Amusements and Shows Schedule Fragment
A fragmented listing shows numerous venues and start times for amusements including The Merry Widow The Man from Home and The Devil at various theaters plus music and novelty acts such as The Mimic World Dreamland Luna Park and Yankee Prince. An incomplete timetable names venues Liberty New York Wallaces and Weber with several 8 15 8 20 start cues.
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Mistress Nell
Gardens
Beach
Pain
Island
Luna Park
Dreamland
Isedora Duncan
LD Square
Jardin DE Paris
Xnickerbocker
Liberty
New York
Weber
New York Daily Tribune Company Details
The 1908 notice lists The Tribune Association as owner and publisher with offices in the Tribune Building at 154 Nassau Street New York. Ogden Mills serves as president and Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer. The officers’ address is the newspaper’s office.
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The
Tribune Association
New York Corporation
Tribune Building
Nassau Street
New York
Ogden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttle
Foreign and Domestic War News Across Nations
Sailors and marines landed at Sydney and paraded. Belgian Congo treaty clears a vote but funding unsettled. Turkish boundary talks and gendarmerie withdrawal planned. British foreign secretary tensions with Churchill and Lloyd-George. Domestic politics include veto defense, race executives, tours, railways, courts martial, religious education, and stock market moves. Temperature report noted.
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Sydney
Admiral Sperry
Chamber of Deputies
Congo
Persia
Austria
Italy
Great Britain
Edward Grey
London
Winston Spencer Churchill
David Lloyd-George
Foreign Office
Castro
Caracas
John Pedman Reid
Bournemouth
England
Hughes
Oswego
Mutuals
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Washington
Ohio State Committee
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
New York
Paris
Hot Springs
William H. Taft
Southern Indiana Railway Company
John R. Walsh
War Department
Cuba
McQuaid
Rochester
de Forest Radio Telephone Company
Metropolitan
Eiffel Tower
Bull Cotton Pace
J. L. Livermore
Wall Street
Public Service Commission
Flatbush Avenue
Wells-Fargo Company
Assembly
Queens County Democratic Organization
Hains
James R. Keene
James B. Haggin
South America
United States
East River
Public Service Commissions
Commission
E. R. Thomas
Long Branch
N. J
Frederick W. Woerz
Greenwich
Lincoln Douglas Debate Celebrated as Historic Milestone
The fiftieth anniversary of the Lincoln Douglas debate is marked with public commemorations in Ottawa Illinois and future events in Freeport Jonesboro Charleston Galesburg Quincy and Alton. The Illinois Historical Society leads the observances highlighting the debates impact on abolition and national unity.
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Ottawa
Ill
Freeport
Jonesboro
Charleston
Gelesburg
Quincy
Altor
Illinois Historical Society
Republic
United States
Jefferson
Hamilton
Illinois
Minois
Douglas
Lincoln and the divided house that shaped a nation
The article recalls Lincoln’s strategy to unite a split nation a principle stated as a house divided cannot endure. It credits his political shrewdness and statesmanship guiding a seven day Illinois celebration seen as pivotal to the nation’s enduring status in the century.
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Republic
Lincoln
Douglas
Democratic Party
Washington
Illinois
The Powers of the President in a Bryan Victory
The article argues that a Bryan presidency with a Republican Senate could face an impasse on key reforms yet the President holds vast independent powers. It cites executive action, Treasury discretion, and the ICC as pivotal controls while warning a blocked agenda might fuel public agitation and unrest.
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New York
Bryan
Senate
Mr. Bryan
United States
Representative Burke
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Gompers
Congress
Treasury Department
Treasury
Cleveland
Watterson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brycewell
Ainsworth R. Spofford
McCormick
Cables For Half A Century A Look At Transatlantic Linkage
Fifty years after the first submarine telegraph cable between America and Europe, the article recalls the August 5 1858 exchange between Queen Victoria and President Buchanan and the line's 30 day collapse. It credits Cyrus W Field and noting early cables from Valentia to Heart's Content and the risks of underwater insulation. It traces English German and US roles, Morse timing, and the 1853 Holyhead to Howth line as a precursor.
