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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1908

Page

22

Heat Wave Toll Grows in City and Suburbs

A severe heat spell yesterday caused one death and numerous prostrations across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Temperatures dropped by several degrees from a summer record, with 7 degrees noted at 5:55 am and a humid morning giving way to easing heat as the day wore on. Prostrations were reported in Newark and across New York City, with many victims treated at Bellevue and Roosevelt Hospitals. An infant mortality discussion was scheduled at East 224th Street to address cooling and infant care.

Ieee Payang Perpes Manhattan Brooklyn Battery Staten Island Roland G. Freeman Christiane Cummings

City Records Lowest Death Rate Reported

New York City health officials report the city’s death rate at a record low for the period, with Manhattan at 2.2 per thousand and the city at 13.45 per thousand. One death from mites and none from sunstroke were noted, with 205 total deaths that week.

New York City Darlington Manhattan Deniington Mements

Seven Deaths and Heat Wave Plague Chicago

On June 22 Chicago faced a brutal heat wave with seven deaths reported and many prostrations. A dog scare led the police to order all unmuzzled dogs shot in Morton Park suburb, with forty dogs killed in a few hours. James Burden of Bextor City is in critical condition after traveling to attend the Republican convention. Raymond Hitchcock returned to the stage at the New Circle Theatre in The Merry-Go-Round, earning a mixed reception as Hen Stubbs. His wife Flora Zabelle accompanies him. next season he will star in a new musical.

Caicaen Brough Chicago Fis Morton James Burden Bex Tor Hitchcock Raymond Hitchcock New Circle Theatre Seaving Hen” Stubbs Hichcock Mitterleriy Serederic Ahanéon Mitchic Eichonk Flora Zabelle Republican Party William Howard Taft New York Congress James S. Sherman

Brighton Beach Opens With Vaudeville Bill On Tap

Brighton Beach was opened with a vaudeville bill at the resort. The Merry Widow hat act and "The Three Twins" are at Herald Theatre. Levi and his band perform at the Manhattan Benet Hotel this season. May Spooner presents "Camille" at Lincoln Square. Hammerstein's Roof Garden hosts acts including Constantine Sisters and Clayton Late and Mere Stuart. "Little-BSlumberland" by Klay & Erienger moves to New Amster. Afternoon shows shift to the garden venue. The Girl Ques is billed at Wallack's Theatre.

Brighton Beach Three Twins Herald Theatre Levi Manhattan Benet Hotel May Spooner Preet Camille Kelly Misit Klay & Erienger Meek the Merry Widow Amster Wallack’s

Three Twins cast change at Herald Square Theatre

August 3 report notes Adams and Hough wrote the libretto with Joseph E. Howard composing the score. Alice Yorke retires from the cast of the Three Twins and Stella Tracey will take her place at Herald Square Theatre.

Adams and Hough Joseph E. Howard Alice Yorke Three Twins Herald Square Theatre Stella Tracey

James S Sherman ill in Cleveland ahead of Utica trip

James S Sherman Republican vice presidential nominee fell ill in Cleveland, remaining confined at Myron Herrick’s home after a bilious attack. Doctors ordered rest. he is expected to travel to Utica, N Y, tomorrow morning with plans for a large welcome parade and several addresses.

Utica James S. Sherman Sherman Cleveland

King Edward and Queen at Olympia Horse Show

London June 22 King Edward and Queen Alexandra visited the International Horse Show at Olympia this afternoon drawing vast fashionable crowds. The event featured a stunning color display of gowns and an American horse exhibit that caught the King's eye with Newsboy and Shopgirl among the prize winners. First prizes were taken by Miss Banahan and Miss Westcott, owned by W. J. Buttfeld of Plainfield New Jersey.

