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New York Tribune

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New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

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CRETANS DEMAND GREEK RULE IN CRETE REBELLION

The union of Crete with Greece is decreed after a mass assembly at Canea while Montenegro breaks away from Austrian control. Britain opposes a Berlin Treaty conference and wants only Turkey compensation discussed. Servia sees war talk and volunteer enrollments as the ministry resigns. Austrian mobilization orders cited.

Crete Greece Canea Montenegro Great Britain Turkey Servia Buland Berlin London Franz Ferdinand

Union of Crete with Greece Declared Amid Mass Demonstration

Crete officials publish a decree proclaiming union with Greece after a dramatic day in Canea. Crowds exceeding ten thousand cheer the decision as Greek flags replace Crete banners at public buildings, while authorities bolster guard and a special government notice issues the proclamation. Berlin notes the move not instigated by the German government.

Crete Oct. T Greece Canea Mussulmans Free Kingdom of Greece C. A. Rangabe

Servian Ministry Resigns. new defence ministry formed

Belgrade on October 7 reports the Servian Ministry led by Premier and Foreign Minister Velimirovics has resigned. A new national defence ministry will be created, including leaders from the four major political parties.

Belgrade M. Velimirovics National Defence

Montenegro Prince Proclaims Grief Over Bosnia Annexation

In Cettinje today October 7 the reigning Montenegrin prince issued a proclamation expressing the nation’s sorrow at the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The announcement continues on the third page.

Cettinje Montenegro Bosnia and Herzegovina

Twenty Five Drowned Captain Survives On Dory Plank

The captain of the French schooner Juanita, sole survivor of a crew of twenty six, clung to a dory plank for thirty six hours in the North Atlantic after the vessel foundered in a hurricane. He was brought to St Pierre by the fishing schooner General Archamere, delirious and unable to name himself. The Juanita, owned by Yvon Brothers of St Malo, went down with all hands. two dogs swam to him and were kept at bay during the struggle.

St. Pierre North Atlantic Juanita General Archamere West Indies Archamere St. Malo France Yvon Brothers Mr. Perham E.S.E S.E Cook Jeeward

Benzine Blast Fatal At Brooklyn Shirt Waist Factory

An exploding benzine can at the Monarch Shirt Waist Company in a Greene Street building caused one death and multiple injuries. Max Jones, 32, of 174 Meserole Street Brooklyn, died at St. Vincent's Hospital after being burned near the can. Aaron Scheff and Louis Goldberg, both Brooklyn residents, suffered serious burns but are expected to recover. two female workers sustained minor hand burns as panic arose among about 200 workers.

St. Vincent's Hospital Greene Street Max Jones Meserole Street Brooklyn Aaron Scheff Wallabout Street Louis Goldberg Clymer Street Monarch Shirt Waist Company Chicago Brush Cincinnati Polo Grounds Fred Knowles Bingham

Collar Causes Death At Tremont Hotel

Michael Tracy, a retired contractor, killed himself by a tight collar at the Tremont Hotel in Boston. He struggled to fasten the collar, then collapsed after saying he had it. The medical examiner linked the death to heart failure triggered by the effort.

the Tribune Boston Michael Tracy Tremont Hotel

Boy Drowns Companion in New Bedford

Nelson King eight years old was arrested for drowning Ernest Sousa seven. King, with a prior horse stealing record, confessed to pushing Sousa from a rock into the water to test his swimming. He calmly claimed Sousa held his hands, then disappeared beneath the surface and did not surface again.

the Tribune New Bedford Mass Nelson King Ernest Sousa King Sousa

Wife Stolen Hours After Wedding In Cleveland

Mrs. Fred J. Marquard fled with friends an hour after marriage, whisked away in an automobile. The groom, angered and puzzled, sought police help as darkness fell. The incident is thought to be a joke on the popular young socialite.

the Tribune Cleveland Fred J. Marquard Marquard

Woman offers Broadway mansion as bail for speeding chauffeur

Mrs Frank Burton Robinson of Ossining offers 274 Broadway valued at 760000 as bail for her chauffeur Otto Lundgren of Long Island City after police find he lacks a license at Fifth Avenue and 51st Street. Bail set at 200 with alternate bail option of Manhattan Building at Broadway and Canal Street.

