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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1908

Page

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Naval conference upholds battleship armor and design

The Newport War College conference, reviewing Commander Key's charges on the North Dakota, voted 44 to 12 to approve armor distribution and 33 to 20 to approve the ship as built. It rejected most calls to change the battleship layout and supported current turret and waterline belt placements.

Washington Americas Newport War College Roosevelt Naval Henry Reuterdahl Navy Secretary of the Navy North Dakota A. I. Key Key North Dakota Commoante Larne Chase Keyv

Armor questions and North Dakota design changes debated

Admiral Wey criticized Pekota's role as the conference discussed ship protection. Resolutions approved ventilator and pipe armor around the citadel, with splinter proof armor requested. two key votes backed armor distribution on the North Dakota and general adoption of the North Dakota type, countering critics' charges.

North Dakota Key

Young motorist killed after bridge draw accident on Pelham Parkway

Driver Farry Goodsell 17, son of Mrs Mary Goodsell of West 72nd Street, crashed through the open draw at a Bronx bridge over Eastchester Creek after noon signal. He was rescued by bridge crew, rushed to Fordham Hospital where two ribs were found broken and he died later.

Byer Dan Kelly Elijah Miller New Pelham Parkway Eastchester Creek Bronx Pelhan Parkway Flo Pridse Farry Goodsell Mary A. Goodsell West Seventy Second Street Peter Geek Pelham Parkway Fordham Hospital Young Goodsell Eichel

Woman a Housewrecker Wins Local Fame

Mrs. McCullough a frail mid aged resident of New Brunswick weighs 137 pounds but has a noted past as a wood cutter. She received tax authority permission to demolish the long unclaimed 2 Division Street building and did so in hours using axe and crowbar while wearing men’s clothing. She then hosted neighbors to take home firewood after the deed.

New York Times New Brunswick N. J McCullough Division Street

Moxey Takes New Look at Heinze Bank Case in New York

Edwin P. Moxey the government bank expert sets to work on the Mercantile National Bank books with his team, investigating neglect or misapplication tied to F Augustus Heinze. Heinze awaits trial on 50 000 bail after January indictment spanning thirty counts over October 14 1907 dealings.

Edwin P. Moxey Charles SW. Worse New York Mercantile National Bank F. Augustus Heinze Heinze Ele Federal United Copper Morse Moxey

Sunday American offers free dental gum with each issue

The Sunday American in Greater New York invites all readers to obtain a full-sized five-cent dental chewing gum with every copy. The ad promotes a new flavor described as especially good for teeth and claims 85 percent value while highlighting a novelty premium for 201,000 weekly readers.

Greater New York Adyv

Mighty shake up stirs the police ranks in New York

Police Commissioner announces sweeping transfers and promotions in the department. Inspectors Burfeind Hussey Schmittberger Russell Corcoran are reassigned with several Captains moved to new posts. The changes reshape the Tenderloin and Chinatown policing and elevate Schmittberger and Corcoran while trimming others.

Ing’ Um Eigty Henry Burfeind James E. Hussey William H. Shaw Fifth Street West Wath Street Albert Ruthenberg Ozone Park Flushing Avenue Brooklyn Trent John O’brien Fifth Avenue Joseph Ivory Twenty-second Street Flushing Queens Flood Schmitberger Cartwright Schmittberger McAdoo Johnny Jones Bingham Bob” McNaught Staten Island George’ .McCluskey Bronx McCluskey Bing Burfeind Trussey Frussey Inspectors’ Association Albany Wiseacres Burtevnd O’brien Boettler Bugher William Shaw East Twenty-second Street Hussey Snyder Avenue Flatbush Bingham Hill Shaw West 100Th Street Russell Second District Chinatown Corcoran 101Th Street Harlem Little Italy Upper East Side O'Brien Kailiwick Murphy

A Mission for Missions

In St Louis today the General Committee of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church approved an appropriation of 1 060 000 for next year’s work in Africa and China. The treasurer reported total receipts of 1 342 336 06 and disbursements of 1 397 621 76 for the previous year.

ST. Louis Africa China General Committee of Foreign Missions The Methodist _Episcopal Church United States Homer. Eaton New York

Salada Tea Advert Promises Delighting Flavor

A grocer advertises Salada Tea as a delicious flavor that will please every shopper.

