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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1902

Page

9

Saratoga Polo Finale Draws Fashionable Crowd

In Saratoga N Y Aug 7 a dramatic polo final between Bryn Mawr and Lakewood attracts high society. Lakewoods win by slight margin amid racing accidents and lavish ball scenes as Jerry Quinn the New York newsboy explains a new era of wealth and public spectacle at the season.

New York Times Saratoga N.Y Bryn Mawrs Lakewoods George Gould Martin Snowden Lakewood Waterbury Brothers Mr. Cowden Bryn Mawr Vermont Philadelphia Pe Tt New Yark Harbor Jerry Quinn New York Polo Grounds August Belmont Outlaw Tracy Hull Jay

British ministry changes reported by Times and New York Times

The Times says Lord James of Hereford resigns as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on medical advice. Sir William Hood Walrond becomes Conservative whip and joins the ministry to replace Hereford. Aretas Akers will become Home Secretary succeeding Charles Thomson-Ritchie who moves to the Exchequer.

Sir William Walrond Lord James of Hereford Home Secretary London the Times James of Hereford Duchy of Lancaster William Hood Walrond Lord Hereford Aretas Akers St. Augustine’s Kent Charles Thomson-Ritchie

Quincy Adams Sawyer Stage Review at the Academy of Music

A review of Justin Adams's dramatization of Charles Felton Pidgin's Quincy Adams Sawyer at the Academy of Music. The lead part is weak on stage but minor characters deliver lively New England humor and sentiment. The rural drama features a brave Boston lawyer, scheming locals, a blind heroine, and a Virginia reel that exhausts performers, yet promises a successful run.

Justin Adams Charles Felton Pidgin Quincy Adams Sawyer Academy of Music Boston Mason’s Corner Mass Charles Dickson Louis Hendricks New England Gertrude Augarde Gertrude Howe Ann Hathaway Heliuine Hadley Sadie Connolly FE. H. Stephens George W. Kelly James A. Herne

Miss Gould Plans Lawn Fete in Stamford

Miss Helen Miller Gould arrives at the Rexmere with Miss S De F Edwards and Miss I J Corts for a Kansas party. She will sell tickets for a Kirkside lawn fete on Aug 11. Proceeds aid the Delaware County room in Brooklyn’s Naval Branch, YMCA. Fleischman Concert Band will provide music and F R Field of Tarrytown will host extra entertainments.

New York Times Stamford N. Y Helen Miller Gould Rexmere S. de F. Edwards I. J. Corts Tarrytown Miss Gould Kirkside Roxbury Irvington-on-the-Hudson Gould Lena Craig O'Neill Woman's Auxiliary Delaware County Naval Branch Young Men’s Christian Association Sands Street Brooklyn Fleischman F. R. Field

Miss Nixon to Wed in Simple Chicago Nuptials

Miss Bertha Nixon daughter of Mr and Mrs William Penn Nixon will marry Dr George de Tarnowsky of Nice France on September 3 in a small ceremony with twenty guests. Attendants are Miss Mary Nixon and George Oakley. The couple will travel to Paris and Tangiers before settling in Chicago in December.

New York Times Chicago Bertha Nixon William, Penn Nixon George de Tarnowsky Nice Italy Mary Nixon George Oakley New York New York. Dr. Tarnowsky Paris Tangiers

Mayor Low Heads to Bar Harbor for Three-Week Vacation

Mayor Low leaves for Bar Harbor aboard his yacht Surprise for a three week vacation. During his absence the President of the Board of Aldermen Charles V. Fornes will serve as Acting Mayor. The acting mayor cannot make appointments or dismissals until thirty days pass.

Mayor Low Bar_ Harbor Low Board of Aldermen Charles V. Fornes

Chicago groom weds New York bride in London ceremony

Edward Norman Scott of Chicago married Florence Nicoll of New York at St George's Hanover Square London today. Scott, a member of a Chicago real estate firm, belongs to the Union and University Clubs.

