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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

9

Amusements and vaudeville listings from a historic program

A compiled roster of show titles and times from various venues including The Red Mill The World and His Wife The World in Wax Jack Straw The Traveling Salesman Miss Innocence The Servant in the House Tosca and The Pied Piper. entries span multiple theaters with performance times and acts listed.

SCO Ijoc Mississippi ADWAY Samson LY Jack Straw ARDEX Mary Jane's Arrick Mmerstein Qiuare Stortine Baker of Birdland Fats Lady Frederick Knickerbocker Liberty Wireless Lyceum Love NK Square Garden Manhattan Opera House Majestic Metropolitan Opera House New Amsterdam FORK Gavoy Nicholas Rink Hocker Etuyvesant Fighting Hope Waltack Bots Betty Seber West Exd

New York Daily Crime Ownership Firm Listed

The newspaper is owned and published by The Tribune Association, a New York corporation. Ogden Mills serves as president and James M. Barrett as secretary and treasurer. Principal office is Tribune Building at 135 Nassau Street, New York.

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

Washington Morning News Digest Highlights

The President sends a special message on unified D C leadership. Senate questions presidential authority over the Marine Corps, while a House resolution seeks evidence of disloyalty among members. Foreign news covers Constantinople parley, Rostov fire, Haiti recognition, and Indian reform plans. Domestic notes Taft’s Canal Zone talks, civic events, weather, and stock market mood. City reports stock weakness, will contest, and copper sector moves amid holiday cheer.

Congress Ormor District of Columbia Senate Rayner Marine Corps Committee On Naval Affairs House Constantinople Rostoff-on-the-Don State Department Simon Haiti Castro Caracas Lord Morley India Henry McCallum Ceylon Manuel Taft Washington Canal Zone Washington Young Men's Christian Association Army Navy National Civil Service Reform League Roosevelt Cass Gilbert City American Institute of Architects Interstate Commerce Lane Pullman Company Chicago Wyoming Valley Pennsylvania Colorado Philadelphia Frederick C. Hewitt Owego N. Y Hains Thornton William E. Annis du Pont Powder Company Powder Trust Wall Street Consolidated Stock Exchange Hughes

Agricultural Opportunity and Government Advertising Policies

The article analyzes how governments use paid advertising to promote agricultural land in the United States and Canada. It notes migration of American farmers to Canadian wheat fields, especially from Iowa, and highlights reclamation projects, irrigation, and favorable Southern lands with cheap, fertile soil, good climate, welcoming communities, nearby markets, and solid transportation.

Canada Iowa

Confederate Loyalist Sees North’s Lessons for Land of Opportunity

An old Confederate veteran recalls northern migration uplifting his region and cites northern successes as proof his state can prosper. He notes New York attracts descendants of earlier migrants and questions why Americans move abroad for farming when opportunity exists locally. Canada draws away U.S. farmers due to neglected advantages at home.

North New York State Mississippi Valley Canada

Taft outlines tariff revision aims at fair protection

Mr Taft in his Ohio Society dinner speech argues for a tariff revision grounded in the party platform. He favors an honest, comprehensive revision that aligns with production costs and a fair profit, cutting rates where they exceed necessary protection and inviting foreign competition only at the right level. He says voters expect a revision that benefits the nation, not protected manufacturers.

Mr. Taft Ohio Society

Charter Commission critiques city debt definitions

The Charter Revision Commission argues the city debt is miscalculated due to unclear rules on what counts as liabilities. It finds land acquisition costs inflate debt by 23.5 million beyond the Controller's estimates, suggesting the city may have twice hit the debt limit earlier this year and urging explicit borrowing rules.

Charter Revision Commission Metz Charter Commission

Turkish Parliament Seen As Hopeful Step For Ottoman Reform

The Turkish reform movement at Dolma Baghtche palace inspires cautious confidence that constitutional government may endure despite obstacles. Observers cite progress in Russia Persia China and Persia as presage, praising the Young Turks for orderly reform while noting emerging tax misunderstandings among peasants.

Dolma Baghtche Palace Ottoman Empire Persia Iran China Turkey Constantinople

Reforming Ottoman Assembly and Sultan Shape Empire

The text notes a diverse Chamber of Deputies and Senate representing Bulgars Greeks Armenians Jews and Turks under the Sultan with the Young Turks as the dominant force. It praises the Sultan's openness and the assembly’s potential for humane governance amid historic Panoramas of St Sophia marking a hopeful turning point.

Chamber of Deputies Empire St. Sophia Propontis Bosporus

Bricks Without Straw Reflects on Democratic Future

The piece argues the Democratic party shows apathy toward a sane platform four years from now. It recalls Whig history with Henry Clay and 1848 ballots, noting only a strong war-hero candidacy could have salvaged Clay. It questions whether a new national figure may rise or Bryan will remain dominant.

