02 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
1
Newark courtroom hearings reveal defense argues trolley disaster blame lies with subordinate workers and Lackawanna Railroad while prosecution presents detailed evidence of overcrowded cars on Clifton Avenue line, un salted tracks, and failures to use safety switches and signals amid the fatal crash.
Samuel J. Parks returned to New York from Sing Sing and was released on $16,000 bail as the Appellate Division reviews his certificate of reasonable doubt. He appeared exhausted and gaunt, greeted by cheering crowds and his supporters, then moved to the Tombs and court before being freed.
A Citizens Union led conference outlines support for Mayor Low’s renomination amid anti-Tammany sentiment. Delegates from Citizens Union, Republican committees, German American leagues, and other groups back Low, while Greater New York Democracy and Kings County Democracy push for an independent Democrat. The meeting adjourned with plans to finalize candidates next week.
The Republican general committee in the XXIst Assembly District declared for fusion and will appoint a five member committee by Abraham Gruber to work with anti Tammany forces on a local district ticket. The meeting at No 157 West Ninety seventh street focused on municipal candidates. Continued on second page.
J Pierpont Morgan escaped injury after a trolley car incident near West Thirty-sixth street. He rode in a brougham driven by James Burns, which hit an excavation rope and toppled a horse. Morgan jumped onto a passing car. witness Henry Millinbrook fell and was cut, but Morgan remained unhurt as Burns aided the horse and the brougham.
Telegraph dispatches report widespread mine closures in Pennsylvania due to overproduction. A 1 cent per ton monthly increase in both hard and soft coal goes into effect, with prices about 7.50 dollars for anthracite and 7 dollars for soft coal. rail rates blamed for higher costs. September openings in Pittsburgh show a 16 cent dealer hike, while retail Lehigh coal holds at 3 dollars per ton. Some mines curtail steam coal production, switching to bituminous, as unions and operators debate market recovery and costs. Four Union Coal Company collieries idled indefinitely at Shamokin with 5,000 workers affected due to glut.
Boston on September 1 reports a 2 percent per ton increase in coal prices. Current quotes list furnace and stove coal at $7, egg and chestnut at $7 ½, with Franklin and Shamokin also noted. Since April 1 the price has climbed by 1 cent each month, dealers citing the autumn pattern as the sole explanation.
Dover reports Montagu Holbein began at 6 o clock pm from Dover toward Calais in calm seas with tug support and nourishment boats nearby. The English swimmer, after three failed attempts, hopes to reach France in sixteen to eighteen hours if conditions persist, following years of near-miss and record bids.
The proclamation declares a general uprising in Northern Macedonia led by General Zentcheff and Colonel Jankoff. Fighting intensifies near Armensi and Velesi with reports of massacres by Turkish forces, while insurgents seize Gergele pass and advance toward Uskub. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrives at Euxinagrad with Premier Petroff, signaling regional interest.
Turkish official estimate records about fifteen hundred Bulgarians killed in actions at Smilevo Neveska and Kilssura with renewed fighting noted in the Smilevo district from August 3 to yesterday. An additional 650 Bulgarians were killed in a two day battle. Sarafoff, the revolutionary leader, departed Salonica yesterday.
Constantinople reports that Sofia mass meeting revived calls to send fresh bands into Macedonia while Bulgarian and other committees move arms by ships to coastal areas near Intada. Reports claim 300 insurgents killed or wounded in Monastir vilayet last week. Villages in Dibra and Ci cero reportedly pillaged, many inhabitants fled. perpetrators unclear. Turkish officials remain cautiously optimistic as envoys urge stronger action and direct military control.
In Constantinople on September 1 the Sultan’s accession anniversary passed peacefully. The Sultan received greetings from representatives of the powers and state dignitaries at a formal reception. The city was illuminated that evening in celebration.
Constantinople news reports the government imposes a personal or land tax on everyone over eighteen. The tax varies by class, ranging from about 80 cents to 800 dollars annually, with some viewing it as a provision for war.
Havana reports negotiations underway between Cuba and France for a treaty covering general relations. It is expected a similar pact with Spain will also be concluded.
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