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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

15

Burch Elected Yale Captain For Next Season

Robert Boyd Burch of Cincinnati was chosen Yale football captain for the next season after a majority and plurality of votes. Arthur Brides and Edward Coy were contenders. the eleven held a banquet at the University Club. Burch, formerly end rush, has been limited by injuries but is praised as a leader with strong tackling and field speed.

Tribune New Haven Robert Boyd Burch Yale Arthur Brides Edward Coy Burch University Club Alcott Cincinnati Harvard Brides Medical Coy Bureh Alott

Harvard to Row Cornell on Charles River May 30

Harvard varsity crew announced a two mile race against Cornell on the Charles River at 2:20 PM on May 30. It will be the fourth consecutive Ithaca versus Cambridge clash, last year held on Lake Cayuga. Earlier rumors of dropping Cornell after Annapolis were denied.

Tribune Cambridge Mass Harvard Varsity Cornell Charles River Ithaca Lake Cayuga Harvard Annapolis Severn

Loss on two cent rate hits Lehigh and Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Railroad and Lehigh Valley report losses under the 2-cent rate law. October revenue fell to 42,569 from an expected 51,454, a drop of 7,585, while passenger miles rose about 5 percent. October 1907 saw 2,143,962 riders for Lehigh Valley, up 108,000, but revenue fell 5,232 to 343,560.

Pennsylvania Railroad Sait Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley

War ends insurgent defeat in American Kennel Club referendum

Administration members win 18 of 20 seats on the referendum committee amid bitter campaign. Ballots counted at No Liberty street as Ashland House faction gains two seats but administration holds a majority. committee to organize and decide reincorporation and board structure by mail vote.

American Kennel Gut Ashland House Committee Liberty Street August Belmont Wiliam E. Emery Edward Brooks Charles W. Keyes James W. Appleton George BR. Post, Jr Thomas Cadwalader Winthrop Rutherford James Mortimer George Lauder, Jr William Rauch Samuel BR. Cutler John G. Bates J. H. Brookfield Chetwood Smith Kireth Bloodgood Singleton van Becksick Hollis H. Hunnewell Ashland J. Sergeant Price William «. Colman Tvo Craig F. BR. Drake City Walter W Biettheimer San Fran- Cisco William 4. Rockefeller Dwight Moore Howard Wilets B.S. Smith Marcel Watt Ashland House Frederick Hughseond John E. de Mind Clair Foster Laurence M. T. Bmcgure Henry Saree Howard Willets Laurence M. P. Metinire J. WH. Taylor American Kennel Tub R. D. Murray A. PF. Vredenburch Beiliets Messrs. Cutler, Lander Beles Taylor McGuire American Kennel Club America Ashland Mouse Committee Asiland House A. P. Vredenburgh Marcel A. Viti HK. Bloodgood W. G. Rockefeller W. B. Exmers H. H. Hunnewell G. M. Carnochan Supreme Court

Chicago Plans Olympic Additions For Indoor Meets

Chicago outlines plans for London summer games with new indoor events like javelin standing jumps and high jump. Jarces E. Sullivan, president of the Amateur Athletic Union and member of the American Olympic committee, supports adding these events to local indoor meets in the city.

Chicago London Jarces E. Sullivan The Amateur Athletic Union

Big price for Trampfast trotter sale at Kentucky Futurity

Lexington Kentucky January 22 It was announced that Trampfast number 2 1244 winner of the two year old division of the Kentucky Futurity last year has been sold by Joseph Shea of Pittsburg to L O Brown of Delevan IL for 16000 The colt was shipped from here to Terre Haute Indiana a week ago Trampfast set a world record for a two year old in winning the Kentucky Futurity in 2 12 4 and is regarded as one of the greatest trotters bred in this country.

