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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1908

Page

7

Tuberculosis Exhibit Opens At Museum Of Natural History

Mayor McClellan opened the International Tuberculosis Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. From 1 am to 10 pm the public visited the display, with 10 000 attendees. Nathan Straus highlighted pasteurization of milk as a key defense against tuberculosis.

McClellan American Museum of Natural History Department of Health Alfred Meyer Charity Organization Society Mayor McClellan New York Otisville Sanitarium Nan Nathan Straus Mr. Straus

Bingham Calls For Secret Service Funding Amid Graft Talk

Police Commissioner Bingham defended needed secret service funds while addressing repeated upper west side robberies and Chinatown graft rumors. He warned an immediate investigation into chloroform burglaries and said more money could save extensive property losses each year.

Bingham Secret Service Upper West Side Chinatown

Young men fashion stretches to fit husky frames and styles

Weatherall shoes are a young man specialty with tipped tan Shrewsbury grain leather models. Pointed blachers and Arrow collars offer multiple shapes for the modern youth. Prices 2 for 25 cents, with three Broadway Stores and Warren St 43rd St 34th St locations.

Shrewsbury Broadway Warren St 34Th St

Croker Defends Murphy After Tammany Hall Reception

At a Democratic Club gathering for Richard Croker, Tammany leader Charles F Murphy tax commissioner Hugh Hastings and George F Spinney discussed old times. An intruding member urged Croker to再 return to lead Tammany Hall, and Croker affirmed Murphy as the or ganization's best leader amid the tension.

Democratic Club Richard Croker Croker Tammany Charles F. Murphy Hugh Hastings George F. Spinney Court of General Sessions Hastings Mr. Spinney Tammany Hall Mr. Croker Intrudi J. Croker Murphy

Gould Objects To Divorce Complaint Details

Frank J. Gould asked Justice Seabury to strike out eleven of Mrs. Gould's twenty three allegations in a divorce suit. He objected to references to women as Miss Blank or Miss Cash and to a paragraph about hotel rooms and gifts to other women. An absolute denial of the charges has been filed by Gould.

Frank J. Gould Helen Kelly Gould Justice Seabury Gould Grand Hotel Paris Herbert S. Smyth

Millionaire Schwab Sued Over Mexican Mining Stock

Alfred Witherbee and Sidney Witherbee of Mexico City sue Charles M. Schwab and numerous associates in a $10 million action over San Toy Silver and Lead Mines in Chihuahua. They claim prior ownership of 1,324,920 San Toy shares and seek voided sale, an accounting, cancellation of increased stock, and injunction preventing further transfers.

Charles M. Schwab Alfred 8. Witherbee Sidney A. Witherbee Mexico City San Tay Chihuahua Mexico Mr. Schwab James P. Hutchinson Chicago John Sloan Pittsburg Williard A. Mitchell Morris Carnegie Andrew Carnegie Thomas H. Bowles Matthew R. D. Owings Walter B. Wright John C. Wright Frank W. Lewis Artemus N.hadley W. G. Paxton Indianapolis Ind Richard R. Brown James E. Brown New York Waldo K. Chase Hartford Schwab Witherbee Brothers San Toy Company Milwaukee Witherbees la Central Jaurez

Trains Collide In Tunnel Delays Hoboken Traffic

An empty train in the McAdoo westward tunnel toward Hoboken struck a stopped train after brakes failed when a go ahead signal appeared. About seventy passengers were aboard the brakes had to be pried free. Motorman Fenn H. Luckey was injured but passengers remained unhurt. Traffic resumed after forty minutes.

McAdoo Hoboken Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Company Manhattan Fenn H. Luckey Luc Puswenees

Moore sues Pittsburg club over ball park purchase

Alexander P. Moore, Pittsburg stockholder and director, files a suit in equity to block the Pittsburg Athletic Club from purchasing a new ball park site via William Locke. He alleges notes totaling 275000 dollars indorsed by directors were improperly arranged and seeks to expose club dealings, promising further public scrutiny.

New York Times Pittsburg Penn Alexander P. Moore Pittsburg Athletic Club Pittsburg Baseball Club Moore Barney Dreyfuss Atttsburg William Locke Locke Dreyfuss Lock

Minnetonka Sailors Defeat Campenis Team 3 to 1

The Atlantic Transportne steamship Minnetonka defeated Campenis by 3 to 1. After twenty scoreless minutes the Minnetonka forwards surged, with the goalkeeper's early own goal opening the scoring and securing the win.

Atlantic Transportne Minnetonka Campenis Calkeeper

New Champions Rise At A A U Indoor Meet In Madison Square

The first night of the A A U indoor championships at Madison Square Garden produced elite races and notable feats by small clubs. Dorland won the 300 yards, Driscoll took the two mile, Gissing upset Sheppard in the thousand, and McDonald McGrath set a new world record in the 56 pound weight throw. Sheridan sprained his right shoulder in pole vault.

