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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1908

Page

21

Vaudeville and Opera Listings at NYC Theatres

Amusement page lists showtimes and titles across venues. Entries include Grand Opera heavyweights, vaudeville acts, musicals like The Merry Widow, The Soul Kiss, The World in Wax, and The Talk of New York with several houses such as Colonial, Knickerbocker, Liberty, Lyceum, and Metropolitan Opera House featuring Die Walküre and Burlesque programs.

MUSIC Virginia Ney ADWAY Epps Musee The Boys Garrick Royal Mounted Hammein Vauéevirlie Herald Square Port Arthur Ballet Hudson Knickerbocker New York Liberty Polly Circus Lyceum LykRic Circus Jestic Bandanna Land Endelssohn Hall Opolitan Opera House National Academy OF Design Palint Nga New Amsterdam SAVOY SS Vesant Jack S Music Hall

Publication and officers of The Tribune Association

The New York Daily Tribune notes ownership and publication by The Tribune Association, a New York corporation. It lists Ogden Mills as president and Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer, with principal office at the Tribune Building 154 Nassau Street, New York.

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

Congress Vetoes Dam Bill in Rainy River Dispute

The President vetoed a bill extending the Rainy River dam project and denounced gift of natural resources. Senate did routine business. House advanced the naval bill, pay raise removed. Foreign news notes Asquith ministry reshuffle and Belgium Congo, a deadly Hankow flood, and American naval plans. Domestic reports include Aldrich bill criticism, Chelsea fire loss, and New York City governance probes. Weather shows showers with yesterday’s high 59 and low 43.

Congress Senate House Asquith Marquis of Ripon Earl of Crewe House of Lords Great Britain Newfoundland E. D. Morel Congo Reform Association England America Belgium Congo Hankow Subic Bay China Japan Hartwig Devenburg Institute Paris Moscow Aldrich House Committee On Banking and Currency Hughes New York City Wainwright Public Service Commissions Albany Bryce Charlottesville McCarren Woodrow Wilson Simmons Owens National Democratic Club Supreme Court Ahearn Haffen Bronx

Fomenting Contests and GOP Delegates Debate

The Republican National Convention faces factional contests from the Gulf and lower South states. Calls grow to realign Gulf representation with voting strength to curb disorder. Washington-backed irregular conventions in Virginia are criticized despite a legitimate Virginia party structure. Five district conventions elected Taft-instructed delegates, five chose uninstructed delegates, signaling diverse action within proper channels.

Lower South Gulf States Congress Gulf Washington Virginia Chargo Taft

Autonomy and regularity in party rules argued

The piece argues for uniform primary rules across states, noting Virginia’s actions and the legitimacy of only qualified electors voting in primaries. It denounces calls for guerrilla conventions and irregular delegates as foolish, urging respect for state autonomy and adherence to generally accepted tests of party regularity.

Virginia Pennsylvania Wisconsin Chicago

McCarren Uses Court to Block Brooklyn Democratic Delegates

The Brooklyn political feud heats up as H ons McCarren faces rivals Murphy and Conners. A court writ blocks credentials of Kings County delegates, challenging the autonomy faction and hinting at a fight over who is a true Democrat. Bourke Cochran may imitate McCarren with potential injunctions.

Congress Pat” McCarren McCarren Kings County Murphy Conners Brooklyn Tammany Hall 14Th Street SteCarren Murphy-Conners Democratic State Committee Buffalo High Court of Arbitration Bourke Cochran

Apparent relief as recount proceeds to resolve mayoral dispute

The recount is under way and both sides have exhausted delay tactics. The Mayor should have waived technicalities to test legality, while the complainant has moved heaven and earth to sustain the contest. Contestants who avoided a meeting until now finally face the real issue.

Asquith Cabinet Reorganized with Key Promotions

The cabinet reshuffle keeps Parliament intact and adds notables John Morley and LloydGeorge. Morley moves to a peerage, preserving India Office work. Tweedmouth shifts to the Lords Presidency. The changes are moderate, aligning with longstanding service and domestic policy aims.

Cabinet shake up and party balance in Asquith era

The article discusses cabinet appointments including Crewe at the Colonial Office, McKenna at the Admiralty, Runciman to Education, Winston Churchill to the Board of Trade, and notes the Liberal party’s confidence amid heavy by election losses. It questions whether policy shifts can stabilize the floating vote before the current administration ends.

Cellor Exchequer Wales Lord Elgin Lord Crewe Colonial Office McKenna Admiralty Runciman Board of Education Board of Trade Winston Churchill Manchester Liberal Party Mr. Asquith

Governor's anti gambling crusade rouses upstate pressure

The Governor’s Buffalo and Utica receptions, plus local condemnations of anti gambling opponents, sharpen upstate anger. He vows to confront each Senator who misrepresented public feeling, arguing the constitution bans gambling and that current law favors book makers. Supporters face hard questions as districts digest the issue.

