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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1908

Page

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Two Robbers Attack Clerk at Hotel Manhattan Store

John J. Cassidy, 503 East Eighty-seventh Street, clerk at Hotel Manhattan cigar store and theatre ticket office, was ambushed in broad daylight by two robbers using a blackjack and a rubber billy. He was beaten, left with a severed scalp, multiple fractures, and taken to Flower Hospital in serious condition. The attackers, Hayward and Griffin, fled but were caught later by police. both were charged in Yorkville Court.

John J. Cassidy East Eighty-seventh Street Hotel Manhattan United Cigar Stores Company William S. Hawk Cis Griffin Cassidy Hayward Bulldogiike Martin Sergio Schultz Cooper East Fifty-first Street Hinywood Madison Avenue Schultz Flower Hospital Mr. Hawk Forty-second Street Syhom Manhattan Hayward Grise Providence United Cigar Company Svonder Nicholas Vance Vance Yorkville Court

Stabbed Yonkers athlete shows rare heart surgery hope

Robert Inglis 23 of Yonkers and Mercury Athletic Club was stabbed in a city block incident. He underwent three stitches in the heart and two in surrounding fat at St Josephs Hospital after being taken from a drug store. Doctors say such an operation succeeds about once in fourteen years as Inglis regains strength. Powell Formanay of Manhattan was detained by police as the suspected assailant after Inglis identified him.

Robert Inglis Mercury Athletic Club Yonkers St. Joseph's Hospital Inglis Palisade Avenue Edward Duffy Philip McCormick Kiley Powell Formanay East Seventy-ninth Street Manhattan Formuanay

Miss Ethel Roosevelt Honored for Locomotive Feat

In Atlanta on April 5 Miss Ethel Roosevelt operated a West Point Line locomotive for two hours at speed, earning praise from Engineer John Stull and his lodge. He praised her nerve and skill, saying she was brave as the engineers and handled the throttle with calm, earning an honorary lodge membership consideration. The story notes Mrs Roosevelt and party returned to Washington after a Southern trip with Mrs Roosevelt and her children aboard.

New York Times Atlanta Ethel Roosevelt West Point the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Ensip John Stull Ble Ethel Benak Washington Mre. Roosevelt Southern Railway South Roosevelt Kermit Quentin Archie Magner

Riot at New York Letter Carriers meeting ends in melee

At Gotlin Hall in East Harlem nearly 700 letter carriers gathered as a dispute over William D. McManus’s suspension sparked a riot. Police from East 126th Street intervened as fights erupted, chairs toppled, and bystanders clashed. The meeting adjourned amid ongoing tensions and will resume next Sunday.

New York Letter Carriers’ Association Gotlim Hall East 125Th Street William D. McManus East 126Th Street National Association McManus Association

Bombs Hit Pier Construction Site On White Star Project

An attempted blast targeted the McClintic Marshall construction site at West Seventeenth Street for a White Star Line pier. Two bombs exploded near the west end, destroying a hoisting engine and a crane without injuries as police suspect union anger over non union labor.

McClintic-Marshall Construction Company

Wedding Party Injured When Auto Is Hit by Street Car

Miss Bessie Morris and her sister Roslyn were badly burned when a car carrying a wedding party collided with a Columbus Avenue street car at Seventy-ninth Street. The vehicle caught fire, the party was rescued, and Bessie and Roslyn were taken to Roosevelt Hospital in serious condition. The crash occurred as the party, en route to a wedding rehearsal at the St. Regis Hotel, returned home. motorman Wyatt was blamed for speeding. One horse died and the car incurred about $4,000 in damage. no arrests were made.

Bessie Morris Adolph Morris West 106Th Street Clarence Mott West Fourteenth Street Roosevelt Hospital Columbus Avenue Seventy-ninth Street Roslyn Miss Morris Florence Warren Street Mr. Morris Richard Large Fox Street Bronx St. Regis Hotel Mr. Mott Seventy-eighth Street L Wyatt West Forty-fourth Street Daniel A Laberty Engine Company Roslyn Morris Archer Cartmell Bessie Seventy-seventh Street Amsterdam Avenue Ninety-fifth Street Robert F. Johnson Eighty-third Street Baby Sergt Manchester West Sixty-eighth Street Johnson Mott West 112Th Street TIMES Wyatt Newman Misses Morris Manhattan Storage Company

Auto Crash Injures Edith Baldwin in Stamford

Edith Baldwin daughter of New York broker Charles H. Baldwin sustained serious injuries in a Stamford auto crash as a touring car carrying Miss Sophia Opper and Yale students collided with a Sound Beach streetcar. Miss Opper and others escaped with minor and unspecified injuries amid a chaotic scene on a sharp curve.

