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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

Page

10

Asquith Replaces Campbell-Bannerman as British Premier

King Edward and Asquith met at Biarritz as the premier designate accepted the post of Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. The king planned to return April 15 for a Privy Council, with cabinet details still being settled in London.

London Great Britain Henry Campbell-Bannerman Biarritz France King Edward HB. Asquith Tandon Asquith Exchequer Treasury Edward Il Privy Council Mr. Asquith

Two Soldiers Killed in Lisbon Under Martial Law

Two soldiers in civilian clothes were shot near the Necessidades Palace in Lisbon by a sudden assailant group. The attackers fled. no rioting resumed as shops reopened under martial law. Republican leaders deny responsibility for the disorders.

Lisbon

McKee Divorce Hearing Opens in Paris Court

The McKee divorce suit brought by Mrs McKee against A Hart McKee was continued in Paris. Maitre Barboux represented Mrs McKee and presented rebuttal arguments while the court heard defenses and translated letters between the couple. The case will continue with Mr McKee's counsel promising a reply tomorrow.

Paris McKee America Mattie Barboux M. —Ene

Russia moves Tokyo legation to embassy status

Petersburg reports that on April the Council of Empire adopted without debate a bill to raise the Russian Legation at Tokio to an embassy. The measure passed the Douma and now awaits approval.

Petersburg Council of Empire Tokio

Rioting in Campos prompts troops to quell unrest

Serious rioting broke out in Campos, Rio de Janeiro, with troops deployed to restore order. Citizens attacked Leopold and Railroad assets, set fire to stations, ferry boats, and warehouses, and destroyed a bridge over the Paraide River.

Rio de Janeiro Campos Leopold and Railroad Ward Paraide River

Chinese Boycott Targets Japanese Trade at Foreign Ports

The Chinese Merchants' Guild advises agents in Japan to halt new orders and reallocate existing ones to non Japanese suppliers. Chinese piece goods dealers join the boycott following the Tatsu Iuchen incident, affecting shipments and trade routes.

Army Food Scandal Rocking France Unfit Rations Seized

In France during April and July a major scandal emerged as the Commissary Department uncovered rations sent to garrisons on the eastern frontier unfit for consumption. General Tiequart, Minister of War, ordered seizure of supplies from certain contractors and shipments to Paris for inspection. Investigations confirmed some food was unclean and unfit to eat as the probe continues.

Frm Hee Heer Tiequart Paris

German Emigration Figures Report Quarter Ended March

Berlin reports emigration from Germany through Hamburg for the quarter ended March 31 at 4 0 thousand. This compares with 102 589 leaving in the same period last year.

Berlin Germany Wey Hamburg

Piracy and Murder Reported After South Seas Voyage

News from Victoria, BOC details piracy and murder in the South Seas aboard a Callao schooner. The crew were forced to jump overboard by Joseph Mer, J Taylor, and Jackson. The Neuve Tigre of Callao was seized and later wrecked near the Gilbert Islands. Captain Mar Timm recovered remains.

Victoria South Seas Amrship Marama Callao Joseph Mer J. Taylor Manchester

Pirates Captured After Laurel Sighting Reported at Suva

The trading schooner Laurel reported piracy and murder to Suva authorities. prisoners were captured and Jackson confessed. The pirates may be sent to Callao for trial.

Shall Laurel Suva Jackson Callao

Magoon offers to replace Cuban provincial governors

Havana dispatch says Governor Magoon wrote to Cubans offering to replace army appointed governors if three political parties unite on suitable candidates. The Discusion condemns the lack of rectitude among Cubans to fill the posts and doubts agreement is possible as other papers hold varying opinions.

Havana Magoon

NYU juniors face three day campus ban over hazing incident

The New York University faculty suspended the junior class for three days after a hazing incident involving Henry Bloch. The action followed pressure from students and faculty with mixed reactions as Bloch’s fate remained unsettled and a campus-wide debate ensued.

