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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1909

Page

10

Columbia 153rd commencement in rain honors many leaders

Columbia University held its 153rd commencement amid heavy rain as 1,166 degree candidates and 12 honorary degree recipients gathered in the gymnasium. Notables included Harvard president Abbott Lawrence Lowell and Oberlin president Henry C. King, with Mary Whiton Calkins becoming the first female honoree.

Columbia University Wrere Abbott Lawrence Lowell Harvard University Henry C. King Oberlin Alfred Mosely Christian F. K. Hu Butler Cambridge Benjamin Franklin Cornelius Rubner Philharmonic Society Raymond C. Knox Dor. Butler John Howard van Amringe Columbia College Harry Thurston Peck Benjamin Bowden Yuawrence Alumn John Halliday Denbigh Morris High School Samuel Franklin Emmons United States Geological Survey Mary Whiton Calkins Wellesley Christian Friedrich Hulsen Imperial German Archeological Institute Rome Henry Churchill King Oberlin University Lowell Harvard Peck

Colonel Cooper's Will Filed Here In Davidson County

Col William Frierson Cooper died May 7 in Davidson County Tennessee. His will filed in Surrogate's Court appoints Edmund Cooper as executor with annuities and trusts. Duncan B Cooper brother of the testator and his son were recently convicted at Chattanooga and released on bail for a new trial in a Carmack case. The estate valued about 36600 dollars with residuary to five sisters and three brothers. Duncan B Cooper receives a share in trust for his debts. upon death to wife and children.

William Frierson Cooper Davidson County Tennessee Cooper Duncan B. Cooper Chattanooga Carmack Edmund Cooper

Clyde Fitch Play Debuts in London at Garrick Theatre

London on June 2 witnessed the first London production of Clyde Fitch's "The Woman in the Cease" at the Garrick Theatre. The audience greeted the play with enthusiasm as Violet Vanbrugh starred as the adventuress and Grace Lane played the wife Pleys detective, drawing curtain calls after the third act.

London Clyde Fitch Garrick Theatre Violet Vanbrugh The Grace Lane Wife Pleys

Tailor shop of Andrew Johnson to be preserved

Knoxville June 2 The tailor shop where Andrew Johnson worked in Greenville Tennessee and later became President will be preserved by the Andrew Johnson Memorial Association. The shop will likely be moved to the Johnson National Cemetery at Greenville.

Knoxville Tenn Andrew Johnson Greenville United States Andrew Johnson Memoral Association Johnson National Cemetery Greenie

MISS ESTHER CLEVELAND HOME ARRIVES IN CITY

Miss Esther Cleveland daughter of the late President arrived yesterday from Southampton aboard the Oceanic with Mrs Daniel and another companion. J W Paul of the United States Geological Survey who had been studying mine life protection in Europe was aboard. John Waramaker returned after months away aboard a voyage.

Esther Cleveland Cleveland

Eliot Speaks On Equality And Happiness At Missouri Start

Former Harvard president Charles W. Eliot told Missouri graduates that equality before the law is essential to the pursuit of happiness. He warned democracy has not yet achieved this, but happiness thrives as a state of mind tied to health service loyalty security and amiability. The class numbered 478 and he received an honorary Doctor of Laws from A Ross Hill.

Laws Eliot A. Ross Hill

Silver Jubilee Of Stevens Class Of 84

Stevens Institute class of 84 celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary with an alumni gathering in Hoboken and a Hotel Astor dinner. Seventeen members attended, half of the living alumni, marking the first reunion since graduation. Attendees included John A. Bensel president of the Board of Water Supply, Professor W. Thomas of Columbia, and G J Roberts vice president of the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey.

Stevens Institute Hoboken Hotel Astor Jersey College John A. Bensel Board of Water Supply W. Thomas Columbia G. J. Roberts The Public Service Corporation of New Jersey

Dr Eliot for Education Board in Massachusetts

Boston June 2 Charles W Eliot ex president of Harvard University is believed to accept the chairmanship of the new State Board of Education created by the Legislature and signed by Governor Draper on Saturday A board member says Eliot has been offered a place with the understanding he would be elected chairman and he has signified intent to accept The board merges the Industrial Education Commission with the former Board of Education and its work has grown in importance due to expanding industrial education.

Boston Charles W. Eliot Harvard University State Board of Education Draper Eliot Industrial Education Commission Board of Education MacCracken New York George Alexander Corporation Sekigoro Higashi Government Higher Commercial School Kobe Japan John Stanley Lyon Second Baptist Church Holyoke Mass Newton Theological Seminary Frank de Witt Talmage Chambers-Wylie Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Hermann Michael Biggs Bellevue Hospital University Medical Colleges Health Department Borden Parker Bowne Boston University James Aloysius O'Gorman Supreme Court Association of the Alumni of Law of New York University William Russell Willcox Park Board Mayor Law Public Service Commission 1St District State of

Architect Hamlin to survey Robert College for extensions

Professor Alfred Hamlin head of Columbia University architecture sails to Constantinople via Naples on the Batavia to survey Robert College properties and draft extension plans. He will stay about three months, with total absence six months, shaping Byzantine architecture studies and future buildings alongside trustees in New York.

