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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
7
Special to The New York Tribune from Paris clerk The Pope shows fatigue after a taxing ceremony and talks of filling cardinal seats for Latin and Anglo Saxon worlds. Card nals note a marked decline in strength and fear heat of summer may push him to a conclave decision.
Rome June 25 public consistory held with pomp despite Pope Leo XIII’s frail health. Cardinals and friars in scarlet, Swiss Palatine Guards, Sistine choir, and Te Deum marked the ceremony. Americans Monsignor Kennedy and Farrelly among attendees. New cardinals knelt and kissed the Pontiff’s foot before he bestowed blessings. Announcements list American appointments across several dioceses and archbishoprics.
London reports that Earl Grey’s measure to abolish the royal declaration on accession and the coronation oath was debated in the House of Lords. The Archbishop of Canterbury urged a non offensive but clear formulation. The bill failed by 109 to 62 votes.
A requiem mass for Cardinal Vaughan who died on June 29 was held at Westminster Cathedral today. A vast crowd attended and the diplomatic corps, bishops, Catholic dignitaries, and prominent Catholic families from the United Kingdom were represented, including Ambassador Choate.
Cambridge, Mass. June court arraigned Harvard sophomore Guy Hunt on burglary charges connected to the Harvard co operative store break in. Bail set at 1.50 dollars for a July hearing after his arrest in Boston.
Berlin reports the crop picture as of June 15 shows winter wheats thinning but overall prospects improving from a month earlier. Rye has developed best among grains, signaling favorable conditions for its yield.
London reports say Foreign Secretary Cranborne stated no agreement between Russia and China over Manchuria or New Chang. A Chinese assurance seeks to preserve Manchuria for China while respecting treaty rights of other powers. Tokyo telegrams note Arabesque of urgency in Japan over Manchurian issue and possible protests to St Petersburg.
Count Hedervary accepts Emperor Francis Joseph's invitation to form a new Hungarian cabinet and resigns as Ban of Croatia. Croatian relief follows twenty years of unpopular rule while Viennese papers condemn the move as a step toward dissolving the dual system and the Liberal majority.
Belgrade June 25 Mr John B Jackson United States Minister to Greece Servia and Romania does not follow the British diplomatic corps by leaving Belgrade before the new King arrives He has no instructions from Washington and has not presented credentials to King Alexander He will leave Belgrade until credentials are received He is an astute diplomatist with long Berlin experience
Belgrade reports King Peter Karageorgevitch swore the oath before the Skuptschina amid cheers and a troop review. He vows to uphold the constitution, protect Serbia's independence, and guide foreign policy with traditional balance while raising the army. He forms a cabinet and receives resignations from the provisional government.
Plans for a ship canal linking the Firth of Forth to the River Clyde have been finalized. Edinburgh reports parliamentary powers to be sought in November with strong government backing anticipated. The project, costed at 50 million dollars, will allow a continuous channel for vessels along its length. A London financier syndicate will undertake construction.
The belated honors list for King Edward’s birthday elevates Sir Edward Levy Lawson to the peerage, adds banker Michael Biddulph, Liberal MP for Herefordshire, ordnance firm head H A F Watson-Armstrong, and Gloucestershire Wiltshire landowner George T J Sothern-Escott to the peerage.
Berlin June 25 reballotings in 180 Reichstag districts show heavy voting as parties fight to defeat Socialists. Socialists win 81 seats now up by 25 despite not matching 1898 proportions. Other gains include National Liberals 39 Centre 10 Conservatives 22 Richter Radicals 17 Barth Radicals 7 South German Radicals 6. Several districts still unreported and notable defeats listed.
Final tax figures show personal assessments totaling 678,000,000 this year up from 525,000,000 in 1902, with real estate assessments at 4,730,000,000 versus 3,320,000,000. Officials expect a rate not exceeding 1.40 on the 1,000 valuation, aided by sinking fund savings and revised city finances.
The World's Fair Company has used 8.5 million dollars in cash through June. The Exposition Company asks the Treasury to advance part of a 5 million dollar appropriation likely in August. Contracts arranged aim to reach about 10 million dollars before government funds become available.
The Paris Appeal Court upheld the tribunal ruling awarding Mrs Bartels, wife of a Chicago newspaper man, 6000 francs for injuries from a cab accident in May 1901. She suffered both legs broken and ongoing nervous and heart troubles. the cab company’s appeal was rejected.
Belgrade June 25 reports the King has pardoned all prisoners for political offences and reduced sentences for common offences. It is also said he intends to exhume and rebury King Alexander with proper ritual.
Royal party including the Prince and Princess of Wales attended a London Albert Hall concert for Union Jack Club memorials. The event drew fashionably large crowds with American contingents led by the Duchess of Marlborough. Performers included Mme Albani and Clara Butt. the massed Guards bands played Sousa.
The French minister reports that Servia’s ministers left Belgrade with linked instructions to act together. Russian and Austrian reps shared the protest idea but stayed to avoid risking a full diplomatic withdrawal that could spark another revolution. The absence duration depends on King Peter’s minister selections and Servia’s formal notice to the powers.
In Belgrade on June 25 many poor residents placed candles on the tombs of King Alexander and Queen Draga signaling a quiet memorial by those without wealth or power.
