Amusements listings in Vaudeville and Broadway venues
The page lists numerous venues in Vaudeville and Broadway circuits with show titles and times. Acts include The World in Wax, The Queen of the Moulin Rouge, The Pied Piper, The Battle, and The Fighting Hope, across theaters such as Academy of Music, Garrick, Knickerbocker, Liberty, Lyceum, Lyric, Madison Square Garden, Majestic, Mendelssohn Hall, New Amsterdam, and more.
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Nia
Vauédeville
Sameer
Musee
Maery Jane
Garrick
Hudson
Knickerbocker
Liberty
Wireless Lyceum
Jove Watcher
Madison Square Garden
Majestic
Mendelssohn Hall
New Amsterdam
New York
Miss Tanccence
the Battie
Stovesant
Fighting Hope Wallaces
Betty
New York Daily Cribune Publisher and Officers Named
The Tribune Association publishes the New York Daily Cribune. Ogden Mills serves as president while James M. Bennett is secretary and treasurer. The Tribune Building at 155 Nassau Street, New York, is the office.
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The
Tribune Association
New York
Tribune Building
Nassau Street
Ogden Mills
James M. Bernett
World and Domestic Briefs From The Morning News
Foreign and domestic items summarize tumult from Venezuela to Britain. Venezuela’s acting president reshuffles the cabinet amid naval moves. Austria-Turkey indemnity talks surface. Lisbon confronts a 370,908 deficit. Domestically Taft invites Knox to Augusta. legal and fiscal cases unfold. New York mortgage tax upheld. reports on fish protection and city finances accompany weather and a cold day ahead.
Cost of Steel Article Highlights Carnegie Witness Voice
The piece contrasts Andrew Carnegie with Judge Gary on steel protection. Carnegie argues producers need no protection while Gary says independents cannot survive without it. Figures on pig iron and rail costs are disputed, with Carnegie dismissing Bureau of Corporations data as unworthy.
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Carnegie
America
Trust
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Payne
Bureau of Corporations
Cost figures at War Department hearings on steel rails
The committee heard that figures from official reports mix arbitrary cost elements. Carnegie argued such data mislead about real costs, citing large profits per ton but not revealing actual production costs. He warned real costs cannot rely solely on evidence from interested witnesses.
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Carnegie
United States Steel Corporation
Wars and Means
Taft and the Canal Visit and its Implications
The article endorses Mr Taft and Roosevelt visiting the Panama Canal and discusses the canal’s plan options. It notes the potential shift between sea level and lock designs, with Taft expected to weigh progress since Gatun, prior views, and new engineering developments. It emphasizes prudent decision making over sensationalism.
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Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Canal Zone
Panama
United States
Colon
Washington
Taft
Gatun
International Board of Consulting Or Advisory Engineers
Canal
Board of Advisory Engineers
Congress
British patent law and its uncertain effect on inventors
Editorial discussion in Engineering London outlines the British patents and designs act effective a year. It details revocation of privileges for non British manufacture, required hearings, possible delays, and appeals, with uncertain standards for adequate extent and satisfactory reasons. Eleven petitions filed in twelve months show few decisions, while forecasts in England warn against overoptimistic benefits for trade and labor.
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Engineering
London
United Kingdom
Commissioner of Patents
United States
Great Britain
British Isles
England
Paragraph Echoes On Act Interpretation And Authority
A cautious note on the act awaits official interpretation and British court construction before determining implications or alarm. The passage stresses awaiting definite disclosure from the executing official and judicial guidance.
Public Service Commission Rejects Delaware & Hudson Bond Plan
The Public Service Commission of the 20 District refuses consent to bonds by Delaware & Hudson Railroad to finance a trolley line and coal properties. It holds credits must back railroad business only, noting the trolley purchase lacked direct railroad relation and overpaid value. The commission suggests United Traction Co issue bonds to cover trolley assets, with Delaware & Hudson notes settled, and coal lands to bear separate mortgage.
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Public Service Commission of
20 District
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
Electric Road
Delaware & Hudson
Public Service Commission
Delaware & Hudson Company
United Traction Company
Trolley Road
Commission
Canada Moves to Shield Coast Trade With Canadian Flags
The Dominion government delays full effect of the coast navigation law for large vessels by two years, keeping foreign ships from coasting trade except vessels over 1500 tons. The policy favors Canadian builders and shipowners, aligning with Cobdenite critiques of protective shipping laws and likely winning American approval as rational and beneficial.
