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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

16

Mrs Vanderbilt Caught Speeding In New Rochelle

A chilly day drew many motorists and police to New Rochelle streets where Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt and others faced speeding arrests. In Hartsdale a constable stopped Mrs Vanderbilt in Central Avenue for 28 mph. she sent a cash deposit idea to avoid court, but the vehicle went to Ardsley for a hearing where the chauffeur was paroled to appear. Other arrests followed on 155th Street Viaduct and various city roads, with fines and bail posted by hotel proprietors.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Hartsdale Vanderbilt Dfie Mount Kisco Central Avenue A. P. Townsend Ardsley Paul la Croix Renault Freres Automobile Company Broadway 155Th Street Gibson Walter C. Allen New York A Croix Allen Antoine Lablanche Lafayette Mr. la Croix Count Jean de Montaigne Paris Edward A. Lyons Eightysi North Street Broadview Park Schlesingser New Rochelle Thomas M. McGurl Pelham Manor Charles Scott Rye BE. L. Buchanan West Sixty-second Street Long Island City Frederick W. White West Fifty-fifth Street Manhattan Richard:. Ahearn Jackson Avenue Augustus 8S. Woodward Charles Kaye West Twenty-first Street Frank Tulse Street Longe Island City Fourth Street Kaye Louis Tf. Lockwood West Tastic Street

Black Hand men captured after extortion letters in New Jersey

Special to The New York Times reports two alleged Black Hand members arrested near Franklin Park after a failed $5,000 extortion demand against Augustino Dassaro. Dassaro has faced threats, arson, and letters, with a guard posted at his home. Police held John Sery and Michael Filosetta, ages 27 and 17, from South River, while another accomplice fled.

New York Times New Brunswick N. J I J Franklin Park Augustino Dassaro Trié Dassaro Pennsylvania Railroad Cassaro Paul Wagt Wagt Wagi Sergt John Clinton Clinton John Sery Michael Filosetta

Traffic Squad Barracks at Old Fifth Avenue Hotel Stables

The old Fifth Avenue Hotel stables at 153 w and 155 East Thirty-second Street have been remodeled under the supervision of Police Inspector Max Schmittberger of the Traffic Squad and are ready for occupancy. Seventy five mounted policemen will take possession in a day or two. The three story building measures 175 feet by 50 and ground floor serves for drill. Horses stabled on second floor in fireproof quarters with third floor for saddle gear baths and assembly rooms. Lieuts. Eagar Wilson and John T. Smith will supervise twenty four hour shifts with eight hour tours.

Fifth Avenue Thirty-second Street Max Schmittberger Eagar, Wilson John. T. Smith

Auto Runaway Injures Montclair Family on Valley Road

J Max Arrowsmith wife and two children were in a surrey when a touring automobile struck from behind on a steep hill at the Passaic County line. The horse bolted, the carriage toppled into a ditch, Mrs Arrowsmith and Mr Arrowsmith were injured, the children unhurt. The auto's occupants fled after stopping at a bunk. the owner later provided name and address and promised damages.

New York Times Montclair N. J J. Maxwell Arrowsmith Athenia Montclair Heights Valley Road Paterson Arrowsmiths Passaic County Line Surrey Webber Great Notch Arrowsmith Mrs. Arrowsmith Mr. Arrowsmith

Morehouse Son Committed After Train Fight

Clarence B Morehouse son of Dr James T Morehouse of Orange New Jersey was taken Saturday night to Essex County Hospital for the Insane. He suffered injuries blamed on a scuffle with conductor Dockery on a Lackawanna train Thursday night. Conductor Edward Dockery was arrested and held at Newark Police Headquarters awaiting word on Morehouse’s condition.

Clarence B. Morehouse James T. Morehouse Orange N. J Essex County Hospital Lackawanna Railroad Dward Lockery Newark Young Morehouse Morehouse Dockery Morshouse Patrick Kerwin Alexander McClay Mr. Morehouse

Tragic Montgomery Fire Kills Five of Kennedy Family

In Montgomery Alabama on May 10 Jim Kennedy, a Black man, locked seven children in his house and set it ablaze. Five children died in the fire, two survived. The incident prompted an official response and investigation into the motive and precautions.

