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New York Tribune

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New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

Page

30

Rembrandt Masterpiece Leads Union League Club Show

A February exhibition at the Union League Club showcases eighteen canvases loaned by Henry C. Frick. Rembrandt's Portrait of Himself dominates the display with other strong works by Titian, Greco, Hals, Van Dyck, Reynolds, and Moret, alongside several American and European pieces.

Union League Club Henry C. Frick Rembrandt Lord Ilchester Mr. Frick Metropolitan Museum Titian Pietro Aretino Greco Hals Frick van Dyck Marchesa Giovanna Cattane Reynolds Hoppner Raeburn Hobbema Caryo Rousseau le Femme & la Lampe Union League Ocomes

Dr Dunlop adjudged incompetent after trial

A jury in New York found no verdict on the case brought by twenty two nephews and nieces to declare Dr Clark W Dunlop incompetent while valuing his estate at about 690000. Plaintiffs seek appointment of a committee of his person and property. Dr Dunlop remains at home at 112 West 86th Street pending appointment.

Clark W. Dunlop Supreme Court Dunlop West 86Th Street William B. Noyes Dunlp Louis B. Couch Noyes Wells Duniop West Sth Street

Bailey Will Probate in London for Barnum & Bailey Heir

The estate of James Anthony Bailey, Barnum and Bailey circus, probate in London confirms English personal estate worth 148200 dollars and American property past 1 million dollars. After debts and admin costs the gross is about 90000 to 100000, far below earlier estimates. All property is left to his wife.

London James Anthony Bailey Barnum & Bailey Mount Vernon New York Batley England America MSU

Annual report of the House of Mercy In Wood

The 1906 07 report notes 26 women and girls cared for from Oct 1 1906 to Oct 1 1907 with 104 remaining at year end. One was discharged or transferred. Receipts totaled 22834.56 with 22522.91 disbursements leaving a surplus of 58.167. Many repairs were completed and equipment upgraded.

House of Mercy Inwood

Prominent Arrivals at Notable Hotels Listed

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS ASHLAND J G Hetherington Philadelphia ASTOR HOUSE William J Worrall Cincinnati EARLINGTON H B Reynolds Scranton Penn HERALD SQUARE N R Morris Louisville HOLLAND HOUSE Louis F Payn Chatham x HOTEL ASTOR Clifford B Haskins Cleveland MAJESTIC Arthur J Morse Detroit MANHATTAN J S Cook Chicago MURRAY HILL c N Armstrong Montreal VICTORIA J W Weldon Montreal

Ashland J. G._ Hetherington Philadelphia Astor House William J. Worrall Cincinnati Earlington H. B. Reynolds Scranton Penn Herald Square N. R. Morris Louisville Holland House Louis F. Payn Chatham Hotel Astor Clifford B. Haskins Cleveland Majestic Arthur J. Morse Detroit Manhattan J. S. Cook Chicago Murray Hill C. N. Armstrong Montreal Victoria J. W. Weldon

Weather Forecast Reflects Worsening Winter Patterns East of Rockies

Washington reports a week of more pronounced winter weather across the eastern United States with moving barometric lows. Rain cleaning and colder temperatures extend from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic coast through Sunday, followed by clearing skies and a sharp temperature drop in the central valleys. Local records show yesterday’s temperatures with a notable gap from last year.

Washington United States Rocky Mountains Great Plains Mississippi Valley New Orleans Mississippi Ohio Gulf of Mexico Mississippi River New England South Atlantic Atlantic Ocean New York Pennsylvania New Jersey District of Columbia Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia Weather Bureau

Tenants Seek Rent Reductions In Calm Movement

EDITORIAL LETTERS from James H. Hamilton and settlement leaders describe a widespread tenant demand for lower rents amid rising costs. They note the Lower East Side as the center of pressure but acknowledge broader city impact, link rent rises to immigration, tenement speculation, and sub letting, and praise the peaceful, orderly nature of protests. The editors urge thoughtful public attention to the issue.

the Tribune Lower East Side New York United States East Side James H. Hamilton University Settlement Lillian D. Wald Henry Street Elizabeth Williams College Settlement Mary K. Simkhovitch Greenwich House John L. Elliott Hudson Guild Chas. Sprague Smith People's Institute Gaylord S. White Union Settlement

Judge Pritchard for President in 1908

Henry Hardwicke of New York urges Judge Jeter Connelly Pritchard of North Carolina as a Republican presidential candidate. He argues a southern president could heal sectional rifts, cites Pritchard’s Senate and judicial service, loyalty to the party, and ties to McKinley, urging formal nomination.

