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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1908

Page

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Wrights Break Record Again at Fort Myer Flight

Orville Wright surpasses prior time and distance marks in a 70 minute 20 second flight at Fort Myer Virginia with speeds around 39.55 mph. The aviator demonstrates directional control and reports on speed calculations, as Octave Chanute notes historic beginnings of their aeronautics work.

Washington Orville Wright Fort Myer Virginia Wright Lieutenant Sweet Navy Naval Branch Aeroplanist Octave Chanute Wright Brothers Mr. Chanute

Wright Makes Four Flights at Le Mans in Fog

Le Mans Sept 11 Wilbur Wright flights amid heavy fog. First ascent lasted two minutes 15 seconds. A later attempt failed due to sparking issues. After repairs he flew again four minutes 52 seconds and finally a brief evening flight lasting 1 minute 33 seconds reaching a height of feet at a speed of kilometres per hour before landing from cold numbness.

le Mans Wilbur Wright Mr. Wright Wright

Aviation writers hail Wrights conquest of the air

Paris observers note aviation columns praising Orville Wright at Fort Myer as a landmark achievement. Writers foresee the Wrights or others winning major prizes, including the London Daily Mail prize for London to Manchester and Michelin prize for Paris to Clermont-Ferrand in 1915.

Paris Orville Wright Fort Myer London Daily Mail London Manchester M. Michelin Clermont-Ferrand

Major Gross Hails Wright's Balloon Flight Milestone

Major Gross, commander of the Army balloon department in Berlin, praised Orville Wright's aeronautical progress noting his two person ascent could push the machine toward military value. The statement frames Wright as advancing aircraft technique and wishes him further success.

Berlin Gross Amy Orville Wright

German airship on long trip from Berlin to Stettin

A military dirigible left Berlin at 16:20 on a long voyage toward Stettin. Major Gross and two officers sail aboard as the airship, despite a lightning start, gained speed and reached 600 feet height before vanishing, with about 160 miles covered and no immediate return in sight.

Major Gross Berlin Stettin Gross Army Balloon Department

Woman uses hatpin to kill rattlesnake in home

Telegraph report from Tribune details Mrs. Jordan of Garfield avenue who, armed with a hatpin, killed a three-foot rattlesnake found within striking distance of her nine month old baby. She initially threatened the snake with boiling water before finishing it off.

Government cuts move on foreign labor for farms

From the Chilean capital Sept 11 the government reports poor success with foreign laborers imported for agricultural work. Officials have decided to amend restrictions and limit further arrivals to farms, signaling a policy shift on available foreign workers.

Chili Rheth Das

Explosion Kills One At City Dye Shop In Syracuse

An explosion at the Wildridge Latimer Company dye shop in Syracuse shortly before 5 pm killed Harry Altenbrand and injured several others including owner William Wildridge. The blast sent debris across the area, set adjacent houses ablaze and caused bricks and glass to be hurled distances. Abram Lipe and two and a half year old Philip Lites suffered cuts and bruises from flying debris. Fire crews contained the fires after a prolonged effort.

Syracuse Wildridge-Latimer Company Harry Altenbrand William Wildridge Abram W. Lipe Philip Lites

Six Towns Threatened by Northern Forest Fires

Duluth Minnesota reports forest fires north of the city threaten several communities. No homes damaged yet as residents cling to hopes for wind shift or rain. Towns named include Grand Marais Pigeon River Indian Reservation Big Bay Cascade Cofton Nutson and Port Arthur Ontario.\

Duluth Minn Grand Marais Pigeon River Big Bay Chicago Bay Cascade Cofton Nutson

Rescue Near Niagara Falls in Dense Fog

A launch with two men and two women struck rocks in the Niagara River about a mile above the falls at eight o clock. Deep fog hindered rescue efforts as Chief Conrey and Edward Wilson of International Paper Company each took boats into the river to save the occupants. Wilson rescued the two women first, then Conroy was saved with the launch, and the fourth man was recovered.