London King Edward Queen Alexandra Olympia R. P. McGrath Newsboy Shopgirl Miss Banahan Miss Westcott W. J. Buttfeld Plainfield, N. J

Record Day With Recount Intervals In Brooklyn Mayor Recounts

A major recount operation in Brooklyn processed 160 boxes with Hearst gaining 106 votes in counting so far. Nine boxes were counted in forenoon. 16 more from Brooklyn requested for today. 468 boxes remain to be recounted, with completion expected by Thursday. Mayor McClellan plans Adirondacks vacation late July, while President McGowan heads to Newport. Controller Metz foresees a shorter summer break.

Brooklyn Adirondacks McClellan McGowan Newport Metz

Yale Football Player to Wed This Summer

The engagement is announced between Miss Lucie A. Burke of New York and Clarence F. Alcott former Yale end in 19% and 197. The wedding will be held this summer with Miss Burke as a commencement guest as Mr Alcott graduates from Sheffield Scientific School on Wednesday.

New Haven Lucie A. Burke F. G. Burke New York Clarence F. Alcott Yale Miss Burke Alcott Sheffield Scientic School

Miss Taft Guest at Warwick RI Event

Miss Helen Taft daughter of Secretary William H Taft visits Warwick Rhode Island June 22 as guest of William G Roelker Jr and the Roelker sisters at the Green Mansion Roelker served as Rhode Island alternate at the Republican National Convention.

Warrick R. II Helen Taft William H. Taft William G. Roelker, Jr Misses Roelker Green Mansion Warwick Mr. Roelker Rhode Island

Prominent Arrivals at Hotels Astor and Waldorf

Notable guests checked into major New York hotels with Baron von Konig and Baroness von Kettler among visitors. Grand Major E T Wilson and A M Steckel of the U S Navy also listed, reflecting high profile military and international clientele.

ASTOR Baron von Konig London E. T. Wilson U. S. A. Park Avenue A. M. Steckel U. S. N. Waldorf Astoria Baroness von Kettler Detroit

Weather Report Forecasts Warm, Dry Conditions Across Regions

Official Weather Bureau record notes warm air at Mount Weather Virginia with temperatures near 75 surfaces and rising to 92 96 in the east and southwest. Winds vary along coasts with showers in the upper lake region and southern Atlantic, and a trend toward cooler conditions Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Washington Mount Weather Virginia Mississippi River Ohio Valley Hicaro Cleveland Detroit Atlantic East Gulf Gulf Coast Grand Banks Upper Lake Minnesota Wyoming Northwest South Atlantic East Gulf States Upper Lake Region South Plains Atlantic States Lower Lake Region Walleya Plaina States Rocky Mountain Region District of Columbia Maryland Delaware New Jersey Pennsylvania New York New England

Hughes Praises Taft in Support Rally for Taft and Sherman

Governor Hughes extols William Howard Taft as a trained judge diplomat and executive, praising his fitness and urging Republican unity for the November ticket with Sherman. Colleagues mount cheers and pledge effort, while speakers stress party fidelity law stable governance and virtuous administration amid national duties.

Republican Party United States William Howard Taft

Fire at U S Arsenal near Dover causes alarm

Telegraphed report from Dover New Jersey describes a fire at Picatinny Arsenal in a small frame storehouse holding powder. Firefighters kept grass burning away from nearby magazines and prevented explosion while portions of powder hissed as flames reached them. Adjacent navy powder station houses multiple magazines including shells.

Tribune Dover N. J Piccatinny Arsenal United States United States Navy

Williams College president urges careful tweak to athletic limits

Williamstown Mass June 22 In the annual report President Henry Hopkins supports the two hundred mile limit on intercollegiate contests but suggests possible modification, especially for track. He argues intercollegiate athletics spur college spirit and leadership while stressing that students come first.

Williamstown Mass Henry Hopkins Williams College Williams

Rockefeller heirs plan Greenwich estate purchase

William G Rockefeller and cousin Percy Rockefeller, sons of William Rockefeller and nephews of John D Rockefeller, prepare to buy about four hundred acres in Greenwich Conn. They may establish a residential park with their homes at the center, adding 48 acres recently bought from William Rockefeller.

