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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

26

A Dutch traitor and court intrigues in 1908

A long London shaped summary notes a Dutch officer's treachery in conspiring to sell a plan to inundate the Netherlands to Germany. It tracks his arrest, transfer between authorities, illness, and eventual escape abroad, plus Moltke’s renewed fortunes and related royal connections. The piece ends with a brief mention of Marquise de Fontenoy.

Coptricht Brentwood William Netherlands Holland Germany Amsterdam M. van Swinderen Quernwil Khelmina Washington Man Redhandel War Department

Sir John Gorst Becomes Sir John Lowndes After Inheriting Castle Combe

The veteran figure Sir John Gorst relinquishes a 4,000 a year political pension and inherits Castle Combe estate in North Wiltshire through the Lowndes line, changing his title to Sir John Lowndes. The note details estate history, the Lowndes name adoption, and Gorst’s earlier career with education ministry and political life.

John Gorst Great Britain Antipodes Wiltshire E. C. Lowndes E. C. Goerst Sir John Gorst Castle Combe Sir John Lowndes Harold Gorst Sir Eldon Gorst Lord Cromer Egypt Castile Combe Scrope Lowndes Box John Admiralty Exchequer Treasury Lord Cross Lord George Hamilton India Henry Chaplin Lord Balfour of Burleich Scotland Gerald Balfour Ireland Sir John New Zealand Selwyn England Indinster Arthur Balfour Sir Henry Drummons Wolff Lord Randolph Churchill Primrose League Joseph Chamberlain

Szapary Figure Tied to Budapest Hotel Project

Count Paul Szaparr heads a syndicate building a modern hotel near the Danube Quar in Budapest to be run by the Ritz Hotel Company. He is a nephew of former Hungarian Prime Minister Count Julius Szapary, a celebrated statesman.

Paul Szaparr Ritz Hotel Company Danube Quar Corso Betvas Terrace Marie Valerie Street Budapest Hungary Julius Szapary Julius Vaszary Julius Seapary Kardos Iis Grau Sacred College Rome

Prince Eulenberg Faces Continued Public Scrutiny

The German prince, linked to a libel suit against editor Harden, reportedly left Liebenberg for Gastein Austria after a nominal 150 dollar fine. Berlin authorities learned of his departure days later, amid claims he was dying and unfit for trial. He appeared to evade extradition and may face extratition action.

Prince Eulenberg Harden Cuno Moltke Liebenberg Gastein Austria Berlin Germany

Jefferson Davis Memorial Park Dedicated in Fairview Ky

Fairview Kentucky observes the Jefferson Davis Memorial Park dedication with a basket dinner and barbecue. Local leaders praise Lincoln and call for a Confederate memorial temple while plans seek 30 000 dollars to honor the Confederacy and aid widows of soldiers. Across the South Jefferson Davis birthday anniversary observed with crosses of honor and public tributes.

Fairview Jefferson Davis Davis Mississippi Hodgenville Abraham Lincoln Todd Christian General Young Louisville W. A. Milton Young Chicago Lincoln United South Norfolk South Virginia Florida Georgia Alabama Tennessee South Carolina Texas Louisiana New Orleans

Mrs W Albert Pease seriously hurt in Hempstead accident

Mrs W Albert Pease wife of a Manhattan real estate broker and daughter of Admiral Rogers was seriously injured when her green horse bolted after a large touring car striking a tree. She suffered a skull fracture broken nose and deep head cuts and was taken by car to Meadow Brook Hempstead for treatment. Mrs Helen B Holt escaped with minor injuries. Pease is a cousin of August Belmont.

Hempstead Long Island W. Albert Pease Manhattan Admiral Rogers Helen B. Holt Holt

Twenty Five Warships Sought for Hudson Fulton Celebration

General Stewart Woodford, president of the Hudson Fulton Celebration Commission, hosted a luncheon at the Lawyers Club with officers and foreign consuls. He outlined plans to attract twenty five to thirty first class warships to anchor in New York harbor next September, inviting nations to participate.

Stewart IL. Woodford Hudson-Fulton Lawyers’ Club New York Woodford

Neighbors Plan Dinner for Jerome at Little Hungary Café

A district attorney Jerome supporters group met May 27 to organize a non political dinner for him. A new meeting set June 10, with 365 tickets at $1 each being issued. The event at 257 East Houston Street will include attendees from all parties.