Alfred Hamlin Columbia University Constantinople Naples Batavia Hamlin Robert College Professor Hamlin Cyrus Hamlin Frank D. Sherman New York

Patterson Wins Blue Ribbons At Philadelphias Saddle Show

In Philadelphia on June 2 Durham a chestnut gelding exhibited by Rufus J Patterson of New York City won the saddle horse class. Sonia Irish Rose and Lightfoot led color winners while Grace Anthony at fifteen rode Durham to the L Aignon Cup. Reginald Vanderbilt dominated harness events with Lord Burleigh Lord Brooke and Dr Selwonk but Tiger Lilly fell to Gentleman John in hackney.

Philadelphia Durham Rufus J. Patterson New York City Sonia Atlantic City Madison Square Garden Edwin H. Weatherbee Lightfoot W. 8. Elliot Grace Anthony P. A. Sorg New York Lord Neilson Grand Duke Tonzo Sauvage Newark N. J

President Taft Beats Brother in Golf Match at White House

President Taft continued his winning golf streak at Chevy Chase Nuke and defeated his brother Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati who was visiting the White House. The exact score was not released as a very warm afternoon favored the President.

Washington Taft Chevy Chase Charles P. Taft Cincinnati White House

Today’s city events around town and museums

Free admission at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and American Museum of Natural History. Chamber of Commerce meeting at 65th Street 12:30 pm. Methodist Social Union annual meeting at St. James Church Madison Ave East 126th St evening. Spalding Literary Union dinner Hotel Astor 7 pm. Public School 51 speaking contest 7:30 pm. Cooper Union commencement and Institute of Musical Art events tonight. Hudson Fulton Commission and Daughters of the Confederacy events listed at Astor and Waldorf venues.

Metropolitan Museum of Art American Museum of Natural History Chamber of Commerce Worth Monument Madison Sauce The Methodist Social Union St. James's Methodist Episcopal Church Madison Avenue East 126Th Street Spalding Literary Union Hotel Astor 11Th Assembly Thomas J. McManus West 44Th Street Cooper Union For the Advancement of Science and Art Cooper Union P. m Physicians and Surgeons’ Club Institute of Musical Art Mendelssohn Hall Hudson-Fulton New York the Daughters of the Confederacy Waldorf-Astoria

Transatlantic travellers and arrivals listing

Passengers bound for Bremen Havre Naples and La Lorraine depart with names including Samuel T. Dutton Charles J. Oakes R. S. Russell George Wentill Langham Le Roy White and Hamlin among others. Yesterday arrivals from abroad include Dorothy Ford Day Monsignor Griffin Hugh McGrane John Wanamaker and Mrs Lamont aboard the Caronia Oceanic and Liverpool Southampton lines.

Samuel T. Dutton Charles J. Oakes R. S. Russell George Went THE Caronia Dorothy Ford Day Thomas Griffin Hugh McGrane P. Nunn Patsy McCoy W. W Reeder Oceanic FRC W. B. Cartwright Pamund E. Allen Esther Cleveland B Lb and . c. M. Chester Co. L. du Valk

NYU Confers 5382 Degrees In Two Session Commencement

NYU marked its seventy seventh commencement with morning and afternoon sessions at University Heights Auditorium. Five thousand five hundred twenty five degrees were awarded plus seven honorary degrees. Chancellor MacCracken spoke on three education epochs in New York City and urged broad, undenominational growth for the university.

New York University University Heights College of Arts and Sciences Borden Parker Bowne Boston University

Miss Marion Lawson Engaged to James Lord of Chicago

Telegraph report announces the engagement of Miss Marion Lawson second daughter of Thomas W Lawson to James Fuller Lord of Chicago. Engagement announced after a Maine trip. wedding planned for Janet referencing family approval and long acquaintance since Chicago meeting.

Thomas W. Lawson James Fuller Lord Chicago the Tribune Boston Marion Lawson Lawson Dreamword Scituate Maine Janet Miss Martion Mr. Lord

Weather report forecasts unsettled Midwest to East with showers

Washington June 2 under a low pressure influence the weather remained unsettled with local rains across the eastern and southern states the Ohio and Mississippi valleys and the plains. Thunderstorms occurred in the south and upper Midwest while western regions saw fair conditions. A forecast for the next forty eight hours calls for unsettled weather east of the plains with no major temperature change and light to moderate variable winds along coasts and lakes.