Madison Square Garden Dorland Mike Driscoll The Mercury Gissing Sheppard P. McDonald Matt’ McGrath McDonald Forty-third Street Broaday Martin Sheridan Leroy B. Dorland Pastime Athletic Club R. T. Edwards New York Athletic Club J. M. Rosenberger Irish-American Athletic Club I. J. McEntee J. J. Lee Baster Athletic Association J. T. Elsie M. J. Driscol Mercury Athletic Club A. Haskell Yale Lee Driscoll Ebeele Bonhag Tom Collins Collins George W. Bonhag Bonoro Sele Melvin W. Sheppard E. J. Sweeney Secon H. Gissing Shep W. Berkes R. J. Egan Gus Ekman Acorn Athletic Club W. J Keating Robert Cloughen McGrath Giants Ray C. Ewry Platt Adams J. A. Biller Brooklyn Central Young Men's Christian Association Fars Harry F. Porter Martin J. Sheridan Sam Liebgold W. A. McLeod Sheridan Heard Run J. Ms. Rogph R. E. Goggins J. J. McEntee New York A. C Ae A. Sedley L. B. Dorland Pastime A C. Northridge A. C R. E. Goggin Pastime A. C Harry A. Sedley KL. B Dorland New York BR. E. Gins Michael J. Driscoll Mercury A. C Thomas J. Collins George ’.O Bonhag

Billiard Rule Change Moves Amateurs to 18 Balk Line

The National Association of Amateur Billiard Players voted to switch the Class A championship from 14.2 balk line to 18 balk line after an influential showing at an Liederkranz Club event. Notices will invite clubs to apply as the Executive Committee will select a site and set dates for February or March, likely in New York City at the Liederkranz Club.

Amater United States Liederkranz Club James A. Sperry Hamilton Club Ferdinand Poggenburg P. W. Schumann T. O. Rudolphy Charles Star New York Athletic Club C. B. Miller Amateur Billiard Club E. W. Gardr Passaic

Cyclists Gather in Newark for Six Day Race Prep

At Vailsburg board track Newark cyclists evaluate foreign riders training for Madison Square Garden six day race starting next Sunday. Americans face tough task reclaiming title held last year by Walter Rutt and Joshn Stol as Lafourcade Faber Labrousse and Brocco impress with strength speed and stamina.

Vallsburg Board Newark Madison Square Garden Walter Rutt Joshn Stol Cehtin Lafourcade Faber, Labrousse Brocco

Nelson Declines Immediate Lightweight Title Bout Offer

Nelson replies to Freddie Welsh offer for a 45 round lightweight title fight with a $5 000 side bet and delays a decision. He cites a busy writing and construction schedule and says Welsh is a better claim than Packey McFarland for a future bout.

Los Angeles Nelson Freddie Welsh Baron Long Jeffries Athletic Club McFarland Packey McFarland

Gaelic sports boom ends season at Gaelic Park

Chicago records a Gaelic revival with the Dalcassians winning hurling and the Chicago Rangers triumphing in football. The Gaelic Athletic Association spearheaded the effort drawing hundreds of Irish athletes from obscurity and drawing crowds exceeding 50 000 over the summer. A future contest with the Irish American Athletic Club of New York is anticipated.

Chicago Gaelic Park Dalcassians Chicago Rangers Gaelic Athletic Association

Meadow Brook Fox Hounds Trail Fox Across Long Island

The Meadow Brook fox hounds gathered in the Guinea woods Hempstead to pursue a big red dog fox. The chase extended several miles into broad hollow woods where the quarry was lost. Riders included Samuel Willets master for hounds Mrs. Frederick Swift Kenneth Caswell F.C. Pierce Henry Fletcher Godfrey Ralph N. Ellie and Huntsman Leliper.

New York Times Hempstead N. Y Meadow Brook Guinea Woods Broad Hollow Woods Samuel Willets Frederick Swift Kenneth Caswell F.C. Pierce Henry Fletcher Godfrey Ralph N. Ellie Huntsman Leliper

National Athletic Club Stag Feature Franks Madden Ferns Fight

Arrangements are made for a club stag at the National Athletic Club on Friday night. Frankie Madden and Harry Ferns will appear in the final ten-round exhibition. The program includes four six-round bouts in addition to the main exhibition.

National Athletic Club Frankie Madden Harry Ferns

Savannah Winners by Prizes Today at Grand Prize Race

The Automobile Club of America awards 8000 in prizes to the top five finishers in Savannah Georgia with Louis Wagner earning 4000 and Victor Hemery 2000. Nazarro Hanriot and Hautvast receive smaller shares. The Gold Cup and celebratory dinner follow, with awards to be presented next week.

