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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
53
Newark Daily Tribune front matter lists August 9 1908 Sunday issue. It credits The Tribune Association as owner and publisher with offices at Tribune Building 154 Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills president Nathaniel Tuttle secretary treasurer.
Foreign news reports Wilbur Wright achieved three kilometres in 1 minute 46 seconds with precise control in an early aeroplane test at Le Mans. The day also notes a battleship fleet anchored at Auckland and a factory collapse in Szegedin Hungary with multiple deaths and many missing.
In Essex County New Jersey the New Idea movement influences the Republican Senate primary. Senator Colby seeks renomination while Regulars back Thomas L. Raymond, whose open pledge favors enforcement of the bishops excise law and a rate making public utilities bill. Raymond vows to avoid campaign funds from potential beneficiaries and serve without special interests.
A New Idea candidate backs the entire platform rather than endorsing the Regular agenda on any portion. The shift signals a unified stance across policy areas and could affect voting blocs and campaign messaging.
The Pan Anglican Congress and Lambeth Conference drew American influence and sparked debate over racial equality and church unity. The bishops urged equal fellowship, condemned racial segregation in practice, and pressed active efforts toward justice and improved human living standards.
Dr. Edmond Warre, longtime Eton master and former Oxford rower, critiques modern sports for display driven by professionalism and profit. He argues spectators and public interest should aid fair play and enjoyment, not sensationalism, while noting ancient amphitheatres show long appetite for contest.
A reflection on maintaining the unselfish and joyous love of the sport among spectators rather than highlighting abuses, arguing that the core spirit should persist in contestants and fans alike.
In Passaic New Jersey a board of education balked at approving a book list submitted by the city superintendent. A vigilant member protested the inclusion of Anderson and Grimm Fairy Tales and other titles urging education advances over childish tales. The motion to exclude the books failed.
Chile faces a delay in resuming specie payments as a new bill ties conversion of paper pesos to six months of average exchange at or above 175 pence sterling. A gold reserve of 12 pence per peso sits with a Berlin bank amid a dispute over the Arica La Paz railroad, delaying redemption. The country, poised to profit from the Panama Canal, seeks currency stability to boost its solvency and trade prospects.
The United States signals interest in self propelled airships for reconnaissance and aggressive operations. European powers back dirigibles for military service, prompting U S consideration of compatible capabilities and obligations under a 1909 peace congress pledge.
The text notes England and Austria-Hungary are the only major European powers bound by a clause restricting aerial warfare, with the United States free to act against others or even those two if they ally with a nonpledged power. It cites War Department ordnance officers and the signal officer, hints at forthcoming Congressional information, and references Count Zeppelin’s executed military aims under German support, while acknowledging the Kaiser’s view on long flying dirigibles.
The generous response to pecuniary appeals for Count Zeppelin showcases growing public confidence in feasible aerial travel. Antonio Starraba, Marquis di Rudini, once persona non grata to the United States, is praised as a patriot and Garibaldi veteran deserving lasting remembrance for his daring role with the red shirts.
The piece mocks Viscount Lone, head of Japan’s government horse breeding office, for anti pari mutuel betting while condemning Turkey’s recent wild politics. It cites a court chamberlain hiding and firing on police, comparing the act to Jesse James in a sharp, satirical tone.
The Chicago Daily News notes high hopes for army trials of new flying machines. It predicts some will be successful, with one especially promising design. The piece playfully suggests the aircraft could serve as a Northern Spy.
A Jewelers Circular correspondent warns airship and dirigible advances could enable smuggling across borders. The Circular imagines balloons over borders dropping gems and jewelry to evade customs, while NYC skyscrapers could host shipments. Also quoted: Max Miller on American swindles and a note on the word lallapaloosa in London Opinion.
Yale University extends its theological program with a practical course led by outside clergymen. The program covers languages such as German Italian Swedish and Russian and analyzes denominational histories and polity. Lecturers include Charles S. MacFarland Edward B. Robinson John Mitchell Henry Sterling and many others from across the Northeast.
The sixty second annual New York Yacht Club cruise centers Newport with Commodore Vanderbilt leading over one hundred yachts. Races for the John Jacob Astor cups occurred yesterday and King Edward’s trophy contests set for tomorrow as social season swells with visits from figures like Berwind Iselin Goelet and Belmont amid broad European arrivals and impending autumn events.
Telegraph dispatch from Newport R I details a busy day with York Yacht Club guests, rounds of new parties and dances for visiting yachtsmen, dinners at The Elms and Clambake Club. Notables include Mrs Edward J Berwind hosting, Mrs Elisha Dyer and others providing luncheons and gatherings. Several guests register at the Casino and plan summer visits, with a forthcoming marriage license for Miss Mason Grosvenor and Dudley Davis.
Lenox mass telegraph dispatch notes David T Dana master of hounds led a Berkshire Hunt meet with a five mile course around Laurel Lake passing properties of Giraud Foster John Sloane R W Patterson and George Westinghouse. Guests included Dana Foster Morris and others plus numerous social arrivals at Lenox Stockbridge and Pittsfield inns.
Prince Petrocokino of Greece leads a party of Englishmen visiting New York. Captain S G Stewart will guide them from Washington to St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Buffalo and a hunting camp before Newport and return to England aboard the Mauretania. The group includes Sir Thomas Fairbanks Major Samuel Weir and Colonel James Templer with notable rail and airship credentials.
Long Branch hosts its first dog show at the horse show grounds drawing over three thousand attendees from the coast and cottage colonies. Automobiles crowded the parking area as all boxes filled and judging ran late past seven in the evening.
Mrs Barger Wallach and Miss Eleanora Sears advanced to the semi finals in the Casino tournament at Newport. Barger Wallach defeated Edith Rotch 6-2 6-2 while Sears progressed in the mass of the women’s scratch singles.
The Narragansett Pier team played Point Judith to even terms today but fell short by a narrow margin as the hosts claimed a hard fought victory.
Seabright polo team defeated Red Bank by a goal and a half this afternoon for the Mo challenge cups, provided by A. C. Lawrence. The contest featured spirited play by Dots On and other key players.
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