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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

5

Industry Captains Hear Socialist Talk at Astor Dinner

The Economic Club dinner at the Hotel Astor drew a crowded Grand Ballroom as Morris Hillquit advocated socialism and nationalization of key industries. Bank president A Barton Hepburn led the event with anti socialist voices among industry leaders and speakers from Columbia and The Worlds Work weighing in on the issue.

Economic Club Hotel Astor Morris Hill East Elde Socialist Party A. Barton Hepburn Chase National Bank Francis Lynde Stetson E. R. A. Seligman Hilquit Mr. Hillquit Mr. Hilguit John Bates Clark Columbia Albert Shaw the Worlds Work Franklin W. Giddings Fredrik van Eeden

Flannery Nets $158000 From Hunt's Point Sale

Joseph A. Flannery profited about $158,060 from selling Hunt's Point Park in the Bronx to the city for $252,000 as disclosed in the ongoing FHiaffen inquiry before the Commissioners of Accounts. The property was assessed at $2,700.

Joseph A. Flannery Hunt's Point Park Bronx Heery Fhiaffen Commissioners of Accounts

Tailor Arrested Over Alleged Found Money Incident

John Albert a tailor of 130 East Seventy-fifth was arrested after denying he found 110 dollars in trousers belonging to Ralph Pulitzer of 17 East Seventy-third Street sent to be pressed. Pulitzer later learned of another charge against Albert and withdrew his accusation.

Ralph Pulitzer East Seventy-third Street John Albert East Seventy-fifth Pulitzer Alberti

Fort Hamilton Hit With Unpaid Sewer Assessment Notice

Controller Metz reports Secretary Cortelyou an unpaid Fort Hamilton sewer assessment of 5,580 and cites law permitting sale of property for the delinquent tax.

Metz Cortelyou Fort Hamilton

I D Sankey's Son Insane Petition Seeks Committee

Mrs. John J Sankey wife of Sankey's eldest son petitions Justice Hendrick of the Supreme Court to name a committee for her husband at Rivercrest asylum in Astoria. The physician's affidavit describes delusions of grandeur and a sea voyage fantasy. Sankey once co owned the Orleans Hotel. he suffers paresis. The 70s father in Brooklyn is paralyzed and blind. Henry B Frankenberg represents Mrs Sankey and seeks a jury trial.

John J. Sankey D. Sankey Sankey Orleans Hotel Brooklyn Henry BE. Frankenberg

Metz removes deputy collector over criticism

Eliot H. Goodwin, head of the Civil Service Reform Association, pressed Controller Metz for the reasons behind the abrupt dismissal of Deputy Controller of Assessments and Arrears William E. Mel from office on Tuesday. Metz cited Mel's criticisms of his administration as the cause.

Eliot H. Goodwin Civil Service Reform Association Metz William E. Mel Welody

Authors and artists attend Pen and Brush Club costume party

At 30 West Twenty Fourth Street last night the Pen and Brush Club held a costume party where writers and painters guessed which works were depicted. Mrs Ernest Thompson Seton wore a Western cow girl outfit hinting at The Pendergast. Gertrude Lynch wore an evening gown puzzle outfit. Anna Wynne portrayed Maude Adams as Lady Babbie.

Pen and Brush Club West Twenty-fourth Street Ernest Thompson-Seton Gertrude Lynch de Morgan Anna Wynne Maude Adams Lady Babbie Mary Heaton Vorse Sargent Albert White Vorse Emery Pottle Muchmore Thurston Lloyd Os

Oceanic Reaches Pier Late After Rough Crossing

The White Star liner Oceanic from Southampton lands late, with first passenger ashore at 10:45 PM. Lady Cook Tennessee Laflin, active in suffrage, arrives with nephew Millard Sparr, seeking to continue her campaign while staying with Mrs J V Thompson. The voyage featured rough seas and calm spells as passengers disembarked.

White Star Oceanic Southampton Lady Cook Forme Tennessee Laflin J. Vg. Thompson Col de Lancey Kane C. L Bishop Weelyv

House Judiciary Committee Advances Employers Liability Bill

The House Judiciary Committee agreed to report on Friday a liability bill modeled on Senator La Follette's proposal. It aims to avoid Supreme Court objections by limiting applicability to employees injured in inter state common carriers while engaged in interstate commerce.

Sphectal New York Pps Washington House Judiciary Committee la Follette Senate Supreme Court

Tennis entries close for national amateur court championship

Entries for the National amateur court tennis championship to be played at the New York Racquet and Tennis Club next week closed yesterday. The Tournament Committee will not disclose entrants, but the list includes former champions and top amateurs from New York and abroad. Jay Gould defends his title with Miles and Keene among potential challengers. Foxhall Keene sails toward New York to compete.

