Amusements Listings From Astor to Wallace’s
A compact catalog of 1908 era showings and venues. Acts include Camille at Blaney's, Pain's Fireworks at Brighton Beach, The Merry-Go-Round at Circle, vaudeville at Wammerstein's Roof, The World in Wax at Eden Musee, The Witching Hour at Hackett, The Yankee Prince at Knickerbocker, The Merry Widow at New Amsterdam, and The Servant in the House at the Savoy among others. Major listings cover Luna Park, Steeplechase, Dreamlane, and Dreamland venues with showtimes ranging around 8 to 15 minutes past the hour.
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ASTOR
Blaney
Camille
Brighton Beach Park
Pain
Circle
Coney Island
Luna Park
Bostock
Dreamlane Daly
Eden Musee
Hackett
Wammerstein
Herald Square
Jardin DE Paris
Knickerbocker
LYRIC
New York Daily Tribute Info and Office Address
The New York Daily Tribute is owned and published by The Tribune Association. The corporation’s principal office is at Tribune Building No 15 Nassau Street New York. Coden Mills is president and Nathaniel Tuttle serves as secretary and treasurer.
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Tribune Association
New York
Tribune Building
No. 15
Nassau Street
Coden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttle
the Ofhers
Fire devastates Three Rivers business district in Quebec
A massive fire gutted a large portion of Three Rivers Quebec business area with losses estimated over 1 million dollars. International notes report births and deaths, Anglo royal visits, and political moves as the world watches.
Williams Announces Retirement From House Leadership
The Hon. John Sharp Williams will resign as minority leader effective December 7 to pursue study of Thomas Jefferson. The Mississippi senator elect praises Democratic unity at the last session while admitting leadership disputes and a history of friction with Southern colleagues and DeArmond. He says the minority obstructed legislation to avoid open discord, signaling a planned two year private study period.
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John Sharp Williams
Thomas Jefferson
House of Representatives
Williams
Clayton
House Democratic
Mississippi
Anness
Gre
Democratic House
Crisp
Bailey
Richardson
Mr. Richardson
Representative DeArmond
Mississippi Statesman Narrowly Missed in House Leadership
A Mississippi statesman, known for fluent, entertaining debating in the House, faced mixed support and erratic clarity. He alternated between radical and conservative stances, fluctuating on Bryan and Bryanism, and now retires hoping to better coordinate his beliefs to help Southern leadership.
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Mississippi Statesman
Bryan
South
Out of Tune With The Commoner Says Courier Journal
The Louisville Courier Journal accuses the Republican platform of being built with timbers stolen from William Jennings Bryan. The paper claims Taft is a counterfeit Roosevelt and mocks Bryan for denying ownership of the platform’s planks. The Commoner and Courier-Journal are urged to “set together” on the issue of theft and mischaracterization.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Lincoln
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Bryan
Republican Party
William Howard Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Injunction plank sparks debate on reform in statute
The piece argues that the Republican platform’s injunction plank calls for a uniform notice requirement before issuing writs. It contrasts a framed reform with Bryan and Gompers who fear limits on injunctions, claiming the GOP seeks to curb abuse while preserving court power, and labels the Democratic stance as demagogy. The analysis stresses justice through timely, informed procedures and equal protection of property rights.
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Bryan
Tribune of
Supreme Court
Gompers
Mr. Gompers
Von Zeppelins New Airship on Lake Constance Trial
A new German airship, the third built under Count von Zeppelin, is tested over Lake Constance. It features a segmented buoyancy reservoir on a rigid frame, is the largest dirigible yet, and boasts 280 horsepower engines. If it reaches 46 mph, it would mark a notable speed achievement. skepticism remains about performance.
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Lake Constance
Count von Zeppelin
la Patrie
Wellman
America
von Zeppelin
Aerial endurance and range questions for airships
The article examines limits on dirigible flight lasting days and the variables of range. It notes past records of under two days aloft and discusses fuel capacity versus buoyancy, ballast, and gas leakage as uncertain factors in long endurance tests. It cites Von Zeppelin and Würtembergers estimates while cautioning that sustained four day flights remain unproven.
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von Zeppelin
Board of Ordnance and Fortification of
Army
Rock Island
Dark Horses and Favorites in Presidential Nomination
The piece argues that while dark horse complaints exist, this time the favorite won decisively. It credits the universally recognized front runner as the best-qualified, backed by extensive administrative experience, and urges supporters of dark horse ideas to accept the clear outcome.
