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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
8
At a Paterson dye shops meeting shop owners refused wage increases citing ruined trade from the strike. A looming general strike is possible as unions push for concessions. Police arrested two men at a strikers' meeting and a riot-accused anarchist faces new trials under a state law.
Silk troubles in Hudson County New Jersey escalate as Givenard and Erbenz mills in West Hoboken halt operations with sparse worker turnout. Police guard mills with no violence, while efforts to recruit Simon mill employees fail. strike remains general and unresolved.
Forty more employes at the Domestic Sewing Machine Company in Newark quit work in sympathy with eighty who struck last week over the discharge of George H. Bruder a new man the company hired. The firm posted a notice that strikers who did not return would be discharged, prompting the rest to walk out and raising fears the trouble may spread among hundreds of workers.
John McDonough aged thirty five from Brooklyn fell from an iron gallery at the United Electric Company power house in Newark River street. A heavy piece of machinery crushed his spine and he is said to have little hope of recovery at St Michael s Hospital.
Friends of Police Magistrates Crane and Devel were disappointed yesterday by no word from the Mayor on appointing Messrs. Crene and Devel. City Hall expected the Mayor to appoint a Deputy first, with Matthew P. Breen, Register, still listed as a successor to the post.
Philadelphia reports a wedding boom as 115 couples obtained marriage licenses in one day, surpassing prior records. The month totals nearly double any June, with licenses issued across the city by Judge Byrd. A notable license went to Benjamin F Winoner and Carrie E Winoner, a reconciled ex-couple recently divorced.
A passenger on the Kronprinz Wilhelm reports two gamblers fleecing travelers with a low stake draw poker game aboard one day out. After an onlooker accused one sharper, he confessed and pled not to be exposed, asking the accuser to remain quiet. Commissioner J B Cauldwell arrived in port, commenting on American art in Paris and London, and other passengers including Danish Minister to Paris Haeghermann and Countess Langier-Villars also landed.
Charles M Pepper, St. Louis World's Fair Commissioner to Cuba, aboard the Morro Castle from Havana, says industrial conditions are worsening. Sugar plantations slow, many workers out of work, Havana commerce in distress, Palma cutting expenses, Rural Guard to be strengthened with General Maximo Gomez in mind. Pepper notes Cuba’s diplomatic ties stabilized and European nations preparing to accredit ministers as trade interests rise.
Passengers aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm report Christian Langhemrich died from delirium tremens after attempting a pre voyage drinking bet. He reportedly vowed to outdrink rivals by consuming two quarts of brandy daily for a week, starting as the ship sailed, and died on the third day.
Controller Grout told a Rockaways committee he was misled about fire alarm systems and inadequate gear. He pledged funds for hose and appliances and fuel, and asked permission to brief the Queens grand jury on the Rockaway and Far Rockaway fire service issues.
George E. Murray says police misread charter 744 and cannot delay sales licenses. Surveys of premises must finish before June 16, licenses issued after June 10, valid until July 10. Seizures possible post date but disposal and resale complexities arise. Police cited lack of enforcement knowledge. incidents of fireworks on police station steps noted.
Wilkesbarre Penn June 2 a first break in the Susquehanna Coal strike appears as engineers and some firemen return to work at Nanticoke after a secret meeting. Company officials claim partial premiums offered while strikers report defections and plans to resume a walkout tomorrow. Authorities bolster guard strength as nonunion workers prepare to operate pumps and fires.
President George F. Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron in town for several hours discussed the Mitchell statement with operators’ officials. It was reported no formal reply to United Mine Workers head Mitchell will be necessary, as the operators’ published statement covers the ground. An official said the Civic Federation meetings already addressed the points, and letters from Mitchell had reached anthracite mine agents noting improved conditions since the strike began.
Virginia news notes a softer strike outlook with loading down from a week earlier. Many strikers and non union miners quit the field, fleeing to Eastern Virginia and North Carolina to await a settlement. Bluefield, W. Va.