Montgomery Ala Jim Kennedy

Woman dragged by streetcar near Fourth Avenue incident

Mrs S A Baer and her husband attempted to board a northbound Madison Avenue car at Fourth Avenue and Fourteenth Street when the car started. Mrs Baer was thrown to the pavement and dragged about twenty five feet, sustaining contusions. Dr Simmons of Bellevue Hospital treated her at a nearby drug store.

S. A. Baer Madison Avenue Fourth Avenue Fourteenth Street

Handball Matches Mapped at Brooklyn Club

Handball men crowded the Brooklyn Handball Club court yesterday as Jim Donahue proposed matches. With James Dunne Jr absent, Kelly of Mayo would face P. J. Corby, or Kelly might duel Oliver Drew. A gallery watched William Courtney and Manus O’Donnell lose to Jimmy Kelly and Mike Heney 21 5, 21 20, 20 21.

Brooklyn James Dunne, Jr Jim Donahue Jimmy Kelly Mayo P. J. Corby Corby Kelly Oliver Drew America William Courtney Manus O'Donnell Mike Heney the Forge Courtney Partner

Ellis Island Feeding Contracts Up for Renewal Amid Bidding Keen

The Department of Commerce and Labor seeks bids to renew three Ellis Island concessions for feeding new arrivals baggage handling and money exchange. Harry Balfe currently runs the feeding contract with 24 cents daily from ship lines and 1.50 for immigrant meals when departing by train. Bids due June 25 at 10 A M with a $1000 certified check, amid expectations of a busy year for immigration.

Ellis Island Department of Commerce and Labor Harry Bulfe American Express Company William H. Werner Hudgins & Dumas Harry Balfe Balfe Commissioner General of Immigration Department of Commerce, and Labor Washington Immigration Affairs

Mayer & Co Resumes Business After Bankruptcy

Mayer & Co bankers and brokers at 11 Wall Street reopen today after paying all Stock Exchange creditors in full and reinstating members Abraham Baylis and George Leslie. The firm, started in 1906 to succeed Mayer & Whitehouse, faced near 7 million in liabilities and a court injunction over Delaware & Hudson Railway stock from last fall.

Mayer & Co Wall Street Stock Exchange William F. Goldbeck Alexander & Colby Delaware & Hudson Railroad Wilcox Goldbeck Abraham B. Baylis George R. Leslie No. 11 Old Stock Exchange Mayer & Whitehouse Marcus Mayer Baylis Leslie

Saloon dealers' circular stirs Morris Orange Presbytery

The Liquor Dealers Association of New Jersey sent circulars claiming the Presbytery of Morris and Orange opposed the Anti-Saloon League. Rev Dr James M Ludlow of East Orange denies a formal indorsement and notes the body declined to back the League's management while supporting local option. He added he introduced a resolution endorsing the local option movement.

Liquor Dealers’ Association of New Jersey Presbytery Morris and Orange James M. Ludlow Munst Avenue Presbyterian Church East Orange Gov. Fort Ludlow

Socialistic Dentists Offer Rebates to Patients in New York

An unusual dental practice in New York markets itself as Socialistic dentistry. The rebate scheme promises half yearly refunds with a slogan Each for All and Honest Statements. March and September rebate days determine how much of patients’ paid bills return as rebates, inviting customers to participate.

New York S&re

Young Folks League to Fight Tuberculosis Milk and Egg Depot Planned

The Young Folks League for Home Treatment of Tuberculosis plans a citywide effort to fund and run a depot giving free milk and six eggs daily to tuberculous patients with proper recommendations after nurse investigations. A May 19 meeting at Temple Beth F restry will hear from officials including Controller Metz and Dr. Miller. A strawberry festival in June will raise funds.

