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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

21

Amusements Listing Dense With Mixed Acts and Shows

A long catalog of events and venues with times, venues, and titles. Includes operas, musicals, recitals, ballet, and skating exhibits at venues like OLONIAL, MEXDVELSSOHN HALL, METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSES, NEW AMSTERDAM, and ST NICHOLAS RINK. Multiple acts and showings listed with various start times.

Academy sGevilie Cavalieria Rusticana EPEN_ MUSEE Word In Wax Empire Seiest Sr. c Hmidrox Erederick Knickeracocker la Chairavatieria Rosticena Prgnacei Mexdvelssohn Hall Metropolitan Opera Tosen New

New York Daily Tribune Organization Details

The Tribune Association owns and publishes the New York Daily Tribune. Located in the Tribune Building at No. 15 Nassau Street, New York. Ogden Mills serves as president and James M. Barrett as secretary and treasurer. Officers' address is the newspaper office.

The Tribune Association New York Tribune Building Nessau Street Ogden Mills James M. Barrett

Turbulent morning spans riots seas and politics

A mixed news morning reports rioting and looting in Port-au-Prince as a revolutionary leader prepares to enter the city. In maritime disasters, 35 Japanese fishing boats sink in Kawatsu Bay with 350 lost. Tehran backs constitutional limits. Constantinople crowds carry municipal ballots. Newfoundland gale sinks several fishing boats. Amherst library sale in London draws attention. Domestic items note Roosevelt’s message coming to Congress, tariff hearings power, and political sparring in Washington. Local finance probes unfold, and weather shows a chilly day with a 34 degree low.

Port-au-Prince Gay Kawatsu Bay Persia Teheran Constantinople Newfoundland French Tariff Commission Lord Amherst Hackney London J. P. Morgan Washington Roosevelt Congress Wave and Means House Canmon Hepburn Charles H. Treat United States Taft Theodore E. Burton American Mining Congress Pittsburg Missionary Council of the First Department of the Episcopal Church Boston Brewster Connecticut Albany Hughes New York Fort New Jersey Thomas W. Leneon Steel Preferred Chamber of Commerce Ean Metz Harees State Civil Service Commission Baer Reading Richard Broker Democratic Club St. John’s Chapel Trinity Parish Louis

Mr Strats and the Sherman Law Debate

Secretary Straus argues the Sherman act is absurdly prohibitive to combinations and urges modern corporate regulation. He cites Tobacco Trust rulings and growing sentiment for repeal or amendment, noting the act’s useful aim in curbing labor abuses and the difficulty of changing it amid judicial interpretations.

Straus

Worded Debate on Trusts Prefers Good Over Bad Forms

In a measured view the speaker supports destroying the harmful trusts while allowing the beneficial ones to operate freely to provide economic benefits. The stance argues for reform without disrupting productive industrial concentration.

PALLACIES ON TRANSFERS AND RAILWAY COSTS

The piece argues that growth in transfer passengers does not ruin railways. It contends earnings per car mile rose slightly despite transfer increases, and that the cost of transfers depends on additional distance and service, not just transfer counts. It questions crowding claims and urges statistics on distance per fare to draw conclusions.

New York Times Public Service Commission the Times Times 66Th Street Sixth Avenue 59Th Street Madison Avenue 50Th Street 125Th Street the Battery 7H Street Broadway 84Th Street 34Th Street Fourth Avenue Madison

The Haytian Revolution and the Decline of Hayti

A historical notice on the downfall of President Nord Alexis in Hayti. The piece laments the revolution’s swift success, contrasts his dignified conduct with mob violence, and discusses the enduring questions of Hayti’s self government and its ties to American and European powers. It critiques foreign nations for not aiding Hayti toward better governance.

Nord Alexis Hest Toussaint Emueil Hayti America Europe Touet Havii Africa Berrehbeela Hans Sha

Fall of Nord Alexis Shown Creditable by Neighbors

The passage argues the fall of Nord Alexis is not creditable to the people 7 Harti and is more discreditable to their superior neighbors across two continents, implying reputational judgments about regional powers and their responses.

Nord Alexis Harti

The Aqueduct Bridge Crossing the Hudson River Debate

The article argues the Catskill aqueduct may cross the Hudson by bridge rather than a tunnel. It notes thorough river bed soundings, compares risks of breaks, and weighs costs and benefits. A bridge could serve as a major highway route, boosting the Storm King area landscape.

Catskill Hudson River Commission of Water Supply Commission Acral Albany Post Road Storm King Catskill Mountains Talisades Poughkeepsie Quebec Blackwell's Island Brooklyn Bridge Williamsburg Manhattan Hudson

Federation of Churches Aims for Union Not Unity in Philadelphia

The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America convenes in Philadelphia with over four hundred delegates from more than thirty denominations, representing 78 million adherents. It seeks federation rather than full unity, arguing differences in creed and practice are natural yet compatible within a federal system. The convention follows years of study and promises progress toward closer church cooperation across denominations.

