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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1908

Page

9

Amusements and Theaters Listings Show Evening Attractions

A long, dense listing of theater shows and vaudeville acts across venues such as Academy of Music Alhambra Star and more. Includes titles like The Warrens of Virginia The Bishop n Carriage Miss Hook of Holland The World in Wax The Village Lawyer The Witching Hour The Merry Widow and Lovesome Town among others with various showtimes. Several venues feature vaudeville circus ballet and opera performances including The Merry Widow at Amsterdam and The Rising of the Moon at Savoy.

Academy OF Music Alhambra Elasco the Warrens Virginia Blaney Bercaapway Walts Dream Caassino Colonial Riterion Miss Hook Holland PALLY Children of the Ewey Empire Garrich the Pasterner Florette and Patapon Ackett Ammerstein Hiprop ASS Attle Port Arthur Ircus Hudyson Knickerbocker Talk of New York Lyceum Yric Majestic San Manhattan T. Nicholas Rink Etuyvesant Tallack's Erer's Music Hall

New York Daily Tribune Company Details

New York Daily Tribune information lists The Tribune Association as owner and publisher, with offices at Tribune Building, 154 Nassau Street, New York. Ogden Mills serves as president and Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer.

The Tribune Association New York Tribune Building Nassau Street Ogden Mills Nathaniel Tuttle

Congress Debates Currency Bill and Foreign News

Senate backs Lodge while Paynter opposes the Aldrich currency plan. Lord Rosebery calls socialism a bigger threat than protection. The Mauritania sets a new eastward record from Sandy Hook to Waunt's Rock in 5 days 5 minutes. King Alfonso welcomed home to Madrid as Ann Gould sails to New York aboard the Adriatic under alias Miller. Weather notes and assorted domestic politics fill the dispatch.

Congress Senate Lodge Paynter Kentucky House Post Office Lord Roseberry Mauretania Sandy Hook Waunt’s Rock W. W. Astor Oxford Endowment Fund Alfonso Spain Madrid Annz Gould New York Adriatic Miller

The House Rules and Speaker Power Debate

A historical critique argues that the House of Representatives is effectively ruled by the Speaker who assigns committees, controls recognition, and governs proceedings. While Reed earned praise for stabilizing majority rule, the author warns that concentrating power in the Speaker risks suppressing dissent and overcentralizing legislative control.

House of Representatives House Congress Iis Associates Reed House of Commons

A Nation's House Reform Proposal to Curb Speaker Power

The analysis argues the House suffered autocratic Speaker control for eighteen years, hindering parliamentary talent and poorer drafts. It urges a larger Rules Committee elected by members to share power, revive genuine discussion, and restore independence and industrious capacity in leaders.

House Senate

Fifth stretch completed by peaceful war fleet Magdalena Bay voyage

The fleet reports a record fifth stretch reached two days early near Magdalena Bay. The voyage from Hampton Roads has been prudent under special perils and conditions, with increasing wear on machinery and nerves, yet the crew remains credited for safety. Mexico relations are praised for mutual esteem. The ships near home and Mexican waters promise welcome and security during their stay.

Magdalena Bay Baja California Rio de Janeiro Punta Arenas Tiheir Mexico United States Juarez Diez Hampton Roads

Lighting the Merit System in Trenton Assembly

An editorial critiques attempts by New Jersey bosses to thwart the Ackerman Civil Service bill. It notes a defeated elective amendment, praises Governor and supporters, and warns lawmakers Dalrympyle Murray Strong Voorhees against defying the popular mandate for a merit based civil service.

New Jersey Sussex Cape May Assembly Chamber Trenton Ackerman Civil Service Senate Messrs. Dalrymple Murray Strong Voorhees Ackerman Martin Assembly

Public figures praise party loyalty in legislative battle

The passage commends disloyal Republicans and Democrats, noting Governor Fort leveraged executive influence in legislative affairs. It asserts voters appreciate such public spirited effort and expresses belief that their pledges will ultimately lead to success.

Fort

Investigating Exchanges Clarifies Speculation Role

Commissioner of Corporations Herbert Knox Smith urged an intelligent impartial probe into exchange speculation to dispel myths about its impact. He argued margins and futures enable producers, jobbers, and retailers to plan, hedge, and stabilize prices, while excluding abuses.

Herbert Knox Smith Germany

Public rush hour violence on subway doors

A columnist argues that at the 14th Street subway station a woman was crushed in a crowd while trying to board a northbound express. The piece condemns subway stampedes as senseless and calls for passengers to avoid forcing their way onto overfilled trains and for operators to reduce reckless rush hour behavior.