The Tribune Jeter Connelly Pritchard North Carolina United States North South Republican Party Senate McKinley Virginia Washington Jefferson Madison Republic Pritchard Henry Hardwicke New York

Joy over New Seating in Cars Delights New Rochelle Reader

Phillip Ryan of New Rochelle New York expresses cheer for increased seating in railroad cars as reported by last Sunday's Tribune. He urges continued support for the worthy cause noting long years of inconvenience and calling for action.

The Tribune Phillip Ryan New Rochelle N. Y

New Streetcar Promises Double Seating Capacity

A passenger letter from New York dated January 5 1908 lauds a proposed streetcar design in The Sunday Tribune. The writer argues for transit improvements to ease overcrowding on subways and elevated trains as the city grows.

the Tribune Sunday Tribune New York

Home Board Didn’t Decline Offer on Mission Gift

Charles L. Thompson secretary asserts the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions did not decline John A Roeblings gift for Asheville New York property. The board withdrew the offer because terms could not be used as offered and not due to Roebling’s temperance views.

the Tribune Presbyterian Board of Home Missions Asheville N. Y John A. Roebling Roebling Home Board Charles L. Thompson New York

On the Road to Mandalay

Fifteen hundred mules bought for the British government were shipped to Mandalay India today via New Orleans.

Mandalay the Tribune East St. Louis India New Orleans

Dinner for Parker in Kingston Draws Democratic Support

Ex judge Alton B Parker was the guest of honor at a Kingston Eagle Hotel dinner attended by more than eighty Democratic supporters. John E Kraft presided, with remarks from Linson, Van Etten, Chipp, and Fowler. Parker warned against centralized rule and stressed constitutional rights and independent local governance amid the era's credit panic.

Tribune Kingston N. Y Alton B. Parker Eagle Hotel Eghty John E. Kraft Civil Service Linson John G. van Etten Howard Chipp Everett Fowler Parker New York Alabama Oregon Maine Florida Beacon Street California Pittsburg St. Louis

Court rules La Bellona statue is statuary not manufacture

Importers Tiffany & Co win when U S Circuit Court of Appeals classifies a life size bronze ivory statue by Jerome as statuary rather than manufacture. Duty drops from 35 to 15 percent. court finds machine made elements allowed if final carving and finishing are by the artist or under his direction.

Keppel Antonio Pollafuolo Mantegna Montagna Mocetto Giulio Domenico Campagnola Jacopo da Barbaja Carracci E. M. Synge Whistler Iine New York Co-operative Society Richard Ederheimer Haden Max Klinger United States Circuit Court of Appeals la Bellona Jerome Tiffany & Co Board of General Appraisers Circuit Court Lacombe, Coxe Noyes Congress

Commodore Gerry's Driver Arrested for Reckless Driving

Victor Hewson, a chauffeur for Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry, was arrested after his car collided with an automobile owned by O'Connell, manager of A. O. Brown's bank, at 76th Street and Broadway. Hewson faced intoxication and reckless driving charges. the other driver was uninjured.

Victor Hewson 8Th Street Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry Mr. O'Connell A. O. Brown Broad Street 76Th Street Broadway William Dobbin West 68Th Street Droege Hewson Gerry 1Sth Street Commodore Gerry

Why Socialism Is Bound To Be A Failure

Edward Dobson of the Brooklyn Philosophical Society spoke at Terrace Lyceum on East Broadway arguing socialism seeks total industrial revolution and appeals to wage earners as a class. The gathering included Socialists with The Worker paper distributed amid cheers and an Emma Goldman pamphlet titled Mother Earth noted in attendance.

