Focht interview claim is denounced as unfounded
Widener rejects any talk of his candidacy and says the senatorship was not discussed. Focht is accused of fabricating a long interview and a Times source calls the entire Mocht interview a fake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. B. Widener
U. S
Focht
A. B. Widener
Benjamin K. Focht
Union County
The
Inquirer
Widener
United States
Quay
Washington
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
John J. Patterson
South Carolina
Patterson
Senate
Times
Mocht
Governor Roosevelt Exonerates Van Wyck in City Hall Case
Albany November 23 Governor Roosevelt declines to remove Mayor Robert A Van Wyck citing lack of proof of willful law violation. He calls the ice trust issue non criminal and urges broader corporate power and charter revocation measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ice Trust
Albany
Roosevelt
Robert A. van Wyck
New York City
American Ice Company
Hayes
Stamp Taxes and War Revenue Bill Drafted in Subcommittee
Washington report shows Chairman Payne with Representatives Dalzell and Hopkins drafting amendments to the war revenue law. The panel agreed general provisions and targets for stamp tax reductions first, with limited discussion on beer cigars cigarettes and tobaccos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Payne
Dalzell
Hopkins
Sugar and Coffee War Escalates Between Arbuckles and Havemeyers
Special telegram reports a renewed price war as Arbuckles cut refined sugar by fifteen points and coffee followed with a one cent per pound drop. The Robinson Spice Company tied to the Sugar Trust triggered the coffee cut, while the National Refining Company and Sugar Refining Company matched the sugar reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Times
New York
Arbuckles
Havemeyers
Robinson Spice Company
The
Sugar Trust
Arbuckle Brothers
National Refining Company
Sugar Refining Company
Arbuckle
Kruger Seeks Mediation and Threatens State Papers
The Soir reports on Kruger arrival at The Hague intending to seek mediation. If mediation fails he will publish all state documents to reveal war secrets, hoping European pressure could curb Britain. If unsuccessful, he plans to return to the Transvaal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Soir
Kruger
Hague
Europe
Great Britain
Solr
Transvaal
Shera Rearraigned on $10,000 Theft Charge in Sickles Case
J Fletcher Shera stock broker rearraigned in New York on a warrant accusing him of appropriating $10,000 from General Daniel Sickles. Delos McCurdy waived examination and Shera is held in $7,500 bail for the grand jury. In default he would be sent to the Tombs. a similar charge against Samuel W Baxter was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Fletcher Shera
Daniel E. Sickles
Shera
General Sickles
Delos McCurdy
Byrnes
President McKinley to Attend Union League Event Today
President McKinley and Cabinet members join a founders day reception at the Union League in Philadelphia. He arrives via special train at 3:30 pm and will attend a parade, dinner, and speeches with Roosevelts and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union League
McKinley
Roosevelt
League
Pennsylvania
Walsington
Wilmington
Joseph G. Darlington
Edward
Stotesbury
Hay
Griggs
Interior
Hitchcock
Agriculture
Wilson
the Treasury
Gage
Navy
Long
Root
John C. Groome
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street
Spruce
Walnut
Edward ‘F. Stotesbury
Wolcott
Colorado
Lodge
Massachusetts
Senator Wolcott
M Kinley Issues Note To Great Powers On China
Washington reports the Secretary of State sent an identical note to powers interested in China outlining U S aims and seeking common ground. The note initiates fresh negotiations on new bases to ease the Pekin ministers meeting tensions and advance rational conditions. Some responses already arrive with generally favorable reception as efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of State
United States
China
Pekin
State Department
Still Explaining the Kaiser's Speeches in Reichstag
Berlin reports Count von Buelow the Imperial Chancellor defended Emperor Wilhelm II after Baron von Ketteler's murder. He linked the Wilhelmshaven address to the crime and praised German soldiers in China. General von Gossler lauded Christianity as a military virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Buelow
China
Berlin
Reichstag
Count von Buelow
Emperor Willala
Wilhelmshaven
Baron von Ketteler
Germany
von Gossler
Russia Retains Railroad After Reversal of Hand-Over Order
The Russian military authorities say the order to hand over the railway has been rescinded with no reasons given. Until Tuesday civilians could travel free. since then fares are charged and passes are printed in the notices.
