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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
1
The Fifty seventh Congress convened with social gaiety and a protest over seating Carter Glass from Virginia. The House adjourned after brief business while the Senate reflected amid floral tributes and a reshaped appearance for Joe Cannon before the day closed.
Burnett's Extract of Vanilla is advertised as prepared from selected vanilla beans with warrant. Local retailer notes quality and consistent strength for culinary use.
New York financier Isaac N Seligman discussed a Venezuelan loan with the State Department but officials warn against US involvement. Berlin reports say Germany and Britain may settle Venezuela disputes. Castro reportedly intends to compensate American claims. In Caracas Castro meets US Minister Bowen with Foreign Affairs present but silent.
Newburg New York December 1 Benjamin B Odell father of Governor Odell was elected president of the Central Hudson Steamboat Company to fill the vacancy caused by Major Wilbur H Weston s death He has served as treasurer since the company s organization and will temporarily hold both posts Charles H Halstead auditor and long time confidential clerk of the late Major Weston was chosen secretary to fill Frank G Skimball s vacancy
A bronze statue of Charles Sumner donated anonymously to Cambridge is placed near Harvard Square and will be unveiled tomorrow. Sumner alumnus and Harvard College class of 1830 is honored in the display.
The Pennsylvania Special makes the trip between New York and Chicago in under a day, bringing the two cities within twenty hours apart. The train's appointments are praised as highly desirable and well suited to travelers.
Washington reports a removal of obstacle to Panama Canal negotiations as Sefer Concha leaves Colombia's ministry. Dr Thomas Herran to be accredited as Minister and charged with full authority to pursue a canal treaty. Concha had resisted U S demand for perpetual control, insisting on sovereignty, while Colombian public sentiment supported the deal. Herran is expected to assume the post soon.
The Asbury Park Board of Aldermen approved transferring the ocean beach front and sewer system from founder Bradley, with a city committee to negotiate details in New York. A special election will be held to authorize bond purchase for Bradley holdings and a new board walk casino and music stand, aiming to complete before the next summer season.
Postmaster McAdam reports the Rome government building contract goes to Fissell and Wagner of Newark for 46670 net, over lower Utica and New York bidders. Kerner and Son of Utica, with 48900, and McDermott of Utica at 45576 were lower bids. Kerner to protest to authorities. certified check returned without explanation.
Claude L. Stillman former Assistant Secretary for the Mur phy Varnish Company pleaded guilty to forgery embezzlement and larceny and was given a ten year term in State prison by Judge Skinner at the Court of Quarter Sessions. His wife was absent when the sentence was announced.
Richard Van Buren a black man aged one hundred six years who claimed to have been a slave in President Van Buren's family died at Coveville in Saratoga County. He was a native of Maryland.
Advertisement notes a Royal Blue Line trip to Washington on Thursday December 4. All expenses covered including rail and hotel for three days cost 12 dollars from New York with details available at Baltimore & Ohio ticket offices.
Local advertisement promotes Deerfoot Farm Sausages offering a 2 pound package as a hearty winter breakfast option. The ad emphasizes appetizing flavor and fullness for a morning meal.
Mrs Weyl wife of George Weyl coffee broker at 99 Front Street New York and her sisters Misses Jessie and Sallie Sewell of Baltimore toppled from a 30 foot embankment after a carriage balked and railing broke. They escaped with severe scalp wounds and Miss Sallie Sewell was badly injured. Florence Weyl jumped clear to guide the frightened horse past a bridge. Dr Oliver Dawson residents aided the injured before they were moved to the Weyl home Essex Fells. Weyl spoke of miraculous escape amid jagged rocks.
Baltimore figures show a sharp rise in German steel billets imported in the last four months totaling around 400000 dollars. The billets go to Pennsylvania rolling mills to be made into rails, trusses and other steel products due to domestic blast furnaces failing to meet demand.
Kansas City dispatch reports the second hearing before Judge J A Kinley in the Missouri anti trust case against packing houses. Defense contends no illegal combination exists and that high prices reflect supply and demand and cattle scarcity. Evidence notes government inspection safeguards and higher costs in 1901 02 versus prior years.
Western and Southwestern railroad trainmen representatives arrive in Chicago to press for a 20 percent pay rise. Grand Master P H Morris and the union secretary participate in talks to coordinate a joint demand with conductors. The plan aims to present a united front affecting about 100 000 members across both Brotherhoods.
Kansas City Court of Appeals rules that the local brewer combination is a trust and unlawful under Missouri law. It holds that a debtor to any brewer in the combination need not pay, and creditors cannot collect, even via court action. The Ferdheim Brewing Company loses after a lower court ruling in its suit against a saloonkeeper.
Announcement from Philadelphia details proposed rubber industry combine to be named the International Rubber Company with $25,000,000 capital. It will operate under New Jersey law, with incorporation papers prepared in Trenton. Backers include Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Chicago, and Philadelphia capital. Project claims independence from the current rubber industry majority.
