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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1900
Page
5
Captain Charles Loeffler, confidential messenger and doorkeeper to the President, is portrayed as a highly respected official in Washington. For over thirty years he has greeted visitors at the executive chamber, handling countless cards from famous men seeking audience with the nation’s leader.
In New York on February 24, experts from the United States and Canada attended tests of fireproof wood supervised by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters and city fire departments. A wooden horse, treated as in battleship construction, stood on elevated piles while a hot blaze burned beneath. Flames rose high yet damaged only the surface, leaving the interior largely intact. A fire inside the structure produced smoke from the chimney, and officials claimed the blaze could destroy a typical building, yet the wood framework resisted penetration.
Cuban representative Senor Que sada reports progress on the Paris exposition exhibit. Shipment is set for March 3 with many space applications, and Senor Albertini sails to Paris to oversee installation. In Lincoln, the Better makers convention closes with reform resolutions.
A deadly fire in the Arch street wholesale mill district left Clara Cohen dead by jumping from a fifth floor window and several se veri ly hurt workers and a fireman. The blaze at Nos 721 and 723 Arch street spread to upper floors used by Harris and Bernard Cohen, cloak and suit manufacturers, with rope escapes reaching the street 25 feet away. A separate blaze at Broad street and Fairmount avenue injured two workers and a police officer, with total damage around 10000 dollars insured.
Miss Lillian Pauncefote daughter of Lord Pauncefote British ambassador to the United States married Mr. Robert Bromley honorary attache at St John s church Washington Feb 24 1750 guests attended the noon ceremony Bishop Satterlee officiated, 400 at embassy breakfast, notable guests and bridal party named.
Harrisburg February 24 the board of pardons commuted Joseph Morrison of Mifflin county death sentence to life imprisonment and rejected William Epps for commutation. Frank Krause of Lehigh county had his hanging postponed. In New York indictments were returned against William F Miller and Edward Schlessinger of the Franklin syndicate for grand larceny with multiple counts and separate complaints filed.
In a tense session in the Senate, Mr. Quay’s claim to a seat faced strong opposition and a pivotal vote. Daniel of Virginia supported Quay, while West of Missouri and Foraker delivered key speeches on the Hawatian government bill. The resolution to consider seating Quay passed 34 to 15, shaping expectations about future votes and party alignments.
A letter from Lt. E. S. Hartshorn reports Mariquina near Manila as a thriving shoemaking town with about 10 200 residents. He notes rapid growth, daily arrivals of natives with household goods, and strong friendly sentiment toward U S troops amid rebuilding efforts.
Victor Hoc enstein of Spencer Indiana files a $200000 claim against the Spanish government for treatment by Spanish soldiers in Cuba while serving with the Red Cross. He previously served in the Sudan campaign with the British army and accused Spain of involvement in the destruction of the Maine. He says he was seized and confined in Morro Castle.
Paris February 24 In the senate sitting at a high court Deputy Marcel Habert who faced trial for inciting soldiers to insubordination during President Faure's funeral was sentenced to five years' banishment.
The international monetary convention in Washington on February 24 lauds the bill as a strong framework to establish a gold standard and provide a $350,000,000 gold reserve. It notes bonds at par with a 2 percent rate and criticizes the international bimetallic amendment as a mis education tool while stressing the need to improve the country’s financial system. The treasury must maintain money at gold parity and cannot use reserve proceeds for current expenses.
In Philadelphia yesterday an anti imperialist meeting denounced President McKinley with thunderous applause. George Frank Stephens called McKinley a butcher and murderer, while Patrick O'Farrell urged harsher critique of US policy. The resolutions echoed the stern stance.
A large twenty room sanitarian house was moved by water in San Diego Ca using rollers barges and tugs. The structure originally stood on F Heights near the bay and was towed ten miles to Coronado where it was set ashore near the Hotel del Coronado marking a likely first in waterborne house relocation.
The marriage of Susie E. Browning daughter of Ira Francesa Browning Beallaville Montgomery to John T. Reid of Boyds Montgomery was solemnized Wednesday morning at St Patrick's church Tasalugio D C with Rev Father Devin officiating. After the ceremony wedding breakfast was served at the Hotel Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Reid depart Thursday for Colorado Springs where they will reside.
Yesterday in Middletown Circuit Court Benjamin F. Groff was tried for keeping a disorderly house with Worthington and Momry defending. The court reserved its decision while others, including Geroy Hood and William Smith, were sentenced to terms in the House of Correction.
Directors of the newly incorporated Arfo American Building and Improvement Joint Stock Company met and elected James N Davis as president and Duvall as secretary. They made recommendations for action by stockholders who will meet on Friday March 2.
Senator Rohrbach argued the till for creating an extra Frederick city justice of the peace would not be introduced. He noted posach bill had passed and implied no new salaries increase for peace officers would be pursued, while references to duty and authority were debated amid the muddled text.
Folklore notes St Matthias Day today. If gutters have ice he breaks it, if none he makes it. Morning evidence shows ice present so the saint has broken the back of winter.
Washington reports the Daughters of the American Revolution allocated 2400 dollars to buy Meadow Garden in Georgia, the home of signer George Walton, tied to the Declaration of Independence.
Nuggets of news note Jagpen’s plague eradication after stringent measures. The next annual Democratic clubs meeting is set for September 5 in Indianapolis. Soultown, PA, grows from 100 to 125 residents on Wednesday. James P. Bick of Vineland NJ is cured of hiccoughing to death by onium. Five men Hennedy Griggs Reynolds Parker and Gray are indicted for manslaughter in a Philadelphia onium joint death.
London reports Cronje remains undefeated as British and Boer lines hold near Ladysmith and Petrusberg. Cronje’s wife urges surrender to spare his men, while Lord Roberts and Gatacre fronts shift. Dewet may reinforce Cronje, signaling a tense siege and possible new battle in Natal amid sparse official word.
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