New York University Henry Bloch Columbia Rahrah Bloch Bioch William E. Waters Mabel

German language bill approved and Boerse reform passed

The Reichstag adjourned over Easter after approving the third reading of the associations bill with a provision on compulsory German at public meetings and the Boerse bill restoring time trading in mining and industrial stocks. The laws take effect and the Reichstag plans to reconvene on April 28.

Berlin Reichstag

Canadian customs officer arrested in border smuggling case

Herbert Wright, a Canadian customs officer from Emerson Manitoba, was seized at Noyes Minnesota by a U.S. immigrant officer at gunpoint on a charge of smuggling. Wright, son of Emerson mayor, was taken to Crookston Minnesota for trial after admission denial to the United States two weeks earlier.

Winnipeg Herbert Wright Emerson Manitoba Noyes Minn United States Wright Mayor Wright Crookstorn

Death by own action in Brazilian insane asylum case

A Count Minister and nephew of a former Brazilian ambassador reportedly died by his own actions in an asylum located in the State of São Paulo. The incident marks a tragic end within a medical facility amid ongoing public concern over treatment and oversight.

Brazil Rio de Janeiro Germany France St. Paul

Haven of Merchants' National Bank Dies in Boston

Boston obituaries note Franklin Haven, president of the Merchants' National Bank, died at home. Harvard graduate 1887, Civil War captain, later U S Assistant Treasurer in Boston, actuary at New England Trust, and treasurer of Massachusetts General Hospital. He led Boston Clearing House and held multiple bank and hospital leadership roles.

Boston Franklin Haven Merchants’ National Bank Franklin H. Haven Harvard McDowell 24 Calna Cavalry United States Haven New England Trust Company Boston Clearing House Association Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company Massachusetts General Hospital

Death of Dumas High School Principal Langston in St Louis

Professor Arthur D. Langston died after a two week illness from heart disease at his St Louis home. He led Dumas High School for over thirty years and was a prominent Black educator. He was a son of John Mercer Langston, former Virginia congressman and U S minister to Haiti. He leaves a wife and two sons with brothers Ralph E. Langston in New York City and Frank M. Langston in Washington serving in inspector and deputy assessor roles.

St. Louis Arthur D. Langston Dumas High School West Langston John Mercer Langston Virginia United States Hayti Ralph E. Langston New York City

Langdon Smith Dies After Illness at Flatbush Home

Langdon Smith newspaper writer died yesterday of pneumonia at his Flatbush residence 148 Midwood Street. He worked with The World The Herald and The American and served as a Cuban War and Spanish American War correspondent. Born January 4 1858 in Indian Territory he authored On the Panhandle and many short stories. He leaves wife Marie Antoinette Wright, whom he married in 1894.

Langdon Smith Midwood Street Flatbush the Herald the American Mr. Smith Indian Territory West New York

Captain James H. Mannville Dies at Capitol After Illness

Albany report states Captain James H. Mannville former Washington County Assemblyman and longtime steamboat captain died after apoplexy on Capitol Place. Born 1841 in Whitehall he served in the Assembly 1886 1887 and was its sergeant at arms in 189. he leaves a wife and two daughters.

Albany James H. Mannville Washington County Capitol Place Capitol Mannville Whitehall

George Black Rea Dies After Brief Illness at Ardmore

George Black Rea, son of Pennsylvania Railroad Vice President Rea, died at his Ardmore home after a brief illness. Born in Pittsburgh July 31, 18%, he graduated from Princeton University engineering in 194. He leaves a wife and a daughter.

Philadelphia George Black Rea Rea Pennsylvania Railroad Company Ardmore Mr. Rea Pittsburg Princeton University

London Takes Snark On Global Cruise Again

Jack London and Mrs. London resumed their world voyage aboard the yacht Snark. They left Tahiti behind on March 2 as the Mariposa departed Papeete and headed toward the island of Morea in the Puomotu group.