Lexington Trampfast Joseph Shea Pittsburg L. O. Brown Delevan, LL Terre Haute Ind

Dan Kelly Arrives for Pastime Club Games in New York

Dan Kelly world record holder for 9% seconds in the 1-gvard dash arrives from the University of Oregon to compete at the Pastime Athletic Club games at Madison Square Garden. He plans to concentrate on sprinting, notes training on the Pacific Coast, and expects to aid his Olympic prospects.

Dan Kelly University of Oregon Madison Square Garden Jamestown Kelly Pacific Coast Chicago Athletic Club Ramer Taylor Waller Keene Fitzpatrick Michigan Wolverines Fitzpatrick Johnny Garreis Garreis Euglemd

Timely Auto Topics Spark Southwide Races in Savannah

Secretary of the Savannah Automobile Club notes strong Southwide interest in March 18 and 19 stock chassis races. Manufacturers praise the event as a test ground for 35 to 45 horsepower cars and a push to open Southern markets for American builds.

Savannah Automobile Club South City Savannah Smith

England Wins Second Test In Narrow One Run Victory

England edged Australia by one run in Sydney to level the series after Australia posted 266 and 397 in their two innings while England replied 582 and 282. Hutchings top scored with 126, Hobbs made 8, and Crawford took five for 79 and three for 125.

England Australia Sydney Melbourne Barnes Humphries K. L. Hutchings Hobbs J. N. Crawford

Baseball schedule announced for Princeton Tigers

Princeton manager D E Gensler released a 32 game season plan with 18 at Princeton plus two possible Yale ties and Villanova and Yale games. The slate includes five road trips Virginia Georgetown and Cornell plus two professional foes the New York American League team and Richmond. The season opens March 2 with NYU and closes after Yale in June depending on ties.

Tribune Princeton N. J D. E. Gensler Yale Villanova New York Pennsylvania Tigers New York University Areinus Dickinson Bowdoin Fordham Princ Heely Cross University of Virginia Charlottesville Richmond Professionals Richmond Agricultural and Mechanical University Georgetown Washington Geetown Lafayette East Orange Syracuse Cornell Ithaca Mercersburg Philadelphia Lawrenceville Amherst Harvard Cambridge Pennsy Vania Collegiate New Haven Williame Cooney W. E. McLean L. W. Newcomb G. A. Walker C. M. Hamill C. E. ©. Selby W. R. Warwick E. A. Dillon R. Vaughn W. R. Sides F. B. Read FE. H. W. Harlan L. W. Wister WW. B. Warwick Pitman

Notter Wins Big At City Park Races In Heavy Track

New Orleans January 22 jockey Notter rode three winners and a second in five mounts at City Park, aboard Canning Tomacco and Lens. He also placed Apple Teddy a head back in the third race. Tulane Selling Stakes went to Temaceo, while Lord Lovat and Lens won other events amid mud larks and close finishes.

New Orleans Notter James R. Keene New York City Park Racetrack Canning Tomacco Lens Apple Teddy Charlie Ellison Temaceo Tulane Chilton Delphie Lord Lovat Nasturdla Koerner Mrs. Sewall S Flynn Gloriole Smart Inela Pinion Nora McKenna Nebraska Lass Miss Snack May Lee Glenart Helen Kidder Lange Halbard Lees Tivolini Glamor E. T. Shipp Minder Ruatle Flynn Ethel Carr Lute Foster Queen's Souvenir Albert Star Goldquest Male Fletcher Tamar Virginia Maid Lady Caroline II Angelus J. Sumter Sally Preston R. McDaniel Pasadena Pedro Plantland Orphan Lad Mies Delaney Donna al Muller Ott Tileing Chief Hayes Refined Ivanhoe McCahey Tern's Rod Conlin Besterling St. Noel Athena Cresty J. D. Dunn Canopian

Acquit H. V. Valentine in Metropolitan meeting

At the Metropolitan Association registration committee meeting at St Bartholomew Athletic Club H V Valentine was exonerated from amateur status charges brought by Princeton trainer Al Copeland. Witnesses included Sheldon Price Hillman and Walsh from the Montreal trip. Copeland did not attend to press claims of extra payments. Discussions noted that John J Dixon sought minutes. broader authority might not accept the ruling regarding Valentine and Ray Ewry. The committee affirmed Brooklyn Central YMCA in good standing and reinstated Princeton after disqualification for a Second Signal Corps game.

