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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1908

Page

9

Vaudeville Bill at Local Theaters Collage

Amusements listing theater programs across venues including the Orchid in California the Alhambra Broadway Dalys Dewey Eden Muser Garden Garrick and more with titles such as Miss Hook of Holland The Fires of St John Polly of the Circus The Thief The Village Lawyer and The Merry Widow among others showing showtimes and house numbers across multiple theaters.

Cademy MUSIC Alhambra Broadway Casino Colonial Criterion Miss Hook Holland Daly's St. John Eden Muser Garden Garrick Geemaxn Das Gebot Backett Bhammerstein Audeville Herald Square S—Bsttle Port Arthur Baliet Wadson Knickerbrocke Lew Tork Liberty Polly Lyceum Lyric—S Madison Square Gen MTC Ranzanna Land Maxnshattax Opera House Crispeno E la Corare Metropolitax Opera House

Newark Daily Tribune Office and leadership listing

Newark Daily Tribune published by The Tribune Association describes its ownership, corporate status, and principal office at 154 Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills as president Natheniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer with the officers’ address at the newspaper office.

Tribune Association New York Corporation Tribune Building Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills Netheniel Tuttle Secwetery

World News Roundup Narrowly Bids Farewell to Proctor

Congress adjourned after sorrowful resolutions as Senator Proctor’s funeral is set for today in Proctor Vermont. Reports note Britain plans a Shakespeare tribute monument costing about 3.5 million, while Japan seeks restraint over a seized vessel with no force planned.

Congress Proctor Shakespeare Congo Lesolf Edward London Biarritz Mediterranean Tokio Japan Union Bank of Commerce Rio de Janeiro Lodge Crane Taft Massachusetts Chicago Magoon Washington Havana Cuba William J. Bryan Nebraska Omaha Ollinwood Ohio Baltimore Western Maryland Gould Albany Assembly Codes Committee Assembly Palmer Public Service Commissions New York William R. George Ithaca N. T San Fernando Cal Assembly At Bennett Metz New York City City Oriental Bank Jackson Interborough Rapid Transit Company Hughee North Side Board of Trade Ebling Bronx Black McClellan William Fiser United States Samuel Untermyrer Vidaver

Watershed policing eyed by city water board

The Board of Water Supply endorses a special two to six hundred member police force to patrol the Catskills watershed. The aim is to safeguard water supplies, deter contamination during construction, and preserve public health in communities like Katonah and Peekskill. The force would be modest at first, expanding with labor needs, then retained for permanent protection.

Board of Water Supply Catskills Ordinery Guardians of Term 7 Croton Thelice Katonah Peekskil

Police Power Needed to Shield Croton Water Supply

The Croton region faces chronic pollution risks from nearby camps and lax oversight. The piece argues for stronger police powers and updated laws to protect New York City’s water system, noting past nuisances and the difficulty of swift abatement without municipal authority. It urges decisive action to safeguard public health and the costly water infrastructure.

Ously Croton Croton Lake Tribune Catskill

Bearded Prophet Speech Sparks Gambling Morality Debate

Ex-Governor Frank S Black argues legislators will abolish gambling at moral peril. The piece contends bookmakers gain a sacred role, mocking anti gambling motives and lampooning constitutional framers for near impiety while praising divine sanction of gambling.

Frank S. Black Weaukier Gambier Mr. Black Pe Allah Mahomet I

Touching Pitch and Political Entourage in Extortion Case

A loaded opinion on the extortion case tied to the Attorney General and Mr. Jackson. The piece blasts his choice of associates and the Jackson receivers and deputies as untrustworthy, warns of public suspicion, and argues that leadership errors have brought embarrassment and potential political costs. The write-up urges discretion and accountability in future actions.

Attorney Generals Office Jackson Mr. Jackson Her Majesty Hearst Generia

Congo Annexation Treaty Stirs Debate On Terms

The Congo’s new treaty text is published with varied opinions on its terms. Early signs suggest a more satisfactory instrument than the old pact, but close study is needed to gauge its real effects. Sovereign rulers may cede the Crowns domain and other Congo properties, with finances and administration placed under Belgian Parliament control.

Congo Belgium Crowns

Congo Treaties Draw British and American Scrutiny

The article argues the Congo sovereignty issue and the new treaty may include reservations for the sovereign’s profit. It asserts Belgium’s Parliament will weigh concessions tied to personal gain, while praising Britain and America for urging Congo affairs readjustment. It cautions against misinterpretation of Leopold’s stance toward British and American ministers.

