Cowboys Welcome Racer At Cheyenne
De Dion Motobloc and Italian Zust arrive in Cheyenne as racers head west. The big De Dion suffered spring damage near Woodbine Iowa, jolting the ride for 25 miles until a wooden shim stabilized the axle. Union Pacific repairs delay progress but keep pace to match New York departure. Weather in Nebraska is cold and ground frozen, threatening thaw impacts for Chicago to Missouri River routes. Emilio Sirtori says faster times await en route to San Francisco.
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Omaha
New York
Nebraska
Chicago
Missouri River
Emilio Sirtori
Zust
San Francisco
China and Japan brink of war warned by diplomat
A diplomat warns war between China and Japan would devastate both, noting China cannot yet withstand the Japanese Army and Japan would strain its credit. He cites China’s rising nationalism, a planned multi-voiced army, and international instructor changes as signs of preparing conflict while acknowledging no orders have been given by Wu Ting-Fang or the Japanese envoy.
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China
Japan
the Mikado
Portugal
Tar Times
United States
Wu Ting-Fang
Japan Angered by High Handed China Policy
Paris dispatch notes French press views on Franco Japanese entente amid seizure of the Tatsu Maru. The Temps says China faces smuggling of arms aiding revolutionary students, and warns Japan risks disquieting Europe with a selfish abrupt policy that harms China Japan relations.
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Paris
China
Temps
South
Japan
Peking
Tie Pacuhone
Europe
Chicago Keeps Emma Goldman Silent
Emma Goldman did not speak in Chicago today after police orders closed public halls. The anarchist lecturer faced official bans that prevented a public address.
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Chicago
Emma Goldman
Church Service Thrills Jammed Theatre Crowd In Rain
At the Belasco Theatre a gospel service drew a packed audience despite rain. Rev Dr William Carter led a open air style program with Charles Alexander and a local singer uniting in a chorus and prayer. Attendance exceeded expectations with many turned away.
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Belasco Theatre
Pit
Dome
Tfreit
Charles Alexander
Europe
Toilery
Audi
Alexander
Madison Avenue
William Carter
Bingland
Carter
Mr. Alexander
Christian
Richard Henry Warren
H.R. Humphries
Changes on Lackawanna Rail Line Officials
In Scranton on March 8 the Delaware Lackawanna & Western announces March 15 personnel shifts. R F Kilpatrick and C H Ketcham retire from key posts. KE M Rine will replace Ketcham, H H Shepherd takes over Scranton division, and G A Poore will succeed Shepherd. Poore and Kilpatrick successors remain unnamed.
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Scranton,penn
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
R. F. Kilpatrick
C. H. Ketcham
Morris & Essex
KE. M. Rine
Scranton
Mr. Ketcham
H. H. Shepherd
Syracuse
Mr. Rine
G. A. Poore
Bangor & Portland
Shepherd
Poore
Kilpatrick
De Dion Car Reaches Tama After Five Days Idle
The De Dion car resumed travel from Cedar Rapids after repairs, covering fifty one miles to Tama tonight. Poor road conditions delayed progress and prevented fast times, with expectations of better conditions ahead though Omaha arrival by Tuesday night remains unlikely. St Chaffray reports the car now in good shape and able to gain steadily on the leaders.
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New York Times
Tama
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Omaha
St. Chaffray
Protos Aids Motobloc in World Race Then Follows On
The German car aiding the Motobloc reached Rochelle Illinois at 6:30 PM after a 40 mile mud covered run from Geneva. Lieut Koeppen plans a 5 AM start to Cedar Rapids aiming to regain pace with long daily drives and lighter car.
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New York Times
Rochelle
Ill
Geneva
Maple Park
Motobloc
de Kalb
Lieut. Koeppen
Cedar Rapids
Lieut
Koeppen
Motobloc Disabled in New York to Paris Race
Baron Charles Godard's Motobloc is towed into De Kalb Illinois after a late yesterday crash while en route to Paris. The car suffered a stone jam in the chain injuring a bearing as mud and rough roads hampered progress. German Protos aided the stranded driver who was towed nine miles to town for repair hopes.
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New York Times
DE Kalb
Ill
New York
Paris
Motobloc
Baron Charles Godard
Protos
Baron Godard
Maple Park
Godard
German Interest in Race Sparks Road Reform Hopes
Berlin reports that American good roads reform gains may come from the New York to Paris motor race. European papers note the German Protos crew split as Hans Knape and Ernest Maas return to Germany while Lieut Koeppen continues with a German American assistant. The Berlin press links the race to scrutiny of German drivers and the hero narrative around Koeppen.
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New York
Berlin
America
Paris
Europe
Hans Knape
Ernest Maas
Armany
Lieut. Koeppen
Knape
Maas
Tus New York Times
Berlin Zeitung
Mittag
Berlin Journal backs German competitors for public notice
Knape and Maas, both graduate engineers and tactical chauffeurs, request publicity for this statement sent at the express wish of the enterprising Berlin journal supporting the German entrants.
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Knape
Maas
Berlin
New Driver Mathewson Takes Over Thomas Car
Thomas car command passes from Mon tague Roberts to 28 year old Western racer Mathewson at Cheyenne. He is a Denver based amateur with part ownership of a large auto agency and represents the Thomas Company. Brinker was to drive from San Francisco but lacks Wyoming knowledge. Scheuster remains as mechanic and relief driver through Paris.
