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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1903
Page
1
Paris to New York dispatch notes Chamberlain and Devonshire peacemaking efforts as unionists face cabinet rifts. Coverage covers British politics, the Royal commission idea, trade debates, science education, stage spectacle by Tree, and tensions over Alaska boundary and Macedonia with European powers reacting through commissions and foreign offices.
An explosion of a gasolene tank aboard the United States cruiser Olympia in drydock at Norfolk Navy Yard leaves Corporal Yeager dead and four others severely injured. Firemen saved the ship from greater flames as the blast shakes the vessel and damages the bridge and main deck.
In Katonah near Muscoot Dam, Christian Brothers defend St. Joseph's College as city plans watershed clearance threaten buildings. Armed students and brothers oppose evictions. injunctions delay demolition while courts hear petitions and claims for interest on awards.
Miss Jennie Olsen of White Plains and her widowed mother blocked a 55 foot pole installation for four months. Westchester Lighting Company faced orders to pay for property damage after laborers attempted to dig and erect the pole near Central Avenue. The clash drew police, injuries to Van Tassell, and ongoing suits against the company.
Frank Day of Detroit was killed during a five mile race at State Fair Park Milwaukee when his car in Barney Clafield's vehicle struck the fence in the fourth mile. Damage to the machine was reported and fatal injuries occurred at the scene.
Reports from El Paso indicate a fever epidemic in Linares Mexico has killed about 2300 residents representing one quarter of the population. A shotgun quarantine has been set, causing panic among locals.
Danbury hat makers D. E. Loewe & Co sue national AFL officers and United Hatters of North America leaders plus 250 Danbury union members over a boycott dating to 1901 1902. Damages asked total 340000 under Sherman Act with state court parallel action seeking 100000 and an injunction.
A Tribune report from South Norwalk Connecticut on September 12 notes Deputy Sheriff John W Schulley a secretary of the Hat Finishers Association learned his home and bank were attached in Loewe and Co v United Hatters of North America. He says a meeting will be called to post bonds and defend the organization and affiliated members.
A severe storm drenched St. Paul with five inches of rain in twelve hours and halted streetcar service as floodwaters surged through basements. The system stretched from Elroy Wisconsin to Sioux City Iowa, damaging grain and flax in shock and hindering thrashing and transport. In North Dakota, snow covered ground with six inches at Dickinson, a blizzard delaying traffic. Staples Minnesota reported heavy wet snow and grim crop-saving prospects.
Sam Parks orders a walkout by iron workers at the Metropolitan Life Building annex opposite Ashland House. He confronts guard Henry Clay and fails to gain entry without a permit, then returns at noon with his committee and threat to keep workers off Monday. A new foremen only union, the American Society of Iron and Steel Erectors, is formed to curb strikes and bind foremen to the International Association.
A heavy storm swept Southern Montana with eight inches of snow and two feet near Pryor. Grain stands are damaged and widely spread snow covers fields and roads as of Sept 12 in Red Lodge and Pryor area.
Denver reports one of the heaviest snows of the year across the state last night. Deep snow covers the Continental Divide and mountains while rainfall in some areas exceeds an inch. Valleys remain unusually cold and much garden truck has been killed.
October 17 travel from Chicago to California on The Overland Limited via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Union Pacific line. Tickets 9% Broadway.
Lakeville Connecticut September reports District Attorney Jerome, poised to challenge Mayor Low, travels to New York to rally support from Roosevelt and Senator Platt while his cabal back home shifts plans. Jerome returns to Lakeville claiming no nomination talk. the boom collapses as he fights from within the Citizens Union convention.
East 104th Street police probing the murder of Aranalo Darianio revealed the lodgers Angelo and Francisco, two Italians, occupying four rooms on the third floor. Investigators found trunks bearing Maris Partelli of Naples and traced ships, stamps, and deliveries to a Second Avenue address. Maria Portella, 24, was detained after reporting she joined Darianio via her cousins and claimed a marriage attempt occurred.
Seaboard Air Line rover service to Savanna and Tam resorts reports traffic changes. Jack also travels to and from Lu with limited schedule details.
Investigation shows strong Brooklyn backing for Lewis Nixon as mayoral candidate with McLaughlin and Kings County leaders seeking a ticket that can win in Brooklyn. They doubt a full old guard Tammany nominee can carry Kings, and editorial comment notes pressure for Congressman McClellan to defer ambition.
The mayor did not visit City Hall yesterday from his Rye summer home and little political chatter followed. City Chamberlain Gould declined to reveal details after a Friday chat with District Attorney Jerome before he returned to Lakeville.
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