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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1908

Page

12

Royal grooms in waiting linked to American ties and old titles

The piece traces Sir John Lister-Kaye and Lady Beatrice Lister-Kaye with royal connections, noting American marriages, the Hope diamond entailments, and properties in Ireland and France. It weaves lineage claims from Arthurian legend to 19th century estates, detailing family marriages and fortunes across Europe.

Brentwood Company Eaward Sir John Pepys Alexander Conde Stephen Lister-Kayre Natica New York Duchess of Manchester Getter Kaye Arthur Sir John Lister Sir John Kaye William the Conquer Charles I John Lister-Kaye Cedilister-Kaye Pestrice Belham-Clinton Duke of Newcastle Beatrice Sere Andine Kate Lister- Kaye Alexander Lister-Kaye Royal Ney Sarah Grange Meewar Penn Bestrice Atlantic Somme Francis Hope Hope Giemond Turkey May Yohe Henry Thomas Hope Kenrim Lister-Kaye Francie Hope Deep- Gene Sussex William Beresford Duke of Marlborough Castle Blaney Ireland Francis Mare Yohe Melbourne Olive Thompson Beatrice Lister-Kaye Cestie Blaney Lord Francis Mackno Lough Tuileries Kapoleon III Edward Blaney Monaghan Newry Blaney

Orlean family fortune traced to a regicide's widow charity

The article recounts how the Orleans wealth stems from the kindness of the Dowager Duchess Egalité, widow of Louis Philippe I’s relative, who arranged aid for a Montpensier child born from a romance with a Marseilles clockmaker. The youth became a lawyer and trusted adviser to the Orleans in Paris.

Tre Dentend Napoleon III Maitre Dentend Paris Orleans Louis Lesmaisons France Haiti George Leautaud-Donnie Egalité Marseilles Marquise DE Fontenoy Duke of Orleans Louis XVI Marie Antoinette Louise of Anthony Dur de Montpensier Louis Comte de Beaujoleis England America St. Jean United States Fort St. Jean Duck Montpenecier Francoise Berberoux Miette Geneva Michael Dertend Francoise Gothalan Jean Antoine Denfené Duc de Montpensier Thee Montpensier Cathalan Napoleon Isourbons Duchesse Orleant Con Anthony Duc de Montpensier Houches du Rhéne a’Albertus Mme. Sioune Segal Waity Louis Philippe Rowe Mai

Round Robin Doubles Opens Crescent Tennis Tourney

Irving C Wright and Edwin P Larned with Raymond D Little and Edgar W Leonard won opening round doubles at Crescent Athletic Club Bay Ridge. Larned withdrew with a right shoulder injury affecting the schedule. Also a Tallant cup singles first round was held at Amackassin Club Yonkers with multiple defaults and straight-set wins.

Irving C. Wright Edwin P. Larned Raymond D. Little Edgar W. Leonard Crescent Athletic Club Bay Ridge William A. Larned George l. Wrenn Charles M. Bull, Jr Harry C

Hearst Net Gain Climbs 283 Votes in Recount

In the ongoing Supreme Court recount before Justice Lambert, about 900 ballot boxes were opened. Hearst shows a net gain of 283 votes, with 154 boxes moved to the court room from the 30th 31st and 32nd Assembly districts. Clarence J. Shearn credits a 55 vote gain yesterday while McClellan gained 10 on Monday. The 17th Election District of the 31st Assembly District yielded a 24 vote increase, the largest single gain. Ballots were from protested envelopes.

Justice Lambert Supreme Court Hearst Clarence J. Shearn McClellan Eugene L. Richards, Jr

Pick Bennet for Governor in Riverside GOP push

Riverside Republican Club endorses Williams Bennet for Governor at a meeting led by Abraham Gruber noting Bennet’s ties to President Roosevelt and Representative Parsons. Club leaders say they are first to back a nominee and would back Bennet as a second term if Governor Hughes does not seek renomination.

