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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1908

Page

22

Headquarters Chosen For Republican Campaign 1908

Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman, selected the Metropolitan Building tower on Madison Avenue and 24th Street as Republican national headquarters. The tenth floor will house operations, with possible use of the eleventh. Hitchcock and George Sheldon reviewed plans, while fundraising work began and will be publicly reported at campaign end.

Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee New York George R. Sheldon Metropolitan Building Madison Avenue 24Th Street Republican National Metropolitan Hitchcock Utica Empire State Express Sherman Woodruff State Committee Parsons Washington Hot Springs Taft Metropolitan Tower Mr. Sheldon Mr. Hitchcock Sheldon Manhattan Executive Committee New York State Pennsylvania East 30Th Street Republican Club National Albany

Woodruff Plans Adirondack Camp Meetings For State Campaign

Timothy I. Woodruff, chairman of the Republican State Committee, returns from his Adirondack camp to oversee the move to new headquarters at 45 West 3%h street. He meets leaders including Herbert Parsons and William Barnes Jr. and plans a later state convention, likely the week after the state fair, with many local visits and efforts to confer with national chairman Frank Hitchcock.

Timothy I. Woodruff Republican State Committee Adirondack East 2Th Street West H Street Mr. Woodruff Herbert Parsons William Barnes, Jr Albany Nawtucket Frank H. Hitchcock Kamp Kill Kare Adirondacks Woodruff

Governor Gard Not Killed In Philippine Engagement

A. L. Gard Mindanao District Governor arrived in New York aboard the Sheridan after being wounded in action with Moro forces in Mindanao. He was carried from the ship on a stretcher to a train, and will enter Rockefeller Hospital as his parents accompany him east.

San Francisco A. L. Gard Mindanao Philippine Islands M Sos Sheridan Governor Gard Manila New York Rorsevell Hospital Hun

Passenger list names on the Siemens voyage

The fragment lists passengers including Kronpring Wilhelm Mrs FO French Mrs A G Vandertilt Master W Vanderbilt Mr and Mrs Samuel Was he HM Auep Sommer and the Hoft family plus Sir and Lady Raymond Menendez and Mr and Mrs John W. crowded aboard.

Kronpring Wilhelm FO. French A. G. Vandertilt W. Il Vanderbilt End Samuel Selting Are

Obituary: Colonel George Bliss Sanford Dies of Cancer

Colonel George Bliss Sanford ret ired U S Army and former 9th Cavalry commander died at New York Hospital from tongue cancer after months of illness. Born 1842 in New Haven he attended Yale class of 1863 and joined the 1st Dragoons in 1861 rising to colonel serving in the Civil War and Indian campaigns. Survived by wife Gertrude Minguin he held memberships in multiple societies and clubs. Funeral at Litchfield Conn tomorrow at 1 p.m.

George Bliss Sanford 9Th United States Cavalry New York Hospital Sanford Colonel Sanford New Haven William Elihu Sanford Margaret Louisa Craney Sanford Yale University 1St United States Dragoons Coronel Army of the Potomac Gertrude Minguin Connecticut Society of the Cincinnati Society of Colonial Wars The Loyal Legion Sons of the Revolution Army and Navy Club of New York Army and Navy Club of Washington University Club Rockaway Hunt Club Litchfield Conn

Gustavus P. English Dies in Chicago at 63

Gustavus P. English longtime news editor for The Associated Press in Chicago died of heart disease after returning from Denver. He reported Democratic National Conventions and was renowned for convention coverage. A Philadelphia native, he came to Chicago in 1870 and leaves a wife and son Albert A. English. He served as private secretary to Joseph Medill.

Chicago Gustavus P. English Associated Press Denver English Mr. English Albert A. English Joseph Medill Chicago Tribune Philadelphia

Professor Francois C Boucher R I P St Paul Consul Dies

Professor Francois Cc Boucher longtime French consul at St Paul died at St Joseph's Hospital at eighty after an auto accident injury six months ago hastened his death.

St. Paul Francois Cc. Boucher St. Joseph's Hospital Boucher

Count de Merode Dies in Brussels President of Bergian Senate

Count de Merode, president of the Bergian Senate, died in Brussels today. The report notes his leadership role and his death occurring in the Belgian capital.

