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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
1
Bird Gardiner, newly ousted as District Attorney of New York County, decided not to contest the Governor Roosevelt’s removal. After meetings with his staff at the Democratic Club and consulting constitutional lawyers, he acknowledged there was no appeal and prepared to vacate the office.
London observers weigh amended Canal Treaty versus outright rejection while British officials monitor possible readjustments. Reports from South Africa note Boer commando activity checked and Beyer Delarey defeat confirmed. Underground London rail costs cited, Paris lines cheaper due to depth and material.
The Times criticizes President McKinley for submitting the Hay-Pauncefote Canal Treaty to Britain, says the amended form is unacceptable, and warns that if not adopted, the United States will rely on the Clayton-Bulwer rights, unaffected by Senate action. It stresses Britain as a North American power and notes potential friction.
In Constantinople on December 23 the expected imperial authorization and £100,000 initial deposit for Cramp Shipbuilding to construct an Ottoman Navy cruiser have not yet been issued. The German Embassy protested to the Porte against paying the Cramps before settling Krupp naval gun debts.
St. Petersburg dispatch reports that Emperor Nicholas and key ministers will not leave Livadia before a specified date in mid January as the Czar continues recovery. The AP correspondent states officials foresee no immediate departure from the Livadia residence.
Genoa reports the strike ended as the Government agreed to reconstruct the Bureau of Labor Unions after the Prefect of Police closed it and sparked the protest. Local officials indicated the move aims to restore labor organizing activities and quell unrest.
Near the great hotels the Grand Central Station of the New York Central stands. The ad touts sane travel times and two cents a mile and promotes Jayne’s Expectorant and Jayne’s Zapeciorant as remedies for colds.
London dispatches report Kitchener says Boer movement into Cape Colony has been checked. Eastern force remains north of Zoutpansberg. western force directed toward Britstown and Prieska. De Wet praised as military genius. British pursue with French and Clements. Cape Town warns of dynamite depots, rail bridges and elated Boer sentiment in Victoria West amid ongoing patrols and rumors of colonial volunteers joining raiders.
Halifax reports the steamer Lake Champlain bringing Colonel Otter and 850 Canadian troops home from South Africa. The Militia Department canceled the St John landing order, shortening travel time. Western troops begin a special train journey to Montreal and Toronto for Christmas.
This afternoon in Berlin Emperor William visited the Imperial Chancellor Count von Bülow and personally conferred upon him the insignia of the Order of the Black Eagle.
Berlin reports Count Zeppelin, famed aeronaut, will soon address the German Colonial Society regarding potential uses for his airship. The planned talk aims to outline practical applications and future prospects for airship travel and commerce.
At Hawleyton Susquehanna County last night David D. Owen and Miss Nancy D. Vaughan were being united in marriage when the bride’s mother jumped between them and forbade further proceedings. The ceremony was declared off. An advertisement promotes Ballantine’s Burton Ale and Balian India Pale Ale for restful sleep.
Li Hung Chang said he likely can attend the meeting with Prince Ching to accept the preliminary joint note. The note, to be presented by Spanish Minister de Cologan, requests a prompt reply and urges the emperors plenipotentiaries to urge immediate compliance by Emperor Kwang Su. An answer is expected about Thursday.
Dr. Morrison, telegraphing to The Times from Peking on Saturday, reports that Chinese officials declare China will accept all the conditions of the joint note without losing face.
Washington reports diplomatic circles discussing the joint agreement signed by the Powers at Peking for Chinese plenipotentiaries. Mr Wu, Chinese Minister, finds the demands harsh but hopes for amicable discussion and eventual amelioration. He expects Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching to act, with the note sent by telegraph to the Court at its current abode connected to Peking.
Omaha authorities report the dark man in the Cudahy kidnapping is identified as EA Johnson a laborer at the packing plant living near Twenty sixth and Walnut streets He admitted visiting the Grover street house to rent it but proved he had no involvement, while police pursue a second suspect described as a dark complexioned man with a mustache and gray at the Cudahy mansion and in local sightings Also Pat Crowe remains a possible player in the unfolding case.
Ex Senator Hill and other prominent Democrats gathered at the Hoffman House for the Manhattan Club thirty fifth anniversary. Talks centered on Hill's bid to head a future anti Tammany machine, Croker plainly the obstacle, while insiders doubted Hill and Sheehan could unite against Tammany. Leaders considered Whitney and Cleveland as possible players, but consensus favored patience over rash action.
Stockholm reports the alleged mental derangement behind the disappearance of Lieutenant Count Snofisky, Military Attaché of the Swedish and Norwegian Legation in Berlin, with officials noting no other motive or incident.
From New York Royal Blue five hour trains depart Liberty Street at 11 30 A M 100 P M and the Royal Limited at 3 40 P M with no excess fare Other fast solid trains run 8 00 10 09 A M 1 30 5 00 7 00 P M and 12 15 night from Liberty Street and South Ferry five minutes earlier Top dining and care car service advertised as best in the world.
The Fall River liner Puritan arrived with a broken shaft discovered yesterday in New York. After discharging passengers and freight she went to Newport for repairs and is unlikely to resume service before next spring. The Pris e will take her place.
Nathan Roth nine years old of 166 Berry street Brooklyn shot in the head and badly wounded by John Galletus 113 North Fifth street Brooklyn who also wounded James Kelly 179 Bedford Avenue not seriously Galletus 28 Lithuanian a boilermaker was driven to violence by fear after an assault at work He handed the revolver to Patrolman Owens and was arrested Galletus said he feared being killed by coworkers and is believed to be temporarily insane
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company via a local real estate firm has bought about thirty properties in southern Trenton near the Delaware River crossing to Morrisville and is negotiating for about thirty more. The parcels lie along a line likely to host track straightening and a new Delaware River bridge, removing an S curve and shaving roughly a quarter mile from New York to Philadelphia travel.
The summer home of S. W. Brown of New York in Belle Haven Greenwich Conn burned at 5 this morning. Dense fog hid the flames. Loss listed as 20000. Mrs Brown and daughter mourn the destruction. No one was in residence during alterations. Barn and outbuildings saved. coachman housed nearby. House insured.
Frank M. Parsons of Weedsport resigns as Deputy Attorney-General to attend private business. First Deputy post remains vacant after John H. Coyne’s death. Edward B. Coyne, Livingston County Judge, had handled duties but cannot continue. Attorney-General Davies must fill two major vacancies in his office.
The Northwest endures its first blizzard of winter with northwest winds turning rain to snow in St. Paul Minnesota. Snowfall is light but winds blur visibility. the storm spans the state. Nebraska reports widespread snow last night with sharp winds and several minor accidents, one fatal.
Assistant District Attorney John F. McIntyre spoke to reporters on the Gardiner issue and denied a mass staff resignation, noting strong opposition and that the idea had fallen through. He stated Gardiner would appeal the governor’s decision and would begin duties amid many complex cases.
The speaker states no resignation will occur until a new District Attorney is prepared to fill the post. He argues duty to New York citizens requires the office to run smoothly and staff to be educated, noting two years are needed to train assistants. He adds sympathy for Colonel Gardiner but supports no legal contest, and mentions plans to travel and review the Pennsylvania Railroad merits.
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