M. Linn Bruce Vth Bennet Goveror Hughes

John M. Scribner Dies at 69 After Long Illness

John M. Scribner, a Wall Street lawyer, died at his home on West 56th Street after a long illness in his sixty ninth year. Born in Schoharie County in 1839, he graduated from Union College in 1859 and joined Robinson & Scribner in 1883. He represented street railway firms and the estate of George Law, served in the Bar Association, and chaired Central Presbyterian Church trustees for about thirty years. Three daughters survive.

John M. Scribner Wall Street West 56Th Street Mr. Scribner Schoharie County John W. Scribner Union College Schenectady Robinson & Scribner Scribner E. Randolph Robinson Osborne E. Bright Robinson, Scribner & Bright The Central Presbyterian Church

Death of John Baker Roach Carves Naval Legacy in Chester

John Baker Roach president of the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding and Engine Works died today in Chester at age sixty nine from apoplexy. Son of John Roach he led the shipyard since 1887, was a New York native, and a member of the Engineers' Club and Chamber of Commerce. He leaves a wife two sons and two daughters.

Chester Penn John Baker Roach Delaware River Mr. Roach New York City

Eugene P. Murphy Dies in San Francisco at 63

Eugene P. Murphy who helped take possession of Alaska for the United States after the Russia purchase died in San Francisco at age sixty three. Born in Albany he graduated West Point in 1867 and received his commission before being sent to Alaska. He later retired from the army and became a merchant in San Francisco.

San Francisco Eugene P. Murphy Alaska United States Russia Mr. Murphy Albany West Point

Rhinelander seeks to contest will probate in Albany

William C Rhinelander of Albany petitions Surrogate Beckett to vacate an order admitting the will and codicils of his father William Rhinelander to probate The petition claims unsound mind lack of proper service and insufficient proof The case notes prior probate action by Thomas J Oakley Rhinelander and lists executors and executrix involved Surrogate Beckett reserved decision.

William C. Rhinelander Albany Beckett John J. McManus Thomas William Rhinelander New York City Thomas J. Oakley Rhinelander Philip Rhinelander Charles C. Bull John Drake Cedar Street McManus Rhinelander

East Side Relief Investigation Finds Urgent Need

University Settlement survey of School District No. 2 on the East Side shows sharp relief needs among Jewish, Irish, and Italian residents. Frank Warne notes teachers’ relief will drop with next week’s school closures while small East Side dealers bear debts to aid the needy, a heroic but strained effort.

University Catharine Street Bowery Grand Orchard Canal Rutgers Streets East River Frank Warne University Settlement East Side

Colorado delegates split over Bryan platform at state convention

At Glenwood Springs Colorado the Democratic State Convention backed by Mayor Robert W. Speer recognized Bryan as the standard bearer. The platform attack on Congress cited the currency emergency law and alleged hostility to the President while listing Denver figures and noting ex-Governor Alva Adams was elected national committeeman.

Glenwood Springs Col Denver Robert W. Speer Patterson Bryan Congress Charlies J. Hughes, Jr Charles S. Thomas Mrs Mary ©. C. Bradford Elmer F. Beckwith Boulder Henry M. Limberger Julesburg Christian Kaiser Breckenridge J. A. Vigil Trinidad M. E. Jones Colorado Springs F. R. McAliney Pueblo Frank A. Wheeler Mineral County Alva Adams

Weather Report and Local Forecast for Washington Area

The Weather Bureau records show a low pressure system across the West with widespread showers from the Northwest to New England and the middle Atlantic states. Temperatures remain cool for the season with a slow warmup eastward, and fair to partly cloudy conditions are forecast for the District of Columbia and nearby regions with light to fresh winds.

Washington Rocky Mountains Northwest Missouri Arkansas New England Middle Atlantic States Michigan Peninsula Florida Southwest Colorado Rocky Mountain Plains States Upper Mississippi Valleys Lake Jow Ohio Valley East Gulf States Lake Region District of Columbia New Jersey Delaware Pennsylvania New York Weather Bureau P. Maeneseerseere

Miss Dresser to Wed Today in Asbury Ceremony

Jack Gardner and Miss Louise Dresser marry this afternoon at Asbury church officiated by Rev. Dr. Taylor. Attending guests include George M. Cohan and Sam H. Harris. Gardner stars in The Yankee Prince and Dresser resumes vaudeville for seven weeks.

