Amusements Listings with Times and Venues
A compact catalog of theater and amusement listings. Includes venues such as AERIAL GARDENS, ASTOR, BRIGHTON BEACH, CASINO, CONEY ISLAND Iona Park, DALY'S, EDEX MUSEE, HAMMERSTEIN'S ROOF, HERALD SQUARE, JARDIN DE PARIS, KNICKERBOCKER, LIBERTY, NEW YORK, WALLACE'S. Shows include The Merry Widow, Paid in Full, Pain's Fireworks, The Mimic World, Dreamsend, Gir's, The World in War, Vauteville, Three Trine, Follies of 1908, Yankee Prince, The Travelling Salesman, Minetrels, The Girl Question. Times range around 8 to 15 minutes past various hours.
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ASTOR
Brighton Beach
Pain
Casino
Coney Island
Iona Park
Dreamsend
Daly's
Gir
Hammerstein
Vauteville
Herald Square
Jardin DE Paris
Knickerbocker
Liberty
New York
Newark Daily Tribune masthead notice
Newark Daily Tribune lists publication details including owner The Tribune Association New York corpora tion office location Tribune Building 153 Nassau street New York Ogden Mills president Nathaniel Tuttle secretary and treasurer with officers address at the newspaper office.
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The
Tribune Association
New York Corporation
Tribune Building
Nassau Street
New York
Ogden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttle
Wright in Le Mans sets pace in air speed race
Wilbur Wright completes another record aeroplane flight at Le Mans covering about two kilometres in 1 minute 48 seconds. The morning paper notes other world events including a New Zealand dinner for Admiral Sperry, hospitalities exchanged, and a trolley collision in Ontario with fatalities. Domestic items report Taft’s Hot Springs visit, railroad rate dispute, and political moves in New York. Weather: fair with a high near 80 and low around 65.
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Wilbur Wright
le Mans
New Zealand
Auckland
Admiral Sperry
Whyte
Winnipeg
Farley
Rome
Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
Harvard
Chatham-Erie Beach Line
Ontario
Mile
Falliéres
Paris
M. Lanes
William H. Taft
Hot Springs
Arthur L Vorys
Frank H. Hitchcock
State Department
Washington
Davila
Honduras
Railroad Commission of Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
International Typographical Union
Boston
State Land Purchasing Board
Albany
Catskills
Louise Chandler Moulton
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
The Basis of National Greatness and Farm Life
President Roosevelt's farm life study commissions aim to broaden methods for rural prosperity. The piece argues social and economic reforms must rise together with agricultural progress to keep farm youth and improve rural living, linking income growth to better schools and organized community life.
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Roosevelt
President's agricultural commission sparks rural awakening
The speech lauds the work of Canadian colleges Irish reformers and Knapp in saving boll weevil affected regions. It argues a presidential commission can unite education development and grange groups to boost farming methods and rural life nationwide. The aim is broader cooperation not a new cure but expansion of proven efficiency.
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Sir Horace Plunkett
Dr. Knapp
Department of Agriculture
Direct Primaries Show Benefits and Pitfalls for Democracy
Chicago dispatches praise the direct primary as a tool that empowers voters and curbs boss influence, noting Governor Deneen’s renomination and the system's potential to elevate citizen responsibility. Yet concerns about low turnout, legislative limits, and demagogue-like leaders temper optimism, underscoring that democracy improves with informed participation and strong ideas.
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Chicago
Illinois
Deneen
Missouri
Wisconsin
Mr. la Follette
Our Trade With Europe Opens Markets for American Goods
Kingsley, president of New York Life Insurance, asserts Europe shows no hostility to Americans. He notes mutual interests in trade despite cultural differences, cites France and Germany commerce, and argues tariffs do not block exchange. He stresses price and quality drive purchases, and that U S exports exceed those of others.
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Darwin P. Kingsley
New York Life Insurance Company
Europe
France
Germany
Great Britain
America
Foreign commerce expansion and export composition outlined
The analysis notes exports surpass UK and German Empire in size by wide margins and shows that manufactured goods constitute over half of exports while foodstuffs remain under 28 percent. It argues success hinges on adapting products and business methods to European markets and patrons rather than tariff changes or hostility.
