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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
1
The auto race leader arrives in Omaha as crowd excitement rises. De Dion remains the pace setter at Cedar Rapids while Protos reaches Chicago and the Moto bloc stays in place all day.
Forecast for racing weather today calls for rain then a drop in temperature and snow. The report lists times and car makes from Omaha Nebraska to Vail Iowa including De Dion Motobloc and Protos through Cedar Rapids with Chicago as a stopover.
Montague Roberts reports from Omaha on the Thomas car arrival at 11 45 am en route to Cheyenne. He details a grand public reception with sirens cannons and a sea of flags, noting Western patriotism and massive crowds. He praises Omaha hospitality including Hotel Schutz lunch and plans a Hotel Rome banquet.
The Zust car from Italy finished 89 miles for the day near Vail Iowa, arriving at 6 45 p m and narrowing the lead of the American car to 78 miles after a breakdown near Jefferson. Steering gear trouble slowed the Italian entry since a Rochester breakdown earlier.
Baltimore March 4 Gen F C Latrobe personal counsel says Ross Winans authorized him to announce that his son Thomas wed a Spanish actress in Paris without consent and now lives there on an allowance from his father. The rupture endangers Thomas inheritance of the Winans millions.
An interpellation in St Petersburg demands explanations from Admiral Diko and the Minister of Marine over charges that Russian naval secrets were shared with Vickers Sons & Maxim in the Rurik cruiser project. Allegations include unsatisfactory armor and guns and secret methods taught to the English firm.
A Wall Street agency circulated a warning that no notes or personal obligations bearing the signature of U S Grant Jr are for sale or discount. Ulysses S Grant Jr of San Diego denies knowledge of the message and says it did not come from him or his relatives. Generals Fred D Grant and Ulysses S Grant III are mentioned as figures but deny issuing the warning.
In Washington March 4 naval officers criticized Senator Hale and others for cutting short Commander Sims remarks at a Senate naval inquiry. Sims defended his remarks on gunnery in the Spanish war and spoke of past reporting gaps while praising the current Navy training and equipment. Rear Admiral Cowles supported open turret and direct ammunition hoists and said American ships are the equal of any afloat.
Two of four mechanics liens filed by Harry A. Leeder and Thomas Conroy of Leeder Conroy against the John J. Rockefeller estate at Pocoantico Hills were satisfied yesterday in the White Plains County Clerk's office. The liens arose from disputes over payments by contractors on a laundry building project.
A terse ad notes Seaboard Florida limited daily Pullmans on the shortest Florida route with offices at 1,183 Broadway. Ady listed.
Nathan Vidaver special deputy attorney general and Independence League figure was arrested at the Astor House with $500 in marked bills amid allegations he accepted the money as a fee to silence newspapers and aid a new Seventh Avenue bank plan. Prosecutors say the funds came from William R. Montgomery, former Hamilton Bank president, under threats of harming his business plans. The case hinges on a long, intricate web involving court actions, a stenographer’s notes, and testimony expected before the grand jury.
After eight years in New Jersey courts, the Blair estate totaling 50 million dollars was settled before Vice Chancellor Emery in Newark. Executor De Witt C. Blair was discharged as grandchildren Isabella Scribner Charles Scribner Arthur H. Scribner Clarence Blair Mitchell and Emma Scribner Larned each received 500 000 in cash and securities. The bulk of the estate goes to De Witt Blair son of John I. Blair who died in 1899. Five trusts were named for the five grandchildren but many stocks had been sold prompting a suit to replace shares to preserve equal bequests.
Wealthy residents of Meadow Brook and other long island estates must approve a proposed rural free delivery route for Great Neck. Postmaster Hicks says estate support is crucial before remote residents can receive mail. among those asked to approve are William R Grace J P Grace Henry P Booth Cord Meyer Roswell Eldredge August Jensen William Astor Chanler and others.
A spectacular fire along the Hudson River at 168th Street destroyed Audubon Yacht Club John Dalton's Launch Club and Fort Washington Canoe Club. Fifteen launches and twenty canoes were lost in the flames with damage around 15000 dollars. A bucket brigade led by Miss Gladys Springer and others helped save several vessels before the Fire Department arrived.
Public Service Commissioner hearing on side doors for Subway cars postponed to April 8 due to expert unavailability. Interborough Rapid Transit Company resists making side doors universal, seeking removal of that requirement. New steel subway cars arrive, featuring wider doors and larger platforms, costing about $5,000 less per car. ceiling is steel and cars rattle, earning the nickname tin cans.
