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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1900

Page

3

British Dispatches Report Relived Communications in Natal

London reports two hopeful war items as Roberts forces near Laings Nek and Buller gains local control of railway links. Telegrams describe north and south troops mending lines from Bloemfontein to Kroonstad, with victories, evacuations, and pursuit of Boer commandos amid ongoing railway repairs and casualties.

London Lord Roberts Red Vers Buller Laings Nek Bloemfontein War Office Elly-Isenny Hloningspruit Roodeval America Knox Hunter Kroonstad Builer Joubert Volksrust Laing Nek Manjuba Clery Ingage Buller Natal Charlestown Flats Second Dorsets Third Cavalry Iketini Hildyard Derbyshires Winger Machadondorp Steenkamp Froneman Dupley Fourie Nel Jiward Methuen de Wet Lorenzo Marques Middleburg Lord Methuen Rundle Brabant Orange River Colony Lichtenburg Johannesburg

Britain Eyes Crown Colony Route for South Africa

London reports government plans for civil settlement of South Africa making the Orange River Colony and the Transvaal Crown colonies with Milner as High Commissioner. Autonomy rejected, troops to stay for a period, possible Transvaal partition to Natal, Fitzpatrick to Cape Town for Milner advisory committee work.

London South Africa Orange River Transvaal Alfred Milner West Indies Sierra Leone Ceylon Colonial Office Centrres Bloemfontein Wkroenstad Johannesburg Pretoria Natal Mr. Chamberlain J. P. Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Cape Town

Premier Schreiner reshapes Cabinet after resignations

Cape Town notes Premier Schreiner moves to re form the Cabinet following the resignations of Treasurer J X Merriman, Public Works Commissioner J W Sauer, and Minister without portfolio Dr T C Water. Bond caucus drew sharp criticism.

Cape Town Schreiner J. X. Merriman J. W. Sauer T. C. Water

South Africa Debate Over Rebel Amnesty Policy

The Bond led by Hofmeyr and Te Water favors general amnesty for rebels. Schreiner promotes a policy backed by the Imperial Government proposing a special tribunal to try rebels, with convicted leaders jailed and permanently disfranchised, and widespread disfranchisement for ranks and file.

Messrs Hofmeyr Te Water

British Offers Reported to End War Through Negotiation

A dispatch from Machado dorp dated June 10 reports that Louis Botha and Delarey have received offers of 410,000 a year to lay down arms. President Ipriger, Steyn, and De Wet are expected to receive similar offers. President Wri ger thinks Britain aims to end the war by cheaper terms than continued fighting.

London Daily Express Machadodorp Ipriiger Louis Botha J Delarey Steyn de Wet Wriiger

Mining Chamber Deputation Heads to Johannesburg

The Colonial Office reports a telegram from Sir Alfred Milner stating 580 representatives from 131 mining and related companies will go to Johannesburg when Lord Roberts allows. Milner says efforts continue to reopen business but cautions Witlanders from returning until transport and food supply are stabilized.

London Colonial Office Sir Alfred Milner Chamber of Mines Cape Town Johannesburg Lord Roberts

British Force in Swaziland Followup by Port Elizabeth

A Port Elizabeth dispatch dated June 11 explains reports of a British force moving through Swaziland. The Doris cruiser returned from Kosi Bay with whaleboats for landing an armed force, aimed at Swaziland, but Boers learned of the expedition and the landing did not occur.

London Swaziland Port Elizabeth Doris Kosi Bay

War Office reports 23,064 casualties through June 9

The War Office casualty total stands at 23,064 up to June 9, plus 792 officers and 12,355 men sent home as invalids. The figures exclude sick in South African hospitals.

London War Office

Taunton Town Council Receives War Fund Donation

London report says Taunton Town Council receives a 69 pound donation from Taunton Massachusetts citizens for the Mansion House War Fund.

London Taunton Mass Mansion House War Fund

Texas Rancher Killed at Lindley

London June 12 reports among Yeomanry casualties at Lindley is W. T. Power proprietor of the Canyon Ranch in North Texas and son of Sir W. T. Power.

London Yeomanry Lindley W. 7T. Power Canyon Ranch North Texas W. T. Power

German tariff agitation stirs support for existing treaties

Berlin groups plan joint autumn meetings backing current commercial treaties as the Reichstag prepares a new tariff bill for next winter. Leaders of Freisinnige and Moderate Radical parties backed continuing the policy with no grain duty hike, while National Liberals favor higher agricultural duties.