In Riverhead New York Sheriff J Sheridan Wells and a jury ruled that Mrs Reta Stevens Louden wife of Amityville resident Robert Louden is sane and capable of managing her property The decision grants her control of her share of a fifty thousand dollar legacy previously withheld after a prior Connecticut adjudication labeled her incompetent The action was brought by her husband with a friendly stance declaring the party wed in June last year
Concord New Hampshire December 1 the seventh convention for revising the state constitution will assemble tomorrow. The main issue facing delegates is trimming the size of the House of Representatives.
A. Brittin was today chosen President of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange as the exchange in New Orleans marked the first day of December with the election of its new head.
An advertisement highlights the Overland Limited with partners Chicago and North Western, Northern Pacific and Southern Pacific Railways. It touts The 20th Century Limited on the New York Central as a 20 hour ride saving a day. It also promotes Black and White Scotch Whisky as the best.
Troops patrol Marseilles as stokers and sailors strike, leaving 1,500 belated passengers destitute. Delegation from Algeria and Tunis seeks transport aid via Port Vendres while Premier Combés and the Resident General in Tunis are urged to assist. In Paris the chamber debates transport remedies as government weighs navy or government ships to restore service.
The steamship Charles Hebard, 768 tons, built in 1888 and owned by Luther P. Graves of Buffalo, was wrecked at Point Mainse on Lake Superior early today. It broke up and disappeared. fourteen crew members are believed lost while the Aluha, towed by the Hebard, remains missing. The Ossifrage brought the news from Michipicoten and sighted the Hebard ashore before the disaster.
In a north Lake Huron gale Saturday night the schooner Celtic broke away from the steamship Runnells and is feared lost with all aboard. The Celtic crew numbered eight, and searchers fear the worst from the forceful gale.
United States Revenue officers raid the Russian-American Fruit Brandy Distilling Company at 215 West Kinney Street Newark charging false returns and higher grade liquor than taxed. Proprietors Samuel Schwartsmann Samuel Hoff and David Gibner arrested and confined. Five hundred gallons of liquor and stock seized.
The Sharon Steel Company and the Union Steel Company merger became operative today in Pittsburg. The new firm will start with a capital of 40 million dollars and will be known as the Union Steel Company. The absorption moves many Sharon offices to Pittsburg and the general office is expected to be located there.
A ladies maid aboard the Pennsylvania Special will attend to passengers needs. The twenty hour trip to Chicago is brightened by her ministrations.
A brief adage notes it is worth cultivating a thirst if a Dewar's Scotch highball is in sight as attributed to Ady.
In Philadelphia on December 1, Kate Hassett leading woman at Keith's Eighth Street theatre stock company was shot by Barry Johnston a well known actor. He then wounded himself after firing five shots two bullets hit Hassett. Johnston age unknown and in critical condition. Jealousy is given as the cause of the deadly incident at Darien and Wood Streets.
Mrs Thomas A Kinney wife of Battalion ChiefKinney was struck as she left Park and Tilford store at Broadway and Twenty first Street. The car driven by chauffeur John Shea backed onto the sidewalk injuring her ankle and she was taken to West Thirtieth Street Station. Mrs Kortright claimed the vehicle rental and left after Kinney decided not to press charges.
In Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania students face possible suspensions after scalping West Point Annapolis tickets at Franklin Field. A seller describes paying joining fee to obtain tickets sold for high profit as Army and Navy officials demand a full inquiry and remedy to curb future scalping.
In Plymouth Mass seven defendants from Mayson were found not guilty by a jury in Plymouth County Superior Court on charges of land assault on James McDonald and an assault on Mrs Clark Potter at Marion last August. The trial lasted over a week with closing arguments and jury instructions by Judge Harris before verdicts were read late this evening.
James J. Hill proposes to carry private soldiers from Chicago to the Philippines at 29 dollars per head and supplies at 40 cents per 100 pounds, or eight dollars a ton. Railroad circles view the offer as a bold policy move aimed at forcing the War Department out of the transport business. Hill plans to use the Northern Pacific Steamship Company via its Boston Steamship ally.
Butte Montana December 1 The one million dollar offer by Senator Clark for his first grandson has been won. The wife of his son has given him an heir and the payment will be made. The gift has long been the senator’s dearest wish. Huntsville Arkansas December 1 Fire nearly destroyed Rogers Madison County town. The courthouse and county records burned, four business houses including the Madison County Bank were ruined.
VINCENNES Ind Dec 1 The Capitol an evening paper published the Presidents message today after signing an agreement to hold it until release noting the delay and release arrangement.
Advertisements tout the Journal’s accuracy and completeness as its publishers Dow Jones & Co. mark twenty years. An ad notes travel on eight daily New York to Chicago trains via the New York Central lines, inviting readers to journey through historic places and scenery.
District Attorney Jerome and Police Inspector Brooks led a dramatic late night raid on Richard A. Canfield's gambling house at 5 East Forty-fourth Street. Bucklin, manager, was arrested. a large amount of gambling paraphernalia was found hidden on the fourth floor. Canfield himself greeted investigators with calm defiance.
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