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Dominion
Canada
England
A Rambler on World News and Worthy Warnings
A columnist surveys global affairs from strikes in Maine to the Lisbon treasury shortfall and the Dalai Lama retreat. He notes dangers in Caribbean cruising, warns of American Pompeii in Arizona, and comments on capricious reports of U S sugar spending for the matinee girl.
Westchester urges Fordham Poe cottage purchase
The Talk of the Day in The Westchester Magazine advocates acquiring the Edgar Allan Poe cottage at Fordham as a Poe relief repository. The cottage is noted as Poe's home from June 1846 until his death, and as the site of Virginia Poe's death and the writing of several poems. Chicago adopts ordinances for safe Fourth of July fireworks, including licensing sellers and restricting types and days.
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Westchester County
Edgar Allan Poe
Fordham
Poe
Baltimore
Virginia
Annabel Lee
Eldorado
Annie
Greater
New York
Chicago
Various clipped snippets and quotes from early 20th century press
A collage of miscellaneous news bytes and quips. Topics range from safety with explosives and laws on firecrackers to a Boston newsboy receiving a Harvard scholarship, divorce and marriage humor, labor day debates on ten versus thirteen hour workdays, theatrical reviews of German theatres in New York, journalistic quips on life insurance and optimism, and society anecdotes including Princess Maria zu Ysenburg und Budingen’s engagement to Admor Robinson. The items reflect period attitudes, humor, and social commentary.
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Maria Zu
Milton Tribute Toast at London Mansion House Tercentenary Dinner
Ambassador Reid honors Milton and London’s role in literary history. He notes three supreme geniuses from small islands, Milton’s link to free press and liberty, and London’s enduring guardianship of his fame. He praises the Lord Mayor and closes with a toast to the city.
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Mansion House
Milton
London
Ambassador Reid
England
Mediterranean
Shakespeare
New England
Lord Mayer
Liberty
New German Ambassador Arrives in Washington
Count J. Bernstorff, recently appointed German Ambassador to the United States, landed with his wife and daughter aboard the Hampburg Americaniner Amer ica. He pledged openness and good faith, aiming to foster mutual goodwill and transparent aims in U S relations while in Washington.
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Count J. Bernstorff
United States
Washington
Baron Speck von Sternburg
President hosts varied visitors at White House for December events
The President outlined that taft's Panama Canal Zone visit in late January is only a precautionary investigation. He will spend Christmas at the White House and discuss Lincoln farm plans with Kentucky official McCreary. Attendees included Sir Horace Plunkett, Gifford Pinchot, La Follette, Moody, Cowles, Humphrey, Beale, Bates, Cooper, Butler, Cale, bishops O Connell and Aversa, and others. Mrs. Fairbanks plans a stay in Atlantic City after attending a season at 1603 Massachusetts avenue and will travel Wednesday for several days.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Taft
Panama Canal Zone
White House
Lincoln Farm
Amission McCreary
Kentucky
Horace Plunkett
Dublin
Gifford Pinchot
Ireland
Sir Horace
Department of Agriculture
J. W. Colenbrander
la Follette
Justice Moody
Cowles
Humphrey
Beale
Bates
Cooper
Butler
Cale
O'Connell
Aversa
Cuba
Dennis Flynn
Homer Davenport
Green
Karl von Lewinski
Berlin
J. I. van den Burg
J. Chester Allison
Horseba
Massachusetts Avenue
Fairbanks
Atlantic City
Mrs Root Likely To Stay In Washington For Christmas
Washington December 21 Mrs Root wife of the Secretary of State has returned from a short visit to New York. The Secretary and Mrs Root have not decided where they will spend Christmas but will probably remain in Washington due to Mr Roots temporary lameness. Mrs James R Garfield wife of the Secretary of the Interior entertained many guests from diplomatic and resident society at a tea this afternoon in honor of Miss Amy Everett who is her house guest.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Mrs. Root
Secretary of State
New York
Root
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Diplomatic and Resident Society
Amy Everett
Diplomatic Social Season At Washington Endorses Christmas Gatherings
Italian Ambassador and Baroness des Planches plan ten days of visits ending in New York. The British Embassy hosted a grand dinner for Vice President Fairbanks and guests including many ambassadors and officials. The Japanese Ambassador and Baroness Takahira hosted a reception for Cabinet and diplomatic corps. Dr. Vogel the Swiss Minister heads to New York for Christmas. Baron Ambrozy and Baron Demeter Hye move between Austrian posts and the capital.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Mayer Des Planches
New York
Brice
Fairbanks
Mme. Nabucco
Mme. Gude
James
Harrington
George Lambert
George Young
England
Crane
Bayard
Parsons
Wedel
Butler
Wood
Maud Pauncefote
Takahira
Cabinet
Vogel
Baron Ambrozy
Demeter Hye
Mexico
Washington SocietyWedding for Harriet Tooker and Charles Hussey
Mrs Harriet B Tooker wed Lieutenant Commander Charles L Hussey U S N at noon in the Brownson home with Admiral Brownson and family present. The Rev Charles Wood officiated and maid of honor was Caroline Brownson. Best man was Robert K Crank. The couple will honeymoon briefly then proceed to New York where Hussey serves aboard the New Hampshire.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Harriet B. Tooker
Charles L. Hussey
Willard H. Brownson
Charles Wood
Caroline Brownson
Robert K. Crank
Hussey
New York
New Hampshire
George Vanderbilt
New Hampshire Avenue
Beriah Wilkins
Robert N. Travis
Dr Abbott On Presidents Plans For Mayor Run
Dr Lyman Abbott says President Roosevelt will not seek a mayoral nomination next fall. Roosevelt will be abroad for about fifteen months starting after March 4, sailing to Africa. Abbott notes Oyster Bay residence but says no constitutional bar to a future run. He questions when he might contribute to The Outlook, expecting writings after his term ends.
