The Rose of the Rancho at Academy of Music and Vaudeville
Listings show a dense program of vaudeville acts and grand stage pieces across New York venues. Notable appearances include Miss Hook of Holland, The House of a Thousand Candles, The World in Wax, Quality Street, Under the Greenwood Tree, The Talk of New York, Polly of the Circus, Macbeth Reading, Rosmersholm, The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary, Don Giovanni, Meistersinger, The Merry Widow, and Burlesque of the Merry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy OF Music
the Rancho
Alhambra
Babasco
Virginia
Blaney
Wayt
Criterion
Miss Hook
Holland
Daly
Empire
Quality Street
Garrick
Gotham
Crett
Merstein
Herald Square
Hippodrome
Budeon
Knickerbocker
New York
Polly
The
Circus Lyceum
Madison Square
Aunt Mary
Majestic
the Ton
Manebattan Oppra House
Gcepra House
Wallace
Weber's
Music Hall
New York Daily Tribune Reference Card
The newspaper entry notes ownership by The Tribune Association, a New York corporation, with principal place at the Tribune Building, 154 Nassau Street, New York. Ogden Mills serves as president while Nathaniel Tuttle is secretary and treasurer. Office addresses are listed as the newspaper’s headquarters.
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The
Tribune Association
New York
Tribune
Nassau Street
Ogden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttle
Congress Debates Naval Bill and Harbor Protections
In a morning of mixed business Congress debated naval command rules favoring line officers, passed a harbor protection bill, and adjourned to Monday. Foreign fronts reported Italian Abyssinian battles in Somaliland, riots at Kia Hsing Fu, and Channel storms losing fishing boats. Domestic news covered currency policy hostility, court decisions on Oberlin Carter funds and Schmitz Ruef bail, and discusses on South American influence, Taft views, and New Hampshire Republicans forming a Taft Association. City notes included sharp stock gains, tunnel relief after a Brooklyn Bridge crash, Thaw murder trial jurors sworn, Kissena Park inquiry, and a plan to admit trust companies to Clearing House. Weather forecast predicts fair, warmer with snow tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Hale
House
Somaliland
Kia-Hsing-Fu
English Channel
Deichoff
Rio de Janeiro
Lausanne
Switzerland
House Banking Committee
Kohlsaat
Chicago
Oberlin M
Hughes
Albany
Henry
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Court of Appeals
Taft Association of
New Hampshire
Concord
Martin's Ferry
Ohio
Taft
Ohio Federation of Labor
East River
Brooklyn Bridge
Arthur J. O'Keeffe
William F. Baker
Municipal Civil Service
H. A. Marvin
Dover
Del
H. K. Thaw
Austin Flint
Kissena Park
Attorney General’s Office
Clearing House Association
William Bourn
Nevin
Kings County Republican Committee
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Model License League Targets New York Bars For Reform
The Model License League expands from the West to New York with a reformist platform aimed at liquor manufacture and sale. Founder T M Gilmore promotes elevating the bartender while opposing Dowie style excess as other reformers push for moderate licensing to curb adulteration and unlawful sales.
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West
Model License League
Dowie
New York
T. M. Gilmore
New League
Blasterer
Zion City
Gilmore
Anti-Saloon League
Mr. Gilmore
League
Reform proposals for liquor license rules in New York
Minors and two other hopeful planks seek a state license contract, first offense suspensions, permanent cancellation on second offense, and penalties for minors misrepresenting age. Gilmore’s push needs liquor dealer backing, but saloonkeepers resist separation from local politics, making the Model License League’s odds slim in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore
New York
Model License League
Democratic Concord and the Democratic Party Rifts
The National Democratic Club dinner fails to clarify party unity as Judge O'Brien asserts Democrats share many aims while critics in Baltimore, Lancaster, and Chicago show divergent stances on currency reform tariffs corporate regulation and federal banking guarantees. The piece argues the party's rifts persist and only its demise would silence the discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Democratic Club
Democratic Party
Jefferson and
Jackson
Baltimore Sun
Morgan J. O’brien
Judge O'Brien
Judge O’brien
New York
Melville E. Ingalls
Lancaster
Ohio
William J. Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
A Benevolent Dictator in Portugal and Franco’s Reforms
A contemporary note argues Portugal’s quiet, Franco’s dictatorship affords savings of 3.85 million in six months and 7.7 million yearly, amid deficits and debt. It cites reduced graft, streamlined offices, and promised governance as reasons for cautious approval.
