Whitman to Lead Auto Contenders in Paris Race
Transcontinental motorist Whitman, holder of the coast to coast record, likely to guide the 15 car convoy from Times Square to San Francisco as they prepare for the Paris auto race. The trip, across diverse terrain and hazards, aims to depart San Francisco for Alaska and sail to Paris, with Whitman’s experience seen as vital to navigating roads and supply challenges.
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Paris
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Wheels Cause Delays and Narrow Escape in Accident
A collision left vehicles severely damaged and required fourteen hours to repair. Drivers narrowly escaped serious injuries or death as crews worked to clear the scene and restore traffic flow.
Explorer Hansen Aids Paris to New York Auto Race
Norwegian engineer Hendrik Hansen arrived in Paris to assist in organizing the New York to Paris automobile race portion. He explored northeastern Siberia for the Norwegian Geographical Society and says the coastal route from Cape Bolun to Hast Cape is feasible in early spring.
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NEW York Times
Paris
Hendrik Hansen
Siberia
Norwegian Geographical Society
New York
Automo bile Club of America backs New York to Paris race
Colgate Foyt president of the Automobile Club of America speaks on the New York to Paris car race starting from Times Square on the 15th. He endorses the bold venture as a test of endurance and touring ability, notes winter road hazards, Alaska feasibility, and club support for entrants with a warm send off.
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Paris
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Siberia
Fire at Belle Vue Hospital threatens wards A and B
A blaze yesterday afternoon at Belle Vue Hospital damaged tar paper roofing on constructions near Pavilions A and B. Fireboats and three engines fought the flames until extinguished. Superintendent Armstrong ordered hospital attendants to move through wards to reassure patients and staff that there was no danger.
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Bellevue Hospital
Armstrong
City Hall Cupid Snags 85 More Licenses at New Bureau
New York City Hall reports 85 couples secured marriage licenses to wed before January 5 at the new marriage license bureau. Totals rise to 246 licenses issued. many applicants are Jewish from the East Side. Roosevelt sent New Year greetings to City Hall reporters. A humorous scene unfolds as an Irish groom-to-be argues with a hanger-on over Kerry and country of birth. The bureau remains open 10 to 12 today for matrimonially eager pairs.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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New York
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Scully
Traction Directors Face Probing Alleged Collusion Friday
Federal receivership inquiry targets New York City Railway board members K Vreeland And Howard Sayre Frank S Gannon and six others after process service delays. Hearing adjourned as Justice Davis rules on motion to vacate order.
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Frank S. Gannon
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Daniel B. Hasbrouck
Clifford Moorehead
Richard W. Meade
Ralph J. Anderton
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Justice Davis
Amateurs to Aid Charity at Waldorf Astoria
Bloomingdale Guild plans a charity evening at the Waldorf Astoria on January 11. Two amateur plays led by Cordova and company will open the program, followed by a secret-identity second play and dancing. The Bloomingdale Guild a non sectarian group runs a settlement at 145 West 1earth Street with a gym and playroom. founded by Mrs. Nettie Picard Schwerin, it now counts 100 members.
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Waldorf Astoria
David Garrick
Cordova
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Nettie Picard Schwerin
Watch Gift to Water Resister Col Padden
Col Michael Padden received a $400 Swiss watch from department employees as thanks for his leadership. He used the moment to report water revenue totals for the year, finishing with $6,107,695, up from $5,881,083 in 1906.
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Michael Padden
Padden
Mail subsidy urged to aid commerce and pier expansion
The Chamber of Commerce committees push a Senate and House bill extending the Mail Subsidy to steamship lines bound for South America and the Pacific, with 4000 mile outward trip minimum, to boost trade. They also urge War Dept to extend North River piers 600 feet and improve East River navigation due to Hell Gate dangers.
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Humphrey
South America
Pacific
Straus
National Council of Commerce
Washington
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City urges expansion of river piers to aid cargo traffic
A city committee argues for new open piers on the North River and East River and a pier on the Brooklyn waterfront to boost commerce. It notes existing limited access below Thirtieth Street and between the Battery and Corlear’s Hook, urging state action while preserving water front land and preventing alienation along West Street.
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Chambers Street
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Brooklyn
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Manhattan
Lake Grain Traffic Less on the Great Lakes
Buffalo reports the season’s lake grain traffic was good but fell short of last year. Wheat receipts rose by about 11.1 million bushels from 1906, while oats showed a decline of over 11 million bushels. totals at Buffalo port reached 181,237,178 bushels versus 187,493,448 the prior year.
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