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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1900

Page

7

Prohibition Ticket Nomination In 1900 Convention

The Prohibition Convention adjourned sine die after nominating John G. Woolley of Illinois for president and Henry B. Metcalf of Rhode Island for vice president on the first ballots. Silas C. Swallow led a bid for president but withdrew. Metcalf won over Caskardon Eaton and Tate for vice presidency as the roll call closed. The day featured loud demonstrations, speeches, and a mass meeting that evening.

Chicago John G. Woolley Illinois Henry B. Metcalf Rhode Island Woolley Silas ©. Swallow Pennsylvania Hale Johnson Illnois H. B. Metcalf Thomas R. Caskardon West Virginia E. L. Eaton Iowa Metcalf Arkansas A. A. Stevens S. C. Swallow Swallow America Dr. Swallow A. H. Morrell Massachusetts Caskardon Eaton Stewart National Committee

Record of the Candidates for President and Governor

John Granville Woolley Prohibition nominee for President emerges as a prominent author editor and lecturer now editor of the Chicago Level born Collinsville Ohio February 15 1850 educated at Ohio Wesleyan University A M admitted to the Illinois bar in 1871 elected City Attorney Paris Illinois 1875 Prosecuting Attorney Minneapolis Minnesota 1881 practiced law in Chicago 1886 long active in Prohibition Party declined nomination in 1906 and has lectured worldwide authored Seed The Sower and Civilization by Faith Henry B Metcalf Rhode Island born Boston April 2 1529 educated in Boston public schools apprenticed 1514 in wholesale dry goods later in Rhode Island manufacturing president Providence County Savings Bank Sunday school superintendent Tufts College trustee and long Universalist Church active since 40 years Former Republican Rhode Island Senate 1885-6 joined Prohibition Party and has stood as its Governor candidate multiple times

John Granville Woolley Prohibition Chicago Collinsville Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University Paris Minneapolis Minn Boston Rhode Island Pawtucket Providence County Savings Bank Church of Our Father Universalist Corporation of Tufts College Rhode Island Senate Prohibition Party

Jersey City Lawyer Ousted In Embezzlement Case

Jersey City judge issues arrest warrant for William M. Klink a former assistant prosecutor and assembly member. Complainants F C Otto and Herbert Mills allege Klink received $1,062 and $350 for Granite State Provident Association debts but failed to remit funds. Klink vanished two weeks earlier. his office closed and belongings auctioned. His wife at 305 Varick Street says she knows nothing of his whereabouts.

Justice of the George C. L. Maes Jersey City William M. Klink Assembly F. C. Otto Herbert Mills Granite State Provident Association Mr. Klink Otto

Boston and Albany Lease Complication After Legislation Action

The house delayed final action on the Boston and Albany Railroad lease to the New York Central, creating a complication if the bill passes. If ratification is not achieved by July 1, 1900, the lease date must be amended, a change possible only by the stockholders of both roads.

Boston Boston and Albany New York Central Railroad

Cobbs Estate Will And Charities Amount Revealed

Special to The New York Times. In Chicago the probate inventory of Silas B. Cobb reveals a personal estate of 4,257,592 and a 8,700 bequest to charities including 50,000 to Chicago Home for the Friendless 25,000 to Chicago Orphan Asylum 5,000 to Chicago Old People's Home 5,000 to Chicago Young Men's Christian Association and 2,500 to American Sunday School Union Philadelphia.

Chicago Silas B. Cobb American Sunday School Union Philadelphia

Hamilton College Commencement Honors Alumni and Guests

Hamilton College in Clinton held its eighty eighth commencement in Utica today with an alumni banquet led by Abram B. Weaver, class of 1851. Addresses were delivered by Dr. Anson J. Upson Chancellor of the university United States Senator Joseph R. Hawley of Connecticut Daniel H. Finn of Middletown and Prof. A. M. Wright of Waterville.

