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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1908

Page

25

Amusements Listing through New York Theaters

A long OCR fragment lists numerous venues and shows with times, including Academy, Alhambra, Blaney Vaudeville, Broadway acts, Malia, Nile Mischief, Queen of the Moulin Rouge, Colonial, Criterion, Samson and World and His Wife, The World in Wax, Traveling Salesman, Parrot, Last Effort, Salvation Nell, Vaudeville at Rammerstein's, Herald Square, Three Twins, Sporting Days, Lady Beeron, The Prima Donza, Via Wireless, The River Mouse, Little Nemo, Mizz Innocence, The Servant in the House, Carmen, The Juggler of Notre Dame, Little Nemo, and other items across opera houses and theaters with varied showings and times.

Academy Alhambra Mississippi Blaney Malia Nile Mischief IRCLE Colonial Criterion Samson Ana World MUSEE Garrick Rammerstein Vaudeville Herald Square Hippodrome Birdland Hudson SERTY Wireless Tcehum Lee Madison Square Gardex Tor Neattan Opera House Baltme METROPOLITAN _OPERA HOUSE Lametmoor Carmen National Academy OF Design Amsterdam Holas Rink

Ne Work Daily Tribune publication details

Ne Work Daily Tribune is owned and published by The Tribune Association, a New York corporation. It lists officers Mike Coden as president and James M. Barnett as secretary and treasurer, with principal offices at Tribune Building, 154 Nassau Street, New York.

The Tribune Association New York Corporation Tribune Building Nassau Street New York Coden Mike James M. Barnett

Congress and world news brief from early 20th century report

The report covers Senate adjournment, war claims action, aviation records by Wilbur Wright at Le Mans, naval dinners in Ceylon, tea gifts to fleet, maritime conference talks on blockade and transfer of ships, a sinking near Singapore, and weather notes. It also notes Taft naming Knox as Secretary of State, possible Senate successor De Oliver, steel firm testimony on public oversight, bank robberies in Nebraska, and various domestic political and legal items with New York and Boston mentions.

Congress Senate House Wilbur Wright le Mans Garthe Aeron Club Ceylon Planters’ Association International Maritime Conference Singapore Lindhelmen Goodwin Sands Sydney C. B Falco Legislative Voters’ Association of Thornton J. Hains William E. Annis Coogey Department of Correction Cassidy Finance Daniel Guggenheim Geld American Smelting and Refining Company The Delaware & Hudson Public Service Commission 2D District St. John's T. Huntington New York Norman E. Macks National Committee Democratic Party Washington

Forest warning on water supply from Adirondack forests

The Forest, Fish and Game Commissioner warned at the New York Historical Society that protecting the Adirondack and Catskill forests is crucial to New York City’s water supply. If mountain forests lose arboreal cover, rainfall will evaporate, springs dry, and the Ashokan reservoir could fail to fill. The warning cites data from last summer showing low water in the upper Hudson and Lake George, stressing forest conservation over-dam reliance.

Forest, Fish and Game New York Historical Society Ths Adirondack Catskill Ashokan New York Board of Water Supply Sxil China Persia France Spain Whipple Hudson River Lake George Westerm Pennsylvania

Turning Water to Dust A Threat to Civilization

The author warns that springs wells and streams are failing across the region due to rapid human activity. A New Jersey note recalls a once-navigable stream now requiring skiffs and canoes. Civilization’s energy, misdirected, could render parts of the world waterless and uninhabitable within a year.

New Jersey

Condemnation System Changes For City Land Buyouts

Cassidy committee finds replacing condemnation commissions with a permanent bureau would reduce waste and delays but may not curb excessive awards without unbiased expert appraisers. The city needs zealously pro city staff, trained appraisers, and a feed expert to ensure fair valuations.

Cassidy Committee Bureau of Condemnation

Jams in the Subway and Public Transport Delays

In yesterday’s subway delays caused by light precipitation and freezing fluctuations, about one hundred thousand riders lost from half an hour to an hour. The Public Service Commission considers improvements in Interborough electrical equipment to reduce short circuits. Overcrowded platforms and single stairways hinder movement, suggesting more exits and stairways on busy routes.

