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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
22
Denials publish the tale of Princess Beatrice and Prince Anthony of Orleans amid Spain England royal sensitivities. The piece traces lineage suitors, French nobles, and a wealth web surrounding the Duke of Uzes and champagne fortunes, with notes on Paris court customs and titles.
The narrative traces a ducal fortune and heirs. One son embraced socialism and journalism in Paris while disinheriting his mother beyond an annuity. The duke’s widow discovers 300 leather volumes in a private library, each a French government bond totaling large sums. The widow donated to Genoa, Italian charities, and Peters Peace fund.
The duchess Galliera bequeathed her mansion on the Rue de Varenne to the Emperor of Austria and most of her jewels to the Empress Frederick as well as funds for the Galliera Museum. The Comte de Paris and his children received none of the estate, while Pope Leo XIII and Anthony of Orleans were left many other provisions in a complex will.
Unusual legal moves seek court aid to probe the health of 95 year old philanthropist John M. Burke. F Willoughby Smith, related by marriage, asks for access and oversight as Burke’s physician counsel Frederick H. Denman handles the Burke Foundation funds.
Homer Folks of the State Charities Aid Association said a large donation misperception circulated. The association did not receive $1,000,000 but did receive $10,000 from the Russell Sage Foundation to support tuberculosis work.
Free admission to the American Museum of Natural History and Zoological Gardens. Miss Janet E. Richards speaks on Current History at Delmonico's at 10 45 a m under the National Society of United States Daughters of 1812. Albert Strauss discusses The Gold Movement at Havemeyer Hall Columbia University at 5 p m. Various charity and educational events fill the evening from Carnegie Hall to Hotel Astor and Waldorf Astoria including a University of Pennsylvania dinner and a Palestine Commandery ball.
Prominent arrivals at major hotels include E. J. Dimmick of Washington at the Gilsey. A. G. B. Claxton from Montreal at Gotham with Mrs. Claxton. Nathan Frank of Missouri and Edward L. Russell of Mobile at Hoff man. T Leslie Tranter of Providence at Imperial. J. R. Kilborne of Columbus at Manhattan. O. M. Spencer and Mrs. Spencer of St. Joseph at Plaza. M. S Dover of Providence and Mrs. Corbin of Boston at St. Regis. Maurice Falk of Pittsburgh at Waldorf Astoria.
Washington report notes northern disturbances reaching Canadian maritimes while southern system fades. Cold snaps from Gulf states to New York and Great Lakes. warmth in Northwest, Nebraska, and East Colorado. Rain and snow in east half, clearing later. Washington sees rain, Western Montana snow. Local forecasts: Columbia Maryland Delaware fair and warmer. New Jersey and Eastern New York fair with warmer days. Pennsylvania and New England mix of fair and colder periods. Official Weather Bureau record lists last twenty four hours temps with highest 30 and lowest 25.
The American Ambassador Dudley met Admiral Evans on the Connecticut and visited other flagships in Rio de Janeiro. President Penna plans a farewell visit as the fleet prepares to depart, while Brazilian officials host a gala with national anthems and a boxing contest among sailors.
Rear Admiral Evans issues a plan to rate battleships and torpedo boats by engineering performance. Annual records will track coal consumption, draft used, distance run, and speeds, with ships of the same design competing. Prizes may be awarded to top vessels to spur rivalry.
State Department releases outline Dudley and Baron Rio Branco hospitality for Admiral Evans fleet visits in Rio de Janeiro with banquet planned for January 20. Separate court actions in New York address suppression of piratical editions of The Merry Widow and a Black star performer incident in Hoboken with Savages pursuing legal remedies.
The Cushman Club for theatrical women opened in the old David Sellers mansion at 222 South 16th street. It is run by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Actors' Church Alliance with sleeping quarters for fifteen and meals for many more. Membership dues are 1 dollar a year and weekly meals cost 1 dollar. The club aims to provide three meals daily for Philadelphia performers. The piece also notes the incorporation of the National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers in Albany with a board including Henry W. Savage and others from New York and Philadelphia.
