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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1908

Page

12

Not Enough Improvement to Allay Fears for Bishop Potter

Cooperstown N Y July 10 There was little change in the condition of Bishop Henry C Potter tonight He recovered slightly from the weakness that caused alarm yesterday morning and spent a comfortable day but improvement was not enough to allay fears of his family and physicians Dr Henry Hun of Albany was in consultation with Drs Janvrin and Bassett again today It was decided not to issue any more bulletins unless condition becomes more serious or shows marked signs of recovering The weakness that seized the Bishop yesterday was caused by shortening of his heart action The methods used last week to sustain him were employed again and he responded to the treatment.

Cooperstown N. Y Henry C. Potter Henry Hun Albany Janvrin Bassett

Cleveland Will Leaves Estate to His Wife as Executrix

Trenton reports ex President Grover Cleveland's will probated in Mercer County. Written in 1896, it directs a modest monument, burial where he resides, and restates his wife Frances as executrix with Frank S. Hastings as executor. Bequests include 10000 to each child, 2000 to four Hastings daughters, 1000 to niece Mary Hastings, and personal items to Richard Watson Gilder and others. No estate inventory has been filed. heirs receive income until payments start, then principal at 21. Cleveland’s will, witnessed by Andrew F. West and John H. Finley, names Frances Cleveland as guardian.

Trenton Ceveland Tribune XN. J Princeton Mercer County Richard Hastings Cleveland Andrew F. West Graduate School Princeton University John H. Finley College of the City of New York Grover Cleveland New Jersey Mary Hastings Anna Hastings Richard Watson Gilder E. ©. Benedict J. B. Sinclair Franks Hastings Esther Marion Richard F Francis G Frances F. Cleveland Frances Cleveland Frank S. Hastings N. J New York City

Is He Married or Not

Long Island society circles debate if Samuel Willets of Meadow Brookhounds is married to Amber Lawlor former actress. Denials and confirmations linger as Edward Willets and family avoid comment while locals press for a clear statement. An offer of $59.60 for proof reportedly hangs unresolved amid family reticence and public curiosity.

Willets Westbury Hempstead Roslyn

Brooklyn Singers Welcome at Potsdam Royal Reception

The Brooklyn Union Choral Society, about two hundred strong, were welcomed at the New Palace in Potsdam by Crown Prince Frederick William and the Crown Princess. The visitors were greeted by court chamberlains, serenaded by local singers, and hosted to luncheon and lakeside entertainment as the prince expressed pleasure, noting the Emperor’s regret at missing the meeting and hoping for continued U S Germany ties.

Potsdam Brooklyn Union Choral Society New Palace Frederick William Henry Fuehrer Arthur Claassen Messrs. Guenther Thomas Staats-Zeitung Germany United States

Paris Society Wedding Unites Louise Grau to Maurice Ganne

Miss Louise Grau daughter of the late Maurice Grau of New York married Maurice Ganne an engineer and professor in the School of Arts and Manufactures in Paris last evening. Prominent figures in music and drama attended including Mme Sarah Bernhardt.

Paris Louise Grau Maurice Grau New York Maurice Ganne School of Arts and Manufacture Mme Sarah Bernhardt

Cleveland Fund Grows for Governor Portrait Memorial

The Tribune urges a portrait of Grover Cleveland in Albany’s Executive Chamber, beside Van Buren and Roosevelt, as a fitting memorial to his New York service. Subscriptions pour in from readers including prominent Democrats, with funds and pledges announced. The note ends with a Buckingham Palace court ball account and American attendees.

the Tribune Grover Cleveland New York State Capitol Cleveland Albany United States Martin van Buren Theodore Roosevelt George Clinton William H. Seward Hamilton Fish Horatio Seymour Edwin D. Morgan John A. Dix Samuel J. Tilden Empire State Tribune

Lord Clancarty’s Engagement Report Circulates

London rumors say Lord Clancarty may wed Mrs Marcus widow of a wealthy American banker. He refused to confirm or deny the report and would not name the lady.