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Lyman Abbott
City Hall
Cleveland Memorial Committee
Roosevelt
Abbott
Brooklyn
Dr. Abbott
Africa
Oyster Bay
Preacher Contented In Poverty sermon in Brooklyn
Dr Curtis Tee Laws pastor Greene Avenue Baptist Church Brooklyn told Baptist ministers at Madison Avenue and 31st Street yesterday that a faithful preacher in poverty is more contented and less pitied than a rich businessman. He argued many ministers could amass fortunes if they chased business as hard as ministry and noted ministers often live frugally yet dress well and save for a rainy day.
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Curtis Tee Laws
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Madison Avenue
31St Street
Dr. Laws
Greene Avenue Baptist Church
Brooklyn
Roosevelt advised to detour for elephants in Africa
Washington, Dec. 21 Colonel J W Colenbrander a Boer war veteran born in South Africa and long resident there told President Roosevelt he would likely miss elephants if he follows his planned Central Africa route He plans a two year hunting trip in South Africa starting April and says the President would need a wide detour from Lake Victoria Nyanza to shoot elephants.
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Washington
J. W. Colenbrander
South Africa
Roosevelt
Central Africa
Colenbrander
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
The Year's Shortest Day Observed in Hartford
The Hartford Courant notes December 22 marks the winter solstice when the sun appears to stand still before moving northward again. It contrasts this with the summer solstice around June 2 and mentions March and September as equilux periods. An old saying links longer days with rising costs, with storms more common at the solstice.
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Hartford Courant
New York Society Debutantes Attend Dinners and Dances
New York society notes a string of debutante events and social visits. Mrs E H Harriman hosts a fifth avenue dinner dance for Miss Carol Harriman, while Mrs J Allen Townsend hosts a Madison avenue dance for Miss Viola Townsend. Guests numbered about fifty at West 11th Street for Miss Noel Johnston. Clive L Du Val led the cotillon with Miss Johnston as supper followed at midnight. Theatre party planned for Miss Mary McKim Wilde at the Metropolitan Club.
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E. H. Harriman
Fifth Avenue
Carol Harriman
J. Allen Townsend
Madison Avenue
Viola Townsend
William Armstrong Greer
H Street
Noel Johnston
J. Herbert Johnston
Clive L. du Val
Miss Johnston
George Cobb Wilde
Metropolitan Club
Connex
Mary McKim Wilde
Social Notes From Newport Show Christmas Plans
Newport social column records Mr. and Mrs. Delancey Kans leaving tomorrow for Christmas in New Rochelle. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hunter return from New York. Mrs. Harold Brown travels to New York. Mrs. Elisha Dyer returns to Newport from New York. Mrs. Barger Wallach returns to New York after Newport stay. William K. Brice goes back to New York after short Newport visit. Daniel Lea Roy Dresser, visiting his sister Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, departs Newport.
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the Tribune
Newport
Delancey Kans
New Rochelle
William R. Hunter
New York
Harold Brown
Elisha Dyer
Barger Wallach
William K. Brice
Daniel Lea Roy Dresser
John Nicholas Brown
Queen Alexandra Sends Telegram To General Booth
Queen Alexandra writes to General William Booth of the Salvation Army after his cataract operation. She expresses concern and hope for a successful operation and his return to full sight and recovery. Doctors report Booth’s progress satisfactory and outlook favorable.
