11 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1902
Page
1
An assorted lot of neckwear priced at 50c each and men belts at 50c and 25c. Items include belts for men in two price points 50c and 25c. Sale details focus on availability and price range.
New York Aug 11 The conference between engineers motormen and firemen of the Manhattan Elevated Road began at 1230 with William Jones and H B Pinney meeting Vice President Skitt. They seek shorter hours and the session with Skitt was to determine if a full strike will occur as unions press for action. The grievance committee met at 1300 and remained in session as the outcome was anxiously awaited.
Chicago officials warn 6000 workers from Union Traction Consolidated Traction and Chicago City railways may be called out after a joint executive board meeting. A strike plan slated for Friday faces resistance from conservative members led by international officers. Agencies in St Louis Buffalo Cleveland and Detroit are cited as boosting hiring to counter potential walkout. The dispute centers on age rules and the benevolent association backed by President John M Roach, stirring North and South side tensions over staffing changes.
E R Galbraith, a Baltimore college student, was arrested last night for deliberately kicking Count T Eugene Metrosom of St Petersburg on the Atlantic City boardwalk. The assault appeared unprovoked. Galbraith's friends claim he was in an irresponsible condition. Metrosom drew attention by wearing a large Panama hat with a velvet band and summer clothing.
Boston reports United States Senator James McMillan of Michigan died suddenly at Englehead summer home in Manchester by the Sea at 4 o clock yesterday morning The cause was heart failure followed by congestion of the lungs after a brief illness He had been in good health earlier and fainted after a golf game His wife and daughter were at his bedside to the end
Henry F. Coe, former treasurer of Bowker Fertilizer, appeared in superior criminal court in Boston on an indictment returned by the grand jury. He pleaded not guilty and was held on $10,000 bail. No trial date has been set.
By consent of general counsel for Mosars Hodge Gurtiss and Smith complainants against United States Steel corporation, the date for filing the amended bill has been adjourned from noon to Friday August 15.
United States Consul Gottschalk reports from Blusfields that Dr. Russell Wilson of Ohio, arrested in Nicaragua for alleged war involvement, was pardoned and released by President Zelaya after State Department representations. Senator Hanna helped secure the release. Wilson is now in Colombia and safe.
London celebrates coronation with thanks for King Edward's illness survival and crown. At noon a privy council swears in new cabinet members and likely declares an Irish viceroy. Honors investitures draw large crowds as both old and new cabinet members are welcomed. The king's health has improved since the ceremonies.
Franklin T. Ives of the state board of mediation and arbitration said he is ready to resign at any moment. He noted he did not seek the post and was appointed for fairness to labor and religion, calling the job hard but stating he would step down if needed.
A group of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio capitalists led by George W Ireland of Philadelphia bought 860000 acres in Santiago province Cuba. They plan extensive cotton cultivation and will manufacture on the plantation, with four million dollars spent on improvements. Cuban officials Palma and Terry back the project and HQ will be in Philadelphia. Separately, Martin Dolphin proposed using eminent domain to seize mines for government needs to end the coal strike, citing Cleveland's 1893 action.
Washington reports the United States will deny Captain Andrew A. Rosehill of Honolulu ownership claim to Marcus Island, asserting Japan’s sovereignty. The ruling rests on Rosehill’s failure to file the required bond and comply with laws for claimants under the guano islands act.
A Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train of 10 Pullman sleepers struck the rear of a freight train at 2:17 am near the Dock Street tower in Harrisburg. Seven grain cars piled atop the engine and the wreck caught fire. All passengers escaped unharmed. engineer George H. Byro and Viroman I. Walton avoided injuries.
Powder mill at Ranowne eight miles from Paterson New Jersey exploded at eight this morning blowing about two tons of powder. The glazing department suffered the blast and several workers were injured but not seriously. The cause remains unknown.
Wilkesbarre Pa August 11 14th week of the anthracite miners strike opens President Mitchell says strikers are in good shape relief fund contributions come from many quarters A $20000 pledge from the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen is expected within 10 days and other unions may follow The Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co may start up at Wana colliery this week while operators strive to break the ranks The miners brace for a prolonged siege hoping for victory despite sacrifices
Aug 11 reports from Trenton and Atlantic City describe a tornado with heavy rain causing extensive damage. In Trenton a brutal storm wrecked houses factories barns and uprooted trees with losses around 150000. Power plants flooded and trolley service halted. Atlantic City dam washed away at Lakeside Park triggering bridge collapses and submerged tracks. wrecking trains are repairing bridges and injuries reported.
A fierce Aug night storm flooded cellars and lifted the Raritan river to danger levels in Somerville. A passenger train from Washington ran over submerged tracks, stalls occurred for Middlesex and Somerset Traction cars, and Bound Brook’s Main Street was underwater. Valley crops suffered damage to oats and other grains, while the wet spell rotted the early peach crop on the trees.
D M Fanning a New York buyer for M H Hans Co developed religious mania after arriving from Plymouth to London. At Hotel Cecil he claimed to be Jesus Christ’s representative and spoke of heaven's automobile. He appeared penniless and claimed persecution. A pocketbook with $150 was later turned in as evidence of his actions.
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