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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

11

Murphy Dominates New York Democratic Campaign Layout

Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall held hours of talks with upstate leaders at Tammany Hall and the Hoffmann House state headquarters while state chair William J. Conners was absent. Murphy toured the Hoffmann House rooms and conferred with John the clerk of the state committee about campaign strategy, signaling him as the likely real head of the statewide effort.

Charles F. Murphy Tammary Hall Tammany State Committee William J. Bernier Ulster County Murphy Tammany Hall John Regardman House Conners

Attack on Gompers at Independence party meeting

A ratification meeting at 109 West 24th Street in the 25th Assembly District devolved into an attack on judges and powers in government. Colonel Amory attacked leaders, while ex Judge Pelmieri accused bench members of Traction Trust influence and Moran denounced Gompers and labor leaders amid calls for reform.

West 24Th Street 25Th Assembly District Independence Party Thomas L. Hisgen John Temple Graves William X. Amory Circuit Court of the United States Thomas F. Ryan State House White House John Pelmieri Guages Traction Trust John Z. Moran Brooklin Organized Labor Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers John Mitchell Bryan Ges Eltyv Mr. Moran New York Tammany Health Board

Sharkey Withdraws Leadership in 5th District Tug‑of‑War

Robert A. Sharkey ends his bid for leadership of Brooklyn s 5th Assembly District after an agreement with Alderman William A. Wentz and Assemblyman Charles Weber. Weber secures renomination. Sharkey to address Kings County Republican Club and withdraws, keeping the organization in longtime control.

Robert A. Sharkey Brooklyn William A. Wentz Levi P. Morton Club Stuyvesant Avenue Sharkey Charles Weber Mr. Wentz Henry Jones Weber Kings County Republican Club Alderman Wentz Deadger

Protest Over Apportionment By McCarren Faction Held

The Board of Elections will hear the protest noon today from anti McCarren Democrats against delegate apportionment by McCarren supporters for the 3rd and 4th Congress District conventions. Lawyers Magmer and Carew filed protests and Senator McCarren is represented by Isaac Kapper.

Board of Elections McCarren Thomas F. Magmer John F. Carew Senator McCarren Isaac M. Kapper William E. Melody William R. McGuire James P. Sinnott Patrick F. Lynch

Nassau Republican Club Opens Roosevelt Campaign in Hempstead

Tempstead Long Island Aug 20 An outing and dinner today of the Nassau Republican Club of Hempstead opened the Roose velt campaign in his home county Secretary Cortelyou a member Teouling at the Grenwood Hotel The campaign plan on Long Island was informally discussed General Georgee Chappell nearly 79 acted as umpire in a twelve inning baseball game

The Tribune Tempstead Long Island Nassau Republican Club

Prohibition Fusion Talk Spreads in Oswego Canal Region

Oswego N Y August 19 reports say a strong faction within the Prohibition party favors fusion with the Republicans if Governor Hughes is renominated. Chairman Pitts of the state committee is reported in support and may take the Oswego delegation to the convention to press fusion. He declined to comment.

Oswego N. Y Prohibition Republican Party Hughes Pitts State Committee

Nassau League Organized In Nassau County

The Nassau League was organized in Mineola on Aug 20 to develop and foster Republican principles among Nassau County’s Black voters. Representatives attended from Lakeville Beincola Glen Cove and Jericho Republican clubs at the New Hyde Park meeting prompted by the Lakeville Colored Republican Campaign Club.

Mineola Long Island Nassau League Nassau County New Hyde Park Lakeville Colored Republican Beincola Glen Cove Jericho

Greek youth dies after touching live wire at wrestling match

A seventeen year old Greek boy climbed a telegraph pole outside City Hall during a wrestling event in Pittsburgh. He touched a live wire and was killed as a thousand spectators watched in horror. The crowd panicked when his body fell.

the Tribune Pitteburg Sotorie Karsgeor OM City Hall

Young Rainier Held for Assault

Telegraph report from Stamford Connecticut dated August 20 states Jeck Reinier son of J Rainier of New York automobile manufacturer was arrested after slapping Bennett leenbere yesterday. Bail set at $2 for Saturday appearance. Rainier claimed Isenberg provoked the incident and is a Yale sophomore.

the Tribune Stamford Conn Bennett Leenbere Jeck” Reinier J. ¥. Rainier New York Rainier Isenberg Sande Tatler Yale Universia

Lantry resigns Tammany leadership in 16th District

Francis J. Lantry announces his resignation as district leader at a Tam many Hall meeting at the Mohican Club and hands the post to John J. Harrington amid a pledge to keep the district united. Lantry cites political calculations and fears over electoral impact in a divided Democratic base in greater New York.