Utica N. Y Hamilton College Clinton Abram B. Weaver Anson J. Upson University United States Joseph R. Hawley Connecticut Daniel H. Finn Middletown A. M. Wright Waterville

British Still Winning More Than Four Thousand Rifles Taken

Lord Roberts reports two small engagements on June 26 and 27 near Senekal and Rustenburg with Boer forces discomfited. British detachments repelled attacks, captured rifles, and posted a record Pretoria market day. Casualties were light, and Boers moved toward their homes despite surrounding efforts.

London Lord Roberts Pretoria Dreiper Preters and Nel Senekal Hunter Tan Hamilton Heidelberg Frankfort Derbyshire Light Infantry West Australian Mounteds Baden-Powell Ray Rustenberg Delarey Buller F. R. Burnham The Daily Telegraph a _ dispatch French Ian Hamilton

Roberts's Sick Care Under Fire in South Africa Debates

London reports a Times letter detailing sick and wounded suffering from hospital mismanagement in South Africa. In Commons, Mr. Balfour noted no shortages of medical supplies and proposed independent inquiries and a grant for the army medical corps as Lord Roberts outlined transport hardships and high illness and death rates.

London South Africa Times W. A. Burdett-Coutts Westminster House of Commons A. J. Balfour Treasury Lord Roberts Balfour Army Medical Corps War Office Burdett- Outts Kroonstad Lord Methuen Bloemfontein Paardeberg

Boer Delegates Sail From New York on L Aquitaine

Abraham Fischer A D Wolmarans and Cc R Wessels Boer delegates sailed from New York for Havre on the French line steamship L Aquitaine. They were met by Transvaal sympathizers and informed a French committee would receive them at Havre. Montagu White and W Bourke Cochran also traveled on the same liner.

Abraham Fischer A. D. Wolmarans Cc. R. Wessels Havre Transvaal New York Montagu White W. Bourke Cochran

Collision near Norfolk injures crew and kills fireman

A Norfolk and Southern Railway collision near Norfolk Station left Fireman Sawyer dead and multiple injuries. Engineer Sullivan sustained painful injuries while Engineer Furcell had a broken hand. A woman passenger was slightly hurt and several others were bruised. The light engine, reversing after the first impact, sped into the depot at seventy mph, wrecking a passenger coach and a car, then stopped. The likely cause cited is misunderstanding of orders aboard New England excursionists.

Norfolk Virginia Beach Norfolk and Southern Railway Sullivan Furcell Bishop Sawyer New England

Swanstrom Responds To Coler Bond Issue Controversy

Ja cob W Mack's attorney accuses Controller Coler of unfrankness and misrepresentation over the 1898 bond sale. Swanstrom argues the controller's courts vindication claim is false and that the bid process favored a syndicate, denying 31 other bidders a share. He contends readvertising would have yielded greater city profits and rebukes Coler for consulting private counsel.

J. Edward Swanstrom Jacob W. Mack Coler Mack Board of Education Swanstrom Law Department

Society inopportune heat drives summer travel and high society

The article catalogs a long list of New York society figures and families preparing for summer in places like Southampton Newport Ferncliff and Narragansett Pier. It notes polo attendance at Prospect Park yacht week and university boat races while detailing travel plans and summer homes. It mentions the Prince of Wales guests, Cavendish Bentinck and Ogden Mills, and lists many social leaders and their movements, including the Gulds Vanderbilt Astor and Iselin families as they depart or host gatherings through the season.

England Cavendish Bentinck Prince of Wales Cowes Ogden Mills Misses Mills Newport Baltic Sea Pembroke Jones Henry Walters Flushing Holland

Newport Social Scene Features Naval Board Tea at Nutshell

Capt and Mrs Chadwick hosted a large gathering at Nutshell on Catherine Street for the general board of the navy and families, with many naval and army officers attending. The event showcased a thriving Newport social scene as guests arrived at nearby villas and cottages for the season, with arrivals from London, New York, and Boston.

