Amusements listings for Vaudeville and music halls
A condensed program page lists multiple acts at venues such as Daly’s Daly, Lyceum, and Savoy. Entries include The Warrens of Virginia, The Governor and the Boss, The Royal Mounted, The Witching Hour, The Merry Widow, and The Flower of the Ranch with showtimes and venue names across New York theaters.
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Warrens
Virginia
Papa le Bonnard
Daly
Dewes
Emen Musee
RES
ICK
The
Royal Mounted
Bhackett
Berald
Bippodromes
Gaiberty
Lyccec
Jestic
Amsterdam
New York
Etuyvesant
Wallace
Wre Music Hall
Newark Daily Tribune 1908 Legislative and Local Update
A snapshot from April 30 1908 covering Senate and House actions on pension bills and the sundry civil appropriation bill, foreign affairs notes from Manuel and French spheres, Japanese squadron movements, and Carnegie peace palace funding. Domestic political chatter includes conference outcomes for Republican conventions, Taft prospects, and Governor Hughes campaign plans. City items note Trinity rector Worgan Tix death, Queens Borough President resignation, and a NY district political and legal scene with investors and trials. Weather outlook predicts cooler conditions with yesterday's highs near 67 and lows around 56.
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Congress
Senate
House
Manuel
Sian Jthim
Rattambane
Taku
Peking
Cantena
Mernoro
Mulai Meafic
Fez
Falli@res
Société Des Artists Francais
Paris
Amerian Line
St Paul
Emi
Isle of Wickhr
Carnegie Peace Palace
The
Hague
Washington
Gereen
Riers
Johnson
Rivean
Pennsylvania
Knox
West Virginia
Taft
Vermont
Mississippi
Albany
Hughes
Gvernor Hughes
Harry K Thaw
State Hospital
Matteawan
Worgan Tix
Trinity Parish
Joseph Bermel
Queens
Catholic Isay
Charles Coster
Oster, Knapp
New Blace St . Bruns
Imwest
Colonel Watterson Prophesies In Democratic Row
Colonel Watterson disputes Mr. Bryan's political destiny. He recalls opposition to Bryan in 1896 and withdrawal of Kentucky votes, then questions future prospects, arguing Eastern Democrats cannot topple Bryan's base. He cites Parker, Gray or Johnson as unlikely replacements and criticizes anti Bryan plots.
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Watterson
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Kentucky
Parker
Madison Square Garden
Colonel Watterson
Courier-Journal
Nebraska Statesman
John A. Johnson
Courier- Journal
Geyer 2Nd Bryanis
Bryans
Judge Gray
John
Colonel Wattersen
Bryan Backed by Radical Dems as Nomination Fights Rise
The piece argues Mr. Bryan would face bitter resentment from the radical Democracy and an anti-Bryan candidate would be Parkerized. It notes Colonel Watterson's view that an effective anti-Bryan movement is past, with unity elusive and hope in unmolded delegates to block renomination on the first ballot.
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Mr. Bryan
Watterson
Tereabouts
Bryan
Colonel Watterson
The Robinson bill hearing on city transit
The Reform Club opposes the Robinson bill arguing the city transportation problem has outgrown private capital. The bill would provide city subways on its credit if private means fail, while current finances remain uncertain with conflicting year end statements. The core question is whether the city will have subways at all rather than how to fund them.
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Reform Club
McClellan
Robinson
Discreditable Borough Presidents Shake Queens Ranks
The resignation of Borough President Bermel follows a commission hearing on charges, highlighting widespread corruption in borough leadership. Cassidy, a former ruler of Queens, seeks Bermel’s seat as Queens reformers warn the office’s powers should be curtailed to curb graft.
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Bermel
Joseph Cassidy
Queens Democratic Organization
Murphy
Conners
Buffalo
Cassidy
Queens
Borouzh
New Charter Revision Commission
Commissioners of Accounts
The Prussian Franchise Reform Debate Refines Tactics
In Prussia the franchise reform debate moves from violent protests to reasoned campaigning. Social Democrats push for education of the nation on reform while contesting the system's inequities. They seek to influence, not yet elect, aiming to shrink conservative and agrarian majorities in the new Parliament.
