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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1908

Page

16

Hottest July 6 Leaves City Gripped by Heat Deaths

A record heat wave struck New York and nearby areas with 10 deaths directly linked to the heat and five more in each of The Bronx and Brooklyn, while many others succumbed to related causes. Thermometers peaked around 93 degrees as humidity dropped then rose, prompting weather officials to promise showers and cooler air today. The list of victims includes numerous Brooklyn and Manhattan residents, ranging in age from infants to seniors, with hospitals and addresses recorded for each case. Continued coverage notes the ongoing tally and public health response as responders battle heat-related illnesses.

Iran Bronx Brooklyn New York Weather Bureau

Land Scandal Out The City Loses Fifty Thousand

A Brooklyn real estate deal involving Thomas F. Byrnes chief of the Department of Finance and William S. Hurley led to a suspension and a probe over a city purchase at 195000 for 22 1 8 acres on North Hempstead turnpike. The Bureau of Municipal Research accuses Byrnes of inflating values and coordinating with Hurley for a profit, while officials O Keeffe and Homnes face scrutiny for their roles in selecting the site for a training farm. The investigation, with Denver as a backdrop, continues as questions about potential conspiracies and improper dealings are examined.

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Taft Plays Ball in Hot Springs Exhibition

William H. Taft Republican nominee and lawmakers played a mud soaked game against reporters in Hot Springs Virginia. Crane and Beveridge organized the contest with Taft fielding right and son Charlie acting as second baseman. Final score 14 to 11 for the statesmen with Taft narrowly ousted on a catch by Charlie as he batted. Mrs Taft watched amid hotel crowds. Tribune will relay Denver Democratic Convention bulletins by long distance fiber.

Hot Springs William H. Taft W. Murray Crane Senator Crane Representative Burke Pennsylvania John C. Eversman McKinley Burton Ohio Lawrence Massachusetts Beveridge Mr. Taft Senator Beveridge Indiana Charlie” Taft Charlie The Tribune Denver

Convention Begins as Bryan Backing Dominates Actions

Denver July 6 The twentieth national Democratic convention opens with Thomas Taggart presiding and Theodore N. Bell named temporary chairman. The session features a prayer by Bishop J J Keane and a keynote speech to be delivered by Bell. Delegates will select committee choices, and a resolution honoring Grover Cleveland will be adopted. The day highlights Bryan sentiment prevailing over Guffey against party factions.

Denver Taggart National Committee Theodore N. Bell California

Indiana Safe, Beveridge and Taft Confer in Hot Springs

Hot Springs Va July 6 Senator Beveridge of Indiana Representative McKinley of Illinois and Representative Burke of Pennsylvania arrived here. An axle break delayed Beveridge and Burke briefly as they toured the area. Taft has been busy with correspondence and a conference with Beveridge to discuss Indiana affairs and party prospects. Taft plans further talks with McKinley and Burke tomorrow, with Hemenway and Watson joining the discussions.

Hot Springs Beveridge Indiana McKinley Illinois Burke Pennsylvania Taft Frank B. Kellogg Senator Beveridge Mr. Taft Hemenway Representative Watson Senator Crane

Foreign Cars Barred Ruling On Races Here

Dieppe July 6 The Automobile Club of France will not recognize any American club other than the Automobile Club of America and declines to recognize the Vanderbilt Cup or the American Automobile Association unless explicitly approved by the AAC A meeting of the international committee ratified this stand despite efforts by Vanderbilt Jr and G Batchelder to overturn it The committee held that only one club and set of rules can govern international races The group welcomed a Roosevelt letter transmitted through Judge Gary and Baron de Zuylen will respond through M Pichon

Tribune The Tribune Association Dieppe Automobile Club of France United States Automobile Club of America American Automobile Association Automobile Club of France Italy Belgium Associated Press William K. Vanderbilt, Jr G. Batchelder Automobile Clubs Paris Gira: Club of America Dave Hennen Morris International Committee W. S. Hogan George Heath Vanderbilt Mr. Batchelder Count Adalbert Sierstorpff German Automobile Club Ostend Marquis Ferrarro Roosevelt Gary Baron de Zuylen M. Pichon

Paul’s Tone Offensive Not To Be Ignored

Washington dispatch reports that The Tribune publishes the full text of diplomatic notes between Venezuelan Foreign Minister Dr Jose de Jesus Paul and American chargé Sleeper. Officials in Washington, including Acting Secretary Bacon, anticipate a formal statement from the State Department within a week explaining the rupture with Castro and the recall.

Tribune Washington State Department José de Jesus Paul Jacob Sleeper Brazil Caracas The Robert Bacon Castro Mr. Sleeper Major Ruggles Willemstad Curagaa United Sleeper Marietta New York Guantanamo United States Bacon Legation Root Roosevelt Adee Europe Sefior Veloz Paul

Wolf Catcher Elope with Oklahoma Official’s Daughter

United States Marshal John Abernathy, famed for tracking wolves and for his three year old Kiowa Comanche pasture episode, abducted Alma Purviance from Guthrie after his father ordered him to stop pursuing her. The 19 year old was wed by Edward Cameron at 9 pm and they headed to Lawton on their honeymoon.

the Tribune Oklahoma City Okla Almira Purviance United States John Abernathy Guthrie Edward Cameron Lawton Abernathy President Roosevelt Oklahoma Galveston Tex

Gould and de Sagan Plan Civil and Church Marriage

Prince Helie de Sagan announced this evening that his civil marriage to Mme Anna Gould would be performed by a registrar tomorrow, followed by a religious ceremony at a Lutheran church.

London Prince Hélie de Sagan Mme. Anna Gould

Delange voiturette wins Dieppe race in six hundred kilo cars

The Delange voiturette driven by Guyot wins the international six hundred kilo gram class race at Dieppe. Light cheap cars priced 1200 to 1500 dollars show speed near fifty miles an hour but critics warn they lack safety for general touring. Louis Strang, driving the sole American car, notes concerns about open road safety versus heavier cars.

Dieppe Delange Marquis de Dion Réné de Knyft MM. Loysel Lavalette William S. Hogan American Automobile Club Louis Strang

Bets A Dinner Arrested At Sheepshead Bay Racecourse

A man named James Aart was arrested by a deputy sheriff at Sheepshead Bay after betting a dinner that Creation would beat Dreamer in the second race and then recording the bet. The officer charged him with Violation of the new betting law, noting no distinction between memo of a dinner bet and a cash bet.

Sheepshead Bay James Aart Creation Dreamer

Daily Mail Fund Supports Olympic Athletes Entertaining

London July 7 The Daily Mail efforts to raise a fund for entertaining visiting athletes at the Olympic games show progress with 37500 subscribed including 2500 from Alfred G Vanderbilt The government will host a dinner for official representatives of each foreign group and invite ambassadors of the respective countries

London Daily Mail Alfred G. Vanderbilt

Bryan Domination at Democratic National Convention

Denver reports William Jennings Bryan controls the convention seating and platform, naming the VP candidate and national committee chair, while most leaders fear inevitable defeat. Delegates largely back Bryan, with Guffey's critique seen as a weapon for opponents, including Hearst factions, amid intra party strife.

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