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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1901
Page
1
A dramatic political column alleges a vast monopoly influencing transit bills and a favored few profiting while Keystone Telephone interests loom large. It also suggests Quay supporters aim to retaliate against Widener for his Senate ambitions.
A city political leader says a veteran politician’s remark exposes why elevated and underground railroad bills are moving in the Legislature. Prominent figures from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, including John M. Mack and Richard R. Quay’s circle, are named as backers ready to push charter acts without usual advertising notices, aiming to seize franchises and target rivals such as Peter A. B. Widener and Thomas Dolan.
A Philadelphia Times report quotes Mr. Balfour suggesting Union Traction may be first to apply for a charter under the General Corporation Act of 1874. He denies Keystone Telephone influence, touts Union Traction as best street railway, and notes high holiday fares while opposing elevated or underground lines on Market Chestnut and Broad Streets. He expects the new bills to pass and warns against stock shorts.
In Pittsburg speculation ties the Emery Focht bills to underground and elevated transit plans affecting both cities. Thomas B Bigelow aligns with Mellon interests already building Monongahela Valley lines, seeking to extend via trench and subway to Union Station, with a proposed elevated loop and downtown belt.
Havana June 1 The municipal elections were held today with strong public interest and results still unknown. Nationalists claim Benor Gener as Mayor and a Council majority, while outside reports hint at divergent outcomes. over 100 arrests were reported for alleged illegal voting but no serious disturbances occurred.
Senator Tillman responds to McSweeney and refuses to withdraw his resignation while a chance remains to defend democracy. He criticizes Governor including timing on resignations, urges a public verdict on Senator McLaurin, and warns against imperialism and party divisions in the upcoming political contests.
President Castro of Venezuela dismissed Senor Galavis the Attorney General for his opinion in the last judgment in the case of the New York and Bermuda Asphalt Company.
The Society of Military Surgeons of the United States has elected officers including President Lieutenant Colonel John Van Rensaelaer Hoff and First Vice President Brigadier General a Blood. Other posts named Major James E. Pilcher as secretary and Sur- General Wyman as second vice president.
Secretary Root and the President finalized a message to General Wood explaining the U S cannot accept Cuba’s interpretation of the Platt amendment or any substitute. The report states the Platt amendment must stand alone and U S control remains until it is substantially adopted.
Rome revels as the royal couple Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena welcome a princess. The nurse receives generous pay and a 2000 dollar bonus with the baby’s first tooth 2000 more when she speaks and 2000 when the princess walks. Deputies adjourn in honor. The heir is uncertain with the prince Emmanuel Filberto of Savoy as heir presumptive.
Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote held a lengthy talk in Washington on June 1 about refining a second Isthmian Canal treaty. They admitted tentative negotiations have begun but released no authoritative details. Pauncefote plans to sail to England on June 5.
Rear Admiral Kempf reports arrival at Amoy China aboard the flagship Kentucky. Admiral Remey departs Auckland for Wellington aboard the Brooklyn. The Newark returns home from the Asiatic station arriving Colombo. Battleship Baarearms leaves Tompkinsville for New York. Dolphin arrives Tompkinsville. Wisconsin arrives Bremerton. Dixie feed sails toward Montevideo to play in Cebu. The Congohela leaves Naples for Bamgteeds as the bus sails from Norfolk for Tompkinsville. Lancaster reaches Sermetn today. Amphitrite departs to Lam's Point.
The War Department released findings of a Manila court martial involving Captain William F. Hancock of the Sixth Artillery. He faced charges of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline and impairment of duty due to drinking. He was found guilty on both specifications and sentenced to remand in brigade order.
Acting Secretary Hackett travels to Newport to deliver an address at the Naval War College as the torpedo boat board returns from the North for a month of work. General Greely is mentioned in relation to signals and army fencing duties amid War Department notes.
Mrs. Robert J. W. Koons of 263 South Twenty-second street received three letters threatening to kidnap her youngest son Brewster H. B. Koons age 13 unless $5,000 is paid. Detectives Crawford and Geyer, led by Captain Peter Miller, seek the writer thought to be local neighborhood youths.
