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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1908

Page

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Hearst Attacks Standard Oil Backed Senate and Sibley

In San Francisco Hearst denounces Standard Oil influence in politics. He cites letters from Archbold to Cassatt urging support for J. C. Sibley and attacks McLaurin and Roosevelt connections. He urges voters to back Honest Tom Hisgen of the Independence Party as the anti oil interests face a charged rally.

San Francisco William R. Hearst John I. Archbold A. J Tassatt Joseph Cc. Sibley Congress Sibley Hearst Standard Oil Kemery Emery Standard Oil Speier Archbold Cassatt Broadway New York John D. Archbold A. J. Cassatt Broad Street Philadelphia Penn Mr. Sibley Jim Standard Oi. Company Standard Oil Company McLaurin Senate House Tf Saime Roosevelt Senator McLauri Bennettsville S. C Hanna Washington Sun Emerk Rooseveil Jon Loav den McLaurin John D Wea Reform Party Aftdard Oi Wvarty Tndeshendence Party Mr Hisgen Aananet Tom Hisgen Standard Oi Independence Party Thomas J. Tisgen

Maxim's Torpedo Boat Ram Fiery Vision of Future Warfare

Hudson Maxim spoke at the New York section of the American Chemical Society about future warfare at the Cherists' Club. He described torpedoes guided by gasoline power and motorite driven mines, predicting 50 mph speeds and a tactic that minimizes danger to its crew while wrecking battleships below armor belts.

New York American Chemical Society Cherists’ Club West Fifty-fifth Street Hudson Maxim L. H. Bakeland Maxim Bakeland Far East Max Ordnance Department Congress

Murder Mystery at Wedding Eve in Ohio

Ora Lee, 21, factory worker, was found shot to death on a road between Wadsworth and Gastard Hook. Guy Rasor, to whom she was to be married tomorrow, is detained as investigators probe motives and a possible rival. A horse shoe missing along the path and shoe records at the Rasor home are key clues.

Wadsworth Ohio Ora Lee Homlet of Gastard Hook Giuly Rasor Miss Lee Heriff Rasor Ibs Wooster Charles Rasor Guy Rasor Miss Led Killad

Bryans Victory Warns Westchester Plant Shutdown

Special to The New York Fontasy reports threats of closing Sharples Separator Works if Bryan wins the presidency. Proprietor George R. Peare and William Thompson say orders drop as customers fear Bryan’s election, risking layoffs and plant closure amid labor and industry pressures.

New York Philadelphia Bryan

Voter Registration Hours and Primary Enrollment Note

Olla hours indicate voting open 7 AM to 10 PM. Registration required to vote on November 3. To participate in the next primary, enrollment must occur at registration.

Olla

Gould Judge Against Waterbury Shock Club Circles

George J. Gould won a judgment for 10097 against Lawrence Waterbury, famed polo player and stock operator, on two notes from 1901 02. Waterbury, long a Gould associate in polo training and tennis, faced unpaid interest and a surprising rift amid Wall Street circles and club life.

Wall See George J. Gould Lawrence Waterbury le Street Larry" Waterbury Gould Larry Waterbury W. FH. Moore D. G. Hiid Frank: Dick di ‘ Brothers J. Prandt Walker Otters Mr. Waterbury East Thirty-eighth Street New York Meadow Brook Maude Hall Terbury Mabel Drake West Thirty-seventh Street

Atlantic fleet sails from Manila to Japan

Three sixteen battle ships of the Atlantic fleet depart Manila under Rear Admiral Charles Sperry. The flagship Connecticutt led the procession as the squadron cleared Corregidor Island and headed into the China Sea. Manila authorities launch a cholera containment campaign with daily house to house inspections and an expanded disinfecting effort.

Manila Japan Charles Sperry Connectcut Chaof Launc Corregidor Island China Sea

Grand review of returning battleship fleet set for Feb 22

Washington reports the president and Cabinet agreeing to hold a grand review of the returning battleship fleet in Hampton Roads on February 22. After the review the fleet sails to New York for an extended stay, with Roosevelt reviewing in person alongside Secretary Metcalf and other Cabinet members, and Norfolk preparing an elaborate reception.

New Mark Times Washington Hampton Roads New York Norfolk Roosevelt Metcalf

Rival wife surprise in Tremper civil suit at Middletown

Evelyn Tremper widow sues New York Central for husband Jacob Tremper killed in an accident. Blanche Tremper testifies she was Tremper's wife and had been separated since 1901, unaware of the other marriage until the courtroom meeting. The note adds a teaser about an upcoming Sunday World election forecast.

