Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

New York Tribune in New York, New York

We have 11,141,790 pages in New York

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1908

Page

8

Trotters Sell Well Big Price for Wilteen at Madison Square

The Fasig Tipton midwinter light harness horse sale at Madison Square Garden saw Wilteen, seven year old son of Wilton Zel Erine, and Locust Jack win big bids. Wilteen sold for $5.95 for H Steers of Port Chester, Locust Jack went to James Farley for $4.00, while The Bondsman was kept on reserve at 3804. The day drew a large crowd, 88 horses sold for $53,815, averaging above 36. The sale continues today with high expectations for bargains among valuable breeding stock and young trotters.

Witeen Wilton Zel@erine Locust Jack Kellar Thomas Fasig-Tipton Company Madison Square Garden H. Steers Port Chester Wilteen James Farley Piattsboro Baron Wilkes Sorrento Grace Bonday New York Joseph J. Thayer John H. Shutts Garden Poughkeepsie Fenner Sesgoon Ries McKinney MecKinne Nancy Henks Abe Garson Basier B. L. Williams Green Snaicnep Axteli Gayety Axwortama Cambridge Mass Br. m Game Garson New Yo City Brown Elytie— Iger Paterson N. J Peter the Great Pat Oa T4olta York City Miss Ford Gettieburg A. Br r _ General Guardsra Selawar— Britton S. D Coke Jermaine Central Falls Queechy Baronmore A Garber New York City Itpetiera K. C Axworthy T Steers Bower Allertan A. Johnson Orsining N. T Hoover EdlacGrecor W. Shade Yorkers

Harvard Baseball Announces 27-Game Schedule for Coming Season

Pembridge and Maes lead Harvard baseball as 27 games are set for the season with two additions Fordham and Georgetown and two drops West Point and Columbia. A two extra games clause may be used if Princeton ties the race. Schedule lists Cambridge dates against Wesleyan Vermont Bowdoin Army Annapolis Maine Worcester Ithaca Amherst Princeton Hanover Brown Providence Dartmouth Yale New Haven and New York venues.

Pembridge Maes Harvard Heiule Fordham Georgenne West Point Columbia New York Princeton Tele Stew Cambridge Annapolis Annapols Ammapolis Georgetown Reteceii Gates Cursage Maine Crome Worcester Williame Camberde Cornet Ithaca Amherst Idee Uth Hanover Andover Brown Dartmants Cornell Holy Sy

Intersettlement Wrestling Champs Set for Boys Club Meet

The annual intersettlement wrestling championship will be staged at the Boys' Club on 10th Street Avenue with preliminaries on Tuesday and final bouts tomorrow night. Benjamin W, the 11 pound intersettlement, metro national and Olympic champion, has pinned six opponents in eight matches and has entered the event.

10Th Street Avenue Benjamin W Hag

Hackenschmidt Retains World Wrestling Title in London

George Hackenschmidt of Russia defeated American Joe Rogers at Oxford Music Hall under catch-as-catch-can rules two falls to none. First fall 7 minutes 35 seconds, second fall 6 minutes 45 seconds, ten minute rest between bouts. Stake was 25 dollars a side. Large crowd witnessed the clear victory for the Russian champion.

London George Hackenschmidt Russia Joe Rogers Oxford Music Hall Hackenschmidt Bettors Rogers

Snowflake Prize Race Eyes South Shrewsbury Club

South Shrewsbury Yacht and Boat Club plans to offer a silver cup to lure the Snowflake to Long Branch for a cross-ice match. The Snowflake, last season’s Taylor cup winner, is the era’s finest third class yacht, with Captain J M O'Brien eager to clash with local boats. About fifty yachts are registered between the two clubs as ice reaches five inches at Shallow Point and third class yachts prepare to race tomorrow.

the Tribune Long Branch N. J South Shrewsbury Yacht and Boat Club Newbury N. Y J. M. O’brien South Shrewsbury South Shrewsbury Club Hazel L Leroy Mildred

Trouble Over Soccer In England Rift With Amateur Association

English soccer faces a potential disruption as a split widens between the Football Association and the Amateur Football Association. The Amateur group includes Oxford and Corinthians and plans tours to the United States, while the FA under Lord Kinnaird maintains control and warns clubs against playing the Civil Service team. American clubs await actions as New York officials state friendly ties and readiness to adjust to any FA decisions.

England Football Association Great Britain Amateur Football Association Oxford Cambridge Corinthians The Lord Kinnaird Civil Service Club, of London United States A. W. Parker Civil Service Pilgrims Fred H. Milnes Sheffield Harry Manley New York Staten Island Football Club Mannie Football Rclation

Swimming Events at Sportsman's Show in Madison Square Garden

Entry blanks for the carnival of water sports and swimming races at the big lake in Madison Square Garden have been issued. The Bath Beach Swimming Club sponsors these Amateur Athletic Union sanctioned events, held with the 14th annual Motor Boat and Sportsman's Show running February 2 to March 7.

