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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1908

Page

7

Open Church Canon Debate Faces Diocesan Vote

The Philadelphia Episcopal Convention debates the Open Church Canon amid secession fears. Clergy, led by Reverend Upjohn, push to render Canon 19 ineffective while two more priests in Delaware and Philadelphia plan to leave, signaling a growing rupture within the church.

York Times Philabdleeh Samuel Upiohn Whitaker Upjohn E. Shippen Watson Robert N. Innes Nelson Kellogg S. F. Ballentine Thomas J. Garland aUie Albert Cooper China Edgar A. Cowan St. Mark’s Church of St. James Church House Mr. Cooper Cowan General Theological Seminary New York Cooper America Father McGarvey J. B. Haslam Church of St. Elizabeth Wiliam H. McGarvey The Comanions of the Saviour Jasinm Alvah H. Doran St. Clement's A. G. Mortimer M. J. Cowl V. L. Hayward W. H W. McClellen

Oldham Talks to Methodists on Philippine Rule

Baltimore May report quotes Bishop Oldham urging Philippine Islanders to reject U S rule and resist annexation by Japan. He speaks to the Methodist missionary staff about leadership and a wise American administration as the path to removal of rule.

Episcopal Church General Conference Philippines Rank B. Lynch Philadelphia Committee On Temperance Methodist Episcopal Church Saleon Florence D. Richards Leipsic Central Ohio W.M. Balch Nebraska Committee On Board of Bishops David H. Carroll Oregon Bishop Goodsell B. Lee Pagett Portland Mary Rye Dr. Carroll Methodist Episcopal Missionary Board The Chesapeake Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association Carroll Baltimore Philippine Islands United State Japan Oldham Methodis

Bishops Ask Congress Action on Littlefield Bill

A Bishop committee from the Baltimore meeting urged Speaker Cannon to act on the Littlefield bill granting states police power to stop liquor shipments from other states before delivery to the consignee. The group included Governors Hanly and Flock, Dr. A B Leonard, and Judge Pollack. Cannon concurred with a Senate Judiciary stance that the bill is unconstitutional.

New York Times Washington Congress Littlefield Cannon Baltimore Guvs. Hanly Indiana Flock Kansas A. B. Leonard New York Judge Pollack North Dakota Senate Committee On Judiciary

Pastor to Spread Socialism Revival in Brooklyn

The Rev. John D. Long, secretary of the Ministers' Socialist Conference, announced plans for a series of revival meetings in his Brooklyn church starting tomorrow evening. He argued orthodoxy in the Presbyterian Church is a theological term with no bearing on sociology and stated he will preach his sociology, while downplaying creeds and ritual.

John D. Long Ministers’ Socialist Conference Brooklyn The

Morris Fellowship wedding at Grace Church

The wedding of Richard Lewis Morris and Carolyn Whitney Fellowes will be held at 3:30 P.M. June 6 in Grace Church. Miss Margaret Davis Fellowes will attend, with Stuyvesant Fish Morris Jr. as best man and ushers listed. The Rev. Dr. William R. Huntington will officiate. A small reception follows at 4 East Eighty-first Street.

Richard Lewis Morris Stuyvesant Fish Morris Morris Carolyn Whitney Fellowes Nelius Fellowes Grace Church Miss Fellowes Margaret Davis Fellowes Stuyvesant Fish Morris, Jr Rogers T. Bacon Craig Colgate Arthur C. Choate James M. A. Darrach Emlen Trenchard Littell Herbert T. B. Jacquelin William R. Huntington East Eighty-first Street

Notable social events fill New York afternoon

Frederick Townsend Martin hosts a luncheon for Mrs. John W. Mackay and Princess Colonna di Stigliano at Sherry's. A Danish lyrical drama The King Rene's Daughter will be staged by Miss Keller's senior class at 25 East 62nd Street to aid Barnard College. Multiple society arrivals and departures noted including the Mackay party, weddings, and upcoming card party at the Hotel Astor.

