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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

Page

29

Vaudeville and Opera Listings at Local Theaters

A dense program listing shows dozens of acts across venues including Astor Empire Gaiety and Colonial theaters. Highlights include The World and His Wife, Jack Straw, The Patriot, The Queen of the Moulin Rouge, and Cavalleria Rusticana with La Traviata. Performances run from 2:15 to 8:30 with multiple shows daily.

Academy the Ree Mim al Hanbra Audevilie ASTOR Mississippi Blaney Broadway Mischief Criterion Sameon Taly Rex Musee Empire Jack Straw GAZET Baarden Mars Jane's Garrick Saluation Nell Mammerstein Fiera Square Birdland Chickehbocker Laberty Sid—Love Watches Blue Mouse ESTIC Manhattan Opera House Caralleria Rusticana Jnort la Chair Eolitan Opera House al Éa cEv Amsterdam York Winterfeart Ant—S Nicholas Rink Walilack Tihe_ Rore Betty Wwebpr Wreted Ger Musicten

Heo Work Daily Triune publication note

The Tribune Association of New York owns and publishes this newspaper. Its corporate officers include Ogden Milla as president and James M. Bar as secretary and treasurer. The office and principal place of business are in the lgrintine Building at 135 Nessau Street, New York.

The Tribune Association New York Corporation Lgrintine Building Nessau Street New York Ogden Milla James M. Bar

Foreign and Domestic News Briefs From London to New York

A summary of international and U S happenings includes General Simon tightening control in Hayti and appointing a cabinet, Milton's birth anniversary celebrated in London with a Meredith poem and Comus recital, Venezuela warning a Dutch warship, Canton and Hong Kong anti foreign agitation, and American cotton seed sales. Domestically President Roosevelt urges bonds for natural resource preservation, Barrios injured in a Washington area auto accident, tariff talks with Carnegie re invitation, and St Louis businessman Hirschberg shot dead. New York stocks stay strong, a department of bridges probe discussed, and a tugboat sinking near the Battery reports two drownings. Weather notes predict increasing cloudiness with variable winds.

Simon Hayti Milton London Ward Peterhouse George Meredith Frederick Bridge Pmusic Venezuela Castro Bulezeria Turkey Chamber of Deputies Canton Hong Kong India Congress Roosevelt Washington Sefier Barrios Harratte Drummond New York and Albany Transportation Company Thomas F. Gilroy, Jr Fidelity Funding Company Patrick J. Kerran Coler A &S Mary G. Pinkney Harlem New York Army Signal Service Corps Louis Wendel First Battery National Guard Bewest

Eradicating Tuberculosis Through Economic Reform and Public Health

The article argues that tuberculosis is largely caused by economic conditions and poor living standards. It cites Dr Woods Hutchinson who claimed that eradicating TB in New York could be achieved with a modest public expenditure. It urges comprehensive reform including housing, ventilation, sanitation, wages, and access to nourishing food to reduce mortality and prevent the disease. It stresses that money alone is insufficient without systemic improvements.

Woods Hutchinson Museum of Natural History Hutchinson

Public Health Exhibit Highlights Link Between Living Habits and Disease

The exhibit at the Museum of Natural History emphasizes education on how living conditions affect disease risk and recovery. It argues the fault lies in the economic system, noting eggs near fifty cents a dozen and milk costs, urging public action to remove patients to proper care and support eradication efforts.

Museum of Natural History

Roosevelt's final message frames social reform and reformist vigor

The article lauds President Roosevelt for his energetic, social questions oriented final message. It highlights his long view on democracy, social philosophy, and inevitable social changes shaping public opinion. It notes emphasis on old age pensions, labor, courts, and the role of public opinion in future policy.

Congress Roosevelt Chircazo Taft Mr. Roosevelt

Roosevelt urges navy staff and expanded military prep

The President outlines thorough reforms to strengthen the navy and army. He backs creating a General Staff for the navy, expanding battleship construction, and enhancing Annapolis training. He favors a combined promotion system, greater National Guard readiness, organized volunteer forces, rifle practice, and making soldiers more capable. The proposals reflect deep study and a firm belief in preparedness as peace’s safeguard.

Army Roosevelt Navy Tribune Annapolis Academy National Guard

Nation’s Resources and Foresight Highlighted

A brief remark emphasizes the balance of existing resources with prudent foresight for the nation. It underscores careful planning, sustainable use, and informed policy to secure future stability and prosperity.