Newport French E. Chadwick Catherine Street General Board of the Navy Chadwick John Bleecker Miller M. E. Chadwick Capt Varnum Crowninshield A. S. Crowninshield M. E. Powell Boutelle Noyes William de Hon King Narragansett Avenue Ciever Patch Theodore A. Havemeyer New York Earl of Yarmouth England Miss Robson Frank W. Andrews, Jr Europe Almeric H. Paget Edgerston Harrison Avenue Whitney Villa F. L. Wallace Mary J. James Manchester Fred Pearson Ochre Point Elbridge T. Gerry Seaverge New Cliffs Hotel Foquer Duparc Paris Archer W. Finlaysing Charles K. Finlaysing Scotland L. B. Cummings Columbus Magazine of Hardy’s Holland Jamestown J. S. L. Wharton Philadelphia F. B. Rice Boston W. S. Allison H. S. Jeans E. S. Buchanan Baltimore War College Torpedo Station Ogden Codman, Jr George Peabody Wetmore Louise McAllister Ward McAllister Bishop

Death of Oshkosh Mayor James H. Merrill in New York

James H. Merrill mayor of Oshkosh Wisconsin died suddenly in New York City aged fifty four. He was visiting his sister Mrs James M Kimberley at 102 East One Hundred Twenty eighth Street and had planned to return to Oshkosh. The death followed a day of travel and a fortunetelling slip found in his pocket.

James H. Merrill Oshkosh Wis James M. Kimberley East One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Street Merrill White Plains George N. Bissell Kimberley Pierce City Batavia N. Y James B. Merrill Mr. Merrill Wall Street

Dies of Henry Dudley a New York donor at Newport

Henry Dudley of New York City died on Wednesday at Newport Rhode Island. He lived at 56 West Fifty seventh Street with his three daughters and his wife Miss Fellows had died earlier. He inherited a large fortune after his father’s death and devoted much to charity. He studied at College Hill Poughkeepsie Columbia School of Mines and in Switzerland. He belonged to the Metropolitan Club Century Club New England Society St Nicholas Society and other groups. His mother Miss Stuyvesant later married Mr Ormstead and then Dr W S Mayo. He had been ill a long time and stayed at Cushman villa Newport to extend his life.

Henry Dudley Newport R. I New York West Fifty-seventh Street Miss Fellows College Hill Poughkeepsie Columbia School of

Francis T Wheeler Dies in Chicago After Fever Fight

Francis T Wheeler president of the Western agency of United Bag and Paper Company and inventor of the first machine for making paper bags died in Chicago on Tuesday night from fever contracted weeks earlier in Mexico. He had returned from Sonora two weeks before and grew ill, later failing to rally due to age and climate change. He was a well known West coast business figure with many Chicago friends.

Francis T. Wheeler United Bag and Paper Company Chicago Mexico Mr. Wheeler Sonora Wheeler West

Edward Steinbrugge Dies of Nervous Prostration in New York

Edward Steinbrugge died at his residence 17 East Fifty fourth Street yesterday morning of nervous prostration. Born in Hamburg Germany he was fifty six years old and had come to New York City earlier in life.

Edward Steinbrugge East Fifty-fourth Street Mr. Steinbrugge Hamburg Germany New York

Business broker Lyon ties in 1884 clubs and family

In 1884 he had long worked as a broker in the foreign commission trade. He partnered in Lyn & Co. dry goods brokerage at 29 Broadway and in Lyon, Dupuy & Co. of Boston. He belonged to the German Club, Mellrecht Club, Down Town Association and to the Maritime, Produce and Stock Exchange groups. He leaves five children, three sons and two daughters.

Foreign Commission Lyn & Co Broadway

Mrs Brokaw Dies in London While Abroad With Family

Mrs. William V. Brokaw died in London at the Carleton Hotel. She was married to William V. Brokaw of the city, a member of Brokaw Brothers. The family lived at 825 Fifth Avenue and had sailed six weeks earlier for the Paris Exposition. Survivors include two sons W Gould Brokaw and Clifford W Brokaw and two daughters Mrs Bramhall Gilbert and Mrs James Martin. The couple are abroad. Gilbert and Bramhall Gilbert reside on Long Island near Little Neck.

