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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
14
A lengthy column traces the faded claims of Stanislas Poniatowski to royal Polish lineages, noting extinct titles since 1833 and detailing the lives of related nobles in Italy and France. It covers Prince Andrew Poniatowski, Louise le Hon, and the Florentine title recognition, while debunking unauthenticated lineage claims.
The article recounts how Prince Stanislas Poniatowski, delayed by tight equestrian boots, could have saved Tsar Alexander II at the 1867 Longchamp review. Equerry Raimbaud acted to shield the emperors after the attack, earning honors. Poniatowski’s boots kept him from taking that life saving role, altering imperial history.
The Bulgarian prince Ferdinand’s proposed marriage to Eleanor of Reuss is linked to Grand Duchess Vladimir of Russia. The duchess, clever and worldly, reportedly pressed for a second marriage for prestige. Eleanor, a devout and charitable woman, has long visited St. Petersburg and led Red Cross work in Manchuria during the war.
The marriage of Mrs Kate Hamilton Holmes to Colonel Calvin Duvall U S A stationed at Cardenas Cuba was held yesterday at 154 Madison Avenue. Canon Chapman of Albany officiated. a small dinner followed for relatives. The bride wore a gray travelling gown and hat. The couple will go to Cuba.
A packed program fills the day with free lectures and readings at the American Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum, and the New York Public Library branches. Attractions include lectures on corn, Longfellow, New York Harbor, and Indian cities, plus musical and choir offerings at schools and clubs.
Eastern region sees fair weather and rising temperatures while central valleys and western lake region stay fair. west of Rockies reports general precipitation. A low pressure area moves from the Rocky Mountains toward the Red River valley, bringing rain or snow to many areas by Thursday. Winds shift along coastlines. local forecasts call for warmer conditions in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia with rain or snow midweek. The Weather Bureau notes yesterday's temperatures with highs near 25 degrees and lows around 27, comparing to last year.
Copenhagen reports the death yesterday of Holger Henrik Herholdt Drachmann a Danish poet and author born October 9 184 in Copenhagen He studied at the University and Academy of Fine Arts and began as a sea painter later becoming a leading literary figure influenced by Brandes He wrote poems novels and prose fostering romantic Danish tradition and liberty with notable works including East of the Sun and Moon Strandby Folk Once Upon a Time Brav Karl Garre Halifred Vandraadeskjald and The Green Hope
Worcester veteran of Civil War General Josiah Pickett aged eighty six died suddenly at his home. He commanded the 25th Massachusetts Infantry, led at Cold Harbor earning a brigadier general brevet, later served as Worcester postmaster for twenty years and held militia leadership roles. He was born November 21, 1822 in Beverly and married Elizabeth Burnham in 1847.
William Livingston Alden, a born 1837 in Williamstown and a descendant of John Alden, died in Buffalo. A Jefferson College graduate, he was admitted to the New York bar in 1860 and became a leading writer for The New York World and The New York Times. He served as United States Consul General at Rome under Cleveland and was knighted by King Humbert. He wrote for The Paris edition of The New York Herald and contributed to American and European magazines while living in Paris, Rome, Venice, and London.
Obituary notes report the deaths of Frank Beebe of Beebe Brothers boat line, Julius L. Townsend Rochester educator, Mrs Catharine Henry mother of Charles Fe. Heney and political ally of Senator McCarren, Edwin A. Thrall Mason notable in Maiden Lane jewelry business, Henry A. Schuler editor of German language magazines Allentown PA. Each entry notes age and survivors or career highlights.
James Ryder Randall dies in Augusta after a brief illness marked by a cold that led to lung congestion. Born in Baltimore in 1843, the famed war poet wrote Maryland My Maryland and served as editorial writer for The Augusta Chronicle for two decades before joining The Baltimore Press in 1888.
Passengers sailing today to Europe include on the Oceanic for Southampton and the Vaderland for Antwerp with names such as Mrs G Hunter Brown Lot M Hamlin Mr and Mrs B Frank Co Miss A L Mayo Mr and Mrs H C Bickford Reverend and Mrs E H Curtis P Fregch Mme Suzanne Adams Stein C T Emmet Walker T Wheatley c J Mills and Miss H Holder. arrivals yesterday from abroad recount the Kronprinzessin in Cecilie from Bremen with Irving Gaylord Beron Demeter Hye J G Galloway Mrs Duncan Joy Captain and Mrs William Dr Gustev oward.
Friends and relatives of Count Ladislas Széchenyi, soon to wed Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, arrive on Kronprinzessin Cecilie. Notables include Nelson O Shaughnessy, secretary of the American Embassy in Vienna, and Counts Denes Széchenyi Stephen Széchenyi and Anton Sigrai. fond relatives deny any Vanderbilt settlement. best man rumor quashed. Presenters plan to deliver gifts on the couple’s return to Vienna.
Yesterday two chamber concerts at Mendelssohn Hall pleased devoted listeners. The Flonzaley Quartet performed Mozart and Beethoven works with refined, elastic playing while Sinigaglia's quartet showed flowing melody and overelaborate slow movement. The Adele Margulies Trio, with Leopold Lichtenberg and Leo Schulz, offered Mendelssohn and Smetana trios with delicate balance and elegant tone, while Beethoven’s piano cello sonata Op 63 was played with both beauty and pathos. Audience approval was generous.
