Amusements and Theatres Listings From A City Page
The page lists current showings at multiple venues including Academy of Music Is As You Like It Is The Merry Widow and The Man from Home While other venues like Aerial Gardens Casino Coney Island Daly's Garden Theatre and Hammerstein's Rooftop present vaudeville revues Isadora Duncan performances Isolde puzzles and dances among titles such as The Devil and The World in Wax with times and venue names noted for patrons seeking entertainment this evening.
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Academy OF Music
Aerial Gardens
Merry Widow
ASTOR
Righton Bea
Penn
Casino
Coney Island
Lana Park
Dreamland
Criterion
Isadora Duncan
Gres Ellen Musee
Wax Garden
Devil Hackett
Hammerstein
Herald Square
Madeon
Paris
Ollie
Ker
Marys
Fab Walla Weber
Newark Daily Tribune masthead notice
Newark Daily Tribune dated Tuesday August 25 1908 lists ownership by The Tribune Association a New York corporation with office at Tribune Building 154 Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills president Nathaniel Tuttie secretary and treasurer and notes the officers address is the newspaper office
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The
Tribune Association
New York
Tribune Building
Nassau Street
Ogden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttie
Nespaper
News In Morning Dispatches From The Americas And Europe
Domestic and foreign news items include the murder of Mrs. Luard near London, Castro halting traffic between Venezuela and the West Indies, and a Berlin dispatch about a potential Moroccan conference. Also noted are fires in Stam boul, Dublin city freedoms to Richard Croker, Taft at Hot Springs, tariff revision talks, New England GOP meetings, stock exchange inquiries, railroad legal actions, and a weather note indicating fair conditions with highs of 74 and lows of 62.
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Luard
Charles Edward Luarc
2 Wood
London
Castro
Trinidad
Venezuela
Westndians
Sydney
Karon Speck von Sternberg
United Stees
Heibere
Berlin
Tansisi
Paris
Fra
Lech
Gisard
Morocco
Stamboul
Dublin
Richard Croker
Taft
Hot Springs
George W. Painter
China
Hopkins
Ilinois
Washington
Senate
Burrows
Michigan
Congress
Ainsworth
New England
Frank H. Hitchcock
National Committee
Boston
Richard 3. Hand
Jerome
Hughes
Pacific Fleet
San Francisco
Hawaii
Samoa
WJ. Bryan
Indianapolis
Kern
CITT
Central Park, North & East River Railroad Company
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Hains
Europe
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. Q. A. Ward
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Philip EH. Sheridan
Governor Margoon Report Highlights Cuba Achievements
Governor Margoon reports Cuba has been tranquil, sanitary, and prosperous under intervention. Elections are orderly, a new general election law is enacted, and a plan to end American involvement by February is anticipated. Panama canal progress and canal zone conditions receive praise, with minor administrative flaws noted.
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Margoon
Cuba
Special Investigating Commission
Panama
Canal
Tropics
Tropical ventures and American resolve in foreign policy
The passage argues that early fears of disaster were unfounded and credits American adaptability and leadership. It contends Cuba and the canal project emerged from unavoidable circumstances and national self defense, not from a desire to meddle, and asserts future tropical ventures should be avoided unless justified by stronger causes and better prospects.
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Jefferson
New Bryan Seen as Changed Leader by The World
The New York World declares Bryan a "new man" and moderate, but critics doubt a sudden reform. The piece recalls prior claims of reform in 1906 and argues Bryan remains the same seasoned politician, with radical instincts masked by a temporary pose for moderates.
The Hague and Venezuela conflict examined in 19th century doctrine
The piece argues that Holland's location of peace institutions does not make war with Venezuela unreasonable. It reviews Monroe Doctrine precedents, noting past actions by Britain France and Spain against Mexico, Germany against Venezuela, and U.S. responses. It anticipates Dutch restraint and US notification before any action.
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Holland
International Tribunal of Conciliation and Arbitration
Castro
Venezuela
Hague
Geneva
Brussels
Mexico
France
Germany
United States
Monroe Doctrine Principles to Guide U S on Netherlands
The nation asserts that after securing policy alignment, action against the South American state may be deplored, but the United States will view the Netherlands with composure and confidence that Monroe Doctrine principles will not be infringed.
