Fatal roller racer crash on Staten Island ends in arrests
A racing machine misjudged a crowd on Lincoln Avenue causing a deadly crash. Capt. Thomas H. Taylor died and several injured as bystanders were thrown aside. Baker and Denzer were arrested for homicide, bail set, then released via coroner bond after police dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way Hotel
Baker
Denzer
Philip Chorman
Eightieth
Stapleton
McLaughlin
Automobile Club
Cobb
Sergt. McLaughlin
Schaefer
J. W. Flagler
Staten Island
World speed records fall in Staten Island automobile meet
Two new world records were set on the South Shore boulevard Staten Island before a crash halted the mile trials. Ernest Cuenod lowered the gasoline mile to 1:22 4-5, Percy Owen next at 1:17 3-5, and C. H. Metz shaved the meteor cycle time to 1:10 2-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shore Boulevard
Staten Island
Ernest Cuenod
Coney Island Boulevard
Percy Owen
Meteor Cycles
C. H. Metz
S.T. Davis, Jr
H. M. Wells
B. E. Britton
A. J. Levy
Howard Gould
Lewis Nixon
S. Thompson
Corpete Aes Okee
U. S. Thompson
H. Ward Leonard
W. Leonard. Electric Co
Percy
Owen
Ernest
Uenod
Jefferson Seligman
Pal la Roche
William Guggenheim
H. H. Rogers Jr
Ceee
Bobsbion
Mrs. Howard
Gould
Idea Steam
So T Davis
Dre
S.u
H. M
Wreck Involving Edwin Melvin Steam Car Near South Ferry
Edwin Melvin of 144 Park Place Brooklyn and E M Pages of the Brooklyn Automobile Company were in a steam automobile struck by a Broadway electric car in front of South Ferry. Both men escaped injury though shaken. motive and fault debated by witnesses and the motorman Spaulding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Melvin
Park Place
Brooklyn
Broadway
Circle
South Ferry
Melvin
E. M. Pages
Brooklyn Automobile Company
Staten Island
Michael, Spauld
Spauilding
Letter to Editor Defends Auto Owners Against Class Hatred
Winthrop E. Scarritt of New York urges readers to uphold equal enforcement of traffic laws. He attacks anti automobile rhetoric as anarchistic and praises the Automobile Club of America for punishing violators. He cites a recent street incident where a boy hurled a stone at a woman in a car. May 31, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Herr Most
Automobile Club’ of America
Winthrop E. Scarritt
New York
Ruffians in Speeding Automobiles Targeted by Telephoning Police
A 1902 New York note urges bicyclists and pedestrians to phone police when cars speed past. It argues for arrests under speed ordinances to curb insolent drivers who endanger others on streets and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New York
Chicago Chauffeurs Arrested for Speed Violations
Three Chicago chauffeurs were arrested for speeding beyond the legal limit. Paul Picard, a French resident living in Winnetka, was stopped on Lincoln Park boulevards after a high speed pursuit. Frederick D. Counters and J K Robinson Jr. were arrested in Lake Forest for exceeding the eight mile per hour limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paul Picard
Winnetka
Frederick D. Counters
J. K. Robinson, Jr
Lake Forest
Mr. Picard
North Side
Peace News Draws London Into Jubilant Expectation
London awaits a definite peace announcement on Monday as crowds prepare for celebratory dinners and MPs fill the House of Commons. Public opinion hails Lord Kitchener as pivotal, while Lord Roberts' position cools, and Milner's role in peace talks is debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Mafeking
Maffick
White Chapel
East End
Strand
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
United Kingdom
Kitchener
Lord Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Buller
Lord Milner
Lord Ichener
Rebels March on Caracas From Curacao In Venezuela News
Revolutionary forces led by Gen Matos with about 6500 men advanced toward Caracas after reoccupying Carupano on May 28. Government fears spread as Coro and Valencia faced threats while ex President Guzman Blanco’s family refused a million franc contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacao
Cumana
Barcelona
Caracas
Venezuela
Coro
Falon
Valencia
Carabobo
Castro
Guzman Blanco
Prices of sculpture rise as collectors seek early works
Amateurs drive up prices for authentic Italian and seventeenth to eighteenth century French sculptures. J Pierpont Morgan paid 30000 for a Hercules statuette about eighteen inches tall attributed to Pollaiuolo of Florence, signaling further climbs. The Pollaiuolo brothers Antonio and Pietro were sons of a goldsmith. Antonio was noted for sculpture, Pietro for painting, and both died near AD 1500. A Metropolitan Museum picture is a St Christopher and Infant Christ attributed to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgan
Hercules
Pollaivolo
Florence
Antonio
Pietro
Metropolitan Museum
