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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
3
With map and diagrams the work offers a list of the Alps, their altitudes, and the dates and order in which they were first conquered. It is valuable to all interested in mountaineering and lists the peaks and milestones in ascent history.
Judge Alton B. Parker closed for the New York City side in the 80 cent gas rate case before the U S Supreme Court. Charles S Mathewson and John A Garver argued for Consolidated Gas Company about special franchises and fair return on capital. Parker ridiculed the company claim that franchises are property and deserve rate protection. The court withheld decision after closing arguments and nine attorneys were allowed to file briefs.
Sixteen year old Eileen Ryan and her mother visited the West Forty seventh Street Station after noon to report a kidnapping. Police investigated and Ryan admitted the story was false claiming she left Tuesday and returned Thursday night after an election night outing with friends. Her father met her at Broadway and Forty second Street and sent her home. She later described being carried to 156th Street and confined in a luxurious house with maids, but inconsistencies emerged and authorities found the address invalid.
Mrs William Howard Taft, soon to be first lady, buys campaign hats in New York on West Thirty eighth Street. She favors quiet styles with subtle color, choosing mushroom felt and black beaver hats trimmed with wings, bought from an old Cincinnati school friend.
A Times report replays Felix Veit's 1885 will, probated May 1901, noting widow life estate and two thirds share to issue on remarriage, with J Nelson Veit alleged to face disinheritance for marrying outside his faith. Executor Bernard Veit died in 1901. his will probated before Felix's.
Washington reports say President Roosevelt may consider running for the United States Senate after March 4 but White House aides and Gov. Hughes have not confirmed any plan. Rumors say he could target Senator Depew's seat in 1911, though official sources deny intent and note his Africa hunting trip. Albany adds Hughes has not commented on any possible candidates.
President Roosevelt visited the Army War College in Washington to hear Major General Franklin Bell discuss Physical Culture. He introduced Bell and praised the topic, emphasizing its value for indoor and desk workers. The President also inspected the new War College building, set for dedication next Monday.
Postmaster Morgan announced an extension of the pneumatic tube network from Station CG at Fifty-first Street and Broadway to Stations N at Broadway and Sixty ninth Street W at Columbus Avenue and Bushty-fourth Street J at Eighth Avenue and V4th Street Lb at Lexington Avenue and 125th Street. The new links connect the General Post Office with Wall Street and Times Square branches and will soon serve stations north of J. The Hudson Terminal link has tested and will begin operation in a few days.
Albin Boenhardt, survivor, petitions Appellate Division to release funds from the Slocum disaster relief. He says only 180 dollars received while 9,231 remains with a Lutheran Church committee after thousands donated. St Marks Lutheran Church claims, court questions if church is a sufferer. Decision reserved.
Oakleigh Thorne of the Trust Company of America faces a libelous stock purchase suit by John W. Herbert of 31 Nassau Street. Herbert claims he bought $100000 of International Fire Engine stock for $90000 cash, now seeks $33460 plus interest. Witnesses recount company mismanagement and reorganization, noting Chief Clark’s 1903 appointment and 1904 seizure as receiver.
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