San Francisco Jack London Mrs. London Papeetee Tahiti Morea Puomotu Group

Scarlet Fever Doctor Arrested In New Rochelle Case

Dr Merrick G Chambers a young physician there was arrested for failing to report a scarlet fever case to the board of health Hearing adjourned until Saturday morning Dr Chambers allegedly visited the patient s home several times but did not report the contagious disease The patient s children attended public schools

Bloch Kidd & Co Young Snow Alumni Association Arthur H. Sherin Merrick G. Chambers New Rochelle Board of Health E. W. Codding Chambers

Man Dies On Fast To Prove Mind Over Matter

Knute Ohnstead of St Paul dies after a 31 day fast in an attempt to show mind can control the body. The experiment aimed to prove the mind is mightier than matter.

St. Paul Knute Ohnstead Ohnstead

Boy Wins 10000 Verdict Against Barber Asphalt

A Staten Island Supreme Court jury awarded guardian of Frank Weitzman Jr ten thousand dollars for injuries from a barrel strike at the Barber Asphalt plant on Water Street Stapleton. The suit sought twenty five thousand six hundred dollars after prior reversals.

Supreme Court Staten Island Barber Asphalt Company Frank Weitzman, Jr Appellate Division Court of Appeals Water Street Stapleton

Princess Christians Diversion By Bus Ride Through London

Princess Christian reveals simple pleasure in riding a London bus. She enjoys paying for rides and watching people without recognition, preferring to observe humanity with the mask off. The royal, accustomed to royal carriages, finds this inexpensive amusement endlessly entertaining. She notes buses reveal true society better than formal travel.

London Christian Eople

Cousin of de Sagan Baron Claim Inmate in Hospital

Henry Louis de Ginzberg, who says he is a baron and cousin of Count Bon de Castellane and Prince Helie de Sagan, is a charity ward at the county hospital. He claims to have lost 3 000 000 due to the Boer War and notes a Kansas City stay of two years before moving to Omaha.

Omaha Henry Louis de Ginzberg Bon de Castellane Prince Hélie de Sagan Kansas City Plac de Ginzberg New York

Clemson Expels 257 Students Over April Fools Pranks

At Clemson College chapel services 257 freshmen and sophomores were dismissed and 48 juniors expelled last Friday for insubordination linked to April fools pranks. Earlier a senior class parade caused turmoil and Captain C. M. Clay, the commandant, resigned amid the incident.

Columbia S. C Clemson College C. M. Clay United States Army

Today’s New York Club Luncheons and Talks Schedule

A bustling lineup at Hotel Astor and nearby venues lists: Luncheon of the Philetseiponia Club of Newark at 1 p m. Ladies Auxiliary of Yorkville Hospital and Dispensary at 2 p m. West End Woman’s Republican Association at 2 30 p m. Portia Law Club at 3 p m with Dr James J Walsh speaking on Women in Life seen by Shakespeare to aid cancer relief. 4 p m remarks by T Humphry Ward on Napoleon. William Archer at Columbia University at 4 10 p m. Oliver Bainbridge on hidden Jewish tribes at Temple Ez Chain at 107 East 2d Street in the evening. Public Education Association conference at Miss Draper’s home. graduating exercises at Bellevue Training for Nurses and Men Nurses. Moral Instruction by Thomas Hall at the People’s Institute at 8 30 p m. free admission to major museums for history and art exhibits.

Philetseiponia Club Newark Hotel Astor Yorkville Hospital West End Woman's Republican Association Portia Law Club James J. Walsh Shakespeare Servants of Relief St. Stephen's Hall 28Th Street Lexington Third Avenues T. Humphry Ward Society of Gas Lighting William Archer Columbia University Oliver Bainbridge Jewish Tribes,"’ Temple Ez Chain 2D Street The Public Education Association Vree Metropolitan Museum of Art Sng American Museum of Azure History the Louvre

Elgar King Olaf Stirs Carnegie Hall by People’s Choral Union

The People’s Choral Union of five hundred voices joined with the New York Symphony Orchestra for Elgar’s King Olaf at Carnegie Hall. The performance, led by Beatrice Fine, Daniel Beddoe, and Edwin Evans, drew enthusiastic response amid praised vigor and tonal growth of the choir.

