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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1908

Page

10

Is He a Prince

A reader quotes an 1908 piece discussing Rudolph Kretzulescu, who has spent months in New York seeking attention for royal claims. The article refutes Romanian princely titles, notes Italian and Romanian lineage errors, and explains the lack of official recognition. It argues social clubs and introductions matter more than lineage in verifying status. The piece also recounts Spain and other royal procedures to illustrate how titles function in Europe.

Brentwood Company Rudolph Kretzulescu New York United States Rumania Ratas Dacia Wallachia Moldavia Transylvania Romania Reighing Ferdinand Bors Charles Nicholas Geores Cantacuzene Europe George Can Michael Cantacuzene Frederick D. Grant Kretzulesco Humbert Kretzulescu Consulta Heraldica Rome Eretrulescu Avenue Des Champs Elisées Paris Tam Bassarabas Jugomir Bassanha Brancoveni Branvan Holy Roman Empire Bas- Serabas Brancevan Ena Peter the Great Bassarabeas Branco Heb Roman Empire Zoe Mavroordato George Bibescu Brancovan Gregory Prince of Brancovan Austria Hungary France Prince Bassarabes de Brancovan Constantine Bassarabas de Brancovan Elizabeth Mathieu de Nosilles Helen Ce Alexander de Caraman Chim Musurus Pacha London Constantine Bessarabas de Brancovan Bucharest Brancovanith Ars Ubs Wonder Ocean

Portugal's New King and the Grandee Investiture Tale

The article describes Portugal's future king with a passion for the sea and mathematics, his education and travels, and contrasts him with his elder brother. It also recounts Spain’s Duke of Wellington and the ancient ceremony of investiture as grandee, detailing the almohads cushion ritual in Madrid.

Spain Charles V Charlemagne Medina Sidonia Medina Cocli Medina Rioseco Alba Frias Infantado Arcos Nagera Bonavente Albuquerque Astorga Duchy of Friar Marquise DE Fontenoy Eung Kime Manuel Portugal Greece Igrpt Turkey Holy Land Italy Polytechnic High School Duke of Wellington Ciudad Kod- Tie Ciu Rodrigo Dukes of Wellington Peninsula Re Guch Madrid Saries V Macné

Equal Pay Cost Put At 12 Million By Controller Metz

In a letter to Grace C. Strachan president of the Interborough Association of Women Teachers Metz estimates the annual cost of equal pay for women teachers at 12 000 460 dollars and states his opposition to the bill. Mayor McClellan also opposes. He says Strachan quoted him inaccurately in a circular and criticizes reformers for partial quoting.

Metz Grace C. Strachan Interborough Association of Women Teachers McClellan Miss Strachan

Public Education Talks and Free Museum Days Citywide

A listing of free admission to the American Museum of Natural History and the Zoological Gardens plus a series of lectur es and illustrated talks at schools and public venues. Notables include Mrs. Humphry Ward on literature, and lectures by Ernest Fenollosa and others on art, history, and culture across Manhattan and surrounding districts.

American Museum of Natural History Zoological Gardens Humphry Ward League For Political Education Hudson Theatre Normal College Chapel of Normal College 68Th Street Park Avenue van Vechten Waéleigh High Seventh Avenue Ernest F. Fen Europe East 88Th Street George A. Brown Broadway Academy Street Vermilyea Avenue Jennie Pemerene Algiers Algeria St. Nicholas Avenue 127Th Street Florence Jackson Stoddard Suffolk Rivington Frederick A. Hatch West Side West Mir Street John Jay Lewis Samuel Champlain Young Men's Benevolent Association East Broadway William H Public School Third Avenue J. Newton Gray Mosholu Parkway Brigges and Bainbridge Avenues Bedford Park Raymond J. Davies India Fordham Avenue Main Street City Island J. Remington Fairlamb Switzerland Anthony and Tremont Avenues Elias W. Thomp— Son Oklahoma Now 1834 Beaumont and Cambreleng Clarence de Vaux Reyer Germany Jerome Avenue Ada Louise Lohman Avenue C Sth 9Th Streets Unionport Mary E. Cheney

Octogenarian composer Robert Ambrose dies in Hamilton

Hamilton mourns composer Robert Ambrose, age 84, famed for the hymn One Sweetly Solemn Thought and other notable works, who died at his home yesterday in Ontario.

