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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1908

Page

7

War on Recent Agreement Aims at Theatre Syndicate

W F Thomas of New York leads a formal protest to the U S Department of Justice seeking action against the so called Theatre Trust. The complaint targets Klaw and Erlanger Frohman Shubert Stair Stair Havlin and Keith Proctor accusing the group of monopoly power to close theatres block bookings and control the dramatic profession nationwide.

New York Times Washington Theatre Trust W. F. Thomas New York Wiliam Morris Felix Isman Philadelphia W. M. Roadstrom Department of Justice Theatre Russell Thomas Pr’neipals Klaw & Erlanger Charles Frohman Shubert Brothers Stair Brothers Stair &Havlin Keith & Proctor

Washington files complaint against theatre combinations

The filing follows a recent theatre owners meeting to form a new group and marks the first direct action by Federal authorities. Past actions targeted the Klaw & Erlanger syndicate and related firms, with Shubert and Isman tied to evolving vaudeville interests as rivals form new circuits and associations. Felix Isman and William Morris team in Morris, Inc. to challenge United Booking Office.

Washington John Doe Klaw & Erlanger Nixon & Zimmerman Alf Hayman Charles Frohman Shuberts Hatchet Lee Shubert Felix Isman William Morris William Morris, Inc United Booking Office

Morris to sue for libel over Lincoln Square booking

William Morris announced he will sue Ma rinelli the European agent of the United Booking Office for libel after a cable from Morris's English agent warned of an attempt to control Lauder's services. The telegram from Marinelli offered $4,000 to replace United Booking Office and stated Lauder was booked for Lincoln Square Theatre New York.

William Morris Leventritt Marinelli United Booking Office Identifed Syndicate Harry Lauder Morris Lauder New York Lincoln Square Theatre York United Ooking Charles E. Blaney

Tony Pastor Rallies After Apparent Decline At Elmhurst

Tony Pastor, aged and gravely ill, is reported by family physician Dr. G D Farwell to be rallying at Elmhurst Long Island. Despite heat, his temperature and pulse are normal his mind is clear and nourished. Indications favor recovery.

Elmhurst L. I Tony G. D. Farwell

Judge Hough Denies Reargument in Hitchcock Case

Judge Hough in an order filed yesterday in the United States Circuit Court denied Col. Henry W. Savage’s application for reargument and rehearing of the motion for an injunction restraining Raymond Hitchcock from acting for the Circle Production Company pending trial. The restraining order granted by Judge Holt is vacated and Hitchcock’s counsel, Max D. Steuer, is allowed to file an amended answer.

Hough United States Circuit Col Henry W. Savage Raymond Hitchcock Circle Production Company Holt Hitchcock Max D. Steuer

Percival Williams Objects to Maud Allan Name Use

Percy Williams warns Gertrude Hoffmann's managers he will not permit Maud Allan's name to be used in Hoffmann's new dance imitating Allan's Mendelssohn Spring Song. He challenged the Vision of Salome when first proposed but withdrew opposition as Salome dances became common.

Maud Allan Percy Williams Gertrude Hoffmann Miss Hoffman Miss Allan Mendelssohn Salome

Will search ordered for James E. Martin Jr of Great Neck

Surrogate Edgar Jackson in Mineola signs an order to search a Windsor Trust Company private safe deposit box for the will of James E. Martin Jr. of Great Neck Long Island who died suddenly of typhoid fever while touring France last winter. He left his mother a wife and one child.

James E. Martin, Jr Will. Mineola L. I Edgar Jackson Great Neck Windsor Trust Company New York Martin France

Winston Churchill to Wed in London Announcement

Winston Spencer Churchill, President of the Board of Trade, will marry Clementine Montagu-Hozier, daughter of the late Sir Frenry Montagu-Hozier who served as Lloyds secretary. Churchill, born Nov 30 1874, is son of Lord Randolph Churchill. He has a noted history as a soldier, war correspondent, and author.

Board of Trade Clementine Hozier London Winston Spencer Churchill Clementine Frenry Montagu-Hozier Lloyd's Winston Ieonard Spencer Churchill Lord Randolph Churchill Duke of Marlborough Lord Randolph Jennie Jerome Larry Jerome New York Winston Churchill Cuba South Africa

Roosevelt Birthday Party At Oyster Bay

President Roosevelt and family celebrate multiple birthdays including Miss Christine Roosevelt who turned 20. The group sailed on the Sylph from Sagamore Hill, anchored off the Connecticut coast for a clambake, then returned for a shooting contest with Kermit Roosevelt showing skill as marksman.

