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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
17
San Francisco reports General Shafter denouncing frauds in quartermaster supplies. Soldiers sold gear to outsiders, with over sixty thousand passing through the port during the war. Officers discuss police and federal role, while residents, pawnshops, and second hand dealers face scrutiny amid arrests and warrants.
Police cuff William H. Connors after he allegedly shot Ulysses James, a 25 year old Pullman porter, at 212 West Sixty fourth street. Connors fled across Manhattan before being nabbed near Sixty second street between Amsterdam and West End avenues. Detectives cite jealousy as motive and report James died from a bullet wound to the left temple.
Justice Almet F. Jenks delivered the commencement address to the New York Law School graduates at Carnegie Hall. He urged lawyers to guide major national issues such as capital and labor. Dean George Chase reported 649 graduates now practicing law in New York and announced three prize winners: Arthur Hamlin, Frederick Tart, and Arthur Nichols.
Ithaca June 15 The Cornell commencement program begins tomorrow with President and Mrs. Schurman hosting graduates. Sunday 8 pm baccalaureate sermon by Rev Dr Whitman Philadelphia. Class day exercises Thursday commencement and alumni dinner. All class reunions Wednesday. Includes Passes Club and Musical Club entertainments. Varsity nine alumni on Tuesday at Percy Field.
Pennington New Jersey June 13 special reports commencement week begins with seniors receiving the Alpha ban to start Monday morning President OHanlon will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the class farewell services Monday field day contests and a concert in the evening Tuesday features a baseball game and the oratorical medals for that night Founders Day events are set in Shaw Memorial Chapel culminating Thursday with diplomas and gold medals and ties awarded through 2 4
A Newark hearing on the Venner and Geer suit to block Amalgamated Copper from acquiring Boston and Montana and Butte and Boston adjourned after management denied stock ownership assertions. Rockefeller and Rogers resigned as Amalgamated directors with Baker Cromwell and Oakman replacing them. The court noted prior rulings and adjourned the case to continue discussions on stock control and market value issues.
F Augustus Heinze testified before Commissioner George H Corey in a Montana inquiry into the Delaware Surety Company. He said the company joined the bond at his office’s request and discussed qualification in New York amid potential NY Banking Department actions. Heinze disclosed ownership stakes and limited knowledge of several officers, noting the company was partly formed to issue bonds in pending proceedings.
J P Morgan & Co of New York have secured options on most mines in the Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys, signaling a major consolidation in Ohio bituminous coal. The deal follows Buckeye Coal and Franklin Fuel acquisitions, with Morgan interests now prominent in railroads over which the mines feed, and a possible capitalization near 20 million. A further conference before July 1 may finalize terms as some owners resist sale.
General Nelson A. Miles arrives at Buffalo with Mrs Miles and Lt Col Whitney. They tour the Government Building and Indian Congress before a dinner honoring Secretary Hay. Hay urges peaceful progress and unity as the American republics prepare for a Mexico City conference.
W E D Stokes, seeking to mediate a wire lathing dispute between the Metal Lathers Union and the Sheet Metal Workers Union, offered 1000 toward wives’ and children's support and 5 cents extra pay per man to entice arbitration. He reported efforts after returning from hospital and noted delegates and Blocked progress despite kindness shown by Brevoort Hall officials. He urged using a fair arbitrator to employ members of both unions and ease the hardship on families during summer.
James Wilson of the New York District returned from Toronto where he attended the machinists convention. He said the International Association of Machinists will continue the fight against the National Metal Trades Association as long as the latter persists. Organizers will be sent to key cities. Secretary Devens said eight Milwaukee firms joined the Metal Trades since their Milwaukee convention adjourned.
The Covington machinists union asks Governor Beckham to investigate Kentucky State College Professor J P Anderson for sending mechanical students to Cincinnati to replace striking workers. They say ten students are employed in Cincinnati shows without pay and seek recall of the students.
James FE Branigan a 41 year old prominent druggist of 161 Amsterdam Ave and 19 West 67th St died at Roosevelt Hospital from delirium tremens. He and friends returned from a weekend outing and he complained of abdominal pain after being kicked. Detectives from West Sixty eighth Street Station investigated the incident.
Market chatter said Union Pacific gained about 1 point and St Paul rose around 4 as reports claimed UP had acquired a major stake in Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul. Street sources noted possible shares turning into bonds and questioned the deal's validity while noting Rockefeller ties and regional rail interests.