Mulai Hafig Seeks Moroccan Sultan Title Amid Fury
A wary circular from Mulai Hafiq proclaims himself Sultan of Morocco and urges diplomats to recognize him while vowing to expel foreigners, destroy French influence, and repudiates treaties. The note signals a bold bid for legitimacy and a test of international reaction from the Atlas to the Rift.
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Mulai Hafiq
Morocco
Atlas
Sultan
Boston Pensions for Teachers Sparks Pension Debate
The Massachusetts legislature approves a city backed pension for school teachers funded by a five cent tax per thousand of assessed value. Proponents cite school improvement, while critics warn it mirrors costly British paternalism and risks widening class privilege. The piece argues for self-funded retirement via higher salaries.
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Boston
Massachusetts
United States
Boston Transcript
Taft Optimistic Tone Amid Philippines Weather Report
Mr Taft remains hopeful despite rough weather warnings noted in the Philippines. The Hon Finger Conners says the New York delegation will travel to Denver to nominate the best Democrat in sight, with democracy tests seen as a readiness to act.
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Mr. Taft
Philippines
Finger
Conners
New York
Denver
Memorial Painting Gift And Puerto Rican Notes
A discussion covers the gift of a painting of Dr. Henry M. Leipziger to the College of the City of New York by his old classmates, noting discretion in erecting memorials for living individuals. Also mentioned are reshaping the battleship naming and Philippine Assembly reactions to a controversial independence declaration. Bryan hints at the Denver convention platform, with positions on free silver, railroad government ownership, and direct national referenda.
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Henry M. Leipziger
College of the City of New York
Bryan
Denver
Talk of the Day at Home of the Daughters of Jacob
A fair report notes a chief usher a 105 year old lad and girls selling candy at the Home. Superintendent Kru ger lists wards ages 63 to 195 with extreme ages 193 and 133 among the residents. Doubts about ages arise amid curious details from his last report. The item flows into a string of brief society and public notices from various papers.
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Daughters of
Jacob
Albert Kruger
Demand for Hughes Again Politicians and Public
Utica Press notes that while politicians dislike him, Hughes remains highly popular with the people. The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle argues he should serve another term to complete his work, while the Boston Advertiser says renominating him is unnecessary if his duty lies elsewhere. The Watertown Times adds that public support will demand his renomination, valuing his moral leadership and public service.
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Utica
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Hughes
Boston Advertiser
New York
Lfe
Watertown Times
Wedding of Lydia Mason Jones and Arthur Blagden at St Thomas Church
The ceremony at St Thomas Church with palms and oak foliage united Lydia Mason Jones and Arthur C. Blagden. A large clergyman led the service as relatives, friends, and a notable array of society guests attended. A reception followed at the bride’s mother's Fifth Avenue home.
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St. Thomas's Church
Lydia Mason Jones
Arthur C. Blagden
Arthur Mason Jones
Crawford Blagden
Samuel P. Blagden
William O'Donnell Iselin
Eliot Cross
Joseph W. Burden
A. Laurence Hopkins
A. Roger M. Poor
A. Perry Osborn
Oliver D. Filley
Malcolm McBurney
Charles 8. Bird
Grenville Clark
Endicott Peabody
Groton
Mass
Ernest M. Stires
Fifth Avenue
Julia
Margaret Waldo
Douglas Robinson
EK. H. Harriman
Henry S. Redmond
Arthur Iselin
David Pierce Morgan
Grenville Kane
R. Fulton Cutting
Clementina Furniss
Harriet Alexander
Marian Clark
Samuel Blagden
C. B. Alexander
C. €. Cuyler
Erie Railroad
Jersey City
Tuxedo
Ursula Juliet Morgan
John B. Morgan
William Fitz Simon
St. Mary’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Table Rock
Alfred Seton
Otto Andrew
William Kent
George
Kent
Social Notes From Newport On Summer Entertainments
Newport society notes list numerous summer arrivals and visits including Mr. James Po Chan selecting opening day for entertaining, Mrs. Vanderbilt guests, the Harbor View luncheon, and the Newport Casino grill rooms opening on the Fourth of July. Notables such as Amos Tuck French, Henry F. Eldridge, Edward J. Berwind family, and the Wetmore and Thayer households are mentioned with arrivals and movements among Newport’s social circle.
