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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
7
Reports from Lorenzo Marques indicate heavy fighting as British forces penetrate the Transvaal to Machadodorp. Boers abandon the town and retreat north. Kruger remains at Alkmaar while offers rise of Kruger's undeposited sovereignty.
Capt Lossberg an American who fought with the Boer artillery arrives and says the Boer ammunition factory moved to Lydenburg. He notes Gen De Wet commands 6000 in the Free State and 2500 with Gen Botha in the Transvaal, with 1500 burghers in smaller parties.
News from South Africa reports multiple casualties. Capt. Blanchard died of wounds after succeeding Capt. Arnold, who also died. Capt. A. C. Mac Donnell of the Canadian Mounted Police was dangerously wounded in the abdomen. Private W. Frost of Calgary was killed. Corporal H. Lains and Private Greenal were wounded lightly, and Private Leonard died from wounds.
A Cape Town dispatch reports Gen. Kitchener was almost captured on June 14 when Boers under Gen. De Wet opened rifle fire at Kopjes Station at 3 AM. He fled to his horse and rode to Rhenoster two miles away as 900 Boers with three guns derailed the train and burned the culvert.
The Western Union Telegraph Company reports advices that telegrams for Mafeking and areas in Rhodesia and British Central Africa in plain script can be sent at sender's risk.
Cape Coast Castle June 19 report says Kumassi garrison remains on half rations. Sir Frederic Hodgson and his wife are safe inside. Ashanti ammunition is failing and a June 16 battle left 300 natives dead in clashes between rebels and West African frontiersmen under Capt Wilson.
Lawyer Isaluc M. Kapper apologized before Justice Marean in Brooklyn Supreme Court after being found guilty of contempt. He stood with ex Justice Reynolds and Lawyer Church as he expressed regret for the actions during Friday’s damage trial, and the judge declared him purged of contempt.
Miss Della Fox the actress at Rivercrest Sanitarium Astoria shows great improvement and is expected to leave the retreat within days. She walks about the grounds unattended, grows stronger and looks well. Dr Kindred superintendent confirms probable full recovery.
Ada Rehan departed yesterday aboard the Teutonic to pursue a guest engagement abroad. Her itinerary includes England and Ireland with principal cast members from The Casino Girl such as George V. Lederer Marelle Gilman and Cyril Scott aboard the same steamer for a planned Shaftesbury Theatre summer run.
Pain begins his season with the spectacle Japan in Flower and Flame at Manhattan Beach, promising startling effects. A magnificent fireworks display will follow the performance.
Western and Eastern rail presidents agreed to higher fares between Chicago and New York and to slow schedules for several lines. The move, described as provisional, may force new time cards and affect travel costs east of Chicago. Some officers call the plan logical, offering a fast or slow option for travelers. Secrecy surrounded meetings as pooling contracts were debated and votes awaited.
Chicago reports a bribery scandal over the Ogden Gas ordinance as Aldermen face a $100,000 payoff claim to secure votes. The action aimed to block consolidation with the People's Gaslight and Coke Company, with Mayor Harrison expected to veto. Prominent figures and ex-officials are said to be involved, though names are withheld.
Four Villeman children from a Fulton Market fishmonger’s family testified they were driven from home by their stepmother and father. The oldest, Charles, 26, and siblings Andrew 22 George 19 and Mary 16 recounted abuse and earnings. Magistrate Crane urged honesty and said no action could be taken, noting the stepmother’s alleged influence. Willeman, the father, is a supervisor at John Powell & Sons fish market.
Mary E. Lease, Kansas politician and lecturer, spoke at the Medico-Legal Society dinner at the St. Andrew Hotel. Clark Bell presided as she urged optimism, predicting world progress and liberty growth for Boers and blacks in South Africa, while Secretary Chapin criticized judges and urged reform to allow scrutiny of judges' interests.
The United States Grand Jury for the June term was empaneled in the United States Circuit Court Criminal Branch listing foreman Robert W. Reid and members including Charles E. Horden James W. Appleton Austin E. Chamberlain John W. Acton Hiram W. Laker Norman L. Archer Henry B. Bates William J. Becker John A. Black John Dean Henry S. Glazier George Latham William J. Lowe Clarence A. Hope W. Irving Henley George H. Hamlin Julius Simon Walter Stevenson Jacob Webster Alfred Davis.
The New York Council of the National Business Woman's Association opened its clubrooms at 108 Fulton Street with a dinner for members and guests. About 200 covers were set, and toasts followed, drawing telegrams from Gov Roosevelt Senator Depew and a message from President McKinley. Speakers praised women in business and the new club's potential, noting plans for an employment bureau and a reception room.