New York Times Middletown N. Y New York Central Railroad Supreme Court Evelyn Tremper Jacob Tremper Newburg Tremper Blanche Tremper

Heckscher Jewels Theft Mystery Puzzles New York Town

Special to The New York Times reports Mamaroneck detectives puzzled by a $10,000 jewel theft at Mrs. John G. Heckscher's home. A ladder entry, locked inner room, and jewel case disappearance sparked questions though the widow denies any robbery and denies knowledge of a court order demanding she read the gems.

New York Mamaroneck N Y Garretson John G. Heckscher McClellan

Summer home burns on Ocean Avenue in Long Branch

Fire at Frank W. Savin’s lavish Ocean Avenue cottage in Long Branch New Jersey started from a defective pipe and razed the building. The blaze at 1:30 a m destroyed the structure after four hours of effort. a canary perished and two firefighters were slightly injured as the Seligman cottage next door suffered minor damage.

Long Branch N.J Ocean Avenue Frank W. Savin Manhattan Dankee Elberon Conterts North Jersey Mgr. Savin Seligman Ocean Drive Savin Cheern Edward Miller William R. Nixon

Firebug Proud Of His Work In Queens Court

Robert Ixmaudsten confessed in Queens County Court to nine fires after the indictment charged arson for two fires at a hotel on Ocean Avenue and a store on Ocean and Union Avenues. The 21 year old, from Ozone Park, said he set fires to many houses while working as a flagman at the Long Island Railroad crossing, and he offered odd commentary on race track buildings. A commission will be appointed to inquire into his sanity.

Robert Ixmaudsten Humphreys Queens County Court Long Island City Fred Schofer Ocean Avenue Broadway Benjamin Sandman Ocean and Union Avenues Jorge Knaudsten Long Island Aqueduct Race Track Roandster Ozone Park

Arrests Wife and Actor in Scranton St. Charles Case

George Coton of New York and two detectives burst into the St Charles Hotel Brig room and arrested his wife and George Lemaitre. The wife paid $600 bail for her appearance while Lemaitre pleaded guilty and was fined $50. Colon, a wealthy NY contractor, and Lemaitre, a vaudeville actor, were identified in the incident.

New York Scranton Penn St. Charles George’ Coton Coton George Lemaitre Lemairre Colon East 125Th Street Lémaigre

U S Battleships Maine and Alabama Leave Azores

Off Ponta Delgada in the Azores on the final leg of a world cruise the U S battleships Maine and Alabama departed for New York.

Maine Alabama Azores Ponta Delgada Alzores United States New York

Cooperative apartment plan blends drama and art at Gramercy Park

A group led by Rich arson Gilder, Rodman er, and Jules Lucas proposes a 12 story cooperative building at 24 and 25 Gramercy Park to house six incorporators and rent space to outsiders. The project aims to fuse literature drama and architecture, with Francis Wilson supplying the dramatic element. The site, adjacent to the Players Club, Columbia University Club and National Arts Club, could be ready for occupancy within a year.

Gramercy Park Richarson Gilder Rodmaner Jules Herbert Lucas Francis Wilson Charles H. Lee United States Leather Company Albany Gramercy Park Ny Slo Gram‘erev Hark Tilden National Arts Lab Irving Place Columbia University Club

Night riders active in Spartanburg and Kentucky towns

Reports from Spartanburg South Carolina describe night rider activity targeting cotton ginneries including Cherokee gunnery seven miles from the city and a Wood cotton house twenty miles away. Fires damaged bales and authorities fear further assaults as Kentucky tensions rise with Hickman alert and dispatch of troops after Walker family assassinations.

Spartanburg S. C Ae Wood

Dogs at Large Menace Deer in Adirondacks

Supreme Court Justice Spencer of Gloversville ruled that allowing dogs to run at large endangers deer in the Adirondacks. The decision cited Leslie E. Ghering of Auburn and fined him 200 dollars for hounds in Clifton in St. Lawrence County. Also noted is D. F. Busch of New York fined 100 dollars for possessing closed season grouse, sent from Wales.

Albany Adirondacks Supreme Court Spencer Gloversville Jamess. Whipple State Forest, Fish and Game Commission Leslie E. Ghering Auburn Clifton St. Lawrence County Ghering Whipple D. F. Busch New York Glen Cove Long Island Busch Wales

Whitney Place Robbed in Lenox Massachusetts

A chestnutting party including Mrs George Westinghouse Mr and Mrs David T Dana and Mr and Mrs Samuel Frothingham reports intruders damaged furnishings but could not be certain of total loss. The Whitney estate, once a gift from William C Whitney to his son, plans a large New York party after recent repairs and preparations.

