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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1908

Page

5

Night Riders Clash With Troops Sparks Arrests Across Kentucky

The Kentucky Night Riders fight with militia as Brig Gen Williams and Adjutant Gen Chapman head to Augusta. About 150 arrests reported in Trigg and neighboring counties. Gen Johnston calls for a second military detachment to handle the volatile situation. Local Bracken County officials oppose militia aid and fear further trouble.

New York Times Lexington Kentucky Night Riders Roger D. Williams Adjt Chapman Augusta Williams Bracken County Johnston Trigg

Tiffany nephews challenge uncle Dr Tiffany will

In Winsted Connecticut Joseph Burr Tiffany and Charles Tiffany of New York contest their uncle Dr Charles Tiffany’s will in Superior Court next week. Citations place the estate at about a half to three quarters of a million dollars with no direct heirs. The will’s principal legatees are the sisters of Dr Tiffany’s wife amid claims of undue influence.

New York Times Winsted Conn Joseph Burr Tiffany Charles Tiffany New York Charles. Tiffany Snd Sharon County Dr. Tiffany

German Poliklinik marks 25th anniversary dinner

A dinner at the Walley Astoria celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of the German Poliklinik. Speakers included Dr. Emanuel Kohn founder and president, Dr. Abram Jacobi, Dr. Ludwig Weiss and others. The Ladies Aid Society showcased dresses by its president Mrs Steiniger and honorary president Mrs Dr Ludwig Weiss. The Poliklinik has treated over 1,100,000 poor patients free of charge since founding.

Polinik Wall-Astoria Mael Kohn Abram Jacobi Edrd Benneche Ludwig Weiss A. von Randohr Breiten- Ila Ladies’ Aid Society S.steiniger German Poliklinik

Coaching Trips To Fort Washington Begin Tomorrow

The Magnet four horse coach starts tomorrow from Holland House at 5 30 P M running daily on weekdays to Fort Washington with stops at Plaza Claremont and Arrow Head Inn. Return from Arrow Head Inn at 9 P M arriving Holland House about an hour after. Mrs Thomas Hastings engages the coach for the first trip with Morris Howlett as whip and owners Morris E Howlett and Morgan P Oehy. Mrs Henry Alexander has engaged the coach Bikes for May 2.

New York Fort Washington Holsland House Plaza Claremont Arrow Head Inn Holland House Thomas Hastings Arrow Heed Inn Morris Howlett Magrittis Morris E. Howlett Morgan P. Oeihy Henry Alexander

Busy Bees Stage Play at Gramatan Heights Nets Charity

The Busy Bees perform The Toy Shop this week at Gramatan Heights, a merry show that clears over 100 for charity. Old Tackhammer stumbles on stage but the mishap only adds to the crowd’s amusement as Ayer and Cannell lease local homes and guests arrive at the Hotel Gramatan for the week.

John S. Durand Harry S. Durand Sidney Shadbolt W. Stevenson George P. Slade T. P. Barnes Aubrey §. Wibbert David R. Todd J. Parker Sloane D. S. Lamont Miss Lamont

Glasscock Named to Lead Exploration of Forbidden Lands

Berkeley May 16 John R Glasscock Jr holder of a world record for alpine ascent in the Swiss Alps has been commissioned by the British Government to explore Thibet the forbidden lands He will accept the post He is son of John R Glasscock a prominent lawyer and is known as a varsity football player and fraternity man

Berkeley Cal John R. Glasscock Switzerland Alps Thibet Glasscock

Memorial Service for Spanish War Dead at St Patrick's

The Manhattan Borough Council of the United Spanish War Veterans will hold memorial services for com rades of the war with Spain at St Patrick's Cathedral next Sunday at 4 PM. Rev John P Chidwick will lead, assisted by Rev William A Olmsted Rev W H S Reaney Rev John J Dooley and Rev James N Connolly. Mgr Lavelle will give the welcome and the sermon.

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Carnegie offers ten thousand for West Haven library

Special to The New York Times from New Haven Connecticut May 16. Andréw Carnégie has notified town officials that he will give ten thousand dollars to establish a public library in West Haven with the condition that it be maintained. The library will be stone built and located near the town hall. This is Carnegie's first library gift in this part of Connecticut.

New York Times New Haven Conn Andréw Carnégie West Haven Carnegie Connecticut

New War Is Begun to Kill Off Flies and Diseases

Merchants' Association Pollution Committee launches drive to remove horse manure heaps on Jersey meadows to curb house fly spread into New York. Edward Hatch Jr urges railroads to act, cites health nuisance, and seeks state action if needed. The campaign distributes care cards with sanitation steps and promotes window screens to block insects.

Merchants’ Association Edward Hatch, Jr Jersey Meadows Metropolitan Hatch New York South Street New York Medical Journal

Fly and Mosquito Hygiene Protects Household Health

A householder who keeps insects out guards family health by reducing infectious diseases. The mosquito spreads malaria and yellow fever, while flies mechanically carry typhoid and other ailments. Keeping homes clean and insect free offers double benefits to residents.

Women’s Underwear Sale Prices Include Dresses and Petticoats

Prices for gowns from 98 cents to 4 95 dollars include drawers corset covers skirts and combinations. Shirts range from 98 cents to 5 95 dollars with striped fabrics in black white and gun metal. Grey pongee petticoats feature flare flounce at 4 95 dollars.

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