St. Christopher
Infant Christ
Well Dressed Woman Robs Bakery Cash Drawer
Detectives from West Thirtieth Street Station search for a well dressed woman who robbed B. J. Nellesen's bakery at 652 Sixth Avenue last night. About $50 in cash and checks worth around $75 were taken after she asked for cakes and left while staff attended to other customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Neilesen
Corwine expected back from Martinique on Madiana
William R. Corwine returns Tuesday aboard the Madiana as representative of the Associated Committees for the Relief of the West Indian Surfers. G. H. Schwab will convene the Executive Committee to decide how to use the supplies and funds, about $160,000, on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Corwine
Martinique
Associated Committees
Quebec Line
Madiana
G. H. Schwab
Memorial subscriptions for Mrs Rebecca Salome Foster tribute
The City Club committee reports additional gifts to fund a suitable memorial for Mrs Rebecca Salome Foster. Donors include Tombs Angel Hallgarten Co Josephine K Jones Shepherd Knapp William W Martin Herbert Parsons Kingsbury Curtis David Willcox Bartow Weeks John F Dillon Edward D Page Alrick H Mann L R Morris and others with a previously acknowledged total of 4,892.63 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Club
Rebecca Salome Foster
Hallgarten & Co
Josephine K. Jones
Shepherd Knapp
William W. Martin
Herbert Parsons
F. Kingsbury Curtis David Willcox
John F. Dillon
Edward Dpd
Page
Alrick H
William Leon Erases
L. R. Morris
Mead Arweloe
Passengers shaken as Croton local derails at Grand Central
About two thousand passengers returning from Berkeley Oval saw the Croton local fail to stop in time at Grand Central Station. The forward car struck a bumper, lifted on the track, and toppled people. No injuries reported though several were knocked down. The bumper was reset and car replaced after a 30 minute delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Oval
Croton
New York
Naval Branch Color Presentation at Y M C A Brooklyn
Lafayette Post of the Grand Army of the Republic presented colors to the Naval Branch of the Y M C A on Sands Street Brooklyn. Miss Helen M Gould attended and helped with formalities. Commander Alfred C Barnes spoke, Frederick B Pratt received the colors, and Dr S Parkes Cadman gave a patriotic address. About 360 sailors attended with Navy Yard Band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Branch
Young Men’s Christian Association
Sands Street
Brooklyn
Lafayette
Grand Army of the Republic
Helen M. Gould
Sands and
Bridge Streets
Alfred C. Barnes
Barnes
Frederick B. Pratt
S. Parkes Cadman
Central Congregational Church
Navy Yard
Gould
Navy Yard Band
Steel Case Transfer Sought From New York to Federal Courts
Attorneys for United States Steel Corporation filed in the U S Circuit Court a bid to move the Venner Company and Pollitz suit from New York Supreme Court. The case targets a proposed 200 million dollar bonus issue and equivalent preferred stock retirement amid New Jersey law challenges to contract obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. B
Widener
J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr
New Jersey
United States
Supreme Court
New York
Chancellor's Ticket Beaten at NYU Alumni Meeting
The New York University Alumni Association held its annual meeting at University Heights. Chancellor MacCracken attended part of the session as officers were elected by a ticket aligned with Lane’s slate except for Nichols being replaced by A B Carlton. A committee was formed and the final slate honored last year’s officers with Nichols replaced. Joseph J. Stephenson named president, vice presidents J D Bryant Arthur von Briesen Charles F Benedict and J B Merrill, secretary William J Greanelle, treasurer William A Wheelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association of
The
New York University
University Heights
MacCracken
William A. Nichols
A. B. Carlton
Charles F. Benedict
Board of Health
Leslie Tompkins
Chancelor MacGracken
J. Reid
Ene
Nichols
General Alumni Association
Joseph J. Stephenson
J. D. Bryant
Arthur von Briesen
J. B. Merrill
William J. Greanelle
William A. Wheelock
Anti Carroll circular targets Tammany leaders in New York
The Greater New York Democracy circular attacks the Gambling Combine and Tammany leader John F. Carroll of the Twenty-ninth District and calls for removing the boss and deputy boss. Ex-Justice Daly John D Crimmins and William F Sheehan are named as signers. Myer J Stein says he does not know if they consented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
New York
Twenty-ninth Assembly District
John F. Carroll
Twenty-ninth District
Bailiwick
Joseph F. Daly
John D. Crimmins
William F. She
Daly
East Eightythird Street
