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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1901
Page
22
A local gallery presents works by Mr. Alexander Williams with coastal lake river scenery cottages and castles along with a substantial collection of watercolor drawings of the Riviera and Italy by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stevens.
Dr Isidor Singer announced plans for a New York University for Jewish Theology History and Literature at a May dinner. The project aims for an open nondenominational university with four faculties and a Jewish arts museum and library. Temporary offices open July 1 with lectures in English Hebrew German and Russian.
Washington reports Mrs McKinley’s health improving as Dr Rixey says he is satisfied with her condition. She sat up briefly, chatted with the President, and guests left cards while gloom from rainy weather lingered. Canton renovations near completion with July occupancy hoped for.
General Ballington Booth head of the Volunteers of America spoke at Calvary Baptist Church in West Fifty-seventh Street. He outlined plans to aid the poor in ten tenement districts on a larger scale, saying contact between benevolence and mankind strengthens faith and resolve. He cited dire conditions in Manhattan and warned of a Sahara of vice and a Dead Sea of want.
The Tribune notes the Fresh Air Fund workers’ annual meeting on Friday June 21 at 4 pm in the Tabernacle No 25 Broome St. All who wish to access or benefit from the fund must attend to participate and utilize available services.
The Rev Dr Charles H Eaton at the Church of the Divine Paternity argues against rigid Sabbath laws. He classifies observers into conservatives liberals and egoists and urges freedom of conscience with Sunday rest protected by law for workers, while endorsing limited sanctions for sanitation and public welfare. He favors golf and recreation on Sunday as long as others are not harmed, and cites the Golden Rule as guidance.
Arthur M. Beardsley and Miss Emily C. Griffiths were married in Utica, with Samuel A. Beardsley present for the ceremony. The bride, formerly of Mrs. Pratts School, will reside in Utica with the groom, a senior member of the Oneida County bar approaching eighty. Jane B. Clarke attended, and the couple left for a bridal trip to New York.
Shamrock II reached the Clyde and was docked at Greenock. The yacht will have its mast stopped and spars fitted tomorrow. Two races on the Clyde are scheduled, June 25 and July 6, with headquarters at Lamlash for a two week daily contest against Shamrock J.
The weather summary notes continued rain along the Atlantic states from Maryland to Florida and in the western lake region, with a high of 96 degrees in St. Louis. Temperatures fall in the Missouri Valley while the Middle and Lower Ohio and Middle Mississippi valleys cool. Unsettled conditions east of the Mississippi give way to fair by Tuesday with winds shifting from southeasterly to westerly along coasts and lakes, and general showers favored in the Mid-Atlantic and New England areas.
The Rev. Percy Stickney Grant denounced Andrew Carnegie's library gifts to New York and Scottish universities during a College of the City of New York commencement sermon. He warned wealth can shadow youth, urged public libraries built by the people, and urged defending Horace Mann's public schools while opposing demagogic gifts.
Babylon Long Island June 16 The new Oak Beach pier gave way after the steam boat Oak Beach landed passengers on its maiden trip about fifteen people were in the vicinity when it collapsed They were thrown into shallow water but were rescued with life preservers and rings None were seriously hurt The failure is blamed on tidal sand erosion weakening the piling and the pressure from the steamboat and current.
The cat rigged yachts Marguerite from West One hundred fifty second street and the Susie from Market Street were driven ashore on Sandy Hook Point about 1 AM yesterday. Both had several men aboard and were bound on a fishing trip. The Susie went ashore. the Marguerite got off and moved up the bay.
In a June incident near Troppau a group of Czechs travelling with two Germans seized one German and dragged him under a moving train. He was badly injured but survived. The attackers fled the scene.
Telegraph from Washington reports Senator Allison will not seek the presidency in 1914 due to age. He declines the nomination urged by Eastern papers and supports Governor Shaw as Iowa’s preferred candidate. Iowa politics show Shaw poised to be the state’s pick, with Cummins and anti Cummins factions at play.
