29 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
1
A Manila dispatch reports the U S auxiliary cruiser Yosemite sank November 15 in a fierce typhoon off Guam. Five seamen lost. The 6179 ton cruiser carried ten 5 inch guns, six 6 pounders and two Colt rifles, with 18 officers and 267 men.
Washington dispatches say naval and war officials had not received any later word by nightfall on the Yosemite disaster. It is believed the War Department transport Sherman carried news from Manila, possibly via Guam, and may have learned of the wreck en route after leaving San Francisco on November 1.
The Yosemite was commissioned April 13, 1898 and served as station ship at Guam since the Spanish-American War era, with her status described as an auxiliary cruiser just before the war.
Rear Admiral Frederick V. McNair died at his home in Washington this afternoon at 3:30 from apoplexy after months of poor health. Born January 13 1849 in Pennsylvania, he entered the navy in 1858 and served over 42 years, including Farragut’s New Orleans action and as Dewey’s predecessor in the Asiatic squadron. He was superintendent of the Naval Academy at Annapolis before resigning for ill health on March 1.
Four masked men dynamited the Farmers Bank of Emden securing between 3000 and 4000 dollars. A nearby citizen, John Alberts, rushed to help and was bound and dragged inside as the gang drilled the vault door. The second blast followed as Alberts lay cornered.
Robbers seized cash and fled with the loot after wrecking the bank vault. They secured a handcar toward Delaven where Night Patrolman Sanford attempted arrest. Sanford was mortally wounded as the robbers boarded a Chicago and Alton train and vanished.engineer saw a man leap from the first car near Milier during high speed, but no trace was found.
Mrs. Mary Begley 38, of 2311 Hamilton, suffered a fractured jaw after an assault by her brother Patrick J. Gallagher following a struggle with Officer Lowe at Twenty third and Brown. Gallagher was detained after the confrontation as Mrs. Begley and her husband recover at home.
New York police arrested William Rhodes on a Philadelphia theft charge. Indicted months ago for larceny by false pretenses involving $5,000 from Marion H Rand. Rhodes allegedly promised to buy land via broker Nock, then fled with the deposit after claims of a $100,000 deal.
Across Kentucky and West Virginia crowds search for John Gibson, accused of murdering a child in a Boyd County cottage. Vigilant citizens, armed men, and bloodhounds patrol the region as authorities promise swift punishment for the crime. Continued on Seventh Page.
H Cohen told Judge Finletter he stole 150 pairs of gloves and 12 dozen spools of silk from Hood Foulkrod & Co to raise money for his dying brother, saying it was his first offense and he intended to pawn the items for his brother’s trip to Colorado. He had recently arrived from New York and could not find work. A four month sentence was imposed.
General Charles P. Eagan, once degraded over the embalmed beef scandal, is reportedly to have his full rank reinstated by the President. The move follows intercessions by Secretary Root and other officials, with Eagan slated to report to the War Department and later retire upon reaching the age limit.
The tug John B. Patton struck the Winfield Cahill and sank 300 feet from Laurel Street wharf at 6 20 last night. The cook is missing, presumed drowned, while three crewmen were rescued by the police boat William B Stokley despite the Cahill not stopping after the crash.
Sixty Texas cowboys who went to the Transvaal with mules for the English government arrived aboard the Belgenland in New York. They sailed November 14 from Liverpool, with 58 cabin and 268 steerage passengers. The group, mainly from Dallas area, recounted battles with Boers and difficult country as they were transported home by English officials, expressing mixed feelings about the journey and Thanksgiving at home.
Fred Egan a Delaware, Lackawanna and Western car inspector gave his life at the Scranton depot to save a belated passenger from being crushed as a west bound train began to move. Egan pulled the man clear but was dragged beneath the car and fatally mutilated, his body cut in two at the waist.
