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New York Tribune

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New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1908

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18

Duke Michael and the Czar's court romance unfolds amid Russian intrigue

The article details Grand Duke Michael's romance with a family’s daughter in southern Russia, triggering a diplomatic flap as the Czar and his mother weigh the conflict with his marriage plans. It notes the couple’s late realization of rank and the threat to expatriate the girl’s family if they do not return from Odessa. It also profiles Lady Auckland’s contentious visit to New York and the social friction around royal circles, mentioning various aristocrats, offices, and residences.

Brentwood Company Michael Gerond St. Petersburg Fee Patricia West Britain Duke of Connaught Sweden Russia Nicholas Odessa Weil House George Czarovitch Caucasus Czarina Hing Broweht Lady Auckland England New York United States Baker Street London Edwax Considine John W. Considinne Considine & Sullivan George Otine Metropole Hotel Onsidines Americ Audkee Agenkland Boxer Street Lord Auck Oer Henry Alexander Probhe Lacéy Aurkiend Auckland Wwe Scout America GeGnitec Lord Auckland Family of Eden William Eder Maryland Robert Eden Marsland Robert William Edens Baltimore Covernor Stamely James McNeill Whistler Lady Eden Dar Mary France Land Weneral Indie Admiralty Baden Ashley Keex Suveliern George Mourland Hutton Plantagenet Exgiend Sr Green Grocers

Maasers Names New Chief of Military Cabinet

Lieutenant General Baron von Lyncker, named by the Emperor and Empress in 1884, becomes chief of the military cabinet. He is described as quiet, just, and free of court influence, trusted to guide appointments and transfers based on military merit. He is a cousin of the baron and regarded as fitting to oversee education, training, and the army’s higher command.

Holy Roman Empire Marie von der Horst House of Lyncker Eegeror William Hulsen- Beescier Pursvenberg Baron von Lyncker Barone Aes Pee Oyrut Kaiser Prussia Regerer Sumpe Cabinnet von Lyncker Barun

Abbott Praises Taft as Christlike in Service at Yale

The Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott lauded President-elect William H. Taft in a Yale address, comparing Taft’s sacrifice to Christ’s life and noting Taft twice denying a Supreme Court judgeship to serve the Filipino cause. He also cited Abraham Lincoln and General Arm Strong as examples of lives laid down for countrymen.

the Tribune New Haven Lyman Abbott William H. Taft Yale Mr. Taft Act of Christ Abbott Supreme Court Abraham Lincoln General Arm Strong

Belmont to Boston and Philadelphia names list

A compact slate of names and affiliations appears, listing Belmont Oliver Ames Boston Grand Major W. P. Kendall U. S. A Hoffman Baroness Nugent a d Delvin Seville Thomas Pinckney Philadelphia Ctoria R. W. Brundage Bath N. Y. Wal S. W. Winstow Boston Wolcott J. B. Keene Claggett Baltimore.

Belmont Oliver Ames Boston GRAND W. P. Kendall U. S. A Hoffman Baroness Nugent D’ Delvin Seville Thomas Pinckney Philadelphia Ctoria R. W. Brundage Bath N.Y Wal RF S. W. Winstow Wolcott J. B. Keene-Claggett Baltimore

Today’s city events and lectures lineup across venues

Free admission at the American Museum of Natural History and many talks on civic topics dominate today. Notable gatherings include Stephen Wise on Public Affairs, luncheon at Hotel Manhattan, and various society dinners at Waldorf Astoria, Delmonico’s, and Hotel Astor. Public lectures cover Browning, Shakespeare, health, and politics with numerous school programs and readings at Cooper Union and Public Schools across Manhattan.

