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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1903
Page
1
A South Carolina flood wrecks Pacolett and Clifton, washing away mills and bridges. Dozens dead or missing as Spartanburg bears most losses, with millions in property damage and rail disruption across six counties. Local relief raises funds, while officials warn of delayed aid due to washed routes and broken bridges.
A collision near Marseilles between the Liban and Insulaire of the Fraissinet line sinks the Liban. Over two hundred on board, about one hundred dead or missing, with forty rescued by Blechamp and thirty-seven by the Balkan. The Liban, 298 feet, 2308 tons, built 1882 in Glasgow, disappeared after sinking bow first amid frantic scenes and exploding boilers.
Domingo Rossini chief of a Havana detective agency files complaints with the secret police against two Americans one tied to an American newspaper and the other to the Democratic National Committee. He says they hired him to uncover stories about General Wood and his character amid jai alai scandals and that a $135 bill remains unpaid. He claims affidavits from jai alai shareholders and photographs of Wood’s aides in the act were secured and that the men boasted of U S general supporters seeking Wood’s downfall. He says stock books were sought and that the supposed newspaper man will sail to New York to publish a sensational tale.
Anaconda Montana June 7 a condemned killer William Hardee killed his death watch Charles William with a jail kitchen rifle, seized the keys with another prisoner, and fled. They crossed the Missouri River and are cornered by a large posse in a bend. Hardee faces likely death as the Supreme Court denied new trials.
Vassar College in Poughkeepsie prepares for the thirty-eighth annual commencement on Wednesday with six out-of-town speakers led by Florence Bennett and Gertrude Reese. Class day follows on Tuesday, trustees banquet in the afternoon, and a daisies chain selection honoring eighteen top seniors. President Taylor delivers the baccalaureate, urging a moral life over mere wealth, while class reunions and a Daisy Chain pageant captivate the campus.
Rain fell across New York and New Jersey ending a fifty-two day drouth. It dampened forest fires in the Adirondacks and across Long Island and New Jersey. Farmers expect crop losses to be halted. Maine faced its worst fire danger with rain anticipated to ease the threat in New York and New England.
After fifty two days of drought across New Jersey and New York showers arrive, checking forest fires and saving crops. Detroit reports 3.04 inches in 24 hours while Lynchburg records 1.94 inches since Saturday. rain continues across the region with warmer, fair conditions forecast for Tuesday.
A south wind shifts to rain in the North Woods aiding forest fire crews as damp leaves and ground reduce hotspots. Fire warden Benjamin Muncil retires ill. Colonel Jacob C. R. Peabody leads crews from St. Regis Lake with guides to St. Regis Mountain. Frederick Vanderbilt and William Rockefeller oversee camps and firefighting efforts at Upper St. Regis Lake and Bay Pond respectively.
Hoosick Falls N Y June 7 after a drought of fifty two days rain fell this afternoon in three heavy showers and lasted until 5 o clock with indications of more before morning It is the only rain of extent since April 16 and greatly pleases farmers with crops moisture The showers benefited gardeners and helped extinguish forest fires causing heavy losses
A southeast wind cleared smoke and dust from Adirondack forest fires near Saratoga, but only a feeble shower arrived late afternoon. Forecasters expect rain tonight, yet only a deluge would fully subdue the fires.
Rochester reports heavy showers ending a drought in Monroe, Orleans, Genesee and nearby counties. The rain is hoped to save fruit and grain crops as farmers plow wet fields during the downpour. An advertisement notes Yellowstone Park as a resort via a major railway line with route choices.
In St Louis the Mississippi climbs to 36.9 feet with forecast rises toward 38 as a historic flood spreads from Black Walnut northwest of the city. Rescue attempts for 200 stranded by the Missouri are failing and East St Louis enforces martial law amid spreading inundation.
Kansas City June 7 Gangs repair flood debris and rail service to resume soon with many lines and Union Station becoming available. Rivers fell three feet aiding recovery. freight loss runs to millions as tracks and bridges were washed out and several railroad facilities flooded including Burlington and multiple majors.
Kansas suffered the heaviest flood losses among Western states, with experts estimating damages around 17 million dollars though precise figures are unavailable. The report notes extensive submersion and strong flood forces across affected sections, highlighting Kansas as the epicenter of impact. Nearby, increased rail service via Pennsylvania Railroad promises faster connections with Chicago and the West as Three Limited trains run daily.
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