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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
10
The article notes a new tunnel piercing the Pyrenees enabling rail from Psu to Saragossa, linking France and central Spain. King Alfonso’s push behind the project boosts Spain’s progress, while Swedish explorer Svan Hedin faces Tibet entry limits. the Duke travels with trusted Alpine guides.
Prince Augustus William, heir to the throne, is being trained across Interior, Imperial Treasury, and Foreign Affairs to prepare for Alsace Lorraine governance and statecraft. The Kaiser remains connected through him, while a separate domestic scandal leads to Councillor Hammann’s dismissal from the Foreign Ministry’s press office.
The Paris Jockey Club plans a move from its Boulevards base as lease ends in about four years. Members favor premises near the Champs Elysées, with a general meeting next month to confirm location and elect a new president, likely Prince Augustus Arenberg. The club remains a premier fashion hub, hosting foreign royalty and elites.
Atlantic City reports speakers at a joint session of the American Economic and American Sociological associations arguing city life harms most people. Professor Charles R. Henderson cited higher disease rates in large communities and widespread poverty and degradation. Margaret F. Byington discussed mill community woes from low wages to crowded living in one to two room quarters.
The will of Claus Spreckels, signed May 1, 1908 in New York, leaves Anna Christina Spreckels a life interest with remainder to children Claus A. Spreckels Rudolph Spreckels and Mrs. John Ferriss of Kingswood England. Estate valued around 50 million dollars. Executors Claus A. and Rudolph Spreckels named without bond. Witnesses include William W. Cox Thomas B. Jones and Richard T. Thompson.
Syracuse Dec 29 members of state teachers associations converged for a mass meeting in Lincoln Hall where Andrew S Draper State Superintendent of Education spoke on agriculture and its educational needs urging expanded focus in schools and teacher training.
Maurice Untermyer member of Guggenheimer Untermyer Marshall, dies at No 6 1/2 Madison Avenue after several days illness. Born Lynchburg Virginia in 48 years ago, he son of Isadore and Therese Untermyer. Columbia Law School graduate and Mines graduate, long connected with his brother Samuel’s firm as junior member. He had been ill ten years, traveled between the U S and Europe seeking health. He supported Croker in politics, served as counsel to Croker’s causes, and belonged to Criterion Lotos Press and Democratic clubs and American Fine Arts Society and Metropolitan Museum. He leaves a wife and one son.
In Grand Rapids Michigan Count Adolph Montgelas first secretary of the German Embassy in Tokio wed Miss Fanny Hazeltine at her parents home per Father John A. Schmitt. Best man Count Max Montgelas. They will sail January 23 from San Francisco to Tokio.
Springfield mass December 29 the Massachusetts supreme court decree forcing the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad to abandon its interests in sixteen trolley lines in the state was carried out today at a New England Investment and Securities Company meeting. Two trustees and directors of the New Haven company Nathaniel Thayer of Boston and William Bkinner of Holyoke resigned. A Willard Damon of Springfield and Henry L Higgins of Boston were elected to succeed them.
A Delmonico dinner honored Sir Horace Plunkett, with Justice Martin J. Keogh presiding, as Plunkett outlined Ireland’s path to a peasant-proprietor future. He urged cooperative farming, better business practices, and rural education, noting Ireland’s land and emigration history, and praising the Irish Agricultural Organization Society.
The first performance of La Wally will be at the Metropolitan Opera House on Wednesday evening next week. The cast includes Emmy Destinn, Ranzenberg, L Huillier, Martin, Amato, Campanard, Pedon, and Ross with Toscanini conducting. Repertory for the week features Tristan und Isolde, L Elisir d Amore, Pagliacci, Alda, and Faust among others. Mischa Elman will perform at the Campanini concert on Sunday, January 3, under Cleofonte Campanini.
Mrs Otto H Kahn sent a $1000 check to Henry Russell to establish a scholarship for the top student in the opera school at the new Boston Opera House. The winner earns a chance to debut operatically at the Boston Opera House.
A busy listings page shows a free museum admission day at major institutions and a luncheon by the Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Hotel Astor. Executive committee meeting of the Board of Education on Park Avenue and 6th Street at 6:30 p.m. A Christmas festival by the 27th Assembly District Republican Club at 101 West 42nd Street at 5 p.m. The Rev Dr William Hayes Ward speaks on Old Babylonia in Beene and Art at the National Arts Club Gramercy Park at 8:45 p.m. Beta Tau fraternity dance at Motelasten 65.4.