William V. Brokaw London Carleton Hotel Brokaw Brothers Brokaw Miss Gould Brokaws Fifth Avenue Clifford W. Brokaw Bramhall Gilbert James Martin Long Island Little Neck

Deaths of Frederick Drew and David Bell in Mount Vernon and New York

Frederick Drew a leading Mount Vernon figure in the Democratic Party died at thirty eight. He served as coroner for years and held roles in the excise commission and fire department. David Bell a prominent Canadian lumberman died at his New York residence aged seventy nine, born in Lochmabyn Scotland. He retired fourteen years ago and left a large family including four daughters and one son.

Frederick Drew Mount Vernon David Bell Canada Sixty-first Street Mr. Bell Lochmabyn Scotland America Pembroke Ontario New York Eliza White Peter White House of Parliament

Fainted in court Roome faces larceny charge in NYC

Mrs Madalene Roome a real estate broker and insurance agent fainted in Jefferson Market Police Court during examination on larceny charges. She was arrested on a warrant by Nathan D Stern for Henry Williams of 20 East Twelfth Street. The complaint claims she obtained purchasers for James Waughes Oakwood lots and signed receipts as agent for Hughes and Ross. She posted $500 bail and the case resumes Tuesday.

Madalene Roome Jefferson Market Deuel Nathan D. Stern Henry Williams East Twelfth Street Roome Hughes & Ross Oakwood S. IL James Wughes Partearn Herrlich

Twelfth Regiment Holds First Dinner After Cuba Service

The Twelfth Regiment held its first annual dinner last night at the Hotel Manhattan for non-commissioned officers and company commanders from the Third Brigade, Second Division, First Army Corps. Major John S. Adair led 159 men with sergeant majors Rudolph Strass and James F. Dowling. Color Sergeants John McDermott and George F. Murphy carried the Cuba colors as crowds followed the procession from the armory to the hotel. Col. George R. Dyer and staff greeted the diners in an informal reception afterward.

Manhattan First Army Corps Cuba Peekskill Forty-second Street George R. Dyer

Lithia Vichy Health Tonic Ad by Schultz

Elubmen and Bon Vivants are urged to use Lithia Vichy daily, described as manufactured from distilled water and chemically pure ingredients by Carl H Schultz of 440 Ist Av. The notice promotes the tonic as desirable and gratifying for general daily use.

Lithia-Vichy Carl H. Schultz

E. & W. Pure White Linen Shirts Advertised

Pure white linen garments from E. and W. highlight a cool shirt for warm weather. The ad emphasizes light, breathable fabrics suited to hot days and comfortable wear.

Drake and True wed in St Albans Vermont

Married announces the ceremonies of June 27 1909 for Alexander W Drake of New York to Edith True daughter of William Dwight True Esquire at St Luke's Church St Albans VT. Also Albert H Funke of Flushing LI and Elizabeth Speck of Crefeld Germany wed at the home of Hugo Funke College Point LI.

Drake—True St. Luke’s Church St. Albans W. Hamilton Benham Alexander W. Drake New York Edith William Dwight True Funke—Speck Hugo Funke College Point L. I Frank Malvin Albert H. Funke Flushing Elizabeth Speck Crefeld Germany Brooklyn Ahlback Alfred Barry Isabella Reldo Tertha Bedford Burns Thomas H Dennett Place Brown Emma R Putnam Bernstein Esther Cook St Alexander Melrose St Bitters Helen Hopkins St Blumenschein Wenzel Manchattan Eees Tees Noidakes Bernen Louisa Nostrand COWAL William L. Callahan Ann J Foot of Ray Carlin Josephine C Pine St Crescimanno Calogero Troutman St Hamel Anna Jefferson Lesses T Hartman Otilia St. Peter’s Hosp Jones Brooklyn Hospital Jackson A. M Cumberland St Krug Bogart Kavanagh Walter Sackett St Kowalski Michael Ostig Sd George E Poplar St Wahnder Kate Ten Evek St Zeller. Anthony Hart St. Hink Loughran Elizabeth Freeman MILL Dora Neilssen Peter L. Tt Ororka O'Reilly Ann O'Brien Thomas Classon Palmer Susie St. and Sheepshead Bay Road Pawling Francis St. Mary's Phelan Edward TL. I. Colt Probst Martha Ten Eyck Pierce Martha H Herkimer Pickens Susan Metropotan Paul Kingston Rooney Catharine Riston John Withers St Risano Rosa Franklin Sands Pauline Atlantic Shields Emma Harrison Sullivan Schmidt Sophie Smith Mildred Strackler. V Sweet Sarah J Lawrence St Stattderman Charlotte F Nicholas Stegner W. H Toye

