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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
1
The Review of Books and Art notes dull stock markets and commodity prices. Dispatches describe foreign affairs from Peking to London, including Russia’s alarm, possible U S troop actions in China, and a potential bombardment at Taku. Other items cover elections, Kaplats, yellow fever, a Thomas J. Flagg drowning, and university chair plans.
Brief notices and listings describe guests arriving at city hotels and buyers from outside the area making purchases. The items cover multiple properties, with names of hotels and occasional traveler origins noted in short notices.
Le Matin prints a full confession by Karl, an artist from the Latin Quarter, admitting he staged the abduction of the Comtesse de Martel de Janville as a practical joke. He planned the ruse after seeing Sabine abduction imagery in the Louvre with four companions. The Comtesse was kept in a villa on the Seine between Charenton and St Maurice, and she did not reveal the conspirators.
Shanghai correspondent reports veiled war in China with legations besieged and foreign ministers blocked. Troops guard Beijing while a relief column nears Tien-Tsin, and Russia leans toward China. English telegrams to Siberia are blocked as Taku forts may face bombardment.
Special to The New York Times reports in Reading that Womelsdorf Kerks County faced a large mad dog outbreak. Over fifty dogs were bitten and a slaughter followed with few escapees. The chief burgess warned loose dogs after Monday will be shot.
A detailed directory lists travel options from New York to Cleveland via the New York Central Lake Shore line. Schedules show 5:30 P.M. departure from New York and 7:45 A.M. arrival in Cleveland with a 14 hour trip, daily year round and no excess fare.
Tienshin dispatch reports an imminent attack on the Taku forts as Gen Nieh shifts 2,500 troops from Lu-Tai to Chun-Lin-Cheng and Gen Tung's Shanghai troops head toward Peking.
Washington dispatches report that the international expedition aiming for Peking faces water shortages as 2,400 foreign troops stall two-thirds of the way. Traditional river and rail routes no longer supply sufficient water. drought and anti foreign sentiment strain wells near the troops.
Washington reports no word from United States Minister Conger in Peking since last Tuesday. Officials expect Conger to resume cable communications only after the foreign relief column reaches Beijing. The Chin Kiang consul and Che Foo station show mixed signals as gunboat Yorktown arrives Che Foo and may be kept nearby to respond to Boxers.
Vague note promotes scenic excursions along Highlands routes aboard Day Line Steamers. Mentions pleasant journeys and a promotional advertisement style without specific dates or endpoints.
Washington reports from the Japanese Foreign Office state Prince Tuan has not been appointed head of the Tsung-li-Yamen or given official position. Diplomats at Peking concur the Chinese government cannot restore order. Tokyo notes the Chinese uprising began as anti Christian and grew anti foreign.
In a cabinet session M. Delcassé said the telegraph to Peking is cut again and the latest dispatch notes the Chinese government will not oppose foreign detachments entering Peking. He added the French concession at Tien-Tsin remains quiet under French and Russian guard. A first class cruiser was ordered to reinforce the French fleet at Taku.
Washington reports Admiral Remey cabled from Cavite that the Iris will depart around the 20th with coal and stores for 900 men for three months at Kempff's request. The message notes the Newark Monocacy and Yorktown flotillas in or near China and suggests Kempf expects Chinese disturbances to last several months.
Berlin reports the Foreign Office suspects alarming conditions in China due to undelivered telegraphic dispatches. Official figures state German forces in China total 5 472 trained men, with 2 272 aboard ships and 3 200 on shore at Kiao Chou, capable of 3 000 for action if needed.
Cable dispatch to the Methodist Episcopal Missionary Society: Dr Edna Terry and others at Tsun Hua are alive. The message notes Shan Tung missionaries ordered to Chiang Kiang and confirms dangerous conditions around Peking while other boards had no news.
London reports the government mulls a substantial force to China from South Africa. It is believed Lord Roberts could spare a brigade or two, with transports already in South African waters. The expedition commander would likely be Gen Sir William Nicholson.
Secretaries of the American Board of Foreign Missions issued a call to prayer amid the sudden calamity in North China. They urge Congregational churches to respond and indicate all denominations are invited to join in praying for the lives of missionaries and native Christians.
The Hing-Sang ship, hired for transport, leaves Hongkong with part of the Hongkong Regiment aboard after a delay for fitting. The remainder will board the cruiser Terrible tomorrow.
Greenwich Conn June 15 Deputy Sheriff Stagg served attachment papers in a suit against First Selectman J Albert Lockwood for 3500 to recover town losses tied to alleged lax tax enforcement and lien recording. Amasa A Marks of New York filed the action in Fairfield County Superior Court with $6000 in property attached.