Congo America Great Britain Berlin Brussels Europe Belgium France Leopold

New Jersey Crisis Faces Delegates and Civil Service Bill

The Tribune urges New Jersey political leaders to heed Governor Fort’s call for representative delegates and independent action on public bills. It stresses that bosses should not derail the Civil Service bill, noting party pledges and voter history against breaking promises.

Fort Tribune New Jersey Republican Party Senate Assembly Lstter House Ackerman House of Assembly Ackermar

Japan Moves Toward Longer Legs in State Driven Program

A London Standard report notes Japan pursuing Europeanizing trends from dress to physique. The army trains soldiers and instructs homes to sit higher than floors to overcome short-leggedness, aiming to raise stature and improve citizenship prospects under a benevolent state.

London Standard

The Sunrise Kingdom and Its Eugenic Plans

A commentary on eugenics proposals for Japan, arguing Western standards of toughness over comfort. It envisions chilling baths, mandatory tag games to dodge subpoenas, rough behavior to harden citizens, and intensified massage with sandbags and bombs to instill resilience, concluding the alleged results would justify long-term suffering.

Ton Mikado Europe

Amidst Rhetoric and Projections of Progress

The piece surveys political sniping around Governor Johnson and doubts about progress in tech and policy. It notes quixotic hopes for steamship scale, a modest Swarthmore bequest, and a wary view of emigration’s impact on jobs. It mentions Mayor McClellan and Mr. Murphy amid claims of mutual understanding.

McClellan Mr. Murphy

Tree trunk filter promises drinkable shipboard water

An Austrian engineer proposes using tree trunks as natural filters to produce drinkable water from seawater. The device pumps sea water into a trunk based filter, delivering water in minutes with salt removed. Also included are notes on Antwerp diamond workers, a charity ball joke, Christine Hebbel’s 91st birthday, a Dutch fireless cooker, and a quip about a strapless passenger invention.

United States Antwerp Edward VII Transvaal England Amsterdam

In Defense of Cats from The Philadelphia Inquirer

The piece weighs whether cats are foes to birds and livestock and if a world without cats would benefit other creatures. It notes cats vary widely and urges a population vote on the issue, acknowledging affection for some cats while recognizing differing views.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Social Life and Naval Visitors Stimulate White House Talks

Washington March 5 The President held a conference on naval affairs with Secretary Metcalf and Admirals Cowles Pillsbury and Winslow. Taft Magoon and multiple senators representatives and dignitaries called at the White House after lunch. The scene included society patrons, concerts, charity events and notices of births and lectures across Fifth Avenue.

Tribune Bureau Washington Metcalf Cowles Pillsbury Winslow Taft Magoon White House Murray Warner China Shanghai Court Charles F. Brooker Connecticut T. E. Byrnes Heyburn Curtis Grown Burkett Gamble Fulton Smith California Bates Real Pearre Moon Pennsylvania Ellis Alexander Bennet Calder Law Porter Lilley Allen William Berri Fulton-Hudson

Diplomatic Social Scene At The French Embassy

Washington reports Mme Jusserand hosted Mme Mehmed Ali Bey at a tea with women from Cabinet, diplomatic corps, and society. Veils noted with guests entering sans men. Invitations issued for two British embassy receptions. new Norwegian minister expected April to succeed the late Hauge. Alexander Wilhelmsen joins as charté d'affaires attaché.

Tribune Bureau Washington Mme. Jusserand Cabinet Diplomatic Corps Mme Mehmed Ali Mehmed Ali Bey Mme. de Blanpré Viscountess de Martel Bruce James Isabella Howard Preuschen von Und Zu Liebenstein Tuckerman Herbert Wadsworth William Phillips Hauge America Skylak Alexander Wilhelmsen

Washington Society Notes From The Tribune Bureau

Washington reports from March six mention Violet Vivian leaving for New York to stay with Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, while Mrs. E Chapman Smith cannot attend her sister Helen Ffoulke wedding in the East. Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page hosted a dinner for guests as Senator Beveridge and Mrs. Beveridge entertain Mrs. Augustus Eddy of Chicago. Mrs. Eddy has recovered from a serious illness and rejoined society. Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins and Miss Katherine Elkins have gone south for a fortnight.

