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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1902
Page
7
A large crowd witnessed the start of the six day endurance bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. Sixteen teams from multiple nationalities began a 142 hour contest with Michael and Canary exhibitions preceding the start. Heispeth suffered a collarbone break early, while teams prepared for a grueling week of racing through Saturday night.
Dr. Lorenz refuses a $10,000 fee to operate on a deformed child of a Standard Oil official in Baltimore. He says he will not take paid cases during his current U S visit except for Lolita Armour, and would consider such cases in Vienna or future U S trips.
A woman rang Police Headquarters early this morning reporting occupants trapped in the Chimney Corner at Twenty fifth Street and Sixth Avenue. Six men and six women attending a Spiritualistic seance were imprisoned when a door lock snapped. A patrolman arrived with a ladder but could not at first free them. The door was eventually broken open and the group found a midnight luncheon in a nearby restaurant.
The Perth Amboy Board of Health supports William H. McCormick in seeking payment from the State Board of Health for groceries and supplies provided to smallpox patient Frank Shelby a year ago. Shelby was moved to Perth Amboy Emergency Hospital and treated by Dr W E Ramsay at the State Board’s request. The State Board’s Dr A C Hunt argued the city alone bore responsibility as Perth Amboy authorities did not settle.
George W. Holloway a prominent Syracuse druggist staggered to a phone and begged his physician to come quickly. The doctor arrived to find Holloway dead on the floor from heart disease.
Kansas City Missouri December 7 Judge John W Henry long time Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court and now Circuit Court judge is dying at his home in this city
Fordham College selects Thomas J Curtin captain. Curtin, age 5, of Pittsfield Massachusetts, played full back on the varsity football eleven last season.
Gen Joseph R Hawley of Connecticut led the Centennial Exposition commission in Philadelphia with notable executive skill. Critics credit his direction for much of the project’s success while noting that his errors could have derailed it. His counsel and labor were valued as Philadelphia remembers his efficient services to the enterprise and the Senate.
Excavations in Tabernacle Row reveal fifteenth and sixteenth century relics in remarkable condition. The City Press notes cloth garments once worn by ancestors, plus silk purse fragments, a brown flat cap with lining, and woollen and felt caps. The items are housed in the Guildhall Museum.
At Drew's Brooklyn court Oliver Drew and partners played seven matches with five wins. Mike Egan dazzled at Jersey City court defeating Flaherty and McCabe in best two of three. Intercity match saw Flaherty and Dillon beat Waldron and McCabe in three straight sets. Dense action highlighted by strong serves and rapid exchanges amid poor outdoor weather.
Captain Arthur Weyl of St George dr. Athletic Club led twenty runners over five miles near Williams Bridge with a rain slick course. Weyl won in 38 42 as seven finished the full distance. Mohawk Athletic Club held a 4 1 2 mile race in the Bronx. L Marks won in 31 minutes with Spring close behind. A 21 year old John Oehlschlager was arrested near Jerome and Burnside Avenues for violating the Sunday law and was bailed by Bronx Commissioner Brocher. In Brooklyn, Maspeth Corona race saw three finish with George Miller first. The Greater New York Irish Athletic Club plans open games at Madison Square Garden on Dec 2 with hop step and jump events likely to wow spectators.
Revival of the nearly obsolete hop, step, and jump competition appears in the track meet program. The event, once common, reemerges as officials seek novelty and athletes test a vintage discipline on the field.
An ad style notice claims pale schoolgirls suffer from pale blood and promotes Scott's Emulsion as blood food that restores beauty. It directs readers to send for a free sample and cites Scott & Bowne, chemists, at 409 Pearl Street.
Advertisement listing numerous tableware items including berry or fruit sets, tea pots, sugar bowls, cream pitchers, cake plates and trays. Highlights include Austrian china with gold borders, cabarets and lobster dishes, parlor clocks, Perry dishes, water bottles, sugar and cream sets, all offered in multiple patterns and price ranges.
John JT Brush and F K Knowles with McGraw finalize spring training for the New York Baseball Club. Report for work March 14 in Washington to head for Savannah March 14 26 at the Pulaski House then play exhibitions in Birmingham Memphis Nashville Louisville Indianapolis Columbus and end with Polo Grounds return. Royal Arcanum Wheelmen elect officers for 1903 and issue prize results in club runs with Forsyth Freeman Hoff and others earning top awards.
Sergeant William D. Judson of Squadron A presents a silver loving cup to Troop 2 for pistol and carbine practice. The winner for pistol will have the best three score aggregate at 30 yards in November January, and the carbine winner must post three consecutive 15 shot strings at 100 200 and 300 yards in February April.
A newspaper notice promotes a toy department sale claiming philanthropic aims and steep discounts. It highlights steel wagons and horses, cake baskets, quadruple silver plated sets, Kodak cameras at 20 percent off, and a free 864 page housekeeping catalog with multiple sections.
President Charles H. Ebbets appointed committees for the year for the New York Bowling League. Membership includes W. Gilfillan G. Murphy and F. Diederick. Financial H. Ruth G. Murphy and T. Johansmeyer. Tournament J. Leuly Dr. Timm W. Fisher F. Snyder G. Andrews. Record Wranger Gilfillan J. Leuly A. French J. Snyu G. Andrews. Nominating involves F. Diederick W. Schutte A. French or H. Ruth. Investigating lists F. Snyder T. Dire derick W. Gilfillan W. Fisher Taishan me yer H. Medicus G. Murphy and G. Andrews W. Schutte A. Free Leuly. Rules W. B. Fisher F. Snyder H.2byt. cus C. H. Ebbets J. Leuly br. H. Tin and W. Granger. Executive W. Fishery v. Gilfillan F. Snyder T. Johanzmeyre 14 Medicus and the officers ex officio.
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