Paternalism in German towns contrasted with modern progress
A London observer contrasts German cities like Dortmund Essen and Hannover to show paternalism is not the rule. He notes clean streets strong administration and anti poverty measures while Hildesheim preserves antiquity and lags in modernization. The piece argues self help and state supervised reforms replace paternalism.
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Noise from streetcars spurs editor letters in Tribune
A reader, signed L. N. H., argues that streetcar noise in cities is intolerable and burdens residents, especially in narrow streets near Central Park West. The letter urges inventors to find a remedy to avoid driving people to suburbs, noting New York risks losing population to distress from clatter. June 2, 1908.
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Oldest English surname Morgan traced to Pelagian past
Letter to the editor from Charles E. Phelps of New Brunswick N J argues Morgan as the oldest English surname. He cites a Welsh origin in the fifth century tied to Pelagianism and notes Glamorganshire as a named region. He references the Thirty nine Articles of the Episcopal Church and quotes a line linking Morgans to Pelagians.
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Blue Anchor Society Appeals for Coast Shipwreck Aid
Albert Crane of New York urges that half of passenger entertainment proceeds on transatlantic steamers be donated entirely to the Blue Anchor Society. He notes the society aids shipwrecked passengers and sailors on the U S coast, while government funds and station supplies are limited.
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Fourth Avenue
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Seamen's Orphanage
Liverpool
New York
Albert Crane
Engagement announced for Mary Forsythe to Lt Edward R W Mc Cabe
Major William Woods Forsythe and Mrs Forsythe announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Lieutenant Edward R W Mc Cabe. The wedding is set for December 1 in Jolo Philippine Islands where the 6th Cavalry is stationed. Lieutenant Mc Cabe is the son of Captain and Mrs W Gordon Mc Cabe of Richmond.
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William Woods Forsythe
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Prominent Arrivals at Major Hotels This Week
Charles H. Hamblin of Minneapolis arrives at the St. Regis, N. E. Erwin a U. S. N. officer checks into the Hotel Astor, R. Scott McCracken from Philadelphia visits Breslin, Barron Proctor from Chicago stays at the Empire, and W. D. Duke of Richmond appears at the AS OR hotel.
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N. E. Erwin
Breslin—R. Scott
McCracken
Philadelphia
Empire
Barron Proctor
Chicago
AS Or—W. D. Duke
Richmond
Weather report and forecast across the United States
Official record notes no prolonged heat expected in the U S. Week begins above average in the east and below normal from the Mississippi Valley to the Rockies with a western cooling trend and midweek showers on the lakes and Atlantic coast. Forecast calls fair conditions for D C and Maryland, Delaware New Jersey and New England with showers and cooler air moving in later. warnings include winds and regional variations.
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Telegraph
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Atlantic States
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St Coney Island Roots and Irish Legends in 1908 Tale
The article recounts St Coney of Lough Neagh, a famed leech and healer turned legend, and the Irish Charlemont lineage. It traces Coney Island’s history from medieval cures to penal settlements, notes Lord Charlemont’s heirs and estate, and ties to the Caulfield line and Bonaparte connections in a sprawling, period-voice profile.
Premier Marquis of France Leonce de Villeneuve Dies
Leonce de Villeneuve sixteenth Marquis de Trans has died leaving two sons and two daughters. The family long held the title with royal prestige dating to 1506. The Castle of Villeneuve near Beziers remains the family home as the lineage branches into Counts de Villeneuve Hautrive and de Villeneuve Arifat.
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New York
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Marquis de Villeneuve Esclapon’s Shifting Loyal Ties
The Marquis once a Legitimist on Don Carlos’s staff during the Spanish Carlist upheaval has become a Bonapartist after marrying Jeanne Bonaparte. He met her at a Provencal festival where poet Mistral presided and Wyse-Bonaparte led much of the activity. Jeanne Bonaparte contributed illustrations to his poetry projects.
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Torricelli Remains Missing in Florence Crypt Mystery
Florence prepares for October tercentenary events honoring Evangelista Torricelli, inventor of the barometer. A newly made coffin was found to hold bones from multiple people, with the epitaph plate missing. Officials search for Torricelli’s remains while recalling his years as Galileo’s amanuensis.
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San Lorenzo
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Marquise DE Fontenoy
Newport Social Notes Hint Season Amid Newport Gatherings
Social notes from Newport report dinners and luncheons hosted by Mrs. James P. Kernochan Mrs. James J Van Alen and other society figures Guests and arrivals include W W Keith William Lambin Carroll May and Daniel H Kane of New York Egerton Winthrop Commodore Vanderbilt and several prominent New England and international visitors Also listed are cottages with owners and expected seasonal guests at Newport locations Gooseberry Island Fishing Club Casino and various cottages Including Miss Charlotte Lee from Honolulu and residents from Boston Chestnut Hill and New Jersey.