Philadelphia reports economist and author Charles Heber Clark, former secretary of the Manufacturers' Club, is a leading candidate for Roosevelt to appoint as head of the Bureau of Manufactures in the Department of Commerce and Labor. Pennsylvania and eastern manufacturers urge the selection. Clark has been an anti-Quay figure, but support is building to avert a California appointment. Washington advices say Roosevelt and Cortelyou are favorable.
Miss Edith Ellis a 24 year old Trenton telephone operator volunteered to go to Bordentown to man the central office during a smallpox epidemic. The town is quarantined and Bordentown Central manager Marvin Nutt has the illness. most men are afraid to work the line. Ellis will likely be in Bordentown tomorrow and is celebrated by her colleagues.
Mortimer Johnson was found shot through the heart in his father's house. Family and friend Susie Suter call the death accidental, while a coroner's inquest is planned. He planned a New York trip to meet brother Walter, a cartoonist abroad, and had diamonds on him including a stud and tooth settings.
Athens reports a cabinet crisis after a confidence vote in the Chamber, 114 to 95, expressing lack of support for the ministry. The result heightens political tension and may trigger government reorganization.
In Hamilton Bermuda on June, records note De Ruyter’s fleet sailing to Newport News. The ships were last reported at La Guayra during the Venezuelan troubles, reflecting regional naval movements and pressure points.
Paris reports M. Tate traffic manager of the French steamship line says the French Line would follow allied lines in reducing passenger rates if Cunard withdraws from the North Atlantic Steamship Conference. He does not expect any rate cuts this season.
The Pennsylvania Railroad issues 75 million in new stock with old shareholders taking nearly all. The Kuehn Loeb Speyer syndicate stands to gain only a 2 million commission as subscriptions far exceed expectations. Treasury staff of 47 clerks work to tally subscriptions ahead of Saturday deadline.
In Brunswick Georgia the body of George W. Coates, once general agent for the Plant system and later auditor for the Brunswick and Birmingham, was found in woods near Urbana. The coroner ruled death by own action, likely sparked by drink. He belonged to several clubs and the Masons.
Albany June 2 The State Board of Railroad Commissioners authorizes the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad to abandon Hammond Station on the New York and Putnam Division.
Clyde Adams an automobile operator for Spencer Trask banker at 04 William St was arrested by Bicycle Policeman Debes at Fifth Ave and Thirty third St. Trask aided Adams with a $1,000,000 Bowling Green Building bail security. Debes also arrested Burton Halcomb operator for Mer genthaler Linotype Philip Dodge and lawyer Orrel Parker in similar speed cases with bail posted by associates.
Mayor Low and Dock Commissioner Hawkes urge the city to acquire and improve all Staten Island ferry terminals and to build and own five new boats at about 3.25 million dollars. They propose leasing operation to the best bidder for up to five years to secure island‑centric service.
Attorney McShane sues Harold Thomas and Dr. J. B. McFatrich for 250000 each over alleged breach of contract tied to a contingent fee for contesting General Samuel Thomas's will. The case notes Thomas and Griggs adjacent legal actions and a lapsed separation.
Police Commissioner Greene asked the Board of Estimate for an extra 248.50 to fund salaries this year enabling 142 additional sergeants and 142 roundsmen. Vacancies at nearly 29 percent of 6682 patrolmen would be filled within two weeks, with 284 more vacancies anticipated, and an unexpected drain of over 100000 due to court rulings restoring detective sergeants to patrol duty. He seeks eligible lists for one sergeant captain and ten sergeants roundsmen and doormen.
Sergeant Dennis Brennan of the East One Hundred Twenty-Sixth Street station was appointed captain by General Greene yesterday. Brennan has served as acting captain due to Captain McNally’s illness and has a perfectly clean record with no charges ever filed against him.
The letter to the old Dock Board is cited as the key document in a lease dispute. John J. Murphy of the New York Contracting and Trucking Company mentions Gaffney’s retirement before the city lease, while Attorney Clarke organizes a potential witness lineup. Justice Mayer will be away until Monday when subpoenas return witnesses to discuss the board’s past dealings.
Frederick W. Park announced at the Criminal Courts Building that ex-Borough President James J. Coogan has applied to the Appellate Division for a reargument of the Brown & Fleming receivership case. Justice McCall, who first appointed Coogan, indicated he approved the factual statements cited. David McClure argued against Coogan, presenting unsettled judgments as reasons to stop his tenure as receiver.
Rapid Transit Commission heard public comments on August Belmont’s Interborough proposal to link the viaduct at 149th Street and Brook Avenue with the Manhattan elevated lines. The board agreed to cover easements for Belmont’s contract, and endorsed continued elevated integration from the Battery to Bronx Park. An Interborough extension from Forty-second Street to Union Square was referred to a committee led by Mayor Low, Controller Graut and Mr. Smith.
Cambridge report says Professor FE E Barnard at Yerkes Observatory observed a conspicuous white spot on Saturn on June 23. The feature lies three seconds north of the planet’s center and crosses the central meridian at 21 42 GMT.
The Rev. Dr. Israel Wister Hathaway of Orange New Jersey and general secretary of the American Sabbath Union in New York City has died in California. His body will be brought East for burial and the funeral is set at his son-in-law eea Reeve’s home on Oak Lane Philadelphia today at 2 PM.
Rev R C Fillingham of Heaton England writes to Bishop Potter accusing Church of St Mary the Virgin West Forty sixth street of ritualistic clashes with Protestantism. Vestry member Beverly Chew says the letter will be ignored and that any disturbance in the church will lead to arrest.
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