Hamilton, Ont Robert Ambrose

Prominent Arrivals at Hotels Note Guests

Judge W F Beasler arrives at the Breslin from North Carolina. S D Paul Richarz checks into the Astor from Lima. Charles M Hays enters Holland from Montreal. Ive Chen arrives at Manhattan from Peking. J M Schoonmaker checks into the Waldorf Astoria from Pittsburgh.

Breslin W. F. Beasler North Carolina Hote Astor S. D Paul Richarz Lima Holland Charles M. Hays Montreal Manhattan Chir Ive Chen Peking China Waldorf-Astoria J. M. Schoonmaker Pittsbure

Weather Forecast and Official Record From Washington April

The report notes a disturbance exiting toward the St. Lawrence Valley and high pressure east of the Rockies. It records rainfall in Ohio Valley and parts of the South, snow in the lake region, and generally fair conditions elsewhere with colder temps in the lake and Mississippi valleys. It projects warmer trends in the plains and upper regions and details coastal wind shifts and district forecasts.

Washington St. Lawrence Valley Rocky Mountains Atlantic States Lower Lake Region Ohto North Carolina Tennessee Arkansas Middle Atlantic States Lake Ohio Mississippi Middle South Atlantic Gulf States Gulf Coast North Pacific Coast Plains States Upper Mississippi Valley Tral Valleys New England Middle Atlantic Coast South Atlantic Coast Lake Michigan District of Columbia Maryland Delaware New Jersey Pennsylvania New York

Dohnanyi Trio Debuts at Mendelssohn Hall

Ernst von Dohnanyi introduces a new string trio in C major Opus 10 played by the Olive Mead Quartet with Miss Mead North and Mr Littlehales. The program also features Haydn in D minor and Grieg Opus 27 in G minor, highlighting the ensemble’s balanced artistry.

Haydn Grieg Olive Mead Mendelssohn Hall Ernst von Dohnanyl Miss Mead Miss North Mr Littlehales

Faust Centenary Concert at Carnegie Hall Honors Goethe and Liederkranz

The German Liederkranz celebrated the Faust centenary with a Carnegie Hall concert and an address by Professor Julius Goebel of Harvard on Goethe’s influence. Performances included Wagner, Berlioz, Mendelssohn, and Goethe settings by Mme Leffier Burckhard and Paula Wohling with the Liederkranz mixed chorus and Philharmonic Society musicians. Proceeds support the Carl Schurz Memories Fund.

Liederkranz Goethe Faust Carnegie Hall Julius Goebel Harvard University Germany France England America Thomas Carlyle Margaret Fuller Philharmonic Society Mme. Leffier-Burckhard Paula Wolhning Reed Miller Otto Géritz Wagner Berlioz Safonoff Claassen Sachs Mendelssohn Mme. Leffler-Burkhard Thule Carl Schurz Euphorion Grethe Engelbert Humperdinck

Portrait painter Benjamin C Porter dies at 77

Benjamin Curtis Porter, renowned portrait and figure painter born in Melrose in 1843, died yesterday at his home 22 West 11th Street after a long illness. He studied in Boston and abroad, became an associate then full academician of the National Academy of Design, and painted portraits of notable collectors. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 PM.

Benjamin Curtis Porter West I1th Street Mr. Porter Melrose New England Charles Julia Curtis Porter Dr. Rimmer A. H. Bicknell Boston W. Seward Webb Buchanan Winthrop W. W. Astor Paris Mary Louise Clark Porter Society of the American Artists The Sculptors’ Society Institute of Arts and Letters

Samuel W. Jackson Dies at 87 in Schenectady Bar Roots

Samuel W. Jackson of Schenectady New York the oldest member of the Schenectady county bar died today aged eighty seven He was born June 28 1821 in Palatine Montgomery County educated at Union College class of 1842 admitted to the bar in 1843 and appointed to the Supreme Court bench in 1867 by Governor Hoffman He served as local attorney for the New York Central Railroad for twenty years.

