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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1908

Page

7

Devil Play Sparks Secret Produc tion War at Belasco

Fiske covertly stages The Devil by Ferenc Molnar without Savage sanction. George Arliss leads the cast under assumed names in a sensational psychological drama amid secret rehearsals and a clandestine Boston to New York transfer.

the Devil Ferenc Molnar Henry W. Savage Belasco Theatre Harrison Greg Fiske Mr. Savage Broadway Grace Elliston Hamilton Revelle Tie Teall Celeste Tiss C. P. Zell Jolan Aime Y Voross Atalipia George Arliss Fiske Arliss New York Blanche Bates Mrs. Fiske Lealy Kreshna Savage Germany Mansfield Rostand America Alexander Konia William Trowbridge Larnéd Molnar The Budapest London Berlin Vienna Hartford Savege Jengland Boston Mr. Andrews Tarrytown Sandor Vilma Monte Carlo Chearypentier Louise Jelan Sander Jalan

The Broken Idol opens at Chatterton Opera House

Springfield papers report B C Whitney’s musical farce The Broken Idol produced at the Chatterton Opera House. Hal Stephens wrote the book and Egbert Van Alstyne composed the music in their stage debuts. Otis Harlan George Richardson and Alice Yorke star in principal roles.

Springfieli . T B. C. Whitney Chatterton Opeca House Hal Stephens Egbert van Alstyne Otis Harlan George Richardson Alice Yorke

Amusement notes from early theater listings

Amusements note that All for a Girl by Rupert Hughes stars Douglas Fairbanks at the Bijou on Saturday. A Plainfield show opens tonight with Gus Edwards vaudeville act School Boys and Girls in Atlantic City. Edith Browning joins Louis Mann in The New Generation. The Spooner stock company opens The Road to Yesterday at Park Theatre Brooklyn tonight.

Rupert Hughes Douglas Fairbanks Bijou Plainfield Gus Edwards Atlantic City Aaron Hoffman Vincent Bryan E. Gardenier Ned Wayburn Edith Browning William A. Prady Louis Mann Jules Eckert Goodman Spooner Stock Company Park Theatre Brooklyn

Mine Out of Judea Play Set for Next Spring

William A Brady and Joseph R Grismer announce Mine Out of Judea a spring production by Grismer and Phoebe Davies. The drama examines how orthodox Jews balance religious observances with American social life. Inspired by Jewish press reaction to the Stokes Pastor marriage.

William A. Brady Joseph R. Grismer Judea Mr. Grismer Phoebe Davies Grismer

Newport Golf Club Elects Officers and Debuts New Members

At the Newport Golf Club annual meeting in Newport Rhode Island officers were elected for the year with Lispenard Stewart as president and H O Havemeyer Jr as secretary and treasurer. Twenty two new members joined including Reginald C Vanderbilt and Robert Goelet. Royal Phelps Carroll won the eighteen hole handicap cup with a net 75. The semi final bridge winners were Miss Anna Sands and Miss Beatrice Mills. The finals were set for today. Cups for golf events were offered by Goelet Mortimer Iselin and Havemeyer. The Count Demernos and Hemingway Cups will be played this month.

New York Times Newport R. I Newport Golf Club Lispenard Stewart Nathaniel Thayer H. O. Havemeyer, Jr George L. Rives Ogden Mills Royal Phelps Carroll Robert W. Goelet William Gammell House Greens Victor Sorchan H. M. Brooks Royal Phelps. Carroll Lispenara Stewart Anna Sands Robert Sedgwick R. Livingston Beeckman Beatrice Mills Stanley Mortimer C. Oliver Iselin H. O. Havemeyer Count Determnos Hemingway

Newport polo tournament opens at Westchester grounds

The Westchester Polo Cups begin with Meadow Brook facing Rockaway tomorrow afternoon at the Westchester Polo Grounds. The Newport band will perform during the match as social events continue at Ocean Lawn, Clambake Club, and local venues. Notables including Rear Admiral Merrell and Assistant Secretary Newberry are seen in Newport society.