Berlin Reichstag Society of Berlin Merchants and Manuacturers Freisinnige Dr. Warth

Prince Frederick Leopold Forgiven and Appointed

Berlin June 12 Emperor William names Prince Frederick Leopold commander of the Division of Guards at Potsdam. The act ends his banishment begun after the princess skated on a public pond and fell through the ice. The Emperor had previously refused forgiveness and return to Potsdam.

Prince Frederick Leopold Berlin William Potsdam Cassel

Swedish Turners Arrive for Berlin Exhibition Tomorrow

Swedish Turners arrive from Paris and will present an exhibition before the Ministry of War and high officials in Berlin. Emperor William is expected to attend. An evening contest between Swedish and German Turners follows before municipal authorities and teachers.

Berlin Paris Ministry of War William

Rochester and Pittsburg Coal Agency in Europe

Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company has established a general agency at Leipsic to service Europe. It will offer immediately 100000 tons of bituminous coal at a price making importation feasible.

Berlin Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company Leipsic Europe

German Textile Workers Discharged En Masse

Berlin June 12 Aachen Association of Employers of Textile Workers votes to discharge ten percent of the weavers due to lack of work.

Berlin Aachen Association of Employers of Textile Workers

St Louis Street Car Strike Quiet as Service Returns

June 12 report says no major developments in the street car strike with service on all city lines, some above schedule. Police and posse protection cited. more workers hired and night service continuing. Southern Electric line operates amid difficult protection in wounded districts.

St. Louis Baumhotz

Swallows a Diamond Young Man Accused of Stolen Earring

Charles Leonard of 2 Hall Place is charged with snatching an earring from Blanche Wilson of 215 West Thirty-first Street. Leonard allegedly swallowed the earring to avoid arrest as he fled toward Seventh Avenue and was captured by Roundsman Corey at the West Thirtieth Street Station. An ambulance surgeon treated him after he coughed and gagged at the desk. Leonard denied the Worms story.

West Thirtieth Street Charles Leonard Hall Place Blanche Wilson West Thirty-first Street Wilson Leonard Seventh Avenue Thirtieth Street Corey

West Point Holds Ceremonies and Graduations Open to Public

Gen El Well S Otis and aides arrive as cadets salute and officers review. Gen Miles presides over dress parade with Otis Chaffee Brooke Gates present. Memorial Hall dedication honors West Point graduates. alumni banquet and reception follow.

West Point N. Y el- Well S. Otis Stanley Slayden Hudson River New York Col. Hein Col. Mills Adjt Rivers Brooke Nelson A. Miles Corps of Cadets Miles Otis Chaffee Gates Col Hein Root Viele United States Army of the United States Post

West Point Graduates Listed by Merit in 1880 Class

The West Point graduating class standings were announced with 56 names listed in order of merit. The top five are designated as star members with full branch choices, followed by groups allocated among artillery cavalry infantry and ordnance, with remaining graduates choosing cavalry or infantry only.

West Point N. Y George B. Pillsbury Lowell Mass Edward M. Adams New Orleans Gustave R. Lukesh Akron Ohio Edmund M. Rhett Charleston John R. Slatery Athens Charles R. Lamson Gloucester Francis A. Pope Topeka Kan Gilbert A. Youngberg Cannon Falls Minn Stanley B. Hamilton Reno Joseph A. Gear Reading Penn Frank Whitlock Winona Charles F. Martin Claredon Ark Robert FE. Wood Kansas City Willis V. Morris Dayton Washington William P. Stokey Canton William I. Westervelt Corpus Christi Texas Edwin G. Davis Samaria Idaho Walter S. Grant Ithaca Frederick L. Buck Erie Jay P. Hopkins Cassopolis Mich Charles M. Wesson Centreville L. T.hilman Indianapolis Ind Upton Birnie, Jr Philadelphia Archibald H. Sunderland Degvan Ills Clarence Deems, Jr Baltimore Raymond H. Fenner Virginia City Mont Morton C. Mumma Findlay Charles L. J. Frohwitter Boston Frank P. Amos Kimball Neb Edward P. Nones Louisville Herman Glade Brundwick Arthur P. Shide Port Chester Clifford C. Carson Muncie Harry E. Mitchell Mattoon Julian A. Benjamin Garrison Ernest K. Allen St. Louis John Watson Merriam Samuel R. Gleaves Wytheville Vario Frank S. Bowen Sharonville Fred C. Doyle Lewis Merry San Antonis James P. Robinson Ottawa James Goethe Varnville S.C Robert E. Jackson Middletown Conn Varie S. D. Dixon Dixon, Ky Verin Lv S Rockwell Monroeton Pressby K. Brier Winsboro S. C George T. Perkins la Crosse Wis Joan W. Wilen Martinsburg West Va John McManus Chester George B. Comly Augustine McIntyre Chattanooga Tenn Charles G. Harvey Ilc Wilkesbarre

