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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
6
Six hundred fifty representatives of United Mine Workers in the three anthracite districts met in Scranton to discuss grievances. National President Mitchell urged careful action while debates over board of conciliation and district endorsements sparked strong strike talk among delegates.
National President John Mitchell chairs a 640 delegate convention in Scranton to consider conciliation grievances after operators refuse to recognize conciliators. A resolutions committee will report. many delegates favor endorsing the executive board and pressuring operators, with some urging a strike if credentials are challenged.
Deputy Dock Commissioner Wallace said hundreds of employes in the dock department have asked for higher pay due to rising living costs. The chief engineer supported the request, with deck builders’ pay rising from unspecified to 35 dollars a day. Foremen dock builders may see pay rise from 4 to 5 dollars, and unskilled laborers and other dock workers eyed higher wages. Divers currently earn 7 dollars for six hours as talks push for union scale.
Tensions in the building trades persist with a shutdown or lockout in effect. Employers offer arbitration while halting work due to material shortages and unresolved labor demands. A potential conference between union leaders and employers is anticipated as the industry shows little sign of resuming operations soon.
Liverpool cotton market surged with a 32 point December advance while July rose around 10 points. Shorts panicked on rumors of a Vicksburg levee break and New Orleans saw steady gains as futures from December to October climbed amid continued Egyptian bullishness.
The New York Cotton Exchange committee plans to certify cotton in licensed Southern warehouses with a simplified plan. They will sample cotton as in New York, include Southern representatives on the classification committee, reduce grade types, and set a points system for delivery costs. An informal vote will guide further refinement before formal adoption.
Richard A. Canfield through his attorney ex Justice Fursman asked Justice Giegerich in the Supreme Court for a change of venue. Fursman cited prior rulings and claimed District Attorney Jerome inflamed the public mind against Canfield. ADA Gray argued any prejudice is now dissipated.
Nathan Straus, owner of Cobwebs and several noted Speedway trotters, tendered his resignation from the Road Drivers' Association yesterday. He cites disapproval of current management and resents remarks by the association president after his trotter Ted defeated Swift in a brushes series on the Speedway.
A man posing as T M Hager a Han nibal Missouri union carpenter faced mob fury among West Bottom flood victims while urging Missouri Pacific freight handlers to strike for full union recognition Police arrested him and he attempted suicide at the station Edward T Devine of New Yorks Charity Organization Society reported Armourdale Kansas City Kansas suffers worse devastation than Johnstown or Galveston with ten thousand homeless and called for emergency aid.
In General Sessions Court Recorder Goff criticized the District Attorney's office for delaying Kellogg's appeal after a four year old grand larceny conviction. Assistant DA Johnstone said papers were prepared as soon as possible. Kellogg was jailed, released on bail, awaiting a certificate of reasonable doubt.
In June at State Camp Peekskill the 22d Regiment of Engineers struggles with rain delaying earthworks in the north valley. Colonel Bogart lectures move to tented ground, a battalion drill is postponed, and fire drills continue under Fire Marshal Colonel Thurston. Camp Porter named for Josiah Porter as regimental staff visit looms.
A special Board of Education meeting is set for tomorrow at 4:50 p.m. to consider a June 10 executive committee resolution. The proposal pushes for more Germany study and urges a rule requiring seventh and eighth graders to study a modern foreign language, French or German, based on majority pupil election.
The fifty years of service by Professor Alfred G. Compton of the College of the City of New York were marked with a Commers in his honor by the college faculty. Classmates from the class of ’33 attended. An engrossed hand painted volume recapping his City College career was presented. Speakers included R. R. Bowker Theodore M. Kanta Adolph Wiener Alexander D. Ketcham and James R. Beers. Edward served as toastmaster.
Carl Schurz writes to the Editor of the Staats Zeitung defending German instruction in public schools. He favors teaching German if it enriches children without burdening them, arguing bilingual knowledge broadens horizons and that fears about harming patriotism are unfounded.
Racers Peer & Company advertises tailored suits at 25 to 35 dollars instead of 40 to 60, with Scotch mixtures and latest patterns. They announce white duck trousers for Seventh Regiment men and others, plus ready stock and mail order service through multiple Broadway and 4th Avenue addresses.
Detective Fields, on the John Heffernan murder case near the Ardsley Club, is said to be pursuing a lead about a wealthy man who wronged a woman now in retreat. Chief Minnerley of North Tarrytown confirms a serious circumstantial detail and says the information ties back to the Ardsley Club as his team continues the inquiry.
