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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1908

Page

5

80 Auto Speeders Caught by Police in Citywide Crackdown

A major police operation across Harlem and West Side districts led to forty-eight arrests in twenty-four hours for speeding and traffic violations. Notables included Kingdon Gould and chauffeur of auctioneer Joseph Day, both seized after high-speed chases. Several speeders posted bail or offered real estate security. officers recovered vehicles and noted a busy day for stop-watch patrols.

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Speeding Autoists Fooled By Blossom Petal Show

Two autos racing at Fulton Avenue were halted when masked men stepped out on a corner and threw blossom petals into their eyes. The drivers halted, expecting police, but the men vanished as dust obscured the scene.

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Auto Runs Down Seventy-One Year Old Woman

Anna Flynn, 71, of GU. Lee Avenue Brooklyn, was struck by a passing touring car at the corner of Tedford Avenue and Ross Street. The vehicle ran over her, breaking both legs and causing internal injuries. the driver fled the scene.

Anna Flynn GU. Lee Avenue Brooklyn Tedford Avenue Ross Street

Justice Is Lenient as Speeding Suspects Quoted

A chaotic blotter item reports a car carrying three women and two men speeding, a tow mishap on North Street Rochelle, and fines for Osmar Reynolds Jr and Arti Bedell. Justice Schlessinger remains lenient toward auto speeders, with Reynolds fined 15 dollars and Bedell 20.

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Dead chauffeur among seven killed in auto crash

Special to The New York Times reports a rear end collision ten miles from the city. Stephen Dodge, chauffeur for Andrew Kelly, and six friends were riding in a sixty horse power car when a small car ahead slowed. Dodge attempted to brake but the big auto veered, rolled over, and pinned Dodge beneath it. Seven others were injured, with skull fractures and other injuries. An ambulance took the injured to Rhodesland. five others escaped serious harm.

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Auto Gets New Cyclist In Jericho Crash

Special to The New York Times Jericho L I May 17 Toney Muskes a bicycle rider from Jericho was struck by a touring car on the turnpike west of Jericho at noon today. He was left unconscious and his bicycle damaged. Three men in the car fled and later took him to Kruges Hotel then to Esau Hospital with surgeon Dr D Grimmer. No bones broken and he will recover. Frank Burrelle and an auto passenger injured Italian shoemaker Leonardo Cousins 45 of 179 Branfield Ave Montclair BOE was at Broadway Mall Street. Cousins left thigh fractured and chauffeur Vineet Champlal was held. Burrelle took charge and left.

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Fire Escapes Blocked In Tenement Blaze Rescue

A basement fire at a house on 813 between 140 and 141 streets trapped residents and damaged the structure. Italian builder in the basement shop ignited materials as smoke filled the rooms. Tenants fled onto blocked ladders, with residents removing obstructions and aiding others. Several boys and men climbed down via the fire escapes as rescuers assisted from West Jack Street Station.

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New York Post Office Clerks race at Castle Park

A report lists numerous participants and addresses tied to a May event featuring handicap races at 10 300 880 yards a 44 yard relay and a one mile relay. It notes categories for postal clerks and multiple athletic leagues including Intersettlement and Church leagues with teams from New York Philadelphia and Lehigh.

Post Nest Athlates New York Post Office Castle Tark Ristian Association New York Philadelphia

Four Pages of Paintings From The Paris Salon

The Times plans a Sunday issue to feature four pages of superb reproductions from the Paris Salon of the Society read Artists. It will showcase selections from thres thoraand ses and present images across various schools. A large double page group photograph will display Governors and notable guests at a Washington conference.

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Electricity as earth’s future fuel and soil booster

Dr. Charles Steinmetz warned that coal will exhaust and soil fertility decline unless electricity powers heat and farming. He urged harnessing all water power, collecting riverine energy, and using nitrate from air to fertilize soil, with government energy coordination as a possible outcome.

