ORGAN POTTER GRISCOM HERE TRATING STRIKE HAS GONE BY
ORGAN POTTER GRISCOM REPORT THE TRATING STRIKE HAS ENDED. NO FURTHER ACTION REPORTED. ADDITIONAL DETAILS PENDING LOCAL OFFICIALS.
21 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
1
ORGAN POTTER GRISCOM REPORT THE TRATING STRIKE HAS ENDED. NO FURTHER ACTION REPORTED. ADDITIONAL DETAILS PENDING LOCAL OFFICIALS.
J Pierpont Morgan and two allies aboard the Oceanic arrive after a European visit and health trio. Morgan declines all questions, saying he will speak only from his office if at all. Financiers note his influence could shape coal strike terms, while official voices hedge on intervention.
The Navy test on Boston defense unfolds as Pillsbury’s White squadron must land within forty five miles of Rockport Harbor while Higginson’s Blue fleet holds the coast. Officials publish orders, stressing fog risk, harbor constraints, and the need for a six hour port stay to avoid a superior counterstrike.
A. Orden Armour head of Armour & Co and his wife arrived on Oceanic after a four week Europe trip. He believes cleaner corn will depress beef prices by next spring though he doubts a meat company cartel will dominate the European beef market. He denied plans to enlarge the Kansas City plant, noting a $1,000,000 Fort Worth facility for Texas cattle and hogs. He heads to Chicago.
Major H Maitland Kersey, ex White Star Line head now with Oceanic, returns from South Africa saying affairs are stabilizing. He endorses the steamship hub concept as the true fix for transatlantic transport, notes he is out of the business but remains interested, and doubts English rivals will form a competing combine. Pocono Mountain Special trains run Fridays and Saturdays in September. Pennsylvania Special departs New York at 2:00 PM for Chicago arrives 6:59 AM.
On the White Star steamer Bishop Potter and his daughter Sarah L. Potter reflect on the unresolved coal strike in America, praising President Mitchell and labor unions, while recounting two months in Europe visiting Italy France Scotland England and Norway. He comments on Mr Morgan as a business man and dodges questions about a marriage rumor with Mrs Alfred Corning Clark.
Clement A Griscom, aboard the Oceanic, discusses a planned steamship combination, its proposed structure, and anticipated transatlantic freight growth. He notes autonomy for lines, a universal round trip ticket system, and limited new rivals from England to Canada. He recounts luncheon with Emperor William on the Hohenzollern at Kiel and his European itinerary with Morgan and Widener, including a yacht visit and coronation timing.
G R Parkin of Upper Canadian College in Toronto proposes expanding Cecil Rhodes scholarships to connect English speaking youths with American universities. He plans to consult educators across the United States Canada Australasia and South Africa to devise a plan enabling rich Americans to fund opportunities for British youths. He will travel to meet officials and study how to implement the program along with recommendations for cross border academic ties.
Oyster Bay Aug 20 The President voiced strong displeasure with petty factional fights in Southern Republican organizations. He urged leaders to earn recognition by deeds, not by seeking offices or delegates, and said electing a Republican Congress would matter more than office gains. Cecil Lyon met him amid Texas faction tensions. G. E. Roberts announced plans to join a Des Moines newspaper after pensioning tariff views.
Manila Aug 20 General Chaffee reached Cebu yesterday on the transport In galls and received from Washington instructions on Mindanao Island. He later departed Cebu for Manila. No word was received from Lake Lanao where Captain John J Pershing of the 15th Cavalry commands a column.
Rome, Aug. 20. Bishop Blenk of Porto Rico is considered probable for appointment as Apostolic Delegate in the Philippine Islands. He would represent the Holy See in church affairs across the islands, with confirmation expected from Rome.
From June 25 to July 10, seventy two enlisted men in the Division of the Philippines died. Thirty five perished from Asiatic cholera, with seventeen dying of dysentery, six from malarial fever, and the rest from other diseases. Of the cholera deaths, nine were Philippine scouts and natives. The War Department received the tally from General Chaffee in Manila along with the list of the deceased.
An advertisement promotes the electric lighted Overland Limited train to California via Chicago and North Western, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Railways. It highlights comfortable service and onboard amenities with offices listed on Broadway.
Charles M. Schwab, president of United States Steel, appears rested at the Lorraine hotel and declines to discuss plans. He meets with J. Pierpont Morgan and associates, and a report hints at a Europe trip to negotiate steel industry arrangements. Schwab says the voyage is for pleasure with no business ties.
Klaw and Erlanger acquire the New York Theatre and the Criterion Theatre from H. B. Sire, claiming control of the entire theatre block between Forty third and Forty fourth streets. Possession to occur September 15, with the Criterion remaining under policy through Frohman and Rich & Harris. New policy for the New York Theatre unnamed. existing contracts to be honored.
The Citizen Union shores up finances with a $100 annual pledge from key members and a $25,000 initial gift plus a $50,000 guarantee fund. The money funds permanent district headquarters, boosts clerical staff, and enables district events to sustain party interest beyond campaigns. Thomas A. Fulton gains salary increase and an assistant secretary J. J. Murphy joins the staff.
Sport Murphy and ex-Sheriff Tom Dunn checked into the Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga. Murphy declined to discuss politics while Dunn spoke cryptically after Sunday mass. The pair, nicknamed Two Spot and Joke, are expected to appear tomorrow.
In Clam Town excitement runs high as plans unfold for a mock naval attack led by Commander Pillsbury. Local players from The Daily Bazoo and The Gazoo clash with wagons, rum stock and a church tower battle plan. Hank the Liar is recruited for a fast tell-all story.
Manhanset House on Shelter Island advertises open until Sept 15 or later with 18 holes praised as excellent. September described as delightful. New York Today features Chicago Tomorrow with The Pennsylvania Special, marketed as the busy man’s train offering only 3% hours to Chicago.
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