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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1907
Page
17
A Memorial Day event by Italian warships near Coney Island was halted as cold drizzle and rain marred plans. Ships showed colors at night but the program was dropped. launches ferried guests with many seats empty. Staten Island travelers rode in cold open cars as Richmond trolley limited motors to open cars.
Seven members of an Arab troupe in Dreamland at Coney Island are stricken with pleurisy as cold air grips the area. Dr H Ray Cannon lists the ill when calling roll for the Oriental company in William A E jls's Orient. Men found at the Mahometan colony on the island's west end were too ill to answer. Some had never experienced such cold before and request return to warmth unless the weather improves soon.
A northeasterly storm prevented the New Shoreham from leaving Block Island for the return trip to Providence. Fifty Sunday excursionists remained stranded as a fifty-three knot gale and rough seas lashed Block Island Sound.
Atlantic City reports a fifty mile per hour gale sweeping the coast with torrential rain. Streets flood as piers are swept clean, trees fall, trolley tracks flood, and travel is halted. The Egg Harbor bridge project is said to be damaged or washed away as the storm rages. One man, William Jones, was washed from a tug deck and nearly drowned.
A violent nor'easter struck Asbury Park New Jersey on June 2. High tides drove waves over the boardwalk and spray filled the air as cottagers and hotel guests watched from pavilion vantage points. Torrential rain toppled several chimneys and uprooted trees along the shore. Beach concerts at the Arcade were abandoned.
The Colorado River breached banks at two points after a six foot rise drowning vast farmland and an entire town. The Yevee levee protecting Eldridge plantation gave way inundating five thousand acres. In Wharton the river flooded the city water plant leaving the town without fire protection.
Fruit growers across Delaware gathered in Dover to discuss extensive crop damage from cold in May and June. Peaches pears apples and plums suffer partial ruin with losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, though berry prospects remain hopeful.
London reports revive Richard Croker ambition to join British Parliament as an Irish Nationalist. He has supported the party, contributed funds, sent election vehicles, and appeared at Dublin events, but his American citizenship and age raise doubts about feasibility and party welcome. Doctors say he has recovered from Bright's disease but must guard his health.
A large crowd gathered at Carnegie Hall for the Grand Demonstration of Friends of Irish Freedom marking the first anniversary of Michael Davitt’s death. Speakers urged opposition to the Birrell bill and pressed for a native parliament with a responsible executive, while songs and oratory celebrated Irish leaders and Home Rule.
Lisbon reports Premier Franco Justifies dissolving parliament to restore order after years of obstruction to reforms. Government seeks to act by decree while urging national interests over party conflict. King to continue reforms temporarily until parties reunite and parliament reopens with full respect for people's rights.
Paris erupts over ex Empress Eugénie winning a court claim to items once belonging to Napoleon III. Newspapers label her an adventurer as articles including gifts from sovereigns, tapestries, paintings and Napoleonic relics are scrutinized. Experts appraise the plunder near a million dollars prompting the government to appeal the decision.
Tokyo reports the British cruiser Monmouth will transport Prince Fushimi from Vancouver to Yokohama, allowing the Japanese envoy to travel by water under an ally’s flag. This act is highly valued in Japan as proof of the Anglo Japanese alliance strengthening world peace.
Paris on June 2 reports that the government will institute an inquiry into the recent surge in wheat prices. Minister of Agriculture M. Ruau has appointed a commission to investigate the matter.
Washington reports that Argentina will push a plan at the Hague to create a permanent, periodic international conference. The aim is to define citizens domicile rights abroad and the duties of expatriates. The State Department weighs expatriation, protection, and who bears responsibility for Americans living overseas.
London June 2 The Russian Social Democratic Congress finished its session with a resolution condemning terrorism and backing the continuation of the Douma. A farewell reception honored delegates with James Ramsay MacDonald and Prince Peter Kropotkin among the attendees. The prince and others spoke as delegates began their return journey.
The famine committee reports London and New York subscriptions can stop as Russia can now feed its people. Prince Loyoff credits British and American aid for pressing the government to act, noting $87 million in Douma appropriations. About 30 000 eating places feed 2.5 million in Ufa and elsewhere. Harvest in Central Russia praised after favorable rains and temperatures.
Japanese cruisers Tsukuba and Chitose arrived at Sheerness tonight and will stay for a fortnight. Numerous entertainments have been arranged for the officers and men, signaling a cordial welcome from British hosts.
Rome marks three anniversaries the constitution granting birth of Pope Pius X and Garibaldi death. The day features widespread celebrations and tributes with many telegrams of congratulation arriving for Pope Pius X, notably from Emperor William.
Boise stage of Haywood murder trial resumes with jury selection underway. Judge Wood aims to complete a 12 juror panel. defense and Pinkerton investigators press for impartial questioning as Orchard’s confession looms, with Ophic charges and international labor support shaping the lengthy proceedings.
The twenty fourth annual Florence Crittenton Mission conference began in Baltimore with a mass meeting at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church. Speakers included founder Charles N. Crittenton and Dr K W Barrett the vice president and acting secretary, and Maria Winkler of Berlin. Delegates will travel to Washington and meet President Roosevelt on Friday.
Paris reports widespread hardship among wine growers due to overproduction and low prices. Adulteration and massive yields from phylloxera renewal led to failed natural wine supply, use of sugar wines, and price collapses. Experts warn even strict fraud suppression may not end overproduction. replanting large vineyard areas with cereals could help.
A enormous demonstration by wine growers took place in Nimes France on June 2 with about two hundred thousand participants marching in the procession. The event passed without violence and concluded peacefully.
A dispatch from Rotterdam reports the Dutch government forbids the anarchist congress planned for Amsterdam on July 26. Newspapers say the gathering will move to Luxemburg instead.
Buenos Ayres June 2 The railway employee strike has ended and workers will return to duty tomorrow. An agreement reached today between road directors and strikers to submit disputes to arbitration.
A serious mutiny among the Sultan's troops in Casa Blanca near Tangier erupted over unpaid wages. The mutineers tried to seize merchandise in the customs house, but authorities stopped them by paying the soldiers half of what they were owed.
Baltimore June 2 Captain Robert L Tallent a veteran member of the Maryland State Pilots Association was overturned into the water while canoeing and died of heart disease immediately after being brought ashore The incident occurred today as he capsized in the cold water near the harbor.
From Tokio it is reported Progressive party members will meet to address the American question and press demands on authorities via the Tokyo government. A mass meeting may follow to protest persecutions of Japanese in San Francisco. General Baron Kuroki and party depart Chicago for Rock Island to inspect U S arsenals then Fort Leavenworth and Seattle.
Lucius H. Perkins, 51, fell from his roof in Lawrence Kansas and died without regaining consciousness. A witness said he partly caught himself during the fall. He carried life insurance totaling about 459000, largely recent policies.
John D. Lawrence of Staten Island was arraigned yesterday in the Jefferson Market police court on a speeding charge. He was released to be examined on Friday. Richmond Borough President Cromwell accompanied him to court.
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