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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
2
The Italian, British, and German notes dated December 23 state that if President Roosevelt declines to take the role of arbitrator, the powers will be ready, with reservations, to refer the dispute to the Hague tribunal.
The Swedish bark Framnas from Cardiff with 475 tons of coal for the La Guaira Caracas Railroad was ordered to stay outside the blockade as coal is deemed contraband of war. The captain awaits consignees' orders after not being seized. The Dutch Consul secured permission to send a flag of truce schooner to Tos Roques to provision and relocate Los Roques inhabitants to Willemstad, Curacao, during the blockade.
Special to The New York Times in Washington describes the arbitration tribunal structure including appointment, procedure, and authority under the Hague system. It covers composition by signatory powers, umpire selection, hearings, and written awards with reasons. It notes Venezuela’s non signatory status and historical cases shaping international arbitration.
Oswald Weber Jr a Brooklyn coffee merchant and insurance broker died in the Grand Union Hotel from prussic acid poisoning. He registered in room 77 and left a note asking his body be cremated and expressing he wished to die coroner later doubted suicide due to two acid bottles found. An autopsy was ordered as relatives began their own inquiry.
Passersby witnessed a dispute as cabman Joseph McCaffrey fought off two women at Herald Square. He dragged one, Mrs. Stevens, by the hair to the pavement near Manhattan Theatre, then clashed with Harry A. Haskins and police. McCaffrey was jailed on assault charges. Mrs. Stevens was injured and taken to care. Harrison Grey Fiske pledged court action against the driver.
Reports say Joe Godley, brother of Mont Godley lynched here yesterday, is wounded and hiding in Weir City. Investigation suggests Joe fired the fatal shot that killed the policeman, while two other brothers remain jailed in Girard. the boys’ mother sought medical aid but refused to reveal Joe’s location.
St Barnabas Episcopal Church in Brooklyn risks losing its building after failing to meet 4 percent annual interest on a $12,000 mortgage. Kings County Saving Institution has filed Supreme Court foreclosure papers through Burr Coombs. Rector Rev William H Barnes leads a congregation shaken by potential parish dissolution.
United States Treasurer Roberts reported December transfers of currency: $1,446,000 to New Orleans from New York deposits, $700,000 to San Francisco, and $1,369,000 to Chicago. These totals exceed December 1900 by more than $1,500,000 but are about $2,000,000 below last December, and no large transfers are expected soon.
Louis Meyer Edward J. Devine and a third man discharged by Magistrate Flammer in West Side Court after raid on the St. James Whist Club at 1503 Broadway opposite Rector's Christmas Eve. Meyer the club treasurer provided charter and books to prove legitimacy. Police witness Ulner admitted no gambling kitty and that whist and pinochle were main diversions.
Bellevue Hospital saw a record 62 alcoholic cases admitted in one day last night as patients arrived by themselves or were brought in by police. The ward filled by 10 p.m. marking a new daily high.
Republican Senators at a Trenton caucus named Elijah C. Hutchinson of Mercer as Senate President. Wakelee of Bergen chosen floor leader, with Edge sec and Tyler as assistants. Hutchinson’s caucus also selected Gillian as private secretary, Pierson as Supervisor of Bills, and McIntyre as bill clerk. Additional posts and steering committee were allocated before adjournment.
The Board of Building Trades met in Brevoort Hall to discuss the loss of the strike at City Hall and the hiring of non union workers. Contractors were denounced and a plan to urge Cantor to discharge non union labor was set. If unsatisfied, the board will target the city like private contractors and call general sympathetic strikes on city projects including the Hall of Records and the Tombs prison.
A Brooklyn department store is sued for 50000 by a woman alleging a store detective grabbed her on Fulton Street and conducted a public search outside the store after a holiday shopping trip. Attorney Gustavus A. Rogers says witnesses are named and the firm will defend, arguing nonliability for the detective outside.
Neighbors heard loud noises at the Twelvetree apartment and Mrs Anna Twelvetree was rushed to Roosevelt Hospital where she died of heart failure. A janitor’s wife claimed a stray tale of accidental chemical ingestion by the artist’s wife, amid rumors of acid poisoning and a mysterious stranger.
Henry P. Smith of Salem married Madeline C. Pritchard of Pottsville, a nurse for the Vanderbilt family. He is about forty eight, son of Edward A. Smith, and valued around 150000 from six years in the coffee trade with Chase, Sanborn & Co. They plan a Europe Mediterranean tour after a brief visit here.
The temporary swing bridge at Newtown Creek over East Avenue Long Island City and Oakland Street Greenpoint opened to traffic yesterday afternoon while the old bridge closed and demolition began. The permanent lift type bridge will span the creek full width with central pier and viaduct approaches. Estimated complete cost about 1 million dollars.
The steamship Lothian arrived from China and Japan via Malta, built by Charles Cornell & Co. Scotstown on the Clyde for John Warrack & Co. Leith. It measures 400 feet long, 50 feet 6 inches wide, 28 feet deep, with 8500 tons capacity, single screw, triple expansion engines, speed twelve knots, crew of fifty six.
Thomas White forty five of 53 Ellery Street Brooklyn was buried under coal in a chute at J F Story coal yards 250 Nevins Street Brooklyn. He was missed on Wednesday and believed to have fallen into the chute while working alone yesterday.
Dr Lorenz was guest of honor at an Aurora Club dinner in New York hosted by Austro Hungarian physicians. About fifty guests spoke in German and praised the Vienna University. Lorenz thanked the group and toasted Franz Josef as the crowd sang.
In Lawrence Street near Amsterdam Avenue known as Little Africa two Black men Fox Forbes and William Giles clashed after drink and cards. Forbes was shot in the abdomen and shoulder and moved to J Hood Wright Hospital in serious condition. Giles fled but was chased by police and subdued. Giles reportedly said I am sorry I didnt kill them both but all get them yet. Giles was jailed after police said he had fired at Forbes wife Mary Giles and she jumped from a second story window.
Dr Alexander Graham Bell returns to Washington from Cape Breton Island and denies creating a flying machine. He says a kite can act as a flying machine if properly propelled and anchored and notes he has built a solid construction kite that can carry a man and engine in a moderate breeze and land safely when released.
Col. John S. S. Mosby, veteran Confederate leader, restrained a lace curtain fire in his Baltimore home on Christmas night. He burned his hands ripping down the lace with bare hands, kept the family asleep, then had his burns treated and traveled to Washington.
Chicago dispatch reports the Santa Fe Company will build a Pecos Valley to main line cut off in New Mexico using electric light. Six hundred men will work in Abo Pass within two months and a large electric plant will be set up at the canyon mouth to enable night and day labor.
Chief Clerk John A. Henneberry of the District Attorney's office received a $500 gold watch with locket and chain as a Christmas present. The gift was presented in his office by his secretary Peter Fitzsimmons.
The Treasury circular tightens rules on extending courtesies to arriving foreign officials and returning U S representatives. It allows free entry of baggage only for certain high officials and tightens exemptions for invalids travelers and those in distress. It also restricts passes on revenue vessels requiring Treasury authorization.
W J Bryan arrived in Mexico City with wife and children for a pleasure trip. He discussed the silver question noting India suspends silver coinage but uses silver money and England coins rupees for India. He warned that if Mexico adopts a gold standard it could push gold demand higher and affect prices and investments.
The Hartopp case has run eight days with total costs estimated between £8000 and £9600. Daily fees to counsel and solicitor attendance on each day have driven expenses upward, reflecting the prolonged and costly legal proceedings.
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