Count DE Merode Brussels Bergian Senate

Leaves Widow's Claim Denied in Howard Estate Suit

In St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Kinsey ruled Mrs. Mary Leafgreen cannot claim dower or widow's allowance in L. J. Howard's estate, noting evidence suggests she was not married to Howard in Decatur, TL, 188. The defense asserted Thomas Jefferson Miller, Tumwater mayor, married her as Howard.

St. Louis Kinsey Circuit Court Mary Leafgreen L. J. Howard I. J. Howard Leafgreen Decatur Thomas Jefferson Miller Tumwater Wash

Stock Exchange figure Josiah Howell dies at 72

Josiah P Howell a noted New York Stock Exchange member died suddenly at his Brooklyn home No 14 Monroe Place He was born in Manhattan July 1 18% and moved to Brooklyn in 1870s He retired in 1896 after a career in the grocery trade and Stock Exchange He leaves a wife a son and a daughter Funeral services are set for Wednesday at his home and burial Thursday at Bellport

Josiah P. Howell New York Monroe Place Brooklyn Mr. Howell Manhattan 7Th Ward Quogue Long Island Stock Exchange Brooklyn Club Hamilton Club Atlantic Yacht Club Bellport

Rev. G. D. Sparks Dies at Saranac Lake

The Rev. George Dowling Sparks 43 a native of New York City and Columbia Theological Seminary graduate died of consumption at Saranac Lake. He served as rector of Christ Episcopal Church West Islip eleven years and previously held posts including Tombs prison chaplain and Newark and Anchorage churches. He leaves a wife, his mother and one sister.

G. D. Sparks Babylon Long Island George Dowling Sparks Christ Episcopal Church West Islip Saranac Lake New York City Columbia College General Theological Seminary Tombs Prison Newark N. J Anchorage Christ Church

Bride to Honeymoon Alone From Busy Beaux Arts Couple

Mrs Louis Bustanoby, wife of a Beaux Arts café proprietor, sails alone to Servia for a solo honeymoon while her husband stays to host guests at the Casino Huntington Long Island. They wed last November and planned a joint summer voyage but are tied up by the international beat races to be held off Huntington Bay drawing big crowds.

Louis Bustanoby Beaux Arts Café Servia Louis Casino Huntington Long Island Bustancbys

Reception for Hotel Men Opens Convention in Saratoga

In Saratoga New York a reception was held at Congress Spring Park ahead of the twenty ninth annual Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association session. Members from every state and many Canadian points attended as the first business session was scheduled for the next day.

Saratoga N. Y Hotel Men’s Mutual Benefit Association Congress Spring Park Canada

Peary Starts for His Ship from Eagle Island

Commander Robert E Peary departed from Portland Maine with Mrs Peary for Cape Breton to rejoin his ship the Roosevelt Mrs Peary will accompany as far as Sydney and return with their children who will travel to Cape Breton aboard the Roosevelt with him

Portland Robert E. Peary Eagle Island

Roosevelt to Attend Newport Naval Conference Final

President Roosevelt is expected to arrive at Newport from Oyster Bay aboard the Mayflower to join the final discussion of the naval conference at the Naval War College. The talks aim to formulate plans for constructing new battleships, with the president likely to arrive July 22.

Newport R. L Naval War College Roosevelt Oyster Bay

Postmaster Arrested for Opening Mail in Cassville

Joplin Mo July 12 Thomas M Allen postmaster at Cassville near here was arrested today by a post office inspector charged with opening mail addressed to S R Reynolds Allen is prominent in political circles and president of the Heresy County Bank

Joplin Thomas M. Allen Cassville Here S. R. Reynolds Allen Heresy County Bank

Fire closes Atlanta theatre amid four story blaze

A fire in Atlanta on July 14 partly destroyed a four story building housing J I Case machinery and imperiled the adjacent Orpheum Theatre. The night program at the Orpheum was disrupted as flames spread toward the venue.

Atlanta J. I. Case Orpheum Theatre Orpheum

Farman Airship Flight Plans Jeopardized by Shipping Delays

T R MacMechan and Alan Hawley press for reserved space on a ship to bring Henri Farman’s airship to the United States for Belmont Park flights. Officials urge immediate shipment to Antwerp and loading on the Samland to meet July schedules. The bulky machine, weighing about a ton, requires careful cargo arrangements and potential route changes.