Middle West Ohio Valley Mississippi Missouri Lake Region Plains States Ohio Rocky Mountain District Rocky Mountain California Southwest Plains Rau New England South Atlantic Gulf Coast European Grand Banks

Summer Resort Next Sunday from The Tribune

The Summer Resort number of The Tribune, due out next Sunday, promises to be a rich source of vacation guidance. It will be profusely illustrated and highly informative for readers planning holidays.

the Tribune

Hughes on College Life at Brown University Chapel

Governor Charles E. Hughes spoke to Brown students at chapel stressing college ideals. He urged independence and self-restraint, saying a college bond remains unbroken even as life changes. Hughes praised college training shaping individuals and called on students to lead in addressing society’s troubles. He plans to return for commencement and the June 16 dinner.

Hughes Albany Brown

Insurance Dept takes charge under new law in Traders and Travellers case

Attorney General O Malley asked Supreme Court Justice Guy to place the Traders and Travellers Accident Insurance Company under the State Insurance Department citing a 1400 dollar deficit and 800 unpaid claims. Counsel denied the deficit as the seven hundred member cooperative faced court action. decision reserved.

State Insurance Department Justice Guy Supreme Court O'Malley Insurance Department Traders and Travellers’ Accident Insurance Company Guy

Not Demoralized Army of the Potomac Debate

James A. Scrymler of New York argues against George W. Smalley’s claim that the Army of the Potomac was demoralized. He recounts McClellan’s September 1862 protest against emancipation orders and asserts demoralization lay “higher up” rather than in the troops, noting the army later fought and won at Gettysburg.

the Tribune George W. Smalley Army of the Potomac William F. Smith McClellan Smith United States Mr. Smalley James A. Scrymler New York

Leo Slezak Sings Otello in London Covent Garden

Leo Slezak of the Vienna Opera gave a masterful Otello at Covent Garden hailed as Tamagno’s worthy successor. Mme Edvina Canadian Desdemona also scored a great success, reflecting strong critics’ praise and Slezak’s fine stage presence and voice.

London Leo Slezak Vienna Opera Metropolitan Opera House New York Otello Covent Garden Tamagno Mme. Edvina Cecil Edwardes Desdemona

Georgia's New Color Line at Georgia Railroad

An Associated Press dispatch from Atlanta explains why the Georgia Railroad is seen as a home institution. It employs Georgia men native to towns along its routes and many are blood relatives. Critics claim local sentiment opposes working with Black workers, but the piece argues such sentiment is manufactured and not typical of Southern whites in daily labor.

Columbia D. C Associated Press Atlanta Georgia Railroad Georgia Neill Augusta Agpd Georgia Road South F. F. Gs

Going Away? Summer Resort Guide in Tribune Next Sunday

If you are undecided about summer vacation plans consult the Summer Resort number of The Tribune next Sunday for ideas, locations, and attractions to help choose a destination.

the Tribune

John F Manning Pittsfield Obituary Prominent Pharmacist Leader

Pittsfield resident and State Highway Commission member John F Manning died tonight at Corey Hill Hospital after an operation. Former member of the State Board of Pharmacy he was active in state and national pharmaceutical associations. Born in Ellington Connecticut in 1846 he traced his Mayflower lineage.

Pittsfield Mass John F. Manning State Highway Commission Corey Hill Hospital Manning State Board of Pharmacy Ellington Conn

Death of Albert Friedlander at Briarcliff Manor

Albert Friedlander died at his daughter's Briarcliff Manor home yesterday. Born in Prussia in 1842, he emigrated at age fifteen, fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War, then moved north to New York and built a cloak and salt industry. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and a sister and was active in the Chamber of Commerce Educational Alliance and Jewish benevolent groups.

Albert Friedlander Briarcliff Manor N. Y Mr. Friedlander Prussia New Orleans New York Chamber of Commerce Educational Alliance

Almon K Goodwin Postmaster and Former Mayor Dies

Almon K Goodwin, postmaster of Pawtucket Rhode Island, died today from paralysis. He served as mayor of the city three times and held a prominent role in state Republican politics. Born in South Berwick Maine in 1839, he also led the New England Postmasters Association for one term.

Pawtucket R. L Almon K. Goodwin New England Postmasters’ Association Mr. Goodwin South Berwick

William H N Cadmus Dies After Cerebral Apoplexy

William H N Cadmus of Brooklyn died of cerebral apoplexy at his home 213 18th Street Brooklyn Tuesday. Born in Brooklyn in 1838 he left politics after failing to win a Republican alderman nomination during Charles A Schieren's mayoral era. He served on the Brooklyn tax office title search staff and left a wife and three sons.

