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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1903

Page

3

Building Unions Begin United War Over Walkers and Employers

Strikes spread as the two factions of the old Building Trades meet to unite and force concessions. Samuel J. Parks and W. H. Farley push coordinated walkouts on major New York sites including St. Regis Hotel and Astor Hotel as 95,000 more workers join in. The fight centers on restoring or dissolving walking delegates and preserving union strength amid arbitration plans.

Building Trades Employers’ Association Board of Building Trades Building ‘Trades ‘Employers Board of Building Trades Eee Samuel J. Parks Housesmiths and Bridgemen’s Union Parks W. H. Farley Board of Building Trades Mechanics Building Trades Employers’ “Association Association Fifty-fifth Street Fifth Avenue Otto M. Eidlitz William H. Farley Board of Building Trades’ Mechanics St. Regis Twenty-eighth Street Broadway Astor Hotel Forty-fourth Street Metropolitan Site Twenty-third Street Madison Fourth Avenue Manhattan New York Theatre Forty -Fifth Street Lyceum “Theatre Forty-fifth Street Imperial Thirty-second Street Broad- Sal Old Board of Building Trades Brevcott Hall Fifty-fourth Street Third Avenue Mechanics Old Heard Housesmiths ‘and Bridgemen's Union Salamander Association of Amalgamated Painters’ Society Eas John. J. Donovan The Plasters’ Union W.H. Farley John Tasker Tasker George A. Fuller. Company Building Trades “Employers’ Association Plain and Ornamental Operative Plasterers’ Society Maennercher Hall Fifty-sixth Philadelphia Pittsburg McNulty Brothers George A. Fuller Company Patrick Grimes Fifty-seventh Street Plasterers Laborers’ Society Italian Plasterers Laborers’ Protective Union Steamfi Wool Pxchange West Broadway Fitters’ Association Building Trades ‘Employers’ Association Operative Plasterers’ Society Committee of Mechanics Employing Plasterers’ Association

Coal firms begin wage increase under Strike Commission ruling

In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on June 25 the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Coal Company began paying employees the 2 percent raise due under the Strike Commission sliding scale. Plymouth Coal Company also announced it would implement the same increase.

Delaware,Lackawanna ‘and Western Coal Company Wilkesbarre Penn Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Company Plymouth Coal ‘Company

Board of Conciliation opens with harmony in coal region

The Board of Conciliation met in Wilkesbarre to organize and set rules for handling grievances between operators and miners. William L. Connell was named chairman and Thomas D Nicholls secretary as sessions began with plans to hear cases Thursday, starting with Schuylkill region complaints.

Wilkesbarre Penn Board of Conciliation William L. Connell Scranton Thomas D.nicholls United Mine Workers of America Schuylkill John Mitchell Fr. Connell Mitchell Conciliation Board

Pauper Labor Case Heard in Harlem Court

John Co. Rodgers a sub contractor for part of the rapid transit subway faced a pauper labor case in Harlem Court before Magistrate Flammer. He is charged with hiring pauper laborers from another state and not giving them work. The case concerns nineteen African American workers from Richmond Virginia brought to the city during a strike and later discharged. Rodgers denies discharging them and says they refused to work, offering to reinstate them for a week so they could return home. The matter was adjourned to July 9 to allow him time to fulfill the promise.

John Co. Rodgers Rapid Transit Harlem Flammer Stiefel Rodgers Richmond Outdoor Poor Department Virginia

Brooklyn Hotel Attempt Ends With Gas Jet Rescue

William Farmer of 332 East Eighty fourth Street attempted suicide at the Montauk Hotel in Brooklyn. He lampooned a note to his wife and, after signaling distress by triggering the room bell, was revived by Dr. McChesney at Brooklyn Hospital. A pistol and towel were found. he was remanded after arraignment. Farmer had prior business troubles and a past marriage to Christina Wagner’s daughter.

Brooklyn William Farmer East Eighty-fourth Street Montauk Hotel Duffield Street Fulton Street William Smith Chicago Armon McChesney Brooklyn Hospital Adams,Street Adams Street Christina Wagner

Raiders Raid Two Houses on Twenty Ninth Street

Captain O'Connor led raids on two premises on Twenty ninth Street near Sixth Avenue. Windows shattered and a crowd gathered as nine women were arrested at one site and six at the other, with two accused proprietors taken. The action followed a daytime conference between Capt. O'Connor and Inspector Walsh.

