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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1908

Page

5

Hains Case Seeeks Fresh Testimony in Bayside Murder Trial

The Hains murder trial moves toward new testimony as Henry Jesperson for the defense and Bernard Glaser for the prosecution present contrasting accounts. Jesperson testified to real estate talks with Jenkins Hains and supports the defense theory that Hains sought property rather than Annis. The court debated proper use of the firearm expert testimony and the credibility of Skura, who admitted signing a false affidavit about the Bayside Yacht Club trip.

Thornton Jenkins Hains William E. Annis Baysie Yacht Club Crane Flushing Darrin John F. McIntyre Hains Brothers Bayside Yacht Club Hains Henry L. Jesperson Kr. Jesperson Jenkins Hains Justice Crane Mr. Darrin Jesperson Bay Ridge Annis Rickert-Finlay Bayside McIntyre Jenkinskins Douglas Manor Yacht Club Rey County of Queens L. I Patrick Lahy New York T. J. Hains Sayig Martin Skura Eugene N. Young Notary Public Skura Joseph P. Shay

Wilhelm the chef freed by magistrate at Hotel Margaret

Guests at the Hotel Margaret in Brooklyn faced a panic when chef Wilhelm was taken to a police station after a row with his wife. The magistrate released him, allowing Wilhelm to cook Christmas dinner as gratitude and joy returned to the hotel.

Margaret Columbia Heights Brooklyn Wilhelm Thomas Toby Toby Adams Street O’reilly

Burns Favorite Over Negro Fighter in Sydney Showdown

Tommy Burns of Canada and Jack Johnson of Galveston Texas meet in Sydney N S W for the heavyweight championship with an 85 000 purse Burns slated to receive about 30 000 Johnson about 5 000 plus ring earnings and moving picture shares The bout set for Saturday noon Sydney time 2 36 A M New York time draws vast attention as a first outside the United States for the title and a negro challenger atop the division Burns and Johnson bring stark differences in size and style and the public questions whether the fight is on the level amid widespread betting and controversy

Tommy Burns Canada Jack Johnson Galveston Texas Burns Johnson Place—Stadium Sydney Marquis of Queensberry United States Noah Brusso New York Peter Jackson Jim Jeffries Marvin Hart America England Australia Sullivan Jim Corbett London Hanover Ontario Ost Mike Shreck Jack Sullivan Philadelphia Jac O’brien Los Angeles Jack O’brien O'Brien James J. Corbett Joe Jeannette Bob Fitzsimmons Penn Fitzsimmons

Paris Jockey Club to Relocate in Paris Within Two Years

The Paris Jockey Club reports plans to move from its current Rue Scribe and Boulevard des Capucines quarters to a more fashionable area two years after its lease ends. Founded over fifty years ago by Lord Seymour, the club has occupied several sites, with the next committee meeting to elect a president and discuss new quarters.

Paris Jockey Club Boulevard Des Capucines Lord Seymour

Xavier Plans Big Meet With Trube in Night Games

The Xavier Athletics Association seeks Trube the National mile champion for games on Jan 9 in the Twenty second Regiment. Trube Gissing and Pilgrim to meet in the three quarter mile handicap with hopes of a successful program. Entries close with J F Coffey at 205 West Fourteenth Street on Jan 2.

Xavier Athletics Association Trube Gissing Pilgrim Collins Driscoll Madison Square Garden Bellairs Bailey New York Church League Intersettlement Club Brooklyn J. F. Coffey West Fourteenth Street

Obstacle Race Crowned at Metropolitan Roller Rink

A 440 yard obstacle race featured last night at the Metropolitan Roller Rink on Fifty second Street. Top skaters competed as they navigated barrels hurdles and other obstacles. Charlies Turner of the Metropolitan Club won in 3 45 2 5 with Ofrene Tastarin of Wayne Athletic Club and aoanae of the Metropolitan Club second.

Metropolitan Roller Skating Rink Fifty-second Street Broadway Charlies Turner Metropolitan Club Ofrene Tastarin Wayne Athletic Club Aoanae

Monroe Athletic Club to Stage Six Mile Race in Montclair

Special to The New York Times from Montclair New Jersey reports the Monroe Athletic Club will hold a six mile race tomorrow morning at 9 20 with the course through Montclair. About a dozen runners are expected and medals of gold silver and bronze will be awarded to the prize winners.

