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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
1
Columbus race notes show De Dion and Motobloc cars prepared to start again today after a change in crew for the Protos car. Zust struggles to maintain speed over a nine mile course amid wet conditions impacting early laps.
The report notes arrival of cars and drivers from Columbus Denison Cedar Rapids Chicago and Protos in a race event. Time and distance figures appear with multiple readings such as 3:10 and 2:55. Forecast calls for clearing weather and lower temperatures for racing day.
Special to The New York Times from Columbus Nebraska describes the Thomas American car leaving Omaha at 10:80 amid cheers from 10 000 people. The crew received free outfits and gifts in Omaha Fremont and North Platte with hospitality from locals and figures like Buffalo Bill Cody. The trip faced bad roads and a storm yet continued through Myth Bond and Myth Bone to Columbus arriving at 8 10 p m.
Denison Iowa March 5 The Zast Italian car in the New York to Paris race arrived at 12 53 pm after leaving Vail at 7 am. Rain made roads impassable so crews used Illinois Central Road bed to Omaha. Car suffered wheel failure tire blowouts and a near flip in a ditch delaying progress and prompting a decision to ship back by rail.
The De Dion team stayed in Cedar Rapids March 65 to fit the car for a restart. Rain has left roads muddy delaying progress. Chaffray vows to start tomorrow morning despite conditions, planning to compensate for any later setbacks by the others.
Special to The New York Times from Cedar Rapids Iowa March 5. A travel piece on oats and cereals argues oats can be transformed from horse feed into fine dining through ingenuity. The author contrasts oats served with milk and sugar to porridge and notes vast cereal fields seen on a trip from New York to Paris. Continued on Page &
The Batonyi divorce case moves toward issues framing as Aurel Batonyi and Mrs. Burke Roche Batonyi prepare arguments. Counsel for Aurel Batonyi and A. Alexander appeared before Supreme Court Justice O Gorman with a motion to submit papers for framing issues. The action includes counter suits and multiple respondents on both sides with four women named by Mrs. Batonyi and as many men on the opposite side. Mrs. Batonyi, daughter of Frank Work, married the Hon. J. B. Burke Roche in 1881 and later to Batonyi in 1905. the marriage created family tensions and financial strains.
The Times demands the production in Parliament of a letter from William to Lord Tweedmouth, First Lord of the Admiralty, accusing German influence on British naval policy. The editorial argues imperial channels were bypassed and public disclosure is essential, noting resentment in Britain and a push for stronger armament.
At 8 80 o clock a man burst into the Pettit apartment at 208 West 120th Street. He gagged and bound Ada Louise Pettit, 18, and ransacked the home before fleeing. Only $1 was missing and the house was found packed for removal. The janitress Mrs. Bertha Schmidt freed and revived the victim.
Dismembered body of an Italian believed to be Dina Pietro of New York is found in the Monsup River at the Mill Dam. Salvatore Capagello, 20, accused by his wife of involvement, is under arrest after her report and discovery of a blood stained axe, pillow, and sheet at the Capagello home. The body was recovered with parts severed and wrapped in wire and bundled in a underskirt and sheet.
Albany March 5 The affidavit for the will of Andrew Hamilton places real estate at over 1000 dollars and personal estate over 1000 dollars Life policies on his life total about 125000 The will leaves all to his two daughters Jessie and Mary share and share alike with care for his mother and names them executrices without bond Elizabeth wife of James C Brady New York is mentioned as daughter and daughter-in-law of Anthony N Brady
Willam Weaver a Bayonne butcher discovered a large pearl in the neck of a pig he was dressing for a customer at 187 Broadway. He rushed to a local jeweler who valued the pearl around $200.
Detectives arrested William Esser in Flatbush on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing dies and designs from the Bliss Company, which builds electrically controlled torpedoes for the United States Government. Letters and machine shop evidence suggested possible foreign contact to sell the secret torpedo plans. Esser, a German immigrant, denied the accusations as federal authorities weigh the case.
Alderman Little Tim Sullivan walked along Lexington Avenue near Sixteenth Street yesterday when he stepped on a loose coalhole cover and disappeared briefly. He later arrived at City Hall covered in coal dust and said he feared a trap but concluded it was an accident after all.
Menehik Shahinian of Dartmouth Street Boston was arrested on criminal libel charges tied to a feud between Armenian factions. His associate editor and two compositors were seized as detectives recovered torn Armenian letters Shahinian attempted to swallow. police await translation as Arshag denounces the Hunchakist group.