Edward Dobson Brooklyn Philosophical Society Liberal Art Society Terrace Lyceum East Broadway Dobson The Worker Emma Goldman

Harvard enrolls 15762 students for year amid declines

Cambridge January 10 Harvard University reports total enrolment of 15762 for the year, a decline of four from last year. The Lawrenc e Scientific School shows a large drop as students shift to the college proper. Arts and sciences total 2.8 percent, with sizes listed for Divinity, Law, Medical, Dental, Agricultural Buzzy Institute and Radcliffe College.

Cambridge Mass Harvard University Lawrence Scientific School Scientific School Department of Arts and Sciences

Carnegie Offers Bates College 50000 for Science Building

Lewiston Mo Jan 16 information that Andrew Carnegie will fund a new science building for Bates College with 50000 if a similar amount is raised to support the science department was received by President Chase late today. An effort will be made to secure the required sum.

Carnegie BATES Lewiston Andrew Carnegie Bates College Chase

Obituary of Maine Central executive George F Evans

Portland obituary notes the death of George F Evans vice president and general manager of the Maine Central Railroad in Vanceboro while on an inspection tour. He had led the railroad since 1897 and leaves a wife and two daughters. Born in Concord New Hampshire he held key posts in several rail ventures before joining Maine Central. He was about sixty one years old.

Portland George F. Evans Maine Central Railroad Vanceboro Evans Morris McDonald M. Evans New England Concord N. H Portsmouth United States Army Engineers Cincinnati Rock Island Philadelphia Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis Railroad Evens Maine Central

McElwain Shoe Boss Dies After Operation

William Howe McElwain head of the W H McElwain Company died at Corey Hill Hospital from pulmonary complications after an appendicitis operation on December 18. Born in Charlestown in February 187, he founded the company about thirteen years ago, with factories in Bridgewater Massachusetts Newport and Manchester New Hampshire. He left a wife two sons and two daughters.

Boston William Howe McElwain Wiliam H. McElwain Company Corey Hill Hospital Mr. McElwain Charlestown W. H. McElwain Company Bridgewater Mass Newport Manchester N. H

Rev Edward S Hume Dies After Long Mission Work

The Rev Edward S Hume a missionary with the American Board of Foreign Missions died at Presbyterian Hospital after heart disease in his sixtieth year He spent most of his life in India where he served in mission fields He graduated Yale 1871 and Hartford Theological Seminary 1874 His children include Dr Edward H Hume head of Yale Mission in China and daughters in Bombay and Canton China

Edward S. Hume American Board of Foreign Missions Presbyterian Hospital Hume India Robert W. Hume Yale Hartford Theological Seminary United States Bombay Edward H. Hume China Elizabeth Hunnesberger D. Wanamaker Canton Vassar College

Judges Visit the Governor in Albany

The Court of Appeals judges visited Governor Hughes in robes for their annual respectful call. Chief Judge Cullen praised the governor for duty well performed. The governor thanked the court, noting the arduous labors and lasting influence of the state’s highest court.

Albany Court of Appeals Hughes Cullen

Percy MacKaye Attacks American Theatre Trends at Columbia

Percy MacKaye denounces the commercial war theatre system as hindering American drama and calls for a revolution in endowment and a national stage of world status. He criticizes vaudeville as diluting audience concentration and fostering bad taste with ambiguous innuendo.

Percy MacKaye Jeanne D'Arc Sappho Phaon American Theatre Columbia University

Cohan to Open at Garrick with Fifty Miles from Boston

The Garrick Theatre will present George M. Cohan's Fifty Miles from Boston starting next week after Miss Elliott closes her run in Under the Greenweed Tree on February 1. The principal female role goes to Edna Wallace Hopper with a cast including George Parsons John Westley A Lawrence Wheat Mrs Louise Rhial James Marlowe Hazel Lowry James R Bradbury Miss Alice Parks Warren Lores Grimm and Emma Janvier.

Contempt case against Canon Chase postponed in court

The contempt case involving Canon William Sheafe Chase of Brooklyn was adjourned until Monday morning by Justice Marean in the Supreme Court. The minister faced action after a Manhattan daily paper published critical statements about the justice a month ago. Chase's lawyer requested the delay.

