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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
11
Washington notes report a Wisconsin Representative pressed a soldier widow’s pension claim, then faced a $2,500 bill for funeral and medical expenses. The Pension Commissioner demanded affidavits before repayment, and the total claimed was $1,040.
Secretary Hey consults with Dr. Herran about the canal treaty status. Herran cannot report a price Colombia will accept for lease. Hey urges immediate action as Capitol impatience grows over canal negotiations. Herran dispatches orders to Bogota citing potential issues with the Venezuelan situation.
Senate Committee on Immigration concluded hearings on the immigration bill. Witnesses favored keeping the educational test but accepted its removal if needed to pass the measure. Sargent urged retaining the head tax, while noting labor exists at fair wages and that unlimited immigration serves transporters more than producers. Robert Watchorn advocated striking Canada provisions except border regulation.
Detectives and Jerome's deputy work all night on the Central Park murder of a newsboy found strangled on a bridle path Monday. Chadwick and detectives Brice Mc Cafferty O'Brien and Mulvey combed the ground and hinted at a重大 discovery. They later visited the boy's father.
Professor Michael I Pupin of Columbia University disclosed he had sold foreign patents for his long distance telephony improvements to Siemens & Halske of Berlin but would not reveal the exact amount. He indicated that terms from the foreign firm exceeded his American deal with Bell Telephone Company, which paid about 400000 in early 1901. He described tests showing Berlin to St Petersburg and Berlin to London communications possible, with eight induction coils per mile boosting signal without new cables.
At a Brooklyn meeting yesterday a proposal to build a new women’s prison in the borough was reviewed due to inadequate current facilities and disgraceful conditions at Raymond Street. S. O. Barrows opposed the plan, and the matter was referred to Borough President Swanstrom. The track decision on Macomb’s Dam Bridge was postponed to next Tuesday. The board approved $100,000 for the mayor’s commission on New York City water supply and $12,000 annual salaries for Burr, Hering, and Freeman.
Washington hearing on the Eight Hour bill features James O Connell and Frank Morrison. Samuel Gompers denounces tampering accusations about the Cramp yard during the Spanish War, asserting the charge has no foundation and urging passage of labor legislation.
Dr Adolph Lorenz arrives for a week with Dr Virgil Gibney as host. He will hold clinics at the Hospital for the Ruptured and Crippled and operate at the New York Polyclinic Post Graduate and Cornell Medical College with 125 hip dislocation cases selected for study.
William H. Horton known as Buttercup Horton was found dead in his boarding house at 1034 Park Street Peekskill yesterday. Coroner Mason to investigate death as probate battles over Horton’s late wife’s estate continue. Horton born May 23 1826.
The late General Charles M. Reed collection from Erie Penn shelled out fifty five paintings. The top price was for Adolphe Schreyer Arabian Horsemen Halt at the Fountain at 20 cents to Brady. Schreyer Bulgarian Provision Train in Winter sold to Perkins for 6600 with multiple other works by von Bremen Thaulow Verboeckhoven Monchavien Casanova y Escorach and Merle fetching varied sums.
The American Institute of Architects elected Andrew Carnegie Samuel A D Abbott and Emil Nauchamer as honorary members. It proposed a 250000 fund for a future project and reported 15000 toward buying the historic octagon house in Washington for permanent institute headquarters. Speeches covered architecture engineering municipal improvements.
Washington December 12 The House spent the day on private pension bills clearing the calendar 173 bills passed none of them of special interest A separate measure would appropriate 1 000 000 to eradicate foot and mouth disease in New England set as a special order for next Tuesday with legislative features only and awaiting report from the Appropriations Committee
West End Presbyterian outgrows Amsterdam avenue building under Rev Dr John Balcom Shaw. North Presbyterian may move from Thirtieth street to Amsterdam Avenue 105th Street site, while West End relocates to 112th Street or 110th Street. Union plan aims to serve new Harlem and Central Park area populations after sale funds and cooperation from both churches.