Deaf and Dumb School Graduates Shine at 82nd Commencement

At the New York Institution for the Deaf and Dumb on the Hudson, eighty-second annual commencement featured sign language translations by Principal J. H. Currier. Cadet Louis A. Cohen and Smil Mayer spoke in sign, the 400-strong student battalion was praised by Gen. Francis V. Greene, and kindergarten pupils performed with finger-spelled songs and acts.

New York Institution For the Deaf and Dumb Hudson River Deaf and Dumb Temple of Silence Thomas Galllaudet Graver Charles A. Stoddard Audubon Park Louis A. Cohen iSmil Mayer Cohen Francis V. Greene

Class graduates with prize distribution and valedictory

Edward Rappolt gave an essay and John Keiser, recipient of the Holbrook Gold Medal, delivered the valedictory at the institute's graduation. Prizes and diplomas were distributed to the graduates.

Edward Rappolt John A Keiser Holbrook Institute For General Excellence

Vassar Class Day Draws Record Attendance In Outdoor Ceremony

Poughkeepsie June 12 The class day exercises at Vassar College drew the largest crowd in the institution’s history. The ceremony outdoors behind Raymond House featured a palm backdrop, a long white muslin path, and a daisy chain by the juniors. Edward Atwater elected trustee. a $50,000 infirmary gift from Caroline Atwater noted. Prof Pilcher appointed art instructor. Phi Beta Kappa address by Prof Giddings criticized women’s clubs. honors awarded to several students.

New York Times Poughkeepsie Vassar College Raymond House Junniors Estelle Rice Armstrong Detroit Alice Prentice Barrows Lowell Mass Miss Barrows Eunice Rockwood Oberly Washington Vilda Sauvage Newark Eleanor Kendrick Samson Bernberg Maude Louise Ray Franklin Strong Hall Annie Maria Crater Freehold N. J Lucia Cole East Orange Edward S. Atwater Cyrus Swan Atwater Caroline Swift Atwater Louis F. Pilcher Wesleyan Columbia Henry van Ingen Pilcher University of Pennsylvania Phi Beta Kappa Franklin H. Giddings Vassar Prof Giddings Andrews Brownell Burnham Dorrance Harmon le Roy Perry Schmidt Trowbridge Vaile Lovett Ware

Barnard College Class Day Highlights and Graduates

Barnard College seniors held their annual class day in the Brinck erhoff Theatre with 39 graduates. The program featured roll call prophecy president's address class song and a valedictory. The Columbia seniors attended as guests of honor and the audience joined in a Columbia cheer. Notable graduates named include Theodora Baldwin Agnes Blossom Florence Lippincott Berg and many others.

Barnard College Brinckerhoff Theatre Barnard Columbia Sone Jeannette Bliss Gillespy Florence Lippincott Uates Zim Brick Comence Theodora Baldwin Willina Barrick Agnes Margaret Blossom Elizabeth Eggleston Bryant Valentine Laura Chandor Dwight Dale Susan Matilda Germann Mary Loeckerman Goldsborough Mildred Hubbard Flor Keagly Eleanor Keller Stella Frances i Ingsbury Flor- Helen Cole Margaret Crawford Florence Ence Hutchinson Louise Karger Esther Elizabeth Hoffman Maplesden Hilda Newelle Heller Schwed Cora Cernot Scott Flor- Mery Caldwell Woodhull

Alumni Gifts and Debates Highlight Princeton Dinner

Princeton reports $25,000 gift from Morris K. Jesup for an unspecified object, $300 annual bonds from Mrs. James McLaughlin for a classical fellowship, and $1,800 by the class of 82 to a fellowship fund. The event featured gymnastic displays, a Lynde prize debate, and a reception with notable guests including ex-President Grover Cleveland. The Board of Trustees backs alumni voice on the board, effective by 1901.

