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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
23
Erie and Lackawanna also. Railroad to complete work in three years. The article notes an imminent signing of a Pennsylvania franchise by a low official and outlines planned railroad construction to be finished within a three year span.
The Board of Aldermen pass a franchise enabling a North River tunnel from Morton Street to Manhattan to connect New Jersey terminals with New York via electric cars. The project promises rapid transfer from Jersey City and Hoboken to New York, with a New York terminal at Christopher and Greenwich Streets. McAdoo notes no control by Erie or Lackawanna and Western, while negotiations aim to run spurs through the tunnel to provide direct service from both railroads to New York. The city projects six minute transit between terminals, with fares likely five cents or less and eighteen month completion target. Mayor Low to sign franchise. officials dispute claims of hurried approval.
Supreme Court Justices Davis Amend and McCall took oaths in the private chambers of Presiding Justice Van Brunt. The ceremonies were administered by Justice Van Brunt and a new judge will assume duties of their offices on an upcoming date.
The tunnel franchise awaits final legal time before signing. Three months to obtain consents from property owners along the Manhattan and Queens route, with possible Supreme Court commission involvement.
City faces a 2 497 346 dollar valuation as New York Central and Hudson River Railroad seeks to depress tracks north of Grand Central to carry streets over the lines and tunnel Park avenue for extra trackage. City would fund eight bridges four viaducts at 848 000 dollars plus maintenance. Albany authorizes Union Railway in The Bronx to use overhead trolley extensions joining Westchester lines.
In Fort Lee New Jersey December 17 a deadly explosion in John Pagluighi’s cellar kills six Pagluighi children. Experts say an acetylene gas unit likely failed to cause such devastation while investigators prepare an inquest led by Coroner Robertson. The bereaved family awaits funeral arrangements as the mother lies hospitalized and unaware of the full tragedy.
The report notes that faulty generator construction and careless use caused explosions years ago. Stringent insurer restrictions limit adoption, yet many machines remain unsatisfactory. Even uninsured homeowners seek underwriter approval before using acetylene lighting.
August Belmont leads, with Atlantic Coast Line represented on the board. Six of the old directors are retained, including Milton H. Smith as president, and no radical policy changes are expected. About 400,000 of 600,000 shares represented, meeting in New York to organize.
Albany Dec 17 United States Steel Corporation buys the Breaker Island steel plant formerly Troy Steel for 1 500 000 dollars. The large force of workers had been readying the site but were told their services are no longer needed and the works will likely not operate.
Pittsburg December 17 iron and steel circles debate United States Steel Corporation plans to control national production. Predictions say Jones & Laughlin and Cambria Steel may merge as auxiliaries or integral parts. Motive cited is Morgan rail community of interest restricting raw material access and product distribution. W L King head of independent steel firm absent from city. B F Jones declines interview. further details not available.
President Swanstrom of Brooklyn urges the Pennsylvania Railroad to accept labor demands after securing aldermanic approval for a proposed tunnel franchise. He cites union support, recalls a 1902 labor letter, and notes opposition to wage and eight hour clauses as unconstitutional.
Japanese raw silk valued at 2,000,000 dollars moved today from Canada to Ogdensburg by rail then sent via special train to New York. The shipment came from Japan aboard a Canadian Pacific steamer to Vancouver and on to Prescott. In six weeks thirty eight cars of Japanese silk totaling nearly 5,000,000 dollars have traversed this route to New York.
Dr. Herrick Johnson, marking his seventieth birthday, was honored at a Chicago Presbytery banquet hosted by the University Club. Attendees included clergy, McCormick Seminary faculty and alumni, and leaders from other denominations who lauded his church service and educational work. A loving cup was awarded to Dr. Johnson, who spoke warmly in reply.
The well known midget and clown "General Peanuts" was found dead in his bed at 207 East Fourteenth Street yesterday. A Japanese performer, he was thirty eight and shared a room with Frank Oakley, another clown now in Boston. Death was attributed to heart failure.
Eulogies by elder Ienda in the ministry reflect solemn tributes as the body was forwarded to Chester for burial. The service emphasized duty, faith, and community support during the farewell.
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