New York Times Tamford Conn Edith Baldwin Charles H. Baldwin New York Ives Sophia Opper Frederick Opper Wiliam Douglass Roderick Beebe Yale Miss Baldwin Miss Opper Smith College New York Esterday North Stamford Opper Harold Barnett Barnett

Kalil's Restaurant On Park Place Opens With Music

Kalil's Restaurant at 14 18 Park Place offers late hours with fine dining and charming live music nightly, inviting patrons to enjoy a refined atmosphere and steady service as warmth and culture fill the venue.

Kalil’s Park

Taft Urges Labor and Capital Unity in Chicago Speech

Secretary of War Taft in Chicago calls for labor and capital to combine within the law for efficiency and shared profits. He warns of a looming major conflict between labor and capital and emphasizes enforcement of lawful methods. He also speaks at the Chicago Club and Immanuel Baptist Church before moving to Omaha for a busy visit.

Chicago Taft Omaha Roosevelt Thos Woh Immanuel Baptist Church Yale Chicago Club E. B. McCage Omana Council Bluffs

Foxhall Keene Defends Racing Against Gov Hughes

Foxhall Keene back from England criticizes Gov Hughes efforts to end betting on race tracks. He argues Hughes would not win the presidency, ridicules reformers, and says racing requires betting as the revenue to sustain tracks. He cites McCarren’s support shifting votes and defends racing’s popularity.

England Foxhall Keene James R. Keene Gov. Hughes Mr. Keene

Jenkins Trust Co to Open in Kingston New York

Judge Betts ordered the temporary receiver discharged and the Jenkins Trust Company of Brooklyn allowed to resume business by April 22. The bank, closed Oct 25, has assets of 4.302 million and liabilities of 3.756 million, with a $46,188 surplus and a $100,000 director deposit. Depositors with balances up to 50 dollars paid on demand. larger accounts via ten monthly installments. Receivership fees to be fixed in Albany this week.

Kingston, N. Y Williams Albany

Hughes Committee Calls for Instructed Delegations

The Hughes Committee of Twenty five of the Republican Club mailed to all delegates to the Republican Assembly and Congressional District conventions a circular recalling the Hughes endorsement resolution passed by the Republican County Committee on Jan 29 and urging delegates to work for instructed delegations for the Governor.

Hughes Republican Club Republican Assembly Republican County Committee

Latest Shipping News

The SS St. Paul arrived at Southampton on March 28 bringing latest shipping movements.

St. Paul Southampton

Sleeping Car Service to Wilkesbarre and Wyoming Valley points

Lehigh Valley Railroad advertises daily 2 00 A M departures from New York to Wilkesbarre and Wyoming Valley points. Information at 1460 and 855 Broadway adv credit unknown.

Wilkesbarre Wyoming Valley Lehigh Valley Railroad New York

Rioters Shot Down in Lisbon Streets

Rioting erupted in Lisbon after elections with police and troops firing on crowds. Many were killed and wounded. disturbances continued at churches while Republicans claim government fraud. Monarchists lead with a large coalition and strong gains.

Lisbon Anjos Alcantara Portugal Machado Almieida Cunha Repubicans

Students Battle on Roof at State University Armory

Ann Arbor April 5 freshmen siege the university armory roof with militia guards, barbers, and porters aiding their entry for an annual banquet. Sophomores clash in a pitched battle. guards fend off assaults as the event plans move underground with deliveries and rain shelter for the night.

New York. Times Ann Arbor Mich State University Armory Michigan National Guard

Painted the College Idol and Rensselaer Graffiti at Union

Union College students found the campus adorned with painted slogans and the name Rensselaer on buildings. The bulletin board was shot up with a revolver and police expect several Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students may return after nightfall Saturday.

Rensselaer Union Schenectady N. Y Union College Rensselaer Polte Inic Ae College

Abruzzi Visits Quirinal for Royal Conference

The Duke of the Abruzzi arrived in Rome and met with the King at the Quirinal. A long conference was held but its outcome is not disclosed. Papers publish the picture of Miss Elkins today.

Rome Duke of the Abruzzi Quirinal Elkins

House for Mrs J H Smith at Grosvenor Square

London April 5 Mrs James Henry Smith has taken 41 Grosvenor Square from Florence Lady Nunbornholmis for a year with an option to purchase. The house suits entertaining. Mr and Mrs Richard McCreery take up residence at Forlejon Park Windeds.

