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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

2

Ice Grand Jury Probe on American Ice Company Dropped

The Attorney General withdrew the Grand Jury inquiry into the American Ice Company after ruling a quorum had not been present for all testimony. Justice Dowling postponed ruling to today as jurors protested. Officials said the case may be refiled with a new/supreme court panel, delaying indictment validity and public action.

Jackson American Ice Company James W. Osborne George Gordon Battle William A Edward J.cuddihy Mr. Cuddihy Franke Var Ingen Justice Dowling Supreme Court Attorney General's Office Hewyers Grand Jury Ice Trust Mr. Osborne Jerome Ant Smyth Wesley M. Oler Mr. Oler Baltimore Philadelphia Osborne Grana Attorney General’s E.R Oo. F. Thomas Provident Savings Life Assurance Society William R. Montgomery Hamilton Bank Gov. Voorhees New Jersey Frederick G. Coombes Bankers’ Life Isurance Company Insurance. Ca Thesp

Western Union Dividend Decision At Board Meeting

Western Union Telegraph Company directors meet to decide the quarterly dividend payable around April 15. The executive committee discussed the matter yesterday and the full board’s decision was withheld until today. Rumor says the payout may mix cash and stock or be in stock or scrip.

Western Union Telegraph Company

Bronx Officials Face Bronx Contracts Hearing Details

Testimony at the Commissioners of Accounts inquiry into Borough President Haffen's office in the Bronx largely corroborates prior disclosures. Chief Engineer J A Briggs denies responsibility, citing long standing office practices. Irregularities in contracting emerge with bids readvertised and a second lowest bid accepted in at least one case. the inquiry continues.

Commissioners of Accounts Haffen Bronx J. A. Briggs

Red Shirted Runner and a Florist Thefts at Alhambra Gardens

A Harlem social event at Voll's Alhambra Gardens drew about 200 attendees when a load of palms and cut flowers for decor vanished from the Alhambra Gardens during intermission. Florist John Hartmann and helper Ludwig Haselnusstorte reported a red shirted man seen fleeing with the wagon and team toward 126th Street. Police pursued leads to the Jersey shore ferry no trace of the wagon or thieves by midnight.

Young Men's Democratic Club Harlem Voll Alhambra Gardens Seventh Avenue 126Th Street Alhambra Theatre John Hartmann Winfield Junction L. I Ludwig Haselnusstorte Hartmann Ludwig West 125Th Street Fort Lee Ferry West 130Th Street Jersey Shore Mr. Hartmann West 125Th

Rival for German lines opens April 1 with Volturno voyage

Atlantic passenger lines gain a new competitor as the Volturno departs on April 1 from this port to Hamburg under the New York and Continental Steamship Company. Built at 10,000 tons with 150 cabin and 1,400 steerage capacity, the line plans a fortnightly service offering emigrant fares at $23, lower than the Hamburg American Line. Cabin rates to be set but expected well below rivals.

Atlantic Passenger Lines Continental Volturno Hamburg New York and Continental Steamship Company C. B. Richard Erie Railroad Company Libau

Baudouine Alimony Plea In Narrow Divorce Fight

Mrs Mai Alden Baudouine fears her husband plots to get rid of her and their son amid divorce proceedings started by John F Jal. Justice O Gorman granted $250 monthly alimony and $750 counsel fees. Baudouine, heir to Charles A Baudouine, earns about $35,000 yearly from estate trusts. The couple married Aug 1 1900 at Larchmont Manor and separated in August. The affidavit claims lavish lifestyle, a yacht, two automobiles, and “men of questionable character” backing his schemes. Mrs Baudouine alleges misconduct by him Feb 11 at the Hotel Remington and at Larchmont and in the city. he denies the charges, citing years of alleged misconduct by her.

Supreme Court O'Gorman Mai Alden Baudouine John F. Jal Baudouine Larchmont Manor Westchester County Aldenold Remington West Forty-ninth Street

Hitchcock Trial Begins as Five Jurors Chosen

In the Supreme Court Criminal Branch judge Blanchard oversees Hitchcock case jury selection. Five jurors are chosen after morning and afternoon sessions. Names and occupations include Louis Schacine, Sidney Morley, Bernard Hyman, Henry Wolf, and Morris Green.

Talesmen Blanchard Supreme Court Woth Raymond Hitchcock Hitchcock Criminal Court Flora Zabelle Aeenee Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Bernard Hyman East Seventeenth Street Henry Wolf Walker| Street Morris M. Green West Seventy-third Street Mr. Stanchfield Theock H. J. Grey Herman Fromme Carl Fischer-Hansen

NOT GHOSTS JUST GIRLS AT BRONX HOME INCIDENT

Jacob Leopold a watchman at Magdalen Home for Girls on 214th Street and Borden Avenue Bronx cracked his shin in the dark while inspecting the laundry. A giggle from the darkness led to discovery of two 18 year old residents Emma Vernon and Mary Mullen hiding beneath a table. Miss Mullen was jailed for escaping while Vernon remained. Magistrate Steinert sent Mullen to the court prison awaiting home instructions.

Jacob Leopold Magdalen 214Th Street Borden Avenue Bronx Leopold Mary Mullen Emma Vernon Steinert

Peril From Falling Glass At West Eighteenth Fire

A fire at 38 West Eighteenth Street required a police guard to keep bystanders safe from falling glass. Firemen battled smoldering embers as water damage threatened Hudson Tunnel tubes, though no train delays occurred. Estimated damage reaches 250000 dollars with insurance. Firemen Captain McGuire Edward Ryan William Gray and others were injured by shattered glass. All windows at 32 1s and 36 West Eighteenth Street were broken by heat.