Forest Preservation Urges Compliance with Nature’s Laws

The President calls attention to forest conservation as essential to water supply and national welfare. He cites widespread losses from deforestation, urging avoidance of folly seen in other lands as deserts expand and economies suffer. The piece stresses forests as vital to climate and life, warning against defying natural law.

United States New England Pennsylvania National House of Representatives Administration Senate China Central Asia Africa Mediterranean

Bridge Investigation Urged for Manhattan Span Safety

The City Club asks the Mayor to appoint one or more competent bridge engineers to inspect Manhattan Bridge plans and stress sheets amid Bridge Department doubts after Queensboro revelations. Questions of responsibility, improper payments, and taxpayer loss under contract to Boller and Horlage demand thorough scrutiny to protect public interests.

City Club Manhattan Bridge Bridge Department Queensboro Bridge McAneny Messrs. Boller & Horlge

Taft Addresses South Crowned by Confidence and Policy

Mr Tafts North Carolina Society talk shows him steady on labor issues and fair to opponents. He argues the South must widen its view, abandon the negro question as the sole focus, and join national life for the New South through broader questions and industrial growth.

Mr. Taft North Carolina Society Taft McKinley Roosevelt South

Lill Lehmanns Sixtieth Birthday Noted Quietly

Berlin papers report Lill Lehmann wished her sixtieth birthday on November 2 to pass without notice by the profession. Admirers sent flowers and messages from America, and a Berlin conservatory serenade prompted a grand laurel wreath for the singer.

Berlin Lill Lehmann America

Taft Seen As South's Strong Advocate In White House

A historical report notes the North gains insight into the South and adopts a broader sympathy as Taft prepares to enter the White House as a sincere and powerful friend of the South. The Times stresses a tempered, hopeful view of reconciliation and understanding between regions.

Mr. Taft White House

Governor Hesitates on Insurance Commission Reform

Governor Hughes questions how thoroughly the insurance laws have been tested and suggests a cautious approach before creating a commission. He supports careful consideration of amendments and is open to proposals that reflect prudent, moderate changes. The Chamber of Commerce is urged to appoint a committee to study operations and draft informed amendments.

Hughes Chamber of Commerce

Birthplace of the magnetic telegraph tied to Morristown

The Speedwell Iron Works in Morristown New Jersey recently destroyed is linked to the invention’s origin. Alfred Vail is credited as vital in Morse’s development, though Morse testified that the true working birthplace was his room at New York University in Washington Square, later used by the Philomathean society.

Speedwell Iron Works Morristown N. J Alfred Vail Morse New York University Washington Square Philomathean Literary Society

Foreign affairs take up little space in the President's message

The article notes that foreign relations demand little public attention, citing Carlyle on blank annals and a remark about a credit chase for Williamsburg Bridge. It jokes about a Venezuelan acting president threatening the Dutch fleet with large ammunition and references the Black Eagle of the Andes.

Carlyle Venezuela Castro

President's day in Washington full social schedule

The President spoke to Congress at noon and attended Cabinet and Conservation Conference events. A trip through the East Room featured hunting films by John Abernathy. Numerous dignitaries visited, including Justice Holmes and Governor Magoon. Social engagements followed with dinners, receptions, and dances at Sherry's, the Plaza, and private houses.

Tribune Bureau Washington Congress Cabinet Belasco Theatre John Abernathy United States Oklahoma Sorbonne Paris Lafayette Rivera and Harbors East Room Justice Holmes Magoon Bulkeley Hopkins Dolliver Taliaferro Curtis Warner Johnston Milton Sulloway Dalzell Wanger Jones Graff George Shiras Leiter Glover Sims Roosevelt Mme. Chaminade Henry ©. Lodge Nicholas Longworth Lambert Mme. Ferrero

Cabinet social swirl at Washington receptions

Mrs Root returned to Washington from New York while Mr Elihu Root Jr and others departed for Cuba. Mrs Bonaparte begins season in Washington staying until Friday and attending Mrs Roosevelt's cabinet women event and various dinners. Interior Secretary Garfield hosted a dinner for Swedish minister and Austrian Naval Attaché with a large guest list including Tawden and Curtis families and other officials.

