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New York Tribune

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New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1908

Page

22

Sir Alan Johnstone and the Johnstone lineage in royal circles

Sir Alan Johnstone, longtime English diplomat, drawn into the Thaw trial spotlight, helped smooth royal marriages and later served as chargé d affaires in Darmstadt before becoming British Plenipotentiary in Copenhagen. He is linked to the Johnstone family, holders of Annandale titles and estates, with a crest echoing the winged spur. The article traces lineage through Lord Derwent, Harcourt ancestry, and the Johnstone clan’s historic deeds, including Derby successes and land holdings in America and Britain.

Brentwood Company Alan Johnstone James W. Pinchot Copenhagen Norway Prince Charles of Denmark Darm Iad England King Howard Ernest Victoria Hesse Edward Vienna Copenaren Alexandra Lord Derwent Sir Harcourt Johnstone Harcourt Archbishop Harcourt of York Sir William Vernon Harcourt Joerrent Johnstone Westerhall Frederick Johnstone Edinburgh Eeard Til John Balrol Bruce Scotland Commodore George Johnstone wTida Cubs U Moder Charlotte Dee Sir Frederick George Johnstone Laura Wilton Russell Fredrick

Lady Juliet Duff Heir To Vast Welsh Estate Inheritance

Lady Juliet Duff arrives in America aboard the Adriatic with her husband Robin Duff. She is linked to the de Grey lineage and the late Sir Michael Herbert, and will become mistress of the Varynol estate in Wales upon her father-in-law’s death. The property features extensive farms, a large bison herd, a long park, and a grand menagerie, reflecting a history of aristocratic ownership and notable London connections.

Juliet Desf America Robin Dut de Grey Sir Michael Herbert Washington Varynol Wales Vernevoich Snowdon George Assheton-Smith Robin Juliet Duff George Assheton-Smitth Charles Duff Wellington Lodge Isle of Wight Ascheton-Smith Robin Duff Charles Assheton-Smith London Vanity Fair Lord Charlies Bergsford Juliet Lowther Life Guards Lord Vivian Charles Asshefen Violet Vivian

Vivien’s Father Died in Rome as British Ambassador

The British ambassador to Rome, famed for his dress and dancing, led grand revels and organized fetes. A noted steeplechase rider, he rode a horse in Alexandria in full costume, provoking officials who felt his sport and diplomacy clashed with his office.

Es Vivien Rome Margherita Vivian Alexandria Oser

Court favor boosts envoy to Rome amid Nile show

The passage notes a diplomat’s rise aided by court favor, avoiding shelving and moving from the Land of the Nile to Berne then Rome. It mentions the Vivians at court continuing influence with Creppy’s twins Violet and Dorothy, appointed maids of honor after the Queen’s accession. Dorothy married, Violet remains in royal service.

The Nile Berne Rome Vivians Creppy Violet Dorothy

Women Smokers on Adriatic Tour Spark City Debate

Miss Vivian and Lady Juliet Duff drew press attention aboard the Adriatic en route to New York as City Fathers weigh smoking by women. The piece argues for tobacco as calming and manifesto of feminine restraint, praising Asian and Southern European practices and mocking Northern women’s anti smoking stance. MARQUISE DE FONTE NOY.

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

Unemployed Panic at East Side Meeting in Manhattan Hall

Three hundred unemployed men surged from Manhattan Hall at East 4th street amid a scare sparked by a mild looking man proposing to join the East Side Crisis conference with anarchists. Detectives questioned a man named Joseph Klang claiming to be an ex garment worker, while landlords in the upper hall fled behind locked doors as the crowd cried revolution and chaos.

Manhattan Hall East 4Th Street East Side Clinton Trail Sth Street Joseph Klance No 514 East 12Th Street Conner Thomas A. Edison B. Rosenfeld Klang

Cardinal Gibbons Goes Home After Boston Visit

Cardinal Gibbons returns to Baltimore today after leaving Boston with his secretary Father Roger O Donovan.

Cardinal Gibbons Boston Rgther O Donovan Baltimore

Prominent Arrivals at Hotels Briefly Listed

Prominent guests arriving include Colonel E A Stevens Castle Point Fifth Avenue W B Clark Hartford William Walets Washington R D White A Murrray Hill Commander DD Tatton Brown Royal Navy Southampton England Manhatt an Dr W H Ellis and Professor M Hutton Toronto Netherlands Dr W J Mayo Rochester Mayo Plaza Mr and Mrs Cyrus F McCormick Chicago Waldorf Astoria Marvin Hughitt Chicago.