Frederick Townsend Martin Sherry's John W. Mackay Colonna di Stigliano King Rene Henrick Hertz Richard Henry Warren Miss. Keller East Sixty-second Street Barnard College May Arnold Elizabeth Arnold Isaac Frazier Williams St. John’s Cathedral New York United Daughters of the Confederacy Hotel Astor James Henry Parker Peter Nicholson C. A. Norris F. Collier Plaza

Sunday Show Injunctions Swept Away by Court Ruling

The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court ruled that injunctions shielding theaters from police interference on Sundays were improper. The Keith & Proctor Amusement Co suit and others against police enforcement were voided, leaving no equity jurisdiction to determine criminality on Sunday performances.

Bingham Supreme Court Keith & Proctor Amusement Company A. L. Shepard Manhattan Theatre Justice Ingraham Kelleher City of New York Court of Equity Equity Eden Musée Amusement Company Olympic Athletic Club Adolph Suesskind Fifty-eighth Street Max Schimkevits Athletic Club Corporation Counsel

Yale Dramatic Association Attend Lyceum Theatre Show

Twenty five Yale Dramatic Association members saw Kyrle Bellew and Margaret Illington in The Thief at the Lyceum Theatre last night. After the performance Thomas Achelis Jr and his party, invited by Miss Illington, dined at a supper hosted by Hotel Knickerbocker.

Yale Yale Dramatic Association Kyrle Bellew Margaret Illington Lyceum Theatre Thomas Achelis, Jr Daniel Frohman Miss Illington Knickerbocker

Arctic Explorer Peary Attends Wild West Show at Madison Square

Lieut Peary and Cuban Army head Major General Pino Guerra visited Madison Square Garden yesterday for Col Cédy’s Wild West Show. The Cuban general joined the crowd mainly for the horseback football display and was surprised by Buffalo Bill’s non ferocious demeanor after the performance.

Madison Square Garden Lieut. Peary Pino Guerra Col. Cédy Buffalo Bill

Miss Cecilia Loftus Recovers After Illness On Stage

Baltimore reports Cecilia Loftus, who fell ill during yesterday's Maryland performance, is much improved and resumed her roles this afternoon and evening, appearing in both shows as planned.

New York Times Baltimore Cecilia Loftus Maryland

Theatrical Notes on Grace Van Studdiford and Arctic Theatre

Grace Van Studdiford will lead a new Grace Van Studdiford Opera Company returning to comic opera in October in a piece by Smith and De Koven. Amelia Bingham continues to improve after illness. Hamilton Revelle is re-engaged as leading man for next season at Stuyvesant Theatre. Mabel Taliaferro ends her season tonight in Polly of the Circus at the Liberty Theatre. the run was cut short due to fatigue.

Grace van Studdiford Harry B. Smith Reginald de Koven Stuyvesant Theatre Mabel Taliaferro Polly Liberty Theatre

Alda and Lucia at American Theatre bill

Alda will be sung tonight at the American Theatre by the Italian Grand Opera Company and Lucia will be the matinee bill. Prof. Samuel A. Baldwin of the College of the City of New York gave his twenty first organ recital yesterday afternoon in the great hall of the main building.

Alda Italian Grand Opera Company Lucia Samuel A. Baldwin The College of the City of New York

John Larkin Drives Coach to Baltusrol

John Larkin started from the Hotel Gotham at 8 30 yesterday morning driving a four in hand coach to Baltusrol Golf Club New Jersey and back in about four and a half hours. The party included Mr and Mrs John Larkin Mr and Mrs Charles Oakes Mrs Sheldon Bacon Mrs Elwood Hendricks Benjamin Barker and Henry D Cooper. A second trip is planned in about ten days.

Gotham John Larkin Baltusrol Golf Club New Jersey Charles Oakes Sheldon Bacon Elwood Hendricks Benjamin Barker Henry D. Cooper Larkin

Better Outlook for the Drama Promoted at League Meeting

At Hudson Theatre yesterday morning the League of Political Education discussed the better outlook for the drama. Speakers included Augustus Thomas Charles Rann Kennedy Mrs W J Le Moyne and William H Crane with Kennedy urging a national drama arising from a world movement toward brotherhood and reform. Crane blamed commercialism for limited Shakespearean productions and Thomas predicted a forthcoming great American Jew lead play.

