Amusements and show listings for New York venues
The page lists theater and amusement options across venues such as Aerial Gardens, Coney Island Luna Park Dreamland, Eden Musee, Hammerstein Roof, Herald Square, Jardin de Paris, and Daly's. Acts include The Merry Widow, Paid in Full, Girls, The World in Wax, Vaudeville, The Twins, Follies of 1908, Yankee Prince, Minstrel shows, and The Girl Question with varied showtimes from 2:15 to 8:30 p.m. at multiple locations in New York City.
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N Beach
Farman
Pain
Coney Island
Luna Park
Dreamland
Daly
Eden Musee
Hammerstein
Herald Square
Jardin DE Paris
Knrbocker
New York
Neto Mork Daily Tribune office details 1908
Neto Mork Daily Tribune notes ownership by The Tribune Association a New York corporation with principal office at Tribune Building 154 Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills president Nathaniel Tuttle secretary and treasurer.
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The
Tribune Association
New York
Tribune
Nassau Street
Ogden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttle
Airship reaches Meyence then returns after repairs
The Zeppelins airship attempted a twenty four hour flight reaching Meyence before partial repairs delayed its return to Lake Constance. News notes 50 to 70 fires in Kootenay region with estimated losses up to seven million dollars. Eight thousand CP shopmen strike order.
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Zeppelin
Meyence
Lake Constance
Kootenay
Young Turks Party
Paris
Asquith
Great Britain
Free Trade Congress
John de Witt Werner
Taft
Virginia Bar Association
Hot Springs
South
Hughes
Saranac Inn
N. Y
United States
Allison
Iowa
Dubuque
Cummings
W. J. Bryan
Fairview
Uniformed Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Boston
Tompkins County Republican Committee
Ithaca
Cassidy
War Department
Fort Myer
Virginia
Pittsburg
Frederick A. Delano
Wabash Railroad
Charles W. Morse
National Bank of North America
Morse
Blackwell's Island Bridge
General du Pont
Speakers’ Bureau
Hitchcock
William F. Willcox
Joseph Bermel
Queens
Europe
Townsend Wandell
Italy
Produce Exchange Bank
J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr
New York
London
58Th Street
Bronson Howard
Avonby-the-Sea
Lackawanna
Switchmen’s Union
Hiechest
Comparative Naval Strength in 1911 Forecasts
A German Naval League forecast in 1911 places Japan third among world powers, with the U S and Germany near the top. It notes Japan's planned addition of six fast 12 inch gun ships, German Dreadnoughts launched and more under construction, and warns about speculative figures without corroboration. It discusses potential rankings and the uncertain naval programmes of major powers.
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German Naval League
Japan
France
United States
Germany
England
America
Brassey
Michigan
South Carolina
Delaware
North Dakota
Florida
Utah
Washington
Benuan
Roosevelt's Request for Four Battleships Highlighted
The passage argues that if Congress had approved Roosevelt's call for four new battleships last winter, the United States would have faced less challenge to its naval dominance. The claim frames congressional inaction as a missed strategic move.
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Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Haste in Bridge Payment Sparks City Controversy
The article questions Controller Metz’s plan to pay contractors only a small percentage and release their 2 million bond amid a pending expert report on Blackwell’s Island Bridge safety. It notes potential contractor protections, possible contractor fault, and calls for keeping payments until findings are clear. It also surveys Atlantic City excise law issues and lauds Governor Fort for establishing the commission guiding state excise reforms.
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Metz
Tribune
Blackwell's Island
Messrs. Boller & Hodge
Atlantic City
Asbury Park
Senator Allison remembered as a master of legislative leadership
The memorial outlines William B. Allison as a premier and influential Senate figure whose thirty five years in the chamber defined modern legislative leadership. It highlights his patient industry in committees, especially the Appropriations Committee, and notes how his finance expertise maintained fiscal discipline and restrained dangerous schemes.
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William B. Allison
United States Senate
Washington
Allison
Congress
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Hoar
Hale
Maine
Cockrell
Missouri
New Jersey excise probe finds widespread violations in Atlantic City
Governor Forts excise commission reports Atlantic City practices show broad, organized illicit liquor activity. The inquiry, while scrutinizing northern cities, confirms nonpartisan intent and details extensive law violations and a secret liquor-selling network in Atlantic City.
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Governor Fort
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Jersey City
Hoboken
Newark
Elizabeth
Athinlie City
Steps Toward Currency Reform
Senator Aldrich outlines the National Monetary Commission’s plan to pursue a comprehensive monetary system beyond the Aldrich Vreeland act. A sub committee is abroad to study German French and Canadian banknote systems. Public education by commercial bodies is urged to build informed opinion for solid reform and credit currency adoption.
