02 May 1902
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
1
Mail edition reports cost cutting plans for Lardner Point Station with a potential reduction of $700,000. McNichol’s bid not accepted as he proposed to complete the work for $1,400,000, the lowest offer cited.
Director Haddock orders trimming of the Lardner’s Point pumping station specifications to meet a roughly $700,000 plan. Amos W. Barnes reports reducing brickwork and wall thickness, shifting from granite to colored brick, and shortening the well to fit near the Delaware river. Bids opened February 26 showed costs far above funds, prompting retrenchment and fresh bidding.
Mayor Ashbridge tells Philadelphia Times he knows nothing about a proposed change to filtration work. He says to contact Haddock for details and confirms no personal knowledge of the matter. McNichol and Haddock are mentioned as potential sources for information and bids.
William G Moody of Massachusetts was formally installed as Secretary of the Navy, succeeding John D Long who signed over the portfolio. Long congratulated Moody as Massachusetts delegation attended, and Moody began his duties amid praise for Longs orderly stewardship of the department.
In Copenhagen the Landsthing failed to act on the Danish West India Islands treaty. A late vote showed a majority will postpone ratification until after a plebiscite on the islands. The move rejects the Folkething proposal and requires a conference amid fierce partisan campaigning.
The King of Italy pardoned the officers of the United States cruiser Chicago who had been imprisoned at Venice. They were handed to the U S Consul and transferred to the Chicago which will sail tomorrow. A $2000 civil damages payment secured their release.
The Cork International Exhibition opened with a bright street procession featuring Lord Mayors and city guilds. Government funding of 25,000 supported buildings and world exhibits. donations from Richard Croker and Irish elites funded prizes for rowing and sailing events, including a 1250 cap contest and a 500 cap by King Edward.
In the April 2 elections to the Chamber of Deputies two candidates won: Jean Jaures Socialist Albi Tarn and M Lassès Nationalist Condom Gers. Defeated were Jules Guesde Revolutionary Socialist Lille Nord, General Zede Nationalist Moutiers Savoie, Admiral Riemier Progressist Lanoviont Cotes du Nord, Jacque Liberal Saint Gaudens Haute-Garonne.
Paris dispatch quotes testimony from the Manila court martial of General Jacob H. Smith. It states President Roosevelt is a man to defend the army against unjustified attacks while giving full satisfaction to his country and the world's conscience.
Berlin May L reports the Dusseldorf International Exhibition opening with Imperial Chancellor Count von Buelow and five members of the Conant invited. Crown Prince Frederick William declared the exposition open.
In Melbourne Victoria on May 1 the Australian Cabinet has resigned. The Premier is considering the situation and assessing next steps after the resignation.
Paris reports a calm May Day with little activity or notable events. Provincial advices show nothing noteworthy beyond a general atmosphere of tranquility.
Trenton May 1 The jury in the case of Howard Taylor a 11 year old boy charged with the death of a fellow employee at the Empire Rubber Works by stabbing him with a knife had not reached a verdict when the court adjourned at 11.
In the House of Commons May 1, ministers faced calls to bar British ships from foreign flag transfers while a committee reviews the issue. A. J. Balfour warned against drastic changes, noting private informants about American ship syndicate terms, and urged careful consideration of naval implications and commerce freedom. Lord Beresford warned of potential ruin to British producers, advocating Canadian-route subsidies. The debate ended with Rea withdrawing his motion as reports note White Star Line capitalization tied to the merger.
Philadelphia Rapid Mack-Widener-Elkins lease to run the transit m er the new syndicate forms at Harrisburg officers include John M Mack James P McNichol John B Parsons to preside stockholders set meeting at Eighth and Dauphin streets for 11 o clock Monday. Lease effective July 1 with $1,500,000 bonds to fund floating debt.
Pennsylvania Railroad board declares a 3 percent semiannual dividend payable after May 31 with signals of continued 3 percent November payout. The move shocks investors as the company plans to meet large outstanding obligations and surpasses rival dividends while the management hints at strong earnings.
The International Power stock fell sharply for a second day, dropping 19 points to 101 with a near-closure at 103. President Hoadley ordered an immediate examination of the books by Harvey, Fisk & Sons while Cyrvus Field Judson resigned from the board amid reports of stock pools and margin loans driving the decline.
Charly Tillman charged with attempted murder of Ida Williams at the home of Supreme Court Justice D Newlin Fell at 1634 North Broad Street held in 1000 dollars bond. Bail set at 800 dollars for an attempted killing of Cornelia Nelson and 600 dollars on a separate weapon charge.
