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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
1
Wright conducts a two hour session in New York opening the coal operators books for inspection and inquiry. The proceedings involve questions from attendees and responses from officials amid an ongoing industry dispute.
An official asserts the inquiry is practically finished and has gathered enough information. The statement signals substantial progress toward a resolution.
In New York on June 10 Commissioner Carroll D. Wright held a two hour meeting with rail executives including P and Reading President Baer D and H President Olyphant and LL and W President Truesdale. Wright said books were opened and matters nearly settled avoiding coal field visits. Mitchell UMW leader visited National Civic Federation to check mail and plan Wilkes barre trip while pursuing West Virginia telephone lines.
Sheriff Schadt responded to a Lackawanna disturbance as strikers and police guarding the William A colliery exchanged gunfire at a distance. He calmed leaders by talking, ending the incident without further violence. In Hazleton, Frank Pardee led five officers to rescue six non union workers from a mob outside a West Hazleton stockade, guiding them to safety through the crowd.
A sparkling southwest wind yesterday enabled seventeen schooners to enter the Delaware Breakwater and sail up the bay. The event, only matched by a 1901 occurrence, brought diverse cargoes including sand lumber and iron. Captain Foster of the schooner L. A. Tigmmer reported a rough voyage from Hillsboro on May 22 enduring heavy seas and a northwest gale.
Henry O. Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining Company denied reports that his firm had obtained a controlling stake in U.S. beet sugar. He called such statements false and said he would not disclose company affairs to the press. He dismissed claims of purchasing five beet sugar factories in Michigan as utterly untrue.
Harry Lehr and W K Vanderbilt narrowly avoided a 3000 foot fall after a car swerved on a cliff road near Monte Carlo. Lehr returned to New York aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse with Mrs Lehr, recounting the peril and noting the safety of all aboard.
The Lauenburg arrived with Haiti reports of growing tension as provisional government actions calm Port au Prince for now. Firmin Seneque and Fourchard head the presidential race with each party seeking influence. Observers note US Minister Powell and German Minister Pelldram blamed for the fragile calm.
The grain tax clause of the budget passed the committee stage in the House of Commons by 270 to 108 votes amid lengthy debate. The measure, part of the Exchequer’s budget, drew strong objections from opponents.
A vast syndicate led by Peter A. B. Widener and William L. Elkins plans to form an electric trust to rival U S Steel. The deal would consolidate General Electric Westinghouse Stanley Electric and Electric Storage Battery with control over major utilities and transport lines worldwide. The Bergen Norway meeting in July or August signals the likely completion and broad scope of ownership across electric, gas and ocean steamship interests.
The United States Geological Survey was notified of unusual activity at sulphur springs in Barmatillo county Santa Fe New Mexico. Twenty tines are pulsating and the largest, previously quiet, now sends a five foot high stream.
Cloudy with showers expected in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with showers in the north, north winds. Thursday looks fairly clear with variable conditions.
United States Weather Bureau records show temperatures and humidity with notes on daily highs and readings since June 1. The report includes weather table reference and an arrivals list noting the ocean liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sailing from New York via Philadelphia.
Captain Lewis Bayley the British naval attache has gone back to England after surveying Tampa Harbor and a prior Newport incident involving a hired tugboat and watching maneuvers following denial of aboard. He is reportedly to be assigned to command a battleship.
Invitations have been sent to many of the city's financiers and well known businessmen for a meeting tomorrow at 4 o'clock in the Art Club. The gathering will discuss a boulevard linking the city center with Fairmount Park and how to rally public support to place it on the street plan. Participants include John H. Comverse John G. Johnson Justus C. Strawbridge Samuel Gustine Thompson and James M. Beck with organizers taking charge.
June 10 in Washington the House Committee on Military Affairs voted 7 to 3 against reporting favorably on a bill that would promote General Brooke to lieutenant general and arrange retirement with that rank. The move followed broader opposition to senior retirements and the precedent set by Surgeon General Kerg.
Coroner Dugan continued yesterday the inquest into the death of August Feldkeller who died in Philadelphia Hospital Saturday night. Feldkeller was sent to the hospital by Fairmount avenue police and Mary Gorman testified she saw two men approach and attempt to abduct him.
Harrisburg dispatch reports a split Republican convention scenario with Quay and Watres blocs battling for the gubernatorial nomination. Delegates totaled 202 in the Quay-Watres caucus and 149 in Elkin's, leaving no clear majority for any candidate. Temporary chairman battle pits Penrose and Reeder against each other as factions seek a post-convention agreement.
A rumor stated at midnight that a conference was underway between Watres and Elkin to explore a political union of forces. The report notes contacts in Harrisburg and suggests potential collaboration.
June 10 Harrisburg reports that Watres still controls the Republican state convention with voting underway. Elkin, Quay, Tennypacker prospects shift after crowded caucuses as delegates respond, leaving unclear who will secure the 180 votes needed. A tense hall tolls through the night as outcomes loom.
Harrisburg June 10. Pageantry and acrimony marked the Republican State Committee meeting as Senator Quay clashed with Attorney General Elkin and State Chairman Reeder. Quay’s faction pressed for delegation seats while Penrose backed Quay. the hearing set the stage for tomorrow’s convention and Pennypacker’s gubernatorial bid amid heated exchanges and sharp accusations.
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