Low Garbage Bid Brings Mack Back
American Pro duct Company lost a city garbage contract by 109200 to American Contracting and Manufacturing, a heavy financed bidder. John Mack and associates pressure Haddock and officials to use discretion as lowest responsible bidder, while Mack returns to discuss the bid and potential outcome with city leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
American Product Company
American Contracting and Manufacturing Company
Duke of Manchester in Bankruptcy Court adjourned
The Duke of Manchester appeared in London before the Registrar in Bankruptcy. The case was adjourned as accounts were not filed. liabilities total £37,700 to £7,545 creditors. The examination was moved to February 2, with the couple sailing to New York on the St. Louis tomorrow from Southampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Manchester
United States
England
Duke and Duchess of Manchester
New York
American Line
St. Louis
Southampton
Yorkshire College Students Riot At Dowle Follower Meeting
News in brief reports Yorksh ire College students stormed a Dowle Zionist meeting in Chicago. Also updates show South Carolina population at 1 340 316 with a 16.4 percent rise since 1800. Other items note the torpedo boat Stockton’s trial from Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire College
John Alexander Dowle
Chicago
South Carolina
Sultan of Turkey snubs Uncle Sam in Harpoot
Constantinople November 23. The Porte rejects an exequatur for a United States Consul at Harpoot. The action is seen as a treaty-rights violation, yet Dr. Thomas H. Norton is ordered to proceed to his post. Battleship Kentucky’s visit to Smyrna ties to the dispute and commerce supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Porte
United States
Harpoot
Legation
Thomas H. Norton
McKinley
Kentucky
Smyrna
Consul Appointment Delays in Constantinople Under US Treaty
Washington reports Dr. Norton, named Consul at Harpoot, has waited in Constantinople for exequatur about three months. The United States bases its claim on Article 2 of the May 7 1830 treaty allowing appointment of citizens as Consuls and Vice Consuls at commercial centers within the Ottoman dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norton
Harpoot
Constantinople
United States
Sublime Porte
Little Girl Crushed Beneath Trolley Wheels
Dorothy Wescotte a four year old child of Charles Wescotte Rutledge was killed when a trolley car on the Philadelphia Morton and Swarthmore line ran over her at Linden avenue as she and her brother crossed the tracks. The motorman saved the boy by reaching out and pulling him from the rails before the car passed. The girl’s body was horribly mangled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Wescotte
Charles Wescotte
Rutledge
Philadelphia
Morton and Swarthmore
Linden Avenue
Pool Room Raid Sparks Panic in Grand Street Fight
New York November 23. Warrants from Magistrate Crane led Parkhurst Society Agents Burr Thompson and Leitenberger with the Essex Market Court police to raid a Grand Street pool room at 270. About fifty men were in the room when a frantic crush to escape caused injuries. Two arrests were made, telegraph instruments seized, and suspects George Hogan and Lawrence Brown were held for examination tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Crane
Essex Market Court
Parkhurst Society
Burr, Thompson and Leitenberger
Grand Street
George Hogan
Lawrence Brown
Czar’s Condition Rated Very Satisfactory
Livadia bulletin reports Emperor Nicholas II resting well after a quiet day. Temperature dropped from 102.7 last night to 101.3 this morning, with pulse around 75, and overall strength described as very satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livadia
European
Russia
Pin swallowed years earlier found in appendix during surgery
Mrs. Frank Garrison underwent appendicitis surgery by Dr. Nutt in Williamsport on November 23. A badly corroded pin nearly an inch long was discovered in the appendix, besting most records. The doctor believes she swallowed it over a year ago while habitually holding pins in her mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Frank Garrison
Nutt
Powers at Odds in Pekin Split Over Punishment
London reports a divergence among powers over Prince Tuan’s fate. Japan the US Russia and France push for harsher penalties than execution, while Britain Germany Austria and Italy oppose maximizing punishment. Russia shifts stance, refusing troop withdrawal or railway handover, yet peace talks proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Daily Mail
Japan
United States
Russia
France
Prince Tuan
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Italy
Senator Davis Makes Strong Fight For Life
Special Telegram to The Times from St Paul Minnesota reports Senator Davis remains weaker but shows signs of life. He slept seven hours and took nourishment as doctors note no serious progress in kidney disease despite delirium. The injured foot’s gradual healing offers some hope amid his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Times
St. Paul, Minn
Davis
Suffering of three orphans shocks Yorkville Court
Three underage von Druska brothers 13 8 and 7 were found starving beside their dead father in a New York garret. Magistrate Poole committed them to the Gerry Society with the father’s body sent to the morgue. The case highlights extreme destitution in Yorkville. Two women announce a world tour beginning December 4 to promote temperance and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yorkville
Poole
Christopher
Emil
Robert von Druska
Gerry Society
Hull outlines plan for new army bill in committee
Representative Hull of the House military affairs committee calls a meeting next Tuesday to push a new army bill. He aims for an economy minded bill and notes the Philippine army must be brought home in summer as replacements sail out to avoid empty transports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hull