The Metropolitan Opera House presents Don Giovanni under Gustav Mahler and the first Manon Lescaut of the season. Performances feature Emma Eames, Gadski, Sembrich, Scotti, Bonc, Chaliapine, Dufriche, Blass, and others with no ticket price increase. Plancon joins the stage for the week of February 3 at the Kronprinzessin Cecilie arrival.
Next week at the Manhattan Opera House Mme Tetrazzini makes her New York debut in La Traviata this evening and repeats Saturday matinee. She joins M Zenatello and M Sammarco as Ashton in Lucia on Monday and Friday evenings. Louise returns Wednesday with Garden Bressler Gianoli Dalmores Gilibert. Thais Saturday afternoon and Aida that night. Renaud sings first concert next Sunday. Other artists include Russ De Cisneros Agostinelli Miles Zeppilli Gerville Reache Bassi Arimondi and Campanini with orchestral numbers.
Entertainer Leslie Harris made his first appearance at the Hudson Theatre delivering a mix of anecdotes sketches and songs. His piano accompaniment and audience rapport enlivened the show with numbers like My Old Frock Coat Amateurs in Opera Christmas Bells and Old Songs and New Books. He is noted as brother to theatrical manager Henry B. Harris.
It is reported tonight that James F. Quinn of New York has bought a farm in Middletown. The sale is thought to have been made for Aurel Batonyi.
Pol Plancon the basso who appears at the Metropolitan Opera House arrived yesterday aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie. He stated his contract to sing this season for Herr Conried would be his last engagement in America due to climate issues.
Secretary Taft headlined the Ohio Society of Philadelphia dinner as Ohio’s buckeye themed decorations graced the event. He praised Ohio’s role in U.S. history, spoke on China Japan relations, open door policy, and asserted the Pacific fleet’s nonwarlike purpose, while noting U.S. commercial ties to China and Hong Kong.
Homer Folks opens permanent headquarters in Albany to spearhead a five year statewide drive against tuberculosis outside New York City. The project will reach a million dollar total cost funded by a single anonymous benefactor. A mass meeting is planned for January 27 with Governor Hughes and Joseph H. Choate among speakers.
Mayor presided at annual Municipal Art Commission election. Robert W. de Forest reelected president, continuing as Metropolitan Museum of Art trustee representing J Pierpont Morgan. Frank D. Miller elected vice president. Howard Mansfield secretary. Tablet designs for subway opening near Borough Hall disapproved. Extensions to Raymond Street jail approved at 350 000 dollars. Desks approved for two Fire Department dock houses at West 5th Street pier and East 132nd Street.
The German Theatre in New York plans the first American performance of Goethe's historical drama Goetz von Berlichingen. Dr Baumfeld aims to stage it splendidly, expecting a large attendance from German residents and scholars of German literature.
Empire Theatre presents The Jesters tonight with Maude Adams in the leading role as a noble French youth who hides as a jester to woo and win a bride in a medieval French castle. An outline of the plot has been previously published here.
John Alexander paints Maude Adams in a new portrait ahead of The Jesters second act at the Empire Theatre. Mrs. Le Moyne readings of Macbeth charm a large Lyceum audience. Williamson hires Frohman to stage Miss Hook of Holland in Australia with leading cast. A Majestic matinee for women professionals features a lucky doll draw. Sam Bernard and Ethel Levey rehearse a new piece with Shuberts. Edward Lee to play Lew Ellinger in The Witching Hour Western company.
Washington January 14 The Senate passed a bill authorizing a 2 million dollar appropriation for a site on the south side of Pennsylvania avenue opposite the White House grounds. The building would house the Departments of State Justice and Commerce and Labor.
A list of names appears for death notices to be republished without extra charge in the UKi Weekly Tribune. The names include Richard H. Allen Samuel F Kimball John F Arnold Mary R Burdett Sanaa B Pare Emilie M Denman Elizabeth N Layster Ellis Jane Fountain James T Murray James B Fuller Elia G Ogden Adeline Hall Emmett Holden and others.
A collection of death notices and funeral details from January 1908 listing names such as Burdett Denman Ellis Fountain Ller Hall Hodson Holden Kane Kerwick Kimball Larson Lawrence Luyster Caul ey Murray Ogden Olcott Richardson Sanford Story and others with ages residences and service plans. Entries note interment times locations such as Stamford Verona Westchester Bridgeport Glen Cove and Poughkeepsie and mention church services, trains, carriages, and burial arrangements.
An advertisement for undertaker services lists Frank E Campbell Co at 241 82 West 234th Street and Rev Stephen Merritt as a world renowned undertaker with a large single-location operation at St. Avenue and 19th Street. It notes private and public ambulances and provides telephone numbers 1324 Chelsea and 125 Chelsea.
Special notices invite the public to consult the file of applications of selected aspirants for various positions now installed at the Uptown Office of The New York Tribune located at 1344 Broadway between 36th and 27th Streets. Office hours are 3 am to 5 pm.
The Tribune subscription rates cover daily and weekly editions with various plans for domestic and foreign mail. Rates include daily and Sunday, Sunday only, weekly Farmer, and foreign postage. multiple offices in New York and international bureaus are named for subscriptions and ads.
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