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Prussia
Reform Movement
Social Democrats
Berlin
Parliament Debates Franchise Reform Cause
Lawmakers debate aligning with franchise reform aims as talks advance.议
Cambridge's New Chancellor Lord Rayleigh Named Leader
Lord Rayleigh chosen as chancellor of the University of Cambridge to succeed the late Duke of Devonshire. The article notes his eminent scientific career, Nobel prize, and long influence in education and research, signaling a shift toward stronger scientific leadership at Cambridge while preserving the university's traditional spirit.
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Lord Rayleigh
University of Cambridge
Duke of Devonshire
Cambridge
Lous
Tyndall
Royal Institution
Royal Society
Prince Consort
the of Northumberland
Duke of Gloucester
Duke of Grafton
Duke of Newcasidle
Duke of
Cam
Isis
Cnitnre
Duke Camden
Cambridge Senate
Lord Kelvin
John Hopkinson
The Dutch Throne and Europe’s Shifting Powers
The passage analyzes the Dutch throne succession and Holland’s fate between independence and incorporation into Germany. It weighs Queen Wilhelmina’s options, domestic divisions, and diverse opinions on monarchy versus republic. It warns that a German prince could reshape Europe’s balance and threaten imperial dynamics, affecting colonies, trade routes, and world powers.
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Netherlands
Holland
Frrst
House of Orange
Wilhelmina
Tolland
Tor van Houten
Republic
Stadtholder
Berlin
Germany
Rhine
British Isles
England
Crown of
British India
Australia
French Indian Empire
China
Japan
Far East
Java
Sumatra
Borneo
Celebes
Moluccas
New Guinea
United States
Surinam
Curacao
German Empire in the Western Hemisphere Hinted
The text hints at the first time a German empire could establish a presence in the Western Hemisphere and suggests that such a development remains within possibilities in the not distant future. It reflects speculative analysis of imperial reach and international posture.
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Western Hemisphere
Advertising and politics mix as banners rise over battleship protests
A sprawling survey of midwest and European currents notes the German Naval League's vivid campaigns to drum up public support for naval expansion while U S figures debate tariff revision and political ambition. The piece contrasts publicity's power with historic rulers and modern scrutiny across nations.
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German Naval League
Germany
Baltic
Alps
Vosges
Berlin
Hannibal
Alexander
Napoleon
Kaiser
The Thumb Seal Wedding and Transit Verse
A couple from Ceylon appeared before a Ohio magistrate seeking marriage but a witness bound the thumbs to seal the union. The man cited old European vows and the origin of pollicitation from pollex the thumb while the magistrate kissed the bride amid the odd ceremony.
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Ceylon
Ohio
Ney
England
Hayson
Hiram
Martha Washington
American Line
Atlantic Transport Line
United States
Pennsylvania
New York
Hamburg
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Washington
Kaiser
Auguste Victoria
President Grant
President Lincoln
California
Wu Ting-Fang Off the Water Cart
The Philadelphia Record reports at a banquet of the American Philosophical Society Wu Ting-fang was seen drinking liquid refreshments, despite prior notes that he had become a teetotaler after correspondence with Mrs. Henderson of the WCTU. His temperance views may have shifted due to Western Customs.
