Amusements listings in early 20th century New York venues
A compact rundown of showtimes across many Broadway and city venues including Grand Opera Vaudeville musical acts at Arene, Blaney Uncle Tom's Cabin at Brk, and The Merry Widow at New Amsterdam with multiple theaters listing vaudeville and musical productions.
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Asarene
Melasco
Warrens
Virginia
Blaney
Empire
Royal Mounted
Hackett
Herald Square
Port Arthur
Hudson
Knickerbocker
New York
Liberty
Polly
Circus
Lycrum
LYRIC
Madison Square Garden
Majestic
National Academy of Design
New Amsterdam
Stuyvesant
Wallace ’S
Ee Mus
New York Daily Tribune Organization Details
New York Daily Tribune lists Tribune Association as owner and publisher. Located at Tribune Building 154 Nassau Street New York. Wigden Mills is president and Nathaniel Tuttle is secretary and treasurer.
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The
Tribune Associatin
New York
Tribune Building
Nassau Street
Wigden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttle
Naval increases and political shifts across oceans and cities
Congress urged four battleships and naval funding debated as the Senate and House focus on the naval appropriation. Foreign notes mention possible autumn talks on maritime law and Cuban party delays. Domestic news covers San Diego battleships arrival, indictments against railroads, mergers approved in Albany, and police reshuffles in Brooklyn. Weather shows showers and warmer with a 62 high.
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Congress
Senate
Foraker
Brownsville
House
Berlin
Magoon
Ambrose H. Carner
New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company
Congo Independent
Folkething
Lloyd-George
San Diego
Cortelyou
Washington
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Simeon Lake
The
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Thurston
Nebraska
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Federal Grand Jury
Little Rock
Ark
Court of Appeals
Albany
Equitable and Mercantile Trust Companies
Glynn
Oswego County
Bureau of Municipal Accounts
Controllers Department
Chicago
Sth
Massachusetts
William Jennings Bryan
Miles O’reilly
Brooklyn
Borough Bank of
Two-Thirds Rule in Democratic Convention Seen Under Fire
A Chicago rumor warns that Bryan supporters seek to abrogate the two-thirds rule at the Denver convention. The piece argues the rule was a slave-state device to block Northern nominees while the unit rule empowers a bare majority in a state to cast all votes, leaving the rank and file with little say. It notes 1400 delegates and 666 votes among the top twenty states, highlighting internal Democratic clashes over representation and control.
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Chicago
John A. Johnson
Mr. Bryan
Denver
van Buren
Union
Democratic Party
Party of
People
Democratic party reform and independence in convention rules
The passage condemns the unit rule and two thirds rule as limiting voter representation and pushing party interests over voters. It argues Democrats resist simplifying convention methods, calls for independent local representation and majority rule, and suggests the party must modernize to match Republicans. It notes current demoralization hinders such progress.
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Congress
Republican Party
Four Battleships Urged by President in Naval Build Up
The President's message to Congress urges authorizing four new battleships this session, warning that obsolescence looms in existing ships and that the navy must grow to protect Pacific interests. He argues a strong modern fleet is essential national insurance and should begin immediately.
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Congress
United States
Pacific
Banking Bills Should Pass to Improve State Reserves
An editorial urges the Senate to enact Superintendent Williams's measures to raise state bank and trust company reserves and to reform failed-bank receiverships. It argues higher reserves curb panic losses, cites New York trust deposits, and contrasts state costs with national receivership costs.
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Williams
State Banking Department
Senate
New York City
Trust Companies
Jackson
Davies
Bryce on Jefferson at UVA Highlights an Iconic Speech
The Jefferson Day program at the University of Virginia featured a British Ambassador address by Mr. Bryce on Jefferson and education. Bryce praised Jefferson’s intellect and curiosity, noting his enduring legacy versus the distance between his ideas and followers.
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University of Virginia
Bryce
Monticello
Jefferson
Vivid political shifts and the lure of extremes in history
The passage lauds extreme opportunism and shifting ideologies from Jefferson to modern times, noting how charisma and rapid change attract the public. It contrasts lasting ideas with versatile leaders who captivate with broad but often overstated rhetoric, then shifts to a reflection on human taste for drama and sport as a respite from woes.
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United States
France
England
Varro
Fabius
Jefferson
Bryce
At Home Again Fleet Returns to American Waters
The fleet has anchored in San Diego Bay after months at sea, proving the vast reach of the American domain. The voyage covered thousands of leagues from Virginia to California, past many foreign shores, with canal excavation and safety records noted. The commander’s absence at the end is regretted, but the achievement is widely credited by all ranks and the public.
