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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1908

Page

9

Rich Women Called to Quit Idleness for Public Service

At the Woman's Suffrage Convention in Buffalo on October 18, Miss Jean M. Gordon urged wealthy young women to embrace noblesse oblige, abandon idle charity, and pursue public service and fair labor conditions. She argued for reforming offices and inspectors to reflect education and independence, and urged actions supporting better wages, schooling, and social safeguards. Proposals included eight-hour days, improved conditions in mills, and broad civic responsibility.

New York Times Buffalo Jean M. Gordon New Orleans America

Lenox Autumn Socials Highlight Engagements Hunts

Lenox hosts overflow guests as hotels run full and Berkshire Hills see steady motor traffic. Mrs. William B. Bacon of Boston announces engagement of daughter Emily L. to Hamilton Fish Benjamin of New York. Christening at Trinity Church for Elizabeth Van Rensselaer with Folsom sisters as godmothers. Berkshire Hunt plans live fox chase at Chatham. season extends into November. Various dinners and entertainments feature Delafields Dixeys Choates and Folgoms social circle.

New York Times Lenox Meass Berkshire Hills William B. Bacon Boston Emily L Hamilton Fish Benjamin Samuel Nicoll Benjamin East Seventy-seventh Street New York Benjamin Julia Fish Yale Trinity Church Elizabeth van’ Rensselaer Edward H. Delafield Saeed George Winthrop Folsom Ethel Constance Folsom Tanglewood Graham Bowdoin Baltimore Joseph H. Choate Emily Tuckerman Stockbridge Charles Carroll Jackson Wynstay Richard Starr Dana Edward Delafield John S. Barnes Cold Brook Berkshire Hunt Chatham David Turner Dana Kennels U. W.wadsworth

Social season fills Fassifern Farm and Oaks with luncheons

At Hot Springs Virginia on October 18 society hosted numerous luncheon and dinner events at Fassifern Farm the Oaks Warm Springs and Bath Alum Springs. Notable guests included Miss Frances Stotesbury Miss Thompson Mrs. José Aymar Mr. Eugene M. ONeill Mr. A. Sidney Carpenter and hosts such as Harry S. Black W Butler Duncan C H Conrad Walter Watson De Tispenard Stewart and a stream of arrivals from New York Milton Mass Cleveland and Chicago.

New York Times Hot Springs Fassifern Farm the Oaks Warm Springs Bath Frances Stotesbury Fassifern Thompson L. H. Spence José Aymar New York Eugene M. O'Neill Helen Cannon A. Sidney Carpenter Harry S. Black W. Butler Duncan Stuart Duncan Bath Alum Springs H. E. Owens William H. Neilson Henry B. Livingston A. Livingston S. Holbrook C. Gillett Henry Sampson Josephine Waite E. P. Leonard T. E. Foxall Charles Davis Pauline Davis Suzette F. Davis Milton Mass Ralph Worthington Cleveland Ohio Arthur A. Clement Gail Dray Chicago

Baxter and Mildred Eytinge wed on lucky day in New York

Hugh Henry Baxter son of the late Horace Henry Baxter married Miss Mildred Eytinge in the Church of the Heavenly Rest. The ceremony was small with about six relatives present. Baxter a former New York Athletic Club pole vaulter and club member plans to split time between Riverside Drive New York and New Rochelle with a Hot Springs cottage for the fall.

Hugh Henry Baxter Horace Henry Baxter Mildred Eytinge Church of the Heavenly Rest Mr. Baxter Miss Eytinge London Herbert Shipman Charles Seabury Eytinge Charles Eytinge Charles S. Eyting Reginald Sayre Harvey Singsley Miss. Roberts New York Athletic Club Metropolitan, Union League Seawanhaku-Corinthian Yacht Clubs Sons of the American Revolution Mrs. Baxter Hot Springs New York Riverside Drive New Rochelle

Clarke and Hill wed at Gloria Dei Church Palenville

Miss Katharine Clarke daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frank C. Clarke of Catskill New York married Frederick Hill son of Mrs Hiland Hill in a ceremony at Gloria Dei Church Palenville New York at 12 20 officiated by Rev Iz P Miller Attendants included Miss Clara Clarke maid of honor and bridesmaids Miss Genevieve Scofield Miss Edith Doane Best man was Benjamin F Stower Ushers included Everett Abbott Brett William Lee Woodward Edward M Kennedy Joseph H Hollister and Champlin Clarke.