New York Times Newport R. I Westchester Polo Grounds Meadow Brook Rockaway Newport Band Cal. C.L. F

Narragansett Horse Show Entries Close at Newport Pier

Special to The New York Times reports Narragansett's annual Horse Show drawing prominent exhibitors led by Alfred G. Vanderbilt with four in hand and tandem entries. Newport figures Jay Colgan P F Collier Mrs John H Hanan and more attend dinners at the Casino as guests arrive by yacht and motor party to Massasoit Gladstone and Imperial hotels.

Narragansett Allfred G. Vanderbilt F Vanderbilt Jay Colgan P. F. Collier Newport John H. Hanan H. S. P. Randolph Dorothy Randolph Philadelphia James E. Sullivan Sullivan O ® Youghal Morgan J. O’brien New York O’brien John Harson J.eo Huarson Maryanigan Providence William Dempsey Mary Dempsey J. Harvey Farrell James Kennedy Boston James Szamihan Arthur B. Barret St. Louis Lawrence Perin Baltimore L. H. Dillinghast Aida R. J. Buck R. M. Buck R. Marcy Watertown N.Y Gladstone R. E. James Easton Penn Berkshires Ewart Gladstone, Jr London England Ernestine Oakland Arthur T. Rush Richard Rush D. Smuller Appleton Margaret Harris Russell Peters Isabella Peters Massasoit Maurice. Heckscher Flolen John V. II Findlay Hugh Drury New Haven J. R. Brady, Jr P. Pringle United States Navy E. C. Watson H. H. Ward W. S. Blitz E. A. Brown L. E. Brown

Roosevelt voyage bid sparks Atlantic steamship race

A bidding war heats up among Hamburg American Cunard North German lines and others as they court President Roosevelt for an Africa hunting trip. Reports say lines would modify ships or routes, possibly landing at Madeira or Cape Town, with options toward Mom basa or Tanga.

Roosevelt Africa North Atlantic Mediterranean Taft Europe Atlantic Madeira South East Africa Cape Town Diamond Fields Victoria Falls Durban Natal Mombasa Maxwell Cunard Line Tanga Lloyd Line Naples Union Castle Atlantic Lines

Society at Bar Harbor at Horse Show Week

Mrs Elkins and Katharine Elkins arrive for Horse Show week at Louisburg with Gen Horace Porter joining at Bandbox cottage. Miss Margaret Wright hosts a dinner dance. Francis Rogers to give a song recital and Mrs Endicott and others plan a large private dance. Capt Thomas J Bush illness prompts cancellation of the Pot and Kettle reception. Butterfly and Corsair yachts stay briefly in port with J Pierpont Morgan's son-in-law aboard

New York Times Bar Harbor Elkins Katharine Elkins United States S. B. Elkins West Virginia Louisburg Horace Porter New York John Hoane S. Megargee Wright Margaret Wright Kebo Francis Rogers Thomas J. Bush Bush Butterfly C. Oliver Iselin, Jr J. Pierpont Morgan

Society in LenoxCelebrants and guests mingle at era parties in Lenox

In Lenox Massachusetts social life unfolds with dinners at Elm Court Spring Lawn and Naumkeag Villa. Guests include Mr and Mrs William D Sloane Miss Anne R Webb and families of Choate Lodge Roosevelt Laughlin and Hays as well as arrivals at Hotel Aspinwall Curtis Hotel and Willows.

Lenox Mass William D. Sloane Newport Elm Court John F. Alexandre Spring Lawn Alexandre Anne R. Webb Joseph H. Choate Mabel Choate Boston J. Montgomery Sears Naumkeag Villa Hamilton W. Cary Kate Cary Butternut Cottage George Cabot Lodge Paris Mrs. Lodge the Willows Henry W. Gray Adele Kneeland Bar Harbor Robbie Peyster_ Tytus Duncan C. Ryder Edith C. Rydge Orville W. Roosevelt J. West Roosevelt Red Lion Inn William B. Amberton New York Alexander Laughlin George Hays Pittsburg William E. Helme Robert P. Hooper Philadelphia

Danish Bark Emilie Aground in North Atlantic Gale

The Danish bark Emilie anchored near Staten Island after a fierce August gale 150 miles off Cape Hatteras. Captain G A Nelson and crew steadied the vessel as decks and cargo were lost, a makeshift jury mast was rigged, and Reliance towed her into Fire Island port. Parrot Rollo’s chatter faded as the storm passed.

