Amusements Listings and Show Times
A compiled list of theatre and amusement venues with current shows and schedules across New York and nearby parks. Notable entries include The World in Wax at EpEn Musee, Vaudeville at Hammerstein Victoria, The Lion and the Mouse at Lyceum, The Man on the Box at Lyric, and The Merchant of Venice at West End along with others and varied start times.
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Aerial Gardens
Alhambra
Diavalo
Bplasco
Brighton Beach Park
Pawnee Bill
Coney Island
Thompson & Dundy
Greater Luna Park
Dreamland
Bostock
Hammerstein
Victoria
Lyceum
LYRIC
Box
New York
SIS
The
Mayer
New York Roof Garden
Congress and Russia News From The Daily Tribune
Senate debated a lock canal and meat inspection, with House actions on the Agricultural bill and witness immunity. Foreign notes show improved Russia prospects, Norways welcome for Haakon, and Clemenceau clashing with Jaures. Domestic items cover rail coal inquiries, a kidnapping case verdict, and local political shifts. Weather signals showers with a 71 degree high.
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Congress
Senate
Knox
House
Russia
Moscow
Trepoff
St. Petersburg
King Haakon
Queen Maud
Trondhjem
Norway
M. Clémenceau
Interior
Chamber of Deputies
M. Jaurés
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Nicholas Longworth
Edward
Ascot
Guatemala
Mexico City
Salvador
Cabrera
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Cromwell
Senate Committee On
Mayer
Albany
Portland
Ore
Patrick Lavine
Chicago
San Francisco
Mae Catherine Woods
Thomas C. Platt
Robert Olyphant
Charles E. Miller
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Yellow Dog
Bingham
Williamsburg
Jerome
Criminal Branch
United States Circuit Court
Interborough-Metropolitan
Tripuxe subscription notice for mail delivery and changes
Readers leaving the city may have The Tripuxe mailed to any address in the country or abroad and change addresses as desired. Subscriptions can be given to the regular dealer before leaving or submitted at The Triune Office for subscription rates.
Government armor plate plant debated by House
Secretary Bonaparte was instructed to study the cost of producing armor plate for the Navy and the investment needed to build government works. A potential $4 million plant with 5 percent interest could save about $200,000 annually, but initial costs and risks may exceed estimates.
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House of Representatives
Bonaparte
Congress
House
Carnegie
Bethlehem
Midvale
Navy Department
Government armor policy urged against quick action
The piece argues the government may not cheaply manufacture armor enough to save $50 or $75 per ton and may owe royalties on a hardening process. It warns against Congress acting hastily, emphasizing the need for convincing evidence of true economy and more light from updated investigations due to changing conditions.
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United States
Congress
Meat Bill Agreement Ends Pack House Battle
The Meat Inspection bill clears Congress after President Truman strong-armed opposition and public pressure. The measure preserves key safeguards, shifts costs to the Treasury, and strengthens admin inspection while limiting court overreach. The piece urges passing the Pure Food bill to curb adulteration in foods like olive oil and strawberry jam.
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Congress
Washington
Treasury
Tribune
Secretary of Agriculture
Senate
Reaction to Bialystok Massacre Sparks Government Critique
The piece denounces the Bialystok massacre as a deliberate pogrom against Jews, compares it to Kishineff, and argues police and officials aided the crime. It warns Russia now has a voice and will expose the truth to deter martial rule, urging action during the crisis.
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Bialystok
Kishineff
Czar
Douma
Plebre, Pobiedonostself and Company
Russia
Dowma
Russia Faces Crisis Over Douma Decree Fallout
The text weighs potential government choices amid threats to dissolve the Douma. It argues dissolution could spark a crisis requiring a Cromwell or Bonaparte, while inaction would undermine government credibility. The prudent path may be to let the Douma proceed and expose reactionary plots.
Three platoon system ends in city police force
Mayor McClellan and Police Commissioner Bingham are praised for abolishing the three platoon system. The editorial credits the mayor for openminded leadership and notes the scheme was long used to influence police votes under Tammany.
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McClellan
Bingham
Low
Colonel Partridge
McAdoo
Early Republicans and the First National Convention
The 1856 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia assembled 665 delegates from free and slave states. It featured leaders like Stevens, Blair Jr., Blaine, and Wilson, with future shifts shaping the party. Fremont edged Seward for the nomination, a choice credited for launching Lincoln era gains.
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Philadelphia
Free State
Maryland
Delaware
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
James Buchanan
James G. Blaine
Maine
Henry Wilson
Massachusetts
Charles Francis Adams
E. R. Hoar
Edward Kent
New York
Edwin D. Morgan
Republican National Committee
Robert Emmet
Reuben E. Fenton
United States
Thaddeus Stevens
House of Representatives
David Wilmot
Wilmot
Henry C. Carey
A. Oakey Hall
Tammany
John Bigelow
Samuel J. Tilden
Alexander K. McClure
Frémont
Andrew G. Curtin
Philadelphia Times
John M. Palmer
Abraham Lincoln
Tinois
Unitedates
McClure
Francis P. Blair, Jr
Thurlow Weed
Seward
Blair
Weed
The Passing of the Flowers
A Tribune letter laments the rapid extinction of wildflowers near New York City. It cites vandalism in pleasure grounds and suburban areas, noting arbutus plants torn up for ten cent bunches sold on streets. The writer warns urban expansion will erase rural charms and wildflower groves.