Albemarle E. A. Stevens Castle Point Fifth Avenue W. B. Clark Hartford William Walets Washington Hermitage R. D. White N. Murray Hill

Weather report and forecast from Washington

The cold wave reaches New England and Mid Atlantic with temperatures 15 to 28 degrees below normal. Central valleys and lake regions warmer, northwest much colder under a disturbance near Colorado. Snow in Rocky Mountain region and Northwest with rain in the west Gulf states. Forecast: snow in the southwest Friday, cooling temperatures. Central Rocky Mountain cold wave by Friday night. District of Columbia and Maryland fair, not so cold. Delaware New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania fair, not quite so cold. Eastern New York fair then cloudy with snow later. Western New York increasing clouds with snow and warmer. Local official record notes yesterday temperature extremes and averages for comparison.

Washington New England Midie Atlantic Lake Region Plains States North Rocky Mountains Colorado Rocky Mountain West Gulf States South Texas District of Columbia Maryland Delaware New Jersey Pennsylvania New York Weather Bureau Uas

Bear Divides Court Notion of a Real Bear in Drama

A New York Court of Appeals case centers on a traveling trained bear owned by Stalin Line. The bear, treated as freight, spurred a suit after a boy was injured when approaching the cages. Judge Gray sides with the carrier, while Chief Judge Cullen dissents, arguing bears are not safe freight.

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

Greene County Men Cheer Hughes at Annual Dinner

The Greene County Society held its fourth annual dinner at the Hotel Astor with William Pierson Fiero as toastmaster. A regret letter from Governor Hughes drew applause. General Woodford, M. Linn Bruce, Assemblyman Lee, and Patrick McGowan spoke about the Hudson Fulton celebration and Greene County’s standing in the state.

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

The Cortland Society of New York hosted its eighth annual dinner at the Hotel Astor last evening. Franklin Pierce presided over a gathering of more than two hundred attendees with speakers including Professor Lewis H. Tuthill and Edgar L. Adams.

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

Tufts Drops Annual Debates With New York University

Tufts College debating team ends five year rivalry with New York University after deeming NYU's attitude on two points unsatisfactory. The decision comes after last year's interactions were considered not entirely satisfactory and contests are discontinued.

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 Ennie, Peter C. Hendrick, Colonel T. H. Roberts and Arthur Southerland.

Abel E. Blackmar Society of Wayne County Marlborough Charles 7. Ennie Peter C. Hendrick T. H. Roberts Arthur Southerland

Reverend William T. Russell Named Rector of St Patrick's

Baltimore announces the appointment of Rev. William T. Russell of this city as rector of St Patrick's Church in Washington in succession to the late Rev. Dr. D. J. Stafford. Russell has served as Cardinal Gibbons's secretary for fourteen years.

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

Baltimore Merchants Dinner Highlights South America Toasts

The Merchants and Manufacturers' Association of Baltimore held its annual dinner at the Hotel Rennert with speakers including John Barrett of the International Bureau of American Republics, Congressman Theodore Burton of Ohio, J Thomas Yeflin of Alabama, and Maryland Governor Austin L. Crothers. Barrett spoke on "Our Greatest Undeveloped Opportunity South America."

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

Obituary of Arthur W. Fergusson Secretary in the Philippines

Arthur W. Fergusson, secretary to the Philippine Commission, died suddenly of heart disease in Manila. A California native born December 4, 1859, he edited The Benicia New Era, studied law at Georgetown, and held multiple interpreter and secretary roles in American commissions and international negotiations. He served as executive secretary of the Philippine Commission after 1901 and was noted for language skill and leadership. He authored A Handbook of Mexico and was vice-president of the University Club of Manila.

Washington Arthur W. Fergusson 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

Sir Henry Whatley Tyler Dies in London

London, Jan. 30. Sir Henry Whatley Tyler, chairman of the Westinghouse Brake Company and deputy chairman of the Great Eastern Railway, died today. Born March 7, 1827, he served as president of the Grand Trunk Railway from 1877 to 189? and sat as MP for Harwich 1889 to 188? and for Great Yarmouth 1885 to 188?. He was knighted in 1877.