Jack” Gardner Louise Dresser Asbury Dr. Taylor George M. Cohan Sam” H. Harris Mr. Gardner Miss Dresser

Body of Virginia Knight Recovered After Auto Crash

The body of eight year old Virginia Knight sister of Mrs Rosie Coleman was recovered after a car plunged into the North River at 56th Street. John Nolan and John Bauer the chauffeur were remanded to the coroner in $5000 bail each on a charge of homicide.

Virginia Knight Rosie Coleman John Coleman Adeline Berdon West East Street North River 56Th Street John Nolan Tenth Avenue West 47Th Street John Bauer Maspeth Long Island Cornell West Side Court

Alarm in Panama Intervention Feared

Panama reports a Taft letter to President Amador threatens U S intervention if fraud or violence occurs. US commissioners may monitor polls and municipal elections on June 28 with force to ensure fair voting. Officials and voters react amid calls to unite and avoid Cuban precedent. José Echeona distributes pamphlet urging patriotism and avoids political strife.

Panama Taft Amador United States Sefior Arias Colon José Echeona Cuba

Europeans killed and eaten on Congo voyage reported

Reports from the West Coast of Africa say six Europeans died when the Ville de Bruges was lost on the upper Congo last May. Four victims were killed and eaten by cannibals while trying to swim to shore. Seventy Africans drowned. In Canada, Lemieux’s body was found in Abitibi region showing cannibalism, and another man’s body was found in Cobalt. detectives investigate.

Madrid Africa Ville de Bruges Upper Congo Montreal Lemieux Abitibi Lake St. John Cobalt Quebec

Prussian Diet Elections Bring Socialists More Seats

Berlin reports June 16 that final Prussian Diet results show minimal overall shift. Socialists gain at least six seats and Poles gain two, while Extreme Conservatives add eight at liberals' expense. Most changes are personal. observers see Socialist strength calming suffrage agitation and broadening participation under the old system.

Berlin

Large scale maritime disaster off Kagoshima

Tokio reports over three hundred drowned after more than fifty fishing boats were wrecked off Kagoshima. About 350 sailors are missing or dead, and the provincial governor seeks aid from the government navy yard at Basebo.

Sasebo Tokio Kagoshima Basebo

No Trouble Brewing in Cuba Says Taft

Secretary Taft reported Governor Magoon’s detailed Cuba conditions as satisfactory for handing the island to Cuban authorities in February next. He said the transfer of authority should occur without friction, based on the report.

Magoon Washington Taft Cuba

Miss Lucille Osborne Marries Henry James Washington

Miss Lucille Marguerite Osborne wed Henry James Lamar Washington yesterday at Rutgers Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert A Osborne. the groom is son of William Hunter Washington, former Tennessee Attorney General. Maid of honor Robina B Christian. flower girl Elizabeth Kathleen Osborne. Best man William Gage Brady. ushers included John Gardiner Drinkwater and others. Bishop Henry Spellmeyer officiated with Rev Dr Robert Mackenzie. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ Ansontia apartments.

Lucille Marguerite Osborne Robert A. Osborne Rutgers Presbyterian Church Henry James Lamar Washington William Hunter Washington Tennessee John Alton Harriss Robina B. Christian Elizabeth Kathleen Osborne William Gage Brady John Gardiner Drinkwater David Graves Wagener Hickman Price Samuel Thompson Hollister Benjamin §. Tillson Walter Douglas Lamar Robert V. Mahon, Jr Henry Spellmeyer Robert Mackenzie Ansontia

Body Identifies Woman Missing Since January as Mrs Werner

Six months after a general alarm for Dorchester native Mrs Frederick W Werner the body recovered from the North River at Pier 14 on June 8 is identified as his wife Mrs Werner. She had last been seen after leaving notes to her mother and friends hinting at self harm.

