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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
1
Thomas sprinted to narrow the Protos advantage amid vast cheering in Berlin as drivers recount the grueling two hemisphere auto contest. Koeppen acknowledged the crowd as hundreds of thousands lined the German capital streets.
The report lists racer standings on day sixteen with distances and routes from New York toward Paris and various legs to cities including Vladivostok Harbin Tzitzikar Viatka Moscow Irkutsk Omsk Berlin and Tomsk. It records miles traveled and last reported times for several entrants.
The Thomas car from St Petersburg has closed the gap on the German Protos in the Paris Matin New York TIMES race. Protos reached Berlin at noon and left for Brunswick while Thomas crossed the frontier at Eydtkuhnen with six hours of running to cut the lead. If night running continues, the American may reach Paris first and claim overall victory and the Vladivostok lead margin.
In Berlin, July 24, Lieut Koeppen and the Protos car led the Vladivostok to Paris race into the capital, greeted by miles of cheering compatriots. Thousands lined the streets as the Protos was welcomed at Muencheberg and the Zeitung am Mittag headquarters, with the Stars and Stripes flying from its mainmast.
Dr Carlton P Flint of 107 West Fifty fifth Street was struck by a car driven by Louis Lefrancois near the Sea Bright railroad station. He suffered serious internal injuries and was dragged forty feet before the vehicle stopped. Chauffeur Lefrancois was arrested. Masury owner absent without knowledge of the ride.
A Newport society split forms around Alfred Vanderbilt and his ex wife Mrs Elsie French Vanderbilt after a divorce. The quarrel surfaces at charity events for St Marys Church Portsmouth with Mrs Vanderbilt planned lawn concert and bronze church doors given by Mr Vanderbilt. Net from recent Vanderbilt farm fête totals about 1300 with expenses around 1000. Vanderbilt may cover the shortfall.
Richard Gruber 12 of 187 South Street Jersey City was killed when a touring auto struck a tandem bicycle carrying him and 11 year old Arthur Johan at Beacon Avenue. The other boy died later at Christ's Hospital. occupants Mornkind and Williams were arrested awaiting arraignment.
Special train leaves New York at 6 45 A M for Atlantic City and returns Sunday July 26 with stops at Newark Elizabeth and New Brunswick from 2 50 to Northbound timetable and fares advertised by Pennsylvania Railroad for a Sunday excursion.
Hayes seizes first place in the long race as col lapses cause disqualification while Americans celebrate taking first, third, fourth and ninth in the event.
A C Gilbert Yale and EB T Cooke Cornell tied for first at 12 feet 2 inches in wrestling. Clark Jacobs from the University of Chicago Sonderstrom Sweden Archibald UK tied for third at 11 feet 9 inches. Weisz Hungary won Greco-Roman heavyweight wrestling beating Petroff Russia. Johannson Sweden won high diving with 83.7 points, Malstoom Sweden 78.8, Stanberg Sweden 74 points. Relnyshow UK won catch as catch can light heavyweight. Events include hop, step, jump. 110 meter hurdles final. one mile relay final. and prize distribution.
John J. Hayes of the Irish Athletic Club leads a dramatic finish in the Olympic marathon at the London arena, edging Dorando as the Italian collapses near the tape. Four Americans place in the top ten, marking a strong North American showing against England in this historic race.
T Clark and Mrs Clark registered at Hotel Victoria July 24. She left hotel Wednesday and returned in a dazed condition at Coney Island two days later. Dazed, possibly knockout drops, she cannot recall details. No jewelry missing though money lost. detectives searched for her without public alarm.
John D. Rockefeller plans a green roof for the Institution of Mercy Building near his Kyhit residence to improve the hilltop view. The Sisters agree to the painting by Rockefeller’s men at no cost. Meanwhile John Melin prepares to auction his Pokantico Hills saloon, a property Rockefeller has long sought but cannot secure.
In Annapolis Maryland July 24 women who pay taxes voted for the $40 000 bond issue. Their votes are credited with defeating the measure. Some women asked to sign their names on ballots and brought proxies to vote through male relatives. The voting law lacked a provision for female signatures.
