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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
21
A fragmented OCR list of entertainment items across venues including the Orchid Ambra Broadway Carnegie Hall and others. Entries note vaudeville concerts lectures and plays with various showtimes and some incomplete spellings. The item skims many venues like the New Amsterdam and Madison Square Garden with partial titles and times.
New York Daily Tribune reports its owners and publishers The Tribune Association a New York corporation with offices at Tribune Building 154 Nassau Street New York Oyden Mills president Nathaniel Tuttle secretary and treasurer official address of the newspaper office shown.
Senate considers currency and army pay bills while House debates post office funding and deportation of felon aliens. Minorities of news report mine disaster near Birmingham. King Leopold’s Congo treaty concessions amid fears of British and American intervention.
Secretary Straus orders immigration and inspector follow up to marshal police aid against deportable anarchists and criminals. The editorial criticizes delays and lax local enforcement, noting past bursts of action failed to suppress danger. It urges cities to heed the call to prevent unmonitored threats to Americans.
The piece argues that police bureaus and the Department of Commerce and Labor must align to combat anarchists and criminals. It warns that corrupt politicians and weak forces enable crime, suggesting a system of general registration or another method to trace offenders nationwide. It urges united federal, state, and local action to deter murder and deportation goals.
The Ohio Republican Convention backed Secretary Taft for the presidency, reaffirming his policies aligned with Roosevelt era aims. It endorsed tariff revision, labor protections, and national health unification, while criticizing Foraker and Dick for opposing Taft and losing ground with voters.
The piece argues the United States should pursue a firm course beyond arbitration with Venezuela as Castro’s government refuses to submit. It notes repeated peaceful seeks for arbitration at The Hague, cautions against rash coercion, and stresses patience and lawful pressure while acknowledging some judicial refusals may involve justice concerns.
The United States recalls its past interventions to spare Venezuela forcible constraint and to secure arbitration for its advantage. It notes a later benevolent intervention to shield the republic from aggression while its own Venezuela claims were pending. The statement argues the neighbor should respond with greater consideration toward the United States.
The 1906 dispute over Tammany leadership hangs over New York politics as Mayor McClellan declares unaltered opposition to Murphy and the machine while signaling possible reconciliation if Murphy exits. Analysts note Hearst’s sway, growing city discontent, and the risk of a lonely exit for McClellan amid Van Wyck’s loyalty and the looming end of his term.
The Boston Finance Commission urges abolishing twelve offices and cutting nine department heads to save about 97000 yearly. It argues excessive payrolls and high salaries fuel city debt and that a businesslike approach could curb waste across all employee tiers. The panel predicts a revealing look at true city costs and hints New York observers may see parallels with its 47000000 wage bill.
A Health Department report faults Hudson River ice fields for potential sewage contamination near sewer outlets. The department has urged ice suppliers to seek alternatives but offers no prohibition. Critics doubt municipal assurances and press for prompt closure of unsafe fields if danger exists.
The piece argues for strict enforcement of food and ice safety laws to protect public health and laments lax oversight of supplies. It reflects on Harland and Wolff building a 1000 foot liner, previews future mega ships, and contrasts Hudson river tube transit with crowded subway conditions while urging traction officials to curb inrush. It also references social campaigns, blackmailers, and a tobacco firm restricting political discussion by sales staff.
Senator Joseph W Bailey signals willingness to let Texas Democrats vote on his delegate status while criticizing those who opposed his Senate bid. The Charleston News and Courier backs a Bryan Beckham ticket as “logical” and alliterative, questioning convention taste in political logic.
A Yale study shows a rising share of non Yale trained faculty since 1877. Non Yale graduates now comprise 37 percent of Sheffield Scientific School and College faculties, with 41 percent of post 19th century appointments non Yale. Harvard compares at just over 5 percent. The report cites broader concerns of insularity and calls for diversification.
From The Tribune Bureau Washington March 4 The President today received delegates to the National Lumbermen Association convention and urged forest conservation A Louisville native Arthur Middleton Rutledge grandson of Declaration signers called at the White House and received an order to inspect the famous document in the State Department A variety of Washington visitors including Bonaparte Borah Smoot Bourne Allen Underwood Hayes Gardner Olcott Goul den Wilson Slemp Cooper Gleaves and Warner met with the President during the day and a later conference followed with the Trade delegation opposing futures legislation. Notable visitors include Countess d Adhemar Count Raoul and Bernard Dufresne of Paris at the capital for the season.
