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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
1
Mrs clit ford W Hartridge wife of Harry K Thaws former personal counsel, hid in Pittsburg after leaving New York and died June 2 at Homeopathic Hospital. She traveled under aliases and spent about 1500 dollars monthly with a male escort, while her mother and doctors kept details private.
City Clerk P J Scully reported six certificates from public notaries for civil ceremonies are invalid under the new law which requires a written contract signed by both parties and at least two witnesses. The contract must include residences, date and place, and be acknowledged before a judge. East Orange official inquiries a possible illegal wedding performed by Dr Adam on June 18 with residents of New York and no New Jersey license.
Paris July 16 Special Cable reports Mile. Delvair who played Marion de Lorme at the Comédie Francaise suffered aphasia during the fourth act and could not recall lines yet insisted on continuing to the fifth act with Lambert reading for her. Colleagues and audience reacted with concern as the curtain fell.
A young woman’s mangled body was found on the New York and New Haven tracks between Mount Vernon and Pelham. Police, coroner, and detectives found no foul play. likely struck by an eastbound express while crossing to a shortcut toward North Pelham. The victim wore a black skirt white shirtwaist a cheap straw hat cheap jewelry and a Steinberg hat band. a gold ring with WW initials was on her left hand. The body was taken to Mount Vernon for identification as investigators questioned witnesses.
Georgia Senator Wilkes denounced Andrew Carnegie as hypocritical while debating a bill to provide 60,000 for completing the Carnegie Library at the Georgia School of Technology. He argued Carnegie’s philanthropy masks exploitation of farmers, but the Senate passed the funding.
Florence Jarvis was doused with petrol and set on fire by her husband Herbert Jarvis at their Rockaway Road home in Far Rockaway L I E. After the attack the victim fled the hallway and was rescued by Alze Fietcher who beat out the flames. Mrs Jarvis, badly burned, was rushed to St Marys Hospital and remains in danger. Police seek Jarvis who fled after being summoned to the Far Rockaway Police Court on a non support charge.
TOSTON Mon July 16 Judge Asten Parker visiting here yesterday witnessed a rattlesnake on the Riverside Ranch road. The judge, taking swift action, used a large stone to strike and kill the rattler on the spot, exercising judicial cognizance in the field.
A concise notice notes bets on Quebec and rail tickets with New York and Albany accepted by the H. R. Day Line. An advertisement fragment reflects betting and travel options featured in the period.
Protos challenges rival Thomas in a high speed crossing of Russian terrains. Protos travels from Vladivostok toward the west with Koeppen's car in solid condition.
The 156th day shows distances for the New York to Paris leg with Thomas and Protos racing. It lists miles logged from New York to Paris and onward routes to Viadivostok and other cities, noting Thomas closer to St. Petersburg and Paris than Protos despite being behind in total distance.
Lieut Hans Koep reports arrival in Kasan Russia aboard a German Protos car this morning via telegraphic from Berlin dated July 16. The message carried by Zeitung am Mittag notes Koep’s transit through zone and details of the journey.
The article compares the race between the American Thomas car and a German rival from Vladivostok across Siberia toward St. Petersburg. The American car sits slightly ahead, with routes via Perm and Nijni Novgorod to Moscow, while the German line goes through Nijni Novgorod to Moscow. With St. Petersburg as the next target, the first machine to reach it wins the $1.01 prize.
An American car reached Kasan after 744 miles from Ekaterinburg in 78 hours of rough travel. Lieut. Koeppen forecasts Moscow by Sunday. The stretch saw long delays with no info from the Automobile Club of Russia. This marks the second $1,000 prize won by the Germans at Chita. Americans lost the first prize due to a delay and a five day holdup at Viatka.
A six story Bond Street fire yesterday evening was worsened by water pressure. A 120 pound feed pipe burst delaying attack as three top floors burned. Flames forced occupants from the fifth floor while the tower tore roof sections into the street. Loss estimated at 50 000 dollars, mainly borne by Citron Brothers and Bennett Lowenthal. Chief Croker alerted the blaze.
Mrs Edith M Teagle wife of Walter C Teagle of Cleveland an official of Standard Oil died in Pasadena Hospital from a bullet wound fired last night She was about 30 and had lived in Pasadena two years The act was attributed to melancholia amid ill health Her husband was en route to New York and her father W T Murray accompanied by his wife and son also headed that way The shooting occurred at her home while a nurse was away The physician described the entry wound and warned of infection risks
Mme Fritzi Scheff, guest of C L Benedict at the Knickerbocker dinner and Casino party, reports a diamond pendant valued at 1500 dollars missing. The jewel, described as seven large stones with about 100 smaller stones, may have been lost in the Knickerbocker theater or dining room. A police search and description broadcast followed.
