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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1908

Page

6

Offer to Castro May Settle Asphalt Case

An offer to settle the New York and Bermudez Company claim against Venezuela for the Guanoco asphalt lake proposes $82,560,000 paid as $250 a year for ten years plus a share of profits during Castro's presidency. Two representatives will go to Caracas to negotiate, aiming to avoid further conflict amid long-standing litigation and diplomatic tensions.

Venezuela New York and Bermudez General Asphalt Company Castro New York and Bermudez Company Asphalt Trust Caracas Guanaco Bermudez Manuel A. Matos Ambrose Howard Carner Amzi Lorenzo Barber New York Washington Barber The Carner State Department

Dreamland Shows Shut Amid License Struggles at Coney Island

Commissioner Bingham ordered Dreamland closed after Dreamland lacked valid licenses. two free vaudeville shows were kept closed while other acts secured licenses. Building and Fire departments raised construction concerns and the park faced possible further action if renewals were not obtained by 3 PM.

Bingham Kelley Coney Island Dreamland

Highway for Lincoln Memorial Proposed to Gettysburg

Washington July 1 A plan urges a seventy two mile highway from Washington to Gettysburg as a national Lincoln Memorial. James T McCleary a former Minnesota congressman and member of the commission presents the report based on European memorial study. The commission includes Wetmore Secretary of State and War and other officials with a five thousand dollar appropriation.

Washington Gettysburg Penn Abraham Lincoln James T. McCleary Congress Minnesota Abraham Lincoln Memorial Commission McCleary Commission Europe Wetmore Rhode Island McCall Massachusetts James I. Hichardson Tennessee McCrary

Sailors Rescued In Nick Of Time After Island Wreck

In a dramatic sea tale from Victoria British Columbia a British warship Pegasus rescued twenty two exhausted French sailors from a wreck near An tipodes Island. They were brought to Sydney just before the Marama’s arrival and described as ravenous after long rationing aided by improvised gear from wreck salvage.

Victoria B.C Antipodes Island Felix Faure Pegasus Sydney

Mexican plot bared revolu tion miscarries

Mexican officials reveal the North Mexican fighting is not bandit raids but a planned insurgent attack with headquarters in the Sociedad Benevolencia. Prominent Mexican officers were arrested as plans targeted Las Vacas Ciudad Porfirio Diaz Juarez and other border cities.

The Tribune San Antonio Tex Mexico United States Norte Sociedad Benevolencia Manuel Y Reiden Julian Cruz Revolutionary Party Texas Las Vacas Ciudad Porfirio Diaz Juarez Nueva Laredo Matamoros Viesca Coahuila el Paso

Women in Car Panic on Long Island Rail Line

Passengers on a Long Island Rail electric train from Flatbush to Rockaway were frightened at Ozone Park station by a short circuit in the controller box followed by flame that drove the motorman from his compartment and set woodwork afire. The car contained many women and children who rushed for the doors but were kept aboard until a fire crew suppressed the blaze. Inspector Sweeny called police reserves as a larger crowd gathered. An explosive flash under the first car and smoke followed before passengers could leave and the train resumed after about an hour.

Long Island Railroad Flatbush Avenue Rockaway Ozone Park Sweeny

Attempt to Wreck Brewster Train On Putnam Rail

Yonkers police investigate an attempt to wreck the Brewster special on the Putnam Railroad near Dunwoodie. Harry M. Malone and Arthur Barrett spotted boulders on the single track and a dynamite stick nearby. Officials say this is the third attempt in three weeks targeting the train, which serves New York businessmen from Westchester.

Yonkers Brewster Putnam Dunwoodie Harry M. Malone Arthur Barrett van Cortland Park New York Westchester County

Negro held in $50,000 mail theft case

Washington reports the arrest of Charles Stevens alias Charles Savage, a Black man, in Monroe Michigan in connection with the Kansas City through registered pouch robbery from Los Angeles to New York. A $50,000 reward is offered. Stevens to be tried in Kansas City. The stolen pouch had been recovered. Stevens formerly served six years for a Salt Lake City mail robbery and was linked to a Portland diamond case.

Washington F. E. McMillin Post Office Department Monroe Mich Charles Stevens Charles Savage Kansas City Los Angeles New York Kansas Stevens Ead Salt Lake City Portland Ore

Battleship Mississippi Sails for Newport for Acceptance Run

The battleship Mississippi left Philadelphia Navy Yard today for Newport to begin an acceptance trial, with the official trip set to start July 14. Twelve Annapolis graduates sail aboard for their first naval assignment as officers, and the name change of League Island Navy Yard to Philadelphia takes effect today.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Navy Yard Newport New England Annapolis Naval Academy Navy Yard League Island

Equitable Life Eyes 62 Story Building Profit

Equitable Life Assurance Society expects its proposed sixty two story building to be a big money-maker with an anticipated return of eight to ten percent. The site lies between Broadway Nassau Cedar and Pine streets.