Metropolitan Association St. Bartholomew Athletic Club H. V. Valentine al Copeland Princeton Valentine Richard Sheldon John W. Price Harry Hillman P. J. Walsh Montreal Copeland Wash Thomas Nevins T. J. Linghes J. T. Mahoney Metropolitan Committee John J Dixon National Registration Committee Ray Ewry Brooklyn

Autoists Rob Student In Brooklyn Robbery Case

A man who gave the name John Brown of South Brooklyn was found unconscious with scalp wounds and contusions after being robbed of 45 dollars, a gold watch, and papers. He claimed two men in a car assaulted him near 60th street and Third Avenue, then fled. He was identified as a Columbia University medical student and was taken to Norwegian Hospital before going home. Police seek witnesses and to verify the man’s identity.

Brooklyn John Brown 6Th Street Third Avenue Spellman Norwegian Hospital Brown Columbia University 58Th Street Fifth Avenue Nans

Intercollegiate swimming schedule announced yesterday

The intercollegiate swimming calendar lists meet dates and venues. February 1 Pennsylvania at City College of New York. February 14 Princeton at Columbia. February 15 Yale at City College of New York. February 27 City College of New York at Princeton. March 7 Yale at Harvard and Columbia at Pennsylvania. March 15 Princeton at Pennsylvania. March 20 Harvard at Columbia. March 21 Yale at Pennsylvania. March 28 Harvard at Princeton and Yale at Columbia. April 4 individual championship at Princeton.

Pennsylvania College of City of New York Princeton Columbia Yale Harvard

Colonial Yacht Club Ball at Harlem Casino Tonight

Colonial Yacht Club holds a special meeting at its winter quarters in the Cave, 101st Street and Columbus Avenue, to present plans for the annual vaudeville entertainment and ball at the Harlem Casino tonight. Souvenir programmes will be given to guests.

Colonial Yacht Club Cave 101St Street Columbus Avenue Committee On Entertainment Harlem

Harvard Team Wins at Hockey in New Hampshire

Concord New Hampshire January 22 Harvard defeated Bishop's College Lenoxville Quebec in a hockey game moved from Cambridge to St Pauls School rink by a score of 4 to 9 for Harvard with the victory reported from Concord New Hampshire.

Concord N. H Cambridge St. Paul's Harvard Bishop's College Lenoxville Quebec

Ganzel signs to manage and play first base for Cincinnati club

Cincinnati reports John Ganzel, captain and first baseman last season, signed today to return as first baseman and manager for the upcoming season, strengthening the lineup and leadership of the Cincinnati Baseball Club.

Cincinnati John Ganzel

May not race at Windsor for 1934 season

Detroit January twenty two. President George M. Hendrie of Windsor Ontario racetrack said the Chicago decision by Cella interests to race thirty six days at Fort Erie means Windsor will likely not hold any races this season. Windsor had planned an eighteen day meeting starting August 29 but date conflicts were deemed unhelpful.

Detroit George M. Hendrie Windsor Ont Chicago Cella Fort Erie

Skating Championships Slated for Orange Lake Meet

Newburg New York January 22 The Eastern Amateur Skating Association announces the Eastern championships will be held under Newburg Wheelmen on Orange Lake February 12.

Newburg N. Y Eastern Amateur Skating Association United States Newburg Wheelmen Orange Lake

Eight Hour Law Indictments Hit Three Firms

Parkersburg Va Jan 22 Indictments returned by the federal grand jury against the Colonial Trust Company the Baker Contract Company and the Sheridan Kirk Contract Company for alleged violation of the eight hour law in employing men in the construction of locks and dams for the government on the Ohio River.

