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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
15
The page notes ongoing entertainment at Thea Roof Garden, presenting a XII edition in the sequence of amusements. It highlights continued attractions and venue details for patrons seeking ongoing performances.
Senate discussions on the Isthmian Canal continued with Perkins Stewart and Morgan supporting the Nicar agu a route and Gallinger backing Panama. Domestic items note reciprocity with Cuba under review and local political moves. The issue of Venezuela and world events also feature in the day’s brief.
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The piece warns the immediate Cuban reciprocity decision faces a decisive hour with foes confident and friends anxious. It argues a defeat would crown minority and insincerity, noting anti reciprocity Republicans, sugar interests, and press sentiment as decisive factors shaping the outcome.
A historical survey notes Bowdoin’s 1788 origins, 1794 charter, and 1802 opening as it marks 100 years since the formal start. It highlights notable alumni in literature, law, theology, medicine, and politics, and explains Bowdoin’s small college mission amid Maine’s regional identity.
The speaker defends Cuban reciprocity as essential to a flawless U S record in freeing Cuba from Spain and rebuilding its public works. Rejecting reciprocity would mar national honor, alienate Cuba, harm U S farmers and merchants, and offend the legacy of the war era and President. The party must stand by honor and expediency.
A contemporary imperial tribute lauds Captain Charles E. Clark for his leadership of the Oregon during the Spanish American War. It credits his decisive voyage to bring the ship into Caribbean waters and its pivotal role in the Santiago battle, arguing his qualities merit high command and national gratitude.
The commentary argues Virginia’s secession and General Lee’s choices reflect sound judgment and noble character. It notes Washington’s heritage and Adams’s empathetic view of rebellion, while praising Lee’s postwar stance against guerrilla warfare and his loyalty to the Union’s outcome.
A War Department board expected to report this week favors widespread adoption of khaki uniforms for regular soldiers. The khaki trial in tropical theaters proves superior to wool, as it blends with mud and battlefield conditions. The shift signals the decline of blue and gray dress and the old parade battlefield imagery.
The piece contrasts a modern khaki force with the old blue army, notes yesterday and day before weather, and cites Lisbon beggars sent to Africa. It urges New York relief, coal smoke issues, and conflicts over street rail rights, with comments on colonels and auctioneers. It also mentions the Transvaal Boers, resurfacing roads, and Connecticut’s rejected new constitution.
A Chicago newspaper reports President Harper plans a mixed system offering a men's college a women's college and a coeducational college in one. The proposal envisions two new quadrangles and sections where classes are shared or separated by sex, prompting debate over the best approach.
Senator Burrows of Michigan urged the White House to add Kalamazoo to the president’s post Detroit itinerary, schedules permitting. President grants a pardon to Lieutenant Henry C. Mustin USN restoring his former rank after a court martial for leaving station and sleeping on watch.
Colonel and Mrs John Jacob Astor stay in town and plan Newport later. Mrs William Astor sails July 2. Pembroke Jones buys Wenonah for his son and rents Friedheim villa for summer. Many New York and Boston elites travel between Newport Long Island Bar Harbor and Rye for summer and weddings. Major figures include Reginald Vanderbilt, Delano relatives, and the Sloane Fields wedding at Trinity Church Lenox Mass on July 5.
The Misses Wetmore arrive for the Newport season, followed soon by Senator and Mrs Wetmore. Theodora Van Horne and Edward Sturtevant wed at Berkeley Chapel with Bishop Clark officiating. Guests include Judge Craig Biddle at Cliff cottages and Reginald Vanderbilt visiting from New York. Other arrivals: Victor Sorchan, J A Bush, Mrs L C Ledyard, Mrs Samuel G Arnold and Miss Frances Arnold.
Duss and his band to march up Broadway for a matinee of The Show Girl and return visit by the company. Frohman contracts Leo Ditrichstein for a key role in a September Garrick Theatre production. James K. Hackett sails to Europe with Mary Mannering and plans The Crisis with Isabel Irving for a long Wallack's run. Blanche Bates to star next season in a Belasco work under development.
Magistrate Clarence W. Meade, listed at 8 West Twenty-third Street, was reported seriously ill by his physician at Harlem Court where he was to sit yesterday. Attacks tied to hot weather were cited, with doctors advising rest for a quick recovery after two years of illness.
Bloomington Ind June 17 Dr William Lowe Bryan was today elected president of Indiana State University to succeed Joseph Swain who goes to Swarthmore College as president Bryan has been vice president of the university.
Milwaukee June 17 Henry Smith Pritchett of Boston president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been chosen to lead the University of Wisconsin succeeding Charles Kendall Adams. Chicago June 17 Dr Pritchett at the University of Chicago convocation denied knowledge of the election and said he was anchored to Massachusetts.
Ensign Frank Lucius Pinney United States Navy will marry Miss Mary Swann Brogden at St Ann s Protestant Episcopal Church tomorrow at noon. Pinney is from Connecticut and was appointed to a cadetship at the academy from Bo Riate in September 18h.
Ex mayor Wurster and Miss Isabella G. Cook of Brooklyn were injured when an automobile plunged from a six foot embankment at Sea Gate last Saturday. Both are reported much better with Miss Cook rising from bed and expected to be out soon.
A list of passengers aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse to Plymouth Cherbourg and Bremen includes Kyrie Bellew S W Robert E Bonner Griffiths Bonner Major J Garcia A Gripp Charles Hyde Edith Hyde Jai Hackett J W 1 and Mrs F Jones W Wall Oberst von Witzleben Louise D Van Buren Joseph Choate Mrs J B Dickson Dyer Mme Charles u Cc James Fughnessy Caroline Morgaz Fra nt Clare Kimberly BR M Wortley Anna Nettleton on Friedrich der Grosse from Bremen includes Margaret Abbott W Suydam Z Baldwin George Meyer J A Wood Hamment Knowles Mason family W J Norfolk Beecham G O Palmer Captain J G Burnham A G Ropes Frederick Meres Herbert Tooksey George Cox Trezevant Curtis Trezevant George Hall Samuel Untermyer F H Humparis Frederick Ziegler Horatio King Philadelphia travelers include Mrs Frederick Beil J D Eilish H Cunningham Miss Cunningham Brooks James Crawford Hanna F M Hawker On steamer Trave from Italian ports Rev B F Alien F W Sanford A H Dart Henry H Wheeler On steamer Bucher from Hamburg George A Clark Robert W Stewart F H Page Passengers aboard the steamer Southwark bound for Antwerp include C D Clark Mrs Franklin Cowdery J C Noten Dufour and family.
President Woodrow Wilson of Princeton explains why he left law for teaching and politics, noting the law as a hard taskmaster. He recalls ranking about fortieth in a 125 student Princeton class and later attended Johns Hopkins. The piece also mentions Leighton Coleman’s election as Transatlantic Society president, Pennypacker agreeing to speak at Stony Point dedication, Schwab funding a York graduate, and Seddon’s New Zealand ties and colonial roles. Senator Hearst’s Worcester summer home history is noted.
The column reports on society departures with the Luders family to Europe aboard the Auguste Victoria, Miss Gertrude Quinlan joining the party, and plans to witness London coronation parades. It notes new stanzas in a topical song and mentions horse racing infractions and Sunday excise issues. Ethel Barrymore stars in a Cunard voyage production. Miss Kennedy adds pets for burglary protection.
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