Winter Wisconsin July 16 Mrs John F Dietz wife of the Outlaw of Cameron Dam completed a fifty six day fast She shows no ill effects and may owe her life to the fast She lost sixty pounds and could not obtain a doctor due to the war the state has waged against Dietz for five years Dietz has not been arrested despite court action.
Champion Surprise a $2000 prize bulldog and Miss Turpin a $500 prize winner owned by Henry D. Riley of Bradford Penn were burned to death today when a fire destroyed Riley's chicken coops and doghouse. Champion Surprise was a well known dog with blue ribbons from Chicago New York and Philadelphia shows.
The SS Mauretania was reported by Marconi wireless 570 miles east of Sandy Hook Lightship at 7 A M yesterday. She is due at her pier at 9 A M today.
Advertisement for a bottle fermented champagne from Dewey and Sons Co. at 188 Fulton Street New York. It highlights the French method and marks the product as special sec champagne.
Mrs. Frank Jay Gould seeks to prove alleged misconduct on a 1905 yachting trip with her husband. Two Canadian witnesses, secretly brought to Long Island, will testify before a referee as the case moves toward trial.
Darius Eatman 33, professor at Columbia University, drowned when a boat with three companions capsized on a pond near Oxford in Granville County. The others swam ashore. Eatman, unable to swim, clung to an oar and was pulled under before rescue. He graduated from UNC and Columbia and held the Pedagogy chair at Lake Forest for two years.
Mrs. Martha Woffindin a widow aged 62 and her two daughters visited Manhattan Beach to celebrate her birthday. As she prepared to enter the water she slipped on the sand and died instantly from heart disease despite efforts by her daughters and Dr. William P. Healey of the Oriental Hotel.
The Party Express reports definite information that Great Britain will purchase Brazil's three battleships under construction, despite earlier speculation that Japan would obtain them. Brazil’s embassy in Washington recently said the ships would be kept for Brazil.
Tokyo reports rapid progress on two more battleships to be laid down at Yokosuke and Kure, each about 20800 tons with 20 knots speed, 12 inch armor, and twelve 12 inch guns. The old Fus, second oldest in Japan, is to be sunk as a gunship target, likely by the first squadron.
The Mutual Grain Company at 78 80 and 2 Wall Street closed after a $3.75 loss to a customer. Post Office Inspectors report owners fled and the U S mails are barred if they resume. The small firm sold puts and calls on wheat and issued literature claiming large fortunes. Mrs. J E Holden of Columbus Indiana triggered the investigation by filing with the Post Office Department.
President Roosevelt refused a request to record speeches for public sale using a talking machine. He attended official duties in the morning and hosted Mrs. Roosevelt and members of the St. Hilda Society at Sagamore Hill for tea at 5 PM.
William Jennings Bryan responds to Oyster Bay Democrats after their telegram promising strong local support. He sends a cordial greeting and says he will watch the returns from Roosevelt's home town with interest.
Ten mounted police clashed with a Doukhobor group near Yorkton Saskatchewan arresting twelve ringleaders of a 100 strong band in a three hour battle. Six men and six women were sent to Northern Penitentiary while the government pursues a policy to break up wandering bands.
Millions of white moths swarmed Harlem last night drifting toward Times Square. The crowd and residents stared as the insects filled streets and lit windows, with reporters and editors in the Times Building noting the strange invasion from City Hall Park to upper Manhattan. Authorities warned about possible future pest implications for city trees.
Cheap round trip through Pennsylvania Railroad from July 17 to July 31 inclusive. Tickets good for return any time before end of July. Inquire at ticket agents for details.
Paris cablegram quoted shows William R Hearst rejecting Bryan and the Democratic ticket as unpatriotic. He cites discredited old party labels and chameleon candidates while urging Independence League to pursue a new, honest platform aligned with producing classes. Delegates at 1 047 Lexington Ave back anti fusion resolutions directing a straight Independence vote.
Labor leaders in New York questioned how President of the American Federation of Labor James Gompers could pledge AFL support for Bryan. They urged clarity on whether unions can be pressured to back a political ticket and warned that workers will vote their own judgments.
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