League of Political Education Hudson Theatre Augustus Thomas Charles Rann Kennedy America

Actresses to See the World Four Fritzi Scheff girls tour

Four young women Mabel Miller Leonore Novasso Lylu Wells Norma Miller of the Fritzi Scheff company plan a Summer program covering 20,000 miles to glimpse the Philippines. They agreed to substitute for Mile. Modiste at Rizal Theatre, Manila, with travel paid and performances offered in lieu of pay. They sail on the Manchuria and start in Manila by early July, returning for Mme Scheff’s new Fall production.

Fritzi Scheff Mabel Miller Leonore Novasso Lylu Wells Norma Miller Philippines José de la Cruz Rizal Theatre Manila Mme. Scheff Modiste Sefar Dé la’ Cruz Schefr Maaaila de la Cruz Manchuria Academy of Music Rizal Mnve Scheff

Blanche Bates Negotiations with Belasco Lead to Uncertainty

Reports claim Blanche Bates plans to leave the Belasco management while Frank McKee’s Inter-State Amusement Company is linked to a possible next season contract. Bates is abroad and Belasco cites a renewal clause and specified notice. Legal issues may prevent Bates from binding to a new deal, possibly leaving her with her former management.

Blanche Bates Belasco Frank McKee McKee Inter-States Amusement Company Miss Bates Mr. Belasco

Ships Sail as Prominent Passengers Board Numerous Voyages

The Cretic of the White Star Line sails to the Mediterranean with notable cabin guests including Dr. T. E. Marcus Mrs. M. P. Bewley and Prof. R. G. Campbell among many others. Other liners such as Prinzessin Irene Hamburg Amerikan Line Hamburg Egyptbound ships list numerous passengers from various professions and families.

White Star Line Mediterranean T.E. Marcus M. P. Bewley T. E. Buckland Clyde’ Bsurnett R. G. Co. Campbell John Campbell William Wallace. Chalmers James G. Carter A. B. Chalmers Arthur Stoddard ‘‘Ooles J. Hensley Johnson William Kent O. H. Krause William T. Lee James A. Logwood B. J. Macdonald Carl E. Munger Lenox Mills Katherine McMurray 18. Newman Elizabeth Nichols Canan G.L. Starr Henry V. Stillwell A. LE. Syme Elizabeth Taft Willian W. Thomson Saran &. Tyler E. M. Tutwiler A. H. Veeder B. R. Ward Eugene Winchet E. A. Whipple Halle Woods George H. Wooster Irene Naples Concepcion de Montalvo de Enrico Corrado William G. Fleming W.F. Farren H. B. Foley F. M. Gilpin William Gordon M. F. Gavin T. Hayward Hays Ford Harvey Charles B. James I. E. Johnson Jesse G. Lawrence K. V. Barnum L. B. Cromwell C. Cornelius Emmy Cronemeyer Anna Cronemeyer Louise Cronemeyer Lillian Frazer Vida Francis A. O. Fitzgerald Cornelis Gertz A. H. Brukinsky E. R. Cushman J. L. Dinkelspiel C. H. Duell J. Gerhardt H. C. Michie M. D H. H. Parsem Paul Pflieger J. C. Sanford London Minneapolis Flossie Bertram Alice EX. Camp J. H. Caryl Charles D Cleveland J. M. Conroy Robert Cettrell Robert Cory Edward , Earle Walter Eastman R. M. Loeser Isaac Lohmann Allan McLane Horace Sheble H. B. Shonk Frank Speaight A. R. Stevenson Liverpool Minnie Bagshaw Henry Creamze Robert Fleming Miss Fleming Joyce van Aarssen H. L. Britton R. M. Bell Bartels Thomas A. Cassilly Otto R. Hansen Frank Hustace George A. Saporias Theodore L. Schmidt

Election of officers at Century Theatre Club meeting

The Century Theatre Club elected officers in the Hotel Astor College Room during a joint session with the City Federation of Women's Clubs. Officers chosen include First Vice President Mrs John Livingston Niver and Second Vice President Mrs Maria C Weed. The session ran late amid heated dues talk and a remark about Mme von Klenner’s political ties.