New York Times Oyster Bay Roosevelt Christine Roosevelt W. Emilen Roosevelt Christine Ethel Roosevelt Theodore,Jr Roosevelt Pier Sagamore Hill Connecticut Kermin Roosevelt Africa Toermit

Peace Talk With Roosevelt At Oyster Bay

Congressman Andrew J. Barchfeld, back from Central America, met with President Roosevelt to discuss Central American conditions and Costa Rica's push for peace. He noted Costa Rica’s peace efforts could not be jeopardized by attacks from Nicaragua or Honduras as the Central American Arbitration Board works toward lasting regional peace. Barchfeld deflected questions on Pennsylvania politics and plans to attend the International Parliamentary Union in Berlin as a delegate.

New York Times Oyster Bay Andrew J. Barchfeld Pittsburg Central America Roosevelt Costa Rica Nicaragua Honduras Central American Arbitration Board Central American Mexico United States Pennsylvania Guffey Berlin International Parliamentary Union

Army Tournament Aims to Eclipse All Past Events

John Donovan of the Army Tournament Association invited President Roosevelt to attend the week starting September 21 in St. Joseph. The event, with government cooperation, will feature more than ten thousand troops, army manoeuvres with prizes, and a dirigible balloon display. Prof Baldwin competes for a $1,000 prize. Roosevelt hoped to attend opening day.

New York Times Oyster Bay N. Y John Donovan Army Tournament Association of St. Joseph Sagamore Hill Roosevelt United States Donovan American Baldwin

Bible Schools Commencement Aug 19 in Wanamaker Auditorium

The Vacation Bible Schools will hold commencement at Wanamaker Auditorium on Fourth Avenue and Eighth Street on Wednesday August 19 at 2 o'clock. Over 1,000 children from Federation of Churches and New York City Baptist Mission Society will participate with songs and school exercises. Students will demonstrate first aid by resuscitating drowning victims and bandaging fractures.

Bible Schools Vacation Bible Schools Wanamaker Fourth Avenue Eighth Street Federation of Churches New York City Baptist Mission Society

Ocean travel at its ebb shores up transatlantic list

The transatlantic passenger trade shows a downturn as ships sail today. The list details passengers aboard the Finland New York Mesaba Umbrian Koenigin Luise Pretoria California and other liners to Antwerp Southampton London Naples and Glasgow with notable names including Mrs. A. M. Barclay the Right Rev Joseph A. Burke and Rear Admiral George M. Book. United States Consul E. H. Thompson arrived yesterday aboard the Morro Castle from Havana and Mexico.

Finland Antwerp Robert Abbe Albert J. Barr Albert Betzel W. B. Coe John Deering Dudley B. Fuller Ella A. Lake Murray Livingston G. S. Murray A. N. Rowless Frederick Slocum John D. Thomas J. P. Wagner Joseph A. Burke of Albany Henry de Frankenstein Mme Cora Kampre Felix Lombardi Franklin T. Parlin Arthur G. Pircher R. E. Toles California Glasgow James Abercrombie George M. Book Book Leander C. Claflin Richard P. Morse Robert Mathieson Muriel Morris John A. Paterson Walter Turnbull Jessie T. Warden David T. Warden E. Hi. Thompson United States Merida Morro Castle Havana Mexico

Surprise Party for Murry Guggenheim in Long Branch

A July dinner and lawn vaudeville honor Murry Guggenheim at Norwood Park Long Branch New Jersey with family guests including Daniel Guggenheim and Harry Guggenheim. Edmond staged a motor ride ploy to surprise his father, who joined minstrel acts after hidden guests changed into gingham.

