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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
Protos spends day at Cedar Rapids as De Dion resumes chase after a halt for repairs. Crosses river on the ice and continues pursuit amid renewed activity and local reports.
The fragment cites racing weather and time entries across locations like Bitter Creek Ogallalla Boone Cedar Rapids De Kalb and mentions forecast of clear conditions west of the Mississippi and heavy rains in the Middle Mississippi Valley with temperatures rising. Details are garbled but indicate a schedule and weather outlook for races today.
Special to The New York Times reports the Thomas flyer leading the Paris Matin New York Times race arrives at Bitter Creek after a fourteen hour drive through heavy snow. The party faces deep river ice and snowdrifts, with Rawlins locals clearing seven miles of road. Bitter Creek stop celebrated with a banquet as the crew prepares for the next leg toward Green River and further perils ahead.
A. Neb. March 11 Italian car Zust broke a sprocket near Paxton Nebraska and lay up most of the day. It was repaired by the first express from Cheyenne and reached Ogallala for supper at 7 30. The car was in excellent condition and Zust expressed gratitude for local favors.
March 11 report notes the Zust car, in a pursuit of the leader, ran into a snag ending its bid after breaking a jackshaft. The machine became helpless and had to telegraph for a replacement part, with extra supplies already shipped from Omaha, delaying the race about twenty hours.
The Court of Appeals confirmed William J. Koerner's murder in the second degree conviction on Tuesday, the same day Mrs. McAlpin died at the St. Regis. Koerner, once a newspaper artist, had been defended with funds from Mrs. McAlpin and later from Auburn Mayor Thomas M. Osborne. Debated claims of irresponsibility accompanied the appeal through multiple courts.
An auction at William Post & Son's stables on Long Island sold the gray pony Snowball to benefit Nassau Hospital. Bids climbed to 63 dollars before the animal sold at 45 dollars, with the sale creating a 20 dollar loss to the prior owner. Auctioneers Van Nostrand and Van Alien organized hat passes to gather about 207 dollars for the Mineola hospital.
Supreme Court Justice O Gorman signed an order for service by publication in the divorce suit of Matilda Tilly against John Adam Tilly. She states he abandoned her, then remarried Elia A. Ireland in Poughkeepsie on March 24, 1903, and may be out of state to evade service.
Threatening notes mailed from Mount Sterling threaten to poison cattle of Society of Equity members if tobacco plants are destroyed by night riders. A 1000 dollar reward funds pursuit and conviction of the writers.
Writs for Katherine wa Saara Poillon and her sister led to three months imprisonment for defrauding a hotel. They were taken to Blackwell's Island after sentencing and initial legal efforts to stay the decision continued with continued county court involvement and frequent visits amid the case.
Advertisement lists Pullman drawing room sleeping and dining car service via Southern Railway through Asheville Augusta Aiken Florida. Mentions office at 1200 Broadway Ady.
Maurice C. Dreshfield a Broadway wholesale diamond dealer and George H. Carpenter a Pearl Street fire apparatus maker face bankruptcy petitions filed by Rudolph A. Breidenbach diamond importer and others. Petitions allege false representations hypnotized Breidenbach into delivering 172000 in diamonds for promissory notes many protested, with Carpenter and Dreshfield insolvent and accused of issuing a large bargain seen as fraudulent. Judge Holt named William Lesser receiver in both cases.
In Shawnee Oklahoma a clash between McClatcha and Nichols families erupted after a country dance. Charles Nichols left with a friend then intruders entered, firearms were drawn, and shots fired. Miss Bessie Nichols 16 intervened halting the violence. Mace and William McClutcha and Thomas Nichols were wounded. Joseph McClutcha was arrested.
A blaze on the Williamsburg Bridge elevated tracks on the Brooklyn side started at 9 40 last night as tar and creosote treated cross ties burned briskly. A Brooklyn chemical engine extinguished the flames before serious damage. Investigators probe for origin amid unions disputes during construction.
Appraisal filed for Julia Sands Bryant estate shows taxable transfers total $259 242.64. Miss Bryant, daughter of William Cullen Bryant, died in Paris in July 1907. Chief beneficiary is cousin Anna R. Fairchild, who receives a fe interest in $107 479 and $2 000 absolutely.
Cars for rent at a new auto center offer available apartments and spaces for lease with reasonable terms. Location details show a large facility with 1 876 square feet of showroom and storage. Contact numbers present for inquiries.
Washington reports echo a Wall Street claim of a 10 percent rate hike. The White House says no basis for the claim and that President Roosevelt has not signaled any willingness to raise rates. Any broad increase would meet firm opposition from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Senator Foraker stunned colleagues by virtually acknowledging defeat in his bid to return to the Senate. During debate after Brownsville reports, he apologized and grimly noted that changing events foretell his exit from the upper house.
Mrs. E Whitlock, widow of 350 Audubon Avenue, was crushed and bruised on a northbound Broadway express at 168th Street Station. She suffered injuries to her right ankle and arm and the entire right side. Dr Quittner reported recovery would take more than a week. She had boarded at Fourteenth Street and was shoved by guards and passengers. She was taken to Washington Heights Hospital in stable condition.