O'Connor Inspector Walsh Sixty-eighth Street

Andrew Carnegie Gift to Hamilton College Noted

Hamilton College in Clinton New York announced a $100 000 donation from Andrew Carnegie. The college conferred Doctor of Laws on Congressman James Schoolcraft Sherman of Utica Luke Edward Wright of Manila and William Whiting of Holyoke Mass among sixty nine total degrees granted.

Clinton N. Y Stryker Hamilton College Andrew. Carnegie James Schoolcraft Sherman Utica Luke Edward Wright Manila William Whiting Holyoke Mass

Matthews Nominated for Assembly at Franklin County GOP

At the Franklin County Republican Convention Charles R. Matthews of Bombay was nominated for member of Assembly. The event in Malone was held yesterday and highlighted by Matthews as the party’s choice for the district seat.

Malone Franklin County Charles R. Matthews Bombay

Indictments in Brooklyn Postal Cash Register Probe

The Federal Grand Jury in Brooklyn indicted ex-Congressman Edmund H. Driggs and George F. Miller of Brandt-Dent for aiding sales of automatic cash registers to the Post Office Department. Miller faces two counts in one indictment while Driggs faces charges tied to payments to a congressman. Miller posted 2500 bail with lawyer Abram Rose, as more delays and pleadings loom. The case, tied to the postal scandal, may not go to trial before October.

Edmund H. Driggs Grand Jury Brooklyn George F. Miller Brandt-Dent. Automatic Cash _ Register Company United States Miller Thomas Driggs Nicholas Schloeger Broadway Abram Rose Mr. Rose Post Office Department Congress Faust Or Fuerst Messrs. Driggs and. Miller George W. Beavers Division of Salaries Alowances Cash Register Beavers Grand van Cott Washington

Postmaster General Payne Recovers From Indigestion Attack

Special to The New York Times reports Postmaster General Payne was sidelined by acute indigestion last night and stayed at a hotel under a physician's orders. He recovered today and planned to attend the cabinet meeting, though gastritis had troubled him for years and he often delayed medical care.

New York Times Washington Payne

Possible withdrawal of bids for money order blanks

Washington report says Seldon & Co and Friedenwald & Co of Baltimore may have withdrawn bids and gotten back $5,000 checks. No official confirmation. complaint cites nonunion status. If Paul Herman, the lowest bidder, is found ineligible, the two firms could claim part of the contract and bid advantages would be lost.

New York Times Washington Seldon & Co Friedenwald & Co Baltimore Post Office Department Paul Herman Robb

Demand for Steel Rails Boosts Chicago Market in 1904

Heavy 1904 rail purchases drive a lively Chicago market as railway systems project large needs. Rail life has shortened with 25 million tons in use, prompting replacements and extensions, while over 3 million tons may be required next year and about 500 thousand tons bought in this surge. Platforms and plates show rising demand across Western systems.

Chicago Iron and Machinery World

Rail bridge rebuilding plans prompt inquiries in Chicago

Report notes design and arrangement work for rebuilding numerous bridges tied to railroad expansion. Inquiries conducted in Chicago last week reveal large scale activity exceeding 25,000 tons handled in related projects.

Chicago

Scandal in Detroit prompts grand jury probe

Detroit June 25 Prosecuting Attorney Ormond F Hunt announced plans to petition for a Grand Jury to investigate alleged corruption and bribery in city and county offices. The inquiry targets the Departments of Public Works and other municipal contracts, with Council removal of Moreland and a Maybury appointment noted. Moreland vanished after facing scrutiny amid lawsuits over crumbling Medina curbstone contracts and letters backing Currie claims.

New York Times Detroit Ormund F. Hunt Department of Public’s Works D. W. H. Moreland Council William C. Maybury William H. Maybury Moreland Mexico

Caught in Policy Raid Arrest of John Clark

Detectives Vance and McCarten of East Twenty-second Street Station arrest John Clark owner of a cigar shop at 339 First Avenue for policy playing and possession of slips. Police allege violation of Penal Code Section 344B after days of surveillance tracing his movements from a suspected policy HQ on Twenty third Street and Broad Way to a stable on East Twenty Fourth Street and then to the cigar store.

