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New York Tribune

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New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

14

A Family Curse in the Cumberland Story Recalled

A lengthy narrative recounts the Cumberland family curse alleged to follow Duke Ernest and later Prince George of Cumberland. It links historic royal tensions, a palace mystery in St James, a sensational accusation by a foreboding mother, and a string of misfortunes blamed on ancestral bloodline across generations.

Brentwood Company Prince George William of Cumberland Prussia Frederick Viit Denmark Caich Tan Cumberland Victoria Ireland Kingdom of Hanover Witliam IV England Ernest George Tituke Finest Sirite Duke of Cumberland Fenest of Cumberland Senis Roy Senijs Frnest Senus Amsanain St. James Palace James Duke Ernest of Cumerland

Dreamland Pier Saved by Brooklyn Borough Meeting

Brooklyn officials discussed converting the ruins of Dreamland Pier into a recreation pier and jetty to prevent beach erosion and reclaim land. The plan would be part of a seaside park project funded by the city on Dreamland property, with amendments proposed to cover removal of wreckage and related costs.

Brooklyn Dreamland Viderift Haw Teers Hk Bridget

Dance at Piping Rock attracts elite guests on Long Island

Scores of well known people from New York and Philadelphia attended a first dance and reception at Piping Rock Country Club on Long Island. Over four hundred guests arrived by motor to celebrate polo tennis and horse shows as the four days of festivities begin with an anticipated polo game and tennis tournaments featuring international players.

Piping Roek Long Island New York Philadelphia Piping Rock Country Club Damce Meadow Brook Hunt Rockaway Great Neck Club Nassau Country Club Balisbory Garden City Weethur Hempstead Wheatley Hills Glen Cove Oyster Bay Roslyn Manhasset Cedarhurst Lawrence Mong Rock Club North Shore Harry Ty Whitner Thomas Hitcheack Frank Grewold Samuel Willetts W. Burling Cox VY Ambrose Park J ES Hadden OW. Hird Artur Seat Burden

Tafts Garden Party Hosts Washington Guests

The President and Mrs Taft welcomed several hundred guests at a garden party in Washington May. Notables included the Treasury Secretary the Postmaster General the Japanese Ambassador and Viscountess Chinda. Military officers wore white dress uniforms and Marine Band red coats added color to the event.

Washington Taft Colonel Cosby Army Navy Marine Band Treasury Chinda de Chambrun Longworth Mise Mabel Boardman Patten Nelson A. Miles Sherman Miles Willeam Belden Noble John Hays Hammond John Biddle Arthur Lee Spencer Wesley Clarence Watson George Howard T. Gaff Carey Tangehorne John R. Williams Dorothy Williams Lee Phillips Maretin W. Littleton William Mannteg Irwin Irwin Girard Gorgas Miss Goreas W. W. Wotherspoon Mina Letta Jewel Mayer

Prince de Tearn Seeks Bonds. Judge Rules Against Claim

In Baltimore a ruling by Judge Rose denies Prince de Tearn, son-in-law of the late Rowe Winans, possession of $180,000 in bonds held by Safe Deposit and Trust Company. Alexander Brown & Sons and American Bonding Company demurrers are sustained. Maurice Leon, for the prince, says he will appeal to the Supreme Court, asserting ownership of the securities. The vault box remained in the bonding company and Brown & Sons names.

Baltimore May Safe Deposit and Trust Company Prince de Tearn Rowe Winans Newport Judge Rose United States District Court Maurice Leon New York United States Supreme Court Bonding Company Brown & Sons

Theatrical Notes Pioneer List for Ken Shields Testimonial

The Ken Shields testimonial program at the Grand Opera House lists performers including Leon Errel Lirlee & King Irving Berlin George M Cohan Blanche Ring Emma Carus and many others with Florence Rockwell Edna Goodrich Carl Gantvoort and Oscar Hammerstein among figures connected to theater plans and future engagements. Mentioned are a new pie The Wildflower by Thompson Buchanan an Awakening of Minerva and a roof garden plan at London Opera House plus a Two Little Hides transfer and extended theatre engagements.