Katharine Clarke Frank C. Clarke Catskill N. Y Frederick Hill Hiland Hill Palenville Iz. P. Miller Miss Clarke Clara Clarke Boston Genevieve Scofield Edith Doane Chicago Mr. Hill Benjamin F. Stower New York Everett Abbott Brett William Lee Woodward Edward M. Kennedy Joseph H. Hollister Champlin Clarke

Miss Hubbell to Marry Adams in Brick Church Event

Miss Juliette Emily Hubbell and Mason Tyler Adams plan a wedding on October 31 at Brick Presbyterian Church. Attendants will be Hubbell sisters Margaret and Ruth. Best man will be William E. S. Griswold of New York. The groom hosts an ushers dinner October 30 and Miss Hubbell a luncheon the same day.

Juliette Emily Hubbell Mason Tyler Adams Brick Presbyterian Church Margaret Ruth Hubbell Adams William E. S. Griswold New York

Porpoises Lost at New York Aquarium After Failed Captivity

The New York Aquarium ends its porpoise program after Flip and Flop die soon after capture near Bradley's Beach New Jersey. Officials say air quality and handling harmed the animals and successful captivity was not feasible due to delicate air needs and crowd conditions.

Flip Flop New York L. B. Spencer

Actors' Society Presents Third Stunt At New Clubhouse

About a hundred actors and guests gathered at the Actors' Society clubhouse 132 West Forty-fifth Street last night for their monthly stunt night. President Tom Wise led the showcase of novelty entertainment offered by the group.

The Actors’ Society West Forty-fifth Street Tom Wise

Friends Pay Tribute to Bronson Howard Playwright Honored at Memorial

A large gathering of dramatists managers and actors paid tribute to Bronson Howard at the New Lyceum Theatre West Forty-fifth Street. The American Dramatists Club honored its founder and former president with prayers telegrams from Theodore Roosevelt and a poem from Henry Arthur Jones.

Bronson Howard Avonby-the-Sea George Ade David Belasco William C. de Mille Robert Edeson Harrison Grey Fiske William Gillette Victor Herbert Wilton Lackaye Daniel Frohman A. J. Dittenhoefer John Philip Sousa Cardinal Newman Joseph I. Cc. Clarke Atlantic Mr. Clarke Ameran Dramatists’ Club Clarke Roosevelt

Henry Miller Players Give Complimentary Michigan Show

The Henry Miller Associate Players staged The Servant in the House before University of Michigan faculty and students in Ann Arbor on October 18. Miller declined a university offer of 1000 dollars for a single performance but will host a complimentary show at his own expense. The Majestic Theatre hosted a large, diverse audience including international figures and students from over forty nations.

New York Times Ann Arbor Mich Henry Miller University of Michigan Chicago New York Savoy Theatre University Majestic Theatre

Nox McCain Opens Lecture Series at Carnegie Lyceum

Nox McCain presented the first of five lectures on The Riviera to a large audience at Carnegie Lyceum last night. The illustrated talk used motion pictures and lantern slides showing Monte Carlo Cannes Grasse Villefranche and Mentone. Rome is set for next Sunday's subject.

Nox McCain Riviera Carnegie Lyceum Monte Carlo Cannes Grasse Villefranche Mentone Rome

Sousa Band Closes Thirty third Tour At Hippodrome

The closing concert of John Philip Sousa and his band on their thirty third semi annual tour was held at the Hippodrome last evening. The program featured The Fairest of the Fair, performed for the second time. A representative Sousa program drew hearty applause with soloists Miss Louise Ormsby soprano Miss Giacinta Della Rocca violinist and Herbert L Clarke cornetist.

John Philip Sousa Hippodrome Sousa Louise Ormsby Giacinta Della Rocca Herbert L. Clarke

Orchestra at Carnegie Hall and Brooklyn Academy of Music

The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Carl Pohlig performs tonight at Carnegie Hall and tomorrow afternoon at the Brooklyn Academy of Music with pianist Emil Sauer as soloist.