New York Times Chicago Edward Norman Scott Florence Nicoll New York St. George's Hanover Square London Union and University Clubs

Baldwin to press north pole bid after expedition reports

Evelyn B. Baldwin, Arctic explorer, in an interview from Tromsoe Norway, rejects recent reports of difficulties on board the America during the Baldwin Ziegler expedition. He says measures taken were for expedition interests and vows to pursue the pole ascent with renewed vigor.

Tromsoe Norway Evelyn B. Baldwin Baldwin-Ziegler Baldwin North Pole

British Shipping Combine Rivalry Dilutes Plans

London dispatches report no early realization of a Canadian British line tied to South Africa and Australia. Britain may have accepted J Pierpont Morgan’s offer to claim the combine ships for the Admiralty, with the Corinthia chartered as evidence, while Parliament debates terms and confidence in prompt disclosure.

London Morgan Shipping Combine South Africa Australia Morgan Belfast J. Pierpont Morgan House of Commons Charles Beresford Peas Balfour Home Secretary C. T. Ritchie Chamberlain Ritchie Great Britain Canada Wilfrid Laurier Edmund Barton Commonwealth of Australia Morgan Combine

Germany urged to imitate American trusts in economic reform

Berlin reports L M Goldberger cites Roosevelt view that economic future favors United States and Germany. He argues Germany should copy American industrial organization and trusts, reduce government meddling, cut costs, and embrace competitive innovation while avoiding capitalization promises.

Berlin L.M. Goldberger Privy Councillor of Commerce United States Roosevelt Herr Goldberger White House Germany Atlantic

London and Globe Failure: Receiver sues over 750000

The official Receiver issues summonses against Whitaker Wright and Robert Leman to recover 750000 related to share dealings between the British American Corporation and the London and Globe Finance Corporation Limited. Prosecution of directors is not planned for now as public interest grows in pursuing accountability.

London Whitaker Wright Robert Leman British-America Corporation London and Globe Finance Corporation, Limited London and Globe Company London and Globe Stock Exchange Wright

Miners May Order Stop Days War Outcome

Justice Bigham of the King's Bench Division ruled for the Miners' Federation in a Welsh Coal Owners' Association suit seeking 500000 damages over stop-days. He found no malice in the miners action as they believed reduced output would help both sides. Liberal labor papers praise the decision as labor victory.

London Justice Bigham King’s Bench High Court of Justice Welsh Coal Owners’ Association Miners’ Federation

Conservative press urges appeal to higher court on trade union power ruling

Conservative newspapers call for carrying the dil ute to a higher court seeking reversal of Justice Bigham's decision. They argue the ruling grants enormous power to trades unions and demands appellate review.

Justice Bigham Enorrous

Native Labor Recruitment Expands Across Southern Africa

The Times from Johannesburg says agents of a native labor association seek workers for South African mines by extending recruitment to Mozambique and Central Africa. About 500 natives were ready for Delagoa Bay when a Portuguese warship caused a stampede. no press gangs are used. 48,000 natives now work in mines, down from 90,000 before the Boer War.

London Times New York Times London Times Johannesburg Native Labor Association South Africa Mozambique Central Africa Delagoa Bay Association

Kruger Honors Pro-Boer Exhibition Visit

Ex-President Kruger of the Transvaal, with Boer leaders, visits the Pro-Boer Exhibition in The Hague. He is greeted as flowers are strewn at his feet by young girls and he pays tribute to the brave men who sacrificed in a just cause. He thanks the artists of all nations for their contributions.

Hague the- Hague Kruger Transvaal Republic

Reitz Son Predicts Renewed Transvaal War

The Giornale d Italia publishes an interview from Naples with the son of ex Secretary Reitz of the Transvaal. He says war there will restart in a few years, asserting future conflict in the region.