Hedley Interborough Public Service Commission 79Th S&th 61St Streets

Hungary’s new suffrage bill limits votes by literacy

The measure by Count Julius Andrassy envisages universal suffrage only in a skewed sense. The population would be split into literate and illiterate groups, with three literacy tiers granting one to three votes and the illiterate receiving only a tenth of a vote, effectively preserving Magyar dominance through a two-tier system.

Julius Andrassy

Magyar Electorate Privilege Sparks Rhetoric in Hungary

Count Andrassy defends a restricted franchise giving Magyars dominance despite their 52 percent share. He argues voting is a privilege based on merit not a universal right and rejects a secret ballot, fearing erosion of political honesty. Non Magyar groups and Bosnia Herzegovina’s presence worry stability amid ongoing agitation.

Count Andrassy Hungary

Santa Claus trust and anti Santa campaign

The Postmaster General refused to deliver letters from children to Santa Claus this year, halting the practice of forwarding wishes to charitable institutions. The piece argues against anti Santa sentiment and suggests a wealthy benefactor could fund a Yuletide charity to fulfill deserving children's wishes nationwide.

Santa Claus United States Mr. Meyer

Celestial range finding and the Lalande medal

The Lalande prize by the French Academy of Sciences honors three US astronomers Will iam L Elkin Frederick L Chase and Mason Smith for heliometer based work on stellar distances. Parallax limits and proper motions reveal vast star brightness diversity and distances from seven to nine years of light for 61 Cygni and Arcturus estimates reaching thousands of light years.

French Academy of Sciences Ysle United States Yale Observatory William L. Elkin Frederick L. Chase Mason Smith Lalande Cygni Arcturus

Italy defines stance within Triple Alliance over Balkan affairs

Italy refuses to be a tool for partners while remaining in the Triple Alliance. It declares equal status with member states, rejects subordination, and vows to strengthen its forces if needed. The policy, while unlikely to please Vienna and Budapest, emphasizes a voluntary, mutually beneficial alliance as the true strength of the bloc. If the alliance dissolves, it would prove it was built on false grounds.

Italy Balkan Austria-Hungary Bosnia and Herzegovina Turkey Vienna Budapest

Massachusetts Referendum on Public Playgrounds Gains Big Support

Massachusetts voters in twenty three cities with populations over ten thousand backed a measure establishing public playgrounds. The referendum carried in all but one city, signaling broad popular interest and predicting major importance for future park and recreation policy in the state.

Massachusetts

City youth need better growth opportunities amid urban spread

A reflective column discusses how cities over 10000 inhabitants may take in more youth to ensure healthy, productive futures as old industrial centers decline. It also notes a Brooklyn balloon accident verdict, calls for reform in Washington governance, and riffs on bachelor puns and public manners.

Ulation

Political fundraising and holiday musings across papers

The items recount Governor-elect Thomas R. Marshall returning about $3,000 in unsolicited campaign money, a saucy attack on a figure named Smart Castro, Venezuelan tensions, and praise for public service. Additional notes cover Hanukkah observances, a Rhode Island battle tablet, Christmas shopping hints, Dr. Grenfell on open air TB treatment, a matrimonial quip, Rochester’s Eastman gift, and a Victorian minuet reminiscence.

Thomas R. Marshall Indiana Mr. Marshall

Franklin's House at Passy Demolished for New Builds

The London Globe reports Franklin's Passy house, where he first set up his lightning conductor, handed to house breakers for demolition. A plaque noting his connection was removed and to be embedded in the wall of the new buildings. Franklin served as American Ambassador to Paris in 1776.

London Globe Benjamin Franklin Franklin Paris

Making Tramps Work

Joseph C. Baldwin Jr of the New York State Board of Charities proposes a state farm for tramps to be considered by the Legislature. The plan envisions detention for long periods and enforced work to render the institution self supporting, with the belief many tramps will leave the state rather than work. The idea, while debated, aims to address the tramp problem as a statewide issue.

