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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1908

Page

10

Avenger Wins King's Cup In Newport Yacht Race

In Newport Rhode Island on August 10 the 48 foot sloop Avenger owned by Robert Emmons junior of Boston won the Kings Cup after a tight duel with Cornelius Vanderbilt's Aurora. Queen Elmina and Istalena also raced, with detailed times showing windward battles and a final sprint to Brenton's Reef Lightship. Commodore Vanderbilt hosted a luncheon afterward with Rhode Island officials and VIPs aboard the North Star and Electra.

the Tribune Newport R. I Avenger Robert Emmons Boston Brenton’s Reef Cornelius Vanderbilt Aurora Queen Herreshoff A. Cary Smith Brenton Reef North Star J. Rogers Maxwell Nat Hergeshof Roamer Elbridge T. Gerry Electra E C. Benedict C. B Mason West Island Istalena Elmina Narragansett Point Judith Dennis Elavsed Yecht RW. Emmons C. Vanderbilt Jotalens Geo. M. Pynchon J. R Maxwell Sim FF. Breweter Correteé Bens Commodore Vanderbilt Beeré the North Star Edward ©. Post Robert Goeder William Starr Miller Pembroke Jones Henry Welters Gerry James H. Higgins Rhode Island William P. Clarke Robert Burlingame Hotter Edward Wilcox Steamboat Inspection Service

Subcommittee Arrives in London To Study Monetary System

The National Monetary Commission subcommittee, which sailed from New York on August 4 aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie, reached London to gather information on the monetary and banking structures affecting commercial interests. The group plans to consult British authorities and financial leaders on the global financial framework.

London National Monetary Commission New York Kron- Pringees Cecilie

Liberty Theatre Reopens With The Travelling Salesman

The Liberty Theatre opened the 1908 09 season with James Forbes's comedy The Travelling Salesman. Frank J. McIntyre stars as drummer Bob Blake, delivering the laughs, alongside Gertrude Coghlan as Beth Elliott and Sarah McVicker as Mrs Babbitt. Four acts unfold on a Christmas Day in a rural town with a plot involving taxes, a railroad sale, and a drugged confidant who reveals the scheme. Actors listed include McIntyre Coghlan McVicker and others in a large cast.

Liberty Theatre James Forbes Frank J. McIntyre Bob Blake McIntyre Gertrude Coghlan Beth Elliott Sarah McVicker Babbitt Beth Martin Drury Franklin Royce Royce Bob Blake Mr. Forbes

Belasco Bets On Young American Playwrights At Stuyvesant

Belasco plans to reopen the Stuyvesant Theatre on September 21 with The Fighting Hope starring Blanche Bates. William J. Hurlbut wrote the drama, featuring five characters and a single set, amid Belasco’s praise for youthful American writers and his pledge to develop new authors for the stage.

David Belasco Stuyvesant Theatre Blanche Bates Golden West St. More Belasco Eugene Walter William J Miss Bates

Gayety Theatre to Open With The American Idea

The Gayety Theatre at Fourth Street and Broadway will debut September 7 with the musical comedy The American Idea. Cast includes George Behan Trixie Friganza Stella Hammerstein Carrie Bowman and Gilbert Gregory in the production by George M. Cohan.

4Ith Street Broadway George M. Cohan George Behan Trixie Friganza Stella Hammerstein Carrie Bowman Gilbert Gregory

Theatrical Season Opens With Stars at Plainfield N J

Lew Dockstader and his minstrels opened their season at Plainfield New Jersey with Net O'Brien Al Johnson W H Thompson Peter Dizel Reese V Prosser Eddie Mazier and Will Oakland among the cast. Walker Whiteside to impersonate the chief in The Melting Pot by Israel Zangwill. Collins and Hart in Little Nemo. Georgie Drew Meachum William B Mack Frank Monroe John Miltern join Frederic Thompson's By Wireless. Edith Taliaferro to appear with Edward Abeles in Brewster's Millions. Mile Dazie opens a Salome dancing school at Jardin de Paris. William Ryley Hatch to replace Frank Sheridan in Paid in Full at Weber's Theatre Monday. Claus and Radcliffe Six Dusky Belles Bedini and Arthur and the Sharp Brothers at Hammerstein Roof Garden. Gertrude Hoffmann continues Vision of Salome.