Stephen S. Wise League For Political Education New York Churchmen’s Association Hotel Manhattan Waldorf-Astoria William O'Brien Pardow Daughters of the Sees Catholic Club Central Park South North Carolina Society Hotel Astor St. Nicholas Society Delmonico Newton M. Curtis Virginia Fourth Presbyterian Church We End Avenue Sis Street J. Duncan Speeth Browning People’s Institute Cooper Union Shakespeare Club St. Paul's Church 80Th Street West End Avenue West End Association St Andrew Bloomingdale Brothers Empiores’ Mutual Aid Society Palm Garden Board of Education de Witt Clinton High School 58Th Street Tenth Avenue Daniel Gregory Mason Sturves John J Cronin Hester Essex Streets John H. Stocker John B. Smith 119Th Street Java Oliver Bainbridge Lewis East Houston Stephen P. Dag Institute Hell 106Th Street Ernest Ingersoll Public Library East 96Th Street Webster and Lincoln G. J. Eirneeland St. Luke's Hall Hudson Grove Streets Edwin Fairley St. Peter's Hall 20Th Street Etzhih Avenue Oliver Wendell Holmes Curtis Morris High School Boston Road 166Th Treet Webster Avenue Pickcene Edwin T. Taliaferro Ridge Avenue 237Th Street Lafayette Hall Alexander Avenue 187Th Street Berlin John Martin

Weather Report Forecast Warns of Widespread Storm

Official record notes cell wave and storm warnings across multiple states and the Great Lakes coast. A northwestern cold wave pushes south with zero temperatures reaching Nebraska and freezing readings in Kansas and Missouri. Rain and snow expected along the Atlantic coast with colder conditions following, and winds to shift from east to west into Tuesday.

Washington Kansas Oklahoma Wisconsin Missouri Iowa Michigan Illinois Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska Arkansas Kentucky Tennessee Ohio West Virginia New York Great Lakes Atlantic Delaware Boston Middle States Rockies North Atlantic States Alberta Atlantic Coast New England Mississippi Grand Berke District of Columbia Maryland New Jersey Pennsylvania Eestern Wee Weather Bureau Lget

Opera Breech Open Ends Dippel Status at Metropolitan

Dispute over the renewal of Andreas Dippel as Metropolitan Opera manager deepens as five leading artists sign a letter to support him. Gatti-Casazza remains noncommittal while rumors about Toscanini and other contract tensions swirl, and the board delays a final decision on Dippel’s role.

Metropolitan Opera House Andreas Dippel Dippel Gatte-Casazza Gatti-Casard Opera House la Scala Metropolitan Board of Directors Hall of Harmony 39Th Street Broadway William K. Vanderbilt New York Messrs

Messager resigns from Paris Opera co-directorship

Paris December 6 André Messager joint director of the Paris Opera House with M Broussan has sent his resignation to Minister Doumergue. He would take sole control if possible but finds the co-directorship unsatisfactory. Doumergue has not yet replied.

Paris André Messager Paris Opera House M. Broussan M. Doumergue M. Messager Opera

Cavaliere Rusticana Opens Manhattan Opera House Concert

Last night at the Manhattan Opera House the Mascagni opera Cavalleria Rusticana opened a concert program to a large audience. Mme Agostinelli Santuzza Parola Turiddu and others filled principal roles with strong applause. Attilo Parelli conducted the orchestra with multiple pieces and Mme Adostinelli returned for a second performance before a finale of Euryanthe.

Cavalieria Rusticana Manhattan Opera House Mascagni Opera Mme. Agostinelli Santuzza Parola Turiddu Mme. Mariska-Akirich Mile. Severina M. Crabbe Lola Mama Lucia Alfie Attilo Parelli Campanini Debussy Anitra Mme Mariska-Aldrich Mlle Gervilie-Reache Signor Artmondi Parelill

Metropolitan Sunday Concert Stars Sembrich and Petschni koff

Mme Marcella Sembrich and Russian violinist Alexander Petschnikoff headlined the Metropolitan Opera House program last night. The audience roared with enthusiasm as Sembrich sang with refined skill, joined by Riccardo Martin in Pagliacci and Maria Gay in Samson et Dalila, with Jean Noté performing Ben Ahmet.

Mme Marcella Sembrich Alexander Petschnikoff Metropolitan Opera House Mme. Sembrich Riccardo Martin Maria Gay Samson Et Dalila Jean Noté Dubois Ben Ahmet

Schelling’s Piano Recital At Carnegie Hall

Ernest Schelling, a pianist of notable attainments, played yesterday at Carnegie Hall in a well chosen program. Selections spanned Schumann Bach Scarlatti and Chopin. His Schumann studies drew warm applause as his dearest and best. The Chopin waltz A flat a Chopin nocturne and a Liszt rhapsody completed a varied program.