Willam H. N. Cadmus 18Th Street Brooklyn Charles A. Schieren

Old Railroad Man Dead At 77 In New Jersey

Charles W. Douglas longtime railroader died in Wayne New Jersey at age seventy seven. He early learned telegraphy and helped pioneer sound reception on the Erie Railroad. He served as train dispatcher division superintendent and later general manager for several lines before ending as Wayne station agent. Funeral is set for Grace Church at 2 PM tomorrow.

Tribune Port Jervis N. J Charles W. Douglas Wayne Douglas Erie Charles Minott Delaware South Side Railroad Long Island Oswego & Midland Ontario & Western Garret A. Hobart Greenwood Lake New York & Sea Beach

Sir Charles Wyndham Arrives For The Blue Mouse

English actor Sir Charles Wyndham arrived with Miss Mary Moore from Liverpool aboard the Caronia to attend performances of The Blue Mouse and to consider producing it in London. Rumors spread of a possible appearance in The Mollusc, with wireless messages influencing his decision as his company’s timing remained uncertain.

Sir Charles Wyndham Mary Moore Liverpool London Sir Charles

Lease of American Theatre by Isman and Morris

Felix Isman and William Morris lease the American Theatre at 42nd Street and Broadway from the Zborowsk estate through Leopold Well for twenty years. Morris has held the premises for over a year. Isman also controls other venues including the Broadway Theatre under long term leases.

Felix Isman William Morris American Theatre 42D Street Eighth Avenue Zborowsk Leopold Well Mr. Morris Isman Broadway

The Climax stars and new plays announced at Daly and Shubert houses

Joe Weber signs a five year contract to star Leona Watson in The Climax with a plan for The Song of a Soul. Henry B Harris engages Grace Elliston for An American Girl from France. William A Brady and Grace George sail for London. Macey Harlam to play The Table Spaniard. Worthing sails for extended abroad under Belasco. Winthrop Ames to stage new season at the New Theatre. West Point night at the Casino for Havana with Powers. Sir Charles Wyndham invited by Shuberts to attend The Blue Mouse at Maxine Elliott's.

Joe Weber Leona Watson Daly's Theatre Henry B. Harris Grace Elliston France Harriet Ford Caroline Duer George Foster Platt Winthrop Ames Id Street Central Park West West Point Casino Theatre Charles Wyndham Messrs. Shubert the Blue Mouse Maxine Elliott

Wu Ting-fang Sails for Peru to Gauge Chinese Community

Chinese Minister to the United States Wu Ting-fang left on the Panama liner for Peru yesterday. He stated he did not know how many Chinese are in Peru but would determine the count. He warned he would be busy and may be away for an undetermined period while addressing Peru and Mexico during his voyage.

Wu Ting-fang United States Peru Panama Mexico

Eames M Nea l marriage announced in 1909 notice

Marriage notices published in The Tribune reappear in the Tri Weekly Tribune without charge. Eames M Neale on June 2 1909 at Elkins Park announcement for Dorothy Merce Stewart Woodford Eames. Fisher Heroy Mary Browning daughter of Christina Browning and Irving Fisher to James Harold Heroy by Rev Drom on June 2 at Broadway Tabernacle.

Tribune Tri-Weekly Eames—M'neal Elkins Park Dorothy Merce Stewart Woodford Eames

Death notices from The Tribune published in Tri-Weekly Tribune

Death notices list numerous individuals with obituaries and funeral details including Bird Sedney Pothier Edna A. Bower Mrs Robert F Russell Hope B Buckingham Charles L Shepard Orry M Dickerman George I Stanley Samuel G Haight Catherine L Stone Charles B Hallgarten Julia Swain Adrietic ace on M Titler.rtin Mary M Tompkins Isaac Motzell Barbara Van der Emde Reinhold Murray James Whitehouse Fitzhugh Porter Joseph Young etc. Notices cover names, residences, funeral dates and places, church services, and interment plans with occasional organizational references and special train details.

Bird Sedney Pothier Edna A. Bower Robert F. Russell Hope B. Buckingham Charles L. Shepard Orry M. Dickerman George I Stanley Samuel G Haight Catherine L. Stone Charles B. Hallgarten Julia Swain Adrietic Rtin Mary M. Tompkins Isaac Motzell Barbara van der Emde Reinhold Murray James. Whitehouse Fitzhugh Porter Joseph Young James H Tompkins Isaac Tompkins Pyramid Lodge Reinhold van den Emde Eugenia van der Emde Faber Bedford Westchester County New York Harlem Lexington Ave 44Th St Woodlaws Cemetery Yorkville Bank Providence Reinhold van der Emde White House Fitzhugh Whitehouse Beaull France Greenwood Cemetery James

Special Notices from The Tribune Office Rates and Modes

A dense notice describes the Uptown Tribune Office at No 1364 Broadway offering access to a file of aspirants for various positions. It includes office hours 9 am to 6 pm and outlines Tribune subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, domestic and foreign postage, and almanac pricing.

NEW York Tribune Broadway 37Th

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