Schenectady N. Y Samuel W. Jackson Palatine Montgomery County Union College Supreme Court Hoffman New York Central Railroad

Death of Louis Y. Schermerhorn in Philadelphia

Louis Y. Schermerhorn, 67, president of the American Dredging Company and director of the Maritime Exchange, died at his Philadelphia home from Brights disease. He also belonged to the Philadelphia Board of Trade and the Holland Society of New York.

Philadelphia Louis Y. Schermerhorn American Dredging Company Maritime Exchange Bright Mr. Schermerhorn Philadelphia Board of Trade Holland Society of New York

Rev Frederick Mayer Bird Dies at 70 in South Bethlehem

The Rev Frederick Mayer Bird author editor and hymnology authority died at his home in South Bethlehem Pennsylvania from heart disease after several months illness. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1857 served as a Civil War chaplain later taught psychology at Lehigh University and edited Lippincotts Magazine from 1894 to 1899. He was 70 leaving a wife and a son Robert Montgomery Bird superintendent at Bethlehem Steel.

Tribune South Bethlehem Penn Frederick Mayer Bird University of Pennsylvania Lehigh University Lippincott's Robert Montgomery Bird North American Gazette Philadelphia

International Law Society Meet Links April Washington Sessions

The American Society of International Law holds its second annual meeting in Washington on April 24 and 25 at the New Willard Hotel. Secretary Root will open with an address on The Sanctions of International Law. Topics include treaty violations as federal offences and neutrality in loans for belligerents, with sessions on arbitration, codification, and prize court procedures.

American Society of International Law Washington New Willard Hotel Root

Detroit Alienist Dr Wilbur Gillett Dies at 71

Dr Wilbur Gillett a famed Detroit alienist and physician of nearly three decades died of a brain malady, cerebral hemorrhage listed as the immediate cause. He earlier faced hallucinations in May 188, was confined two months, and later published a self analysis arguing many suicides arise from insanity.

Detroit Wilbur Gillett

Nixon expands theater holdings to Atlantic City

Samuel F. Nixon has extended his theatrical interests to Atlantic City by acquiring two theatres, the Savoy and the Apollo. The Apollo will be renamed Nixon's Apollo Theatre, and Julia Marlowe will dedicate the new venue on April 1.

Philadelphia Samuel F. Nixon Atlantic City The Savoy Apollo Nixon Apollo Theatre Julia Marlowe

Finnish Diet to Dissolve After Tsarkoe-Selo Conference

The Finnish Diet will be dissolved by an ukase after a Tsarkoe-Selo conference with Emperor and Finnish Secretary of State General Langhoff. Elections set for July 1 with the new Diet meeting August 1. The Senate resignation is not to be accepted. The move follows a Social Democratic resolution backing Russian terrorists.

St. Petersburg Tsarkoe-Selo Langhoff Senate Diet

Strife in Hayti as Port au Prince Chaos Deepens

Paris reports indicate chaos in Port-au-Prince worsened by negro faction rivalries with white residents at risk. Foreign warships may land to protect lives. additional refugees seek asylum at the French Legation. Washington confirms Haytian Minister Leger says revolution attempts are being handled.

Paris Hayti Port-au-Prince Legation Washington J. N. Leger

Paducah Sails From Port-au-Prince to Guantanamo

The gunboat Paducah, stationed at Port-au-Prince to guard American interests, has departed for Guantanamo. The move follows U S protection goals in the Caribbean region.

Washington Paducah Port-au-Prince Haiti Guantanamo

Paris Chamber Grants Wine Growers Amnesty

The Chamber of Deputies approved an amnesty bill by 497 to 5 for political offences tied to the wine growers revolt in southern France. Exceptions apply for anti-patriotism anti military activity or insubordination.

Paris Chamber of Deputies France

Diamond Workers Vote To Quit In April Strike

Amsterdam reports a diamond workers union vote of 5000 to 290 ordering a complete April work stoppage affecting about ten thousand polishing and allied trades workers. The union plans wage increases when production resumes.

Amsterdam Diamond Workers’ Union

Central American Fraternity Organized in Tegucigalpa

The Honduras committee of the Central American Fraternity was organized yesterday in Tegucigalpa. The group, created by the Peace Congress in Washington, aims to promote peace and foster union and better understanding among Central American republics.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Washington

Tweedmouth Letters Aimed as April Fool Joke

Berlin papers reproduce alleged letters between Emperor William and Lord Tweedmouth first published in Munich. Editors say the letters were intended as an April fool joke and wide circulation followed across the provinces.

