28 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
1
Cornell crews win two events at Poughkeepsie as Columbia freshmen place first. Coach James Rice’s program fields three boats with a strong showing while Syracuse finishes second in the fours.
Cornell takes the varsity eight-oared race on the Hudson four mile course at the Seventeenth Annual Regatta with a time of 20 minutes 10 seconds four fifths. Columbia places second in 20 16 four fifths, followed by Pennsylvania Wisconsin Syracuse. The field includes past winner Cornell at 20 42 one fifth and course record 18 53 one fifth by Cornell in 1901.
In a varsity rowing event Cornell takes first place in the two mile race with an unofficial time of 11 35. Crew details list E H Dole as stroke and other rowers H R Lafferty J H Smallbow C W Carpenter. Syracuse places second followed by Columbia and Pennsylvania. Last year’s winner Cornell clocked 11 37.6e for the course.
Columbia wins the two mile race in 10 minutes 13.5 seconds with crew stroke C F McCarthy and coxswain H K Herbert leading R W Hadsell E W Peterson A S Martin A C Rothwell E S Williams H Bird. Cornell finishes second in 10 20 5, Syracuse third in 10 23 1 5, Pennsylvania fourth in 10 24 4 5, Wisconsin fifth in 10 38. Cornell also held last year’s title with a 10 40 1 5 time and the course record stands at 9 11 3 5 by Cornell in 1905.
In a dramatic finish Cornell defeats Columbia by about a length to win the Varsity race at the intercollegiate regatta. Columbia led early as Penn and Syracuse trailed, but Cornell’s grit and late surge, aided by coxswain Kimball, carried the Blue to victory amid cheering crowds and collapsed Columbia rowers.
Drawing room and 12 section sleeping cars to Cleveland leave Pennsylvania Railroad at 6 04 and 6 32 P M daily and arrive in Cleveland next morning.
Hoboken voters rejected the commission form by 4770 to 2388, failing to reach the required 30 percent threshold. New Brunswick also voted against it 2500 to 1315 with every ward opposed. Police arrested two men from New York on charges of repeating. Gov. Wilson had urged the plan at St Mary's Hall last Friday.
Albany June 27. After a public hearing on the Frawley bill banning automatic or repeating shotguns for hunting in closed seasons, the Senate Committee on Forest Fish and Game refused to report it favorably. Herbert Noble for Remington Arms argued the bill would ruin the company, detailing a scheme to fund game preservation and suggesting gunmakers’ motives were selfish.
Mrs. Julia W. A. Liebrecht sues Henry A. Liebrecht Jr. for divorce in New Rochelle. Defendant Siebrecht contends condonation of any offense by his wife. Supreme Court Justice Mills allows $100 monthly alimony and $89 in counsel fees to Mrs. Liebrecht while the case proceeds. Affidavits from both sides are lengthy and include references to visits by Mrs. Miner and Ella Blair Richardson.
Commissioner McCormack announced Gov. Dix signed a bill creating semi annual tax collections. Deputy Tax Commissioners begin field work July 1 and tentative rolls must be ready Oct 1. Half of 1912 taxes due May 1 and Nov 1 with a 2 percent rebate for full May payment.
Advertisement notes six through trains from Pennsylvania Station to Long Branch and Asbury Park on weekdays, four on Sundays, with extra trains to Hudson Terminal. See timetable for details.
Government officials say early publication hampers proof of a multi‑million dollar smuggling ring. The case targets Nathan Allen and John R. Collins over $150000 in jewels, with wider ties alleged to a New York and Paris employer. Deputy Parr reports larger frauds could exceed $2,000,000, while Collector Loeb defends Parr from blackmail accusations and clarifies residency questions affecting duties.
Advertises low excursion fares to Colorado on the Rocky Mountain Limited and Mountain Line from Chicago with morning and evening departures. Also lists Colorado Flyer service from St. Louis and Mae Street address for excursion tickets at 401 Broadway.
A note previews United States Government research on the origin of national airs, promising details in the next Sunday issue of Times.
Atlanta June 27 1918 mob violence leaves Tom Allen and Joe Watts dead after officials Gov Brown Judge Brand and Sheriff Stark fail to deploy troops to protect suspects. Legislature to investigate possible impeachment. Brand had resisted troop protection in previous Monroe and Lawrenceville lynchings.
Lincoln Beachey flew a biplane from the American side of the Niagara River into the Horseshoe Falls gorge, skimming under the bridge and close to spray before landing on the Canadian bank. The stunt drew about 100000 spectators who watched from riverbanks and the bridge.
