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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1909

Page

22

Degrees at Columbia Celebrate 155th Commencement

Columbia University's 155th commencement occurred in a rain soaked ceremony. 1166 graduates and 12 honorary degree recipients, including Mary Whiton Calkins the first woman honored, heard Dr Butler urge integrity of mind and character. 165 candidates received degrees as 3000 alumni gathered for the luncheon.

Columbia University Abbott Lawrence Lowell Harvard University Henry Co. King Oberlin Alfred Mosely Chrisen F. K. Hulsen Imperial Archeological Institute Rome Johann Heinrich von Bernsdorff United States John Colt Spooner Wisconsin Columbia Mary Whiten Calkins Wellesley College Andigorium Butler Oxford Cambridge Benjamin Franklin Aida Cornelius Rubner Philarmonic Society Raymond C. Knox Dor. Butler John Howard Wen Amringe Columbia College Harry Thurston Peck Benjamin Bowden Lawrence John Halliday Denbigh Morris High School Samuel Franklin Emmons United States Geological Survey Mary Whiton Calkins Wellesley Christian Friedrich Hulsen Imperial German Archeological Institute Henry Churchill King Oberlin University Lowell Harvard Peckseid

Colonel Cooper's Will Filed Here Names Provisions for Kin and Heirs

The will of Colonel William Frierson Cooper, who died May 7 in Davidson County Tennessee, was filed in the Surrogate's Court. Ancillary letters testamentary were issued for property here. The estate is estimated at about 300000 dollars with annuities and a residuary share to the testator's five sisters and three brothers. Duncan B. Cooper, convicted in Chattanooga in a related case, receives trust income from one residuary share and provisions limit use for his debts.

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

Clyde Fitch's Play Premieres in London at Garrick

Clyde Fitch's The Woman in the Case opened at the Garrick Theatre in London tonight receiving enthusiasm. Violet Vanbrugh starred as the adventures and Grace Lane played the detective wife and drew several curtain calls after the third act.

London Clyde Fitch Garrick Theatre Violet Vanbrugh ad‘Ventures Grace Lane Detective

Tailor Shop of Andrew Johnson to Be Preserved

Knoxville Tenn June 2 The tailor shop where Andrew Johnson labored before presidency will be preserved by the Andrew Johnson Memories Association and likely moved to the Johnson National Cemetery at Greeneville.

Knoxville Tenn Andrew Johnson Greenville United States Andrew Johnson Memories Association Johnson National Cemetery Green

MISS ESTHER CLEVELAND HOME LOOMS AT PORT

Miss Esther Cleveland daughter of the late Cleveland arrived here yesterday from Southampton aboard the White Star liner Oceanic accompanied by Mrs Daniel and others. J W Paul of the United States Geological Survey who had studied mine safety in Belgium Austria Germany and France was also a passenger. John Wanamaker returned after a several month trip.

Esther Cleveland Cleveland Daniel §&. T Southampton J. W. Paul United States Geological Survey Belgium Austria Germany France John Wanamaker

Eliot speaks on happiness and equality at Missouri finals

Former Harvard president Charles W. Eliot delivered the principal address at the University of Missouri commencement in Columbia. He argued equality before the law supports the pursuit of happiness and that democracy should ensure equal freedom and security for all without forcing uniformity. The class numbered 478 and Eliot received an honorary Doctor of Laws.

Columbia Charles W. Eliot Harvard University University of Missouri Eliot A. Ross Hill

Stevens Class of 84 Silver Jubilee in Hoboken Dinner

The Stevens Institute class of 1884 marked twenty five years since graduation with an alumni gathering in Hoboken yesterday and a Hotel Astor dinner last night. Seventeen members attended, half of the class still living, including John A. Rensel, C. W. Thomas, and G. J. Roberts.

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

Dr Eliot for Education Board Chairman

Boston June 2 Charles W Eliot ex president of Harvard will likely accept the chairmanship of the new State Board of Education created by act of the Legislature and signed by Governor Draper. A board member says Eliot was offered the chair and intends to accept. The board merges the Industrial Education Commission with the former Board of Education and has grown in importance with industrial education expansion.

Boston Charles W. Eliot Harvard University State Board of Education Draper Eliot Industrial Education Commission Board of Education

Architect Hamlin to survey Robert College in Constantinople

Professor Alfred Hamlin head of Columbia University architecture sails to Constantinople via Naples this morning on the Batavia to survey Robert College property and plan extensions. He will stay three months, remainder six months total, and focus on Byzantine architecture. Frank Sherman leads the department until Hamlin returns in February. A new building is expected soon.