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United States
Coronado
Spain
John Smith
Stampton Roads
Virginia
Hampton Roads
San Diego Bay
San Diego
Panama
Canal
Fans and the Philosophy of Baseball Spectators
A satirical meditation on baseball fandom and human nature. It contrasts pessimistic views of fans throwing missiles with optimistic takes on reduced harm as more umpires are hissed from stands. The piece praises the irrational but joyful impulse of spectators at a summer game.
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Colosseum
Legislature urged to probe magistrates courts in injustice inquiry
Critics urge a Page Francis bill to appoint a commission to investigate how justice is administered in inferior criminal courts. They cite disorderly records at magistrates and Special Sessions, delays, and the impact on truancy, labor, and general law enforcement.
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Page- Francis
Magistrates’ Courts
Court of Special Sessions
T. Tecumseh Sherman
New York
Bugham
Department of Education
State Department of Labor
Committee of Fourteen
New York City
Manhattan
Broeux
Governor Rebukes Republicans and Clergy Across Plays
The speech catalogs insults to public figures, notes increased security at Democratic gatherings, and mocks the McCarren system as junction servers replacing guards. It cites the New England Methodist Conference voting to repeal a ban on dancing and theater attendance, and jokes about General Bingham receiving a $25,000 secret service fund to pressure resistant captains toward demise.
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New England
Methodist Episcopal Church
New York
Bingham
Secret Service
Election twist as voting error nets Democrat win in Springfield Ward
In Springfield 4th Ward official canvass declares J T C Baker Jr Democrat winner by one vote over Charles Watson Republican. Watson concedes voting for Baker as a courtesy and plans to contest the result seeking an error in the returns.
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Springfield
J. T. C. Baker, Jr
Charles Watson
Watson
Baker
Four battleships urged. social notes from Washington scene
The President urged Congress to authorize four largest type battleships. White House visitors included Senators Piles Ankeny Elkins Taylor and Representatives Fassett Gaines Cocks Fuller. The Cabinet met. church wedding details follow with bride in satin. multiple social guests listed.欧 European travel plans for several couples noted.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Congress
Piles and Ankeny
Snake River
White House
Elkins
Taylor
Fassett, Gaines
Tennessee
Fuller
Diplomatic Guests Dine at Embassy in Washington
The French Ambassador and Mme Jusserand host officials and Indo China Governor General Beall at the French Embassy. British and Canadian officials arrive, luncheon planned with the President. Attendees include Rear Admiral Cowles, Larz Anderson, Countess de Buisseret, and other dignitaries. Coromilas, the Greek Minister, returns to Washington from a New York trip.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Mme. Jusserand
Indo-China
M. Beall
Bryce
Charlottesville
Jefferson
Professor Bury
Oxford
Bury
Canada
Lady Grey
Bermuda
Captain Newton
Vogel
William Sheffield Cowles
Larz Anderson
Cameron
de Buisseret
Persia
Frau von Liventus
Walter Berry
Mme. van Swinderen
Netherlands
Hague
C. C. Glover
Coromilas
Washington Society Dinners and Visits Highlight April
The Governor General of Canada and Lady Grey dined with Miss Tuckerman. The British Ambassador and Mrs Bryce were hosted by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Newberry. Mr and Mrs Humphry Ward depart for New York, with Miss Ward in the city yesterday. Associate Justice Moody and Rep Gillett entertained guests at dinner with the Longworths and others. The ex Controller Dawes and Mrs Dawes visit Vice President Fairbanks. Mrs Herbert Parsons hosted a reception inviting the Congressional Club women to meet Mrs Humphry Ward. Mrs Charles D Walcott returned from Boston today.
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Tribune Gureau
Washington
Canada
Lady Grey
Miss Tuckerman
Bryce
New York
Moody
Supreme Court
Representative Gillett
Nicholas Longworth
Howard
Charles G. Dawes
Fairbanks
Herbert Parsons
Congressional Club
Humphry Ward
Charles D. Walcott
Boston
Miss Mildred Barnes Weds Robert Woods Bliss at Grace Church
Miss Mildred Barnes daughter of Mrs. William H Bliss married Robert Woods Bliss son of William H Bliss by a former marriage in Grace Church chantry. The ceremony was small with only relatives and intimate friends present.
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Marie V. Hamilton
Charles F. Swan
Edward H. Swan
Oyster Bay
Helen Hamilton
T. A. Swan
Robert Swan
Benjamin S. Young
James Punnett
Beekman Hoppin
William Gaston Hamilton
East 1St Street
Philip Rhinelander
The
Theological Seminary
Cambridge
Mildred Barnes
William H. Bliss
Grace Church Chantry
Robert Woods Bliss
Cere
Alexander Painting Purchased by Met for Hearn Fund
The large painting A Study in Black and Green by John W. Alexander has been bought by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for three dollars with income from the George A. Hearn Fund. The work, shown at the National Academy of Design exhibition in West 57th Street galleries, portrays a girl in a green gown pinning a rose to her gold and black bodice.