John Clark First Avenue Vance McCarten East Twenty-second Street Clark Twenty-third Street Broad Way East

Detective links Clark to poverty class patrons and policy slips

The detective testifies that Clark dealt mostly to children and poor people near First Avenue gas lamps. He found eleven policy slips on Clark at arrest and confiscated policy paraphernalia from the cigar store. The case stemmed from a sum of 77 dollars with 20 in pennies.

Vance Clark Aple First Avenue

Abuses Husband in Court in Newark Divorce Case

In Newark New Jersey Vice Chancellor Emery ruled on the divorce brought by William H Hathaway against Alice M Hathaway formerly Alice Van Brant. The wife who filed a cross bill expressed anger after the decision and accused him of mistreating her. The couple wed March 12 1890 at Long Branch and lived in Newark two years before desertion and reconciliation followed by a second departure in 1898. She says she went to recover from a surgical operation.

New York Times Newark N. J Emery William H. Hathaway Alice M. Hathaway Hathaway Alice van Brant Long Branch

Looted Flat of Jewels Reported Missing

Mrs E R Heilpern of 200 West Fourteenth Street reported to Charles Street Station police that jewels valued at 1000 dollars were stolen from her second floor flat. Two diamond rings earrings scarfpins and gold bracelets were among the missing items after her return home. A well dressed man claiming to answer a gas company complaint knocked at the adjacent flat during the absence.

E. R. Heilpern West Fourteenth Street Charles Street Mrs. Heilpern Mrs. Petersen

Entry forcible, police investigate further movements

Police investigation notes a forced entry and traces of a man’s movements after the initial incident. Details on suspects, motive, and timeline remain unclear as officers continue examining evidence at the scene.

Indicted for Barrel Murder In New York Case

Grand Jury returns first degree murder indictment against Tomasso Petto one of about a dozen Italians linked to the barrel murder of Benedetto Madonia whose body was found April 14 in a barrel on East Eleventh Street. Police and Secret Service tie suspects to a counterfeiting gang.

Tomasso Petto Benedetto Madonia East Eleventh Street Secret Service Petto Il Bove The Giuseppi Fanaro Antonio Genova

Women's Shirt Waists Second Floor Closeout

Twenty five dozen women's shirt waists on the second floor in white lawn. Odds and ends accumulated over two months offered for quick sale regardless of cost.

Women's Silk Blouse and Coats at Sale Prices

Third Floor offers women’s silk blouse and heavy grade taffeta coats with side painted fronts and back, turn-over cuffs, and white taffeta lining. Regularly $12.75 now selling for 9.75. Also women’s shirt-waist suits in fancy white lawn with back yoke, priced at 3.95.

Women's Summer Stocks Special Purchase Preview

Odds and ends of a special purchase featuring refined hand-need work designs and patterns. Items include cuff sets and white hem stitched pieces offered at special pricing, highlighting up to date women’s wear with noted value.

Aiki Lam

Clearance of Embroideries on First Floor

Thousands of yards of remnants and short ends from the past month’s selling are marked for quick clearance today. Embroideries in various widths from four to eight inches priced to 25 cents and up to 35 cents for larger sizes. Additional lines include wider embroideries offered at up to one dollar.

Agate Piaetah Semaine Oh

Three Specials in Furniture Fifth Floor Dining Chairs

Furniture sale offers dining chairs in oak with carved backs and glazed seats, value 3.50 plus taxes. Arm chairs match at 6.50, with one hundred colonial rockers and chairs finished in forest green, wood shaped seats, and spindle packs, valued 3.50.

Art Goods Specials On Fourth Floor Display

The listing promotes RESSER SCARFS with striped effects and colored linings, ART TICKING CUSHION TOPS with tinted embroidery designs and back, and FOLDING SCRAP BASKETS in figured cretonies, all reduced prices noted as special offers.

Three Thousand Yards Table Oilcloth Goes On Sale

We place on sale today three thousand yards of table oilcloth mostly in marble patterns at the extremely low price of per yard.

Children’s Wear And Hats Sale At Discount Prices

OCLVUNU FLY wash pants for ages 3 to 12 years priced at 50c quality claimed. Five Hundred Straw Hats offered at 75c 95c and 1.25. Boys two piece double breasted suits sizes 8 to 16 years Sailor and Russian Blouse in serges cheviots wool crashes and cassimeres sizes 3 to 12 years priced 5.00 and 6.00.

