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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
22
Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky, commander of the Russian fleet at the Sea of Japan battle, died last night in Bad Nauheim, Germany from heart disease. About sixty, he spent most of his life in naval service and was famed for his gunnery study.
A historical account traces Admiral Rogestvensky's career from the Russo Turkish War to the Far East mission in 1904. It notes battles near the Dogger Bank, the disastrous Battle of Tsushima, his wounding, capture and trial, and the acquittal with other officers’ sentences commuted.
Chicago July reports the death in England of Professor Louis Dyer former Oxford Greek professor. Born in Chicago September, he studied in France Germany and Switzerland and taught at Harvard Balliol Cornell and Balliol College. He delivered lectures on Machiavelli and was Hearst lecturer on art at the University of California.
A noted Cambridge scholar and archaeologist, member of the Metropolitan Museum council and Hellenic Society, served on Egypt Exploration Fund Committees. Delegated from Balliol College to the 1865 Athens archaeological congress. Authored works on Greek topics and modern state theory. Married in 188 to Margaret MacMillan.
Edward Wells Jr a lawyer with offices at No 2 Rector Street and former corporation counsel of Peekskill died at his Peekskill home after an appendectomy. Born in 1862 he studied at Peekskill Military Academy Yale 1880 class of 84 Columbia Law 1887 and practiced law in Peekskill and New York City. He held memberships in Bar associations the American Geographical Society the Reform Club Yale Alumni and Delta Kappa Epsilon and earlier partnered with Avery D Andrews.
The deceased held posts with Academy Alumni Harris Light Cavalry Survivors Association Phi Delta Phi Delta Kappa Epsilon Alpha Psi Sigma and Transportation Club and served as Finch School trustee. He directed Putnam Spring Water Highland Democrat Ikonograph and was Elks district deputy. Survived by son Edward Bertrand Wells sister Miss Anna Wells and brother Judge Charles Nassau Wells of Peekskill. Funeral set for tomorrow at 4 PM at the Elks Building Brown Street Peekskill.
John J Bradley died yesterday at his Brooklyn home from cirrhosis of the liver. He was born in New York City and worked as a printer's devil on The New York Ledger in youth. He later served as office boy for Justice Samuel Maddox, deputy US marshal, then deputy sheriff for ten years. He led the Brooklyn Athletic Club for a time and belonged to the Seymour Club Seneca Club the Order of the Maccabees and Washington Council Knights of Columbus.
Peter B. Mead a lifelong Brooklyn resident died at his home 162 Bergen street aged ninety three years six months. He recalled General Lafayette's last visit to America when as a youth he rode in the carriage with the general weaving an American flag over his head. He worked for Harper & Bros for over twenty years and knew many leading authors. He edited a horticulture magazine and helped organize the Horticultural Society of New York. He was active with the Brooklyn Board of Education and the American Institute of New York. He enjoyed fishing and billiards and leaves two daughters.
The Rev. Peter J. Kearney, aged about 84, long one of the oldest priests in the Long Island Diocese and last 13 years rector of St. Raphael's in Blissville, LIC, died in St. John's Hospital after pneumonia. Born in 1839 in Longford Ireland, he was ordained 41 years ago and served at St. Joseph's Brooklyn before founding missions across Long Island. Survived by two sisters including Sister Mary Joseph of Manhattan, and two priest nephews in Los Angeles and Manhattan.
Captain Henry McCrea of the U S Navy commander of the Georgia in the North Atlantic Squadron died of Bright's disease at 3 30 Sunday morning in the Brooklyn navy yard hospital. He had been reassigned to Staten Island June 22 and removed from the Georgia at San Francisco. His wife Mrs Caroline McCrea and the family were with him. his son Elissie was summoned from Plainfield but did not arrive. He was 57, born in Logansport Indiana, educated at Annapolis in 1866, and once prevented a Haytien blockade while commanding the Machias. Funeral arrangements rest with President McCrea of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Morning prayer by Chaplain Ieaacs precedes the funeral procession. Stix bearers and white uniformed officers will escort the body to a tug bound for Jersey City, then by special train to Washington for burial with full military honors at the Church of the Covenant and Arlington Cemetery. Pallbearers include Navy officers Blocklinger Kimball Halsey Culver Norton Comly and officials Speel Street.
Ignacio Veintemilla former President of Ecuador died in Guayaquil on July 19 born Cuenca 1830. A general and politician he led the liberal revolt that toppled President Borrero in 1876 and was proclaimed President with extraordinary powers. In 1882 he became dictator as supreme chief and was deposed in 188. He went into exile after civil war.
