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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1901
Page
1
London reports sketch a London scene where monarch protection, anarchist skullduggery in Madrid, and Anglo German ties influence European views. The Kaiser’s astuteness earns praise as U S Supreme Court rulings shift balance, while English industry confronts American competition in iron and rail.
The National Metal Trades Association denounces all existing agreements with the International Association of Machinists and vows no recognition of IAM officials. A June 11 convention at Gilsey House in New York gears up for the fight, with arbitration proposed for disputes. Devens says the move ends metal trades cooperation with IAM.
Washington June 1 The first general order to Southern Railroad striking machinists, issued by vice president and general manager Mr Gannon, says that failure to report to duty Monday will be deemed quitting. About five to six hundred workers are out, rolling stock is in excellent condition, and shops could remain closed for thirty days without issue.
The Crocker Wheeler Electric Company plans to open its Ampere New Jersey plant tomorrow with non union machinists. Sleeping cots and cooking utensils have been brought in to house the workers as 500 striking employees monitor developments from nearby headquarters. Dr Wheeler reports 32 detectives and deputies guard the facility.
Washington June 1 Dr Rixey visited Mrs McKinley at the White House and said she was somewhat improved and rested well during the night The President showed cautious optimism and took a stroll on the White House grounds Cabinet wives and many lawmakers inquired at the White House Chief Justice Fuller and Senators Foraker Lodge and Representatives Bov Tell Livingston and Adamson called to learn of her condition
Berlin reports Ambassador White said the Emperor and Queen Wilhelmina inquired about Mrs. McKinley's health during a gala opera reception yesterday. They conveyed best wishes and sincere sympathy to President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley.
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London dispatch notes General Delarey’s movements and Kitchener’s cautious casualty report amid Boer threats. George Smith-Dorrien warns that the bulk of British forces may be needed in South Africa for a year. A New York Chamber delegation visits Windsor while Liberals gain ground in Saffron Walden. Mrs. O'Connor’s new play "A Lady from Texas" opened in London with Kitty Cheatham and Leonard Boyne praised for performances.
London reports the War Office refuses to confirm or deny a Boer claim of a May 2 British defeat near Pretoria. Officials say they have no official information, leaving anxiety over battles at Vinkfontein and other scattered incidents in South Africa.
Samuel Craven, 26, a painter of East 120th Street, was shot in the right arm by Detective Thomas J. Quilty near Lenox Avenue after a pursuit from Harlem where Craven and a companion were suspected of theft. Craven fled through Manhattan streets and surrendered at Lexington Avenue, later found hiding in a Third Avenue railroad car barn. he was treated by Dr. Mooney and jailed as a suspicious person. Craven allegedly offered to aid Quilty with information on Harlem thieves in exchange for his release.
John D. Rockefeller establishes an endowed medical research institute to study disease causes and prevention. The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research will be housed in New York with a $200,000 fund for immediate use. Board includes Welch, Prudden, Holt, Herter, Smith, Flexner, Biggs. Initial work covers milk quality and safer practices, with later independent research at top schools.
Standerton Transvaal June 1 General To bias Smit and De Wet, secretary to General Louis Botha, arrived here this morning on a mission whose purpose is not explained. London June 1 The Sun prints a sensational claim that Botha has reached Standerton and telegraphs Kruger urging peace, with Kitchener allegedly permitting this approach. The Sun also reports about ten thousand Zulus going on the warpath due to Boer raids in Zululand.
Two anarchists, one Spaniard and one Italian, arrested in Madrid on suspicion of a regicide plot, arrived in Marseilles as steerage passengers from America on May 11. In Barcelona, the captain general was warned of a foreign anarchist plot to kill the King and Queen Regent. Ad for Pain's Fireworks.
State Controller Knight orders transfer tax watchers as New Jersey trust companies allegedly publicize exemptions. Estates of non residents face 1 percent tax above 10 000 dollars and safeguards require notice and inspection before transfers. Ex Assemblyman Mazet notes NJ aides may prompt amendments after last year 916 estate tax collections.
Washington bondholders announce default on June 1 interest for the Washington Traction and Electric Company and form a committee to draft a reorganization plan. The company, capitalized at 12 million and with 20 million in bonds, faces possible foreclosure as earnings lag behind costs. A floating debt and stock sales by major holders are noted, with projections of four to five years to reach break even.
Washington June 1 Senator Morgan proposes excluding the negro race from office holding and voting in Alabama as a final solution to the race question. He urges a white administered board controlling elections to create a white officeholding aristocracy, seen as a bolder step than Mississippi or Louisiana plans. Democrats react with disapproval and concern.
Citizens and officials debate how to ease open car crowding. The Municipal Assembly weighs an ordinance to bar standing passengers when seats are filled. Metropolitan Street Railway president H H Vreeland warns of mobbing if conductors eject riders, while critics argue for more cars or redesigned seating to allow only seated passengers. A letter writer cites Boston’s close seating as a model to prevent standing.
Telegraphic dispatch from Buffalo describes dangerous crowding on open streetcar cars to the exposition route. Women and children suffer as men crowd for space and smokers block doors, with conductors ignoring complaints despite new electric and air brakes. The main lines to the expo see the worst crush.
Telegraph dispatch from St Louis reports crowds packed into streetcars as the United Railways tightens control for fifty years. Passengers are often forced to ride Transit cars or walk due to schedules and car shortness. The transfer system is rigid and assaults by employees occur. two lawsuits seeking damages have been filed in the past week.
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