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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
9
Soft coal offerings rose to $450, marking a slight gain from the day before. Advisers reported quiet activity at mines while unionized efforts appeared limited. Officials hinted at possible operations in the Schuylkill region within a week or two, with nonunion workers expected to fill gaps.
Operators publish correspondence with President Mitchell and UMW leaders on anthracite wage disputes. Baer Lackawanna and others argue unity and discipline are essential, noting productivity losses and unrest. Mitchell proposes arbitration by a National Civic Federation panel or a church-led investigation to settle wage and employment terms for one year.
Wilkesbarre withholds hopeful peace as President Mitchell delays return. Union leaders plan to drop workers who stay past next Friday. Looming arrests, barricaded mines, barbed wire fortifications, and a wave of boycotts intensify the strike in Luzerne county.
Thurmond West Virginia June 10 strikers halted nearly all work in the New River district. No coal moved on Loup Creek or Chesapeake and Ohio lines. coke ovens dark, mass meetings vow to stay out until demands met. Guards at several collieries as shipments of fire arms arrive.
Roanoke Virginia June 10 Reports show partial reopening in Pocahontas fields with about 20 percent of normal workers back. Coal output mirrors this level as yesterday’s shipments run one fifth of average. No violence reported. Flat Top district completely tied up. Guardsmen workers refused board. unions warn others not to return. Indian Ridge Browning mines plan meetings at Bramwell to seek compromise with union recognition as condition.
Washington June 10 The coal strike threatens to paralyze naval operations on the Atlantic coast with Admiral Bradford directing fuel supply warning Secre- tary of possible shortages that could hinder summer evolutions and fleet readiness.
The note warns of severe coal shortages as Pocahontas coal at Lambert's Point and New River coal at Newport News are facing seizure. Admiral Moody orders fuel conservation as warships may divert to New York or Boston for bunkers. Reserves overseas exist but Atlantic stock is limited. ships used about 25 000 tons monthly last year.
Frederick E. Saward, editor of The Coal Trade Journal, returned from Wilkesbarre and told Tribune that miners weary of the strike seek any excuse to end it. He warned that any concession could be seen as union recognition, though officials deny it. He noted nonunion workers faced jeers and effigies, with twenty effigies removed in one day, and likened railway police to locking the stable door after the horse is stolen. He also said coal and iron police are already at the mines and further policing is unnecessary.
Health Department officials said they sent notices to building owners for burning soft coal and creating smoke nuisances. They face limited enforcement after the Court of Special Sessions ruled locomotives may burn soft coal within city limits with impunity, dismissing a related arrest.
The Count and Countess de Rochambeau with accompanied party arrived from the West at 5 p m and stayed at the Waldorf Astoria then to the theatre. They praised the trip as pleasant with cordial receptions in St. Louis Chicago and along the Mississippi with Mark Twain. They sail for France tomorrow. The Countess will meet French women in the city today.
The French battleship Gaulois carrying Rochambeau mission members arrived in Lisbon on June 10 from Boston. General Brugere met with American Minister Loomis and received a cordial Roosevelt cable message, praising the mission and its anticipated lasting impact. The travelers were hosted at the chateau at Cintra, a Lisbon suburb.
Columbia's football schedule announced by G G Green lists major away games against Princeton on October 25 at Princeton and Pennsylvania on November 1 in Philadelphia. Harvard and Cornell are off, new games include Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute Fordham and Brown with Brown's first New York appearance. Thanksgiving contests Syracuse instead of Carlisle Indians.
Washington June 10 The House defeated the bill to transfer forest reserves to the Agriculture Department and to authorize a Presidental plan for game and fish preserves. Cannon led the opposition arguing it would reduce efficiency and raise costs, noting a projected next year revenue of 639 million against 590 million in regular appropriations. The measure was struck out 66 to 47, then the committee recommendation carried 100 to 70.