Henri Farman Firet Antwerp France T. R. MacMechan Hotel Astor St. Louis Alan R. Hawley Aero Club of America Thomas R. MacMechan St. Louis Syndicate Farman

Cecilia Loftus Returns to Fifth Avenue Vaudeville

Cecilia Loftus re entered yesterday afternoon at Keith and Proctor s Fifth Avenue Theatre performing imitations of famous stars. She is a popular visitor with audiences who called her before the curtain numerous times. The bill also features Ethel McDonough Max Witt s Bonnie Lassies Hickman Brothers and Bassett and Butler.

Cecilia Loftus Keith & Proctor Fifth Avenue Theatre Miss Loftus Fifth Avenue Ethel McDonough Max Witt Bonnie Lassies Hickman

Gertrude Hoffman Dances Salome at Hammerstein Roof Garden

Gertrude Hoffman, a variety performer, deviates from her mimicry act to present The Vision of Salome at Hammerstein's Roof Garden. The ten minute performance, modest and non sensational, draws mixed judgments from experts yet pleases audiences as a summer novelty with an augmented orchestra and Hoffman as the star.

Gertrude Hoffman Hammerstein Maud Allan Hoffman Salome Hammerstein’s Hammerstein's Bernardi Miss Hoffman

Lauder to Open at New Circle Theatre October 6

William Morris announced that Harry Lauder will appear at the New Circle Theatre for a definite engagement beginning Monday night October 6 despite rumors abroad of cancellations. The World and His Wife stars Lauder and proceeds support a London/UK tour.

William Morris Harry Lauder New Circle Theatre Mr. Lauder New Circle Harry Tindley Albert Cowles William Faversham Wiam Morris Harry Watson Billy Reeves Polo Grounds Beneft New York la Sylphe 125Th Street Theatre Louise Dresser Raymond Caverley Charles Frohman London Bronx Thomas W. Whittle the Three Twins Herald Square Theatre

Democratic views on Bryan Kern and party mood

The Rochester Herald notes Bryan has a possible but weak chance at election. The Baltimore Sun, New Orleans Picayune, Auburn Citizen, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Philadelphia Ledger, and others express regret, doubt Kern adds strength, and critique Bryan’s limited public record and leadership.

The Rochester Herald Bryan New Orleans Picayune John W. Kern Denver Indianapolis

Letter to the Editor on a Quiet Fourth of July in New Hampshire

E. H. M. of Sugar Hill praises a peaceful Fourth of July 1908 in New Hampshire. He laments fireworks and loud displays, urges the editor to promote rational patriotism, and suggests forming a league to suppress Fourth of July noises. He notes the absence of explosions and the serenity of bells and nature.

the Tribune New Hampshire Sugar Hill Y. H

Women voters and emotions in political protests cited

Alice Stone Blackwell argues that Rambunctious demonstrations by women would be misused to claim women lack judgment. She notes Republicans shout for Roosevelt in Chicago and Democrats for Bryan in Denver, contrasting with past suffrage opponents who claim women are too emotional to vote.

The Tribune Chicago Roosevelt Denver Bryan General Federation of Women's Clubs Daughters of the American Revolution Woman's Christian Temperance Union Suffrage Association Equal Rights Alice Stone Blackwell Dorchester Mass

Rubbish disposal proposal for Grand Central

A New York reader urges Grand Central Station to provide newspaper recycling bins similar to street litter receptacles. He notes Sunday search for such conveniences in the waiting room and concourse and asks who should supply them, rail company or Street Commissioner. He warns that tossing trash on streets is punishable and questions legality inside public venues.

the Tribune Grand Central New York

Memorial Day Observed in Seoul at U S Consulate Garden

Memorial Day was observed in Seoul Korea with Americans and locals at the U S Consul General Semmons garden party. Prince Ito attended representing the Japanese administration and spoke on world peace and the meaning of the day.