A musical novelty titled Nearly a Hero debuts February 3 at the Lyric Theatre Philadelphia authored by Reginald De Koven and George Grant. The Shuberts plan a Casino run about a week later with Sam Bernard and Ethel Levey as lead performers. The Witching Hour premieres tomorrow night at Chicago’s Garrick Theatre by its second company. Julia Marlowe revives When Knighthood Was in Flower tonight at Baltimore’s Academy of Music. Signor Novelli sails tomorrow. his American engagement was unprosperous and he may not present Dante in the U S. Daly's Theatre next Monday features Paul Armstrong with his own play Society and the Bulldog under his direction.
Professor Paul Milyukov leader of Russia's Constitutional Democrats arrived on the Carmania and left on the Lorraine. A cable from the faction urged a full report of his American speeches. He told The American Hebrew interview that raising the Jewish question now would menace the Douma, while urging gradual steps toward emancipation and a representative body. The Viborg manifesto signers received three months in prison and loss of political rights. Two Russian Jews in the current Douma are said to be well acquainted with the Jewish question.
John F Betz renowned Philadelphia brewer and leading citizen dies at his home after a long illness. Born in Germany in 1831 he built the Eagle Brewery in New York and later a major Philadelphia brewery. He held wealth in city financial firms and will be survived by two young children and by John F Betz Jr who will take over his interests.
Lydia K Bradley a leading Illinois benefactor died at ninety two after a three week illness. Her fortune around four million funded the Bradley Polytechnic Institute and the Bradley Home for Aged Women. She supported the University of Chicago figures with founder Dr Harper guiding her projects.
Obituary notes report the deaths of several prominent individuals: Mrs Mary Elizabeth Wyman Storer, 38, in Pittsburg from pneumonia. Harry Stone, 49, Broadway fixture and theatre ticket broker, at 45 West 116th Street. John Ryan, heart disease, Port Chester. Sidney Wintringham, 92, vice-president of the American Coal Company and George's Creek & Cumberland Railroad, of Brooklyn. William H Crawford, offerings vice-president of Lynecroft Realty, Mount Vernon. Each life listed with residence, age, cause, and survivor details.
Music review notes Sibelius may have one significant work in history not his third symphony. The review praises his first symphony but finds the latest large work thin with few memorable themes. Altschuler also presents a Baba Yaga tone picture and a Glazunov ballet suite. Julian Isserlis debuts with Chopin and Safonoff orchestration.
President Eliot at the Holland Society dinner warned that arbitration fails in industrial disputes and that unjust taxation and tax evasion fuel lawlessness. He urged broader constitutional powers and legislation, noting Canada leads in this area. Rep. Charles E Littlefield hinted at Charles E Hughes as a future president, amid other society tributes and remarks on crime and duty.
Telegraph reports from Wrentham and Montgomery state John Albert Macy debunks a New York rumor claiming Mrs Macy is losing her eyesight. He says she was blind in youth but regained sight after a 20 year ago operation and remains no worse than fifteen years past. Miss Keller, visiting Montgomery, dismisses the rumor and notes her health and ongoing book project.
The Shubert brothers plan to bring the Royal Opera Company of Berlin to the United States for sixty performances next spring. New York will host at least half the shows and the exact venue and guarantees were not disclosed.
The Municipal Art Society writes Mrs. Russell Sage of Lawrence Long Island expressing deep appreciation for her gift of 25 dollars toward restoring the Governor's Room in City Hall. The society supports preserving local historical points of interest.
At noon on January ev et the Kevedie mens are ox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Louis Dousman to Samuel T. Skidmore. Notices of marriages and deaths must be indorsed with full name and address.
Dated notices list deaths and funeral details for Richard Hinckley Allen Edward C Chamberlin William H M Crawford and others with services scheduled in Newark New Jersey Detroit Michigan Dutchess County New York and Mount Vernon New York. Details include dates January 14 1908 January 16 1968 and January 19 with service times and locations.
Death notices and funeral announcements for Josephine Kanouse and others across New York and New Jersey list services at homes, churches, and cemeteries. Dates include January 14 to 17 1908 1909, with locations in Boonton Plainfield New York City Elmhurst Port Chester Mineola and Greenfield Cemetery among others.
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Special notices invite employers to consult the file of applicants for various positions now installed at the New York Tribune uptown office located at 364 Broadway between 26th and 3th Streets. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rates detailed for daily, tri weekly and weekly editions to domestic and foreign destinations. Listings include Canada Europe and Asia options with varying monthly and yearly terms and special hotel reading-room arrangements abroad.
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