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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1908

Page

4

Syracuse Herald Focuses on Hughes Opposition in Onondaga

In Syracuse Onondaga County votes are shaping the Hughes opposition amid labor disaffection and Chanler favor. Local issues include the Star Fair ties, the Full Train Crew veto, and a 2 cent fare bill backlash. Political activity centers on Republican leaders courting defectors and agitation over constitutional amendments.

Hughes Hanler Cos Hughes Chanler Star Fair Syracuse Chanier Horace White White Hans Onondaga County Ondndaga County Cayuga Generat Bryan Aft Rochester

Memorial Meeting for George Wilson at Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting in memory of George Wilson who died last week after serving as Assistant Secretary and Secretary for fifty-one years. Vice President George F. Seward presided as eulogies were given by notable figures including A Barton Hepburn and Charles A Schieren. An oil portrait in the hall was draped in black for thirty days.

Chamber of Commerce George Wilson Chamber George F. Seward Charles Stewart Smith Wilson John M. Ww Uterbury Stewart. L. Woodford James W. Tappin C. A. Pugsley Waldo H. Smith Mr. Wilson

Truesdale Family Battles Fire To Save Home

In Greenwich on October 12 President William H. Truesdale of the Lackawanna Railroad, his wife and son Calvin formed a bucket brigade with eight servants to fight an overnight garage fire caused by a chauffeur’s benzine cleanup mishap. The injured chauffeur John Junius was treated on scene. Mrs. Truesdale dressed his wounds before joining the effort. The family planned a northeastern automobile tour after the incident.

New York Times Greenwich Conn William Truesdale Lackawanna Railroad Calvin Truesdale Yale Lackawanna Lines Prorents Junius James Rogers Rogers President Truesdale

Telegraph firms cut telephones over disputed commissions

East Tennessee Telephone and Telegraph Company removed its phones from Western Union and Postal Telegraph offices in Knoxville. Cumberland argues Western Union and Postal Telegraph refuse to pay commission on traffic via local lines. General Manager Home says arbitration pending and no service until terms are set.

Knoxville Tenn East Tennessee Randay Western Union Postal Nashville.tern Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Postal Telegraph Chattanooga Diume Meir

Peace Congress Opens Amid Roosevelt Message

Greensboro readers witness the X Carolina Peace Congress opening with a large audience for the Greensboro centennial and new session. A Roosevelt letter to the gathering urged unity and pursuit of peace, praising efforts to balance national concerns with global harmony.

Greensboro Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt

Nurses Strike Over Assigned Work At New Jersey Hospital

Three nurses at County Techellon Fiospital in Soho New Jersey quit after objecting to non nursing duties. Edith Kenny of Newark and Hwa Brady of Orange were named as resignations as the hospital arranged care for the first two patients returned yesterday, one with scarlet fever and one with diphtheria.

Nursi Gg County Techellon Fiospital Soho N.J Vestereagy Ciee Hwa Brady Oranse- Erestiverric Tei Tro Edith Kenny Newerk

O Gorman Will Case Ends In Probate Victory

In Middletown New York Oct 12 a Supreme Court jury ruled Julia O Gorman of New York was capable when she made her will which left her personal estate to son Stewart Monroe O Gorman and to servants and friends Five of the deceaseds children had contested alleging mental incapacity and undue influence Surrogate Howell Orange County had refused probate and the Appellate Division sent the case back to the Supreme Court The jury verdict permits probate to proceed under Surrogate J B Sweezy authority

Middletown N. Y Supreme Court O’gorman Julia O'Gorman New York 140Th 141St 3Rd Streets Bronx Sanx Francis A. Curry Edward M Ormson Jifsee Alvan BR. Parker Appellate Division Howells

Kissena Park Sale Suit Against Glasser Dismissed

James A. Gray Jr of Flushing claimed a commission from lawyer George L. Glasser over the Kissena Park sale. In Flushing Supreme Court Justice Burr found Gray failed to prove his case and dismissed the suit after Glasser admitted receiving money. The case linked to Grand Jury investigations and a Queens official’s indictment.

James A. Gray, Jr Flushing Kissena Park Justice Burr Supreme Court George L. Glasser Shi Young Gray Glasser Shi Welz Joseph Bermel 2S Queens

Attorney Cantwell Found Guilty of Hitting Umpire

Robert E. Cantwell, attorney and president of the White Six Rooters Association, was found guilty by a jury in Judge Pester's court of assaulting umpire John Kerin and breaking his nose on September 8 after a dispute over a game decision. The offense carries a fine up to ten dollars. the court will set the amount later. A motion for a new trial is scheduled for October 24.

Chicago Robert E. Cantwell White Six Rooters’ Association Pester John Kerin Cornwill

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