A subscription list for Captain B. L. Ewen whose hotel in Jackson was burned by incendiaries has started in Lexington newspapers. The drive asks the people of Kentucky to aid Ewen for losses incurred during his efforts to aid law enforcement in Breathitt County.
The Enterprise Gas Stove Manufacturing Company at No 9 Desbrosses Street assigned for creditors to Edward F Curley. Officers include Charles Lederhos president and Charles E Fry assistant treasurer. Separately the Sheriff seized 3126 dollars in an execution against Nutshell Furnishing Company at 78 Fifth Avenue and issued a writ of replevin for 2274 dollars against jeweler Hyman Gattle at 65 Nassau Street who assigned on June 12 in favor of Schickerling Bros & Co.
Discharges in bankruptcy were granted yesterday by Judge Holt to several filers including JOHN S. H. PETIT of Pelham with liabilities 6764, HENRY STRACHLE of Catskill with liabilities 6425, JOHN C. ROGERS hotel keeper of Monroe with liabilities 1769, JOHN BRANDT clerk at No 70 East One Hundred and Saenticeats with liabilities and MARTHA BERNHARD of Brooklyn with liabilities 2711. Others include MAURICE JACOBS of 119 Bleecker St liabilities 14.20 EDWARD A. DENCHAND clerk of 200 West Ninety Second St liabilities 2539 and HENRI A WURZBURG of Mount Vernoa with liabilities 4567.
A list of notable guests checking into major hotels including Washington D C Cambridge Empire Fifth Avenue Gilsey St Denis Savoy Victoria Waldorf Astoria and others. Entrants include ex senators captains generals judges and university figures from across the United States and Bermuda.
The United States District Court yesterday saw petitions for involuntary bankruptcy. George H. Schneider of 1 Webster Ave formerly ran Schneider & Welting and the Veiting Cushion and Harness Co of 719 East 173rd St, liabilities 1609, assets nominal. Henry F. Bellmer, a saloonkeeper at 38th St and Sixth Ave, faced involuntary bankruptcy. Francis H. Griffin named receiver by Judge Holt on Joseph G. Engel’s petition. Flame Proof Co at 3L Jaysr reported liabilities 28764, assets 17138 with 13500 insurance and 2727 stock in trade. chief creditor A Schwarzenbach of South Orange NJ. Ferdinand A. Hort Jr named receiver for Max Rancher by Judge Holt. Rancher Bods involuntary bankruptcy petition filed June 12.
Board of Aldermen at City Hall in the afternoon. Reform Club gathering at No. 233 Fifth Avenue in the evening. Adelphi College commencement at the Academy of Music, Brooklyn, in the evening.
The docket lists numerous judgments for amounts over 100 dollars filed yesterday. Debtors include Cooney Peter J J Helmcke and others with totals from 1 to 2 thousand dollars. Names cover individuals and companies such as Empire Life Insurance, Metropolitan Street Railway, and City of New York executors, with various creditors and costs noted.
A vaudeville and dramatic entertainment will be held tomorrow night at St Josephs Hall at 127 street and Columbus Ave for the benefit of St Josephs Catholic Boys Club. The program begins at 8 15 PM.
Justice White dismissed Edward F. Linton and Long Island Railroad Company suit over 10 000 dollars for services as Atlantic Avenue Improvement Commission member. Linton claimed 10 dollars per day for all days on commission. Dismissal on grounds commission, not court, fixes compensation.
A sub committee agreed to buy a 91 by 100 foot parcel across Orange Street opposite Plymouth Church Brooklyn for the Henry Ward Beecher memorial. The purchase price is 34000 dollars with 1000 dollars paid to bind the contract.000
Sunrise and sunset times accompany tidal data for Sandy Hook Gov Island and Hell Gate. Moonrise and moon phase noted. High water times listed for major harbors with a.M. and P.M. references.
The bulletin records multiple steamers arriving and sailing from Liverpool Oporto and other ports. Entries include the Trinidad under Frazer carrying 90 passengers mails and merchandise to Bermuda arriving at Bar at 11 45 pm and the United States with 4 cabin and 74 steerage passengers to Finch Edge Co arriving at Bar at 11 43 pm. Other ships named include Currie Umbria London Ohio Krow Pring Wells City Dresden Grosser Kurfurst Belgravia Patria Hohenzollern Princess Irene Lacroma Hesperia and California with various origins destinations and schedules.
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