Ernest Schelling Carnegis Hall Schumann Bach Scarlatti Chopin

Klein Concert at German Theatre Delights New York Audiences

Hermann Klein’s tenth Sunday concert at the new German Theatre featured three newcomers. Cecil Fanning, a young American barytone, sang Vision Fugitive from Massenet’s Herodiade and a set of English songs with Harriet Ware. Josephine Swickard, also American, Jean Schwiller, a London arrival, and pianist Ethel Newcomb performed two solos and joined Schwiller and Edouard Dethier for the Brahms trio in B major.

Hermann Klein New German Theatre New York Cecil Fanning Barytone Massenet Jean Schwiller London Ethel Newcomb Mr. Schwiller Edouard Dethier

Shubert Comedy Company Formed After Blue Mouse Success

The Shuberts announced the creation of the Shubert Comedy Company to present light plays by modern authors. The Blue Mouse will continue at the Lyric this season with Jameson Lee Finney Mabel Barrison Harry Conor Charles Dickson and Alfred Hickman in the cast. Three separate companies will tour towns nationwide, aiming to establish a permanent organization for light drama. Clyde Fitch praised the move saying it will inaugurate a new era in the art of acting and that he has agreed to write the next play for the company.

Lyric Theatre Shuberts Shubert Comedy Company Blue Mouse the Lyric Harry Conor Jameson Lee Finney Charles Dickson Alfred Hickman Mabel Barrison Clyde Fitch Wille le Walting Lee Hubert

Ohio dry counties surge under county option law

Ohio Anti Saloon League reports fifty five of eighty eight counties dry and seven wet after six months under the new county option law. About 1,730 saloons have been voted out, roughly a third of the pre law total, with voting planned in most remaining counties in coming months.

Cleveland Ohio Ohio Anti-Saloon League Roe

Harvard's Next President Contested by Harvard Corporation

A Harvard corporation meeting is set for tomorrow to decide on a successor to President Eliot. Informal talks have occurred. official action awaits. Rumors name James J. Storrow of the Boston School Board and Lee Higginson as a candidate, with Bowdoin's President Hyde also under consideration.

Tribune Boston Harvard Corporation Eliot James J. Storrow Boston School Board Lee, Higginson & Co Storrow Hyde Bowdoin College

Miss Berry Reports Mountain School Work At Colony Club

Miss Martha Berry head of the Berry School in the North Georgia mountains told Colony Club members and the public about her effort to educate white boys lacking facilities. She described growth from five boys to 150 pupils on 1000 acres, noted demand for enrollment, and outlined needs for a new dormitory and a canning plant.

Martha Berry Berry School Rome Colony Club Miss Berry Berry Georgia Ann Morgan J. Pierpont Morgan

Westinghouse Wedding Delayed Yet Again

Official word from Westinghouse interests states the marriage of George Westinghouse Jr and Miss Ethel Brockelbank, planned for December 19 in England, is postponed due to Mr Westinghouse health. Friends say overwork helping his father with business matters caused a breakdown. this is the second postponement.

Tribune Pittsburg Westinghouse George Westinghouse, Jr Ethel Brockelbank England George Westinghouse

Morgan buys Cambridge Bible copy from Amherst sale

London reports J Pierpont Morgan purchased the King Charles I copy of the Cambridge Bible at Lord Amherst of Hackney's library sale. The bid reached $5,000, marking another notable purchase by Morgan in early December.

King Charles London J. Pierpont Morgan Lord Amherst Hackney

Mayor Sanderson Launches Unmuzzled Press In Massachusetts Campaign

Springfield mayor William E. Sanderson seeks a third term and starts his own paper named Unmuzzled Press as the four city dailies back opponent James B. Carroll. The Republican committee approved the paper which attacks Carroll and omits the union label. Thousands of copies circulate ahead of a close election Tuesday.

