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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
8
New York endured a brutal cold spell with a 6 degree low and wind of 25 mph. At least three deaths were linked to the weather with dozens treated for exposure as shelters filled. Officials predicted a warming trend by afternoon as the city braced for milder temperatures.
John Kelley 69 from Newark enters Second Precinct asking for jail to escape cold and unemployment. He is jailed after confessing breaking into the police station and receives a thirty day sentence.
Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, files a $50,000 libel suit against Robert D. Knapp editor of The Katonah Times for an article published December 6 that labeled Murphy a criminal and a thug.
Wall Street rumors claimed ex Senator Clark and E H Harriman were at odds over the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad contracts. Officials denied differences and said a compromise had been reached years ago. Clark would answer questions if called, but no basis for voluntary testimony was found.
The Delaware and Hudson Company reports gross earnings of 43,336,459 for 1907, up 7,705,088 from prior year, and net earnings of 9,535,143, up 1,718,829. After charges, dividends available total 6,466,178 with 3,716,000 designated for the 9 percent dividend.
Mrs Elizabeth B Custer widow of Gen George A Custer has bought twelve Bronxville lots to build a memorial home for ambitious girls who wish to help themselves but lack means Entrance will be at nominal cost and she will act as chaperone until construction begins when weather permits.
A jury hesitant to offend Dr. W. Dunlop’s feelings led to a veiled verdict. Supreme Court Justice Franx ordered the verdict set aside and a new trial. Dr. Dunlop, once in Hilsert’s Magic Boot Institution on West Twenty sixth Street, is valued at over $500000. Receivers for his property were not appointed as the retrial proceeds.
H A Johnson American Consul at Liege traveled in first class aboard the Red Star liner Kroonland arriving yesterday. He was the sole male passenger among four women in first cabin Miss Elsie Nethofer Miss A Thomas Mrs Luther H Tucker and her daughter Mary. Stormy seas left him occasionally lonesome at meals as the ship arrived with ice on bow and superstructure.
In Dauphin County Court, the defense argues Sanderson overcharged for Capitol furniture. Cross-examination reveals Shumaker allegedly destroyed entry of twenty Sanderson bills approved by Snyder. Prosecution says removal of bills forms part of the conspiracy evidence in defrauding the State.
Miss Baylis wins foil contest as Miss Baylis defeats Mrs Ethridge by 9 to 5. The Fencers' Club exhibition on Fifth Avenue drew a crowded audience of society figures and featured bouts between women and men, including Capdeville, Kernochan, O Connor, and O Fancon in lively impromptu duels.
The Women’s Metropolitan Golf Association held its annual meeting at Mrs. Charles L. Tiffany’s home. Officers were elected with Mrs. Tiffany as president and plans set for the Essex County Club course in Orange New Jersey hosting the metro championship in late May or early June.
Harvard releases its 1919 baseball schedule listing 21 games with Fordham and Georgetown added and West Point and Columbia dropped. A new feature provides two extra games in New York in case of ties with Princeton or Yale, with Cambridge as the central hub for most dates.
Montreal will keep its Eastern League franchise as President Powers arranges a transfer of the team from owner Frank Farrell New York capitalists. Terms of the deal involve Jimmie Casey and the current ownership facing the realignment.
The fourth annual Professional Drivers' Beneficial Association of America meeting at Ashland House was chaired by Harry W. Davis. About 400 members, including Grand Circuit drivers, fund aid for injured racers. Officers elected include Edward Benyon president and Miss J. B. Miller as secretary-treasurer. many directors named. The group backs a new racing association to control meetings, while current rules anger professionals and promoters seek secrecy.
The New York Driving Club Executive Committee voted unanimously to hold matinée trotting races at Mineola starting in June and running through October. The plan follows selection of Mineola over Guttenberg White Plains Poughkeepsie Elkwood. Races will be run with professional events and a daily silver cup for amateur drivers during Mineola Fair Week.
The Empire City Racing Association led by Lyman H. Davis announces upgrades to Yonkers including seven thousand dollar stables a extended chute start for short races a six furlong course and a permanent steel field stand. The new stand will be ready for the Summer meeting in August with the contract yet to be let.
A W Delaney of the Bedford Branch set a new indoor broad jump mark of 19 feet 9% inches at the Bedford versus Eastern District dual meet held at the Bedford Branch building Gates Avenue Brooklyn. Bedford won 43 to 24 led by Delaney and Benecke in the sprints and jumps with other Bedford athletes contributing strong performances. The program noted top times and distances across events and announced a forthcoming dual swimming meet with Newark Y M C A.