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America
Europe
Queen Victoria
Buchanan
Valentia
England
Cyrus W. Field
Germany
United States
Morse
Washington
Baltimore
Holyhead
Howth
Ireland
Lord Kelgin
Early submarine cables widen world linked by industry
The article recalls 19th century pioneer Field who backed the 1854 push to connect continents by electric cables. It notes the 1858 Atlantic crossing delayed by storms, Queen Victoria’s 1858 greetings, and the growth of submarine cables over four decades. It ends with a nod to Hertz wave telegraphy and ongoing rivalry.
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Field
Queen Victoria
Buchanan
Pacific
Atlantic
Alaska
Australia
Governor Johnson Ends Bid Despite Nomination
The Minnesota governor who said he would not run has accepted the nomination after a Democratic convention. He faces a tough campaign under awkward conditions since he publicly opposed a third term and now must tell voters he has stultified himself and breached his political propriety.
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Johnson
Minnesota
Trespassing on Railroads Declares Death Toll a Crime
The Indiana Railroad Commission calls rail deaths the great American crime noting 173 people were killed in Indiana last year by trespassing on tracks or stealing rides. It argues the railroad itself bears limited responsibility and the deaths stem from individuals actions.
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Indiana Railroad Commission
Indiana Commission
Indiana
Problems in Law Enforcement across Georgia and New York
The piece argues prohibition tests governors and police as Georgia and New York push to enforce bans on liquor and gambling. It notes near beer issues in Atlanta, clerical sermons against prohibition, lawsuits over religious use of wine, and the broader enforcement challenge facing both states.
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Missouri
South
New England
Atlanta
Georgia
New York
Albany
State Hibernians urge law to protect national anthem
At Newark New Jersey the State Convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians adopted resolutions urging the next Legislature to enact a law forbidding substitution of other songs for The Star Spangled Banner and to prevent mutilation or emasculation of the national anthem beloved by our Revolutionary fathers The same session referenced prior action on the issue.
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The
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Newark
N. J
Political snippets and foreign notes from a diverse press
A collection notes shifts in U S domestic political rhetoric and international affairs. References include calls to curb distortion of Revolutionary history, Hughes support and proof burden, Sydney naval welcomes, Russia in Persia, Belgian Congo vote, and motor vehicle manslaughter cases.
New York Society Gossip Trails Residents At Sea And Abroad
Lady Herbert sails from New York aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria after summer with her father Richard T. Wilson. Passengers include Julien T. Davies and Mrs. Seth Barton French. Numerous social figures travel to Newport, Ipswich, Oceanic Jersey and Maine for leaves, weddings, engagements and visits.
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Lady Herbert
Richard T. Wilson
New York
Newport
Julien T. Davies
Seth Barton French
Walker Fearn
Hat as prized Marienbad proprietor wears royal straw
A Marienbad cafe owner values a $1000 straw hat woven from royal lips and drinks straws. He displays the collection as a pride of life, a tale of European royalty and cooling beverages served at his establishment.
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Marienbad
Panama
Europe
Newport Social Notes Highlight Tennis Ball Scene
Newport society reports a tennis tournament crowd eager for the annual tennis ball. Mrs Helen Bancroft hosts a dinner for Lady Lane of England, with further entertainments by Mrs T Shaw Safe and Mrs William Gammell. Notables at Casino registration include A B Greciano Paris and William S Innis among others.
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the Tribune
Newport
Helen Bancroft
Lady Lane
England
T. Shaw Safe
Arthur Gammell
William Gammell
C. Ogden Jones
Paul Rainey
John J. Wysong
James P. Kernochan
Joseph R. Dilworth
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
A. B. Greciano
Paris
Williams. Innis
Beals C. Wright
James S. Russell
C. B. Earle
John F
Bar Harbor Horse Show thrills with four in hands and jumpers
The Bar Harbor horse show enters its third day with four-in-hand and jumper classes drawing strong entries. Awards split between New York and Philadelphia as Robin Hood Stables and J. L. Ketterlinus claim top spots in road and park fours, while Anne Thompson and Mathilde Townsend claim several harness and pony ribbons. Skyrocket wins the hunter class as ancillary entries from Livingston and Reech vie for color and honors.