East 51St Street Frank Burton Robinson Ossining Broadway Fifth Avenue 51St Street Dunn Otto Lundgren Second Avenue Long Island City Leutenant Bai Robinson Manhattan Canal Street

No Bath in Eleven Years Divorce Case

Mrs Mary Erny of Pine Township filed for divorce from William F Erny claiming he had not taken a bath in eleven years. The master’s report was released this afternoon along with alimony terms. In Chicago Norman E Mack, Democratic National Committee chair, denied any collapse and said he felt well despite yesterday’s stomach trouble.

Tribune Pittsburg William F. Erny Pine Township Mary Erny Chicago Norman E. Mack Democratic National Committee

Sardou Severely Ill After Sudden Health Decline

Paris reports Victorien Sardou, long ailing, has suddenly worsened and is in serious condition. The noted playwright's health has deteriorated, prompting concern from peers and admirers.

Paris Victorien Sardou

Base Ball Battle Lineup At Polo Grounds For Big Decider

NEW YORK Tenney first base Herzog second base Bresnahan catcher Donlin right field Seymour centre field Pevlin third base McCormick left field Bridwell shortstop Mathewson pitcher CHICAGO Sheckard left field Evers second base Schulte right field Chance first base Howard or Hofman centre field Steinfeldt third base Tinker shortstop Kling catcher Brown Ruelbach or Pfeister pitcher Probable umpires Klem and Johnstone.

New York Tenney Herzog Bresnahan Donlin Seymour Pevlin McCormick Bridwell Mathewson Chicago Sheckard Evers Schulte Chance Howard Hofman Steinfeldt Tinker Kling Brown Ruelbach Pfeister Klem and Johnstone

Shearn Warns Bryan of Treachery by New York Machine

Clarence J. Shearn independent candidate for Governor spoke in Buffalo at Concert Hall warning William J. Bryan about treachery from the Democratic machine in New York. He suggested the Chanler campaign may be divorced from Bryan with taft and Chanler as the desired duo.

Buffalo Clarence J. Shearn Independence League

May Oust Stephenson From Williamsburg Bridge Station

Commissioner Bingham planned to dismiss Captain John T Stephenson from the force today. Stephenson, in command of the Williamsburg Bridge station in Brooklyn, faced charges of neglecting discipline and being absent from midnight to early morning for months. This would be his third dismissal following a Lexow probe, with prior indictments for blackmail extortion and accepting bribes and a Sing Sing sentence of three years nine months.

Bingham John T Stephenson Williamsburg Bridge Brooklyn Hanson Stephenson Lexow

Giants Tie Cubs for Pennant In Final Championship Battle

A major showdown at the Polo Grounds pits the Giants against the Cubs as both teams vie for the pennant. Fans anticipate a decisive game today that will determine the championship with a dramatic late-season surge and critical pitching matchups.

New York Chicago Polo Grounds Giants Cubs Boston Pittsburg Detroit McGraw Donlin Seymour McCormick

Loss of Mayflower Told by a Survivor

A survivor recounts the Mayflower voyage from New York on September 19 to Kingston Jamaica for the Southern Research Company. The storm wrecked the schooner, the crew survived, and all were rescued by the Dumois and brought to Baltimore.

Roger A. Derby Harvard New York Baltimore Mayflower Kingston Jamaica Southern Research Company Caribbean Sea

Harriman to Take Over Gould Lines in Pittsburg Area

E H Harriman announces a deal to acquire the Wheeling and Lake Erie West Side Belt Line and Wabash Pittsburg Terminal from the Goulds. L F Loree to be named president of the new Harriman combination, with Pittsburg as its likely headquarters.

