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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
In Vienna war with Servia is seen as possible though unlikely. Belgrade crowds press for war while papers threaten the king. M Pichon proposes a tentative international conference on the Balkans. Germany denies responsibility and Austria negotiates recognition of Bulgaria. Italy makes a condition.
Rome reports the Italian government will cooperate in reconciling Berlin Treaty signatories if Austria abandons her special rights over Antivari the Montenegrin seaport. The condition is presented as necessary for Italy to join the conference efforts.
Vienna reports a real war possibility between Austria Hungary and Servia. King Peter struggles amid Servian calls for conflict while Austria Hungary readies Bosnian expansion. Bridges on the Save and Danube are guarded and four Danube monitors concentrate at Budapest as officials warn Belgrade. Imperial orders extend the oath to Bosnian and Herzegovinian recruits and grant Bosnian Herzegovinian regiments imperial and royal titles.
In Belgrade crowds call for conflict after occupations of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Newspapers threaten King Peter with dethronement unless he arms the nation. Prince of Montenegro reportedly urges action as crowds rally, palace bells echo, and factions push for war.
Governor Hughes argues for an administration that protects public interests over private gain and limits stock waterings by public service companies. The speech contrasts before and after the limits on mergers and capitalization, urging voters to oppose Chanler and preserve Hughes’s public control policy.
Newburyport Mass October report says Howard E Smith captain of the 1905 Dartmouth track team filed suit against Miss Orithyia Wales Knapp daughter of LC Knapp alleging breach of promise to marry and seeking $20,000 in damages. Smith comes from a prominent New England family while Knapp inherited about $500,000 after her mother's death two years ago.
Havre reports the French Line steamer La Provence barely missed a grave disaster off Cape La Hague in fog. The ship swung clear just ten feet from the White Star steamer Oceanic, which was outward bound, after quick captainly action and vigilant lookouts.
Fire Chief Edward F. Croker announced in a Manhattan paper that he would not be responsible for his wife's debts or debts of any family member. Mrs. Croker, at her Good Ground Long Island summer cottage, expressed shock and said she had no prior notice and could not understand his alleged action.
State Chairman William J Conners holds up the 200 million dollar canal and road program as the prize to win Democratic county and Assembly leaders. He claims winning the canal and roads will keep Republicans from governing for ten years. The piece warns of graft, removal of Public Service Commissioners, and the influence of Murphy and Conners in mobilizing support for a Democratic ticket.
The fourth annual seniors tournament at Apawamis Club drew 95 of 120 entrants aged fifty five and over from across the country. Notables included A Milne of Scarsdale and James Bless of Forest Hill, with Bless the elder at seventy six. Eugene Frayer of Englewood won the cup with a 181 38 0 151 net, while Bless earned the second trophy.
London reports the suffragettes urge public aid to storm the House of Commons when it convenes on October 13 led by Mrs. Drummond. They claim fifty thousand supporters will participate. Also noted are football notes for West Point October outings and other ads.
Telegraph report from Springfield Mass details Lee Stevens biting the safety valve of the balloon Boston at about a thousand feet to prevent a likely fatal explosion. The gas bag was over distended and would have killed occupants Floyd B. Smith of Yonkers N Y and Harlan T. Pierpont of Springfield. Spectators watched the daring act as the balloon landed safely in Granby twelve miles from Springfield.
Wilbur Wright demonstrated several aeroplane flights at Le Mans on October 8 witnessed by the Queen Dowager of Italy. Among the passengers were Lieutenant General Baden-Powell of Britain, Count Serge Kaznakoff, a Russian chamberlain, Mme Bollee and Commandant Bouttieaux, director of the Military Aerostatic Park at Meudon.
Worcester Oct 8 Ralph G Simmons of New York chauffeur for George Hawley drove at 25 mph to avoid hitting a nine year old girl and struck a street laborer in the back. The man lay dying at City Hospital tonight.
Chicago reports four runs in the third inning as Charles W. Bryan visits Democratic National Headquarters seeking campaign news. National Chairman Mack admits New York game dominates conversation and shapes the day’s chatter.
Reno dispatch reports Virginia Sothern will not obtain a Nevada divorce from E. H. Sothern as she fails to appear in court. Judge Picke indicates the matter will be denied or held in advisement unless Mrs. Sothern attends to present her allegations in person. Ad states Great Bear Spring Water purity.
Chicago's timely hitting and steady defense toppled the Giants 4 to 2 at the Polo Grounds as Mathewson faltered in the third inning. Tens of thousands filled the stands, while fights and a push for admission highlighted the dramatic fall classic to crown Chicago champions.
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