New York Times Long Branch N. J Murry Guggenheim Guggenheim Edmond Guggenheim Norwood Park Samuel Goldsmith Nettie Gerstle Mack Sol R. Guggenheim Harry Guggenheim Jersey Marie Antoinette Carrere & Hastings Carr Mr. Guggenheim

Cotillon at Meadow Club Draws Southampton Guests

Three hundred cottagers and week end guests danced in the lawn tennis cotillon at the Meadow Club Southampton L I August 14. Miss Anita Peabody led the cotillon with Robert D Wrenn as nets stretched across the room. The theatre was decorated with rhododendron blooms and flowers forming a fairy bower. Dinner parties included J Bowers Lee Samuel L Cromwell Frederick Burrill and Mrs Henry P Robins among others. Cottage dinners honored F A Snow N Thayer Robb and J Stevens Ulman. Participants included W Scott Cameron Chester Griswold Goelet Gallatin H P Robins Edward Van Ingen C Ledyard Blair J Frederick Keresnchan F Morris Carnegie Goodhue Livingston Harry Pelham Robins Agnes Edgar Anita Peabody and A M Brown.

Southampton L. I Meadow Club Anita Peabody Robert D. Wrenn J. Bowers Lee Samuel L. Cromwell Frederick Burrill Henry P. Robins Arthur B. Claflin Hugh J. Grant G. N. Miller F. A. Snow N. Thayer Robb J. Stevens Ulman

Miss Edith Mayo to Wed James Conover in Greenwich

Invitations are issued for the September 1 wedding at Christ Church Greenwich between Miss Edith Nelson Mayo and James Scott Conover. Miss Mayo is the daughter of the late Capt Thomas Mayo, an early New York pioneer of the Greenwich Summer colony, and Conover is the son of the late William E. Conover, a New York businessman and early promoter of the area. Conover served in a New York regiment in Cuba during the Spanish American War and survived a near fatal fever. he is noted as a yachtsman.

New York Times Greenwich Conn Edith Nelson Mayo James Scott Conover Christ Church Miss Mayo Thomas Mayo New York Conover Cuba

New Times Square Restaurant to Seat Three to Four Thousand

Authority states a forthcoming Times Square restaurant to replace the Saranac Hotel will accommodate three to four thousand guests. The lease to United States Realty and Restaurant Co. is signed by a Phipps son in his father's absence in Europe, with Sachs & Co. and L Rodney Berg as brokers.

Times Square United States Realty and Restaurant Company Henry C. Phipps Europe Mr. Phipps Sachs & Co L. Rodney Berg

Wedding of W. Gardner Lattimer and Amelia Watkin Hadock

The wedding is set for this afternoon at Monmouth Beach. Notables at Newport include Mr. and Mrs. Grenville Kane and the Misses Kane. Various social figures and families are listed visiting or staying at Newport, Narragansett Pier, Lenox, and other coastal resorts through August, with multiple names and locales.

W. Gardner Lattimer New York Amelia Watkin Hadock Philadelphia Monmouth Beach Grenville Kane Misses Kane Newport Seth Barton French Newart Walker Fearn Virginia Hot Springs Ernest Law Massasoit House Narragansett Pier Mrs. Maitland Armstrong Kingscote

Naval militia manoeuvres near Gardiner's Bay impress six states

In Greenport Illinois August 14 the naval militia from six states trained a fleet off Gardiner's Bay for a week of drills. The Yardyard flagship Yankee led with the Prairie at the rear while smaller craft Machias Wasp and Gloucester practiced navigations. Portsmouth and New Jersey crews impressed during near misses but no accidents occurred as the fleet maneuvered in lines. The final sea cruise and disbanding conclude tomorrow.

Greenport IL. I Gardiner’s Bay Yankee Machias Wasp Gloucester Prairie Portsmouth Olatime New Jersey

Suit for breach of promise to marry seeks 50000

Miss Caroline M. Matteson sues Benjamin F. Smith of Pawtucket Rhode Island for $50,000 claiming he promised to marry last October but did not wed and has since refused. She cites a prior suit to set aside a deed to her homestead alleging Smith obtained her property through manipulation. Smith, age 60, prominent mill builder and church trustee, denies wrongdoing.

New York Times Pawtucket R. I Benjamin F. Smith New England Matteson Smith Universalist Church

Suffragettes Visit Wall Street Sparks Barbs and Banter

Suffragettes led by Mrs Borrmann Wells and Miss Helen Murphy staged protests in Broad Street near the curb market, with a Votes for Women banner. A Stock Exchange messenger taunted them, while police kept order as projectiles and a soap cake fell into the auto without injuries. A broker offered a lemon bribe to boys for a stunt that failed.

