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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

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Hughes Wins Syracuse Welcome Openly Backing Opponent

In Syracuse Governor Hughes drew a 3500 strong crowd at Convention Hall after a pro Hughes rally by Onondaga leaders led by Francis Hendricks. Hughes urged voters to focus on his administration’s policies and pressed opponents to reveal specifics of their program and powers to be repealed.

New York Times Syracuse Onondaga County Gov. Hughes Francis Hendricks Saratoga Vanderbilt Hotel Mr. Hendricks Hendricks Wadsworth Hughes Convention Hall Old Company A of Rochester Syracuse Escort

Doctor dies after four hour battle with aconitine poisoning

Special to The New York Times in Philadelphia reports Dr. Howard G. Neiman 24, resident physician at the Home for Incurables, died at 2 20 P M after mistaking aconitine for codeine in a cold remedy. Three physicians and top nurses fought the poison with pumps and antidotes as he remained conscious until late. He graduated Jefferson Medical College in 1906 and joined the Home for Incurables that August.

New York Times Philadelphia Samuel P. Stout Ralph Lavenson Charles W. Burr Neiman Dr. Neiman Jefferson Medical College

President Roosevelt Interference Denied in Connecticut Race

Washington confirms Roosevelt has not endorsed or opposed Connecticut Governor candidate George Lilley. A New Haven letter reveals Lilley sought confirmation of a prior conversation. White House notes the president refuses to interfere in any state election.

Washington Roosevelt Connecticut George L. Lilley White House Jilley Lilley William Loeb, Jr Cretary N. A. Tanner Grand Avenue New Haven Conn

Tilley Found in Torrington as President’s Letter Released

Special to The New York Times reports George TL. Tilley was located in Torrington tonight. Upon hearing the Washington dispatch read to him by phone, he dictated that he had quoted the part of the letter the President authorized for public release and declined further comment.

New York Times Waterbury. Conn George TL. Tilley Torrington Washington Dispatch

Mystery Furniture Heist From Bath Beach Home

Mrs Mary Herbert returned from visiting friends to find her Bay Thirty-third Street house emptied. Police traced a moving van labeled Dunn to Reuben Kolotkin at 254 Grand Street, who had furniture sold by Louis Herbert her son. Officers seized the goods as evidence and searched for Louis.

Mary Herbert Bay Thirty-third Street Bath Beach Manhattan Mrs. Herbert Capt. Fogarty Detective Dowling

Vote to End Shoe Strike in Lynn Mass

Under police protection the union lasters voted to end the two week long shoe strike in Lynn Massachusetts. The tally was 846 in favor to 483 against with disturbances as Italians smashed ballot boxes and the Andrews Street area remained crowded and policed before the final count.

Lynn Mass Lasters Andrews Street Lasters Hall

Campaign Megaphone Free With Sunday’s American Ad

A promotional notice offers a free campaign megaphone with the Sunday’s American newspaper and an accompanying shout for a candidate. The ad also invites giving the megaphone to children.

American & Shout Aes

Roosevelt and Taft debate Supreme Court and White House path

Hampton's Broadway Magazine publishes two 1906 letters between President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft exploring whether Taft should join the Supreme Court or pursue the Presidency. Roosevelt urges personal decision while praising Taft as likely Republican nominee. Taft favors the bench but worries about duties and politics.

Roosevelt Taft Hampton Broadway Magazine Mr. Roosevelt Mr.Taft Supreme Court White House Justice Brown Supreme Bench

Ferencz Molnar Debuts The Devil Story in Sunday American

Ferenc Molnar the Hungarian novelist writes a new short story titled The Devil set to appear in next Sunday’s American. The piece introduces Molnar as a rising literary talent in Hungarian fiction.

Ferencz Molnar Adv

Saltonstall Bookkeeper Accused After Death

H L Saltonstall, late head bookkeeper for H I Judson & Co of 6 Wall Street, died last month in Elizabeth NJ. After audits revealed defalcations totaling 57000 the firm disclosed a shortage of 37000 caused by Saltonstall's speculation. Warren B Nash of the firm acknowledged the shortage and defended the deceased's character. Saltonstall died Sept 14 at St Elizabeth's Hospital after appendicitis and peritonitis.

H. I. Judson & Co Wall Street Henry L. Saltonstall Elizabeth N. J Warren B. Nash Saltonstall Nash

Tucker case collapses as wife abandON charge withdrawn

Mrs. William F. Tucker through counsel withdrew from court the charge of wife abandonment filed against her husband Col. William F. Tucker of the US Army. The Municipal Court action was quashed to clear the way for Grand Jury action. Col. Tucker arrived in Hot Springs Arkansas from St Louis and was taken to the Army and Navy Hospital. Officials offered no statement on his condition or travel party.

Will Navy Chicago William F. Tucker Col William Tucker United States Army Pearson Hot Springs Ark Decatur Til St. Louis Army and Navy Hospital Col. Tucker Marshalls J. W. Fiyan New York United States Secret Service Fin Chad Lalse Teem Mrs. Curtis Fiie R. L. Thompson Olcott Mr. Morsa Macfarlane

Burglar Alarm Nuisance Draws City Protest in Washington Square

Washington Square property owners and the Association for the Suppression of Unnecessary Noise protested all night burglar alarms that ring from windows and doors. Mayor McClellan and Health Commissioner Darlington backed efforts to end the disturbances, noting other areas report similar issues with faulty or misused alarms.