Two men Edward M. Logan and Charles P. Coakes alias Charles M. Smith were held for examination after allegedly swindling about a dozen merchants of nearly $20,000 in goods over two months. They rented a Peekskill store and claimed to run a large department store, shipping cases back and forth between Peekskill and cities like Philadelphia and Boston. The case involves invoices on thirty days terms and bank deposits. government prosecutors, including a Post Office Inspector, will join the prosecution.
McCarthys saloon at 10 Borden Avenue Long Island City reopened under Thomas Jordan after Patrick McCarthy was jailed for keeping a disorderly house. District Attorney Merrill warned Capt. Woods that raids will occur without notice and urged the police to uphold their duty amid alleged investigations of other Borden Avenue venues and a North Beach Chuck Connors event.
Henry M. Flagler of Standard Oil filed an affidavit in reply to John H. Malden’s suit seeking $18,868.75 for an alleged stock sale fraud worth $25,000 to $20,000. Malden is jailed in the Tombs for six months after passing two checks without intent to defraud. Malden’s attorney plans habeas corpus to force appearance in the proceeding set for tomorrow.
Social season expands around Seawanhaka regatta Bay Shore Oyster Bay while Knollwood and Lenox host golf polo and coach rides. Notables like Virginia, Rainbow and Mineola guests mingle with New York society. weddings, engagements, and summer houses fill leading families’ calendars from Summit to Newport.
Among the passengers who will sail today on the Friedrich der Grosse is the Princess Aribert of Anhalt, granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
The Newport item notes the completion of Rosecliff to allow Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs to take possession by July 10. It also lists arrivals and visits at local villas and hotels, including Center Hitchcock at the Casino and guests such as ex-Gov. Charles Warren Lippitt, A.N. Goodwin, and various Boston and New York visitors.
Stillwater Michigan and Jamaica B W I natives among naval officers and families visiting Newport. Lieut Hubbard hosted on Constellation with Mrs Hubbard and Miss Hubbard assisting. Arrivals include Muir Potter Nichols Church Fidler Breese and McFarlane. Families from Boston Providence Chicago East Greenwich and New York vacation season at hotels villas and clubs.
Ernest Wilhelm Sutton Pickhardt of Staten Island and Miss Maude Fortescue wed at Grace Church in a 4 PM ceremony performed by Rev. John H. Prescott. Bride given away by stepfather Robert B Roosevelt Sr. Reception at 57 Fifth Avenue preceded six month European trip. Attendees include Roosevelt family and numerous New York society figures.
Walter William Wait and Maude S. Underwood were married at the bride’s parents’ home in Fort Edward last evening at 8:30 by Rev. Dr. Wylie. The bride wore white satin with Irish point and tulle veil, flowers of lilies of the valley. Grace Underwood maid of honor in white paint d esprit over white silk. bridesmaids in pink crepe de chine. Best man Charles Wheelock. ushers William F. Fisher Clifford Marsh Adelbert Sprague. Supper served by Sherry.
Edward O. Emerson Jr of Pittsburg and Miss Jessie Amy Galbraith were married yesterday at St James Memorial Church Titusville Pa. Maid of honor Mary Cadwallader and bridesmaids from Titusville Chicago Albany Newton and New York. Best man Seldon S Benedict ushers include Yale classmates and James H Caldwell Jr.
George A. Clark formerly of Morristown New Jersey and Miss Agnes L Tone of this city wed yesterday evening at the Empire Hotel where the Rev Dr Marcus Dyer officiated. Tone a brother of the bride gave her away. Neither the bridegroom nor the bride had attendants. The bridal gown was blue silk with duchesse lace.
Abraham Cohen of Baltimore and Miss Lee Bren daughter of R. B. Bren formerly of Savannah were married at 7:30 P M last evening at the Tuxedo on Fifty-ninth Street and Madison Avenue. Cohen is a Johns Hopkins University faculty member.
Miss Grace Bowers Field daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert O Field of East Orange and George Edward Spottiswood a well known young businessman of Orange were married at 4 PM in Trinity Congregational Church East Orange. The Rev Dr Fritz W Baldwin officiated with Miss Mabel Hitchborn Field as maid of honor and Frank E Jones as best man.
