The Times under Pearson and Henderson in flux
Rumors of ownership change at The Times intensify as C Arthur Pearson and Sir Alexander Henderson prepare a business led by Pearson with editorial independence. Weighing optimism and fear, Fleet Street watches possible staff reorganizations, price shifts, and potential mergers with The Standard or The St James's Gazette.
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Samuel F. Kimball Obituary Moves From NYSE to Rest
Samuel Fisher Kimball a longtime member of the New York Stock Exchange since 1886 died at his home No M7 West 74th Street Tuesday night. Born June 8 1852 in Orange New Jersey he was educated in New York public schools. He worked at Morris K Jesup Co and John Paton Co before becoming an independent operator and later with Charles E Quincy Co at No 8 Broadway. He was active in Plainfield religious work.
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Doctor Joaquim Marill Dies in Poughkeepsie Years of Service
Dr. Joaquim Marill of Poughkeepsie New Jersey died at his home aged 73 after tuberculosis. Born into a Spanish titled family he served as a surgeon in the Spanish army in Spain and Cuba, fought at Bull Run where he was captured and later exchanged. He later returned to the United States and practiced medicine in this city.
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Painter-collector Georges Chalmers Dies in New York Hospital
Georges Chalmers former lawyer and art collector died from pneumonia after a brief illness. Born in New York in 1841, he studied at Yale and Columbia Law, practiced here until 1858 then retired to London. His widow and son reside in England. Funeral today at 4 PM from his brother Dr Thomas Co. Chalmers home, burial in Saratoga County.
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Samuel Fisler dead at Lafayette College hill home
Samuel Fisler of Easton Pennsylvania longtime Lafayette College treasurer for over 25 years was found dead in his bed at his College Hill home. He had been ill for some time and relinquished duties last June at age seventy two.
Inaccuracies in Histories and Public Writing
Professor J H Robinson at Columbia University warned that historians suppress doubts and yield to plausible statements. He argued writers are prone to dream logic and overendowing hints into vivid scenes, risking misinterpretation of sources and documents.
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Columbia University
Weather Disturbance Looms with Cold Front Across Nation
A marked disturbance travels from Minnesota to Lake Huron with low temperatures sweeping from Missouri to the Rocky Mountains and into Oklahoma and West Texas. High pressure over the west keeps conditions cold while the East sees milder spells, with rain and snow possible in the Ohio Valley, Middle Atlantic, and New England regions. The forecast calls for continued cold in the East, fair and warming in the West, and special locality notes for D C Delaware Maryland New Jersey Eastern Pennsylvania Eastern New York with varying precipitation and winds. Official records from the Weather Bureau show last twenty four hours temperature changes and year over year comparisons.
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Tetrazzini Shocks New York in Debut at Manhattan Opera House
Last night Signorina Tetrazzini received a thunderous ovation at the Manhattan Opera House for La Traviata. Critics praised her dramatic feeling and rising upper register, while noting flaws in consistency. the audience debate whether London or New York now dictates operatic taste.
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Lyric Theatre
Goetz von Berlichingen at the German Theatre
The German Theatre staged Goethe’s Goetz von Berlichingen last night marking America’s first presentation of the play. Dr. Baumfeld’s new repertory aims at educated audiences with lavish settings and a four hour condensed version highlighting medieval life and romance through a sequence of vivid episodes. Hedwig Reicher and Fraulein Hofer shined as Maria in a performance praised for balance and beauty though the work is noted as loosely constructed and more literary than dramatic.
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A Concert of Old Music At Mengelasobn Hall
Mr Sam Frenko and his orchestra offered a second concert of antique compositions at Mengelasobn Hall. The program featured works by Gluck and Philip Emmanuel Bach, illustrating that great names do not guarantee superior music.
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Beethoven and Mozart Inspire Mixed Concert by Mr. Franko
A concert pairing Gluck and Bach with newly found Beethoven dances and Mozart. Gluck Don Juan Suite delights with period color and tragic finale. Bach trio unsettles with dull opening motif. Beethoven dances feel money driven. Mozart B flat minor Symphony No. 3 closes the program to a gracious mood.