Mohair and Crepe Fabrics Offered in Varied Shades

Pure English mohair and Sicilian cloths with bright finish and firm texture. Imports include royal navy blue cream brick tones and a $1.00 quality. Crepe Albatross in twenty-one shades. All wool Henrietta and Mohair with metallic dots. Many colors and yardage available at 58 per yard.

Little Folks Reafers Cheap Sample Line for 1903

A newspaper ad notes a sample line of 1903 summer children’s coats for ages 2 to 5 years. Made from fine cloths or black silk with box backs and large collars. Originally priced at 4.95, now reduced to 3.25.

White Cambric Petticoats Offer At Swan

A sale notice describes white cambric petticoats with deep umbrella shaped ruffles lace embroidery and tucked styles. Sizes 38 to 44 inches, priced around $1.50. Also lace trimmed petticoats made of fine cambric are offered, extra wide with values from $1.50 to $2.50.

Swan

Pianos Reduced for Quick Cottage Sale

A Halfi.Dozen Pianos Reduced. Second-hand instruments from exchanges priced to sale. Knabe Baby Grand 690, Steinway Grand 690, Steinway Upright 255, Chickering Upright 185, Mason & Hamlin Upright 225, Good Upright 95, Knabe with legs 125. Easy payment plan available.

Steinway Mason & Hamlin

Tea Sets and Carving Sets for Sale

Four piece tea set with satin engraved finish and gilt lining offered alongside a stag handled carving set with sterling silver ferrule. Regular values listed as $9.00 and $1.50 respectively.

Wezen Ase Esac

Hats Sale Advertising Trimmed White Hats for Sale

Special trimmed hats for this occasion described as large and medium sized white hats including sailor and gainsboro effects. Jauntily finished with white silk wings breasts or quills. Actual worth 4.50 now 2.95.

Men's shirts trio sale ends at three for one dollar

An old ad offers men’s white Madras negligee shirts at 50 and 75 cents, with incomplete lines and broken sizes. The closeout price reads three for one dollar, with each shirt priced to clear.

Two Lots of Wash Cottons On Sale Today

An assortment on the first floor features embroidered Swisses in colors, flowered batistes and lawns, Panama suitings, cheviots, pique fabrics and chambrays with values to 25c per yard. Also a large lot of Colorel Brass Lawns and striped Etamites in pretty patterns available today.

Assorted Wash Laces and Antique Bands On Sale

A sale offers Wash Laces in assorted kinds with yard values up to 25 cents, plus Antique and Cluny Bands priced to 50 cents. French Clunys, Tene riffe and Paraguay Bindings priced to 75 cents per yard, all at sale prices.

Meroe Teneriffe Paraguay

Extra Heavy Jointless China Matting Offer

Advertisement notes matting in blocks and pin effects made from long straw, reversible and durable. Rolls measure forty yards. thirteen rolls available if desired. Regularly 11.00 per roll, priced today at 7.25 per roll.

Golf Stock Items From Last Week Sample Sale

Five hundred golf stocks of imported cheviots offered from a sample sale. Stocks feature fancy colors adjustable necks and are slightly soiled from handling yet fully washable. Originally priced at 50 cents each.

Ladies and Misses Diamond Ring and Fob Sale

On the first floor a Ladies and Misses Diamond Ring with a large stone offered in pain or fancy settings at 15.00, now 10.00. Gold-filled fobs with buckle and mounting regularly 1.00, priced at 65 cents.

Hosiery Sale on Hand Yet Almost All Stock Destined

All broken and incomplete lines of imported and domestic hosiery for men and women are on hand. The stock includes black cotton lisle threads sac lisles with a few colors. Goods are of perfect quality and originally worth 25 cents per pair, offered to close at a reduced price.

Bargain sewing machines offered with features and guarantee

A dealer advertises sewing machines priced at 50 dollars with stores selling as low as 25 dollars. Features include ball bearings in all running parts, automatic drop head and lift, modern mechanisms, quiet operation, easy adjustment, and a polished oak cabinet with five drawers. Made by a top manufacturer, guaranteed five years.

Singer

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United War George A. Fuller Subway Hamilton College Andrew Carnegie Assembly G. F. Miller Cash Register Concern Postmaster Mr.Payne Cabinet Bright Robert C. Kenner A. M Louisville Clinical Association Garrod Materia Medica and Therapeutics Louisville Alfred L Hammond Springs Buffalo Lithia Springs L Sata Casnada Horsford
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