The Corporation Counsel will advise Commissioner Dougherty to use hard coal as required for all corporations. Last Saturday he asked Mr Rives whether to shut a pumping station or violate ordinances by using soft coal. He said hard coal was unavailable. Captain Cosby, in charge, stated the reply will be the same for all cases.
Commissioner Lederle states Mr. Dougherty can obtain all the hard coal he needs if he searches for it. Lederle asserts he can supply any required amount and that Dougherty must use hard coal, leaving little room for alternative fuel options.
Charleston June 24 Judge Guthrie granted an injunction against C W Purcell Ben Davis and Frank Freeman the pulling committee of the United Mine Workers prohibiting interference with workers at Marmet Coal Company Raymond City mines and those who wish to work there
The trial of Isaac Stromberg Samuel Stromberg and Thomas Kilmit on extortion charges was scheduled before Judge Crane in Kings County Court but likely postponed at defense request. Kilmit jailed on Raymond Street. bail bid by James W Ridgway was withdrawn amid DA opposition noting risk to testimony. Indictments grew from efforts of the New York Legal Aid Society and The Tribune.
Controversy over United Railroad of San Francisco 4 per cent bonds sparks talk of a lawsuit as the Stock Exchange governing committee weighs the merits. Zimmermann & Forshay report sales activity and cross trades amid undelivered subscriptions and private sale details. Brown Brothers & Co. defends underwriting actions as private and inform customers who seek data.
The Court of Claims held a special sitting to hear Park Avenue property damage claims from the New York Central and Harlem River Railroad viaduct construction. Only Frederick W. Sander’s case was heard as a test. over two hundred claims total exceed 1.5 million dollars, with decisions reserved.
Officials explain the unseasonable cool spell stems from ordinary meteorological conditions despite speculation linking it to volcanic disturbances in Martinique and St. Vincent.
Prices listed for hemp crash cotton duck linen and striped linen trousers and straw hats in bulk sale. Mens prices range from $1.50 to $5.50 while boys items run $1 to $2.50. Address details for Rocers Peet & Company and nearby branches given for mail and storefront shopping.
A high pressure system keeps the upper air cool with stable descent of cool air. Temperatures are well below normal with yesterday’s readings around 73 degrees, and a forecast of warmer conditions expected later.
A major transportation deal closes in Providence as Union Traction Company Pawtucket Street Railway Company and Rhode Island Suburban Railway Company transfer to Rhode Island company controlled by United Gas Improvement Company of Philadelphia. The move consolidates street railways under a single regional owner with national ties. Public arrivals include notable guests at local hotels and a busy day with racing and community meetings scheduled.
Dr. W Seward Webb president of the Rutland Railroad selects Oak Ledge on Lake Champlain for the new plant location as part of transferring shops and offices from Rutland to Burlington Vermont.
The article notes that Manhattan gains are linked to system earnings this month averaging 48 to 60 more than June last year and to expectations of another favorable announcement.
Moon age nineteen indicates nightly timing. Sunrise at 5:30, sunset at 7:35, moonrise at 10:10. High water at ov. Island 10.20, Hell Gate 12 Island, Sandy Hook 10:46. P.M. and A.M. references noted for tides and positions.
Fort of New York lists steamers Cevie ire Clarke from Liverpool June 13 with cargo to White Star Line and Kensington Bry Thompson from Antwerp June 14 with cargo and passengers for the International Navigation Co. shows vessel arrivals and origins.
A jumble of ship movements with many June arrivals and departures. Vessels including the Pinners Bry, Island Dank Holst, Barbarossa, Nevstria, Nanpu raeft, Horace Br, Kronjerd Dan, Gere mont, Pamilac K, Wordswort Perna and others are reported arriving at New York Leith Dundee Cherbourg Marseilles Fremantle Singapore and Rio de Janeiro with several ships noted as passing or sailing to destinations such as Bordeaux Montevideo Sydney Yokohama and Adelaide.
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