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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1908

Page

25

Amusements Program Listings and Show Times

The page lists numerous theater and vaudeville showings with venues such as Red Mill Ambra Ca de mi and Liberty and Lyceum venues in New York. Acts include The Man from Home The World and His Wife Sam son Lady Frederick The Queen of the Moulin Route and The Fighting Hope Hockey match at Nicholas Rink.

Cademi AMBRA Exhiition SCO Mississipp Vaundeville Oadway Peocatrice Cavalleria Rusticans Matia Milo Mischief Samson Jack Straw Erman Nell Ammerstein Vander Birdland Lady Frederick Knickerbocker Liberty Lyceum Leric Majestic Manhattan Opera House Metropolitan Opera House Amsterdam New York Miss Innocence A Nicholas Rink Stayvesant Bors Betty Ferrer West End

Panama Canal debate and foreign affairs update

The paper reports on a presidential Panama Canal message and Senate actions, plus foreign notes on ships near Willemstad, German intrigues, and Bolivian Argentine railway contracts. Domestic items include Roosevelt’s tribute to Saint-Gaudens, Hancock tariff testimony, and NY election results with Taft leading. Weather outlook shows cloudy, with temperatures around 46 high and 38 low.

Wall Street Commission Named by Governor Hughes

Governor Hughes forms a commission to investigate Wall Street speculation and propose legislation to curb abuses. The panel, modeled on last year’s banking reform effort, includes experts with deep subject knowledge and aims for sober, non sensational conclusions to improve the nation’s banking and trading systems. The panel will balance the legitimate uses of speculation with protections against abuses while guiding public understanding of speculative markets.

Hughes Wall Street Euch Lsst State Bank and Trust Company Repburn

Regulation of speculation to curb market abuses

The passage argues that corporate growth depends on an open market with genuine stock quotations. It condemns fictitious sales and wash trades used to mislead the public, urging a prudent, fact based investigation by sensible men to protect investors and prevent overregulation.

Wall Street Germany

The Slap at the Governor and Otto Kelsey Appointment

The New York Evening Post calls the press criticism of Otto Kelsey’s deputy controller appointment a slap at Governor Hughes. Analysts say the move serves political control aims, not an insult, and would occur regardless of disapproval, as insiders expect an ex-controller ready to assist Gaus.

New York Evening Post Hughes Otto Kelsey New York Evening Post Kelsey Gaus Belarade Pall Mall Gazette Servia Peter Servian

Asquith’s plan to fill the cup against the Lords

The article argues Mr. Asquith will not dissolve Parliament despite Lords rejections. He aims to pass bill after bill to inflame public wrath against the Lords and win a 1910 Liberal majority, while critics warn the drift away from Liberals could doom them. It assesses by election trends and ministerial losses to gauge future outcomes.

Asquith Gladstone Houses House of Lords House of Commons Commons Lords Liberal Party

Radical budget plan threatens constitutional crisis in Lords

The article discusses a proposed radical budget to fund old age pensions and social measures, likely funded by a land tax replacing Pitt era rates. It notes the Lords historically defer financial bills, but a full budget rejection could trigger dissolution and an election, with speculation about reform moves via Lord Rosebery’s committee.

Coemons Pitt Commons Lord Rosebery

Ingersoll Retirement Ties to Queensboro Bridge Scandal

The retirement of Mr. Ingersoll, chief engineer of the Bridge Department, prompts questions about who bungled Queensboro Bridge work. It notes overcharges beyond contract terms, payments under questionable counsel, and asks what the Mayor will do to protect taxpayers and whether a public suit is needed.

Ingersoll Bridge Department Queensboro Bridge Stevenson Board of Aldermen Finance Department

The Canal Purchase Contested In a Political Debate

The piece asserts the Panama Canal purchase was decided by Congress and executed by the President. It claims the French company fairly allocated proceeds among stockholders and creditors, dismissing charges of foul play. It cites a professor on abiogenesis to ridicule unfounded claims about evidence and motive.

Panama Canal Purchase Congress Executive Department Panama Company

Humor Decays Into Offense in Modern Times

An editorial laments fading humor in modern life and notes youths mocking death notices. It cites a New York incident where a prankster swapped a hearse door scraper, claiming intoxication, reflecting broader concerns about insensitive pranks and perverted jokes.