Mayor's Auto Demolished In Broadway Collision

A French made mayoral limousine, bearing no New York registry, was wrecked between two trolley cars on Broadway near Thirty-sixth Street shortly before 1 AM. Driver Edgar L. Leatherman and passenger Abeathierman S. Reilly were injured. Reilly sustained a head wound. George Matthews was bruised. both treated at New York Hospital. Police did not arrest Leatherman who fled to aid in removing the wrecked vehicle.

New Jersey George B. McClellan Broadway Thirty-sixth Street New York Edgar L. Leatherman Waverley Place Abeathierman S Cruo Ier Feink Jr. Reilly West Fortieth Street Automoile Leatherman George Matthews Eighth Avenue Foote New York Hospital Duffy Tenderloin

Tariff Talk at Capital Deliberations Begin

Washington discussion on tariff plans as Senator Aldrich urges quick action though Senate workload may delay. Representative Roberts and others expect the issue to extend beyond this session. House Ways and Means Committee will start reviews next week while the Senate Finance Committee continues its work.

New York, Times Washington White House Aldrich House Rhode Island Senate Roberts Massachusetts House Committee On Ways and Means

Morgan Aids Abbey Fund In Britain

J Pierpont Morgan donated 1250 dollars to a fund to buy Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset England. The site dates to King Ina in the eighth century, with fires and rebuilds through the medieval era and a noted chapel to the Virgin and St Joseph still standing.

London J. Pierpont Morgan Glastonbury Abbey Bath Ina St. Dunstan Henry IT Henry I Henry VIII

Pittsfield Ballon Flight Over Berkshires Ends Safely

The balloon Pittsfield In the Heart of the Berkshires ascended in Pittsfield with pilot Willam Van Sleet and passenger William C. Hill. After a 90 mile journey through snow and a 5000 foot climb above storm clouds, the craft landed safely three miles east of Lunenburg.

Lunenburg Mass Pittsfield Berkshires Willam van Sleet New York William C. Hill Boston

Marshall Returns Money From Campaign Contributions

Columbia Indiana November 6 ions Governor elect Thomas R Marshall said he would accept no campaign contributions. Despite this letters offering money arrived totaling about 3000 dollars. Marshall accepted none and is now returning the funds.

Indiana Columbia Ind Thomas R. Marshall Marshall

Fowler Opens Campaign for Speakership in 61st Congress

Representative Charles N. Fowler of New Jersey writes to Republican members-elect urging a reform to elect a seven member Board of Managers to direct legislation currently managed by the Speaker. He aims to align Taft era policy with a Republican House and harmony with the president. Fowler chairs the House Committee on Banking and Currency.

Washington Fowler New Jersey Sixty-first Congress House of Representatives Taft Congress House Charles N. Fowler Mr. Fowler House Committee On Banking and Currency

Strikebreakers Retained After Settlement With Taxi Company

A taxi strike ended after a conference between strikers, the New York Taxi Cab Company, and the State Board of Arbitration. An open shop agreement was signed, recognizing no union demand, and 400 strikers were recalled. A chauffeur, George M. Price, was assaulted and shot during the night near Rutherford Place and Fifteenth Street but survived with a scalp wound.

New York Tasicab Company State Board of Arbitration Fitub George M. Price Rutherford Place Fifteenth Street Price West Sixtieth Street Metropolitan Opera House Opera House Thirteenth Street Avenue Anthony Hoffman East Twenty-second Street Bellevue Giexsyd Tracy & Co Wall Street

Union threat leads to assault on iron worker

Abraham Schwartz was attacked while finishing iron work on a tenement at 180th Street near Prospect Avenue. Two men accused him of being a union man, struck him with a prick and a lead pipe, then fled until Capt. Gray pursued and captured them with a delivery wagon. Suspects identified as Thomas Dorsey and John Callahan. Schwartz injured but expected to recover at Fordham Hospital.

Abraham Schwartz 180Th Street Prospect Avenue Schwartz Capt. Gray Tremont Thomas Dorsey Seventh Avenue John Callahan East 147Th Street Fordham Hospital Wiither Schwartz Curtis Tomas Post Office Well Street Mashal Thakel

Christian Scientist Held for Manslaughter

John M. Goodwin of Mount Vernon was held for the Grand Jury by Coroner Philip Ban Paten on a manslaughter charge after his 12 year old daughter Emiline died on October 20. The inquest noted treatment by Christian Science healers Helen Robbins and Edward Marquand and that a physician was not called until hours before death. The Goodwins reside in Chester Hill. bail was posted with County Judge Platt in White Plains.