The Tribune Greenwich Conn William G. Rockefeller William Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller Percy Rockefeller Tarrytown

Trinidad Liner Maracas Quarantined After Plague Area

The Trinidad liner Maracas from Trinidad and Grenada was detained at Quarantine by Health Officer Dr A H Doty. Passengers and crew were removed for observation at Hoffman Island. A stoker Ignacio Jutritis died June 19 and was buried at sea. No surgeon aboard. ship disinfected and new crew to sail to dock. Captain and officers under observation await further report.

Trinidad Maracas Grenada A. H. Doty Hoffman Island Ignacio Jutritis

Yale Alumni Board Pays Travel for All Delegates

The Yale Alumni advisory board announced the university will cover expenses for representatives attending annual alumni meetings. Local circuits will be formed where feasible and associations with 200 or more members receive two delegates. Yale elected John K. Beach to the Edward J. Phelps professorship in the Law School and promoted John Wesley Wetzel to an assistant professorship in public speaking.

New Haven Yale University Yale Corporation John K. Beach Edward J. Phelps Law School Townsend John Wesley Wetzel

Injunction Served On Raymond Hitchcock After Show

Raymond Hitchcock was served with an injunction after his New Circle Theatre appearance in The Merry Go Round. Filed by Henry W. Savage Arthur Tams Karl Schmidt and Marc Klaw the writ alleges breach of contract through 146 Hitchcock will be represented by Max Stever before Judge Holt in the United States District Court.

Raymond Hitchcock New Circle Theatre Henry W. Savage Arthur Tams Karl Schmidt Marc Klaw Hitchcock Max Stever Holt United States District Court

Sentences handed down in Bialystok Jewish massacre case

In St. Petersburg today sentences were handed down for participants in the Bialystok Jewish massacre of 195. Eleven Christians and seventy three Jews were killed and twenty three Christians and eighty two Jews wounded. One prisoner received three years penal servitude. Thirteen others were jailed six months to a year. Fifteen were acquitted. Four condemned were guilty of killing Jews. others of pillage. Evidence was contradictory with witnesses blaming Jewish agitators or police for the church procession attack. The Jewish community civil complainants presented testimony alleging police and soldiers caused the church bombing and participated in excesses. Novoe Vremya rued the lack of an impartial inquiry. The paper notes that the destruction of Jews was not murder but the outcome of long distress.

St. Petersburg Bialystok Novoe Vremya

Cabinet proposes pay raise for Douma deputies

St. Petersburg reports the Cabinet in the Douma introduced a bill to raise lower house salaries to 2.10 annually with a daily penalty of two for each unexcused absence, subject to presidential approval.

St. Petersburg

Havana Seawers Contract Authorized For Havana Sewer Project

Governor Magoon signed a decree authorizing McGivney & Rokeby to build a sewer and water system in Havana and pave the city at an estimated cost of 11,066,000 dollars. One third paid by Havana, two thirds by the Cuban government, work to start soon and finish within four years under Platt amendment rulings.

Havana Magoon McGivney & Rokeby Taft Root Wood McGinney & Rokeby Washington Cuba

Funeral of Hawaiian Prince Draws Imposing Crowd

Honolulu June 2 The funeral yesterday of Prince David Kawanananakoa drew a large crowd. The procession followed ancient Hawaiian custom with the 1st Regiment National Guard of Hawaii detachment from Fort Shafter and marines and sailors from the Maine Alabama and St. Louis in the harbor joining hundreds of native and island society members.

Honolulu David Kawanananakoa San Francisco Manchuria Hawaii National Guard of 2Th Infantry Fort Shafter Maine Alabama St. Louis

Explorer Mohun Party Reaches Congo Prospecting for Gold

Brussels reports from R Dorsey Mohun leader of the American Congo expedition that the party has reached its destination near Luebo and begun prospecting for gold fields.