Werner Frederick W. Werner Dorchester Mass North River Pier 14 Briel Boston

Deportation of long-time resident from Fall River

Patrick Shay, a 60 year old Fall River resident who had lived in the United States for 25 years, sailed from Boston on the Cunard steamer Ivernia under deportation orders. He had only $12 and poll tax receipts as qualifications and no relative agreed to assume responsibility, so officials ordered his deportation.

Boston Cunard Line Ivernia Patrick Shay Fall River America Ireland

President’s DA choice false reports questioned

Secretary Loeb stated the President knows nothing of claims that C. H. Lingenfelter named yesterday as Idaho District Attorney acted as counsel for men charged in Idaho land fraud cases. He said the President will review the charges, noting Lingenfelter was recommended by Assistant Attorney General Mr. Cooley who recently visited Idaho.

Washington Loeb C. H. Lingenfelter Idaho Lingenfelter Cooley

Hoyt Named Justice of Court of Special Sessions

F C Hoyt vice M Kean is to be appointed justice of the Court of Special Sessions to succeed the late John B Mec Kean. The mayor announced the appointment to stop persistent candidates for the office. Hoyt, grandson of Salmon P Chase, was born in Pelham.

Franklin Chase Hoyt Court of Special Sessions John B. MecKean Hoyt Salmon P. Chase the Treasury Lincoln United States Supreme Court Pelham

Hoyt Named to Succeed Late Justice McKean

The article reports Mr. Hoyt as a likely successor to the late Justice John B. McKean of the Court of Special Sessions New York. Hoyt’s background includes St Pauls School Columbia University and New York Law School. He rose from managing clerk to assistant corporation counsel and Mayor’s legal adviser. His current salary is 75100, rising to 7500 as justice. The appointment is expected around July 1 for the unexpired McKean term until July 1 1909 with possible reappointment for a full ten-year term by Mayor McClellan.

N. Y Hoyt St. Paul's School Concord Columbia University New York Law School Bowers & Sands Bar Association New York County Lawyers’ Association Knickerbocker Club St. Anthony’s Club Country Club of Westchester Court of Special Sessions McKean McClellan

Explosion on Gloucester schooner kills one and injures several

A gas vapor explosion in the forecastle of the fishing schooner Alert at Gloucester pier killed Valentine Leadville of the Lizzie Stanley and severely burned James McSharn of the Alert. Ten other crewmen were hurled twenty feet. several more were lightly hurt. The Alert, owned by Almond D. Malloch of Boston, exploded while taking on ice.

Gloucester Mass Alert Valentine Leadville Lizzie Stanley James McSharn Almond D. Malloch Boston

Three Twins bring merriment to Herald Square Theatre

The Three Twins arrive from the West and perform the farce Incog with music and witty numbers at Herald Square Theatre. Bessie McCoy leads a lively company including Clifton Crawford Frances Kennedy Alice Yorke Joseph Allen and W J McCarthy as principals. The show features bright mechanical effects notably a first act carousal and a strong chorus delivering Cuddle Up a Little Closer.

Herald Square Bessie McCoy Charles Dickson Do. A. Sauerbach Carl Hoschna Joseph W. Gaites Clifton Crawford Frances Kennedy Alice Yorke Joseph Allen W. J. McCarthy

Isabel Irving in New Play Mater by Percy Mackaye

Isabel Irving has been engaged by Henry Miller to star in the comedy Mater by Percy Mackaye. Miller will be in the San Francisco cast for the first performance next month and the piece will reach New York in the fall with another actor taking Miller’s role on the road with The Great Divide.

Isabel Irving Henry Miller Percy Mackaye Mr. Miller San Francisco New York

Hitchcock Couple to Star in The Merry Go Round at New Circle

Raymond Hitchcock and Flora Zabelle will perform Monday night as lead cast in The Merry Go Round at the New Circle Theatre. Felix Isman has engaged Hitchcock for an indefinite period and will provide a new musical comedy next season.