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

David Brickner Dead at Sixty Seven in New York

David Brickner died at his home on Riverside Drive Wednesday night aged sixty seven. An active member of the New York Consolidated Stock Exchange he formerly manufactured clothing and was an officer of the Wile Brickner Company of Rochester. He leaves a wife three children Edwin S Dr Walter M Brickner 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 founder dies in Chicago at American Bill Posting link noted

Burr Robbins an early circus promoter born in Union New York died in Chicago. He managed a Civil War panorama in 1871 and in 1872 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 Bailey. He worked in Chicago real estate and with the American Bill Posting Company, whose president is his son Burnett.

Chicago Burr Robbins Union Burr Robins Ringlings Barnum & Bailey Circus Robbins American Bill Posting Company Burnett

Proctor Leaves Uniontown to Seek Bail Cash in New York

George H. Proctor, jailed for false pretenses, departed Uniontown under guard to raise 16,000 dollars from New York backers. He had paid most of 40,000 dollars to coal land buyers, with Judge Ambie offering suspended sentence if the remaining sum is returned. Proctor says wealthy New Yorkers will provide the money.

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

Genée Signs Long Term With Klaw & Erlanger

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

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

Denis O'Sullivan Undergoes Appendectomy in Columbus

Irish comedian and singer Denis O'Sullivan, who has been performing at the Southern Theatre in Peggy Mahree, was operated on for appendicitis at Grant Hospital today. His condition is listed as critical tonight. He was scheduled to appear in New York next Monday.

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

Friars Plan May Festival to Fund Clubhouse

The Friars board of governors decided yesterday to stage a festival in the second week of May to raise funds for a new clubhouse. The committee aims to use the Hippodrome or the New York Theatre and a host of leading American players 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

Sudden indisposition of Marie Stoddard prompts a cast change for Tschaikowsky opera Eugene Onegin. Mme Hissem de Moss steps in as Tatiana, replacing Stoddard, after her first piano rehearsal on Wednesday night ahead of Walter Damrosch led New York Symphony Society performances at Carnegie Music Hall.

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 Perform Sardou Comedy for Weekdays

The French Players repeat Sardou's Divorçons on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday afternoons next week. The performances target French language students and will be followed by news of Mme Vera Komisarzhevsky arriving in March for Liberty Theatre engagement. The Merchant Tailors' Association attended The Girl Behind the Counter at Herald Square Theatre and Leslie Harris will give a recital at Mendelssohn Hall on Friday night February 14 instead of Tuesday afternoon.

Sardou Mme Vera Komisarzhevsky Liberty Theatre Merchant Tailors' Association

Appeal for Rags from New York City Infirm Committee

The committee on employment for the infirm of the New York City Visiting Committee urgently requests anyone with rags of any color or cloth quality to inform Courtenay Dinwiddie, secretary, at No 10s East 2d street. The crippled and infirm Inmates of the municipal alms houses use them to make rugs and mats, with proceeds from sales given to the workers.

New York City Courtenay Dinwiddie East 2d Street

Republican Club Entertainment at Harlem Casino Ball

State and city officials expect to attend the Republican Club of the 20th Assembly Districts annual entertainment and ball at the Harlem Casino on February W. Professional vaudeville acts will provide entertainment and a band will play. Frank K. Bowers, executive member, will host a reception that evening.

Republican Club 20Th Assembly District Harlem Casino Frank K. Bowers

Wagner Tannhauser Opens Met Season with Farewell Knote

Music review notes the Metropolitan Opera House had its first Tannhauser of the season with Mr. Knote in the title role making his farewell. Cast remains unchanged with Mme. Gadski Fremstad Alten and Goritz praised for performances. Conducted by Mr. Hertz, the production receives a muted verdict and a lament for Knote’s departure.

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

Russian Symphony Society Honors MacDowell at Carnegie Hall

The Russian Symphony Society held its fourth subscription concert at Carnegie Hall paying tribute to Edward A. MacDowell with a bust and laurel wreath. The program substituted Balakirev's expected piece with the Indian suite and featured Sibelius mournful waltz, Tschaikowsky, Rachmaninov, Rimsky-Korsakow, and Hofmann related works with mixed critical reception.

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

Mr Bauer's Recital at Mendelssohn Hall Tomorrow

Harold Bauer presents a second piano recital at Mendelssohn Hall tomorrow afternoon featuring Beethoven Sonata op. 81 Les Adieux Estampes Pagodes La Grenade Jardin sous la pluie and Ballade in A minor Polonaise in F sharp minor, with a sedate cudacceda cadence.