Washington June 10 Secretary Root said he had not time to consider General Jacob H Smith’s court martial case for alleged war rule violations in Samar. He will await Major L W T Waller’s record before final action, noting the President may still order reconsideration though acquittal stands.
Washington June 10. Senate debates favor the Nicaragua canal route with Morgan Mitchell and Harris delivering lengthy speeches. Hanna argues for Colon to Panama. Turner continues to press the Nicaragua plan and questions the Panama Company’s title and the $40,000,000 lump sum proposal.
A band of gypsies arrived in Mount Vernon and set up camp at Sherwood Park after traveling in a large gasoline vehicle that resembles a trolley car from a distance. The mobile home has three rooms inside a bedroom dining area and front kitchen with deep green and red finishing and gold decoration. The chief claims they can cover fifty miles daily, double their former pace in a prairie schooner.
Albany June 10 Special John P Jaeckel Auburn State Treasurer said he would run again for the office He is in his second term The Republican State Convention is expected to renominate State Engineer Bond Also urged for State Treasurer is Deputy Controller Gilman of New York with New York delegation backing him
The House adopted a special order for the Corliss Pacific Cable bill by 108 to 73 and heard arguments for government ownership to connect the Philippines with the American continent. Corliss outlined costs and warned against private monopolies while detailing the strategic value of an American controlled cable.
The General Board of the navy will test coastal defences from Chatham Light to Barnegat Light under Rear Admirals Cooper and Kempff. The Pacific Coast plan is led by Kempff as marines and bluejackets simulate a landing, while Newport manoeuvres will test Atlantic defenses against a mock foreign shore landing by North Atlantic and Pacific fleets.
The Post Office Department launches a daily twenty three and one half hour fast mail from New York to St. Louis starting Sunday, reducing the New York to St. Louis schedule by about eight hours. The train will reach Pittsburg at 12:45, Columbus 4:20, Richmond Indiana 6:55, and Indianapolis 8:40 p.m., with St. Louis arrival at 2:15 a.m. Monday, enabling morning newspaper delivery and connections to early trains.
Secretary Moody writes to the House War Claims Committee outlining recommendations on a pending bill to provide personal injury relief for Maine disaster victims. He notes the Spanish Claims Commission's March ruling that victims’ families are merged into the national claim and urges if Congress recognizes the families, relief should be a direct appropriation to avoid litigation costs, citing precedents.
The Senate approved a major government supply bill, the Naval Appropriation, carrying over 78 million dollars. It includes plans for two first class battleships, two armored cruisers, and two gunboats, but removes a House stipulation that one of each be built at government yards.
Washington June 10 Brigadier General Sumner H Lincoln and Samuel M Whitside recently noted have been retired. The movement follows recent promotions and reassignments in the command structure as officials confirm the officers exit from active duty.
The President sent nominations to the Senate for Thomas B. Reed as marshal for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, William H. Atwell as attorney for the Northern District of Texas, De Jones as receiver of public moneys, and Benjamin D. Crocker as collector of internal revenue for Washington State. Army picks include Cavalry officers Augur Stedman Beach Stodder Noble Baldwin Pickering and Infantry officers Noble Baldwin Pickering Brown.
Washington June 10 Senator McCumber introduced a bill to erect and maintain a permanent exposition building in Shanghai China for the exhibition of American products, aiming to promote trade and display U S goods to Asia.
Washington June 10 dispatches say a Republican conference will decide how to push a strict party measure to bind the United States and Cuba to close commercial ties. Seven beet sugar senators may bolt, but reports now limit the number to five or seven, while Democrats are expected to back the plan in principle.
Washington June 10 The House Committee on Military Affairs voted 7 to 1 against a favorable report on a Senate bill to promote General Brett from major general to lieutenant general. Rep Adam of Pennsylvania had moved for a favorable report but the motion failed. The action followed opposition to advancing Surgeon General Sternbergh and to retirements at higher grades.
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