Big Lake Madison Square Garden Bath Beach Swimming Club Amateur Athletic Union

Annual games of the South Regiment Athletic Association

The annual games of the Sth Regiment Athletic Association will be held in the armory on West Mth street tomorrow night. More than 130 entries have been received. The one mile relay race featuring teams from the 22d 23d 13th 71st and Sikh regiments will be the highlight.

Sth Regiment Athletic Association Armory West Mth Street

Women Golfers Meet For Metropolitan Championship

The Women's Metropolitan Golf Association settled the next championship venue at Essex County Country Club with dates likely in late May or early June. Delegates discussed moving the meet to fall and the district team matches, pledging support for home competitions while noting key players Miss Georgiana Bishop and Miss Elsa Hurlbut will be unavailable. The nominating committee elected Mrs. Charles L. Tiffany as president and listed other officers as well as attending clubs and members.

Metropolitan Golf Association Essex County Country Club Charles L. Tiffany East 36Th Street Sesson Tri-City Boston Atlantic City Georgiana Bishop Elsa Hurlbut Miss Bishop Morris County Europe Baltusrol Frances C. Griscom E. F. Sanford Marie Harrison M. E. Irving W. Fellowes Morgan Tiffany N. Pendleton Rogers Sanford Miss Harrison Hurlbut Miss Irving S. F. Lefferts M. D. Patterson Page Schwarzwaider F. M. Bacon Ballusrol Brooklyn Country Club A. D. Aldridge Dyker Meadow Golf Club 53. B. Ayres Dunwoodle Country Club Frank Enos Englewood Golf Club James Barclay Eublacker Hackensack Golf Club C. S Tiffany H. F. Whitney Nassau Country Club Maud Ven Boskerk Plainfield Country Club H. R. Weeds Richmond County Country Club Belknap Powelton Golf Club W. D. Vanderpool Morris County Golf Club E. F$rd Percy Ingalls A. H. Harris Apawamia Club Edward Burgess Wee Burn Golf Club

Ice Sports Thrill At Brooklyn Park Rink

Outdoor rink at Washington Park Brooklyn draws about fifteen hundred fans as the Red ball era stirs Central Park and nearby ponds. Yale visits New York Hockey Club for an exhibition at 2 30 pm. Newburg hosts Eastern amateur skating championships February 12 with five events. St Nicholas Rink features NY and Crescent Athletic clubs in a key amateur hockey matchup tonight.

Washington Park Brooklyn Superbas Charles Ebbets, Jr Central Park Yale New Haven Hockey Club of New York Newburg Wheelmen Orange Lake Newburg N. Y St. Nicholas Rink New York and Crescent

Favorites win at City Park amid racing surprises

At New Orleans City Park racetrack on January 20 three favorites Pinion John Carroll and Hans prevailed in races while longshots and heavy bettors faced losses. John Carroll rallied in the fourth race to win as an even money favorite with Notter riding two winners in six mounts.

New Orleans Pinin John Carroll Hans City Park Racetrack Dr. Logan Envoy John Smulski Harting Dr. Heard Lindale Western Duke Bassolo Notter Pinion G Notter Dr. Armstrong Powers Roseburg II Kirwin Joe Hewell Nebraska Lass Edwin L. Swittlg Inela Molly Stark Swing Cuban Boy Bessie Trent Kenmare Queen Matross Bad Kid S. Flynn Gracchus Duber Gold Way C. Koerner Gilfain Envey King Brush Tudor Devout Dry Dollar Jerry Sharp Prytania Cape Mr. Peabody Mic Daniel Jack Witt J. McCahey Rappahannock Minder Fay Vipertine Hughes Animus Smulski Benart Suffice Miss Affable Crafty Loring Husted Nifo Funiculaire Hannibal Bey Lee Prince Hohenlohe Cocksure Topsy Robinson Airship Donna Elvira Heart of Hyacinth Lucy Marie Rebo Druid Haas Miss Mazzoni Daniel Albert Star Pat Ornus Orena Arrow Swift Melange Sabado Bridge Whist Frescati Kitty Smith Sainesaw Bucket Brigade Bayou Lark Bitter_Fair

Montreal Club Keeps Eastern League Franchise in Local Syndicate

Montreal will retain its Eastern League franchise with President Powers finalizing transfer from Frank Farrell to a local syndicate. Jimmie Casey of Brooklyn is expected to be named manager as part of the deal.