Parkersburg Federal Grand Jury Colonial Trust Company Baker Contract Company Sheridan Kirk Contract Company Ohio River

Moltke Arrives After Stormy Atlantic Passage

The Hamburg American liner Moltke reached port from Naples after a four day gale, sailing at reduced speed but sustaining no damage. Passengers include Mrs Marion Roche Shakespeare and Count R Marsignia the Italian Consul General, with notes on Italian immigrant distribution and a passenger, Mrs Catherine Kuhn, and her son who ran away to Egypt.

Moltke Naples Marion Roche Shakespeare Catherine Seers Catherine Kuhn Camden Ss. C Egypt

Death by own action on Royal Malt ship port hole

Mrs Kitchener widow of Lord Kitchener's brother forced way through a porthole aboard the Magdalena of the Royal Malt Steam Packet Company in Colon harbor on January 1. The steamer arrived from Kingston yesterday with no witness to the jump though authorities claim the act occurred. Dr C L Bailey of Albany, a nerve specialist, was among passengers and asked to testify at the Thaw trial after visiting Kingston with a patient.

Magdalena Royal Malt Steam Packet Company Cc. L. Bailey Albany Kingston

Divorce Decree for Dr. Obrian Jr in Westchester

Dr. Lewis A. Obrian Jr a Saxony dentist who opened an office at 342 Fifth Avenue has won an interlocutory divorce decree from Harriet J. Obrian. Justice Keogh granted the decree filed in Westchester County Clerk’s office White Plains. Custody of five children awarded to Dr Obrian. The couple wed in Providence in 18% and lived in Dresden where he served a royal clientele.

Lewis A. Obrian, Jr Saxony Fifth Avenue Harriet J. Obrian Westchester County White Plains Justice Keogh Supreme Ourt

Questions Board's Jurisdiction in Erie Interstate Claim

Erie Railroad questioned Public Service Commission jurisdiction in the 2d District at a hearing on Middletown travel complaint about Delaware Division train 30 from Binghamton to Port Jervis. Company argued territory is interstate and that train lacked operating pay. No complainants appeared. decision reserved.

Albany Erie Railroad Company Public Service Commission Commercial Travellers A. J. Stone

Columbia Trust Co Elects Officers At Meeting

The Columbia Trust Company re elected its board and elected Howard Bayne as vice president. Other officers include Robert S. Bradley as president and Langley W. Wiggin as secretary. Bayne has served as executive officer since Clark Williams retired to become State Superintendent of Banks. The company reported increased undivided profits in 1997.

Columbia Trust Company Howard Bayne Bayne Clark Williams Robert S. Bradley A. B. Hepburn William H. Nichols Langley W. Wiggin Edwin B. Potts Park Terrell David S. Mills

Bricklayers Contract Upheld in Fireproofing Case

Judge Holt in the United States Circuit Court denied the National Fireproofing Company a temporary injunction and dismissed the complaint. The ruling sustains the legality of the contract between bricklayers' organizations and Mason Builders' Association, restricting fireproofing work to union bricklayers. The dispute centered on who could lay fireproofing under the contract and whether skilled labor was required.

Holt United States National Fireprooffing Company Mason Builders’ Association Townsend National Fireproofling Company

City Delays Crippled Deaf School Plan Over Costs

The New York Board of Education postponed establishing a school for crippled and deaf children amid budget stringency. An old Stuyvesant High site was proposed, but the $10,000 estimate halted action. Superintendent Maxwell and others urged education access. the board will seek federal aid and appointed six principals to new postings.