Ken Shields Grand Opera House Leon Errel Lirlee & King Irving Berlin George M Cohan George Evans Raymond Hitchcock Blanche Ring Emma Carus Hoxton Sec Tes Sean Schwartz Cros Josephine George Nash Hernard Granville Hab Fanny Brice Fred Nibto Montgomery An Stone Andrew Mack Harney Mernard 10 Harrison Cliff Gordon Hooby North Dorothy John McCloskey Laure Casavant Joh Hendricke William Stewart Jota Hagard Wallace McAntehoon Frank Belcher Arthur Maitlend Joseph Kaufman John Park Oscar Selver Joe Howard Mabel McCane William Harrigan Endewan Goldsmith Florence Rockwell Indianapolis Murat Theatre Thompson Buchanan Edna Goodrich Arthur Hopkins Minerva Colonial Theatre B. F. Keith Orpheum Carl Gantvoort de Koven Opera Company Little John Robin Hood New Amsterdam Oscar Hammerstein Willams Hammerstein London County Council Hammerstein London Opera House New York City Miehit Oscar Radin Schubert James T. Powers Dus Oy Pers

Paris Dowry Bidder Explains Salome Purchase Offer

At the Carcano sale M Knoedler defended his bidding, saying he did not bid against the Louvre and bought Salome to reserve for the museum. He offered to loan the painting back for two months at the price paid, to aid a Louvre purchase, with further exhibition help. Across two days the sale totaled about 700000 dollars with works by Hembrandt Veronese and Rodin.

Paris M. Knoedler Alexandre Ren Nuuit Salome Louvre M. Knoecier Kroerls Palidog Hembrandt Tin Sister Bromeit Helle Nuni Ty Veronese John the Baptist Rodin

Montreal swimmers triumph in Olympic trials events

Montreal athletes from the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association excelled in the Canoe dian Olympic trials meet. A.Moe won the 16 yard dash and quarter mile freestyle, clocking 3 minutes 4 seconds, while G. Hodysuig and Goodyear posted notable times in the breaststroke and relay events. The team, led by K. Kearny, showcased strong performances as the Montreal swimming club earned accolades at the pregranme night.

Bey xWimmer Montreal Antour Athletic Association Ios Goodyear K Kearny Mont

Miss Fownes to Wed Today in Church Ceremony

Miss Fownes, a golf enthusiast known as a prominent society figure, plans to marry in a Calvary Episcopal Church ceremony after deciding against eloping. Her fiancé, Matthew Heamnel of Sparrows Point, is connected to Maryland Steel. The couple’s plans spurred earlier talk of elopement, but a formal wedding now appears to be the course.

Paly Tehorarh Othe Pystlane Piutewirgn Mary Pownen Fulf Matthew Heamnel Sparrows Point Sipore Maryland Steel Company Calvary Vrotentanii Lpiscopal Ehurel Ronaway Eety Trenton Abe Elaym Arly Weibling

Stevens Institute Faces 356000 Deficit in Year Expenses

Report notes a year deficit of 900 despite credits including a 680 from Andrew Carnegie contract. President Alexander Humphreys announces conditions and partial gifts while Treasurer Lieb of the Gax Company seats on the Stevens board to represent the slurnanl.

Validated Gax Company New York Slurnanl

Deer Scare Turns Fatal In Oliveia Kitchen Window

In Oliveia Ulster County a buck poked its head into a cottage kitchen and ate biscuits and pie before wandering off. Hours later the deer lay dead in the woods after reports of digestion issues. Villagers say deer roam calmly near the village with few fears and no strong predators nearby.

Poughkeepsie Nooy Lawrence Dutcher Ouiviea Ulster County de Vilage Olivien Throwah

Hammond Called Home From Europe Exposition Mission

J H Hammond head of the Panama Exposition Commission sails today to return to the United States from Paris after several weeks in Europe on business. He will board the Mauretania in England for the voyage home.

Paris Hays Horner Europe Paria England United States Mauretania

Reptile 10,000,000 Years Old At U Chicago Exhibit

University of Chicago displays a 10,000,000 year old reptile skeleton found in Arizona by Professor J. W. Williston. Paleontology curator Punt Miller mounted the framework, shaping it to its presumed natural pose. The extinct creature, named ophiacodon, is a land vertebrate with no known similar skeletons.

