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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1908

Page

10

Sir Alan Johnstone and the Johnstone Legacy Recited

Sir Alan Johnstone a veteran English diplomat and favorite of the royal family is profiled for his service in Copenhagen and Darmstadt. The article traces the Johnstone lineage the crest winged spur and connections to Queen Victoria era and the Derby winning Sir Frederick Johnstone.

Brentwood Company Alan Johnstone W. Pinchot Copenhage Norway Prince Charles of Denmark Geome Darmeiacht England King Award Ernest Victoria of Hesse Queen Victoria Edwaeth Vienna Copenhagen Queen Alexandra Lord Derwent Sir Harcourt Johnstone Harcourt Archbishop Harcourt of York Sir William Vernon Harcourt Lord Iberrent Johnstone Westerhall Edward Frederick Johnstone Edinburgh Heward Isi John Balrol Bruce Johnston Frederick Commodore Stone Govan Amodore Charlotte Dee Sir Frederick Commodore Sir William Johnstone Frances Pulteney House of Lords Earldom Fred Laura

Lady Juliet Duff Given Vast Welsh Estate T: Lady Juliet Duff Will Inherit Welsh Estate Varynol After Father-in-law Dies

American arrival Lady Juliet Duff wife of Robin Duff lands with promise to inherit the vast Welsh estate Varynol once her father in law dies. The property has housed families for centuries and hosts a large bison herd and a vast menagerie. Robin Duff served in Life Guards and carries connections to the Assheton-Smith family and notable caricaturist Charles Duff. Lady Juliet travels with cousin Violet Vivian and plans to visit Washington.

Juliet Duff America Robin Duff de Grey Is & Riece Sir Michael Herbert Washington Varynol Wales Warne Barbio Snowdon George Assheton-Smith Robin Charles Duff Wellington Legge Isle of Wight Assheton-Smith Charles Assheton-Smith London Vanity Fair Lord Charles Bergsford Lety Juliet Lowther Las Life Guards Lord Vivian Charles Asshef Smith Violet Vivian

De Vivian’s Father a noted diplomat and revels organizer

The article recalls de Vivians father as British Ambassador in Rome famed for cuisine and dancing and for leading cotillons with Queen Margherita as his partner. A steeplechase rider in youth, he once rode at Alexandria in top boots and silk attire, provoking a protest from the Offce for improper conduct of officers.

de Vivian Rome Margherita Herone Ericis Alexandria

Court Favor Elevates Envoy to Rome After Nile Parade

The article describes a diplomat’s rise from near shelving to ambassador to Rome due to court favor. It notes a procession aimed at damaging British prestige in the Nile region and mentions the Vivians at court continuing influence. Violet and Dorothy Creppy, the queen’s maids of honor, underscore the family’s lasting royal ties. Dorothy married two years prior, Violet remains in royal service.

The Nile Berne Rome Vivians Creppy Violet Dorothy

Campaign against smoking by women sparks Atlantic debate

The piece mocks New York City aldermen on banning female smoking aboard the Adriatic en route to New York and lampoons feminine propriety. It argues tobacco steadies nerves, calms chatty tongues, and touts smoking as a civilizing influence for women across various regions, ending with a signature MARQUISE DE FONTENOY.

Miss Vivian Juliet Duff New York Empire City England Orient Europe Briarwood Betty Judy Marquise DE Fontenoy

Unemployed Panic Triggers Stampede at Manhattan Hall

Three hundred unemployed men fled in panic at No. 6 East 4th Street as a young man proposed merging the East Side Crisis conference with anarchists who had disrupted a socialist meeting at Clinton Hall. A man identified as Joseph Klang claimed to be an ex worker. Detectives interrupted as cries of revolution and Chicago came from the crowd.

Manhattan Hall East 4Th Street East Side Clinton Hall Ith Street Joseph Kiang East 12Th Street Conner Thomas A. Edison B. Rosenfeld Burn New York Chicago Klang

Cardinal Gibbons Leaves Boston for Baltimore

Cardinal Gibbons and his secretary, Roger O'Donovan, depart Boston today for Baltimore.