Lord Clancarty London Marcus

Frohman Plans North Atlantic Stock Company Tour

Charles Frohman sails from Liverpool to New York aboard the Mauretania. He outlines forming a mixed American and British stock company to perform in New York for six months and then in London for six months, staging American and English plays.

Charles Frohman London America New York Liverpool Cunard Line Mauretania

Papal Courts Move to Lateran Palace Redevelopment

The Pope plans to rebuild the old Lateran Palace to house the Rota and Segnatura courts while the Penitentiary Tribunal moves to the Holy Office near St Peter's. The palace will be renovated as a court complex, with valuable paintings moved to a new Vatican gallery opening next September.

Lateran Palace Rome Papacy Constantine Avignon Penitentiary Tribunal Holy Office St. Peter's Vatican Gallery

Queen Amelie to Leave Portugal for Abroad Visit

Lisbon July 16 Queen Amelie widow of King Carlos has recovered from illness and is reported to depart Portugal soon to spend a few months abroad with the Countess of Paris.

Lisbon Amélie Carlos Portugal Paris

Big Year for Harvard Summer School Attendance

Boston July 10. Telegraph to The Tribune. The Harvard Summer School session underway draws nearly a thousand registrants to date, about 160 more than any year except 1978 when the National Education Association met in Boston with 1,156 attendees. The count excludes camps in Brazil, Northern Italy, France and Montana and other Harvard summer programs.

the Tribune Boston Harvard Summer School National Educational Association Brazil Italy France Montana Engineering Squam Lake Theology

Sage plans Sag Harbor park on fair grounds

Mrs. Russell Sage has secured the fair grounds near Sag Harbor Long Island and will convert them into a public park for the people especially the children. She will spend far more than the nominal purchase price to make the park.

Davenport Institute Club Excursion To Homer Davenport's Place

The People's Institute Club A plans an excursion tomorrow to Homer Davenport's country place at Morris Plains New Jersey with amusements including games and dancing. Mrs Mina Benson Hubbard Engaged To Harold Ellis and details of her late expedition and lectures in Canada England and Williamstown emerge.

Davenport People’s Institute Club Homer Davenport Morris Plains N. J Leonidas Hubbard Williamstown Mass Mina Benson Hubbard England Harold Ellis John Edward Ellis India Ellis Northamptonshire Hubbard New York Magazine Labrador Canada

Transatlantic Travellers on Steamers to Europe Today

A fragment lists passengers sailing on ships to Europe including Caronia to Liverpool and Vaderland to Antwerp with names such as Miss M K Hent Dr and Mrs G D Darby Mr and Mrs J W Clark and Mrs E L Woodruff. It notes passengers on Lusitania Cedric from Liverpool and other liners yesterday with numerous names and titles.

Europe Caronia Liverpool M. K. Hent G. D. Darby J. Wm. Clark E. L. Woodruff Vaderland Antwerp Samuel Bancroft, Jr F. W. Lamont J. H. Mc E. Steward Vanderlip Clement Minnetonka London Ll. M. Blackford H. Cecil Jackson Edgar Gar Ezra Woodnett

Campaign funds publicity in New York law focus

Hot Springs Virginia reports Taft and Hitchcock discussing strict campaign fund disclosure under New York law. George R. Sheldon says donors must be named regardless of collection state. Elmer Dover to begin work. Indicates funds may be tight but publicity aims to counter fears of vast spending. Columbus adds Ellis sought Assistant Attorney General post and Taft acceptance event details.

Hot Springs Taft Hitchcock George R. Sheldon National Committee New York Republican Party Sheldon Elmer Dover Dover Meyer William Nelson Cromwell Representative Burton Columbus Ohio Wade Ellis United States Ellis Theodore Burton For

Sherman to retire as Republican Congressional Committee chair

Washington July 10 Representative James S Sherman, Republican vice presidential candidate, plans soon to resign as chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee. He and leaders say the move follows careful political consideration due to upcoming national duties. The successor is not yet named.

