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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
16
Tolstoy denounces Russia’s use of state executions as he argues revolutionaries and authorities pursue the same criminal aims. The article condemns secret planning, shared responsibility, and the spread of depravity, urging reverence for life and restraint.
Stephen W. Anderson of State Street and companions Miss Lillian Cohen of Clesson Avenue and John D. Lord of Washington Street Jamaica were in a fast Mercedes on Ocean Boulevard when a mounted officer pursued them. Anderson died from a lung hemorrhage at the wheel as the car careened past traffic toward Coney Island. Lord halted the car to reach hospital. Dr. Michaels cited fatal hemorrhage. The owner Alferson faced shock at home as the mystery of the crash unsettled the community.
A boiler exploded at Freeman and Franklin streets in Pint round, Freeman pointing to a Greenpoint Metallic Bed es plant fire. The blast caused 750000 dollars in damage and sent two hundred men fleeing as smoke choked the building. William Carroll of Engine Company 115 was hurled 150 feet into the street. Firefighters and police from all stations battled the blaze through multiple alarms as workers on upper floors were evacuated and ambulances moved casualties to Williamsburg Hospital.
Rev. Dr. Walter Laidlaw, head of the anti racetrack gambling campaign committee, said after a talk with Governor Hughes at Saranac Inn that the governor would run again if the party desires it. He praised Hughes for pushing anti gambling laws and other reforms, noting the governor’s strong backing from the state’s best elements. He dismissed rumors of detectives investigating enforcement and said Hughes is satisfied with current enforcement efforts.
Mrs Clifford W Hartridge wife of Harry K Thaws former attorney died yesterday at the Homeopathic Hospital Pittsburg. She had been a secret patient there for some time and died of cerebro spinal meningitis. Body sent to Canton New York for burial. Doctor Z Q Miller attended and kept details confidential. Mrs Russell and Robert Russell hurried to Pittsburg after learning of the illness.
Berlin reports a dispatch stating a plot against Emperor Nicholas was uncovered in Sosnowice Russian Poland. Over a hundred men and women were arrested, with more expected. Gendarmes and Cossacks guard the railway station and the frontier is closely watched to prevent crossing.
Baltimore July 14 evidences of a revolt by union labor leaders against a manifesto from President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor pushing line for Bryan and Kern. William J Bryan a Republican officer of the International Association of Steam and Hot Water Fitters is among early opponents. Other union men say they will stand by their party ticket regardless of Gompers stance.
John Hays Hammond mining expert and former vice presidential candidate lies seriously ill at his Gloucester home from suspected ptomaine poisoning after lobster. He returned from Cleveland funeral and has been kept private at Lockwent Hill Rocky Cove until a physician reports he remains serious but not critical and hopes for recovery in a couple of weeks.
Dynamite exploded on the Republic Iron and Steel Company line between Sayreton mines and Thomas furnaces at Birmingham. A Tennessee company notice in Wylan, Jefferson County, orders houses occupied by union men vacated by July 11. Miners' headquarters claims remaining workers are Americans with foreigners leaving under union pressure.
Washington July 14 The War Department signals corps seeks a large appropriation to build and deploy dirigible balloons for coast defense. Proposals call for a $1,000,000 grant to establish balloon stations in Boston New York Norfolk Charleston Mobile San Diego San Francisco and Bremerton with crews trained to drop explosives.
Hot Springs Virginia July 14 Mr Taft advances on his letter of acceptance due July 28 in Cincinnati He will study Republican and Democratic platforms speeches and letters from years past before dictating a 3500 word draft He plans further weeks of reading dictating the full 15000 word letter and highlights campaign finance publicity. Arthur I Vorys of Ohio to meet Taft tomorrow Virginia Bar Association invites Taft to speak August 8 at Hot Springs not political. S Brown Allen a Staunton US marshal works to arrange a Virginia gathering at Hot Springs with Taft address.
Lester Ryan Lally four year old son of Wilkinson Lally and Vivian R. Lally was abducted from his mother in a downtown Pittsburg department store. Mrs Lally had earlier won custody in Queens Court. the father, a Princeton graduate who ran an Albany oil refinery sold to Standard Oil, once pursued the child. A stranger grabbed the boy and fled.