Tribune Bureau Washington Violet Vivian Meyer New York Cornelius Vanderbilt E. Chapman Smith Pasadena Cal Helen Ffoulke Havenith

Social event for Rhinebeck home at Whitneys West 57th

New York society members Mrs Henry Spies Kip Mrs Alonzo Potter Miss Edith Clarke and Miss Beatrice Crosby performed vocal pieces and monologues with violin by Miss Gladys Rice and piano by Miss Rosamond Street yesterday afternoon in the ballroom of Mrs Harry Payne Whitney on West 57th Street to benefit the Convalescent Home for Children at Rhinebeck

George Clark Junior League Egual Davig Nnes Dinca Douglas Shane S24 Street Henry Spies Kip Alonzo Potter Edith Clarke Beatrice Crosby Gladys Rice Rosamond Street Ruth Draper Harry Payne Whitney West 57Th Street Rhinebeck

Trace Houdon statues traced by city art official

Dr John Quincy Adams assistant secretary of the Municipal Art Commission has traced five bronze copies of Houdons Washington statue. A sixth lifesize version once stood in New York City Hall rotunda before being moved to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and back. The article lists existing copies in state houses and Lafayette Park St Louis and the Corcoran Gallery and notes weathering may prompt relocation.

Houdon Washington 8Th Street Riverside Drive John Quincy Adams Municipal Art Commission Heondon State House Richmond W. J. Hubard Virginia North Caroline South Carolina The Military College Lexington Lafayette Park St. Louis Corcoran Art Gallery Hubard New York Metropolitan Museum of Art City Hall

H H Rogers Weak After Bermuda Voyage

Bermuda travelers aboard the Quebec liner Bermudian report H H Rogers was very weak in the first days after arrival, though Mark Twain appeared in good health. Rogers and Twain were seen at a baseball game where Rogers needed assistance leaving the grandstand, but his condition later improved before departures.

Bermuda Quebec H. H. Rogers Mark Twain Rogers Mr. Clemens

Plans for Haughton Hall at Yale Dormitory

New Haven reports plans for Haughton Hall, Yale's new dormitory funded by a $12.0 bequest from William L. McLane of New York. The red brick building will house sixty five students with a four story main block and five story wings. Construction to start immediately.

New Haven Haughton Yale William L. McLane New York

Bequests To Brooklyn Charities In Recent Wills

Wills of Bernard Smith and Margaretha Hulsberg filed for probate in Brooklyn reveal modest bequests to Brooklyn and East New York institutions. The Hulsberg will leaves $1 to several charities including The German Hospital Worthburg Home Bethlehem Orphan Asylum and St Marks Evangelical Church and to children of four relatives with residuary to Minnie A Vogel. The Smith will gives residence at No 2 Fifth Avenue to St Johns Church $1000 to St Vincent de Paul Society and Little Sisters of the Poor, and 3 40 percent to Rev Father Thomas Duhige for masses with residuary to multiple relatives.

Brooklin Bernard Smith Margaretha Hulsberg German Hospital Worthburg East New York Bethlehem Orphan Asylum College Point St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church Minnie A. Vogel Smith Noe Fifth Avenue St. John’s

Letters to the Editor: Embezzlement Charges Reopened

W R Baldwin of Liberty New York writes criticizing William J Brian for accusing Democrats of embezzling power. He catalogs historic examples across states and parties, argues reform is needed, and urges expulsion of “malefactors” to win public confidence. March 3 1908.

the Tribune William J. Brian Kentucky William Goebel Willim S. Taylor Senate New York Dutchess County Brian W. R Baldwin Liberty

Correction of Pension Cost Figures for Civil War Officers

In a letter dated March 3 1908 Isaac Van Steensberge disputes a Tribune Washington correspondent’s claim that Civil War veterans on the retired army list would cost $2 000 000 yearly if a bill passed. He argues the correct figure is about $6333 per officer and estimates far fewer than eighty two thousand officers remain alive.

Tribune Washington Congress War Department Volunteer Army Wavy Isaac van Steenserge New York Volunteer Brooklyn

Constellations of March by Charles Nevers Solmes

In March sky, Sirius, Capella, Betelgeuse, Rigel, Procyon and Arcturus blaze in varied rises. Leo’s Regulus glints in the sickle as Orion and Canis Major outline the southern sky. The note marks March’s eight bright suns and the dawn of spring in a vivid sidereal panorama.

the Tribune Auriga Rudér Aldeo Taurus Capelis Orion Procyon Canis Minor Sirius Canis Major Regulus Leo Arcturus Charles Nevers Solmes Brookline

Praise for the Governor Bonne Letter to the Tribune

A reader praises Governor Hughes and the Tribune for endorsing him. The writer jokes that the paper’s note resembles a pit dug by someone who fell into it, a quip referencing Psalm imagery. The unsigned letter signs as D. F. Bonne.

the Tribune Hughes

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