Young Folks’ League Pauline I. Shenberg League Temple Beth Frestry Metz James A. Miller Bellevue Hosital Charity Organization Society Sigmund D. Goldwater Eighty-sixth 116Th Streets Fifth Avenue East River Schulman

Can't Halt Jersey Sewer Plan Reaches New York Bay

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission received an opinion from its counsel T C Simonton of Paterson asserting the proposed trunk sewer can discharge into New York Bay and that neither New York City nor New York State may restrain the action. Simonton cites a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling that tidal water is the natural method of sewage disposal and cites a U S Supreme Court decision by Justice Holmes affirming New Jersey's jurisdiction over part of New York Bay to bolster the view.

Passaic Simonton United States Supreme Court Justice Holmes New Jersey New York Bay

Two Men With Broken Backs In Williamsburg Hospital

Victor Clemens, a Greenpoint resident and relative of Mark Twain, is recovering in Williamsburg Hospital with a broken back after diving into a pool. He remains conscious but paralyzed from the waist down and faces a short time to live. Frank Martin of 112 Varet Street Williamsburg arrived yesterday after a hammock fall caused a fractured spine. He is conscious but unable to move his hands or feet.

Victor Clemens Mark Twain Williamsburg Monitor Street Greenpoint Greenpoint ¥. M. C. A Frank Martin Varet Street Williamsurg

Motorboat racing rules align with American Powerboat Association

The Motorboat Club of America adopts the APA rating system for boats and engines, possibly keeping length based classification. Last year’s Jamestown Expo rules are abandoned as major races switch to APA rules this season, with a single measurement qualifying boats for racing across waters.

Motorboat Club of America American Powerboat Association Motorboat Club American Power Boat Association

Camerons Tie Arcadia Thistles in Brooklyn Soccer Match

In Brooklyn on a cool day the Camerons and Arcadia Thistles played to a 1-1 draw. OD Guthrie opened scoring for the Camerons in the first half, while D Crawford equalized for Arcadia after fifteen minutes of the second half. W Russell appeared to score for Brooklyn but the goal was disallowed by the referee.

Camerons Arcadia Thistles Brooklyn OD. Guthrie D. Crawford W. Russell

East Side Plan for Delancey Subway Memorial Tower

The Delancey Street Subway Celebration Committee plans a $15,000 memorial gateway and clock tower at the Delancey Street Parkway entrance to the subway. A foundation stone will be laid early in July as part of a public subscription effort led by the East Side Civic Club and medical professionals.

Delancey Street Subway Celebration Committee Williamsburg Bridge University Settlement Building Eldridge Street Delancey Street Parkway Delancey and Essex Streets Brooklyn East Side Civic Club Charles B. Stover East Side Delancey Street Stover Parkway Essex Street Troy

Time Extended for American Rowing Regatta Entries

The American Rowing Association's Board of Stewards extended the May 9 deadline to May 1s due to cold weather delaying the rowing season. Entries are steady, especially from schools and colleges, with five eights entered for the interscholastic race and hopes for more. The regatta will use a double referee system with Hugh Cabot of Boston and William Innes Forbes of Philadelphia. New York’s Nonpareil Boat Club already has three crews, signaling an intercity club clash.

Hugh Cabot Boston William Innes Forbes Philadelphia New York Boat Club of

Long Island Road Club Ten Mile Handicap Winner

J Schuster of the Century Road Club Association won the ten mile handicap open road race on Merrick Road Valley Stream L I with an 8.80 mark finishing in 84 21. J Steinert second from a 2 30 handicap and R La Rose third from the same mark. F W Eifler, Charles Schlosser and F M Eifler were scratch riders contesting the time prize. F W Eifler clocked 82 40 25 with wind against riders all race. Seventeen of sixty starters were prize winners. Finds a Baby at Her Door. Mrs Jennie Oliver of 17 Ward Street Bloomfield MN J found a six weeks old baby on her front porch Saturday night wrapped in a bundle with milk bottles and baby clothes and a note requesting good care. The Overseer of the Poor took the child.

J. Schuster Century Road Club Association Long Island Century Road Club Merrick Road Valley Stream L. I Schuster J. Steinert R. la Rose F. W. Eifler Charles Schlosser F. M. Eifler Mmit Schlosser J. M. Eifler Jennie Oliver Ward Street Bloomfield MN. J

Resignations hit Jamaica meeting as vet head departs

E. A. A. Grange, longtime veterinary surgeon for the Jockey Club stewards and inspector of horses in the saddling paddock, resigns his Jamaica meeting post to become Principal of Ottawa Veterinary College in Canada, where he will serve as head starting Wednesday.

