Amusements Listing of 1906 Theaters and Acts
A dense schedule lists venues and showings across New York such as Blaney’s Taming of Helen Coney Island Dreamland and Knickerbocker Yankee Prince. Acts include The World in Wax The Witching Hour and The Merry Widow with times 2 15 to 8 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaney
Helen
Coney Island
Jama Park
Eden Musee
Berald Square
Jardin DE Paris
Wolf Maimson Square Roof Garden
Ski-Hi New Ansterdam
New York
Savoy
Wallace
New York Daily Tribune Owner and Officers Listed
The Daily Tribune announces its ownership by The Tribune Association a New York corporation with principal offices at the Tribune Building 155 Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills president Nathaniel Tatile secretary and treasurer the officers listed at the paper’s office.
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The
Tribune Association
New York
Tribune
Nassau Street
Ogden Mills
Nathaniel Tatile
Taft Presidency Candidate Receives Warm Welcome Abroad
Foreign capitals welcomed Mr Taft as the Republican candidate. The Washington news notes a British steel trust rumor, a French torpedo boat wreck with no fatalities, and various political shifts. The day also reports storms and floods in the US Midwest, and stock market weakness with local burglar scares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Iron and Steel Trades Journal
International Steel Trust
London
Pique
Sagaie
Finistére
Walter Winans
W. J Butterfield
Leopold
Victoria
Cape Horn
Pomestic
James Ss. Shereman
Utica
Chicago
Republican Nationa Committee
Cincinnati
War Department
Lake FE
Wright
Philippines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi River
Mary Farmer
Pendleton
Bakertown
Penn
Slauson Junction
Cal
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Net
Ellsworth
Pittsburg Coal Company
Monongahela
Dr. Underhill
Fourth National Bank
Brooklyn Bank
Henry M. Flagler
Standards Company
Grand
Ice Trust
Washington
Carl Fischer-Hansen
John Macintyre
Board of Estimate
John H. Parks
The
Paper Manufacturers Association
Federal
Westchester
George W. Raymond
Peary
North Pole
Taft Receives Broad Democratic Press Praise
Independent and Democratic papers laud Mr. Taft as the strongest Republican candidate. Baltimore Sun Philadelphia Record New York Times and New York World praise his brains honesty and wide experience. They call him a man of character and fitness for the presidency and note favorable comparisons to Grover Cleveland.
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Taft
Baltimore Sun
Philadelphia Record
New York Times
William H. Taft
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
New York World
Bryan
Republican Party
Denver
Mr. Taft
Taft Seen Winning in Republican Victory Likely
The article notes favorable press sentiment for Taft across major papers. It cites The Springfield Republican and The Brooklyn Eagle praising his fitness and readiness. It predicts Republican victory if Taft is the opposition to Bryan and indicates Bryan papers may lose support.
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Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Springfield
Brooklyn Eagle
Taft
Taft and Sherman: New York Key to National Ticket
The piece argues the Republican National Convention solidifies New York as pivotal in elections. Sherman’s nomination for vice president strengthens the national ticket with support from upstate and Bronx Republicans, aiming to secure New York’s 39 electoral votes and victory this fall.
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New York
James S. Sherman
Empire State
New Jersey
Connecticut
Indiana
Hayes
Union
Sherman
House of Representatives
Payne
Bronx
Mr. Sherman
Mr. Taft
Chicago
Philippine declaration debates independence amid Taft timing
The pamphlet-style article analyzes the Philippine Assembly's declaration for independence, noting timing with Taft's presidency and questioning readiness. It argues Philippines already enjoys growing autonomy under U.S. tutelage and stresses that U.S. policy should shape the islands’ future status.
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Philippine Assembly
United States
Philippines
William H. Taft
Path to Independence for U S Possessions Lauded
The text expresses confidence that possessions will gain independence once proof of their capacity is shown and will enjoy the United States guaranteed independence it affords. It emphasizes trust in a swift transition to full legal and equitable autonomy under the U S framework.
