Amusements at the City Theatres and Halls
Listings of shows and times across venues including Academy of Music Astor Garden Theatre Criterion and Liberty with acts such as The Devil for a Girl The World in Wax Dreamiland and The Traveling Salesmen, plus various revues and performances across New York venues.
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Academy OF Music
Aerial Gardens
ASTOR
SCO
Bela Bica
Bain
Brighton Beach
Mt World Coney 'Sland
la Park
Dreamiland
Criterion
Isadors Duncan
Palt's
Eden Muse
Wex
Garden Theatre
Backett
Twammerstems
Vendeville
Herald Square
Hudson
Call of the North Jardin DE Paris
Knickerbocker
Liberty
New York
Mery
Wallace’s
Weper
New York Daily Tribune corporate details listed
The Daily Tribune notes ownership and publication by The Tribune Association, a New York corporation, with offices at Tribune Building, 154 Nessen Street, New York. Ogden Mills serves as president and Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer. flier contact address is the newspaper office.
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The
Tribune Association
New York
Tribune Building
Nessen Street
Ogden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttle
Global tensions and disasters dominate morning news
Admirals return to Sydney as fleet prepares to sail. Paris talks on Moroccan crisis. Dominican Cuba elections set for November 14. a spate of incidents from ambassadors struck in Mexico City to a deadly Chelsea wall collapse. Domestic notes cover stocks, tax stamps, pensions rise, and a series of trials, crimes, and a suicide. Weather shows rain with a 73 degree high and 64 degree low.
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Hopkins
Illinois
Tot Springs
Wiliam H Taft
Magoon
Cuba
Oyster Bay
J Bryan
Indianapolis
A. O. Brown & Co
Treasury Department
Washington
Burrows
Warser
Ferdinand Pinnes
Chelsea
Mass
Bryan’s Tariff Speech Highlights His Issue Finding Habit
The reception shows Mr. Bryan weakens his case by chasing novel issues. He uses tariff reform as a new tool, courting popularity rather than steadfast conviction. Critics say his shifts damage his leadership of the tariff reform cause and expose instability.
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Ryou
Bryan Hmself
Bryan
Reilweys
The Pragmatic Democratic Leader and His Shifting Convictions
The passage emptyly critiques a Democratic leader for testing beliefs on political gain. It charges him with pragmatism, abandoning convictions when tests fail, and shaping positions by popularity rather than truth. It argues this makes trust in him impossible and reduces politics to performance rather than principle.
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Republic
Me Too Candidate Kern Shadowed by Bryan Echo
The piece critiques John W. Kern of Indiana as a "Me Too" candidate for vice president, praising his self suppression and shadowed role while accusing him of echoing Bryan. It argues that Kern’s defeats show his view of majority rule is constrained by political outsiders, and notes Democratic parties’ past tariff stances and public distrust in the government.
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Ton
John W. Kern
Indiana
Suir
Kern
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Bryan
Thomas A. Hendricks
Alien W. Thurman
Henry G. Davis
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Kerp
Indianapolis
Bryan
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Congress
Public Opinion on Justice and the District Attorney
A column argues public dissatisfaction with District Attorney Jerome stems from temperament and public mood. It says laws and evidence barriers exist, yet blame rests on Jerome as prosecutor after a saloon dice incident and alleged impropriety. It urges the DA to restore dignity and merit public trust through scrupulous conduct.
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Ciear
Hand
Jerome
Diverculties Over Transfers And Public Service Rates
The article argues that Metropolitan traction receivers and the 59th street line owners failed to agree on a joint rate, urging a reasonable public transfer policy instead of costly 19th street crossings. It warns that balancing accounts requires serving public needs and that breaking unprofitable leases may be necessary without harming the public.
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F A. O. Brown & Co
Stock Exchange
Hains
Trunk Line Association
Interborough
Public Service Commission
Metropolitan Street Railway
Bell Line
59Th Street
Atchison Seid
Harry HM
Hill
Paterson
Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Kronprinzessin
Ceciie
Albert H. Trick
Brooklyn
Mills Hotel No. 3
Seventh Avenue
Metropolitan Traction System
19Th Street
Chicago
Gander Rallies South Carolina For Democratic Fight
The Columbia State calls for quick fundraising to replenish the Democratic campaign chest as South Carolina faces a push to support national party goals. The piece likens local patriotism to wartime mobilization, urging strong support for Chairman Mack and campaign fundkeepers amid a historic memory of past political stunts.
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South Carolina
Commonwealth of Calhoun
Tillman
Columbia
Bugle
Charleston News and Courier
Lesder
Lesder” Such As Mr
Bryan
Iome
Mack
Democratic Campaign Fund
Ang Halcyon
Jerome Report Recommends Dismissal Charge Dropped
Commissioner Hand urges dismissal of the District Attorney Jerome charge after public doubt and a broader critique of his office. The editorial accepts the recommendation but notes Jerome’s administration has at times offended public norms and diminished respect for the office.
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Hand
Jerome
King Committee
Iff
King ' Ss
Lins
Jerone
Babel and Ido: A New Universal Language Emerges
The article reviews rival constructed languages to Esperanto. It notes Volapük’s decline and Esperanto’s dominance, then introduces Ido, born from a split among Esperantists. It explains the shift from the long name to Ido and mentions early Ido texts already published.
Language mixups and the rise of artificial speech plans
The piece argues that magazines and newspapers project global languages like Ido Esperanto and Volapiik but warn these efforts will add to linguistic diversity and confusion. It notes English remains the strongest international language, surpassing rivals in global reach, while mockingly mentioning wedding notices and laundry checks in languages.
Public discourse on politics and finance in reform era
The piece debates party labels for McCarren and Murphy, urges The New York World to provide a scientific stance, and advocates a broad stock market protection concept. It questions whether banks should insure depositors and fund losses from illicit trading, while noting record ocean liner voyages and a critic of factory whistle nuisance by Vice Chancellor Howell.
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Murphy
McCarren
New York World
Bryan
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
McIntyre
Howell
New Jersey
Large Maine lobster caught near Biddeford Pool weighs 11%% pounds
A giant lobster reported near Biddeford Pool last week weighed 11%% pounds, one of Maine’s largest in years. York County probate register Harry B. Ayer hauled the trap and will have the specimen set up. fishermen guessed its age from forty to fifty. The clipping also includes scattered humorous notes from various papers.
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Maine
Biddeford Pool
Harry B. Ayer
Hughes Candidacy Gains Fresh Backing Across State
A chorus from Buffalo Express Jamestown Post Philadelphia Press and Utica Herald-Dispatch urges sustained support for Governor Hughes. Articles praise his leadership echoing popular enthusiasm in Chautauqua County and nationwide, noting his refusal to quit and his growing national stature.
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Jamestown Post
Chautauqua County
Hughes
Utica Herald-Dispatch
New York Society Feasts and Frequent Travelers
New York society notes a string of seasonal departures and arrivals. Mrs Henry F Dimock returns from Bar Harbor to South Cove Conn. Sir George and Lady Newnes sail for Europe. Paul J Rainey travels from Newport toward the Far West for a month of shooting. Others spend time at Islesboro Lenox Cabins and Saratoga as Newport society plates mingle with travel plans and forthcoming arrivals.
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Henry F. Dimock
Bar Harbor
South Coventry
Conn
Sir George
Lady Newnes
Plaza
Europe
Paul J. Rainey
New York
Newport
Far West
National lawn tennis semi finals draw Newport crowd
Newport August 2 The national lawn tennis tournament held semi finals at the Casino drawing a large audience. Dinner hosts included Mrs Richard Gamprill Mrs Robert Goelet Mrs Craig Biddle Mrs Henry Clews Mrs Philip M Lydig and Lispenard Stewart. Mr and Mrs Herbert M Harriman returned from their honeymoon and notable guests registered at the Casino such as Walter W R Berry P B K Dangerfield George L Wrenn and others.
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the Tribune
Newport
Richard Gamprill
Robert Goelet
Craig Biddle
Henry Clews
Philip M. Lydig
Lispenard Stewart
Herbert M. Harriman
Walter WR. Berry
Washington
P. B. K. Dangerfield
Baltimore
Henry Barton Jacobs
George L. Wrenn
New York
President Roosevelts Trip To Dedication Of Library
President Roosevelt and family sail from Oyster Bay on the yacht Symph to attend the dedication of a Jordanville library in memory of Douglas Robinsons mother. Secretary Root and James S Sherman will be guests as the party travels on a special two car train from Hoboken to Herkimer with a slow pace for rest.
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Root and
Sherman
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Ethel Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
Jordanville
Douglas Robinson
Herkimer, N. Y
Herkimer County
Robinson
Lackawanna
Hoboken
Herkimer
Funeral for German Ambassador Speck von Sternburg
Funeral services for Baron Speck von Sternburg German Ambassador to the United States will be held Friday at 8 p m at Lutzchena near Leipzig where the body will be buried. The baroness has received condolences from Roosevelt officials the German Embassy secretaries and J P Morgan among others.
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J. P. Morgan
Money Commissioners in Paris Luncheon Attends French Banks
Ambassador Henry White hosted a luncheon in Paris for Senator Daniel of Virginia and Representatives Vreeland of New York and Overstreet of Indiana, all members of the National Monetary Commission sub committee. M Pallian and Baron Brincard joined as guests as the group toured Bank of France and Crédit Lyonnais to study the French financial system before White departs for Scotland for ten days of shooting.
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Sydney
M. @e Reus
The
Hague
Havelland
Paris
France
Spain
Molai Hetfig
Thompson
Mexico City
North Atlantic
London
Daniel
Vreeland and
Overstreet
American Monetary Commission
Bank of France
Crédit Lyonnais
Metz
Duke Karl Borwin
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Henry White
Virginia
Vreeland
New York
Indiana
National Monetary Commission
M. Pallian
Baron Brincard
Ambassador White
Scotland
E MMillin's Daughter to Wed Florentine Lawyer
Mrs Estelle McMillin Stewart daughter of Emer son McMillin banker of this city and Signor Ubaldo Traverso Florentine lawyer took out a marriage license in City Hall yesterday They were divorced last Oct 28 1904 in Paris Me with custody of their child awarded to Mrs Stewart She said she was born in Lranton Ohio and is thirty eight Traverso gave his age as the same Plans for the wedding were not disclosed.
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Estelle McMillin Stewart
Emerson McMillin
Florence
Italy
Ubaldo Traverso
Stewart
Stanley H. Gardyne Stewart
Paris
Ohio
Signor Traverse
Notre Dame officials visiting city alumni at rectory
The Rev. Matthew Schumacher director of studies at Notre Dame University and the Rev. Joseph A. McGuire from the scientific department are in the city visiting alumni and friends. They stay at St Andrews Rectory 26 City Hall Place and will provide information about the university to interested persons.
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Matthew Schumacher
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame
Ind
Joseph A. McGuire
St. Andrews Rectory
City Hall Place
Professor to Lecture in Germany
Professor John M. Manly head of the University of Chicago English department has been invited by the German government to deliver lectures in Germany and will speak at the University of Gottingen on English Literature. He graduated from Furman University in 1888 and earned a master's from Harvard in 1889 followed by a PhD in 1890.
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Chicago
John M. Manly
University of Chicago
Germany
University of Golttingen
Manly
Furman University
Harvard
Tribune Fresh Air Fund Contributions Report
The Tribune Fresh Air Fund shows donations from Mrs D Willis James Mrs H H P Dyer Miss A Delmar Jacob H Schiff Miss Moore and Company C of the Boys Brigade Hackensack N J plus other church members and groups. Total contributions amount to 23 910 68 with prior acknowledgments and the fund seeks payments by check money order or express to the Fresh Air Fund New York.
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D. Willis James
Antunee
H. H. P. Dyer
Por Y
J. ©. Winslow
Etude
Congregational Church
Sherburne
N. Y
Tribune Fresh Air
A. Delmar
Central Valley
Jacob H. Schiff
Miss Moore
Weat Orange
Boys’ Brigade
Hackensack
N. J
Arthur Johnson
Berkshire Hunt Opens Season With First Meet Planned
David Turner Dana master of hounds calls for first Berkshire Hunt meeting this Saturday. Baron and Baroness Hengelmillier are to visit Lenox for the autumn season. Miss Catherine Culver visits Gladys and Vera Bloodgood in New Marbaro. George Westinghouse and Dr William Alvan Stewart depart for Pittsburg. Alexander M Hedden visits Curtis Hotel. Senator and Mrs W Murray Crane relocate to Dalton. Malcolm McBurney sails to New York then returns to Stockbridge for golf. Mrs Charles Astor Bristed arrives from New York. Reginald Sturgis hosted by Mrs Frank K Sturgis at Chipston Grange.
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the Tribune
Lenox
David Turner Dana
Berkshire Hunt
Baron
Baroness Hengelmillier
Catherine Culver
Mises Gladys
Vera Bloodgood
New Marbaro
George Westinghouse
William Alvan Stewart
Pittsburg
Alexander M. Hedden
Letter to editor argues New England support for Hughes renomination
Rhetorical letter from R. W. Sackett of Mamaroneck New York dated August 1 198 argues Republican leaders in New England favor Governor Hughes renomination seeing it as boosting Taft prospects in 1908 and noting cross state sentiment in Massachusetts Maine and other areas. He cites shopkeeper Salem and a Maine lumberman recalling party loyalty and unity despite local leaders opposition.
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Philadelphia Press
Hughes
New York
the Tribune
New England
Massachusetts
Maine
Springfield
Providence
Boston
Portland
Taft
Politioa
Salemme
Salem
Mr. Taft
Lars R. W. Sackett
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Commercial Travellers Canvass For Governor Hughes
A letter to the Tribune from Gus Hannocksaymaster in Albany praises The Tribune for supporting Governor Hughes. He claims ninety percent of the voters he met across fourteen counties favor renomination and would back the Democratic ticket if bosses oppose him. Albany, Aug. 24, 1908.
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The
Tribune
Charie
Hughes
Albany
Gus Hannnoc
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Islesboro, Me
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Herman B. Duryea
Saratoga
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Long Island
W. W. B. Kip
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Hamilton Fish
George Brewster
North Woods
Edwin H. Weatherbee
George S. Scott
Wentworth
E. C. Knight
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George Min
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Stanley McCormick
Ea Loomis
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Arthur Curtiss James
Horace Porter
Herbert Parsons
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E. P. Larned
Norwich
Elbridge T. Gerry
Electra
Day
Seaverge
W. C. Rives
Alexander S. Clark
John Borland
Arnold Hague
Dr. Parsons
William T. Bull
Norman Hapgood
Peter F. Collier
E. M’millin
Tribune Fresh Air Fund
Berkshires
Aymaster
M’kinley
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Mich
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Mercer
McKinley
Rutherford B. Haye
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