Rome Giornale d'Italia Reitz Transvaal Naples

Baden Adopts New Express Locomotive Like American Model

The Berlin Times correspondent reports Baden railways have adopted a new express locomotive resembling the American design. It features seven foot driving wheels and a boiler frame tall enough that the smokestack sits about two feet above it. The smokebox door is conical to reduce air resistance. The engine is claimed to develop 1,600 horsepower, more than double the previous 700 hp, with a speed limit of sixty miles per hour.

London Berlin The Times Baden

Emperor Menelek to Tour Europe

The Times Vienna correspondent reports that Emperor Menelek of Abyssinia told a friend he plans a European tour soon but has not fixed a date.

Emperor Menelek Europe London Times NEW York Times London Times Vienna Zurich Menelek Abyssinia

Commission Reports on Martinique Disaster Findings

The Royal Society commission led by Dr Tempest Anderson and Dr Flett has returned from Mont Pelée after close observation. They will publish their observations in the Journal of the Royal Society proceedings.

London the Times Royal Society Martinique Tempest Anderson Flett Mont Pelée Proceedings of The

Overcrowded Transport Ship Arrives with 2000 Troops

Dispatch from Melbourne reports the army transport Drayton Grange arriving in London with 2,000 troops aboard. The voyage saw severe overcrowding and illness, five deaths, and ninety men hospitalized. The War Office will be asked to order a searching inquiry into the matter.

London Times NEW York Times London the Times Melbourne Drayton Grange War Office

Janowski Leads After Fourth Round at Hanover Chess

In the Hanover international tournament, Janowski moved into a lead after defeating Olland in the afternoon session, while Pillsbury trails by a half point. Napier beat Wolf, Gottschall drew Swiderski, and Tschigorin and Atkins each won in morning play.

Hanover Berger Cohn Mason Gottschall Swiderski Tschigorin Popiel Pillsbury Mieses Janowski Olland Bardeleben Marshall Napier Wolf Atkins Gunsberg Levin Suechting W. L W. L. Atkins Gly Cohn Pillsbury Gunsberg

Bryant & May Shareholders Approve Debenture Issue

London August 7 shareholders of Bryant and May match makers meet and approve a debenture issue valued at 1,250,000 dollars to raise capital for the company. The move signals expansion plans and potential funding for operations and growth.

London Bryant & May

Riots in France Over School Closures at Landerneau

At Landerneau near Brest a crowd clashed after sisters were expelled from a local school. Soldiers and gendarmes moved in as townspeople protested, doors were forced, and the crowd blocked a railway area while officials urged calm. A few women were injured.

Landerneau Brest France Sisters Liberty Emile Villiers Chamber of Deputies Finisterre Vicomte Lagatinais M. Villiers Croton

Kaiser’s Visit to the Czar in Reval Details

In Reval Emperor William and the Czar spend a busy day with maneuvers and receptions. They tour the Standart and Hohenzollern, view electric fleet illuminations, witness landings on Carboe, and share aiguillettes as a sign of friendship. William awards the Black Eagle to Counts Jamdorff and Freedericksz.

Reval Russia William Hohenzollern Standart Czar Emperor William Minin Carboe Count Jjamsdorff Ffairs Baron von Freedericksz Imperial House

Fear of anti-English policy cited by press

The Times correspondent in Brussels cites Independence Belge warning German politicians may misread Russia and warns against a UK hostile alignment. It argues that any understanding among dual and triple alliances should not target Britain and stresses European interests in British neutrality amid the looming economic war with America.

London Aus the Times Brussels Russia Britain

Tuberculosis dispute noted by Koch and Garnault

Paris correspondent for The Times reports Dr Koch criticizing Dr Garnault's tuberculosis injections claiming disproved theories. He says the real test would be drinking milk from an infected cow. Garnault replies that tuberculosis milk is fatal to children but harmless to adults, calling the experiment ridiculous and unscientific at his age.

Yeapon Times NEW York Times London Koch Paris the Times Garnault Dr. Koch

German Policy in China Draws Mixed Reactions

The Times Berlin correspondent reports Germany welcomes withdrawal of its Shanghai garrison. The press praises the Yangtse Viceroys yet withholds recognition of their services and support for their requests. English jealousy of German commercial competition is cited as a factor.

