Theater and vaudeville listings from 1900s era Amusements
A compact rundown of show names and schedules across multiple venues including the Academy of Music, Aerial Gardens, Alhambra, Astor, Belasco, Broadway, Casino, and more. Notable acts include The Man from Home, A Gentleman from Mississippi, The Mollusc, The Girl from Rector’s, and The Hive Mouse with varied start times in the afternoon and evening.
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Academy OF Miusic
S—Tamine
Aerial Gardens
Alhambra
Vaudeville
Astor
Belasco
Mississippi
Broadway
Midnight Sons
Havana
Coney Isla Dreamland
Luna Park
Eden Museene
Mexico
Madison Square Garden
Maxine Elliott
the Hive Mouse
Webers
Rector’s
New York Daily Tribune Details Tribune Association Officers
The New York Daily Tribune published by The Tribune Association lists Eden Mills as president Henry W W Sackett as secretary and James M Barrett as treasurer. The office address is Tribun Building No 14 Nassau Street New York.
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Tribune Association
New York
Tribune
Nassau Street
Eden Mills
Henry W.W. Sackett
James M. Barrett
Congress Debates Paper Duty and Political Tensions
The Senate approved a four dollar per ton duty on print paper after defeating a free list proposal for paper and wood pulp amid Democratic disputes over Bryan and the party platform. William Lorimer took the oath as Senator. Other items include foreign charges over seized papers in Hawaii, a Russian court chamberlain killed in a balloon accident, and budget deficits in France. Domestic news notes advance economy talks, Wright brothers medals, and a major New York subway plan. Weather: fair with highs near 68, lows around 61.
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Congress
Senate
Finance Committee
Brown
Bryan
William Lorimer
Mllinois
House
Hawaii
Canadian Railway Commission
América
Dominion
Woodburn
Chamber of Deputies
St. Petersburg
Chamber of Accusation
Mme. Steinheil
Candler
Methodist Epistal Church
Georgia
State Department
Great Britain
Dayton
Wilbur
Orville Wright
New York
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg
William E. Chandler
Concord
Taft
Owego
N. Y
Tuxedo Park
Court of Appeals
Albany
Taft Proposes 2 Percent Net Income Excise Tax on Corporations
The article debates whether the proposed 2 percent excise tax applies to net income or net profits for corporations, as outlined by President Taft. It questions whether operating expenses alone or expenses plus fixed charges should be deducted, noting equity concerns for highly leveraged firms and bond interest protections.
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Congress
Taft
Washington
Taxing the net income of corporations an unfair burden
The argument contends that taxing net corporate income would fall on common stockholders after first taxing bondholders and preferred stock. It warns that such a tax would shift costs to investors who bear risks, forcing common stockholders to cover excise charges while bondholders and preferred holders are shielded. Direct taxation of bonds is urged.
Bradley Gaffney Steers Company bids for comprehensive rapid transit system
The Bradley Gaffney Steers offer proposes the city own the transit lines from the start while the company would finance and operate them until costs plus 15 percent are recovered. It includes a Broadway Lexington avenue loop from Battery to eastern and western Bronx limits, a Lafayette Street Canal street link, and a fourth avenue Brooklyn subway if built. A single five cent fare covers most lines, with Brooklyn Fourth Avenue excluded. The plan aims to outpace Interborough by creating a true tri borough, through Manhattan and into Brooklyn, while giving the city public oversight.
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Bradley-Gaffney-Steers
Fourth Avenue
Brooklyn
Bradley-Gaffney-Steers Company
Lexington Avenue
Bridge
The
Battery
Bronx
Lafayette Avenue
Broadway
Manhattan
Williamsburg
Canal Street
Fourth Avenue Subway
Interborough
Bradley- Gaffney-Steers
Interborough Company
Imperial Defence Unity Acknowledged by British Leaders
London gathering of journalists highlighted imperial consolidation issues and tariff reform. Key speeches by Lord Rosebery Sir Edward Grey and Mr Balfour showcased national defense solidarity beyond party lines amid debates on federation and the UK fiscal system.