E. A. A. Grange Jockey Club Jamaica Ottawa Veterinary Collge Ottawa Canada

Brockett to Report to Newark Tomorrow

Louis King Brockett the former New York American League pitcher and third baseman will report to Manager George Stallings of the Newark Eastern League club tomorrow in Newark New Jersey. At Buffalo where Newark opens the season on Monday Ed Carisch the erstwhile Pittsburg catcher will report also for the club.

New York Times Newark N. J Louis “ King” Brockett George Stallings Buffalo Ed Carisch Pittsburg

Wrestling Match Canceled at Madison Square Garden

Jenkins and Cazeaux were set to wrestle tonight at Madison Square Garden Concert Hall but the match is off. Manager Kennedy advised P. T. Powera that Cazeaux would not wrestle Jenkins.

Jenkins Cazeaux Madison Square Garden Concert Hall Kennedy P. T. Powera Cazeau

Larchmont Yacht Club Shooters Crown Season

The Larchmont Yacht Club ended its season with a final shoot on Saturday. H T Shriver won the championship cup with 94 hits, A C Bostwick close behind at 91, and Morison Robins and Scott also earning wins in shoot-offs. Ballou won the Murphy Cup, Collins joined him in the partnership event, and Shriver took the Sauer gun and Hubbard cup honors amid a record turnout.

Larchmont Yacht Club Wa’s H. T. Shriver A. C. Bostwick Morison Robins Scott Ballou Collins Shriver Robins Ee Kewee Scott Ballou Wera Fleischmann Bostwick Aes L Johnson J. Ross. Collins Richard Cobden Ieateon End Collins E. L. C. Robins W. D. Rose Ale Il Ry Cobden J. A Morison T. Shriver O. Fleischmann S. Ballou Ross Cullins R. J. Held Lamson Cup Angles Bird Total B. Il Robina Hichard Gourem Ballou Ccwcaescoces A. Morison Bestwick Ross Colling Mor Bon Misa Out Andicap E-Cecess Banhou Stuart Scott Trobdas Isees A. Cc Bostwick Bostwiek Stuart Scott Wees Spite Sy PLC L. C. Rodins Jonson J. A. Morison Oh Flischmann Ross Collins L. Antoine Tie Scott Pantee Robins

Marathon Victory Shapes Olympic Trials at Stanford

At Stanford on May 10 a sparse field marked the Olympic tryouts with the 15 mile Marathon won by Joseph B. King of the Coast Artillery racing for the Irish American Athletic Club in 1 24 29 1 5. Edmundston of Idaho won the 180 meter dash from Glasnear Olympic Club star in 1 59. PF Smithson of Portland captured the 110 meter hurdle and 100 meter dash with 3 15 5 a near world record before fouling a hurdle. Ralph Rose dominated the weight event finishing the day well ahead.

Stanford University Cal Joseph B. King Coast’ Artillery Ralph Rose

Barney Turk's Shut Reflects End of Brooklyn's Bar-Herb Era

Barneys Turk's on Atlantic Avenue near Smith Street closed after years of serving top beer and simple lunches to a steady stream of patrons from politics, business, and law. Barney and sister Katrina, long-time managers, retire to the country, leaving a memory of a plain, clean, well-kept spot beloved by many Brooklynites.

Brooklyn Barney Katrina Borough Hall Square Barney's Germany Brooklin Supreme Court Burney Aml Burney Aml Katrina

Larchmont Yacht Races Plan 2008 Regatta Schedule

The Larchmont Yacht Club announced its 2008 racing fixtures by the Regatta Committee. Spring Regatta on June 29 opens all classes, with the twenty-ninth annual event on July 4 including the Colt Cup for Class B yachts. Larchmont Race Week runs July 1 to July 4 with fourteen races per day except Tuesday, plus flexible races for owners of multiple yachts.

Larchmont Yacht Club Larchmont

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