London Times NEW York Times London Aus Times Berlin Shanghai

Henry Duveen Receives Legion of Honor from France

Henry Duveen of New York, head of Duveen Brothers art dealers, received the insignia and certificate of the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor from President Loubet in Paris. Duveen once owned the Garland porcelain collection later sold to J Pierpont Morgan.

NEW York Times London Henry Duveen New York Legion of Honor Loubet France Duveen

Britain Declines Sugar Conference Reply Silent on Proposals

A St. Petersburg dispatch reports that Britain will not participate in a Brussels sugar convention conference. Britain also gives no clear stance on M. de Witte's anti trust proposals, signaling a cautious reply to the Russian minister and limited engagement with the sugar question.

Britain Wlondon Daily Mail St. Petersburg Great Britain M. de Witte Brussels

A Summer in New York by Edward W. Townsend

A promotional blurb for a New York Times Magazine Supplement piece by Edward W. Townsend, creator of Chimmie Fadden, describing a Western girl's impressions of New York from a new viewpoint. Mentions an upcoming feature titled The inevitable has happened the man has appeared and invites readers to read next Sunday.

New York Edward W. Townsend Chimmie Fadden New York Times Adv

British Education Bill Passes Clause 7 in Commons

London august 7 the house of commons adopted clause 7 of the education bill by a 122 vote majority giving churchmen predominance in managing voluntary schools the clause was hotly opposed by the opposition and its adoption allows parliament to rise this week

London House of Commons Sybsouth

Col George W Hooker Dies In Brattleboro Home

Col George W Hooker former Sergeant at Arms of the U S House, banker and Vermont public figure died at Brattleboro Vermont after a heart illness. Born 1838 in Salem New York he earned a Medal of Honor for South Mountain service and held state and national posts including Grand Army of the Republic leader and Valley Fair Association president. He is survived by his widow and son James Fisk Hooker.

New York Times Springfield Mass George W. Hooker Brattleborough Col. Hooker New York Washington House of Representatives Hocker, Corser & Mitchell Valley Fair Association Salem N. Y West River Academy Vermont Volunteers Congress South Mountain William Pelden & Co Vermont Grand Army of the Republic Vermont Agricultural Society Vermont, Horse Breeders’ Association James Fisk James Fisk Hooker Hooker & Bacon

Woman Inventor Dead in Rochester at Seventy Two

Mrs. Bridget French mother of Dr. George P. French of Rochester died aged seventy two. Born in Queens County Ireland she came to the United States in 1950 and settled in Rochester. She was famed as an inventor, having devised and patented at least thirty six useful articles and was still at work on others.

Rochester N. Y Bridget French George P. French Queens County Ireland French United States

Death of Clarence Horton Former War Dept Engineer

Telegram from the War Department reports the death of Clarence Frost Horton in San Fernando La Union Philippines on July 31 after a brain fever. Horton born February 10 1873 was Provincial Supervisor of La Union and a former Columbia College selected engineer. He sailed to the Philippines with his wife Bertha Carrick in July last year and held the rank of Captain. His father Ezra James Horton edited the Eastern State Journal and Highland Democrat.

Peekskill N. Xe War Department Washington San Fernando la Union Philippine Islands Clarence Frost Horton Ezra James Horton Eastern State Journal The Highland Democrat Clarence F. Horton Columbia Columbia College Far East Philippines Bertha Carrick Thomas Carrick Albany N. Y

Notable Obituaries From Across Regions

Obituaries report the deaths of Christopher A Lyne of Worcester aged 46 at a Block Island hotel. Helen L Gilman daughter of the late Dr C R Gilman of Middletown. Dr Brünell a Montreal physician in Mountain View N Y. Peter Clancy longtime Brooklyn cooperage worker aged 77. Charles H Arents Brooklyn insurance executive and Littl Giant Fire Quisher president. Marietta White widow of Dr Joseph White of Canajoharie N Y and descendant of local churches, with survivors listed.