Jerome Little Hungary Café East Houston Street

Return date for J Pierpont Morgan unclear

Paris report said Morgan would sail home today but authoritative City sources said no return message had been received yet. Morgan is not expected back from his European trip until July or August.

Paris J. Pierpont Morgan New York Mr. Morgan

Eclipse Photographed at Harvard Observers Cite Clouds

Cambridge Mass June 3 Harvard Observatory officials report the total lunar eclipse visible for about an hour but cloud cover prevented successful photographs. Only two or three photographs were taken amid heavy banked clouds obscuring the phenomenon.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Observatory

Dr Theodor Barth Dies in Baden Baden Leader of Liberal party passes away

The Liberal Reichstag leader Dr Theodor Barth died in Baden Baden on June 2 after a digestive illness. Born July 16 1849 in Dunderstadt Hanover Barth studied law at Heidelberg Leipzig and Berlin earned a doctor juris utriusque and held roles in Bremen Bremerhaven and national finance. A long time free trader he opposed Bismarcks tariffs and army growth and visited the United States several times earning Harvard s dt D in 1907. He traveled with Bryan studied US election methods and was a close friend of Andrew D White.

Theodor Barth Dunderstadt Hanover Gymnasium Andrianum Hildesheim Barth Heidelberg Leipsic Berlin Bremen Bremerhaven United States Harvard University

Samuel Ashton Retired Chicago Supreme Court Justice Dies

Samuel Ashton aged eighty five died yesterday at 2376 Eighth Avenue where he lived with his sister Mrs Lorraine L Williamson. Born in Virginia in 1924 he served forty years ago as a justice of the Chicago Supreme Court and was a close friend of Chief Justice Fuller. He spent thirty five years in New York and until three years ago had an office at 30 Broadway.

Samuel Ashton Eighth Avenue Lorraine L. Williamson Virginia Supreme Court Chicago Fuller United States Supreme Court Mr. Ashton New York Broadway

Mrs Stephen F Fisk Dies in Pawtucket at 57

Mrs Stephen F Fisk vice regent of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a Rhode Island leader died at Pawtucket home. Dr James L Wheaton said death resulted from lack of nourishment. she had been ill months but attended the DAR national convention in Washington last April where she was elected to the vice regency.

Pawtucket Stephen F. Fisk National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Rhode Island James L. Wheaton Washington

Notable deaths across the nation and abroad

Obituaries report the death of former Jefferson County Clerk Frank D. Pierce at 65 in Watertown New York after a long illness. Reverend Henry J. Bruce, a 47 year veteran American Board missionary to India, dies in Panchgarni at 74. Mrs Robert F. Bower, formerly Mrs Worthington of Kentucky, to be buried at Woodlawn. details note her Freemason and Knights Templar ties and her late husband Colonel Worthington. Henry F Montague, age 96 in Kalamazoo, helped organize an abolition party in 1836 and aided the underground railroad to Canada.

Frank D. Pierce Jefferson County Watertown N. Y Pierce New York Henry J. Bruce Panchgarni India Boston Bruce American Board Amherst College MHS Robert F. Bower Worthington Kentucky Woodlawn Church of the Transfiguration Bower Free Masons Knights Templar Colonel Worthington Henry Clews Henry F. Montague Michigan Kalamazoo

Drops Dead in Store at H. B. Claflin Company

James Hawelson fifty four assistant manager lace department at H. B. Claflin Company Church and Worth streets collapsed from acute indigestion yesterday morning and died before a doctor arrived. Coroner Harburger had the body removed to Leonard Street police station as relatives from Bayonne New Jersey were en route. Hawelson had worked for the firm since 1873 and left a wife three sons and a daughter.

James Hawelson H. B. Claflin Company Church and Worth Streete Harburger Leonard Street Hawelson Bay

Merry Devil charmed London at Playhouse Theatre

Cyril Maude and Winifred Emery drew enthusiastic notices for their performance in A Merry Devil by W. B. Fagan at the Playhouse Theatre in London. The farce delighted audiences with a lavish setting and strong comic turns by Maude and Emery. The Earth, Fagan's more serious work, had recently played at the Kingsway Theatre.

London Cyril Maude Winifred Emery Playhouse Theatre W. B. Fagan Maude Miss Emery Kingsway Theatre

Florodora to Headline Aborn Company's Brooklyn Run

The Aborn company's second week at Grand Opera House Brooklyn features Florodora as the main offering. Beginning Monday June 14 a new farce Back Again will be presented with book by Owen Davis and A Hauerbach and music by Hauerbach and Karl Hoschna.

