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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
20
Crowds gathered in Belgrade urging war as Vienna weighs risks of conflict with Austria Hungary and Servia. France’s Foreign Minister Pichon drafts a tentative plan for an international conference while Germany denies responsibility and Austria negotiates for recognition of Bulgaria.
Rome reports that Italy will cooperate to reconcile Berlin Treaty signatories only if Austria abandons its special rights over Antivari, Montenegro’s sole seaport, a condition tied to seaport control.
Vienna reports warn of possible war between Austria-Hungary and Servia though belief runs high it will be avoided. King Peter faces Servian pressure while Austria-Hungary backs Bosnia and Herzegovina moves. Frontier bridges guard, Danube monitors mass at Budapest as press warnings rise.
In Belgrade on October 8 crowds shout for war against Austria Hungary over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Newspapers threaten King Peter, urging armed action, with calls from Pravda and Politika and pledges of mass support from Montenegro. The King appeals for calm as mobs gather outside the palace and troops are deployed.
Governor Hughes questions whether public service corporate abuses should be condemned or sustained. He contrasts pre law capitalization practices with post enactment limits, arguing mergers cannot exceed combined capital and urging voters not to elect Mr. Chanier to restore stock watering and public overcharges. The piece frames a choice between public-interest administration and corporate profit from water and utilities.
Newburyport telegraph reports captain of 1905 Dartmouth track team Howard E. Smith filed suit against Miss Orithyia Wales Knapp daughter of wealthy businessman L C Knapp in New England court. He seeks 20000 damages alleging breach of promise to marry. The case shocks the region as Knapp inherited 550000 from her mother two years ago.
The French liner La Provence reports a near disaster in dense fog off Cape La Hague in the English Channel. A second steamer loomed ahead and was revealed to be the White Star Oceanic. Quick action by La Provence’s captain brought her to a stop within ten feet of the other vessel.
Fire Chief Edward F. Croker published a notice in a Manhattan paper stating he would not be responsible for his wife's debts or those of any family member. Mrs Croker, at her Good Ground summer cottage, said she had no prior knowledge of the action and deplores it, questioning why he would treat her and the children so harshly.
State Chairman William J. Conners touts a $200 million canal and road program as the prize for Democratic gains, urging leaders to back his plan. The piece warns of graft by Conners and Murphy, contrasts with Republican safeguards, and notes the Canal Board’s powers and the threat of political takeover.
Aged players fifty five and up gathered at Apawamis Club for the fourth annual seniors golf tournament drawing veterans from across the country. A. Milne and James F. Bless led an all star field while Eugene Frayer won the cup with a 181 30 151 and Bless took the second trophy.
London report says suffragette leader Mrs Drummond calls for fifty thousand supporters to help rush the House of Commons when it meets on October 13. Also note football West Point October outings and Day Line advertisements.
Lee Stevens opened the safety valve of the balloon Boston with his teeth while hanging in the rigging at about a thousand feet. His action likely prevented a catastrophic explosion and possible deaths for Stevens, Floyd B. Smith of Yonkers and Harlan T. Pierpont of Springfield. The balloon landed safely in Granby after the dramatic moment witnessed by thousands.
Wilbur Wright, the American aeronaut, performed several flights at Le Mans on October 8 witnessed by the Queen Dowager of Italy. Passengers included Lieutenant General Baden-Powell of Britain, Count Serge Kaznakoff, Mme Bollee, and Commandant Bouttieaux, director of the Military Aerostatic Park at Meudon.
Worcester, Oct 8 Ralph G Simmons a New York chauffeur for George Hawley chose to hit a street laborer at twenty five miles an hour rather than run down a nine year old girl The man lies dying at City Hospital tonight
Chicago political staff paused at Democratic National Headquarters as fans discuss a New York baseball game. National Chairman Mack quipped that Chicago scored four runs in the third inning while Charles W. Bryan sought campaign updates, noting the game dominated discussions and the baseball situation was the only topic.
Reno, Oct 58. Virginia Earned Sothern will not obtain a Nevada decree against E. H. Sothern as she failed to appear. Judge Picke questioned the absence, noting a divorce cannot proceed without both parties. He took the matter under advisement to await her personal appearance and allegations.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Giants 4 to 2 at the Polo Grounds to clinch the National League title. Thousands packed the ballpark while tens of thousands more fought to gain entry as chaos erupted outside and inside the gates amid the high drama of the fall classic.
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