Tribune Springfield Mass William E. Sanderson James B. Carroll Republican City Committee Carroll Sanderson

Death of Nathaniel D. Prentiss Retired Jeweller at 28 Carlton Ave

Nathaniel D. Prentiss, a fifty year old retired jeweller, died of heart disease at his Brooklyn home yesterday morning. He woke, dressed, and stood near a lit gas stove when a fatal attack occurred, causing the stove to disconnect its gas tube. His sister Mary T. Prentiss found him in a gas filled room about nine, and doctors pronounced the death natural. Coroner's physician E. F. Hartung concurred with Dr J. Z. Wild's assessment.

Nathaniel D. Prentiss Carlton Avenue Brooklyn Mary T. Prentiss J. Z. Wild Lafayette Avenue Mr. Pre

Religious Parade Planned for Advent Mission at St George’s Church

A religious demonstration linked to the Advent mission at St George’s Church is planned for tonight. Led by an illuminated cross, the procession will include clergy, the church choir, and congregants, leaving after the evening service and marching along 17th street Fourth avenue and 14th street before returning for a later service. Dr Dawson of London leads the mission and has run similar parades across the U S and Canada.

St. George’s Church 17Th Street Fourth Avenue 14Th Street Dawson London Canada

Funeral plan for Rear Admiral Coghlan in Washington

Friends viewed the body of Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan at Button Manor in New Rochelle. The body will travel by special car attached to the Federal Express to Washington for a military funeral and Arlington burial. The funeral cortege departs Tuesday night.

Jack Tar Raleigh Joseph B. Coghlan Charles Chamberlain Button Manor New Rochelle Federal Express Washington Arlington Cemetery

Obituary for £. F. C. Young Jersey City Banker and Leader

Edward Fairoute Condict Young, prominent Jersey City banker and financier, died of cancer at his home. A Democrat and longtime civic figure, he built a banking empire in Hudson County and held director roles in multiple firms, leaving his wife Harriet Strober, daughter Mrs. George T. Smith, and son Edward L. Young.

Edward Fairoute Condict Young Jersey City Mr. Young New Jersey John Young Connecticut Southold Long Island Morris County WN. J Hudson County Bank Mechanics and Traders’ Bank First National Bank Hudson County Manhattan Joseph Dixon Crucible Company Carteret, Jersey City and Cosmos Clubs Manhattan and Lawyers’ Clubs New York Children’s Friend Society General Hancock George F. Werts New Jersey Board of Railroad Directors Young Hudson County Gas Company North Jersey Land Company New Jersey Title Guarantee and Trust Company The Colonial Insurance Company Shooter Island Shipbuilding Company Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Company American Cordage Company Public Service Corporation Harriet Strober George T. Smith Edward L. Young

Oliver Grant Barton Was Calvary Church Lay Leader Dead

Oliver Grant Barton 65 a lifelong Calvary Church communicant died suddenly from heart disease at his brother George De Forest Barton’s home 133 West 74th Street. Survived by brother and sister Mrs William Y Warren of Buffalo he was a bachelor active in church charity lodging house free reading room and city men’s aid. He belonged to Union League Club Prominent in the Church Club and veteran in the 7th Regiment. Funeral at Calvary Church Wednesday burial Thursday at Greenwood.

Oliver Grant Barton Calvary Church George de Forest Barton West 74Th Street William Y. Warren Buffalo Mr. Barton Barton Union League Club 7Th Regiment Regiment Church Club Greenw

Death of George B. Culver Bank Official and Postmaster

George B. Culver cashier of the National Bank of Granville New York and postmaster died suddenly of heart disease at the Hotel Ansonia New York City. He was a veteran of the Civil War, wounded, later cashier and director of the bank, and a member of several military and fraternal orders including the Masons and Shriners. His brother Thomas L. Culver of The Bronx was with him and they planned to attend a Metropolitan Opera performance.

George B. Culver National Bank of Granville N. Y Ansonia Téth Street Broadway Thomas L. Culver Hancock Place Bronx Metropolitan Opera House Culver Albany University New York Volunteer Infantry The New York Commandery Military Order Legion of the United States the Sons of the Revolution Washington K. T Saratoga Springs

Professor William Knapp, Renowned Language Scholar, Dies

Paris reports the death of Professor William Ireland Knapp born in 1835 New York. A former Yale, Chicago and Colgate professor, he taught at Vassar from 1865 to 1867 and at Yale 1872 to 1892. He later lived in England and France, authoring many publications.

