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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1908

Page

12

Obaldia Leads In Panama Municipal Elections

Panama City reports show General Obaldia leading municipal ballots with a strong showing in Arraijan Taboga and Chame and expected popularity for the presidential electors race. In Colon Obaldia’s ticket won by 94 votes amid orderly voting and tight municipal results. American Marines guarded canal zone property as taints of unrest were avoided.

Panama Obaldia Panama City Arraijan Taboga Chame Colon United States Canal Zone Idaho New Hampshire Cuba New York Preisie Pier 11 Cloiser Tacoma W. A Martin Paul Wuttke

Tragic Auto Crash Near Warren Ends in Fatalities

Eric Anderson is dead and his wife fatally injured with R. M. Knabb suffering a fractured jaw after a speeding car overturned near a grade outside Warren. Knabb, 34, and fellow occupants were returning from a club outing when the accident occurred as they veered to pass two buggies. Knabb shut off the engine to prevent a gasoline explosion. he and others are among local workers tied to the Knabb barrel works.

the Tribune Warren Penn Eric Anderson R. M. Knabb Uting Club Knabb Barrel Works

Auto Race With Death Leads To Last Rites

Cyril Crimmins rushed from Wee Burn Golf Club to St Johns rectory to fetch Rev Eugene Sullivan for Mrs Daniel Murphy who, set ablaze by kerosene, collapsed roadside. Dr J M Cloonan and Felix Mulgrew assisted. Father Sullivan gave last rites before she was taken to Stamford Hospital. prognosis poor.

the Tribune Stamford Conn Cyril Crimmins John D. Crimmins New York Wee Burn Golf Club Noroton St. John’s Catholic Rectory Eugene Sullivan Daniel Murphy Wee Burn J. 3. Cloonan Mr. Crimmins Felix Mulgrew Pr. Cloonan Father Sullivan Mrs. Murphy Stamford Hospital

Family Hurled From Auto in Port Richmond Tragedy

Frank Belknap his wife and daughter Ruth were injured when their car on York Avenue Port Richmond at high speed hit a fire hydrant after steering gear broke. Mrs Belknap suffered a broken arm and facial injuries. Ruth Belknap had deep cuts. Mr Belknap endured severe head and hip bruises. They were taken home by St Vincent's Hospital ambulance.

Frank Belknap Richmond Terrace Port Richmond Staten Island Ruth Belknap Belknap York Avenue

Yonkers Man Struck by Car on Riverdale Avenue

Yonkers resident 77 Riverdale Avenue was struck by a fast moving touring car owned by Edward M. Patterson of 519 Fifth Street Brooklyn. Eisen suffered internal injuries and was taken to St Joseph's Hospital. Patterson was arrested and the case adjourned to tomorrow morning. Sherman Gains Strength in Cleveland Hospital.

Riverdale Avenue Yonkers S“isen Prospect Edward M. Patterson Fifth Street Hronklyn Eisen St Joseph's Hospital Patterson Beall

President at Church in Sagamore Hill Visit

The President Mrs Roosevelt and children attended Sunday service at Christ Church Oyster Bay today. The family traveled from Sagamore Hill in a large wagon except Miss Ethel who rode with a friend. A summer crowd watched as the President entered and left the church. The day ended quietly at home with only yacht aide Fitzhugh Lee calling. Secretary Loeb denied any Turkish honors for Mrs Roosevelt or Miss Roosevelt.

Tribune Oyster Bay Roosevelt Christ Church Ethel Sagamore Hill New York House of Worship Fitzhugs Lee Loeb White House

Brooklyn Brother Casimir Moore Killed by Flatbush Car

Brother Casimir Moore a Franciscan and St Ann's School principal was killed when a Flatbush Avenue trolley ran down the hill near Park Plaza. Motorman Michael Kelly and a conductor were arrested for homicide as the guard strap prevented him from falling and he was dragged under the rear trucks. The brother, born in Dublin, had taught at several Brooklyn and Jersey City schools before becoming St Ann's principal eight years ago. Funeral plans were announced.

Flatbush Avenue Prospect Park Bergen Beach Brother Casimir Moore St. Ann's School Brooklyn Brother Casimir Butler Street Park Plaza Willink Michael Kelly No. 159 Prospect Street Coney Island Vincent Mulcahy Dublin Ireland Richmond Street America Franciscans St. Francis’s College St. Bridgid’s School Jersey City St. Leonard's School School of Our Lady of Good Counsel

Firecracker Blinds Boy in East New York

Fourteen year old Guernsey Jackson of 402 Elton Street East New York was blinded temporarily when a firecracker exploded as he picked it up after three boys chased it. He and two companions were injured. Jackson was taken to Bradford Street Hospital.

