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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1902
Page
1
Washington June 28 The session ends with two major laws the Philippine Civil Government bill and the Panama Canal bill as well as several other measures. It notes leadership shifts in both houses and calls the session politically important but legally unremarkable.
The Sunday Special reports the Duke of Marlborough as a successor to the Earl of Hopetoun for the Governor Generalship of the Commonwealth of Australia. The government reportedly faces difficulty filling the post recently held by the Marquis.
Bangor reports Roosevelt and Bryan planned for Maine appearances this summer. Bryan to speak in July, Democrats aiming to boost the gubernatorial campaign. Roosevelt to deliver the Eastern Maine State Fair address in Bangor in late August, his only Maine speech. Afterward he heads to Vermont the next day and will not speak from the car platform in Maine.
Helena report from B H Tatem shows Montana produced 1901 precious metals totaling 60,387,619 dollars with gold 18,334,442 and copper 36,751,837 and lead 498,622. Copper and silver declined while gold output rose, marking a drop of about three million versus the prior year. The gold total pushes Montana’s gold production since discovery past one billion dollars.
M E Barker president of the First National Bank of Birmingham Alabama resigned to become vice president of the Continental National Bank of Chicago John C Black president of the Continental Bank said directors have been negotiating with Barker and his election will be formalized at a Directorate meeting in Chicago.
A column lists recent deaths and notices of the week including individuals named in the area. The page also highlights headlines on public affairs such as new parks and institutional developments.
A collage of light features and comic art notes includes The Man in the Street, Wraps and Gowns, Mrs. Markham's Will, Stray Bits from Stageland, The Tencerfoot Made Good, Caesar Discusses Possum, The Sagacious Dachshund, The Genial Idiot, The Resourceful Kangaroo, Uncle Sam's Greatest Peril, Women Here and There, Anarchy, How Ebenezer Green Saw the Boat, The Happy Cork, Mankind Running to Monograms, Fishing Is Good, and other brief items with authors and artists listed.
Omaha dispatch reports the Union Pacific machinists executive committee called a strike affecting shops and roundhouses in Omaha North Platte Cheyenne Ogden Denver Junction City and Armstrong Kan with 1800 workers to be idle Monday morning The walkout stems from demands for a 10 percent wage rise reinstatement of discharged workers and no piece work plus union opposition to management policy toward piece work and layoffs.
Bangor June 28 The piece recalls Bill Sewall Island Falls long time woodsman and Roosevelt's early confidant and guide who journeyed with him in youth and who advised him to pursue public life. The column notes Sewall's claim Roosevelt would become President and his role in shaping the future.
Alabama 11,500 coal miners will strike starting Tuesday after failing to reach a contract with operators. They demand 60 cents per ton, eight hours daily, two weeks paydays, and advance for day laborers, while operators offer 55 cents. Divider lines: Walker County miners not in the union. Production data noted for last year.
A violent lightning and wind storm hit Washington N C blighting two schooners towed by the J L Patterson. Five men aboard drowned including Captain William J Womble and Allan Moore. The Viola buoy tender and divers aided recovery as tugs assisted. Separate reports detail Edwardsville and Chicago storm damage with crops and infrastructure harmed.
County Attorney Sims and assistants refused a Supreme Court appeal in the tax case before Judge Grosscup. Within a half hour the court ordered six largest taxpayers to cover taxes totaling 597 033.97. Companies named include Chicago Edison Company Chicago Telephone Company Chicago City Railway Company Chicago Union Traction Company and others making the combined payment. Beneficiaries of the taxes include State of Illinois Cook County City of Chicago Board of Education Chicago Library Lincoln Park Lake Shore Boulevard South Park Sanitary District and related entities with designated share amounts.
Justice Fisher finds Edward Copeland Wallace guilty of violating auto operation laws and fines him 25 dollars. Wallace plans appeal. E. T. Lovatt, injured when Wallace's car frightened his horse, pursues a 25 000 dollar damages suit in Rockland County court.
The Texas Railroad Commission reports that in the six months ending June 30 278 miles of railway were built in Texas. The commission estimates total mileage for the year at about 600 miles based on current contracts and assured work.
Pain Manufacturing Co of New York advertises fireworks for the Fourth of July at 12 Park Place offering affordable alternatives to inferior goods. Telephone contact listed as 4819 Cortlandt.
Official bulletins from Buckingham Palace report King Edward has passed a comfortable day and is out of immediate danger. Wound care remains constant and recovery will be protracted. Duke of Connaught visited. King slept naturally and showed improvement. latest bulletin notes continued comfort and progress.
The Lancet reports no immediate septic absorption and no disquieting symptoms in the King. It hopes rumors about the illness origin and pathology are fading after its June 25 statements and later bulletins are confirmed accurate.
Amid many telegrams to the King a Balmoral Transvaal gathering sent a joint prayer for the monarch and the Queen requesting health and long life, with wishes for wealth and happiness.
Queen Alexandra hosts Whitelaw Reid and Mrs. Reid at Buckingham Palace for a farewell audience. The Queen emphasizes U.S. sympathy amid the crisis, presents a cordial reception, and notes the strain on the King. The embassy closes as the Reids depart London around July 1.
Whitelaw Reid cables from the coronation mission reporting King Edward VII in improving condition. Attending physicians foresee rapid recovery and those familiar with the case say there is no grounds for alarm.
Report notes the King faces a serious illness with cancer mentioned by sources. Mr. Reid states his strength nerves and blood are in his favor and that he has begun taking solid food, signaling a hopeful turn in his condition.
Gen de Galliffet, former French war minister, writes a sympathetic letter to Journal des Debats praising King Edward for aiding French sick and wounded during the Franco Prussian War. He lauds Queen Alexandra as a charitable, influential figure who inspired noble actions.
The June dispatch outlines American society figures who would have attended the coronation in Westminster Abbey. Duchess of Marlborough and Duchess of Portland planned lavish coronets and diamonds, with Mrs Arthur Paget and others each set to wear bespoke tiaras, collars, and pearl or ruby jewelry from family collections.
Republican members in Washington ridiculed the Democratic House caucus manifesto accusing Democrats of political theater over Cuba reciprocity. They argued Democrats voted for the Cuba bill for opposition leverage and opposed straight reciprocity in both chambers. They downplay Cuban ties as an issue in the fall campaign while defending anti trust moves and tariff protection as the nation's strong points.
London reports show the King out of immediate danger after surgery with a cheerful mood in Buckingham Palace. Crowds view naval display at Portsmouth as towns illuminate in celebration. Royal family dined together as plans for public events proceed amid hopes for a full recovery.
Frank Sullivan Smith of the Pittsburg Shawmut and Northern Railroad has filed in the Supreme Court to set aside the sale of the New York and Pennsylvania Railroad. He names Bentom McConnell William Richardson and others of Hornellsville and spring Mills as defendants and seeks bonds declared illegal and void plus other relief. Judge Childs granted an injunction.
Five trains daily connect New York and Cincinnati on the New York Central with the Limited scheduled to depart Grand Central Station at 5 30 P M Advances describe the service and departure time.
London officials report a demoralized street fakir trade as the coronation postponement upends months of expected earnings. In the Strand Fleet Street and hotel entrances, young street urchins face a bleak outlook amid widespread financial strain.
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