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Carroll May
Daniel H. Kane
New York
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William Grosvenor
Egerton L. Winthrop
Europe
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Victor Sorchan
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt
North Star
Joseph S. Stevens
New Jersey
Little Hill Top
Lenox Society Guests Stream Into Berkshire Summer
Telegraph report from Lenox Mass details a string of visits and entertainments for notable guests. Mrs M Dwight Collier hosts Miss Adele Colgate Countess of Stafford of London with a dinner and luncheon. Rear Admiral Goodrich and Miss Goodrich stay at Sunny Croft. other guests include the Havens Brewsters Dana Barnes and the Ad��ms circle among Lenox cottagers and visitors.
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Countess of Stafford
London
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Robbie Peyster Tytus
Frederic S. Delafield
New York
Henry F. Eldridge
Newport
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Clifwood Street
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Mount Kisco
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Herbert Parsons
Stoneover Farm
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James Roosevelt
Aspinwall
Emily Tuckerman
Stockbridge
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George P. King
Boston
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Katherine B. Trowbridge
New Haven
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Albion W. Knight
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R. B. Montgomery
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Pittsfield
Summer Amusements and Theatre Moves Add Lively News
William Morris adds ten theatres to his holdings, latest being the Savoy in Fall River. Faversham’s new play The World and His Wife debuts in Indianapolis in September. Coney Island’s Steeplechase Park welcomes thousands as Tilyou plans novelties. Mitchell writes a new American Revolution play for Klaw & Erlanger. Mack to be guided by Mason Peters and stage Irish dramas. Carle dubbed Commodore after yacht charter. Morrell engaged by Cohan Harris for Honey Boy Minstrels.
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Indianapolis
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Mason Peters
Mack
Partial solar eclipse draws crowds and watery reflections
Yesterday’s central annular eclipse drew large crowds from Chinatown to Coney Island. Spectators watched in puddles and basins for safer views, while vendors sold smoked glass and hospitals treated several eye injuries.
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Michaelis
Eclipse At Washington Draws Observers To Naval Observatory
Astronomers and spectators gathered at the United States Naval Observatory to witness a solar eclipse. First contact occurred ahead of schedule while clouds affected the sun’s image at second contact. five observers tracked timing within two seconds. Professor George Peters used the photoheliograph to capture seven pictures showing sun spots, and Venus appeared as a crescent through the telescope as its atmosphere refracted sunlight creating a twilight effect.
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W. J. Barnett
George Peters
Naval Observatory
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Peters
Observations Confirm Solar Eclipse From Geneva
In Geneva New York on June 28 Dr. William R. Brooks at Smith Observatory reported successful solar eclipse observations. Clear skies allowed first and last contacts near computed times and photographs captured the moon crossing the sun while landscape dimmed and temperatures dropped.
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Smith Observatory
Secretay Root Seeks Health Gain at Muldoon’s
Elihu Root Secretary of State arrived at Muldoon’s White Plains sanatorium for a health cure. A car break halted the trip delaying him an hour and a half. He will follow the clinic routine with early rising exercises dictation and light workouts as other patients do.
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Orawaupum
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Roosevelt
New York
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Bat Attack During Ball Game Sparks Riot
An earlier attack with a baseball bat on James Burke of Tompkins Avenue 4 led to a riot at a ball game. Burke died after a beating while aiding an umpire. he was knocked unconscious and left with a brain concussion and leg injuries. Police used clubs to quell the disturbance. no arrests reported.
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Tompkins Avenue
Iyn
St. Hospital
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Brownsville
Drowned Man at Rockaway Beach Claims Young Life
Frank Hartley twenty two of 3 Stanhope street Brooklyn drowned while swimming with two Citeig Boat Club friends in Jamaica Bay at Bayside Place and Eldert avenue Rockaway Beach. He went out too far, called for help and sank. He was found dead after being brought ashore.
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Abendroth Brown Haven Jaeger Memorial Notices
Death notices published in The Tribune summarize recent passings. Amanda W Abendroth widow of John A is noted with service at her niece’s residence in Yonkers. Margaret K Brown of Yonkers died after a long illness with services on June 27 at 5 30 p m. John Haven son of the late John Appleton Haven, aged 7, with services June 30 at 2 15 p m. John Jaeger missionary of Living Waters dies in Rye Westchester with funeral at Witt Memorial Church on Monday. The Woodlawn Cemetery is described as accessible via Harlem trains from Grand Central, with office at 20 East 23d Street New York City.
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Trade and Subscription Details For The Tribune Readership
Special notices invite employers to consult applicants files at the Uptown Tribune office. The notice lists multiple subscription rates, offices, and international lodging options for Tribune readers and advertisers.
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