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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
9
A state convention speaker extols fifty years of Republican leadership. He credits the party with liberty, industry protection, and progress, cites Roosevelt and McKinley, and urges support for a continued GOP agenda while urging unity and readiness for further campaigns. The gathering adjourned after outlining credentials and organizational plans.
Dr Maxwell defended a plan to teach German in more elementary grades and to more students, denying claims of abolition. He noted German will be optional in some districts with promotion credit and that the program aims to build local support across Brooklyn Queens and Richmond.
Report describes imminent risk of the Missouri River forming a new channel along the Clay County bluffs north of Harlem. If true, thousands of acres now farmland would become city land, altering railroad and manufacturing access and potentially bypassing Armourdale and Argentine. River men estimate a new channel may connect west of the Milwaukee bridge, leaving old riverbed active elsewhere.
A vast wall of flame sweeps northern and eastern Maine towns including Castine Presque Isle Mapleton Westfield St Croix and Blaine with multiple buildings mills and a railroad station burned or threatened. The blaze endangers Bangor suburbs as Kenduskeag fires advance while officials halt engine movement to protect the city.
London reports note steady colonial support for Chamberlain's imperial zollverein, though opposition from labor groups and the Co operative Congress tempers prospects. Cabinet timing remains cautious as ministers weigh risks of taxing essentials and provoking U S trade.
Topeka June 3 The Kansas River is rapidly falling. North Topeka rehabilitation may begin soon. Death toll reaches 22 known, 5 unidentified, 66 reported dead. River depth 23 feet seven feet above previous record. Governor Bailey issues appeal for aid. relief funds total over 14 000 for general relief plus 4 000 Elks fund and 2 500 with the governor. Extra legislative session possible for flood relief. Eugene F Ware safe and delaying return. Coughlin Hardware family reported lost earlier now safe in Perry Oklahoma.
June 3 reports from Catskill and Plattsburg detail fires burning back of Elka Park and near Cadyville. Wardens mobilize many to defend summer cottages as winds dry the woods. distant blazes threaten Lake George region and White Lake cottages. Engineer rescued after a trestle fire spark.
The Mississippi near St Louis reaches 31.2 feet, up 1.3 feet in 24 hours, prompting riverfront preparations. Railroads move stock to safety while residents brace in St Louis and East St Louis. Officials expect the flood to pass with possible arrival of Kansas City stage by Friday or Saturday.
A telegram from Alfred Beakin, Attorney General of the Australian Commonwealth, confirms that the Commonwealth Government and all state governments approve Colonial Secretary Chamberlain's proposals. Only a small fringe of free traders opposes them, and a vast majority is expected for the new policy when it is put to the country.
St John New Brunswick June 3 reports Briggs Corners and Bonny River areas suffered heavy fire losses with the village of Briggs Corners destroyed and further damage noted at Bonny River in early June dispatches.
Plattsburg New York area endures a severe drought with forty eight days of no rainfall. Only a ten minute shower occurred last week. Pastures dried up as farmers move cattle to meadows. Hay crops expected to drop about 60 percent and berry crops ruined. Saranac River low water slows Sever Paper Company mills at Cadyville.
In Bucharest on June 5 Liberal leaders denounced American footholds in Romanian oil fields saying Americans have rendered themselves unpopular and urged Romanians to avoid dealing with American exporters. They cited ample British and Continental capital for field development as an alternative. Standard Oil reps are in Romania assessing progress in oil operations.
Weather recorded a wide temperature range from low early morning to 83 at 2 pm. One man collapsed from heat. Parks showed parched grass and uninviting shade. Emery of the Weather Bureau warned no prolonged rain likely this month and months ahead, with showers possible. High pressure over the East blocked storms from the Middle West. forecast calls for fair weather and a cooler night.
Unconfirmed reports from Belgrade Serb ia claim a French cook at the Belgrade palace attempted to poison Queen Draga and killed himself after the plan failed. The Versailles like city rumors swirl around King Alexander’s court with no official confirmation.
Des Moines Iowa June 3 the flood relief effort for about five thousand destitute sufferers remains taxed but a local committee says no outside help is needed ten thousand dollars has been subscribed along with clothing and food. At Atlantic two families were found in Nishnabotna bottoms trapped in their homes for five days with no drinking water or food the river continues to fall rapidly between here and Keokuk.
President R G Chandler and twenty five Board of Trade traders faced warrants on bucket shopping charges. They posted $500 bonds each at Justice Bradwell's court after hurriedly locking books and papers in vaults. Small traders Lambert and Anderson filed the complaint, with George T Sullivan named as the alleged behind the action.