Tammany Hall Mohican Club East 45Th Street Francis J. Sentry Charities and Corrections 16Th Assembly John J. Harrington Charles J. Murphy Lantry Andrew J. Fleming E. F. Boylan Harrington Chickasaw Club Murphy New York Tantry Frank” Lantry Tammany Hall General Committee van Wyck Major McClellan

Timely Auto Topics Hope For New Record

Grand Prize race at Savannah aims to shatter American road records with increased daylight practice hours and Georgia militia patrols. Foreign drivers like Nazzaro Wagner Duray Szisz may compete now that safety is improved, boosting American car makers and low to mid priced models amid global interest.

Savannah Georgia Automobile Club of America Nazzaro Wagner Duray Szisz

Governor seeks return of Taylor and Finley for Goebel murder case

Governor Willson said he will issue requisitions to bring ex Governor Taylor and ex Secretary Finley from Indiana to stand trial in Kentucky for alleged involvement in the murder of William Goebel. He will insist on bail, though Commonwealth's Attorney Robert Franklin opposes bail due to the capital punishment charge.

Frankfort Willson Taylor Finley Indiana William Goebel Commonwealth Robert Franklin

Keene and Haggin Horses Sail to Argentina

Three astronomers and eighty eight racing thoroughbreds sailed from New York on the Velasquez bound for Buenos Aires aboard the Lamport and Holt steamer. A mare named Lady Lucas fell into the East River but was saved by a deckhand. The horses, owned by J. B. Haggin and James R. Keene, head to Argentina to be marketed amid new restrictions on betting. The astronomers are Lewis Boss Richard Tucker and William B. Varnum. they plan observations from an Argentine observatory and will travel about five hundred miles inland from Buenos Ayres.

Buenos Ayres J. B. Haggin James R. Keene Argentina South America Agnew Hart Law Lima Peru Lewis Boss Dudley Observatory Richard Tucker Lick Observatory California William B. Varnum Ross

Hadley Discusses Oil Decision At Attorney General Meet

Denver August meeting of the National Organization of Attorneys General heard Missouri’s Herbert B Hadley as president issue a strong attack on the Standard Oil fine 29000000 and the legal fiction of corporate ownership. He urged laws to prevent reversing judgments unless the record shows the wrong party prevailed and would have produced a different judgment.

Denver National Organization of Attorneys General Herbert 8. Hadley Missouri Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Standard Oil Company Indiana John D. Rockefeller H. H. Rogers John D. Archbold

Two Wisconsin Girls Kidnapped, Disturbing Disappearance

Detectives in Kenosha probe the alleged kidnapping of Ger trudt and Dorothy Beihn ages eleven and fourteen, daughters of wealthy Jacob Beihn. A note warned of a ransom plot, and a closed carriage with a commanding man was reported as the girls were forced into the vehicle.

Kenosha Wis Gertrudt Dorothy Beihn Jacob Beihn Wisconsin Betha Gate

Three-Cent Fares Turn Profit for Cleveland Traction

Cleveland August reports show three-cent fares earned a profit of $19,685 in July for the municipal traction company, the first monthly surplus after losses of $54,516 in May and $23,829 in June.

Cleveland Municipal Traction Company

Mayor of Hoboken Attacked in Office by Armed Man

Hoboken Mayor Steil was stabbed by a knife wielding assailant in his office yesterday. Detective Sergeant Fallon, the mayor’s bodyguard, wrestled the weapon away and tackled the intruder, who was identified as William Carmody of 388 2d Street. Carmody, recently released from Snake Hill asylum, demanded back pay for time spent in the asylum and was jailed.

