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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
7
Crowds dispersed only after the Corwell release as hundreds continued a parade through the streets. The coroner’s jury ruled White died from burning by unknown assailants. Peter Smith, wounded in the workhouse attack Monday night, died at the hospital.
The indictment against Edmund H. Driggs covers 1899 to 1901 while he served in Congress. It accuses taking a $500 draft and other commissions connected to Brandt-Dent for selling 250 cashiers to the postal department with government overpayments cited. The grand jury will reconvene to hear more postal scandal testimony and consider other names alleged in the probe.
In Washington on June 24 the open letter from Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden to the Postmaster General stirred interest and amusement over the duplicating paper used by the government. It reveals a congressionally authorized printing provision linked to the General Manufacturing Company of Franklin Pennsylvania, with Messrs Miller and Wilson tied to the firm through Representative Sibley. The controversy centers on union concerns and alleged child labor at the bindery, following Madden's directive to use the company's duplicating books in registry work under a 1902 Sundry Civil bill provision drafted by Cannon's subcommittee.
The Madden letter prompts talk of a full investigation, though officials doubt any impropriety will be found. Duplicating paper is praised as a labor saver, costing no more than old paper and speeding employer work. Reports say the Postmaster General criticized Madden for leaking a letter before receipt, a move Payne declined to comment on. The issue is seen as unusual and Cabinet members have condemned similar actions in the past.
Toledo. Mr and Mrs George E Lorenz were arrested at their home on a conspiracy to defraud the government charge. Deputy U S Marshal D T Winders served the warrant. Bonds posted at U S Commissioner Bern F Broughs office. Action postponed until tomorrow afternoon the trial to be in Washington. Mrs Lorenz showed no emotion. Mr Lorenz defends his wife and protests her innocence.
Chicago officials reveal at a supper that on July 1 there will be about one thousand promotions within the postoffice here. The raises cover the $600, $700, $800 and $900 grade levels. Postmaster Coyne announced the plan during the association event.
Washington June 24 President Roosevelt indicated willingness to forward to the Russian government a petition being signed by representatives of all classes in the United States over the Kishineff Jewish outrages. Simon Wolf of the Bnai B'rith said the petition spans races and religions and Wolf urged Count Cassini to convey a true public sentiment to Russia.
Saratoga June 24 Special The American Society of Mechanical Engineers approves with enthusiasm Andrew Carnegie's offer of 1,000,000 for an engineering building to serve the society and four related bodies. The council will coordinate with other groups to realize the donor's plan while awaiting a nationwide ballot.
In Macon Georgia Judge Emery Speer fined three young farmers William Shy Arthur Glawson and Robert Turner 1000 each for involuntary servitude of a negro. The fines were suspended on good behavior with 10 payment by each. The court noted it was the first such crime in Georgia and cautioned others. The men whipped a debtor and forced him to work, and the judge stressed Georgia law opposes such treatment.
The Nord America carrying 1364 Italian immigrants from Naples was detained at Quarantine after a smallpox case was found aboard. 162 near the patient were landed at Hoffmann Island and held. the sick passenger was moved to Kingston Avenue Smallpox Hospital in Brooklyn. About 700 passengers headed east or to the city remained detained at Ellis Island. officials say no spread or likely new cases.
Sir Thomas Lipton outlines a confident racing program with Shamrock I and potential Shamrock II. He declares belief in a flyer boat, praises Herreshoff, and discusses racing dates, ship visits, and support from club figures. Lipton criticizes nothing, stresses friendship, and vows to stay focused on Cup work.
Forty-two guests at a Waldorf Astoria east room dinner honored Sir Thomas J Lipton. Toasts praised Lipton and America Ireland unity. Speakers including Senator Fairbanks Justice Morgan J O'Brien and General Adna R Chaffee spoke of friendship, racing hopes on Shamrock III, and August 20 Cup expectations.