New York Times London James Henry Smith Grosvenor Square Florence Nunbornholmis Richard McCreery Forlejon Park Windeds

Milwaukee Mayor Plans Balloon Campaign for Wisconsin

Sherlin Becker, titled the boy Mayor of Milwaukee, announced in Chicago that he bought a balloon in St. Louis and intends to stump for Wisconsin governor by traveling to up to seventy six counties in the state. He also aims to enter his airship in Chicago’s international balloon tournament in July.

New York Times Chicago Sherlin Becker Milwaukee St. Louis Wisconsin

Hard fighting in China sparks insurgent clashes near Yum Chow

Reports from Hong Kong dated April 5 describe a renewed insurgent uprising in Yum Chow, Shansi province. Provincial troops and insurgents fought for forty eight hours in a sanguinary engagement that ended inconclusively.

Shansi Province Hong Kong Yum Chow Shansi Peking

Freight Depot Fire Destroys $100000 Worth of Goods

Special to The New York Times. South Norwalk Conn April 5 The freight depot of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad at this place was destroyed by fire tonight with thirty sealed cars on the siding waiting to be unloaded in the morning. The loss is estimated at more than 100000 All waybills and freight reports for the last month were destroyed.

New York Times Norwalk Conn New York, New Haven & Hartfford Railroad

Explosion at University Buildings in Eapolis

Powder magazine at the University exploded last night in Eapolis causing wrecked structures and shattered windows in the law and chemistry buildings and the assay building of the mining department. No injuries reported.

Eapolis Minn Ing Law Chemistry Assay Mining Department

Engine Explodes Killing Two in Asheville Train Crash

An extra freight train on the Southern Railway Spartanburg Branch near Hilight exploded last night as it entered the station. Engineer George Lauderpack and Fireman W M Kemp were killed when the boiler blew apart, wrecking the engine and derailing four cars. the boiler was hurled fifty feet from the track.

Asheville N. C

Joined Elks, Lost Church in Pine Plains Pastor Refuses

The Rev Mervin Jacobs pastor of Pine Plains Baptist Church joined the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, sparking village debate. After a stormy church meeting he resigned from the Elks but said he would not withdraw his stand, insisting his actions were right. Parishioners offer reinstatement if he leaves the Elks. Jacobs, 40, noted he hates vows but accepts them when compelled.

New York Times Poughkeepsie N. Y Pine Plains Baptist Church Mervin Jacobs Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Pine Plains Baptist ‘Church Poughkeepsie Lodge No. 275 Elks The George Kennedy Lodge Sir. Jacobs the Elks

Wheat Land mall and Sharon Hoop plant to reopen

Sharon Pennsylvanians hear that the Wheat land mall of Shenango Iron and Steel and the finishing department of Sharon Steel Hoop will resume operations tomorrow, creating employment for about 1,000 men. Both firms report orders booked that will keep plants running for several weeks.

Sharon Penn Wheatland Mall Shenango Iron and Steel Company Sharon Steel Hoop Company

Britain’s Premier Resigns Amid Royal Summit

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman resigns as British prime minister. King Edward VII accepts, and Herbert Asquith, the chancellor, is expected to succeed once he meets the king in Biarritz. TheCabinet may undergo rapid changes as Ed wards travels to summon the new premier.

Asquith Sir Henry Biarritz London David Lloyd-George Bedard of Tretido Winston Churchill Manchester Marquis of Ripon House of Commons Campbell Bannerman Mr. Asquith Houuse of Commons Brenry Camphbell- Binnerman King Seward Herbert K. Asquith

Campbell-Bannerman Change Of Name And Birth Facts

Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman born September 7, 1838 in Scotland, youngest son of Sir James Campbell of Stracathro. His mother Janet Bannerman, of Manchester, England. He added Bannerman surname in 1872 under the will of Henry Bannerman of Hudson Court, Kent, with a substantial fortune and entered Parliament thereafter.

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Sir James Campbell Stracathro Forfarshire Scotland Glasgow Janet Mr. Bannerman Manchester England Henry Bannerman Hudson Court Kent Henry Bannerman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Blackjack Billy Broad Cascady Dwar Hayward Skin the Goat Fred Griffin Ian Miss Roosevelt Engineer Brotherhood Meriden R. M. Davis Joseph Farrell New Haven Berlin Road Mr. Davis Foxhall Keene Committee of Twenty Duke King J. H. Smith China South Norwalk Powder Magazine of Minnesota Lost Church Britain Campbell-Bannerman Tion Edward New Youre Times Sir Henry Camps bell-Bannerman Great Britain Herbert H. As Quith Exchequer King Edwards Biar Ritz Henry Campbel-Bannerman
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