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Netherlands
The German Ambassador Baron Sternburg Dies
The death of Baron Speck von Sternburg, German Ambassador to the United States, is mourned in both nations. He helped restore comity, promoted open diplomacy, and fostered friendly commercial relations amid tensions over tariffs and an Eastern European zollverein.
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Baron Speck von Sternburs
United States
Germany
Berlin
Zoliverein
Baron Sternburg
Wireless talk across the Atlantic and its legal questions
A dozen inventors pursue wireless telephony using Marconi like tech. Proposals include transatlantic conversation from New York to Paris, with Pupin’s submarine cable idea peering through profits doubts. Critics warn that listening by unauthorized ears raises security and rule concerns as naval and international use evolves.
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Marconi
Atlantic
Pupin
New York
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Nova Scotia
France
Admiralty
London
North Sea
Lord Charles Beresford
England
United States
Germany
Subway Ventilation Plans Pending Public Service Commission Review
The Public Service Commission will discuss further actions to improve subway comfort as two previous methods fall short. Proposed ideas include partitioning the tunnel from the Brooklyn Bridge to 96th Street to create piston-like train flow and installing rotary fans at two express stations.
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Public Service Commission
Rice
Rapid Transit Commission
Arnold
Brooklyn Bridge
96Th Street
London
New York
Ventilation challenges in multi opening tunnels discussed
The article weighs expert opinions on ventilating tunnels with multiple openings as opposed to end openings. It notes recent advances in such tunnels, cites Boston and Brooklyn Bridge schemes, and suggests corroborative counsel and further study of rotary fans and refrigerating ideas to improve airflow and cost efficiency.
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Arnold
Metropolitan District Road
London
Simpson Tunnel
New York Subway
Department of Engineering
Boston
Rice
Brooklyn Bridge
Controversy Over Umpire Conners Suggested for Murphys McCarren Dispute
In the ongoing politico literary clash between Mr Murphy and Mr McCarren, readers envision Hon Fingey Conners as an ideal umpire if he judges by style rather than facts.
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Murphy
McCarren
Governor Haskell Leads Bryan Campaign Effort In Denver
The Oklahoma governor served as chief manager for Bryan forces in Denver, presented the national platform, nominated Bryan, and leads the movement against Colonel Guffey. He also writes and sings campaign songs, and critics deem him contemptuous of anti monopoly aims. Morocco crisis hints at Sultan downfall and possible usurpation, with Hafig threatening to repudiate treaties and expel foreigners.
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Haskell
Oklahoma
Denver
Bryan
Jim” Guffey
Morocco
Hafig
Algeciras
Buncombe
Abdul Hamid name usage in old newspapers
The piece riffs on how Abdul Hamid is written in different papers and transliterations, noting proper forms and common misrenderings. It also touches on scattered items from Utica’s rail coach chapel car St Anthony, a Price of a football riding suit, and counterfeit currency exchanges in Wall Street with brief quips.
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Turkey
Abdul
London Chronicle
Abd-ul- Hamid
Abd‘l-Hamid
God
Allah
Abd
Abd-ul-Kadir
Abd-ul-Latif
Abdul-Aziz Abdul
Hamid
George du Maurier
George du
Utica
St. Anthony
Catholic Church Extension Society
Society People and Travel Tidbits Across Europe and America
A string of social notes from New York and abroad details Mr and Mrs Charles Steele sailing from England to New York and plans to stay at Westbury Long Island. Deborah Osborn and other debutantes are in Isleboro while Mrs Whitney and Mrs Burden head to Biarritz. Falconers return from Europe by Adriatic, with Lake Mohonk awaiting them. Pierpont Davis plans to attend his brother’s Newport wedding as best man if recovered. Edith Holt to wed Dr Joseph Bloodgood at home on East 78th Street. Various others arrive, marry, or host dinners as autumn begins.