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Tribone
Newport
R. E
James Pochan
Cox
Samuel Jones W
Wagstaff
Parenta Sncana Amos Tuck French
William T Bu
Dudley Place
Henry F. Eldridge
Port Golf Club
Bridge
Frederic Neilson
Reginald ©. Vanderbilt
Wellesley
Holts H. Hunnewell
Ellen French Vanderbilt
Chester
N. H
Harbor View
William Payne Thompson
Villano
Torrey
Italy
Edward J. Berwind
the Elms
Berwind
New York
Nathaniel Thayer
Miss Thayer
Boston
James B. Haggin
Newport Casino
W. S. K. Wetmore
George Peabody Wetmore
Edmund J. Curley
Amos Tuck French
George H. Benjamin
Sidney F. Tyler
Philadelphia # s
Muenchinger King Cottage
Tillinghast Bull
New Haven
H. Mortimer Brooks
Clinton
Mass
E. V. R. Thayer, Jr
H. C. Pell, Jr
James Pp. Kernoechan
Henry
Miss Strong
D. B. Fearing
Death of Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakoff noted
In St. Petersburg on June 22 professor Rimsky-Korsakoff died at his country estate. A naval cadet who wrote his first symphony, he produced operas such as Pikovitanka Sadko and Snegouruchka drawn from Russian folklore. He remained prolific despite asthma until age sixty four.
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St. Petersburg
Rimsky-Korsakoff
M. Rimsky-Korsakoff
Imperial Opera
Mme Gould and Prince in London News
Mme Anna Gould and Prince Hélie de Sagan arrived in London from Paris and will wed soon. Gould declines interviews about the marriage. In Paris July reporters note the couple may wait to return until after the wedding. Boni de Castellane’s custody moves are paused until after the marriage, with a lawyer hinting possible obstacles.
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London
Mme
Anna Gould
Prince Hélie de Sagan
Paris
Gould
Mme. Gould
Prince Hélie
France
George Gould
Count Boni de Castellane
Castellane
Lubricating oil for New York streetcar pace
A letter to The Tribune laments the noisy streetcars on Seventh Avenue Broadway and cross streets in New York City. The writer urges civic corporations to fund better tracks and cars or switch to providers who will, noting the need for proper lubrication and quieter service. June 22, 1908.
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the Tribune
Seventh
Broadway
New York
Madison Avenue
Lenox social notes from June events in Lenox and Glendale
Telegraph dispatch lists visits and travel among Lenox and Glendale residents. Residents include Mrs. John Ss Barnes hosting at Dog Brook, Mrs. Daniel Chester at Chesterwood, and others sailing to Maine, Boston, or New York for commencements, outings, or summer duties.
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Lenox
Mass
John Ss. Barnes
Dog Brook
Daniel Chester
Chesterwood
Glendale
C. A. Lamont
Millbrook
James R
Emily Bacon
Boston
Joseph Lovering
Plain Mates
Howard S&s. Kerner
Samuel Hamilton Kerr
Maine Woods
Henry P. Jaques
Cambridge
Arvarg Walter V. R. Berry
Edward Wharton
Naw
Sea
Aleid Schenck
Wellesley College
Oan Watkins
N. Y
Thomas Southworth
New Hi
Yale
C. N. Gillett
Chicago
George Schenedeker
Grace Schene
Westfield
N. J
Maplewood
Pittsfield
Taft on the Presidency Collier's June issue
The article by William Howard Taft argues the presidency should be led by duty over personal gain. He urges leaders to balance public service with private integrity, seek counsel from the people, and pursue firm, lawful reform inspired by Lincoln and Roosevelt. He stresses strong enforcement, national resource protection, and honest leadership.
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William Howard Taft
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United States
Washington
Lincoln
Roosevelt
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Regents Honor Dr. Draper on Sixtieth Birthday
Albany June events marked the sixtieth birthday of Dr. S Draper State Commissioner of Education with a dinner attended by the Board of Regents and State Education Department officers. Vice-Chancellor McKelway presided. Regents McKelway Sexton Phildin and Lauterbach and Assistant Commissioner Howard J. Rogers spoke amid congratulatory letters and telegrams.
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Board of Regents
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University of the State
State Education Department
S. Draper
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