Carnegie Hall People’s Choral Union New York Symphony Society Beatrice Fine Daniel Reddoe Edwin Evans Edward Elgar Olaf North Staffordshire Choral Union Thor Ike Beddoe Frank Damrosch

Lyric Theatre Opens New Don Quixote Adaptation

The Lyric Theatre reopened after rehearsal pauses for Paul Kester’s theatrical abridgement of Don Quixote. Sothern stars with Sancho Panza played by Rowland Buckstone in a four act piece praised for lavish scenery and ambitious scope yet noted as prolix due to the subject’s gravity.

Lyric Theatre Paul Kester Sothern Kester Cardenio Luscinda Fernando Dorothea Don Mr. Sothern Don Quixote Rowland Buckstone Sancho Panza Don Quixote Swassette Buckstone Duke Ricardo Harris Don Fernando Mather Don Cardenio de Clenardo W Pero Perez Wate Sampson Carrasco Reier Nicholas Lestina Shir Howson Paiomeque Taylor Andres Asion Mr. Turnley The Holy Brotherhood Scarde Mr Brown Kell Ford Rezio de Aguero Gines de Passamonte Bradley Martin Petro Martinez Muleteer Bradley Tenorio Hernan Mr. Mather Kaufman Mr. Turney Taylor Mr. Tilden Miss Goldsmith Maritornes Miss Wilson Antonia Quixana Don Quixot Miss Healy Holcomb

Tariff Reform and Licensing Stir England Elections

London March 25. The piece discusses campaign techniques used by Liberals and Unionists, focusing on tariff reform as the core issue. It notes effects on Peckham and other contests, the licensing bill, brewery interests, and the eight hour miners proposal, highlighting party strategies and public impact.

London England Transvaal Peckham South Hereford Mid-Devon Brigg Cockermouth Kingdom Wales Manchester

Degree for Sir Purdon Clarke at McGill University

Montreal officials announced that McGill University will confer the degree of LL D on Sir Purdon Clarke, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in a decision made today.

Montreal McGill University Purdon Clarke Metropolitan Museum of Art

Buffalo Banker Edward R. Spalding Dies After Buggy Crash Near Santa Barbara

Edward R. Spalding of Buffalo, a banker, was thrown from his buggy near Santa Barbara on Saturday and died tonight without regaining consciousness.

Santa Barbara Cal Edward R. Spalding Buffalo

Weather report and forecast by official record

The Western disturbance brought rain to Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and the central valley with snow in the Michigan peninsula and Eastern Colorado. It will be cooler in the upper Ohio Valley and southern Atlantic interior while warming in the Northwest and upper Mississippi valley. Friday largely fair with rain in New England and the Middle Atlantic states and showers in the South.

Washington New York Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Great Central Valley Lake Region Middle Atlantic States New England Michigan Peninsula Colorado Texas Lower Lake Region Rocky Mountains Middle Atlantic Lower Lakes Central Valley Weert Pacific Northwest Ohio Valley Southtlantic States Lake Michigan Grand Banks District of Columbia Maryland Delaware New Jersey Pennsylvania

Designers, Painters Elected to National Academy of Design

The Annual election last night at Amsterdam avenue and 10th street named associates Gifford Beal Colin Campbell Cooper Robert David Gauley Lillian M Genth W Granville Smith Charles W Hawthorne Ernest Law son Edward F Beck J J Shannon Cullen Yates Also elected Chester Beach sculptor John M Car rére Rutherford W Mead architects The academy plans May election of academicians with limits on painters sculptors and architects engravers.