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United States
Convention Oratory Needs Sharp, Honest Speech
The Evening Sun argues that convention crowds disrupt deliberations yet condemns critics who claim audiences deprive proposers of fair exposure. A good convention orator must speak crisply, attractively, and with substance, as crowds reward tact and force while quickly dismissing weak rhetoric.
Next Secretary of War Selected General Wright
Taft resigns as Secretary of War with ten days to serve. General Wright, a Democrat, is named successor and widely welcomed for merit based promotion. The chosen official is expected to sustain high War Department standards and serve all Americans regardless of party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
War Department
General Wright
Wright
War Office
Oversight on Fireworks Permits Triggers Citywide Nuisance
The article laments a citywide fireworks noise and danger from 1600 small bars daily sparked by 1001 dealers selling permits. Fire Commissioner Hayes regrets late notice after Police Commissioner Bingham urged limiting sales before July 4. Authorities pushed for a rational ordinance to prevent future oversights and reduce public disruption.
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Bureau of Combustibles
Hayes
Bingham
Mr. Hayes
Board of Aldermen
Social Democrats Break Ground in Prussian Elections
In Prussia on June 3 the electoral colleges elected Deputies to the new parliament, with at least six Social Democrats winning seats for the first time. The three class franchise under Bismarck gave unequal voting power, placing heavy weight on the wealthy first class while the vast third class carried little influence.
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Prussia
Bismarck
Berlin
Voting power gaps show social divide in election
The article notes the third class holds hundreds of votes while Cabinet ministers fall to second or first class in some districts. It highlights diviers who own inns gaining weight and explains the Social Democrats rise on tax list wealth, with six deputies elected to the Abgeordnetenhaus gaining significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Bislow
Social Democrats
Abgeordnetenhaus
Taft Seen As Likely Next President In Optimistic Chicago Rally
The piece surveys the 1912 Republican mood at Chicago and support for Taft, noting broad enthusiasm and unity while contrasting rival calls and forecasts. It cites Graves and sentiment from foreign observers, and highlights Indiana as the sole region withholding full support.
Opium crackdown in China and odd clippings from abroad
A North China Daily News report details destruction of smoking utensils seized in anti opium campaigns in China. The items include pipes valued up to 259 dollars, metalwork stripped, and brass lamps and ivory pipes burned or cut.
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China
North China Daily News
President Accepts Taft War Secretary Resignation
The President today accepted Taft's resignation as Secretary of War effective June 30 and named Luke E. Wright of Tennessee as his successor. He also appointed James A. Fowler of Knoxville as Assistant Attorney General. A labor union delegation invited a farewell Labor Day address in Washington. The President plans a Sagamore Hill return tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Taft
Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
Japan
Philippines
James A. Sherman
Sherman
James A. Fowler
Knoxville
Edward T. Sanford
United States
Central Labor Union
Organized Labor
Oyster Bay
Monsignor
Aversa
Cuba
Porto Rico
Oriente
Smith
Dent Goodby
Seer Metcalf
Education
W. I. Buchanan
Iowa
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Michigan
Etames Garfield
Taft Household Notables Mark Twenty-Second Anniversary
Washington society centered on the Taft home as Secretary Taft and Mrs. Taft received greetings and floral tributes. Mrs Taft hosted tea at Chevy Chase Club while Miss Helen Taft headed to East Greenwich and Robert A Taft prepared to join in New Haven. The Tafts planned travel to Cincinnati and New Haven with a return to Washington on Thursday.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Washington Society
Taft
K Street
Chevy Chase Club
Horace Westcott
Helen Taft
East Greenwich
Conn
Boelker
Diplomatic corps movements reach Washington
The French Counsellor and Mme des Portes will visit Washington as M. des Portes becomes chargé d affaires for months. The Russian Embassy plans a North Shore base this summer. Swiss, Swedish and Chinese ministers also relocate staff and families to Newport Bar Harbor and Washington for the season.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Mme. Des Portes
Mie
Des Portes
France
M. Des Portes
North Shore
Manchester
Chicago
Europe
Henri Martin
Newport
Bar Harbor
Mme. Wu
San Francisco
Wu Chao Chu
Oxford
England
Washington Society Quiet Amid Summer Departures
The Tribune Bureau notes a sparse Washington society scene as many residents prepare to leave. The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Beekman Winthrop remain at Chevy Chase amid a few others, including Mr. and Mrs. James Dudley Morgan and the Bagleys.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Chevy Chase
Country Club
Washington Society
Bagley
Misses Bagley
Ensign Worth Bagley
Edward McCauley
New York Society Quietly Balances Horse and Dog Show Week
New York society patrons split attention between the Tuxedo horse show and the Cedarhurst Kennel Club dog show on Long Island. House parties will mark the weekend at both locales while guests anticipate sailing to Europe on the Mauretania Wednesday. Belmont Vanderbilt and Crosby couples plan summer travel with Newport and York Harbor visits noted.