New York Ito Philadelphia Boston Earp United States Icustace Jay Gould Seustace TI. Miles England Foxhall P. Keene Reus York Southampton Keene Charles J. . Sands Payne Whitney T. A. Havemeyer Pierre Lbor ‘Illard Tuxedo

Yale Football Backs Training Camp with 40 Candidates

Special to Tae Times reports Capt Bobby Burch of Yale football leading practice in New Haven Connecticut. Forty candidates gathered as the squad began spring drills under Bigelow who directs the training with eleven players assisting.

Bobby Burch Yale Bigene Bigelow Burch

Intercollegiate wrestling match set between Penn and finalist

Irregular report from New Haven notes a planned intercollegiate wrestling bout to be held next Saturday in Philadelphia. The Penn entrant and Granaim guard former rival rowed over terms before agreement, with the winner to weigh roughly 200 pounds.

Conn Boy F University of Pennma Teal Granaim Philadelphia Ives Foster

Hoppe Wins 2,400-Point Billiards Match in Philadelphia

In a long balk line contest Willie Hoppe defeats Jake Schaefer with a total 2,400 to 118. Hoppe leads 490 to 184 in the afternoon game and 125 to 184 in the final. Hoppe’s high run reaches 100 while Schaefer tops at 45.

Philadelphia Apri Willie Hoppe Jake Schaefer Hoppe Hinpipe Schaefer Wizard Keppe

Gans Defeats Spike Robson in Lightweight Bout in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on April 1 Joe Gans, the colored lightweight champion, defeated English featherweight champion Spike Robson in the third round of a scheduled six round bout. Robson was dropped and floored twice in the third as Gans leveraged reach and power for a decisive stoppage.

Philadelphia Joe Gans Syorld Spike Robson National Athletic Clutions Robson

Dallas Let Down Easy This Time

Giants beat Dallas 6 to 2 behind Mathewson and Bresnahan with Dallas bats slowed by nervous pitching from McKinney and Peters. Stolen bases by Doyle and Storch plus multiple hits highlighted the game. final line shows New York 6 Dallas 2 in one hour thirty eight.

New York Times Dallas Texas Evans Shannon Herzog Devlin Giants Dallas Today Mathewson Bresnahan New York McKinney Matt Beatie Fale Fenney Maag Ponlin Storch Seymour O Bartliffe Brees Ali Kinney Tatas Hee Sa Peters oOff Peters Mang Slattery Bridwell Umipire Mr. Dunlap

Regulars Defeat Colts Again in Atlanta Morning Game

In Atlanta on April 1 the Regulars beat the Colts 5 to 2 for the third win this week. Errors by Manager Griffith at third base helped the Regulars score four runs. Final line shows Regulars with 9 hits and 0 errors. Colts with 2 runs against 6 hits and 5 errors.

Atlanta Colts Griffith

Stevens Defeats CCNY in Season Opener on Bronx Oval

The Stevens Institute baseball team opened the season with a 9 to 7 victory over the College of the City of New York on Bronx Oval. De Luca pitched well for Stevens with eight strikeouts as Utz hit a first inning homer and an eight inning rally extended the lead. CCNY tied in the middle innings but Stevens pulled ahead in the eighth aided by an error a stolen base and a scratch hit.

Stevens Institute College of the City of New York Bronx Oval Stevens de Luca Varsity Utz

Fordham Tops Vermont 6-1 In Fordham Field Baseball

Fordham defeated the University of Vermont 6 to 1 at Fordham Field. Fordham built an early lead with runs in the opening inning and held on. Vermont scored in the eighth as Collins slid home on a fumbled play, while Mahoney worked six innings for Fordham and Hoffman pitched well for Vermont.

Fordham University of Vermont Fordham Field Verent Conn Adl Tigers Collinson Coffey Fins Alaynes Iu If. P Les Gardner Pit Pangaea Watk's Harynes Opi Coffey Gargan Maly Oy Collins Connell Mahoney Stolam Hartman Ordham Vermont Donald Mr. Nour

New York University Defeats Polytechnic Institute in Easy Victory

New York University won at Ohio Field in a one sided game against Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. Gutchnie and Hennig starred for NYU while Murphy pitched well for Polytechnic. Several players contributed on both sides as NYU held the visitors to a low score and ran out a comfortable win.

New York University Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn Ohio Field Gutchnie Murphy York Hennig Wes EAS Poly GjLesne Mhennis Horton jRussel Eredks SO Sapahen

Providence Rowdoin and Brown Defeat Amherst

Providence advances over Brown as Rowdoin scores five to Amherst four. Charlottesville falls to Virginia by six over Amherst. Washington Georgetown leads Gallaudet Montgomery by thirteen to five. Brooklyn Columbia faces Ss C Boston National in a mixed results note.

