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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
1
Irregular stock and commodity notes mix with a broad sweep of international events. Reports cover China’s appeal for joint protectorate aims, rising violence in Peking, Russian troop movements toward Tien-Tsin, South African tensions, famine relief in South India, and archbishopric exchanges. Local incidents include a lynching in Georgia, a capsized Hudson boat, and Zionist convention outcomes.
A midnight blaze on the fifth floor of the Tribune Building gutted advertisement rooms of The New York Journal and disrupted work for The New York Tribune and Journal staffs. Fire spread from Room 76 to 77 and 78, with an office boy injured, water damage expanding through floors three and four, ten linotype machines flooded, and total damage estimated around ten thousand dollars plus water losses.
West Point plans a round trip via Day Line Street with music for a festive outing priced at one dollar. The event promises entertainment and a lively atmosphere for attendees seeking a social excursion.
The Democratic State Convention opens in Columbus as Dewey decorations loom and Bryan-Dewey talk swirls. John R. McLean, Dewey’s brother in law, declines to attend due to European plans, while party leaders push for a Bryan and Dewey national ticket or Dewey endorsement at Kansas City. Delegates discuss moving National Headquarters to Columbus and touring Ohio by special trains to boost the ticket.
A large crowd greeted Admiral and Mrs. Dewey as their special train arrived from Detroit at Union Station. They were cheered as a seventeen gun salute thundered from a near battery before driving to the Morton House. Escorting officials included Edwin F. Uhl and Charles S. Hazeltine with a civic party.
The Southwest Iron, Coal, and Coke Company was organized at the St Nicholas Hotel with 5 000 000 capital. Attendees included J W St Clair Westees Harry Wood G W Sheen W J Overbeck O F Clifford and William Hooper. The new firm unites Tennessee Iron with West Virginia Coal Coke and Lumber. A second meeting is planned to finalize incorporation under state law.
Fire broke out at 1 45 this morning in the Gravesend and Hygeia Ice Company plant on Twenty third Street and Neptune Avenue. The blaze grew rapidly prompting Fire Chief Kirkpatrick to dispatch four alarms and summon fireboats. Nearby yachts and canoes were in danger amid the flames.
In Chicago on June 11 1900s era police move to curb West Side robberies. Inspector Shea issues orders to stop any person after midnight and take them to the station unless business is clear. Officers search for concealed weapons and men with revolvers are jailed for morning inquiry.
Albany report states push-cart men organized the Push- Cart Vendors' Protective Association. The group filed with the Secretary of State and lists directors Ambrogio Scotto Annuunziato Bonfrisco Amprogio Zaccaria Genonaro Guerrieri and Vincenzo Graziadio with addresses on Manhattan avenues.
Advertisement notes a fast Pennsylvania Limited service with travel to Chicago, St. Louis, and Cincinnati. The through schedule emphasizes speed and direct connections. No dates or prices are provided.
A movement among Democratic National Convention delegates from this state seeks Richard Croker for Chairman of the delegation and to place him on the Committee on Resolutions, replacing ex Senator Hill. Proponents say Croker could more effectively voice New York Democrats and counter silverite pressure, aligning the platform for broader Democratic unity.
Hastings Minn June 11 Ignatius Donnelly's public letter accepts the Middle-of-the-Road Populists nomination for vice president. He contrasts plutocracy with liberty, urges a dedicated party free of wealth influence, and cites Lincoln on liberty. The letter is addressed to M W Howard J M Mallett and W S Mortgan Committee People's Party.
State Controller Morgan bought 24 acres at Caldwell Lake George for 12100, using funds approved for a public park to commemorate the Battle of Lake George. The site Bloody Pond will host a monument and bronze tablets to be dedicated with ceremonies at Fort Ticonderoga, with 1000 authorized for preservation.
Gov Roosevelt arrived in Albany from New York City but did not meet with Attorney General Davies as planned. Davies and Governor Roosevelt's secretary William J Youngs reviewed testimony in the Ice Trust case. The Ice Trust conference is expected to be held tomorrow.
Camille Kelly ten year old daughter of Martin Kelly of Brown Avenue saved her pet by entering Grocer Marshall's yard where a large mongrel with a vicious disposition attacked her. The dog bit her face and body before men stopped the attack. The dog was shot by order of the Selectmen. the girl is expected to recover.
William K. Van derbilt Jr visited Newport police to discuss his car’s speed. The Chief cited multiple complaints and alleged law violations. Vanderbilt claimed he never speeds beyond ten miles an hour in Newport and would halt if informed of exceeding the limit.