John O’connor
Rumors of Plans to Settle the Anthracite Strike
City buzzed with rumors of a settlement to the anthracite miners strike. Civic Federation leaders absent or hard to reach. proposals include using courts to appoint a receiver to operate mines during the strike. A related rail line dispute over eight hour workday and union organization is cited. Coal dealers warn of soft coal use due to anthracite scarcity. Health Board anti-smoke enforcement reportedly delayed. President Lederle reportedly out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Federation
Indianapolis
Ralph M. Easley
Federation
Commers
Lasley
Senator Hanna
Rge W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna
Western Railroa
United Mine Workers of America
Wilkesbarre
Penn
American Federation of Labor
United Workers of America
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
New York
Pennsylvania Railro
Brooklyn
H. L. Herbert
Herbert & Co
Coal and Tron Exchange
Health Board
Et Department
Lederle
Anthracite Strike Raises Coal Prices in Philadelphia
May 31 report notes miners strike reduces hard coal supply and hikes prices by 50 cents a ton for a total 1.50 increase since the strike began. Domestic and steam sizes see scarcity as manufacturers seek larger grades, with little coal arriving in the city outside Pennsylvania Railroad shipments. Employment agencies for engineers and firemen open in Philadelphia, but destination details are kept confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Anthracite Strike Circular Warns Work Stoppage Likely
A Wilkesbarre circular dated May 31 1902 warns that many operators will concede an eight hour day for firemen engineers and pumpmen and many workers may cease to work Monday. Reports show unions in Ashley and Plymouth backing the strike by large margins amid preparations to replace skilled workers with competent substitutes. Street hotels fill with machinists as prices for coal rise with possible retail rates reaching eight dollars and more per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarree
Wilkesbarre
Penn
John T. Dempsey
John P. Gallagher
George W. Hartlein
U. M. W. of America
T. D. Nicholls
Thomas Duffy
John Fahey
John Mitchell
Ashley
Plymouth
Soft Coal Strike Looms If Conditions Do Not Improve
Frank P. Sargent of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and National Arbitration Board warns in Peoria that soft coal miners may be called out in a sympathetic strike within ten days unless conditions change. He says miners are ready to prolong the strike and expects cooperation from arthracite and soft coal operators, forecasting a severe struggle as Arbitration Bayard seeks to avert the calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ilk
Frank P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
National Arbitration Board
United States
Sargent
Street Car Men Reinstated In Chicago Settlement
In Chicago on May 31 President Roach of the Union Traction Company reinstated 90 men discharged for joining the Amalgamated Association of Street Car Employees. He also dissolved the Independent Benevolent Association, eliminating any chance of a street car strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roach
Union Traction Company
Amalgamated Association of Street Car
Independent Benevolent Association
Labor mood cloudy as New York teams weigh sympathy for Chicago strike
Reporters in New York freight yards say no widespread sympathy strike is planned for Chicago meat workers. Switchmen at Mott Haven were recalled by Brotherhood officials, while meat shipments to Boston rely on Mott Haven stockyards. Freight handlers lack strong organization and local Teamsters Union shows little central union ties. Some labor voices warn a Chicago request could spark action given local Beef Trust opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Teamsters
Mott Haven
Rk, New Ilaven and Hartford Railroad
Brotherhood of Railroad
Boston
Mott Raven
Teamsters’ Union
Pennsylvania Railroad
Teamsters
Chicago
Beef Trust
Miller-Wright Wedding in Plainfield Church Home
Miss Mary How Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dewitt Miller of Plainfield and the Rev Harrison K Wright of Pulaski New York were wed at the bride’s aunt I L Miller home at four oclock The Rev Dr William Rod Richards officiated assisted by Rev Dr A V V Raymond The maid of honor was Anne Kip Miller and bridesmaids Miriam Wright and Bessie Brower Best man was Frederick T Persons Ushers were Wirt Lancaster and Joseph Wright After a wedding trip the couple will sail for China for missionary work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Theological Seminary
Schenectady
N. Y
Anne Kip Miller
Miriam Wright
Pulaski
Bessie Brower
Frederick T. Persons
New York
Wirt Lancaster
Joseph Wright