Special to The New York Times Holyoke Massachusetts July 24 Dr Robert H Wylie of New York was arrested in the Boston and Maine Railroad station today in a civil suit for 6000 by Mrs Kate Thompson who alleges an operation last October was unskillful The arrest was for form to ensure his presence in Holyoke when wanted Ball was provided by a Holyoke physician Wylie enjoys Holyoke medical trust and a local physician called today’s event an incident of a professional life He has a summer home at Larchmont Manor and was said to be at home last night but declined to discuss the case
The million dollar shippers' combine in Chicago demands a hold on rate increases until the Inter-State Commerce Commission rules. If denied they will seek court action to restrain railroads and will invite Presidents of railroads north of the Ohio and west of the Mississippi to a final conference before any appeal.
Constantinople reports Abdul Hamid II declares the 1876 constitution amid army mutiny and Albanian defections. Young Turks seize key garrisons in Monastir and Salonika while Albania swears loyalty to liberty. Grand Vizier Ferid Pasha is dismissed as Said Pasha takes power.
Miss Anna Gould now Princess de Sagan is paid 68.12 as her share of assets from the Berkeley fethtetle Association, which was voluntarily wound up ten years ago. Coudert Brothers represented her in the Supreme Court filing for the dividend under Justice Goff's order.
Gov. Charles E. Hughes says he will accept renomination if the Republican Party of New York desires it, citing public sentiment and the party's will. He notes personal reasons once opposed renominating are not controlling and signals a possible campaign effort and touring plan to Counties fairs.
James A. Baughn of the Empire Trust Company was robbed of a $1,000 wallet on a street car en route to the Sub Treasury. The thief fled, leaped from the car, and vanished into a Philadelphia department store as mounted police guarded exits.
The piece recounts Abdul Hamid's 1876 concession to Liberals and the 1877 constitution creating a two chamber system, elections, and press freedom. It notes the parliament's brief life, Russia war ruin, and the Young Turks’ Paris exile and renewed Western‑style reform plans led from Paris in recent years.
The Massachusetts Highway Commission received a ruling from Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon that there are no treaties exempting diplomats from state automobile taxes and licenses. Foreign diplomats have long claimed exemption from automobile license requirements.
Newport July 24 The schooner Menawa, struck by the Presidential yacht Mayflower, floats beam up in Long Island Sound seven miles south-southwest of Faulkner Island. The naval tug Chickasaw searched the derelict, and the torpedo boat Gwin was sent with gun and crew to destroy the menace.
Two highwaymen stopped a baggage car on the Ulster and Delaware Railroad between South Gilboa and Stamford late last night. They seized the mail pouch contents and the baggage master’s gold watch and $18 in cash, then jumped from the slowing train and vanished. A search for the robbers continues with little hope of finding them.
Anna Lynch wife of David Lynch of State Read McKeesport is dying of elephantiasis a rare disease mainly in India or Africa Her weight has risen from 165 to 510 pounds and daily growth continues The left leg calf measures 6 inches while the right leg measurement is unreadable The skin thickens and folds over the body and physicians suspect insect exposure as the cause
Twelve year old Arthur Weinberg son of Mr and Mrs Philip Weinberg of New York drowned at Long Branch while bathing with his mother. They ventured into deep water and were overwhelmed. Dozens on the shore and four or five would be rescuers narrowly escaped danger before the boy sank. His body was recovered but resuscitation failed. Mrs Weinberg was brought ashore and the family was staying at North Cottages on Bath Avenue.
Government wireless station at Point Loma talked with Admiral Sperry's flagship Connecticut near midnight. The distance of about 24000 miles marked a possible Pacific record as the Connecticut headed from Honolulu to Auckland via longitude 173 west and latitude between 0 and 10 north.
After the announcement that Mr. Bryan turned over The Commoner profits to the Democratic Campaign Committee uniformed newsboys appeared in the financial district yesterday with the Bryan paper. Sales were slow.
United Disinfecting Co located at 517 West 45th Street Ady advertises extermination of roaches bed bugs and mice with services for homes and businesses.
Republican leaders expect Charles F. Hughes to be renominated as governor. They plan to swallow the bitter pill and back the move, believing Roosevelt and Taft favor the renomination. Taft, after a conference with the President at the Hotel Manhattan, signaled approval to party leaders in New York.
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