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Tribune
Bar Harbor
New York
Philadelphia
Robin Hood
Edward Morrell
Philip Livingston
Park
J. L. Ketterlinus
Plandome Mills Stables
Anne Thompson
H. C. Fahnestock
Frank B. Keecn
Mathilde Townsend
Livingston
Warner M. Leeds
Jack Spratley
Lady Gay
Lewis Boshurst
Prince Charming
Skyrocket
J. A. C. Palmer
Washington
Llow
Frank Reech
Livingston and Ketterlinus
Carola T. Warburg
W. S. Kuhn
King Edward Opens Croquet Lawn at Marienbad
King Edward officially opened the new croquet lawn here today and played a game with Anthony J. Drexel of Philadelphia. The ceremony marks a ceremonial start to summer leisure at the resort.
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Marienbad
Ane
King Edward
Anthony J. Drexel
Philadelphia
Spars for Kaiser's Yacht Aimed From Hoquiam Firm
Hoquiam Washington August 2 C Endersen Sons sparmakers near closure of a deal to supply Washington fir spars for the emperor of Germanys new oval yacht. The spars will be of Washington fir praised for seawater resistance and durability.
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Hoquiam
Wash
C. Endersen & Sons
Sparmakers
Emperor of Germany
Bedbug cited as new terror in flying Cimex lectularius claim
The Charlotte Observer quotes the New York Tribune lamenting a flying Cimex lectularius as a new terror. The verse-narrative notes bedbugs’ harsh reputation and recalls old poetry while cautioning that the report may be a camp rumor.
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Charlotte
N. C
New York Tribune
Editors Elect Officers
The National Editorial Association session closed with Seattle chosen as the 1909 meeting place. Officers elected include President William H. Hayes of Brownwood Texas first vice president A N Pomeroy of Chambersburg Pennsylvania second vice president R B Dowdell of Artesian South Dakota third vice president W F Parrott of Waterloo Iowa recording secretary R H Walker of Athens Alabama and treasurer William Curtis of Kewanee Illinois.
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St. Paul
National Editorial Association
Seattle
William H. Hayes
Brownwood
Tex
A. N. Pomeroy
Chambersburg
Penn
R. BE. Dowdell
Artesian
W. F. Parrott
Waterloo
Iowa
R. H. Walker
Athens, Ala
Wiliam Curtis
Kewanee, Ill
Rosa Street Weds George Eustis in Rumson
Miss Rosa mond Kearney Street daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Street of New York and George Peabody Eustis of Newport R I were married at The Hermitage Rumson tonight by Rev Frank Beihl. The bride is Levi P Morton’s niece and the groom is the late Congressman George Eustis’s son. The bridegroom’s brother William Eustis was best man.
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Levi P. Morton
New York
George Eustis
Louisiana
William Eustis
British Envoy Reginald Lister Named Minister at Tangier
Reginald Lister, counsellor of the British Embassy in Paris, is appointed minister at Tangier in a London announcement. The move places a seasoned diplomat in a key North African post.
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London
Reginald Lister
Paris
Tangier
Notable Guests and Events in Berkshire Society
Lenox social roundup reports Mrs Francis Dana entertaining in New York at Carenial with guests including Mr and Mrs Keneim Winslow and Gertrude Beeman. Senator W Murray Crane hosted Lt Gov Eben Draper and others at Dalton with Draper and Parker speaking at a historical tablet unveiling in Lenox. Guests migrate to Newport and Stockbridge locales through early August.
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Tribune
Lenox
Francis Dana
New York
Carernal
Washington
Keneim Winslow
Gertrude Beeman
Marion Eppley
Dadson
Miles Welch
W. Murray Crane
Eben Draper
Herbert Parker
Bogton
Dalton
Draper
Parker
Ogden T. Rood
Stockbridge
Edwin T. Rice
Paul Dahlgren
Romela
Robert Winthrop
Newport
Mabel Choate
Joseph H. Choate
William B. O. Pield
William D. Sloane
Emily Tuckerman
Ingleside Hall
Waumbek season opening and mountain tourism notices
Bretton Woods hosts Waumbek cottages opening led by Mr. and Mrs. Devoe with Miss Devoe Miss Hunter and Mrs Holden. The week features a major golf tourney at Waumbek Golf Club with top pros and over cash prizes plus a Wacumbek cope tournament from August 20. A bridge benefit for Littleton hospital plans and visits by Senator John Kean are noted at Mount Washington Hotel with guests from New York Baltimore and Garrison.