John M. Goodwin Mount Vernon Philip Ban Paten Goodwin Emiline Helen Robbins Edward Marquand Chester Hill Platt White Plains

Deerfoot Farm Sausages Cause Health Concerns

Consumers grow more fastidious in sausage selection as knowledge of health dangers from careless preparation increases. Purity and cleanliness become key criteria for purchase decisions.

Mount McCulloch Suppanted by Volcano’s Rise Near Bogaslov

Revenue cutter McCulloch reports Mount McCulloch at Bogaslov Island has disappeared during a Northern waters cruise. A land locked bay three miles wide reportedly lies where the peak stood, as Bush ships towed and took soundings in the bay.

San Francisco McCulloch Nothern Bogaslov Island Unalaska

Invincible Reaches 25 Knots in Trial Run

The British battle ship Invincible achieved 25 knots in a trial using seven tenths power. Officials expect full power speed near 30 knots, potentially a world record, with the ship latest addition to the navy.

Invincible

Foraker to Enter U S Senate Race in Ohio

In Cincinnati on November 6, reports indicate Senator Foraker will announce his candidacy for the United States Senate. His supporters claim he secured more pledges from General Assembly members than any other candidate, with Congressman Parton of Cleveland and Mayor Julius Fleischmann also considering entry.

New York Times Ncinnati Ohio Epic Foraker United States General Assembly Congessman Parton Cleveland Uyahoga County Whiel Julius Fleischmann

Duke of Abruzzi dismisses engagement gossip

Nov. 6. The Duke of Abruzzi expressed irritation at reports of his engagement to Miss Katherine Elkins. He said facts would soon end the gossip and ordered his valet to prepare for a journey.

Miss Elkins Bone

Electrification Talks Reported for Pennsylvania System

Pittsburg dispatch says foremen in all yards received instructions that within a few weeks lectures will be held for trainmen and other workers. The lectures will be given by noted electricians, signaling preparation to electrify the Pennsylvania Railroad system into Pittsburg.

Stecisl New York Times Pittsburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad

Women Hunters Receive Hunting Licenses in New York State

Albany Nov. 6 Scores of women across the state have filed for hunting licenses. Licenses issued today include Baroness Schwind Mme Cora De Lorris and Miss Anna M Dermold for a trip to the Adirondacks. Also licensed were Congressmen Herbert Parsons and Mrs Parlong of New York.

Albany Baroness Schwind Mme Cora de Lorris Anna M. Dermold Adirondacks Herbert Parsons Parlong New York

$10,000 Cup For Aviators In France Challenge Cup

A leading business house has donated a $10,000 cross country challenge cup to the Aerial League. It will be awarded every six months to the aviator holding the heavier than air cross country record and becomes his property after three years. If an aviator covers 1000 kilometers in under five hours before three years elapse the cup is awarded immediately.

Rheims France Aeroplanist

Lenox Woman Leverages Pumps to Save Town Water

Lenox Massachusetts residents faced dry wells and reservoirs as Mrs George Westinghouse offered four fire pumps from Erskine Park to move lake water into the town mains. Officials laid 4000 feet of pipe to her estate and by Sunday water will be pumped through nearly a mile of line from Laurel Lake to Lenox.

New York Times Lenox Mass George Westinghouse

Franco German Clash Over Paris Eases In Dispute

The Franco German crisis over the arrest of German deserters from the Foreign Legion at Casablanca appears resolved as Germany signals willingness to drop demands. German officials express conciliatory tone and refer the matter to arbitration with France. Emperor William’s decision awaited. Austria Hungary and Italy urged prudence.

Paris France Germany Foreign Legion Casablanca Herr von Schoen Prince von Radolin William Austria Austria- Hungary Italy Berlin

Fifteen Years for Morse in U S Bank Case

Charles Morse is sentenced by Judge Hough in the United States Circuit Court to fifteen years in the federal prison at Atlanta for bank misapplication and false entries at the National Bank of North America. Alfred H. Curtis receives five years, suspended, while Morse appeals and faces the Tombs custody. Parole unlikely soon. crowd reactions mix sympathy for Morse and scorn for his scheme.

Charies W. Morse Hough Itm United States Circuit Court Ataata National Bank National Bank of North America Alfred H. Curtis Curtis Morse MacFarlane United States Circuit Court of Appeals Mr. Curtis Fucb Spvelators

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