Fair conditions with fresh north to east winds. New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania expect Friday warmth in the north, Saturday remains fair with persistent brisk winds. Delaware forecasts Friday and Saturday fair with fresh north to east winds.
Weather bulletin from the United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia notes a sunny to day with 100 percent sunshine and high temperatures. A rise of 6 degrees in temperature is recorded with rainfall in January totaling 2.12 inches since January 1.
Vague OCR fragment notes arrivals of ocean liners with unclear names and destinations. The readable portion mentions Liverpes and Kee Tor in garbled form, lacking concrete dates or ships.
Philadelphia observed May Day with extreme calm as Presidents Mitchell and Gompers arrived to mediate two disputes. The day passed with few strikes, no violence, and most demands resolved by arbitration. only a limited mining action occurred in Illinois and Pennsylvania mine workers stayed quiet.
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers met with President Gildea and a District No. 2 committee in Philadelphia to press for recognition of weighmaster checks amid a long strike threat by 6,000 miners. Gompers and Hayes joined labor league talks as building trades eased into May Day without a general strike. In the region, carpenters, painters, granite cutters, and iron workers won concessions or staged strikes across Philadelphia and New England towns, with wage bids and eight hour days shaping the labor scene.
Reports from many states show continued agitation for an eight hour day and higher wages, especially among laborers and carpenters. Strikes are less widespread but occur with orders granted in some cases. work resumes where demands are met.
Nine organized building trades in Pittsburg began a morning walkout over wage demands with most employers agreeing to the terms. About 6,000 workers may be idle tomorrow including structural workers bricklayers carpenters electric wiremen lathers sheet metal workers and others. The carpenters union agreed to a wage scale after contract talks.
About 100 carpenters and joiners in Lebanon strike demanding 25 cents per hour and ten hours daily for outside workers and 20 cents per hour for inside workers. In Lancaster, Armstrong Cork Company workers stay out with slicers seeking $1.10 daily, rippers 90 cents, and catchers 65 cents.
Electrical workers and helpers walk out today seeking 3.50 pounds a day for workers and 2 for helpers. Bed carriers join morning walkout. Carpenters strike ongoing. a large building firm signs the men’s schedule. Silk dryers helpers may end strike soon. Newark reports repudiation of an agreed contract by Masters Association. Jersey City notes 1200 machinists and helpers in Hudson mills striking for 2.50 for an eight hour day. Elizabeth reports 25 coppersmiths and tinsmiths striking at Nixon shipyards seeking 0.50 a day increase.
In New York a United Mine Workers delegation held an informal conference at Ashland House and declined comment on Thursday’s talks at the Central Railroad of New Jersey. President Mitchell left for Philadelphia seeking talks with the Philadelphia and Reading Railway. Officials cautioned no report will be issued until the National Civic Federation committee reconvenes.
J Edward Addicks and his adviser J F Allee with Dr C P Layton of the Addicks faction met Postmaster General Payne in Washington to seek a unity ticket but refused to drop the split in Delaware. Payne urged a single ticket to boost Republican chances and two U S Senators. the Addicks faction did not agree. The talks ended with no opposition to Representative Ball for renomination.
New York May 1 Archbishop Corrigan lies resting comfortably his condition described by Dr Keyes as improving he could likely sit up within a week. At 10 pm he was sleeping and not to be disturbed for his physician. Babes Orener had a peaceful day with normal pulse and temperature.
John H. Kirby, noted lumber and oil king, completed the biggest oil land deal in Texas since oil discovery by purchasing 1000 acres in the Sour Lake field from T. J. Oliver of Dallas for 3 million dollars.
The Custom House yesterday received the largest single diamond consignment ever brought to the port. The gems, cut and set, were valued at $40 000 and confirmed in Amsterdam.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Quay and allies weighing Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker of Philadelphia as Governor nominee. Penrose and Durham oppose a Philadelphia dominated ticket. Durham confirms Young will not be renominated with Foerderer set for the district seat.
In Lebanon on May 1 Democratic State Chairman William T. Creasy said Republicans face a poor outlook for nominating Elkin. He projected Dems have good chances to name the next governor, with strong sentiment for former Governor Pattison and delegates Schaef fer and Trabert not instructed.
Bird S Coler of New York city held a long conference with David B Hill in Albany on May 1. He said the visit focused on organizing the Democratic party and that no governors nominees had been discussed as leaders prefer party unity over candidacy. Coler would not say if he would accept a nomination but noted Hill had no candidate in mind to head the State ticket.
In Trenton on May 1, John Fitzpatrick a potter died by his own hand after suffering despondency over facial disfigurement from smallpox. He ingested arsenic and died before medical help could arrive.
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