Washington reports from the Russian Embassy indicate Russia advances the evacuation of Manchuria and plans final withdrawal by September under the Manchurian agreement. Officials deny any aim to remain or curb foreign trade, arguing railroad success requires trade growth. Far East advices to Victoria described evacuation and trade opening as uncertain.
Mayors Craddock of Topeka and Bergundthal of Topeka report flood and tornado relief needs. Kansas City and Topeka write that twenty thousand people are homeless and seek money flour beans coffee sugar rice cloth ing. Mayor Low agrees to receive public subscriptions and distribute funds to flood and tornado sufferers as needed.
The seventy first NYU commencement will be held at University Heights with all schools participating. An open air parade will traverse the campus and Halls of Fame as Lyman J. Gage and Charles A Gardiner receive Doctor of Laws. Doctor of Divinity awards go to John Rutherford Wright Vincent Pisek and Franklin Evans Hoskins. New extension courses for working professionals to earn a BA will be offered mainly at Washington Square from 4 to 9 p m and on Saturdays, by University College and Pedagogy faculties.
Victoria B C June 3 The crisis in China grows more acute as two thousand French troops cross the Kwang Se border into the south and Peking fears a diversion for Russia While Governor Wang Chih Chung seeks French withdrawal the French envoy claims no authority over them An influential petition from Hong ao asks for Wang Chih Chung’s dismissal for alleged collaboration with the French
A May 19 signing between Japan and China at Peking by the Japanese Minister and Sir Robert Hart establishes a postal convention. It becomes effective on July 1, pending formal details and ratification. The notice locates the event in Tokio via Victoria, B C, with dates May 2 and June 3 referenced as the transmission.
Berlin June 3. The Tageblatt prints a dispatch from St. Petersburg announcing a law listing 101 towns in which Jews may acquire land and live without restriction. They are temporarily forbidden to buy land outside these places where they will be legally settled.
Berlin June 3 International Chemical Congress hears Professor Frank of Charlottenburg describe a method to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a new fertilizer called calcareous nitrogen. The process uses electrically produced carbides to form amide and cyanide compounds mixed with fertilizing salts. Trials show fertilizer nearly equal to nitrate of soda and sulphate of ammonia. cost concerns cited but addressed. Professor Clarke spoke for the United States.
United States International Exchange Commission members H H Hanna Charles A Conant and Jeremiah W Jenks hold informal talks with British officials led by Sir FE N Satow about a uniform currency for China The plan envisages a new distinctive coin at par with existing currency and a future move to gold parity with timing to be decided The group may visit Paris next and extend dialogue with Straits Settlements officials over harmonizing policies with US Philippine and Mexican currencies
Rome reports the Monte di Pieta in Naples was destroyed by fire in the night. The strong room containing valuables was gutted and losses are estimated at about 2.4 million dollars.
A severe cloudburst at the head of Lawyers Canyon near Nez Perce Idaho produced a wall of floodwater twelve to fifteen feet high. Hail reached twenty inches, destroying grain across a two mile wide strip and six miles long. Joe Demissey and his sister Isabella drowned in the flood.
Louis Sherry sold his Narragansett Pier property via James L. Libby to Edgar B. Moore of the Gladstone House. The package includes the Billington, the Casino, the bathing pavilion parcels, about 185 lots, 4000 feet of water front with riparian rights for more than 200000 dollars. Sherry spent twenty years securing the holdings.
London June 3 shareholders of Lipton Limited cheered Shamrock III at a meeting. Previously some investors criticized Sir Thomas Lipton for his focus on the America's Cup. An American shareholder called him honored and admired from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
London in June reports a man arrested at Alexandria on a French steamer on suspicion of being Count Maurice de Bosdari. The warrant dated February 13 charged forged signatures of J Pierpont Morgan totaling 150000 dollars. It was proven the detainee was not the count and he was released.
Halifax reports two large white whales, rare in Atlantic waters, have entered Bras d'Or lakes in Cape Breton while chasing abundant spring mackerel. Local fishermen plan to capture the two creatures alive.
A German Navy seaman Andreas Nesserschmidt was sentenced to eighteen months imprisonment for striking Ensign von Abel on May 2 at Kiel. Von Abel later committed suicide after failing to identify his attacker, citing disappointment in the investigation. The case sparked wide comment as the officer explained his actions in a letter. The Ensign lamented the inadequate assurances of a thorough inquiry. A story for everybody: The Adventures of Harry Hoevel begins next Sunday in the New York Tribune.
A country girl visits Mrs Newlywed and learns how gas cooking and lighting, powered by a gas range, saves time and money. The bride explains she monitors gas use via the meter and requests company inspection if burners wasteful. The tale ends urging smart housekeeping after marriage.
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