Equitable Life Assurance Society Broadway Nassau Cedar and Pine Streets

Equitable Building Ground Expected to Yield Higher Rents

Valued at about 15 million dollars, the Equitable site in downtown New York is described as possibly the world's most valuable parcel. The old building yielded around 2 percent, the current 4 percent, and officials expect the new tower to generate much more for the society. No trouble is anticipated renting the offices in the monster structure.

New York Equitable

P S C Record For Year Albany July First

The Public Service Commission 24 District completed a year in office in Albany. It has 8 corporations under its jurisdiction and passed upon 1050 matters. The former State Board of Railroad Commissioners and State Commission of Gas and Electricity handled 350 questions last year. Two issues unsettled are the 2 cent a mile railroad fare and interchangeable mileage books. Commission expenses were about 270000, with the Railroad Board spending 103000 paid by railroads.

Albany Public Service Commission Commission State Board of Railroad Commissioners State Commission of Gas and Electricity Commission of Gas and Electricity Board of Railroad Commissioners

Whalen Files Report On New York State Departments

James S. Whalen Secretary of State filed a report with Governor Hughes detailing the first six months of the year. Automobile department receipts fell about 80 while registrations declined about 200, but chauffeurs licenses rose to 5247 from 5191.

Albany James S. Whalen Hughes Department Automobile Department Motor New York Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Utica Troy

Complaint Filed With Governor Over Hudson Champlain Pollution

Edward Hatch Jr of the New York Merchants Association filed a complaint with Governor Hughes protesting alleged pollution of the upper Hudson Valley Lake Champlain and tributaries by pulp mill waste. He notes five years of efforts to abate the nuisance via state action and contrasts it with racing gambling actions.

Albany Edward Hatch, Jr New York Merchants’ Association Executive Chamber Hughes Hudson Valley Lake Champlain Hateh Hudson and Champlain Valleys

Racing association reports expenses against anti racetrack bill

Albany July 1 President J Fitzgerald of the Brighton Beach Racing Association certified to the Secretary of State that the group spent 37 000 to oppose anti racetrack gambling legislation during this year's legislative session. Disbursements included Davies Stone Auerbach 2386 and 167 to W C Percy. Other filings show racing groups overall expenses near 50000.

Albany Co. J. Fitzgerald Brighton Beach Racing Association Davies Btone & Auerbach Frank 8. Black E. P. Coyne R. C. Cumming W. C. Percy

Sunday Tribune Travel Ad Urges Prompt Subscriptions

A brief promotional note invites readers to secure the Sunday Tribune ahead of the Fourth of July travels. It emphasizes timely delivery and staying informed during holiday plans.

Fourteen Navy Officers Retired Under Board Action

The voluntary retirements in the navy totaling fourteen allowed the rear admirals to forgo a formal weeding out. Nine captains are among those retiring, with promotions expected for many. Captains Perkins Porter Dyer Bartlett Morrell Robinson Deniy Peters Eaton and others are named. Also listed are several commander and other officer moves and ship movements including the Octopus submarine commissioning at Newport.

Tribune Bureau Washington Bureau of Navigation Naval Cers Charles P. Perkins Thecodoric Porter George L. Dyer Charles W. Bartlett Henry Morrell John M. Robinson Ebert CC. Deniy George H. Peters Will * Eaton Horace — Varrison Percival Werlich John L. Gow Harry Hall James G. Doyle Oni

May Tow Destroyers

San Francisco dispatch reports armored cruisers California Tennessee and Washington sailing for San Diego towing torpedo destroyers Preble Perry and Farragut to test cross Pacific mobility. Auxiliary vessels Panther Yankton Arethusa sail for Honolulu while Relief Culgoa Glacier relay wireless messages to keep fleet in contact with the islands.

San Francisco California Tennessee Washington San Diego Preble Perry Farragut Pacific Orient Panther Yankton Arethusa Honolulu Relief Culgoa Glacier Phillippines

Blue and Brown Armies Bivouack Near Watertown Siege

Pine Camp New York July 1 Bivouacked Blue and Brown armies plan to break the siege of Watertown. Browns move from Ogdensburg to relieve the besieged city while Blue forces prepare to interrupt them at Springs Cross Roads at daybreak. Heat drives some troops to retire from morning maneuvers.

