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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
1
President Roosevelt endured a severe storm aboard the Sylph while returning from Oyster Bay. Heavy seas, 65 mph winds, and flooding forced a late landing plan. Roosevelt and guests retreated below as a tug capsize near Hell Gate. landing at Ellis Island was postponed to later.
The article reports a heated exchange among City officials over Mayor Low, District Attorney Jerome, and Controller Grout. Grout denies Jerome's critique, hints at a possible renomination, and notes a planned short statement. Citizens Union figures challenge Jerome’s letter and defend Low’s standing and openness to a secret ballot debate.
President Roosevelt toured Ellis Island to observe immigrant processing and the Immigration Bureau. He reviewed cases, spoke with officials, and personally intervened in several matters including charity for a seven month old baby and an early- screening decision. A detainee with a beard was labeled undesirable and later rejected. The scene drew a hopeful, anxious crowd as reporters noted his remarks about the island.
A sixty mile per hour windstorm swept across the city from New Jersey with heavy rain. It broke windows uprooted trees toppled signs and injured several people. The Staten Island Yacht Club fleet sank at anchor as a pilot boat ran ashore. The President yacht diverted to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for safety. Brooklyn church steeples fell streets flooded trolley cars delayed and two drivers injured. In New Rochelle yachts were blown ashore and City Island suffered about $100000 in damage amid thrilling rescues. Jersey City faced severe floods and uprooted trees disrupting streetcar service.
Rome reports the Vatican weighs whether to appoint a new American cardinal The Pope cites Cardinal Gibbons as guiding influence and hints that one cardinal may be best for the United States under current conditions
Cherbourg reports Cardinal Gibbons sailing for York this evening aboard the North German steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. The notable church figure travels amid ongoing duties and international travel plans.
Nome reports Charles D. Lane a California mining man struck Miss Lena S. Walton during a dispute over Ophir Creek claims. Walton, defending her prior location against Lane’s Wild Goose Company, pursues fraud claims. Lane appeals. case set for October 6. The judge called it a heat of anger incident.
The Anthracite Coalition Board in session at Reading Terminal failed to resolve the Saturday half day dispute for Schuylkill County miners. Miners demand a half holiday on Saturdays citing decades of half-day work. operators argue the eight hour rule applies. An umpire may be appointed to settle the matter.
A Pennsylvania Railroad New York to Philadelphia train, traveling fast through a storm, was struck by a large oak that toppled onto the tracks just ahead of the engine. The tree damaged the locomotive and cars, but no injuries were reported among passengers.
A fierce sound storm damaged the Reliance at Jacob's shipyard and endangered the Columbia and the Constitution. The pile driver was cleared, the Cup winner supported, and locals aided by propping ships and scuttling the Hildegarde to prevent ruin. Seven sailors jumped from the Hildegarde, then reached shore after a brutal sea.
Aboard the steamer Spring, en route from Stamford to Northport with freight and eleven passengers, a gale drove the 200 foot side wheeler onto rocks near Benedict's estate. Captain Georges S. McDonald and crew of seven, plus passengers, escaped to shore with aid from Benedict servants as the vessel broke apart. Lifeboats failed under rough seas, but a cook and crewman aided others ashore despite injuries.
A hurricane force storm struck Atlantic City on September 16 causing widespread but limited damage totaling roughly 25 000 to 30 000 dollars. The McClay Building and Hotel Strand suffered major roof and porch losses while other properties saw broken glass, torn awnings, and uprooted trees. Several injuries occurred including a hip fracture to Dr. Richard Pancoast, with trains running and many visitors leaving town as the 2 o'clock express departed.
In sight of President Roosevelt the harbor tug James Kay owned by L. B. Potter was dashed onto Hog's Back Reef in Hell Gate during a southeastern gale. The three crewmen Carl Larsen Rob ert B Moore and R T Moorecock escaped in a liferaft or by shore and were treated at Manhattan State Hospital before leaving. The $15,000 vessel was shattered and either sank or broke apart. Harbor police searched the scene but found no wreckage.
A hurricane‑like storm roared from the Jersey coast into the city, bringing torrential rain, widespread window destruction, and structural damage. Warnings followed by a shift in winds as ferries and ships faced heavy seas. telegraph and telephone lines were damaged across multiple cities. hospitals treated numerous injuries while crews recovered from wrecked vessels and downed power lines.
Jacob H. Schiff declares no one is authorized to use his name for any office and urges fusion to back Mr. Low. He praises Low’s two years as honest, businesslike reform and warns against nominating another candidate. He argues reform survives defeat and condemns any return to Tammany influence. A final note references a cheap fare to Atlantic City and a transit segment.
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