Edward Smith age 25 of 1351 Markoe street and Michael Jennings age 45 of 1622 Thompson street, both Baldwin Locomotive Works employees, escaped serious harm after a shaft belt entangled Smiths coat. Smith was tossed and unconscious, taken to the Medico Chirurgical Hospital with bruises. Jennings suffered a broken right leg and head and shoulder contusions when a heavy iron ball fell on him, and he was sent to the German Hospital.
The McCulloch reports Nome, Alaska, cut off from the world by ice for seven months. Camp well supplied with provisions and fuel. Potential coal shortage before spring with no serious impact anticipated. Ice barrier began forming around November 8. lighters frozen in on several mornings. steamboats Centennial Santa Ana Sadie and Portland warned.
Yesterday's session of speak-easy trials before Judge Finletter in Criminal Court sentenced two defendants for unlawful liquor sales. Charles Mason of 1018 Beach Street and Thomas Sullivan of 1 South American Street pled guilty to one indictment each and received $500 fines and four month terms. Bench warrants were issued for John Smith alias Lovett, Harry Moreton, Henry Ira Rosie Carter, Leonora Hicks, Charles Peacohn White, and Annie White.
Ocean City Maryland reports the English tramp steamer Margaret Jones, aground since Sunday, was moved about 50 feet closer to deep water by steam tugs after a day of hauling. Spectators could walk to the ship when the work began and the crew aims to float her by tomorrow.
Washington November 28 William Warner of Missouri Past Commander-in-Chief Grand Army Department Commander John Reese of Nebraska General Daniel Sickles and Joseph W Kay Past Department Commander of New York called President Mechinl and her Henderson today in the interest the veteran reference employment measure now pending in Congress.
Fishermen along Ipswich Bay found large lumber remains and wreckage after yesterday's storm. An estimated 25,000 to 30,000 feet of lumber washed ashore, but no vessel name was identified.
Milwaukee on November 28 reports Charles Nearang a brickmaker fatally injures his wife before killing himself in a public safety incident. The chaotic event occurred as witnesses described a violent confrontation near the residence. Police are investigating the details and motives surrounding the case.
In Astoria on November 28 a tug named Wallabulu broke from its tow and drifted during rough seas. Casualties or salvage details remain unclear as crews assess the vessel’s condition and location.
Wayne MacVeagh an ES General visited the oewer and had an interview with President McKinley in Washington on November 28. The brief note records his presence and the cordial nature of the encounter.
The bulletin notes Thursday partly cloudy conditions for Eastern New York and Maryland area, with warmer trends in the north and central parts and fresh variable winds Friday. It lists Western zones with possible Lake Erie snow flurries and warmer eastern portions, plus Friday fair skies and fresh winds.
A morning paper story asserted the Times building at Eighth and Chestnut would be sold to Siegel, Cooper & Co. of New York. The claim, copied by some evening papers, is false and unfounded with no offers or negotiations in progress. The Times insists all such reports are erroneous and intended to injure the publication.
Nathaniel Wells a renowned chemist dies in Washington at age 107. A longtime friend of Darwin Spencer and Huxley he remained active until four years prior. His longevity rule was simple pray, stay cheerful, eat heartily and bathe daily. He reportedly sailed the world twenty five times.
Eight-year-old Tillie Richman of 217 Spruce street was struck by a wagon driven by Douglas Marks of 1548 South Thirteenth street while crossing near her home. She was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital in critical condition with severe facial injuries. Marks was arrested.
A fierce blizzard sweeps across Newfoundland blocking trains and shipping. Fishing fleet vessels shelter in St Johns harbor as incoming steamers risk accidents and sailing craft face shoreward danger. Nova Scotia reports the gale not yet at its climax and a wild night is expected.
Washington reports the State Department has named W. Irving Shaw of Pennsylvania as United States Consul General at Singapore Straits Settlements, effective soon.
Washington announces the Director General of Posts Vaille at Manila will sail for home next Saturday after requesting removal. He organized the Philippine postal system and has led it since its start two and a half years ago. The Times will publish a color photograph of Stratford-on-Avon for readers next Sunday.
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