Paris William Ireland Knapp Yale Chicago New York Colgate University Vassar College University of Chicago England France Knapp

Obituary notes of William N Dickens and associates in Brooklyn

Obituary notes report William Noble Dickenson of 316 Warren Street Brooklyn born 1838 Cincinnati who served in the Civil War and leaves wife Mary E. Coleman and three sons and a daughter. Also noted are David H. Miller a longtime Flatbush druggist born 1821 and of the Society of Friends who leaves two daughters. Franklin E Kneeland formerly of Kneeland & Co and a New York Produce Exchange member who died at 379 Grand Avenue Brooklyn aged 63 with wife and two children surviving. Dwight Elmendorf conducts a Europe travel event at Carnegie Hall with moving pictures from Alps to Italy and Greece featuring Venice Rome Pompeii Vesuvius Etna and views of St Peter’s.

William Noble Dickenson Warren Street Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Volunteers Mary E. Coleman David H. Miller Cortelyou Road Flatbush Peekskill Society of Friends Ellen E. Halsey Franklin E. Kneeland Commission Firm Kneeland & Co Manhattan New York Produce Exchange Grand Avenue Plymouth Church Dwight Elmendorf Carnegie Hall Europe Alps Italy Venice Canals Campanile Church of San Marco Rome Milan Florence Pompeii Greece Syracuse Vesuvius Mount 4Itna

Dr. Northrup resigns as Minnesota University president

Dr. Cyrus Northrup, who has led Minnesota University for twenty five years, has handed in his resignation to the trustees. The announcement comes from Minneapolis dated December 6.

the Tribune Minneapolis Cyrus Northrup Minnesota University

Actor McIntyre elected to Travellers' Protective Association

Frank J. McIntyre who plays Bob Blake in The Traveling Salesman at the Gaiety Theatre has been elected a member of the Travellers' Protective Association of America. He is said to be the only actor now on stage who holds membership in the organization.

Frank J. McIntyre Bob Blake James Forbes Gaiety Theatre Travellers’ Protective Association of America Mr. McIntyre

Barton death notice in Tribune noted for republication

Died notices list Oliver G Barton and others. Oliver G Barton of No 122 West Tith Street died Sunday morning December 1908 in his sixth year. funeral at Calvary Church 4th Ave and 71st St Wednesday at 4 pm with interment Greenwood.

Barton West Tith St Oliver Grant Barton William and Eliza P. Barton Calvary Church 4Th Ave 71St St Greenwood Edward F. YY St. Satecopal Church Summit

Obituaries and funeral notices December 1908

Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements dated December 1908 list interments, private services, and cemetery details across New York addresses, including Kneeland, Mand, Marsh, McDougall, and Murray. Veterans orders mention Captain John McDougall, with services at Central Presbyterian Church and standard mourning customs. Interments at Woodlawn and Mount Auburn, with addresses in Brooklyn and North Plainfield.

East 54Th St Anne Verah Nen St Putton N. TY. Marsh Phebe Wood Tuff Jonas E. Maresh N. J M'Dougall Nng West 145Th St Joan W. Mc DougaLl Sith St 7Th Ave Broadway 7Th Regiment John 3D Company St Centre Presbyteriam Church Thomas Dimond TTH Regiment N. G. MW. TY Dougall Sithst Trave DE Witt c. Falls New York John W. McDougall Central Presbyterian Church West Sith St. Betwee Broadway Seventh Ave Nicholas Engel William W Mount Aubuera Cemetery Massachusetts

Employment aspirants file available at Uptown Tribune

Special Notices announce a newly installed file of applications for various positions at The New York Tribune Uptown Office, located at 1364 Broadway between 36th and 37th Streets. Office hours are 9 am to 6 pm.

THE NEW York Tribune Broadway 36Th 37Th Streets

Tribune Subscription Rates From The Tribune Circulation Notes

Subscription and rates section lists domestic foreign and Canada rates for daily and weekly Tribune services. It includes early mail options overseas hotels reading room arrangements and long list of international hotel pickup points. It cites various prices for weekly daily tri weekly and yearly terms.

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