Philadelphia June 13 The Southern Industrial Association discussed the Nicaragua Canal question urging speedy construction. Speakers from New Orleans Memphis Shreveport St Louis Nashville Chattanooga Knoxville Louisville Cincinnati Wheeling Pittsburg contributed arguments. Alabama’s J B Gibson praised iron and steel growth and projected coal and timber to feed world ship traffic.
Samuel Greenbaum and John PL Kelly chosen as delegates with Samuel H. Ordway and Simon Noot as alternates at the Astor House meeting. The group voiced no candidate stance yet and pledged to form an anti-Tammany ticket committee. A central headquarters subcommittee was set, and the organization panel expanded to fifteen. attendance was near complete.
The Brooklyn Heights company will bring back thirty locomotives for elevated lines due to power shortages from fires in two large power houses. The move follows heavy electricity use that disrupted surface cars, while president Greatsinger notes plans to add 150 new cars and improve service amid public approval.
Rochester June 13. Oscar W. Chapin of Buffalo has dropped the case seeking removal of Police Commissioners Rupp and Cooper over opening the Pan American Exposition gates on Sundays. He states the commissioners are not guilty of neglect and that Sabbath access does not disturb religious liberty or community repose.
Secretary Gage accepted the United States Mint building in Philadelphia at Sixteenth and Spring Garden. The $2,000,000 structure, granite with 318 foot main span, features vaults in the basement and plans for advanced coinage methods. In the year ending June 30 the mint coined 152,090,000 pieces. vault holds about $70,000,000 in silver dollars.
Jamestown hosts the annual convention of the Augusta Synod of the Swedish Lutheran Church of America. Leaders will discuss church policy including relations to secret societies and whether such groups may be tolerated by the church.
Amos McGowan of 448 West Twenty Seventh Street faced cruelty charges after two fox terriers, his pets, were chloroformed and one hanged. Police and witnesses corroborated the tale of fighting dogs biting his wife. he claimed self defense. A dying dog was shot by a fireman as McGowan was taken to the station.
Washington June 13 The Secretary of the Treasury rules no drawback can be allowed on merchandise shipped to the Hawaiian Islands after July 7 1898. The islands are no longer a foreign country under tariff laws following Congress annexation joint resolution approved that date.
General S S B Young visited the White House and bade the President farewell. He starts tonight for San Francisco to relieve General Shafter as commander of the Department of the Pacific.
The State Department reports a note from the Belgian Legation requesting U S participation in an international exposition of hygiene maritime security and fisheries to be held at Ostend Belgium in August and September. The event aims to showcase measures for battlefield and disaster救救 services, life saving apparatus and methods to aid those in distress. An international congress on maritime hygiene and security will accompany the expo.
Consul-General Goddy in Paris states American coal can compete with imports into France, noting England's export tax as a factor. The main hurdle is travel costs. reducing ocean transport rates could yield a bright future for U S coal in France.
Washington report states Professor Elwood Meade irrigation expert and investigator for the Department of Agriculture was struck by a moving streetcar while attempting to board. His right arm was amputated above the elbow. Meade, from Cheyenne Wyoming, formerly Wyoming State Engineer.
Statement by high authority says the Pennsylvania Steel Company has effectively passed into the hands of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company or closely allied interests. Drexel & Co. in Philadelphia, acting for J. P. & Co., conducted negotiations. New owners are expected to operate without opposing the United States Steel Corporation, a major supplier to the railroad. If relations falter, U S Steel could build its own line from Pittsburgh to tidewater.
A report from Shreveport Louisiana describes nationwide unrest after John Gray Foster a plantation supervisor was shot and killed by Prince Edwards a Black worker. White posses roam the area arresting several dozen Black men while rumors of lynching circulate and guards surround a local store holding prisoners.
Washington reports Minister Leishman in Constantinople expects an immediate settlement of American mission claims against Turkey. He is also handling the case of Dr Norton, the U S Consul at He, with satisfactory results though not yet accorded a formal exequatur, while he continues to exercise consul functions.
Washington reports the State Department is negotiating with Salvador through Minister Zaldivar and Sestor on claims by American citizens. Solicitor Penfield weighs merits and whether U S action is needed to seek justice, with a formal settlement request possible.
The Treasury Secretary reports buying short term Treasury bonds at 11 percent yield, totaling 1.8 million dollars. This action reflects ongoing government debt management with immediate market activity and a focus on short term securities.
A vintage ad notes Madras negligee shirts at 68 to 73 cents, fancy Balbriggan underwear at 35 cents, and linen collars priced at 10 cents, down from 20 cents.
Mrs Lois Yates Ovitt daughter of the widow of Colonel George FE Waring was married on Wednesday in Omaha to Sayegh Safeak.
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