20 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
1
London reports stir over Cronje surrounded French between Boer forces and Bloemfontein. British efforts under Buller push across the Tugela and seize ammunition stores as Hlangwana Hill falls. Roberts column progress remains unclear amid censored telegrams and speculation on Fourteen Streams and Mafeking.
London dispatch reports Lord George Hamilton confirming Russia has strengthened military forces on Afghanistan’s frontier. The House of Commons discussed fears of Russian moves amid South Africa turmoil, with speculation about Persia and British defense commitments. Page 7 advertises Times miniatures at the publication office.
City officials warn of rising typhoid danger as Schuylkill River water, heavily contaminated with coal dust and sediment, is used by 1.25 million residents. Pumping capacity and daily demand exceed 290 million gallons, prompting calls to boil all drinking water and speed reservoir sedimentation efforts.
Reuben S. Henninger aged 17 was jailed in Williamsport after admitting he placed a bent splice across a rail near Ralston to derail a midnight express. Track-walker John Paulhamus found the obstruction. Henninger was halted by Constable Dusty at Trout Run and pleaded guilty.
Pittsburgh January 19 special. Carnegie Steel defense outlines inflated valuation claim against H C Frick who seeks 16.235 million dollars for his stake. Carnegie asserts prices were set in boom times and actual value now lower. Lawyers confer with Dalzell Scott Gordon and Philadelphia counsel. Carnegie plans a vigorous defense citing capital and profits context and potential cases by Curry and Lovejoy.
In a long letter Dr Allan McLane Hamilton contests claims the jury was hypnotized and denounces the trial as unfair due to prejudice and press coverage. He attacks Osborne for taunts at counsel and critiques Recorder Goff for tolerating partisan criticism and biased courtroom conduct.
Newport News police reveal that W. J. Garland tested needles through the hearts of fowls and small animals before his aged wife was killed with a hot pip. The preliminary hearing in the murder case promises a sensational presentation as these experiments are expected to be detailed in testimony.
Washington February 19. The Wheeler resolution asking the State Department for information on the charges against ex Consul Macrum of Pretoria regarding opening his mail by British authorities was adopted without debate after committee report.
Arrivals list Barat Bramarck Gibraltar from New York and Auguste Victoria Alezepdria from New York, described as an Oriental cruiser. Forecast for Tuesday covers Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland partly cloudy and not too cold, with warmer temperatures and possible rain on Wednesday.
Mayor Ashbridge demands the removal of Charles Lawrence at the Philadelphia Almshouse and Alms House, Edwin Merrick of Holmesburg House of Correction, and Captain Charles N. Calvert. He cites alleged mismanagement, inflated payrolls, and poor meat quality amid a broader probe of the institutions.
Chaplain John H. Macomber is placed on the army retired list. The Montgomery sails from Montevideo to Buenos Aires towed by the Wilmington, which heads to the latter port for a new shaft. Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls Pa bids $29 737 to build a machine shop at Mare Island Navy Yard. A Bremerton naval station telegram reports a fire on a coal barge carrying 1600 tons.
Amid February bustle, prices slashed on suits and overcoats with many items reduced to lower prices. Examples include $10 suits at $7.50 and $22.50 suits at $18.00, plus $10 overcoats to $7.50 and $25 overcoats to $18.00. About fifty styles, some deeper cuts. Trousers also discounted from $4.00 to $2.50 up to $6.00 to $4.00.
Wm H Wanamaker corner market street advertises 1500 trousers on sale with large reductions. Highlights include 500 pairs priced at 1.50 to 2.50, 320 pairs in the 4.00 to 6.00 range, plus other deep discounts on remaining stock. Perry & Co 1520 Chestnut Street.
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