Senator Platt announced he will retire from the United States Senate at the end of his term on March 3, 19%. He said the decision was made over a year ago for more leisure, with no word on leaving state leadership. He remains active in Republican affairs until his departure.
Berlin June 16 Emperor and Empress attended the unveiling of the Bismarck statue facing the Column of Victory in front of the Reichstag. Leaders and officials watched as guards were inspected, schoolchildren sang, and speeches praised Bismarck's monumental role in shaping the German empire.
Francis E Eaton aged 23 a Syracuse University student died in hospital from injuries believed caused by overexertion in the university gymnasium. His father and brother the Rev Alfred Eaton of Albany will take the body to Albany tomorrow.
Senator Spooner of Wisconsin visits the Waldorf Astoria café where a waiter asks who will treat him to a smoking cigar. A Westerner named George explains, Spooner says he stopped smoking two years ago. R S Fuller of Boston notes Chicago style steel frame skyscrapers rise, blocks torn down for modern structures, and outward city transformation observed by an outside visitor.
Thomas Curtis Clarke consulting engineer and ex president of the American Society of Civil Engineers died at his home at No 38 East Thirty eighth Street He was born in 1827 in Newton Mass graduated from Harvard in 184 The bridge designer built over 125 miles of iron and steel bridges viaducts and elevated railways He designed Girard Avenue bridge in Philadelphia and the Third Avenue and Willis Avenue bridges in this city He was a Telford gold medallist of the London Institute of Civil Engineers and member of the American Philosophical Society His office was at No 127 Duane Street.
Dr Zachary T Sailer a prominent local dentist died yesterday at his home No S West Seventy First St He was born in Mount Holly NJ fifty five years ago and trained at New York College of Dentistry class of 7 He practiced at No 4 West Thirty thirds and held leadership roles in Odontological Society Stomatological Institute and New York College Alumni Association He married Rose Duffy in 18 and leaves a daughter Funeral at his home Wednesday at 10 o clock.
Frederic Tyson, longtime leading grain exporter at Baltimore, dies of Bright's disease at 73. A descendant of Reyner Tyson who arrived with William Penn, he helped found a major grain firm with his brother, retired years ago, and was active in charity. Survived by his wife Florence McIntyre of Wilmington and son Malcolm Tyson of the B&O Railroad law department.
Memphis obituaries report the death of General William Montgomery Gardner a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars He was born in Augusta Georgia eighty seven years ago a West Point graduate from the class of 196 He stormed a Mexican battery at Contreras with a single platoon and earned praise from officers later wounded at Cherubusco He became colonel of the 5th Georgia Regiment at the Civil War outbreak.
Sophia Stuart Pool wife of John H. Pool and daughter of the late Rear Admiral Charles S. Boggs U S N died in Harrison New York on Friday. The funeral is to be held at Christ Church Rye tomorrow at 11 a m.
Marion Indiana June 14 Professor RM Hudson of Cleveland a noted hymn writer died in Upland while attending Taylor University trustees annual meeting Utica June 16 Schuyler S Budlong Utica Armour & Co wholesale liquor firm Scherer Budlong Co died suddenly last night of heart disease He was 47 years old
Daily limited service debut June 1 via Great Rock Island Route from Chicago to Colorado with direct line to Manitou and Denver destinations. Also cheap summer trips to Colorado and Utah. Burnett's Vanilla advertised as pure. Jayne's Alterative promoted as blood purifier. Marriage notices include Emerson Parrish and Wright Stevens. many death notices and funeral details fully listed with addresses.
The Tribune will be on sale during the Pan American Exposition at $150. It will be available in the Graphic Arts Building and at every newsdealer in Buffalo. The paper may be read in the International Paper Company reading room.
Foreign mails for the week ending June 22 1901 close promptly at the General Postoffice. Transatlantic mails depart for Europe Ireland and other destinations on specified days via Lahn Oceanic St Paul Ligura Aquitaine Umbria Hohen zollern and Ethiopia. Pacific routes to Hawaii China Japan Australia and New Zealand follow set cutoffs from San Francisco Seattle Tacoma Vancouver and other hubs.
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