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

Durham wins blue ribbons at Philadelphia horse show

Durham the chestnut gelding exhibited by Rufus L. Patterson of New York City won the saddle horse class at the Philadelphia show. Ridden by Grace Anthony the horse captured the L Aiglon Cup for women's saddle horses as Sonia Irish Rose and Lightfoot trailed. Reginald Vanderbilt won harness events with Lord Burleigh Lord Brooke and Dr Selwonk, while Gentleman John defeated Tiger Lilly in hackney. Other blue winners included The Guard and Grand Duke.

Philadelphia P. A. Sorg New York Lord Nelson Grand Duke Tonzo Sauvage Newark N. J

President Taft Beats Brother in Chevy Chase Golf Match

President Taft defeated his brother Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati in a White House golf round at Chevy Chase. The exact score was not released. It was a warm afternoon, and the president enjoyed the game despite the heat.

Washington Taft Chevy Chase Charles P. Taft Cincinnati White House

Today in New York Cultural and Civic Events Schedule

Free admission at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History. Chamber of Commerce meeting at 12:30 p.m. Parade of the street cleaning force at Worth Monument. Methodist Social Union annual meeting at St James Church. Spalding Literary Union dinner at Hotel Astor. Public School 51 speaking contest at 7:30 p.m. Cooper Union commencement for science and art at 5 p.m. Physicians and Surgeons Club dinner at Hotel Astor. Institute of Musical Art commencement at Mendelssohn Hall. Hudson Fulton Celebration Committee meeting at Hotel Astor. New York Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy entertainment at Waldorf Astoria roof garden.

Metropolitan Museum of Art American Museum of Natural History Chamber of Commerce Liberty Street Worth Monument Madison 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

Transatlantic Travellers Departures and Arrivals

A list of passengers sailing to Europe aboard the Bremen Slavonia Batavia and others including Professor David Smith Margaret Mee Emma Mock and M M Van Beuren for Bremen Havre Naples and Liverpool with arrivals from abroad in yesterday’s tally. Names span many families and including Sir Charles Wyndham Miss Mary Moore and John Wanamaker among others.

Europe Bremen David Arenaan Smith Margaret Mee Emma Mock M. M. van Beuren William T. Watson W. Beaumont Whitney

NYU Confers 532 Degrees in Dual Commencement

NYU held its seventy seventh commencement at University Heights with morning and afternoon sessions. Five hundred twenty five degrees were awarded on examination and seven honorary degrees conferred. Notable speakers included Borden Parker Bowne and Chancellor Henry M. MacCracken who urged expansive, undenominational education and a partnership with the state for a comprehensive New York University.

New York University University Heights College of Arts and Sciences Borden Parker Bowne Boston University Law Medical Veterinary School School of Commerce Henry M. MacCracken New York City

Miss Marion Lawson Engaged to James Lord in Chicago

Boston news reports the engagement of Miss Marion Lawson second oldest daughter of Thomas W Lawson to James Fuller Lord of Chicago. The couple planned a June 3 wedding after Lawson returned from Maine visits and informed the family at a Scituate Dreamword home.

Thomas W. Lawson James Fuller Lord Chicago Tribune Boston Marion Lawson Lawson Dreamword Scituate Maine Mr. Lord

Weather report forecasts unsettled pattern across regions

Washington June 2. Low pressure over the middle West and Ohio Valley brings unsettled weather with local rains from the Eastern and Southern states to the plains. Thunderstorms occurred Tuesday night and Wednesday in the South and upper Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Partly cloudy to Friday for most areas with light to moderate variable winds. Local weather record compares temperatures with last year.

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

The Trib Plans Summer Resort Issue Next Sunday

The Summer Resort number of The Trib out next Sunday will be a richly illustrated guide for vacation planning. It promises a thorough look at where to go for holidays with vivid visuals.

Hughes on College Life at Brown University

Governor Charles E. Hughes spoke to Brown University students in chapel citing a college bond as unbreakable and urging independence. He emphasized the college role in shaping character, warned against undue pressure, and noted Browns commencement plans with his return in two weeks for the June 16 events.

