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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1907
Page
22
A long, intricate account traces the Drummond family’s contested Perth earldom, the possible heir in Eric Drummond’s line, and a Brooklyn waitress May Drummond claimed as a descendant. It weaves through clan history, marriages, and royal connections, ending with the Travellers' Club's famed treasures and traditions.
In a long passage from Redgauntlet the Herries lineage, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, Eric Drummond and infant heirs are discussed, tracing the barony of Herries through female lines and the Birrenswork branch. The tale links Alan Fairford’s remark on rank to the Herries family’s enduring loyalty and historic rescuing tale of an Earl of Nithsdale. Also notes Vanderbilt joining the Travellers Club.
New Haven June 2 Special The Yale Divinity School commencement began with Rev Dr Henry Sloane Coffin delivering the baccalaureate address at Center Church The exercises continue with prize contest and symposium on The Resurrection of Christ and graduation on Wednesday The class of QT marks a low watermark with only twelve graduates amid a total of eighty four students for five classes amid a large endowment and valued college plant
The MIT graduating class attended Trinity Church a Boston service where Rev. Dr. Edward Worcester preached on Ecclesiastes 2 9 urging graduates to labor hard and to believe the heart of the country is good despite the politician.
Joe Tong Lee, a Chinese student, is among six finalists for the George Augustus Sandham oration prizes at New York University this afternoon. His topic is Daybreak in the Celestial Empire.
A party led by William L. Ward National Republican Committeeman Mayor John J Brown and Corporation Counsel N R Barrett of White Plains along with Congressmen James S Snerman and Lucius N Littauer departed for a fishing trip to the Great Lakes They plan to set camp at Hartland Wisconsin and anticipate joining several other New York politicians there
John Spargo author of The Bitter Cry of the Children and Alexander Irvine whose peonage articles run in Apple ton's Magazine will speak tomorrow evening at North Presbyterian Church West 155th street on The Child Labor Question.
Morton E. Stubbs clerk of the County Court will wed Miss Ella Thorne of Utica New York on June 1 in Utica New York. The romance began during college. Miss Thorne is the daughter of Charles Thorne a Utica banker.
Secretary Taft arrived in Washington at noon accompanied by his mother Mrs Alphonso Taft of Cincinnati. Mrs Taft will spend several days in the capital with her son, continuing a family visit after the journey from Ohio.
Governor Stokes leaves Trenton for Memphis to attend the wedding of Captain Walter E. Hage of Atlantic City, a member of his personal staff, and Miss Lady Lee of Memphis. The ceremony is set for Wednesday with the Governor expected to return shortly afterward.
Four hundred Italian professionals and merchants dined and danced at Terrace Garden to honor Chevalier Carlo Barsotti and Chevalier Pasquale Civiletti. A presentation to the Duke of the Abruzzi aboard the Varese accompanied by a parchment portrait, with speeches praising Barosotti and Il Progresso Italo Americano. Proceeds from a bazaar benefit the Verdi monument fund, with Verdi operas performed in Italian.
Ten warships lying at anchor in the North River dressed ship in a display of international courtesy to Italy. At noon Rear Admiral Evans signaled from the Connecticut, twenty one guns fired as the Italian flag rose at the main. Ships listed include Indiana, Towa, Ohio, Connecticut, Barroso, Tamoyo, Riachuelo, Sankt Georg, Aspern, and Varese. They will sail Thursday for Hampton Roads to join the Presidential parade on Georgia Day.
Mrs Eliza Matilda Chandler White lifelong Brooklyn resident and deaconess at Plymouth Church died Saturday night at Englewood after pneumonia and skull surgery. She led the Home for Consumptives and the Home for Friendless Women and Children, organized the Fort Green DAR chapter, and was linked with Mayflower Descendants and other historic groups. Born in New England seventy seven years ago, she was descended from Alden and Standish and niece to artist Howard Chandler Christy. Funeral at Plymouth Church with Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis officiating. body to be brought to Brooklyn.
William P Sheffield longtime Newport lawyer and former Rhode Island state legislator and U S senator died at his home in Newport this afternoon aged eighty eight after a long career in law and public service born 1819 in New Shoreham he served in the General Assembly from 1842 to 1861 and again 1863 to 1881 leaving one son William P Sheffield Jr ex city solicitor.
Alfred Lee Tyler railroad official and founder of Anniston Alabama died last night at the Waldorf Astoria from Brights disease at age seventy three. He was born in Norwich Connecticut in 1846 and was a son of General Daniel Tyler. He helped build the Macon and Western and served as general manager for several lines. He was a prominent member of the Union League and Manhattan Club.