Buffalo Niagara River Falls Lasalle Lyvers Conres Conrey Douglass Edward Wilson Internations Paper Company Conroy

Maynard urges search for missing Aeon in Pacific

Virginia representative Maynard with A H Martin and G M Serpel urged Secretary Metcalf to deploy best efforts to locate the missing steamship Aeon in the Pacific. A cable was sent to Rear Admiral Swinburne at Apia to report findings, with possible dispatch of the cruiser Colorado or another scout cruiser if no trace is found. A company steamer bound for Samoa after August 28 may sight the Aeon.

Washington Maynard Virginia A. H. Martin G. M. Serpel Norfolk Metcalf Navy Department Aeon Pacific Ocean Patrick Chaplain Patrick Navy Serpel Swinburne Pacific Fleet Apia Samoa Honolulu Colorado Bremerton Navy Yard San Francisco

Natural gas explosion tears through Brantford district

An afternoon gas explosion in Brantford Ontario collapsed four buildings on Colborne Street, including a theatre and a café. Mrs Horning and her two children were buried in rubble. one child died, others in serious condition. Six others injured. Property loss estimated at up to 25000 dollars.

Brantford Ont Colborne Street William Horning

State Police After Oyster Pirates

Ocean City Maryland September 11 State oyster police under Commander Howard pursue thirty one oystermen for violating oyster laws and raiding beds in Sinepuxent Bay armed with repeating rifles and determined to enforce the law at any cost. The pirate ships have vanished but may return when police depart.

Ocean City State Howard Sinepuxent Bay

Brooklyn Pastor Named President of Mount Union College

The Rev William H MacMaster pastor of Embury Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Brooklyn was elected president of Mount Union College near Alliance Ohio He said he would likely accept The pastor is an alumnus of Union College class of 99 earned BD at Drew Theological Seminary and MA and PhD at New York University He will succeed Rev A B Riker who resigned last week becoming the college's fourth president.

William H. MacMaster Embury Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Lewis Avenue Decatur Street Brooklyn Mount Union College Alliance Ohio MacMaster Union College Drew Theological Seminary New York University A. B. Riker

Two Wealthy Men Kill Themselves in Delaware

In Wilmington on September 11 Alexis J Hart thirty a wealthy secretary and treasurer of A J Hart Company wholesale grocers shot himself at his mother's home shortly after marrying. Edward Williams sixty five a wealthy real estate owner killed himself by blowing off the top of his head at his Chestnut Croft summer home after a paralysis illness. authorities offer no clear motive.

Wilmington Del Alexis J. Hart A. J. Hart Company Edward Williams Chestnut Croft Williams

CARS CRASH IN RACE AT BRIGHTON BEACH INJURES Sartori

The twenty four hour auto contest at Brighton Beach ended in tragedy as Paul Sartori in a Renault and Kjeldsen in an S P O car collided on the far turn. Sartori suffered a compound fracture while his mechanic Joseph Karani sustained a brain concussion and scalp wound. Both were hospitalized and Sartori was expected to be released soon while Karani would remain hospitalized. The crash reduced his field to seven starters amid a crowd of about twenty five thousand spectators.

Paul Sartori Renault Motor Racing Association Brighton Beach Kjeldsen Sartori Joseph Karani Longbottom Coney Island Karani Lewis Strang Acme van Tine Garford Roosevelt Oyster Bay Brighton Lazier Fed Fiat Stearns Allen- Kingston Lescault Allen-Kingston Savannah Briarcliff Lowell Strang Hcme Palmer- Singer Ray Howard F. J. Davis Palmer-Singer George Schoenick J. B. Marcus R. C. Buckley Ralph de Palma Laurent Grosso Howard V. Rippingille

Grand Turk Wrecked by Fury of Great Hurricane

A hurricane devastated Grand Turk and surrounding Turks and Caicos Islands. Many lives are feared lost, with Dr. T. R. Robertson missing. Destruction includes uprooted trees, wrecked houses, and搜索salt works damaged. The sloop Telegraph foundered. Dan Leon missing after breaking free from anchorage. The islands lie two hundred miles northeast of Cuba, with Grand Turk as capital and salt export a key industry.