Philadelphia Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Massachusetts Oklahoma

Chinas New Reign Establishes Universal Promulgation Aim

The enthronement of three year old Pu Yi as Hong or emperor ushers in a reign named Hsuan Tung meaning Universal Promulgation. The edict signals completion of promised constitutional reforms and a steady forward push against backward steps. Japan and the United States express timely policy support in moral backing of the Chinese government.

Pu Yi Hsuan Tung

Unclear Chinese Reaction to American Policy Declared

The text notes the Chinese government views the policy as expected while some in China remain not fully acquainted with American foreign policy aims. It suggests potential shifts in opinion as they realize the declaration's effectiveness and potential alliance implications, a notion that seems unlikely to Americans but may unfold as understanding grows.

China

Old lightship name changed amid practical reasons

Regret over dropping the old name for the new lightship at New York Harbor is noted, but practicality is argued. Weather, opium import bans, international talks at Shanghai, and warfare notes on air ships and dirigibles are discussed, with remarks on naval relics and a tuberculosis-cattle link from Dr. Park.

New York Harbor William H. Park New York Board of Health

The Watchful Eye Across Worlds of News and Nonsense

A mosaic of items from Berlin and Paris about theatre hours and dining, German lottery wealth, Arctic exploration, and a string of humorous quips. Notes on shifts in cultural routines, gambling dangers, and a witty exchange about Santa Claus royalty. The piece blends urban chatter with reflections on progress and custom.

Drunken Chauffeurs Sentenced In Hartford Auto Death Case

In Hartford Judge William S Case sentenced William H Phatt to three to four years in state prison for fatally injuring Robert G Merriam when Phatt and a Farming ton companion, both drunk, hit Merriam as he alighted from a streetcar near midnight October 21 The case signals a warning to drunken chauffeurs and recalls a second pending auto manslaughter case against William F E Kibbe for the death of Eliza Fo smith who died two days after being struck and dragged by a trolley car near union station on October 19

Springfield Republican William S. Case Connecticut Superior Court William H. Phatt Hartford Robert G. Merriam Farmington Phatt Case Eliza Fo Smith Maward £ Smith Smith Union Station Waren

Social and political notes from Washington December

The President considered complaints of damage to forest reserves near Anaconda Copper Company smelters in Montana. A delegation of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers members led by Grand Chief Stone paid respects. Guglielmo Ferrero and wife to visit the Roosevelts for three days next week. Roosevelt played tennis and hosted numerous social gatherings with Misses Munn, Toland, Armour, Osborn, and others, while several prominent figures hosted receptions and cotillions at Fifth Avenue mansions.

Tribune Bureau Washington Anaconda Copper Company Montana Brotherhood of I Locomotive Engineers Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburg Grand Chief Stone Philip Snowden Guglielmo Ferrero Roosevelt

Washington Hosts Diplomatic Holiday Dinner at Navy Yard

Postmaster General and Mrs Meyer entertain guests in Washington for a Christmas dinner with foreign diplomats including Miss Tuckerman Miss Hunnewell Miss Nabuco Baroness Marguerite Monchenur Miss Lagercrantz Miss Constance Hoyt and officials such as German Russian and British envoys Also Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Newherry plan Christmas events in Detroit before returning December to Washington with Miss Carol Newherry arriving four days later.

Tridune Washington Meyer Tuckerman Hunnewell Boston Nabuco Marguerite Monchenur Misa Lagercrantz Constance Hoyt Ide von Stumm von Prittwitz da Gaffron Mr. de Struve Alfred Mitchell Inne Esmond Ovey Marvin Straight Logan Fletcher Secretary of the Navy Newherry Detroit Carol Newherry

Diplomatic reception for South American and regional envoys

Washington dated December 3 reports a dinner hosted by the Chilean Minister and Sefiora de Cruz in honor of the Peruvian Minister and Mme de Par do who will depart next week for a four month visit in Peru. Attending were Brazilian Ambassador and Mme Nabuco Cuban Minister and Sefior de Quesada Argentine Minister and Sefiora de Portela Colombian Minister and Sefiora de Cortes Spanish Minister Don Ramon Pina Mexican Chargé d Alfaires and Sefiora de Godoy Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs. Bacon and William Buchanan of the State Department.