Staten Island Emilie G. A. Nelson Santa Cruz Havre Mate Jaconsen Florida Cape Hatteras Nelson Fire Island Emille Reliance Jacobsen Rollo

Leper Woman Mary Costa Escapes to Providence

Fall River Massachusetts reports that Mrs. Mary Costa who was found to have leprosy on Saturday vanished overnight. Authorities warned Providence and other cities as search failed and State Board of Health control delayed transfer to Penikese Island. Mrs Costa’s husband and nine children remain at the Oregon Street residence awaiting state action.

Fall River Mass Board of Health Mary Costa State Board of Health State Board Costa Penilese Island

Specimen Auk Captured in Wyoming Mountains

A bird believed extinct for centuries, thought to be a great auk, was found near Basin Wyoming Aug 16 by Charles Metz and his brother Judge Paul Metz. The bird was shot and taken alive to the University of California, with officials at the University of Wyoming puzzled by its presence and a mate reportedly missing in the Shell River canyon.

New York Times Basin Wyo University of California Charles Metz Wyoming Shell River Metz Paul Metz University of Wyoming Wyoming Mountains

Customs rulings on oak plank linoleum duty amount

L A Coolidge announces abandonment of high duty efforts on oak plank linoleum after an Attorney General opinion. Boston Circuit Court ruled goods are dutiable as plain linoleum not inlaid, affecting duties of 20 cents per sq yd and 20 percent ad valorem versus 0.5 per sq yd and 15 percent claimed by Scott & West. Local producers supported higher duty. Oak plank linoleum resembles oak flooring in appearance.

L. A. Coolidge Scott & West Board of Abpraisers W. & J.sloane Nairn Linoleum Company Thomas Potter & Sons Farr-Bailey Manufacturing Company Standard Inlaid Manufacturing Company

Tony Pastor Improves After Near Death Victory

Vaudeville manager Tony Pastor who lay near death last week shows rapid recovery. He rallied on Thursday and has continued to improve since. He last stood briefly and ate solid food as doctors express hope for a full recovery.

Tony Pastor

Centenarians form auto club at New York home

Inmates of the Daughters of Jacob Home for Aged Men and Women at 302 East Broadway organize the Century Automobile Club for a yearly sightseeing trip. Members include Mendel Diamond, 100, president, and Baruch Weber, 101, secretary. Superintendent Kruger promises all 122 residents will ride, with two or three trips if needed, on the city tour via Fifth Avenue and Central Park.

Daughters of Jacob Home For East Broadway Century Automobile Club Mendel Diamond Diamond General Bull Simon Harris Alter Liberman Baruch Weber Wolf Davidson Centenarians Aaron Kirsch Esther Davis New York Rose Aaronwald Mischla Schlotesky Bashe Kalmenson Association of Centenarians Albert Kruger Reisel Levinson Spokeeman Kruger Fifth Avenue Central Park

Pig Chase In Broadway Attracts City Crowd

A pig escaped from a crate in an express wagon near Broadway and Fulton Street. The pursuit wound through Fulton Nassau Beaver and Broadway drawing a crowd of about forty. The pig knocked down three boys before the animal was recaptured at Broadway and Fulton Street.

Lower Broadway Fulton Street Nassau Nassau Street Beaver Street Broadway

Dr Will iam M Habirshaw Dead in Saratoga

Dr William M Habirshaw a noted chemist and founder of the Habirshaw Wire Company died at his summer cottage in Saratoga after a stroke and apoplexy. He had been separated from his wife for nearly twenty five years and was on a Europe trip earlier in the year. Funeral will be held at his New York home after the body was shipped from Saratoga.