University of Chicago Arizona Chicago Malver Unity of J. W. Williston Punt © Miller Department of Paleontology Williston

What is Going On Today in Throoklyn News

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mount Hove Martiniane and Mor in a disjointed, unclear line about current events. No coherent event or names with context can be confirmed from the readable text.

Throoklyn Mount Hove Martiniane

Obituary: Miss Jane A Andrews of Mount Vernon Dead

Miss Jane A. Andrews aged eighty died yestern at her home on South Second Avenue Mount Vernon after illness since Wednesday night. She leaves two half-sisters Esther Aunt Allen B. Andrews and a niece and a nephew Mrs P W Lindsley of Jersey City and C Dudley Trott of Trouth Minn Mine Andrews born in Southwest On weeo County attended Valley Fulton Seminary and Oswego Normal School for Girls. She became the first object teacher in America and later taught at the School of the Children’s Aid Society in New York for thirty five years prior to moving to Mount Vernon. She was a member of the Westchester Woman’s Club at the First Baptist Church and a direct descendant of Samuel Dudley of Norton.

Jane A. Andrews Integra John Jacob Astor South Second Avenue Mount Vernon Waw Esther Allen B. Andrews PW. Lindsley Jersey City C. Dudley Trott Frotuth Minn Mine Andrews Southweat Onweeo County Valley Fulton Seminary Inter Wax Oswego Normal School For America New York City Avenue B Mra Toh Jacob Aster Mixa Andrews Westchester Woman's Club First Baptist Church Samuel Dudley Norton

Reverend Dr Joseph F Sutton, Longtime Pastor, Dies

The Rev Dr Joseph F Sutton a New Jersey native and Rutger College 1852 graduate died after a long career as a clergyman and author. He served as chaplain of the New York Volunteers and held roles in the American Geographical Society and the Presbyterian church. He retired about twenty years ago after leading the Macias Hill Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held Monday at Brick Presbyterian Church.

Dewepn Thurstay Sutton Wis & Hative New Jersey Rutgern College Talon | Thewlogical Seminary Marynville Allege Button New York United States Chelethan Carnvaleston Department of the Laval Anerlegraphical Aociety Bune Ution Presbytery Tv Sutton Mindatey Macias Hill Presbyterian BUDD Vesday New York City Willian Hardeatergh Inte Welfare Margaret H Ickson John Erickson EL Campbell Huilding Holmes Thurday Tromert Hiermes Amcor Frederick Aw Margaret Mount Morris Bapitet Clara Mapes Inia Sales Tong Island Thureh Flushing Mowne Ave Amity Pease Wie Pranese Pease Tergaee Piterat Toure Ierie Je Rene Greenwond Ai Samny- Ae Landga Jon T Suddy Bay Sutton Uth Ce Word Sutton D. M

Wright Family Founder Dies in Philadelphia Home

Ernest A Wright aged sixty one died this afternoon at his Philadelphia home He founded the Bo A Wright Hunknote Minutiae tiring Cerny and led the local tuckshop bar lineage He came to the United States at age fifteen and built a large family including ten sons and one daughter with his wife Cartiole Wright among survivors John Glenn also noted among Philadelphians connected to the family.

Sei Tiedemann Philadelpha Ernest A. Wright Aobert Hines Bo A Wright Isi Sie Wright United States New York Philadelphia Tunkstore Bar Ernest A. Weight Wright John Glenn Philadelph

Richard Servitus Mason dies at home in Germantown

Richard Servitus Mason, president of the Cinnex Mason Company, shot plucking manufactor died of heart failure at his Germantown home on Setinol House Lane. He was 44 and son of founder James Fy Mason, who started the company.

Philadelphia Richard Bervitus Stason Cinnex Mason Company Setinol House Lane Germantown Tae Bown Milchard Seteins Mason James Fy Hint Muse Seo Dusrehsnrs Ins Mason

Obituary notes and death notices from Yonkers and New York

Obituary notes report Ho Griswold widow of a fort iliratian of the state law died aged seventy two at her daughter’s Yonkers home. Her husband died May 4 and a cere rhage caused her death. Mentioned are Mrs Corswell of Atel I NORERT RIGSBY manager of the Im proved Manufacturing Company in Chicago. Also notes on Mae and Mrs Andy and Andrew Perea death mentions in Washington and London. Funeral for Griswold reportedly held in Tandon.