National Academy of Design Amsterdam Avenue 10Th Street Gifford Beal Colin Campbell Cooper Robert David Gauley Lillian M. Genth W. Granville Smith Charles W. Hawthorne Ernest Lawson Edward F. Beck J. J. Shannon Cullen Yates Chester Beach John M. Carrére Rutherford W. Mead Union The Academy Society of American Artists

Eleven Nurses Graduate at Lebanon Hospital Training School

Eleven nurses were graduated last night from the Training School for Nurses at No. 6il Cauldwell avenue in connection with Lebanon Hospital. Jonas Well, president of the training school, presided over the ceremony.

Cauldwell Avenue Lebanon Hospital Jonas Well

Magazine writer Marie Burroughs weds Francis M Livingston

Actress Marie Burroughs, stage name of Mrs. Robert Barclay MacPherson, married writer Francis M. Livingston at her home. Burroughs, formerly with Madison Square Theatre stock and Maurice Barrymore in The Battle of the Strong, is widowed from Robert Barclay MacPherson who died last year. The couple plan to sail for Italy on Saturday.

Robert Barclay MacPherson Marie Burroughs Francis M. Livingston West Sot Street Old Madison Square Theatre Stock Company A. M. Palmer Maurice Barrymore Marshall Field MacPherson Livingston Italy

Funeral of Durham W. Stevens in Washington

Funeral services were held for Durham W. Stevens adviser to the Corean government who died in San Francisco on March 25 from a shot wound. Ambassador Takahira led the public rites at St John’s Episcopal Church with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Wreaths honored Roosevelt the Japanese and Corean leaders and clubs. A private service followed at Mrs Joseph I Porter’s home.

Washington Durham W. Stevens San Francisco Takahira Stevens St. John’s Episcopal Church Roland Cotton Smith Oak Hill Cemetery Roosevelt Japan Corea Prince Ito Count Komura Baron Takahira Tokio Club Nippon Club of New York Joseph I Porter Dr. Kelley Fourth Presbyterian Church

Rupprecht Lowther Nuptials Recorded in Brooklyn

Notices of marriages and deaths must be indorsed with full name and address. Marie R Lowther wed Charles Bradford Rupprecht on Tuesday July 7 1808 at the bride’s parents residence on Hancock Street Brooklyn by Rev Parkes Cadman. The item appears in the Tri Weekly Tribune with notice fees.

Tri-Weekly Tribune Rupprecht—Lowther Parenta Na

In Memoriam Death Notices From The Trib

Death notices published in The Tribune list multiple obituaries with dates in April 1906 to 1908. Entries include Cunningham Hopper MacDonald Master Radley Rikel Sawyer Watson West and others, noting residences in New York City East Orange Schenectady and Brooklyn and funeral details or interment locations such as Cypress Hills Evergreens and Woodlawn.

Rikel Caldwell N. J Karte Rikxel Wedekind Charles BE. Rikel Harvid Brooklyn Evergreens Cemetery Sawyer Elizsbeth Wiliam H. Sawyer Fifth Ave Cypress Bills

Memory of Tra M Hedges Honored in City Notice

Memorial to Tra M Hedges dated April 9 1902 appears with directions to Woodlawn Cemetery via Harlem trains Grand Central Webster and Jerome avenues trolleys and carriage service. Contact Gramercy for Book of Views and Undertakers Rev Stephen Merritt listed with office at 20 East 23rd Street New York City.

Hedges Tra M. Hedges Harlem Grand Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenue Gramercy East New York City

Desirable help offered by Tribune in Uptown Office

The New York Tribune announces a file of applications of selected aspirants for various positions now available at its Uptown Office No 1364 Broadway between 36th and 37th Streets. Office hours are 3 am to 6 pm.

New-York Tribune Broadway 37Th

Tribune subscription rates and offices listed

Sunday daily and weekly Tribune subscription rates are detailed for domestic and international mail, with various plan options, prices, and durations. A list of offices and newsstands in New York and abroad is provided for subscriptions and distribution.

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