The Rev Dr Otto Pfleiderer professor of theology at the University of Berlin died today. Born in Stettin in 1839 he studied at Zubingen and became a professor at Jena in 187% before moving to Berlin. His influential liberal theology shaped lectures and writings including Paulinism and Evolution and Theology and Other Essays.
Charles H. K. Smith longtime representative of Brooklyn's old 2nd Ward on the Board of Aldermen died at his home 500 Clinton Avenue Brooklyn He was born Morris Plains New Jersey August 18 1832 came to Brooklyn at ten educated at Davenport's Academy later worked in the undertaking business with his father A staunch Republican he cast his first vote for Fremont and his last for Roosevelt He was a Covenant Lodge member F and A M He leaves a wife and two sons.
The Rev. Dennis P. O'Sullivan S J president of St Joseph's College Philadelphia died suddenly today of heart failure at Holy Cross College Worcester Mass He had been ill for some time and came here hoping to recuperate He was born in Troy New York in 1866.
Cooperstown, N Y July 20 Bishop Henry C Potter who has been ill since June 27 at Fernleigh home here suffered a relapse today and his condition is grave. He has had limited mobility, pain and increased oxygen use. Despite moments of comfort, doctors report no hope of recovery though death is not imminent. Alonzo Potter of New York has been summoned.
A new play I Take This Man opened at Court Square Theatre Springfield with a star cast led by Frederick Burton and Anne Sutherland. Rehearsals for Herbert oper a Algeria.
Morgan J. O'Brien former appellate judge and trustee of Equitable Life writes to The Tribune supporting a plan to place a Grover Cleveland portrait in the Albany Executive Chamber. He includes a 25 dollar donation and endorses the fund as New subscriptions grow though total is not yet sufficient.
A Tribune Fresh Air Fund drive appeals to aid urban youth by sending over one hundred boys and girls to country places. Workers describe country beds and air as a dreamlike escape from crowded rooms, noisiness, and street life, stressing the impact on needy families. A boy clutches his first short pants, illustrating the day’s human moment.
The New York Tribune notes the Fresh Air Fund will send 1,14 chiNMren into the country this week, an institution with long standing efficacy and a foundation on practical business principles as reported by the Providence Journal.
The New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund has spent $10,364 for its country outings, yet the true value lies in the health joy and new ideas gained by poor children and their mothers. A Litchfield Connecticut case shows the transformation from grime to cleanliness and fresh perspective as a boy longs to avoid getting dirty. Fresh air charities are praised for present comfort and future influence on recipients.
Lists the passengers sailing for Europe including Kaiser Wilhelm II and Marion Blake, and those arriving on steamers from Europe such as Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm. Names cover J A Lowell Blake William T Innes Lentyes Biddie F R Kelvins Mrs Robert Waller Jr Colonel and Mrs D E Charley A Whitney Corwin Major and Mrs Otway arin and Mrs F H Lovell Allen.
The Robert E. Lee statue designed by Ed ward V Valentine has been completed at Gorham Company foundry Providence. Virginia commission members inspected in Providence and at the Hoffman House in New York on their return, praising the work as life size and exact in minute details including uniform and sword.
British Indomitable bearing the Prince of Wales enters the Gulf of St. Lawrence as Vice President Fairbanks sets to arrive at Levis. The New Hampshire joins ten battleships in the harbor amid a carnival atmosphere with crowds, heralds, and historical pageants. Indigenous groups and thousands in period costumes augment the displays.
Dr. Andrew G. Fredericks of New Orleans among notable guests at the Grand. Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia, Colonel D. O. Robinson of Elmina, Dr. Otto Brache of Wannschweig Germany, S. Harrison Wagner of New Haven, and VICTORIA & Knapp of Chicago join other travelers. Prince Van Graetz arrives at the Waldorf Astoria, Bar Harbor guest list includes Bar Harbor, Me.
Rain area from the Southwest and Gulf States extends into the middle Mississippi and lower Ohio valleys. Showers in Minnesota. Temperatures fall in the lower Ohio Valley. other changes minor. Central valleys rain moves into the middle and north Atlantic States by Tuesday night, followed by fair weather late in the week over the East. Local winds vary from east to southeast along the coasts, with fresh easterly winds on the lower lakes and shifting northwest on the upper lakes. Local forecasts forecast showers and fair periods with corresponding wind changes for New England, Eastern New York, D C, and Pennsylvania areas. Official Weather Bureau record notes yesterday’s temperatures and comparisons to last year.
Rates for daily and weekly mail subscriptions listed as domestic and foreign postages. Includes options for daily Sunday tri weekly and weekly farmer editions with varying monthly and six month terms. note extra postage for foreign mail and New York City processing.
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