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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1903
Page
13
President Roosevelt and Postmaster General initiate Cabinet hearings on the postal scandal. Paynes report dominates the session as staff appointments and investigation scope are discussed, with emphasis on thorough scrutiny and proper vouched charges.
June 6 report from Timor states C Thsworth Up ton was released on bail. Bondsmen are two real estate dealers in this city. Bail fixed as US Commissioner toppers. Epton and McGregor to appear at hearing before Commissioner Rogers on June 8.
Washington reports tension over naming Richard Van Cott to replace Charles W White as Superintendent of Delivery. Debate centers on civil service rules, salaries, and whether White would shift to Assistant Superintendent, with Postmaster General and the White House closely involved. A formal decision is expected after Deputy Bristow’s preliminary report.
The return of the President with Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Alice Roosevelt from travels renews White House activity. The President and his eldest daughter will travel to Cleveland for the marriage of Ruth Hanna to Joseph Medill McCormick, with a Summer at Sagamore Hill. The Junior members Ethel Archie and Quentin, along with servants, will host Oyster Bay events before departure.
Washington June 6 For the first time memorial services will be held tomorrow at Arlington National Cemetery to honor Confederate soldiers buried there. The event, conducted by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and related groups, will be simple and without spectacle. Flowers will decorate graves and a bugler from Fort Myer will sound taps as prayers are offered.
Cleveland reports Senator Hanna Sil denies any plan to leave the country alleging European travel soon. He states no trip to Europe is confirmed and he will not depart the United States, though his future travel may be considered.
War Department confirms president and secretary will announce the general officers chosen for the army General Staff. Owing to Gen Young's absence, Rost postpones the full lineup until next week. Reported officers include Generals Young Corbin and Phelps.
Signor des Planches and Italian Ambassador received Speranza’s report on mob violence against Italians in West Virginia. It states Governor White did all possible to protect Italians and that Italian government action is not expected given the current facts.
Washington June 6 Chief Examiner A R Serven of the Civil Service Commission resigned and the President accepted. He plans promoting Frank Wiggins to the commission chief of the examining division to resuming private law practice. Havert Hill Mass June 6 Moody Wilde states he will not comment on Navy Secretary Moody Wilde’s post‑administration plans.
In Kings County clerk's office two judgments against turfman Richard Kane totaled $2,465.01 for profits from transmitting sporting event news to commission houses in Manhattan in 1901. Referee Patrick F. Whalen ruled the news service lawful while the partnership was illegal. the decision was upheld on appeal and may go to the Court of Appeals.
Jamies Kear ly was sentenced by Judge Smith to life imprisonment for the murder of Thomas Crystal. Kear ly was a well known civil and mining engineer in the Northwest.
Governor Richard Yates of Illinois says he seeks no vice presidential slot and backs Roosevelt for 1904. He predicts Bryan will not bolt the Democratic ticket and lauds New York’s Guards and U S tariff policy study while abroad on the Umbria.
Denver June 6 plans are underway for a hospital for consumptives to be built on the Arizona New Mexico boundary. It will serve those unable to pay and offer free services. Dr J C Bancroft, formerly of Kansas City, is developing the plans. The proposal includes making the U S president honorary president with a board of directors including the governors of all states.
Emil Stein, appointed administrator of Leah Stein’s estate in Oakland, reports nearly 300000 dollars in property. The principal asset is an interest in Samuel Stein’s estate. Samuel was a wealthy New York merchant who died intestate. Leah Stein died March 25 at about eighty, after learning of her inheritance and had earned income selling papers and matches on the streets.
Pittsburg reports an outbreak of lockjaw with five deaths in three days among boys injured by toy pistols on Decoration Day. One more child remains in critical condition, highlighting a dangerous toy-related incident wave.
In Williamsburg two year old Anna Tolkan suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries when a closet door toppled on her. Her mother Mrs Tolkan carried the injured child through Graham Avenue seeking a doctor but found none available. The child died at St Catharine's Hospital after accepting care from Dr Callahan.