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Aldrich
National Monetary Commission
Aldrich-Vreeland
Europe
Germany
France
Canada
New York Merchants’ Association
Congress
Monetary Commission
Cuban Elections Mark Peaceful Vote and US Role
The Cuban elections were peaceful and honest with 50 to 60 percent turnout. US intervention aimed to restore constitutional order, not favor a party, and the Conservatives may have won, but the result should not be seen as rebuke to US policy.
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Magoon
United States
Palma
Cuba
United States Urges Peaceful Cuban Elections and Stable Government
The United States welcomes peaceful Cuban elections and notes their result is largely indifferent. It urges Cubans to maintain a stable government that can keep order, observe international obligations, ensure peace, and protect citizens and American interests. The choice of Conservative or Liberal government rests with Cubans.
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United States
Editorial on Prosperity Hope and Political Predictions
The New Yorker Staats-Zeitung editor Lar predicts Bryan's election and mocks Herman Ridder as a poor prophet. He notes France's universal strike failed, dismisses Central America rumors, and critiques transport policy and street paving. He ponders a future without speeches and wonders if films replace orators. Welby and Cobden referenced on free trade prospects.
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New Yorker Staats-Zeitung
Bryan
Herman Ridder
Ridder
Noan
London
Lord Welby
Cobden
Publicity, Politics, and a Philanthropic Swim Lesson
A collage of anecdotes and quotes from early 20th century life. General Weston discusses hospitality and mint drinks on a porch, interwoven with remarks on political publicity and a cynical note on campaign money. A Kensington mill owner funds free swimming lessons for youth, aided by YMCA instructors, to curb drownings.
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Army and Navy
John F. Weston
Wood
Weston
Army and Navy Club
Kensington
Philadelphia
Young Men's Christian Association
Italians Arrested For Harvesting Pine Boughs In Hay Fever Cure
Five Italian residents of Negley Run were arrested after they felled pine trees at Highland Park seeking relief from hay fever. Sergeant Patrick Meenan led the incident, and the matter moved to the police station last night as the sneezing continues.
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Pittsburg
Negley Run
Highland Park
Patrick Meenan
Fast End
Society Notes of Travelers and Events Abroad
Mrs J Perpont Morgan Jr arrives from Glen Cove and sails for Europe today. Mr and Mrs R Fulton Cutting reach Aix les Bains for a short stay while Mr and Mrs Hamilton McK Twombly plan to return in September. Landed guests include Mr and Mrs Lewis Cass Ledyard sailing from England to New York today. Isabel Wetherill to wed Samuel Henderson in Winter Harbor Maine. Various other social arrivals and visitors listed with June to September plans.
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J. P. Morgan, Jr
New York City
New York
Hamilton McK. Twombly
Madison
N. J
Lewis Cass Ledyard
England
Newport
Isabel Wetherill
Samuel Price Wetherill
Philadelphia
Samuel Jones Henderson
William E. Wyatt
Winter Harbor
Henderson
University of Pennsylvania
Rittenhouse
Alfonso de Navarro
Europe
Harry Payne Whitney
Holwick Hall
Yorkshire
William Payne Thompson
Mrs. Whitney
Newport social and sport week highlights on August day
Newport crowds enjoyed polo at Westchester Club golf and drag hound hunt. Stanley Mortimer hosted a luncheon for sixty at the Clam Bake Club, with Peter F. Collier also giving a luncheon. Mrs. Edward J. Berwind announced a dinner for Friday and another gathering the next evening.
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the Tribune
Newport
R. I
Westchester Polo Club
Newport Golf Club
Clambake Club
Stanley Mortimer
Peter F. Collier
Edward J. Berwind
Hughes Renomination Debate Across Newspapers
The Brooklyn Times and The New-York Tribune push for Governor Hughes renomination, claiming GOP voters favor him over machine opposition. Other papers like Yonkers Statesman Syracuse Herald Rome Sentinel Utica Press and Buffalo Express note party risks, boss power, and Hughes's broad appeal against gambling, reform, and political rivals.
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Brooklyn Times
New-York Tribune
Hughes
Machine Organization
The
New York Times
Republican Party
Buffalo Express
New York
Public Service Commissions
Maine
California
Lenox Kirmess Opens For Day Nursery Benefit In Pittsfield
Lenox society fills the Einghy Theatre in Pittsfield with dances by Carmen Mantines and others to aid a day nursery. Notables include Marshall Kernochan and Mrs Henry W Bistoy. Several arrivals and incidents in the Berkshires noted, including Mrs Parsons after a Stockbridge collision.