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United Kingdom
Europe
South
Central America
The Measure of Rewards and Mr Bryan
The article argues about a proposed "measure of rewards" for public service and wealth, questioning fairness and applying the test to William Jennings Bryan. It contrasts rewards with merit, asks whether Bryan’s three nominations and fame result from fair reward or luck, and ponders if the measure would prevent envy or enable caprice and opportunity.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Mosquito Extermination Proves Its Worth on Staten Island
Health officials report Staten Island reduced malaria cases from 108 in 1904 to three in the current year as drains channels and oil-treated water reduce mosquitoes. Dr Doty stresses constant vigilance to prevent a return of pests and diseases.
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Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Long Island
Richmond
Staten Island
New Jersey
Doty
Port Said
Suez Canal
Highlands
Scotland
Panama
Indirect Vindication of the Wrights in Aeroplane Progress
The Wright brothers delayed public displays until ready, preferring secrecy to protect their invention. The article notes Far man’s contrasting approach, while crediting the Wrights as the first to advance practical aeroplanes in America, with Chanute and Langley cited as influences.
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the Tribune
Wright Brothers
Farman
America
Wrights
Wrights' Public Flight Sparks European Acclaim at Le Mans
The Wright brothers demonstrate a heavier than air machine in France amid European cheer, with observers noting the US leads in aviation. Reports detail tentative speed estimates and the promise of Fort Myer trials, while Paris presses praise for the Dayton machine and its potential.
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America
Scientific American
A. Graham Bell
United States
Carolina
Wrights
Atlantic
Europe
Santos-Dumont
Farman
Pelagrange
Dayton
Count Zeppelin
France
Wright
le Mans
Governor Hughes Draws Surprising Media Focus
Public interest in Governor Hughes has surged as newspapers give him unusual attention. The coverage highlights his actions and policy stance amid a shifting political climate.
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Hughes
Comparing Taft Bryan Policies and Prohibition Swing
The piece argues Kern misreads Taft and Bryan as aligned, contrasts two voters’ choices between successful and failing figures, mocks the Prohibition candidate as a cold water option, praises anti smoking automobile efforts, notes Alaska’s shift from ice to coal, and cites Castro on Emperor William to pose questions about majesty.
The Talk of the Day and scattered notes from life
A collage of humor and public affairs items. It quotes a Turkish anecdote about a cannibal convert seeking baptism and explains China’s new education standards mandating schools and compulsory attendance. It also mentions Charles P. Taft visiting Taft HQ and a humorous cabaret-like exchange at a Washington Post scene.
Hughes Candidacy Gains Steam Across Papers
The Hartford Courant and The New York Tribune urge Governor Hughes renomination, faulting party bosses and praising his record. Oswego Times and Syracuse Herald note broad independent and Republican support, while The New York Evening Sun and Jamestown Post discuss temperance stance and local endorsements. Portland Oregonian compliments Hughes distinct leadership, comparing him to Theodore Roosevelt.
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Hartford Courant
New York Tribune
Hughes
Horace Greeley
Republican Party
Empire State
Mr. Hughes
The
Washington Star
New York
Tammany Hall
Oswego Times
Independent
Independent Press
New York Evening Sun
Governor Hughes
Syracuse Herald
New York Society notes travel and social season arrivals
Bishop and Mrs Greer arrive from Europe on the Majestic with Jr. and Mrs Lewis Cass Ledyard aboard. Payne Whitney and the late Charles T Barney’s Adirondack camp guests spend the week at Saratoga. Dozens of society names travel, sail, or stay at resorts from Newport to Paris. The wedding of Miss Gwendolyn Whipple and Paymaster Hughes is set for September 16 at Trinity Church.