Washington June 24 The following army and navy orders have been issued Army Cyrus S Roberts 24 Infantry to await retirement Major Baton A Edwards 234 Infantry retirement announced Second Lieutenant Clarence A Scott from 12th to 4th Cavalry revoked Navy Commander R R Ingersoll detached to Naval War College Lieutenant Commander A F Frehteler detached from Town home Lieutenant R C Bulmber detached to Iowa Lieutenant J P M Guinnes and Midshipman D W Fowlber detached from town to Buffalo Rear Admiral A S S Kenny retired detached as paymaster general Pay Director H T B Harris to Washington as pay Accounts Paymaster A McGowan detached navy yard New York to Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Assistant Paymaster A Hovey King to navy yard Norfolk with second torpedo flotilla
Chicago on June 24 at a meeting of colored citizens protesting the Belleville lynching of David T. Wyatt. Rev. C H Thomas urged buying guns if authorities fail to stop hangings and burnings. Mrs Ida Wells Barnett urged organization to fight their battles, stressing self-reliance.
The body of George Kincaid, a Black man who wounded John Brock and George Stoakely five years ago, was found hanging in the swamps near Paleville. A mob gathered Saturday to lynch him as a deputy sheriff delivered the prisoner by order of another deputy. Kincaid was taken away and later found dead.
The Colored National Immigration Society in Montgomery discussed relocating Black people to Liberia. Dr W H Heard noted Liberia’s $25 000 contribution, while secretary Laura Tillman blasted mobs as the only court for African Americans. Bishop Turner urged non submission to disfranchisement. Sensational speeches awaited tomorrow.
The Wilmington Board of Trade and Transportation debated a resolution condemning lynching after a man was burned at the stake in Wilminton Delaware. John M. Peters objected to considering the measure, blocking action. The board then approved a forestry committee inquiry into fire protection methods and recommendations for state forest protection.
Bishop James A. Hardy of the African Methodist Episcopal Church refused to consider resolutions on the Delaware lynching at the Home and Foreign Missionary Board annual session in the Bible House. He said the church would handle its business and avoid "irrational talk" that could do no good. Bishop Charles S. Smith warned such acts could dechristianize the Negro and push him toward socialism, noting the Wilmington preacher’s example as dangerous and alarming.
The London pastor Rev Reginald John Campbell was quoted by The Evening World saying if he had been near he would have taken a hand himself regarding the burning at the stake of George White in Wilmington Delaware on Tuesday.
John McCray the man accused of killing Detective W E Murphy was moved from Peoria County jail to Galesburg for confinement until trial. A noon transfer followed by a mob assembling near the jail ended when a search by six crowd members found McCray not in custody and the mob dispersed.
The City Council of Columbia Missouri has approved an ordinance forcing streetcar segregation. Racially segregated seating will be enforced by assigning police power to certain employees until separate cars are provided. The rear seats, as specified, will be reserved for African Americans.
In Elk Valley Tennessee on June 4 Case Jones a Black man accused of assaulting twelve year old Margaret Bruce was captured and brought before his victim who identified him. Jones confessed and was strung up at daylight with his body riddled by bullets.
In the United States Circuit Court yesterday the Eastern Division of New Jersey owners sue Immigration Commissioner Williams claiming Ellis Island was wrongfully withheld. Led by Richard Carteret they allege grants from King Charles II included the island and seek 10000 in damages.
A closed board meeting reveals the Gould Rockefeller control bid over Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, with Osgood and Harriman Hawley factions yielding influence. It notes stock jump and new directors including John D Rockefeller Jr and F T Gates, and explains a temporary Osgood withdrawal to secure a New York quorum.
In Montgomery Alabama on June 24 J W Pace a well known planter of Tallapoosa County was arraigned for trial on eleven indictments charging peonage. Demurrers were overruled he pleaded guilty to all cases and appealed to the Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans bond set at 5000. The court sentenced Pace to five years in each case to be served concurrently.
Richmond Virginia June 24 The launching of the Galveston which was to take place today has been postponed on the recommendation of the engineers in charge of the gravity launching basin The basin was not finished until Monday night and a small leak was discovered in the retaining bank which it was deemed advisable to find and stop before the launching No delay in removal of the vessel is involved as the government intends to hold her here for two or three months A new launch date has not been set.
West Point cadets are expected to attack camp as the 7th Regiment continues outpost and advance guard drills at Camp Emmont Clark Peekskill on June 2. Majors Fist and Lydecker direct two battalions through staged maneuvering while engineers build a durable timber bridge and divers test water tasks. Governor may visit tomorrow with cadets arriving as cavalry and light artillery, amid visits from Cornelius Pugsley and US Army officers.
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