Washington James S. Sherman Republican Congressional Committee Sherman Hemenway Indiana McKinley Illinois Hot Springs Taft Congressional Committee Cannon Chicago Mackinac Island Upper Great Lakes Elmer Dover Republican National Committee Dover Chi

Welcome for Taft in Cincinnati Planned July 28

Cincinnati officials and the general committee in charge of the Taft welcome announced plans for July 28 events upon his nomination as President. The program includes a 20 gun salute at dawn, bands playing through the day, and a flag presentation by the city to Charles P. Taft to be unfurled over the Taft residence on Pike Street.

Charles P. Taft Cincinnati General Committee William H. Taft R. R. Reynolds W. B. Melish J. Stacy Hill T. J. Moffett Hot Springs Taft John R. Malloy National Notification Committee Mr. Taft Charles P

Fresh Air Fund mobilizes 1200 children to the country

City missionary and church groups unite with the Tribune Fresh Air Fund to gather 1200 children for country stays next week. Volunteers in Manhattan and Albion coordinate housing and transport while appeals seek donations to cover railroad costs and fund operations for the program aiding tenement families and neglected youths.

Church Society Tribune Fresh Air Fund Manhattan Fund

Fresh Air Fund appeal urged by Dr Devins

The Christian Work and Evangelist reports Rev Dr John Bancroft Devins calling for a larger Tribune Fresh Air Fund via donations. He urged workers heading to summer stations to have at least one hour daily free to care for charges and envisioned a home influence system to extend benefits, as the program grows in importance.

Tribune Fresh Air Fund John Bancroft Devins Devins

Odell Wins Freight Refund Plan For Orange County Traction

Ex Governor Benjamin B. Odell Jr testified before the Public Service Commission in Albany on July 10 1908 supporting the Orange County Traction Companys request to refund obligations totaling 100000 by issuing four notes at par of 25000 each. Odell testified he took control of the line August 26 1906 loans and equipment purchases totaling 42900 were made and the remaining funds were used for property improvements. In a separate item the Personal Liberty League denies any agents or petitions in East Side Manhattan and defends its nonpolitical role and lack of employment outside office staff.

Albany Benjamin B. Odell, Jr Orange County Traction Company Public Service Commission Odell Personal Liberty League the Tribune Fersonal Liberty League East Side Manhattan Prospect Park Brooklyn Personal Liberty Teague League Frank W. Thorp New York

Weather Report Predicts Warmer Weekend Across Regions

A weather record notes a low pressure near the North Carolina coast bringing rains along the mid Atlantic. Temperatures rise from the Mississippi Valley to the Rocky Mountains with a 102 degree peak at Pierre. Saturday sees a warm front move through the Mississippi and Ohio valleys and the Great Lakes region, reaching the Atlantic states on Sunday.

North Carolina Middle Atlantic Mississippi Valley Rocky Mountains Pierre B.C Mississippi Ohio Lake Region Atlantic States Rocky Mountain Districts Plains States

Socialites sail and stroll through summer routines

Social incidents record the Vanderbilt family and guests arriving in New York from Biltmore and London, plans to visit Elm Court and Lenox, then sail for Europe. Bridesmaid Jennie Crocker returns to California after London duties. Other society names venture to Southampton, Long Branch, Monte Beach, and European cities as summer unfolds.

Lenox Social Season Keeps Berkshire Pace Calm

In Lenox and surrounding Berkshire towns a steady stream of weekend gatherings unfolds. Prominent guests include Mr and Mrs Robert Patter son, Mr and Mrs Robbie P Tytus, Mrs D Percy Morgan, Mrs Montgomery Hare, and the Vanderbilt circle at Stables and Lenox villas. Many travel by motor, with dinners, picnics, and country-housecomings filling Blantyre, Tyringham, Narra gansett Pier, Stoneover, Elm Court, and related locales as society figures converge for the season.