Es Wold Ho Griswold Meny Vom EO Gillewebt Yonkers Wienty Mise Corswell Atel I Norert Rigsby New York Tandon Andy Ienaw Griawe

Man Sues Hospital Surgeons in Malpractice Trial

Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Crane granted permission for several Rt Meter’s Hospital staff members to face trial for alleged malpractice. The suit claims a patient on November 2 suffered leg fractures and other injuries during treatment, with hospital staff cited as contributing factors leading to ongoing medical issues and eventual release.

Supreme Court Crane Rt Meter’ S Hospital Patehogun Tone Kings County Pater Hospital Rustimore Wiliam Siegel Marely Malotuetier

Magicians Eat Real Food at Boe Event at Hotel Martinique

Night program featured a banquet and magic exhibition by members of a respected society. Notable attendees included He ward Thurston and Adelaide Herrmann among a long list of famed magicians and their spouses, emphasizing the era's spotlight on vaudeville stagecraft and illusion.

Wnwaneuver Maxielane Martinique Lustonists Aid Imuete Art Disn I the Mystic World Heward Thurston Eheermnar Mares Kell Hrancie J. Werner Bo P. Ranson G. [Harens al Merton John W. Sargent Onear & Teale Pel Cannon Dr. Sarant J. Ellison Andrew G. Waring Richard Vin Dien J. Martini Civile W. Powers A. Jd. Rehbein C. Victor Dealy Hoh Farrell Pheadore Himbere Gustave. Domnitz Eugene Laurant de Thon Hornferger Atine Adelaide Herrmann Harry Rouclere Frank Ducrot Harry J. Kiar Charles Boltaire KH. Collins

Atlantic Liner Strikes Reef Near Turk Island

The British steamer Antillian, sailing from Liverpool May 1 to Jamaica, ran ashore four feet at the northeast point of Turk Island yesterday afternoon. The vessel is not leaking. passengers remain onboard. Lighters are alongside, coal hoppers heated. cargo intact. It is believed the ship will be saved.

Turkind Bahamas Liverpool Jamaica

London Deadlock Over Open Shop in Dock Dispute

In London May a deadlock over open versus closed shop fuels dock strike tension. Government mediation yields a plan for a joint conciliation board with powers over port workers, while union leaders debate participation and funding. Competing shipowners push for untrammeled labor with wages and guaranteed holiday. A mass meeting of Great Eastern Railway workers backs dockers and vows support.

London Ben Tillett Harry Gostlng Valores Gremen Great Eastern Railway Steford-at-Bow

French Besieged in Fez

Paris reports that French forces siege Fez are solidifying control of the capital. A telegram says two assaults by Moorish forces were repelled Thursday and that French intent to act on the Moors’ positions remains likely.

Paris Felumn Phe Slispater

Cabinet Brawl Shakes Turkish Interior Ministry

Turmoil erupts as a ministerial scuffle inflames cabinet meetings. Reports claim Turkish forces faced threats near the Golden Horn while negotiations over prisoner exchanges and hostilities with the Tratlan fleet unfold amid regional tensions.

Fonaen Bea Interior Golden Horn Tratlan

Miller and Motley Freed After Indictment Delay

Miller and Motley, once accused in a New York larceny case tied to a lithograph venture, were released as magistrates delayed papers. Indictments by Charles A Perkins faced procedural gaps, with warrants and embassy filings unsettled, while U.S. Lithograph Company officials sought restitution. Motley and Miller had faced accusations from Willan Ottmann over a $100,000 investment in a new printing process later deemed misrepresented.

Whitman Hertard Flo Dent London Miller Iiatriet State Department Washington Charles A Perkin Perkina Motley and Miller Willan Ottmann United States Lithograph Company

Park concert tomorrow by Jane Kaltenboen Orchestra

The first park concert of the season will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock on the Mall in Central Park. The Jane Kaltenboen Orchestra will perform with a program including pieces by Wagner Humperdinck and other composers.

Othe Central Park Jane Kaltenboen Taneers

Maugham Marries Margaret Blain After Sanatorium Scandal

John Haiett Maugham, cannery builder and brother in law of General George Custer, wed Miss Margaret Blain yesterday. The 67 year old widower, who had a turbulent past including his former wife’s death amid public controversy and a sanatorium episode, married at age 47 bride Blain.