Judge William S. Kneeland Townsend of the 2d US District Court in Connecticut died at his Grove Street home after a hemorrhage while entertaining Elihu Root three weeks prior. A Yale graduate and noted author, he served on the district bench, then the circuit court, with a long faculty tenure at Yale Law School. Funeral set for Tuesday at Battell Chapel conducted by Rev. Newman Smyth.
President Hadley announced the death of Wil lam Kneeland Townsend a Yale Law School professor and U S district judge in a Yale University ceremony at Battell Chapel He was admired for legal expertise and teaching while bearing daily pain with Christian fortitude and constancy.
Customs authorities uncover a scheme to inflate prices on foreign paintings to dodge duties and fool buyers. An importer used official invoices to push fake high valuations, prompting investigations at the Appraiser's Stores. Several women linked to the fraud are mentioned as involved, with one $80 000 painting central to the case. Officials announce restrictions on further inspections of paintings suspected of fraud.
Paris reports the unveiling of a Gounod monument at St. Cloud attended by many leading musicians. Dujardin Beaumetz, Under Secretary of State for Fine Arts, delivered a speech honoring the late composer.
Austen Chamberlain said Joseph Chamberlain had recovered from travel fatigue but progress to health was slow yet normal. The statement followed inquiry about his health after the journey from St Raphael showing cautious improvement.
J Pierpont Morgan arrived in Arezzo from Perugia and toured churches and art works before preparing to continue to Florence. The visit marks a notable cultural excursion by the financier through central Italy.
A. B. Wood of Washington arrives at the Belmont along with Culbertson of Louisville and Kendal England based J E Hargreaves. Cecil Cochrane from Augusta Georgia checks into Imperial while Enrique C Creel from Washington checks into Waldorf.
The official forecast notes a prolonged cold, showery pattern across the eastern districts with 15 to 20 degrees below normal. expect rain in New England and Eastern New York, showers in the plains Monday, with warmer intervals Tuesday and brisk to fresh winds along coasts and lakes.
Rome June 2 Mrs Griscom wife of Lloyd C Griscom the American Ambassador to Italy today gave birth to a son The child will be baptized in the American church This is the first time a child has been born to an American Ambassador to Italy in Rome Signor Tittoni and the diplomatic corps congratulated Mr Griscom King Victor Emmanuel sent his congratulations and joked that ambassadors were blessed only with grandsons
New York correspondence reports milk thefts on the upper West Side. Bottles left on dumbwaiters vanish at breakfast as janitors and milkmen fail to detect the culprit. Suspected are independent milk dealers who tag along regular wagons and substitute water for cream.
Jack Hovey, of Rixford in McKean County, has walked the Tidewater pipeline route to Williamsport for 26 years. He covers eight to twenty one miles daily, carries a sixty pound tool kit, and fixes breaches with a telegraph instrument that reports to headquarters in Williamsport. The line spans 145 miles with rugged terrain through Potter County and remote woods and valleys.
A Philadelphia lawyer with a large practice advocates a midday nap club in the rushing office area. He envisions a quiet secluded lounge where professionals can rest briefly without interruptions, with a bell to summon them at a designated time. He argues that a short nap would ease nervous tension, prolong life, and stave off nervous prostration.
The Chicago Tribune notes the merit board has raised the minimum age for policemen from twenty one to twenty four. It argues younger officers may lack crucial calm judgment for patrol duty and the ability to preserve peace without force.
The Eldorado Republican cites a Kansas City Journal piece claiming fright makes poultry tender. It recalls landmothers choosing a big tough hen for Sunday dinner, chased by boys and fogs, then slaughtered, producing tender meat per old books and gossip about traditional cooking methods.
Marriage notices appear in THE TRIBUNE and will be republished in The Tri-Weekly Tribune. CHAPIN DELAFIELD on June 1 at Annandale on Hudson Alice daughter of Mrs Walter Delafield to Dr Henry Dwight Chapin. DENTON GARRETSON at Elmhurst Long Island June 1 1907 Eugene Willis Denton and Lydia Macy Garretson’s eldest daughter. FRENCH BILLINGS at Brick Presbyterian Church June 1 Mary Montagu Pillings to John French New York. Notices must include full name and address.
Obituaries and funeral notices list Patrick Murtha aged 631 with burial plans at the Church of the Conception Irvington on June 4. Also listed are Anna F Swartwout widow of Isaac N Phelps Sarah Mason wife of the late Alexander Pearson and other brief notices including Marin Townsend Wade Matilda Chandler White and details for Woodlawn Cemetery and local undertakers services in New Jersey and New York with addresses and transport notes.
Special notices detail postal information for incoming and outgoing mail, subscription options and rates for The Tribune, and a worldwide network of offices and hotel reading rooms in cities from New York to London and Paris. The document lists domestic and foreign pricing, plus offices in Nassau Street, Wall Street, Broadway, Harlem, and more.
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