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John W. Alexander
N. A
National Academy of Design
Fine Arts Galleries
West Sith Street
Metropolitan Museum of Art
George A. Hearn Fund
Lost Maryland children found after day in marsh
Frank Emala aged two and Katie aged four were lost near Bongies Station on Sunday. They survived by clinging together in a marsh until they were found by Harry Pielort today, though they suffer hunger and exposure.
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Baltimore
Frank
Katie
Frank Emala
Bongies Station
Harry Pielort
A Change at Swarthmore
Dr. Robert C. Brooks professor of political science at Swarthmore College resigned to accept the chair of politics at the University of Cincinnati.
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Philadelphia
Robert C. Brooks
Swarthmore College
University of Cincinnati
Kaiser’s goodwill toast to Britain at Corfu luncheon
Emperor William gave a toast to unite the two flags for world peace at a luncheon honoring the British battleship Implacable officers. Captain Kerr replied that God made a great admiral out of a great emperor, citing his father’s praise.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Corfu
William
Kerr
Admiral Kerr
Austrian radium waters found in uranium mines near Carlsbad
Consul reports discovery that water in uranium mines near St Joachimstal contains radium and holds medical value for certain diseases. Government plans to develop a radiium spring with hotels and controlled access, making radium treatment cheaper and more available to the public.
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John S. Twells
Carlsbad
St. Joachimstal
Imperial Uranium Works
St. Joachimsta
MILITIAMEN STOIC DESPITE HOMES BURNED
Chelsea militiamen stood firm at duty while homes burned and families fled. Captain Renfrew and Lieutenant Grant of the Coast Artillery Corps had their houses burned in their absence. Mrs Renfrew barely escaped with a hat as neighbors helped evacuate. Yeaton family property was insured.
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Boston Transcript
Chelsea
Captain Renfrew
Lieutenant Grant
Ith Company
Coast Artillery Corps
Newport Social Notes Highlight Belmont and Arrivals
Oliver H. Belmont returned to New York after a Newport property inspection. Mr. and Mrs. William E. Glyn arrived for a short visit and Mrs. William Grosvenor came for the season. Rumors said Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh of Washington may spend part of the summer here.
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the Tribune
Newport
R. L
Oliver H. P. Belmont
New York
William E. Glyn
William Grosvenor
Thomas F. Walsh
Washington
Editorial letter argues to leave tariff unaltered for revenue
Ezra C. Williams of Orange New Jersey argues the Dingley tariff has brought prosperity and should be left intact to sustain government revenue. He contends tariff revision risks uncertainty and favors keeping duties as is, while urging an end to agitation to restore business confidence.
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Treasury
Tribune Almanac
Dingley
Ezra C. Williams
Orange
N. J
the Tribune
Mozart's Grave and the Enduring Fame of a Composer
Alfred Austin reflects on Mozart's legacy, contrasting the fading memory of monarchs with the lasting memory of the composer. The poem questions tombstone pomp and celebrates Mozart as a universal source of joy and solace despite time eroding other monuments.
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New Jersey Advis
Ocean Steamers
City Hotels
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Scho
Nature
New York Daily Tribune
Bryce ON
William Barnes, Jr
McCarren
Frau Arnim-Kréchlendorff
Mathdikirchstrasse
Malvine von Bismarck
Bismarck
Kréchlendorff
Europe
Germany
Frankfurter Zeitung
Medeginischer Wahrbuch
Knater
Ress
Sons of the American Revolution
William K. Huntington
Philip L. Brown
Samuel L. Lewis
Fritz B. Talcott
Buss
Harvard
Marshall J. Dodge
Malcolm D. Whitman
Arthur Duane
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Wadsworth
Clarence L. Speyers
Rutgers College
Speyers
Rebd
Miss Maud Whitman
Jare
Grover Baldwin, Jr
George L. Whitman
West City Street
Elbridge T. Gerry
Gerry
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Robert L. Gerry
Paris
London
Krome Prinzess
James E. Martin
Clarence H. Mackay
Roslyn
Long Island
Hartier House
W. V. S. Thorne
Walter Cutting
Hugh J. Chisholm
the Diplomatic Corps
IN Washington Society
NEW York Society
Alexander
Swarthmore
Kaiser
Britain
Mozart
Alfred Austin
Lacreate
Independent
Nile
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