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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
2
The event featured Grover Cleveland and David B. Hill as key speakers with a crowd of loyal Democrats. They hailed Democratic unity, criticized Republican tariff policies, and urged open reform, while reflecting on Tilden era values and the party’s revival prospects.
At the Vermont Republican State Convention in Montpelier Gen. J. G. McCullough won the governorship on the third ballot after a disorderly scene and Clement supporters bolted to form an independent ticket. Percival W. Clement urged followers to think it over as the party adopted platforms on liquor, Philippine policy, reciprocity, trusts and governance.
National Committeeman Taggart told a New York Times reporter at the Hoffman House that Indiana will likely give Democrats a majority next fall. He cited public dissatisfaction with President Roosevelt’s administration and policy in the Philippines as a central reason. He noted Indiana will gain seats in the next House from four of thirteen to at least seven, possibly nine.
Special to The New York Times Cincinnati June 19 The Enquirer prints John R McLeans long editorial replying to Tom L Johnsons critique of him representing nothing in Ohio politics The piece defends the Democratic Party of Ohio as true to the organization while urging a policy of common sense and unity The editorial rejects turning the party into a platform for sensational politicians and emphasizes support for soldiers and sailors and national battles regardless of Washington policy
The American Institute of Engineers held a session on Electrical Railway Work with A H Armstrong of Schenectady and B J Arnold of Chicago presenting studies on heating railway motors and the costs of operating trains by steam versus electricity. Arnold endorsed a combined power plant at Harlem River and suggested electric locomotives could reduce operating expenses enough to offset higher fixed charges, noting a conservative view.
Chicago report details Ethel Craft charging St Luke Society doctors with murder after her father died at the sanatorium on April 20. She cites a bruised body, flattened forehead, scars, and missing skin as evidence, while relatives accuse nurse Beulah McCormick of drunken abuse and assault during treatment.
Professor Frederick Starr told a University of Chicago class that superstition has entered America's intellectual circles. He cited alleged miracles in the Roman Catholic Church and Christian Science methods to illustrate his claim. He charged Catholic worship with superstition in their ceremonies.
Rev Francis J Barry Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Chicago defends the Roman Catholic Church against claims of superstition. He says Starr should study the church’s teachings and rites before making such charges and condemns the pilgrimage to shrines as evidence of ignorance or prejudice.
Three alarms summoned firemen at 1 30 this morning to 24 and 26 Howard Street where the Metz stable in the rear burned and spread to the adjacent five story building. Twenty two horses inside were rescued as the structure burned rapidly and authorities could not determine the cause.
Ralph Herbert White Jr won a divorce from Lucy Jane White on grounds of desertion. The son and heir to R H White & Co of Boston testified about early training, a scandal with a teenage employee, a later marriage, and estrangement from his wealthy father.
White came to Denver in 1900 for his health and is now employed in a tent and owning store as a clerk. The narrative notes his earnings were seventeen dollars per week.
A blaze at F. Berg & Co. in Orange Valley New Jersey started shortly after 11:30 p m and by midnight the Berg hatting works valued at 200000 was in flames. Firemen saved nearby Austin & Co. and E V Connett & Co. factories. Over 1500 workers affected. origin unknown. Austin plant previously burned three years earlier.
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