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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
3
Advertisement notes a man offering ten thousand dollars as a silent or active partner in a prosperous manufacturing business. Investment will be fully secured and the most dignified references provided. Apply by letter to C. G. Box 8 Times Office Times Square.
Exquisite Ideal Melodiste playerpiano cases feature fine woods architecture and artistic design. The instrument can be played by hand or self played and responds with rich delicate resonance to emotion and sentiment. A first small payment places the Melodiste in your home with flexible terms offered.
A promotional note offers a free booklet titled BOOKLET A about how player pianos are made. It promises clear English explanations and illustrations of each part to help buyers choose the right instrument.
Baltimore May 21 unofficially announced the election of Rev. Dr. William F. Anderson of New York and Rev. Dr. John L. Nuelsen of Berea Ohio as bishops. Ballots show Anderson 548 votes Nuelsen 540 of 765 total with six bishops remaining to be chosen.
Delegates at the General Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church meet in Pittsburg to pursue church union. Rev. T. H. Lewis Rev. A. S. Reynolds and S. R. Harris will attend the Baltimore Episcopal Convention. An address by Rev. J M Gill sparks controversy over leadership at the Woman’s Home Mission Board.
The Rev. Dr. Baxter P. Fullerton of St. Louis was unanimously elected Moderator of the General Assembly of the United States Presbyterian Church in session at Kansas City. He succeeds Rev. William Henry Roberts of Philadelphia and delivered a farewell sermon emphasizing church cooperation nationwide. Enthusiastic delegates include missionaries and a group of twenty five Porto Ricans attending the assembly.
Archbishop Farley dedicates Mount St. Alphonsus seminary at Esopus with 2000 plus Catholics from Boston New York and Philadelphia in attendance. Mgr Burtsell presides at high mass with Rev Francis Kloder and Rev James Lewis assisting and Rev Albert Stern delivering the sermon.
After a long secrecy period the referee David McClure submitted his report to Justice O Gorman recommending a decree in Mrs Ellen French Vanderbilt's favor. The couple reportedly agreed on a settlement for their child, with Mrs Vanderbilt seeking at least ten million dollars for the child and Mr Vanderbilt offering about one and a half million to her, while insisting on equal upbringings for their son.
The Hudson Guild dedicated its new building at 436-438 West Twenty-seventh Street with about 1700 attendees. Perceval Chubb presided as Herr Muhlmann performed, followed by remarks from Gaylord White George Greer and John Splain. Felix Adler spoke before Dr. John Lovejoy Elliott closed the program. Refreshments were served after a decorated formal event.
Earl Gulick a 19 year old once famous boy soprano who toured with President McKinley and sang at his Canton funeral surrendered after being charged with assault and robbery. Complainant Alexander Dunlap says Gulick stole 60 dollars. Gulick met Dunlap after a café encounter and fled with two accomplices.
Supreme Court Justice McCall signed an interlocutory decree annulling the marriage of Helen Maloney of Philadelphia and Arthur N. Osborne of Spring Lake. Papers are not sealed but access is restricted. the grounds cited include lack of cohabitation and absence of intent to marry. The referee Daniel F. Cohalan supported findings that the couple never lived as husband and wife and treated the ceremony as a betrothal.
In St Petersburg on May 21 M Iswol sky was summoned after a dispatch from Tabriz. Gen Snarski commander of the Russian punitive expedition to Persia sent an ultimatum demanding immediate indemnity for Russian victims. He threatens to cross the frontier by force if no reply is given. Officials seek peaceful resolution.
Passaic resident Francis E. Fitch and wife traveled on the Deutschland from Hamburg. Fitch was in a highly nervous state when the liner arrived and had to be assisted from the vessel. He lives at 60 High Street, Passaic, and had been ill for six months seeking a complete rest.
Wu Ting-Fang Chinese Minister to the United States spends an afternoon at Fleischmann baths on Sixth Avenue with officials, photographers, and reporters. A breakdown in New Jersey autos delays arrival but ex-Gov Murphy assists. Wu endures steam, electric light bath, and a plunge run amid camera attention, finally enjoying a massage and exercise device while lamenting the photographers.
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