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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1908

Page

9

The Squaw Man and Many Vaudeville Acts at Daly's

A listings page shows 8:15 showings for The Squaw Man and multiple vaudeville acts at Daly's and other houses. Performances include Nearly a Hero, Miss Hook of Holland, The Royal Mounted, Hedda Gabler, The Witching Hour, and The Merry Widow among others with varied start times and venues.

Terion Miss Hook Holland Daly Garrick the Royal Mounted Hedda Gabler Hammerster Squars Port Arthur Knickerbocker New York Berty Polly Lyceum Madison Square Garden ESTIC Randanna Land

Tribune Association Publication Details

New York Daily Tribune is owned and published by The Tribune Association New York corporation with offices at Tribune Building 154 Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills president Nathaniel Tuttle secretary and treasurer address of officers the newspaper office

The Tribune Association New York Corporation Tribune Building Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills Nathaniel Tuttle

National and World News Roundup of Political and Crisis Events

Senate passes army appropriation bill and Foraker resolution on Brownsville affair. House approves Sterling liability bill and naval station at Pearl Harbor. Rioting in Lisbon leaves seven dead and 100 wounded. Asquith to meet King Edward. Baltic and North Sea conventions discussed. Reports of labor, rail, and court actions across U S regions. Weather notes: chilly with highs near 5 and lows around 3.

Congress Senate Foraker Brownsville House Pearl Harbor Hawaii Lisbon H. H. Asquith Biarritz Eadward Chinese Foreign Board Manchuria China Russia Germany Denmark Sweden Baltic North Sea Douma M. Alexeieff Moukden Champagne Halifax United States Supreme Court New Jersey Passaic Staten Island Harriman Salt Lake City Magdalena Bay Public Service Commission Albany Fletcher D. Proctor Vermont Rutland United States Boston Hughes Brooken League Orlando Harriman Columbia University Sing Sing Board of Health Cohen Silverstein Jim Brooklyn Woodruff McCarren TRE

Populism and Democracy in the 1890s Debate

The New York World argues the Populist party began by drawing Dem ocrats, while the author contends its roots were mainly from Republicans with Greenbacks. It notes Weaver's 1892 strength drew heavily from Democrats across Kansas Colorado Idaho Nevada Nebraska North Dakota, with fusion tickets influencing Populist electors.

New York World Democratic Party Weaver Kansas Colorado Idaho Nevada Cleveland Nebraska

Weaver’s Third-Party Bid Shifts Southern Votes

The narrative notes General Weaver drew substantial Southern support in North Carolina Georgia Alabama Texas Missouri Kentucky and Tennessee totaling about 420 000 votes mainly from former Democrats. It argues fusion with the Populists in 1896 weakened Populism and helped Bryan become Democratic leader ending the Populist party as a national force.

North Carolina Georgia Alabama Texas General Weaver Missouri Kentucky Tennessee South Bryan

Treasury Deficit Grows as Year Ends in 1909 Forecasts

The March Treasury statement shows a monthly deficit of 8.6 million dollars and a year deficit of 35.7 million, with expectations of at least 55 million for 1909. Low imports keep customs receipts weak while internal revenue falls, prompting calls for tariff revision and stricter appropriations after March 4, 1909.

Treasury

Cost of City Labor Drives Boston Debt Despite Wages

The Boston Finance Commission shows city labor far less productive than private work. Masonry averages 115 bricks per hour in productive weeks but 13 in the worst week, with city contracts at 224 bricks per thousand. Sewer labor cost rose from $175 to $2.25 per day while hours fell, implying moral decline and rising debt without lasting improvements.

Boston Finance Commission Boston New York

Settlement questions in Manchuria and Harbin consulate status

The piece analyzes conflicting Russian and other reports on Harbin and Manchuria affairs after the war. It urges authoritative review and a definite settlement of consular rights, noting American involvement and blaming those who create the disturbance while defending the American government.

Harbin Manchuria Baron Rosen Russia China Japan

Open Door and Portsmouth Treaties in Manchuria Questioned

The text argues that open door principles and the Portsmouth pact should be taken at face value. It notes Russia and Japan’s obligations to evacuate Manchuria, restore control to China, and limits on railroad guards. It questions whether Article VI allows Russian veto over Chinese affairs, and calls for clear proof of treaty validity or modification.

