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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
1
The leaders of a Chicago auto race reach the 140 mile mark as others withdraw. Lieut. Koeppen identifies a new assistant through mine. Gadski De Dion continue repair work on their vehicle amid the event.
The log lists Chr Arrived Thomas Lexingt on Neb I Zust Woodbine la De Dion Cedar Rods la i Protos Chicago i Motabloc Chicago. races continued with machines remaining all day. Forecast calls for generally fair weather with possible rain or snow in higher regions.
Special dispatch from Lexington Nebraska reports the Thomas car arriving from Columbus at 7 30 P M after a 140 mile leg. The crew notes improving roads and western scenery while praising local townspeople and reporting mud splashed on entry.
Special to the New York Times reports the Australian car of the Illinois Central No. 1 secondary section making slow progress across western Iowa. It began at Denison and moved toward Omaha with delays at Arion Dow City and Woodbine caused by a damaged bridge on the Boyer River and multiple crossings of the river, finishing near Pescbine after traveling about thirty two miles via sidings and required hold times.
Rev James F Day Syracuse University chancellor faces charges from Rev George A Cooke of Brandon in the Troy Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The case, filed with Presiding Elder P M Watters, will be heard April 1 at St James Church amid readings of a report criticizing President Roosevelt.
Chancellor Day denounces charges filed by Mr. Cooke as a joke to those who know him and notes Cooke has a habit of bringing charges. He recounts a letter from Cooke threatening to pursue charges and claims indifference to the proceedings.
Patrick Mullin driver of Fire Engine 141 wrestled the reins to stop near Public School 127 Brooklyn when a crowd of children ran from the school. The engine struck a fence causing two horses to fall and Mullin to be thrown. He was revived by Dr Spelman. the child involved was not Mullin's daughter.
The Farmers Loan and Trust Company engages Clinton Russell to design a fifteen story building at 63 and 95 Beaver Street running through to 20 24 Exchange Place. The project valued around 1 000 000 will occupy 45 feet on Beaver Street and 68 feet on Exchange Place with a 115 foot depth. Ground floor space may expand banking rooms. work to start after plan approval and funding.
In Hartford New Jersey on a Wednesday night Mrs Carey defended her husband from an attempted tar and feathering by a group named the Whitecaps. The couple overpowered some attackers and ripped masks to learn identities. She will testify to the Grand Jury.
Jersey Central timetable page outlines hourly trains for Philadelphia with dining car service. Meals are served at 7 to 8 AM, 12 to 1 PM, and 6 PM, with trains indicated as Ady on the schedule.
Representative Lilley of Connecticut charges corruption involving Naval Committee members and the Electric Boat Company. A special House investigation was approved. Lilley will testify about campaign fund contributions and possible bribery, with the panel to begin hearings next week.
Paris dispatch notes U S interest in extraditing Paul E Roy for the murder of George A Carkin with possible trial in New Hampshire. French law could require France to hear the case but the Foreign Office holds discretion. Deputy Sheriff Scott returns papers to Washington as Glacia Calla stays with her mother in Newington.
In London at the Olympia Business Exhibition Miss Rose L. Fritz of New York, a champion typist, impressed the Prince and Princess of Wales. She typed a sheet with 115 correctly punctuated awards in sixty seconds and signed it as a souvenir. The Prince marveled at her speed. another remark noted younger boys mastering the craft.
Henry Rogers a locomotive engineer on the Erie was robbed of 98 dollars in front of 62 New Bowery last night. A crowd of about 500 watched as two alleged hold-up men were captured and taken to Oak Street Station. The suspects were Michael Cahill and Charles Ericson. Cahill’s pocket contained Rogers’s penknife.
A $30 Morse check was refused after attachments on all Morse property blocked bank deposits. Justice O Gorman heard Morse motion to vacate the attachments, with counsel Britt arguing the bank debt was adequately secured and the attachments excessive.
James Reysons of West Orange was arrested as a mendicant in Montclair. He told the police he earns 25 cents a day by begging and had collected 15 cents at the time of arrest. He was discharged on promising to leave town within five minutes.
The Minnesota Democratic State Committee voted 68 to 23 to endorse Gov. John A. Johnson for the Democratic nomination. Bryan supporters vowed to campaign for Bryan and to control the state convention on March 14 as they planned a separate effort beyond the committee’s action. The meeting drew a large crowd and featured heated exchanges over the Johnson- Bryan race and proxy rules.
Seth Low and a AFL committee led by Samuel Gompers discussed amending the Sherman anti trust act to exclude labor organizations. No conclusion reached as Roosevelt was briefed on the matter. The meeting aimed to enable unions to obtain relief while operating within the law.
South Carolina lawmaker Frank Boyd Gary was chosen to fill the late Asbury Latimer’s seat in the U.S. Senate, serving out the term to March 4. The special legislative session ended a deadlock, Gary born March 9, 1860, a Union College graduate, former Speaker of the South Carolina House, and 1902 gubernatorial candidate advocating local option. He is noted as a supporter of W. J. Bryan.
The Sleepy Hollow Inn at Pocantico Hills near John D. Rockefeller's estate is leased by Horton and will be enlarged with a weekly dancing pavilion. John Melin owned the famous inn and had sought to sell but could not meet Rockefeller’s price.
Daniel F. Keller, former Captain of the Twenty seventh Infantry, attempted to jump from a train as authorities say he fled Portage Wisconsin custody. He is accused of stealing $50,000 in Quartermaster's checks while at Fort Sheridan and was captured in British Columbia three weeks prior.
W H Simonson, a Yawman Erbe salesman from Paterson, disappeared a week ago. He was found in St Louis wandering and claiming to be unaware of his location. His mind reportedly blank since last Friday, now regained memory. Roemington E Rose will bring him home.
Rumors spread across the city that Police Commissioner Bingham had quit or been replaced by Thomas F. McAvoy Tammany leader of the Twenty third District, but officials deny any resignation or appointment. Bingham declared he has not resigned and will not resign, calling the report ridiculous.
Arthur Bonnet an eighteen year old from Philadelphia has confessed to starting eleven fires to see engines run. Fire Marshal’s office attachees testified to his guilt. one blaze caused about 5000 dollars damage. He is committed without bail and to be examined for sanity.
In Helena Montana on March 6 the Federal Judge W H Hunt gave F Augustus Heinze ten extra days to deposit the $20000 contempt fine after counsel reported no reply from President Roosevelt on a pardon. An extension of sixty days had been requested.
The President's yacht Mayflower ran aground in thick fog near Thimble Light in lower Chesapeake Bay while en route from Washington to the Norfolk Navy Yard. The collier Nero was dispatched from Old Point to assist. Roosevelt was informed the Mayflower was to carry Mrs. Roosevelt and children to the Mississippi trip before planned navigations to Guant namo for target practice.
Attorney General Jackson rejected claims that Nathan Vidaver traded influence for money and said investigations into bribery and corruption tied to Kissena Park and a Hamilton Bank loan would proceed. He warned against powerful interests seeking to divert public attention and pledged cooperation with inquiries into Vidaver’s conduct.
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