Providence Rowdoin Brown Charlottesville Virginia Amherst Washington Georgetown Gallaudet L-Montgomery Montgomery Brooklyn - Columbia Ss. C Boston

New York Athletes Dominate Twelfth Regiment Games

At Newark armory on April 1, New York runners swept most honors in the twelfth annual First Regiment games. Joe Bromilow of Irish-Amer. A. C. won the One Mile Scratch Championship of New Jersey, with William Berker of New York A. C. second and Fred G. Bellars third. Other events featured strong entries from New York clubs and multiple school relays amid fevered crowds.

New York Times Newark N. J New York Fred G. Bellars New York A. C Joe Bromilow A. C William Berker Berker Bellars Frank Riley Riley Bromilow Bauderman Arthur Ahley Emil L. Stool Th. See Ed. Regan C. Grozer Fln- Meeker South Eighth Street Public Ruth J. Becker D. Becker Dougla St. Joseph's Parochial School Cribbin Doris Shaivey Kelly Central Avenue Pit School Healy Larkin Higgins Manderville New Jersey Joseph Bromilow Feiahs Arakene R. E. Higgins Company B David Noble Sunday School Athletic League Joseph Malone Mohawk A. C A. Hoffman Paterson Re Me.ies G. Vreeland B. H. B. Smith C. F. Schwartz Athletic Club Vandican New York Athletic Club Crockett, Koch, Sedley Pilgrim Jordan Hoeuse Ph. A Stacey, Hovey,Gregory Lin J. McNamara W. Schmitt J. H. Bauderman J. Gohlerman

Umpires Receive Preseason Instructions from NL President

Harry C. Pulliam, head of the National League, summoned his umpiring staff to brief them on duties before the season. The session aimed to clarify rules still informal or incomplete to avoid-on-field conflicts. Present were Henry O'Day, R. D. Emslie, W. J. Klein, Charles Rigler, F. I. Rudderham. J. E. Johnstone was absent.

Harry CC. Pulliam National League Pulate Henry O'Day Chicago R. D. Emslie

Manhattan Defeats St Francis 7 to 3 at Classon Point

Manhattan College beat St Francis 7 to 3 as four runs in the fifth inning, fueled by singles from Connolly McAvoy and Sweeney and a two base hit by McLaughlin. Kennedy starred on defense and Connolly and McAvoy drove hard in the late rally.

Manhattan College St. Francis Classon Point Manhattan Connolly McAvoy Sweeney McLaughlin Kennedy Capt. Connolly Harjnett P.t Taeez Sis PA Aiec-Cigneaests Holahan Caswell Kennedy Hartnett O* Hartnett, 4; Off Caswell, 6. Struck Out—B Hartnett, 4: By Caswell Tims Mr. Cullen

Columbia Defeats St Johns College 14 to 7 on South Field

Columbia baseball beat St Johns College 14 to 7 yesterday afternoon on South Field. Coach Goodnan used the game as a tryout for the tiie and White squad with seventeen players in action. Umpire Beckendorf.

Columbia St. John’s College South Field Good Nan

Yale Wins In First Inning Over Trinity Baseball

Yale defeated Trinity 9 to 5 at Yale Field as Yale pitchers kept Trinity from timely hits while Yale defense and Captain Jones stole bases. Williams showed fast fielding and Yale sent in a near-new lineup in the final two innings.

Yale New ‘Haven Conn Trinity Yale Field Williams Capt. Jones

Benning Bookies Lose Ground as New York Racing Bills Loom

Washington April 1 racing scene at Benning sees bookmakers suffer a poor day while Albany debates travel track betting bans. Favorities Granddpa and King of Bashan win. Grwmiedy Laer and Nillicrankie place in several races as New York legislature mulls bills affecting race track gambling.

New York Times Washington Benning New York Albany Spirit Racing Unien New York State Congress Workman W. A. Startton Gr Wmiedy Laer Prince of Pilsen W. ©. Hayes Grandpa King of Bashan Bill’ Dals Nillicrankie Billy Shields Holscher Columbia Course Edgeley McFadden Bob. Callahan, Jr Fairbrother Sally Jof iMcCahey Rattleaxs Ireeno Moonlight Murphy Sherring Hullad Ven Laer Brussel Rose Beaumont Krause Navarre Wero Jubilee Inertia Lady Ethelvare Tony I Deviser Chaperone Clements T Brussel Glessner Arondack Hurdy McInerney Huddy J. Steele Yama Christy Newt Fisher owWard Ning of Bashan Halsvher Atic Penauty

New Matinee Rules Set for Speedway Series

The Road Drivers Association of New York adopted formal rules at a Cadillac hotel meeting. The Brush Committee will classify entries by race, matinee, or Speedway records, with green class placement for unrecorded horses. Entries close April 18 for the annual Speedway Parade and Horse Show featuring thirteen classes and twelve silver cups plus the A. H. Cosden cup for three year-olds and under.

