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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
1
Senator Foraker says the Ohio Republican split with Secretary Taft is unsalvageable and vows to press the fight. He defends party duty to compose differences and present a solid front to the common enemy while criticizing Taft for blocking a harmony plan.
A special Sunday American music section promotes a Merry Widow Waltz song with a regular music size and a magnificent painting offered as a free gift in tomorrow's supplement.
Dr Edward M McCormick of Long Island City testified he does not practice in the state and is on the city payroll as a mechanics helper. The hearing before Surrogate Daniel Noble in Jamaica concerned Edward Todd’s will dated March 16 1 leaving about 40000 to his wife. Contestants claim Todd was ill advised by alleged intoxications and incompetent to sign. adjourned to Jan 27.
Scotland Yard detectives report two men arrested in Cal for a $200000 jewelry robbery in London dating back nearly five years. The suspects waived extradition and may return to London. detectives depart for New York with prisoners. The London home burglary four years ago involved $200900 in jewels and the disappearance of a groom and a butler. The earlier Knight Frank Rutley theft in 1903 involved $100000 of jewels.
Inspector McCafferty learns Horace Gurnsey, a medical student, was arrested in Philadelphia for trying to pawn a £250 diamond fleur-de-lys brooch stolen from Mrs. C. F. Purdy of 111 West Eighty-seventh Street on Jan. 10. A woman claiming to be Mrs. Purdy aided the plot and was also arrested. Purdy disputes the impersonation.
H J Hays Burgess of Kittanning was fined 67 cents each for three profane expressions by Justice Teauh Miller. The judge ruled ordinary damn is not profanity but a mild adjective and fines began after this word. The Rev O H Boughton of the First Methodist Episcopal Church filed the complaint after the Burgess allegedly used the remarks while conversing on the street. He paid the fines totaling $2 plus costs.
A note explains that Genuine Deerfoot Farm sausages are never sold in bulk and are always wrapped in parchment paper with printing on the wrap. The snippet emphasizes packaging practices and branding.
President Gilbert notes that from October 22 to December the New York Clearing House issued 97 million dollars in loan certificates, with about 74 million used for exchanges. Retirement accelerated, reflecting a cash gain of over 54 million and a shift to a surplus of 8 million by January 11.
Rumors claim a new order would bar summer vacations for patrolmen from June to September. The plan reportedly aims to trim extended leaves, with Commissioner Bingham needing more officers for summer security at beach resorts and closed homes. Sergt Wasserman sought his vacation but was told approval must come from Commissioner Bingham.
The US Army transport Buford arrived from the Philippines with troops and passengers. An army cleanliness inspection order sparked a clash as marines and sailors refused to comply, leading to brig confinement for Petty Officer Myers. A mutiny on deck followed, and the crew forced the order to be rescinded for them.
Yonkers Common Council calls a public hearing for next Monday night inviting all residents to protest reductions in night train service between Yonkers and New York on the main line and the Putnam Division of the Central Railroad.
New daily service to Florida from New York starting January 19 at 9 55 A M with Sunday 9 25 A M. Dining Drawingroom Stateroom and coach pink cars available. Office at 4200 Broadway New York.
Attorney General Bonaparte outlined the plan to test the Hepburn rate law after May 1 limiting railroads from hauling any commodity they are invested in except lumber. The department expects coal roads to cooperate, with no prosecutions unless necessary, and notes the clause may bar coal transport if valid.
Mark Alter a Jefferson Market Court lawyer and Albert Lutz a freelance photographer were questioned at the District Attorney's office and Alter received a subpoena to appear before the Grand Jury Monday. Detective Fitzsimmons reported a $100 exchange at a saloon connected to alleged schemes helping convicted prisoners evade term service on the Island.
The Sovereign Bank of Canada will open tomorrow under the Canadian Bankers Association control. Depositors may withdraw while the association plans to take over all branches and continue business. The bank, organized in 1905, faced losses and was reorganized after Morgan & Co and Deutsche Bank interests reduced holdings.
Daniel De Grouse, 51, of the Bronx, was attacked at dusk on Pelham Bay Parkway as two men in a buggy struck him with a knife before fleeing in a second rig. Police searched but found no trace. injury described as not serious and De Grouse returned home after treatment.
John L. Hogan Jr of Cos Cob Conn reports success with an interference free wireless signal from San Juan to Chicago via the Times Building tower in Times Square. The test read a birthday greeting from Horace Wilson to J Wilson of Chicago and followed signals from Cape Cod Key West Jupiter and Porto Rico stations.