Century Theatre Club College Hotel Astor City Federation of Women's Clubs John Livingeston Niver Maria, C. Weed J. C. Howard C. A. Culeman H.asserton E. Lichtenheim Otto Bertell Mme. von Klenner Sydney Rosenfeld Niver

Death of Ludovic Halevy Paris Dramatist and Academy Member

Paris reports the death of Ludovic Halevy the noted dramatist and novelist born July 1 1834 in Paris He studied at Louis le Grand College and held a senior role in the Colonial Ministry before turning to drama Halevy formed a literary partnership with Henri Meilhac producing works such as Frou-Frou With Sarah Bernhardt long tied to his plays he was a member of the Legion of Honor and the French Academy.

Ludovic Halevy Paris Louis le Grand M. Henri Meilhac Sarah Bernhardt Reveil

Philip Wolf 79 Former Staten Island Commissioner Dies

Philip Wolf aged 79, longtime Staten Island Commissioner of Polity from 1890 to 1900, died yesterday at his home 14 Wright Street Stapleton S I. He leaves two daughters and one son. Funeral will be held at his home Sunday morning with interment Monday.

Philip Wolf Staten Island New York Wright Street Stapleton S. 1

Obituary Notices From a New York Hotel and Homes

Obituaries report the deaths of Alonzo Van Dusen a former president of American and United States Whip Co at the San Remo Hotel in Manhattan. Elizabeth Fountain daughter of Phoebe Fountain died in Morristown New Jersey. Max Meyer a 76 year old cigar maker died in Newark. Mary L Bailey descendant of Gen Stark died in Whitehouse New Jersey. Sarah Boies Cowles widow of Justice Edward Pitkin Cowles died in Rye New York. William K Hinman 86 died at Hotel Leonori Madison Avenue after a brief illness. he was a ship chandler and descendant of colonial settler Edward Hinman.

Alonzo. van Dusen American Whip Company United States Whip Company San Remo Hotel Central Park West Seventy-fourth Street J. E. Higgins Elizabeth Fountain Phoebe A. Fountain Morristown N. J Max. Meyer Rye Chicago William K. Hinman Leoneri Madison Avenue North Hempstead S. 1 Seret Edward Hinman Stratford Conn Williams & Hinman South Street

Art Needlework Sold at Kate Collins Sale

Bargains in brocades velvets and embroideries marked the Kate Collins auction at Fifth Avenue Art Galleries. The top price was 220 for an altar front with foliage and flowers on pink satin edged in gold. Returns totaled 3306 for the day and 6074 over two days as the sale continued this afternoon.

Kate Collins Fifth Avenue W. Satterlee Eastman Johnson J. D. Crimmins

Marriages Recorded in New Jersey May 5 6

Multiple wedding notices from Irvington Newark and Flemington New Jersey dated May 5 and 6 announce marriages. Grace Sexten weds John Ewanski. Ray Goodman weds Dr Marcus B Gain. Caroline S Willis weds Water J Hewlett. Anna Schoen weds Christian Seitu ert. Elizabeth Murray weds John Updike.

Ewanski-Senton Irvington, N.J Grace Sexten John Ewanski Halpern Sen Newark, N. J Ray Goodman Marcus B. Gain Hewlett- Whillis Caroline S. Willis Water J. Hewlett Schubert—Schoen Newwea Anna Sehoen Christian Seituert Updike-Murray Flemington, N. J Elizabeth Murray John Updike

Deaths and funeral notices from New York area listings

Obituary notices list numerous residents with dates May 6 to May 10 in 1908 across Arlington Middletown Pittsfield Rye Easton and Brooklyn. Names include Howard P Fell Mary Blanch George Chesterman Sarah Boies Crane Maria Dehen Robert Quennell Ritter Alonzo Van Deusen Van Vredenburg Wyeth and many local residents with burial plans and private interments.