House Committee On Military Affairs
Philippines
Crushed to death at railroad round house
John Lacy a lamp lighter for the Pennsylvania Railroad living at Second and Southern streets was crushed to death at the round house near Thirty first street last night. He attempted to pass engines to reach the storage area when an engine moved forward pressing him against the wall. he died before hospital arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lacey
Second and Souther Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Round House
Thirty-first Street
Lacey
Presbyterian Hospital
Actress May Hamilton Dying in Philadelphia Hospital
May Hamilton once a toast of gayer circles in this town is dying of consumption in a Philadelphia hospital. Frankie Bailey and other members of the E & Co troupe stayed with her after the management left Miss Hamilton to fend alone. She has received many comforts from her associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
May Hamilton
Philadelphia
Frankie Bailey
E & Co
Peron
Miss Hamilton
Missmilton
Filipino chiefs arrested in Bulacan province
Manila reports insurgent lieutenant colonel Dorotion Karrag dad and Manuel Lazars, said to be General Torres' quartermaster, arrested in Bulacan province amid previous arrests of other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Dorotion Karragdad
Manuel Lazars
Torres
Bulacan
Marrannes
Paro
Mundell's Solar Tip Olive Oil Ad
An old advertisment touts Mundell's Solar Tip olive oil praised for longevity and value. It claims superior quality, broad retail availability, and urges readers to call a factory at 18th and Cherry Streets for purchasing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mundell
18Th and Cherry Sts
Weather outlook for eastern states and western New York
The forecast covers Eastern New York and Pennsylvanian regions with cloudiness and likely rain into Saturday and Sunday, plus cooler southern portions. Delaware and Maryland expect rain and cooler temperatures, while Western New York may see rain or snow by Saturday and Sunday. Local data from the U S Weather Bureau Philadelphia notes temperatures, wind, and rainfall statistics for November 23 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvanian
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Pennsylvania
U. S. Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Furness Liner Dalton Hall Twenty Days Out from England
Anxiety grows as the Furness Line steamer Dalton Hall remains twenty days out from England for Halifax Nova Scotia with a large cargo aboard. Local shipping observers await word of its progress and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Hall
England
Newfoundland
Halifax
N. S
Furness Line
Sale of Suits and Overcoats at Cost
A wholesale offer for 653 men's suits and 700 overcoats priced to cost with emphasis on end of season clearance. The firm notes the wholesale price of a $16 suit is $12 and highlights 12 styles of all wool cheviot and cassimere suits with single and double breasted vests.
Men’s Suits in Blue Oxford and Tartan Plaids at Low Prices
A local shop offers twelve handsome suit styles including blue Oxford winter flannel with white stripes, tartan plaids, and fine Cheviots. Special for men seeking top quality $15 suits at a discounted price, with $7.50 listed for several options.
Quality Velvet Kersey Overcoats Offered At Discount
Our selection of olive blue black velvet-like Kersey overcoats are all wool and well made with perfect fit and Italian lining. Originally selling for ten to twelve dollars, we offer them at a reduced price.
Textile advertisement listing men’s coats and suits
The notice promotes coats and suits in kersey cheviot frieze and satin lined options. It highlights 615 coats and sixteen suit styles in worsted stripes, serge and cassimere with military sack coats and vests, priced to about $13.50 and $16 per item.
Suits of Fine Winter Flannels Offered At Low Prices
Limited styles available in high quality winter flannels and worsteds. Top line fabrics retail around 16.50 to 18 dollars, but today priced at 8.50 in a selection of dressed and undressed suits.
Fine wool overcoats offered at reduced prices
The ad lists coats in black beaver and kersey olive kersey and blue frieze with long service and moderate cost. It claims real $12 and $18 coats and describes options with Raglan pockets, sable frieze, satin sleeves, and plaid worsted body tim ming. Our price emphasizes elegance and tailoring while signaling price reductions for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Contina
Plain Honest Prices Prompt Local Retail Pitch
A local retailer promotes straightforward value with no gimmicks or false discounts. The message promises a solid dollar for a solid dollar, inviting customers to try the store.
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Foches
Benjamin Focht
P. A
Widerer
van Wyck
World
Ice Corporation
See Trust
Mkinley
Res Ree
M’kinley
Haddock
Mayor
Walter Peterson
Clarence B. Kugler
John Mack
Florida
Kugler
Kingler
David Peoples
Public Works
Manchester
Stockton
Severn River
Annapolis
W. H. Lawrence
National Carbon Company
Carbon Trust
Dover
Cleveland
Ohio
John LP. Fitzgerald
Charles Daly
Harvard
West Point
Illinois Central Railroad
Peoria
Decatur
Evansville
Oregon
Bryan
Oolley
Barker
Debs
Mowinley
Mesa Grande
California
Duluth
Barnes and la Dow
Mechanicsville
N. Y
Ontario Agricultural Department
Millera
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Commonwealth Waser Widens Geet
Powers
de Long
Boston
Mra. Mills
Sratpense
York
Sultan OF
Turkey
Uncle Sam
Harpool
Erzercum
Abdul Hamid i
Gire
Gotham Police
Parkhurst
Czar
Chi Li
Senator Davis
Mise Jessie Ackerman
Mise
Ada Marout
San Francisco
Honolulu
Mize Scoerman
Soret Seda
Vint Abgirale
John Lacy
Pennsylvania Railway
Nobie
Janary
Furness
Wm. H. Wanamaker
Perry &Coo
Chestnut Street
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