Tribune Bureau Washington Sefiora de Cruz Mme. de Pardo Peru Mme Nabuco Sefior de Quesada Sefiora de Portela Sefiora de Cortes Sefior Don Ramon Pina

Washington Society Entourage Fetes Cardinal Gibbons in London

Cardinal Gibbons attends a luncheon hosted by the American consul general in London with many dignitaries present. Notables include British Ambassador Bryce, Japanese Ambassador Takahira, Secretary of War Wright, Speaker Cannon, Mrs. Bourke Cochran, and Brigadier General Sternberg, among others. Dinners follow hosted by Major General Duvall, Brigadier General Garlington, and Mrs. Cromwell, honoring various guests in Washington society circles.

Tribune Bureau Washington Cardinal Gibbons London Robert A. Wynne Bryce Takahira Wright Cannon Bourke Cochran Russell St. Patrick's Church Perie William P. Duvall Ernest A. Garlington D. P. McCartney William Nelson Cromwell New York

Cinderella Cotillons Debutante Dance At Sherrys

New York society guests attended the Cinderella Cotillons first dance of the season at Sherry's under Mrs H Fairfield Osborn. Patrons included Mrs KE Harriman Mrs Robert W de Forest Mrs Junius S Morgan Mrs Archibald Rogers and others who hosted pre dance dinners for debutantes such as Miss Mariel Morris and daughter of Mrs Lewis Cass Ledyard, with additional patrons named.

Sherry’s H. Fairfield Osborn KE. H. Harriman Robert W. de Forest Junius S. Morgan Archibald Rogers Lewis Cass Ledyard Mariel Morris J. Kearney Warren Cleveland H. Dodge John Turner Atterbury W. S. Gurnee

Abruzzi's Chief of Staff Weds in Boston

Commander Salvatore Casano chief of staff to the Duke of the Abruzzi of the Royal Hallan Navy married Miss Juin Leland daughter of Dr and Mrs G A Leland at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Boston Archbishop O Connell officiated. The ceremony was private with hundreds at the reception at the Leland home. The couple will sail tomorrow for Italy where Casano will rejoin his ship.

Tribune Boston Salvatore Casano Royal Hallan Navy Casanoe George A. Leland

Art Forgery Could Be Made a Crime

William Ordway Partridge proposed a bill to criminalize forging an artist's name on a painting whether living or dead, with imprisonment as penalty. He cites a rising forgery trend and plans Supreme Court guidance. Robert Burns Wilson and many artists support the measure and will back its passage.

William Ordway Partridge Partridge

Henry VIII not Father of Church, Springfield Synod Acts

Springfield Illinois December 3 The synod of the Springfield diocese of the Episcopal Church in session today began steps to urge publishers of school histories to correct misleading statements about the founding of the Church of England. It asserts most common histories place the founding in Henry VIII’s reign, while church records show bishops’ conferences in the second century.

Springfield Ill Epscopal Church Church of England

G. A. R. Gift To Southern Women

Massachusetts delegation that visited the Newbern N C soldiers monument last month sent a costly silver punch bowl and ladle to the Newbern Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. The token expresses appreciation for the attention shown by chapter members to Northern visitors.

Boston Massachusetts Newbern N. C United Daughters of the Confederacy

Lincoln Memorial Fund aims to endow Lincoln Memorial University

Frederick Townsend Martin chairs the Lincoln Memorial Centennial Fund Committee planning a five hundred thousand dollar endowment for Lincoln Memorial University at Cumberland Gap Tennessee on Lincoln's birth anniversary. A luncheon at City Club featured Henry Clews General Howard and President W Frocksbury, announcing receipt of several contributions and inviting civic groups nationwide to donate.

Frederick Townsend Martin Lincoln Memorial Centennial Fund Committee Lincoln Memorial University Cumberland Gap Tenn Lincoln City Club Henry Clews Howard Wf. Frocksbury

Artists' Aid Society elects leaders at annual meeting

At the nineteenth annual Artists' Aid Society gathering in Aldine Association, Francis Jones presided and declined re election. Joseph Lander was elected director, J Nicoll kept the secretary post, and W H Faxon became treasurer. The group reported repeated use of the Presbyterian Hospital bed and aid provided to destitute artists while underscoring need for a larger relief fund.

Artists' Aid Society Aldine Association Fifth Avenue Francis €. Jones Joseph Lander J. (. Nicoll W. H. Faxon Movement For the Relief of Destitute Nicoll Presbyterian Hospital Artists’ Aid Society Artiste Fund Society Mr. Nicoll

Roots Senate bid praised by multiple papers

The Washington Star and Syracuse Post Standard laud Elihu Root as a fit and capable choice for United States Senator. Commentators from Charlotte Observer Philadelphia Ledger Jamestown Post Cleveland Leader stress his legal brilliance experience and potential to elevate New York in the Senate, noting party support and national regard.

Washington Star Senate Root Frst Jamestown Post Elihu Root United States Timothy I. Woodruff Republican State Committee Itn Cleveland New York Marcy Seward Evarts

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