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Portugal
Franco
Oporto
China
Custom House
Cortes
Spain Looks to Elections After Year Under Strongman
A Spanish ruler vows reform and calls a general election for April 5 after a year of central control. He claims to have uprooted corruption, hampered election manipulation, and run the administration honestly and efficiently. The electorate will judge his stewardship through the new Cortes.
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Cortes
Common Sense Vindicates Cannon Over Hepburn in Porter’s Party fate
The piece argues Speaker Cannon’s judgment prevails over William Hepburn’s humor as Peter A. Porter of New York’s 34th district is affirmed as a Republican by House colleagues. It notes Porter’s past nominations on Democratic and Independence League tickets and praises his Republican principles and intent to align with the GOP in the House, criticizing reliance on party labels alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
William P. Hepburn
Peter A. Porter
New York Congress
Porter
Congress
Independence League
House
Hepburn
What if Bryan Died On A Railroad Journey
The Springfield Republican questions the fate of the Democratic party if Bryan were suddenly killed. It notes the party’s split between Bryan supporters and opponents and suggests the party would likely cease to exist without Bryan, given its current divide and voting habits.
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Bryan
Springfield
Christian Science
Concord
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Democratic Party
Washington University Strike Praised By Two Hundred Undergraduates
A report lauds two hundred Washington University students for a peaceful strike after the faculty expelled the editor of the college paper for calling the faculty asses. The students abstained from glee club, debates and athletics while continuing classes, hoping the expelled editor and athlete are reinstated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington University
Missouri
Taint and a Roebling Gift to a Dry Asheville Trust
The Roebling estate near Asheville faces rejection by the Presbyterian Home Mission Board due to the owner's anti prohibition stance. The gift to aid charitable or educational purposes is refused because the board members advocate prohibition. The debate over tainted money ethics, sparked by this case, is expected to be lively and nuanced.
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Presbyterian Home Mission Board
John A. Roebling
North Carolina
Roebling
Asheville
Ethical debate on religious gifts and moral transfers
A discussion questions whether a church can receive or borrow property or goods from others without violating a longstanding moral principle. It cites historical examples from anthropology and medieval times and asks if a righteous real estate transfer is possible between conflicting views, then notes political committee tensions and subway tunnel effects on Brooklyn transit.
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Board of Missions
Asheville
Episcopal Board
Mars
Prussia Faces Large Budget Deficit Raising Fiscal Concerns
A deficit of 110.5 million dollars in the year’s budget alarms observers for Prussia, which already carries a debt exceeding 1.8 billion. The figure, amid peaceful times and supposed economic growth, may prompt critics to question the royal system’s fiscal soundness.
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Prussia
Massachusetts Auto Disasters Highlight Road Safety Failures
Massachusetts records show 49 killed and 464 injured in the past year. More than a thousand convictions and over 11,000 dollars in fines reflect enforcement, while only 56 licenses were suspended or revoked. Most accidents occurred in daylight, with similar numbers on rural roads and in urban areas, underscoring danger from speeding on common roads.
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Massachusetts
Graduating expenses worry midshipmen at Annapolis
A letter from a class of 08 midshipman notes the cost of graduation attire at about $1,000 with additional incidental expenses, while the Navy paymaster saves only about $300 over four years. Other brief items reference humorous quotes and European cultural notes.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Diplomatic corps fete at the White House with Roosevelts
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted one of the era’s most notable state receptions for the diplomatic corps at the White House. A large turnout of new ambassadors and ministers mingled with Cabinet members and other dignitaries as Marine Band announced the descent of the state stairs. Attire ranged from elaborate gowns of Mrs. Roosevelt and guests to historic Bonaparte jewels.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Charles S. Bromwell
Sims
Fairbanks
Taft
France
Mayor Des Planches
Cascte
Kanor
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mrs. Fairbanks
Mrs
Bonaparte
Napoleon
Mme. Bonaparte
Garfield
Straus
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Loeb
Mayer Des Planches
Baroness Hengelmuller
Mme. Jusserand
Baroness von Sternburg
Mme
Nabuco
Sefiora Creel
Bryce
Misses Meyer
Hochstadter
Baroness de Hirsch
Herbert Grant Watson
Miss Langham
Kentucky
Mme. Cruz
William Sheffield Cowles
Roosevelt
Wiliam Douglas Bloan
Cabinet Guests From Washington Dinners
The Secretary of State and Mrs. Root entertain Dr. Stryker president of Hamilton College. The Attorney General and Mrs. Bonaparte host Mrs. Gozzaldi and Miss Gozzaldi at Cambridge. The Postmaster General and Mrs. Meyers honor Miss Deborah Brock of Philadelphia with dinner plans tomorrow night.