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Philadelphia
American Philosophical Society
Wu Ting-fang
China
Henderson
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Washington
President Receives Medal at Jamestown Exposition
The Tribune notes a White House medal ceremony with Harry St George Tucker Director General Martin and Secretary Shepherd among attendees. It also covers society weddings in New York including Miss Georgette Borland and Graham re Blandy, Miss Grace Rathbone Ruggles and George T Lane, and Miss Susie Valentine and Lewis B Brown, plus a Paderewski concert fundraiser and a European-bound party.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Harry St. George Tucker
Martin
Shepherd
Maynard
Charles W. Gordon
Winniprr
Canada
Ralph Connor
Dominion
White House
Taft
Bonaparte
Senators Lodge
Smoot
Sutherland
Piles
Ankeny
Owen
Foster
Paynter
McCreary
Clapp
Bourne
Cushman
Watson
Landis
Overstreet
Carey
Englebright
Adamson
Fitzgerald
Porter
Sturgs
Cowles
Interstate Commerce
Lane
Cooley
Diplomatic corps items from Washington and departure notices
The French Ambassador and Mme Jusserand hosted a dinner in Washington. Arnold Morley, guest of the British Ambassador, leaves for England tomorrow after several days of Washington entertainments. Lt Cmdr de Blanpré will head to San Francisco for naval maneuvers. Sailings to Europe from New York on May 7 include the British Counsellor and Lady Isabella Howard, Mme de Blanpré, Baron Ambrozy, and Mme von Livonius among others.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Mme. Jusserand
Arnold Morley
Bryce
England
Isabella Howard
Mme. de Blanpré
Baron Ambrozy
Mme. von Livonius
Washington society hosts Italian ambassador and guests at many dinners
In Washington on April 29 society patrons and officials hosted dinners for the Italian Ambassador and Baroness Mayor des Ianches. Major General Gillespie, Captain Warren Beach, Brigadier General Sternberg, and many others attended, with attention turning to a ball game at American League Park and charitable card sales aiding Providence Hospital.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Mayor Des Iianches
Patten
Thomas Gaff
Clover
Meyer
Marine
Matilda Townsend
Providence Hospital
Florence Bourne Weds Anson W. Hard Jr at St Bartholomew’s Church
Miss Florence Bourne and Anson W. Hard Jr. were married at St Bartholomew’s Church with Bishop David H. Greer presiding. The bride wore white satin with duchesse lace and carried lilies of the valley and white orchids, attended by her sister Miss Marjorie Bourne. A reception followed at the Hotel hosted by Mr and Mrs Frederick G. Bourne.
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Grace Rathbone Ruggles
George T. Lane
Henry Meyer
East 60Th Street
Miles-of
St Bartholomew’s Church
Florence Bourne
Anson W. Hard, Jr
de Courcy I. Hard
Seymour Johnson
Clarence ©. Pell
Rernon S. Prentice
Theodore P. Dixon
James FE. Miller
J. Harry Alexandre, Jr
Philip Boyer
George Bourne
David H. Greer
Leighton Parks
Frederick G. Bourne
Engagement of Miss Reid to John Ward announced
London society learns of the engagement between Miss Jean Reid daughter of Whitelaw Reid American Ambassador and the Hon John Hubert Ward brother of the Earl of Dudley The couple have long been known to friends and plan a summer wedding though the exact date remains unset.
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London
Jean Reid
Whitelaw Reid
John Hubert Ward
Earl of Dudley
Reid
Biarritz
Ward
War Office
Tie
Legion of Honor of
France
Order of Isabella la Catolica
Royal Victorian Order
Turf
Marlborough
Edward
Carnegie Peace Palace Contract Awarded in Hague
The Hague April 24. The committee overseeing Andrew Carnegie s peace palace project for the Hague tribunal awarded the contract for the foundation and basements. The contract price stood at 59000 dollars.
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the Hague
Peace Palace
Andrew Carnegie
Hague
Transatlantic Travellers Sailings and Arrivals Listed
Passengers slated to sail today for Hamburg and Liverpool include Mr and Mrs Allesandro Dr and Mrs T A McGraw Bonnie Antonio Scott Mr and Mrs Lage Mr and Mrs Tamm Mr and Mrs Edgar F Mr and Mrs Whitecap Luckenbach LA Savoie for Havre Mr and Mrs T EB Baldwin Mrs A O Reymer Mrs J S Castel Mrs William Rand Pol Plancen Mrs K L Stevens former Mrs John K Clark Mrs W Ht Post Mrs Charles L Hackstall ARABI for Liverpool Lawson Reid Mr and Mrs W B Phelpa Mrs Cadwalader Jones Arrivals yesterday from abroad on Oceanic from Southampton include Mr and Mrs Arthur Ap Mrs Theodora Olcott Mr and Mrs R E Straw Mr and Mrs S Chase Coalebridge Sir James Gowan Volen HM Rutherford
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LA Savoie
POR Havpe
T EB. Badwin
A. O. Reymer
J. S Castel
William Rand
Pol Plancen
K. L. Stevens
Oceanic
Southampton
Arthur Ap
Theodora Olcott
Plin
R. EL Straw
S Chase Coalebridge
James Gowan
Volen
Rutherford
Social Notes From Newport Arrivals and Departures
Newport social notes list Robert Sedewick returning to New York after a few days in Newport, Mrs. William H. Sands traveling to New York, Mr. and Mrs. George T. Rives headed for the season, Mr. and Mrs. H. McK. Twombly and Miss Twombly arriving from New York to inspect their estate, and Elias J. Herrick returning to New York.