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Still Another Music Hall Opener In New Circle Theatre
Gus Edwards and Felix Isman lease the New Circle Theatre for eight years and will convert it into a music hall called Gus Edwards’s Music Hall. A permanent company will perform, with the first show targeted for mid March. Yorke and Adams in Playing the Ponies end this Saturday. Kolb and Dill in Lonesome Town start Monday.
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Hilprecht to Publish Full Reply to Accusations
Professor Herman V Hilprecht head of the Penn Assyriological section says he will publish a full frank reply to charges about his scholarship. He has permission to release the correspondence and evidence from the university investigation and plans to publish within three months.
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Historic Crown Jewels for Sale in Prescott Auction
Some of the crown jewels once belonging to Peter the Great were offered at auction in Prescott Arizona according to friends of Count Sergius Mentschikoff who died in Cranston Rhode Island in 1906 The jewels were left with a Prescott hotelkeeper as security for a debt of 1276 dollars The jewels were stolen years ago to free the sweetheart of a princess from Siberia.
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Maude Adams Stars in The Jesters at Local Theatre
Prosperity attends Miss Maude Adams as Solange in The Jesters a romantic medieval tale with two Jes t ers René de Chancenac and Robert de Belfonte assuming disguise as Chicot and Narcisse Adams captivates with elfin charm though critics note her male impersonation and repetitive gesture yet praise her charm and the supportive cast led by Gustav von Seryffertitz as Vulcano as audiences crowd the show and demand an encore after each act
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Multiple Brooklyn Death Notices and Funeral Details
Obituaries and funeral notices from a Brooklyn area paper list names such as Catharine Homey Charles Lacy Susie George Holden Cotton Holden Abraham Jones Anne Kane Samuel Kimball Charlotte Lawrence James Luyster Jane McCauley Ella Norris William Pye Helen Richardson Eunice Story Olivia Moodie Sidny Wintringham and others. Details include residences at 308 Court St 610 Warren 171 Congress 23 Asbiant Place No 230 Central Park South and more, with dates January 1908, service times and burial plans. Interments are at Greenwood Evergreen Poughkeepsie and private. trains and church services noted.
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Lyceum Theatre Presents The Thief in Its Sixth Performance
The Lyceum Theatre hosts the sixth consecutive performance of Mr. Bernstein's play The Thief with souvenirs for patrons. Reviews praise the spirit, texture, and acting, especially Bellew and Illington, despite occasional indelicate lines. The season has proved uneven, but The Thief stands out as a notable success secured by Frohman.
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Cardinal Gibbons Supports Local Option in Open Letter
Baltimore on January 16 Cardinal Gibbons signed an open letter urging local option to allow communities to vote on liquor saloons. He says wards or rural counties should have the right to vote out saloons while favoring high license and strict restrictions overall.
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Cowles Holmes Marriage Notice in New York City
Marriage notice confirms the January 14 1908 union of Calvin Duvall Cowles 5th United States Infantry and Mrs Kate Hamilton Holmes in New York City. No cards, full names and addresses required for indorsement of notices of marriages and deaths.
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Death notices appear in Tribune republished in Tri-Weekly
The notice lists multiple deaths including Richard J. Allen of Chatham and William Brennan noting society membership. Other obituaries include George Chalmers son of the late Thomas C. Chalmers and Elia Gorham Fuller with funeral plans at 2800 Broadway.
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Uptown Office Opens for Applications for Various Posts
The New York Tribune announces a new file of applications from selected aspirants for various positions. Interested applicants may visit the Uptown Office at 1364 Broadway between 36th Street and The Street, with office hours from 9 p m to 6 p m.
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Tribune Subscription Rates And Office Lists
The Tribune announces mail and dealer subscription options for domestic and foreign addresses, with rates for daily weekly and Sunday editions, plus the Tribune Almanac and Index. Multiple city and international office addresses are listed, including New York and London bureaus for subscriptions and advertising.
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