Dr J B Alexander of Charlotte NC recommends Horsford's Acid Phosphate as pleasant to taste and among the best nerve tonics for nervous females, noting its suitability for women with nervous distress.
Arthur W. Birdsall a stereotyper on a New York morning paper saved two women and repeatedly risked his life for his wife during a Hudson River boating accident. Despite his efforts and aid from yacht club members, Mrs. Birdsall died. Birdsall exhausted and frantic continued diving for her until the dawn rescue attempt ended in failure.
Birdsall, a longtime stereotyping department employee at The New York Herald, served as Secretary of the Executive Board of Stereotypers' Union No. 1. He moved to New York with his wife from San Francisco in January 1898 and previously was mechanical superintendent for John Brisben Walker's works at Irvington-on-Hudson. An avid yachtsman and strong swimmer, he was well known in printing circles.
In Yokohama Negishi Hospital the Buddhist authorities gained control and barred Christian teaching. Drs. Hana Abe and Kaku Sudo, graduates of Laura Memorial College, along with Dr. Adaline H. Kelsey, left the hospital after three years of work. They opened a dispensary and home missionary services for the poor in the same area, including a small sanitarium for missionaries.
In London on June 11 seven thousand dock laborers walked out claiming breaches of overtime and meal time agreements by their employers. The report notes improved train service and a Pennsylvania Railroad schedule to the West.
London dispatches report an Imperial appeal by Emperor Kwang Hsu urging foreign aid to dethrone Empress Dowager Hsi Tsi and restore safe governance. Weng Tung Ho, his confidant, outlines a possible foreign protectorate with new ministers and control of customs, telegraphs, and currency, while the Tsung Li Yamen is reorganized to signal a hard line against foreign influence.
London reports the Peking situation deteriorates as Gen Tung, hostile to foreigners, meets Prince Tuan who now heads the Foreign Office. Prince Ching favors foreigners. Marines are dispatched, and conveyances head toward the front to meet advancing troops amid a Protestant barricade at the buildings.
A Pe king dispatch reports forty Boxers looted and burned the Peking Club race track and grand stand. Warlike crowds threaten the legation area as US and British ministers send marines for protection. In Peking and Tung-Chow missions burnings prompt German forces to deploy and secure lines toward the coast.
From St. Petersburg a Prince Oochtomsky, editor of The Vie domosti and Chinese authority, says the Boxers are an old secret society undermining modern China. He predicts a severe crackdown will come, with many murders, and European exploitation fueling Chinese hostility. He warns disarming all races and policing China with European troops, but rival powers hinder such plans. Russia’s limits in Manchuria are noted. Anglophobe chatter blames Britain for stirring Asia-Pacific trouble amid fears of a wider revolt.
London dispatch reports Russia ready to act alone if international guards fail to restore order in Peking. 6,000 troops at Port Arthur held in readiness to depart for Tianjin at the Russian minister's request or as conditions require. No Britain participation in the dispatch understanding.
Foreign Office officials doubt any direct instructions to the Russian Minister in charge. A Shanghai dispatch says 4,000 Russians with twenty guns have landed at Tientsin and march toward Peking, though Shanghai rumors should be treated cautiously.
Paris July 11 The French Chamber of Deputies heard M Delcassé affirm that the powers stand united for China s defense. He noted possible Russian deployment of 4000 troops and 20 guns with European accord and pledged concerted action with Peking to secure reparations and prevent further outrages.
In the Chamber of Deputies Denys Cochin pressed the government on measures to curb the Chinese insurrection and protect the French flag. Foreign Minister Delcassé said China hosts secret societies behind the revolt, which targets Western civilization by attacking schools missions railways and telegraphs. He announced all French naval forces in Chinese waters are at the minister’s disposal to coordinate with other powers, warning the legations that if China fails to repress the revolt the powers may act. He noted riots on Tonkin’s frontier and that French consuls faced evacuation, with troops available if needed to defend European and legation interests.
The British command a third and a fourth special train carrying 213 Russians and 2 guns, 62 French marines, and stores plus 1 gun for the British. Forces near Lang-Fong, 40 miles from Peking, may reach by Tuesday. American and British consuls influenced dispatch despite doubt about British preponderance. Telegraphic links to Peking cut. A 500-man force of 350 Germans, 100 British, and Chinese troops moved after a locomotive incident at Tong-Shan.
Berlin June 11 A high Foreign Office official stated Germany remains committed to joint power action in China with other nations. No proof ties the Empress Dowager to the Boxers. an imperial decree against the Boxers was sent by Baron von Ketteler. Admiral von Bendemann's orders are wide in scope. a third marine battalion may leave from Kiao-Chou if needed. no additional ships are planned. United States Ambassador White says
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