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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1901
Page
2
Crowds at the grand stand watched a damp Suburban day as Alcedo surged to victory, while Ethelbert faded amid betting swings. The crowd lingered despite drizzle, some lamenting a missed fortune, others praising the lone safe bet as Alcedo edged clear at the judges’ stand.
Alcedo, ridden by Jockey Spencer, roared to a two length win over Watercure in the Suburban Handicap at Gravesend. Ethelbert, the favorite, faded after a mid race challenge and finished tenth as Alcedo, racing in trainer J H McCormick’s name, claimed victory.
A Park Row crowd roared as Alcedo, dubbed the Beef and Beans Tip, allegedly wins big for bettors despite foggy conditions. John Meehan of the Dolando Club backed the tip, drawing crowds at poolrooms and near City Hall as workers sent money to back Alcedo.
Nasturtium, the Aste stable two year old, dominates the first part of the Double Event on the new Futurity course, beating Par Excellence by six lengths with Fly Wheel third. The time 1:04 1-5 sets a new record for the course, while Hatasoo tops a separate five furlong sprint and Barbara Frietchie wins the final race.
Newark June 15. Grand Jury declines indictments against promoters of Vailsburg Sunday bicycle races. Presentment says track managers aimed to provide harmless relaxation for thousands. Public authorities endorsed the activity while noting need for Sabbath peace and orderly conduct.
In Montreal a bitter church clash pits Archbishop Bond and Archdeacon Norton against Prof F J Steen former Diocesan College professor. Steen’s liberal sermons and views on scripture authority led to resignation and a civil suit seeking restoration of his license and $5,000 damages. The case heads to the September term with potential Synod action.
Gen Fitzhugh Lee visits the White House and says he is not a candidate for Virginia governor. He has abstained from active campaign work, voted for Attorney General Montague in Richmond, and notes that several younger leaders deserve the nomination. He insists he is not seeking the honor again.
The Original Republican Woman's League of Brooklyn was incorporated today to unite women of influence for Republican principles and support of the flag at home state and nation. Directors include Kate H. Bostwick Lilian De Severinus Mary H. Willer Anna M. Power Mary Hartwell Marie Twiss and Rose A. Cole.
Directors of the Bethlehem Iron and Bethlehem Steel Companies scheduled special meetings. Bethlehem Iron will meet Aug. 10 in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Steel meets in Philadelphia to vote on issuing bonds of 7.5 million dollars and on transferring Bethlehem Iron property, potentially dissolving Bethlehem Iron. Schwab’s 60,000 Linderman, 80,000 Wharton, and 15,000 open shares give him control. Vickers Maxim and Cramp-Vickers may consolidate, with $24 a share price cited.
The Huntley Oil and Refining Company, capitalized at 2.5 million dollars, was chartered in Austin with principal office in Beaumont. Ex Senator Charles A. Towne and Gov Benton McMillin are principal stockholders. incorporators include E L Chappuis of New Orleans and Congressman S B Cooper of Beaumont. Beaumont oil field litigation affects nearly all land via title suits.
Capt Philip Dick of the tug Louis Culver saw a well dressed woman at the Battery near Whitehall Street leap into the bay after resisting aid. The unnamed Lewiston pair, Laura Madden and Frank Rugby, had traveled to New York, quarrelled, and part of the story is disputed by Lewiston police who cannot locate Madden or Rugby in the city directory.
Watertown reports the United Brotherhood of Paper Makers of America says the Holyoke strike is off benefiting 3,000 workers with a sixty five hour week and higher wages.
Lincoln New Jersey village on Lehigh Valley and Jersey Central lines between Dunnellen and Bound Brook to be sold July 10 at auction. Syndicate built streets and trolley line. church and school present. Court of Chancery orders sale to wind up syndicate affairs under receiver James P Northrop of Jersey City.
Window glass has been advanced seven percent due to small factory stocks and early year plant shutdowns. Members of the National Window Glass Jobbers Association have disposed of their last orders and are sending in new orders. The previous discount of 85 percent off is replaced by new terms of 20 and 80 and 15 percent off.
Albany June 15 An application to Gov Odell seeks a pardon for John Culligan of New York City serving three months in state prison for violating the anti pleomargarine act. The offense was second and was punished by the visiting judge. Culligan was caught by State Agricultural Department agents and Commissioner Wieting was asked to endorse the pardon due to Culligan’s family distress including a wife nearly blind and illness.
Earl Bentley twenty two and Miss Dora Phillips twenty of West Barre vanished after hiring a boat at Oak Orchard Inn. Their boat was found overturned near Oak Orchard Creek mouth. Bentley was recovered at midnight and Miss Phillips later in the same area, with locals suspecting a premeditated act.
A trolley crash in River Point Rhode Island at 3 pm left five people severely hurt and several more bruised with two cars telescoping. Motormen J H Fiske and Eugene Cahoone among the injured. Fiske Andrews and Hebert taken to Rhode Island Hospital. Johnson and Cahoone to home. Officials hint at possible switch tampering.
A temporary grand stand at Sixty-eighth Street and Stewart Avenue collapsed during the Chicago normal schools field day. About 25 people, mostly women and children, were injured, with several serious. the stand was crowded and the crowd stamped in honor of a performance when supports gave way. Victims were taken to a nearby normal school turned temporary hospital.
Semi official word from Baltimore indicates President Loree will lead the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad after an inspection tour next week. E R Bacon to be succeeded as president with W M Greene retiring. Southwestern operations to move under direct B and O management and a tighter executive structure.
Easton paper reports Lehigh Valley Railroad workers in the shops cleaners and car inspectors learned of a 15 to 30 percent wage increase dating from May 12. The raise covers about 3,600 shopmen inspectors and cleaners along the system. Boilermakers who struck nearby still out and learned of the raise when off duty.
James Grow of Bayard Street and Railroad Avenue slept by an open window on a hot night. At midnight Cornelius Vliet heard a thud and found Grow on the ground after slipping two stories but Grow woke, stood, and returned to bed unharmed.
Stamford reports Robert Tuttle Morris has purchased the Dole and Blakely farm near Bangam totaling 300 acres. He plans a large park stocked with game. Sale price listed by revenue stamps is 16,500 dollars.
The United States and South American Steamship Company with capital of 1 000 000 was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey on June 15. Incorporators listed are Reginald Jevenes Thomas E Jevenes Frederick T Bush and Paul F Gerhard all of Jersey City.
Advertises boys and girls sleepwear and dresses in madras and white lawn fabrics. Includes pajamas for 24 to 8 years, white canvas shoes, Misses shirts waists, babies jerseys, Russian smocks, and white lawn guimpes with lace details, with prices ranging from 70 cents to $2.50.
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