New York Times Lenox Mass George Westinghorse David T. Dana Samuel Frothingham Iliam C. Whitney

You Are Invited To Free Movie Tickets In New York

An invitation advertises free admission to over 100 Moving Picture Entertainments in Greater New York and offers a framed panel by Hamilton King as a premium for purchasing The New York Sunday American. The ad touts five sections in color and claims unique artistry.

New York Hamilton King New York Sunday Adv

Water at five cents a glass in drought stricken Indiana

In Brown County Indiana water now sells for six cents a glass due to a prolonged drought. Johnson Township covers seven by six miles with no water, forcing farmers to haul drinking water and drive livestock to the nearest stream. Visitors to the county must buy water as well.

Bloomington Ind Brown County Johnson Township Jman

Dying Hodge Reveals Marriage on Deathbed

Thomas R. Hodge a 65 year old former County Register of Westchester died at his Mount Vernon home from Brights disease. He confessed on his deathbed to a marriage in Cornwall England to his cousin Miss Kate Redded whose bride arrived by cable. He was a stockholder in several Westchester corporations, a Mason and a Republican with an estate over $100000.

Thomas R. Hodge Westchester County Mount Vernon Bright Mr. Hodge Penzamee Cornwall England Kate Redded Mr.Hedge Westchester

Minister Kills Man Near Lauderdale County Line

Athens Alabama October 9 news reports the killing of Andrew Jackson near the Lauderdale County line by preacher Livingston. The two men had a long running feud. Livingston shot after their encounter. Livingstorm was captured but later escaped.

Alabama Athens Ala Andrew Jackson Lauderdale County Livingston

Bridegroom Racer Vaughan Weds Helen Knapp in New Rochelle

Stearns racing driver Guy Vaughan married Miss Helen Knapp at the bride’s parents’ home in New Rochelle on Thursday night. After the ceremony they planned an automobile tour of Lenox the Berkshires and Boston with a Cleveland stop, delayed briefly by friends hiding Vaughan’s car.

Guy Vaughan Stearns Helen Knapp New Rochelle Lenox Berkshires Boston Cleveland Vaughan Briarcliff Lodge Wrekoff, Church & Part Dzge

Dr Charles Williams and wife killed in Auburn auto crash

In Auburn Maine on October 9 a prominent physician Dr Charles E Williams and his wife were killed when their car overturned after striking a saw and tipping near Fisherman’s Point. The wreck occurred while returning from Summer Cove to Croggin Lake with authorities investigating the scene.

Auburn Charles E. Williams

Leathe estate in St Louis slated for sale or lease

The Leathe estate valued above 2 million dollars will be offered for sale or lease under orders of Grace A Leathe widow of Samuel H Leathe now in New York. She has instructed a local firm to dispose of her holdings in St Louis as final settlement approaches after her husband’s death.

ST. Louis Leathe Grace A.leathe New York Samuel H. Leathe St.Louis

No Such Office Jackson Resort Season Snow Open

Snow closes routes but resort season opens as book manager dv reports. Empty details limit fuller context but implies seasonal shift and administrative note.

Jackson

Britain Ready to Force Peace in the Aegean War

News wires report renewed demonstrations in Belgrade demanding the resignation of the cabinet and abdication of Peter unless he declares wars against Austria and Turkey. British forces prepare to move from Malta toward the Aegean to quiet the area as Russia’s Isvolsky meets with Grey to discuss intervention.

Malta Aegean Turkey Belgrade Servia Peter Austria Ros M. Isvolsky Edward Grey Hungary George National Assembly

Clash on the Frontier Report of Servians Kill Austrians

A frontier clash report states Servians killed Austrians and gunboats retaliated. The brief describes military action with scarce detail and notes retaliatory naval fire.

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Senator McLaurin Maxim’s Sharples West Chester Pehn George R. Peare Willamompson Chicago Yielcing Wall Street Gould Boys Manly FLEET Sunday World Newark City New Jersey Connecticut Burns Firebug R. W. Gilder Kentucky Frankfort Hickman Jovy Willson Bassett Hopkinsville Columbus Company Walker Hickman County Whitney Place T. R. Hodge Dr. Williams Leeds Androsot Bishop's Hill Wer Mrs. Leathe Skill Estate K. Times Attorney ‘General Rules Supt. Leary Jacl William Seary Oral Colnsel Leary Eation Hartes Rogers Leary Leary Peintes Lakewood New Jerse Laurel House J. Murph Vienna Isvolsky London Britain Irktaling Cofier Russia Phorus Asiatre Pawlers Hay Leiben Aegean Sea Budsy Jephary Ran Firebrands France Geneva Montenerd Paris Baron J Ambassac Antner Austria- Hunsgars Herzegev Theaire Agiins rVie Fey Imeem Jesires
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