Financial District Borrmann Wells Helen Murphy Broad Street Wall Street

Ira D Sankey Dies A Song On His Lips

Ira D Sankey renowned evangelist and hymnist died at his Brooklyn home at 7 PM after years of blindness. Born August 28 1840 in Edenburg Pennsylvania he wrote The Ninety and Nine and Gospel Hymns. He joined Moody in Chicago revived in Edinburgh and composed music on the spot. He left a large estate and charitable gifts to YMC A and a New Castle church. Funeral at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church this afternoon with pallbearers named Stephen N Reeve William Flarkness C W McWilliams John Beach.

Ira D. Sankey South Oxford Street Brooklyn Fanny Crosby Mr. Sankey Edenburg Penn Dwight L. Moody China Egypt India Mr. Moody Young Men's Christian Association Indianapolis Chicago Sankey Europe New Castle Methodist Episcopal Church Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church Taylo

Gen Meserole Funeral Omit Military Escort

The family of Gen Jeremiah V Meserole president of Williams burg Savings Bank announced the funeral would be quiet with no military display. Col H C Barthman offered a Forty-seventh Regiment escort which was declined. officers and men invited as citizens. Services set for 2 30 PM at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Jeremiah V. Meserole Williamsburg Savings Bank H. C. Barthman Meserole Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church

William Kemp Former Troy Mayor Dies at 85

Special to The New York Times from Troy New York August 14 William Kemp longtime city figure and former mayor died today Born 1829 he helped organize the Citizens Steamboat Co in 1871 led the Troy and Lansingburg Railroad and later the Troy City Railway He also led the Mutual National Bank He was mayor in 1873 survived by wife two sons William Kemp Jr and the Rev Robert Morris Kemp of Chicago and daughter Mrs Lyon

Troy N. Y William Kemp Citizens’ Steamboat Company Lansingburg Troy City Railway Kemp Mutual National Bank Pecnent Elias P. Manne William Kemp, Jr Robert Morris Kemp Chicago Lyon

Dr Charles Burr Dies After Illness At 53

Dr Charles H Burr formerly of South Framingham and New ton Highlands died at the home of his wife's parents in Framingham yesterday of Bright's disease. He was 53 and survived only by his wife. A Harvard College graduate of 1882, he served on the staff of the Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital and practiced in New York as a specialist before relinquishing his work due to declining health.

New York Times South Framingham Mass Charles H. Burr New York Newton Highlands Charles C. Stevens Myrtle Street Bright Burr Harvard College Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital New York City

Double funeral for Emeline Seaman and niece Jane Frost

In Hempstead Long Island on August 14 a double funeral service was held at the Ocean Side home of Charles Cornwell for Emeline Seaman 71 and her niece Mrs Jane Frost who had cared for her and died the night after the patient.

Hempstead L. I Emeline Seaman Jane Frost Charles Cornwell Ocean Side

Rochester banker Hobart F Atkinson dies after brief illness

First paragraph notes the death of Hobart F Atkinson of Rochester, a leading local banker, after a short illness. The obituary highlights his prominence in the banking sector and his status as Rochester’s oldest banker.

Gordon MacDonald Dead in Canada Death ends Speyer partner

Wall Street reports the death of Gordon MacDonald of Speyer and Co at his Gananoque residence in Canada after a year long illness. The Speyer firm at 24 and 26 Pine Street closed. He was a Stock Exchange seat holder and had long ties to major banks and firms including Maitland Phelps Co and Continental Trust. He married Emile Iselin in 1882 and leaves two sons Gordon Jr and Colin, Princeton graduate.

Wall Street Canada Gordon MacDonald Speyer & Co Speyer Pine Street MacDonald Gananoque New York St. Mark's Church Stock Exchange Toronto Model School Collegiate Institute Kingston Maitland, Phelps & Co Kessler & Co Continental Trust Company New York Trust Company Mexican International Railway Company Frankfort- American Insurance Company Indiana, Decatur & Western Railroad Company Union Metropolitan Whippany River Country Club Emile Iselin Gordon, Jr Colin Princeton University

Carrolls welcome a son on August twelfth

Mr and Mrs Matthew J Castroll announce the birth of a son on August 12. The couple is reported to be delighted with the new arrival in the family.