Princeton N. J Patton Morris K. Jesup New York James McLaughlin Pittsburg Penn United States George Armour Brokaw Memorial Building Prospect Grover Cleveland H. Stafford Little Dean Samuel R. Winans M. Taylor Pyne Alexander Hall Porto Rico Samuel Bryan Scott William Sanders Elliott John Bailey Kelly Joseph Hall Hill Joseph Addison Jones Samuel McDowell University Casino Philip Hay Christopher Augur Philadelphia Cleveland Pyne Bayard Stockton University Board of Trustees

Drake University to Receive 500000 From Ex Gov Drakes Estate

Des Moines reported at Drake University commencement that ex Gov Drake named the school a joint heir to his estate valued at 3 million dollars. The university will get 500000 while about 200000 already was allocated to it.

Des Moines Drake Drake University

Ice Trust denies price cut as independents offer 25 cents

American Ice Company officials continue to deny a price reduction while independent dealers in East Seventieth Street and parts of Brooklyn promote ice at 25 cents per hundred. Rumors of a Manhattan Ice Company surface as legal proceedings against Ice Company officers proceed in Special Sessions Court.

Morse Schoonmaker Gaynor American Ice Company Trust East Seventieth Street Brooklyn Ice Trust Rockland Lake Ice Company Clarence J. Shearn Einstein & Townsend Gardiner Zeller Shearn Court of General Sessions Court of Special Sessions Special Sessions Court Nussbaum Chester Albany Smyth

Japan Bead and Bamboo Curtains at 93 Value

A rare collection features Japanese bead and bamboo curtains offered at a premium value of 93. The item is presented as a full width and length decorative piece with noted craftsmanship and period appeal. Enthusiasts seek authentic traditional screens for interior design.

Governor Roosevelt Deliberates in Ice Trust Case

Albany June 12 Gov Roosevelt meets with Attorney General Davies and Judge Coyne to review evidence from Justice Gaynor’s Saturday proceeding on the Ice Trust matter. He offers no statement on Mayor Van Wyck’s removal and says no report from the AG is expected for a week to ten days, likely after the Republican National Convention.

Albany Roosevelt Davies Coyne Gaynor van Wyck Rochester

Bail for Woman Acid Thrower in Manslaughter Case

Annie Ryan, indicted in November for second degree manslaughter over an August acid attack on Mrs. Sarah McCarthy on Third Avenue, was released on bail of 3000 dollars after a coroner's jury exonerated her companion case. Hotel man James H Breslin provided security totaling 10000 dollars at the Court of General Sessions yesterday.

Annie Ryan Sarah McCarthy Third Avenue McCarthy Ryan James H. Breslin

Beal Charges Bankers Life Violated Insurance Law

John P Beal of Alleghany County Penn files complaint with New York State Superintendent of Insurance Hendricks alleging Bankers Life Insurance Company violated the insurance law and Penal Code. He says the firm discriminates against ordinary plan policyholders by issuing board or syndicate contracts and establishing secret renewal commissions funded by company expenses. He seeks a hearing and, if proven, action by the Attorney General to restrain violations.

Albany John P. Beal Alleghany County Penn Bankers’ Life Insurance Company New York City Hendricks Beal

Nightly damage report from Frankfort Street to Grand Street

A sequence of property damage incidents listed by time and location across Manhattan addresses from 12:10 A M to 10:15 P M. Entries name various victims and firms such as The New York Journal and The New York Tribune, Crane Finnman, Emanuel Gold, Joseph Goldstein, and others with damages ranging from slight to 1900 dollars.

Frankfort Street The New York Journal New York Tribune Greene Street Crane & Finnman Madison Street Emanuel Gold Fir Avenue Joseph Goldstein Bleecker Street H. Weitzer East Seventy-ninth Street Rosensto Elias Mates West One Hundred and Thirteenth Street Grand Street Goldberg & Block West Twenty-seventh Street Robert Thompson

Fire losses at Orton Brothers straw hat factory

Fire in a storeroom at the Orton Brothers straw hat factory in Foxboro Mass causes about 10000 dollars in stock damage insured. The building sustained minor damage.

Foxborough Mass Orton Brothers

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