Boston Advertiser Joseph C. Baldwin, Jr New York State Board of Charities Tramps Baldwin State Farm Teenie New York

Still More Up to Date Travelling Parlor of 1900s

The Philadelphia Record notes that railroads install electrical devices on fast trains to crease trousers and press garments for traveling men. In addition to shoe shines, passengers may wake to wrinkle free outer garments with porters earning extra fees for the added service.

Philadelphia

- Social Whirl as Cabinet Reads, and Debutante Gatherings

Washington reports President directs reply to House on Secret Service and a cabinet meeting while a San Francisco California matter on Salton Sea reimbursement is discussed. New York social pages note receptions, debutantes, dances, and weddings with prominent names listed amid bright society scenes.

Mrs Root visits New York amid Washington social round

From The Tribune Bureau Washington December 18 Mrs Root wife of the Secretary of State has gone to New York for a visit of a few days. The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Truman H Newberry entertained at dinner tonight the Secretary of Commerce and Labor and Mrs Straus Senator and Mrs William Alden Smith Major General and Mrs Sanger Lieutenant General and Mrs Corbin Mr and Mrs Charlies Henry Butler Mrs John Rogers and Rear Admiral Capps. James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture will give his annual dinner in honor of the President and Mrs Roosevelt at the New Willard on February 16. The Secretary of War and Mrs Wright are entertaining Mrs Voorhis of California.

Tribune Bureau Washington Root Secretary of State New York Secretary of the Navy Truman H. Newberry Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus William Alden Smith Sanger Corbin Charlies Henry Butler John Rogers Capps James Wilson

Diplomatic corps hosts benefit musical at British embassy

Washington December social note reports a ballroom fundraiser at the British embassy for St Rose’s Industrial Home with Mme Jusserand leading a cast of notable amateurs. Attending were Mrs Nicholas Longworth, Mrs Lester, Mrs McLean, and many diplomats and spouses including Baroness von Bernstorff slated to arrive soon.

Tribunl Washington Bryce St. Rose's Mme. Jusserand Nicholas Longworth Lester McLean Norway Mme. Gu Moncheur J. van Vechten Olcott Bromwell Benedict Fahnestock George Young Sir George Young Countess Moltke William Sheffield Cowles Augustus Peabody Gardner Kennard

Washington Society Notes Holiday Gatherings In Washington

Mr and Mrs Joseph Leiter arrive from Chicago to spend Christmas with Mrs L Z Leiter in Dupont Circle. Dr and Mrs Fremont Smith host a small dinner with German attaché and others. About a hundred attend Major General Bell buffet at Fort Myer. Mrs Stephen B Elkins returns from New York and plans Philadelphia dinners for Miss Elkins with Mrs Webster Dougherty and Mrs Drexel hosting on December 30 and January 2.

Tribune Bureau Washington Joseph Leiter Chicago L. Z. Leiter sDu Pont Circle Miss Elkins Philadelphia Webster Dougherty Drexel

New York Society Hosts Japanese Tableaux Charity Event

Plazas drew a society crowd for a charity tableaux show organized by Japanese artist M Kawabe to benefit the orthopedic ward of New York Post-Graduate Hospital. Prominent hosts included Mrs Stephen Pell Mrs Howard Dickinson and Miss Nathalie Howland while Mme Imanishi explained each tableau in fluent English. costumes were lent by collectors including J Pierpont Morgan and Colonel Robert M Thompson.