Raymond Hitchcock Flora Zabelle New Circle Theatre Felix Isman Mr. Hitchcock

Will of Dr Tiffany Sustained In Connecticut Jury Verdict

Winsted Conn June 16 The jury in the appeal of heirs of Rev Dr Charles Tiffany sustained the will disposing of between 490000 and 500000 The appeal by Joseph D Tiffany and Charles Tiffany of Yonkers NY alleged the testator was of unsound mind and that undue influence affected the will.

Tiffany Winsted, Conn Charles Tiffany Joseph D. Tiffany Charles ©. Tiffany Yonkers, N. Y

Miss Taft Wins Pennsylvania Scholarship for Bryn Mawr

Secretary Taft learns that his daughter Helen Heron Taft has won the Pennsylvania scholarship, valued at 300 dollars, for the best Bryn Mawr College entrance examination. She will enter Bryn Mawr next September after graduating early from Baldwin School, Bryn Mawr, in June.

Washington Taft Helen Heron Taft Baldwin School Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania Bryn Mawr College

Old coins fetch high prices at collectors' sale

A quarter eagle dated 1852 sold for 135 dollars in the second and final session of the Gschwend coin collection sale at the Collectors' Club, No. 24 West 26th Street.

Gschwend Collectors’ Club West 26Th Street

Record Prices in Collector Sale Highlight Rare Coins

Ducted by Thomas L. Elder collectors from many cities attended the sale. A restrike half cent at 13 percent sold for 115 dollars. A rare United States half dollar with sixteen stars sold for nine dollars. Total revenue from both sessions reached 12 000 dollars.

Thomas L. Elder United States

Yale Daily News board for class of 10 organized

New Haven June 16 Yale Daily News board for the class of 10 was organized last evening with Carlton Jewett of Buffalo as chairman John E Barber of Toledo business manager and Thomas Hewes of Hartford assignment editor

New Haven Yale Daily News Carlton €. Jewett Buffalo John E. Barber Toledo Thomas Hewes Hartford

Macy Mccormick Macy Marry At St Ann s Episcopal Church

Marriage notice lists Minerva Louise McCormick and Theodore Mortimer Macy wed at St. Ann's Episcopal Church with Rev. W Gibson Harris presiding. Also notes rule about republishing notices in Tri-Weekly Tribune and indorsement requirements.

Tribune Tri

Obituary notices printed for June deaths in The Tribune

Death notices list several individuals including Barr Florence Canfield Charles Pfund De Peyster Robert L Wetmore and Whitson with details of residence ages and funeral arrangements. Notices include Barr at Orange New Jersey Canfield in New York Hornell Wetmore Fishkill and Whitson with private interment and services.

Barr Barenald Llewellyn Park Orange N. J Wilkes Barr Canfield Broadway Charles Fi Noles Canfield DE Peyster Hornell N. Y Robert Gilbert Livingston de Peyster Bath Steuben County Lock Wood Rats A. Lockwood John Amy A. Lockwood Oxford St Brooklyn Friends’ Meeting House Schermerhorn St Poughkeepsie Murphy Carlton Ave John J Lawrence J Mary E. Murphy Holy Cross Cemetery Ostrander Ella E Wilson St Cypress Hills Pfund John Pfund Sumpter St Wetmore Fishkill Theodore Russell Wet—more Whitson West Soth St Alice Albertine Gilson S. Whitson

Woodlawn Cemetery Ad Promotes Access and Services

The notice lists Woodlawn Cemetery with easy access via Harlem trains from Grand Central, nearby trolleys on Webster and Jerome Avenues, and carriage. Lot prices start at $150. Contact Gramercy 4853 for Book of Views or a representative, Office at 20 East 234 Street, New York City. Undertakers Frank F. Campbell and Rev Stephen Merritt advertised with multiple Chelsea phone numbers.

Harlem Grang Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenue Gramercy East New York City

Special Notices and Tribune Subscription Rates

Information about filing applications at the Uptown Office of The New York Tribune and detailed subscription rates for DAILY and SUNDAY editions, weekly farmers pages, and tri weekly options. Includes domestic and foreign mail details and amounts for various city districts and regions.

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