China Portsmouth United States Russia Japan Manchuria Baron Rosen Harbin Chaliar America

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Crowned by Public Service

The retirement of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman ends a long record of public service spanning Parliament since 1868. He held multiple senior roles including Chief Secretary for Ireland and Prime Minister, earning praise for prudence, sagacity, and devotion to the nation's welfare. His exit marks no era shift, but caps a career of notable usefulness and personal charm.

C.B United Kingdom Henry Campbell- Bannerman Mr. Balfour Downing Street Mr. Gladstone Childers Admiralty Lord Northbrook Ireland Forster Frederick Cavendish Trevelyan Gladstone Lord Rosebery Lord Granville Lord Spencer Sir William Harcourt Mr. Morley Rosebery Liberal Party House of Commons Balfour Sir Henry

Free Transfers and Rail Revenue Misleading the Public

The author argues that free transfer counts inflate ridership and understate actual fares. Citing 1907 figures for Manhattan, The Bronx, and Brooklyn, they note double counting of transfer riders depresses apparent averages. The piece contends true subway fares pale around three cents, rendering the system propped by losses.

Urban transfers threaten city street railway finances

City observers debate the impact of free transfers between uptown and crosstown surface lines and between local and express subway routes. A City Club speaker cites figures suggesting streetcar systems operate at a loss under current terms, while profits are drawn from waterlogged stock dividends, casting doubt on the perpetual franchise of the present transfer policy.

Ivins City Club Chicago Street Railway Broadway

Opposition roles redefine legislative power according to Williams

The piece critiques John Sharp Williams for coercive filibuster ideas and argues the minority cannot dictate agenda or control the Speaker, Rules Committee, and majority. It notes political campaigns, a Western railroad president’s caution, and warns on expanding New York City's debt limits without safeguards.

John Sharp Williams Williams Rules Committee Majority

How to guard schools against fire in cities

Read summaries from European correspondence on fire safety in schools. A Bohemian town uses two connected buildings with an iron door to escape risk. others propose open street doors and multi building exits. Officials note no fire escapes were suggested and warn against excessive door costs.

Europe Vienna Bohemia

President meets Sioux at White House as lawmakers seek weekend holidays

At the White House on April 6 the President shook hands with twenty five tall Sioux from the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock reserves. Representatives Calder Roberts Weeks and Dawson urged July August and September Saturday half holidays for navy yard workers. An executive order granting the favor is expected. Promotional and social notices follow.

Tribune Bureau Washington Cheyenne River Standing Rock Calder Roberts Weeks Dawson Navy Yard J. B. Reynolds Panama Canal Zone Gardner Massachusetts Newfoundland White House Hemenway Elkins Smoot Bates Mann Hill Keifer F. J. H. Kracke Port New York Cooley

Chilean and Spanish ministers host informal dinner in Washington

The Chilean Minister and Sefiora de Cruz hosted a dinner in Washington. The Spanish Minister is due back from New York on Wednesday. Signor Montagna of the Italian Embassy leaves for New York today to sail Tuesday on the Duca degli Abruzzi. He may receive another promotion on his Italy visit. Mrs. Herbert Grant Watson leaves for England to spend early summer with her parents in Brooklyn.

Tribune Bureau Washington Sefiora de Cruz New York Signor Montagna Duca Degli Abruzzi Italy Herbert Grant Watson William Low Brooklyn England

Washington society notes from The Tribune Bureau

In Washington on April 6 the Vice-President and Mrs. Fairbanks host their Yale student son Robert Fairbanks while Henry Watterson visits as guest of Mrs. Stanley Matthews. Mrs. John B. Henderson entertains in Watterson’s honor. Mrs. George Gray visits Brigadier General Hawkins. Mrs. Leiter hosts luncheon. Colonel and Mrs. Campbell’s planned visit is postponed. Mrs. Leiter plans summer at Manchester by the Sea, and a fall tour abroad to see the Campbells and Marguerite de Suffolk. Mrs. Hope Slater and Miss Mary Gwynn host dinners. Mrs. J. Van Vechten Olcott travels to New York for Easter and will hold an Easter week afternoon reception. Captain Daniel Tyler Moore of the 40th Artillery will attend German army maneuvers. he is a Roosevelt cousin and former presidential aide.