Democratic Party McCarren Guffey Roger Sullivan Springfield Whig Henry Clay Zachary Taylor Louisiana Kentucky Winfield Scott New Jersey Daniel Webster Massachusetts John McLean Ohio John M. Clayton Delaware Bryan

University Cosmopolitanism in American Higher Ed

The movement toward cosmopolitanism in universities unites instructors and students across borders. American and European students increasingly study abroad and at home, with exchanges expanding to Denmark and Finland, and a broader expectation of global faculty and talent.

Europe Cecil Rhodes Oxford Japan China Agassiz da Ponte Goldwin Smith James McCosh France America Germany Denmark MacCracken New York University University of Copenhagen Jespersen Columbia University Finland H. M. Donner

City overpays land in Hunt's Point Park case

A Cassidy committee witness cited condemnation proceedings to show the city saved 79000 by paying 252 dollars for Hunt's Point Park land, about five times its worth and far less than asked. The record notes ongoing costs and the Independence League fared worse nationally than in New York, signaling weak prospects for misplacing the Democratic party.

Cassidy Committee Hearst Independence League New York State Democratic Party

The United States and Society’s Ironies in Commentary

A collection of editorial observations on metric standards, civic behavior, machine witness in court, a veteran’s savings, political rotativismo in Portugal, Haiti's elections, and a proposed national bureau of fine arts, noting implications for American policy and culture.

Thirty-Fifth Anniversary of Bishop Cheney Observed

Chicago marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Charles Edward Cheney, a Re formed Episcopal Church leader born in 1838 New York state and educated at Hobart College. He later served as missionary bishop to the Northwest and became bishop of the Chicago synod in 1878.

Charles Edward Cheney Reformed Episcopal Church Chicago Cheney New York State Hobart College Northwest Synod of

Roosevelts host cabinet dinner in Washington event

The President and Mrs Roosevelt entertained at a state dinner for the Cabinet with attendees including Vice President Fairbanks and many secretaries. Taft was invited to lunch and the President urged a DC government reorganization. A late walk in the rain preceded White House callers and social events across the city.

Tribune Bureau Washington Roosevelt Fairbanks Secretary of the Treasury Wright Bonaparte Meyer Agriculture Commerce and Labor Straus Loeb Knox James S. Sherman Robert J. Wynne Navy Paul Morton George W. Perkins E. W. Bloomingdale Maud Pauncefote Miss Roosevelt Frank H. Hitchcock Frank A. Munsey Charles 8. Bromwell Taft Panama Young Men's Christian Association Congress District of Columbia White House Bryce Nixon Ankeny Fulton Brown Cleatt Martin Chapman Payne Candler Graham Landis Rausch Adair

Diplomatic Corps Socials Tie Nations in Washington

The Danish Minister and Countess Moltke plan a Boston Christmas visit with Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Thayer as the new legation on 16th Street prepares for early year entertaining. Captain C F G Sowerby arrives as naval attaché to succeed Horace Head. he previously commanded H M Indefatigable. W A Reynards hosts a farewell dinner for Viscount de Chambrun and the French secretary en route to France. bachelors and debutantes attend.

Tribune Bureau Washington H. M. Indefatigable W. A. Reynards Netherlands

Washington Society Scene Delights Debutantes and Yale Guests

Miss Helen Taft arrives for weekend visit to Brigadier General and Mrs. Aleshire and attends the Yale Glee Club concert and debutante ball. Numerous society hosts include Mrs. Truman H. Newberry and Mrs. Lodge who patronize the dance while Yale students are feted at dinners by diplomatic and prominent Washington figures. Mrs. John W. Timmons visits before joining Lt. Timmons in Philadelphia.

Tribune Bureau Washington Helen Taft Taft James B. Aleshire Capital Aleshire Marjorie Aleshire Marie Michie Robert E. L. Michie Yale Glee Club William Phelps Eno William F. Draper Georges F. Huff Addison Truman H. Newberry Robert Shaw Oliver Huntington Wilson Brewer White Dewey Hale Garlington Miss Garlington John W. Timmons Fairbanks Lieutenant Timmons Philadelphia Idaho John F. Rogers

Direct primaries adopted by Yale SheMerd class elections

Yale Universitys SheMerd Scientific School moves to direct ballot nominations for class offices and committees with a two stage process where top vote getters become final candidates. The system mirrors long standing academic procedures for committees and aims to reduce oral nominations.

SheMerd Scientific School Yale University Yale Alumni Weekly

J Keir Hardie to Address Civic Forum in New York

J Keir Hardie M P chairman of the Labour party in the House of Commons will address the Civic Forum on January 12. He travels to America for ten days and will be his only public New York address. The Civic Forum seeks a non partisan platform for public discussion of political educational and economic questions in New York City.

J. Keir Hardie M. P Labor Party House of Commons Civic Forum Eliot Charles F. Abed Hardie America New York New York City Taft William Jennings Bryan David J. Brewer United States Supreme Court Hughes Folk Missouri Knox Pennsylvania Paul Milyoukov Forum St. Petersburg Carnegie Hall Frederik van Eeden Holland

Quick Time for God Save the King in London

The London Standard reports the army council orders faster tempo for the national anthem. The King and royal family approve the brisk version as less dirge like. A time of S4 crochets per minute will be placed on music sheets for about four hundred military bands.