Dai Nippon Metropolitan Museum of Art Japan Tokio Orient Kogo Fukino Nakakuni Mikado Takakura M. Bog Murasaki Shikibu Nitta Yoshida Koto-no-naishi Morita William Astor Chanler Aldzu Castle Falen Robert & Thompson Henry Golden Dearth Lawrence Greeg A. M. Vail Henry G. Trevor George R. Schieffelin Dorothy Schieffelin Gustave Amsinck E Reeve Merritt Henry Parrish Mre Susan McCook Martha McCook Tanetta Alexander Douglas Robinson Ard Alfred Duane Pell E . J. McVickar J. Ellis Roosevelt Gladys Roosevelt Corinne Douglas Robinson Francis Burrall Hoffman Charles D. Dicker Wilbur Bloodgood Susan Street Tone Page Richard Wharton Lindsley Tappin Charlies R. Huntington Clementina Furniss New York M. Kawabe Stephen H. P. Pell Howard Dickinson Nathalie Howland Anna Murray Vail Astor Chanler Bashford Dean Harry W McVickar New York Post-Graduate Hospital Mme. Imanishi Specie Bank of Yokohama Vassar Nahan Franko Robert M. Thompson J. Pierpont Morgan

Mrs Rogers Weds Her Attorney in Mississippi

Mrs Lucrece Goodwin Rogers of Bear Springs Delaware widow of Theodore Rogers and attorney Charles D Stockley of Wilmington Delaware marry in a hotel in Macon Mississippi. The couple traveled south to settle land holdings and due to Mrs Rogers illness delayed no longer. Her wealth is estimated at 1 00 40 with a Philadelphia country home a golf course and blooded horses.

Tribune Macon Miss Lucrece Goodwin Rogers Bear Springs Del Theodore Rogers Rogers Locomotive Works Charles D. Stockley Wilmington Det Philadelphia

Transatlantic Travellers Sail Today to Europe and Britain

Passengers listed for today’s departures include the Philadelphia bound for Southampton with Mr and Mrs H J Fisker Benect Wynne Co H Ratibone Mrs R B Hasbrouck Mrs William and Dr Hugo von Hagen Davidson L Bell for Liverpool the Celtic with H Tl Bell B Cooper Rufus Fleming W A Parsons and CW Post for London the Minnehaha carrying Mr and Mrs DP Morwan J Hunter Brown and others and the Patricia bound for Hamburg with P Hamilton Odell Mrs Alfred Heller Teen-

Europe Philadelphia Southampton H. J. Fisker Benect Wynne Co H. Ratibone R. DB. Hasbrouck William Hugo von Hagen Daviison H. Tl. Bell B Cooper Rufus Fleming W. A. Parsons Mrs. CW. Post THE London

Newport Social Notes Detail Local Moves and Visits

Newport social notes report William G. Boelker leasing the John Clinton Gray estate Hawshurst on Kay Street for two years. Dr and Mrs Alexander J Anderson travel to Washington for Christmas with Mr and Mrs Lymen Tiffany. Mrs C L F Robinson returns to New York after a Newport visit. Mrs Richard M Hunt also returns to New York after a brief Newport stay.

the Tribune Newport William G. Boelker Agai John Clinton Gray Kay Street Hawshurst Alexander J. Anderson Washington Lymen Tiffany C. L. F. Robinson New York Richard M. Hunt New

Andover Seminary Removal Debate Divides Board of Visitors

Boston heard the board of visitors of Andover Theological Seminary state that moving the institution from Andover bridge aligns with founders intent. They reserve right to review Harvard affiliation plans as development proceeds. Judge William G. Bassett and Henry A. Stimson announced the majority opinion. a dissenter spoke for others.

Boston Andover Theological Seminary Andover Bridge Harvard Wit University Ae Henry A. Stimson New York William

Bishop Kinsman III With Grip at Home

Wilmington December report says Bishop Frederick Kinsman of the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware underwent a severe attack at his home in Bisherstead. Doctors describe the episode as not believed to be serious, though it prompted care and rest.

Seattle Tribune Wilmington Del Frederick Kinsman Episcopal Diocese of Delaware General Theological Seminary of New York Bisher Erie

Museum Addition Bond Resolution Attracts City Support

At a meeting of Estimate and Apportionment the Board Controller Metz proposed issuing bonds to fund a wing for the Metropolitan Museum of Art to house a valuable collection. The collection was valued at millions for the city. President Coler withdrew his objection and a resolution was passed.

Metz Sse Metropolitan Buseum of Art Nous Coler

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