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London
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Greater Britain
Chamberlain
Spithead
Lord Rosebert
Gladstone
Forster
Bright
Edward Grey
Mr. Balfour
Lord Rosebery
Sir Edward Grey
Naval defence in Britain on supreme importance says Balfour
The article argues Britain must maintain naval supremacy to deter invasion, noting Balfour’s agreement and widespread support across the realm. It contrasts German naval expansion, cites past British proposals for limits, and emphasizes that England’s fleet is vital while Germany’s security does not rely on it.
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Great Britain
Mr. Balfour
Germany
Tennyson
England
United Kingdom
Warning of Bunker Hill and Independence Day Celebrations
The piece links Bunker Hill Day and Independence Day, criticizing Fourth of July festivities for maiming and even poisoning the holiday spirit. It cites numerous injuries from toy pistols and firecrackers, warns of deadlier trends, and urges a humane, reforming Declaration of Independence from cruel celebratory traditions.
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Bunker Hill
United States
Moloch
New York
Franchises Tax Cases to Be Decided by Special Term
Governor Hughes calls an extraordinary July term of the New York Supreme Court in Buffalo to settle disputed franchise tax assessments under the new law. The prior referee system failed, delays grew, and about 41 million dollars in taxes were at stake, with 26 million in New York City. Attorney General O Malley supported a direct adjudication approach to end long delays. The court aims for timely, public proceedings to curb adjournments.
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Hughes
Supreme Court
Sth
Buffalo
Law Department
New York City
O'Malley
Davenport Warns of Food Shortage if Population Soars
Dean Davenport of the University of Illinois cautions at a Rhode Island graduation that a future U S population could reach 1 4 billion in a century with scarce cheap food. The article notes Davenport overestimates growth while the U S population tends to double every thirty years.
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Dean Davenport
University of
Population growth debate and future food supply
An article analyzes global population trends, noting the United States’ rapid recent growth and considering whether immigration limits could curb demand. It discusses land fertility, advances in artificial fertilizers, and the potential for cheap food a century hence, with optimism about future production and energy resources. It also mentions tariff votes, political maneuvering, and a local note about a chauffeur jailed for a joy ride.
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United States
Davenport
International Congress of Chemists
London
Norway
Talking of the Day and Odd Bits from the Era
A collage of anecdotes ties together a centennial Haydn skull tale, Vienna politics, a Baltimore plan for a vice mayor, New York weather reminiscences, a joke about Kasi girls, Dr Gorgas on Panama fever losses, and a quip about Blackwell's Island.
Taft to Beverly for summer as economy drive continues
Washington reports the President will depart for Beverly after trimming executive budgets. Cabinet spent hours reviewing estimates, aiming to cut War Department costs and save 75 to 100 million. Mrs. Taft may not leave Washington yet. letters of congratulation pour in while he regains energy.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Beverly
War Department
Taft
White House
Congress
Bourne
Edwards
Cannon
Gaines
Madison
Burns
Dwight
Maguire
Bennet
MecKigney
Lacey
Diplomatic Corps Updates From Washington Dispatch
Baron Takahira to return to the Japanese Embassy after several days visiting University of Michigan and University of Illinois where he gave the commencement address and received an honorary Doctor of Laws. Spanish Minister sails to Madrid from New York. Mexican Ambassador and secretary back in Washington from Philadelphia. Commander Nebelsine, retiring Russian naval attaché, to sail for St Petersburg from New York after being hosted by the Russian Embassy staff and Metropolitan Club. Mme Nebelsine has already returned to Russia with their children.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Baron Takahira
University of Michigan
University of Ilinois
Champaign
New York
Madrid
Philadelphia
Nebelsine
St. Petersburg
Mme. Nebelsine
Russia
Washington society in June as notables head to summer homes
The Vice President will join his Utica family for the summer and return Wednesday. Mrs. Elkins and Miss Elkins sail for Europe aboard the Lapland to spend the season at curative baths and abroad. Mrs. Hitt sails with her son to Europe. their new Du Pont Circle home nears completion. Vandergrifts depart for Thousand Islands and Virginia Hot Springs. Summer plans extend to Wintergreen Island, Windsor Mountain, Eagle Head and Manchester motoring trips.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Utica
New York
Lapland
William F. R. Hitt
Hitt
du Pont Circle
S. H. Vandergrift
Alice Vandergrift
Connecticut
Pittsfield
Mass
Windsor Mountain
Preston Gibson
Manchester
James McMillan
Eagle Head
New England
New York Society Wedding at St John’s Far Rockaway
Miss Rosalie Hinckley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Parker Hinckley, to wed Cornelius Wendell Wickersham, son of the Attorney General. Maids of honor include Pauling Boulton and Marian Stevenson. bridesmaids listed. Best man Julian Hinckley. ushers include Newbold Herrick and others. Ceremony by Rev William H Neilson, with a wedding breakfast to follow.
