22 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
1
Reported relief of Ladysmith stirs British cheers and “Bravo, Bullet” as Berlin rumors claim General Cronje surrounded and pressured to capitulate. Observers note continent news often precedes Britain on volatile fronts.
Philadelphia faced the threat of losing the Republican National Convention as talks at a reorganized finance committee meeting discussed moving the event to Madison Square Garden. Mayor Ashbridge warned such a move would disgrace the city and urged postponing decisions while plans for Exposition Auditorium alterations were outlined with an estimated cost of 20 000 to 25 000 dollars and seating for about 14 790.
London reports General Buller dispatch from Chieveley Camp states the Fifth Division crossed the Tugela today by pontoon and drove back the enemy rear guard while silencing their guns. The dispatch counters earlier relief rumors for Ladysmith and notes no news of relief from the War Office. Windsor Town Council hears cheers for Buller.
The News said to have been received by Queen Victoria reports relief for Ladysmith with royal confirmation in Windsor bringing hopeful reaction.
Private telegram from Berlin reports General Cronje is surrounded and in a difficult military position, as of this afternoon. No further details given.
A man on a bold daytime near City Hall snatched a purse from Mrs. MacRae as she walked with an umbrella. Reserve Policeman E P Ryan pursued and captured William Burton, 24, of 1180 Pearl Street, after a swift chase. Mrs. MacRae identified Burton at Central Station. he claimed hardship and asked for leniency. The purse contained several hundred dollars in checks and about ten dollars in cash.
Special Telegram to The Times reports 17-year-old Edward Carsten convicted of arson for multiple fires. The boy faced the Union County Court in Elisabeth New Jersey with a sentence of five years.
The report notes Churchill demanding more troops and warns the government not to relax military preparations. It discusses rapid soldier production and formation of camps as expedient in response to ongoing victories.
Marcus DeWolf of DeWolf Brothers printers suffered severe burns after gasoline exploded on the third floor of 12 North Seventh street. Fire hosecart 15 ferried him to Jefferson Hospital as delays hampered the patrol wagon. The building sustained about $1000 damage.
Noah Aschner a former Mecklenburg Schwerin merchant and German forger, fugitive for two years, was found in a Bowery lodging house after a nationwide manhunt. He used the alias Carl Frank and had fled from Germany to Marseilles and Sydney before vanishing in China. He is described as a financial wreck after his capture in New York.
A man Edward Lawrence of Lakeville Corner Sunbury county his wife and three children perished in a fast spreading fire that consumed their residence in Fredericton New Brunswick on February 21. The tragedy left investigators to determine the cause while neighbors aided in the early rescue attempts.
Senator Penrose announced he will formally bring up the Senate question over Matthew S. Quay of Pennsylvania. He plans to press the case on Washington's Birthday after reading Washington's Farewell Address by Senator Foraker, claiming sufficient Democratic support. The session largely hovered over the Hawaiian government bill with limited progress.
Philadelphia launches a citywide religious census with Sunday school workers visiting every home. Districts report worker counts and needs at 9 30 11 2 and 4 o clock with aims to finish tonight if possible and to finish by Sunday if needed, guided by a prayerful spirit.
Three hundred former parishioners of Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke, retiring pastor of Brick Presbyterian Church in New York, contribute about $30,000 to help him buy a home at Princeton or use as he wishes.
Late Monday night the Tenth district arrested Jacob Kowitch for drunkenness at Fourth and George streets and he was jailed until morning. After a magistrate’s hearing he faced a twenty four hour sentence in default of a fine. Kowitch then walked free and mingled with the crowd, prompting Lieutenant Steck’s men to pursue him.
The Fifth ward Democrats of Camden express sympathy with the Boers. While no material aid was offered yet, nomination night sparked a burst of support as Kruger's name was mentioned and a member asked if they were with them, prompting a chorus of affirmation.
Two youths Frank Boyer age 14 and Evan Fletcher 15 suffered severe leg injuries when a Market street car struck a Baring street car after the boys jumped on its rear for a ride. They were rescued by a reserve policeman and taken home to 3800 Parrish Street and 744 North Thirty-eighth Street.
Washington reports that the United States will withdraw claims to Caygayen Sulu and Cibute islands. The government, after reviewing Spanish representations, found these two Caygayan and Cibute lie outside the Paris treaty boundary and will be returned to Spain.
Allan Giesser a 50 year old German farmer shot his wife in Benton Harbor Michigan then killed himself in Lake Michigan. The wife Mrs Giesser survived a head wound and may recover. Giesser had quarrelled with his wife and planned separation. He leaves two divorced wives living.
Arrivals include Woerra Genea from New York and Aurtery from New York. Departures list Ovensale to Liverpool and St Louie to Southhampton, Neordland to Antwerp, Beale to New York.
Forecast calls for a snow event across Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland on Thursday with colder temperatures overnight and a high westerly shift to northerly winds late Friday. Yesterday’s temperature shows Blteeen.
Fire in Ataquines Spain destroys about 320 houses and devastates livestock. Residents suffer from trauma as the Governor and Interior Minister travel to the town to offer aid and provisions amid fears of further hardship.
Washington February 21 The conferrees on the financial bill were in session nearly all day and indications are that all points of dispute will be reconciled. Messrs Brosius and Overstreet urged their case with insistence, and at times this promised a protracted contest, but some differences were adjusted and others less acute at the close. The Senate conference members expressed the opinion that an agreement would be reached tomorrow, saying the differences were not such as to indicate much contention.
John B. Wellcome, Clark's campaign manager, testified before the Senate committee in the Clark case. He said campaign expenditures would not exceed $25,000 and provided bank records and checks. He accused Daly of supplying funds for the Whiteside exposure and claimed Montana Supreme Court was biased against him.
About 1500 pairs of trousers on closeout at great reductions. 500 pairs priced at 1.50 2.00 and 2.50 per pair. Other lots include three twenty five and higher priced styles marked down from 4.00 to 5.00. Located at 1520 Chestnut Street.
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