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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
1
J Pierpont Morgan Sir Thomas Lipton Sir Clinton E Dawkins and J Bruce Ismay are listed among the passengers aboard the steamship. The presence of these famed individuals signals a voyage of high profile and social interest.
A mob of five thousand surrounded City Hall in Wilmington as Arthur Cornell, accused in George White’s lynching, was released on $5,000 bail after threats to storm the station. Police failed to contain the crowd, beating colored residents and delaying the coroner’s inquest amid rising violence and militia talk.
J Pierpont Morgan and his daughter returned from Europe aboard the Oceanic, dodging photographers as officers warned that no further pictures would be taken on the ship. Morgan declined interviews on finances, noting only plans to work from his yacht Corsair and later travel to his country estate.
Telegraphed account from South Norwalk recounts the Lenox express striking three men who jumped from a freight train near Larchmont and New Rochelle. Two bodies were found at the scene and brought to New Rochelle. a third man vanished, with blood and flesh staining the rails.
In Board of Trade circles word spreads that J Orden Armour, famed packer and grain operator, has been caught short in wheat by over two million dollars. The market surged past his attempts to cap it as 2,000,000 bushels were dumped to counter the rise. Prices climbed from 7 to 41 cents, with conservative estimates placing Armour’s losses well above two million and as high as eight cents per bushel on September wheat.
Three IMMC executives arriving on the Oceanic with J P Morgan Sir Clinton Dawkins K C and Henry Wilding and J Bruce Ismay denied knowledge of any crisis prompting reorganization. Wilding says no crisis no forthcoming reorganization and no Cunard negotiations. He notes the May 24 withdrawal date and that the rate agreement lacks sailing-day details. Meetings with officers are expected to review the first six months of the coalition.
Berlin June 24. A Osnabruck dispatch reports representatives from Hamburg American, North German Lloyd, Holland America and major London lines met there. The meeting is believed linked to the shipping situation in the United States.
Sir Thomas Lipton arrives aboard the Oceanic to contest the America's Cup defending the Shamrock III. He is greeted by a host of dignitaries including Adjutant General Corbin and Major Bird, with Roosevelt inviting him to dine at the White House. The Erin and Privateer accompany the ceremony as photographers document the moment.
President Roosevelt directs Attorney General Knox to appoint special assistants to speed postal service prosecutions. He urges removal and prosecution of all guilty in the Post Office Department, citing indictments and ongoing investigations led by Fourth Assistant Postmaster Bristow. Bonaparte and Conrad named as special counsel.
Washington June 24 Postmaster General Payne took notice of a Detroit letter from Third Assistant Postmaster Madden about carbon paper contract criticisms. Madden published the letter in advance and speculated it came from higher officials. Payne reportedly sent a sharp reply to Madden as discussion sparked at the department.
Alfred R. Johnson a former Akron and Janesville resident died in Kansas City after learning of Major James B. Pond s death in New York. Johnson organized the Kansasity Typographical Union and was active in labor circles. Pocono Mountain Special train service via Lackawanna runs from New York to Delaware Water Gap Stroudsburg and Mt Pocono Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays at 1 PM meals in dining car Advt.
Ex Congressmen Edmund H Driggs faced four indictments in the auto cashing scheme and testified to the federal grand jury in Brooklyn after bail was set at 5000 dollars. Driggs pleaded not guilty to two counts and kept silent to reporters. Hirsh his lawyer and associates conferred with Assist District Attorney Chatfield before reemerging in the afternoon.
Judge Thomas presided as the grand jury filed in and handed four indictments. Mr. Driggs pleaded not guilty to two counts and will await his lawyer's inspection of the other two before pleading again. Bail set at $5,000 on one indictment with ex Sheriff Buttling as bondsman. Two counts under Section 1781 and two under 1782, some counts carrying sixteen charges each. Official of E J Brandt Dent Company named in one 1781/1782 count. Advertising notice follows.
District Attorney Jerome and assistant Clarke probe alleged scheme in which Tammany leaders tied favors from the Dock Department to stock carrying for designated men. Repeated requests for favors allegedly funded by bull market gains from 1808 to 1902. Subpoenas issued as witnesses, including leaseholders and dock officials, are set to testify. Murphy, Cram, and Meyer may not be compelled to appear unless they choose.
In Des Moines the Democratic State Convention rejected a minority resolutions plank by 464 to 354, reasserting the Kansas City platform. J. B. Sullivan of Creston won the governorship nomination, with D. E. Butler of Iowa City chosen for lieutenant governor. The platform urges Philippines and Porto Rico self government, opposes Aldrich-style finance, calls for Post Office investigation, favors tariff reform and railroad regulation, and endorses government action to ensure fair distribution of essential goods. Intercollegiate races at Recehnehcaie tomorrow. The Detroit and Chicago Limited departs Grand Central at 4:00 p.m. for Chicago arriving next day at 3:00 p.m.
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