Robertson Wins Big Auto Race Amid Dusk to Dawn Chaos
Robertson defeats Lytle by a minute and a half to set a new high speed record at Grove on eleven laps, averaging 64.3 mph. The event ends with crowd chaos, one spectator injured by a crash, and officials vowing tighter control after a night race under rain and public crowds.
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Lytle
Robertson
Gether
Woodbury
Meadow
Ted
Aberd
Lanica
Salzman
Salzman Gant
Vanderbilt Cup Race Praised By Donor And Commission
William K. Vanderbilt Jr the donor of the cup called the race splendid and the best ever with an American car winning and a safe fast course The cup commission echoed acclaim though condemned the crowding of the course as outrageous while noting the parkway and crowd energy overall satisfaction with the event.
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William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Jefferson de Mont Thompson
Cup Commission
History of Previous Cup Races 1904 284.4 miles
History of Cup races details car makers and times. 1904 race 284.4 miles won by George Heath in a 90 horsepower Panhard with 6 26 45. Albert Clement second in a 90 horsepower Bayard Clement. Eighteen starters twelve disabled. four cars running when stopped. 1905 entries show winner August Hemery 80 horsepower Darracq and times around 4 39 40, 4 68 28 and 4 50 10 for distances near 283 to 297 miles with many notable makes and drivers listed.
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George Heath
Panhard
Albert Clement
Bayard Clement
A. C. Campbell
Mercedes
Herbert Lytie
Pope Toledo
Charles Schmidt
Packard
William Luttgen
August Hemery
Darracgg
Joseph Tracy
Vincenzo Lané
Sert Dingley
J. 8
B. Worden
Francois Szisz
Renault
Paul Sartori
Fiat
Louis Wagner
Darracq
Albert Duray
de Dietrich
Vincenzo Lanica
Clement-Bayard
Albert Jenatzy
Crowd at Woodbury Turn Delays Marbled Auto Race
About five thousand spectators gathered at the Woodbury Corner to watch the race despite a slippery track from rain. Drivers slowed to twenty mph at the dangerous turn with several skids and near mishaps, notably Robertson and Keene drawing applause while Haupt repaired a broken chain and Lytle pressed Keene hard but avoided collision.
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Woodbury Corner
Robertson
Haupt
Chadwick
Foxhall P. Keene
Lytle
Isotta
Mr. Keene
Lttle
Westbury
Broadway
Robertson Narrowly Survives Dash to Victory
In Plain View a crowded hazardous finish scene unfolds as Robertson in the Locomobile cuts through a triangle of land between forked roads. He and his mechanician repair a blown tire within minutes and surge ahead to win the great race amid cheering spectators.
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Plain View
Isotta
Lytle
George Robertson
Robertson
Morristown Riders Follow Hounds Through Local Fields
Morristown followers of the hounds enjoyed an afternoon run starting at the Morristown Green. The course led to Glen Alpine then across Ww. McAlpine's estate where riders were checked. Notable participants included A. Fillmore Hyde, Charles Presser, Kenneth Schley, Richard H. Williams, 3jr., Benjamin Nicoll, Court and Nicoll, Cornelius B. Mitchell, Mrs. William Bayard Bleckwell, Senator Everett Colby, Mr. and Mrs. George Walker Jenkins and the losses Jenkins.
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Morristown
Morristown Green
Glen Alpine
Charles
Ww. McAlpine
A. Fillmore Hyde
Charles Presser
Kenneth Schley
Richard H. Williams
Benjamin Nicoll
Courtand Nicoll
Cornelius B.itchell
William Bayard Bleckwell
Everett Colby
George Walker Jenkins
Jenkins
Westbury Turn Speeds Hampered by Rain and Crowd
An unusually large Westbury crowd expected a fast race but rain and a cautious field kept speeds restrained. Car No. 1 Acme skidded into the crowd but avoided harm, while Lytle in an Isotta led until the seventh lap as track conditions worsened. Spectators crowded the center as cars approached turns, and Irish Volunteers patrolled the route to maintain order.