Harold Bauer Mendelssohn Hall

A Disciple Questions the Stars and Stripes Flag

RAAMAH T. BLAY of Newark New Jersey writes to The Tribune on January 2 1988 challenging Martha Avery stance praising the red flag as a universal symbol of justice over the Stars and Stripes arguing the old banner represents a commercial empire and labor unity, urging readers to read economic and political realities.

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

Lien on Rockefeller Laundry at Pocantico Hills Filed

Abraham R. Harnish filed in Westchester County Clerk's office a mechanic's lien for 415 dollars against John D. Rockefeller's new laundry building at Pocantico Hills. Harnish, of 88S Tenth Avenue, says he supplied material through Ribbed Concrete Building Company and has not been paid.

John D. Rockefeller Pocantico Hills Westchester County Clerk's Office White Plains Abraham R. Harnish Tenth Avenue Rockefeller Harnish Ribbed Concrete

Transatlantic Travellers Arrivals List

Passengers arriving yesterday from abroad include Kaiser Wilhelm Mrs John R Bennett and the families of H Duncan C Nichol Ill From Bremen Chauncey J Blatt Mr and Mrs C C Forbes Mr and Mrs Thomas D Waterbury ls B Raymond

Kaiser Wilhelm John R. Bennett H. &. Duncan C. Nichol Bremen Chauncey J. Blatt C. C. Forbes Thomas D Waterbury Ls B. Raymond

Blanchard Thomas in New York City marriage

Marriage notices report Anne Florence Thomas wed Edward Wyatt Miles in Grace Church chantry New York City January 30 1998 officiated by Rev Edward Parrott and Dr William Huntington. Louis Wardlaw Miles wed Katharine Wistar Stockton at First Presbyterian Church Princeton New Jersey January 3 in a wedding reported in the notice.

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

Adams Died in Southampton England January 29 1908

Death notice for Alice Adams, beloved daughter of Cheriee Thornton Adams and Alice Hanks, reported from Southampton, England with the date January 29, 1908. Republished in the tri-Weekly Tribune without extra charge.

Tribune Tri-Weekly Adams Southampton England Alice Cheriee Thornton Adams Alice Hanks

Obituary notices from Albany and Brooklyn area dates

Multiple death notices and funeral announcements dated January 1908 from Albany Brooklyn and Yonkers New York. Entries include Angelica W Barber widow of Thomas Barber of 23 Chestnut Street Albany funeral at 2 pm. Hannah Cook of 128 1st Place Brooklyn funeral February 3. Joseph Weitekamp 406 Albemarle Street Brooklyn at 73. Thomas P. Denshue 25 ive st Brooklyn funeral January 31. Suseen Dormer Dorsey 148 Schenectady Ave Brooklyn funeral February 1. Amelia H Ellis widow of Harvey M Bilis funer al at residence 31 January. Catherine Elis at Sea Cliff. Mrs Sarah M Elmer widow of Dr E Elmer. Sarah Elizabeth Estabrook 72. John Stetson Mathews Sag Harbor son of Frances Bliss. Elia J Platt Tampa Bay Hotel Florida January 2 1908. Abram S Radcliff January 29 Yonkers funeral February 1. Jane E Everit Shotwell Gloversville. John Hobart Warren 101 Park Ave funeral January 31. various notices reference church services interment and locations across New York area.

Barber Albany N. Y Angelica W. Barber Thomas Barber Chestnut Street Coook Hannah Cook 1St Place Brooklyn St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church Les Serene i Et Tee Pees Eee Joseph Weitekamp Neo 406 Albemarle Christian FP Dabi Immaculate Heart of Mary Holy Cross Donohue Thomas PF. Denshue Catherine Maloney St. Brocktyn Dorsey Suseen Dormer Charles G. Dorsey Schenectady Ave St Matthew's Church Ellis Amelia H. Ellie Harvey M. Bilis E. ¢ Filia Quincy St Evlis Sea Cliff Catherine Elis P.m. Elmer St Marseilles France Sarah M. Elmer E. & Elmer Mathews—Sudderly Sag Harbor John Stetson, Jr Frances Bliss John Mathews Howard Bowns Remsen St Platt Tampa Ebay Floris Elia J. Platt Scranton Penn Radcliff Abram

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