Christopher A Lyne Worcester Mass Block Island R. I Helen L. Gilman C. R H. H. Gilman Middletown Conn Te" Brunell Montreal Mountain View Brooklyn Littl Giant Fire Montauk Club Royal Area Marietta White Joseph Tyric Bright Canajoharie N. Y Whies Truckee, Cal Dr. Be & Schenck Arents Charles R 1St St Atherton Ann T Temple Court Barnes Benjamin Kings Co Bohm Helen M St. Peter's Bradley Wiliam Dean E Hen Douglass Fisher Mabel Clifton Place Frees Francis Smith Froelich Charles Jefferson Gohl Joseph Grattan Freene Raby 15Th St Guilfoyle Jennie Cumberland Street Hospital Hankammer Carl W Kings Higgins Amasa Hinkle Mary Warren Howe Ida M Gunther Jordan Salvatore Kenny Gertrude Stockholm Kolyer Minnie Moffat St. State Union Rubens Rosa Ilhelmine Emer- Scheirenbeck Ency Hospital C. Schepp Henry O Kings County Eco Daavosetes Schmeltz I Louis F Graham Schuller John D Vernon Av Seifried John Home For Siegert Emily C . Tia Keap Sylvia L Spinelli Maria 25Th St Steiner, S Knickerbocker Stout Wesley G Agate Court Sullivan, Hester T. McDonough Thompson Warren Place Foot Hamilt R. Helen Floyd St Walsh. Patrick Kent St Wegner Pennsylvania Whitney W. C Battery Place 88Th St Edie Abate H. B Manhattan Av

Correction on Heber Bishop donation claim to Met Museum

A yesterday report misquoted Heber R. Bishop's secretary about gifting jade. The secretary did not state any intention by Mr. Bishop to present his jade collection to the Met and the five hundred thousand dollar gift by Gen. Di Cesnola remains to be clarified.

Gen. di Cesnola Metropolitan Museum of Art Heber R. Bishop

Scott and Nicoll Wed in London Church Ceremony

Edward Norman Scott and Florence Nicoll were married at St George's Church in London on Thursday August 7, officiated by Reverend Auduxa. The couple’s union was announced in local society notes.

Scott—Nicoll St. George’s Church London England Auduxa Edward Norman Scott Florence Nicoll

Obituary notices and funeral details from August 1902

Multiple death notices issued for Emeline Dodge Hasbrouck Du Bois Helen Gilman John H Glove John White Thomas Wildes Reginald Zabriskie and Leon Krauss. Includes funeral times and locations in Brooklyn Middletown Fairfield Manhasset and other cities with interment details and directions.

Emeline Amanda Dodge Richard J. Dodge Penne Fishkill 8Th Av

The Great American Pie Attacks a National Evil

Kate Masterson argues pie is a national evil in The New York Times Magazine Supplement to be published next Sunday. Her provocative stance invites reader response and debate.

Kate Masterson The New York Times

Coronation Fireworks Display at Manhattan Beach

The coronation of King Edward will be celebrated with a grand fireworks display in Manhattan Beach tonight. The program recreates London scenes with fire portraits of King Edward and Queen Alexandra and features flags of the United States and Great Britain in national colors.

Edward Manhattan Beach Pain London Rome King Edward Queen Alexandra United States Great Britain

Chinese Officials Attend Keith's Performance in New York

The Chinese Minister in Washington Wu Ting-Fang his secretary Mr On and the Chinese Consul and Vice Consul at New York visited the Keith's show last evening. Wu was initially unrecognized but received an enthusiastic welcome once his identity was revealed.

Washington Wu Ting-Fang Mr. On New York Keith Mr. Wu

Deaths Reported August 7

Death notices show ages and dates with ages under one year recorded as one year. The brief lists apparent infant or young child deaths noted in the Aug. 7 report.

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