Lew Dockstader Plainfield N. J Mr. Dockstader Net O’brien al” Johnson W. H. Thompson Peter Dizel Reese V. Prosser Eddie Mazier Will Oakland Collins and Hart Georgie Drew Meachum William B. Mack Frank Monroe John Miltern Frederic Thompson Mr. Thompson Edith Taliaferro Edward Abeles Captain Williams Weber's Theatre Claus and Radcliffe

Senator Allison Will Filed In Iowa Probate

The will of Senator William B. Allison was probated this afternoon in Dubuque Iowa. His estate is valued at 75 000 to 100 000 and includes an annuity of 1200 to housekeeper Mrs Brayton plus 1508 cash the life use of a residence and a large library. Administrator named is Judge Lacey.

Tribune Dubuque Iowa William B. Allison Brayton Judge Lacey Allison Eastern Securities

Mrs Louise Chandler Moulton dies in Boston at 83

Renowned author Louise Chandler Moulton died in Boston after a nine month illness from acute Bright's disease. She left a daughter, Mrs. William H. Schaefer of Charleston, S.C. A Boston writer since youth, she published numerous works for adults and children and contributed to Harper's Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, and Scribner's Magazine. Her career spanned poetry, stories, travel writing, and literary criticism, with notable titles such as Bed Time Stories and Some Women's Hearts.

Boston Louise Chandler Moulton Bright William H. Schaefer Charleston S. C June Clifford the Galaxy Scribner's Magazine the Tribune Spain Lord Houghton Miss Milnes Lady Fitzgerald Browning

Charles Gordon Zug Dies in Long Island Home

Pittsburg August 10. Charles Gordon Zug aged thirty six president and general manager of the Zug Iron and Steel Company one of Pittsborgs best known younger business men died this morning at his summer home in Cha vidge or men Flushing Long Island after a period of poor health. He leaves a wife and one son with his parents one brother George B Zug of Chicago and three sisters Mrs Lindsay Pittsburg Mrs William M Wherry Jr Plainfield N J and Miss Emma Zug Pittsburg.

the Tribune Pittsburg Gordon Zug Zug Iron and Steel Company Pittsborg Flushing Long Island Zug Charles George B. Zug Chicago Lindsay Willam M. Wherry, Jr Plainfield, N. J Emma Zug

Jonathan J Broome Dies While Summering in Adirondacks

Jonathan J. Broome of 77 Prospect Street East Orange died suddenly on Sunday at the Saranac Club Bartlett Carry Adirondacks where he and Mrs. Broome were spending the summer. He had retired from business years ago. He was formerly a partner in Stone Starr Co dry goods merchants New York City. Born in Spring New York about seventy two years ago.

Jonathan J. Broome Prospect Street East Orange Bartlett Carry Adirondacks Mrs. Broome Mr. Broome Stone, Starr & Co New York City Old Spring N. Y Brommer Elizabeth Brommer Range John Mer Brooklyn Omaha Neb Broome Saranac Club Bartlett Jonathan J Et St N. J Brick Church New York Ware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Dooley Eastern District Alice Tooley Deace South 6Th St SS. Peter and Paul

Grace Church Parish House Alice Broome Memorial

Six years after the death of Mr and Mrs Broome’s only daughter a memorial parish house was built. The funeral for Alice Broome will be held at the family home this afternoon.