Pine Camp N. Y Blue Brown Great Bend Sterlingville Watertown Ogdensburg Springs

No Vacation at Frankford Arsenal Feeds U S Ammo

Philadelphia July 1. The Frankford Arsenal did not close for vacation due to large orders for small arm ammunition. For the first time since 1888, a 3000 worker force operates day and night, producing a million cartridges in three days for government practice use.

Philadelphia Frankford Arsenal

Sunday Tribune Neatly Organizes Local News Deliveries

Readers are urged to arrange weekly pickup with their local newsdealer upon arrival, ensuring timely access to the Sunday Tribune. The notice emphasizes smooth distribution and consistent readership.

Italy Moves Against Black Hand In America

Italy vows to curb Black Hand outrages in the United States with a coordinated plan led by Raffaele Palizzolo a former Italian deputy now in New York He will organize committees among Italian Americans and employ an Italian Secret Service corps of detectives to monitor emigrants and suppress crime.

Italy America Raffaele Palizzolo Italian Chamber of Deputies New York Palizzolo Americag Italian Secret Service Corps

Boat Delivers Tribunes to Island Readers at Dawn

The Tribune notes efforts to provide early delivery to readers, ensuring copies reach breakfast time anywhere from city homes to summer resorts. It highlights availability at Block Island, Rhode Island, with daily and Sunday editions arriving by 7 o'clock.

Daily Sunday Tribune Block Island R. 1

Broadway Car Crash Kills Pedler and Injures Three

A Broadway surface car struck a pedler's wagon on 4th street yesterday killing Peter Fuchs age 53 of 603 East 14th street. Son Max Fuchs 26 suffered arm lacerations and internal injuries and was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital. Also injured was Max Glanz 26 who received unspecified injuries.

Pedler’s 4Th Street Peter Fuchs East 14Th Street Max Fuchs St. Vincent's Hospital Max Glanz

Early New York papers reach Block Island by fast motor boat

David Rubin a Providence newsdealer brings New York and Boston papers to Block Island guests each morning. A 35 foot fast motor boat with 24 horsepower departs Stonington Conn at 5 a m and reaches Block Island by 7 a m delivering Tribune editions. From there Tribunes reach Newport Rhode Island at 7 30 a m and Narragansett Pier by 6 30 a m.

New York David Rubin Providence Boston Block Island Rubin Stonington Narragansett Pier

Fourth of July cheer for Swamp district children

More than two hundred youngsters from the Swamp district joined a patriotic celebration at Public School 180 Vandewater and Pearl streets organized by Julius R. Huth. Commissioner George Freifeld urged good citizenship and the band from St James Church led a parade around Printing House Square before cake and ice cream. The youngsters, though under eight, answered questions about public office confidently.

Swamp Vandewater Pearl Streets Julius R. Huth Huth Santa Claus George Freifeld Board of Education St. James's Church Printing House Square

Car Collision Kills One Man and Injures Three

On the North River wharf, a collision between a car and a wagon sent four men onto the street. Peter Fuchs was thrown twenty feet and died instantly. Simon Oronowitz and another victim were injured, and John Varley, the motorman, was arrested on a homicide charge in connection with the crash.

Old East 3d Street Simon Oronowitz North River Peter Fuchs Dr. Coffey St. Vincent’s Hospital de Cantillon John Varley East Sth Street

SEEKING NEW MANAGER FOR GOTHAM HOTEL

Carl Berger former Gotham manager vacated yesterday and Henry L Goodwin ran the hotel to midnight ready to hand it to the highest bidder. Indications point to leasing to Hotel Plaza management though bidders remain. Goodwin cites unsatisfactory past management and claims strong business despite no liquor license. Justice Blanchard denied two receivership motions in Supreme Court. earlier Henry Kelly Jr and Theodore Schmallholz & Som secured default judgments against Gotham for debts. Metropolitan Life holds a 2 million dollar mortgage on Gotham. Knickerbocker Trust also holds a mortgage and may back Hotel Plaza if it runs Gotham. E R Grabow linked.

Carl Berger Hotel Gotham Henry L. Goodwin Plaza Goodwin Justice Blanchard Supreme Court Henry Kelly, Jr Hotel Gotham Company Theodore Schmallholz & Som Metropolitan “Life Insurance Company Knickerbocker Trust Company Knickerbocker Company Hotel Plaza E. R. Grabow Ainslie & Grabow Boston

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