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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
7
New York police and a large force of detectives pursued a high speed automobile believed to carry strike sympathizers and leaders. The chase roared from Broadway to Central Park and ended with the car vanishing into Fifth Avenue.
The piece notes off colors like dark brown and olive in winter fabrics that may fade. It promotes a shop stance of durable cloths and lists Fall suits from 18 to 45 dollars, Fall overcoats 18 to 40, Star negligee shirts 1 50 to 3 50, and Cushion shoe in soft vici with wool felt priced at 5 dollars.
Philadelphia detectives linked the murder of Capt. J Clayton Erb at Red Gables to a planned attack. Cartridges from his revolver were found in Mrs. Erb’s bedroom with four missing, suggesting an attempt to imply firearm use. Witnesses noted Mrs. Erb’s frequent gun use and a staged incident on stairs near the front door. Two horses missing from the stable and hotel sightings tied to possible separation plans emerged in the probe.
Abbie Rice, who was with Dr. Austin at his murder, will remain in the Omaha jail until the trial of Charles E. Davis charged with the murder. Davis accompanied her to Des Moines to retrieve money.
An 88 year old tobac vendor collapsed near Eldridge Street Police Station and died last night after entering the station and telling a sergeant he had lost his sight minutes earlier. Hospital doctors gave no definite cause of death.
Morris Snyder age unknown was saved by Police Officer Hardick after tumbling into the Harlem River from the 122nd Street pier. He recovered briefly at the harbor substation with Dr Bennet providing treatment.
Police officials Daly of West seventh Street and Byrne of East Thirty-fifth Street Stations faced charges for failure to report for duty. Both pleaded guilty and cited forgetfulness as an excuse. Ruling in both cases was reserved.
A U S Customs sale of unclaimed and abandoned imported merchandise closed yesterday. Receipts were about $14,000, though the sale netted around $11,000 after costs. A large number of bidders attended, many apparently funded by loans.
The notice states that registration closes on November 3 for those wishing to participate in the next primary. It emphasizes that voters must enroll when they register to vote.
Yale scrubs defeated the varsity eleven by a strong passing attack led by Corey son of the Steel Trust president The scrubs gained steadily and scored through Wheaton and Brides while Yale prepared for Holy Cross using many substitutes Trainer Mack favored broader use of reserves after the Syracuse game Captain Burch stated the lineup would start tomorrow as listed with Kilpatrick Hobbs Andrus Biddle Cooney Goebel Lurch Hopkins Philbin Murphy Coy Officials were named for the scrimmage in New Haven Conn.
Princeton Nova Scotia October practice features extended signal work, with Dowd favored at left end and Pfeifer limited to second half duty. Varsity aims for refined formations, full line alignment, and stronger attack as coaches McCormick Harlan fine tune positions for tomorrow game.
West Point players enjoyed a field view honoring James A Garfield Secretary of the Interior who arrived to watch practice. No scrimmage took place yet suggested improvements in signals and backfield readiness. Sukes knee shows progress and Mountford returns from illness as ends struggle to reach top speed.
A dense roundup lists numerous college football matchups with locations such as Philadelphia New Haven Princeton Cambridge and other campuses. It names teams like Pennsylvania Cornell Oberlin Syracuse West Point Annapolis Swarthmore Michigan Wisconsin Ohio State and more with venues and cities including Philadelphia New Haven Princeton Boston and Washington.
Alternated in the position today and sent down on kicks. A close fight among Johnston Carberry Braeher and the others for the and positions, with Johnston and Carberry slightly ahead. Braeher, at full back, is developing into a hard line hitter and runner who keeps his feet.
Harvard football, in Cambridge, prepared for the Williams game with a 10 to 0 scrimmage against the second team. Kennard Dyop kicked from the 28 yard line and White scored on a tackle back. The second team steadied with Crawford Blagden at right tackle. Burr booted several placement goals from long range.
Special to Tie New York Timies reports Oberlin’s tall team, trained on the Cornell field, appears husky for tomorrow’s game against Ithaca. Cornell’s left line worries volunteers and the Varsity plans a long signal arism while coaches emphasize charging and blocking in practice.
Special to The New York Times from Annapolis Maryland Dickinson College plans to face the Navy eleven in Annapolis tomorrow aided by Mount Pleasant Indian half back well known for his prowess. Navy ends are not in top form this season raising concerns he may break through for a big gain. The only change in Navy lineup is Hing at right end as the squad shifts positions. The lineup includes King at left end Sliooths Meyer left guard Slingluff Carter Wright Leighton Fignt Lange Reifsnider left end Jones at quarterback Clay and Richardson backfield.
Al Kaufmann of San Francisco defeats Fred Bradley of Boston in four rounds at the National Athletic Club. Bradley shows weak resistance and is knocked unconscious by a right cross and a left hook, ending the bout after midnights. Bradley is carried from the ring and later revived in the dressing room.
Henry Baker aged 42 a former noted heavyweight pugilist was killed when struck by a train in Kansas City. He once fought Jim Jeffries to a standstill for eight rounds in San Francisco on May 19, 1897, before Jeffries knocked him out in the ninth round.
Katherine D rect the favorite won the pacing division of the Futurity in a straightforward race. Allen Winter, the favorite, won the 2 24 trot twice lowering the race record in the first and third heats. If track conditions improve Dan Patch may challenge his 1 55 record tomorrow.
Newton Mass October 9 Two Harvard players Wilder and Briggs reach the finals to decide the Intercollegiate Golf Association champion at Bras Burn Country Club. Wilder beat Masser Yale 4 up 2 to play after a 36 hole morning, while Briggs defeated Roberts Princeton T un 6 to play.
Mrs. W. F. Anderson of Chicago representing Hinsdale Club won the Western women's golf championship in St. Louis. She defeated Grace Seraple of St. Louis Country Club 3 up with 2 to play.
Rochester University students chartered a launch and started for U Gea via the Erie Canal at 6 am to attend the crucial football game against Pathten at Clintom tomorrow. They will travel all day and night with no sleep and return Sunday night.
Virginia hit a 12 point win over Davidson College at home as the Cavaliers shut out the visitors 12 to 0. Davidson, nursing a young squad, struggled to advance in Charlottesville on October 9.
Tilden and Thayer of Pennsylvania win the intercollegiate tennis doubles championship, defeating Holden and Bundy of Yale in straight sets. The match, adjourned from the previous day, ended 11-9 6-4 6-0 as Yale failed to capture a set. The Penn pair praised for overcoming heavy odds before a large gallery.
Mrs. Barger-Wallach of New York defeated Miss Thorn dike of Boston 6 1 6 0 in the Longwood Cricket Club finals. She advances to face Miss Evelyn Sears of Boston tomorrow for the Mewin Sheaf cup.
In the handicap golf competition for a valuable silver cup offered by the Hot Springs Golf Club, W. T. Trowbridge of New Haven Country Club captured the trophy with the best net score.
The United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps on Swtth Street at the Harlem River will hold a series of boat races tomorrow morning at 9 oclock. Regular dories will be used over a single course with prizes provided by corps officers for winners.
Trembroke and Mantell dominate a Young Men's Christian Association swimming meet at Fifty-seventh Street and Eighth Avenue. Mantell sets a one yard record and takes several events, while a later relay shows Mantel and teammates competing for the win. The national union championships were canceled due to protest over scheduling.
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