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Bishop
Mrs. Greer
Europe
Majestic. Jr
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Mrs. Payne Whitney
Charles T. Barney
Adirondacks
Saratoga
H. McK. Twombly
Ruth Twombly
George W Sheldon
New York
Nalé C. Vanderbilt
Peter F. Colter
Geomgy Henry Warren
Earl of Granard
Ogden Mills
Millis
Philip O. Mills
Henry Martin
Percy R. Pyne
William Laimbier
J. S. Strawbridge
Philadelphia
Edward J. Bexwind
Joseph Dilworth
Southampton
Long Island
Gwendolyn Whipple
Charles, Wilson
Washington
Theodore M. Dervis
Society Notes From Newport in 1900s Style
Newport society life centers on summer entertainments as yachts from New York arrive for the Astor cup events. Luncheons by Mrs. Augustus Jay and Mrs. Elbridge Gerry, tea by Miss Ogden Jones, and dinners at Berger's mark a bustling social week. The Newport Golf Club planning adds to member list with notable names including Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs, Roderick Terry, J Laurens Van Alen, Robert Goelet, and Grenville Kane among others.
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Tribune
Newport
R. I
Casino
New York Club
Augustus Jay
Thomas J. O’brien
United States
Japan
Elbridge T. Gerry
Ogden Jones
George Rose
Berger’s
Craig Biddle
Anna Sands
Jay
New York
Bayard Thayer
Boston
E. Rollins Morse
Villa Rosa
Henry Ba
Jacobs
Newport Golf Club
Henry Barton Jacobs
Charles F. Hoffman
Roderick Terry
George H. Benjamin
Stuyvesant LeRoy
R. Livingston Beeckman
Egerton I. Winthrop
Elisha Dyer
J. Laurens van Alen
Clarence W. Dolan
Lorillard Spencer
Robert Sedgwick
H. R. Sedgwick
Stanley Mortimer
Robert Goelet
Grenville Kane
Regi
Colonel Vilas Fails to Improve After Stroke
Madison Wis Aug 10 three weeks since Colonel William F Vilas was stricken with cerebral hemorrhage and his condition shows no material improvement unless he is free from pain Governor and ex-senator Vilas remains in poor health with no significant change in his condition.
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Madison, Wis
William F. Vilas
Lenox Social Season Buzz In Massachusetts Notes
Lenox hosts a stream of visitors and social events as summer guests travel by chartered trains and road for luncheons, dinners, and hotel stays. Notables include Mrs. G Granville Wright and Miss Anna E Wright with guests, plus arrivals from New York Philadelphia Washington and Boston to Curtis Hotel Bree Corners and other local spots.
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the Tribune
Lenox
Mass
G. Granville Wright
South View
Cambridge
N. Y
C. H. Wright
Anna E. Wright
New
Albany
Richard ©. Dixey
Rosemond Dixey
Prides Crossing
John L. Thorsdike
F. Burrall Hoffman
Nina
Dixey
New York
Anna B. Shaw
Grant Walker
W. Murray Crane
Mabel Boardman
Washington
William Pollock
Newport
J. J. Wysong
Henry Winthrop Gray
Drew
The
Willows
George Cabot Lodge
Belle Fontaine
Clark
Voorhees
Sunny Bank
George Wiethrop Folsom
Alefd Schenck
Wellesley
George H. Morgan
Wentfort
Féward A. Harkness
New London
Harold Blanchard
George Baty Blake
Boston
Meredith Howland
Paris
Henry H. Hollister
Islip
Long Island
Lemuel C. Reed
George Westinghouse
Erskine Park
Clayton Giles
Curtis Hotel
Thomas de Ford
W. A Williams
Baltimore
C. ©. Gate
Eleanor Gates
F. F. Packard
George Bryant
Asonia
Conn
Aspinwall
Gift of $50 000 to Harvard reported in Berlin
Ambassador Hill announced at the International Historical Congress in Berlin that Adolphus Busch of St. Louis would donate $50,000 toward the Germanic Massa building at Harvard University. Professor Kuno Francke described the museum's state and housing needs while Professor Jesse Benedict Carter discussed Rem and Romulus origins and the twins legend. Professor A C McGiffert spoke on prolegomenon to a History of Protestant Thought.