New York Times Saratoga N. Y William M. Habirshaw Europe Habirshaw New York Yonkers New York State Agricultural Society New York Produce Exchange

Obituary Notes Henry Tanner Oliver Carr

Henry C. Tanner a longtime Manhattan banker and broker died at 70 in Bloomfield New Jersey after seven years off work. John S. Oliver a Brooklyn N C fire insurance agent died Aug 16 representing Insurance Company of North America and others and served as Treasurer of Brooklyn Salvage Corps. James J. Carr a prominent New Haven politician died at 45 from stomach cancer after three months illness, he was General Registrar of Vital Statistics for twenty two years and left a widow.

Henry C. Tanner Manhattan Oakland Avenue Bloomfield N. J John S. Oliver Brooklyn N. C Insurance Company of North America Philadelphia Brooklyn Salvage Corps Union League Club of James J. Carr New Haven Conn St. Raphael's Hospital

Steamer Aeon Overdue From San Francisco

In San Francisco on August 16 it was learned that the British steamer Aeon sailing forty days ago for Auckland carried passengers including Mrs. William Riddle wife of Lieut Maine and Chaplain Patrick and Mrs Patrick with their three children. The Aeon is a freight ship and had no passenger charter. Navy officials sought faster passage for Mrs Riddle to reach Samoa where her husband is stationed. The three children accompany the chaplain and Mrs Patrick.

San Francisco Aeon Auckland William Riddle Riddle Maine Patrick United States Navy Navy Apia Samoa Haplain Mrs. Patrick

Local Birth Announcements Weekly Ledger

Aug. dates list multiple births: Ginzbourger daughter August 14. Lederer son August 15. Levy daughter August 7. Maier son August 14. Nast daughter August 15. Oestereicher daughter August 15. Raphael daughter August 10. Rosenthal son August 11. Parents named, filing physicians not specified.

Ginzbourger al Ginzbourger Lederer R. Lederer Levy Abner Lie Maier Julius Maier

Marital notices list in Cleveland area August weddings

A sequence of marriage notices from Trinity Cathedral Cleveland and surrounding area for August includes Florence Louise Vollard daughter of Mrs. William Vollard marrying Percy Clifford Ludlam of New York City and multiple other nuptials such as Valeria Schiesinger to L. E. Backer and Annie Silberstein to Samuel Genauer among dates ranging August 1 through August 16.

Ludlam—Pollard Trinity Cathedral Cleveland Ohio Florence Louise William Vollard Percy Clifford Ludlam New York City Backer-Schlesinger Valeria Schiesinger L. E. Backer Baer—Lichtenstein Ernestina Lichtenstein Abraham_ Baer Bookstarer Sussman Bertha Sussman Harris Bookstaber Davis—Guain Hattie Gubin Benjamin Davis Genauer Silberstein Annie Silberstein Samuel Genauer King—Swords Annie Watson Swords Frederick Leonard King Lazelle—Mott Harry W. Lazelle Marks—Solomon Hattie Solomon Sidney Marks Schwarz—Levy Stella Levy Aaron E. Schwarz Urquhart—Richardson Jandh E. Richardson Albert W. Urquhart Vogler-Smith Laura B Smith John J. Vogler Winterstein—Cohen Bernard J. Winterstein Sadie Cohen

Obituary notices dated Aug 15 1909 list multiple residents

A long list of death notices and funeral details from Aug 15 1909 across New York New Jersey and Ohio mentions Frances Ascher William E Annis Henry S Borte and many others with addresses in Bayside Montclair Reading Cincinnati and Newark Funeral services and interment details are provided for each entry including dates times and locations of services and private interments for several.