Guernsey Jackson Elton Street East New York Bradford Street Hospital Jackson

Governor Cummins Weighs Resignation as Iowa Leader

Des Moines reports Governor Cummins, a progressive Republican and Dolliver rival, may resign though undecided. His faction wants him to stay. friends say he would leave to avoid being unable to serve Iowa in the Senate. He is told Carroll, likely next governor, would not appoint him to a vacancy.

The Tribune Des Moines Iowa Cummins Dolliver United States Senate Carroll Allison

Professors Mull Boycott to Shield Against Reporters

Dr G Stanley Hall president Clarke University proposes an association of college professors to safeguard themselves from newspaper reporters. He urges a boycott of offending newspapers and men to prevent professors from being ridiculed for their remarks.

G. Stanley Hall the Tribune Worcester Mass Clarke University

Two Die in Auto Smash-Up in Indianapolis

A large tourer carrying four young men and four young women collided with a Terre Haute & Eastern Traction train at South Belmont Avenue early today. Two men in the car were killed, five injured. Owner A. J. Yanger died instantly. chauffeur Earl Gardiner died en route to a hospital. Miss Margaret Shaw was badly hurt.

Indianapolis Terre Haute & Eastern Traction South Belmont Avenue A. J. Yanger Earl Gardiner Margaret Shaw Mayic

Bank Official In Jail On $20500 Embezzlement Charge

Robert Ohnmeiss assistant treasurer of the Marine Trust Company is jailed on embezzlement charges totaling 20500. His father, president of Egg Harbor National Bank, is expected to cover the losses. Ohnmeiss allegedly stole funds to prop up stock margins starting last February.

Tribune Atlantic City Robert Ohnmeiss Marine Trust Company Egg Harbor National Bank Chameiss Trust Company Smokers’ Paradise Company David O. Watkins Ohnmeiss Bank of North America Philadelphia Guarantee Trust Company Atlantic City National Bank Nan Scull H. S. Scull Chnmeiss

Boy Rescues Five From Drowning Off Lorain

Twelve year old Leroy Lebarron braved a squall in a small rowboat to rescue five people including his mother and father from a capsized sailboat a mile from shore. He rowed through high waves, keeping to a zigzag path as Mrs Lebarron and Mrs Roth were rescued and revived.

Tribune Lorain Ohio Leroy Lebarron W. J. Lebarron Thomas Forbes George W. Roth

Yale Stroke Griswold Ill at Deer Island Home

Dwight T. Griswold the Yale stroke collapsed last Thursday during a race and is reported in serious but not confirmed condition at a Deer Island cottage near Alexandria Bay New York. A brother from Pennsylvania has been summoned as Griswold suffers nervous distress rather than direct illness from the race.

Thousand Islands N. Y Dwight T. Griswold Yale Harvard G. B. Noyes Deer Island Alexandria Bay Griswold

Fire levels church and depot in Tonia Michigan

A morning blaze destroyed the Grand Trunk depot and freight house, Koppitz Melcher cold storage, three rail cars, and the First Presbyterian Church in Tonia. Twenty fires burned across the city as residents evacuated. two firemen were injured. Help came from Grand Rapids and Lansing as flames continued all day and night.

Tribune Tonia, Mich Grand Trunk Koppitz-Melcher First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Grand Rapids Lansing

Motorcycle Run Off Track Wounds Rider At Clifton Board Track

Arthur Gill, son of a Manhattan resident, was seriously hurt at the Clifton bicycle racing board track between Paterson and Passaic. Practising on a double cylinder motorcycle, he signaled a friend and the machine swung up the embankment, landing 40 feet away. He was treated by Dr. Mulloy of Passaic and a New York physician. serious injuries were reported with slim chances of recovery.

New York

Mrs Staples Dies in Grass Fire at North Reading Camp

In Wakefield Massachusetts on June 2 Mrs Thomas Staples is killed when her skirt catches fire from flaming grass at her husband s summer camp in North Reading. Mr Staples is severely burned and injured while trying to rescue her and is to be transported to Melrose Hospital. he owns a furniture store on Mechanics Street and his wife is forty years old.

Wakefield Mass Thomas Staples Reading Staples Melrose Hospital Mechanics Street

Forest Fire Ravages Land Near Eastport Long Island

Telegraph dispatch from Eastport Long Island reports the season’s worst forest fire burning northwest of the village. Hundreds of acres scorched. fires started Thursday. locals struggle to contain the blaze. Wildlife and game land reportedly damaged with possible heavy losses of rabbits and partridges.

the Tribune Eastport Long Island

Local Craft Hailed Boats Live Up to Law

James S. Clarkson, in charge of port steamboat rules, led the first season cruise aboard the tug John J. Timmins chartered by the Treasury. Deputy Coneys oversaw inspections as 16 boats were checked from Battery to Narrows, with 3790 passengers aboard the Glen and barges compliant, few violations noted, and a warning to continue strict enforcement.

