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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
21
A schedule of entertainment and film showings across venues including AERIAL GARDENS VORTÉ. Lena Park Dreamland Daly Eden Musee World in Wax Vauteville Three Twins Jardix de Paris Follies of 1908 Knickerbocker Yankee Prince Liberty Travelling Salesman New York Minstress Wallace’s The Girl Question with times listed for each venue.
New York Daily Tribune lists The Tribune Association as owner and publisher. Office and principal place of business are in the Tribune Building at 154 Nassau Street, New York. Ogden Mills serves as president and Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer.
Foreign and domestic items summarize diplomacy, aviation, finance, and politics. King Edward and William confer. Wright plane flies 3 minutes 44 seconds in France as European concerns over papal audiences surface. Domestic lines cover Taft, dirigible acceptance, Bethlehem Steel plant deal, Thaw, payroll theft recovery, unions, rail bids, stock weakness, and weather with mild temperatures.
City reformers weigh creating a separate department of public hospitals via charter amendment. Critics argue existing departments health police and charities could handle hospital duties more efficiently and avoid fragmented authority. Ambulance management is highlighted as a key area, needing prompt and discriminating service with minimal delays or overlap.
The passage argues that private hospitals and their ambulance systems should not be swayed by patronage or embarrassment when transporting patients to the best equipped institution. It urges careful consideration of the commission’s suggested rules to protect a vulnerable, dependent class and ensure timely care.
The piece argues Mr. Hughes merits renomination beyond New York for national impact. It notes Western sympathy, Eastern scrutiny, and risk to reform aims if he is rejected, urging careful view of broader consequences for the Republican ticket and people’s influence in governance.
A British foreign secretary’s House of Commons speech urges that diplomacy mainly prevents wars through amicable dispute settlement, countering the view that alliances inherently entangle nations. He cites peaceful France Russia Britain ties and notes Germany once profited from neighboring antagonisms, now faces a changed balance after the King and German Emperor’s meeting.
The article praises the Triple Alliance as a potent bulwark of peace, noting Britain’s tolerance and global trust in the pact. It argues that the alliance’s longevity and the era’s diplomacy in Reval, London, and Paris reflect a tranquil, peacemaking spirit that favors friendly relations among major powers.
The article reports on Thomas Edison’s dismissive view of Farman’s aeroplane and his preference for a helicopter design. It discusses airship propulsion, stability, and the challenges of keeping a helicopter airborne with controllable ascent and forward motion, noting Edison’s untapped parachute idea and call for reliable aerial life preservers.
A British interest in the word lallapaloosa grows as readers seek etymological clarity. The piece discusses nuanced spelling choices and near-synonyms, noting that precise usage hinges on delicate, context dependent distinctions for literary style.
A varied column analyzes naval construction flaws and portends faster public works, mocks political humor, and critiques diplomacy involving Castro, Germany, and Hayti. It also questions Russian governance changes and Honduras consular decrees amid regional tensions.
A collage of 19th century clippings discusses Jewish boxing heritage in England and America, noting famous pugilists and literary references, plus light anecdotes about social manners, political figures, and a New Jersey style dory ad joke from Philadelphia.
A flurry of society notes from New York and Newport highlights engagements, marriages, and travels. George Borwick's December wedding to Miss Mary Mason Hasell is announced by her parents. Other lists mention births, villa rentals, European arrivals, and prominent families visiting summer spots like Lenox and Monmouth Beach.
Newport social life centers on music at White Holme by Mrs Henry Barton Jacobs and luncheon for Earl of Granard hosted by Miss Anna Sands. Notable dinners planned by Mrs Craig Biddle and Mrs Henry Clews, with Van Alens hosting Aug 18. Newport Clambake Club names officers Center Hitchcock president Elisha Dyer secretary Elisha Dyer treasurer Frederick Paine. drag hunt at Second Beach with master Peter Collier. Vanderbilt brothers enter show horses at Pier. Paul Rainey to hunt West after season. Sturgis returns to Lenox. Van derbilt party involved in undisclosed plans.
Cronberg Aug 11 King Edward arrived and was greeted by Emperor William. They toured Freidrichshof Castle and discussed European affairs with British and German officials. No proposals were reported. emphasis on frank talks and naval program speculation. Edward plans a Berlin state visit early next year.
Berlin August 11 Dr David Jayne Hill American Ambassador to Germany hosted a dinner for delegates to the International Historical Congress and many distinguished scholars from abroad in attendance at the sessions. Guests included Harvard professors Lanman Münsterberg Haskins Francke Johns Hopkins Haupt Columbia Hirth Rome Carter Mahaffy Dublin Ramsay Berlin Roser Brahdl Harnack Rev Dickie and embassy staff.
The will of Alfred Lauterbach son of Edward Lauterbach killed in a Westchester auto accident on July 3 was filed for probate yesterday. Executed January 4 1899 it leaves all to Mrs Amanda F Lauterbach mother of the testator named sole executrix without bonds. Real estate and personal property valued at more than 1000 dollars each.
Lenox reports the Berkshire Hunt Club’s fifth annual meeting scheduled for September 12 at Pleasure Park with Livingston Lee and Lawrence Smith of Smith J. as judges. Officials named include Charles P. Williams timer Clinton G. Gilmore clerk of the scales Guy A. Ward starter and Eustace Jaques pay dock judge.
London Aug 11 Ambassador Reid hosts a Dorchester House dinner for the joint Congressional Currency Commission sub committee. Attendees include Senators Aldrich Hale and Daniel, Representatives Vreeland Overstreet Padgett, Prof Andrews, and financier guests such as J Pierpont Morgan, Lord Rothschild, and Bank of England leaders. Afterward the Reids travel to Scotland for a week with Andrew Carnegie at Skibo Castle.
A letter from a longtime Democrat in Brooklyn denounces a recent minstrel show mocking Governor Hughes. The writer urges police attention to the Salome reference and threatens to favor the Democratic ticket while boycotting offending theatres, predicting political fallouts in the near term.
MAUD of New York asks if a summer garden saloon with a noisy band can keep neighbors awake until midnight including Sundays. Tenants with 10:30 pm lease clauses enforce quiet. should saloonkeepers face the same limits to give residents rest before the late hour.
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