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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
8
Rates and publication details for The Newark Gimes dated June 25 1902 list daily and Sunday editions with monthly yearly and weekly prices. Foreign postage charges are noted and combination with The New York Times Saturday Review offered.
A London coronation scene is ruined by a sudden illness striking the king, delaying the ceremony and casting a pall over Britain. The piece notes the global significance of the event, the unity of the British people, and expresses American sympathy for the nation in a time of suspense and national reflection.
The article explains how Britain’s constitutional monarchy concentrates royal power in theory while practice limits it through financial control by the House of Commons. It notes Bagehot’s description of prerogative powers and argues that money and political consent restrain a king. It cites historical revolutions and gradual reforms shaping a stable system.
The editorial condemns W. J. Bryan for attacking Grover Cleveland, asserts Bryan is excluded from national party councils, and argues the party regroups around Cleveland with new reform momentum. It warns of coal miners' labor tensions and favors arbitration over union disruption while opposing a European coalition against the United States.
A literature review of the coal strike from Mitch Ell’s Hazleton convention announcement to operators’ views on his statement shows futility in further discussion. Operators say many dissatisfied miners seek reemployment, implying skilled miners wish to return to work before another convention.
An article reviews European views on Britain’s wartime resilience and future power. It cites Delbrueck’s assessment of Britain’s strengthened military capacity, notes continental fears of a coalitional threat, and posits the unlikely success of any anti British alliance without U.S. involvement.
The article discusses the financial impact of a postponed coronation on London due to expected vast revenue from tourists and traders. It notes speculators who booked houses and stands for spectators face losses, potential bankruptcies, and rising litigation as losses extend to lodging houses, purveyors, and underwriters amid disappointment.
The Chicago News reports Anna Matilda is managing Elm Crossroads post office. She read twenty postals, held nine letters to the light, and opened four newspapers, noting she is getting along fine in her duties.
A Detroit couple though wed to other people admits they were never married to each other. The exchange shows tension as Nell and Tom face an unexpected truth and public scrutiny.
A Washington Star exchange quotes a tourist praising the climate while an old settler notes rapid daily changes for the worse. The pair reflects on how a single location can exhibit shifting weather patterns.
Mrs Frett awoke her husband with news of a burglar in their house. She described the sound as a chisel and called him a safe burglar. Benjamin Frett, still drowsy, dismissed it as he turned over for another nap, according to Richmond Dispatch.
S. E. Kiser notes cheerful times in Chicago Record Herald as summer joys spread across open cars excursion boats and circuses. Children play on sandy strips while lovers swat mosquitos and roses bloom. Headlines celebrate warm days and lively leisure.
Yale noon session featured class business meetings and a single candidate for university corporation seat, Henry B. Sargent. Yale Medical School anniversary addressed by Dr Roswell Park, praising Yale contributors. Gifts and new faculty appointments announced at the Yale Corporation meeting include a $5,600 scholarship and instructors for forestry.
Special to The New York Times New Haven June 24 The class of 1852 held its fiftieth anniversary with twenty three members present including David S Bigelow Rev J F Bingham GR Charles M Bliss Edward Buck Jacob Cooper Ephraim Cutter John C DuBois Charles A Griswold George Edward Jackson Rev Alonzo N Lewis Vincent Marmaduke Henry S Sanford Homer B Sprague Ex Lieut Gov George G Sill Only three members remain from Sheffield subset two professors Brewer and Brush attended.
Williams College in Williamstown Mass holds the inauguration of Henry Hopkins D D as president. The ceremony at the Congregational Church featured a marshal led procession, invocations, addresses by trustees faculty alumni and students, and Hopkins’s inaugural address affirming liberal education and public service by scholars.
The largest Radcliffe class graduates in Cambridge today with 125 diplomas. For the first time doctors degrees are awarded to Miss Lucy A. Paton and Miss Ethel D. Buffer. Nineteen receive Master of Arts degrees as a new early standard. Prof Gray gives the main address and President Eliot hails higher education for women.
Princeton New Jersey June 24 The new 250000 gymnasium for the university will be completed with all funds provided Secretary and Treasurer J Mac Thompson reports over 200000 already subscribes and the balance forthcoming Alumni from classes 1841 to 1906 contribute led by 1881 with 27325 followed by 1895 23000 1899 12727 and 1876 8188 New York leads subscriptions by state with 67647 New Jersey 36152 Pennsylvania 33963 Illinois 30450 Contractors pledge completion by May 1 and work progresses rapidly.
Torpedo Boat No.42 of the German Navy was run down and sunk by a British steamer at the mouth of the Elbe. The commander and three crew members are listed as missing.
President Roosevelt and party arrive in Boston and tour Cambridge before attending the Alpha Delta Phi Club dinner at Memorial Hall. He presents a gold medal to Dr. Edward Everett Hale, joins Spanish War officers dinner, and visits the International League of Press Clubs. Mrs. Roosevelt joins from Oyster Bay for the Harvard Yale boat race.
Cambridge, June 24. Great preparations mark Roosevelt's visit for Harvard's commencement tomorrow. A larger crowd is anticipated than previous events. Graduates arrive by noon. Yard security is tight with a high fence and ticketed access. Harvard affiliates or invited guests only, with officers and detectives monitoring all movements.
President Roosevelt is likely to visit Northwestern University at Evanston Illinois in October to attend the installation of Edmund J James as university president The President thanked Illinois representatives Mann Foss and Boutell and Wisconsin’s Cooper for the invitation and said he would give it favorable consideration He plans to be in Springfield October 1 and may proceed to Chicago and Evanston The president recalled Northwestern awarded him his first honorary degree and he delivered the commencement address there years ago
Springfield reports President Roosevelt will not shake hands with fair visitors on October 2 at the Illinois State Fair. He will stay one day as the guest of the State Board of Agriculture after arriving June 24. Several invitations have been extended but none accepted.
In Philadelphia on June 24 officials denied a signed contract with Postal Telegraph Company for using Pennsylvania Railroad lines. An agreement was reached with formal contract to follow, with Postal Telegraph paying about 60 dollars a day for access, and a large annual bonus tied to business from 3,500 offices. The deal would require Postal to provide equipment and Pennsylvanian lines to stay repaired, and Western Union would lose about 25 thousand dollars monthly.
Senator Quay defies Senate leaders by moving to discharge the Committee on Territories from the Statehood Bill for Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona. He vows no local bills pass until action is taken and allies with Bailey and Democratic members to block adjournment. The tactic alarms Republican leaders who fear a prolonged session if no floor vote is allowed.
Pittsburg jobbers after a long meeting set July first demand at about 500000 boxes. Prices to be set by the American Window Glass Company which still has unsold stock. Independent Glass Company plans to operate multiple factories to keep furnaces running two weeks. Shortages of 200000 to 300000 boxes expected and a price increase likely, though dealers foresee no more than about 12 to 14 percent.
The Christ Episcopal Church vestry at Broadway and Seventy-first Street elected the Rev. George Alexander Strong of Brockton Mass to be rector, with his acceptance signaled and starting next October. He will spend summers at North Haven. Dr. Shipman is rector emeritus after a year without a rector.
William C. Arnold was named receiver by Judge Vail for the Parmelee Library headquartered at 1841 Wabash Avenue. Fulford, Painter & Tobey obtained a $2,000 judgment in Tobey's court. complainants allege debts exceed $30,000. The library has operated sixteen years and holds about 125,000 books across several cities.
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