New York Times Montclair Monroe Athletic Club

Squabble Over Referee For Burns Johnson Title Fight

Sydney reports persistent dispute over the heavyweight title bout between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson. After days of deadlock the promoter and fighters agreed to a single referee, with Johnson dropping two judges. Betting favored Burns slightly as advance seat sales continued.

Sydney Tommy” Burns Jack Johnson Johnson Burns McIntosh Sroka

Brooklyn Marathon Entries Near 26 Miles At New Year Eve

Entries for the Brooklyn Marathon at 26 miles 885 yards are still arriving for the Clermont Rink event on New Year’s Eve. Organizers report rapid sign ups and speedy preparations for the track course, with Ed among potential starters.

Brooklyn Clermont Cri Fe Speedy F

Milburn Named to American Polo Team for England Trip

Devereaux Milburn joins star players Harry Payne Whitney Lawrence Waterbury and Monte Waterbury on the American polo squad set to travel to England next summer. The group plans spring departure for weeks of practice at Hurlingham to acclimate ponies before facing British teams. The team will not seek an international match until strong enough to challenge for the Cup.

Devereaux Milburn America England Harry Payne Whitney Lawrence Waterbury Monte Waterbury Long Island Hurlingham

Baseball men with cue in billiard tournament at Mc Graw's

Christy Mathewson and Mike Donlin won games in the baseball players billiard tournament at Mc Graw's rooms Broadway and Thirty-fifth Street. Atherton beat Donlin as the third match ended. Mathewson and Donlin faced Coakley with varying handicaps. Denlin finished 3 of 5, 18.2 balk line format.

Christy Mathewson Mike Donlin Baseball Players McGraw Broadway Thirty-fifth Street Donlin Charley Atherton Western Association Mathewson Andy Coakley Chicago Coakley Atherton Denlin Mathew MacGraw Strang

Four-Handed Billiard Tournament Narrowly Featured One Game

Only one match was completed at Maurice Daly's billiard hall on Broad Street yesterday in the four handed three cushion event. T. Ham and Oblatt defeated Evans and Nolan in a 20 to 15 contest. Two games are scheduled for today.

Maurice Daly Broadway Thirty-first Street Tarham Oblatt Evans Nolan

Westminster Kennel Club names judges for 33rd dog show

The Westminster Kennel Club announced the judges for the 33rd annual Madison Square Garden dog show starting Feb. 9 with entries closing Jan. 21. Judges include John Black for collies, Simon C Bradley for pointers, William Codman Jr for bulldogs, S L de Fabry for Great Danes, R F Mayhew for poodles and terriers, Theodore Offerman for French bulldogs, J Sergeant Price Jr for Dalmatians and Scottish terriers, and many others across 20 breeds. The fox hounds judge will be named later.

Westminster Kennel Club Madison Square Garden James Mortimer Mortimer Broadway John Black Harrisburg Penn Collies Simon C. Bradley Fairfield Conn William Codman, Jr Providence R. I Bulldogs Oscar W. Donner Mamaroneck N. Y S. L. de Fabry Little Silver N. J Clair Foster Douglaston L. I S. R. Foster Philadelphia Boston Terriers Joseph Graefle Westfield R. F. Mayhew Clifton Theodore Offerman New York H. T. Peters Islip J. Sergeant Price, Jr Hill George 8. Thomas Hamilton Mass

South wins fifty-yard dash at Sportsman's Show in Boston

At Mechanics Building the Sportsman Show opened with a fifty-yard scratch swim. Nine entrants raced in three heats. B James and W N Boullvait won the first two heats, while G South of New York took the final in two fifths of a second, finishing in 283-5 seconds and leading wire-to-wire.

New York Times Boston Maass Mechanics’ Building New York B. James Brookline Swimming Club W. N. Boullvait South

Knapp Band to Play at Invitation Fete on Broadway

Charles P. Knapp brings his Binghamton based band of forty musicians to the invitation Christmas fete promenade concert and music ride at the Tichenor Grand Company on Broadway and Sixty-first Street next Tuesday evening. Carl Edouardo conducts the group noted for its city tours and high performance. The event features a music ride followed by equestrian sports including polo basketball trick riding and novelty races.