Tribune Pittsburg E. H. Harriman Goulds L. F. Loree Delaware & Hudson Railroad Wheeling & Lake Erie West Side Belt Line Wabash Pittsburg George Gould Loree Harriman Lines

Military convicts escape at Fort Adams

An alarm rang at Fort Adams as three coast artillery convicts Stone Taylor and Senay fled while working in the cemetery. They assaulted sentry Private Adela and were pursued by Lieutenant Frank H. Phipps and three armed privates, surrendering about a quarter mile from the fort before a shot was fired.

Newport R. 1 Fort Adams Stone Taylor Senay Coast Artillery Adela Frank H. Phipps

Inflexible Sets New Speed Record in Trials

Glasgow reports the British battleship cruiser Inflexible reached 27 4 knots in official trials, surpassing all records though fog limited speed. The vessel is the latest improved Dreadnought type illustrating peak naval construction for the Royal Navy.

Glasgow

Forest fires sprout near Tupper Lake and Adirondacks

Albany October 7 George McCoy superintendent for the International Paper Company telegraphed Colonel W F Fox State Superintendent of Forests that New York Central locomotives started a fire near Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks. Fires also smoulder on Baker Mountain near Saranac Lake and in Dannemora near Clinton prison.

Albany George McCoy Tupper Lake International Paper Company W. F. Fox New York Central Adirondacks Baker Mountain Saranac Lake Dannemora Clinton Prison

Disfranchisement Wins Governor Race in Georgia

Atlanta reports Joseph M. Brown elected Governor by a margin nearing 90 thousand votes over W Yancey Carter on Independence ticket. Carter carried one county. Disfranchisement amendment ratified by a fair vote. Carter’s support seen as personal protest. Hearst expected no corps of votes in Georgia.

the Tribune Atlanta Joseph M. Brown Georgia W. Yancey Carter Yancey Carter Brown Bryan Hearst

Equitable Sells Denver Building for 1.4 Million

The Denver building of the Equitable Life Assurance Society was sold yesterday for 1.4 million dollars to William Barth of Denver. The asset revaluation valued the property at 1.15 million.

Equitable Denver Equitable Life Assurance Society William Barth

Longworths Sprint to Catch Train at Union Station Pittsburg

Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Congressman Nicholas Longworth caused amusement in Pittsburg as they sprinted down 199 yards of station platform to reach a departing train to Cincinnati. Mrs Longworth arrived a car length ahead of her husband.

Tribune Pittsburg Alice Roosevelt Longworth Nicholas Longworth Union Station Cincinnati Longworth

President Roosevelt Absent From Campaign Trail

Roosevelt will not stump for Taft in the campaign, according to White House confirmations and statements by Senator Hemenway. Secretary Root may deliver a Cooper Union speech in New York on October 31, while Taft and Hughes are favored in New York and Indiana.

Tribune Bureau Washington Roosevelt Taft Hemenway Indiana Middle West Bishop Cranston White House New York Root Newa York Cooper Union W. L. Ward York State Ward Upper City Mim Ward Bryan Bic Ward Hughes Legislatum State Senate West Kansas David Mulvane National Committee East Mr. Mulvane McKinley

President Satisfied With Campaign Leadership

George R. Sheldon treasurer of the Republican National Committee said the President was entirely satisfied with Chairman Hitchcock's management of the campaign. State Chairman Woodruff noted smaller contributions than in prior campaigns and that the national committee would be asked to aid the New York state campaign in funds.

George R. Sheldon Republican National Committee Hitchcock Woodruff National Committee New York State

Harriman Man Addresses Trans-Mississippi Congress

J C Stubbs traffic director for Harriman lines spoke for E H Harriman at the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress in San Francisco. He critiqued Western transportation faults and the future of the region, hinting at lasting influence over railroad destinies.

San Francisco

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