Obituary notes from East Orange and vicinity

Obituary notes report the death of Hudson County Clerk’s deputy John G. Fisher at his East Orange home aged sixty six. Mrs EF L Hubbell widow of Rev Dr George A Hubbell aged eighty five died in Vineland. Captain George Howard Long sixty six died in Flushing NY. Rev Charles W Fordham died in Bayshore LI. James H Rowdrow aged seventy nine died at Bay Ridge, father of Joseph Hart. Thomas D Boak former Hotel Richelieu proprietor died at his West End Ave home aged fifty eight with funeral plans noted.

John G. Fisher Hudson County Clerk's Office East Orange N. J Jersey City EF. L. Hubbell George A. Hubbell Vineland George Howard Long Maxwell Long Lincoln Street Flushing Long Island Lynn Mass James H. Rowdrow Bay Ridge Joseph Hart Frank Cheney Stephen Merritt Eighth Avenue Woodlawn London Thomas D. Boak Hotel Richelieu 7Th Street Wifth Avenue West End Avenue

President Roosevelts Quiet Day At Sagamore Hill

Oyster Bay August 10 Today was the quietest day since the President arrived from Washington No visitors were received at Sagamore Hill and he spent hours reading with Mrs Roosevelt He took a horse ride to Glen Cove greeting locals along the way Acting Secretary Forster returned to Sagamore Hill in the evening with important business Miss Ethel Roosevelt was visiting friends in Manchester Massachusetts.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Washington Sagamore Hill Sagamore Glen Cove Forster Ethel Roosevelt Manchester Mass

Fallieres Daughter Marries Presidential Secretary in Paris

Mme Madeleine Fallieres wed John Jean Joseph Edward Lanes in a simple ceremony at the Elysee Palace with Premier Clemenceau and Cabinet members present. The Madeleine church service drew a large crowd. diplomats attended including Ambassador Henry White. A breakfast followed at the Elysee Palace.

Paris Madeleine Anne Marie Falliéres French Republic John Jean Joseph Edward Lanes France President Faltiéres Elysée Palace Clemenceau Roger Allen the Madeleine Father Riviere M. Pichon M. Thormson Marine Henry White Elyse Palace

Fire threat returns to Calaveras big trees grove

Forest fires near the Calaveras County famous grove have flared anew and reached the south grove. Authorities fear the main grove may come under attack as residents monitor the spreading flames in Stockton on August 16.

Stockton Cal Calaveras County

Two Cent Fare Proposal For Crosstown Road

A letter to The Tribune editor from New York dated August 8 1908 argues for a 2 cent car fare on the S9th street crosstown road and on other disputed roads. The writer suggests issuing each passenger a ticket as a conductor check and notes London municipal cars operate on a scale from a half penny upward for profit.

The Tribune London New York

Prominent Arrivals At Elite Hotels In New York

A list of notable guests checked into famed hotels including the Albemarle Lamar C Quintard of New Orleans Bishop Thomas B Neeley at the Albemarle Br Belmont John Haystrammond and Commander B W Hodges U S N at the Belmont Bres Talbot Jenkins of Baltimore Hotel Astor Captain M B Hanna U S A and Colonel George Curtis Treadwell of Albany Rear Admiral Charles D Sigsbee ret U S N Manhattan ex Governor Lounsbury of Connecticut ex Judge J R Cady of Hudson Murray Hill ex Assemblyman J K Apgar of Peekskill Savoy Dr R Lehman of Leipsic and Dr Alfred L Muller of Hamburg Seville H McDougal of Edinburgh Waldorf Astoria Wilmer Wickersnam of Pittsburgh.

