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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
22
An 1908 article discusses plans to cut army estimates prompting potential disbandment of the Horse Guards and Life Guards. It recalls their historic roles as royal bodyguards, their regimental origins, and notable actions from Dettingen to Waterloo and Khartoum.
Emperor William aboard the Hohenzollern surprised the North Sea fleet by weaving between British warships at high speed. The Kaiser, Staenfing on deck, saluted as the destroyer Sleipner kept close. He vanished into darkness, leaving naval circles abuzz.
A historical episode recalls Admiral Sir John Fisher directing a British squadron to slip between two German lines at Lisbon when German forces attempted to impress Portuguese. The bold maneuver, witnessed by many in Lisbon, underscored Fisher's fleet training and nerve amid strained UK Germany relations.
Leonard Brassey elected steward of the Jockey Club succeeding the Earl of Derby. He has long served as steward, earning respect for fairness and solid judgment. Apthorpe Hall, 10000 acres, and Brassey’s lineage tie him to the Duke of Richmond and Lord Brassey. The piece notes historical ties to James I, the Mildmay family, and legends of Apthorpe including a resident ghost Lady Grace Mildmay. MARQUISE DE FONTENOY.
Property owners led by George I. Neidlinger push a Court of Honor scheme linking Central Park with the Blackwell Island Bridge. The plan envisions a grand boulevard, public buildings, underground passageways, moving sidewalks, shops and saltwater natatoriums, with costs shared by city and benefiting property owners.
The Municipal Art Commission approved restoration work for the Governor's Room in City Hall funded by a $4,000 gift from Mrs. Russell Sage. Designs for Washington Irving High School in Irving Place were approved, six other public works including a Brooklyn comfort station and a Flushing Avenue engine house were authorized, with costs ranging from $60,000 to $259,000.
Boston, July 29 Dr Karl Muck who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for two seasons is reportedly poised to return next season. He is said to be seeking imperial permission to depart Germany for the season and many believe the Kaiser’s favor toward America could aid his move.
Thomas A. McIntyre head of T A McIntyre & Co died in Baltimore after Bright s disease. He spent two weeks at Old Point Comfort and was brought by steamer to Baltimore for hospital care but died at Henry E Boyd s home on East Lanvale Street. His son Thomas A McIntyre Jr arrived to oversee his father s transfer to the hospital.
Thomas A. McIntyre, senior partner of the firm Thomas A. McIntyre & Co., died yesterday after a long illness tied to Bright's disease amid ongoing bankruptcy and indictments for larceny. He was 69, survived by his wife, three sons, and a stepdaughter. Burial will be in Woodlawn, New York.
Berlin July 29 death announced of Kuno von Euchtritz the renowned German sculptor born in 1856.
David Z. Brickell a well known Pittsburg businessman and banker died at his home at eighty three He formerly served as vice president and treasurer of the Chambers McKee Glass Company and at his death was a director in the Mercantile Bank the Manufacturers Bank and the Mercantile Trust Company all of Pittsburg and a director of the First National Bank of Jeannette
William Potts former president of the Board of Charities in Orange New Jersey died in Devon Pennsylvania yesterday morning from paralysis. Born in Philadelphia seventy two years ago he lived in New York and Orange and was connected with the United States Bank before moving to Devon. His parents were prominent Friends.
A medical director from the Tribune Fresh Air Fund arranges two week country stays for urban children, with Annie McCarthy, eight, and Alex, six, among those eligible. Mrs McCarthy, supporting her family on two dollars daily, sends her children for care and schooling for Annie as a cripple. Eighteen other children head to Goshen and De Ruyter, Interlaken, and various points, aided by donations and a local fundraiser.
Oscar Hammerstein confirmed Nellie Melba will join his Manhattan Opera company this season arriving December 5. Her first role will be Desdemona in Otello. He also challenged Gatti-Cazazza for exclusive rights to produce Debussy and Charpentier works in the United States.
Klaw and Erlanger become partners with Kohl and Castle to manage the Chicago Opera House. The contract was signed yesterday and the New York firm will book all attractions. Cyril Scott will be managed by William A Brady for three years starting this season. A new piece is to be provided for him. Edward Ellis is set for a lead in The Travelling Salesman at the Liberty on August 10. An open air As You Like It will be staged August 5 at Mrs. Kate L. Gilbert's home near Patchogue for the New York Home for Destitute Crippled Children. Johnnie Hoey stars next week at Grand Street Theatre in The Boy Detective. A dramatization of Graustark by George Barr McCutcheon is forming, with first show slated for August 24 in Pittsburgh. In Sylphe, the Fifth Avenue Theatre dancer, joins the road company presenting The Follies of.
Paris July 2 The suit by Count Bont de Castellane against Princess de Sagan for custody of three children has been postponed to the fall term of the court.
Columbus July 2 Governor Harris is disposed to make light of illness reports though not in best health He is on his farm near Eaton and may not be able to take an active part in the coming campaign No specific cause is given
At the British Medical Association meeting in Sheffield University awarded the degree of D. Be. to several delegates including Dr. Murphy of Chicago.
Madison July 29 Colonel Vilas's condition today shows a slight improvement over yesterday. He greeted his son in law J M N Hanks and remarked that his appetite is improving. no other details given on his health or treatment.
Passengers listed for today’s sail to Europe include on the Celtic to Liverpool R C Cairns and several couples headed for Liverpool, Bremen, and Havre. Names appear with titles and initials, noting Mrs and Mr arrangements and a few accompanying travelers.
G W Sands perished when a 50 horsepower car carrying Mrs Vanderbilt and Stephen Sands crashed near a chateau at 7 15 am. The right leg was crushed and the vehicle burned. Sands uttered a final plea for water as he was extricated. Mrs Vanderbilt and Stephen Sands witnessed the event. Funeral plans await, with Vanderbilt family in Paris and Dinard before burial in the United States.
Lesieux France July 29 M Cheron Under Secretary of War attends opening of the accident wing at Lisieux Hospital presented by the Stillman family of New York. Thomas E Stillman was fatally injured in an automobile accident here July 19 196. He was treated at this institution.
Weather bulletin notes showers and thunderstorms in the Gulf States and Atlantic regions while central areas see rising temperatures in the valley and lake regions. Forecast calls for fair northern areas, warmer eastern districts, cooler Mississippi Valley to plains, and cooler Ohio Valley by Friday. Winds vary by coast and Great Lakes with light to brisk easterlies, variable winds toward Grand Banks for ships. Local record shows yesterday’s high 80, low 70, average 75 versus last year 64.
Notices of marriages and deaths appear. July 2 event lists include Lois Newton Scott marrying Albert F. Norwich in Long Island. Other items cover Matilda Bruce and Minetta Hinman obituaries and funeral details across New York, Brooklyn, Waterford, East Orange, and Stony Brook with interments planned and notices for the Woodlawn Cemetery area services.
Special notices advertise the file of applications of selected aspirants for positions of various kinds now installed at the Uptown Office of The New York Tribune at 1364 Broadway between 36th and 37th Streets. Office hours run from 9 am to 6 pm.
The Tribune outlines domestic and foreign subscription rates including daily weekly and Sunday editions, rates for early mail train service, and special prices for Canadian and international destinations. It lists extensive hotel and city-based reading room placements across Europe and the Americas, detailing many prominent hotels and locations where the paper will be available.
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