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Rosalie Hinckley
Samuel Parker Hinckley
Cornelus Wendell Wickersham
Wickersham
St. John's Church
Far Rockaway
Long Island
Pauling Boulton
Marian Stevenson
Agnes Landon
Cornelia Lee
Valerie Hadden
Marjorie Motley
Grace Moore
Hortense Howland
Julian
Three New York Artists Honored by Carnegie Institute Purchases
Pittsburg reports four paintings bought from the thirteenth Carnegie Institute exhibit. Notable works include Portrait of Mrs C by William Merritt Chase, November Hills by Bruce Crane, Spring Morning by Childe Hassam, and Munich Boy by J Frank Currier. The Bridal Morning was not purchased.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
John W. Beatty
Department of Fine Arts
Carnegie Institute
Fine Arts Committee
New York
Munich
J. Frank Currier
Bruce Crane
William Merritt Chase
Italy gifts civic crown to Miss Boardman
The Italian Foreign Office reproduced the ancient Roman civic crown for Miss Mabel Boardman of Washington in recognition of her Red Cross aid to earthquake victims in the south. The oak leaves and acorns are solid gold and the box bears royal arms. Engraved on the crown is a note of gratitude from the Italian government for 1908 1909. It will be sent to the Italian Embassy in Washington for delivery.
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Rome
Foreign Office
Mabel Boardman
Washington
American Red Cross
South
Miss Boardman
Admiral Beresford to Visit Canada in September
Ottawa reports that Admiral Lord Charles Beresford retired will visit Canada in September. The announcement notes the high ranking naval figure will travel to several cities during the trip.
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Ottawa
Lord Charles Beresford
Canada
Greeting Dartmouth President-Elect at Astor Dinner
About 300 Dartmouth alumni welcomed Dr Ernest F Nichols the college president elect at a Hotel Astor dinner last night. Attendees included Wentworth Butler Luther Little ex-Judge William M Cohen Judge Charles M Howe Philip Carpenter George J Carr and Otis C Hovey. Charles F Mathewson trustee spoke for the board and Nichols then delivered a brief address followed by Judge Hough.
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Dartmouth College
Ernest F. Nichols
Hotel Astor
Wentworth Butler
Luther Little
William M. Cohen
Charles M. Howe
United States District Court
Philip Carpenter
George J. Carr
Otis C. Hovey
Charles F. Mathewson
Board of Trustees
Hough
Social Notes From Newport Make Up Summer Scene
Newport society notes dated June 18 report Mrs Vanderbilt plans to open The Breakers later this season. Prominent guests arrive from New York including Mr and Mrs Pembroke Jones Miss Sadie Jones and Miss Alice Drexel as well as Mrs J R Drexel and Mr W Hap Neilson. Several hostesses entertain at Broadlawns and Casino engagements, with many Goelets Harrimans and Wells returning for the season and travel noted to Philadelphia Hartford and abroad.