Chase Canon William Sheafe Chase Brooklyn Marean Supreme Court Manhattan

Aged Pastor Theodore L. Cuyler Celebrates 86th Birthday

Dr. Theodore L. Cuyler pastor emeritus of Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church Brooklyn 86 yesterday oldest retired clergyman in borough. He received visitors and flowers from former parishioners but held no regular reception. He and Mrs Cayter live at 176 South Oxford Street near the church he founded where he preached nearly fifty years.

Theodore L. Cuyler Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church Brooklyn Cayter South Oxford Street

Obituary notices list several deaths with service details

Multiple interments noted from Bohme Brisley Chamberlin and others. Marie A Lemcke Bohme died January 10 1908 in Orange New Jersey. Edward Betts Brisley died January 11 1908 in Wayne Pennsylvania with services in Wayne and interment at Ossining New York. Reverend Albert Chamberlin of Croton Falls entered rest. funeral notice deferred.

Bohme Orange N. J Marie A. Lemcke Henry O. Bohme Brisley Wayne, Penn Edward Betts Brisley Wayne Penn Ootiawn Afternoon New York Chamberlin Croton Falls Albert Chamberlin Lawrence Cyrus J. Lawrence Park Ave Ea Giga Annes Sarah Pneu Bennett Lockword Peev Pau Colgaaeaenas M'Grath St. St Brooklyn Juchoemen Tan Grath Edward McGrath St Agnes” Church Sackett

Obituary notices and funeral arrangements listed

Death announcements from January 1908 for William Lewis Dutcher Samuel Fessenden Mary Emma Munsell August Neddermeyer Paga Pomeroy Elizabeth A. McNamara Sarah T. Reilly A Shaw Henry Siede Mary M. Stone Florence M Wilson with service times and burial details at various Brooklyn Newark and New Jersey locations including Newton and Peekskill. Funeral times range January 11 1908 with interments at Woodlawn Holy Cross and local cemeteries.

Bohme Marie A. J. Kee Sarah B. Linssey Edward B. eGraih Catherine Chamrm Albert. Miller William S. Childs Elizabeth Munsell Mary E. Ditmas Juba, Jr. Neddermeyer August Dutcher Willian J. Pagan William. Fessendee Samuel Poveroy Elisabeth A. Hadden Atha. Reilly Sarah T Hegenan Dorothy A. Shaw Lucy A. Hill Alethea F. Siede Henry. Hume Edward Smith V. E Kelloge Jusian Sterne Mary M. Lawrence Cyrus J Witeon Florence Brooklyn Newton N. J William Lewis Dutcher New York Church St J. Fessenden Stamford Corn Samuel Fessenden First Congregational Toursine 27Th St Sth Woodlawm Rye SN. Y Mary Emma Jabez E Munsell Neddermeyer August Neddermeyer Anna Neddermeyer Palmetto St Allemania Lodee Ne. T. F A. M PAGA Mary Pagan Novar Baltic St Crystal Wave Lodge Pomeroy Elizabeth A Elle McNamara Finerg H. McArdle 4Th St St. Thomas Aquinas’ Church Holy Cross Cemetery Siede Arlington Thurelay Henry Charles Frederick Marion MacCready Siede Sumpter St

Woodlawn Cemetery accessible by Harlem trains and trolleys

Lots priced from 150 dollars with convenient access from Grand Central Station. Webster and Jerome Avenue trolleys serve the cemetery, and private carriages are available. The Undertakers Frank F. Capelle offers chapels and ambulances with contact at 2917 West 74th Street and 1224 Chelsea.

Harlem Grand Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenue Gramercy East Tid St New York City Frank F. Ca.peeee Weert Chelsea

Desirable help offered for selecting aspirants at Uptown Tribune office

Special notices announce a file of applications for various positions available at The New-York Tribune Uptown Office, 1364 Broadway. The notice details subscription rates, delivery options, and multiple international locations where The Tribune can be accessed or mailed.

New-York Tribuna Broadway 36Th Sith Streets Nassau Street Wall Street William Street Uptown Harlem East Ieith Street 128Th Street Nd Street Washington Montague de la Cour London THE Tribune Danes Inn House Strand Gould & Portmans New Oxford Street American Express Company Hayman Ker Thomas Cook , Son Tourist Ofice Ludgate Circum Brown Shipey & Co Pall Mall Speyer Brothers Lothbury Lenison Triecne Paris John Monroe & Co Serite John Wanamaker

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