The Annapolis wireless telegraphic station has extended its range to Colon on the Isthmus of Panama. The Navy's experimental station reports a fully successful line of communication with Colon and notes ongoing testing and improvements.
John C. Grady, new Provident Life President and Philadelphia Docks head, says the society will sell six Broadway Manhattan properties under the new law restricting real estate ownership. He notes his election is provisional and a new vote will occur next April. other board members joined the electors.
William T. Acker of Alpine sue s John Begert of Closter for 2000 over the loss of Blue Mount a famed Scotch collie Begert shot the dog last June deeming it rabid The jury sided with the defendant Judge Mintur instructed that any citizen may shoot a dog if they suspect rabies to protect life and limb
Baltimore & Ohio plans to operate trains via the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac tracks in early spring. The move follows the new union station in Washington and tightens B&O’s link with the RF&P, reducing travel time to New York by four to five hours.
Latest shipping news notes the steamship Advance arriving at Colgn on January 10 bringing cargo and signaling active trade routes.
A compact notice promotes Seaboard Florida LTD service listing Pinehurst Camden Columbia Florida as the shortest route with office 1,183 B' way.
London reports a delay in The Times reorganization after a Jan. 6 announcement that control passed to a new company with C. Arthur Pearson as managing director. A morning paragraph states no sale has been effected and previous note referred to ongoing negotiations.
Pittsburg Jan 17 The Catsburg mine of the Monongahela Consolidated Coal and Coke Company near Monongahela City thirty miles south faces a blaze. Forty workers were inside when fire broke out and a search by three entry teams is underway with gear rushed to the scene.
Miss Gertrude Grace Skinner, daughter of F. Howard Skinner, married Dangerfield M. Groome on January 8 in Philadelphia. Groome is the son of retired real estate man Charles M. Groome. Skinner learned of the wedding from his daughter and offered no objections.
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman and Lord Curzon of Kedleston have been selected as rival Liberal and Conservative candidates for the Lord Rectorship of Glasgow University. The contest follows Curzon's protest at being barred from entering the House of Lords by Campbell Bannerman’s refusal to seat him with other ex Viceroys of India.
William Woods of Richmond County near the Peedee River fired twice to save a baby corralled by an eagle. The first shot wounded the eagle’s wing as it flew down with the child. the infant was saved. A final shot killed the eagle after it reached the ground.
Sheriff Charles M. Jane of Westchester County seized the Thomas McNally Company plant near Peekskill on writs of attachment for Blaine Coal Company 4500 dollars and Charles B. Acheson 5755 dollars. Contractors will operate under deputy guard during the seizure.
Miss Mary Robinson, an American and daughter of a Southern planter, was arrested in London on a perjury warrant related to the Druce case. She testified she knew Druce as the Duke of Portland and that Charles Dickens said Druce was the Duke, statements Druce later confirmed.
In Glens Falls a Supreme Court jury awarded Dennis McCarthy of the local shirt and lumber trade $10,000 against Spencer Trask of New York for injuries after a collision with Trask’s automobile last summer. McCarthy sued for $50,000, claiming severe injuries.
Dauphin County Grand Jury returned true bills charging Congressman H Burd Cassel of Marietta, architect Joseph M Huston, and contractor John H Sanderson of Philadelphia with defrauding the state of 50160 by falsifying marble mantel and metallic furniture measurements for the new Capitol.
Advertisement lists departures to Philadelphia every hour on the hour in two hours and directs readers to see the timetable on page 18. The adplay promotes trying the service with a catchy line.
August Belmont and the Park Row Realty Company transferred Park Row Building and related Fifth Avenue and Bronx real estate to Nathaniel M. Rothschild. The total value is estimated between 6 and 7 million dollars with nominal consideration. details and reasons were not disclosed.
August Belmont Jr. becomes a director at the First National Bank of Hempstead Long Island as his father August Belmont Sr. continues as president. The election saw H J Winthrop resign and the board including H V R Kennedy, William Pryer, Carroll Norton and Frederick Ingraham.
In London on January 17 suffragists confronted police as Ministers arrived at Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting. Women slipped inside the residence, used belts with chains to entangle officers, and police force broke the chains to eject them. They were arraigned at Bow Street Police Court, refused to post sureties, and jailed for three weeks.
An old notice cites the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad offering a 2:10 PM special from the Broadway corner of Gotham Street, advertising a route or service prefixed with pre eminent Florida route wording.
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