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E. Linn Mathewson
Thomas
Cheyenne
Montague Roberts
Denver
Thomas Company
Mathewson
Roberts
Ogden
Wyoming
Harold Brinker
San Francisco
Brinker
George Scheuster
Paris
Vanderbilt Jr Arrested After Ferry Runabout Joyride
William K Vanderbilt Jr was arrested on a Long Island ferryboat after a high speed ride through Madison and Lexington Avenues. Bicycle patrolman James W Morrison took him and the chauffeur to East Thirty Fifth Street Station where bail of two $100 bills was posted by David W Bishop for Vanderbilt and the chauffeur.
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William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Long Island
East Thirtyfourth
James W. Morrison
Mr. Vanderbilt
Morrison
Madison and
Lexington Avenues
Chaffeur
Wanted Autoist Arrested at Clarendon Hotel
J Laughlin of Pittsburg tried to have R G Kelsey of New York arrested for damaging Laughlin s Cleveland Pathfinder after fog caused Kelsey s car to wreck on a beach. The auto was stuck in quicksand for 24 hours until low tide. Laughlin sought damages and an accident policy of 3000 on the machine, but the matter was patched up.
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New York Times
ST. Augustine
Fla
Clarendon Hotel
Ormond Beach
J. Laughlin 3d
Pittsburg
R. G. Kelsey
New York
Laughlin
Cleveland Pathfinder
Kelsey
Pittsburger
Auto Made Horse Bolt Throws Harlem Horseman
Louis J. Kahn of 2226 Madison Avenue, a Road Drivers’ Association member, was riding a green colt in Central Park when an oncoming auto spurred the horse. The vehicle ignored a stop signal, the colt reared, Kahn was dragged fifteen feet before a friend, E. J. Stern, intervened and stopped the horse. He was prais ed and scratched.
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Louis J. Kahn
Madison Avenue
Road Drivers’ Association
Harlem
Ninetieth Street
Kahn
E. J. Stern
Sage Chauffeur Held for Speeding
Joseph O. Kern a chauffeur for Mrs. Russell Sage faced Magis trate Breen in Harlem Court for speeding after Bicycle Policeman Finneran stopped him at Broadway and Dyckman Street. Mrs Sage was present in the car but did not attend the court session. Kern admitted overspeeding and was held on $100 bail.
All Schools Closed In Cranford N J
Cranford Board of Education orders public schools closed due to contagious disease in town. Forty measles cases, three scarlet fever cases, and three diphtheria cases reported with one diphtheria death.
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Cranford
N. J
Pruning City's Debt to Get New Subways
New York City Controller Metz urges funding more subways via amended constitution to allow borrowing after removing certain debts. He cites a 50 million potential margin shrinking to 33 million, due to 17 million urgent liabilities and a 10 percent cap. He favors year by year costs and reflects on impacts for Bronx east side Brooklyn and waterfront transit.
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Metz
New York
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Mets
Bronx
East Side
Lexington Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Coney Island
Flatbush
Lafayette
Broadway
State of
New York City
Finance Department
City weighs Steinway tunnel purchase for new subway plan
Public Service Commission will decide this week on Belmonts bid to sell the Steinway tunnel to the city. Commission likely to reject the offer for now, citing funds shortfalls, but transit plans call for using the tunnel in a future separate route linked to a broader subway system. Next steps focus on Third Avenue elevated line expansion and earning funds to advance limited improvements.
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Public Service Commission
Belmont
Commission
Fourth Avenue
Brooklyn
Old
Rapid Transit Board
Broadway
Lexington Avenue
Manhattan
Borough of
Queens
Blackwell’s Island Bridge
Board of Estimate
East Side
Interborough Rapid Transit Compan
Ninety Street
Second
Third Avenues
East River
Subway Extension From Borough Hall to Flatbush Progresses Fast
Construction for the Flatbush Avenue extension of the Brooklyn subway from Borough Hall and Fulton Street toward the Long Island Railroad Station has doubled crews. Engineers say track laying could begin by month end and the tunnel may open by May 1 barring delays. Waterproofing and roofing of the new section are underway.
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Brooklyn
Borough Hall
Fulton Street
Flatbush Avenue
Long Island
Fulton
Court Raps Detectives Release Four Maiden Lane Gamblers
Four men, calling themselves brokers, were arraigned in the Tombs Court for shooting craps in a Maiden Lane café on Saturday. Magistrate Herrman discharged them, telling detectives to chase bigger game amid many old gamblers in town. Detectives said $8.75 was in their hands and cited numerous complaints about gambling in the jewelry district.
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Herrman
Tombs Court
Maiden Lane
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Tokio
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W. K. Vanderbilt, JR
Hunyadi
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RK Telephone Co
Dey Street
Library Bureau
Business Systems
Ehrich Galleries
Julius Oehme
Fifth Avenue
J. P. Silo
N. W. Corner
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Sieney
the System Co
Wabash .Ave
Busines
Paquin
Rue de la Paix
Lewis &Qoncer
West Dist St
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