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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
13
A fragmented page lists venues and show titles such as Paradise Gardens and Vaudeville circuits. References include Boer War era pieces and local gardens, theatres, and concerts like Warren Concerts and World in Wan.
The New-York Tribune reports strong ad growth in the first five months of 1905, printing 438,475 lines of advertising, more than in 1904. The public demand for Tribune advertising space is presented as proof that advertisers get results.
American authorities will escort the body of John Paul Jones to the United States. Cherbourg arrival today, July 6 events include a ceremony and transfer to U.S. officials. Also noted: German action with casualties, Roosevelt Taft Wallace correspondence, Panama Canal commission ship purchases, transit and insurance matters, and a weather forecast with cloudy conditions and variable winds.
Reminder to readers about mail delivery of Tux Taisen to any address nationwide or abroad with flexible address changes. Subscriptions can be given to the regular dealer before departure or at the Tux Triexe office. subscription rates are listed on the opposite page.
The Democrats of Ohio met in Columbus on Wednesday and nominated candidates for governor and other state offices. Observers noted a rare calm, with no major clashes or enthusiastic displays, and the platform signaled a shift away from the St. Louis master issue toward local concerns. Former National Committeeman John J. McLean resigned and Tom L. Johnson offered limited input from hotel headquarters. The Springfield Republican deemed the scene a reminder that the party still lives, while questioning the vitality of its platform compared with the prior national convention.
The Ohio Democratic stance in 1905 appears tacit on endorsing the national platform. The piece questions why Ohio Democrats align with open market purchases for the Panama Canal and railway rate rebates, suggesting the Columbus platform shows little real policy. It ends by recalling a quip about honesty in Congress.
Mutiny spreads in Russia amid mounting fears of naval and army disaffection. Odessa mutineers seize control of a key battleship while Libau also experiences rebellious activity. Reports suggest revolutionary influence grows within both army and navy, threatening imperial stability and possibly forcing a political shift.
A British article argues the Dreadnaught will dominate sea warfare, outlining its planned 18 000 ton displacement and 20 knot turbine speed. It compares the vessel with Japanese Katori and US New Hampshire class ships, asserting the British monster outclasses rivals in key metrics.
The piece outlines a proposed new battleship with a ten 12 inch gun battery and rapid fire 12 inch rifles. It compares Katori and New Hampshire designs, notes Krupp steel penetration, and argues the Dreadnought's armament could overwhelm existing ships. It cites the Great Eastern as a cautionary tale and mentions Japan planning similar vessels.
President Roosevelt criticizes wealthy critics and lawyers who exploit loopholes to dodge laws. He warns that many top lawyers help wealthy clients evade regulation, fostering contempt for law. The piece urges the bar to restore honor and resist entrenching a permissive culture in business and governance.
The Ambler law shows evils in the state liquor system were local enforcement failures. Hotels masquerading as inns violate the Building and fire rules. thirteen inspected, ten found noncompliant, licenses likely revoked. Dives persist where hotels fail, while strict enforcement limits liquor sales at forbidden hours.
The article discusses quick practical steps to improve subway cooling and ventilation, noting the topic is complex and best handled by engineers and chemists. It suggests several minor, expeditious measures that could benefit the public without solving the entire system problem.
A writer laments air contamination from smoking on transit platforms and cars and calls for immediate enforcement of no smoking rules and roadbed cleaning. Additional notes cover urban disorder, a lynching-related concern, and brief geopolitical musings.
The piece blends historical notes on Admiral Togo and Nebogatoff with satirical jokes, anecdotes, and magazine quips. It includes terse chaff about a telegraph derby telegram and a Paris Jardin des Plantes skeleton exhibit, plus Civil War tales and a gardener-turned-grandfather joke.
Grand Central Station buzzed with well known figures heading to New London for the Yale Harvard boat races. A flotilla of yachts gathered off New London for the regatta and parties ashore and afloat abound. The holiday route extends to Newport Oyster Bay Narragansett Pier and Bar Harbor as July Fourth approaches. Notables including Mrs W Seward Webb Miss Frederica Webb Mrs Bayard Taylor and many others were seen in New York en route to resorts. Several families departed for Newport Bar Harbor Southampton and Lenox while engagements and summer plans unfold across the season. News of Count Limburg-Stirum engagement to Mme de Pena reached by cable.