Mme Anna Gould and her three children departed Cherbourg today aboard the White Star liner Adriatic bound for New York. She canceled her prior Kronprinz Wilhelm booking and secured Adriatic staterooms at the last moment. Reports say Prince Helie de Sagan may also travel to the United States, having obtained a passport.
Baron Takahira Japanese Ambassador attended a luncheon hosted by Gen. Frederick D. Grant on Governors Island. Attendees included Navai Taniguchi Naval Attaché Nidzuno James Stokes Gen Hubbard and officials Heistand Allen Goodrich. The ambassador toured the island after the meal.
Flora Zabelle wife of Raymond Hitchcock watches as six more jurors join the panel to try her husband before Judge Blanchard in the Criminal Branch of the Supreme Court. New jurors include Frank A. Bickell James Lee Alfred A Heinsheimer Daniel W Buhl Fran cis F Short and Samuel M Gopeland. The indictment involves Ellen Von Hagen a fourteen year old girl.
J Pierpont Morgan departed for Paris en route to Italy today. His daughter Mrs. Satterlee accompanied him on the trip.
London reports that British Postmaster General Buxton announced in the House of Commons that fifteen registered mail items forwarded from London and Liverpool aboard the White Star liner Celtic to New York have vanished. He said the New York Post Office is blamed for the loss, with underwriters to compensate shippers.
A Washington postal official said authorities doubt the registered maid was lost or stolen in the United States. Investigations in the U S and England may show the mail sack did not reach the steamer Celtic but was lost in transit abroad, with English complaints centering on a missing registered mail sack that should have been on the Celtic, which arrived in New York January 30. New York postal officials indicate the sack did not travel on the Celtic.
Yonkers lawyer Alanson J. Prime aged 74 could not raise the $100 bail at the police station and paid with his diamond ring. The arrest followed a speeding charge after a companion contributed cash, while Prime recalled a story from Charles T. Barney about $3,000,000 and motorists carrying $100 bills. Prime was arrested at 203rd Street and Riverside Drive.
The Appellate Division Third Department sustains James Whipple the State Forest Fish and Game Commissioner in denying ex Lieut Gov Timothy L Woodruff authority to build a road to connect with his Kill Kare camp in the Adirondacks The court affirms Supreme Court Justice Fitts holding there was no actual necessity for the road
In St Petersburg on March 11 the Duma passed a bill to raise the Russian Legation at Tokyo to an Embassy. Foreign Minister Iswolsky said the Japanese now feel confidence and goodwill toward Russia, aided by a joint agreement maintaining the Far East status quo. The salary allowance was set at 25000 dollars.
Columbia University student C. L. E. Gamardin was thrown from a horse during a Tuesday night drill in Squadron A at the Armory on Ninety fourth Street and Madison Avenue. He was knocked unconscious and rushed to Roosevelt Hospital.
London report states Arthur Pearson has abandoned his attempt to gain control of The London Times amid strong opposition. Court hearing revealed a new shareholder scheme likely to prolong months of litigation over the company’s internal affairs.
Official confirmation that Sir Girard Lowther will succeed Sir Frank Lascelles as British Ambassador to Berlin when Lascelles retires next autumn. Lowther, then Tangier minister, is married to American Lady Lowther, formerly Miss Alice Blight of Philadelphia, daughter of Atherton Blight.
Unconfirmed reports from London and Dublin say the Crown Jewels stolen from Dublin Castle have been recovered from a pawnbroker and returned to Dublin Castle. Scotland Yard said police have no information on the matter.
In Belhaven western North Carolina the Inter-State Cooperage Company faced a riot after replacing black labor with Greek workers. Five Greeks are reported fatally wounded and the Washington Light Infantry has been ordered to the scene.
United States Judge George W. Ray in Norwich issued a temporary injunction prohibiting the Delaware & Hudson Railroad from declaring or paying dividends. The court will hear arguments for a permanent injunction Saturday morning. Petitioners cited dividends paid out of capital. no evidence beyond allegations was presented.
An automobile carrying Anthony J. Drexel Jr H Newell Guernsel Benjamin Parker and three others was struck by a trolley car in Philadelphia. The six occupants were thrown out and three youths suffered facial and head lacerations. They were returned to their homes in the damaged vehicle.
Bankers from New York Philadelphia Boston and other cities agreed to extend the time for George Westinghouse on personal liabilities totaling about 8 million dollars. The extension took effect last Saturday with Westinghouse required to post 10 million dollars in additional collateral.
Eugene Schmitz ex mayor of San Francisco was released from jail after ten months. Thirty nine indictments remained against him requiring $135000 bail. Judge Dunne discharged extortion indictments but ordered the case to the Grand Jury for new indictments.
John Nelson Arnold aged 74 wed Miss Clara L Maxfield 27 at her Highland Avenue home in East Providence. The ceremony was led by Rev Hiram Vrooman of the Church of the New Jerusalem. The bride was a longstanding pupil and noted artist.
Republicans discussed Douglas Robinson as a potential electoral ticket member in Herkimer County and as a delegate to the Republican Convention in Chicago.
Inquest into Walter F. Baker’s death continues with doctors testifying that arsenic caused the poisoning. Experts Dr. Magrath Dr. Harrington and Dr. Boos reported arsenic in Baker’s liver kidneys brain and stomach with estimates of five grains or more. Witnesses recount Baker’s illness after champagne and his move to Bogota for treatment.
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