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Bretton Woods
N. H
H. H. Rogers
Alfred A. Cowles
Mount Washington Hotel
Littleton
John Kean
New Jersey
Mount Washington
Albert H. Wheeler
New York
Rufus Gibbs
Baltimore
Sugar Hill Cottage Colony
C. H. Hackett
J. P. Duncan
Cowles
Dudley G. Tenney
Johanson
Mra Dimmitt
Amy Duncan
A A. Cowles
Dudley H. Tenney
H. Tenney
Harris G. Colt
Mount Pleasant House
Mra R. Colt
Misses Colt
S. Sloan Colt
Garrison
Hudson
Hampshire Inn
Colebrook
Marvel aged author Te Marvel gravely ill at Edgewood home
Donald G. Mitchell known as Te Marvel is reported by Dr Thomas Russell to be in serious condition at his Edgewood residence after a night of perilous illness. Relatives including his brother Alfred Mitchell of New London and daughter Mrs Edward L Ryerson of Chicago have been summoned to his bedside.
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The
Tribune
New Haven
Donald G. Mitchell
Te Marvel
Thomas Russell
Edgewood
Russell
Mitchell
Alfred Mitchell
New London
Edward L. Ryerson
Chicago
Bishop McQuaid Collapses During Seminary Dinner
At St Bernard's Seminary in Rochester Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid suddenly collapsed moments after a 5 PM opening of a dinner marking his episcopate and priestly ordination anniversaries. He revived within minutes, remained in danger at night, and the event followed a large dedication ceremony led by Papal delegate Diomede Falconio with international guests.
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Rochester
St. Bernard’s Seminary
Bernard J. McQuaid
McQuaid
Pr. L. F. Simpson
United States
Our Holy Father
Quigley
Bishop Clancy
Ireland
the Verrier
Canon Gauchie
Belgium
Louvain
Mac Donald
Maynooth College
Monster sea serpent washed ashore near Orr's Island
Albert Richardson and a companion from Orr's Island report a sea creature about forty five feet long with a shark like head a full length fin and a whale tail, weighed around fifteen thousand pounds. Fishermen cut the animal to recover a liver weighing 1760 pounds.
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Portland
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Albert Richardson
Orr's Island
Casco Bay
Woman Wins Civil Service Exam For Tenement House Inspector
Caroline Manning of 602 South Street led a field of fourteen in the Civil Service examination for the post of tenement house inspector in the Bureau of Municipal Services. The winner, a present holder at the time, scored an average 69 and secures a salary of 1000 dollars annually.
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Philadelphia
Civil Service Examination
Bureau of
Civil Service Commission
Nat
Caroline Manning
South Street
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Charles B. Alexander
California
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Long Island
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the Hudson
Manchester
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Clarence Grey Dinsmore
Cherbourg
Cornelius N. Bliss
White Mountains
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Gerald Livingston Hoyt
Ipswich
Mass
George B. McClellan
Grindstone Inn
Winter Harbor
Dudley Carleton
John Phipps
Lady Dorchester
Lord Dorchester
South Africa
North Nigeria
9Th Lancers
John du Fais
Charles Acton Ives
John Daggett Hunt
Ferdinand F. du Fais
Union Club
Mrs. Lindsley
Tappin
Profile, N. H
D. le Roy Dresser
John Nicholas Brown
W. H. Moore
Willard Parker
Sletaeg
J. Love
Washington Star
Berlin
Umschau
Jules Verne
Abillinia
Gibello
Craggs
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Andras
Stormington Barnes
Philadelphia Ledger
King
Croquet
MR. Drexel
Kaiser’s Yacht
Cuvier
Linnaeus
Lev P. Morton
Morocco
Berkshires
M’quaid
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