Nellie, the New York Aquarium’s smartest harbor seal, died after a long, well loved life in the big tank. The nine seahorses suffered deaths amid the aquarium’s fish hatchery success with thousands of visitors watching the creatures.
In dense fog off Vineyard Haven Massachusetts the steamboat Martha's Vineyard collides with the fishing schooner Senator Saulsbury. passengers and crew are injured, the steamer reaches Wood's Hole for treatment, and the Senator Saulsbury sustains bow damage but plans Gloucester repairs.
Angelina De Rogotis mother of Rev P Russo mando vanished on a Lackawanna train en route from Dover New Jersey to Ashtabula Ohio. Officials report a message from Lounsberry Tioga County describing the body of an elderly woman found, prompting a investigate by railroad authorities.
Six patterns of dinner ware including English Porcelain with green oak-leaf border and gold tracing will be sold at 14 percent below regular prices. The entire stock will be closed out with an optic pattern offered at the same average reduction. West 21st Street and West 220th Street near Sixth Ave.
A man with a head injury was found near the station. The body is believed to be Mrs. De Rogetis and was taken by the Coroner of Owegga. Rail detectives suspect foul play as every train window and vestibule door were locked from the inside. Passengers deny any woman leaving the sleeper or rear door, leaving motive and sequence unclear.
Gov. Odell informed Warden Johnson he would not intervene further in Arthur Flannigan’s case. Flannigan, sentenced to death for killing Keeper Hugh McGovern during a prison escape attempt at the Seventh District Prison, will die next week. Emerson, another prisoner, died after falling from a gallery during the melee. Flannigan claims Emerson killed the keeper. A sister’s appeal delayed the execution pending review.
The Chilcat Indians in Lynn Canal, near Tacoma, boarded war canoes and tore up salmon nets placed by the Alaska Packers Association and the Pacific Packing and Navigation Company after warning canners not to plant nets until eulachon season ended. The disruption occurred in May as the Indians sought their early summer supply.
James Sheridan a 40 year old resident of 639 Union Street Brooklyn died in Eastern District Hospital Williams burg from injuries suffered a week earlier at the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company power house at Division Avenue foot. A strong wind from a fly wheel lifted him off a scaffold and carried him thirty feet causing chest and nose fractures a broken left elbow and internal injuries.
Edward G Rohne a 30 year old glazier from 214 West Eleventh Street New York drank carbolic acid in the quarries between Greenwich and Port Chester last night. He left a letter to his wife stating he would kill himself because his conscience troubled him.
In the Grant Street Police Court Brooklyn yesterday a petty larceny case was adjourned for seven years. The case concerns John Damma thirteen years old charged with stealing flowers.
From Clarkson Street grounds a boy was arraigned after escaping from the Disciplinary Training School in Parkville last March. Magistrate Steers adjourned the case to June 6, 910, after the arresting officer consented to the delay while the boy’s commitment ended.
Henry B. Allen was arraigned in the Tombs Court on suspicion of multiple Harlem robberies. Bail set at $2,000 for the Grand Jury after he waived examination. Pawnbrokers identified pawned articles while authorities examined Allen’s rooms and residents recalled further details.
Daniel FE Finn known as Battery Dan, Tammany leader of the First Assembly District and Municipal Court justice, appears as defendant in a Supreme Court action. Trenor L. Park, assignee of Thomas Maddock estate, sues over an alleged February 6 1838 city court rent judgment for 1465 dollars. Finn says he knows nothing of the old judgment.
Consul General Long in Cairo reports Egypt has accepted the invitation to join the World's Fair. The Khedive has named H. B. Lawford as commissioner. The Japanese Diet has set aside 500000 yen for the exposition.
Police Commissioner Greene said the Civil Service Commission would not be asked for a fresh list of sergeants. He dismissed reports of a pending request and urged patience while personnel plans are reviewed.
A statement from HQ dismisses the circulating rumor that promotions would be delayed or altered. Officials confirm the next promotions will be drawn from the standing list as it exists, ending speculation.
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