Boston Cardinal Gibbons Rgther O'Donovan Baltimore

Prominent Arrivals at Hotels in New York City List

A list of notable guests staying at fashionable hotels includes Colonel E A Stevens at the Albemarle from Castle Point Fifth Avenue W B Clark from Hartford William Willets from Washington R D White at Hermitage Commander D Tatton Brown Royal Navy Southampton England Dr W H Ellis and Professor M Hutton from Toronto Dr W J Mayo Rochester Minnesota Mr and Mrs Cyrus F McCormick Chicago Marvin Hughitt Chicago.

Albemarle E. A. Stevens Castle Point Fifth Avenue W. B. Clark Hartford William Willets Washington Hermitage R. D. White U. S&s Murray Hill D Tatton-Brown Royal Navy Southampton England Manhattan W. H. Ellis M. Hutton Toronto

Weather forecast and record from Washington area

The Weather Bureau reports a cold wave across New England and mid Atlantic with temperatures 15 to 35 degrees below normal, warmer in central valleys and plains, and snow in the Rockies and Northwest. Forecasts predict snow Friday in the Southwest and a Friday evening cold wave in the central Rocky Mountains. local DC Maryland forecasts call for fair today with Saturday snow and northeast winds.

Washington New England Middle Atlantic Jake Plains States Rocky Mountains Colorado Rocky Mountain Northwest West Gulf States Tne Ward South Texas District of Columbia Maryland Delaware New Jersey Astern Pennsylvania New York Weather Bureau Gili P. m Fair End

Bear Divides Court Over Truth About a Real Bear

A New York Court of Appeals decision upholds a bear as legitimate freight in a Molloy versus Stalin case. Judge Gray rules Stalin as a common carrier not liable for a bear’s mischief. Chief Judge Cullen dissents, arguing carriers carry dangerous animals and are liable. The bears’ voyage from New York to New Haven and the boy Molloy’s injury spurred the suit, with defense and testimony detailing the animals’ transport and custody.

Bronx Zoological Park Court of Appeals New York Cullen Louisiana Molloy Agt Stalin Jonathan Deyo Dickinson W. Richards Mr. Starin Starin New Haven Consolidated Road Bears Mr. Hammerstein Molloy Mr. Stalin Richards Gray Willard Bartlett Stalin Line

Greene County Men Cheer Hughes Dinner at Hotel Astor

The Greene County Society held its fourth annual dinner at the Hotel Astor with William Pierson Fiero as toastmaster. A Governor Hughes letter of regret drew applause. General Woodford spoke on the Hudson Fulton celebration and M Linn Bruce praised Greene County. Assemblyman Lee and Patrick McGowan also spoke.

Greene County Society Hotel Astor William Pierson Fiero Hughes Stewart L. Woodford Hudson-Fulton M. Linn Bruce Greene County Assemblyman Lee Patrick McGowan

Cortland Society Dinner At Hotel Astor In New York

The Cortland Society of New York held its eighth annual dinner at the Hotel Astor with over two hundred attendees. Speakers included Professor Lewis H. Tuthill on Grandfathers, Charles H. Dea on Grandmothers, and Edgar L. Adams with Plain Talk from the Hills. Franklin Pierce presided.

Cortland Society of New York Hotel Astor Lewis H. Tuthill Charles H. Dea Edgar L. Adams Hillis Franklin Pierce

Tufts Drops Debating Contests With New York University

The Tufts College debating team ends annual debates with New York University after five years of dialogue. NYU’s stance on two points was deemed unsatisfactory, prompting Tufts to sever the contests.

the Tribune Boston Tufts College New York University

Wayne County Men Honor Blackmar at First Reunion

Abel E. Blackmar was the guest of honor at the first annual reunion and dinner of the Society of Wayne County held last evening at the Hotel Marlborough. Among those present were Charles T. Ennis, Peter C. Hendrick, Colonel T. H. Roberts and Arthur Southerland.

Abel E. Blackmar Society of Wayne County Marlborough Charles T. Ennis Peter C. Hendrick T. H. Roberts Arthur Southerland

Russell Named Rector of St Patrick's Washington

Baltimore January 39 The appointment of Rev. William T Russell of this city as rector of St Patrick's Church in Washington was announced at Cardinal Gibbons residence tonight He has been the cardinal s secretary for fourteen years and succeeds the late Rev Dr D J Stafford

Baltimore William T. Russell St. Patrick's Church Washington D. J. Stafford Cardinal Gibbons Father Feussell

Baltimore Merchants Dinner Highlights Overseas Opportunity

The Merchants and Manufacturers' Association of Baltimore held its annual dinner at the Hotel Rennert. Speakers included John Barrett of the International Bureau of American Republics, Congressman Theodore E. Burton of Ohio, J. Thomas Ueflin of Alabama, and Maryland Governor Austin L. Crothers. Barrett spoke on Our Greatest Undeveloped Opportunity For America.