Berlin Emperor William Lord Tweedmouth Admiralty Munich

Santo Domingo Adopts New Six Year Constitution

The constitution of the Republic of Santo Domingo, promulgated last February, went into effect April 2. It fixes the chief executive term at six years, abolishes the vice presidency, creates a senate and a court of cassation, and imposes the death penalty for certain offenses. The current government's term ends July 1.

Santo Domingo Republic of Santo Domingo Senate Court of Cassation

No Fever in Cuba as Army Doctors Deny Quarantine Need

Major J R Kean delivered 26 army surgeon reports from across Cuba to Governor Magoon stating there is no yellow fever and no quarantine necessity. Magoon sent the reports to Washington to support his protest against the U S Marine Hospital Service action.

Havana Cuba United States J. R. Kean Medical Corps Magoon Washington United States Marine Hospital Service

Southwest With the President in Missouri and Beyond

H J Brockmeyer of Roosevelt Nassau County reports the national administration remains strong in the Southwest, rivalries in Missouri threaten Democratic chances, and Roosevelt’s 1940- era support shifts as Folk and Stone fight for the U S Senate nomination.

H. J. Brockmeyer Roosevelt Nassau County Brockmeyer Missouri Republican State Committee Henry C. Brockmeyer Southwest Taft Folk William J. Stone United States

Shubert Friars Dinner Honors Lee Shubert at Hotel Astor

The Friars hosted a banquet at the Hotel Astor for Lee Shubert of Sam S. & Lee Shubert, drawing about two hundred guests. Speakers included Frank Keenan Arthur Brisbane Augustus Thomas James K. Hackett and Harrison Grey Fiske. Manuel Klein and his orchestra provided music as Marceline the Hippodrome clown arrived late to keep the mood light. Wells Hawks acted as toastmaster with a large book hanging overhead.

Hotel Astor Lee Shubert Frm Sam S Frank Keenan Arthur Brisbane Augustus Thomas James K. Hackett Harrison Grey Fiske Manuel Klein Friars Marceline Hippodrome Wells Hawks Mr. Shubert Mr. Hawks

Shubert praised as book tears through list of failures

A. Toxen Worm, manager of E. H. Sothern, extols the Shuberts then tears pages from the Great Book showing unsuccessful productions. Taps, A Society Policeman, My Lady's Maid, A Village Lawyer and others are revealed. Shubert accepts the humor and praises the Friars' achievements at a gathering with Paul Kester and others in attendance.

Shuberts A. Toxen Worm E. H. Sothern Mr. Shubert Paul Armstrong Shubert Paul Kester Mr. Sothern Frederic Thompson Sydney Rosenfeld Glen McDonough Charles Osgood Carl Lorentzen New York University Felix Ismann

New Play at Hartford The Yankee Prince debuts at Parsons

A three act music play by George M. Cohan titled The Yankee Prince opened at Parsons Theatre Hartford tonight. The first two acts unfold in England with the third in Chicago. Principal roles were played by members of the Cohan family alongside Estelle Wentworth and a cast including Sam J Bran Stella Hammerstein and Donald Crisp. The Cohans will stage the piece again April 21 at New Yorks Knickerbocker Theatre.

Hartford, Conn George M. Cohan Parsons Theatre England Chicago Cohan Knickerbocker Theatre New York All the Cohans Conans Estelle Wentworth Tom Lewis Sam J. Bran Jack Gardner Stella Hammerstein Frank Hollins J. Miquel Lane Robert Emmet Lennon William Leyle Donald Crisp John Jarrott

New Theatre founders dine at Otto Kahn home

Nearly all of the twenty three New Theatre founders in this country attended a dinner hosted by Otto H. Kahn at his East 68th Street residence. The guests honored London figures H Granville Barker and William Archer. Heinrich Conried was absent. A discussion followed on plans for the enterprise and no decision was announced on the directorship.