Brussels R. Dorsey Mohun Congo Luebo

Christianity and Socialism Dominates Pan Anglican Meeting

London June 22 Pan Anglican conference attracts six to eight thousand as Christianity and Socialism tops the agenda. The Bishop of Massachusetts presides and Americans Silas McBee and C B Wilmer join. McBee’s call to be brothers not keepers draws applause. A J Balfour later argues religion and science must cooperate for societal progress at Albert Hall.

London Massachusetts Silas McBee New York Utah C. B. Wilmer Atlanta Albert Hall A. J. Balfour

Notes of Foreign News highlit incidents across continents

June reports from Etienne Saigon Hong Kong Amoy and San Juan recount coal mine disaster in France nine dead chemical and naval engagements Chinese reformers actions against Americans in the Philippines threats of revolution and a San Juan steamship voyage carrying American teachers with a government contract assisting transport of staff as the day ends with a medical quip about Horsford’s acid phosphate advert in the last line.

Etienne

Blagden Jones marriage notice from June 1908

Blagden Jones marriage announces Lyllia Lawrence daughter of Arthur Mason Jones wed Arthur Campbell Blagden on June 22 1908 in a ceremony led by Reverend Ernest M Stires and Reverend Endicott Peabody. Crane Riggs notice states Maria Louisa Riggs married Robert Treat Crane on June 20 1908 at Mat lock Ridgefield Connecticut conducted by Reverend J Lewis Parks.

Blagden—Jones Ernest M. Stires Endicott Peabody Lyllia Lawrence Arthur Mason Jones Arthur Campbell Blagden Crane—Riggs Matlock Ridgefield Conn J. Lewis Parks T. D Maria Louisa George W. Riggs Robert Treat Crane Itimore

Obituary notices listed for republication in Tri-Weekly Tribune

Death notices appearing In THE TRIBUNE will be republished in the Tri-Weekly Tribune without extra charge. Fowler Virginia Sarjeant Altice W Germond Jane M. Simonson Julia A Haven Sarah Spencer Monica A Horton Barrett W Strong Mary W Ingate Elizabeth A Tayior Alice Lyman George T Warren Samson Leanna

Tribune Tri-Weekly

Obituary notices from June 1908 Brooklyn array

Multiple funeral notices listed for June 21 22 1908 across New York Long Island and surrounding areas. Names include Virginia Fowler Germond Haven Horton Ingate Lyman Samson Sarjeant Simonson Spencer Strong Taylor Warren and others with funeral times and locations at Briarcliff Happauge Woodlawn Greenwood King's Chapel Reading Terminal and local residences.

Germond Horton Barrett W West 58Th St Wood— Lawn Cemetery Mit Cleveland Ingate Morristown N. J Elizabeth Janes Wright Ingate New York Church of the Morristown Lyman George Theodore Lyman Bellport Long Island Mass Boston King's Chapel Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn Albert Meredith Milton William Platt Pepper Philadelphia Samson Teanna John Kendrick Samson Putnam Are

Book of Views and Ambulance Services Contact

Readily accessible by Harlem trains from Grand Central Station, Weberer and Jerome Avenue trailers and by carriage Lots 159 dollars up. Telephone 4833 Gramercy for Book of Views or representative Office, 20 East 23d St New York City. Frank F Campbell, 2413 Waet 28451 Chapela Private and public ambulances. Tel 1224 Chelsea.

Harlem Grand Central Station Weberer Jerome Avenue Gramercy East 23d St New York City Frank F Campbell Chapela Chelsea

Uptown Office of The New York Tribune Seeks Applicants

The Tribune announces a new file of applications for diverse positions now installed at its Uptown Office located at No. 1364 Broadway between 36th and 37th Streets. Office hours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

THE NEW York Tribune Broadway

Subscriptions and foreign mail rates for The Tribune

The Tribune lists subscription options including daily weekly and Sunday plans with monthly and yearly terms. It details foreign and Canada rates, postage surcharges, and postal arrangements for readers abroad with hotel and city listings across Europe and beyond.

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