James S. Clarkson Customs John J. Timmins Treasury Department Matthew M. Coneys Dalzelline Clarkson Mutual Towing Company North River 6Th Street Bishop Coneys Harlem River Timmins Ginger Harlem Robert Deakin George Pepper Hell Gate Treasury East River Glen Curry Starina Novelty Rangers Jersey City Locust Grove Peterson Smyth Andrew M. Church Blackwell's Island Bridge Sambousky Mary C Narrows Gene R Surveyor Clarkson Staten Island Kill von Kull Rockaway Sheepshead Bay Canarsie Clason’s Point Bath Beach

Wandell Killed at railway station Bologna

Townsend Wandell, a prominent New York City lawyer from a long-established family, was accidentally killed at a Bologna railway station. He was born in New York, educated at CCNY and Columbia Law, practiced since 1865, and held offices at 51 Chambers Street. He owned extensive real estate and belonged to numerous clubs and societies.

Bologna Townsend Wandell New York City Benjamin C Caroline Sophia Wandell College of the City of New York Columbia William A. Whitbeck Whitbeck Chambers Street East 83d Street Saddle River N. J Wandell Union League Club The Sons of the Revolution St. Nicholas Society Holland Society Metropolitan Museum of Art New York Historical Society New York Genealogical and

Wreck of Winnipeg Express near Tottenham leaves two dead

A Western bound Winnipeg express on the Canadian Pacific Railway with 200 passengers derailed two miles east of Tottenham Ont at midnight Saturday. Five coaches plunged down an embankment. Two women were fatally injured and about fifteen passengers sustained broken arms or legs. Five injured to Toronto, others to Parry Sound Hospital.

Tottenham Ont Winnipeg Express Canadian Pacific Railway Here Toronto Parry Sound Hospital

Trial in Montenegro Condemns 6 Death. Crown Prince Involved

In Cettinje on June 28 thirty six prisoners faced trial for revolutionary activity tied to a bomb discovery last year. Sensational testimony linked Crown Prince George of Serbia to a conspiracy against Montenegro. Six were sentenced to death, three to life, and twenty seven received prison terms from six to twenty years, including five former Cabinet Ministers.

Cettinje Crown Prince George of Servia Montenegro

Thief Uses Chloroform In Ossining Home Burglary

Mrs. Charles F. Lewis widow aged fifty eight, daughter of General Charles W. Sandford, was chloroformed by burglars on a Saturday night at her Ossining residence. She awoke to a man with a bull's eye lantern, who bound her and escaped with two gold watches a seal ring and some money.

Charles F. Lewis Charles W. Sandford Ossining Samuel E. Tompkins Ellis Place South Highland Avenue

Trouble on Steamboat Wyandotte at Hastings

A steamboat Wyandotte arrived at Hastings with a large party bound for West Point. About 300 passengers demanded refunds as the crew paid out money after disputes over overloading and a possible inspector order. Some passengers left for road stations and trolley cars while others stayed aboard late at night.

Wrandotte Hastings West Point Wyandotte Newburg

Two Atlantic Fleet Seamen Shot

In San Francisco a Market Street saloon shooting wounded two Atlantic fleet sailors. Hospital steward H. A. Harris was critically injured and chief gunner's mate J. Harvey was wounded. Boatswain's mate Philip A. Becker was arrested for the shooting as crew member J. Francis Gunning accompanied him.

San Francisco Market Street H. A. Harris Georgia J. Harvey Connecticut Philip A. Becker Illinois J. Francis Gunning Brooklyn Becker Harris Harvey

Colonel Tucker Undergoes Major Surgery in Mount Clemens

Mount Clemens Michigan June 2 Colonel William F Tucker assistant paymaster in the United States Army Department of the Lakes underwent a serious operation today. He was relieved of about twenty pounds to equalize portal circulation through the liver. His condition tonight is favorable. Tucker is the son in law of the late General John A Lagan.

Mount Clemens Mich William F. Tucker United States Army Department of the Lakes Tucker Colomp Tucker John A. Lagan

Taft Family Quiet Sunday as Tourney Talks Continue

President Taft spent a restful Sunday at his Washington home as brother Charles P Taft arrived to discuss personal and political plans. Officials expect a July subcommittee meeting in Hot Springs and a potential national chairman pick after further talks. Mrs Taft plans to leave for the Hot Springs resort with son Charles to follow later, while other family members remain split between the North and South.

The Tribune Washington William and Taft K Street Charles P. Taft Cincinnati Charles P. Tat Taft Republican National Committee James Sherman Hot Springs Helen Robert McKinley Gulf Links Warm Springs

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