Grand Turk Turk’s Islands B. W.L Turk's Island T. R. Robertson Caicos Haytien Telegraph Hawk's Nest Dan Leon East Caicos Fibre Company Turks and Caicos Islands Iland Cockburn Harbor South Cape Maysi Cuba United States Salt Cay Ponce de Leon Bermuda Jamaica

Guests See Two Drown As Yachting Party Sinks

About thirty six guests on a Hudson yachting trip watched as Daniel J. Barry and Leo Ahrens drowned after their launch Alice was rocked by a yacht wash and upset near 169th street. James Crowley and Harry Schell were rescued after a lengthy search. both victims could not swim. Barry and Ahrens, Fordham College graduates, planned to enter Columbia Law School.

Hudson Daniel J. Barry Wadsworth Avenue Leo Ahrens West 178Th Street Alice 169Th Street James Crowley 185Th Street Harry Schell 181 Ahrens Barry Fordham College Columbia Law School

Priest's Mother Challenges Will in Court

The Rev. Father Peter Catalini of Harrison New Jersey died after Feb 28 while his will left all to Bishop John J. O Connor and excluded his mother Maria Catalini and his Harrison brother. The bishop was named executor and beneficiary, no inventory filed, estate value unknown. Maria Catalini appeals to the Orphans Court alleging unsound mind and alleged illegal and fraudulent influence by O Connor on the will.

Peter Catalini Harrison N. J John J. O'Connor Newark Maria Catalini Maddalont Italy Hudson County Orphans’ Court John J. O’connor Peter Stalini

Who Will Pay Bryan's Bills

Baltimore on September 11 reports that Bryan can be entertained in the city only by personal subscriptions due to the corrupt practices act. The state committee cannot spend funds, with a campaign fund of only six dollars. Bryan supporters plan to raise money to cover his hotel bill, while Chairman Vandiver laments the law limiting committee entertainment.

Tribune Baltimore Bryan State Committee Vandiver

Farmhand Murd ers Peacemaker

New Brunswick New Jersey Sept 11 William W Corwin a prosperous farmer near Cranbury on the road to Prospect Plains was stabbed to death this afternoon during a dispute among his farmhands A quarrel between Indians and an Italian worker Talliano Toselian led to the attack Toselian demanded his wages and Corwin refused He was arrested but escaped into a corn field and a large posse surrounds the area hoping to capture him before daylight.

Tribune New Brunswick N. J William W. Corwin Cranbury Prospect Plains Corwin Talliano Toselian Toselian

Shaw to head trust company in Philadelphia

Leslie M. Shaw, former Secretary of the Treasury, will travel to Philadelphia to assume the presidency of the First Mortgage Guarantee and Trust Company, newly organized in the spring. The move places Shaw at the helm of the local financial institution amid its early growth phase.

Bank Employee Louis Lippman Arrested in Buffalo

Buffalo report says Louis Lippman alias Metzler, an employee at Knauth Nachod Kahne in New York, was arrested on grand larceny charges after embezzling about $300 000. He allegedly manipulated books to balance accounts and claimed stocks caused his downfall. A warrant with a $15113 sum is noted, but officials decline details on larger losses. Police, aided by Detective Cassassa, held him at headquarters overnight.

The Tribune Buffalo Knauth, Nachod & Kahne New York Louis Lippman Metzler Lippman Cassassa Walsh Tombs

Tolstoy Birthday Celebrations Quiet Across Russia

Celebrations for Count Tolstoy's eightieth birthday in Russia proceeded quietly with no arrests. Authorities relaxed earlier bans on festivities and allowed theater performances of Tolstoy's plays under a pledge that no political demonstrations would occur. The main repression noted was the suppression of the reactionary paper Znamya for an outrageous attack on Tolstoy.

St. Petersburg Russia Count Tolstoy Tolstoy

Kaiser Delays French Frontier Visit Amid Ad Comments

Emperor William abandons crossing into France and stays within German soil near the frontier. He tours Colmar and energy centers, assures Alsatians they can prosper peacefully under German protection, while his son accompanies him and a French police official relays thanks to Paris for prior arrangements.