West Eighteenth Street Hudson Tunnel Company Ttubes Capt. McGuire Edward Ryan William Gray Wat NK Warden Edward J. Smith

Lost Boston bulldog Flip with blue and brown eyes

Flip a Boston bulldog with a blue right eye and brown left eye wandered from a gray sweater on Sunday afternoon. Owner Mrs I H Lehman of 540 West 143d Street has advertised in The Times Lost Column for days.

Flip Boston I. H. Lehman 540 West 143d Street Times Lost Lehman Rockefeller Kman

Auto race leader in Wyoming snow pursuit continues

The lead car from Omaha pushes through Wyoming snow toward Ogden while the Thomas team trails by miles. Italian entry gains on the front despite fuel and delay issues, reaching Grand Island and Kearney before Lexing-ton and North Platte as crews push west.

De Dion Car to Proceed After Repairs in Iowa

Special to The New York Times reports De Dion can move again from Marshalltown Iowa tomorrow morning after a broken driving shaft forced a delay. St Chaffray arranged a forged new part, shipping remaining pieces from New York to Cheyenne, with plans to reach Omaha by nightfall Thursday and cross Nebraska toward Cheyenne by Sunday or Monday.

New York Times Marshalltown Iowa St. Chaffray Omaha New York Cheyenne Nebraska Seattle Valdez Thomas Alaska

Montague Roberts Tames Snowbound Roads for Steeplechase Drives

Montague Roberts notes abominable roads due to snow and dust and seeks farmers' permission to cut fences at his expense. He is a sharp steeplechase planner whose reputation rests on restoring fences after crossing country. A broken fence cost twice: for trouble and for right of way, then again to repair with condition others won’t pay.

Roberts Rockies Robertson Thomas Scheuster Thomas Works Buffalo Shane G. Bourcier ST. Chaffray Marshalltown Iowa Montague Roberts

Godard to Go Back 80 Miles for Repairs in Clinton

Baron Charles Godard driving the Moto ploe car in the New York to Paris race brings his machine from De Kalb Illinois to Clinton for repairs. He will stay two days to fix the damage caused by a stone in the driving chain, which damaged ball bearings, then ship the car back to De Kalb and resume the journey. He will swap cushion tires for outer shoe protection before leaving.

New York Times Clinton Iowa Charles Godard New York Paris de Kalb Illinois Godard Hoe

Protos Car Run Heads Toward Omaha in Race

Clinton Iowa March 10 The Protos car under Lieut Koeppen of the General Staff of the German Army left Clinton for Cedar Rapids aiming to cover eighty miles before nightfall amid heavy roads. He expects to place higher in days ahead and reach Omaha in two more days if roads improve. Ernst Maas and Hans Knape, German engineers who started from New York, arrived in Clinton from Buffalo and plan to sail for Europe Saturday. They and Protos share contributed funds but Maas and Knape withdrew after a dispute over procedure, leaving Koeppen to continue with military orders from Berlin.

New York Times Clinton Iowa Protos Koeppen Cedar Rapids Omaha Ernst Maas Hans Knape New York Paris Chicago Europe Buffalo Lieut War Department Berlin Maas Knape Lieut. Koeppen Berlin Zeitung Am Mittag Protos Company Feut. Koeppen War Office

Pilot Car's Remarkable Run From Cheyenne to Omaha

H E Frederickson, piloting the 40 hp Thomas Detroit, reached Omaha at 4 PM after a 516 mile leg from Cheyenne in 20 1 2 hours with two road stops and overnight motor run. He averaged 18 mph excluding stops and led New York to Paris race efforts.

New York Times Omaha Neb H. E. Frederickson New York Paris Thomas Detroit Cheyenne Yestere Columbus

Row Over Food at Columbia Campus Restaurant

Columbia students protest high prices and poor quality at the Com 2ené dining hall, the campus only eating place, focusing on value and service amid ongoing campus food debates.

Columbia

Spectator Charges Food Misconduct at Campus Commons

The Spectator, the student paper, accuses campus Commons of food shortfalls and poor quality. They allege five cakes for a nickel, 18 cent pie cut into eight portions, eight graham wafers for a nickel versus twelve at grocers, and that steaks, roasts, and sandwiches are tough or unsafe. Campus manager J J Cowan threatens libel action if the charges aren’t retracted.

Spectator The Commons J. J. Cowan Mons

Yesterday's Fires Report With Times and Addresses

A list of fire call notes with times and locations across Manhattan and nearby streets, naming witnesses and claimed addresses. Entries mention Risidus & Co cheese shop, A Conforti, Mcme, Fannie Abrahams, Charles Schachnowitz, Julius Rae, Délia Rooney, Joseph Goldstein, J Marks, Antonio Tuetl, St Vincent's Hospital, Tony Salvatore, Julius Napthansen, C Goldberg, and others with street numbers on Madison Avenue, 5th Avenue, East and West 89th to 166th Streets, and nearby avenues.

A. M 11Th St Risidus & Co Thomas Martin Eldridge Fannie Abrahams West 89Th Richard Pope Carmine St Kragner & Son Orchard St Rose Lugarto Iang Rosenthal 165Th St Triffin 136Th St J. Marks Antonio Tuetl 20Th St Thomas Carroll St. Vincent's Hos ‘Pital Cantaenaires White Plains Road

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