Albemarle Lamar C. Quintard New Orleans Thomas B. Neeley John Haystrammond B. W. Hodges BRES Talbot Jenkins Baltimore Hotel ASTOR M. Bk. Hanna U.S. A George Curtis Treadwell Albany Iaterial Charles D. Sigsbee U. S. N. Manhattan Lounsbury Connecticut J. Rider Cady Hudson Murray Hill J. K. Apgar Peekskill Savoy R. Lehman Lepsic Alfred L. Muller Hamburg Seville H. McDougal Edinburgh Waldorf - Astoria Wilmer Wickersnam Pittsburg

Weather Report Forecast Warm in parts with unsettled pattern

Official Weather Record from Washington notes low pressure, light to moderate showers across the south Atlantic coast and midwest regions with no heavy rain. Temperatures vary by region with warmth in Kansas and Oklahoma and cooler in Colorado Wyoming and Montana. Unsettled conditions expected for a day or two with scattered showers Tuesday through Wednesday in various districts and generally light to fresh winds along coasts and lakes. Local forecasts cover the District of Columbia Maryland Delaware New Jersey Eastern Pennsylvania and Eastern New York with showers tonight and Wednesday, and cooler Western districts with lingering warmer mornings in some areas. The official record also provides yesterday’s temperatures: highs around 74 and lows near 65, compared with last year’s averages.

Washington Atlantic Ohio Upper Mississippi Lower Lake Region Upper Lake Region Rocky Mountain Region Utah Bismarck N. C Evansville Ind Kansas Oklahoma Colorado Wyoming Montana Middle Plateau Middle Rocky Mountain Pains Texas Ohio Valley Middle South Atlantic Missouri New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Coast Florida East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast Lower Lakes Upper Lakes District of Columbia Maryland Delaware New Jersey Pennsylvania New York Weather Bureau

Cobleskill residents aid Tribune Fresh Air Fund drive

A six member Cobleskill New York committee issued a circular soliciting neighbors to shelter fifty children for two weeks as part of the Tribune Fresh Air Fund. Within three days forty five boys and girls were promised, despite limited local housing. Funds and volunteers are being sought to cover program costs as young applicants travel from the lower East Side to country respite, with donors including Memorials from Gloversville and Edgartown among others.

Cobleskill N. Y Tribune Fresh Air Fund H. R. Berger D. F. Roberts W. D. Colclough George Hicks D. E. Post F. H. Ryder New York City Mary Lower East Side Brudder

King Edward Leaves London for Marienbad Meeting

King Edward and his suite depart London for Marienbad via Cronberg where Emperor William awaits. He will meet William tomorrow and then Francis Joseph of Austria at Ischi before continuing to Marienbad. Sir Charles Hardinge accompanies the king.

London Edward Marienbad Cronberg William Francis Joseph of Austria Ischi Charles Hardinge Foreign Office Berlin Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung

Condition of Tax Official Hamilton Improves

Continued improvement in the condition of Tax Commissioner Thomas L. Hamilton was reported last night. An operation might be possible within three or four days if steady progress continues, with Dr. Winfield Smith and Dr. George Talbot, Boston specialists, awaiting a favorable time.

Thomas L. Hamilton Winfield Smith George Talbot Boston

Passengers listed aboard the Kronprinz and Rotterdam

The Kronprinz lists passengers including Mr and Mrs J A Bradley John H Bennett William W Borden J C Fagan and Mrs A E Burr Miss A C Butler Mr and Mrs W H Douglas. The Rotterdam shows travelers who arrive today for Bremen Rosterdam and includes Mr and Mrs Pearson Egan John Stetson G G Stow H Witherspoon Hobart P Yours and others. Also aboard the Finland from Antwerp are George Barrie Mrs John T Spencer H A Briges W N Van Slyke Mrs Frank H Hanex L D Nelson and a tonic advert for Storsford's Acid Phosphate.

Europe Kronprinz J. A. Bradley John H. Bennett Wiliam W. Borden J. c. Fagan Rotterdam A. E. Burr A. C. Butler W H Douglas Finland Antwerp George Barrie John T. Spencer H. A. Briges W. N. van Slyke Frank H. Hanex L. D. Nelson

Beekman Family Death Notices Parade in 1908 Tribunes

Death notices from The Tribune republished in The Tri-Weekly Tribune list James William Beekman and fellow bereaved families. The notice cites services at Reformed Dutch Church Fifth Avenue and 29th Street for August 11 at 10:30 AM and references memberships in New York Historical Society Saint Nicholas Society and New York Society Library with funeral attendance details. Other notices include Boak and Borden families with funeral arrangements in New York area towns and cities.