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Tribone
Newport
Roebert Sedewick
New York
William H. Sands
George T. Rives
H. Mek. Twombly
Miss Twemly
Elias J. Herrick
N. J. Girl Weds President's Cousin at Essex Fells
Miss Dorothy B. Corbiere daughter of James K Corbiere head of a New York banking firma and Reginald Roosevelt Leaycraft cousin of President Roosevelt wed at St Peter Episcopal Church Essex Fells on April 29. Rev R E Merington officiated with maid of honor Miss Isabel Corbiere and best man Earle Whitehorne. Roosevelt sent congratulations. Bride active in crippled children work. groom a Harvard graduate and son of Kari and Russel Leaycraft.
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Earle Whitehorne
Vernon
James B
Lozan Corbiere
Roger Derby
Edward Rogers
Samuel Hinckley
Roosevelt
Manhattan
Miss
Kari Russel Leaycraft
Harvard
Weddings at Trinity Church mark Delaware social peak
Miss Elinor Wits, daughter of General James H. Wilson, married Edward Carey Williams of Boston in Trinity Episcopal Church Wilmington at noon. Andrew Carnegie sent a gold silver coffee set as a gift. In Stamford, Miss Mary Louis Smith wed Henry E. Cutts of Brooklyn with Rev. Ford Cottman presiding. few guests due to the bride's father's death.
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Mary Hardwick
Robert Wood
U.S. A
St. Thomas's Church
Stires
Tribune
Wilmington
Del
Elinor Wits
James H. Wilson
UT. S
Edward Carey Williams
Boston
Trinity Episcopal Church
Andrew Carnegie
the Tribune
Stamford
Conn
Mary Louis@ Smith
Walter M. Smith
New York
Henry E. Cutts
Brooklyn
Ford Cottman
First Presbyterian Church
Asheville Horse Show Ends in Apr Data Rally
The final day of the Asheville Spring Horse Show drew higher attendance. Mrs Beekman Lortitarde of New York rode Rex to win multiple blue ribbons amid a long list of entries. Miss Rita Rees drove in the pair with Frank and Linn, another blue ribbon feature. Cups and trophies were awarded at the Park Hotel venue.
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Tribune
Ashville
N. Y
Asheville
Tery Park
T. M. Banta Celebrates Half Century Service
Theodore M. Banta, longtime New York Life Insurance cashier, marked fifty years with the company amid hundreds of congratulatory messages and flowers. He began in 1840s, has served under five presidents, witnessing revenue grow from a modest sum to substantial totals.
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Theodore M. Banta
New York Life Insurance Company
Mr. Bante
CNR
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Newark Daily Tribune
Tribune Association
No. 154Assan Street
Qayden Mille
Nathaniel Tuttle
Wall Street
Liament
Columbia University
Detroit
Yonkers
Thomas F. Grady
Bourke Cochran
Heinrich Heine
Priefety
Paine
Gion
Heine
Hohenzollerns
Chicago
New Yorker
Bostonian
Gotham
Georgette Borland
Graham Re Blandy
J. Nelson Borland
George Griswold Haven
Ra Mary's Church, Tuxtlo
Church of the Incarnation
Susie Valentine
Lewis B Brown
East 66Th Street
Henry C. Valentine
Old Point
Gertrude Brown
Maida of Honor
Erling Valentine
Richard de Blais Boardman
J. Lorimer Worden
Duncan Harrie
Hubert Litchfield
Edward Marvin
Dr de Normandie
Ernesto G. Fabbri
Ledyard Blair
William FE. Iselin
Dorothy Whitney
Howard Mansfield
Moses Taylor Pras
Warren Delene, Jr
I. Paderewski
Music School
Alice Crary
Robert Pulten
Arthur Taylor Sutcliffe
Teller Mansion
Bishop Part
H. Greer
Pr Ernabtert Fulton Crary
Clarence H. Mackay
H. W. Monros
Cornelia R. Barnes
Cuyler
Adeline Genée
Henry Forbes MecCreery
Richard Trimble
Europe
the Diplomatic Corps
IN Washington Society
NEW York Society
Miss Reid
John K. Clark
W. Ht. Post
Charles L. Hackstall
N. J
Dorothy B. Corbiere
Reginald R Leaucraft
Essex Fells
T. M. Banta
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