Baltimore Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Baltimore Hotel Rennert John Barrett International Bureau of American Republics Theodore E. Burton Ohio J. Thomas Ueflin Alabama Austin L. Crothers Maryland Barrett America

Obituary: Arthur Fergusson Dies in Manila

Washington reports the death of Arthur W. Fergusson secretary to the Philippine Commission from heart disease in Manila. A California native born 1859, he served in multiple diplomatic and translation roles including interpreter for the 1889 International American Conference and secretary for the Philippine Commission since 1900. He authored A Handbook of Mexico and was a Manila University Club vice-president.

Arthur W. Fergusson Washington Philippine Commission Manila War Department Smith Arthur Walsh Fergusson California Benicia Solano County Mexico St. Augustine College Benicia New Era Georgetown D. C International American Conference American Monetary Commission International Railway Commission Chilean Claims Commission Venezuelan Claims Commission Bureau of American Republics Fergusson Philippines Taft University Club of Manila

Death of Sir Henry Whatley Tyler Chief railway figure London

Sir Henry Whatley Tyler died today in London at 1827 birth year. He chaired Westinghouse Brake Company and deputy chaired Great Eastern Railway. Former president of Grand Trunk Railway of Canada from 1877 to 1895 and served as MP for Harwich 1889–85 and Great Yarmouth 1855–82. Knighted 1877.

London Henry Whatley Tyler Westinghouse Brake Company Great Eastern Railway Company Grand Trunk Railway of Canada Harwich Great Yarmouth

Death of David Brickner of New York Stock Exchange

David Brickner died at his home 1 Riverside Drive on Wednesday night at age sixty seven. He was active in the New York Consolidated Stock Exchange and long involved in the clothing trade as an officer of the Wile Brickner Company of Rochester. He leaves a wife and three children Edwin S Dr Walter M and Mrs G Richard Davis, and a brother Max Brickner of Rochester.

David Brickner Riverside Drive New York Consolidated Stock Exchange Wile- Brickner Company Rochester Edwin S Walter M. Brickner G. Richard Davis Max Brickner

Burr Robbins Circus Pioneer Dies in Chicago

Burr Robbins an oldtime circus man born in Union New Jersey died today in Chicago. He began as manager of a Civil War panorama in 1871 and started a wagon show that grew into the Burr Robbins Circus. After a near fatal accident he sold to the Ringlings, later owners of Barnum and Bailey. He also worked in Chicago real estate and helped found the American Bill Posting Company, led by his son Burnett.

Chicago Jar Burr Robbins Union, N Ringlings Barnum & Bailey Circus Robbins American Bill Posting Company Burnett

Proctor Leaves Uniontown to Raise $16 000 to Avert Sentence

George H Proctor, jailed for two years for false pretense, departed Uniontown for New York tonight under guard to seek $16 000 from wealthy backers. He has already paid most of the sum and says Judge Amble will suspend his sentence upon return of the balance. Proctor aims to hand the money to Uniontown victi ms who bought worthless coal lands for $40 000.

The Tribune Uniontown Penn George H. Proctor New York Tonight William Morris Proctor Amble

Genée Signs With Klaw & Erlanger for New Roles

Mlle Adeline Genée, star of The Soul Kiss at the New York Theatre, has signed a multi year contract with Klaw & Erlanger. The management plans a new production for her next season, ending rumors she would leave the country after her New York engagement.

Mlle. Adeline Genée New York Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger New York Theatre

Denis O'Sullivan Operated For Appendicitis At Grant Hospital

Irish comedian and singer Denis O'Sullivan, performing in Peggy Mahree at the Southern Theatre, underwent an appendicitis operation at Grant Hospital today. His condition is listed as critical tonight. He is due to appear in New York next Monday.

