was a well known steeplechase rider.
Thousand Island Park reports the General Conference of Y M C A Secretaries in session with four hundred delegates. A Boston paper by E M Robinson proposed a junior work secretary for a defined policy, receiving strong support and an $1800 subscription amid enthusiasm.
Judge Hazel in Buffalo reappoints bankruptcy referees and U S commissioners core to the Western District Court. Millard and Stull of Rochester remain. Edwin C. Smith and D A. Hibbard are named replacements. Regular sessions set for Buffalo weekly. special sessions on Tuesdays at 1 o'clock. Jurisdictional terms list dates and cities across the district.
United States Consul J C McCook reports Dawson City showing a more substantial appearance with sluicing for gold from winter dumps in planning. Mail service is regular, prices high for some goods, liquor duty imposed, saloon license cut to 1500 dollars, White Pass and Yukon Railroad projected seventy miles to White Horse by August, and boats fitted for Cape Nome as travel fluctuates.
Silk fabrics offered in 23 inch cream and white figured dia wash silks with neat designs priced at 49 cents per yard, reflecting an actual value of 69 cents.
Lot One offers 3,500 yards Figured India Silk at 10 cents per yard, value 29 cents. Lot Two 2,000 yards All-Silk Tafetta and India Silk at 1 cent per yard, value 3% cents. Lot Three 4,500 yards Fancy Taf feta Silks and China Silk marked 2 cents, value 50 to 68 cents. Lot Four 2,500 yards black Brocade Satins and striped silks marked 49 cents, value 50 cents. Lot Five 3,461 yards Plain Satins and Silk blends at 59 cents, regular 98 cents to 1.15.
Domestic Dress Goods reduced to 25 cents per yard with checks and silks on sale. All wool canvases and suitings marked down to 29 cents, 39 cents, or 59 cents per yard. Imported plaids now two cents, colored cashmeres at two cents. full 50 inch wool check suitings down to 59 cents.
Hams and bacon selected young pig hams boneless breakfast bacon per pound 138c. Freezing salt rock salt 10 pound bag 10c. Roquefort Cheese Societe France's Best per pound 40c. Flour Pillsbury Hecker's Pure Food brands Monday's price per barrel 4.15 per bag. Sac Spring Water Rose Lawn Water 5 gallon bottles 1.50 1.00 returned for empty bottle. Rice Cold Rice and Milk Carolina 9c per pound 344 pounds for 30c. Butter full Elgin creamery bricks 28c. Coffee three qualities three prices 30c 25c 15c per pound.
The Boys' Clothing Dept announces deep midseason discounts on Sailor Suits for 3 to 10 year olds, Vestee 3-piece suits, double breasted models, Tan Covert Cloth, and blue serge sets. Prices from 19c to 5.00, with many items featuring all wool materials and 2-piece to 3-piece configurations. Mon day bargains include selected washable and dress suits.
Large sale offers 1 500 pairs of ladies shoes and oxford ties priced as low as 1 89 with A to E widths and sizes up to 7. Hand turned oxfords in Vici Kid and Russet, plus ladies Vici Kid and Russet options. Men and boys shoes include 2 00 value oxford ties and russet lace shoes. infants shoes offered at 4c with varied sizes.
Thousands of shirt waists for ladies and misses showcased with deep discounts. French percale waists at 49 cents, French lawn waists at 9 6, white India lawn waists with embroidery at 98 cents, and China silk waists around 2 98, all advertised as lower prices than competitors.
Navy blue flannel bathing suits neatly trimmed with braid priced at 1.98. misses and children's suits in flannel at 1.98. ladies' bathing caps at 19 cents. bathing suit bags offered at a few cents.
Navy blue and black polka dot skirts trimmed with plain duck bands, priced at 9 sc. Linen crash skirts trimmed with white or blue duck bands selling for 9 sc. each, offering value around $1.50 to $1.59.
GLOUSTER Ohio June 9 It is believed eight miners were killed in a gas explosion at Shaift No 2 near the city. Bodies lie in the mine but cannot be recovered due to two more explosions last night. Names of the dead cannot be learned until the list of workers is checked. Fifty men overcome by afterdamp are improving.
A wind hail and electrical storm swept Guthrie and surrounding areas causing extensive crop damage. Thousands of acres of wheat were ruined and much corn and cotton were riddled with hail. many orchards lost fruit and several townships reported total crop losses worth thousands of dollars.
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