NEW HAVEN Conn Jan 30 It is probable the Grand Army of the Republic will protest the Yale versus Princeton baseball game scheduled for M Day in New Haven Officials say the protest centers on the date and observance as previously disputed years ago when the game was moved and a similar objection arose by some groups
The meet at Public School No 179 saw Even ing Recreation Centre No 179 defeat Recreation Centre No 158 by 69 to 57. Edward Frick of No 179 dominated the events winning both the 880 yard and the mile from a large field.
At 10 o'clock tonight the scores of pedestrians in the etx-Gay goy-as-you- match were listed. Shelton posted 287.12 and Boras 288.2 while Dineen and Lees contributed scores 368.10 and 25: ry 368.10, Kivbectans 188.5.
At the Insig Tipton midwinter harness sale Wilteen, a 2 year old trotter, brought $8 000 to Henry Steers of Port Chester New York, the top price of the day. Locust Jack sold for $4 000 to James Farley who also bought Rex McKinney for $2 600. Seventeen horses from Nutbourne Farm totaled $152 50 with an average of $8 941. The full sale yesterday was 112 head for $66 310 and three day totals reached 356 head for $124 800. The event attracted owners trainers and horsemen with steady bidding throughout.
A crowded page lists horse entries with speeds and owners, including Vesto Boy pacer 2: c g, J O Reay Highlands BBS cee ees, Baron Arnold trotter 2:17%4 with A B Comings Reading, Thornway pacer 2:05 with W F Lee, Jermaine Central Welle FH, Reliance pacer 2:11%4 with B Comings Reading, Wilteen trotter 2:15%4 with Ed Steers Port Chester, Princess Helen pacer 2:06% and J J Maher Albany, Chestnut Filly trotter 3 with W Shode Yonkers and N Yoo, Cicero Axworthy trotter b c 2 with H Steers Porter, Foover trotter 2:13% with A 2,600 7385 5c0 1,156 8,000 410 550.
Melvin Sheppard the Irish-American track star arrived in Philadelphia and apologized to Guy Haskins for fouling him in a recent match race at the First Regiment Armory He also asked the Middle Atlantic Association Registration Commission to reinstate him Dr Chadwick chairman of the committee received the apology and reinstatement request and action was set for tomorrow.
The Forty-seventh and Twenty-third Regiments of Brooklyn met at the Forty-seventh ranges for the Eagle Trophy second match. The Twenty-third won 870 to 856 after ten matches with seven shots at 200 yards and seven at 500 yards. The Twenty-third led at 200 yards but Brooklyn shooters fared better at 500 yards. Corporal Thomaselli led his team with a high score. Tomorrow the Thirteenth and Forty-seventh Regiments contest the third match at the Forty-seventh armory. In other news Public School No. 109 welcomed the Clarence W. Mackay trophy with speeches by Mr. McNamara and Capt. Schulman and awarded silver medals to the team Bernstein Tickarewitz, Capt. Schulman, Bernard Cohen, Coach Rothstein, L. Bailin, Levine, Sogolou, Shanholz, Weber Milstein, and Wepstone. Public School No. 1 won all four tournament games defeating P. S. 144, P.S. 22, P.S. 24, and P.S. 168.
Liederkranz champion J. F. Poggenburg defeated F. W. Boyd 400 to 205 at Knickerbocker Academy Brooklyn in the 14.2 amateur billiard tournament playoff. Poggenburg showed strong form with averages around 7.52 and high runs of 56 53 and 42. Boyd struggled with 349-52 as his best runs were 32 16 and 14. Tonight Cc. R. Lewis and J. A. Dallon compete in the junior scratch tournament.
Westchester Briarcliff Cup stock car race organizers define a six to eight hour limit based on speed and course length. A detailed chassis definition covers motor, transmission, frame, brakes, and stock tires. Entries will close midnight tomorrow with over twenty cars ready for the April 24 event.
Cambridge, Massachusetts skater Charles Williams easily wins the five mile preliminary round in the world roller skating championship event in Pittsburg. Clarence Hamilton of Boston places second, with Joan Gehrsom also of Boston in third. Time not provided.
George Hackenschmidt of Russia defeated Joe Rogers of America in a world championship match at Oxford Music Hall London under catch as catch can rules best two of three falls with a ten minute rest. First fall 7 minutes 34 seconds second fall 9 minutes 45 seconds. The Russian retained the title in a walkover with Rogers outclassed. Stake was 250 dollars per side.
A boxing card at the Acra Athletic Club on 158 West Twenty-ninth Street ended with Eddie Carter of Nadelphia facing Kid Locke in the wind-up.
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