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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
4
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Oscar Hammerstein described how a fatherly spanking for flute lessons steered him from music to becoming a theater impresario. He spoke before about his aim to bring American love of music to life, his solitary work ethic, and his rapport with his staff. Walter Damrosch attended. Victor Herbert announced plans for an American opera.
Belfast M. P. Joseph Devlin arrived at Queenstown from New York aboard the Cedric. He praised his U S mission and claimed Americans contributed about $100,000 to the nationalist cause.
At a dinner in Tokyo today the Toyo Kisen Steamship Company announced a new Japan to South America service. Three steamers will start on January 1 and run on a regular schedule.
Marquis Pallavicini, Austro-Hungarian ambassador, met with Grand Vizier Kiamil Pasha and the Foreign Minister to present Austria’s settlement proposals over the Bosnia Herzegovina dispute. The cabinet later met and reportedly deemed Austria’s compensation offer inadequate.
King Edward, presently in Brighton, will travel back to London to resume his social engagements. The king has been staying here for several days and is expected to return today.
The United States battleship fleet led by the Connecticut arrived in Colombo after a Manila departure on December 1. Admiral Sperry commands as ships berth without incident and health remains good aside from one smallpox case aboard Georgia. A full social program follows with receptions, dinners, concerts, and excursions to Kandy, plus dances at major hotels and a Chamber of Commerce tea reception.
The Pacific armored cruiser fleet arrived at Panama on December 13 and anchored near York Town. West Virginia led eight cruisers in single file followed by Colorado Maryland Pennsylvania Tennessee California South Dakota Washington. A crowd watched the entry and officers will be entertained ashore with Cathedral Plaza facilities prepared for reading and meals. Rear Admirals Swinburne and Sebree with Minister Squiers will visit President Obaldia tomorrow.
The Norwegian steamer Thorsa from Lewisport Newfoundland returned after a fierce gale damaged the deck load of lumber and emptied coal bunkers. Captain Hansen kept the ship afloat, narrowly avoiding disaster as crew fought the seas. The Lackawanna later reported the German steamer Purelight in distress near 48 55 N 47 37 W but declined aid.
The Fairlawn Mission and Home for Homeless Boys plan to feed many boys on Christmas Day in addition to inmates. The 113 East 116th Street home serves destitute children aged 2 to 10, while the 521 East 120th Street home serves boys aged 10 to 20. Donations of money or provisions may be sent to either home.
Detectives ONeill and Curley arrested motorman Frederick Auregansen and conductor Jeremiah Wyer after finding red sweater fibers and flesh on trolley car 694. They are held for coroner inquiry into the death of Mrs. Sarah Millikofsky dragged forty blocks near 171st Street and Third Avenue on Friday night.
Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit newly appointed Commissioner General of Immigration paid his first official call at Ellis Island yesterday. He traveled with John Mitchell, Vice President of the AFL, and may stay several days for receptions and examination of incoming aliens.
Stephen J. Scherer proprietor of the Golden Rule Moving Picture Theatre was held for the coroner in Essex Market Court after the balcony collapse during a Saturday night performance. Four other men connected with the concerns were also held.
Begin investigation orders into the Bas Obispo blast that killed 13 and left many missing as crews clear rubble from a 800 by 400 foot hillside. The 51 blast holes, a ninety ton steam shovel wreck, and deaths include Americans John J. Reidy J. J. Karp and J. L. Hummer along with Spaniards and West Indian workers.
Special Customs Inspector Tim Donohue detained Chicago iron founder W E Hirsch after a Philadelphia steamer arrival. He seized an opal ring set with four diamonds and two other pieces, sent to Public Stores for review to determine if smuggling occurred.
The organization offers three annual prizes for essays on War of the Revolution and early government. Over five years non city high school pupils earned 13 of 14 prizes, with only one second prize going to a New York City pupil. Prizes include bronze medals and cash awards of 59 dollars for first and 25 dollars for second.
Passengers aboard the Philadelphia and Minnehaha, including Mrs J Donald Cameron and Miss Martha Cameron, and Miss M Elizabeth Crouse, convert to the suffrage movement after travels from Southampton and London. Miss Crouse argues police and government injustices push women to seek the vote as a practical remedy.
Stanley the bulllike elk became tangled by his antlers in a wire fence at Bronx Park Zoo. Keepers Schlosser and Quinn freed him after sawing off one antler close to the head. The animal collapsed briefly then stood dazed but did not attack.
Anna M. Hutchinson, wife of Howard O Hutchinson of 3819 Carpenter Avenue, was identified at the Fordham Morgue as the woman found in the Harlem River on December 9. Her three year old son Howard is still missing. Hutchinson, an engineer, said there was no quarrel and he did not know why his wife left with the child. He had been ill and could not reach the morgue earlier.
Health Commissioner Darlington rejected the idea that oysters caused the typhoid deaths of two men and illness of a third after a luncheon at a prominent hotel. He noted illness appeared about two weeks later, and infection typically requires a month to develop. The luncheon attendees included Allmand B. Elliott, John B. Rowland, and Herbert Lytle, with all careful to avoid milk.
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