Paris William Napoleon III Alsace-Lorraine Baron Zorn de Bulach Napoleon Schiucht Pass Prince August William Prince Oscar Colmar Alsace

Mr Cannon's Wealth Stirring in Danville

Telegraph report from Danville Illinois dated September 11 details Speaker Joseph G Cannon's finances in response to William Jennings Bryan. Friends estimate his holdings near 1 million while others push toward 5 million as his wealth.

The Tribune Danville Ill Bryan Joseph G. Cannon Cannon Tuscola William P. Cannon Speaker Cannon Douglass Nebraska Danville National Bank Second National Bank

Sun Spots Harmful to Earth Says Brashear

Dr John A Brashear the astronomer returned from Canada and reports new sun spots visible from New York State. He says the spots on the sun are large but pose no threat to Earth except potential magnetic disturbances and possible interference with wireless telegraphy.

The Tribune Pittsburg John A. Brashear Canada Dr. Brashear New York State

Hughes and White at Saratoga Gubernatorial Ticket Talk

At the Republican State Convention in Saratoga Charles E. Hughes is expected to be renominated on the first ballot for Governor with Senator Horace White possibly seeking Lieutenant Governor. Delegates from Onondaga and Livingston may defer presenting White and Speaker Wadsworth respectively while Syracuse and Albany leaders move pieces for convention roles. The town awaits the convention to lift Saratoga’s depressed hotel season.

Tribune Saratoga N. Y Charles E. Hughes Horace White Syracuse Charlies H. Plaus Albany Woodruff William Barnes, Jr Hughes Francis Hendricks Onondaga Livingston Senator White Wadsworth White Michael E. Driscoll Alan C. Fobes Ray B. Smith Hendricks United States State Committee William Berri Frank Hiscock Southwick Job E. Hedges John Hutchinson Martin Saxe Myer Nussbaum Griswold Brooklyn Frederick E. Kilburn J. Sloat Fassett William L. Ward Westchester Frederick Greiner Mayer G. D. B. Hasbrouck Kingston Harvey D. Hinman Binghamton William H. Vicary Lockport George H. Cobb Watertown Charlies S. Whitman New York Root Stewart L. Woodford National Hughes League Representative Fassett

League for Hughes Indorses Governor Hughes Renomination

At a Lincoln League meeting in Watertown Jefferson and Lewis counties unanimously endorsed Governor Charles E. Hughes administration and urged county delegates to back his renomination. Speakers W. W. Kelly Archie C. Ryder Virgil K Logs N. F. Breen and John H. O'Brien praised Hughes while no opposition was voiced and support from the county delegates was anticipated.

Tribune Watertown Lincoln League Jefferson Lewis Charles E. Hughes Hughes W. W. Kelly Archie C. Ryder Virgil K Logs N. F. Breen John H. O’brien

Enthusiasm for Hughes Club in Central New York Meeting

Ex Alderman Clarence R. Freeman, chairing the Charles E. Hughes Republican Club in the 2nd Assembly District, urged unity behind Hughes with the battle cry Make it unanimous for Hughes. Messages from Darwin R. James and remarks by Colonel Jacob Kempie praised Hughes and warned against gamblers and penny politicians.

Clarence R. Freeman Charles E. Hughes Republican Club Beth Street Madison Avenue Hughes Darwin R. James Citizens United Frank Hendrick

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Minnesota Port Arthur Boston Niagara Falls College Presidency Michener Lozier Mulford Crane Parker Laurent Roberts Poe Ong H. P Michener and Lynch Mulford and Coke Fiat Capra Stearns Laurent and Marquis Renanit Clement and Sartori Simplex Robertson and Lescault Strang and Rogers Thomas Roberts and Martin Ss. P. Oo Juhosz Van Tio Brown Priest Will O’connor Tolstoy's Kaiser France MR. Cannon Spa Jefferson and Lewis County Organization Lican Club
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