Advertisement for the real estate weekly The Record and Guide urging readers to seek reliable information. Mentions newsstands at 14 and 16 Vesey Street as distribution points.
Pittsburg Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati and St Louis are listed as principal cities of the Middle West served by the Pennsylvania Railroad. This adv notes the route network connecting these hubs.
A six story tenement at 26 Rutgers Street burned at 8 30 last night trapping residents on the roof. Mrs Jennie Solomon died in the hallway and many others were injured from burns and smoke. Police and firemen saved numerous tenants as rescuers carried people to Gouverneur and Bellevue hospitals. The structure suffered about 2000 in damage with tenant losses estimated at 1500.
Rumor of deputy leadership change at Tammany Hall spurs crowd at Wigwam. John F. Carroll resists comment while Lawrence Delmour denies any shift and affirms Carroll remains leader to some, as Croker backs careful action from Europe. Executive Committee meeting set to plan Tammany delegation to Kansas.
In Albany on June 15 the anti-Herrick faction of the Democratic Party won control of the City Committee after a contested meeting led by Patrick E. McCabe. McCabe moved to elect Jacob L. Ten Eyck as chair amid a roll call. Ten Eyck was installed, while Secretary Patrick Riley refused to participate. The event leaves the Herrick faction holding county strength and a majority in the State Committee contest. Zebadiah Dyer was favored for State Committeeman.
Steamer Richard Peck sails from Pier 25 E. R. at 0 30 A M returning to New York at 8 00 P M with a one hour stop in New Haven. Fare is 1 00 round trip.
Chicago census workers reported to ward superintendents as counting neared completion. It is estimated the city will show about 2,000,000 inhabitants in the final tally.
Dr W E Pitman of Lynchburg Virginia endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate for nervous low mood and dyspeptic troubles with good results. The advertisement cites his personal use and recommendation.
Paris report says Waldeck-Rousseau declared the government cannot deny ex Captain Dreyfus the chance for full rehabilitation through any general amnesty. He opposes a broad bill but backs a measure shielding key individuals from prosecution. A second attempt at rehabilitation is anticipated after the exposition.
Paris June 15 M Waldeck Rousseau said a worker who wants to work is as entitled to police protection as one who does not want to work. The remark followed government escorting two strikers into a factory during a strike, with implications for European views on individual freedom for workers.
The Illinois Society of the Sons of the Revolution denounced Mayor Harrison at its flag day banquet at the Wellington Hotel alleging he slighted the American flag on June 14 and refused to display it on public buildings. The mayor denied the charge and questioned the mistake saying he never refused to raise the flag. Merritt Star, Henry R. Hamilton, Alexander H. Revell, and George Lyer Douglas spoke at the event.
Columbus report states John R. McLean sent a personal check for 25000 dollars to William J. Bryan as a campaign contribution. He plans to sail for Europe tomorrow unless he cancels the voyage, aiming to quiet gossip over his Dewey support and preserve his bid to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate.
Former Ohio gubernatorial candidate John R. McLean plans an overseas trip aboard the Campania. He will visit the Paris Exposition and return mid next month while offering remarks on Admiral Dewey and the Democratic nomination process. He cited Mr. Bryan’s influence and noted Bryan’s rising strength in both regions.
Yellow fever has struck Quemados eight miles from Havana where U S troops are stationed. Fourteen cases reported with three deaths. six patients remain under treatment and expected to recover. Several officers and spouses affected or under care but not severely ill. Havana city cases are few as Gen. Lee and Dr. Harvard monitor precautions and control efforts.
Chicago on June 15 reports a push to hire only physically robust teachers. Superintendent Cooley backs the policy while Dr. W F Christopher, originator, supports it. Women physicians are appointed to examine Normal School applicants as part of the effort amid concerns over teacher fitness.
Philadelphia dispatch reports no clear frontrunner for vice president as Long Dolliver and Fairbanks lead among candidates. Allison declines candidacy. Payne conveys Allison would refuse if nominated. Secretaries Long and Dolliver gain administration backing while Fairbanks avoids commitment. Tripp potential rival with gold standard backing for western states.
Advertisement notes a round trip by Pennsylvania Railroad from New York to Philadelphia for 2.50 dollars inclusive from June 15 through June 21, in connection with the National Republican Convention and a German Turnfest event.
Senator Thomas C. Platt spoke on the Republican Vice Presidential nomination expressing opposition to Cornelius Bliss. Platt indicated continued discussion and scrutiny of Bliss's candidacy as party contenders gauge support.
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