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Tribune
New York
Westchester County
New Jersey
New York City
Manhattan Island
Violets Vanished From Parks After Plunder by Pickers
A Newark opinion piece laments violets in Prospect Park and nearby areas vanishing after years of flowers being picked by men, boys, and traders. It condemns unlawful flower harvests, urges protection, and argues against allowing private gain to ruin public green spaces.
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Bronx Park
High Bridge Park
Prospect Park
Simple Spellers Foresee Delayed Coronation Name
A quip suggests King Haakon will not see his name rounded in time for the coronation as simple spellers may overlook it. The remark hints at ceremonial naming delays without detailing events or dates.
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Haakon
Mixed views on immigration and policy shift in early New York era
Ex Mayor Low advocates immigrant entry despite scale, while concerns arise over state limits and crowded cities. The Meat Inspection and Rate bills progress as the Tobacco Trust seeks gains. Dr Emil Reich mocks baldness theory. Jerome boom for Governor discussed. Hearst faces possible removal threats from McClellan and district attorney. New Jersey ends live-bird shooting as a constitutional test confirms prohibition. Bryan politics split in Democratic race. Coler favors limiting Brooklyn travel options to protect transit profits.
The Talk of the Day and Miscellany Notes
A fragment from a 19th century periodical blends quips about a German ash tray with literary fantasies on Cervantes Shakespeare and Goethe. It mentions a Marchioness Isabella Luciati leaving $3,000 to a comic paper, a child’s bedtime prayer exchange, a sneezeland tree in South Africa, a funeral design ad tease, and assorted anecdotes on language, reading habits, and urban curiosities.
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Isabella Luciati
Pavia
South Africa
Roosevelt Announces Key Appointments At White House
The Tribune reports President Roosevelt, after Cabinet and Senate talks, made many appointments including Maryland offices long hung up. Senator Beveridge and Judge S M Cowan had consultations as the meat bill moved forward. A California delegation led by ex Governor Lane sought San Francisco aid, with a plan to accept $12 million in government bonds as a city capital deposit. The Cabinet met 11 to 1, then planned a summer at Westbury Island before a likely overseas trip next month.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Roosevelt
Maryland
Bonaparte
Beveridge
S. M. Cowan
California
Franklin Lane
San Francisco
Secretary of the Treasury
Diplomatic Corps Plans and Movements Around Washington
Viscountess Aoki recovering from illness may drive and leave Washington within a week if improvement continues. Embassy officials discuss summer plans with routes to Buena Vista, Boston, Magnolia Mass., or North Shore. Russian naval attaché and Mme Nebelsine head to Magnolia for summer with the Ambassador and Baroness Rosen. French Embassy aides sail for Europe aboard La Lorraine in July to stay abroad through fall. Peirces, new U S minister to Norway, plan to sail next week if possible, else mid July.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Aoki
Mme
Miyaoka
Buena Vista
Aok
Boston
Mme. Nebelsine
Magnolia
Mass
la Lorraine
Paris
H. H. D. Peirce
Norway
Washington society notes from June in the capital
Mrs Metcalf wife of the commerce secretary travels to California while the secretary and a son stay in Washington. Edith Root daughter of the secretary of state departs for Europe from Clinton New York. Senator Knox sails for three months in Europe aboard Oceanic with their sons. Lodge relocates to Nahant Massachusetts. Mabel Boardman travels to Manchester Massachusetts after Red Cross duties. Bell and Mrs Bell head to Cape Breton for the season.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Metcalf
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
California
Edith Root
Root
Europe
Clinton
N. Y
New York
Philander, Jr
Senator
Lodge
Massachusetts Avenue
Nahant
Mass
Mabel Boardman
Red Cross
Manchester
Alexander Graham Bell
Cape Breton
New York Society Figures Sail for Europe on Oceanic
Mrs J Pierpont Morgan Miss Anne Morgan Judge John Gray and other society leaders booked to sail for Europe today aboard the Oceanic. Among those who went abroad yesterday are Mr and Mrs Frederick W Vanderbilt Mr and Mrs Bridgham Mr and Mrs Livermore Justice Scott Miss Scott Henry Purdy and families. Mrs Henry B Hydes spending the summer at Saratoga.
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Henry T. Sloane
Emily & Sloane
Europe
Dark Harbor
Miss Sloane
J. Pierpont Morgan
Anne T. Morgan
John Clinton Gray
Bower Ismay
United States
Philander C. Knox
John G. A. Leishman
Turkey
Robert R. Hitt
George T. Wilson
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
William Haliburton Bridgham
Phillip Livermore
Francis M. Scott
Margaret Scott
Henry Purdy
Longworths Attend Ascot Amid Royal Absences
London June 19 Royal Ascot opened with King Edward in Windsor and nobles in a color rich scene despite Queen Alexandra and the Duke of Connaught mourning. American guests included Longworths Reid Carter and Drexel clan with diplomats and officers attending from Dorchester House. Americans received more invitations than other foreigners, and many traveled by motor car to Ascot. The royal inclosure hosted a crowded social audience while the number of cars on the road marked a notable change in the season. The Longworths and companions planned to return to Ascot on June 20.
