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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
10
Denials publish the alleged Beatrice of Great Britain and Coburg alliance to Prince Alphonse of Orleans. The piece traces family fortunes, royal intrigues, and the rise of Premier Peer of France with the Uzes and Luynes dispute over precedence.
The article recounts the Duke of Galliera and his heirs, noting one son became a socialist convert and refused support from his father while living in Paris. After the duke’s death his widow learns of a private library of gold-bond volumes totaling about 60 million francs. She then distributes large sums to Genoa, Italian charities, and Peter’s Pence.
Fragmentary account recounts the Duchess of Galliera's fortune and art, her bequests to Austria's Emperor, Empress Frederick, and the Pope, while denying the Comte de Paris and his heirs any portion. It notes exile after a royalist event and the mansion on Rue de Varenne becoming ambassadorial property.
Unusual legal moves aim to determine the mental and physical condition of John M Burke a ninety five year old philanthropist who has shunned public view for years His relative Mrs Smith seeks court aid claiming Burke is ailing and inaccessible while attorney Frederick H Denman handles the Burke fund details Burke has given four million dollars to charity and founded the Winfred Masterson Burke Foundation for convalescents and a trust.
Homer Folks of the State Charities Aid Association said the group did not receive a $1,000,000 tuberculosis gift but did obtain $10,000 from the Russell Sage Foundation. He emphasized no million-dollar campaign funds exist in the state.
Free admission at the American Museum of Natural History and Zoological Gardens. Miss Janet E. Richards speaks on Current History for the National Society of United States Daughters of 1812 at Delmonico's 10 45 a m. Various fundraisers and meetings follow at Havemeyer Hall Carnegie Hall Grand Central Palace and more including a Penn dinner and a Palestine Commandery ball.
Notable guests checked in across major hotels including Gilsey E J Dimmick in Washington and Gotham with Mr and Mrs A G B Claxton in Montreal. Others welcomed were Nathan Frank and Edward L Russell in Mobile, T Leslie Tranter in Providence, J R Kilborne in Columbus, O M Spencer in St Joseph, M S Dover and Mrs Corbin in Boston, and Maurice Falk in Pittsburgh.
The northern disturbance reaches Canadian shores while the southern one fades. Colder conditions prevail from the Gulf states to New York and the lake region, warmer weather in the Northwest. General rains and snows with clearing in the southeast. Official records compare today with last year and thirty-three years ago. forecast calls for fair, warmer conditions and WEST to SOUTH winds across regions including Maryland Delaware New Jersey Eastern Pennsylvania Eastern New York New England Western Pennsylvania and Western New York.
Ambassador Irving B. Dudley called on Rear Admiral Evans aboard the Connecticut and toured the fleet, with plans for visits to Petropolis and Itamarati. President Penna will greet the Connecticut guests on Wednesday. A division of Brazilian ships will join maneuvers as the fleet departs, and a smoker in Itamarati celebrated with national anthems and a boxing bout.
Rear Admiral Evans orders year by year competitive engineering records for battleships and torpedo boats. Coal consumption hours draft distance and speed are logged and ranked annually by vessel design with prizes planned for top performers.
The State Department releases confirm a warm reception for Admiral Evans' fleet in Rio with an official banquet planned by Baron Rio Branco and a 600-cover dinner for January 20. Separate legal action over pirated The Merry Widow editions unfolds in New York with injunctions against producers and police reports of counterfeit performances in Hoboken.
The Cushman Club for theatrical women opened in the old David Sellers mansion at 222 South 10th street. Operated by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Actors' Church Alliance, it offers sleeping rooms for fifteen and meals for many. Membership dues are $1 yearly and weekly meals cost four dollars for performers in Philadelphia.
The National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers filed a certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State. The group aims to promote friendly relations and welfare of theatrical producing managers in America. Directors include Henry W. Savage, Charles E. Blaney, Samuel A. Scribner, Jules Murray, Henry B. Harris, Gus Hill, William A. Brady, George C. Tyler, Benjamin F. Roeder, Al H. Woods, J. W. Jacobs, W. H. Connor, Harry Martell, all from New York, with Charles H. Yale of Philadelphia and Hollis F. Cooley of Great Kills, Staten Island.
A musical novelty Nearly a Hero premieres February 3 at the Lyric Theatre in Philadelphia with authors Reginald De Koven and George Grant. The Shuberts plan a Casino run about a week later starring Sam Bernard and Ethel Levey.
Professor Paul Milyukov arrived in New York aboard the Carmania to address the Civic Forum and departed on the Lorraine. He warned that raising the Jewish question now could dissolve the Douma, urged gradual emancipation, and defended equal rights for Russian Jews while noting Punishments for Viborg manifesto signers. The American Hebrew interview reports his views and his critique of President Roosevelt’s stance.