Columbus Ohio Denis O'Sullivan Southern Theatre Peggy Mahree Grant Hospital New York

Friars to Hold Festival for Club House Funds

The Friars board of governors decided yesterday to stage a festival in the second week of May. The committee hopes to secure the Hippodrome or the New York Theatre for the event. Many leading players in the country will participate in a special performance during the festival.

Board of Governors of the Friars Hippodrome New York Theatre

Change in cast of Eugene Onegin at Carnegie concerts

Owing to Marie Stoddard's indisposition, Mme Hissem de Moss will replace her as Tatiana in Tschaikowsky's Eugene Onegin from Walter Damrosch at Carnegie Music Hall. De Moss had her first piano rehearsal Wednesday night for the performances tomorrow night and Sunday afternoon.

Marie Stoddard Eugene Onégin Tschaikowsky Walter Damrosch New York Symphony Society Carnegie Music Hall Mme. Hissem de Moss Tatiana Miss Stoddard Mme. de Moss

French Players to return for Sardou comedy week

The French Players will repeat in the afternoon performances of Sardou's Divorces on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday next week. The shows target students of the French language and will be held at the usual venue.

Sardou Mme Vera Komisarzhevsky Liberty Theatre Merchant Tailors’ Association Girl Behind the Herald Square Theatre Leslie Harris Mendelssohn Hall

Appeal for Rags Urgently Sought by NYC Infirm Committee

The committee on employment for the infirm of the New York City Visiting Committee requests rags of any color or cloth quality, preferably better. Courtenay Dinwiddie, secretary at 105 East 2d Street, will collect them. Inmates of municipal alms houses use rags to make rugs and mats, with proceeds aiding the workers.

New York City Courtenay Dinwiddie East 2d Street

Republican Club Entertainment at Harlem Casino Ball

State and city officials will attend the Republican Club of the 20th Assembly District annual entertainment and ball at the Harlem Casino on February 1. Professional vaudeville performers provide entertainment and there will be band music. Frank K. Bowers, district executive member, will host a reception during the evening.

Repubican Club 20Th Assembly District Herlem Casino Frank K. Bowers

Tannhauser at Metropolitan Ends Season with Farewell Knote

Wagner’s Tannhauser staged at the Metropolitan Opera House last night marks Mr. Knote’s farewell. The cast and staging show no new elements, but performances by Mme Gadski Fremstad Alten Goritz Blass and conductor Hertz receive praise for their strong contributions.

Elizabeth Mme. Fremstad Venus Miss Alten the Shepherd Mr. Knote Tannhauser Mr. Goritz Wolfram Mr. Blass the Landgrave Mr. Hertz

Russian Symphony Society at Carnegie Hall Pays Tribute to MacDowell

The Russian Symphony Society held its fourth subscription concert at Carnegie Hall, honoring Edward A. MacDowell with a bust and laurel wreath. The program shifted to the Indian suite by Balakirev, performed with mixed tempo, followed by a Sibelius waltz and Tschaikowsky, Rachmaninov, Rimsky Korsakov works. Julian Isserlis repeated a piano forte concerto previously heard this season.

Russian Symphony Society Carnegie Hall Edward A. MacDowell Balakirew Aitschuler Tschaikowsky Sibelius Julian Isserliss Josef Hofmann Symphony Society Rachmaninov Aleko Rimsky-Korsakow

Bauer Recital At Mendelssohn Hall In Morrows Afternoon

Harold Bauer presents a second pianoforte recital at Mendelssohn Hall tomorrow afternoon. The program includes Beethoven op. 81 Sonata Les Adieux Estampes Pagodes La Soiree dans Grenade Jardins sous la pluie Detussy Toccata and Fugue in C minor Andante from Sonata in B flat Schubert Ballade in A minor La Polonaise in F sharp minor.

Harold Bauer Mendelssohn Hall

A Disciple of Mrs Stokes Defends Red Flag View

A letter to the Tribune from Rahmah T Blay of Newark argues Martha Avery mislabels the flag as sacred. He favors the red flag as a symbol of unity among workers and calls for socialism and economic understanding while defending the stars and stripes as a national emblem.

the Tribune Martha Moore Avery Longfellow Oliver Cromwell Martha Avery God Raamah T. Blay Newark N. J

Lien Filed on Rockefeller Laundry at Pocantico Hills

A mechanic's lien for 415 dollars was filed in Westchester County Clerk's Office by Abraham R. Harnish against John D. Rockefeller for materials supplied to the new laundry building on the Pocantico Hills estate. Rockefeller named as owner and contractor. Harnish alleges nonpayment for Ribbed Concrete Building Company work.

