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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
1
Mining town of Goldfield awaits leaders De Dion and Protos as Italians vow mass wolf slaughter. Officials claim cooperation and security arrangements ahead of the operation near the mining community.
The list shows the 38th day of the race with evening times and distances for multiple stops including Goldfield Evanston Cheyenne Ogallala and Carroll. Entry notes indicate De Dion and Motobloc cars and a Wednesday railroad shipment with nearest point details.
Evanston Wyoming March 20 After forty hours in deep mud three miles west of Granger the Italian dust car reached Evanston at 2 15 this afternoon. The car pressed on toward Ogden despite Union Pacific blocking its path through the Aspen tunnel. Near Spring Valley the crew ran out of gasoline and recovered supplies from Evanston. A pack of about fifty timber wolves tracked the car and opened fire as the crew defended themselves, killing several wolves before the pack dispersed. Ranchers later gathered pelts worth over 200 dollars from the Live Stock Association.
Goldfield, Nevada awaits the Thomas car leading the Paris Matin-New York Times race from New York to Paris. The car stalled near Stone Cabin but was repaired and resumed the run. Goldfield plans a city welcome with ore samples from Mohawk Mine and a large motorcade.
Taft, in an interview via Andre Tardieu, says his presidency would continue the Roosevelt era. He backs current Japanese immigration accords, downplays California jingoes, and notes pacific fleet reception in Japan will surprise pessimists. Taft cites fixed Pacific fortifications plans and calls M. Tardieu a cautious, prominent journalist.
William H. Best and Charles F. Brown Christian Science healers from New York were held by a coroner to await Grand Jury action in the death of Frederick Brown on March 9. They were arraigned in Hackensack with bail set at 9500 each and released. Their counsel denounced the arrest as an outrage, saying the healers came to Frederick Brown’s bedside at his family’s request to aid him.
Nathan Cohen, 11, son of Mr and Mrs Abraham Cohen of 2602 Webster Avenue, was riding south between 108th and 194th Streets when a touring car traveling about 50 mph struck him and his bicycle, hurling them 20 feet. He died at Fordham Hospital shortly after arrival. Police describe two men in fur overcoats, caps, and goggles as the drivers, who fled the scene.
Berlin newspapers and provincial outlets refuse to print Reichstag debates after Centre Party leader Herr Grober called reporters pigs citing alleged slurs about black souls. Journalists demand apology and retracement. twelve deputies withdraw from speaking lists as protests spread to the colonial budget.
Taft headquarters head Frank H. Hitchcock claims 552 guaranteed delegates for Taft, with 270 from west of the Mississippi and 52 from New England, plus 128 in the South and 90 unpledged votes in the East. He projects Taft can win on the first ballot at the convention, needing 491 of 980 delegates.
Charles Kercher of Columbus testifies in the government oyster suit against Standard Oil. He says he was sent to Mobile to buy the tank wagon oil business of widow Mary Jones, who sold 10,000 gallons monthly at 2 1/2 cents profit, valued at $10,000 but instructed to purchase for $1,700. He decided not to interfere with the widow’s business.
Albany March 20 Speaker Wadsworth of the State Assembly said he cannot accept the invitation to coach Yale baseball this spring. He formerly played first base for Yale and would have enjoyed helping, but legislative duties prevent him from going.
Public Service Commission directs New York Central to stop at Ossining daily for the morning train to New York City. Passenger service to New York arrives at 6 36 A M.
Senator Hale warned that the United States lacks sufficient colliers to support a battle fleet in wartime and warned that foreign-flag ships would control most of the supply vessels. He argued an auxiliary navy is essential to project power in the Pacific and deter Japanese aggression.
Talks ongoing at the Erie Railway general offices in the Bowling Green Building focused on wage readjustment. President Underwood denied any imminent strike and said no pay cut orders have been issued while noting potential overall wage reductions if conditions worsen. He also confirmed a 6 000 to 8 000 layoff among Erie workers of 88 000.
Lusitania sails this morning at eight o clock. Passengers await Abraham H Hummel as his nephew Abraham Kaffenburgh boards early to arrange baggage and two cabins 68B and 70B. The elder Hummel had not boarded by late. He declines to comment when pressed by reporters asking for his side of the story.
