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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
16
Taft consideres a speaking tour through key states in September and October, departing Cincinnati rather than remaining home. The plan follows the front porch campaign stance, with national committee control over major itinerary decisions and emphasis on direct voter contact.
John Pedman Reid, a wealthy American, was found dead in his Bournemouth apartments after shooting himself. The coroner ruled self-destruction during temporary insanity. A bank deposit receipt for 5000 pounds was among his effects.
At East 24th Street recreation pier hundreds watched as David S. Sheppard of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps battled for fifteen minutes to free Michael Rice from a death grip. Both men were pulled aboard a passing launch and rushed to Bellevue Hospital. Rice was serious but expected to recover. Sheppard also treated and anticipated to recover.
The summer home of Frederick W. Woerz in Belle Haven Park was robbed of jewelry worth 644 dollars and 100 dollars in cash after thieves drugged three watchdogs. Mrs. Woerz and two daughters, home with two servants and an infant, discovered the theft when they returned from the police court where Mrs. Woerz accused her gardener Charles Kraft of slapping her with a letter. The burglars operated during a one hour absence and overlooked 10,000 dollars hidden in a room.
A license was issued in Ellicott City Maryland on August 20 for the marriage of 64 year old Reverend George F izzhugh to ten year old Emma E Stayler. The minister reportedly aims to make her his heiress, claiming adoption cannot fulfill his wishes.
Massachusetts crime wave prompts Shawmut National Bank to install a shooting gallery in its basement. Every employee from messengers to cashiers must practice for 30 minutes daily under the supervision of the bank’s chief watchman, with automatic guns provided for all.
Most of the fires in the Vancouver area are under control though smoke hangs over the city and coast navigation is difficult. Officials say no town or settlement is believed to be in danger.
Thousands line Sydney streets to greet the American fleet returning from its world voyage. Admiral Sperry and officers, escorted by Australian and British officials, receive a grand reception with arms carried but no ammunition amid royal guards and a city-wide display of flags and marching bands.
Dr. Lee De Forest’s Radio Telephone Co contracts with Metropolitan Life to use a 700 foot tower at 1 Madison Ave for Paris New York wireless telephony. The system aims to span 144 miles and connect cities including Philadelphia Boston Montreal Chicago and Havana with plans to reach the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The Cunard liner Lusitania anchored off Sandy Hook at Mb15 last night to best world Atlantic crossing times. She completed the passage in 15 days 15 hours with an average 25.05 knots, including a Noon-to-Noon burst of 50 knots, aided by Gulf Stream conditions and condenser limitations.
Grafton West Virginia August 20 Ten persons are reported killed and many injured when an overloaded passenger train carrying excursionists from the Ritchie County Fair wrecked near Pennsboro Pennsboro and Harrisville Railroad officials said the accident occurred when the engine and cars broke down after leaving the fair grounds one mile from Pennsboro authorities were awaiting full casualty lists and medical reports for the wounded and dead
The 23d District Republican committee endorsed Governor Hughes for renomination citing his administration as favorable to reform. Key figures include Colin H. Woodward and Assemblyman James A. Francis who supported the resolutions with Josiah T. Newcomb introducing them, amid prior district opposition. Leopold Lee and Florence J. Sullivan spoke for the measure.
Tampico Mexico August 20 The oil fire near the San Geronimo River seventy five miles southwest of here has intensified The crater top widened seven feet in diameter Burning oil overflows the crater and threatens forests despite efforts by soldiers and laborers Government engineers report daily destruction around 1000 barrels while locals claim 75 to 1000 barrels burn each day The flames prompt urgent action and alarm across the area.
Representative James S. Sherman and Republican National Committee Chairman Frank Hitchcock returned from Oyster Bay where they conferred with President Roosevelt on Governor Hughes renomination. While Hitchcock avoided reporters, aides suggested party leaders favored Hughes, with state leaders likely to announce the decision in coming days.
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