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Buven Vi Uve
Prest
Blue Room
Fairbanks
John W. Timmons
A. C. Hart
Root
Cortyou
Bonaparte
Mrs. Meyer
Alice Meyer
Julia Meyer
Deborah Brock
Wilson
Jasper Wilson
E Schaffer
L Hockstadter
Fred Lavanburg
Bromwell
Carl Vre
Sims
Isabella L. Hagi
R Forster
Emma K. Gaisle
M. C
Miss Bower
Fuller
Hugh Lace
N. L. Franc
Robert Mas
Harlan
Ruth Harlan
R. D. Hard Justice
Brewer Justice
White
James White
Justice
Peckham
McKenna
Holmes
Miss Upham
Day Rufus S. Day
Madge Carnaha
Justice Moody
Brown
Shiras
F. B. Loomis
Wa)Veagh
Miss MacVeagh
W. 1 Hill
Han
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Secretary of State
Dr. Stryker
Hamilton College
Gozzaldi
Cambridge
Meyers
Philadelphia
Diplomatic Dinner for Sloanes at Washington Embassy
The German ambassador and Baroness von Sternburg hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs William Douglas Sloane of New York, with guests including the Russian ambassador and several embassy officials. Baroness von Sternburg will host a reception tomorrow afternoon. Senior Don Ramon Pifia, Spanish minister, has leased a house on New Hampshire Avenue for five years.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Geremany
Baroness von Sternburg
William Douglas Sloane
New York
Russia
Sloane
Don Cameron
Elizabeth Kean
Langham
Count Hermann von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg
von Schubert
Washington Society Hosts Notables in January Social Scene
Rear Admiral and Mrs William Sheffield Cowles entertain at their N Street residence as guests arrive from New York and Baltimore. Mr and Mrs George W Vanderbilt arrive in Washington and attend the White House reception, with plans for a dinner on Saturday. Mrs Gibson Fahnestock hosts Miss Tunstall Smith from Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Francis B Moran host guests including Mr and Mrs Percy Musgrave from Boston. The Daughters of the American Revolution plan a reception for Mrs Donald McLean and Miss McLean at the White House event.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Wifliam Sheffield Cowles
N Street
William Douglas Sloane
New York
Sloane
George W. Vanderbilt
New Hampshire Avenue
Dupont Circle
White House
Gibson Fahnestock
Tunstall Smith
Baltimore
Francis B. Moran
Percy Musgrave
Boston
Daughters of the American Revolution of
Donald McLean
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Miss McLean
Winthrop Cowdin
Europe
Chapel of the Good Shepherd
West 2Th Street
Lena Potter
Union
Harvard
John
Elliot Cowdin
Robert Bacon
Mount Kisco
New Castle House
Leila Bell Harrison
George T. Harrison
West 1St Street
William C. Eccles
Knickerbocker Cotillon Patronesses Host in New York
New York society crowd gathered at Sherry’s for the Knickerbocker Cotillon with Mrs W Emlen Roosevelt and other patronesses leading the reception. Stowe Phelps directed the cotillon as charity events and society weddings unfold across Newport, New York and Bermuda.
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W. Emlen Roosevelt
Walter L. Suyedam
Charles E. Peliew
Lewis Cruger Hasell
Sherry’s
Stowe Phelps
William Iselin
Augustus Schermerhorn
Archibald Rogers
Henry H. Hoyt
Woodbury G. Langdon
Newport social notes note Vanderbilt Szechenyi wedding
Invitations to the Vanderbilt Szechenyi wedding in New York on January 27 were received by Newport cottage colony members. It was reported that after the wedding Mrs. Vanderbilt would entertain the count's relatives at The Breakers. Reginald C. Vanderbilt left for New York to prepare for a later outbound trip. Mrs. Vanderbilt will follow next week. Amos Tuck French arrived in Newport this evening.