In Hawkinsville Georgia on March 5 two Black men Curry Robertson and John Henry were fatally harmed by a mob near town and their bodies were burned. They were linked to a serious case involving Mr and Mrs Warren Hart.
Charles Hickey a wholesale butcher testifies in Supreme Court that he lost 1,000,000 dollars on the race track while James Barker contends the money was part of a co partnership. Barker says he never attended a race course and that 800 was only a payment on account. The case goes to the jury next morning.
John H. Friet, once with August Belmont, sues for 100000 claiming a Jockey Club notice barred horses from employing him after discharge damaged his reputation. A witness from Belmont's stable in New Orleans will testify, with trial slated soon.
The third tube of the Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel under the East River linking New York and Long Island was bored through at 7:20 AM with improved conditions. The first two tubes were completed recently and the final tube is expected by month’s end. Supt Latrina led the procession, followed by BG W Moir, Alfred Noble, and other officials who praised the progress.
At 2839 East Houston Street a sixth floor blaze broke out. Policemen McGuire and Gilmore braved flames to reach a burning parlor, escorting a husband, wife, and two babies via a fire escape. Firemen arrived and the family was sheltered safely as the fire was extinguished.
A series of affidavits allege Nathan Vidaver extorted $1,500 to halt attacks on the Hamilton Bank, with William R. Montgomery saying Vidaver and Moses H. Grossman pressured coverage and that Jackson and his office could be influenced. Vidaver was arraigned as Jackson denied the accusations, claiming the charges are a libel and an underhand attack.
George B. Mallon city editor of The New York Sun fired two shots at a burglar who entered his Montclair home at 286 Mountain Avenue around 2 AM. The scorekeeper saved the family silver by firing. the thief escaped through a window with two silver spoons as the sole loot.
The U. S. Grant Jr., son of President Grant and a San Diego lawyer, had his signature notes warned against in transit. His nephew Lieut. U. S. Grant explained the loss and motive to prevent innocent purchasers, with alerts issued in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York.
Tack Treadwell a Japanese interpreter and ex member of the Twenty first United States Infantry said at the Salt Lake City recruiting office that he received an offer of 156 dollars a month from a Japanese Government agent to act as a spy. He would locate mines and describe fortifications in San Francisco and San Diego harbors and Puget Sound.
Paris reports security around King Edward as police and detectives guard him at a hotel after a photographer used a flashlight on the curb as he arrived in a motor car. The monarch travels incognito as the Duke of Lancaster and plans to meet President Fallieres tomorrow. He also witnessed Paul Bourgets Divorce.
John C. Woolley of Deepdale William K Vanderbilt Jr estate 700 acres Long Island says Queens 200 acres taxed far higher than Vanderbilt mansion in Nassau County at a Queens taxpayers meeting. Protesters claim property assessed over 11 million dollars is worth about 5 million.
John D. Rockefeller, wintering in Augusta, has purchased the Warner Estate on the hillside. He plans to use it as a home for at least three months each year. Rockefeller says his health is excellent and he is treated like a fellow citizen in Augusta.
Chicago lawyer and street railway executive Leslie Carter, once president of the South Side Elevated Railroad, has been near death for five months after a gas asphyxiation accident. His illness is worsened by estrangement from his son and few hopes of recovery. He was formerly married to actress Leslie Carter.
Three Stock Exchange seats were posted for transfer yesterday at a quoted price of 52000, up 1000 from the last sale. Seat holder W B Oliver Jr has traded actively since 1887. Other seats belong to Louis W Morrison admitted 1800 and Charles Js Carryl admitted 1874.
The hospital ship Relief sails from San Francisco under Navy orders to join Admiral Evans’s fleet at Magdalena Bay. Surgeon Charles F. Stokes commands with rank equal to fleet commanding officers. The ship will participate in target practice. crew of internes prepares for any developing incidents.
Rev William Sheafe Chase rector of Christ Church Brooklyn rode a turf train from Albany to New York. He mingled with turfmen who shared stories and a seat on the special train. At Grand Central his pocketbook vanished but a trainer produced it claiming to have found it on the car floor. Contents remained intact.
The Oriental Bank's receivers accuse the bank of gross irregularities and fraud over the last two years. Attorney General Jackson reviews a report from Carnegie Trust’s Dickinson and Henry Schneider, detailing defalcations, forgeries, and mismanagement.
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