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London
Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Norway
Duke of Connaught
Royal Ascot
England
Edward
Windsor
Great Park
Ascot
Longworth
Reid
Carter
Dorchester House
Ambassador
Mrs. Longworth
Heath
Cambodian King Arrives in Paris From Marseilles
Paris on June 19 a Cambodian king arrived from Marseilles and was greeted by representatives of President Fallieres. He was cheered by the crowd gathered to welcome him.
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Paris
Cambodia
Marseilles
Falli@res
Museum receives Roman silver service from Naples find
Mrs. Chauncey J. Bilatt donated to the Field Columbian Museum a twenty piece early Roman silver service dug near Naples. Believed to be at least nineteen centuries old, the set is the only such date silver in America and valued at a fabulous sum.
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Chicago
Chauncey J. Bilatt
Field Columbian Museum
Naples
America
Birthday party and summer social items in the Berkshires
Lenox hosts a birthday party for Malcolm Sloane with daylight fireworks and sports. Notables including Miss Josephine Boardman and Senator W Murray Crane attend events in Dalton Pittsfield Lenox Birchwood Terrace and Shadow Brook. Visitors and residents such as Bishop Worthington, Dr. Morgan Dix and George De Gersdorf are noted at various local estates and cottages through June.
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Tribune
Lenox
Mass
Wiliam Sloane
Malcolm Sloane
Charles O. Arnold
St Helena’s Chapel
Joseph Johnson
South California
Nelson
New York
Bishop Worthington
Bishopthorpe
Pittsfield
Spencer P. Shotter
Savannah
Shadow Brook
Richard C. Dixey
Boston
Tanglewood
Morgan Dix
C. O. Baker
W. L. Jaques
Social Notes From Newport Socialites Gather for Housewarming
Newport R I June 15 Mrs Emil Brugiere and son Louis invite guests to a housewarming at their new Tammany Ell villa overlooking the bay with a dinner and dance. The elaborate home marks the season039s first major social event there since completion last fall. Reginald Vanderbilt departs for Boston then Europe, while Austin Flint Jr and party plan a West summer. Reginald de Koven joins the Newport season, and Mrs L B Whelen stays with daughter Mrs Robert Goelet at Ochre Court. Rumors say Waldorf Astor and wife may visit Newport in late June after recent England wedding.
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the Tribune
Newport
R. L
Emil Brugiére
Louis Brugiére
Tammany Ell
Bay
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Boston
Europe
Austin Flint, Jr
New York
Reginald de Koven
L. B. Whel
Band of Schoolboys Forms a Yonkers Music Club
Inspector Cross backs youth development through music. Yonkers Board of Education forms a band at School 12, now eighty two members aged nine to fifteen, including many Hungarians. Led by Vivian Tompkins, the group owns expensive instruments and performs publicly after school hours, first appearing at a Soldiers Monument event.
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Inspector Cross
Brooklyn Polices
Board of Education of
Deverm
Vivian Tompkins
Soldiem Monument
Cornetists Aos
Man asks father's consent for marriage in muddled plea
A character from Lippincott's Magazine speaks to Mr Rocks, seeking Madge's hand in marriage. His earnest but tangled recital shows nerves and uncertainty as he attempts to declare love and request approval. The scene centers on a romantic request framed by awkward phrasing and high emotion.
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Lippincott’s
Pape
Mr. Rocks
Madge
Mysterious Letter Mail Confusion in Virginia Office
A Virginia congressman employed a servant named Ezekiel. The master left a letter on a table and returned later to find it missing. Ezekiel claimed he mailed the letter but did not include a name or address on the envelope, leading to the belief it was a anonymous missive.
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American Spectator
Virginia
Ezekiel
Oval
Yassah
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Ilarpett
Dem
New York Daily Tribune
Tobacco Trust
Emil Reich
Plato
Hearst
Court of Errors and Appeals
Democratic Party
Bryan
Germany
Agga
Montaigne
Cervantes
Elsie
Bridget
Philadelphia Press
Houston Post
Spiteiter
Wasp
Tok
White House
Westbury Island
Randolph Hurry
Elizabeth Hurry
North Hatley
Canada
Mrs
Harry
John T. Atterbury
Miss Mercer
Katherine Atterbury
Town
Cenburys
Mrs. Talbot
Josephine Boardman
Conga Murray Crane
Manchester-by-the-Sea, A
Anita Stewart
Lispenard Stewart
the Diplomatic Corps
Notes OF Society
NEW York Society
Henry B. Hydes
Saratoga
Harry Payne Whitney
Longworths
Royal Inclosure
Ambassador Reid
Museum Roman Antiques
Berkshires
Yonkers
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