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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
5
The article describes the Vanderbilt Cup race plans for October with eliminations on October 10 and 24, featuring a twenty five mile circuit on a cement speedway around Hicksville Jericho Turnpike and nearby roads. It notes a grandstand, fenced enclosure, and special transport arrangements by the Long Island Railroad, plus a fast, undulating course designed to maximize machine speed.
An old advertisement-like fragment claims Dean's Kidney Pills restore strength to backs and kidneys weakened by strenuous daily labor. It mentions women bending over desks and tasks, with asserted quick relief and widespread use in New York state.
The turnpike will divert at the old Weabhury road to the depinning Philhe motor parkway as eleven miles of the stator parkway are divided among contractors. General Manager Parding ton says practice days remain before elimination trial number 10. Joseph Tracy will test banking and curves with his locomobile prior to the event. The Pathway Company offered 25 000 to cover road damages. county and State Engineers pledge to improve highways for racing traffic. Roads will be oiled in September to reduce dust, with dawn start and high speeds hoped to exceed seventy miles per hour, aiming to surpass the Grand Prix France record.
Relatives of Florence Meloy of 409 Princeton avenue allege improper care by the Glen Gardner Tuberculous Diseases Sanatorium authorities. Senator Leavitt and Dr George Wight take up the case for Governor Fort to review. Meloy, recovering from appendicitis, was sent to the sanatorium but faced transport and admission delays and was returned home after a brief, uphill transfer in a rolling chair. Police Justice Harris, Meloy’s uncle, is among the relatives protesting the treatment.
Hot Springs Aug 21 Taft dodged a plan to lure him into West Virginia division. W H Edwards of Charleston chairman of the state delegation to the national convention visited to invite Taft to spend days at a mountain resort and meet prominent Wet Virginians. Taft declined noting it would split the Taft and Bryan camps and risk a damaging feuding. Edwards warned Went Virginia is safe for Taft as Baltimore Sun defections tilt the state. Taft commented on Sherman’s acceptance speech expressing interest in whether Washington administration will be endorsed and praised Sherman and Root as capable leaders.
American tour group attempted entry into Palestine by motor car, escorted by the Jerusalem consul Thomas B. Wallace. Dated April 1, 208, the trip faced seven roads deemed impracticable for motor care and required caution. The consul notes widespread interest and emphasizes official travel permits from the Turkish authorities are needed.
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