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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
7
The theatre will be carpeted and lent by Duveen with eight tapestries for the entrance hall. In Wales a trades unions victory over colliery stoppages was aided by Rufus Isaacs, while Justice Bigham declined to hold the Miners' Federation liable for losses from the movement.
King Edward writes a personal message to the nation from Buckingham Palace praising the public for sympathy during illness and noting the postponement of the coronation. A royal bulletin reports he travels to London well rested and in good health as rehearsals proceed.
Halifax Nova Scotia Aug 7 United States battleship Indiana ordered to participate in Saturday coronation parade. crew to march in review with garrison troops under Major General Sir Charles Parsons and Vice Admiral Sir A Douglas. St Johns Newfoundland Aug 7 French Isly and British warships to attend shore functions with joint review and sham battle.
The new floating dock for Ireland Island Bermuda arrived off St George's after a transatlantic tow from Wallsend on Tyne. Built by C S Swan & Hunter it is the largest in existence and successfully docked the battleship Sans Pareil during trials. The 545 foot dock can lift 17 500 ton ships and draw 32 feet of water.
Washington notes that the President, Hay, Root, and many other cabinet members are absent, yet federal operations continue without friction. Secretaries Shaw and Hitchcock also away or retiring, with deputies and acting officials handling duties across State, Treasury, War, Navy, and Agriculture as Congress is not in session.
Dr Theodore Herzl founder of the Zionist movement and Dr Wolffson head of the Jewish Colonial Trust returned from Constantinople reporting talks with the Ottoman Sultan about Zionist settlement in Palestine were without result. The Sultan expressed sympathy and named concessions but Zionists found them insufficient. Herzl says he still hopes to persuade the Porte of benefits from Jewish settlement in Palestine.
Pueblo Colorado August 7 reports an explosion in a coal mine near Trinidad leaving about fifteen men dead. Local officials and rescuers search for more victims as details emerge.
Review of the New England rural drama Quincy Adams Sawyer at the Academy of Music with Charles Dickson in the title role and George W. Kelly praised for authentic New England portrayal. Critics note melodrama and stock caricatures, though the cast sustains crowd-pleasing humor and heart.
Ex Chief Devery ridicules Mayor Low's police reforms, warning against appointing Partridge and others to reorganize the force. He urges a larger, younger leadership and more officers, while criticizing pension and staffing changes. Also notes rumors of Greatsinger’s possible resignation and reports of religious riots in France over Sisters’ expulsion.
The Cuban American League called for an immediate US guarantee of Cuban bonds tied to a $3,000,000 loan. It proposed banks issue a national currency backed by these bonds and US backing similar to China and Russia. The league argued Cuba’s prewar revenue should be the metric, not wartime figures.
Berlin reports L M Goldberger writes in Die Woche on Roosevelt remarks that the economic future belongs to the United States and Germany and mutual respect. He compares industry, costs, and production in both nations and urges Germany to permit freer economic forces and American style trusts with less government meddling.
London officials seek legal action against Whitaker Wright and Robert Leman to recover about 73000 related to share dealings of the British America Corp and the London and Globe group. Directors face no immediate misfeasance charges as public pressure grows for a full inquiry.
The letter from James McNeill Whistler responding to a premature death notice in The Morning Post drew praise for the editor's wit. Whistler telegraphed from the Continent calling the editorial a bijou and a little masterpiece, describing the kind words as a knightly favor.
President Curran presided at Leicester to open the British Trades Unions Federation annual meeting. He urged understanding between European and American workers to counter international capitalism. The federation reported a membership of 419,000.
Havana editorials dissect proposed customs tariff revisions aimed at securing 4 million and 25 million dollar loans. Conservative papers warn the measures burden the poor while cables report U.S. press views on the Platt amendment. The American minister signals support for aiding Cuban agriculturists and debt payments via loans.
Cape Haytien reports General Nord's army, serving as minister of war for the Provisional Government, has retaken the towns of St. Michel and Marmalade amid ongoing turmoil.
The House of Commons passed Clause 7 by 122 votes giving churchmen greater control of voluntary schools. The move drew opposition and will likely end Parliament's current session. Sir William Hood Walrond resigns as chief Conservative whip to join the Ministry as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster succeeding Lord James of Hereford.
Duss band leader and St Nicholas Rink performer was thrown from a Columbus avenue streetcar at Broadway and 66th street. He slipped while boarding, dragged about ten feet, and suffered facial cuts eye bruising and a minor hand cut. He declined to prosecute and attended his concert that night.