Ohio political fight over the U S Senate rages as Burton opposes a Saturday caucus. Taft supporters push for a joint caucus after separate legislative sessions. Foraker and Keifer oppose the plan, leaving Taft’s camp largely alone. Discussion centers on floor battle, possible deadlock, and strategic backing from figures like Dick and the Ohio state machine. Burton cites progress in his own campaign and polls showing favorable sentiment. The Legislature convenes January 4 with the first ballot set for January 1.
President Roosevelt laughed with delight on the White House porch as his debutante daughter Ethel and a group of house guests prepared to join a dinner and dance hosted by Mrs. Charlies A. Munn for her daughter Carrie Louise Munn. Cars crowded the entrance, guests rode in carriages with some seated on laps or beside drivers. The President urged them to have a good time as the vehicles rolled away.
New Haven December 2 A San Francisco message reports the death of Dwight T Griswold Yale varsity crew member from Erie Pennsylvania aged twenty three. He collapsed during the spring race when Yale was defeated by Harvard and was taken from the shell to the committee boat.
Executors Philip H. Adee and William B. Coster filing to enforce bequests in Marion Story will versus Elizabeth S. Grey and others. Widow Mrs Story agrees to accept 200000 as her share if all litigation ends and probate continues. Rye mansion valued at 450000 amid vast Brook Farm estate near Port Chester. Justice Keogh signs order permitting withdrawal of suits.
Twenty paintings sold at the winter exhibition of the National Academy of Design in the Fine Arts Building have brought about 13 000 dollars with expectations the total will reach about 30 000 before January 9. Negotiations were reported for the Metropolitan Museum of Art to acquire several notable works. The sales to date are described as the largest in the academy's history.
Washington December 2 Captain Edward B Cas satt of the 13th Cavalry A A and son of the late president of the Pennsylvania Railroad has resigned his army commission. The action takes effect when the 1ath Cavalry proceeds to the Philippines in March.
The Independent publishes Nicholas Tchaykovsky's first post release account of his imprisonment in the Trubetzkoi Bastion. He recalls arrest at the frontier under a false passport, three days in a dirty cell, restricted diet, strict censorship, and a lenient regime attributed to foreign public opinion.
Mineola Long Island Dec 29 Special aside from the estate of the late William C Whitney the largest report on an estate of the tax appraiser ever filed in Nassau County was made this morning. The estate of the late William B Leeds died in Paris France on June 3 of this year is valued at 14064465 78 with tax due to the state 22296 92. Mrs Nannie Stewart Leeds widow receives 5493533 in personal estate besides 150 cash. The son William B Leeds Jr receives 1911159 Rudolph Gaar Leeds son by first wife receives 1000 James F Elder secretary receives 325. Administration expenses will total 5854215 38 leaving balance of SW11 2040 to distribute.
The International Tuberculosis Exhibition at the Museum of Natural History will close unless $16,000 is raised immediately. The exhibit, run by the Committee on the Prevention of Tuberculosis, has exhausted a $21,000 fund and extended its run to January 17 after drawing 40,000 attendees. Contributions should be sent to No 105 East 22d Street, New York City.
Official Record and Forecast show a north centered storm north of Minnesota with a trough to Texas, a secondary low over Colorado, and rain in the central and southern regions. Snow in the Northwest, cold wave spreading to the Transmississippi. Temp trends: milder in east, colder elsewhere, showers possible Thursday north and east.
Married notice appears in THE TRISTNE. TILER WHITTLESEY on Tuesday December 29. Rev Calvin Seehine officiated with Rev William W. Davis. Susan Tides daughter of Mrs William Augustus Whittiessy. Plainfield NS. B. Tyler.
Death notices list Hiram Bartlett Berry Ella Crocker Jacob On, Keese, Meredith, Mudge, Porter, Regus, Butteray, Scully, Smith, Smith, Whalen, Williams. Notices give death dates December 23 to 31 and funeral details in New York City and Brooklyn areas. Funeral times, residences, and interment plans are noted for family records.
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The New York Tribune invites readers to consult the file of applications of aspirants for various positions now installed at the Uptown Office. The address is No 1364 Broadway between 36th and 37th Streets, with office hours from 3 am to 6 pm.
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