Aborn Company Grand Opera House Brooklyn Florodora Owen Davis A. ©. Hauerbach Hauerbach Karl Hoschna

Theatrical News Highlights From June Playhouse Runoffs

The run of A Fool There Was ends Saturday June 12. Thompson plans to present it next season in various cities. Shubert brothers engage Henry Kolker for a principal role in a next season production. Dillingham schedules The Candy Shop at Knickerbocker Theatre for June 14 Studebaker Theatre. Vernon Clarges joins Henry B Harris for The Noble Spaniard. Auction seats for Follies of 1909 first performance set today at New York Theatre. George Beban billed next week at Colonial Theatre with The Sign of the Rose. West End Theatre hosts a Sunday benefit for George Manee’s family. Swat Milligan featuring next week at Columbia Theatre with Bozeman Bulger. Frank Stone to impersonate Milligan. Sir Charles Wyndham attended last night’s Blue Mouse at Maxine Elliott's Theatre.

Mr. Thompson Charles Dillingham Chicago Knickerbocker Theatre Studebaker Theatre Vernon Clarges Henry B. Harris New York Theatre George Beban Colonial Theatre West End George Manee Messie Shubert Swat Milligan Bozeman Bulger Columbia Theatre Brooklyn Frank Stone Swat"’ Milligan Charles Wyndham the Blue Mouse Maxine Elliott

American soprano Anita Rio signs two Covent Garden seasons

London reports American soprano Anita Rio has signed a contract to sing leading roles at Covent Garden for two seasons. Her first appearance is due in about a fortnight. She will also support Caruso in a September concert tour of England.

London Mme Anita Rio Covent Garden Rio Caruso England

Mrs Graves Will Distributes 8 Million to Charities

Through probate in Connecticut, Mrs Margaret J P Graves leaves about $8 million in bequests to thirteen city charities including Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum St Vincent's Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. Her husband Robert Graves receives $1 million plus the West 7th Street residence. Two trusts for nephews are created and executors include Bishop Bonaventure Broderick J E Loughman M F Loughman J Middlebrook and Robert Graves. The estate value exceeds $10 million in personal and real property with litigation preceding possession.

Margaret J. P. Graves Robert Graves Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum Vincent’s Hospital Society of the New York Hospital Mount Sinai Hospital Sisters New York St. Luke's Hospital Medical Board Ursuline Convent Bedford Park Benevolent Orphan Asylum Society For the Relief of the Hebrew Technical School Graves Michael Francis Loughman Edward Joseph Loughman Testatrix Henry B. Plant Plant Connecticut Leventritt

Thaw Withdraws Petition for Discharge From Bankruptcy

Pittsburg June 3 Harry Kendall Thaw is allowed to petition his discharge from bankruptcy in the local federal court without appearing in person. Judge James S. Young granted the order on Roger O Mara presiding. The move suggests Thaw and his circle abandon plans to leave Matteawan soon. A paper signed by Thaw as Henry K Thaw was shown, a name he rarely uses, noted by his friends.

Tribune Pittsburg Harry Kendall Thaw James S. Young Roger O'Mara Thaw Matteawan Henry K. Thaw Henry

Church weighs buying vacant block near Central Park West

Trustees of the First Church of Christ, Scientist consider purchasing an eight-lot vacant plot at the south corner of 9th Street and Central Park West for about 360,000 to prevent border development by large apartment houses. A meeting on Monday will decide the proposition.

9Th Street Central Park West First Church of Christ, Scientist Th Street A. E. Stetson 96Th Street 97Th Street Riverside Drive 108Th Street Cathedral Parkway Margaret ©. Sage Russell Sage

Grand Jury Souvenir To Judge Foster

Judge Foster of General Sessions received yesterday a bronze tablet inscribed with Lincoln's Gettysburg address from the grand juries of the May term. Diamond Jim Brady served as morning jury foreman and Arnold Kohn a banker as afternoon foreman. Kohn presented the gift and Foster replied.

Foster

Report confirms Holbein portrait pledge for nation

London officials confirmed that an anonymous philanthropist has subscribed sufficient funds to acquire Holbein's portrait of Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan, for the nation. The earlier report from yesterday is now officially verified.

