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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
18
Mrs. Peter C. Hains will testify in rebuttal as the Hains brothers face murder charges in the death of William E. Annis. Prosecution seeks her statements and letters amid defense denial of hostility, while insanity defenses and uniforms in court mark pretrial theatrics.
A letter from a grateful N. Y. woman recounts three years of illness after peritonitis, with nervousness and insomnia. She credits Grape Nuts and Postum for renewed strength, better sleep, and appetite while promising continued use. The ad-style letter ends with claims of genuine, human-interest stories from Postum Co.
In Landing New York on August 24 Thaw faced another postponement in the $69 alienist services suit filed by Dr John P Wilson of Poughkeepsie. Counsel failed to arrive and the hearing adjourned to Saturday at 10. Thaw walked with deputy sheriffs and appeared unwell evidence has not been taken in four visits.
Wilbur Wright, recovering from a fever, postponed flights as wind was unfavorable. He marked a trial field with posts at one to five kilometre distances in preparation for an official record attempt. The French Aero Club committee and Lazare Weiller, linked to Wright patent negotiations, arrive tomorrow amid talks of a 31 mile closed circuit flight with two aboard and a potential repeat within eight days. The syndicate has reportedly offered $10,000 for the acquisition.
Constantinople dispatch reports a Young Turk committee source saying limited autonomy for Macedonia may be offered but not equal privileges to other provinces. Education would be compulsory with local language choices, Turkish remains official. Committee aims for friendly talks with Macedonian groups.
Herbert Fryer, English recluse and ranch owner with 5731 acres in Ventura, was found dead at his ranch house. He reportedly blew out his brain with a revolver and a rifle placed in his mouth, and he left a will gifting all property to a niece and nephew in England.
Helena Aug. 24 The Conservative National Convention nominated General Mario Menocal for President and Rafael Montoro for Vice President by acclamation. Menocal Kent of the Veterans Association, while Ontero belonged to the advisory commission that drafted the new electoral law. The convention gave no platform changes and adjourned to arrange campaign details.
Aug 24 dispatch from Mexico City reports the gun boat Bravo has sailed from Vera Cruz under sealed orders and will join the US gunboat Marietta at a Honduran port. The two nations plan a joint demonstration against Honduras amid rising Central American tensions. Washington and Mexico City are said to be prepared to act.
Port of Spain reports President Castro has ordered customs collectors in Venezuelan ports not to clear passengers for the West Indian Islands. The Venezuelan Consul here is to withhold passports from those seeking passage to Venezuela. The move provokes indignation and worsens misery in Gulf ports and Ciudad Bolivar.
London dispatch reports The Hague dispatches that war is unlikely in the Venezuelan dispute. A blockade is urged to hit Castro's finances as the Monroe Doctrine blocks Dutel action and Venezuela lacks a strong navy or army to challenge a blockade. The plan would pressure Caracas by starving import revenue and could provoke political upheaval if shipping stalls.
Paris reports calm official view of Morocco after ruler change. Algeciras framework may still apply. new conference likely through diplomatic channels. Mulai Hafid proclaimed Sultan amid pledges to protect Europeans. Tangier natives endorse the move. officials say bloodshed averted by popular will.
A major blaze in the Stamboul district of Constantinople raged yesterday afternoon and burned until midnight. Authorities estimate over two thousand buildings destroyed and many fatalities including firemen women and children. The homeless count likely rises to seven thousand.
Richard Croker was named an honorary burgess of Dublin, signing the roll and receiving the freedom of the city from the Lord Mayor. Former Lord Mayor Joseph Nannetti hailed his influence on America’s destinies and aid to Ireland, while Croker expressed hope to witness a free homeland.
A Chicago man A. Bartlett traveling with his wife and daughter in an automobile from Carlsbad to Dresden struck and killed a boy in Schniedeberg. Villagers protested. Consul officials intervened. Village authorities found the chauffeur blameless. Bartlett offered to indemnify the boy’s family. Saxon authorities showed restraint during the incident.
Plymouth August 24 The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II set a new record for the long voyage from Sandy Hook to Plymouth covering 3 080 miles in 5 days 9 hours 55 minutes and averaging 23 71 knots per hour The best dayrun was 556 knots a feat achieved in two consecutive days
Christiania on August 24 reports all city schools closed due to a smallpox outbreak. Local health officials ordered shutdowns to prevent further spread as cases rise and containment measures are implemented.
Army and Navy News reports that no national law bans flag use for advertising and that states may regulate improper uses. notes court rulings. Also lists recent orders, assignments, leaves, and reported movements of warships including arrivals at San Francisco Provincetown Sydney Guantanamo Bradford and related vessel transfers and naval school uses.
The dispatch boat Dolphin left Washington navy yard for a two week cruise up the Atlantic coast with Admiral Dewey aboard. The ship will stop at Portsmouth New Hampshire where he will attend a general board of the navy meeting, with Dewey as head of the board, before returning.
The Cassandra, a 275 foot steam yacht built at Greenock Scotland for Roy A Rainey of the New York Yacht Club, anchored in Bristol Harbor today after a delightful crossing from Greenock on August 15. Designer Albert S Chesebrough from this town was aboard along with many of Rainey's friends. The vessel had previously sailed a Baltic run.
Winnipeg August 4 Canadian Pacific train men in Fort William held a general meeting voting by a large majority not to strike in sympathy with the mechanics.
The body of Miss Winifred Parsons found shot dead in her Paris apartment will be buried beside her fiancé Emil Maas who died four months earlier from consumption. Funeral services are planned at the American Church likely on August 27.
Washington reports the United States Fish Commission vows to propagate the Roosevelt golden trout, previously found only in Volcano Creek on Mount Whitney. After President Roosevelt urged preservation, eggs were collected at Bozeman and Leadville for hatching to stock streams nationwide, promising wider future distribution.
Herbert J Hapgood known as the Brain Broker resigns and leaves Hapgood's entire holdings for Europe. Announcement hints at a full corporate reorganization with DP A Hills elected president and H F Babbitt remaining manager of Philadelphia office.
H N Telles, treasurer of the company in 1905, joins the group assembling an executive committee with men named to share duties.
Adjutant General Ainsworth informed Cadets William T. Ressell Jr and Harry T. Weaver of dismissal from the Military Academy at West Point by President and Secretary of War orders. Six third class cadets were suspended until June 15 for hazing and may resign or return to the Academy then. war department notes the case ends with these actions. Vader Rossell reportedly seeks return in a lower class via Congress.
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