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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
18
New publication discusses two volumes of Francis A Walker's essays from 1868 to 1897. It covers Finance and Taxation Money and Bimetallism Economic Theory Statistics National Growth and Social Economics. Walker’s balanced view on laissez faire, labor, and social reform is analyzed with emphasis on his influence.
William Hart of the Imperial Hotel and John Wilson of 162 Navy Street Brooklyn were arrested near the Brooklyn Bridge. Special examiner Thomas J. Reilly said the duo posed as pension officers seeking 300 dollars from Mrs Dora Feids and her daughter Dora Steinway to settle a pension claim. They were taken to Brooklyn after the matter was referred to United States Commissioner Morle.
J L Bristow Fourth Assistant Postmaster General arrived from Havana aboard Mexico with 99 passengers. He and others were sent to Hoffman Island for observation due to lack of health certificates. Also aboard were 28 U S mules branded U S under Frank Hickman with 41 muleteers, transferred to Hoffman Island. the mules to be sent to the United States Quartermaster General. Their final destination remains unknown.
Herman Clarke a renowned broker and yachtsman appealed to the Supreme Court for release from a prior order requiring him to pay $1.00 yearly for his sixteen year old son Thomas H. Clarke. Justice Smyth granted permission to appeal. Clarke says his business collapsed and he cannot support himself or the son. The son resides with his mother now Mrs. Ward, who divorced Clarke and later secured $1,000 a year alimony order.
All grades of refined sugar rose 10 points yesterday by the American Sugar Refining Company National Sugar Refining Company and Arbuckles. The price for standard granulated is 580 per 100 pounds with a 9 percent raw-to-refined margin after deductions leaving a net granulated price of 59. Centrifugals are 411-16 cents, or 68. It costs about 50 cents per hundred pounds to refine, yielding a profit of 41 cents per hundred pounds or 123 per barrel. Based on 30 000 barrels daily American Sugar Refining earns roughly 000 per day in profit. Brokers report active trade with 500 to 2000 barrel orders by telegraph. The rise in refined sugar spurs buying ahead of further near term increases. buyers have until August 1 to move current orders.
Montclair on June 26 special report states James B. Pier retired as Chief on June 1 and Henry Gallagher began duties amid missing documents. The Law Committee chaired by O. B. Gould recommends Pier not be paid May salary until all memoranda and police records are returned to the town or current chief.
John R. Hardin, Newark lawyer, named receiver by Vice-Chancellor Stevens after a Chancery Court rule. Edward W Wilson, president, says the firm is insolvent with liabilities over 170000 dollars and a 750000 dollar bonded debt. Assets total about 16000 dollars cash. all property mortgaged for 750000 with Central Trust Co of New York. mortgage in default.
In Hudson County Circuit Court a mistrial was declared in the suit of Mrs Emma Mason and her husband against Mrs Soren C Theusen of Hoboken. It was the third trial after juror exchanges with the plaintiff led to a mistrial previously.
Plainfield June 26 Special E C Morse a well known Grand Army of the Republic member in New Jersey collapsed and died this morning while walking to work on South Second street He was 55 born in Brooklyn joined the Five Zouaves in the Civil War and afterward moved to Plainfield He leaves a widow and four children
Dennis Richard Sullivan was buried in St. Pauls Catholic cemetery after a funeral at St. Pauls Church attended by the Catholic Club St Patrick's Alliance university and town officials. The Rev Robert E Burke officiated. Sullivan died suddenly Saturday evening leaving a two month bride Mrs Kate Hoff Sullivan from a leading Princeton family.
Enthusiastic Brooklyn Young Republican Club meeting ratified the Philadelphia Convention ticket. Speakers praised McKinley’s leadership, financial reform, and the gold standard, while endorsing Theodore Roosevelt for vice president and urging support for the Republican slate in November. Local figures lauded the party platform and national strength.
At Eureka Hall Bushwick Republicans ratified a resolution praising the Philadelphia Convention slate. The group pledged undivided support and promised active efforts to elect McKinley for president and Roosevelt for vice president.
Justice Gaynor in Supreme Court granted Mrs. Anna Kruger a motion to set aside a judgment against her and allow her to defend. She alleges misrepresentation and overbilling by attorneys Moore and Glaser leading to default on $10 damages, with further disputes over notice and a plot to dispossess. The judge suggested if the charges against the lawyers are correct, they should be presented to the Appellate Division.
The Surrogate heard Rufus L. Perry contesting the will of Louise E. Warren of Brooklyn. Warren left over 100000 dollars to sister Susan C. Rowland, while brother Charles J. Warren claims his father’s estate was intended for all siblings with a life use for Louise. An estrangement followed a Cypress Hills burial plot finding, and Warren asserts Rowland influenced Louise to leave him nothing, with Warren vowing to seek higher court review if needed.
Appleton denounces Dady over Monday Atheneum meeting that sparked fierce faction skirmishes and the withdrawal of Appleton ally Thomas O'Neil. He accuses Dady of poaching ward men, points to H B Ralston as a Dady delegate, and hints at a field ticket. Dady defends leadership and mail notices while Loomis Langdon declines Kings County Executive Committee candidacy.
