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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
2
The Constitution rode a heavy breeze off Brenton's Reef Lightship when a sudden accident toppled the topmast. Three seamen aloft cleared wreckage as the ship steadied and sped on a starboard tack before the spar failed and struck Columbia’s side in a past disaster comparison. Crew returned ashore in good spirits despite fear during the press of sail.
The steam yacht Eugenia arrived in Bristol as John Herreshoff works to repair the Constitution after a mast failure. The heavy steel plate mast buckled and snapped aloft despite backstays and adjustments. Repairs hinge on replacing dam aged plates. a rush could finish in a week.
Yacht circles assess the bowing mishap to Constitution with August Belmont and J W S Oddie weighing delays and safety. Capt Butler Duncan confirms spare masts and gear are prepared, while Commodore Ledyard and others argue steel spars advance but keep delays to a minimum as Newport races approach.
The article notes repairs to Constitution after a sailors’ mishap with the mast reportedly ready, aiming for a ten day turnaround. While uncertain about early New York Yacht Club schedules, officials expect no delay to the ninety-footers’ racing and expect Constitution to maneuver before the June 15 race if the program holds.
On June 5 London papers weigh the Constitution yacht accident with mixed regret and relief. The Daily News calls for safer margins in yacht design while The Daily Graphic questions telescoping a topmast into a hollow mainmast and cites cutter rig dangers. The Daily Chronicle notes sportsmanlike conduct by Constitution and says the double accident may dispel beliefs in challenger ill luck.
Calvin J. Cressy of California fourth class faces a court martial on hazing charges after allegedly forcing a new cadet to stand on his head during a visit to quarters last Saturday night. Navy orders specify immediate action after graduation week with expected severe punishment and loss of this Summer’s cruise as part of the penalty.
Annapolis reports final standings of the Naval Cadets four year course. Cadet Julius A. Furer of Wisconsin leads with 682.38, narrowly ahead of Cadet William B. Fogarty of Ohio at 676.99. The top six are Star members with 85 percent or higher. The listings include fifty-seven names with scores and home states, detailing the complete ranking.
Four of five West Point cadets expelled from the U S Military Academy sailed on the City of Washington for Central America to join the Guayaquil and Quito Railroad project in Ecuador. Ex cadet Cleveland stayed due to his fiancée’s illness. The group protested the investigation and said they were treated unjustly and denied access to the evidence.
West Point New York June 4 cadet examinations resumed in oral form. Second class studied philosophy third Spanish and fourth French with high proficiency reported in the latter two. In the afternoon visitors viewed military drills as Capt Lassiter led the mountain battery mule pack maneuvers and Capt Treat directed the light battery with exciting drills.
A statement suggests there will be no extra session as plans move forward under the belief that the United States occupies the islands militarily. The position centers on acting according to that theory in legislative decisions.
President McKinley will proceed without a new Congress based on Secretary Root’s view that military occupation grants power to extend Philippine plans. Cabinet supports continuing Dingley duties and the present tariff while civil government remains under military authority.
The president announced appointments including Lincoln Avery as Collector of Customs for the District of Huron Michigan Simon Michelet as Agent White Earth Indian Agency Minnesota Duportal G Sampson as Receiver of Public Moneys at Ashland Wisconsin Francis M Elsey in Indian Territory as chairman of referees to assess and appraise damages for railroad right of way Arkansas and Choctaw through Chickasaw Nations Arthur W Hefley Kansas Town Site Commissioner and Appraiser for the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory Joseph B Kealing as United States Attorney for the District of Indiana
Manila June 4 Guevarra Adjutant to Gen Cailles reports Aguinaldo urged Cailles to surrender asserting his capture was not yet believed by Cailles. Aguinaldo advised through Guevarra that Cailles notify by Monday of his decision as to surrender while Trias and Lucban travel to Samar to press surrender.
Inside information from the Cuban Convention on the Platt amendment indicates the first draft, approved by Secretary Root, was sent to General Wood and then to Washington. The document is not lengthy and centers on U S relations with Cuba as interpreted by the Committee on Relations with the United States.
