18 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1900
Page
1
Special to The New York Times reports a dramatic Washington feud between Richard Pettigrew and Mark Hanna. Hanna ragged Pettigrew through a brutal Senate showdown, culminating in Pettigrew's defeat and Hanna’s retaliation, reshaping the chamber's dynamics and Washington’s political stage.
Helena Montana November 17 United States Senator Thomas H Carter leaves for Washington as rumors spread he may join President McKinleys Cabinet. With his term ending in March Montana politics foresee two Democrats in the next Legislature Carter says he will not retire but will not reveal plans. A top Republican source supports the cabinet speculation.
Water Lyo New York November 17 The Board of Supervisors finished the canvass for the late election showing Hugh McGhan Democrat won the Sheriff post by one vote. A notable coincidence recalls sixteen years ago McGhan and opponent Purcell ran for Town of Ovid Collector with the same one vote margin in another local contest.
David Howard, the United States’ eldest ship rigger, died at 81 and was buried in Lansdowne. Known as the master of ship rigging in the Civil War era, he rigged the Old Ironsides and earned prominence for his work. He leaves two sons, one to continue the family business and the other, Reverend David Howard, rector of White Marsh Parish in Maryland.
Police hunt for thief who stole 75 light poles 35 to 50 feet long from Pelham Bay Electric Light Company. The poles valued at unknown amount, sold by City Island resident to another lighting firm for 400 dollars, who used seven teams to move them at night and fled after receiving 700 dollars.
No sediment found in Evans ale tests. stout remains the sole virtue highlighted by the Adv. article noting Evans’ brewing quality and product clarity.
Senator Cullom predicts no Southern representation cuts this session and notes two major items. He expects a Nicaragua Canal push and passage of the shipping subsidy bill in some form. He cautions no Cuban action until Cuban Constitutional Convention settles. He predicts a large River and Harbor bill as well.
Washington on November 17 discussion centered on whether William A Clark can be seated if reelected by Montana Legislature. Senate opposition, led by Chandler, argued past bribery findings but Clark resigned to return as a fresh senator. Most expect his admission but doubt the outcome and precedent.
A Chihuahua dispatch reports ex Senator Clark of Montana who bought the Bonsard Mine at Guadalupe Calvo Mexico for 850000 is barred from taking possession. W De H Washington of New York contends the sale was illegal due to a prior option, and Mexican courts will hear the case prompting a likely long litigation.
The fragment presents a curious prompt about reward and exclusive pleasure with unclear meaning and no identifiable people, places, or events. Further readable context is needed to craft a factual summary.
Baltimore reports a planned consolidation of at least fourteen lumber firms, possibly twenty, with Atlantic Coast Lumber Company and Tunis Lumber among those involved. Belmonts to finance a deal valued around 25 million dollars, aiming to curb price competition by economies and higher exports. Governor Smith backs Surry Lumber and related railway interests linked to the deal.
Chicago moves toward a world class subway following New York's model. Fifty million dollars in ready capital, largely from the East, backs the project as City Council prepares a fifty year franchise. Attorney Norden has spent months gathering data, with engineers shaping the plans and local traction interests likely to secure key terms.
Pelham New York authorities test a scheme to force back tax payments by placing town tenants on vacant land formerly owned by wealthy nonresidents. Supervisor Shinn proposes leasing and possession to collect rents and enforce taxes on subdivided lots.
M R Muth of Yankton South Dakota claims to have solved harnessing the Missouri River. His four foot wheel under current reportedly yields 200 pounds of pressure and may power pumping for drinking water fire protection and lighting. Experts deem the device practical and capable of meeting the inventor’s claims.
Alderman Foreman’s Street Railway Commission has completed a municipal control bill granting voters a say on ordinances. If approved, the measure advances to the Legislature with provisions for city rate control on leased lines and full company disclosures to the State Auditor, plus a ban on stock watering.
Snow began falling in Vancouver B C and deepens to four to six inches. A November snowstorm is unprecedented and a gale forced the steamer Comax to return for safety. Mariners fear marine disasters after a severe Gulf of Georgia blow.
Chief Devery moves Capt. Herlihy from Eldridge Street to the Steamboat Squad and taps Capt. George F. Titus to replace him at Eldridge Street. Capt. Walsh shifts to Elizabeth Street as Allen and Chrystie Streets feel the raid aftermath and three dive houses are closed.
H. T. Scott president of Union Iron Works and designer of the Oregon says the U S will soon have a large navy as seventy ships are under construction with five new battleships and six armored cruisers to be contracted. He calls monitors ideal for harbor defense and predicts heavy Pacific shipbuilding and growing Orient trade.
Congressman Robert R. Hitt gains early backing from Chicago lawmakers for U S Senate. He met numerous state senators and representatives at headquarters who indicated support if conditions favor. Hitt heads to Washington to confer with the President on foreign affairs ahead of Congress.
The Bristol report notes the America’s Cup defender plans laid out after Herreshoff Brothers return from New York. Forgings for the hull underbody and nickel steel frames are being ordered, with launch expected in April, accelerating preparation beyond Columbia’s schedule.
Tests of the new twelve inch naval gun reported by Admiral O Neill and Lieut Straus show record velocity and power. With 360 pounds smokeless powder the gun reached 2854 feet per second muzzle speed, highest for any twelve inch gun. An 850 pound steel tipped projectile would pierce any armor made. The weapon is first of forty to be mounted on upcoming battleships and armored cruisers.
Paris reports Dr. Leyds and delegations Wolmarans Fischer and Wessels reached Paris and held a conference at the Hotel Scribe. Ex-President Kruger will land tomorrow in Marseilles then arrive in Paris next Friday. Final arrangements for Kruger's reception in Marseilles include a brief landing ceremony and a banquet in his honor with Boer officials present.
In St Petersburg on November 17 a favorable bulletin reports Emperor Nicholas II had a good day at Livadia with a 100.5 degree temperature and 72 pulse, sleeping an hour overnight. The dispatch notes his condition remains good and illness following a regular course, while cabinet ministers’ departure from Yalta to St Petersburg is postponed.
Grand Duke Michael brother of the Czar began his journey this morning from Copenhagen toward Russia continuing his royal travel.
In St Louis on November 17 Dudley A. Foster, a musician, had his friend E. W. Meyer play piano during a foot surgery instead of using chloroform. Meyer brought eighty nine pieces and improvised ragtime tunes as the surgeon prepared and performed the procedure, Foster claiming the music was more effective than anesthesia.
Snoqualmie Falls Power Company in Seattle conducted a test driving an electric motor 153 miles from its generator. The entire transmission system was wired in one continuous circuit. Regular transmission runs 32 miles to Seattle and 44 miles to Tacoma. Tests aimed to prove commercial viability of long distance electric power transmission.
Short newspaper ad notes Evans' Ale and Stout are available from any dealer nationwide. It emphasizes ease of purchase and broad supply.
President York delays board action on Bishop Potter's appeal to Mayor Van Wyck over vice suppression, while likely investigations loom for Inspector Cross and Captain Herlihy. Officials refuse to disclose scope or participants, as a meeting is postponed to tomorrow.
Rev Dr William R Huntington says the Protestant Episcopal Church has done all it will in pursuing vice in the lower east side. He adds Bishop Potter may act by letter but no further church action is expected. He notes the Bishop refused to discuss Croker's committee and will not assist. He implies public pressure now falls to citizens.
Poolrooms and gambling houses stayed open as usual yesterday and doorkeepers in top betting venues appeared more vigilant after Croker's anti vice declaration. The broader impact of the publicity seemed to be a stricter enforcement by some establishments while overall gambling activity persisted.
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