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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
6
MAKER TO USER offers broadest collection of quality furniture in New York. From inexpensive two person chairs to ornate mansion suites, prices are fifty percent lower than dealers. An extensive, up to date assortment with maker’s unconditional guaranty invites visits to wholesale studios.
Mexico City October 11 José Limantour secretary of the treasury predicts broadening relations with the United States and says new mining and banking laws will strengthen Mexico. He argues there is little anti American sentiment among Mexicans and credits American capital with improving conditions while noting transient friction from some workers.
Robert G. Kelsey of New York, an automobile racer, was arrested on a Chicago company’s complaint for unlawfully taking a company car to compete in a Cleveland tournament. He was not bailed and remains held for Chicago authorities. R. H. Magoon was kept from racing as his machine was attached by his trustee in bankruptcy.
Knights of Columbus and friends crowded Carnegie Hall to mark Discovery Day honoring Columbus. Speakers included Supreme Court Justice Stapleton and Mer Lavelle who urged expansion to South America and proclaims of Ireland’s Andy Merrigan as an early discoverer.
The Sixteenth Baptist Church at 201 West Sixteenth Street, led by Rev. Dr. William J. Noble, will mark its 75th anniversary on October 18 and 20 with an old home gathering and dinner, followed by a service featuring prominent ministers and laymen. Established in 1828 in the White Fort area, the church began with eighteen members, tracing its roots to North Beriah and Macdougal Street Baptist churches. It has long worshipped at one site, contributed over a million dollars for church needs, and at one point housed more than 2,400 members while playing a leading role in denominational affairs.
John Schenefsky a 75 year old Prussian native once prosperous in New York as a manufacturing tailor was found weak and paralyzed in the rain at Fort Fourth Street and Wythe Avenue Williamsburg. He said he hoped to die to end a decade of misfortune after losing his fortune in a bad speculation and being abandoned by his wife and children. He was taken to the Eastern District Hospital where doctors feared for his life.
A large section of the Brighton Oval grand stand collapsed yesterday afternoon during a game between the Brighton Athletic Club and the Brooklyn National Club. About 20 persons were injured as women screamed and players helped pull the injured from the wreckage. A mother shielded her daughter, likely saving the child. None were severely hurt, and the Brooklyn club won by a margin described as a score in retreat.
Sam, the watchman at the Cathedral of St John, reports thieves entered the 1lfth Street and Morningside Avenue site during the night. They removed copper roofing rivets plates and several rolls from the ground as well. Police seek suspects after a quiet Saturday night.
The 1909 Tuberculosis Congress awards honor numerous bodies for prevention and treatment efforts. New York and Ireland receive gold medals, with White Haven and Brompton among top sanitariums. Special prizes go to the Manhattan and Henry Phipps dispensaries and to several international institutions.
A small bomb exploded on the first floor of a five story tenement at 226 Fast Sixty third Street early yesterday morning. It wrecked the east hall wall. Tuca and Salvatore Ferrio, occupying rooms on the west ground floor, were thrown from their beds but unharmed. Women with children fled down stairs then to the roof and across to neighboring buildings to reach the street. Angelo Bianco, owner of the building, lives next door at 328 and says he has no known enemies or Black Hand threats.
Washington D C Oct 11 The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has completed designs for a new U S postage stamp issue The denominations include one to ten cents and higher with $2 and $5 no longer reprinted The 2 cent stamp will be first distributed and shipments to Postmasters may begin in November The designs feature bas relief heads in ellipses with laurel wreaths and the portrait of Franklin on the one cent stamp and Washington on the others Director Ralph praises the issue as the most artistic yet issued by the government
A Panama Canal work site near Matachin to Gorgona revealed buried dynamite when a steam shovel cut through rock and dumped it into a waiting truck. The relics dated to 1887 from a French firm, and a planned explosion failed, averting a possible disaster as workers were present.
Washington reports a hitch in the Navy Department plan to acquire aeroplanes to work with scout cruisers on faster battleships. After plans were drawn, the treasury’s funds could not be diverted. Edwin P. Hanna, the department’s solicitor, will issue an opinion tomorrow or Tuesday to decide if bids will be advertised or if the project is deferred until Congress convenes with an appropriation sought.
Fire of unknown origin erupted in the loft of the White House stables at 8:50 am injuring about 15 dollars in damage. Quick action by the stable keeper and his assistant likely prevented total loss of the building housing several of the president's thoroughbreds. The stables are located at Seventeenth and F E Streets, some distance from the White House.
President Roosevelt spent over an hour in a conference on orphan welfare with Theo dore Dressser editor and J. E. West, pioneer Home Finding Society members. They reported about 100,000 children in orphan asylums and rescue houses and urged finding real homes by freeing children from institutions.
Voters are urged to register now as polls run 7 AM to 10 PM. Those who do not register cannot vote on the November 3 election. Registration also covers participation in the next primary elections.
Josep Smith a six month vagrancy convict at West Side Prison leapt from a third floor tier as keeper Mills turned away. He landed on the concrete floor fracturing his back and broke his leg fees. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition with prognosis poor.
Twenty thousand attend Greensboro centennial opening in Hip to drome as the Twelfth United States Cavalry band plays. Two thousand Guilford County students sing patriot songs. North Carolinians and visitors fill the city for a week of events. Educational day features a parade with Senators, governors, and dignitaries. Senator McCreary of Kentucky opens the peace congress as Guilford Court House battle reenactment is planned.
The Apostolic Delegate to Cuba Archbishop Aversa arrives in the city around October 18 during his voyage from Italy. He will lead a blessing ceremony for the new extension to St. Catherine church in Pelham, with Archbishop Farley presiding.
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