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Vicente Gomez
Venezuela
Castro
Maine
Norfolk
Venezuelan
David Lioyd-George
Liverpool
House of Lords
Nction
Lansdowne
Berlin
Austria
Australia
Balkans
Alexandra
William Booth
Lisbon
London
Signers of St Johns Plea Praised
A reader thanks the signers of a memorial for St. Johns Chapel and criticizes Trinity Corporation for moneyed aims. The letter defends church work with the poor and urges preserving the chapel and local uplifting efforts in New York, December 21, 1908.
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Tribune
Cignere Tf
St. John’s Chapel
Trinity Corporation
Trinity
Trinity Chapel
Church of the Rich
St. John’s
Ft St
New York
Saint John’s Chapel gifted by donors urged by reform church
A New York letter to the Tribune urges Mrs. Russell Sage and Miss Helen M. Gould to purchase and present St. John’s Chapel to the Reformed Church for its worshippers. The writer argues this would provide a true house of worship and allow better funding of ongoing expenses. Dated December 2, 1908.
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the Tribune
Huntington
St. John's Chapel
Russel Sage
Helen M. Gould
Ity
St. John’s Chapel
Reformed Church
Reformed
THE
New York
Governor Hughes Plans Return for Christmas at Albany
Albany December 21 Governor Hughes will travel to New York tomorrow for the New England Society dinner. He will return to spend Christmas Day with his family at the mansion.
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Albany
Hughes Wil Gomorrow
New York
New England Society
Pastor Mercer Accepts Call to Swedenborgian Church Brooklyn
The Rev Arthur Mercer of Baltimore accepted a call to lead the New Jerusalem Swedenborgian Church at Monroe Place and Clark Streets in Brooklyn The Rev Dr John Curtis Agate resigns after forty four years and leaves January 2 to move to Cambridge Massachusetts to teach theology at the New Church College,ary School.
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Ore
Arthur Mercer
Baltim
New Jerusalem
Monroe Place
Clark
John Curtis Aget
Cambridge
Mase
New Church
Mercer
Brooklyn
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Academy
Vaueeville
U—S
Mississippi
la Page
Col Page. Co
Bankers & Brokers
Sevings Bank
Barthes
New York Daily Cribune
Pomestic
Knox
Augusta
Andrew Carnegie
Tariff Cabinet
Ways and
Wash
Supreme Court
City of
George M. Bowers
United States Fieh
Pittsburg
Common and Select Councils
Reelfoot Lake
Union City
Jena
Buzzard’s Bay
Boston
Newberry
Navy Department
Edward FE. Rittenhouse
Colorado
Thomases
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society
Arthur G. Langham
Louisville
Interstate Commerce Commission
Warry B. Surdam
Hudson Street
Charlies H. Risier
Menhatten
Amelia
Socialist Christian Fellowship
Rene
Fingy” Connes
Europe
Germent
Annis
Thornton J. Hains
MR. Taft and the
British Patent Law
Caribbean
Hayti
Arizona
Dalai Lama
Lhassa
la Provence
Chicago Record-Herald
Puck
Abraham Rosenstein
Newsboys’ Union
Harvard
Rosenstein
Phillips Grammar School
Boston English High School
Missioner of
Thomas J. Lyons
Ann
Bill
Berliner Tageblatt
Irving Place
Detroit Free Press
Philadelphia Record
Count Bernstorff
Germany
the Diplomatic Corps
IN Washington Society
NEW York Society
Pembroke Jones
Wilmington
N. C
Henry Whelen
Devon
Penn
Robert Goelet
John R. Drexel
Emmy Destinn
Ada Sassolf
Gilibert
Albert Morris Bagby
Ambrose c. Kingsland
John Henry Hammond
Francis K. Pendleton
William Douglas Sloane
Charles B. Alexander
Richard Gambrt
James Speyer
William Watts Sherman
Mildred
Irene Sherman
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Robert M Thompson
John Turner Atterbury
Mme. Sembrich
Henry F. Dimock
East
Cornelia Gallatin
Albert H. Gallatin
New Weston
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid
Omden Mills Reid
J. Frederick Pierson
Joseph T. Low
Laura Low
Richard Gordon Babbage
Miss Low
James Low
Oliver Harriman
Gerald Livingston Hoyt
East 36Th Street
F. Robert Schell
Town
East 624 Street
Gen. Booth
Governor Hughes
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