Mocking Death Calls Draw Fire From City Leader

Over six months the man made fourteen "fake death" calls to families causing shock and fear. He described the practice as inconvenient and costly, noting dangers in crowded tenements. Authorities urged correction and proposed a public service role to study the term's true meaning.

miscellany of observations on law, culture and world news

A collage of satirical and topical notes includes taunts about March games and Taft, reflections on wealth and deathbed fire, the phonograph as witness, Cleopatra, and newspapers. It covers excavations claims 170000 years, New York universities, a silent society in South Norwalk, Holland Venezuela war hints, and a Chicago youth amid Conan Doyle lore.

Chicago Conan Doyle

German Theatre Audience Echoes Language Gap

A German visitor at Irving Place’s German Theatre remarks he has heard only German since arriving in the country and notes English is still new to him. The anecdote follows a night at a beer hall and a family of German-speaking surroundings.

Irving Place Germany

Roosevelt Attends Saint Gaudens Exhibition at Corcoran

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt attend the Saint Gaudens memorial exhibition at the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington. The President delivers an address and later plays tennis with the French ambassador and others. The White House notes include a December 2 ecards dance and a Panamanian property message to Congress.

Tribune Bureau Washington Roosevelt St. Gaudens Corcoran White House Congress Panama Canal Warren Senate Committee On Meyer Butt Cortelyou McLaurin Douglas Parsons Law Bennet H. R. Burton Agnew

Bonaparte Joins Attorney General in Washington visit

The Attorney General is joined by Mrs. Bonaparte in Washington for visits through Friday. They attended a reception at Secretary Newberry's, the Saint Gaudens memorial at the Corcoran, and a Cabinet dinner at the White House. Navy and Marine officers were hosted by Secretary and Mrs. Newberry with Miss Newberry present. A Marine Band played during the afternoon reception.

Tribune Bureau Washington Bonaparte Baltimore

Diplomatic Social Scene Shifts in Washington and Atlantic City

The Italian Ambassador and Baroness Mayor des Planches plan a two week Atlantic City sea air visit. Baron Rosen the Russian Ambassador departs to his post with family remaining in Paris. Swedish Minister Mme de Lagercrantz hosts legation staff at a Washington dinner as Mrs. James and Mrs. Young entertain allied diplomats. Alfred Mitchell Inness leases a large Washington house as Sir George Young visits. Charles Page Bryan leaves Washington to return to Portu gal.

Tribune Bureau Washington Mayor Des Planches Atlantic City Baron Rosen Baroness Rosen Elizabeth Rosen Paris Mme. de Lagercrantz Legation B. R. James George Young Preuschen von Und Zu Liebenstein Martha Phillips Alfred Mitchell Inness 24Th Street England Charles Page Bryan Portugal

Notable wartime social event in Washington DC dinner

The Secretary of War and Mrs Wright attended a dinner hosted by Brigadier General and Mrs Sternberg, with guests including Major General and Mrs Gillespie and Lt General and Mrs Corbin. Miss Ethel Roosevelt attended a separate young people's dinner at the Alibi Club hosted by Mrs Bulmer, and other notable guests included Associate Justice Holmes and Mrs Symons.

Tribune Bureau Washington Wright George M. Sternberg George L. Gillespie Henry ©. Corbin Anson Mills John W. Foster Ethel Roosevelt Alibi Club Roscoe Bulmer Thomas W. Symons Asociate Justice of the Supreme Court Oliver Wendell Holmes Héton Walter Lispenard Suydam East 22d Street Lisa Surdam John R. Surdam Helen Alexandre Evelyn Witherbes Laura Emmet Mary Sturgis Virginia Murray Muriel Kingsland Lanier Winslow H. Walter Webb George Roosevelt Peter Lorillard Kent Harold Sands John R. Suydam, Jr Newbold Herrick

Pinkney Will Filed. Estate Valued At Over 10 Million

The will of Mary G. Pinkney disposed of an estate valued at more than 10 000 in real estate and more than 10 000 in personal property and was filed with the Surrogate yesterday. Principal heirs are Thomas L Watt Julia Morris and Grace Watt children of her late stepbrother. There is a 20 000 bequest to Mary Vanderpool and two 0 bequests to William Kenny and James Kelly for long and faithful service. Real estate experts estimate Miss Pinkney left 49 000 000 to 50 900 000 in real estate. Executors are Thomas L Watt and Curtis B Pierce. The will was executed September 22 1898 and witnessed by Dr J O Farrington and Dr John F McCann.