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Kilpatrick
Elliott Shepard
Krug’s Corner
Jim
Florida
Locomobile No. 1
Wagner
Dennison
Knox
Lytle
Isotta
Renault
Strang
George Robertson
Bakers
Acme
Robertson
Stricker
Mercedes
Haupt
Chadwick
Thomas
Salzman
Locomobile
Grandstand
Ryal
Matheson
Thames
Lytie
Westbury
Motor Parkway
Irish Volunteers
Westbury Turn
Parkway
Tired Autoists Return From Vanderbilt Cup
A large convoy of about 3000 cars and 600 to 800 more crossed into the city after the Vanderbilt Cup on Hempstead Plains. The crowd moved over the Williamsburg and Brooklyn bridges and via 34th Street ferry with no delays or accidents. Traffic police kept the flow orderly as hundreds of motorists and passengers arrived tired but undeterred.
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Hempstead Plains
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
34Th Street
Williamsburg Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
Sol Lichtenstein
Chinese Plot Uncovered In Amoy For Fleet Reception
A plot to assassinate Chinese officials during the American fleet reception in Amoy was uncovered. Security is tightened around Oct 30 ceremonies as Singaporean revolutionists are blamed. Viceroy Shum arrives aboard the Hai-yung with other Chinese officials. Hai-chew also in port.
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Amoy
Singapore
Viceroy Shum
Foo Kien
Hai-yung
Hai-chew
Michigan Railroads See Passenger Earnings Dip After New Fare
Lansing officials report nine month passenger earnings for Michigan railroads show a slight decline since the 2 cent fare began. The State Railroad Commission attributes the dip to the general financial downturn rather than the new rate.
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Lansing
Mich
State Railroad Commission
Michigan
Motor Parkway cement stunt proves tire endurance
A. R. Pardington praised the Motor Parkway after a race describing it as a magnificent struggle. He noted drivers failing to use non skid tires on the cement and cars completing five laps without tire changes, while defending spectator protection amid a regretful crowd.
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A. R. Pardington
Motor Parkway
Isotta Kills a Dog in Central Park Race Incident
At the dangerous Central Park curve a crowd watched as Isotta driven by Herbert Lytle struck and fatally killed a small black dog on the cement strip. The car, at 70 mph, narrowly avoided a plunge as rival Mercedes driver Luttgen dodged the Isotta.
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Central Park
Isotta
Herbert Lytle
Lytle
Parkway
Mercedes
Luttgen
Latigen
Incidents of the Race at Westbury Motor Parkway
Crowds crowded the grandstand and trains as racing fans ate from paper boxes and watched cars. Vivid scenes included a near crash with a Chadwick car, a bystander dirtied, a man building improvised barricades, and detectives corralling pickpockets after leaving Flatbush avenue.
Cholera Dying Out In Manila Report
Cholera in Manila shows decline with one new case reported yesterday and another today. Health officials monitor for any resurgence as water and sanitation measures continue.
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Manila
Complete Sinnears by Rounds of the Vanderbilt Cup Race
Sth Lap 10th a MS Magneto trouble. 240:48 1-5 24:12 1-5 242:36 2-5 4:02:36 2-5 21:50 2-5 when race was called off. Running when race was called off. Running. 27:13 Broke chain at Westbury.
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Westbury
Thrills At S Curve As Bethpage Crowd Watches Race
Thousands of Long Island motorsport fans gathered at Bethpage to watch a dramatic early morning race along the S curve. Florida in the Locomobile dazzled spectators with bold maneuvers as crowds endured drizzle, market wagons turned observation decks, and farmers turned into makeshift hosts before dawn. The day ended with a strong pro Broadway turnout and a decisive edge for Broadway over Bethpage.
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Vanderbilt
New York
Florida
Merkle
Polo Grounds
Giants
Grandstand
Bethpage
Central Park
Coney Island
Lytie
Robertson
Strang
Foxhall Keene
Wantagh
Merrick Road
Broadway
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Country
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Italy
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Brokaw
W. BK. Vanderbilt, EK
R. Thomas
H.P
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Thomas Selzmac
Lecomobile Pierids
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Mercedes Stricker
Robert Greaves
Fay Tim
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Chadwick Company
Knes Bourque Knox Aste Company
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Hotchkiss Import Co
Acme Paischke
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Matheson Automobile Co
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