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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
23
Metropolitan and Brooklyn Rapid Transit officials oppose a measure to ban standing in streetcar steps and passages. The Railroads Committee heard arguments from Aldermen and experts about overcrowding during peak hours and the need for vestibules on cars to improve rider safety and comfort.
At the Brooklyn extension transit hearing Mayor Low urged a unified fare across Manhattan and Brooklyn. President Greatsinger warned a 3 to 5 cent scheme could bankrupt his line while stressing the tunnel would not suit express trains. Officials debated contract terms, transfers, and bond reductions as unions pressed for the lowest possible fare.
New York readers are invited to hear Dr Donald Sage Mackay at the Collegiate Church at Fifth Avenue and Forty eighth Street where a notable sermon on foreigners will be delivered. The event, led by the minister, aims to address contemporary immigration themes and public policy discussions.
In August the Rev Br William Swanson of the United Free Church Glasgow will preach morning and evening each day. In September Rev Dr Alexander Connell of Regent Square Church London is slated to preach for J Mackay. Dr Connell joined 11th Avenue Presbyterian Church three years ago. Dr Mackay and family plan to spend the summer at Blue Hill Maine and may voyage to England with Mrs Mackay in September.
Dr. Edward F. Brush of Mount Vernon challenges Mayor Fiske after a six month contest. Fifty four split ballots from First District were argued as illegal or void, with thirty nine ruled valid under Thatcher. justice did not deduct votes. Appeals loom in Brooklyn Albany as Brush seeks recanvass and added ballots. But outcome remains uncertain and Brush claims potential twenty nine vote edge.
Three iron strong boxes from American Express on a wagon halted Broadway cars at Broadway and Fourteenth street for about fifteen minutes. The heavy safes, en route to Boston, toppled no more than the wheel. Police and Captain Chapman managed the crowd while a wrecking wagon cleared the tracks and the safes were moved to continue to Grand Central. Officials estimated the loot at over 20,000 dollars.
Prominent Tilden Club members assert a full reconciliation between Grover Cleveland and ex-Senator Hill ahead of the June 19 club opening where Cleveland will speak. Dowling Calhoun and Hotchkiss led the harmonizing with ex-Congressman McAdoo Straus Warner aiding. Hill may be invited to speak the same night to unite Democratic factions.
A cloudburst in Nebraska washed through Courtland near Beatrice, producing seven inches of rain. Fields and crops were ruined and several buildings wrecked. It was unclear if lives were lost as communication efforts and relief began. Other parts of the county reported damage.
Bertha Stone daughter of Mrs Clara Stone of No 161 West Eighty Fourth Street reappeared at home after vanishing on May 2% The family rejoiced and the mother reported improvement while doctors said they feared a broken heart over the mystery Stone said she visited friends in Jersey and read reports of her disappearance before returning to New York The New York Tribune will be sold at European hotel book stalls Reading Rooms and railroad stations for travelers visiting Europe this year.
Marconi plans a transatlantic wireless test from South Wellfleet Cape Cod in about two weeks with a view to commercial service. The site features four 25 foot towers forming a square 210 feet side with heavy bracing and diagonal stays. Electrical gear includes fifty seven strand copper cables per bridge and a coherer receiver. transmitters use a two 22 hp dynamo setup to boost voltage to 50 000 to 70 000 volts.
In the NTd Congress District Brooklyn Republicans plan for a nonaligned minister. Rev. Dr. James H. Darlington is floated as a possible nominee while factions in the Thirteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-First, and parts of the Twenty-Third and Twenty-Seventh wards clash. Walter B. Atterbury pushes Twenty-Third Ward as crown, observers fear a Socratic candidate clarity.
The New York Academy of Medicine met at No West Forty third Street to discuss infectious eye diseases. Dr Weeks chaired a session where Dr Derby urged closer inspection of inmates in institutions and stronger treatment, while Dr Koller described modern trachoma treatments and Mr Van Fleet argued existing laws suffice. William Vail Lidgerwood, son of John Lidgerwood, is reported dead in London after an accident while returning from South America.
The Corn Exchange Bank is negotiating to control Union Square Bank to operate it as a branch. Union Square Bank has 200000 dollars in capital, profits of 373000, loans and discounts around 1.9084 million, and deposits near 2.7546 million. Officers include Frederick Wagner as president, John J. Gibbons as vice-president, and Jacob W. Schell as cashier. Its stock yields a 6 percent dividend and trades around 380 bid.
A picturesque spectacle unfolded today in Marienburg as Emperor William and the Empresas watched restoration work. Diplomats, royalty, and German notables attended the dedication ceremony amid the historic setting.
A damaged report notes ceremonies to day for the revival of the ancient Order of the Knights of St John. Majesties and royal personages observed at the castle gateway as deputations entered the church. The consecration took place in the chapel with the Emperor and other dignitaries present later.
City Club leaders meet Mayor Low to air dissatisfaction with Police Commissioner Partridge's administration. Delegation claims no official representation while trustees debate a possible censure report. Mayor absent officials discuss summer plans. Partridge denies resignation plans amid gossip of internal club debates.
A jury awarded Mrs. An nette M. Osborne $2000 against Washington Seligman after a July 9 Sea View Hotel Bath Beach incident. Testimony depicted a struggle in which Osborne was struck and knocked to the floor as hotel witnesses described cries and a bystanding fight. Seligman denied the charges.
Supreme Court Justice O Gorman yesterday revoked the license of the Bungalow at Little Coney Island and Broadway. Waldron R puro had held the license, now revoked. Lipshitz Wacke maintained the license in the name of Morris Lipshitz.
Executives of the Committee of Fifty at Bar Association rooms approve amendments to slow traffic, require automobile licensing, and display of license numbers in solid block figures. They call for a separate streetcar speed ordinance and plan to present the resolutions to the Board of Aldermen with Alderman Parsons likely to introduce them.
John Flynn of 42 East Fifty third street and Edward B Gitchell of West 104th street were held in bail for speeding by Magistrate Barlow in the West Side Court. Bicycle officer Gillis arrested Flynn on Wednesday night as he sped a car to the American Automobile Company at Eighth Avenue and Sixty seventh Street. Flynn claimed he traveled eight miles an hour, not fifteen. Gitchell, arrested for speeding a private car on West 68th Street from Fourth to Sixty first, refused to name the owner. Through counsel he offered to pay any fine, but bail only was allowed.
President Cantor of Manhattan met with Aldermen Par sons and Mathews of Laws and Legislation and William P. Eno of the Road Drivers Association to craft a comprehensive ordinance. The aim is to prevent future Staten Island automobile accidents by placing licensing and speed control under municipal authority. Cantor postponed discussion of suggestions until talks with Shattuck of the Automobile Club of America and other interested parties.
The Metropole Cycling Club announces a major June 21 meeting at Manhattan Beach with professional sprinters racing a dash and a sweepstakes handicap, novices vying for a prize, and two amateur contests including the Columbia Handicap with a motor bicycle prize. The event also features a five mile Metropole handicap and a twenty mile Atlantic invitation paced race, with entries available at bicycle tracks and through S Wallace Merrihew, club chairman. The National Cycling Association Board of Control issues the official bulletin guiding entries, registration, and penalties for rule violations as the Grand Circuit prepares to decide the professional short distance champion by July and September.
Meadow Brook poloists defeated Rockaway Hunt Club 14 to 7 with a handicap of one goal for Rockaway. New players P F Collier Henry W Bull and R Beeckman filled Rockaway spots. Whitney and Reggie Brooks led Meadow Brook with notable front work, boosting their late fourth period advantage.
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