Automobile Club of America Automobile Club Savannah Louis Wagner Victor Hemery Felice Nazarro Hanriot Hautvast Wagner Fiat Prises Hemery Benz Nazarro Clement Bayard Robert Lee Morrell A. CC. A United States E. R. Hollander Hollander Ralph de Palma Café Martin Motor Parkway Long Island

Lafayette High Wins Buffalo Cross Country Cup Race

Lafayette High School of Buffalo won the cross country meet open to Buffalo schools with 33 points, defeating Technical High with 53 and Masten Park with 106. The cup, offered by Columbia University Alumni Association of Western New York, honors high school running and may inspire further alumni-sponsored events. Fifty-two runners took part on a course partly over the Pan-American Exhibition grounds.

Lafayette High School Buffalo Masten Park Lafayette Columbia University Alumni Association Western New York Columbia New York

Lake Yacht Association Elects Officers in Toronto Meeting

The Lake Yacht Racing Association met in Toronto on November 30. Amendments aligned rules with the Great Lakes Yacht Racing Union. Elected officers include President Marlatt Toronto and Vice President Rome Weaeren Watertown New York. Secretary-Treasurer E. Wedd Toronto.

Toronto Ont The Lake Yacht Racing Association Yacht Racing Union Great Rae Marlatt Rome We. Waeren Col. Strange Charles van Voorhis E. A. Fearnside W. G. H. Ewing Hamilton F. L. Willson Sodusay

Navy Football Team Welcome Home After Philadelphia Trip

Navy players returned to Annapolis from Philadelphia and were greeted by midshipmen amid cheers. Superintendent Badger praised the team for its duty in defeat and urged preparations to reverse the outcome next season. Coaches Cates and Northcroft spoke, highlighting ends Reifsnider and Jones and praising the team’s loyalty.

Newe York Times Axmnapolis Navy Philadelphia Midshipmen West Street Dlivers Annapolis Academy Dunn Badger Cates Reifsnider Jones Northcroft

Harvard Names Hamilton Fish Jr. New Crimson Captain

Hamilton Fish Jr. of Garrison-on-the-Hudson New York, a Harvard class of 1910 member, was unanimously elected captain of the Harvard football team for next year. He has played right tackle on the varsity for two seasons in Cambridge.

Hamilton Fish, Jr New York Crimson Cambridge Mass Garrison-on-the-Hudson N. Y Harvard Fish

Tobin Chosen Dartmouth Captain For 1909 Team

Clark Walworth Tobin of Boston was unanimously elected captain of the Dartmouth football team for 1909. Tobin, a left guard, has played three years, stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 195 pounds.

Hanover N. H Clark Walworth Tobin Boston Dartmouth Tobin

Cleveland Bay Named Hamilton Captain for 1910

Leavenworth of Cleveland Ohio was elected captain of Hamilton College football for the coming year. He is class of 1910 and has played left end on the varsity for three years. In Columbia Oval Berkeley-Columbia beat Trinity Schools 10 to 9 with all points in the first half. Berkeley-Columbia’s strong team work credited to coach Frank Bien.

Clinton N. Y Berkeley-Columbia Trinity Columbia Oval Berkeley Frank Bien Melbourne Australia Dwight Davis Norman Brookes Beals C. Wright America A. F. Wilding F. B Alexander Brookes Wright Wilding Alexander United States The Argus

Columbia Poised for Chess Championship Repeats

With three holdover players from last year's team Columbia aims to defend the chess title against Yale Harvard and Princeton in a December triple event at the West Side Republican Club. The six board match in New Haven will feature G Blumberg H Ramadell G Comstock R Wolf H Elsanger and P D Rappaport. The winner earns the championship cup after ten triumphs by a single university. Harvard holds nine and Columbia five. Under Cuban coach Capa Blanca the squad hopes to reclaim the trophy for Columbia.

Deas Columbia Yale Harvard Princeton West Side Republican Club New Haven G. Blumberg H Ramadell G. Comstock

Motorcyclists Smash World's Records at Ascot Park

Fred Huyck powered his motorcycle to a one mile world record of 53 seconds at Ascot Park in Los Angeles, breaking his own 54 second mark. He also set a standing start one mile in 1:01 and five miles in 4:38 as new world records. George Blaylock followed with ten miles in 9:40, another world record.

Los Angeles Fred Huyck Ascot Park Oval George Blaylock

Yale Swimmers Lose Stars Over Eligibility

Yale swimming coach faces a setback as captain Richards Howe and Winslow are disqualified from eligibility. A. F. Moses named tank captain for the upcoming meet with the New York West Side YMCA. Examinations next week may restore the players and determine Yale’s performance in intercollegiate events.

New Haven Conn Yale New York West Side Y. M Richards Howe Winslow E. F. Moses

Britt to Fight Summers Feb. 22 for $4000 purse

San Francisco lightweight Jimmy Britt and English lightweight Johnny Summers prepare to clash on February 22. The bout, promoted by the National Sporting Club, offers a four thousand dollar purse.

Britt Summers London Jimmy Britt San Francisco Johnny Summers National Sporting Club

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