Road Drivers’ Association of New York Cadillac Hotel Pr. H. D. Gill George H. Huber Brush Committee

Russian Derby winner enlists American jockey for St Petersburg hopefuls

Eff, of St. Petersburg, reports that Mazz, famed Russian Derby winner, has engaged American jockey Herman Raidtke for his horses in St. Petersburg. He also runs a Moscow stable with Wingfield as principal rider.

Eff ST. Petersburg Mazz Herman Raidtke M. Lazéref Moscow Wingfield

Crescent A C Wins Inter Club Amateur Pool Trophy

Crescent Athletic Club wins the inter club amateur pool tournament over New York Athletic Club two games to one. Final round scores feature M Heatherton and A S Hart leading Crescent with 150 and 150, while E A Gamble, W A Tiet, and F Crowe top New York A C with 128 120 and 150.

Crescent Athletic Club New York Athletic Club Crescent A. C New York AC Union Tate, Calumet Lambs New York Amateur Billiard Club of Calumet Amateur Billiard Crescents S. Hart W. A. Tiet New York A. C F. Crowe N. M. Williams Crescent A.C Nnt Mercury Foot J. M.weatherton A. S. Hart E. A. Gamble W.A. Tiet ER. F,. Crowe

Princeton Crushes Dickinson 7–0 In Baseball Tilt

Princeton defeated Dickinson 7 to 0 as Tigers fielded several pitchers including Wilson making first varsity appearance. Horton Clark and Drewes appeared on mound, Horton fanning three in one inning. Fish at first base starred. Harlan made a diving catch on a fly.

New York Times Princeton Dickinson Tigers Wilson Varsity Horton Clark Drewes Fish Harlan

Loyola School Defeats Barnard at Columbia Oval

Loyola School defeated Barnard at Columbia Oval yesterday by Wi to 8. Batteries Loyola were O Gorman and O Brien. Barnard players include Davidson and Bouillon.

Loyola School Barnard Columbia Oval Loyola O'Gorman O' Brien Davidson Bouillon

Trapshooters Test in 100 Bird Match at Montclair

One hundred sixty trapshooters, 12 professionals, contested the second annual metropolitan championship at Montclair New Jersey under Montclair Gun Club auspices. Bergen Beach Gun Club swept prizes with Kouwenhoven leading a 6 break score that earned the silver roving cup while team mates won the team trophy after a tiebreaker.

Metropolitan Club Montclair N. J Allameteur New York Bergen Beach Gun Club George K. Kouwenhoven Flatlands A. R.allen Moentelairs Bergen Beachers New York Athletic Club Soecond ALDS Iotus Mourneouth Park Clutle John H. Jiendricksen

Burns Praised By Lord Alverstone At Sphinx Club Dinner

Tommy Burns heavyweight champion spoke at a London Sphinx Club dinner on April 1 on sports publicity and ethics tied to Oxford secret trial disputes. Lord Alverstone praised Burns for playing the game cleanly and shook his hand after the remarks.

London Tommy Burns Sphinx Club Oxford Burns Lord Alverstone Mostyne Pigott

Varley Disqualified From Amateur Oarsmen, Club Drops Member

The Executive Committee of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen disqualified William M. Varley of the Atalanta Boat Club as an amateur oarsman. The Atalanta Boat Club then dropped Varley from membership after he was accused of accepting money for losing a race in Philadelphia on July 4, 1907.

National Association of Amateur Oarsmen William M. Varley Atalanta Boat Club Varley Philadelphia

Carnival Dinner Forecast Bright Auto Season in City

The Fairweather Club praised the coming spring auto trade during its Second Dinner event on Broadway. Speakers including Vol Pardee and H F Dinscain predicted a spectacular carnival parade and a strong start to the season with decorated car units likely to wow spectators next Tuesday.

Fairweather Club Porie U Christmai Bort Coorge Phursday Vol Pardee Lin H. F. Dinscain- Wees Fey Slanaster Benjamin Briscoe Jane S. Crespy The Missing Society Tae. Prngyss America

Vanderbilt Cup Race Planned Amid Parkway Talks

The Racers Board of the American Automobile Association may decide on actions at today’s meeting. Preliminary surveys suggest the Long Island motor parkway could start by May 1. William K. Vanderbilt Jr and other local autoists push for the big metropolitan race if the parkway is ready and offers suitable sections for racing. New rules will be presented for adoption along with applications for endurance runs hill climbs and other meets nationwide.

Racins American Automobile Association Long Island Motor Parkway Pardington Automobile Speedway Wiliam K. Vanderbilt, Jr

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