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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement extols the Ideal Melodiste Playerpiano, urging buyers to judge by decades of service. It cites long history, reliable instruments, and low prices, promising to tailor easy terms with a first payment to place the piano in the home. It invites customers to listen briefly and propose convenient terms.
An advertisement promotes a free booklet about player pianos describing how they are made and pictured parts. It asserts the book’s value for choosing the right instrument and invites readers to request Booklet A.
White Wing carrying designer F W Baldwin rose about ten feet in Hammondport New York then descended after 93 yards as a new steering gear functioned on the ground. Charles Oliver Jones of Cincinnati plans a June trial of the Boomerang from Hammondsport to Boston with a 30 horsepower engine and a buoyant gas bag.
Special to the Times reports Wilbur and Orville Wright after a coast to coast journey via Kill Devil Hill N C en route to Dayton Ohio. they deem the mill devil hill flights very successful and suggest the flying problem is solved awaiting further tests at port meyer near washington with signal corps officials to witness and possibly buy a aeroplane. the aero club of america held a balloon gathering and A Holland Forbes discussed pilot experiences after receiving a license.
A disturbance at the Gothnim Theatre in East New York erupted after a matinee of Anna Swarenina when alleged followers of the late Kid Twist and Cyclone Lewis attacked an Italian outside. Police, maintaining order during a religious holiday, contained the scene as Samuel Joomer clashed with Detective Frank Dougherty inside the building. Joomer was arrested for disorderly conduct after an ambulance attended the injured guard.
In an annulment case in the New York Supreme Court Judge Middox hears that Miss Minerval Vanderbilt may be hiding in Brooklyn. Counsel for Mrs May Vanderbilts seeks an adjournment due to illness while Mrs Rosenberg claims the defendant is at St. Marks Avenue. The tense exchange continues as the case proceeds.
Justice Maddox grants a recess until 2 o clock to locate Mrs. Pepper Van derbilt. Detectives search the Vanderbilt residence without success. Rosenberg claims she is in Brooklyn after a phone call, prompting adjournment to next Monday and a warning about mixing lawyer and detective roles.
Dr. Albert W. Ferris, head of the State Commission in Lunacy, testified in the Thaw case at Matteawan that Thaw is a para noeiac and that release hinges on a court finding his commitment illegal. Also noted: Watchorn and Howland hosted dinner at Itawan Club after a six week Italy trip.
Lace stocks and eton collars of batistes and laces including styles to 35c 50c 68c and 5c. Each sale of women's muslin underskirts closely fitted will be held this Tuesday. Nainsook combination suits $1.90 2.50 and 2.90 Dawn Princesse slips $4.75 6.00 and 7.85.
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