Tichenor Grand Company Broadway Mr. Knapp

Light Wool Wins Walden Handicap Against Eyebright

Light Wool, the heavy favorite, defeats Eyebright in the Walden Handicap at Emeryville. Jockey Joe Notter rides Light Wool in his first appearance since arriving from the East. Eyebright rider Russell protests a foul claim but is dismissed. Yakima Belle and Foot loose, other favorites, do not win.

Oakland Light Wool Eyebright Emeryville Russell Jnst Joe Notter Yakima Belle Footloose

Prince Ahmed Wins Close Estrella Handicap at Santa Anita

In Santa Anita Park seven furlongs Estrella Handicap for all ages, Prince Ahmed narrowly beat Dominus Armi and Lee Rose. The winner clocked 1 23 4-5 as the judges posted the final order, keeping bettors guessing until the beam.

Los Angeles Cal Santa Anita Park Prince Ahmed Dominus Armi Lee Rose California

Columbia Downs City College In Thrilling 13 12 Victory

In a tightly contested NY basketball clash Columbia University edged City College 13 to 12. Kiendl Kaplan Melitzer Cerussi Heskowitz led scoring as the lead swapped hands and the final margin held through the second half amid hard fouls and dramatic plays.

New York Columbia University City College Weymuth Kiendl Columbia Melitzer Capt. Streisand Kaplan Kiend Perlman Cerussi City College Centre Capt Ryan Kiendi Heskowitz C.C.N. Y Streusand Kiendl Eee Goldman Barbonell Brill Ryan

Cornell Edges Niagara in Low-Scoring Battle

Cornell University defeated Niagara University 25 to 23 at the Coliseum in a tight game. Cornell trailed at times but led by small margins, with standout scoring by Crosby and Martin for Niagara and key baskets by Crosby for Cornell. The match featured clean play, a swapped lineup at halftime, and a large enthusiastic crowd.

New York Times Niagara Falls N. Y Cornell University Niagara University Coliseum Cornell Niagara Boys Martin Niagaras Crosby Ithacans Justice YMC Niagara Egreeeeeess Dillon Crosby Bennett Twadell Kelleher Gardner, Whinery Brennan, Cigler Heath O' Keefe Reardon Leonard Noonan Davidson Blumenauer Heath Twaidlell Ore Burd Dillon Kelleher Eo Brennan Cigler Cepany O'Keefe

Borough of Manhattan elementary basketball titles decided

Senior final saw Public School 19 edge Public School 62 10 to 9 at the College of the City of New York after a tense finish. The junior pairing, Public School 62 outscored Public School 184 28 to 7, dominating every period and not allowing a field goal by 184.

Borough of Manhattan College of the City of New York School 19 School 62 School Public School 62 No. 62 Little Fellows

Princeton Loses to Central Y M C A 29 to 11 in Baltimore

Fry shines for Central Y M C A as he leads with multiple field goals and seven free throws. Roberts and Meese stand out for Princeton in a game noted for clever passing and strong defense, with a tight first half and an exciting second half.

New York Times Baltimore Fry Princeton College Roberts Meese Princeton Cosses Meese R. Henderson Keyes Carter Krieger Hughes Dugan Roberts Warner Henderson Krieger Frederick Mr. Maxwell

Three afternoon basketball games at YMCA on Ninety-Second Street

The Toppy five meet the Delta Tays, the Ninth Regiment faces the Belmers, and the Mohawks play the Commercials in an exhibition contest at the Young Men's Hebrew Association venue on Ninety-Second Street and Lexington Avenue.

Young Men’s Hebrew Associaion Ninety-second Street Lexington Avenue Toppy Delta Tays Ninth Regiment Belmers Mohawks

Pastime Club Meet Promises Strong Athletic Show

Prizes lure district talent for January 25 games at the Pastime Athletic Club ten mile run and other events. Boston Athletic Association expected to send a strong squad as Beaneaters rarely return empty handed. Entry blanks available from Dieges & Clyst and James E. Sullivan at listed addresses.

Boston Athletic Association Dieges & Clvst John Street Pastime Athletic Club Avenue A Ninece Street James E. Sullivan Warren Treet

Wanted to Buy Second Hand Car in Good Condition

J C Stribling Jr of Anderson South Carolina seeks a bargain price on a standard make used automobile with 20 hp or less, seating five. Must have full particulars and offer clear details of condition and price.