Mrs Ida Hood Clark claims she lost reappointment over circulating a tale that teacher William B Powell tried to kiss Marie A Hanhart a seventeen year old pupil in the Manual Training School. Principal Charles Larkins suspended her amid gossip charges. Powell denies the kiss allegation and says the report is false.
Captain Anthony Woods of the Seventy-fifth Precinct and District Attorney Merrill clashed in Queens over criticism of police conduct. Woods demanded subpoenas for Grand Jury testimony to clear his name, then sent a letter accusing Merrill of unfair tactics in the McCarthy case. Merrill defended his methods before the Grand Jury, saying he must obtain evidence and would not be swayed by criticism. Rich Man's Son Goes to Jail.
Charles Clayton, son of James Clayton, was sentenced to twenty nine days in Raymond Street Jail by Magistrate Teale for disorderly conduct. He tearfully claimed persecution as relatives appeal for peace while his sister-in-law pleads for relief from harassment. The elder Clayton is seriously ill at No. 82 Willowst.
Miss Marie Louise Floyd-Smith married ex-Congressman Charles G Bennett secretary of the Senate at St Thomas s Church Manhattan. Rev Cornelius L Twing officiated. The couple left for Islip Long Island where they will stay awhile. Bennett has a summer home there.
Frank Servio Colla, six, of Fulton street, won 1500 in a Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company suit for the loss of four toes. On June 13, 1898 a piece of iron near a windlass railing for the elevated line severed four toes, the verdict awarded yesterday.
Gustav M. Schmidt, a cotton broker, won an absolute divorce from Annie Gertrude Schmidt after a three hour jury deliberation. The case, heard by Justice Betts in the Supreme Court, spanned nearly a week. The correspndent named Henry C. Seymour claimed to be a retired British Navy officer on half pay who, upon entering the pantry, adopted the name Henry Cox to retain his half pay.
In New Jersey analysis, Cadmus may seek renomination in the Vth District while James S. Stewart appears secure in the same seat. Mahlon Pitney’s LIVth and LVth districts point to J S Solomon as a likely renominee, with possible competition for Reiley. Elizabeth tightens franchise controls as Jersey City debts rise, and First Voter clubs gain Republican traction led by Roosevelt’s appeal boosting youth support statewide.
The Rev Dr Henry A Brann of St Agnes Church NYC delivered an address to St Peters College Jer sey City graduates defending Jesuit colleges against Harvard President Eliot's charges. He praised Jesuit teaching methods and warned that liberal elective systems ruin education, citing Princeton and Harvard critics and highlighting Greek Latin and mathematics as core liberal arts.
In Long Branch on a June day Mayor P Hall Packer celebrates a victory over General Ferdinand P Earle who sought to remove an American flag bearing McKinley and Roosevelt. The general argued Congress bans flag advertising. Attorney General Griggs said no law has passed. The mayor says the flag will stay until McKinley and Roosevelt win.
Henry G. Campbell Jr and Edwin P. Campbell appeared before Recorder Senior after being charged with dis orderly conduct and assault against census enumerator Fred C. McDonald. Henry Campbell pleaded guilty claiming self defense and that the enumerator insulted his mother. Edwin Campbell’s involvement was dropped as he did not participate. a fine was imposed.
Special House committee concludes since 1897 charges of excessive cruelty and harsh punishment at the State Home for Girls, led by principal Mrs Myrtle Eyler and clerk Clarence Eyler, were substantiated in part. It criticizes trustees for weak oversight and notes corporal punishment, bread and water rations, and solitary confinement, while urging reform and questioning Eyler’s continued leadership. Governor Voorhees will present the report to the Legislature with comments.
Chairman Franklin Murphy issued a call for a New Jersey Republican State convention at Taylor’s Opera House Trenton on Thursday September 6 190 to nominate ten presidential electors. Delegates allocated by county reflect last gubernatorial votes with equitable fractional representation urged for wards and townships. AUGUSTUS F BARBER secretary and NELIN MURPHY chairman noted.
Franklin Murphy, chairman of the Republican State Committee, announced new Executive and Finance committee appointments as he sails for Europe to assume duties at the Paris Exposition. The Executive Committee includes Stokes, Riker Jr., Reah, Anderson, Bettle, Dickinson, Breckinridge, Baird, Pitney and Reading. Finance members are Murphy, Fowler, Potter, Hancock and Barbour. Executive met yesterday at Newark’s Walnut Street offices with Stokes acting chair until Murphy’s return on September 1. Augustus Barbour Jr. serves as secretary, with Riker as treasurer.
Dr George S Ward, prominent Newark physician, died Monday from pulmonary trouble. He traveled to Europe for health, had retired from active practice years ago. Born in Bh in 1827, he studied in his brother’s office and graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City.
A grim report states Mr. and Mrs. George Groves of Columbus bury two of their children in a single coffin after pneumonia claimed the four month old baby. A separate tragedy recounts a girl scalded to death last night when she fell into a wash boiler filled with hot water.
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