Boston Transcript Seoul Korea United States Semmons Prince Ito

Fairbanks to Call on Prince in Quebec Arrival

Vice-President Fairbanks will meet the Prince of Wales on July 22 in Quebec aboard the battleship Indomitable. Earl Grey the Governor General will host a dinner for the American and French guests that evening. Attending Americans include Major Mott Rear Admiral Cowles and Lieutenant Commander Sellers.

Washington Fairbanks Prince of Wales Prince Quebec

Montreal invites prince and lord roberts for visit

Montreal July 13 The French Board of Trade asked the Mayor to convene a special council meeting to extend a formal invitation to the Prince of Wales and Lord Roberts to visit Montreal.

Montreal French Board of Trade Prince of Wales Lord Roberts

Six cruisers reach Quebec for tercentenary events

Quebec July 13 The Duke of Norfolk guest of the Governor General at the citadel for the tercentenary. Six British cruisers due here during the celebration. General Otter and staff have arrived and set headquarters in the courthouse. Camps for arriving regiments are being prepared this week.

Quebec Duke of Norfolk Citadel Otter

Speaker Cannon Arrives at Mackinac for Visit

Mackinac Mich June 13 Speaker Cannon arrived on the steamer North Land and will be the guest of A T Hert. He was greeted with great enthusiasm by a large crowd at the dock.

Mackinac, Mich Speaker Cannon North Land A. T. Hert

Prominent Arrivals at the Hotels

Notable guests checked in at major New York hotels include M. B. Barkley of Charleston, Stephen Chase of Cincinnati, Judge W. F. Bes of North Carolina, S. S. Borden of Chicago, Commander R. Davis of the U. S. Navy, J. Asano of Tokyo, Dr. J. T. Desgrange of New Orleans, F. W. Cook of Montreal, Dr. J. B. Murphy of Chicago, and J. Asano president of the Japan and California Steamship Co. in Tokio.

ASTOR M. B. Barkley Charleston S. C. Belmont Stephen Chase Cincinnati Breslin W. F Waldorf-Astoria Dr. J. B. Murphy Chicago

Weather Report and Forecast from Washington

Official Weather Bureau record notes a marked temperature inversion about 1500 feet above ground on Mount Weather. Following a warm wave, the interior may see slowly falling temperatures with local rains possible over the next two days. Winds will be light to fresh on coasts and Great Lakes, with showers in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Western Pennsylvania. Local forecast anticipates rains and warm spells, with no signs of another heat wave.

Washington Mount Weather Great Plains Atlantic Coast United States Plains States Mississippi Missouri Lake Region Middle Atlantic New England South Atlantic Gulf Coast Great Lakes Grand Banks New New York District of Columbia Pen New Jersey Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania

Fresh Air Parties Send 225 Children to Chapel Hill Outing

A New York City effort organized 225 children for The Tribune Fresh Air home outing to Chapel Hill. The day involved precise headcounts to fit housing capacity and funds. One boy received new clothes and grooming after a family hardship, costing 168 dollars, while others traveled from multiple churches and homes for the weeklong program.

Sandy Hook Pier 10 Tribune Fresh Air Chapel Hill West Eighteenth Street Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church East Lth Street Catherine Mission Brooklyn Christ Church West 36Th Street Warren Goddard Normal College East 72d Street Margaretville

Bishop Potter Improves After Quiet Night in Heat

Cooperstown July 12 Bishop Henry C Potter slept well despite heat and with Fernleigh hopes rise for his recovery. Physicians said his condition showed improvement tonight.

Cooperstown N. Y Henry C. Potter Fernleigh

William F Niedringhaus Dying In Heatwave

William F Niedringhaus founder of the Tin Plate industry in St Louis and father of T K Niedringhaus ex State Republican chairman is dying from a complication of diseases aggravated by heat He is seventy three years old and not expected to live until morning

The Tribune St. Louis William F. Niedringhaus T. K. Niedringhaus

Hope to Save Narragansett Beach Jetty Planned

Narragansett Pier July 13 The Town Council approved 1800 dollars to build a spile jetty northward from the Casino to halt erosion by winds and tides. Dr Charles Hitchcock of New York is on a three member committee to oversee the project.