Multiple August Marriage Notices Across Jersey City and Newark

On August 12 Eleanor Hilton wed Ambrose Binney in one Jersey City ceremony. Elizabeth A Faber and Daniel A Faber wed in Jersey City on August 12. Alice E Coombe married Richard Entwistle in Jersey City on August 5. Ella May Darby wed Louis Habich in Newark on August 12. Hattie Solomon married Sidney Marks on August 2.

Binney Hilton Eleanor Hilton Ambrose Binney Breen Faber Jersey City Elizabeth A. Faber Daniel A. Breen Entwistle—Coombe Alice E. Coombe Richard Entwistle Habich Darpy Newark M. J Ella May Darby Louis Habich Marks—Solomon Hattie Solomon Sidney Marks

Died and funeral notices from a New York area paper

Sudden death notices list George Augustus Adee 2d year. Henry Borie 86. William Brunner age unspecified. Mary De Peyster Carey widow. infant James Edwards. Frank Goldman 65. Edgar James Lee 69. Leeds 40. Jabez Lyle 77. Jeremiah Vanderbilt Meserole 75. Louis Rothschild body shipped to Cincinnati. Many other obituaries from Brooklyn, Jersey City, Far Rockaway with funeral times and addresses.

Albert J. Borie North Broad St West Laurel Hills Cemetery New York Brunner William Brunner The Rockingham Broadway Carey Wave Crest Far Rockaway Mary de Peyster Samuel T. Carey St. John’s Church Edwards New Rochelle Clowers. Lee Edgar James Lee Downing St Brooklyn Leeds Ocean Av North Long Branch Greenwood Cemetery Lyle Jabez M. Lyle Decatur St Meserole L. L

Obituary notices from New Jersey and New York listings

Business notices list numerous obituaries and funeral arrangements across Newark, Mount Vernon, Brooklyn, Jersey City, and nearby towns. Names include Willa Jenkins Robert Johnston Henry Koenig Joseph McCaffrey Catherine Ross Oswald Schettel and many others with ages and funeral times where provided.

Brooklyn Friedrich Kroemer Col. Lyon East Orange N. J Aaron Lyon McCaffrey Lee Av Joseph McCaffrey McDermott West 100Th St Jane McDermott M. McFadyen Lafayette Av Raymond McFadyen McGovern Madison St Edward McGovern McManus Bridge St Bernard McManus McNamara Varick St Thomas McNamara McSweeney Atlantic Av Joseph McSweeney Nmangels Nathalie Mangels St. Tomorrow Martin Prospect Place Dorothy Martin Medack East Oar St M. Medack Miller Caldwell Harry W. Miler Montross Warnick Catherine M. Montross Mossmann Lena Mossmann Murphy East Lith &J James Murphy Newmark Westr-115th St Vid Newmark O’rkreefe Summit St Newark A. O' Keefe Protin Town of Union Philip Protin Puls Baliwin St XN. J Frederick J. Puls Redden Catskill N. Y Julia Redden Reierson Stapleton Ss. T Frederick Reierson Riker Newburg Hannah M. Ricker Ross Myrtle Catharine Ross Scheer Driggs Peter Scheer Schettel Washington Oswald A. Schettel Schneider Broadway Jane Sinclair Sissler West 4Th St Annie Sissler M. Smith Congress St Mary Smith Spencer Fort Hamilton Charles B. Spencer Taylor Fathie St Tooklyn Mamie Taylor Tiedemann 7Th St Jersey City Margaret Tiedemann Tilney Long Island Nee Hepital Thomas J. Tilney Turfler Warwick Charles H. Turfler van Buskirk A‘t A‘t .Bellvale, N. Y., Margaret van Buskirk van Hoven Town of Action Hannah van Hoven T. Whelan Corona L. I William Whelan M. White South Amboy J. Leon White Woodruff Green Village Robert L. Woodruff

CEMETERIES ACCESSIBLE BY HARLEM TRAINS AND TROLLEYS

CEMETERY area is readily accessible by Harlem trains from Grand Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenues trolleys and by carriage. Lot views and books available. Telephone (4855 Gramercy) for information. Office 20 Fast 230 Street N. City.

Harlem Grand Central Station Webster and Jerome Gramercy

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