E M Brooks chairman of the enrolled Republican primary committee of Brooklyn says independents under Brooks will control the Kings County delegation at the State Convention and the county general and executive committees next year. He dismisses Woodruff’s claim of only two Assembly districts and vows a fight in each district except possibly two. Woodruff laments the move as a disappointment, predicting little new blood and questioning the movement’s caliber.
Willemstad Curaçao Aug 7 The optical situation in Venezuela remains unchanged. President Castro with an army of six thousand men arrived at Cua. Revolutionists still hold up railway trains between Caracas and La Guaira. Forty political prisoners formerly in Caracas have arrived in Maracaibo in chains.
Notes of the stage report Victoria Theatre plans for September 1 premiere of the musical comedy My Fiancée by Mr. Chamberlyn with Mars and Des Vailiers and score by Planquette The piece follows recent news of the outlaw Tracy who appeared on stage in Seattle with Tragg and Merrill the Oregon Outlaws as part of a long coincidental cast
The Giornale D Italia carries an interview with the son of the former Secretary Reitz of the Transvaal who has reached Naples. He asserts that war in the Transvaal would break out again in a few years.
Edward E. Lee known as the Black Croker resigns from leadership after accusing Tammany Hall triumvirs of refusing to recognize him. He says opponents seek plunder and that the party's cause has suffered since his departure. Primaries in September will settle rival claims.
In Christiania dated Aug 7 a Viking ship forty nine feet long was unearthed on Karmoe Island off Norway. The discovery adds to evidence of ancient Norse seafaring and settlement.
The painters and decorators are at work in the Royal Arcanum Wheelmen clubhouse at Neo 262 West Ninety-ninth Street. The bowling alleys and pool room are described as part of a broader refurbishment in progress.
The club plans a mid September completion for the courts and tables overhaul. August schedules list three trips: August 10 to Coney Island at 10 a.m. August 17 to Asbury Park at 9 a.m. August 24 to Floral Park at 3 a.m. from Rector stand North River Sandy Hook route.
Six men were badly hurt when a trestle collapsed at Philadelphia's new filtration plant under construction at Torresdale. A weak support gave way, sending the superstructure down and tumbling workers to the ground.
Old Orchard Me August 7 George Ford former alderman of Ottawa Walter Cashan chief train dispatcher Grand Trunk Railroad Montreal and Miss Florence J Thomas of Montreal drowned while bathing at Ocean Park today Dashan s body recovered and missing others not specified.
A fire behind the scenes at a Lake Placid church event caused a panic with guests rushing out. Several fainted but no serious injuries were reported as the crowd dispersed safely amid efforts to maintain order.
Indianapolis Aug 7 The Nancy Hanks grave monument at Lincoln Ind will be dedicated October 1 Col Charles S Denby former Minister to China will be invited to deliver the dedicatory address.
Philadelphia reports a six round match between Bobby Thompson of Toronto and Billy Farron of Philadelphia at the Broadway Athletic Club. Farron fractures an arm and Thompson ribs in the final round, yet both boxers finished the bout as the bell rang.
Washington issues detailed army and navy orders listing officer promotions transfers and new duty stations. Key items include boards at Fort Wadsworth Fort McPherson and Fort Assisihome for exams and promotions. several officers reassigned to forts in New York Alaska California and the Philippines. tests for a vertical rangefinder and Marine Corps equipment planning for the North Atlantic maneuvers next winter.
Dr Henry N Read of Long Island College Hospital cites higher infant mortality in Brooklyn than Manhattan, linked to contaminated milk and heat. He urges sterilized milk, better access to clean supplies, and statistical study of feeding methods to explain disparities.
Reports from Jerome say the United Verde copper mine fire has reached the fifth level. The old shaft is abandoned due to gas, the lower level opens via the new shaft, upper levels bulkheaded, the smelter shut, and most workers discharged except machinists and fire crews. About eight hundred idle. Gas fumes create a hellish environment. water cannot suppress the blaze. Carbonic acid gas planned on the surface would smother the fire with bulkheads before resuming operations.
R Winstead Conn Aug 7 The condition of ex Governor Lorrin A Cook, who has been indisposed some time, is now regarded as serious. Last night Mr Cook suffered from chills. Miss Cook, his daughter, who has been spending her vacation in Maine, arrived home this afternoon.
Denver report states the Republican State Central Committee began plans to call the State Convention to meet on September 4. The notice appears in the August 7 briefing, outlining preliminary arrangements for the gathering.
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