Philadelphia Orchestra Carl Pohlig Carnegie Hall Brooklyn Academy of Music Emil Sauer

Opera plans by Matteo to appease bootblack workers

In a quiet barber shop, bootblack boss Giovanni Matteo plans an operatic rotation to keep his Italian crew content. After a past strike tied to opera attendance, he now gathers operatic preferences and will assign shows to bootblacks to avoid further disruption.

Giovanni Mattteo Timps Matteot America Matteo Metropolitan Opera House Manhattan Opera House Giovanni Gatti-Gazzas la Scala Arimondi Gaz Campanini Dees

Prelates in St. Louis Attend Cathedral Cornerstone Ceremony

The New York Times reports that a large crowd gathered at Maryland and Newstead Avenues for the cornerstone laying of a new Catholic cathedral in St. Louis costing over 2 million dollars. Archbishop James E Quigley and Archbishop John A Farley attended along with other major prelates. Farley, exhausted from travel, retired early to rest after the banquet.

New York Times ST. Louis Maryland Newstead Avenues Liomede_ Falconio United States Areth Glennon Roosevelt James E Quigley Chicago John Al.farley New York John Ireland St. Paul Chael Kelley Sydney Australia James H. Bienk New Orleans Farley

Herbert Concert Pleases Broadway Theatre Audience

Victor Nerbert and his orchestra opened a Sunday night series at the Broadway Theatre with a well filled house and generous applause. Highlights included selections from Algeria, a The Same Old Two encore, and The Rose of the World featuring J Borod kin on trumpet. Svendsen violin Romande and Horace Britt cello were encore favorites, with Herbert Overture to The Fred Mill and McDowell To a Wild Rose also warmly received.

Victor Nerbert Broadway Theatre Algeria Herberts Mew J. Borodkin Sultana Tiwilight Svendsen John M. Spargur Horace Britt Herbert Fred Mill McDowell

Seneca to be stationed for anti derelict service on Atlantic

Washington officials and the Philadelphia Maritime Exchange discussed the derelict destroyer Seneca now being fitted at Baltimore. It was nearly decided to base her at Tompkinsville Staten Island NY from which she will respond to wireless alerts about half submerged abandoned craft threatening commerce. The Seneca will be the only vessel of her class afloat. The Snohomish has left Wilmington yards and is being fitted as a life saver off the Pacific Coast.

New York Times Washington Revenue Cutter Service E. R. Sherwood Philadelphia Maritime Exchange Seneca Atlantic Seaboard Baltimore Tompkinsville Staten Island N Y Wilmington Arundel Cove Pacific

Sunday Law Victory Sparks Memphis Theaters and Police

In Memphis on October 18 crowds filled two performances testing the Sunday amusement law. Managers faced arrest but police declined orders from Criminal Court Judge Moss to arrest spectators. Moving pictures joined the challenge as the case proceeds, with Judge Moss seeking indictments against the police. See jury.

New York Times Memphis Tenn Criminal Court Moss Sanea Mo aKevar Cne

Gadski Delights Carnegie Hall With Soprano Recital

Mme Gadski gave a Carnegie Hall Sunday recital to a large audience praising her rich voice and dramatic color. She opened with German French and English songs then Schubert and Grieg with Mr La Forge providing memory accompaniment. The performance showcased sincere artistry and refined stylistic control.

Mme Johanna Gadski Carnegie Hall New York Mme. Cadski Mme. Gadski Schubert Franz. Grieg Frank Ta Forge Richard Strauss King Robert Franz Grieg

Third Hermann Kiein Concert Attracts Limited Audience

The New German Theatre hosted the third Hermann Kiein Sunday concert with a small audience amid hot weather. Hans Kroneld impressed on cello with Grieg pieces, Rispham sang in English, Jeanne Jomelli performed French songs, Carrie Hirschmann played piano and Grieg's sonata, and a young violinist listed as Kotlarsky offered solos. The child prodigy wore knee breeches and swaddling clothes, dulling the event's overall appeal.

Hermann Kiein Hans Kroneld Grieg Rispham Mme Jeanne Jomelli Carrie Hirschmann Kotlarsky Jie

Sermon Praises Labor Unions At St John the Divine

The Rev Dr John P Peters defended labor unions in a Cathedral of St John the Divine sermon. He cited unions fighting child labor sweatshop abuses and low wages and praised their role in educating immigrants and improving living conditions. Peters,\nas Social Service Committee member for the Diocese of New York, is a delegate to the Central Federated Union.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine John P. Peters Social Service Committee Diocese of New York Peters Central Federated Union

Union letter seeks AFL action on immigration and labor laws

A letter to the Central Federated Union head from the International Association of Machinists asks the AFL Convention to compel action. It requests an agent be appointed to the Liberty Island arrangement to ensure contract labor laws are enforced and not evaded.

