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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
9
Caledonia Ont October 22 United States crews set a new distance by air line as they traveled about 610 miles from St Louis to Hamilton surpassing European marks. Lieutenant Lahm had previously won the international cup by flying from Paris to a point in England about 402 miles away.
Scattered across Ohio and near the Great Lakes with one near Chatham Ontario, all nine balloons in the second international aeronautic cup race remained airborne tonight, report from St. Louis.
Reports from Ohio throughout the afternoon note balloons in flight while Detroit identifies a contestant that crossed into Canada. The American balloon America with Mc Coy and Chandler was to descend near Cleveland on Lake Erie. The German Pommern over Cleveland sent a note Open water ahead All well. The Lotus a, noted near Indianapolis, was the sole English entrant.
Report from New York dated Oct 22 says a balloon passing Alpena at 6 30 pm crossed Lake Huron and heads toward St Louis 717 miles away. Pilot Oscar Ershloeh from Cleveland earlier crossed Lake Erie at 3 30 pm and lies second. he used 10 ballast bags with 2000 pounds left.
In Wellston Ohio on October 22 a monster balloon passed overhead and a bag of sand dropped with a note claiming political wishes. The impact ripped the circus tent and destroyed a bass drum, while a man named Olivette suffered a fractured skull.
New York reports that Mayer & Co Ltd brokers and NYSE members assigned with liabilities totaling 6 million dollars. Traders expected weak conditions but assets may cover debts. hopes to resume business amid offers of aid.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in U S District Court against W Butler, J S Johnson Jr, and Arthur Fitzgerald of Butler Johnson, a Boston and New York stock brokerage firm. Petitioning creditors seek a receiver. alleged preferential payments to New York and Boston houses. The firm is a member of the Consolidated Stock Exchange.
At a Sherry's meeting Knickerbocker Trust directors and counsel discuss the crisis. Higgins reports reluctance of trust presidents to aid, saying money held by others and no new funds in sight. Boissevain notes Auerbach preparing a board statement as the bank braces for possible nonpayment.
Albany dispatch reports Attorney-General Jackson leaves on the Empire State Express for New York to confer with Acting Superintendent Skinner on the Knickerbocker Trust Company situation. The State says it is protected against losses with deposits of 250000 canal funds and 25000 general funds at the bank, secured by 250000 canal improvement bonds held by the State comptroller.
New York Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou said the Treasury will aid legitimate business and act promptly. He reported New York City banks are exceptionally strong and noted influential supporters behind the clearing house effort. A bankers committee will probe the Trust Company of America with $12,000,000 cash on hand for tomorrow. Knickerbocker Trust is deemed hopelessly insolvent.
Conservative bank men in Boston and New York move to purge promoters blamed for the current financial disturbances. The Knickerbocker Trust Company halted payments after heavy withdrawals triggering market shocks and signaling possible criminal action.
Daniel G. Wing president First National Bank says Boston banks are sound and unshaken by New York turmoil. He notes Morse’s extensive Boston steamship interest but that local banks are not affected and have no holdings of Morse ice Stock or steamship securities as collateral. He adds he knows nothing of Morse’s ability to pull out and cites continued business for Eastern and Metropolitan Steamship Companies.
The Republican campaign opened in Oct 22 with a 2000-strong rally at Odd Fellows Hall led by Governor Guild Lieutenant Governor Draper and ex Mayor Thompson of New Bedford. The event featured a reception at Hotel Seymour, fireworks, and a band concert.
A three story wooden building collapsed at about 5 30 pm trapping 14 youths. Murphy was critically injured but survived with firemen aid. Annie Murphy 11 acted heroically pulling a trapped child free. Louis Benovitch a 99 year old boy and another kid helped summon help. Fire Commissioner Wells arrived with an auto to transport Murphy to City Hospital where doctors fought to save him.
The entry details a shocking morning, a 96 icecream bill, and fear of parental wrath. It recalls athletic history with Joe Gans, mentions Princeton and Cornell, and teases football and baseball figures while joking about boxing talent and English tastes.
An advertisement claims X-Zalla can wet and heal any sore by applying the liquid to the flesh. It asserts complete healing and removal of soreness, even for the ugliest sores, urging readers to try the product.
A Food Fair hosts Red-Haired Day inviting auburn or Titian hair women of any age from 11 AM to night. Burne-Jones influence sparks interest as free admission for all with auburn strands. Speakers include Mrs. Thomas Sherwin and local politicians while crowds flood entrances.
Time for withdrawals from nominations in the state election expired at 5 yesterday with 82 declines. Caucus officers have until Friday at 5 p m to fill each vacancy. The complete withdrawal list includes several state and district posts with substitutions noted for some offices.
Nominations filed at the Republican city committee show limited contests. In Ward 1 Edward Graves faces the Campbell Musgrave faction over district attorney nominating disputes. Ward 11 pits Daniel W. Lane and George Holden Tinkham against Courtenay Guild. Ward 24, housing Mayoralty candidates Hibbard and Hannan, also sees a ward contest. Ward 25 contrasts Isaac F. Woodbury's current group with Michael Fonseca's faction.
Colonist tickets are sold daily through Oct. 30 with prices from 49.45 to 61.45. Tickets cover Boston to the Pacific coast on electric lighted Los Angeles Limited and China and Japan Fast Mail via Chicago and Union Pacific Northwest line. Tours in Pullman sleeping cars offered. 9.75 for a double berth from Boston to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. J. E. Brittain, general agent, 300 Washington Street.
Whitney and fellow Democrats addressed a Fall River crowd in Anawan Hall. Whitney said he would run against Senator Lodge with direct vote for the Senate, praised by 68 roses from John Golden. He defended Springfield convention, urged reciprocity, and criticized confiscation plans affecting foreign property rights.
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