London Standard God Save the King The Army Council

Weddings at St Luke's Brooklyn unite Ward and Southack

Miss Josephine Allen Ward wed Bogart Greenwood Southack at St Luke's Church Brooklyn with a large bridal party including Dorothy Woodruff Ward as maid of honor and Leroy Christy as best man. A reception followed at the Ward home 319 Garfield Place. Chicago Dec 7. Mrs Catherine Young Hobart married Dr Walter Foreman Wycekes after a divorce from Byron Hobart with a life income of 36000 for her mother’s life per her father Otto Young will.

W. Merle-Smith West 34Th Street Dorothy Merle-Smith Sophia Townsend Harriet Alexander Frances Dickey Margaret Sloane Adelia Pyle Julia Loomis Barbara Armour Princeton Jean Delano Gertrude Beekman Emily Coe Josephine Osborn Anne Gardiner Muriel Morris Gertrude Cheever Anna Olyphant Ruth Davis Helen Miller Angelica Brown Tiffany Richardson Alfred Loomis Harold Imbrie Alfred Olcott Charles Dana William Coffin Stephen Landon William Manice Geoffrey Dodge John Terry Robert Neeser Orson Munn Richard Lounsbery St. Luke’s Church Brooklyn Josephine Allen Ward Rodney Allen Ward Bogart Greenwood Southack Frank Tilden Southack No. 5 West End Avenue Manhattan Timothy L. Woodruff Rodney C. Ward 2D Regiment Dorothy Woodruff Ward Louise F. Means Manchester N. H Marjorie Allen Curtis Marguerite A. Coghlin Anne Allen Ward Grace F. Lamb Ruth Koward Ruth Thurston Edith Thurston Leroy Christy Montclair Lest Man Rodney A. Ward, Jr Marshall M. Bartholomew Arthur W. R. Thompson George Emmons Schenectady L. Percival Galt J. Francis Weller Newburg Clinton Wolcott Charles Donald Thompson Henry C. Swentzel Ward Garfield Place Chicago Catherine Young Hobart Otto Young Walter Foreman Wycekes Baltimore Wyckes Byron Hobart St. Louis

Chinese Euphemisms in Imperial Life

The Dundee Advertiser notes Chinese euphemisms for death and mourning. Barbers mourn Emperor's death and face a one hundred day ban on shaving front heads. Mourning colors prevail. officials “resign” and ministers “stop.” Coffins termed longevity boards. insurances cover graveclothes and a “charming retreat.”

Dundee Advertiser China

Municipal Art Society Exhibition Planned With City Focus

Charles H. Israels announced a January exhibition by the Municipal Art Society to showcase New York City work in a municipal theme. The event, likely held in February at the National Arts Club, will divide into sections on city planning parks schools monuments and municipal buildings with prints photographs and future plans. The effort aims to involve city departments and the Society of Municipal Engineering.

Municipal Art Society Charles H. Israels New York John G. Agar Mr. Israels City of Society of Municipal Engineering National Arts Club

Rev Dr Berrymen Green Named Bishop Coadjutor

The Episcopal convention last night elected Rev. Dr. Berrymen Green, long associated with the Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia, as bishop coadjutor of the diocese of Virginia in Alexandria.

Alexandria Berrymen Green Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia Diocese of Virginia

Governor Hughes Returns to Capital After New York Trip

Albany reports Governor Hughes arrived at noon from New York where he attended the Ohio Society dinner last night. He proceeded directly to the Executive Chamber where a large correspondence awaited him.

Albany Hughes New York Ohio Society Executive Chamber

McAuley Mission Elects Board at Annual Meeting

At the McAuley Water Street Mission annual board meeting held in the offices of R. Fulton Cutting, John Huyler was reelected president, Cutting reelected treasurer, and R. De F. Curtiss reelected secretary. New directors William Halls and Frederick T. Hopkins fill seats created by death and removal. Mrs. John F. Wyburn elected missionary.

McAuley Water Street Mission R. Fulton Cutting John Huyler Mr. Cutting R. de F. Curtiss William Halls Frederick T. Hopkins Walter M. Smith A. N. Ryerson Maine John F. Wyburn

Today’s events at museums and clubs across the city

Free admission at the American Museum of Natural History and the Zoological Garden. Rhode Island day at the International tuberculosis exhibition. Afternoon social at the Century Theatre citn Hotel Astor followed by H B Hulbert talk on Americas Duty to the Far Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. Evening events include a Rochester University Alumni dinner at Hotel Astor and a New York University Alumni smoker. Toy exhibit at Madison Square Garden and a Company K smoker at Hotel Astor provide additional activities throughout the night.

American Museum of Natural History Zoological Garden Rhode Island Century Theatre Citn Hotel Astor H.B. Hulbert Fifth Avenue Baptist Church New York Railroad Club West 39Th Rochester University Alumni Association Aster New York University Madison Square Garden Company K

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