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Tribune
Newport
Vanderbilt
Pembroke Jones
Sadie Jones
New York
C. L. F. Robinson
Hartford
John R. Drexel
Drexel
W. Hap Neilson
Philadelphia
S. E. Huntington
Broadlawns
Sha Dyer
D. B. Fearing
Alice Drexel
Philip A. Clarke
C. W. Dolan
George H Benjamin
Charles P. H. Gilbert
Harrison Avenue
Alexander S. Clarke
William Storrs Wells
Hugh DB. Auchincloss
E. C. Post
Hermann Oeriehs, Jr
Griffin
New York City
Sidney Webster
James B. Haggin
Robert Goelet
Mr. Goelet
W. S. Neilson
Wiliam Murray
Notable guests and arrivals in Lenox and Berkshires
Lenox June 18. Notable visitors and guests at Fernbrook, Sunny Ridge, Maplewood, and local hotels include Henry H. Dede with Thomas Shields Clarke, Mrs Hibbard Howard with Mrs Joseph Choate, General Alexander S Webb with Mrs Webb, Dr and Mrs Henry P Jaques and others from abroad. Several party groups travel to Williams College, Newport, or New York. Town officials urged chloride of calcium for street sprinkling with a large appropriation approved.
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Tetesigon
the Tribune
Lenox
Henry H. Dede
Thomas Shields Clarke
Fernbrook
Hibbard Howard
Joseph H. Choate
Joseph H. Choate, Jr
Stockbridge
Alexander S. Webb
Webb
John E Alexandre
Henry P. Jaques
Daniel Payne Griswold
George Winthrop Folsom
Paris
Sunny Ridge
de Witt Mallory
International College of Springfield
George Westinghouse
Edward Knox Mitchell
Spencer Trask Mitchell
Mitchell
New York
Hamilton Wester
Newport
G. W. Nichols
E. Nichols
Red Lion Inn
A. C. Hencken
Hugh O'Neill
Richard Starr Dana
Bridge
Birchwood Terrace
Alexander Webb
Susan R. Seiswick
Gracewick
Alfred R. Shattuck
Richard C. Greentes
George W. Ferguson
Tenox Impzaiment Society
Belmont to Found Freeport Hospital Network
Mrs Belmont elected president of the Hospital Association in Garden City Long Island. Meeting at City Hotel in Freeport announced plans for a temporary hospital and later a permanent facility with about fifty beds. Surgeon Dr Laneheart named to staff and a board of directors to be chosen this month.
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Garden City
Long Island
HP Belmont
Hospital Association
Freeport
Bellomont
Lorg Island
Louis N_ Laneheart
J. FP. Casterwood
Constance
Ss Hofstt2
John Dewsnap
Renee Wright
EB Hewitt
Jules Neitsen
Careless Electricians Damage Mayor Woodhull Portrait
City Hall wiring work by electricians caused a hole in Mayor Woodhull’s portrait by Jarvis. The painting hung in the lobby near the reception room and was supported only by the frail canvas, the chair tipping and corner punctured. The Municipal Art Commission considers it one of the city’s finest works. Secretary Adams said repairs could restore it with little visible damage.
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Woodhill
Jarvis
Municipal Art Commission
Adams
Art Commission
Ben
Pope Receives Bishop McDonnell in Rome Audience
Rome June 18. The Pope welcomed Bishop Charles E. McDonnell of Brooklyn and praised the church’s growth there. McDonnell presented a large offering, and attendees included Monsignor J. L. Barrett, Father Ward McGorrick of St. Cecilia's Brooklyn, A. S. Colborne, and several Brooklyn residents.
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Rome
Brook
Charles E. McDonnell
McDonnell
J. L. Barrett
Ward J. McGorrick
St. Cecilia’s Church
Brooklyn
A. S. Colborne
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Charles D. Stickney
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