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Tuxedo
Cedarhurst Kennel Club
Cedarhurst
Long Island
O. H. P. Belmont
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Harolds. Vanderbilt
Europe
Mauretania
International Horse Show Delights Crown Winners
London June 19 The second day of the International Horse Show at the Olympic drew a large crowd. Italy led the first round in the international jumping events. Walter Winans and his horse Bugle March won the French trophy for young riding horses, while W J Butterfield of Plainfield New Jersey took the top prize for four year old trotters with Miss Banahan.
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London
Olympic
Italy
Walter Winans
Bugle March
Société Hippique Francaise
W. J. Butterfield
Plainfield
N. J
Reception for German Ambassador in Paris Hosts Notables
Frederick Townsend Martin of New York hosted a Paris reception today for Prince von Radolin and Princess von Radolin. Attending were Henry White the American Ambassador, Princess Poggio Suasa, the Marchioness of Talley rand, Princess Colonna, Mme. Waddington, Baron Ritter, Lord Robert Innes Ker and numerous members of the American colony.
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Paris
Frederick Townsend Martin
New York
France
Prince von Radolin
Princess von Radolin
Henry White
Poggio Suasa
Marchioness of Talleyrand
Princess Colonna
Mme. Waddington
Baron Ritter
Lord Robert Innes-Ker
J P Morgan Arrives in New York Aboard Mauretania
J P Morgan returns to New York aboard the Mauretania, shunning the Baltic for the first time in years. He comments briefly on Taft's nomination, saying only Good Good. He is greeted at the pier by his son J P Morgan Jr and daughter Mrs Satterlee with her daughter.
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Little Rock
Ark
Boston
Central Square
Cambridge
University City
Prospect Street
Austin Street
Middlesex Fells
J. P. Morgan
New York
Cunard
International Mercantile Company
Mrs. Satterlee
Newport Social Notes Highlight Gilded Age Visits and Golf Officers
Newport society notes record Mrs Alfreya Vanderbilt donating a brass chancel rail to St Marys Church in Portsmouth and ongoing church improvements. The Newport Golf Club announces officers led by President Lispenard Stewart and H Havemeyer Jr as treasurer, with multiple committees listed. A parade of guests and arrivals includes Roderick Terry, G L Rives, and J G Beresford, with Mrs J R Busker and others visiting Newport homes and estates.
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Tribune
Newport
R. I
Alfreya Vanderbilt
St. Mary’s Church
Portsmouth
Oakland Farm
William R. Hunter
Lispenard Stewart
Nathaniel Thayer
H. Havemeyer, Jr
George L. Ri
L. E. Humbert
New York
J. R. Busker
William Payne Thompson
Robert Sedgwick
Joseph R. Dilworth
Philip Wyman
Newport Casino
Benjamin Thaw
Surs
J. G Beresford
New Rochelle
Delancey Kang
Egerton L. Winthrop, Jr
Edward J Berwind
Philip M. Lidig
Braddin Hamilton
Howard Stevenson
Elisha Drer
Atherton
Samuel E. Huntington
Lewis Morris
Mark L. Bristol
James J. van Alen
Canada
J. Laurens van Aien
Walter Eldridge
East Greenwich
T Shaw
Berkshire Visitors Arrive for Glidden Balloon Ascension
Lenox Massachusetts June 19 many cottagers journeyed to Pittsfield for the ascent at Aeron Park. Notables including Mr and Mrs A Lamar Washington Mr and Mrs J Donald Assells and several New York City and Brooklyn residents arrived at the Hotel Aspinwall.