Montreal Powers Frank Farrell New York Americans Jimmie Casey Brooklyn

Actors Seek Action on Gas Rates at P S C Offices

Two actors J L Barry and Harry Devaux visited the Public Service Commission seeking a reduction in gas prices and regulation of the theatrical trust. The gas case remains contentious with appeals and a possible Supreme Court review. litigation costs exceed one hundred thousand dollars.

Actors’ Union J. L Barry Harry Devaux Public Service Commission Theatrical Trust Hough Consolidated Gas Company City of New York Consolidated Arthur H. Masten Judge Hough Public Service Comits

New York Athletic Club Dominates Montclair in Bowls Standings

In a crowded Athletic Bowling League night, New York AC swept Montclair five on their home lanes 934 to 309, with Arnold scoring 231 and strong NY errors by Montclair. Roseville edged Newark Bay 841 to 825 after a tight set, while New York and Elizabeth remain tied for first at sixteen wins, eight losses.

New York Athletic Club Montclair Club Roseville Newark Bay Club New York Elizabeth Jersey City Montclair Arnold Newark Bay Jager

G. A. R. May Stop Yale Princeton Game

New Haven Jan 30 An official protest by the Grand Army of the Republic may halt the annual Yale versus Princeton baseball game on Memorial Day in this city. Veterans previously objected that the date disturbed their plans for proper observance of Memorial Day duties.

New Haven Grand Army of the Republic Yale Princeton

Pay Reduced for Soliciting Gifts by Letter Carriers

Six letter carriers at Sub-station Y had their pay cut by $100 yearly for violating postoffice rules against soliciting gifts and selling tickets for entertainments. Postmaster Morgan ordered inspectors and stoppage of ball ticket sales by carriers. Some carriers had distributed New Year cards bearing names, prompting complaints as gifts. The circular reiterates the ban on soliciting gifts while allowing carriers to sell tickets to non-mail recipients.

Postoffice Postmester Morgan Letter Carriers’ Association the Tribune Morgan

Perfoot Plan Weighs in Capitol Furniture Trial

In Dauphin County Court the defense claims Sanderson overcharged for Capitol furniture, asserting charges based on surface measurements and a unit price of 18.40 dollars per foot. Cross examination shows sofas, tables, and clothes trees with varying feet counts, while former Governor Pennypacker may testify for the defense.

Harrisburg Penn Sanderson, Snyder Mathues Shumaker Dauphin County Sanderson Capitol Standford B Lewis Joseph M. Huston Lewis Commonwealth Huston Pennypacker Board of Grounds and Buildings

Black Hand Bomb Strikes Williamsburg Storefront

Tunazio Abate of 25 Troutman Street Williamsburg received Black Hand letters demanding 1000 dollars to be paid by Wednesday. A bomb with a partially burned fuse exploded before his door, damaging the building by several thousand dollars. Italian detectives suspect Black Hand headquarters near Abate’s store amid multiple recent attacks and two murders.

Tunazio Abate Troutman Street Williamsburg Black Hand Society Bureau of Combustibles Abate Black Hand

Also Mentioned on This Page

Flackenschmidt Reid Wepper Knighthead Marella Agnes Wood Gee Our Boy Virgina Maidian Firmaiment Feastanes Albert Neetone Lad of OM Fiantland Thomas Calhoun Javotte Kural Loy Itustle Aire Dick Rose Bearida Ketchem Rolin Aboes Royal Onyx Hief Hayes Fred Mulhojland Ben Trevato Talbert Handzarra Ooeseweeeres Iub Granada Heine Flayigny Hawkame Royal Halpard Pierne Vincent Walner Griswell Ruse of Pink Tiveigh Sports ON the Ice Farrell Montreal Club New York A. C Sherwood Breen Thomgan Walker Sigler Newark Perrson Vreeland Perry Ore Sul Sui Olozaga Dwyer Itu Weed Griffiths Iss van Ness Jaeger Eels Meyer H.S Lest Elizabeth Os Wis Passaic Taureane. CO East 30Th la Cuma Hotel Savoy Luchow 14Th ST Tel Stuyvesant Vienna Artist Orchestra Amente Olch Cafe Lafayette Cafe Martin St & Bway St. Cafe Boulevard Harlem, Casino Engle Herald Square ‘Hotel 34Th St Bway A la Carte Music Cine NEW Grand L'Elysee Broadway Breslin 29Th St New A la Carte Coney Island Stauch Ss Ala Carte Mushellers Travellers’ CO East 30Th St Orleans St. Charles Frankfort Madela White Star Steamers Reid’s Hotels Haple Bertolinis Naples Santa Lucia Hotel Ideal Hotel Hotel Imperial White House Madison SQ J. EB Than Seventh Ave Tribune Columbia College Paraguay Robert £. Park John 4. Gebb Edward W. Townsend
Search Courier

Search the New York Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The New York Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication