President Roosevelt Attends Jordanville Library Dedication
In Jordanville New York on August 26 1932 the Jordanville Public Library was unveiled with President Roosevelt participating Donors Douglas Robinson Mrs Robinson and Harriet D Wolryche Whitmore funded the project in memory of Douglas Robinsons parents The ceremony drew over a thousand locals including Secretary Root and Congressman James S Sherman ThePresident spoke praising farmers wives and country life urging work and social gatherings for mothers and children The library cost 5000 and houses 1600 volumes The dedication featured an outdoor program and a reception followed by the Presidents departure for Richfield Springs en route to Oyster Bay
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Jordanville
N. Y
United States
Jordanville Public
Root
Clinton
James 8. Sherman
Utica
Presigent
Roosevelt
Ethel
Kermit
Oyster Bay
Douglas Robinson
Fanny Monroe Robinson
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Harriet D. Wolryche Whitmore
Cowles
Supreme Court
Irving R. Deven Jr
Herkimer
Republic
James S. Sherman
Henderson House
Richfield Springs
Hoboken
Lackawanna Railroad
Binghamton
Scranton
Sylph
Farragut Memorial Tablet Unveiled in Portsmouth Navy Yard
About 3000 shipmates relatives and admirers gathered at the Portsmouth Navy Yard to dedicate a memorial tablet to Admiral David Glasgow Farragut. Admiral George Dewey unveiled the tablet in the commandant's house as Rev Frank Thompson offered a prayer.
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Portsmouth
N. H
David Glasgow Farragut
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Navy Yard
George Dewey
Farragut
Admiral Merrell Recovers From Throat Operation
At Roosevelt Hospital last night Rear Admiral Merrell president of the Naval War College showed rapid recovery from a minor throat operation. The admiral, who will retire next month, expects to rest briefly before resuming his duties and travel plans.
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Roosevelt Hospital
Merrell
Naval War College
Tony Pastor Dead on Elmhurst on Long Island
Antonio Pastor veteran theatrical manager died at his Elmhurst home after a prolonged illness. Family and manager H. S. Sanderson were present. He rose from child performer to Broadway vaudeville pioneer, shaping clean vaudeville at venues on Bowery and Broadway. Funeral plans not yet made. He was said to be worth at least 250000 dollars and avoided long leases while modernizing his shows.
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Long Island
Antonio
Tony) Pastor
James Stack
Boston
Kerry Cottage
Europe
Tony Pastor
Mth Street
Mr. Pastor
Tribune
William Winter
Christian B. Woodruff
Mfe
Barnum’s Museum
Raymond & Waring
Menageria
John J. Nathan
Welch
National Amphitheatre
Philadelphia
Welsh
Peter Jenkins
Lucy Long
Bowery Amphitheatre
New York
Franconi
Howery Theatre
George L. Fox
Fox
Laura Keene
Clifton W. Tayleure
Levi North
Circus
North
Chicago
Broadway Music Hall
Broadway
Werime
Pastor
Sam Sharpley
Voices Garden
Bowery
Paterson
N. J
Nat'” Goodwin
Lillian Russell
May Irwin
Flo
Sapho
Hansel
Tyrolese Warblers
Florence Bindley
Joshua Whitcomb
Old Hoss" Hoey
Charlies Evans
Billy” Barry
Wiliam J. Scanlan
Comiian
Jennie Yeamans
Harry
John Kernell
Pat Rooney
Colonel William J. Glenn Found Dead in Carnegie Parade Day
Colonel William J. Glenn, 68, former commander of the 14th Pennsylvania National Guard, was found dead at his Carnegie home from rheumatism of the heart. He was slated to be Carnegie Old Home Week parade chief marshal, but a substitute led his horse as the procession moved past thousands who saluted.
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William J. Glenn
14Th Regiment
Pennsylvania National Guard
National Guard
Carnegie
Glenn
Prominent Hudson River Boatman Stephen Roe Dies at 83
Albany August 26 Stephen J Roe aged eighty three a well known Hudson River boatman died today at his home. For years he was captain of steamboats on lines between Albany and New York and between Troy and New York.
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Albany
Stephen J. Roe
New York
Troy
Inventor John J Greenough Dies in Brookline at 96
Boston born inventor and former Patent Office superintendent John James Greenough died at his daughter's home in Brookline. He patented a sewing machine, helped build the first shoe pegging machine, aided in the first electric locomotive, and led the Patent Office from 1837 to 1841. He published The American Polytechnic Journal beginning in 1853 and was survived by several children including Army Colonel George G. Greenough.
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Boston
Brookline
John James Greenough
Washington
American Polytechnic Journal
George G. Greenough
James Hepenstal Famed Brooklyn Navy Yard Master Boat Builder Dies
James Hepenstal, longtime master boat builder at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, died at his home in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon at seventy two. Born in Dublin, he trained at Norfolk Navy Yard before the Civil War and moved to Brooklyn with refugees. He gained world fame for his fine work and had been ill two months but remained on the payroll. Funeral held today.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Eighth Avenue
Dublin
Ireland
Mr. Hepenstal
Norfolk Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Peyrolls
Mrs John M Toucey Dies at Garrisons-on-the-Hudson
Mrs John M Toucey widow of John M Toucey longtime New York Central general manager died suddenly at her home in Garrisons-on-the-Hudson. He served over forty years with the railroad rising from conductor to general manager. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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John M. Toucey
New York Central Railroad
America
Garrisons-on-the-Hudson
Toucey
New York Central
Rosenbloom family case shocks Windber to Somerset
In Windber and Somerset Pennsylvania authorities chase a dramatic family crime. Mrs J H Rosenbloom and her daughter Eva, both in Windber, took a suspect to Somerset while reports claim a Rosenbloom son killed his father and hid the body in a trunk likely shipped toward Camden New Jersey. Local kin in Piedmont West Virginia and a meeting in Somerset court add to the tense drama.
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Johnstown
Penn
McMullen
Windber
J. Rosenbloom
Eva
Somerset
Conference At Marienbad With European Leaders
King Edward hosts a luncheon at Marienbad with guests including French Premier Clemenceau and Russian Foreign Minister Diswhelsky. They discuss affairs over coffee, then attend a fencing match at the military curhaus before A J Drexel of Philadelphia entertains the King at dinner.
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Marienbad
Edward
M. Clemenceau
M. Diswolsky
A. J. Drexel
Philadelphia
Chorus Girls In Poster Race At Casino
Emily Monte a Casino chorus girl won a Dill posting contest at The Mimic World of 1908. She posted a three sheet in two and a half minutes beating Hattie Lorraine, then left with Robert McConnell for a honeymoon, possibly joining the Bill Posters Union.
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Miss Monte
Union
Robert McConnell
New Jersey
Shubert
Shubert Enterprises
Shuberts
Hazing at Naval Station Threatens Sailor’s Sight
The Bulletin reports hazing at Yerba Buena Island aboard the Pensacola involving Earl Sirey who was suspended by a rope around his neck on August 10. Shipmates O F Guy and J Valerous face possible court martial as Irey remains near death with vision loss.
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Bulletin
Yerba Buena Island
Earl Sirey
Pensacola
Irey
O. F. Guy
J. Valerous
Guy
Valerous
Emerson McMillin’s Daughter Weds Italian Lawyer in Riverside Drive Home
Mrs Estelle McMillin Stewart daughter of renowned banker and philanthropist Emerson McMillin married Signor Ubaldo Traverso a Florence Italy lawyer and member of a prominent Italian family. The Rev George Marston officiated at 320 Riverside Drive in a ceremony attended by Mr and Mrs J Walter Dr and Mrs C J Strong Commander and Mrs O D Knox and Mr and Mrs Marisg McMin.
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Emerson McMillin
Signor Ubaldo Traverso
Florence
Italy
George Marston
Stewart
Riverside Drive
J. Walter
C. J. Strong
O. D. Knox
Marisg. McMin
Fresh Air Fund aids tenement children to country towns
A Tribune Fresh Air Fund effort brings tenement children from East Side districts to two week country stays. Seven families consent to long term adoption while eight children face potential stays in Bradford. ten children have found city homes this summer. Donations and acknowledgments follow with August 26, 1908, contributions listed to the Tribune Fresh Air Fund.
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Bradford
Fresh Air Fund
Papa
Devins
Fires Devastate Great Reserve Near Mount Wilson
Forest fires rage for nearly two days between the third and fourth range back of Mount Wilson on the government forest reserve. A large ranger force has been assembled to combat the flames amid widespread devastation of a fine forest region in Pasadena California.
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Pasadena
Cal
Mount Wilson
Heidelberg graduate drowns in Goshen boating accident
F. J. Falkenback a German born chemist for Goshen Iron Company drowned while boating with N. E. Fenton in Clutton Forge Virginia. Falkenback a Heidelberg graduate and noted figure in the iron trade died late today.
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Goshen
F. J. Falkenback
Goshen Iron Company
N. E. E. Fenton
Germany
Irom
Heidelberg
War Department May Take Leper for Care
John R. Early the leper held in solitary confinement near the Potomac quarantine station may be transferred to War Department officials if it is shown he contracted the disease while in the U S army It is believed he contracted the illness while serving in the Philippines The government has no leper colony for his care
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Washington
John R. Early
Potomac
War Department
United States Army
Early
Philippines
Weather Report From Washington Forecast For Local Regions
Official record notes dense clouds over Mount Weather with fog reaching six thousand feet. Rain prevalent in the south and middle Atlantic states, New England, Missouri Valley, Iowa, Minnesota and North Dakota. expect showers in upper Mississippi Valley and Ohio Valley by Friday. Warmer in lake region and upper Ohio Valley. generally fair in Gulf states and west. Special local forecasts include rain today for DC Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania, with warmer, fair conditions Friday.
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New Jersey
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Clarkson and Conklin Obituaries Gather at Tivoli and Brooklyn
Readable fragments report two obituary notices. Mary Clarkson widow of Thomas Streatfield Clarkson and William H. Conklin husband of Margaret are named. Funeral details reference St. Pauls Church Tivoli New York and residence 7 Tillary Brooklyn with arrival times and transit notes.
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Chiddingstone
Tivoli-on-the-Hudson
Mary
Thomas Streatfelld Clarkson
St. Paul's Church
Tivoli
N. Y
Om An
Grand Central Station
Employment notices at Uptown Tribune office
The New York Tribune invites the public to consult a file of applications of selected aspirants for various positions. The file is installed at the Uptown Office located at No 1364 Broadway between 36th and 37th Streets. Office hours are 9 am to 6 pm.
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125Th Street
175Th Street
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the Tribune
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Haymarket
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Circum Brown, Shipley & Co
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Brothers
London
Tribune
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John Wanamaker
Rue Des Petites Eagle Bureau
Vis Maguay & Co
Milan
Saarbach
le Monforsg
Hamburg
American Landstrasse
Bayes Company
Haley Mayence
News Exchange
Domestic Rates for Mail Subscriptions and Foreign Listings
The notice outlines domestic mail rates for daily and weekly Tribune subscriptions with monthly and yearly options, plus overseas arrangements. It lists foreign destinations including Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines with no extra postage, and provides a long roster of hotels across Europe for reading room access and subscription convenience.
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Philippines
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