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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1908

Page

109

New York Daily Tribune Details Ownership and Offices

The publication is owned and published by The Tribune Association, a New York corporation. Offices and principal place of business are Tribune Building at 155 Nassau Street in New York. Ogden Millis serves as president with Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer.

The Tribune Association New York Tribune Nassau Street Ogden Millis Nathaniel Tuttle

Wright Flies Three Kilometres in Under Two Minutes

In a Le Mans flight Wilbur Wright covered three kilometres in 1 minute 46 seconds with apparent machine control. The article notes related military and political items including battleship fleet movements and the era’s aviation milestones.

New Idea Movement Shapes Essex County Senate Nomination

The Essex County Republican primary debate frames Senator Colby as the New Idea leader while Thomas L. Raymond runs on a principled platform. Raymond pledges no corporate funds, favors enforcement of the bishops law, and supports a public utilities bill with a rate clause.

New Jersey Essex County Colby New Idea Thomas L. Raymond Asman Raymond

New Idea Candidate Endorses Whole Platform Over Regular Part

A New Idea candidate supports the entire platform rather than a partial Regular program. The stance emphasizes complete policy adoption to avoid mixed messaging and pursuit of unified goals.

Pan Anglican Congress and Lambeth Conference Influence American Church

The Pan Anglican Congress and Lambeth Conference attract American interest for their broad Catholic makeup and the prominent role of U S delegates. The bishops condemn racial segregation and urge church unity, justice, and improved human standards while urging practical humanitarian action across denominations.

Albany Tribune Episcopal Church Christian Churches of Lambeth Conference

Exploitation of Sports Warns Against Modern Spectacle

Dr. Edmond Warre who led Oxford crews and long served at Eton critiques the Olympic agony and modern sport for turning games into displays of wealth and advertising. He argues spectator presence is vital for genuine enjoyment, fair play, and ethical growth within college athletics and beyond.

Edmond Warre Oxford Oxford University Boat Club Eton Shepherd's Bush Warre Elis

Spectator Spirit Remains Core to Pure Sports Love

The text argues that abuse fails to shroud the game and emphasizes maintaining spectators’ lively, generous love of the sport for its own sake, a spirit deemed essential among contestants.

Investigating the Fairies Sparks Schoolboard Debate in Passaic

Passaic New Jersey boards of education debate book lists submitted by the city superintendent. A vigilant member urges excluding fairy tale titles such as Anderson's and Grimm's Fairy Tales and The Last of the Mohicans, favoring multiplication tables and the U S Constitution. The motion fails and critics warn of continued teaching of fiction over foundational knowledge.

Passaic N. J Board of Education Anderson Grimm United States Congress Robin Hood Earl of Huntington Uncas

Chili's currency troubles threaten reform in 1910

Chile seeks specie payments in 1910 at 18 pence per dollar, but a new bill delays redemption until six months of high exchange. A German bank holds the gold reserve amid a dispute over the Arica La Paz Railroad, clouding finances. Despite issues, Chile is prosperous with growing trade and Panama Canal gains looming.

Chili Berlin Arica-La Paz Chill Panama Canal England New York

Airship Tests and U S Policy on Aerial Weapons

The United States signals corps pursues airship tests amid European interest. Reconnaissance and possible aggressive uses are discussed as Congress backs a treaty banning torpedoes from balloons, with U S pledge limited to nations upholding the ban and allied commitments.

Military aeronautics and European powers in airship debate

The article notes England and Austria Hungary as key signatories of a restriction clause while the United States could use the proscribed warfare method against others. It highlights War Department ordnance officers and the signal corps readiness, and anticipates Congress gathering more airship information after winter experiments. Count Zeppelin’s feats are tied to German military aims under the Kaiser’s influence.

England Austria-Hungary United States Ordnance Officers War Department Congress Europe Count Zeppelin

Notable odds and ends on aviation and politics

A column notes public support for aerial navigation and funds for Count Zeppelin. It recalls Antonio Starraba di Rudini’s career and Garibaldi’s red shirts, praises Japanese officials and Viscount Lone, and comments on Turkey’s graft scandal and a rifle barricade. The Chicago Daily News cites army flying machine optimism with playful speculation about a Northern Spy.

Aerial Inventions Stir Fear Among Jewellers Worldwide

A cor respondent notes airship and dirigible progress could aid smugglers by crossing borders and dropping uninspected goods, sparking concern among jewelers. The piece cites the De Beers and Premier Diamond lines as at risk and mocks cautious predictions from various papers.

de Beers Consolidated Mines New York Hanau Pforzheim

Yale to offer practical theology by active outside ministers

Yale University’s theological department plans a practical course taught by active clergymen from outside the department. It includes instruction in several languages and analysis of denominational origins and polities, with lectures from notable clergy and scholars across New England and New York.

New Haven Yale University eTo Charles S. MacFarland South Norwalk Conn Edward B. Robinson Holyoke Mass John Mitchell American Federation of Labor Henry Sterling Boston Typographical Union W. L. Anderson Amherst A. F Anson Phelps Stokes Albert J. Lyman Brooklyn George B. Cutter Columbus Ohio Elwood Worcester Boston

Newport social season swells as New York Yacht Club fleet gathers

Commodore Vanderbilt leads a 100 yacht strong fleet off Newport for the sixty second annual cruise. Races for the John Jacob Astor cups crown the weekend with King Edward’s trophy to follow. Social affairs bloom ashore with dinners and exiles from New York society.