Frederick Londrecht seven years old son of Martin Londrecht a New York businessman living opposite New Rochelle went with three other boys in a row boat They began rocking the boat near New Rochelle and it overturned rescuers saved the others but Londrecht sank and his body was recovered for the incident reported from New Rochelle New York on June 20
Col William Jennings Bryan has rebuilt his Lincoln Nebraska porch to be strong enough to weather a surge of visitors during his forthcoming cottage campaign. He joked with an Eastern guest about the ground supports, recalling many platforms that failed at his hands and expressing a wish for safety this time.
The State Convention today chose delegates at large to the Kansas City Convention: P. B. Winston T. B. O'Brien L. O. Rosing and C. A. Baldwin. Charles A. Towne of Duluth Populist candidate for Vice President received strong endorsement and delegates were instructed to back him. Resolutions call for free silver at the existing legal ratio denounce trusts favor postal savings banks support Cuba independence oppose war taxes and back direct election of senators and initiative and referendum. The administration is denounced and an alliance with Great Britain blamed. The convention pledged allegiance to Bryan and Gov Lind, with the governor applauded on the platform.
At the Texas Democratic State Convention in Austin on June 20, Congressman Bailey pressed an anti expansion stance provoking a lengthy intra party fight. Opponents backed Senator Chilton and a minority report favoring expansion, delaying adjournment and likely extending deliberations into Thursday. The gathering drew many leading state politicians and did not name delegates to Kansas City.
Letters received at The New York Times complain about the census. George D. Breything of 66 East Seventy-seventh Street says his family of six and three servants were not questioned. M Abrams of 109 West One Hundred Fourteenth Street writes that his wife bore a son on June 3, and the census taker never came to their house.
The wedding at Church of St Mary the Virgin united Grace Clarke, daughter of Thomas Benedict Clarke, president of the Lambs Club and notable art collector, with Harry Wakefield Bates of Boston and New York. Bates, Harvard 1892 alumnus, was once a Godey’s proprietor and is linked to banking and a Boston ticket agency.
David M Barnes died June 17 at the Isabella Helmuth building on Amsterdam Avenue and 190th Street in his eightieth year. He was brother to former Surgeon General Barnes and formerly edited the Albany Express. A longtime Times editor since 1862, he authored a history of the 1863 draft riots and last served as an Excise Inspector. He married actress Rose Eytinge and leaves a daughter, Courtney Barnes.
Dr Samuel P Molenaer a Ph D holder and French instructor at the University of Pennsylvania died after a three month illness from heart disease. Born in St Petersburg forty one years ago he came to America about ten years ago. He previously taught at Columbia University where he earned his Ph D and at Wittenberg College Springfield Ohio. He joined Penn two years ago.
James H Campbell age forty three of the storage ware house firm Mayo and Campbell 423 Washington Street died at St Luke s Hospital from peritonitis. A Scotchman raised in Nova Scotia he came to New York twenty years ago and worked with Rossiter and Skidmore now Turle and Skidmore of Hudson Street. He had eight years in storage business and is survived by several brothers and sisters. Funeral services are at St Luke s Chapel today at 2 PM with interment at Woodlawn.
An imposing noon parade of 25 cars moved along Fifth Avenue from Twenty-fifth Street near Broadway. Delegates to the second annual convention of the United States Electrical Contractors' Association rode from Broadway to Riverside Drive and One Hundred Twenty-ninth Street before boarding the Laura M. Stalin for a harbor excursion.
In business notices an advertisement promotes E. and W pure white linen shirts described as lightweight and suitable for warm weather. The copy emphasizes comfort and coolness for hot days.
Grace Clarke of New York City wed Harry Wakefield Bates at St Mary the Virgin on June 19 1900. Eliza Glenn Boyd became Mrs William De Forest Bostwick at Holy Trinity Church on June 20 1900. Blanch Briddon Lichtenstein tied the knot with Benjamin E C Van Riper at home on West 14th Street June 20 1900.
Several notices list deaths and funeral details across New Jersey and New York in June 1900. Names include Anne Flemming Blauvelt, Percy David Crowley, Edith Dalrymple Shine, Cornelia Tucker, Gertrude Parker Smith, Azel Dennis Matthews, William H. T. Hughes, George Young, and Henry Waller Webb with service times, locations, and interment plans.
The notice describes a private station near Harlem Railroad serving the Kenxnsico Cemetery, located a 43 minute ride from Grand Central Depot. It mentions an office at 16 East 42nd Street.
New York Office at 1 Madison Avenue announces service details from Brooklyn ferries by electric or elevated rapid transit to Cypress Hills Cemetery, outlining access routes and travel arrangements for visitors.
Advertisement for Pure Wines and Liquors promoting L. J. Callanan at 41 and 45 Vesey Street. Encourages readers to request a monthly price list.
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