Holbein London Christina of Denmark Milan

Prominent Arrivals at Major Hotels Listed

Notable guests visiting New York hotels include Pierre Lorillard at the Albemarle Tuxedo. Judge and Mrs. Erskine Phelps of Chicago. Senator E. T. Brackett of Saratoga with Mrs. Brackett. Charles Peabody of Boston. Also seen are Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Livermore of Newport. Commander Geer. General F. A. Smith U S A. Colonel Robinson Elmira. John Sloan Jr. of New Haven. Commander H P Huss U S. Sir Charles Wyndham of London. J Skelton Williams of Richmond.

Albemarle Pierre Lorillard Tuxedo Belmont Erskine Phelps Chicago E. T. Brackett Saratoga Charles Peabody Boston Gotham P. W. Livermore Newport Pee Geer F. Sonia F. A. Smith U. S.A Erial Re Robinson Elmira John Sloan, Jr New Haven An Avenue H.P. Huss U. S. Regis Sir Charles Wyndham London Waldorf Astoria J. Skelton Williams Richmon

Weather Forecast: unsettled and showery across the East

Official record and forecast show low pressure and unsettled conditions across the eastern half of the country. Heavy rains in the east Gulf and south Atlantic interior prompt flood warnings for the Black Warrior lower Tombigbee and Chickasawhay rivers. Cooler in the middle Atlantic and Northwest, warmer in the East. weekend outlook fair in the western half.

Washington South Texas Alabama East Gulf South Atlantic Black Warrior Tombigbee Chickasawhay Mississippi River New York New England Mississippi Valley Middle Ath Northwest

Exhibits of 120 Dutch paintings at Metropolitan Museum

Hudson Fulton celebration brings 120 canvases from Rembrandt to Ostade. The list, prepared by Robert W. de Forest, catalogs twenty six Rembrandts and eleven Cuyp works among others. American section features Primitives, portraits by West and Fulton, plus a major Barye bronze collection and new Giotto school works.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Hudson-Fulton Robert W. de Forest Rembrandts Frans Hals Aelbert Cuyp Rembrandt Frans Hais Johannes Vermeer Hey van Ruisdael Jacob van Ruisdael Aelbert Gerard Terborch Pieter de Hoogh Meindert Jan Steen Williem van de Velde van de Vvelde Ana — der Heyden Fleee Aert van der Near Cre Jan van Goyen New York Historical Society J. Pierpont Morgan Thatcher M. Adams Wi. Ae Blodgett M_cD Borden Charles B. Bushnell W. A. Clark Sir George Montreal Elkins Nladelphia de Forest Henry C. Frick George J. Gow Society of Colonial Dames State of New York Primitives Smitert Blackburn Woolaston Earle Copley Benjamin West Fulton Allston Malbone Sully Stuart Trumbull Morse Doughty Peale Vanderlyn Joel Barlow Robert Fulton Peter T. Barlow Robert Fulton Ludlow West Henry Wharton Philipse William A. Putnam Dorothea Keep Robert Ludlow Fowler Richard Worsam Meade Sarah Huntington William C. Lanman Anson P. Atterbury Alfred Nelson George H. Clements John Erving Everett P. Wheeler George F. Kunz R. T. Haines Halsey Sherman Evarts George S. Palmer George H. Story William B. Osgood Field Wadsworth Atheneum Hartford Yale University Cyrus J. Lawrence Barye Sunday Supplement the Tribune Theodore Kane Gibbs Marie L. Dewsnap Lorenzo Mogaco Giotto Bartolomeo Montagna

WANTS COURT ALTERED FOR NEW YORK CHILDREN'S COURT

John D. Lindsay of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children urges Mayor McClellan to improve the Children’s Court facilities. He cites overcrowding, poor ventilation, and unsafe detention rooms at 66 Third Avenue and proposes alternate sites or a new building to better accommodate nearly twelve thousand yearly cases. He offers the society’s help in securing an adequate facility.

John D. Lindsay New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children E. Fellowes Jenkins McClellan Mr. Lindsay Court of Special Sessions Children’s Third Avenue East 11Th Street Department of Charities Children’s Court Bureau of Dependent Children Chicago Philadelphia New York City Manhattan Bronx Third Arenue Old College Lexington Avenue John DR. Lindsay

Daughters of Confederacy Meet in New York

The New York Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy honored Jefferson Davis on his late birthday at the Waldorf Astoria roof garden with a tribute reception. Mrs. James Henry Barker, president of the New York chapter, was celebrated, followed by dancing, bridge and a light supper. Attendees included Mrs. Theodore Lyons, Mrs. Alexander Scott, Mrs. Julian Rivers, Mrs. F. B. Carpenter and Mrs. A. G. Dickinson.

