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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

2

Thaw Annulment Case Filed In Matteawan Proceedings

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw sues Harry Kendall Thaw for annulment alleging his lunacy at marriage and lack of issue. The summons was served at Matteawan Asylum while Thaw and his mother deny a prearranged suit, with attorneys pledging a bona fide defense. Evelyn Thaw signed papers downtown. messenger took them to Matteawan for service.

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Thaw William Copley Thaw Pittsburg Ences Evélyn Florence Nesbit Evelyn Florence Nesbit Harry Kendall Thaw Tal Court of Appeals Daniel O’ Itty Peabody Evelyn Harry Col Franklin Bartlett Willi Thaw Sawyer

Papers not served on Thaw in annulment suit in New York

Special to The New York Times reports in Matteawan New York that no papers have been served on Harry K. Thaw in the annulment suit filed by his wife. Only one copy exists, not the required copies for Thaw and Dr. Robert B. Lamb. An attempt to serve again will be made tomorrow afternoon. Visitors to the state asylum include Dr. Waldmar Sillo and Parker of Peabody.

New York Times Matteawan N. Y Harry K. Thaw Wiiler Daniel O'Reilly Thaw Robert B. Lamb Waldmar Sillo Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Sillo Parker Peabody Mornay Williams New York Juvenile Asylum Vladimir G. Simkhovitch Felix Adler Simkhovitch Adler Consumers’ League Charles Mulford Robinson Rochester Frank A. Fetter Cornell New York New York City Harlem Railroad New York Central Chicago & Northwestern Baltimore & Ohio Northern Pacific Atlantic Coast Line New York State

Nesbit Thaw Case Gathers Pittsburg Data

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw has assembled Pittsburg data for her annulment suit. Two detectives and an attorney have worked in Pittsburg for two months compiling points and evidence for the case.

Pittsburg Evelyn Nesbit Thaw

Auto racer crosses river on the ice during chase

The Italian driver Sirtori and crew overhauled their car after a delay caused by a prior accident. The engine started well on a long run from Grand Island toward Julesburg when a new setback occurred near Paxton. Despite hoping to reach Cheyenne before night, the crash halted progress and provoked a race to complete the 174 mile leg in darkness, with no room for further delays.

Sirtori Cheyenne Grand Island Neb Julesburg Col Thomas Omaha Paxton Union Pacific

De Dion Car Progress Report From Boone Iowa

In Boone Iowa on March 11 the De Dion delivered 600 pounds of Iowa clay from Le Grand and discussed a new U S venture to manufacture car parts with portable tools. Promoter is French with Autran and a mechanic as key figures as they quantify miles and repair pieces, noting a 63 mile six hour run and anticipated factory changes.

New York Times Boone Iowa de Dion le Grand New York Paris Indiana France Autran United States Thomas G. Bourcier ST. Chaffray

De Dion car resumes trip from New York to Paris

In Marshalltown Iowa on March 11 the De Dion auto missing two days due to a broken driving shaft now resumes the voyage to Omaha at 2 30 pm after a hastily forged replacement was completed. The extra parts from France were sent to Cheyenne and St Chaffray will rely on the new shaft to reach that point.

New York Times Marshalltown Iowa New York Paris Omaha France Cheyenne St. Chaffray

Protos Car Delays Repairs Before Cedar Rapids Run

The Protos car with a German crew reached Cedar Rapids after Clinton and will stay overnight for tire repairs. They plan to ship extra tires from Seattle and brace springs to raise clearance to handle road humps. Lieut. Koeppen seeks eight tires between Omaha and Cheyenne and aims to depart tomorrow for Omaha to start from there with the De Dion, currently third.

New York Times Cedar Rapids Iowa Protos Clinton Seattle Koeppen Omaha Cheyenne

Motobloc May Start Tonight At Clinton Race Point

Repairs on the French car Motobloc in Clinton are not finished but are expected to end this morning. Godard remains with the car and plans to return to De Kalb to resume the race tomorrow night, as tires are being changed.