Central Federated Union Fom International Association of Machinists Convention The American Federation of Labor Lberty A. F. of Filis Island

Tragic Electric Accident at Flatbush Gas Plant

John Schofield of 1828 Nostrand Avenue died after contact with a transformer at the Flatbush Gas Company power house located at 278 Clarkson Street. A heavy voltage passed through him instantly, police reported yesterday afternoon.

Flatbush Gas Company Clarkson Street Flatbush John Schofiekd Nostrand Avenue

Local Births Reported for Mayper Richman and Rosenfeld Families

On October 13 14 15 three area families welcomed new members. Mr and Mrs M Mayper had a son on October 14. Mr and Mrs Jacob H Richman welcomed a daughter on October 13. Mr and Mrs Julius Rosenfeld greeted a son on October 15.

Marriages listed from West Grange to Brookline and Jersey City

A sequence of marriage notices dated October to December lists brides and grooms including Grace Bowdhtenaughter and Sidney Jhorhan Babson Hardenburgh Sperry Hollibrook Murphy Long Neergaard White Brooks Carrigan Murnin Gruenwald Hutson Gilluly Montgomery Forrest Neilson Mapes Saward Appleton Regniault Scott Ulmer Swartz Schwab Mabbett Taylor Hamilton and others across New York New Jersey Massachusetts and Chicago with venues such as Larchmont Manor Jersey City and Brooklyn.

West Grange X. J Edward Judson Grace Bow Joseph Campbell Sidney Jhorhan Babson Hardenburgh — Sperry Larchmont Manor N. l Ezra S. Tipple Bessie Spercy Ambrose Hardenburgh Holbrook—Huth Harriet Alexander Franklin Murphy, Jr Newark N. J Xeergaard—White Brookline Mass Howard M._Brown Hames W. Wendte Marian Vall Frederick J. White William Bigelow Neergaard Brooklyn Babson—Campbele Calix—Brooks Jersey City Lotta A. Brooks Edward F. Calix Carrigan-Bridgman Isabel M. Bridgman Joseph F. Carrigan Casey Murnin John F. Casey Heinerman-Gruenwald Bertha Gruenwald Martin Heinerman Hutson Gilluly Schultz—Appleton Marion R. Appleton William S. Schurtz Schwall Regnnault Adrienne Regniault Henry Scott Mabel C Search David H. Scott, Jr Stillwell Ulmer Baymeee Ethel M. Ulmer George Stillwell

Obituaries and funeral notices from Cambridge and New York area

A list of obituaries and funeral notices dated Oct 1908 across Cambridge Mass and New York City. Names include Anne Calkins, Fannie Clark, Alilah Davis, Josephine Haight Leonard, Emma Walley, Caroline Knoepfel, Sammis, Harriette Strong, Mary Hutchinson, Samuel Anderson, Van Andree, Ella Baker, Elizabeth Blauvelt, Letticia Cameron, Frances Copeland, John Corbett, Jacob Culer, Maria Curry, Frances Copeland, Samuel Donarhy and others with addresses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and nearby towns. Interments and services noted with locations such as Mount Vernon, Port Jefferson, Watertown, Greenwood, and local church settings. Funeral times and days are indicated for several entries.

Lewis Fh Hennah Alilah Davis Mount Vernon Port Jefferson L. J Inesephine Leonard George J Haightuneral Manhattan, Avenue N.Y Hautchinson Charles Hutchhisss Mar" Hutchinson Greystone Erik R. _ trait Chambers Iurr Johny Heonob Mauminy Fattos Broadway Hoth St Knoepfel Caroline Fat William Jf Hneepfet Sammis Dutin Sammus Presbyterian Church Strong Harriette Pledt Sorong Edward Strong Jonathan Gardiner Fleet Wao Greenwood Brooklyn Rosina Bertram Blauvelt West Caldwell Elizabeth Blauvelt S Boschen Irvington Neebet Blanche D Boschen Cameron Schermerhorn St. Prook- Inn Letticia Cameron Casey 37Th St Maria Curry Devlin Orange N. J Mary Vlin Mo ‘ Saghy Bedford Samuel Donarhy Negan Annie Innegan Froman Nathan Froman Funera Cok den Thomas Golden

Earthquake claims Cincinnati banker Hiram Peck

Hiram Harper Peck, 59, a prominent Cincinnati capitalist and former head of the Farmers and Shippers Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Company and the Northern Bank of Covington, Kentucky, died at his home from paralysis linked to illness suffered after the Jamaica earthquake months earlier. He was survived by his widow and two daughters.

