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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
The inland auto race leader arrives at Valdez after a run from Seattle. Foreign cars heading to San Francisco depart today as news is carried by pigeon messengers.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference arrivals and returns involving San Francisco Ogden Kelton Utah and Alaska with times on Wednesday Saturday and Tuesday, plus repairs. Names Valdez Jess Zust De Dion Protos appear as scattered references in the damaged text.
The American Thomas car in the New York to Paris race arrived two days late at Valdez after a stormy voyage aboard the Santa Clara from Seattle. Cordova welcomed the crew with a foretaste of Alaskan hospitality as the town prepared to help trail travel toward Keystone Canyon and Nome.
Washington April 9 reports show rising opposition to the Aldrich currency bill in the House. A Republican canvass by Rep Hill of Connecticut lists 117 opposed to the bill and 48 in its favor with 19 undecided, signaling likely defeat this session.
Bernard Carlin, 16, was found guilty of deliberate murder for fatally shooting his mother Mrs. Susan Carlin at her Brooklyn flat on Quincy Street. Sister Mary Powers, the chief witness, fainted as the verdict was read, and Carlin was moved to Raymond Street Jail after appearing unmoved. Police hid him from a hostile mob at Gates Avenue station.
Gov. Hughes nominates John B. Olmsted of Buffalo an Independent Republican to the New York Public Service Commission Second District. He succeeds Charles H. Keep who resigned to join the Knickerbocker Life Insurance or Knickerbocker Just Company. Nomination sent to the Finance Committee.
Freighted itinerary cites two rail options to Niagara Falls with round trip dates April 18 to 20 and fare details 0 and 10.25, indicating multiple carriers and cross 1900s pricing.
Ferdinand Pinney Earle the artist and affinity proponent arrives from Europe with his new wife. A mob greeted him at Monroe as he hosted a 30 minute gathering, then departed amid mixed cheers and threats. He previously wed a French wife and now faces court over his will dispute.
In Newark, Dr. Douglas A. Cater testified in the Albert Marsh suit against Public Service Corporation that exaggerated knee jerk is a disease to which every electric car passenger allegedly exposes themselves. The testimony was part of the New Jersey case over injuries Marsh says he suffered from a Public Service Corp vehicle.
At 25 Pitt Street a five story tenement fire began in the cellar about midnight. Firemen regained control at 1:30 AM. Parents and siblings escaped down fire escapes but two young boys Willie Chesner 4% and Solomon Chesner 3% were missing and believed to have perished in the blaze.
In Richmond the county seat, Sheriff Joseph J. Barth and jailer Thomas J. Banning quarrel over who occupies the new county jail. The sheriff prepared to move in since January, while the jailer holds the space. Supplies have been cut off, with court officials eating nearby as formal charges head to a hearing tomorrow morning.
John F. Fitzgerald a Mail Station R carrier at 149th Street and Third Avenue was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury, arraigned before Judge Chatfield and pleaded guilty. Detectives tested him with decoy letters and Fitzgerald was caught taking a Thornhill letter in Washington, D.C. He returned $9 to the inspector and was remanded for sentence. He previously worked in the General Post Office order department.
Coroner’s inquest opened in Yonkers into the death of Edward J. Downing Irvington hotel keeper killed on Warburton Avenue when his borrowed car collided with a southbound Hastings trolley. Chauffeur George Kelleher, who took the car without consent, vanished after shedding his fur coat, with testimony pointing to reckless driving in dense fog. The hearing adjourned until tomorrow.
A Salt Lake City jewelry store at 170 South Main Street was robbed last Saturday afternoon of a tray of diamonds and other stones valued at $6,000. The crime occurred while the shop was crowded with customers.
Atlantic City via Lakewood in three hours highlighted by New Jersey Central schedule. Parlor car seats can now be secured for Haster travel, Advy.
Berlin reports reveal Humphry Ward bought a London portrait for £250 and a restorer uncovered a Rembrandt beneath. Experts confirmed the work, leading to a sale to Privy Councilor Koppel for £6,250, earning Ward about $31,000.
Officials of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railway resent President Roosevelt's hint of racial bias in coach seating. They note a prior suit by a colored woman against a white car and say the President cites a broader policy. A railway source says the White House disapproval targets Milton Fort Smith of the Louisville and Nashville, with the two lines closely linked.
Indiana Democrats greet Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota as he travels toward the Denver convention to challenge Bryan for the nomination. He says delegates pressed him to run and vows to win, noting Bryan starts strong but he can close the gap.
William J. Bryan will visit New York from April 17 to 22 and meet Mrs. Bryan in New York City during that trip. He will travel to Peoria on April 14 to speak, then proceed to Michigan on April 15 and 16.
Cincinnati authorities announced fines totaling 22200 against Morris Richmond and six others after arrests weeks earlier for operating the Kentucky Lottery in violation of law.
London April 9 The Daily News reports John Morley will accept a peerage while remaining Secretary for India. The move is attributed to his declining health and the strain of duties in the House of Commons becoming too great.
London sees strong demand for the County Councils 3 percent loan of 13,750,000 as investors rush to place capital. Past issues showed high subscription with a similar 3 percent loan drawing substantial funds, signaling solid investment interest amid the capital awaiting deployment.
London reports the King has been absent from the Cabinet crisis amid criticism and rumors of health issues. A semi official explanation says the King visited Biarritz for a holiday advised by medical staff due to repeated influenza attacks in springtime over several years.
The President plans a major push to secure four battleships. He has submitted confidential information to Naval Affairs Committees in both houses to win support. Most House members reportedly favor four ships, with Representative Hobson campaigning to double the number in the committee bill. Robson has spoken to nearly all Republicans and found about one third ready to back four ships.
April 9 at Princeton University trustees announced a gift of 250000 from Mrs. Russell Sage for a freshmen dormitory. The board adopted a resolution thanking her and announced additional gifts totaling 120153 from the Princeton Committee of Fifty and other donors including the Class of 1877 and the Class of 1881. A sophomore commons was also announced.
After forty three years Andrew Jacksons words The Union must be pre served will be restored to the monument in Court Square by the Park Commission. Col Galloway notes during the Civil War a Confederate patriot removed The Union must be reserved and now the restored language honors the Union legacy.
Visitors in the Senate galleries watched a lighthearted scene as Beveridge played the bad boy and Vice President Fairbanks acted as schoolmaster. Four times Fairbanks struck the gavel to interrupt a speaker and preserve order as Beveridge talked. The Vice President warned that the Senator would suspend until the chamber quieted.
Special to The New York Times. In Atlanta on April 9 the Rev John D Jordan pastor of Jackson Hill Baptist Church died by his own hand in his study after overwork. He had spoken this morning on Prepare to Meet Thy God before revival services. He was found dead about 3 pm. Initially believed to be heart failure. Baptist ministers later revealed the truth.
Murray Kentucky April 9 soldiers arrested eight young farmers in Calloway County for alleged tight riding. The men were placed in jail.
Advertisement for Dewey and Sons Co. promoting cold serving wines from Moselle and oysters with fish, featuring address 138 Fulton Street New York.
The Hughes campaign in New York suffered a setback as Albany County backed Taft, while Manhattan factions remained split. Gen Woodford welcomed open opposition and predicted Hughes would be nominated, with Taft carrying several districts in Queens and Westchester. Delegates across Manhattan districts largely remained uncounseled, and Parsons backers dominated the local convention mood.
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