Holihan Giles Place Kingsbridge Alfred L.holihan Jackson Margaret Hydachson Cherries S. Muar Iey West 12Th St Dawn Avenue Greenuwood Jaimison Vallejo Anna Cora Fuller Jaimison Frank Fuller New York Madken J. Boston iMass Woertsmouth CN. H.s Oettinger Broadways Sizmund Qetting’r Prichard New Haven Opan Elien YE Privchard Matson Edward St. Quennell Robert George Quennell West 1Th Elizabeth BP. Swan Monde Izondon Jespers Ritter PHS Serviees Jennings St Borough of the Bronx A. M Woodlawn van Deusen Hotel San Remo Alonzo van Deusen Seth Vax Vreden Mary J. van) Vredenburg Walter TL. Trier Jierrepont Brooklyn WYETH George = Wardwell Hast Orange N. J John D. Wreeth Rosevill Av Newark Larkawanna Railroad

Wills Probate Notice for Tompkins & Tompkins Firm

A probate notice appears for wills matters handled by Tompkins & Tompkins, lawyers located at 156 Fifth Avenue. The text lists carelers-at-law and indicates proceedings related to wills and probate.

Tompkins & Tompkins, Carelers-at-Law Fifth Avenue

Obituary notices and deaths in Brooklyn Jersey City May 7 era

A list of death notices and funeral plans across Brooklyn and Jersey City dated May 7. Individuals include Joseph Flanagan Catharine Frey Dominick Gengler Marion Gahagan and many others with addresses in Jersey City Brooklyn Leonia East Newark and Newark. Several funerals are scheduled for today and tomorrow.

Bauer Bushwick Brooklyn John Bauer Baxter Schenectair N. Y John W. Baxter Brunt Rahway N. J Harvey ’ Brunt Berrian Westchester Margaret A. Berrian Bodine Pulaski St Bresklyn David Budesheim Cornelia St Peter Burdesheim Burns Steuben St Catherine J. Burns Connolly Harmon St Jersey City James F. Connolly Crummey Flatbush Flanagan Little St Joseph Flanagan Heighta Catharine] Frey Gahagan Bouley Gengler Devoe St Dominick M. Gengler Maurice Gormley Tis Anther Halstpad West K4th Hallenrbesck Grdene Av Garrett C. Hallent Mi - McLeaig Reynolds Av East Newark Frey Webster v Jersey Leonia Marion Gahagan Gormley Berry St Glantner East Orange Johanna Alfred F. Halstead PL M Morrow Hentschel Ocean Lulien J. Hughes Johnston Sd A Annie M Josip Waltshear Kuhlee Hastie Leibe Springfield Newark Thowias “McCormack Anca Mel Magnriz Sith St Brockien Atinjrine Macaire Mason Int Lafayette Brooklim Elizaginth Meenig Otto Grattan St Arthur A Grove St Thomas Parker Quinn Morgan Rachel Quinn Ageno Rens Ay Sittan G. Rex Riellvi Sith Terence Tellx Puneral Sauteil Lato Bathgate Av Heathdrine Sauter. Fundrel Schmeier Kristine Schneier Simon Clift Yonkers May Joseph Simon SMECE West En $T William J. Smith Stuart 4Th St Martin Stuart Eutherland Rose Sutherland Vogrhees Putnam Carrina Vooras Waldron At & Waldro West I St Anneka Wels West West JiSth St Julipaserner- Weinkler Herward St Albertina Winkier Pensonhurst Nace Ant Charlesston N. IL Hera Ta-Dary Sfie Aw

Memorial notice for Leavy and related obituaries

Fragmented obituary note mentions Leavy and Walsh with church references and partial names. The text references a memorial event, connections to Browkham and Moss Creek, and a baptismal or church context. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Woodlawn Cemetery Access From Harlem Trains and Trolleys

Readable notice explains Woodlawn Cemetery is readily accessible by Harlem trains from Grand Central Station, Webster and Jerome Avenue trolleys, and by carriage. It lists contact points for purchasing books of views and mentions office location at 29 East 28th Street.

Woodlawn Cemetery Harlem Grang Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenue Gramercy

Removal of Household Manager Mrs Wilmerding

Mrs Wm E Wilmerding a visiting household manager and general provider has moved from 503 South Avenue where she had offices for ten years to Columbia Bank Building 207 South Avenue.

Wm. E.wilmerding Columbia Bans

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