Daughters OF Confederacy New York United Daughters of the Confederacy Waldorf-Astoria Jefferson Davis James Henry Barker Association Theodore Lyons Alexander Scott Julian Rivers F. B. Carpenter A. G. Dickinson

Miss Zuckerman Performs At Bechstein Hall Recital

Miss Augusta Zuckerman of New York gave a successful piano recital in London at Bechstein Hall. She showed powerful tone and fine execution in Brahms and Chopin, while two of her own ultra modern compositions were warmly applauded.

Miss Zuckerman London Augusta Zuckerman New York Bechstein Hall Brahms Chopin

Summer Resort issue promises vacation information mine

The Tribune’s next Sunday issue titled The Summer Resort will be a richly illustrated guide packed with vacation location details. It promises extensive information and guidance for readers planning trips.

the Tribune

Free Admission and Public Auction Notice at City Custody

Free admission offered to the American Museum of Natural History and the Zoological Garden. United States Marshal's sale of smumsied goods at the Custom House. 10 am. Festival of folk dances and games under the auspices. School event listed at High School on 15th Street near Second Avenue. (Note: OCR fragments are partially garbled.)

American Museum of Natural History Zoological Garden United States Marshal Custom House

Will of Mes Straut Contested in Chicago Suit

Henry L. Baldwin J W and twenty six others sue in Chicago court to set aside the will of Mrs Elizabetht Ann Straut who died in New York February 1907. Estate valued over 700000. Three charities to receive bulk. about 159500 to relatives. One bequest 10000 to Church of the Transfiguration New York.

Chicago Henry L. Baldwin J. W Elizabetht Ann Straut Murray Hill New York

Allum Hicks and Chauncey Pierrepont Marriages Noted

Marriage notices published for June 2 1900 list Allum Hicks daughter of Mrs George F Hicks wed to Lancelot Allium Hawes Hyatt at Church of the Redeemer New Island. Nathalie Elisabeth Chauncey wed to Seth Law Pierrepont at Trinity Church New York. Dorothy Kidder daughter of Dr Jerome E Kidder wed to Jason Rigas Jr at Church of the Holy Communion South Orange. Notices require full names and addresses.

Allum—Hicks Church of the Redeemer New Island Hobart Clark George F. Hicks Lancelot Allium Hawes HYATT Grace Church Plainfield John Bramham Boston Mase Cornelia Lawrence Edgar 5. Hyatt N. J Dorothy tom @sughter Jerome E L. Kidder Jason Rigas

Death notices from The Tribune June 1900 memorial list

Death notices republished from The Tribune list multiple individuals with dates June 1 to June 5 1900. Entries include Allers Applegat Ashton Bird Black Bower Brown Carolan Cohen Heaight Huntting Russell Tompkins White Young and others with addresses in New York Brooklyn Peekskill and Katonah and funeral details at churches private interment and arrival of trains. Carriages and timing details accompany several services with dates June 2 3 4 5.

Katonah Central Station Tompkins Noah S. Tompkins The Bronx White Plains Trefm Grand Central Station

Woodlawn Cemetery Access and Services Ad

The notice announces easy access to Woodlawn Cemetery via Harlem train from Grand Central Station and local trolleys on Webster and Jerome avenues. It lists carriage options with prices starting at $150, and offers a Book of Views through Gramercy for the office at 20 East 23rd Street New York City. Undertakers Frank Fe Campbell at 2413 West 234th Street provides private rooms and ambulances, with florists Newman Floral Co at 202 South Avenue Madison Square offering floral tributes and casket covers.

Harlem Grand Cetebral Webster Jerome Avenue Gramercy East 23d St New York City

Desirable help offered at Uptown Tribune office

Help quick and save time by consulting the file of applications of selected aspirants for positions of various kinds installed at The New York Tribune Uptown Office No 1364 Broadway Between 36th and 37th Streets Office hours 3 am to 6 pm

Uptown NEW York Tribune Broadway 36Th 37Th Streets

Tribune Subscription Rates For Daily and Weekly Editions

The Tribune announces subscription and rate options for daily and Sunday delivery nationwide, including foreign postage, with prices for daily, weekly, tri weekly, and farmer editions. Rates list monthly, quarterly, and yearly plans, along with Canadian and international options and sample copy prices.

United States México Manhattan Bronx Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii Phillippines Tribune Sunday Tribune Webhely Farmer Europe TSE Tribune

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