14Th Street Traction Company

Hastings by election shocks tariff reform trend

British by elections show Hastings voting against the government, with a strong tariff reform motif. The Unionists gain a 1018 majority on 7972 votes amid a registration of SSH, marking a turnout decline from the last general election and a swing against Liberal forces amid fiscal debate and education bill focus.

Hastings England

By-Election Patterns Reflect Political Equilibrium Debate

The piece notes victories in Mid-Devon South Hereford Worcester and South Leeds signaling a shift in popular sentiment. It cautions this does not imply a government rejection but hints at a near equilibrio between parties. By-elections show Unionist gains and Liberal losses totaling substantial vote shifts.

Mid-Devon Hereford Worcester Leeds TOSOF

Prohibition on Yale Dining Inspires Satirical Debate

A column critiques investigations into campus lunchroom quality, mocking statist analysis of pie flavors from Harvard to Cornell. It attacks Yale and New Haven conditions, condemns bread line critics, and rebukes Tammany Hall’s intolerance of referendums and district leadership expulsions.

Yale New Haven New England Columbia University Connecticut Harvard Dartmouth Amherst Princeton Cornell Manhattan

Masonic Trowel Tour Reaches Portland On Global Journey

A silver Masonic trowel on a two year voyage around the world arrived in Portland Oregon amid ceremonies. The device started in New York and has visited many cities as it pursues closer fraternal ties.

Portland Ore New York Christendom

Public figures entertained and society weddings reported

The Tribune notes President entertaining Stuyvesant Fish at luncheon with several officials and diplomats. It covers Mothers Congress attendance by Mrs Roosevelt, multiple upcoming weddings and social events, including Miss Kissel’s sister’s wedding and various bridal parties, plus society dinners and recitals across New York and Newport.

Tribune Bureau Washington Stuyvesant Fish Moore and Brumm Pennsylvania White House William M. Garrett Philadelphia Taft Metexif M. Jusserand McEnery Foster Madden McKinley Gillett Moon Landis Lane Oliver War Department Cooley Frank Frantz Oklahoma Coolidge Treasury Department Edgar Aldrich New Hampshire G. C. Thompson National Potters’ Association Centralia Roosevelt Mothers’ Congress Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church William Sheffield Cowles Hagner

Diplomatic corps notes from Washington March 12

The Russian Ambassador heads to New York for a Russian actress performance and returns tomorrow. Prince Vincent of Windisch Graetz arrives as Austrian attaché at the embassy. Lt Col B R James British attaché hosts a dinner with notable guests including Hennen Jennings Du Pont and Nicholas Fish. German naval attaché Frau Hebbinghaus and guests also dine with captains and officials in attendance.

Tribune Bureau Washington New York Prince Vincent of Windisch-Graetz Prince Charles of Hennen Jennings Theodore Boal Nicholas Fish Senator du Pont Charles Fall Boston Skybak

Washington Society Dinner Hosts Honor Austrian Ambassador

Ex Senator and Mrs Dryden hosted a Washington dinner with Austrian Ambassador as guest of honor. Guests included Swiss Minister Vogel Brigadier General Sharpe and several senators and their spouses. Holmes Olcott and Page family travels noted as part of capital social circuit.

Tribune Bureau Washington Forrest Dryden Newark N. J Kuser William Sheffield Cowles New York John E. Reyburn Oliver Wendell Holmes J. van Vechten Olcott Thomas Neilson Page Boston Roland Lindsay

New York Society Party Plans Far East Yacht Voyage

Mrs Stephen H P Pell and Mrs Robert M Thompson with Philadelphia guests sail to California then Yokohama to join Colonel Thompson aboard the Mineola yacht charter. The Far Orient voyage follows his recent Suez and Manila travel with a large party. May parade plans proceed with racing wagons and social figures including Mrs J B Harriman.

Stephen H. P. Pell Pell Robert M. Thompson Edgar Church Philadelphia Calfornia Yokohama Colonel Thompson Mineola Far Orient Suez Canal Manila

Alfonso Returns to Madrid Amid Joyful Crowds

King Alfonso arrived in Madrid from Barcelona and was warmly welcomed by the royal family and municipal officials at the railroad station. Queen Victoria wept with joy as she embraced the king, and the procession through the streets was met with continuous cheers from the crowds.

Madrid Alfonso Barcelona Victoria

Bombs found in Barcelona amid king’s departure

In Barcelona on March 12 a second bomb exploded while placed in a laboratory van after the king Alfonso left the city. The van was badly damaged but no injuries occurred. Two more bombs were found in the city centre, unexploded and no attempts to detonate them.