New York Times Clinton Towa

Pennsylvania Railroad earns 326 millions in 1907 traffic

The Pennsylvania Railroad reports 326 million dollars gross for 1907, with 435,064,136 tons of freight and 153,047,046 passengers. It notes 11,175 miles of track and average earnings of 290,000 dollars per mile, highlighting vast impact on workers, stockholders, mills, and national travel.

United States Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Standard Railroad of America

Congestion Talks Spotlight Tenement Reform And Labor Grants

A New York congestion exhibit featured Baron Edmondo Mayor des Planches and Dr. Henry R. Seager as they discuss solutions. Seager proposed moving schools and factories to less crowded areas while shortening hours. union leaders and reformers urged wage and labor changes to curb sweatshops and improve conditions.

New York Baron Edmondo Mayor Des Planches Henry R. Seager Columbia University Seager New Jersey Hudson Compee Jersey City Manhattan East Side Dr. Seager Manhattan Island George M. Neubert Mary van Kleeck Julia Richman

Barker Will Declared Invalid Due to Mental Incompetence

After a nearly two week trial Justice Amend ruled George A Barker of Baldwin L I was not mentally competent when he made a will leaving his 500000 estate to Edith M Barker his second wife whom he had married only two months before death The verdict means Mrs Scott and Mrs Parker the decedent's daughters will each receive an equal share of their father's estate along with their stepmother

Supreme Court Amend George A. Barker Baldwin, L. I Edith M. Barker

Oklahoma for Taft Convention Votes At Large

Oklahoma Republicans voted to instruct the delegation to support William H. Taft at the Chicago Convention. The state convention met to choose Republican at large delegates urging voters to back Taft for the presidency.

Oklahoma City Okla William H. Taft Pee Chicago

Accuser Cross-Examines Vidaver Trial Witnesses in Bank Case

William R. Montgomery, accuser in the Hamilton Bank matter, faced cross-examination by Vidaver’s counsel Frank Moss before Magistrate Herrman at the Tombs Court. Montgomery defended his use of influential counsel, denying motive to influence the Attorney General, while noting deposits and the bank’s suspended status. The hearing adjourned to Monday at 2 for Herbert T. Auerbach to testify as confidential inquisitor.

William R. Montgomery Nathan Vidaver Montgomery Jerome Attorney General's Office Jackson Hamilton Bank Supreme Court Betts Alton B. Parker Moss Mulligan Judge Parker Moses H. Grossman Grossman Mr. Moss Mongomery Mr. Montgomery Union Bank of Halifax Nova Scotia Montomery Tidaver Fitzpatrick

Jackson Attacks Bank Contract in Appeal to Court

Attorney General Jackson released a statement criticizing the Oriental Bank and Metropolitan Trust agreement as the basis for an appeal against court approval. It claims the plan transfers depositor accounts, liquidates assets, and leaves the bank with no operating means while outlining payments to the advisory committee and creditors.

Jackson Oriental Bank Metropolitan Trust Company Hamilton Bank Knickerbocker Trust Company Metropolitanrust Company Clearing House Megars Philbin Beekman Menken

War nurse Mary Ann Sanford to be honored at funeral

Mary Ann Sanford, Civil War nursing veteran and widow of a Duryee Zouave, died yesterday at Manhattan State Hospital Ward’s Island. A funeral with G A R honors and American flag casket will be held at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church Sixty ninth Street with services continuing at the cemetery.

American Patriotic Societies of New York Mary Ann Sanford Manhattan State Hospital Ward’s Island Sanford Henry H. Andrews West End Avenue St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Sixty-ninth Street Andrews Albion Andrews Massachusetts Nathan Seagle St. Stephen's Antietam Presbyterian Hospital

State bonds hit record bids as $5 million issue oversubscribed

New York State auction drew bids totaling 81.53 million dollars, with premiums exceeding 400 thousand and the sale described as the strongest bond sale in state history. Controller Glynn praised investor confidence while noting the high basic prices versus foreign bonds and predecessor issues.

New York Times Albany N. Y Glynn M. & H. Clarkson New York Hanover National Bank of Easterbrook & Co Gilman & Clucas Adams & Co New York State United States Munich

Roosevelt seeks fair reimbursement for Southern Pacific

President Roosevelt intends to secure payment to the Southern Pacific Railroad for costs incurred repairing the Colorado River bank break that threatened Imperial Valley over a year ago. The U S government could not handle the Mexico side, and the railroad seeks about 1.6 million dollars. Maxwell Evarts, SP attorney, discussed the matter with the President who wants prompt, correct settlement.