As schools close, Tribune Fresh Air Fund sends large groups of children from crowded tenement districts to two week country visits. Fifty girls from Puritan Chapel and Emanuel Chapel travel 9:05 from Grand Central to Interlaken Massachusetts, with more groups to Shokan New York and Ashford Hill New Jersey. Additional parties include 155 children to Ashford Hill and 50 girls to Tenafly, plus 15 aided by Gouldsboro Pennsylvania.
The will of William H. Gebhard, who died in Paris on May 24, was filed yesterday. Real estate valued over 100000 and personal property over 10000 go to wife Cora Gebhard and daughter Eva Buckingham Gebhard. They receive 100000 shares valued at 9000, with three houses on Sthave not to be sold and remaining property placed in a trust for spouse and daughter. Executors named are wife, daughter, John H. Bowers, Conrad M. Hachem, and Frederick Middlebank.
In New York on March 31, Samuel Fales Dunlap eighty years old died at No 18 West 2d Street A new will was entered in the Surrogates office leaving all real estate in New York Boston and Salem Mass valued at about 1100000 to Haliburton Fales a cousin The will was contested by three nephews W Haliburton Samuel Wie Bad Joseph Hridgham who alleged lack of signing and undue influence by Haliburton Fales a member of the New York Yacht and Union clubs
A $350000 St Marys Catholic Church near Deal Beach delayed dedication after completion last October as parishioners were scarce. Dr John W Morris rector says ceremony now set for next Sunday with Bishop McFaul of Trenton and Archbishop Farley officiating. principal donor Daniel ODay of Standard Oil funds substantial estate nearby.
From a Louisville Courier James travel column the author recounts peculiar drinks seen across the country including a non alcoholic slipper drink praised for refreshment in Nevada and a harsh temperance note on peppery brews. Mentions Manchester New Hampshire taverns and a Norwich style pepper drink linked to New Haven and Pennsylvania traditions.
Newport notes report a quiet day with cotagians traveling to New London for races and returning by night. Invitations went out for Sera Kernochan’s Fourth of July reception at Marine Avenue, signaling a major social opening. Notables like Mrs. Walsh arriving at Beaulieu, and figures such as Oliver Harriman and Dr. Alexander Clarke opening cottages for the season are noted along with various arrivals and openings. The Wandering steam yacht Wanderer hosts Henry Taylor party arrivals.
London June 2 a report on King Edward's birthday honors. Four new Privy Councillors Alma Tadema and George Meredith receive the Order of Merit. Admiral von Spade and Admiral Foursier are named honorary Knights Grand Cross of St Michael and St George for service on the North Sea commission. Coronel Watson advances in the same order. Ten crown appointments include Lord Mayor Pound and Julius Wernher. J Clifton Robinson and Sir Laurence Alma Tadema are noted among other new honors.
In Kiel Germany a garden party and dance at the castle and its grounds drew Emperor William and the Empress along with Prince Henry and other Prussian royals. Also in attendance were members of high society including Mrs Mire Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr Miss Robinson and Gladys Vanderbilt, among others.
Dan McAvoy and Josie Sadler were in New York to join The Wogsle Bug cast at Garrick Theatre Chicago. Jeff De Angelis, star of Fantana, received two dalli papers from a Houston acquaintance. A new tropical dramatic film plays at Eden Musee showing the Derby favorite’s hobbling. Olive North and Bessie McCoy figure in a Harlem dining scene as safety of late attendance provokes laughs.
London dateline reports Ada Rehan the American heiress is steadily improving after a silent attack of appendicitis. The item notes her condition as improving under care.
A Dundes Advertiser summary cites The Lancet urging motorists to cultivate situational awareness. By sensing surroundings and anticipating hazards, drivers would automatically avoid collisions, teaching safety to pedestrians, cyclists, and riders.
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