Died and funeral notices in New York area deaths

Died notices for Elizabeth F. Gould Brokaw and many others list funeral times and locations across New York including Bay Shore, Mamaroneck, and Brooklyn. Details cover relatives, train times, church services, and interment plans with addresses and dates in late June 1900.

Kensico Cemetery Private Harlem Railroad Station Ride

Kensico Cemetery details a private Harlem Railroad station located 43 minutes from Grand Central Depot with an office at 16 East 42nd Street.

Kensico Cemetery Harlem Railroad Grand Central Depot

Howell Belden Wedding in City Church Ceremony

Henry Jarvis Howell of West Hampton Long Island married Miss Jeannette Belden daughter of William Belden in a 3 PM ceremony at the Church of St Mary the Virgin on West Forty sixth Street. Rev Christian officiated. Bride walked down the aisle with her brother-in-law Frank Molloy as escort. best man E Layton De Forest and ushers Max Cobb and James Belden.

Howell—Belden Henry Jarvis Howell West Hampton L. I Jeannette Belden William Belden St. Mary the Virgin West Forty-sixth Street Christian Frank Molloy Ecru Mr. Howells E. Layton de Forest Max Cobb James Belden

Rogers and Jeffrey tie at city residence wedding

Howard James Rogers eldest son of Francis Rogers wed Elizabeth Dunbar Jeffrey second daughter of P. G. Jeffrey at the bride parents home on West One Hundred Fifth Street. Best man was Charles Rogers bridesmaid Annie Maude Jeffrey. Reverend J. Wilbur Chapman of Fourth Presbyterian Church officiated. The bride was given away by her father. They will visit the Thousand Islands and other resorts.

Thousand Islands

Grossman and Berliner Wed at 160 West 131st Street

Moses H. Grossman and Miss Lillian Viola Berliner wed yesterday at the bride’s parents home 160 West One Hundred and Thirty-first Street. Only relatives and close friends attended. The couple sail for Europe on Tuesday.

New Internal Revenue Appointment Honored by Treasury

Washington June 28. Secretary of the Treasury appoints James C Wheeler Deputy Commissioner of Internal Revenue on recommendation of Commissioner George W Wilson under last session act. Wheeler has twenty five years in the service and is chosen on merit. He has been based in Detroit Michigan.

Internal Revenue Washington George W. Wilson Secretary of the Treasury James C. Wheeler Congress Wheeler Internal Revenue Service Detroit Mich

Deaths Reported June 28 in Manhattan and the Bronx

A long list of deaths with ages, addresses, and brief notes appears for June 28. Entries span many neighborhoods from Broadway to West 116th Street, detailing exits of individuals and addresses in Manhattan and parts of the Bronx, with ages frequently shown. The roster includes many households as well as hospital and institutional deaths, highlighting a broad cross section of urban residents.

SPECIAL NOTICES FOR PURE WINES AND LIQUORS AD

L. J. CALLANAN advertises PURE WINES AND LIQUORS and invites readers to visit 41 and 43 Vesey Street or request a monthly price list. The notice promotes a local supplier and directs to obtain a copy of pricing information.

L. J. Callanan Vesey St

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