Buffalo Utica Upstate

How States Go Dry and the Local Option Debate

A critique of liquor dealers as local option laws take effect May 1 in White Plains. The piece argues retailers exploit loopholes to evade unpopular measures, warning that widespread dodging will erode public support and invite citizen backlash against saloons. It asserts forty million Americans have pushed out saloons, urging responsibility and lawfulness.

White Plains

Amoor Railroad Proposal Reopens Old Russian Transit Plan

The Russian government weighs reviving the original Siberian to Amoor route, seen as a treaty with victory over Japan. While Manchuria offers a shorter path under Russian control, the proposed line would include thousand miles of Chinese soil, challenging the ideal of an entirely Russian corridor from Baltic to Pacific.

Amoor Japan Siberia trans-Baikal Shilka Khabarovsk Manchuria Chita Tsitsikar Harbin Russia Russian Empire Baltic Pacific Coast

Russia’s Pacific Railway Ambition and Isthmian Canal Link

The article argues for American control of the Isthmian Canal and lauds Russia for proposing a colossal Siberian railroad to Vladivostok. It notes Manchuria’s surrender to China, outlines the harsh terrain from Khabarovsk to Nertehinsk, harsh winters, permafrost, sparse population, and uncertain agricultural viability, but asserts the project aids empire integrity and Pacific interests despite immense cost.

Atlantic Pacific Russia Manchuria Vladivostok China Khabarovsk Nertehinsk

Democratic convention stock taking amid party splits

The state party convenes to assess assets as leaders contend in a struggle between Mc Carren and Murphy Conners. Calls for state and district conventions to elect delegates to the Republican National Convention must be issued by April 17, but many districts lag, including the 37th New York. Delinquents are urged to act to meet the RNC deadline.

Democratic Party McCarren Murphy and Conners New York Republican National Committee

Boston Transcript Attacks Moran Over Traction Suit

The Boston Transcript accuses District Attorney Moran of inefficiency over a $700 traction stockholders suit. It notes the case has kept several traction millionaires on the witness stand in a court that primarily handles landlord and tenant dispossess suits, calling it the people's tribunals.

The Boston Transcript Moran Traction People's Tribunals

Confusion Flows Through New England Amid Fire Sweep

A collection of humorous clippings and anecdotes from various sources. Notes on a city still recovering after a recent fire, a police report of heavy rain, and quips about real estate and social habits. Includes brief exchanges on politics, religion, and daily life from multiple papers.

Vienna

Canals Old and New Across Europe and Asia

The Chicago News reports bold canal schemes including a Baltic and Black Sea link across Russia at about 1,000 miles with an official cost around 500 million dollars, likely higher. Italy eyeing Genoa to Lake Constance, crossing the Alps with inclined tubular locks to allow steamers over the mountains.

Chicago News Panama Suez Baltic and Black Sea Russia Italy Genoa Lake Constance Apennine Mountains Alps Europe

President aids Chelsea fire victims as officials confer

The President sent condolence to Chelsea Massachusetts mayor and offered military aid for fire victims. Senators Lodge Crane and others visited or called at the White House while Representative Watson planned a White House meeting about the legislative program and adjournment. Secretary Garfield urged urgent coal lands legislation to protect mineral deposits, with many lawmakers and officials in attendance. Major General Sanger announces daughter Paty Sanger’s May wedding to Mandeville Carlisle with a large bridal party and ushers listed.

Tribune Bureau Washington Chelsea Mass Lodge Crane Watson Charles Hornley Republican State Committee of Indiana White House Garfield Alaska Public Lands Committee the House Warner Flint Dolliver Perkins Porter Denby Calder Hobson Burton Ohio Cochran Currier Knowland Lilley Root and Cortelyou Meyer H. C. Corbin Leupp

Mrs Elfbha Root Headed to New York for Easter Visit

Mrs Elfbha Root left Washington for New York to visit her mother Mrs Wales until after Easter. The Secretary of State will join her in New York late this week, followed by Lieutenant and Mrs U S Grant, 34, Elihu Root Jr., and Edward Root.

Tribune Bureau Washington Elfbha Root New York Wales

Diplomatic Social Life News From Washington Embassies

In Washington on April 13 the Austrian Bar oness Hengelmuller plans a Virginia Hot Springs visit after Easter due to delicate health. The Brazilian Ambassador and Mme Nabuco hosted a dinner at the Embassy. Other diplomatic guests include Justice Holmes and Mrs. Holmes, Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Fish, and various British and Austrian officials. The British Ambassador and Mrs. Bryce, lately in Charlottesville, will return with guests Professor and Mrs. Bury and be joined by the Governor General of Canada and Lady Grey. Baron Ambrozy will sail May 7 for Austria, Mme de Blanpré and Lieutenant Commander de Blanpré will sail May 7 for France with a summer abroad to follow.