Brooklyn elevated rail traffic faced heavy delays as ice on the third rail disrupted service. Brooklyn Rapid Transit President Greatsinger said weathered by ice, the company will prepare a plan to run trains even when the third rail fails, possibly using strung trolley wires over elevated tracks with pole-equipped cars.
A page photo outlines the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral of St John the Divine on Morningside Heights. The caption notes ten years of construction and describes remaining work, with expert estimates that completion may take a century.
A man who claims to be Richards from New York arrived in Lincoln spending lavishly. He hired a special train from Denver, reportedly earning 25.00 as an attorney in the Colorado Tron and Fuel fight. He has spent 2000 a hour and moves with three hotel porters and several traveling salesmen. He told corporation reps that their days of usefulness were over and hinted at a prolonged stay.
The Legislative Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill carrying 6 20 453 was reported to the House today by the Appropriations Committee. It shows an increase of 50 501 over the current fiscal year's appropriation.
A report notes a boarding setup fed to twelve young men using chemically treated foods. Researchers from the Department of Agriculture participate as experts in the ongoing test, with details to appear in tomorrow's Tribune.
David A. Morrison was sentenced by Judge Crane in Brooklyn County Court to an indeterminate prison term in Sing Sing not less than one year nor more than one year eight months for swindling Otto Ransweiler of Palmyra New Jersey with a fake saloon. The verdict stood after defense objections. Morrison may be released on good behavior after one year. He was allowed to remain in amond street rail until Monday to prepare for transfer.
Secretary Hay received a cable from John Barrett dated Calcutta stating he will not accept the Japan mission. He says he will continue involvement with the St. Louis Exposition and remains committed to his current duties.
The New York Appellate Division reverses Surrogate Fitzgerald granting leave to withdraw objections to Mary E. Fitzsimmons estate accounts. The dispute centers on a six percent fee agreement between attorney I Newton Williams and collateral relative Michael McNally. The court questions the legality and ethics of such an arrangement and condemns the practice as contrary to public policy.
Governor Odell arrived from Albany and spent the day in the downtown district with callers Senator George R. Malloy of Ogdensburg and F D Kilburn State Superintendent of Banking at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He declined discussing a political conference or the Pennsylvania tunnel and said he would be in town tomorrow before returning to Albany.
Frederick Saunders longtime librarian of the Astor Library and early champion of international copyright law died aged 95. Born in London in 1807 he came to America in 1837 and helped secure authors’ rights while serving as city editor of The Evening Post and later Astor librarian. He authored essays and books on literature and remained active in library circles before his funeral at 40 Clermont Avenue Brooklyn tomorrow at 4 p.m.
Judge P. 8. Groesseup of the United States Circuit Court addresses the University of Nebraska on how to curb trusts. He argues trusts threaten widespread ownership and recommends repealing the Sherman Act, open books, limited stock, and fair profit sharing between capital and labor.
Dr. Flint reported after visiting Cornelius Vanderbilt that no change had occurred in his condition. While the danger point was not yet passed there were no alarming symptoms and no bulletin had been issued.
San Francisco December 12 The Call reports A H Glennon a government representative will file to Surgeon General Wyman a finding that there has never been bubonic plague in California He declares the bacillus thought to cause the disease is actually chicken cholera a mild illness after thorough investigation
The splendid country seat of George W. Vanderbilt in North Carolina is described and pictured in tomorrow’s Tribune, with details of the mansion and its grounds.
The Municipal Civil Service Commission replies to critics from the Civil Service Reform Association. It disputes cost figures for examinations, notes reduced rent and per capita expenses, defends exam scheduling, and counters appeals data. It affirms veterans’ preference in appointments per state constitution.
Justice Childs issued a temporary injunction restraining Martin Murphy and Frank Wolf and about forty other Iron Moulders' Union members from interfering with Snow Steam Pump Company operations. They are ordered to stop picketing and threats used to keep workers from the plant. Foreman Edward Seip and witness John Haeffer corroborate an alleged shooting and assault.
Tomorrow’s Tribune presents Mayor Fagan praising MMs city as a perfect home base for a New York businessman, highlighting its suitability for residence and business life.
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