Providence Charles E. Hughes New York Brown University Chapel C. E. Hughes, Jr Brown Roosevelt Harvard Taft Yale Hughes W. H. P. Faunce Albany

Insurance Dept Takes Charge Under New Law in Suit

Justice Guy heard the first action under the new insurance law as Attorney General O'Malley urged putting the Traders and Travellers' Accident Insurance Company under state control due to a claimed $1,400 deficit and $800 unpaid claims. The cooperative company with about seven hundred members contested the deficit and Justice Guy reserved decision.

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

Not Demoralized Army of the Potomac Legend Debunked

James A. Scrymler of New York disputes George W. Smalley’s claim that the Army of the Potomac was demoralized in 1863. He recalls a 1882 McClellan headquarters conference and asserts the army stood ready to obey orders though some officers disagreed with emancipation policy. The letter argues demoralization was “higher up” and cites the Maginen July 1963 battle misattribution.

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

Leo Slezak Sings Otello in Covent Garden Triumph

Leo Slezak, tenor from the Vienna Opera, gave a masterful Otello performance at Covent Garden in London. Critics hail him as a worthy Tamagno successor. Desdemona, Mme Edvina, Canadian wife of Cecil Edwardes, also scored success.

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

Georgia's New Color Line in Georgia Railroad Tale

An Associated Press dispatch from Atlanta questions the claimed Georgia Railroad division over working with Black employees. It argues the cited sentiment is manufactured and contrasts with norms across Southern industry where Black helpers work with white engineers, challenging views of elite ties and blood kinship.

Columbia 8 C Associated Press Atlanta Georgia Railroad Georgia Neill Augusta Georgia Road South Ena F. F. Gs

Going Away Vacation Ideas in Tribune Summer Resort Issue

If you are undecided where to spend your summer vacation consult The Tribune next Sunday’s Summer Resort number for planning tips and destination ideas.

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John F Manning State Highway official dies in Pittsfield

Pittsfield, Mass June 2 John F Manning a resident of this city and a member of the State Highway Commission died tonight at Corey Hill Hospital following an operation. He formerly served on the State Board of Pharmacy and was active in state and national pharmaceutical associations. Born in Ellington Conn in 1846 he traced his lineage to the Mayflower.

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

Albert Friedlander Dies at Briarcliff Manor Home

Albert Friedlander died yesterday at his daughter's Briarcliff Manor home. Born in Prussia in 1842 he came to the United States at fifteen, settled in New Orleans, fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War, then moved north to New York and built a cloak and suit industry. He leaves a wife two daughters and a sister, and he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce trustee of the Educational Alliance and involved in Jewish benevolent and religious groups.

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

Almon K Goodwin Dies at Pawtucket Postmaster and Mayor

Almon K. Goodwin postmaster of Pawtucket collapsed and died from paralysis. He had served as mayor of the city three times and was active in Rhode Island Republican politics. Born in South Berwick Maine in 1839, he once led the New England Postmasters Association.

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 213 18th Street Brooklyn died Tuesday from cerebral apoplexy. Born in Brooklyn in 1538, he retired from politics after failing to win a Republican alderman nomination during Charles A Schlieren’s mayoral election. He worked on the staff of title searchers in the Brooklyn tax office and is survived by his wife and three sons.

William H. N. Cadmus 18Th Street Brooklyn Charles A. Schlieren Mr. Cadmus

Old Railroad Man Dead at 77 in Wayne New Jersey

Charles W. Douglas a veteran railroad man died in Wayne New Jersey at seventy seven. He began as a telegraphy operator on the Erie Railroad and was among the first to receive messages by sound. He served as division superintendent for multiple lines and was once general manager of the New York and Sea Beach Railroad. Funeral at Grace Church in Port Jervis will be held tomorrow at 2 PM.

New York King’s College Columbia University New York University Manhattan Island Tribune Port Jervis N. Y Charles W. Douglas Wayne N. J Douglas Erie Charles Minott Delaware South Side Railroad Long Island Oswego & Midland Ontario & Western Garret A. Hobart Greenwood Lake New York & Sea Beach Grace Church

Sir Charles Wyndham Arrives From Liverpool

English actor Sir Charles Wyndham arrives with Mary Moore on the Cunard line Caronia from Liverpool. He explains he came to attend performances of The Blue Mouse intended for London production and did not plan to appear locally. Rumors of The Mollusc offer and wireless messages involving his company are noted.