Tribune Bureau Washington Hengelmuller Virginia Mme. Nabuco Holmes Bacon Fish Winslow Isabella Howard Do Amaral James Bryce Charlottesville Professor Bury Oxford Canada Lady Grey Hunghry Ward Miss Ward Baron Ambrozy New York Mme. de Blanpré France de Blanpré

Washington Society Dinner Guests At Moody Residence

The Tribune reports President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt were hosted by Associate Justice Moody in his Connecticut Avenue apartment. Guests included Senator Lodge Mrs Lodge Representative Gillett and other small informal gatherings. Helen Cannon Speaker’s daughter returned from Virginia Hot Springs. Metropolitan Club members set to play Chevy Chase Club men at the National.

Tribune Bureau Washington Moody Supreme Court Roosevelt Connecticut Lodge Representative Gillett Wetmore Hennen Jennings Helen Cannon Virginia Hot Springs Chevy Chase Club

Twain Confesses He Was Soused On Bermudian Voyage

Humorist Mark Twain tells reporters aboard the Bermudian that he was soused on the second day out from Bermuda. He describes a blue combers wave soaking him and Dorothy Sturges, and notes his escape from noise as he plans a quieter life. Fellow passenger H H Rogers calls claims of the faux event false. The pair discuss Mississippi River plans and future moves to a Danbury, Connecticut area home. Governor General Earl Grey also travels aboard.

Mark Twain Quebec Bermudian Bermuda H. H. Rogers Islands Mr. Rogers Dorothy Sturges Boston Henry Rogers Clemens Anti-Noise Society Evermore Four Winds Sandy Hook Mr.lemens Mississippi River Bie Providence England Danbury Conn Earl Grey Canada

Bryce at Jefferson Celebration in Charlottesville

The 165th Jefferson birthday and 89th UVA anniversary were marked at the University of Virginia with a keynote by British Ambassador James Bryce. Bryce contrasted European liberal thought fifty years ago with today’s more conservative trend among elites in literature and science.

Charlottesville Thomas Jefferson University of Virginia James Bryce Alderman Continental Europe

New York Society Grace Church wedding and social notes

Grace Church chantry hosts the noon marriage of Robert Woods Buss to Mildred Barnes with limited attendance and Rev. W R Huntington officiating. The social column lists engagements and travel of prominent New York families including Mr. and Mrs. Drexel and Mrs. Vanderbilt, plans for European trips, and arrivals of dignitaries such as the Austrian ambassador, with several weddings and society events noted.

Grace Church Chantry Arene Robert Woods Buss Brussels Mildred Barnes William Wiliam R. Huntington Guan

Social Notes From Newport April Update

Newport social notes list arrivals and expected visitors at Belcourt and area cottages. Mrs Alfred G Vandabilt arrives and is housed at Muenchinger King Cottage while Oliver Belmont surveys Belcourt. J J Vardie plans July visit. Fahnestocks, Mrs David King, Mrs William Grosvenor and Drexel party also slated for the season with several moving on to New York.

Tritate Newport R. I Alfred G. Vandabilt Oliver H. P. Belmont Belcourt J. J. Vardie Gibson Fahnestock David King New York William Grosvenor John R. Drexel W. Huds Nieson

Wagner Ring of the Nibelungen opens at Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera House opened its Wagner cycle with a revitalized Das Rheingold. A strong audience filled the house as stagecraft and singing impressed, especially the Rhine daughters and Lege’s portrayal. The production surpassed recent years, signaling strong interest for the remaining performances this week.

Metropolitan Opera Hos New York Rhine Mmes Alten Weed Kirke Mr. Burman Mme Fremt Fricka Miss Weed Freia van Rooy Wotan Goritz Albevich Reiss Dippel Milchmann Faselt Blass Patner

Italian Opera at the Academy Opens With Mixed Reviews

New York hosts Mr. Ivan Abramson’s Italian opera venture at the Academy of Music. Rigoletto opens the week with Trovatore to follow. Abramson promotes a repertory of twenty four works. Russo shines as tenor. Mme Novelli charms as Gilda. ensemble components left mixed impressions. Audience size and enthusiasm appear strong, though critics note limited distinction from past “dollar opera” efforts.

New York Agers Ivan Abramson Cnd Academy of Mut Hs One Last Sight Trovatore Verdi Donizetti Abramse Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Sas City St Paul Abramson

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