Brooklyn Notes and Plans for Memorial and Theatre Changes

Arrangements are set for the Army and Navy Union Garrisons of Greater New York memorial services next Sunday with a march from Gates and Bushwick Avenues to Cypress Hill National Cemetery where Gov. Hughes will speak. The Mon­tax Theatre at Flatbush Avenue and Putnam Street will be renamed Crescent Theatre and run by Percy G Williams with a large stock company. An appeal will go to Commissioner Bingham for a new police launch for Jamaica Bay to patrol Broad Channel and Rockaway. In Flatbush Court Magistrate Steers heard United States Commissioner Richard P. Morte charged with racing Job A. Tourney on Ocean Parkway bridle path. both riders claimed galloping at thirty miles an hour, Steers awarded suspended sentences.

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Mother's Visit Lifts Thaw Hope After Court Testimony

A large choir of women visited Matteawan to cheer Harry Thaw during a tense legal week. Thaw’s mother, Mrs. Shiw, dined with him and left for New York as he faced a key decision. He remained steady, noting reporters’ coverage had not broken his resolve and expressing cautious optimism about a forthcoming ruling by Morschauser.

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Wife Seeks Adjournment in Nesbit Thaw Divorce

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's attorney Daniel O Reilly asks for a further postponement of the annulment hearing set for Tuesday. He plans to base the delay on evidence intended for the Thaw habeas corpus case. Col Franklin Bartlett signals a motion to dismiss and opposition to another delay.

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Unions Attack the Mayor Over Vacation Bill Veto

A Central Union meeting debated Mayor McClellan's veto of a Huey Vacation bill for city employees. Hoey's Assembly opposition limited discussion, while McClellan favored the bill as drafted but objected to several amendments including no October November vacation and paid one week vacations. The Education Department exemption and potential teacher furloughs drew concern. The executive committee to decide the fate of the measure after two hours of debate.

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Protest Against Pearson and Son in City Contract Battle

Central Federated Union raised objections to Pearson and Son over the Thirty-fourth Street tunnel bid. Delegate McConville cited high death rates and non-union labor, noting Pearson’s lower bid by 41 million. A request to withhold a contract was sent to the Mayor and Department head, with a committee appointed to pursue the issue.

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Burglars Rampage Through East Side Flats

A wave of break ins on the East Side targets first floor flats from 80th to 92nd Streets. Thieves enter via fire escapes and kitchen windows, stealing jewels cash and clothing from residents. Police and Detectives pursue suspects but no arrests yet.

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Plans for a new steamship line backed by John W Gates

Plans are underfoot for a steamship line backed by John W Gates to operate along Southern ports. The venture may field eight or more ships, with at least two steamers for transporting Texas oil. Theodore G Edgar, ex Clyde Line executive, is named to head the company. Wharf sites on the North River are sought to serve as the Northern terminus. Experts say operations won't start for about a year due to coastwise shipping restrictions.

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10000 Bibles for Sailors and Immigrants Hope

A report from Rio de Janeiro notes the distribution of 10 000 Bibles to sailors and immigrants at Elly Teland over the past four weeks. Rev George Wi Carter, General Secretary of the New York society, is quoted on Bible reach when possible. A separate item mentions a May 17 bill in the Chamber of Deputies to allocate 200000 for acquiring a Washington property for a permanent Brazilian Embassy home.

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Riot on Mulberry Street Leaves Men Beaten

Readable fragments detail a riot on Mulberry Street last night. Two young men were battered and hidden. a crowd gathered as police responded from Ludlow and Blanton Streets. A revolver with discharged chambers was found. one suspect denied involvement amid chaotic notes from the scene.

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Scotch Night at Hungry Club Celebrates Scottish Heritage

The Hungry Club hosted a Scottish Night with 150 members and guests. A post dinner program featured two sets of Scottish songs, music, and dances by a Highland artist in period costume.

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Rev Alexander Dinkelvey to resign pastorate

The Rev Alexander Dinkelvey has nearly completed fifty years of active ministry and resigns from the First Reformed Church of Poperechie. McKelvey served fourteen years as pastor at Booulen. Born in Ireland, he came to the United States at 21 after graduating from the Tasologisal School at Ruttere Collens. Additional notes mention local political figures and various incidents around Newark and Atlantic City.

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How Much Does Title Insurance Cost

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