In White Plains a secret marriage occurred on November 16, 1907 in Mount Vernon between Miss Male Woods and George W. Quintard Jr, grandson of a wealthy iron manufacturer. The bride earlier survived the Brewster Express wreck of February 18, 1907 and helped injured women escape through car windows.
Havana reports February customs receipts of 1 604 730 pesos, down from 2 225 042 in January and 2 221 000 in December. Merchants blame reduced orders on Havana bankers refusing credit extensions, while locals doubt American pledges to restore a Cuban republic next February.
An advertisement for Poland Water led by Hiram Ricker & Sons with a New York depot at 1 180 Broadway and B S Robinson as manager promoting reputation purity and medicinal properties.
Ex Gov Frank S Black charged that banning track betting is a broader liberty issue and urged treating all forms of gambling equally. The Jockey Club proposed credit betting and Bishop Potter supported regulation over abolition. Clergymen urged reform as lawmakers heard from both sides and from Missouri Gov Folk’s abolition example.
Gov Folk of Missouri says anti-gambling laws do not hinder horse breeding. He cites reports showing more fine horses raised in Missouri in the past three years with no race track gambling than when gambling was licensed. He asserts breeding progress continued independent of track gambling.
Advertisement notes a three day trip to Washington with cost 12.00 or 14.50 for necessary excursions. Leaves Thursday March 12 via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Board of Education rejects corporal punishment in public schools by 21 to 17. A special committee noted 470 letters from across the country, 270 in favor of reintroducing corporal punishment, with Supt. Maxwell among supporters.
A Kiel observatory cablegram to Harvard Observatory announces a new body seen on eight nights by Melotte at Greenwich. The object, visible in a large telescope near Cambridge, Massachusetts, is likely a satellite with precise coordinates given for January 27 in Greenwich mean time.
A Christie’s auction of the Dickens porcelain collection attracted many foreign dealers. Despite a cautious market, 104 lots brought about $100,000 with top prices of $16,000 for a Sevres jardiniere and $16,800 for a set of three Sevres vases and covers, both painted by Morin and gilded by Vincent.
Special to The New York Limes reports in High Point North Carolina that the Brokaws are delaying departure to the South to allow Mrs. Brokaw still hospitalised to accompany Brokaw. William Gould denied deed transfer of the Faircrew estate. Brokaw separation rumors denied by Mrs Brokaw’s parents.
Fire traps sixteen miners in Hamstead colliery near Birmingham. Rescue teams have failed to reach the entombed workers and fears grow that they perished in the blaze.
In Passaic New Jersey Samuel Zuritsky and Louis Alper fought fiercely in a quiet area yesterday afternoon. Both men were carried home with serious injuries and may die. The dispute stemmed from a business buyout and a nearby rival store started by Alper’s wife. Alper was struck in the face and stomach but remained standing until Zuritsky’s skull fracture occurred during the fall.
Tokyo officials state Japan issued no ultimatum or threats to China regarding the illegal seizure of the Tatsu Maru. They urge release, express regrets, and damages payment, trusting China will act in good faith. A Shanghai dispatch notes strained China Japan relations and possible casus belli if the vessel is not released.
Sergt Treanor of East 126th Street Police Station halted three men on 125th Street near Madison Avenue after hearing a muffled crow. Valises held six fighting cocks and two birds, all clipped, ready for the fray. Men identified as Harry Hudson of Englewood New Jersey and Albert Keitz of Englewood were held as suspicious persons, with Keitz carrying $100.
Through her attorney Mrs Lillian Georgiana de Severius wife of artist Al hania de Severius yesterday applied to Supreme Court Justice Crane in Brooklyn for alimony and counsel fees in a divorce suit brought by her husband Justice Crane reserved decision Mrs de Severius names a Brooklyn woman in her suit and all allegations are denied by the artist.
Lehigh Valley line parity 355 and 1 460 Broadway avenues appear in a transportation notice. It references moving goods from New York to the Pacific Coast with listed route markers and schedule notes.
A devastating Linwood Ohio school fire drops 165 child fatalities as panic breaks out and a stampede follows a faulty exit. Fire line collapse traps students as flames surge up the stairs. Authorities struggle to identify victims and determine causes.
Fire investigators report possible arson as the blaze began in a basement area described as woodwork storage. No wires are believed to have sparked the flames. Fire crews contained the fire before it spread to other rooms.
In Cleveland suburb Collinwood a large fire at Lake View School killed 165 pupils and two teachers. Most victims were ages 6 to 14. many others were injured or missing. Fire officials consider arson possible. exits opened inward and one rear door locked. Rescuers halted by a crushing jam at the stairs as flames cut off all egress.
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