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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
6
The article discusses American ideas planted in England, describing the result as fruit from foreign orchards and noting cross cultural influence in agricultural and social contexts.
Hasty list of wedding gifts and leather goods with prices. Items include line pads in leather, purse boxes, glove and veil cases, mahogany trays, cocktail sets, sewing baskets, bride books, coffee sets, Madison bags, sewing tables, extra large boxes, Balmoral bags, and related fittings. Prices range from a few dollars up to forty seven fifty.
Advertisement lists children gloves in tan or white with chamois options, price range from $1 to $1.25, and women men and dress gloves in grey mocha and white with prices from $1.50 to $3.50, including men pearl mocha styles.
Catalog page lists various library and desk items with prices including large twine boxes at 3 dollars, large calendars at 4 dollars, leather engagement pads at 4.25, leather sheath tools at 5, silk lined magazine covers at 5.25 to 7, five compartment desk back at 9.25, ink wells, waste paper baskets, a desk box with sealing wax, mail boxes at 16.50, and portable writing desks at 900.00 in early 20th century style.
Classified ad lists pony harness made to order with runabout harness options in silver or brass mountings. Men’s polo and hunting saddles fitted complete priced at 40 to 55 dollars. Ladies’ saddles complete priced 75 to 110 dollars.
Testimony in a Reading railroad coal case under the Sherman Act resumes in Philadelphia before Special Examiner Walter H. Lewis. W W A Lathrop of Lehigh Coal describes annual production, costs, and lack of output agreements amid questions about joint rates and canal operations.
French portrait engraver Robert Nanteuil born 1623 in Rheims studied under Hregnesson and Champaigne. He engraved about 220 portraits, including Louis XIV, and later served as designer and engraver to the royal cabinet. A Keppel Galleries show at 4 West Thirty ninth Street highlights his life drawings and refined modeling.
Merrit A. Jones sues Brighton Beach Racing Association for 1082.55 claiming a purse won at the Brighton Beach meet was not paid. The claim was assigned by Philip S. P. Randolph, a noted horse owner. A process server could not locate any association officials at 215 Montague Street in Brooklyn.
In Pittsburg on October 14 railroad circles discuss Harriman interests interfering with the Goulds plan to depose Frederic A. Delano as head of the Wabash system. Delano's reelection is believed to result from that interference, with RE. B. Pryor of St. Louis previously slated for the post since December 13.
Mrs. Parmer, owner of a Fort Hamilton grocery with her husband, hunted for him after he abducted their baby. A note forsaking her and weeks apart led to a cross country search. The husband finally appeared as the funeral for Mrs. Parmer began, and he burst into the room too late.
Newark mayor Jacob Haussling sued Essex County prosecutor Charles Mason for libel seeking 10000 damages after Mason accused him in a political speech of poker raids. Haussling issued a personal statement denying any associations with disorderly establishments and delaying Grand Jury involvement. The move deepens rift within Newark’s Democratic factions between regulars and Mason’s independent wing.
The Lincoln Memorial Committee met at City Hall with Hugh Hastings as chair to finalize plans for February 12 1908 Lincoln birthday events. Outside celebrations were debated but indoor programs at Carnegie Hall Madison Square Garden and local schools were favored with speakers to include Justice Brewer and Senators Daniel and Littleton. Committees on Public Schools Speakers Printing Finance Co operation Plan and Scope were formed under Patrick McGowan Herman Ridder Reginald Doull Capt J W Miller and others.
Police Captains Patrick J. Cray of Eldridge Street, William Hogan of John Street, and Acting Captain Joseph Ivery of East Twenty second Street were tried before Deputy Commissioner Hansonyesterday on charges of neglect of duty for allowing registration books to be taken from registration booths in their precincts. Decision was reserved.
The Public Service Commission ordered Third Avenue Railroad to arrange joint rates with Central Park North and East River Railroad for through fares by 10 30 Monday morning. If settled, Third Avenue and Broadway cars will transfer to cross-town cars and vice versa, affecting Metropolitan lines across the city. The order stems from the Transit Reform Committee of One Hundred, with further hearing to continue.
Joseph Thayer Gilman, Third Vice President of the Goodwin Car Company, reports a bold afternoon burglary at his New York apartment 17 Battery Place. A thief jimmed the first floor entry, stealing gold Mohur coins and other gold curios valued near 1000 dollars, while servant Ishi Maigo was away. Police notified.
Albany, Oct 14 announced at the Executive Chamber that Gov Hughes appointed former Justice Matthew Linn Bruce Supreme Court Justice of the First District to succeed Justice David Leventritt who resigned. Bruce has been nominated by Republicans for the full term starting Jan 1 and previously received a similar appointment from Gov Higgins in 1906.
Isaac Mackie of Fox Hills claimed the Eastern professional championship with a 36 hole total of 147, taking the first prize of 100. Alec Campbell finished eighth as Jack Hutchinson and Jack Hobens tied for second with 150. The event at Fox Hills drew top New England pros and a 350 dollar purse shared among several players.
Miss Alice L. Fish leads in a prolonged tourney on the Hamilton Grange Lawn Tennis Club courts with a total of eighty three games across five matches. She and sister pair in doubles reach the final, but lose to Mrs Pouch and Miss Moore 10-8 6-1 in the final.
Morningstar outplays Marcotte in a billiards series at Maurice Daly's parlor on Thirty-third Street and Broadway. Morningstar's runs include 84 and 69 with an average of 224-18, while Marcotte struggles with a best run of 43 and finishes 166.
The Vanderbilt Cup drawings selected the Locomobile driven by an unnamed driver for the first start with Charles Basle in the Knox securing second and Emil Stricker driving Graves’s Mercedes in third. Nineteen cars were entered though Mora was withdrawn for late completion. Officials include Chairman Thompson and Frei Wagner, with weighings set at Bray's Garden City and practice daily from dawn to 7. The field lists several entrants and vehicles, and a question arose about whether W K Vanderbilt Jr should officiate as referee with an entered car.
Mrs L W Callan of Englewood Golf Club won the lowest gross score with 97 on the Rye course of Apawamis Club. She beat Miss Georgianna Bishop, Miss Elizabeth Hurry, who tied for runner up, and others in the main event. Net prize went to Mrs Frayne with a 1 from 8 handicap, and Mrs Bowles won the afternoon putting match.
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