The Cu ban Convention debated extended alterations to the Platt amendment and Secretary Root rejected those changes. Officials say Cubans initially believed the amendment was adopted and satisfied, while U S officials note the draft and final form prompted different expectations about adoption.
Havana Municipal Council unan imously rejects the Dady bid of about 14 million dollars for sewering and paying work as too high. Mayor Senior Gen says the contract should be advertised longer and more broadly. The bid goes to Gov Wood for final decision. Col Dady is aboard Ward liner Morro Castle detained at Quarantine.
Luis Morez Munoz, relative of ex president Luis Munoz Rivera, is detained in San Juan after arriving on the McClellan. He claims he carried a package for Gen. Uribe Uribe but left it with a steamer purser. Police suspect a mix up while Uribe Uribe is in New York. Munoz arrived from Caracas three weeks ago.
Philadelphia news reports plans for a new medical laboratory complex at the University of Pennsylvania. The project includes Medical Hall and Anatomical Building with a four wing laboratory block on Hamilton Walk between Thirty-sixth and Thirty-seventh Streets, featuring specialized physiology pharmacodynamics pathology rooms and four large lecture halls for hundreds of students.
Boston reports influential Atchison Directors including President Ripley have met in New York with Union Pacific and allied lines. A plan reportedly contemplates a 100 year lease with graduated guaranteed rents beginning at 4 percent on common stock for ten years rising to 6 percent after thirty years, with preferred stock and bonds guaranteed on current basis. Officials have not confirmed the report.
A Kanawha and New River coal and coke group forms in the Kanawha and Michigan Railroad districts. Thirteen companies with a daily output of 8250 tons of coal and 420 tons of coke join, with options on Ohio Central and Hocking Valley mines. J H Winder of Columbus leads the effort, with J P Morgan said to back the deal. several firms resist and vow to fight.
The Navy Department the vast overhaul of the hospital ship Supply to make it a station ship at Guam. Extensive quarters would be provided for the Governor of the island and staff with the expectation the entire Government staff will live aboard the ship instead of primitive island quarters.
Irene M. Ashby spoke to the Social Reform Club about Samuel Gomperss commission and alleged Northern capitalists pressuring the South to accept child labor. She described Alabama mill conditions, long hours, and many underage workers, urging action against industrial exploitation and philanthropic ties to profits.
David Foley, a liquor dealer living at 164 East Seventieth Street, was found dead on a bench in Central Park near East Seventy-fifth Street last night after a walk. He had heart disease and apparently died suddenly from the illness.
The United Service reports several Assistant Surgeons are honorably discharged as Majors and Surgeons effective June 30. Captains Henry C. Fisher Eugene L. Swift John S. Kulp Frederick P. Reynolds Merritte W. Ireland William F. Lewis Paul Shillock Alexander N. Stark Powell C. Fauntleroy Charles Willcox Henry A. Shaw and First Lieutenant George W. Mathews. Other officers receive postings and board assignments including Capt Clermont L. Best to San Antonio Texas and Major George S. Grimes to the Presidio California.
Detachments and orders shift officers and cadets between the academy torpedo station Philadelphia and Constellation. Lieut B H Campbell leaves the academy June 8 for torpedo instruction June 10. Ensign A MacArthur Jr and Ensign J W Timmons receive torpedo station assignments for June 15 and cadet J W Timmons transfers Gloucester to Massachusetts June 6.
A twelve year old Missouri youth, Richard E Murphy, drawing himself as owner editor of The Jefferson City Spectator, visits Waldorf Astoria and meets financiers Russell Sage James R Keene and cleric Father Ducey. He claims world tour funds and future Yale study while asserting independent finances and paper influence.
The Reformed Presbyterian Synod of North America met in Pittsburg on June 4. A report on military social evil in Hawaii and the Philippines was adopted urging uprooting of alleged legalized vice. The body also endorsed repealing the Chinese Exclusion Act and instructed ministers to circulate a petition. Next Synod set for Syracuse, May 28, 1902.
In Minneapolis on June 4 the National American Woman Suffrage Association discussed state regulation issues. A telegram regarding the Philippine Commission triggered resolutions opposing European style state regulated vice in new U.S. possessions. Officers elected include Carrie Chapman Catt as president and Anna Howard Shaw as vice president at large.
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