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Tribune
Lenox
Mass
Pittsfield
Charles J. Glidden
Aeron Park
A. Lamar Washington
Aspinwall
J. Donald Assells
Washington
Enos S. T.richardson
Brooklyn
Robert S Woodward
New York
George Griswold Haven
Sunny Croft
Forsythe Wickes
Haven
William Postlethwait
Bishop House
Walker Street
William B. Field
Town
Wiliam Douglas Sloare
Southampton
Giraud Foster
Bellefontaine
Angel
England
Archibald Mackay
Egleston Cottage
William Kingsland
Tuxedo Horse Show Opens Amid Fine Weather At Tuxedo Park
Telegraph report from Tuxedo Park notes ideal weather boosts the opening day of the Tuxedo horse show. Local and regional entrants compete across seventeen classes with J W Harriman and Richard Delafield winning multiple Diva ribbons. Miss Eleanor Mortimer leads in ladies driving while Miss Mary Harriman wins in ladies pairs. Tomorrow features trotting classes and an Orange County Club hounds exhibition on the track.
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Tribune
Tuxedo Park
J Wn. Harriman
Avondale Farm
Herkehite Hills
Richard Delafield
Broo
Eleanor Mortimer
Hatasu
Daryl Harriman
Farmer Boy
Mary Harriman
Sunny Jim
Buster Brown
Henry S. Redmond
Perfection
Adonis
Mortimer Toing
P Lori
Blue Corners
Herma Vogel
Faxon
Orange County Club
F K. Sturgis Marshall
R. A. Fairbairn
J. G B. Walker
Frank Tuxedo Club
Pan Anglican Conference draws tens of thousands nightly
London June 19 The Pan Anglican Conference continues to draw public and press interest with nearly ten thousand attendees for the fourth straight night. The session topic is Race Problems in Christendom with the Bishop of Missouri presiding. Earlier sectional meetings at Albert Hall covered Capital and Labor and featured Charles Frederick Gurney Masterman, socialist MP and parliamentary secretary to the local government board.
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London
Christendom
Missouri
Albert Hall
Charles Frederick Gurney Masterman
Asquith
Empress Receives D. J. Hill in Berlin
In Berlin on June 19 the German Empress received Ambassador Hill who was accompanied by the staff of the embassy. The audience occurred in the afternoon and was described as orderly and formal.
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Berlin
Hill
Meat Consumption and Seasonal Plant Fusion
The Philadelphia Record notes a seasonal shift toward edible plants amid meat intake. It compares U S per capita meat consumption with Britain France Sweden and Italy and suggests feasible reductions without harm.
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Philadelphia
Great Britain
France
Sweden
Italy
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Ba Steamberts
New York Daily Tribune
the Democratic Press
Taft and Sherman
Convention Oratory
Evening Post
Mulai Hafiq
Mulai Abdul Aziz
Atlas
America
Watterson
John Temple Graves
Republica
Democrats
New York American
Independence Party
Goodley
Jones
Philadelphia Press
Vienna
Little Willie
White House
Richard Morris Hunt
Livingston Hunt
Catskills
George A. Robbins
Bar Harbor, Me
Albert Gallatin
Easthampton
William B. Osgood Field
Elm Court
the Diplomatic Corps
IN Washington Society
NEW York Society
Mrs
John Hadden
York Harbor
Oliver Payne
Maunsell S. Crosby
Crosby
Elizabeth Coolidge
Albert Leighton Cool
Mr. Winans
Newport Social Notes
Berkshires
Empress
D. J. Hill
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