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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
1
A digest of global events reports heavy fighting near Peking between allied troops and Muslim forces with civilians and diplomats watching. France Britain America and Japan push for outcome while Russia deploys 4000 troops and 1500 outside Peking. Also noted are Boer war actions with Roberts and Buller coordinating, Kruger issuing notes, and diplomatic exchanges involving Choate and Harcourt.
Representative J. B. Overstreet of Indiana released a denial of reports that the Republican Congressional Committee seeks to collect campaign contributions from House employees through F. F. Schrader. He stated Schrader is not an agent of the committee for such collections and praised any employee who contributes as a worthy act. He added that those dependent on their representative should feel indebted to the man who gave them office.
New York financiers are reported to back a deal to buy the National Life Building and adjacent ground at 157 to 163 La Salle Street for 1 100 000 dollars from the National Life Insurance Company. Word from New York City was expected to finalize the sale. Wills and Frankenstein handled negotiations though details were withheld. President C E Mable confirmed a deal was in progress and anticipated closing the next day.
The Milwaukee Bridge and Iron Works versus Dennis H. Hayes and Co. saw a $16,500 verdict for material for the United States Appraisers' Warehouse in New York. The Appellate Court sent the case back to the Cir cuit Court for rehearing, citing an altered contract as part of the recovery basis.
Senator Marcus A. Hanna, in Philadelphia, voices support for a non sectional VP choice and predicts no strong role for Woodruff this year. He notes New York’s row is not fatal, cites Alaska and Dawson City as irrelevant, and says Ohio remains in the Republican column. He mentions Platt’s likely NY caucus influence next Monday.
Michael J. Dady asserts Lieut. Gov. Woodruff could enter the Republican convention with about 200 delegates from outside New York and be nominated if New York backs him. He argues Woodruff’s business and Senate leadership make him a strong statewide figure, possibly surpassing Roosevelt. Kines County’s past support history is cited as a factor.
Reports from the Fifth Avenue Hotel indicate Benjamin Odell Jr. is the likely NY pick for Vice President with Senator Platt signaling support. Platt suggested Odell would unite the delegation and compare him to Hobart, while Odell deflects and says his mind is not made up.
Train advertisement announces departures from West 23d Street Station with convenient hours and invites readers to consult the time table for schedules and details.
Lieut Gov Timothy L Woodruff and his wife depart Brooklyn for Philadelphia to lead Republican supporters. About 800 club members plan to accompany on a special boat and train, with most Brooklyn clubs represented. Michael J Cady, who went to Philadelphia, reports a strong push for Woodruff’s nomination and will rejoin the party there.
An Adv column notes a water level concept along the New York Central line from the centre of New York to the centre of Chicago, extending toward any river or lake sighted along the route.
Tammany Hall buzzed with two claims about Richard Croker delaying his return from England and John F. Carroll being ousted as deputy, replaced by Lawrence Delmour. Croker reportedly delaying due to a leg injury while Delmour runs affairs, with Carroll remaining in city but not at Tammany Hall.
Steamer Richard Peck departs Pier 25 E R at 9 30 A M for a round trip to New Haven returning to New York at 8 00 P M An hour in New Haven fare 1 00. Adv.
The Republican National Committee splits Louisiana and New York cases, seating Hess and Goddard in New York and the Wimberly and Warmouth factions in Louisiana. The panel also approves several district delegations and warns of possible seating challenges as Alabama issues loom over credentials.
Mrs. J Ellen Foster of Washington arrives as the first of the National Woman's Republican Association workers to reach Philadelphia. Over fifty coworkers will arrive this week to support the campaign and assist delegates at the convention with organized labor and advocacy for the party.
A five story brick tenement at 34 Jackson Street burned rapidly after 2 45 this morning. six people died and five were seriously burned or fatally injured. Policeman Selleck alerted and helped carry out victims while Deputy Chief Ahearn supervised the response. Gouverneur Hospital received the injured and Father Harrington administered last rites.
Montana faces a split Democrat contest with ex Senator W A Clark leading one delegation and a Daly factionist headlining the other. The Clark camp claims 240 instructed delegates at the State Convention in Butte as 486 delegates meet, with contests over 122 Butte delegates. Outcomes hinge on seating disputes and potential bolt actions as both sides battle for control of the Helena nominating convention.
At the Inter-State Cotton Seed Crushers Association meeting in Old Point Comfort G M Henson of Chattanooga warned that cotton oil mills may be overexpanded as new mills outpace raw material. He predicted bankruptcies and closures, urging either slowing new builds or consolidation into large companies to survive. He foresees a survival of the fittest through major combines.
Advertises single fare to Philadelphia from Vian, Pennsylvania Railroad. Includes National Republican Convention and North American Turnfest events from June 15 to 21 with return validity to June 26 inclusive.
The Times reports June dispatches from Tien-Tsin and Shanghai detailing rising unrest across China as foreign powers plan to assume control. Russian forces near Peking total 4,000 with 1,500 outside the capital. British French and Japanese actions and a stalled railway loom large alongside fears for Empress Dowager and the chancellor’s murder aftermath.
In Tien-Tsin June 14 report says Russian forces with 1 70 000 men march toward Peking while a train with searchlights patrols the Tien-Tsin to Taku line. Boxers sabotage stations and tracks. Lang-Fang holds foreign guards. Tung fuh-Siang vows to oppose entry of foreign troops. railroad damage grows fear of further strikes.
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