Beekman Oyster Bay Long Island James Willam Beekman James Wiliam Abian Steele Beekman Th Ave 29Th St NEW York Historical Society James William Beekman Reformed Dutch Church Fifth Ave 28Th St Samuel Verplanck Hoffman Acosta Nichols Saint Nicholas Society City OF New York NEW York Society Library Reformed Dutch Sthave 20Th St Beverly Chew

Obituary notices and funeral announcements from East Orange area

Funeral notices from August 1908 list multiple residents including John Fisher Charles Fordham Gillmor and John W King. Entries note residences in Orange Long Island New York and Brooklyn with interment or solemn requiem mass details and dates in August.

Long Island Charles W. Fordham Gilmor Meadow Brook Cavy Gillmor St. Peter's Church Barclay St New York City King Lake Hopatcong John W Mary A. King Hull St Brooklyn Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Calvary Lyman Woodstock Clare Lyman Joseph and Mary Clark Englewood

Readily accessible Harlem trains and local transit

An old classified note advertises accessibility via Harlem trains from Gremi Central Station and Webster Jerome Avenue trailers and by carriage. It promotes lots from 150 dollars up and provides telephone numbers for a Book of Views and representative office at 20 East 23d Street, New York. Frank E. Campbell is listed with private and public ambulances at 7241-3 West 234th Street, Chelsea telephone 1324.

Harlem Gremi Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenue Gramercy East 23d St New York City Frank E. Campbell Chelsea

Appointments Open at Uptown Office of The New York Tribune

Special notices advertise a file of applications of selected aspirants for various positions now available at The New York Tribune uptown office. Located at No 1364 Broadway between 36th and 37th Streets, hours run from 9 am to 6 pm.

New-York Tribune Broadway 36Th 37Th Streets

Tribune Subscription Rates and Foreign Offices

The Tribunes subscription options cover daily, Sunday and weekly formats with domestic and international mail rates. The piece lists numerous international offices and agencies in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, including addresses in London, Paris, Brussels, Geneva, and New York, detailing where subscriptions may be arranged or kept on file for readers abroad.

Tribune United States Mexico Manhattan Bronx Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii Philippines Tribune Almanac Tribune Index New York City DAILY Trieweekly Europe Universal Posta Cnton the Tribune Sunday Tribune Hootels London Hotel Victoria Ritz the Howard Hotel Norfolk Street Embankment England Adelphi Liverpool Manchester Queen's Hotel Leeds Midland Bradford Hotel Wellington Tunbridge Wells Land Morecambe Bay Derbys Shanklin Isle of Wight Scotland St. Enoch Glasgow Station Ayr Dumfries Turmeberry Gibraltar France Chatham Hotel de l Athenée et @ Albion St. James Et d' Albany Mtana Baltimere Paris Aix Splendid Eycelsior Aix-les-Ba Hotel Des Univers Vichy Belgium Grand Hotel Brussels Weber Antwerp Splendid Pariserhof Cne Riesen Furstenhof Coblentz Disech Cologne Hotel Bellevue Continental Savoy Dresden Park Hotel Royal Hotel Dort Angleterre Ems Monopol Westminster Frankfurt Hotel Sommer Esplanade Palace Hotel Hamburg Brasseur Luxemburg Hotel de Holland Hotel Royal Metz Four Seasons Munich Kaiserhof Neuenahr Nuremberg Marquardt Stuttgart Nassauerhof Hotel Imperial Rose Park Wiesbaden Bristol Wildungen Austria Vienna Merhof Italy Excelsior Eden Palace la Ville Danteli

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