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the Tribune
Newport
Vanderbilt-Szechenyi
New York
Newport Cottage Colony
Waters Field Burrows and Elsa Scherer to Wed
Announcement of the marriage of Dn Waters Field Burrows of the New York Hospital staff and Miss Elsa Maria Francis Scherer daughter of Oscar Scherer a noted leather merchant of the city. The wedding will take place at the Church of the Transfiguration on January 2 with a Delmonico s reception and dinner. Mrs Elsworth Childs will be matron of honor and Willard S Burrows will serve as best man.
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Dn Waters Field Burrows
New York Hospital
Elsa Maria Francis Scherer
Oscar Scherer
Ieather
Church of the Transfiguration
Delmonico’s
Senator Saxe seeks exemption for Educational Alliance from Sunday theatre ban
Senator Martin Saxe announced plans to introduce a bill in the Legislature on Monday night to exempt the Educational Alliance on East Broadway from Penal Code Section 7 prohibiting Sunday theatrical exhibitions. He argues the Alliance events educate Jewish East Side immigrants by teaching English, noting Sunday is their only study day.
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Martin Saxe
Educational Alliance
East Broadway
Saxe
Tribune
East Side
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Cal Sesneae Emerens Amusements
Il Hovis & Estaurante
New York Daily Tribunee
Democratic
Brooklyn
Harper’s Weekly
Dr. Sundermann
Mayence
Wochenschrift
Eph Green
Harper's Weekly
Gartenbaugesellschaft
Vienna
Phil O. Sopher
Man
Heimgarten
Peter Rosegger
Adam
Eve
Ks el
Urs
Alf. Eld
Is. In
Sone
Taylor
Robe Robert L. Bacon
Gaspar G. Bacon
Elliott_ Bacon
Miss Bacon
Alvey A. Adee
D_ G. Adee
Miss Adee
H Wilson
William P. Frye
F Briggs
Will White
Ni Aldrich
Elsie Aldrich
Lucy T. Aldin
William B. Allison Ar
A. J. Bidee
Lupe
E. J. Burkett
A. S. Clay
S. M
F. E Wright
M. J. Foster
R. F. Ge
Ralph A. Gamble
Pew
Inkins
Aker
Imble
Roosevere
Eugene Hale
John Kean
Kean
P. C. Knox
Henry Cabot Lodge
John Filerton Lodge
Redfield Proctor
Fletcher Proctor
J. P. Talla
Ferro
H. M. Teller
Willard Teller
F. E. Warren
Fred E. Warren
John J. Pershing
Speaker Cannon
Helen A. Cannon
E. X. le Seure
R. G. Cousins
J. S. Fassett
Ella Margaret Bender
A. P. Gardner
W. M. Howar
Nicholas Longworth
Herbert Parsons
F. C. Stevens
J. A. Tawney
J. Franklin Bell
John M. Wilson
Leila W. Waller
Dewey
S. S. Wood
R. B. Putnam
Rixer
Cowles
Frank R. McCoy
R. O. van
Dwight W. Morrow
T. F. Bayard
H. S. B. Beale
J. Donald Cameron
Robeson
Misses Strong
Woods
Misses Woods
Bishop
H. Y. Satterlee
Miss Satterlee
Earl Crans— ‘Ton
Miss Cranston
J. Roosevelt Roosevelt
Misses Stevens
Leigh Hunt
Hobson
H. F. Osborn
Sloan Simpson
Stewart
R. B. Harrison
Harrison
Walter Damrosch
M. W. Stryker
James Robert McKee
McKee Co
H. Sherrill
Edward Reeve Merritt
Charles L. McCawier
Wiliam McAdoo
Miss McAdoo
Isabel May
Henry A. C. Taylor
Flint
la Follette
Long
Hopkins
Bourne
McKinley
Knowland
Butler
Sherman
Seth Bullock
United States
South Dakota
Albert Halstead
Birmingham
Harvey Wiley
Agricultural Department
A. J. Warner
the Diplomatic Corps
Rinee Ae
Washington Society
NEW York Society
J. Hood Wright
Fifth Avenue
Whitney Warren
William Greenough
Nordica
Bruce Falconer
Louise Falconer
Bermuda
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