Cincinnati Harper Peck New York City Jamaica Peck Farmers and ‘Shippers’ Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Company Northern Bank Covinsteen

Roslyn Resident Mrs Willets Dies at Home

Roslyn resident Mrs. Willets died at her home at noon. Widow of a prominent local figure, she leaves three children, including Cy Willets and Mrs. Tyrus Titus. The funeral, private, will be held tomorrow and burial is planned in the Westbury Ground.

Roslyn L. L. Det Ts. Willets Mary Otaga Isaze

Boston engraver Joseph Winfred Spencely dies in North Conway

Joseph Winfred Spencely of Boston, a well known engraver, died late yesterday at his La Chocerua home near North Conway after a long illness. He leaves a widow and a son. He was about 45 years old and a designer and miner, living ten miles from Spenceley. October 18.

North Conway Joseph Winfred Spencely Boston la Chocerua Spenceley

Russian general Orloff dies after aiding order restoration

Fragmentary report notes General Orloff, aide de camp to the Emperor and commander of a punitive expedition that subdued insurrection in 1905-6, died while involved in restoring order in the provinces. He had been decorated for his efforts in this period.

Stern Peror ST. Petersburg Orloff Cat Peror Gen Cording

Funeral notices listed for numerous residents

A dense obituary column lists numerous funeral notices with names and last addresses such as Harris, Jeandron, Krager, Lang, Lautghlin, Linker, Lochner, Maberry, McGrath, Mackay, McGuin, Michelsen, O'Brien, Reynolds, Russell, Ryan, Stevenson, Weekes, Whitman, Woersching, Zellmann. Dates and churches vary. several entries specify St. Vincent, St. John, or local streets as locations.

Gordo Wnliap Berljonksom Harry S Gordon Guinea St. Je Jeremiah Guinea Hanna North Nth J Thomas E48 Harris Vilion St Benjamin F. Harris Tiessen Joein Elites Heslin Beinrich St. K. W St. K. W. Heinrie Boe On Ae Neers Ar Peter Hollingsworth Jeandron Ceorge J. Lagher Maberry Jerse - Ot Emma J. Mather Wee Metne Mer McGeraty Mast McGuinn McDong Mary Mellcttin Meegrath Marsttats Weefrawee Stewart Marshall Meyer West Michelsen Presbyter Rosa Michelsen George Neilouth O'Brien N. J Connell Maryofrannell PoomTren Reynouns Peter Reynolds Fonem Rewwuholn John Rete Russell Orean Grove Rossel Ren TI Ryan Ib Ryan Greaee Ayfferard Enemanan Breakin

Memorial unveilings at Loewensohn Rayside and area cemeteries

In memoriam notices list unveiling monuments at Rayside Cemetery and several other local cemeteries on Oct 25. Names including Abrahams, Wertheim, Zuckermann, and Shea are cited along with church services and times such as 2 PM and 3 PM.

Arravam Jeane Abra Hans Rayside Cemetery Max Jem -Ranm Washington Atan Frove Ma Ram Owe Etere Harscher Mer Keiser Ter van Parettine Moire Cuae Tedermanner Mick Tletinsehn Leewensohn Sylo A Maton Mendelnwetz Mannmont Porites Shaaray Tetily Copeters Shea John” Shea Sacred Heart Church Ann Truesdelle St. Mary's Church Newick N. J Wertheim Zuckfrmann Frel Zuckermann

Woodlawn Cemetery Access via Trains and Trolleys

Easy access to Woodlawn Cemetery from Grand Central via Herlem trains and Jerome syenne trolleys or carriage. Setups start at 160 dollars. Bookings through telephone listed and office address given for inquiries.

Woodlawn Herlem Grand Central Station Whister Jerome Syenne

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