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Charles Steele
England
New York
Westbury
Long Island
Mr. Steele
London
Scotland
William H. Falconer
Miss Louise Falconer
Bruce Falconer
Adriatic
Lake Mohonk
Pierpont Davis
Dudley Davis
Alicea M. Grosvenor
Newport
Mr. Davis
Robert Grosvenor
Buell Hollister
Frederic F. de Rham
Whitcomb Field
Ray Atherton
Frank J. Sulloway
Boston
Philip
Edith Holt
Joseph Colt Bloodgood
Johns’ Hopkins University
Baltimore
East 78Th Street
Tennis tournament on the Maine coast report Aug 24
Bar Harbor Maine hosts a tennis tournament noted in a telegraph dispatch to The Tribune. The Aug 24 item highlights matches and local participation along the Maine coast, with players and results reported as the event proceeds.
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Maine
Tribune
Bar Harbor
Hughes Candidacy Sparked Broad Political Support
The Buffalo Commercial and other papers report broad Republican and Democratic backing for Governor Hughes. Across New York and the nation, leaders and editors praise his character, ability, and stand. They foresee his renomination as both inevitable and best political policy, with the people’s will affirmed.
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Jamestown Post
Hughes
New York State
Weddings Past And To Come In Elberon Deal N J
Miss Ruby Speyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Speyer of New York City married Waldo I Shuman of Boston at Rubycrest the summer home of the bride’s parents in Deal The ceremony was by Rev J L Magnes of Temple Emanu El New York About 250 guests attended The couple will honeymoon in the Thousand Islands An engagement of Miss Helen Worthington Beebe to Charles P Blaney is announced in New York City
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Irene Shuman
Edith Borg
Nettie Gerstle
Elsie Borg
Harry Shuman
West 88Th Street
Charles P. Blaney
Earl Grey Visits Detroit and Windsor on Canadian Official Tour
Governor General Earl Grey visited Detroit and Windsor today. A luncheon aboard the Britannia excursion steamer was hosted for him, with a committee of Canadian officials led by R. F. Sutherland organizing the entertainment program.
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Detroit
King Alfonso Arrives in London for Queen Victoria Meeting
King Alfonso arrived in London this evening and plans to travel to the Isle of Wight tomorrow to join Queen Victoria for a royal gathering.
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London
Alfonso
Isle of Wight
Queen Victoria
Social Notes From Newport Highlighted Guests and Luncheons
Newport society reports a lively day with multiple entertainments and new registrations at Casino. Notables present include William A. Luncheon guests, Mrs. Dilworth, Mrs. Elisha Dyer, Mrs. Sven, Miss C Ogden Jones. Paul’s farewell luncheon before westward trip. guests of Stewart, Phipps, Carroll, Bull, and others. Notable arrivals Lydig Hogg hosted a Newport Golf Club dance for about twenty couples.
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the Tribune
Newport
William A. Eenaa
Joseph R. Dilworth
Elisha Dyer
Henry S. Sven
James P. Kernochan
C. Ogden Jones
Paul
West
Casino
Willam R. Stewart
Penard Stewart
Charles E. Dunlap
Ons
Edward J. Berwind
Irene
J. S. Phipps
Charles Carroll
Royal Phelps Carroll
Vincent C. Arguimbau
Charles M. Bull
Robert J. Hare Powell
Pamberton H. Powell
C. H. Whiting
Sherlock Sway
Richard Lawrence
B. J. Curley
Searle J. Barclay
C. Oliver Iselin
Newbold Morris
Joy Lenox
Annie Leary
A. Wood
New York
Commodore
Edwin D. Morgan
R. T. Wilson, Jr
R. T. Wilson
Ochre Court
L. L. Lorillard
Nicholas Longworth
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Newport Golf Club
Lydig Hogg
A. Lantear Norrie
Social Roundup in Berkshire Homes and Reservations
In the Berkshires Lenox hosts gathered guests for teas and dinners as Mrs. William D. Sloane and Mrs. William B. Bacon led a luncheon. Mrs. Henri Dibblee hosted Rock Lawn dinner for her daughter Mrs. Albert H. Sprague of Chicago and others dined at Beaupre and Heaton Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Frelinghuysen of Morristown arrived at the Curtis Hotel while Mr. and Mrs. Delafield returned from Stonington. Miss Woodward came back from the Adirondacks to Eden Hill, Stockbridge, and Miss Satterlee of Washington visited Mrs. Churchill Satterlee as Mrs. Charles S. Mellen entertained Mrs. Edward Taylor of New Haven.