Frank H. Hitchcock and Francis Curtis arrived by Empire State Express to confer with James S Sherman, Republican Vice President candidate. They met secretary Harry Devendorf and Sherman’s son Richard T Sherman, discussed plans, with Curtis staying overnight. Hitchcock returned to New York. Sherman’s notification date to be arranged by Burrows and Sherman.
Mrs Annie Ginnile and neighbors at 199 North 4th street Williamsburg shout when Bernard Tamany tries to pick a door lock. He is grabbed by a local entertainment group and left with scratches on his face as Patrolman Held detains him for attempted burglary at the station.
Springfield Mass July 14 After two years of litigation over the will of Daniel B Wesson who died in August 1906 leaving a 25 000 000 estate a compromise agreement was reached in the Supreme Court today By its terms after specific bequests of over 400 000 are filed the residue is to be divided equally among Walter H Wesson Joseph Wesson Sarah J Bull and the four children of the late Frank Wesson The Smith and Wesson factory is to be incorporated and run by Walter H and Joseph H Wesson
Lifesavers at Euclid Beach Park watched Jason Brown eighty six year old son of the Harper's Ferry fame figure dive into Lake Erie during a pioneer picnic. He swam with varied strokes for about an hour though warned by staff not to bathe. He insisted age is no barrier to swimming and proved able in rough waters.
Alfred Viallock, chauffeur for Alphonso Smith of Patchogue Long Island, narrowly escaped death when the automobile was struck by a Long Island Rail Road express train yesterday. The car was demolished. the engineer thought the chauffeur killed before backing the train. The driver leaped free as the engine struck the rear of the machine, suffering only bruises and scratches.
Philadelphia July 14 Chelten House the country place of Mr and Mrs George B Elkins near Ogontz in the York Road suburb was struck by a terrific electrical storm at 5 pm and two hours later was a smoking ruin Fire and salvage crews removed paintings furniture and silverware valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars before the western end survived The Elkins are aboard their yacht off the New England coast
A fireball exploded over a crowded Zion's German Evangelical Church Sunday school party in Highland Park Brooklyn. About two hundred women and children sought shelter in a two story pavilion when a lightning ball struck a telephone wire and entered the building. Miss Florence Koenig suffered prolonged unconsciousness and paralysis. others were injured. An ambulance surgeon called electrولysis and prayers followed to aid the unconscious. The church leaders helped restore order as several injured were treated. the pavilion remained intact.
Detectives Petrosino Archioboli and Carrao captured Pinzola Bonaventura a laborer living at 202 Chrystie street and near 314 East 11th street to thwart a bombing scheme. The case ties to Francesco Stanella who owns nearby houses and has faced years of Black Hand attacks. Police say Bonaventura was caught red handed about to light a bomb, following prior dynamite explosions at 314 East 11th and other sites.
Stamford July 4 Rose Pastor Stokes wife of J G Phelps Stokes challenged President Roosevelt after his Oyster Bay remarks on socialism. She argued he shows ignorance of socialism's principles and lacks moral right to condemn what he does not understand. She said he cannot effectively oppose socialism due to opponents' ignorance and the great principles of socialism.
The State Forest Purchasing Board led by State Controller Glynn and Speaker Wadsworth bought about 23000 acres on the eastern border of Schroon Lake from the Racquette Falls Land Company at $7.50 an acre. The group plans more purchases to reach a total of 42000 acres in Essex County.
Telegraph report says President Roosevelt wrote to his old guide Bill Sewall of Island Falls Maine. He expressed satisfaction that the Republican National Convention is over and stated his belief in a strong presidency, ridiculing those who mock executive usurpation. He also said he aims to follow Washington's example.
A severe storm drenched New York and New Jersey bringing deadly heat relief, a fatal lightning strike in a launch near Tarrytown, and widespread damage. Major disruptions hit the New Haven electric system, trains, and coastal boat clubs as Williamsburg and the Battery area flooded.
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