Roanoke Va March 20 Employees of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company declined to accept a February 24 proposition. If monthly gross earnings fall below 2 500 000 pay would be based on prior rates for ten months. The decision followed a conference between company officials and labor union leaders. The matter was closed for the present.
In Springfield Massachusetts on March 20 a mass exodus of Polanders to Europe follows a ten percent wage cut in Chicopee and Holyoke cotton mills. About 75 percent of 4500 workers are Polish. Steamship agents report all steerage and second cabin space booked for six weeks, as workers say four days of work weekly at reduced pay won’t cover living costs.
Mrs Maude A Wright former wife of J Butler Wright of this city married Alexander Cameron Jr of 108 West Fifty fourth Street with an office at 25 Broad Street in Sioux Falls. Wright linked to Princeton Club, Tuxedo Club and Squadron A. The new Mrs Cameron, a great granddaughter of Mrs John Wolfe of Wolfes Lucht Tuxedo, was a Tuxedo society favorite. Mr Cameron is a Yale graduate seven years.
London reacts to the US acceptance of Japan’s invitation for an Atlantic battleship fleet visit. Observers foresee a grand Nippon welcome at Yokohama and deem the event a landmark naval demonstration that could ease Pacific tensions and showcase British diplomacy.
Local Japanese residents in San Diego turn over 211 dollars to the general reception committee as their contribution toward welcoming the American battleship fleet. Donors are mostly servants and laborers.
A White House meeting tonight involved President Roosevelt and eight Western business leaders. The purpose was not disclosed and participants declined to identify themselves. Festus J. Wade of the Mercantile Trust Company and J. E. Smith of the Business Men's League were confirmed attendees from St. Louis. Smith said they planned to see the President again tomorrow.
A March dispatch from Arica reports Peruvian forces invaded Tarata in Tacna Province pursuing smugglers. Chilean police disarmed the invaders, but new Peruvian troops arrived and searched houses for arms amid local excitement as Tacna authorities send more troops to Tarata.
Lieut. Gen. Stoessel started serving a ten year sentence in the St. Peter and St. Paul Fortress after a court martial condemned him for cowardice and treason in surrendering Port Arthur to Japan. Emperor Nicholas commuted the death sentence on the court's recommendation.
Paris reports Henry Farman, English aviator, flying a circular course for over two kilometers. The machine climbed high, then swerved with precise control to prove stability. Spectators gave Farman an ovation on landing.
In Kings County Court Judge Fawcett publicly shamed jurors and discharged them after they acquitted George A. Holtz of attacking fourteen year old Irene Fleischmann. The judge urged Holtz to leave Brooklyn immediately.
In Dowagiac Michigan a mob of about a thousand jeered City Bank officials President Frank W Lyle and Vice President Ira B Gage as they left town in police custody for Cassopolis jail. Lyle was arrested after an Elks lodge embezzlement claim of 1487 and a separate warrant for depositing after insolvency. Gage offered no bail option.
A Harvard political club straw ballot on the next U S presidential election results in Hughes winning with 432 votes out of about 1 350. Taft scores 401, Bryan 131, Johnson 105, and Roosevelt third nomination is overwhelmingly rejected.
Brooklyn County Judge Lewis L. Fawcett received a police permit to carry a revolver after receiving anonymous Black Hand threats. He says he has no fear and seeks a first opportunity to respond, noting his reputation as a crack marksman with over 100 medals from contests.
A fire caused by crossed electric light wires damaged the Grand Pacific Hotel by about 100000 dollars and threatened the seven story building at Clark Street and Jackson Boulevard. The flames stayed mainly on the top floor and no lives were lost though several guests fled via fire escapes. Three people were slightly injured. Guests were warned to leave rooms by telephone as the blaze spread. The Federal Building also suffered heavy smoke damage and mail handling and court proceedings were suspended.
The Duke d Abruzzi left Washington for New York to board the Lusitania and sail to Italy. He traveled with a Secret Service agent and an Italian Legation attaché, stayed aboard only briefly, and declined interviews.
The Duke of the Abruzzi departed Washington for New York and then sailed to Italy. He travels incognito as Italian Embassy denies engagement claims with Miss Katherine Elkins and says the leave of absence ends as the vessel resumes command at Spezia.
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