Tribune Bureau Washington Dec Root New York Elihu. Root, Jr Cuba Bonaparte Baltimore Roosevelt Interior James R. Garfield Sweden Mme. de Lagercrantz Preuschen von Und Zu Luebenstein Tawden W. E. Curtis Gardner Williams E. Tiffany Dyer Henry Cleveland Perkins Lawrence Murray Commerce and Labor

Diplomatic Corps Attends Mme Chaminade Concert

The French Ambassador and Mme Jusserand, with embassy staff, attended Mme Chaminade's concert this afternoon. Other diplomats present included the British Ambassador, the Argentine Minister, the Swedish, Norwegian, and Chilean ministers and their spouses. The Italian embassy counsellor and Marchesa di Montagliari with their son will arrive in Washington mid January.

Tribune Bureau Washington Mme. Jusserand Embaser Mme.Chaminade Brice Mme. Portéla Mme. de Lagercrantz Mme. Gude Sefiora de Cruz Marchesa di Montagliari

IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY

The President elect and Mrs. Taft spent a full day in Washington attending Red Cross sessions and a National Resources Congress address. Attendees included Mrs. Tafts hosts at various luncheons and dinners with Miss Ethel Roosevelt among the debutantes and a large society contingent at the Boardman home and Chaminade concert.

Tribals Washington William Howard Taft National Red Cross Bacon Taft Red Cross National Resources Congress Charles Augustus Williams Mrs. Roosevelt Chaminade Mary Williams Mrs. Taft Frederick Keep Boardman William J. Boardman Mabel Boardman Fairbanks Ethel Roosevelt Titian J. Coffey Evelyn Chew Lil- Man Chew Roosevelt Charles L. McCawley

New York Society Hosts Whitridge Reception With Music

Mrs Frederick W Whitridge hosted a reception yesterday afternoon at her New York City townhouse featuring music. Attendees included prominent society figures and guests enjoyed an elegant gathering in a refined social atmosphere.

Frederick W. Whitridge

State to Exhibit at Seattle Exposition

Senator John Raines and colleagues from New York held a conference in Albany with Grattan McCall and Wainwright on the Seattle Exposition Commission report. They plan to push a legislative appropriation for a New York exhibit as eight large Northwest buildings rise. Raines later traveled to Washington to see the President.

John Raines Albany Grattan McCall Assemblyman Wainwright Dunn Rochester Seattle Northwest Raines Washington

Leadership call at Trinity Church steers New York’s evangelization

Advance proofs of The Churchman discuss the threatened destruction of St John’s as a landmark in lower New York. Trustees of Trinity Corporation face public pressure to lead in evangelization, share responsibility, and secure support to meet tenement district needs and mission work while restoring confidence in their leadership.

St John’s Lower New York New York Trinity Corporation Trinity Church Trinity

Taft to Have Busy Week After Arrival in Washington

President-elect Taft arrived in Washington from New York and will attend the Jeanes Fund trustees meeting. He and Mrs Taft will be entertained at luncheon by Assistant Secretary of War and Mrs Oliver and at dinner by Mrs Scott Townsend. They will also attend luncheons and dinners with various hosts including Brigadier General Edwards and Miss Boardman. The week includes a Gridiron Club dinner and a Sunday address at the Metropolitan Temple in New York.

Tribune Bureau Washington Taft New York The Jeanes Fund Oliver Scott Townsend Edwards

George Westinghouse Jr Arrives At Lenox After Illness Delay

Telegraph report from Pittsfield Mass notes George Westinghouse Jr, once delayed by gastritis and a postponed London marriage to Miss Brocklebank, has arrived at Erskine Park in Lenox. He plans to spend the early winter there and recover.

Tor Tribune Pittsfield Mass George Westinghouse Jr New York Miss Brocklebank St Thomas and Lady Brocklebank London Erskine Park Lenox Westinghouse

Vandalism Critique Echoes Dix Sermon at Trinity Parish

A Tribune letter to the editor recalls Governor Dix’s views on preserving churches in lower city areas. It quotes Dr. Dit, former rector of Trinity, who condemned tearing down old St Paul’s and urged St John’s to stand for light and truth. The writer pleads unity for the rich and poor, lamenting church removals in New York.

The Tribune Trinity Parish Dix Eity Trinity Dit St. Paul’'s St. John's New York

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