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the Tribune
Lenox
William D. Sloane
William B. Bacon
Buncheog
George E. Turnure
Beaupre
Henri Dibblee
Rock Lawn
Albert H. Sprague
Chicago
P. H. B. Frelinghuysen
Morristown
N. J
John D. MacDonald
S. Thompson
New York
Heaton
Monument Dedication by Huguenots in New Rochelle
At New Rochelle a monument was dedicated on the six year anniversary of the Huguenots landing. It lists 13 percent of original 1688 Huguenot families connected to local history. Attendees included Huguenots from most states and abroad. Rev. Charles F. Casedy and Rev. Dr. Edward C. Flag of New York spoke. Henry M Lester and Thomas S Drake unveiled the tablet. Mayor George G. Raymond accepted it. The event concluded with America sung and a Sound sail trip.
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New Rochelle
Union
Charles F. Casedy
Trinity Episcopal Church
Edward C. Flag
New York City
National
Thomas Darlington
Henry M Lester
National City Bank
Thomas 5. Drake
George G. Raymond
America
A Medal For The President
The Porto Rico anniversary committee plans to present diplomas and gold medals to President Roosevelt King Alfonso and Governor to mark the 400th landing anniversary of Ponce de Leon in San Juan Puerto Rico in August.
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Porto Rico
Ponce de Leon
Roosevelt
Alfonso
San Juan
P. R
Who’s Business Blamed and Governor Hughes
Addison B. of Pittsfield Mass writes Aug 22 1908 defending Governor Hughes. He argues governors must interfere with other men’s business to uphold law and constitution and stop lawbreakers, urging supporters not to abandon the man who enforces statutes.
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the Tribune
Hughes
New York
Addison B. Pittsfield
Mass
Pigeon Shot in New Milford With Aluminum Marking Y 28 1337
Notice from J H H Nettleton New Milford Connecticut dated August 22 1908 reports a pigeon shot in New Milford bearing on its leg an aluminum marker Y 28 183. Publication may aid the owner.
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New Milford
Cont
J. HH. Nettleton
Conn
Transatlantic Travellers Sail Today to Europe
Passengers listed for today’s ships include the Kaiser's era liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse bound for Bremen with couples and single travelers led by Mr and Mrs Joaquim Pinto and Dr H S Drinker among others. Earlier arrivals include the Kroonland from Antwerp carrying Dr Edwin C Moor and Mrs L A Shaw and others.
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Europe
Bremen
Joaquim Pinto
L. & Richart Costa de Aguiar
Henry Newton
Listen C. Gifford
William W. Tracy
Robert Moore
THE
Kroonland
PROM
Antwerp
Edwin C. Moor
L. A. Shaw
Charles W. Eaton
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Willie
Antion
Tommy Tubbs
Cleveland
Ascum
Dingley
Boxley
Philadelphia Press
Sub-Treasury
Wall Street
Secret Service Bureau
Treasury Department
Orient Society
Constantinople
Pajpon
NEW York Society
Josephine Osborn
H. Fairfield Osborn
Isleboro
Harry Payne Whitney
James A. Burden, Jr
Biarritz
Edmund L. Baylies
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Mrs. Baylies
Anson Phelps Stokes
Brick House
Nordton
Lewis Spencer Morris
White Mountains
R. Horace Gallatin
F. K. Sturgis
York Harbor
Frank B. Porter
East 69Th Street
Porter
H. van Rensselaer Kennedy
Immen
Kawasaki
Dixon
Pratt Ang Brown
Pearson
Higginson
Frelinghausen
Mellon
Kuhn
Barnwell
Nickerso
Rogers
Torok
Potter
Gregory
J. L. Putnam
Charles B. Wright
Jordan’s Pond
John T. Pratt
Corfield
Buffalo
Mohawk Valley
Utica Press
Hitchcock
Rochester Herald
Albany
Charles E. Hughes
Syracuse Herald
Els
the Organizations Business
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Republican Party
Rochester Post-Express
Earl Grey
King Alfonso
Berkshires
Tue Ryndam
Rotterdam
H. S. Drinker
Falla Hess
J. Je Stackpole
W. B. Emmons
E. S. Brown
Pedgar Cope
Barbara Ellis
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm
H. C Sa
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Richard M. Iz M. P. Potts
Ghermar
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