Board of Education Stuyvesant High School 24 Street Fourth Avenue M. & Stern Maxwell Department of New York William E. Grady Manhattan Louis Marks the Bronz Wlfam J. Morrison Brooklyn Temperance Gray Grace Fowtell Isabel W. Smith

Vote to Buy Fiero Homestead for Armory Site

Westchester County Board of Supervisors voted to purchase the Fiero homestead, birthplace of the state, as an armory site for 29009 dollars. The Daughters of the Revolution hold an option and seek a monument space. price negotiations hinge on assessable values and concessions.

Westchester County Board of Supervisors Fiero State of New York Daughters of the Revolution Westchester County White Plains

WANTED WARRANT FOR EDISON IN NYC COURT

Two women demanded a warrant for Thomas Edison, inventor of the telephone, in West Side court. One caller, Marie Derille from the Hotel Astor, argued that Edison’s devices annoy her with noises and should be stopped, but the magistrate adjourned to a New Jersey court.

Thomas Edison Warran Barlow West Side Court New Jersey Marie Derille Hotel Astor

Prisoner Held in $2 Bail Over Fraud Case at Jefferson Market

John Coffin, magazine writer, held on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses after pastor Rev. Thomas R. Slicer of the Church of the Messiah reported being bilked. Coffin allegedly used checks signed to fictitious names and admitted possession of fraudulent instruments, claiming no intent to cash them. Police linked the scheme to similar past attempts in the church community.

Mills Hotel No. 3 Cornell Jefferson Market Court Thomas R. Slicer Church of the Messiah Slicer Coffin John Coffin Coltier Edmund Clarence Stedman Sam J. B. M- Harvey Houghton, Mifflin & Co

Justice Davis Extends Injunctions Over Sunday Dances

In the Supreme Court yesterday Justice Davis extended injunctions issued about five weeks earlier. The orders restrain Commissioner Bingham from interfering with Sunday night dances conducted by private organizations in an orderly manner. Two other injunctions of similar nature against Bingham were continued.

Justice Davis Supreme Court Bingham

Bank Closure Shocks Beckley Principal Bank Closes

West Virginia report from Huntington dated January 22 states Citizens' Bank at Beckley near Huntington closed its doors and is under the Banking Commissioner Matthews. Depositors caused by a run precipitated the suspension. The bank's capital stock is listed as 100400 dollars.

Huntington W. Va Citizens’ Bank Beckley Here Matthews

Smallpox Strikes Another Mail Clerk in Williamsport

Clarence Bencox, a railway mail clerk between Harrisburg and Elmira, taken to a Williamsport hospital with smallpox after exposure in Harrisburg two weeks earlier when a case was found in a mail car.

Williamsport Penn Clarence Bencox Harrisburg Elmira

Northwestern extension talks reach Miles City plan

Butte Montana January 22 prominent Chicago and Northwestern officials travel toward the northwest fueling talk of extending the system from Belle Fourche South Dakota to Miles City Montana and then to the Pacific Coast. Steel to build to Miles City is reported collected at Belle Fourche.

Butte Mont Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Northwest Belle Fourche S. D Miles Ci Pacific Coast Northwestern Miles City

Green Bay and Western Declares Dividends on Debentures and Stock

The Green Bay and Western Railroad directors announced a first dividend of one half of 1 percent on Class B income debentures and regular 5 percent annual dividends on Class A debentures and stock, all payable February 1. Class B debentures receive surplus earnings after 5 percent is paid on Class A.

Green Bay & Western Railroad Company

Reading Collieries to Suspend Operations This Week

Orders from officers of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company halt mining in the Schuylkill region for Friday and Saturday. All but three collieries and all washeries will be idle on those two days. The move likely reflects weak coal demand with rising temperatures reducing trading need.

Reading Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company Schuylkill

Chicago Private Bank Seeks Creditor Assignment

The Chicago private bank of A. C. Tisdale suspended payments to depositors on January 22 and is making an assignment for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities are about 73,800 with assets near 9,000.

Chicago A. C. Tisdelle

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