Washington Square Washington Square Association Association For the Suppression of Isaac L. Rice Mercer Street McClellan Darlington Delafield Rice Washington Squarev

Girl Wife Held Up by Masked Robbers on West Twenty-Fifth Street

Mary Kadlecks, 16, tied and gagged by two masked men in her top-floor flat at 174 West Twenty-Fifth Street. She hid jewelry, furs, and $90 as burglars demanded admission and searched the rooms, then freed herself and called police. robbers fled, details describe two Italians, 5'7" and 5'10" with varied builds. Police from West Twentieth Street Station pursue leads as Sixth Avenue traffic swells nearby.

Sixth Avenue Mary Whadlocks West Twenty-fifth Street West Twentieth Street Kadlecks Peter K. Kadlecks Twenty-third Street Mrs. Lang New York

John L Sullivan Turns Fifty With Water Wagon Pledge

In Hot Springs Arkansas on October 15 ex champion John L Sullivan renewed his vow to stay on the water wagon for fifty more years. A large audience of admirers witnessed the pledge and he declined an invitation for a drink mixture prepared with ten drops of whisky and seltzer.

New York Times Hot Springs Ark John L. Sullivan

Cassidy Robbed After Trolley Stop In Trenton

Daniel Cassidy of 213 Sixth Avenue New York City told police he was knocked down by two men while waiting for a trolley in the suburbs of Trenton and robbed of his money and watch. He lamented the indignity of being held up like a tenderfoot.

New York Times Trenton N. J Daniel Cassidy Sixth Avenue New York City Cassidy

Yale West Point Football Game Specials

West Point game day service from Desbrosses Street at 12 00 and West 42nd Street at 12 15 PM. Round trip fare one dollar twenty five cents, advance notice.

West Point West Shore R. R Desbrosses St West

No More Races at Brighton Beach Track

The Brighton Beach race course ends as demolition begins on the 100 acre site. Plans for Brighton Estates seek 1590 oceanfront lots with prices not under $1000 and a proposed elevated track line by BR T. Names of horsemen anchor street names like Whitney Belmont Lorillard Keene Lakeland and Dwyer across Mermaid Avenue.

Brighton Beach Ocean Bouleva Brighton Estates B.R. T Mermaid Avenue Brighon Estates Whitney Place Belmont Avenue Lorillard Place Keene Place Lakeland Place Dwyer Street

Tramp from Detroit Buys Colorado Springs Hotel

Craig a twenty year associate of tramps buys a Colorado Springs hotel after his mother’s death leaves him 30000. He left a wealthy Detroit home at age ten and has tramp life for decades, with no sociological study of the trade.

New York Times Colorado Springs Col Craig Detroit Mich Tramps Michigan

Dewey's Clarets and Old Burgundy Advertisement

An old advertisement for H. T. Dewey & Sons Co at 138 Fulton Street New York touts Clarets and Old Burgundy to complement meals, highlighting a refined palate and quality selection.

DEWEY H. T. Dewey & Sons.Co Fulton St New York Ady

Roebling Planche Car Tests For World Speed Record

Washington A Roebling Jr tested a 140 horsepower Roebling Planche racing car on a private track in Trenton seeking 140 mph. Officials did not release full results though Roebling spoke of having the fastest car. The Krupp steel build uses a four cylinder engine with 115 inch wheelbase and advanced chrome steel shafts.

New York Times Trenton N. J Washington A. Roebling Charles G. Roebling Torday Roebling M. Etienne Planche Roebling- Planche Simms-Bosch

Mineola May Be Chartered for Roosevelt African Hunt

Brooklyn waterfront men report the freighter Mineola may be chartered for President Roosevelt and companions after his White House term ends. The ship, owned by T Hogan & Sons, is loading at Atlantic Basin for Marseilles, then Galveston, with a return in spring for possible use. Owners’ reps say they know of no charter effort.

Brooklyn Mineola Col. Thompson Roosevelt White House T. Hogan & Sons Produce Exchange Building Atlantic Basin Marseilles Galveston

Mrs Taft Gift for Evansville Bazaar Draws Attention

In Evansville Indiana a lace handkerchief hemmed by Mrs William Howard Taft was donated to the Working Girls' Auxiliary bazaar. The delicate piece drew many offers but will be sold at the bazaar where its sale is hoped to reach about $100 or more.

New York Times Evansville Ind Wiliam Howard Taft Taft

Soup Poisoning Strikes South Lancaster Academy

One hundred forty students and teachers at South Lancaster Academy in Clinton Mass suffer ptomaine poisoning after soup served with canned corn. Doctors from Lancaster and Clinton treated the victims. no one is in danger. No classes were held today at the Adventist school.

Clinton Mass South Lancaster Academy South Lancaster Academy Lancaster

The Christian Science Monitor to Be New Daily Paper

The Christian Science Sentinel announces a new daily paper to be published by the Christian Science Publishing Society named The Christian Science Monitor. It pledges to publish real news in a clean wholesome manner without sensationalism or exploitation of vice and crime, aiming for homes that value purity and refinement.

Boston Christian Science Sentinel Christian Science Publishing Society The Christian Science Monitor Monitor

Shaving Girl From Rochester Seeks Specialist Care

Jessie Eluatt a chorus girl in Marie Cahill's company rushed to New York to consult a skin specialist for a severe blood poisoning from a shaving cut. Local surgeons warn she may need removal of skin on her cheek. Football West Point schedules for Saturday appear in the day line adv.

New York Times Rochester Jessie Eluatt Marie Cahill New York

Morse Jurors Secluded as Trial Opens in Federal Bank Case

Judge Hough orders jury confinement and guards as the Morse case begins in the United States Circuit Court. District Attorney Stimson outlines bank reporting duties and the government’s claim that Curtis and associates engaged in false, deceptive actions for personal gain.

Mae Iminal Egainst Ionfi Bank Chark Alfred H. Curtis United States Houeh Nether Maine Hough Tie Mough Wight Federal Sitr Tiowse United

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