Woman Knocked Unconscious In Madison Ave Car Incident
Julia Fleming 40 of 61 East 122nd Street was riding a Madison Avenue car when she stepped off backward as it slowed. She fell, suffered a severe scalp wound, was treated at Harlem Hospital, and refused to file a complaint. Police did not arrest anyone as traffic drew a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Fleming
One -Hundred
Harlem Hospital
Slevin
General Uribe Uribe Visited Castro in Caracas Talks
Gen. Uribe Uribe, leader of the Colombian revolution, moved from Trinidad to Caracas for a conference with President Castro. The May 31 dispatch places him at the Venezuelan capital amid ongoing diplomatic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemsted
Curaçao
Gen
Uribe-Uribe
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Caracas
Castro
Boston man marries in London church ceremony
D P Rhodes of Boston Massachusetts wed Miss Bertha Johnson at St Mary Abbots Church Kensington London. W C Rhodes served as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
D. P. Rhodes
Boston
Mass
Bertha Johnson
St. Mary Abbots Church
Kensington
W. C. Rhodes
Clark Thread Company head William Clark in Bath in serious condition
London May 31 William Clark president of the Clark Thread Company Newark New Jersey who has been ill with gout and influenza at Bath passed a good night but today relapsed and his condition is now serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Clark
Clark Thread Company
Newark
N. J
Bath
Opera in English at Morrissey season opens with Carmen
The James W. Morrissey English grand opera season opens at Grand Opera House with Carmen as the week begins. Cast includes Rose Cecilia Shay as Marguerite and Barron Berthold as Faust, with Isabelle Underwood, Etta Bigelow, Achille Alberti, Abramhoff, Arthur Seaton, and the Metropolitan Opera House chorus. The week of June 9 features Verdi Il Trovatore with Shay as the gypsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Morrissey
Carmen
Mr. Morrissey
Gounod
Faust
Rose Cecilia Shay
Marguerite
Isabelle Underwood
the Seibel
Etta Bigelow
Martha
Mr. Barron Berthold
Achille Albert
Runaway Horse Dashes Into Car Injures Pedestrian
A bay horse pulling Abraham Rothbart's peddler wagon bolted on Ninth Avenue near Thirty eighth Street after a crowd spooked it. The horse collided with a southbound electric car at Eighth Avenue and was killed from a severe side wound. Rothbart suffered internal injuries and a scalp wound and was taken to Roosevelt Hospital as the crowd scattered and straw hats were saved by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Rothbart
East
Third Street
Ninth Avenue
Thirty-eighth Street
Eighth Avenue
Rothbart
Roosevelt Hospital
O'Neill
Two Men Hurt by a Runaway Williamsburg Horse
A horse attached to a buggy owned by Joseph Brittner ran loose after being spooked by a whistle near Broadway and Berry Street in Williamsburg. Bicyclist Henry Wissel suffered a head cut and Ignatz Morris received a brain concussion as the horse dashed along Berry Street and down Division Avenue and Roebling Street. The pair were taken home and the horse was stopped at Keap Street by David Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Henry Wissel
Kent Avenue
Ignatz Morris
First Street
Manhattan
Joseph Brittner
Broadway
Brooklyn
Berry Street
South Ninth Street
Wissel
Division Avenue
Roebling Street
Morris
Keap Street
David Burke
Jerome Avenue
Newport social season opens with arrivals and rentals
Newport residents and guests arrive for the summer at Bellevue Avenue Washington Street and Halidon Hill cottages. Families from New York Baltimore Philadelphia and Providence occupy villas and seaside cottages as steam yachts Mohegan Alyina sloop Wasp and torpedo boat Wilkes prepare for trials in Nor Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
W. S. Wells
Bellevue Avenue
Elizabeth Auchincloss
Washington Street
E. J. Burdette
New York
Robert Hall
David King
H. I. Judson
C. Johnston
J. C. Knox
8. P. Chanson
S. O. Pratt
O. Livingston
W. F. Mitchell
E. C. Carter
Francis B. Rite
Muenchinger-King
S. F. Barger
H. Baldwin
E. R. Morse
E. J. Berwind
Morse Villa
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Andrew
Fetherston
Thomas H. Taylor
S. KR
Mr. Baker
Mr. Denzer
Charles Walsh
Richmond Road
Grant City
Lincoln Avenue
A. R. Shattuck
Sprague
Corak
New Brighton
Baker Motor Vehicle Company
Cleveland
France
Matos
J. P. Morgan
MR. Corwine
Grand Central Station
Y. M. C. A’s Naval Branch
Helen’ Gould
Lafayette Post
Trust
Federal Court
Exclustice Daly
Pumpman
Newm Monson
Summer Hair Goods
Chicago Union Traction Company
Wright—Miller
Grand Rapids Furniture Company
Incorporated
34Th Street
West
Lincoln Safe Deposit Co
Mrs. Winslow
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