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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1901
Page
1
London reports a dead calm in public affairs as Britain and Germany address tensions with Chamberlain and the monarch. Observers note ongoing political maneuvers, looming taxes, and a somnolent session ahead while the South African campaign remains an inscrutable mystery and American competition looms over industry and culture.
In heavy fog off Alcatraz Island the ferry San Rafael and the Sausalito collided at 6:50 PM. The San Rafael sank with about 300 passengers aboard, many women and children perishing. Survivors report chaos as passengers rushed to lifeboats and the Sausalito aided by tugs and hospital arrivals.
The Christian Herald cables from Bebek dated November 30 report no murder and no immediate release prospects. President Washburne notes Stone negotiations suspended with satisfactory evidence she has been well treated while on the Bosporus near Constantinople.
Paris authorities report no knowledge of an arrest in London or Paris of a representative for American companies accused of complicity in extensive forgeries on the London and Westminster Bank. The inquiry at detective headquarters and the Ministry of the Interior yields no confirmation.
In Rome a case alleges Francia’s Madonna sold for 320000 francs to an American. The Procurer General seeks joint fines of 10000 francs upon Marquis Fangonie and the sale agent and requests seizure of the painting by the State. The item appears amid a page including an Arkansas travel ad from Hot Springs via the Iron Mountain Route.
West Point cadets defeated the naval academy 11 to 5 before President Roosevelt and a distinguished crowd at Franklin Field. Daly scored all Army points, delivering a spectacular one hundred yard punt return and a field goal amid a hard fought, clean game. Navy showed strong passing and steady resistance, with McNair and Freyer among its standout players, while Daly’s heroics defined the outcome and the crowd’s excitement.
West Point New York November 30 Chief Musician Wilson of the cavalry detachment shot himself last night. A bullet struck just below the heart and another penetrated the skull. He may die and fired in the presence of his sweetheart after a quarrel. Special sleeping cars to Pinehurst North Carolina via Southern Railway Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays New York offices 271 and 115 Broadway Advertisement.
In Washington yesterday the Republican caucus unanimously renominated Speaker Henderson and kept existing officers. Hepburn of Iowa pressed for House rule changes but failed. The Democratic caucus debated party faith with resolutions by McClellan Burleson Fitzgerald and others, referred to a committee for a January 1 report. James D Richardson of Tennessee was nominated for Speaker and will be minority leader.
Washington Nov 30 The Republican caucus chose Speaker Henderson and the old officers of the House by a large majority with 146 of 198 members present. Hepburn of Iowa pressed to liberalize rules, but failed. Cannon presided. Loudenslager secretary. Lacey nominated Henderson who spoke of duties and treasury surplus.
Washington dispatch reports the first Democratic caucus of the seven teacup era resembled a Dennybrook Fair with 126 members polarizing over who qualifies as a Democrat rather than office fights. Richardson reelected unanimously as leader amid factional clashes, Burleson’s two resolutions sparked attacks from the old guard, and several minority posts were kept by prior occupants.
NSET LIMITED TO CALIFORNIA. Special Sunset Limited Annex Compartment and Sleeping Cars, New York for New Orleans via Penna. R. R., Southern Rwy. A. & W. P., W. of A. and L. & N. R. R., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Connecting at New Orleans with Sunset Limited. New York Offices 271 and 18 Broadway.
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