New Theatre Otto H. Kahn East 68Th Street H. Granville Barker London William Archer Heinrich Conried Mr. Kahn

Fewer Gems and Autos Imported in March

Precious stones and automobiles were not imported as much in March as in 1907. George W. Wanmaker estimates a decline of about 3 million dollars in precious stones compared with March 1907, while automobile imports dropped from 352,700 19 to 127,94692. Grocery, wine and tobacco imports rose to about 15.9 million in March from 12.0 million in February.

George W. Wanmaker

Stamps Worth 100000 Reach Cuttyhunk After Shipwreck

Stamps valued at over 100000 wash ashore at Cuttyhunk island from the wreck of the steamer Silvia. The Newfound land issue from American Bank Note Co was bound for the Newfoundland government. A single box was found by wreckers and seized by women. many sheets were given away or sold. Five cent stamps alone valued at about 85000 are said to be in one woman's possession.

New Bedford Mass New York Newfoundland Cuttyhunk Silvia American Bank Note Company

Mrs. M Cormick to Europe amid threats letters

Mrs Harold McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller will sail to Europe soon after receiving anonymous cash demanding letters. The McCormicks deny anarchist ties and detectives guard the Lake Shore Drive mansion with private watchers kept for weeks.

The Tribune Chicago Harold McCormick John D. Rockefeller Europe McCormick McCormick Mansion Lake Shore Drive

Knowles Presents Fire Drill Film at Carnegie Lyceum

RK G Knowles who will sail for Europe soon concluded his lecture series at Carnegie Lyceum by showing motion pictures of firemen drilling near the fire headquarters and a Public School 76 drill. Twenty six hundred pupils exited the school in 1 minute 46 seconds as Fire Commissioner Hayes Chief Croker and Superintendent Maxwell attended.

RK. G. Knowles Europe Carnegie Lyceum

Anna Gould Recovers Sufficiently From Illness

Mme Anna Gould, ill at the St. Regis since Monday, went out for a drive yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Tyler Morse. Dr. Anderton, her physician, said she would probably be well again in a few days.

Mme Anna Gould St. Regis Tyler Morse Anderton Mme. Gould

Taft and Hughes discussed by Harvey before Europe voyage

George B. M. Harvey predicts Taft likely to be nominated and choose his running mate, with Hughes a strong possibility for vice president. He doubts Bryan’s nomination under the two thirds rule and suggests Wilson and Johnson as Democratic ticket names. He cites unemployment as a factor in November's outcome.

Europe Mauretania George B. M. Harvey Bryan Taft Hughes Woodrow Wilson John A. Johnson

Obituary notices and funeral details from a 1908 Tribune page

Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements listed for Edwin S Holly Joseph Howart jr Emile Porter William Ratigan Robb Anne Rockwell Harry Scofield Henry Thomas Samuel Willard with service locations including St John’s Stamford Plymouth Church Brooklyn and Church of the Ascension and interments at Greenwood and Norwich. Details include addresses dates April 1908 and the note that republication is handled by the Tri-Weekly Tribune.

Kyssel Henry Mottet William M Growvenor Church of the Incarnation Gladys Godfrey Kissel Rudolph B. Kissel James Ely Miller Holly Colom Panama Edwin S. Holly Stamford Conn Edwin S Mary E Holly St. John’s Church Newark Nevada New York City Joseph Howart, Jr John Tasker Susan T. Howard Ami Husee Plymouth Church Orange St Henry A Hicks Sts Brooklin Greenwood Cemetery Emile A Messier Main St Somerville Scofield Washington Ave Brooklyn Harry A. Scofield Belle Scofield Thomas Henry Thomas South 27 St. Peter and Paul's Church Holly Edwin Robb Charles Rockwell Anne Howard Joseph K. Messier Emily Harry A Monroe Nancy A Porter Benjamin €. Willard Samuel L Ratigan William R

File of aspirants' applications available at Uptown Tribune

The New York Tribune, Uptown Office at 1364 Broadway between 26th and 37th Streets, announces a file of applications of selected aspirants for various positions, open for consultation during office hours from 3 a.m. to p.m.

New-York Tribune

Sunday Tribune Subscription Rates and Terms

The Tribune offers mail subscriptions nationwide and abroad with various terms. Domestic and foreign postages apply. rates include daily, tri weekly, weekly farmer, Sunday only, and almanac or index options. In New York City, mail subscriptions incur one extra cent postage.

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