Sir Charles Wyndham Mary Moore Liverpool London Sir Charles

Lease of the American Theatre to Felix Isman and William Morris

Felix Isman and William Morris lease the American Theatre at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue from the Zborowsk i estate via Leopold Well for twenty years. The total rental remains undisclosed. Morris has leased the premises for over a year, and Isman 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 Mr. Isman Broadway Theatre

Theatrical News: Broadway Contracts and Movements

Theatrical circles report Joe Weber signs a five year deal with Leona Watson to star in The Song of a Soul after The Climax. Henry B Harris engages Grace Elliston for An American Girl from France. William A Brady and Grace George sail to London. Macey Harlam lands a key role in The YTable Spaniard. Frank Worthing heads abroad under Belasco next season. George Foster Platt to stage new plays at the New Theatre with Winthrop Ames taking rooms. West Point night at the Casino for Havana with Powers. Sir Charles Wyndham joins Shubert to see The Blue Mouse at Maxine Elliott's.

Joe Weber Leona Watson Daly's Theatre George Foster ‘Platt New Theatre Winthrop Ames 2D Street Central Park West Charles Wyndham Messrs. Shubert the Blue Mouse Maxine Elliott

Wu Ting-fang sails for Peru to study Latin America

Chinese Minister to the United States Wu Ting-fang departed yesterday aboard the liner Panama bound for Peru. He said he would determine how many Chinese reside there and planned to be exceedingly busy on his tour while acknowledging limited time for Peru and Mexico.

Wu Ting-fang United States Peru Panama Mexico

Eames M Neal Marriage Notice in Elkins Park Penn

Jessie Dorothy McNeal daughter of Mrs and the late Andrew H McNeal wed Stewart Woodford Eames on June w 1909 in Elkins Park Penn Reverend Blanchard officiated Also Mary Browning Heroy widow of Chris tina Browning and Irving Fisher married James Harold Heroy on June 2 at the Broadway church with Rev Dr em officiating

Edna Condit Frederick Demarest Condit Halsey Street Brooklyn Frank Harold Wright Frank R. Wright East Orange N. J C. B. McAfee Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church Grace Condit Marguerite Wright Maude Estelle Klotz Sylvia Post Louise Schippers Agnes O'Connor Harry Snow Robert Snow George Dever Arthur Dean Pierre Davenport Eames—M'neal Elkins Park Penn Joseph N. Blanchard Jessie Dorothy Andrew H. Mc Neal Stewart Woodford Eames Figner Heroy Mary Browning Christina Browning Irving Fisher James Harold Heroy Broadway Lancaster—Rogert Christ Church, Hackensack William Welles Holley Frances Whits—Sparks Warwick Tabor Knon Lewis Howell White Fishkill Clara Walling Samuel Sparkin

Death notices and funeral services for multiple individuals

New York area obituary notices list June 1900 to 1999 deaths and funeral plans. Names include Bird, Josephine M. Martin, May. Motzell, Barbara. Murray, James. Porter, ex police sergeant. Russell, Brown. Shepard, Orry M. L.. Stanley, Samuel Goodman. Stone, Charles Batley infant. Tilley, Thomas. Tompkins, Isaac. Van der Emde, Reinhold. Whitehouse, Fitzhugh. Young, James H. The notices describe residences, church or funeral venue, dates, times, and interment or cremation details with arrangements and local addresses.

Bird_ Sedney Pothier Edna A. Bower Robert F. Russell Hope Buckingham Charles L. Shepard J. Orry Dickerman George I. Stanley Samuel G Haight Catherine L. Stone Charles B. Hallgarten Julia Swain Adrienie Jacoby Josepnine Thomas Martin Mary M. Tompkins Isaac Motzell Barbara van der Emde Reinhold Murray James Whitehouse Fitz Joseph Young James H Tompkins Isaac Tompkins Pyramid Lodge West Campbell Reimhold Vam Dap Emde Eugenia van der Emde Faber Bedford Westchester County New York Harlem Lexington Ave 44Th St Woodlaws Cemetery

Woodlawn Cemetery access by Harlem train and trolleys

The Woodlawn Cemetery is reachable by Harlem line from Grand Central Station, Webster and Jerome avenue trolleys, and by carriage. Lots priced from 1350 dollars. telephone 4553 Gramercy for Book of Views or representative Office. Also mentions Floral Tributes by Newman Floral Co. at 202 South Have, Tel. 6385S Madison Sq.

Harlem Webster and Jerome Avenue Gramercy East 23d St New York City Newman Floral Co Sthave Madison Sq

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