New York Times Washington Roosevelt Southern Pacific Railroad Colorado River Imperial Valley Mexico Southern Pacific Maxwell Evarts Southern Pac Evar Congress

Busby Will Filed In Brooklyn After Feb Death

Leonard J. Busby broker died February 23 at Langham Apartments Manhattan. His estate valued about 450000 with a 150000 estate left by broker Busby. Will filed yesterday afternoon in Brooklyn.

Busby Leonard J. Busby Langham Apartments Manhattan Brooklyn

Painters Union Locales Unite to Form District Council

The Amalgamated Painters Society and the Brotherhood of Painters in the city merged yesterday to create a district council representing about 18 000 painters.

Amalgamated Painters’ Society The Brotherhood of Painters

Eskimo Dog Bridge Dies at Bronx Zoo Leader of Peary Pack

The Bronx Zoo’s Eskimo dog Bridge, age fifteen, died in his cage yesterday. Gifted by Robert Peary on his polar expedition return, he was the oldest of the Peary dogs and led his pack.

Bronx Zoo Bridge Robert Peary

Amends Racing Bill Faces Opposition In Albany

Albany March 11 Senate Codes Committee votes four to three to amend the Agnew Hart racing bill delaying operative date to Sept 1 to permit track gambling this season. Governor Hughes opposes the change and friends plan a fight to restore the original measure as Assembly codes weighs a uniform amendment. Senator McCarren pushes Sept 1 start amid broad sentiment on race track interests. Senator Allds shifts bounty funds to collateral inheritance tax.

New York Times Albany Senate Codes Committee Agnew-Hart McCarren Brooklyn Wemple Gilchrist Taylor Hill Saxe Hinman McCarren Wemple Agnew Assemblyman Hart Gov. Hughes Senate Assembly Codes Committee Wadsworth Allds

Benning Plan Upheld by Court on Bookmaking

Justice Stafford rules at the Criminal Court of the District that Benning race track bookmakers may move about in the ring. The decision says the practice is bookmaking and hand bookmaking not illegal gaming, as Benning lies beyond the one mile limit from Washington where betting is unlawful.

Washington Benning Stafford Criminal Court of the District

Sabbath observance hearings in Albany prompt debate

About 30 Hebrew representatives from across New York state attended a hearing before the Assembly Codes Committee on the Strauss bill to allow Sabbath observers to conduct Sunday business if not interfering with other faiths, and the Leibmann bill granting local governments power to enact Sunday observances. Noted opponents included Rev. Dr. Hubbell and ex-Senator George W. Brush for the Brooklyn Committee of 100.

Albany Assembly Codes Committee Leibmann Hubbell George W. Brush Committee of 100 Brooklyn

Savings Bank Regulation Move In New York Senate

Albany March 11 Senator Thompson of Senator McCarren’s leadership introduced a bill to register savings banks by a five member commission. The measure seeks a broad inquiry into interest paid, use of capital and surplus, and relations with other corporations, alongside a native investigation of New York City.

New York Times Albany Senator Thompne McCarren Leue New York City

Won't Raise Governor's Pay Proposal Fails in Senate

Albany March 11. Senator Agnew's constitutional amendment to raise the Governor's salary from 10,000 to 20,000 failed in the Senate today, lacking three votes.

New York Times Albany Agnew Senate

Albany Senate approves equal pay bill for women teachers

The New York Senate moved a bill to final passage granting women teachers pay equal to men. Governor Hughes vetoed a similar measure last year.

New York Times Albany Senate Today Hughes

Four MCA Entertainers Return From Canal Zone Concerts

Four young women Miss Ruth Anderson Kathryn Rogers Frida Ohling and Laura Cope returned from the Canal Zone where they entertained workers for a successful mission. They were sent by the International M C A and gave seven concerts on the Istamus.

Canal Zone Workditch Ruth Anderson Kathryn Rogers Frida Ohling Laura Cope International

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