Narrangansett Pier R. L Narragansett Charles Hitchcock New York

A Dollar a Word from Roosevelt to Tennyson

A Philadelphia Press note surveys historic pay for literary work, from Roosevelt's proposed one dollar a word to Tennyson's era rates. It cites poets and novelists with figures showing per word and per line earnings, awards, and eventual buybacks, ending with a jab at Acti Phosphates slow digestion product.

Carter Avelia Marriage Notice in Caldwell NY 1905

Lydia Buell married Edward Pairbank Carter of Evanston in a Caldwell Troy New York ceremony on July 11 1905 at the residence of the bride's uncle Frederick F Buell by Rev James A Smith. Notices of marriages and deaths must be indorsed with full name and address.

Carter Avelia Caldwell Troy N. Y Frederick F. Buell James A. Smith Lydia A Buell Edward Pairbank Carter Evanston

Baldwin Death Notice Published in Yonkers 1908

Baldwin at Yonkers July 12 1908 Baldwin beloved husband of Elizabeth P Baldwin son of the late Anson and Armenia Palmer Baldwin in his 70th year Services from his late residence No 192 Farkave Yonkers N Y July 14 at 3 40 pm Carriages meet train near Grand Central Station at 2711 pm Blakeslee at Chautauqua N Y July 12 1908 of appendicitis Wilbur Sanford Blakeslee Funeral services at his late home No 185 Home are Rutherford N J Tuesday evening July 14 at 8 o clock Beaton please copy Bruere at Stony Brook near Princeton N J July 12 1908 Joseph H Bruere in the 77th year of his age Funeral services at his late residence Wednesday January 15 at 2 30 pm

Baldwin Yonkers Hall Salle Baldwin Elizabeth P. Baldwin Anson Armenia Palmer Baldwin Farkave N. Y Grand Central Station Blakeslee Chautauqua Demarest Ae House Greenwich Conn Aaron T Ae Fuller Mary E Edward Fuller Ter Charles Deborah Euston Claremont Ossinigg Grand Central Pateman Irvington-on-Hudson William Pateman St. Barnabas Church Ilam Patterson Summit N. J William Chandler Patterson No. S. Maplest SN. J Sir Kenmore Place East 21St St Bush Ward William Ward East 24Th St Glen Head

Obituary notices dated July 1908 from New York area

A batch of funeral notices and obituaries dated July 1908 lists multiple individuals by surname including Burnet Demarest Fuller Howell Laidlaw Meeker Neale Pateman Patterson Porter Rebsher Rogers Sanford Schmittmann Ward. Entries specify death dates in July and arrangements with dates, times, and locations such as St Bartholomew Madison Avenue, Irvington on Hudson, Brooklyn, and private interments. specific train or church services noted for several.

S.S. Patterson Westfield Charles Anangst Bloomsburg GBM Robert W. New Brooklyn E. S. Perkins Riverdale-on Madison, Conn Mund Titus Laidlaw Alexander Btlaw Alexander H. Laidlaw West Stist New York

Woodlawn Cemetery near Harlem trains from Grand Central

The Woodlawn Cemetery easily accessible by Harlem trains from Grand Central Station. Webster and Jerome Avenue end by carriage. Lots priced from 150 dollars. Telegraph Gramercy for Book of Views or representative. Undertakers Frank E. Campbell, 241 West 22nd Street. Private and public ambulances available. Tel 1224 Chelsem.

Te rea@ily Harlem Grand Central Station Webster Jerome Avenue Gramercy East New York City Frank EF. Campbell West Chapela Chelsem

New York Tribune Opens Aspirant Application File

The Uptown Office at 1264 Broadway displays a file of applications for various positions. Prospective applicants may view the contents during office hours from 9 am to 6 pm.

Uptown NEW York Tribune Broadway 236Th 37Th Streets

Tribune Rates and Foreign Mail Subscriptions

The Tribune outlines domestic and foreign subscription rates, mail delivery options, city and international postage, and office locations. It lists various plans including daily, tri weekly, weekly, Sunday editions, and Almanac with corresponding prices and regional rates, plus prominent offices in New York and abroad.

Tribune Scents United States Mersco Manhattan Bronx Cuba Porto Rico Hawaiii Philippines Tribune Almanac Tribune Index New York City Sunday Tribune Euanca

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