John Haiett Maugham Canron Gorge A .Custer Margaret Blain Mr. Maugham Weat Ath Street Miss Blain

Folks Chosen President Of Tuberculosis Association

Homer Folks of New York was elected president of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis at the conference closing tonight. Dr R F E Babcock of Chicago as second vice president and Kaward B Keablwin of Saranac Lake as secretary were named. Dr Bertram H Waters of New York City urged stronger use of compulsory segregation and hospital care for tuberculosis patients, citing gains in early stages but neglect of advanced cases. He argued municipal health authorities should have power to compel removal of noncompliant patients to hospitals, with confinement for those ignoring sanitary precautions.

National Association For the Study and Prevention New York State Charities Aid Association New York State Probation Commission Bertram H W. Waters Manhattan New York City Waters

Noisy Cabaret Complaints Flood City Health Board

City officials face a surge of complaints about impromptu cabaret shows in eateries across New York. The Department of Health logs over nine thousand submissions this year, many from the Mayor’s office, citing late starts, noise, and rowdy patrons. Residents near upper Creelty restaurants report 11 pm showtimes, open windows, and disruptive conduct.

Board of Health New York City Department of Health Sma Featauranta Creelty Department of Meith Re

Park Vacations Begin for Park Department Staff

The Park Department sets a June one to August vacation window for all staff under a charter rule. Many will take time off today with others following in coming weeks. Commissioner Stover says summer layoff is risky but justified by staffing needs and reclamation work.

Augusta Roent Imlar Grog Louis 2 la Roche Stover Bower Extead

Woman Missionaries Meet In Cliton Sprimse Event

An afternoon meeting of the International Missionary Union gathered female delegates including Mrs. Wo H. Belden of Hollaston and Miss Alice M. Williams of China. Speakers from China, Japan, Korea, Africa, and India discussed The Moslem World and unrest in Japan and Korea with Fyfe Brown and Rev. C. H. Warren contributing insights.

ClUton Sprimse International Tincionary Union Wo H. Belden Hulgarkt Alice M. Williams China Japan Corea Tivita Africa Kiev J. Sumner Stone India Amon Fyfe Brown Brooklyn C.H Warren

Flood relief fund grows with major donations

The flood relief drive reports 18766 raised with Mrs Russell Sage donating 2500 and Mrs BE Hartman 1000. Edgar F Smith of the University of Pennsylvania announces 80000 subscribed to the Provosts Fund for scholarships in multiple states. Feud lists several obituaries and funeral notices. The campaign aims to gather 25000 letters and seeks broader city and nationwide support.

PENN Philadelphia Edgar F. Smith University of Pennsylvania Russell Sage O' F Harriman Samuel Thorne St. Thomas's Protestant Episcopal Vhurch

Titanic Captain Rostron Guests at Astor Home

Captain Arthur Rostron of the Carpathia and Dr. McGee were entertained at Mrs. Astor’s Fifth Avenue mansion yesterday. The visit honored the ship that rescued Titanic survivors, with Mrs. Thayer and Mrs. Astor’s widowed status prominent amid mourning decor. A brief taxi mishap occurred en route, but no injuries were reported.

John Jacob Astor Arthur Henry Rostron Astor Fifth Avenue Frank Meties Mrs. Astor Philadelphia George D Widener Sith Street Rostron Dr. McGee Carpathia Thayer Pennylvania Hie Shin Watt Fonday

Thousand Dollar Titanic Memorial Donation Given

Washington May 21 Mr Tugh R Rood of California contributed one thousand dollars to the Woman's Titanic Memorial in memory of her husband who perished in the Titanic disaster. The gift supports preservation efforts honoring the heroes of the sinking.

Washington Tugh R. Rood California

Wild Man of Borneo Dead at Ninety Two

Platano the last of the Heston brothers and famous Barnum freaks died at Mrs H A Warner's home in Waltham. Believed ninety two, he and his brother Vane toured world shows since the early 1840s. They could lift two heavy men and spoke no English, health failing in recent years.

Platano Heston Borneo H. A. Warner Waltham Vane Plutano Wane Barnum Hansford A. Warner Pittano Wano Warner Barnes Onto

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