Pauline Luces Neue Freie Presse Vienna Lucca Ilka Horwiz-Barnay Baron von Wallhofen Barcelona Alfonso Allay

Astor Increases Oxford Gift to Endowment Fund

London March 12 W W Astor boosts Oxford University endowment drive begun by Lord Curzon. He increases pledge from previous target to 100000 dollars upon reaching the set total as the fund stands at 375 40 dollars.

London W. W. Astor Oxford University Endowment Fund Lord Curzon

Mrs Mackay joins Roslyn Board of Trade in election

Roslyn Long Island March 12 Special Mrs Clarence H Mackay was elected to membership in the Roslyn Board of Trade last night Her prior bid for school trustee three years ago sparked a vigorous campaign against Dr Leys with Mackay prevailing by a large margin

Roslyn Long Island Clarence H. Mackay Roslyn Board of Trade Mackay Leys

Kruger Memorial Fund Grows With Subscriptions

Subscriptions collected by Thomas L. James at Lincoln National Bank push the Kyin ger and Firemen's Memorial Fund to 128,442.1 dollars. Contributions yesterday include Edgerton Winthrop Jr. 50 dollars, Schnytler Parsons 100 dollars, Otto M. Kidlitz 50 dollars, George C. Flint Co ??, Edward Townsend 25 dollars. The Brown Athletic Association announced an entertainment on March 28 with proceeds to the fund.

Thomas L. James Lincoln National Bank Kyinger and Firemen’s Memorial Fund Edgerton L. Winthrop, Jr Schnytler Parsons Otto M. Ekidlitz George C. Flint

Will of Bishop Satterlee Filed in Surrogate Court

The will of Bishop Satterlee of Washington died February 22 was filed in the Surrogate's office by executor William H. H. Lee and executrices Mrs Jane L Satterlee Dr Satterlee's widow and daughter Constance The estate includes real estate in this state valued at least 15000 and personal property valued at least 5000 The will provides for the family.

Bishop Satterlee Washington William H. H. Lee Jane L. Satterlee

Transatlantic Travellers Arrivals From Abroad

Yesterday's arrivals from overseas include the Teutonic and Koenigin Lu with passengers such as Charles H Bennett A W, John Fenwick, Mr and Mrs George Allan and more. Also listed are travelers from Southampton and Naples with a mix of names including Frank M Stillman and T M Palmer.

A. W John Fenwick Koenigin LU George Allan AH. Atteronrey Eras Ise Naples T. M. Palmer Frank M. Stillman A. Kl. Wiltfame

Social Notes From Newport

Social notes from Newport report Amos Tuck French returning from New York and George R. Fearing planning villa improvements for the coming season. Colonel and Mrs Addison Thomas return from New York. Miss Janet Fish visits with Mrs Sidney Webster and Mrs Shafter Howard return from New York. Frederick H. Paine travels to Europe for a short visit.

the Tribune Newport, R. EL Amos Tuck French New York George R. Fearing Addison Thomas Newport Janet Fish Sidney Webster

Profanity in the East Calls for Language Reform

George Wright of Halifax writes to urge a curb on profanity in New York and elsewhere. He blames stage plays, writers, and police for spreading crude language and argues for restrictions to restore respect for the language. He cites The Girl from the Golden West and Western plays as examples and notes the public embrace of profanity harms families and youth.

the Tribune St. Louis Chicago George Wright Halifax N. S

Dinner Honoring George W Wanmaker as Appraiser Chief

Port officials hosted a formal dinner at the Republican Club to honor George W Wanmaker after his recent selection as Appraiser in charge of the first division. The gathering included all office appraisers who have worked with him for years in public service.

George W. Wanmaker Republican Club Mr. Wanmaker

NAT C GOODWIN TO TAKE UP MINING IN RENO NEWS

Reno dispatch reports Nathaanwin the comedian will end his year’s stage engagements after three weeks in Cincinnati and move to Reno to focus on mining interests with partner Daniel E. Edwards.

Nat C. Goodwin Reno Nev Daniel E. Edwards Nathaan Win Cnncas

Yale men to lecture for charity at New Haven

Several Yale officials arranged a course of lectures for the coming month with proceeds aiding the city poor suffering from fuel shortage. About three thousand men are out of work and the city administration cannot handle the need alone. Secretary Stokes plans to lecture, sharing his experiences.

the Tribune New Haven Yale Stokes

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