Mary G. Pinkney Thomas L Watt Julia Morris Grace Watt Mary Vanderpool William Kenny James Kelly Pinkney Buckingham Thomas L. Watt Curtis B. Pierce J. O. Farrington John F. McCann

Weddings Past and To Come Highlight New England and Plains

Miss Margaret Smoot of Boston married Jan Van De Hoeven of Rotterdam at the Headlands in Manchester by the Sea Massachusetts. Earlier Isaac Joseph and Harriet Maurin Isaacson wed at the Savoy Hotel with a large wedding party. Dana Malone and Margaret Bradford Robbins tied the knot in Greenfield with notable guests. Lieutenant Adna F R Chaffee and Miss Ethel Warren Huff wed at Fort Riley as the couple plans to visit the groom’s parents in Los Angeles.

Tribune Manchester-by-the-Sea Mass Margaret Smoot Boston Charles Head Jan van de Hoeven Rotterdam Holland Head W. B. Geoghegan New Bedford Isaac Joseph Harriet Maurin Isaacson Isaac B. Isaacson Lewiston Savoy Hotel J. I. Magnes Temple Emanu-El Pearl Meyer Esther Rosenbloom Rochester N.Y Morris Joseph Sidney 8. Cohen Abe Levey Ed Douglass Levey Michael Marx M. c. Simon Rochester, N. Y Greenfield Dana Malone Massachusetts Margaret Bradford Robbins F. L. Robbins Howard Chandler Robbins St. Paul's Episcopal Church Englewood N. J Guild Levi P. Morton Junction City Kan Adna FR. Chaffee United States Cavalry Ethel Warren Huff Atlanta Fort Riley T. M. Treschow Episcopal Church Los Angeles

Senator Hansbrough Keeps Deteriorating After Surgery

Minneapolis December 15. United States Senator H C Hansbrough of North Dakota remains gravely ill after Friday surgery at Asbury Methodist Hospital with rising fever and continued critical condition.

Minneapolis H. C. Hansbrough United States North Dakota Asbury Methodist Hospital

Smithsonian announces resignations and new regent

Dr. Cyrus Adler resigns as assistant secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and Charles F. Choate of Massachusetts is named citizen regent to succeed Richard Olney, both announced at the board of regents annual meeting.

Washington Cyrus Adler Smithsonian Institution Charles F. Choate Massachusetts Richard Olney Board of Regents Institution

Newport Social Notes Update

Louis L Lorillard jr returns from New York visit. W Hyde Nielson leaves Newport for New York. Hamilton Kean of New Jersey departs after visiting Mr and Mrs Sidney Webster. Seymour Johnson and Philip O Mills of New York finish Newport visits.

Newport the Tribune Louis L Lorillard New York W. Hyde Nielson Hamilton Kean New Jersey Sidney Webster Seymour Johnson Philip O. Mills

Save Chapel Objection Divides Trinity Church Over St. John's

Vestrymen debate abandoning St. John's Chapel Varick Street after a century of service. Protestors cite Richard Gilder poem Guardians of a holy trust and question bishop and clergy responsibility for evangelization and preservation.

Richard Watson Gilder Old St. John’s Trinity Church St. John’s Chapel Varick Street

Yale Men Dine in Tokio

Yale graduates held an annual dinner in Tokio with many Japanese attendees. A cable from Yale President Judas to congratulate the hosts was read as a reply thanking the senders for their good wishes.

Tokio Yale University Judas

King Edward Returns to Brighton After Illness

King Edward reaches Brighton in apparent recovery from influenza. He will stay until November 21 and then travel to Sandringham for holidays. The monarch chatted with officials on the platform and greeted passengers with a brisk stride and bright eye, signaling rapid convalescence.

Edward Brighton London Sandringhas Tor

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