Claremont Av 119Th St New York City Riverside Drive Broadway Porie Ocean Grove N. J Wayne Lodge C. F Albert J. Borte North Broad St West Laurel Hill Cemetery New York Conn Reading Road Hutchins Av Cincinnati Ohio Henry Cohn United Jewish Cemetery East Walnut Hills Orange Road Montclair P. M. MacDonald Gananoque Canada Gordon Macdonald St. Mark's Church Rouverie Maxwelt Roosevelt Hospital Annie Stuart Maxwell James T Emily Aachineless Maxwell Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Nichols Sarah M. Couzens John Couzens Debbs Ferry William H. Nichols Tuesay West 124Th St. Oliver John. S. Oliver Brooklyn Charles E. Spencer Kingston Av Porter H. J. Porter Suffield Schmidt William Amanda Schmidt Fox A. Mi Brewster Evanston Smith Bellport Worthington Mayo Smith Mabel Ford Richmond Mayo Smith Stewart Mary Stewart James and Jane Stewart Evergreen Hace East Orange van. Vechten Clarence Giles Funda Catherine van Vechten Johnstown N. Y

Funeral notices from New York area August listings

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices listed with addresses across Brooklyn Newark Jersey City and New York City for August dates. Entries name individuals such as Patrick Godley Richard Flynn and Mary M Graham with burial to follow.

Flanigan West Farms Road Thomas Flanigan Flynx Town of Union N. J Richard Flynn Godley Prospect Place Flatbush Patrick Godley Graham Prospect Heights Mary M Graham Grumley East St James J Eugene Hayes Heenan Classon Brooklyn Frank A. Hernan Heinze East 6Th St Edward Tlemze Hillis East 121St St Thomas Hillis Hoban Jersey City John Jely Jordan St. Felix St Sarah C Kane 17Th St Michael Kane Kenyon Aus Charlotte C. Kenyon Kiehn Gates Ida M Kiehn Komauk Savville Alois Komauk Levy East 2D St Jennie Levy Locke East 49Th St Mary Locke M. Loty Kimball Road Flattarss Simon B. Lott Ludlam St. Re S Hospital Isaac .C. Lulian McCann Saar S5th Emma McCann M. McAllister Classon Av Creek- Inn John McAllistes McGillivray Thomas Mcillivray McGovern Skillman St Cathrine McGovern Maas Nostrand Av Henry Maas Ree Mackin D Place Ferrey City Francis J. Mackin Mansmann Bulls’ Ferry Road West New York George Maansmann Marks New Brunswick Nathan Marks Mayo-Smith Beilnert L. F M Aus Worthington Mayo-Smith Meyer Stanhope St Eee Teresia Meyer Moone Union St Newark Mary Moore Nole East With St Christian D. Noll Asa G. Pettitone Radclipee West 168Th St Sarah M. Radclffe Reddington Ellen Reddington Riley Leunia N. Y Eve M. Riley Reis Sleemund Reis Roxborough Broome St Annie Roxborough M. Schur Patchen Caesar BE. Schur Smith Lafayette Robert Smith Stapleton Raymond Stapleton Stokes Fordham Mary V. Stokes Tague Bridget Tague M. Taylor Saugerties Mary C. Taylor Caldwell Anne van Dorfen Newkirk St Ida van Doren van Drifl Delia van Driel Wheeler P. Wherier Wieking Houston St St. John D. Wieking Tater. Williamson Lakewood Mary E. Williamson Yourela West 66Th St Jane Yourell

Unveiling and Mass Notices From Local Cemeteries and Churches

A series of memorial and mass notices lists multiple upcoming services and monument unveilings. Names include Hene rietta Arnstein, Mary Beck, Lawrence Goodhart, Frances and Meyer Hirsch, Anna Lyons, Fredericka Raabe, Alice M. Ryan, Anna E. Walsh, Anastasia Gormley, Caroline Schafbuch, and John Kelly with events at Washington Mount Neboah Union Hill St. Josephs St. Patrick's and St. Johns Orange. Dates span August with times and locations noted.

Arnstein Henerietta Arnstein Washington Cemetery Beck Mary Beck Mount Neboah Anastasia Gormley

Woodlawn Cemetery Access via Harlem Trains and Trolleys

Woodlawn Cemetery is readily accessible by Harlem trains from Grand Central Station, Webster and Jerome Avenue trolleys, and by carriage. Lots are priced from $150. call 4855-Gramercy for books of views or a representative. Office at 20 Fast 280 St., New York City.

Woodlawn Cemetery Harlem Grand Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenue N. Y

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