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Tibuna
Lenox
Lenox Society
Kirmess
Einghy Theatre
Pittsfield
G Day Nursery
Carmen Mantines
New York
Marshall R. Kernochan
Jeasieg Bishop
W. Murray Crane
Marshall Crane
Albro
Katheryn Peek
Isabelle Kennedy
Dorothy Weston
Henry W. Bistoy
Robert P. Parker
George H. Tilden
Meg E. M. Buss
Charles J. Hibbard
Brag W. Paddock
John McQuale
Wills Walter
Herry West
Edith Watts
John L. Bachelor
Misug Bachelor
Joseph H. White
Boston
Curtis Hotel
W. D. Bishop
Bridgeport
H. Forbes
Washington
Joseph Gearney
Otto Cutler
Red Lion Inn
Stockbridge
George P. Curtis
R .R. Hibbard
George Pitkin
Hamilton Perkins
Thomas Allen
Joseph Billings
Charles Orris
D. W. Horton
E. F. Sage
Aspinwall
Samuel Frothingham
Diane
Overlee
Belated sympathy message on death of ex President Cleveland
A belated sympathy message from Francisco Soriano Governor of the provinces of Top Norte Northwestern Luzon Philippines expresses condolence on the death of former President Grover Cleveland. The message dated June 37 1908 from Laoag requests transmission to Mrs Cleveland through the Philippine government and Washington.
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Washington
Far Sway Top Norte
Luzon
Philpine Islands
Insular
War Department
Gravat Cleveland
Francisco Soriano
Es Nila
Manila
Nocce Norte
Cleveland
Funeral of S. E. Moffett Attended by Noted Figures
A large crowd of literary figures attended the funeral of Samuel Erasmus Moffett at his Chester Mount Vernon home. Rev Owen Lovejoy delivered the eulogy, and Mark Twain, traveling from his Connecticut country home, attended with colleagues. The body was to be buried at Rosehill Cemetery in Linden, New Jersey.
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Samuel Erasmus Moffett
Archer Avenue
Chester BR
Mount Vernon
Peru Pal
Owen & Lovejoy
First Congressional Church
Robert Colter
Collier’s
Adirondacks
Mark Twain
Connecticut
Rosehill Cemetery
Linden
N. J
Widow of Dr Flint May Sue Masury Over Death
In Long Branch New Jersey Aug 4 an inquest found Dr Carleton P Flint died after being struck by an automobile owned by John W Masury. Witnesses testified the car traveled at high speed without lights. Mrs Flint the widow plans to sue Masury for damages.
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Tribunal Long Branch
N. J
Carleton Pflint
New York
Louis la Francais
John W. Masury
de Fist
Louis la Francois
W. Gill Wylie
Met
Dr. Flint
Seabright
Het
True Blue Republican Letter on Hughes Nomination
A Toledo Ohio reader identifies as "true blue" and voices single issue support for Hughes if he gains the nomination. The letter notes party loyalty, independence, and potential Republican fallout if Hughes is ignored, recalling Folger versus Cleveland as a past reference.
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The
Tribune
Posse
Hughes
J. G. Blaine
Taft
Folger
Cleveland
William M Peor Walton
Ave
Laws for Lightning Stroke Claims Against Utility
From Canton correspondence, Cleveland Plain Dealer reports William A Wortman seeks 30000 dollars in damages claiming a live wire left by the Casterhos Company caused a lightning bolt injury resulting in partial paralysis. He alleges the company failed to remove wires.
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Canton
Oh!o
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Casterhos Company
Nis
William A. Wortman
Cemi
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Belp
Letoseescee Law Schools
Neto Mork Daily Tribune
Senator Allison
Central America
Mr. Whitridge
Third Avenue Railway
Mr. Mack
Thomas Ryan
Ss. M. C
London Times
Herrmann Adler
Willie Simmonds
Sorghum
Washington Star
NEW York Society
BE. Ritzema de Grove
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Cornelius N. Bliss
Oceanic, N. J
White Mountains
Beatrice
William M. Polk
Mount Washington
Bretton Woods
N. H
Janet Fish
Hamilton Fish
George 5. Brewster
Spitfire Lake
Esesaa
Frederick Pearson
Effie Pearson
Horton
H. Baldwins
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Stewart Brice
York
Eleanor Sears
John P. Merrell
Powel
James A. Swan
Nora Iselin
Edith Rote
Lorillard Spencer, Jr
Altea Payter
Barger-Waallach
Mise M Inches
Miss Scott
Freda Paine
Louise Scott
Margaret Bunk
Edna
Robert J. Collier
Yonkers Statesman
Syracuse Herald
Oswego Daily Times
Rome Sentinel
Platt
Utica
Pss
Binghamton
Jamestown Post
Governam
Berkshires
Laoag
Soriano
S. E. Moffett
Masurt
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