Albert Hall rally and London auction sales in 1902
The Albert Hall held a Hugh Cecil led meeting amid debate on the Education bill and church amendments. London auctions at Christies featured mezzotints and antique furniture with strong prices.
15 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1902
Page
1
The Albert Hall held a Hugh Cecil led meeting amid debate on the Education bill and church amendments. London auctions at Christies featured mezzotints and antique furniture with strong prices.
Rome reports Pietro Mascagni the composer has flooded the press with telegrams and cabled to the king seeking sovereign intervention. The king has given no notice and rumors of Ambassador Meyer meeting Prinetti are unfounded. Meyer has had no Washington contact.
In Rome on November 14 the latest reports suggest the American authorities did their utmost within legal limits to aid the ailing composer Mascagni. The Italian press credits the U S with every effort possible under the circumstances.
Henry C. Wilson, a chief clerk and engineer in the U S Army, and Dr. Benjamin Whitmore were arrested on extortion charges tied to the Water front Improvement Company project. Detectives posed as the company treasurer and arranged a payoff of 4500 dollars, with 1000 and 50 dollar bills marked for identification.
Paris reports from St. Petersburg that the Czarewitch Grand Duke Michael is in a very weak condition. He has abandoned his exercise regimen led by American trainer L. J. Phelan. Russian doctors say recovery hinges on a miraculous Crimea climate.
Jeremiah Buckley, owner of The Limerick Leader, was sentenced to four months hard labor for incitement to intimidation and conspiracy. He will appeal and was released on bail. The notice adds an ad claiming Dr. Jayne's Expectorant cures Conacampacea symptoms in many cases.
Postmaster Van Cott told Governor Odell he favors retooling Republican organizations in this county and Kings. He proposes a five member committee from diverse areas to investigate causes, with ex officio seats for city and county party chairs. Odell discussed upcoming legislative work and possible canal and tax reforms.
Scranton Nov 14 The first day of hearings before the strike arbitration commission defined the miners aim to gain union recognition while operators resist. Clarence Darrow led Mitchell’s case arguing unions protect order and contracts, while Mitchell claims unions improve wages and hours and that eight hour day should apply to anthracite mining. He notes existing contracts fix pay, hours, and grievance procedures and urges trade agreements to prevent strikes.
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