John F Betz a leading Philadelphia brewer and prominent financier died at his home after a prolonged illness. Born in 1831 in Germany he founded the Eagle Brewery in New York in 1853 and later established a major Philadelphia brewery. He married twice and leaves two young children and a son John F Betz Jr to carry on his interests.
Mrs Lydia K Bradley of Peoria Illinois dies at age 92 after three weeks of illness. Her wealth 4 million dollars funded the Bradley Polytechnic Institute and the Bradley Home for Aged Women. She supported the University of Chicago founder Dr Harper and directed extensive charitable works and buildings.
Obituary notes report the deaths of Mary Elizabeth Wyman Storer at 38 in Pittsburg from pneumonia. Harry Stone, Broadway figure and ticket broker, age 49. John Ryan of Port Chester, heart disease, age unknown. Sidney Wintringham, 92, vice-president of two firms. and William H. Crawford, yice president of Lynecroft Realty, age unknown. Surviving relatives listed where provided.
Music critic review of a Carnegie Hall concert by the Russian Symphony Orchestra and Boston Symphony Orchestra. Sibelius third symphony is panned for lack of themes and musical truth, while his first symphony is praised for melodic invention. Altschuler presents Glazunov ballet and Baba Yaga tone picture. Debut pianist Julian Isserlis, praised for tone and technique, earns cautious optimism despite the Chopin work chosen.
President Eliot urged more legislation to curb industrial evils and tax evasion. He said arbitration harms industrial peace and noted Canada ahead in governmental power. Charles E Hughes was mentioned as a potential president. The event featured remarks by Judge Hasbrouck Lieutenant Governor Chanler and Rev Parkes Cadman.
Wrentham Massachusetts January 15 John Albert Macy editor of The Youths Companion and former Harvard instructor denies a New York paper story that his wife Anne Mansfield Sullivan is losing her sight. He says she was blind years ago but gained substantial sight after a 20 year ago operation by Dr Bradford and has had no worsening eyes in fifteen years. Miss Keller visiting Montgomery Alabama says rumors like this should not be printed and she is in good health writing a book and will stay in Montgomery until spring.
The Shubert brothers plan to bring the Royal Opera Company of Berlin to the United States next spring in a proposed sixty performances. New York is to receive at least half the engagements, with details on guaranteed sums and venue not disclosed.
The Municipal Art Society thanks Mrs Russell Sage of Lawrence Long Island for a 3 0 gift to restore the Governor s Room in City Hall. The group supports preserving local historic points of interest.
At noon on January a marriage is announced by the Rev Bay Wilcox, uniting Wilcox daughter and Mrs H Dousman with Samuel T Skidmore. Notices of marriages and deaths must be endorsed with full name and address.
Peter and Mary Delmour brothers and sister of Larry Delmour file suit to challenge his will claiming he lacked mental capacity and suffered undue influence from his second wife. John F. McIntyre to represent the contestants. Mrs Lawrence Decimour denies any undue influence. SEVENTH TO HONOR LIEUT COL KIPP parade to honor Brevet Brigadier General William Halstead Kipp for fifty years of service with 7th Regiment. The board of officers at the armory will host a reception for Kipp and regiment members and friends.
Died notices list names such as Richard H. Allen John Ryan Edward C Chamberlin Elia J Sharp Crawford William J Smithe Thomas D Kanouse Eliza J Stellwagen Margaret E Kimball Samuel PF Taylor Olivia M Norbett William Tempany Harriette L oY Rourke Owen Wail John F Hennelds Eva V White Herbert Richardson Helen D Wintringham Milday. The notices mention Northampton Mass January 1905 and Newark N J funeral details for Richard Hinckley Allen and Edward Co Chamberlin with church service plans. William H Crawford dies age 48 at Mount Vernon N Y with service and interment arrangements.
Multiple death notices list survivors and funeral arrangements across New York and New Jersey. Entries name Eliza Kanouse, Samuel Kimball, William Norkett, Owen O’Rourke, Eva Reynolds, Kate Rich arson, Jomm Ryan, Lila Sharp, Thomas Smithe, Margaret Stellwagen, Olivia Moodie Taylor, Harriette Tempa ny, John Wall, Herbert White, Sidney Wintringham, and others with service dates, locations, and interment plans.
Woodlawn Cemetery is easily reached via Harlem trains from Crand Central Station and by Webster and Jerome Avenue trolleys or carriage. Lots priced from $150. For Book of Views or office details call Gramercy 4855 or visit 20 East 234 Street New York City. Undertakers Frank F. Camprele Co. 7412 West 274 Street operates chapels and provides private and public ambulances. Tel 1224 Chelsea.
The New-York Tribune advertises a file of applications for various positions kept at its Uptown Office, 1364 Broadway between 26th and 28th Streets, inviting employers to consult for quick hiring. Office hours 3 am to 6 pm.
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