Tribune Bureau Washington Fairbanks Robert Fairbanks Yale Henry Watterson Stanley Matthews John B. Henderson Watterson George Gray Judge Gray Wilmington Del Hamiltons. Hawkins Soldiers Roosevelt

Prussia and United States to Start Teacher Exchange

A plan for an exchange of teachers between U S and Prussia, overseen by the Prussian Imperial Department of Instruction and the Carnegie Foundation, will begin October 1. Twenty five to fifty American teachers may visit Prussia, paid 25 to 50 dollars monthly, to discuss institutions and social customs with German upper class students. A Carnegie panel with Julius Sachs, Calvin Thomas, and James G Croswell will review applications.

United States Prussia Prssian Imperial Department of Instruction Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Carnegie Foundation France England RTM Julius Sachs Columbia University Calvin Thomas Columbia James G. Croswell Brearley School New York

Houghton Defends Lent Over Bridge Whist Demand

The Rev Dr George Clarke Houghton of the Church of the Transfiguration spoke on Lent and evening services at The Little Church Around the Corner. He criticized bridge whist for conflicting with worship and urged deeper devotion during Lent.

George Clarke Houghton Church of the Transfiguration God

Morgan Leaves Rome for Aix Reflecting Good Health

J Pierpont Morgan departed Rome today for Aix, reportedly in fine health and active. He dined out several times, maintaining vigor and humor amid rumors about palace dealings. Italia notes a possible plan to convert the Palace Aldobrandini into a museum for his collections and a potential site for the American Embassy.

Rome J. Pierpont Morgan Aix Morgan Italia Aldobrandini

Verworn Named Kaiser Wilhelm Professor at Columbia

The Prussian Ministry of Education appointed Dr Max Verworn professor of physiology at Göttingen to the Kaiser Wilhelm chair at Columbia University for 1908 09. He is expected to begin duties in September.

Ministry of Education Max Verworn University of Grcttingen Columbia University

College of City of New York to Dedicate New Buildings

Invitations issued by the board of trustees announce dedication ceremonies at the College of the City of New York in St Nicholas Terrace. General exercises are set for the morning of May 24 at o o’clock, followed by formal department openings in the afternoon.

The College of the City of New York St. Nicholas Terrace

Aunt Becky Young dies at 76 on forty first anniversary

Des Moines records the death of Aunt Becky Young at her home on April 6, marking the forty first anniversary of her marriage. A pioneer nurse, she was the first woman to offer nursing services during the Civil War and died aged seventy six.

Des Moines Iowa Becky” Young

Social notes from Newport April list visitors

Newport notes report Mrs R M Hurt living in Newport this evening visiting the Minchinger King cottage. Rev Roderick Terry tours the estate. Mr and Mrs T Shaw Safe traveled to New York. Mr and Mrs Thomas A Lawton returned to their Newport cottage after a Florida trip. Dr Harry J Knapp returned from New York this evening.

the Tribune Newport R. I R. M. Hurt Hung Roderick Terry T. Shaw New Ya Thomas A. Lawton Florida Harry J. Knapp New Yay

Prince Rudolph Kretzulesto Claims Ancient Romanian Lineage

In a letter to the editor, Rudolf Kretzulesichu of Harest asserts his title of Prince is legally bestowed by an 1900 Italian decree from King Humbert I. He denies insinuations in a prior article and cites consuls and the Consulta Araldics Rome as proof of his noble status and lineage.

the Tribune Marquise de Motenoy York Washington Severa Bassaraba Dedesco Kretzulesco Buzesco Kretzulesti Stano Kretzulesco Dan IL Ws Nion Humbert Italy Humbert I Natio Rudolph Kretzulesichu Harest Council of Mim Fieraldie Gsulate Rome

Rees and Shepard Wedding Set for April 23

The Tribune reports in Asheville North Carolina that Miss Rees will wed Augustus D. Shepard of New York on April 23. Shepard is the nephew of Mrs Elltotte Shepard.

the Tribune Asheville N. C

Sunday Exodus From Yale Sparks Faculty Action

New Haven April 6 The Sunday exodus to New York of Yale upperclassmen from the academic department is described as a serious problem. Faculty will take measures to mitigate or eliminate the practice, with a committee appointed to devise means.

New Haven Ses York Yale

Old Portraits Bring Low Prices at Boston Sale

Five rare portraits posted comparatively low prices in Boston today. The collection included likenesses of Rev. Cotton Mather by Peter Mongh, Rev. Josiah Byles by the same artist, Dr. Mather Byles by Coley, a portrait of Mat Brown, and other notable works.

the Tribune Boston Cotton Mather Peter Ham Josiah Byles Mather Byles Coley

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