Washington notes from March 4 describe Mme Jusserand hosting a tea at the French Embassy with Mme Ali wife of the Turkish minister, all women present. Mr Miyaoka and Mme Miyaoka left for San Francisco after dinner with the Japanese ambassador. The Spanish Chargé d Affaires and Sefiora de Pastor travel to Baltimore then New York en route to possible summer home on the Massachusetts north shore, Easter. The Brazilian second secretary and Mme Chermont with their young son go to Florida for a month or two at Palm Beach.
The Tribute Bureau notes Lent began with churchgoing and no formal entertainments. Yet a string of large dinner parties luncheons and receptions are planned weekly. The younger set balance religious duties with rehearsals for The Prince of Parcheesi benefiting the Junior Republic. Mrs Fairbanks and daughter Mrs John Timmons traveled to Lakewood New Jersey today. Mme Hauge wife of the late Christian Hauge the Norwegian minister who died on snow
London March 4 King Edward visited Premier Sir Campbell Bannerman who is ill with influenza. He stayed in the sickroom for thirty minutes as Bannerman shows slow recovery. The Empress Dowager of Russia arrived for a stay with Queen Alexandra and was met by the King and others with heavy police protection along the Dover London railway route.
Ottawa reports the bill for a $100000 Quebec tercentenary celebration and the acquisition of Plains of Abraham and St. Foy battlefields. Sir Wilfrid Laurier says the Prince of Wales will attend if held in the last week of July, with fleets from Britain and France invited and an American fleet to be invited. A commission will oversee the plans.
Representative William W. Cocks of New York, a Swarthmore trustee, hopes athletics remain if the Jeannes million is secured. A Philadelphia meeting will decide whether intercollegiate contests are cut to free the gift, now likely worth under 300000. Cocks favors sacrificing some athletics if funds suffice, while class games continue. The bequest could revert to the Philadelphia Society of Friends if Swarthmore declines it.
Governor Mac Gregor presented Captain Robert Bartlett of the Roosevelt with a river plate service in recognition of the 1966 cruise farthest north. Newfoundland crew members received silver watches as about three thousand people watched the ceremony in St John’s Newfoundland.
Poet and writer Louise Chandler Moulton is confined to her home at 8 Rutland Square Boston by chronic indigestion and rheumatism. She can see only a few intimate friends daily and is under care of two physicians.
A busy charity day in New York features concerts and lectures across venues on West 57th Street Fifth Avenue and Greenwich Village. Notables include Mrs Payne Whitney Mrs Elbridge Gerry and Miss Eleanor Mormer with events at the Colony Club Plaza and Grace Church. Engagements of Miss Georgette Collier and Miss Emily Welles are announced with ceremonies planned at Grace Church. The Russian Symphony Quartet performs at St. Regis as part of Lenten music series and the Mannes duo hosts a benefit at Fitch Avenue. Guests include Mrs W W Sherman and Mrs E H Harriman with attendance by Mrs J Hood Wright and Mrs John Markig. Mrs Welles and Mr Robbins set a Grace Church wedding for April 22.
A New York civ letter urges medical professionals to publicly sign a white list of reform-minded practitioners opposed to vivisection. The writer condemns silent colleagues and demands a clear code of morality, arguing vivisection taints the profession and should be restricted or abolished. The letter dates February 24, 148.
Charles A Ingraham denounces horse gambling in a Cambridge letter. He argues horses are noble, intelligent animals worthy of respect and not to be degraded by betting. He calls for a substitute form of betting or restraint, aligning horse dignity with moral sport.
A letter from a correspondent questions restricting bank director voting to property owners and asks what would happen if directors were elected by depositors. The writer notes the city is solvent and compares the analogy to two banks, suggesting depositors with a vote could have altered some events. New York, February 25, 1908.
Rupert Vermont March 3 1908 Mr and Mrs J E Austin celebrate their sixty third wedding anniversary on February 26. He is in his 63rd year and she in her 81st year. They have been subscribers to The Tribune for many years.
Two of four mechanics liens against John D Rockefeller's Povantica estate have been satisfied. The Ribbed Concrete Buildit Company held the laundry property contract and sublet work to others. Leeder and Conroy filed liens for 5 and 7 dollars, with a satisfaction piece filed in the County Clerk's office today.
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