the Tribune Lenox Mass Robert W. Patterson Blantyre Robbie P. Tytus Tyringham Charles Astor Frederick S. Delafield Mary Lawton Dorothy Schoonmaker Stephen Peabody, Jr Thomas Bilakeman Sidney Henshaw Horton Itan New York French F. C. Grogan Parsons Villa Frederic Bull Narragansett Pier Frederic Neilson Reginald Vanderbilt Vanderbilt E E. Colby John E. Parsons Stoneover Gilbert P. Cotton Hotel Aspinwall T. D. Hodgson Jennie C. Fassett Washington Charles H. Pratt Thomas F. Chadwick William E. Chadwick Newburg G. Howard Leavitt Bayside Long Island Curtis Hotel Joshua W. Davis Eloise Davis William Thaw Countess of Yarmouth Thaw England James A. Burden Elm Court H. Livingston Lee Samuel Frothingham Guy A. Ward Oak Hill Traps Pittsfield F. S. Pearson Europe Charles Lanier Allen Winden J. Bowers Lee J. Beekman Hoppin William D. Sloane

Social Notes From Newport Hostesses and Arrivals

Newport notices show dinner hostesses ElisHa Dyer James P Kernochan and Craig Biddle. Mrs Lydig to entertain. Death of H W Berryman prompts mourning for Lorillard Spencer and H Casimir De Rham. Widener and son Joseph to arrive soon after Europe trip. Yacht arrivals Wanderer Cavalier and others, roof garden idea for Newport Casino discussed. Several guests from New York Boston and Europe noted with travel plans.

the Tribune Newport R. L ElisHa Dyer James P. Kernochan Craig Biddle Philip M. Lydig Lorillard Spencer H. Casimir de Rham New York H. W. Berryman Perryman Mount Kisco H. A. C. Taylor Charles T. Proctor Grace T. Lorillard Jamestown Robert Goelet Europe William 8. Wells

Secretary Straus Leaves Newport for New Bedford

Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor departed Newport today aboard the lighthouse tender Mayflower bound for New Bedford.

Straus Newport Department of Commerce and Labor Mayflower New Bedford

Lynes and Carter Marriage Notice in Colorado Springs

Edith Carter daughter of Mrs. Hattie Carter and the late Rev Thomas Carter wed George Briggs Lynes at the home of Willis Lord Kirkwood in Colorado Springs on July 4. The couple are to have notices filed with full names and addresses for republication.

Lynes—Carter Willis Lord Kirkwood Colorado Springs Col Thomas Carter Edith Hattie Thomas Carter George Briggs Lynes Berryman Suedesunna N. J Henry Whitney Berryman Harriett Berryman Charles H. Berryman St. George's Church Stuyvesant Square East 16Th St Knapp Poland Springs Phoebe Palmer Joseph Fairchild Knapp

Death notices published in The Tribune obituary list

Death notices appear listing multiple individuals with dates July 9 to July 13 including Berryman Phoebe Knapp McElroy O Shea Peace Pratt Reedich Replich Sutter Van Vechten Watson Wilson Worthington. Each entry notes residence, age or relation, funeral or interment details, and church or cemetery references in New York area and surrounding states.

O'Shea Purdy’s Station N. Y Jooe Thomas O'Shea Patrick's Roman Catholic Church Kent and Waves Brooklyn Holy Cross Cemetery Flatbush West School Lane Germantown Philadelphia

Woodlawn Cemetery Accessible by Harlem Trains and Carriages

Woodlawn Cemetery offers easy access from Grand Central Station via Harlem trains and by Webster and Jerome Avenue trailers or carriage. Lots priced from 150 dollars. For Book of Views or representative office contact 20 East 22d Street, New York City, or Frank F. Camprese at 2413 West 234th Street. Chapels private and public ambulances available. Tel 1224 Chelsea.

Harlem Grand Central Station Jerome Avenue Gramercy East 22d St New York City Frank F. Camprese West Chelsea

Time-Saving Aid Available for Job Aspirants

Special notices advise consulting the newly installed file of applications for positions of various kinds at the Uptown Office of The New-York Tribune. The office at No 1364 Broadway between 36th and 37th Streets is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for applicants seeking desirable help to save time and expense.

New-York Tribune Broadway 36Th 37Th Streets

Tribune subscription rates and mailing regions

Rates list for daily Sunday and tri weekly Tribune subscriptions with domestic and Canadian postages. Includes prices for daily, Sunday, weekly farmer, tri weekly, and various term lengths, plus mail handling notes and address changes.

United States Mexico Manhattan Bronx Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii Philippines Sis Neo Tribune New York City Sunday Tribune

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