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Berlin
Ambassador Hill
International Historical Congress
Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
Harvard University
Kuno Francke
Jesse Benedict Carter
American School of Classical Studies
Rem
Romulus
Remus
Rome
Carter
B c
Perso Remos
Remos
A. C. McGiffert
New York University
Ambassador Riddle and family at Kislovodsk health update
Ambasssador Riddle's mother and his half brother Mrs and Mr Fav reau of Minneapolis joined him at Kislovodsk the watering place and will stay through October as his recovery continues. Irwin Laughlin has been named secretary of legation at Athens and Hunter Sharma arrives at Moscow as consul general to replace Samuel Smith. The family of James W. Ragsdale will depart St Petersburg for America on August 15 and he will follow shortly after.
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St. Peterburg
Aus
Riddes
Favreau
Minneapolis
Kislovodsk
The
Riddle
Pet He & Covery
Kislovedsk
Irwin B. Laughlin
Athens
Hunter Sharm
3Ton
Moscow
Samuel Smith
James W. Ragsdale
St. Petersburg
America
Mr. Ragsdale
Governor to Visit County Fairs This Summer
An unnamed governor announced plans to visit the Gree County Fair at Cairo on August 18 and the land County Fair on August 2 to 8. He is scheduled to speak at the state convention of the Volunteer Firemen's and Oswego. The governor plans to depart soon and expects to visit several county fairs before leaving.
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Saranac Inn
N. Y
Cairo
S & Oswego
Mrs Barger-Wallach Wins Casino Cup Tennis Title
The final of the woman scratch singles lawn tennis, Casino cup, was won by Mrs Bare Wallach. She defeated Miss Eleanora Sears of Boston in two straight sets 6-2 6-4. Sears fought hard at the start of the second set but could not overcome the champion.
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the Tribune
Newport
R. J
Mre Bare Wallach
Eleanora Sears
Boston
Doctor Beck Injured Trying to Board Moving Train
Dr. Eric Carl Beck son of Dr Carl was injured Sunday night while attempting to board a moving train. He is resting comfortably in Vernon Hospital. Doctors report a brain contusion, a cut over the left eye, and sprained limbs. He serves as an assistant in protean surgery at the Post-Graduate and St. MarTM hospital.
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Eric Carl Beck
Carl
Pees Ae
Vernon Hospital
Bovey
St. Mar
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BiLest Bankbooker
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Newark Daily Tribune
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Provident Savings Life Assurance Society
Inter-Southern
New York Central
Poughkeepsie
Woodruff
Third Avenue Railroad Company
Public Service Commission
Vermont
New York Post Office
Manhattan Bridge
Achmed Izzet Pacha
58Th Street
Thomas A. McIntyre
McIntyre
McCarren
the Wrights
Mr. Kern
Mr. Taft
Prohibition
Alaska
Castro
William
Turkey
Catholic Standard and Times
Chinese Board of Education
China
Halcyon
Charles P. Taft
Taft
Saturday Evening Post
Hitchcock
Ohio
Mr. Hitchcock
Rensselaer
Jamestown Post
Rensselaer County
Cornelius V. Collins
Frank 8. Black
Collins
Portland Oregonian
Theodore Roosevelt
Nan Roosevelt
NEW York Society
Samuel Wegstaff
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
George Eggleston Dodge
A. D. Juilliard
Hamburg
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish
Fitz
Henry F. Dimock
South Coventry
Bar Harbor
Marquis
Marquise
Renée Andigne
Madeleine Goddard
Providence
Arthur Murray
Quebec
Lord Eubank
S. S. Townsend Burden
Evelyn
Gwendolyn Burden
Carlsbad
Judge
James W. Gerard
Biarritz
Lev P. Morton
Joseph B. Dickson
Switzerland
Miss Morton
Brunnen
Grand Hotel
Ira Barrows
East 54Th Street
Park Avenue
Society
Vilas
Berkshires
Mr. Busch
Germanic Museum
Romulus and
Ambassador Riddle
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