Steil Hoboken Fallon William Carmody 2D Street Snake Hill

Raised expectations for appraiser laborers at port

Edward B. Fowler, Collector of Customs, returned from Washington where he consulted Treasury officials about a $30,000 Congress appropriation for this port. Rumors said about 60 laborers in the Appraiser's department would see higher pay, but no increases have occurred yet. Seven acting deputy surveyors were recently appointed with salaries set at $2,200, while deputy collectors earn $3,000.

Edward 8. Fowler Washington Treasury Department Congress Customs Service Fowler

Escape From Elevator Car Ends In Marvelous Rescue

William Saturday narrowly escaped fatal injury when his head wedged between the elevator car and shaft caging on the fourth floor of the American Trust Building. As the car moved up he used a hand to reach the controller and halt the ascent. He directed workers to remove the caging and refused hospital care.

The Tribune Cleveland William Saturday American Trust Building

Six Children Die in Colfax Fire at Schultz Ranch

Six children perished and two others were badly burned at the H. W. Schultz ranch between Colfax and Palouse when a home burned last night. Four of the deceased were Schultz children and two were W. W. Fox’s. parents were away harvesting and mothers attended a theater. The eldest Schultz girls tried to rescue the youngsters but could not reach the door and dropped the babies to escape.

Colfax Wash

Retains Pittsburg Aid in Thaw Case

District Attorney Jerome of New York retains Lyon Hunter Burke to represent New York in the Thaw matter in Pittsburg. Authorities fear a test of Thaw’s sanity in court and expect Mrs William Thaw and her two daughters to join proceedings from Europe. Jerome may travel to Pittsburg if needed.

Tribune Pittsburg Jerome New York Lyon, Hunter & Burke State of New York Thaw William Thaw Europe

Mrs Gardner Denies Knowledge of Chadbourne Art Goods

Boston records Mrs John L Gardner claims ownership of seized art items in Chicago. She says she lent them to Mrs Wiley R Chadbourne for Europe and disputes duty demands, noting no import plan and hope for duty relief for art objects.

Boston John L. Gardner Chicago Wiley R. C. Chadbourne Customs Department Mrs. Gardner Paris Mrs. Chadbourne Treasury Department

Dog Rescues Woman as Man Attacks Her at Home

Charles Rowe, 42, a cook on the Ida of the Catskill Line, is jailed on felonious assault charges after allegedly forcing his way into Mrs. Lilan Merry’s home at 2738 West 6th Street and attempting to silence her by biting her lips with a set of keys. Mrs. Merry’s dog fought the assailant, aided by bystanders and a messenger boy, before Patrolman Moore arrested Rowe at the Charles Street station as he fled toward Greenwich.

Charles Rowe Ida Catskill Charles Street Lilan Merry Wet 6Th Street 10Th Street Greenwich

Lynching Attempt Foiled In Lynn Mass Crowd Fails To Harm Man

A mob of about fifteen hundred pursued Henry Tyler a 30 year old Black man near the New England Telegraph building in Lynn Massachusetts. Reserve officer W A Crawley intervened after Tyler attacked him and authorities detained Tyler at the station house despite the mob's assault.

Lynn Mass Henry Tyler New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Tyler W. A. Crawley George Lambert Crawley

Indictments in Springfield riot case target two leaders

Ten indictments handed up by Sangamon County special grand jury name Abraham Raymor and Kate Howard. Raymor faces murder four counts of malicious mischief and one riot. Mrs. Howard faces four counts of malicious mischief identical to Raymor. Both accused of looting Lopez restaurant and aiding wrecking of the building. Final military control relinquishment set for tomorrow.

Springfield Sangamon County Abraham Raymor Kate Howard Raymor 7Th Infantry

Small Race Riot in Chicago Dockyards

In Chicago on August 20 a clash between white and negro dock laborers at North Water and St Clair streets left five injured. Police used clubs and threats to shoot to restore order after whites threatened to quit work. A negro stabbed a white man in the neck and arm, igniting a general fight.

Chicago North Water St. Claire Springfield

Three Deaths On Bark Penobscot

The storm battered bark Penobscot reports three crew deaths on the voyage from New York January 23 to Baltimore August 20. Second mate John Lockwood of Nova Scotia died in Africa from sun and storm injuries. Carroll Bray aged twenty one, son of Captain Bray, died at sea from pneumonia. Seaman John Nelson drowned at Port of Spain as the vessel returned to Baltimore under Captain W H Coombs.