J. C. Stribling, Jr Anderson, S. C

Auto Dealerships and Prices on Broadway and Columbus

Classified automotive listings show multiple dealers and prices across New York streets including 76th Street and Broadway with used cars, discounts on all makes, and specimen models such as Locomobile and Benz. Names like Cordner & Flin, Carl H. Page & Co., and Baker Electrics are present along with telephone numbers and addresses.

Cordner & Flin Acme Grosr Broadway Newana Tlinessa Autoco Columbus Baker Electrics Benz de Pa N. Y al Sars Paris Cadillac Salambuscircle Carl H. Page & Co Chalmers-Detroit Sotn St

Shipping and Maité Almanac Today's Tide Table

The almanac lists sunrises and moon tides with heights and times for water at Sandy Hook Governors Island and Hell Gate. Tidal data show low and high periods with corresponding PM times and phase details for the day.

Sandy Hook Governors Island Hell Gate

Passenger Ships and Sailings From Various Ports

List of ships with destinations and December sailing dates including SS Madonna Naples SS Virginia Shields SS Abessinia Hamburg SS Standard Hamburg SS Adriatic Southampton SS Alice Palermo SS Gneisenau Bremen SS Barbarossa Gibraltar SS Enfield St Lucia SS Bermudian Bermuda SS Esiglo New Orleans SS Wacousta Philadelphia SS Princess Anne Norfolk SS Monroe Norfolk and cruiser Admiral Aube St Pier

Madonna Naples Virginia Shields Abessinia Hamburg Standard Adriatic Southampton Alice Palermo Bremen Gibraltar Dem Enfield St. Lucia Bermuda New Orleans Wacousta Philadelphia Princess Anne Norfolk Monroe Admiral Aube St.’ Pier

Incoming Ocean Liners Reported By Marconi Wireless

Marconi wireless reported several ships near Sandy Hook yesterday. New York from Southampton 15 miles east at dawn. Pretoria from Hamburg 350 miles out. Lucania from Liverpool 1145 miles out. Lorraine from Havre 840 miles east. All were due at their piers in coming days.

Tintoretto Santos Pretoria Lewis Luckenbach Galveston Hamburg Mates Slavonia Naples St. Kitta Ded Bristol City Cesseercees Swansor Thornley Erika Lisbon Cite Merida Havana Altai Seeres Kansas City Savannah New York Teres Lorraine S- Havre Eeseeees Southampton Bovie C.ceeeee E. Liverpool Lucania Texas Colon Colorado Mobile Caracos Marconi Wireless Sandy Hook Liverpool Lorraine Havre

Ships Arrivals and Departures From Foreign Ports

List of vessels arriving at London and other ports with destinations including Fayal Melbourne Genoa Barbados Amsterdam Barcelona Queenstown Liverpool Boulogne Calais Barry and Hamburg. Departures include Cedric from Queenstown to unspecified, Georgic from Liverpool and Vandalia from New York to Hamburg. Ryndam and Statendam movements noted near Dover and the Lizard.

Saps London Tamarac Fayal Star of Australia Melbourne Indiana Genoa Barbo Bank Barbados Prins Willem IV Amsterdam Victorius Barcelona Salled Cedric Queenstown Georgic Liverpool Ryndam Boulogne Bec Marie Calais Hindustan Coronel Whekarua Barry Vandalia New York Hamburg Dover Statendam Rotterdam

Shipping Routes and Sailings Across Pacific and Atlantic

Listing of multiple ships and routes including New York to Japan Korea and China via Tacoma Vancouver and Oria British Columbia New Zealand Fiji Islands Hawaii Guam San Francisco and Seattle services with ship names such as Teucer Nippon Maru Kaga Maru and Beattle Iyo Maru. Schedules show December 2 6 30 PM departures with latest news page reference.

New York Japan Korea Tacoma Teucer China Hilippine Ns Vancouver Oria B. C New Zealand Fiji Islands Marama Seis Philippine Yslande Saat San Francisco Nipm Maru Gts

Weather forecast tracks storm across lake region

The Western storm centers over the lake region with a broad trough covering central areas. Rain already in the lake region and Ohio Valley, with widespread unsettled weather along the Atlantic coast. temperatures rise east of the Mississippi and become mostly moderate. Forecast calls for rain or snow in the east and improving conditions by Saturday.

Washington Lake Region Ohio Valley Atlantic Mississippi

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