White House bulletin calls Mrs McKinley slightly improved and resting well. The President walked in the grounds with General Gillespie as Dr Rixey, who was last at 10 30 p m, notes no need for further consultation and no new bulletin was issued.
United States Ambassador Andrew D White said the Emperor and Queen Wilhelmina inquired about Mrs McKinleys health during a reception between opera acts and expressed sincere sympathy with President McKinley and his wife.
Townsend, succeeding Dey, starts his duties amid mixed results. He forecasts with experience in the local office, but a heavy shower develops after 10:15 PM, ending his first day with a disappointed note.
The Municipal League in Scranton circulated a petition to Governor Stone demanding Recorder Moir's removal. They allege his removal of Colonel Hitchcock from Director of Public Safety affronts citizens and proves Moir unworthy for public office. A hearing is planned with expected spicy allegations.
George Mulligan told police he was dragged into a dark alley and robbed of 17000 on a bright Seattle street. Chief Meredith found 1300 of the money in Mulligan's coat lining. Mulligan says the tale was a joke on his men. his home is Liberal Kansas.
Several hundred soldiers of the Forty-sixth Volunteer Infantry who had just been discharged rioted last night near the Presidio Reservation after heavy drinking. A soldier named Morgan was found unconscious in front of Mrs Powers saloon, diagnosed as knockout drops, and sparked the disturbance.
Cincinnati mayor Fleishmann announces a city wide plan to supply Turkish baths for residents at fifteen cents per bath. Facilities will be established in multiple neighborhoods with costs covered by the mayor and his wealthy relatives.
The Toledo Letter Carriers' Association asks the local passenger committee to grant members half fare tickets similar to ministers. It is seen as the first step in a national move by letter carriers for comparable discounts from all railroads.
George Sparks aged 46 of 2210 Richmond street had his left eye knocked out in a fight with John Riley who also lives there. The two were roommates at a Christian Schnitzele boarding house. Riley, who has one eye, struck Sparks in bed during a late quarrel. William Bell carried Sparks to St Marys Hospital for treatment. A magistrate set Riley’s bail at 1000 for a hearing on June 4.
June 1 report from Coatesville states Mrs Rebecca Quimby of Pottstown and Miss Cora MacFarlane of the locality were thrown when a frightened horse ran away during a drive. MacFarlane suffered cuts to head and face while Quimby sustained a scalp wound and broken arm, taken to Huston Memorial Hospital in serious condition.
The Board on Awards has recommended a medal for naval and Marine personnel from the Spanish American War West Indies campaigns. The proposed design features a profile likeness of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, commander of U S naval forces on the North Atlantic Station during the war.
The United States Weather Bureau reports a weekend pattern of showers for Eastern New York and Western New York, with warmer and fair conditions on Monday. Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware expect unsettled but mostly fair and warmer conditions Sunday and Monday. Western Pennsylvania shows rain in the north and fair and warmer in the south with southerly winds.
A posse of electrical and foundry workers from Turtle Creek Valley searches the area for the suspect who attacked J hile B Stewart and his sister Bila. Stewart lies between life and death at Mercy Hospital as doctors report a bullet lodged in a shattered skull but not penetrating the brain.
Arrivals include Beigenlsed from Liverpool to Philadelphia, St. Louis from Southampton to New York, Umbria from New York to Queenstown, and Auguste Victoria from New York to Hamburg, reflecting transatlantic traffic.
London dispatch notes Lord George Hamilton states American manufacturers are cheaper and superior, triggering UK self scrutiny. From The Times to smaller papers, editors condemn trade unions as Britain reevaluates industrial strength, with American competitiveness emphasized as a warning for British reform and potential revival.
In Wilkes-Barre the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company seeks mayoral protection for non-union machinists hired to replace strikers, claiming harassment by breaker boys and stoneings by collieries workers. Merchants weigh boycotts against non-union staff. In York fifty molders at York Safe and Lock walk out over borrowed patterns from York Manufacturing while unions strike there.
In Milwaukee on June 1 the Amalgamated Association adopted the sheet steel scale and the iron branch wage committee report after a long discussion. Two more sections, tin and sheet tin bar scales, await action as the convention adjourned until Monday. In Cincinnati about 450 marble workers struck for higher wages.
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