Cornelius Vanderbilt New York Yacht Club America Newport Commodore Vanderbilt New London Provincetown Vineyard Haven Marblehead New York E. J. Berwind C. Oliver Iselin Robert Goelet W. Storrs Wells R. Livingston Beeckman Richard Gambrill Lispenard Stewart Commodore Elbridge YT. Gerry Dennie Boardman Dallas B. Pratt Sea Fox Frederic J. Tams H. H. Landon William Iselin A. V. de Goicouria Vencedor C. D. Dickey North Star

Newport Social Notes Highlight Busy Day for Yachting Crowd

Newport social column details a busy day with York Yacht Club visitors, several dinner parties led by Mrs. Edward J. Berwind and other hostesses, and multiple gatherings at The Elms Clambake Club and nearby homes. Notables include Alfred Bishop Mason, Reginald B. Rives, and the engagement of Miss Alice Mason Grosvenor and Dudley Davis.

Lily Lee Page Howard Page John W. Cross Geneva Switzerland Ellen Mercer Atterbury John Turner Atterbury Dudley Howe Boston Dark Harbor Alice Grosvenor Dudley Davis Fellowes Davis Newport William Grosvenor Beacon Hill Tribunea R. L Ney See York Yacht Club Edward J. Berwind The Elms Elisha Dyer Mra Scott Gibson Fahnestock David King Ogden Mills R. I. Beeckman Pay Rainey George Henry Warren Clambake Club W. R. I Gammell Alfred Bishop Mason William O'Donnell Tain A. Perry Osborn Reginald B. Rives Lounsbury S. van Rensteins Cogswell Oliver Harriman Joseph Harriman George A. Huhn Philadelphia P. A. B. Whiener Josephine Huhn Mr. Huhn William E. Glynn Dorothy Kane Bar Harbor Grafton Cushing Emmanuel Church City Hall Charles H. Baldwin

Berkshire Hunt Meet Sets Course Around Laurel Lake

Lenox mass August 8 David T Dana master of hounds called a meet at the kennels for a five mile run around Laurel Lake. Riders crossed estates of Foster Barnes Sloane Patterson and Westinghouse with guests including Mr and Mrs Dana Miss Cary Foster Morris and others. Notables Senator Crane and Mrs Hill arrive. Old Home Week speakers planned.

Tribune Lenox Mass David T. Dana Berkshire Hunt Kennels Laurel Lake Giraud Foster John 8. Barnes John Sloane R. W. Paterson George Westinghouse Erskine Park Dana Kate Cary Newbold Morris Elliott F. Shepard William D. Sloane Elm Court Bar Harbor Sophia Furniss John E. Zimmerman Edgecomb P. L. von Hemert Georgiana Sargent Lake Cottage Mabel Choate Massachusetts Grant Walker Anna B. Shaw John Spoor Walter R. Gott Chicago Onota Lake Pittsfield Warren S. Salisbury Gott Spoor Alexander S. Webb Alejandre Frank K. Sturgis Samuel Fretingham Stockbrides H. J. Morse BB Baker Miss Baker Heaton Hall & Stockbridge James West Roosevelt Oyster Bay George F. Ide Red Liot Inn Stockbridge

English visitors plan grand American tour from Waldorf

Prince Petrocokino of Greece leads a party of English travelers staying at the Waldorf. Captain Stewart will guide them on a cross country itinerary visiting Washington Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Battle Creek and other stops before a hunting camp and Newport return voyage.

Prince Petrocokino Greece Waldorf America S Oedyne Stewart Washington Blue Mountains Chattanooga Louisville St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Battle Newport England Mauretania Sir Thomas Fatebanks London & North Lee British Isles Samuel Well Dr. Jameson The Stewart Mafeking Cole James Templer Army

Long Branch Hosts First Dog Show Attracts 3000 Plus

Long Branch crowds exceed three thousand at the horse show grounds for the citys first dog show. Society from the coast attends with cottages nearby, autos fill the parking area, and all boxes are filled. Judging across classes concluded around seven in the evening.

Long Branch

Newport Women Reach Semi Finals in Casino Cup

Telegraph reports at Newport R I Aug 8 Mrs Barger Wallach and Miss Sears advance to the finals of the Casino cup in women scratch singles. In semis Sears defeated Edna Berger 6 2 6 4 while Barger Wallach beat Edith Rotbal 6 2 6 2. Both matches were exceptionally tight.

Newport Tribone R. I Barger-Wallach Eleanora Sears Seasn Edna Berger Edith Rot Bal

Polo at Narragansett Pier Ends In Close Score

Polo at Narragansett Pier shows a tight contest with Point Judith as home team Aus and Grea' keep game even before final whistle. Narragansett Pier players push late but fall short by a narrow margin.

Narragansett Narragansett Pier R. L. Aus

Seabright Beats Red Bank In Polo Challenge Cup

Seabright polo team defeats Red Bank by a margin of age and a half for the Mo! challenge cups. The afternoon match at Seabright, N J featured spirited play and competitive effort from both sides amid mid

Tribune Seabright N. J Red Bank A. C. Lawrence

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