Baltimore Penobscot New York John Lockwood Nova Scotia Africa Carroll Bray John H. Bray

Ideal of Colleges Urges Spinsterhood Over Wifehood

The piece quotes G. Stanley Hall arguing in Appleton's that women's colleges should focus on preparing for family life over self-support. He envisions a curriculum shaping girls for motherhood and independent careers, praising a self sufficient bachelor girl but noting the social cost when love and marriage are set aside. A college girl learns practical management from life after college through an apartment project and hands on property tasks.

G. Stanley Hall Halli Hall Yaan Dr. Hall Love College For Women

Paquin Gowns For The Stage In Miss Carlisle’s Tour

Paquin outfits for Miss Carlisle in The Mollusc on her American tour include a white striped net gown with silver and gold embroidery and an Empire bodice with sheer sleeves. Another gown is soft Oriental satin with a clinging tunic and embroidered arabesques. A pale blue mousseline de soie peignoir with lace completes the Paquin lineup.

Miss Carlisle Paquin

How to travel looking neat a practical guide for women

In a railway travel piece a woman asks how to stay neat from Boston to New York. Advice favors alpaca outfits in mouse color, round skirts, simple lingerie blouses, pliable hats, white leather gloves, slip on shoes, and compact toilet kits. Regular brushing, veils, and discreet touch ups are recommended to maintain a tidy appearance en route.

Boston New York

Boston aids day camp for consumptive children

The Boston Association for the Relief and Control of Tuberculosis opened a day camp for children with consumptive tendencies to spend days outdoors with proper food rest and play. Miss Elizabeth McIntyre is matron and teacher while Miss Emily McIntyre leads gardening and play. Governor Guild of Massachusetts named Goldecambe and Maud M. Rockwell to the board of trustees for the new state industrial school for boys. Louisiana Legislature rejects bill allowing women on state educational and charitable boards with laughter. Mrs. Fiske seeks Persian translations of American Humane Education Society literature. Mard rubbing noted as chief beautifier of mahogany.

Boston Association For the Relief and Control of Tuberculosis Elizabeth McIntyre Emily McIntyre Governor Guild of Massachusetts Goldecambe Maud M. Rockwell State Industrial School For Louisiana Fiske American Humane Education Society Persia

Dolly Madison Club Cultivates City Flowers at Yonkers Farm

The Dolly Madison Club, thirteen years from the University Settlement, operates a rent free farm on a large Yonkers estate. Twenty five members spend weekends there in two tents with cooking cots. Flowers grown are sent to East Side institutions including the Hebrew Sheltering Home for Aged People and the Clara de Hirsch Immigrants' Home.

Dolly Madison Club Yonkers University Settlement Eldridge Street Hebrew Sheltering Home Clara de Hirsch Immigrants Columbia Industrial School

Quiet dress allowance teaches thrift to Millicent

A mother explains to a friend how giving Millicent a monthly dress and spending allowance helps her learn prudent money use. Millicent, fifteen, has learned to balance wants with budget, saving for future purchases like fur sets, while her sister Cora often asks first.

Millicent Cora

Blouse Styles Feature Long Sleeves and Embroidered Details

A fashion note highlights long sleeves as a current decree in style for blouses. The illustration shows white lawn with embroidery between tucks, and shirtsleeve cuffs or deep cuffs. Silk and wool waists suit late summer cuts, making versatile washable options.

Pattern No 6.05% For Pongee and Wash Flannels

The notice outlines fabric requirements for medium sizes and lists yardages for different bust measures. Pattern No 6.05% is cut for busts 36, 38, and 42 inches and will be mailed on receipt of 10 cents. Send pattern number and bust measure to Pattern Department New York Tribune.

New- York Tribune

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Fingey Amory Harkey Young Rainier Algeria Spain United Kingdom Canada James Johnston R. M. Bartleman Madrid Sackett Prescott Orrel A. Parker American Automobile Association Licensed Association of Automobile Manufacturers American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association Studebaker Company Fort Leavenworth Kan Keene Haggin Hadley Detective Lunatic Childen Chadbourne Woman Carlisle Traveller
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