John D. Rockefeller Pocantico Hills Westchester County Clerk's Office White Plains Abraham R. Harnish No. Sss Tenth Avenue Rockefeller Harnish Ribbed Concrete

Transatlantic Travellers Arrivals List

Yesterday's arrivals from abroad include Kaiser Wilhelm Mrs. John R. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Duncan G. Hott Mr. and Mrs C. B Nichol and son II From Bremen Chauncey J. Blatt Mr. and Mrs C Forbes Mr. and Mrs Thomas D. Waterbury B. Raymond.

Kaiser Wilhelm John R. Bennett H. E. Duncan G. Hott C. B Nicholson Bremen Chauncey J. Blatt C. ©. Forbes Thomas D. Waterbury B. Raymond

Blanchard and Thomas marry in Grace Church ceremony

Marriage notices announce Anne Florence Thomas wed Edward Wyatt Blanchard at Grace Church chantry in New York City on January 30 1998 officiated by Rev Edward M Parrott and Dr William R Huntington. Also Louis Wardlaw Miles wed Katharine Wistar Stockton in Princeton New Jersey on January 21 at First Presbyterian Church. Notices require full names and addresses.

Blanchard Thomas Grace Church Chantry New York City Edward M. Parrott William R. Huntington Anne Florence Thomas Edward Wyatt Blanchard Miles—Stockton Princeton N. J First Presbyterian Church Louis Wardlaw Miles Katharine Wistar Samuel Witham Stockton

Adams-At Southampton Death Notice Admits Family Tribute

Death notice from Southampton England dated January 29 reports the passing of Alice, beloved daughter of Cheries Thorston Adams and Alice Hanks Adams. The Tri-Weekly Tribune will republish death notices without extra charge.

Tribune Tri-Weekly Adams Southampton England Ye, Alice Cheries Thorston Adams Alice Hanks ‘Adame

Barber entered into rest at Albany N Y

Obituary notes list Angelica W Barber widow of Thomas Barber dying January 2 1908 in Albany at 23 Chestnut street with funeral at 2 PM on Friday. Other notices for Ballinge Cook Dahl Donohue Dorsey Ellis Evlis Elmer Estabrook Mathews Platt Radcliff Sheldon Shotwell Warren and related service details appear in the same column with times dates and church locations.

Adama Alice Elmer Sarah M. Barber Angelica W. Estabrook Sarah E. Billinge Harriet E. Mathews John S J. Cook Hannah Pratt Ella J. Dahl Christian P. Radcliff Abram Derohue Thomas Sheldon Amey R. Dorsey Ulan Shotwell Jane E. B Ellis Amelia H. Warren Johns H. Ellis Catherine Barber Albany N. Y Angelica W. Barber Thomas Barber Chestnut Street 17Th St Brooklyn E. 5. Elmer Central Valley Mathews Leg Harbor N. J John Stetson, Jr Princes Bliss John S. Mathews Howard Bowns Remsen St Platt Tampa Bay Hotel Florida Elia J. Platt Scranton Penn Radcliff Abram S&s Radcliff Hudson Street Yonkers Sheldon Madison Ave Amey Richmeld Daniel B Fearing Frederick Sheldon Grace Church Broadway 10Th St

Woodlawn Cemetery Access and Lot Prices Listed

The Woodlawn Cemetery is accessible by Harlem trains from Grand Central, Webster and Jerome Avenue traffic routes and by carriage. Lots are priced from 150 dollars. For Book of Views or a representative, contact Frank E. Campbell Co at 241-3 West 234 Street, New York. Private and public ambulances are available, telephone Chelsea 1824.

Harlem Grand Central Station Webster Jerome Avenue Gramercy East New York City Frank E. Campbell CO West Chelsea

Special Notices for Employers at the Uptown Tribune Office

The New York Tribune advertises a file of applicant applications at 1364 Broadway for quick hiring aid. Office hours 9 am to 6 pm, daily and Sunday. Subscriptions and mail delivery rates to domestic and foreign addresses listed, with extensive international rate tables and hotel reading-room copies abroad.

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