J Ogden Armour is the largest individual holder of Chicago personal property with 308200, though assessors expect further filings that may raise totals. Mrs Nettie F McCormick leads in overall personal property taxes at 865000, with C H McCormick at 860000 and Edward Morris at 525000. The board expects completion of current year assessments by week end. The Chicago Telephone Company shows assessable property at 14917034.
A steamer is ashore at the entrance to the Golden Gate as heavy seas run high. The incident occurred near San Francisco with dangerous surf conditions reported.
An ordinance requiring muzzling or leash restraint for all dogs on streets during June through September becomes law without the mayor's signature after he held no action for fourteen days. The SPCA or police may seize unrestrained dogs, with owners able to redeem them within five days upon paying a $10 fine.
The second general assembly of the Eucharistic Congress met in San Francisco Church. The Beja bishop denounced the Masonic Government of Portugal and said the monarchy would be restored. A telegram from Cardinal Merry del Val praised the congress. French delegate M Toussaint spoke on religion aiding labor and capital.
Thomas Sopwith piloted a Moisant biplane from Nassau Boulevard field and raced above Floral Park with an LIRR electric train heading to Garden City. The train pulled ahead by a eighth of a mile and Sopwith returned to the field after the friendly challenge. He noted the aircraft was built for passenger service, not racing.
Patrick Eustice fell from the twentieth story of the Hebsen Building and was saved by John Murray on the nineteenth floor who caught him with his blouse and swung him to safety onto cross beams. Eustice was bruised but survived and planned to return to work.
Boston June 27 A out of court agreement makes Mrs Olea Bull Vaughan the sole heir to a roughly 500000 estate of Mrs Ole Bull widow of the famed violinist The Maine Probate Court case has been ongoing with Judge Nathaniel Hobbs to suspend hearings until next Monday while details of the pact are finalized The will had left substantial sums to Hindu mysticism instructors and to Joseph G Thorpe of Cambridge with Vaughan receiving a small bequest
Wynmalen and Vidart arrived from Utrecht today and Barra and Train reached Brussels this evening completing the fourth stage. Beaumont won the Utrecht to Brussels prize and reached Brussels yesterday. Barra landed hard near the Japanese tower but was not hurt while Levasseur fell near Breda and was hurt but not seriously. Weymann retired. The airmen will resume the race tomorrow heading for Roubaix.
In Garden City New York on June 27 two women flew in unfamiliar machines. Mrs Elizabeth Brandt Scott rode Capt Baldwins red devil while Harriet Quimby tested a Blériot after earlier biplane flights. Quimby reportedly made the first female monoplane flights in the country at about a hundred feet.
Paris June 27 John W Gates postponed his voyage to the United States with Mrs Gates and Lord Cowdray due to serious throat illness. A French surgeon performed seven operations over as many days, the latest being the most serious. Despite weakness he met friends and discussed the Port Arthur Texas Oil Company fire. Cowdray plans to sail for Amelia tomorrow.
In Pittsburg on June 27 a citywide club notice bans serving drinks after 1 AM. Superintendent McQuaide issued the order after complaints from wives and mothers about husbands and sons returning home late from clubs. Police plan strict enforcement.
The S S Prinz August Wilhelm arrived at Santiago on June 23 bringing latest shipping updates with port status and arrival details for the harbor report.
A personally conducted tour visits the Grand Canyon of Arizona and Yellowstone Park, extending to California and Colorado aboard a Pennsylvanian Railroad special train from August 3 to 26. Consulting agent C Studds of New York promotes the itinerary.
An explosion in a five ton winding drum casting at Otis Elevator Works Yonkers injured eight foundry workers with two later dying. Foreman Henry Steadman and John Clark were fatally burned while Richard Walsh and others faced burns or hospital treatment.
Advertisement notes H. Dewey & Sons Co offering genuine crystal pebble eyeglasses that resist fogging. Mentions Spencer at 7 Maiden Lane and promotion at 138 Fulton Street N. with the note for a cool, non misting eyewear option.
A travel advisory advises readers to call the Circulation Department at 1000 Bryant Street for delivery instructions before leaving the city for summer vacations. The notice is aimed at ensuring subscribers abroad receive timely handling of their newspaper.
Interborough rejects key features of the McAneny plan while Brooklyn Rapid Transit adopts a mixed stance seeking amendments. City leaders insist on following the adopted policy as officials weigh which company will operate new Triborough routes and extensions.
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