Devonshire's Heir and tangled family fortunes emerge
A 1946 Brentwood Company feature sketches Victor Cavendish, now eighth Duke of Devonshire, heir to Cavendish estates and peerage, and his marriage to Lady Evelyn Fitzmaurice. It recounts the seventh duke's will clashes, custody battles over Mrs Chetwynd's daughters, Leyland family tragedies, and the abduction scare linked to Haggerston Castle. It notes connections to Lady Naylor Leyland and royal godchildren.
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The Sixth Duke of Devonshire Mystery in a Royal Romance
The article traces the contested paternity surrounding the sixth Duke of Devonshire, notes rumors about Elizabeth Foster and Lady Elizabeth, and details the succession dispute and its impact on the family. It mentions the bachelor duke, the fifth duke, and the faded hopes of heirs, ending with reflections on the aristocratic saga.
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Pure Food Store Opens Amid Appetite and Ceremony
The Pure Food position under the auspices of the New York Grocers Union held a public opening at Lenox Lyceum on 39th Street and Madison Avenue. The event featured many front display attractions, a 7th Regiment Band, and remarks by President Frederick H. Otten. L J Callanan and Colonel Chamberlain promoted the venture and praised the opening’s success.
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39Th Street
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7Th Regiment
Frederick H. Otten
Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
L J. Callanan
Chamberlain
New Sonia Replaces Ethel Jackson In The Merry Widow
On Monday night Lina Abarbanell debuts as Sonia in The Merry Widow replacing Ethel Jackson who retires for the season. Jackson originated Sonia in this country and may return next season if health allows. Abarbanell already plays Sonia in the Chicago company and has previous Metropolitan Opera House and stage credits.
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Ethel Jackson
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Lina Abarbanell
Chicago
Hansel Und Gretel
Metropolitan Opera House
The High Bid by Henry James at Lyceum
Forbes Robertson and Gertrude Elliott opened Henry James's three act comedy The High Bid at the Lyceum in Edinburgh on March th. The play was cordially received and marks James's second foray into drama.
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Weather report predicts warm East and cold Midwest trend
Official record notes extraordinary temperature contrasts and strong winds across the interior. Summerlike warmth in the East and South contrasts with 10 to 16 degrees below freezing in Missouri valley and upper Mississippi regions. Weekend outlook: Friday fair in East and South with rain in the Southwest. Saturday partly cloudy for plains and middle Mississippi and Missouri valleys. winds shift from southwest to northwest along coasts.
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European
Case of Dr Hill in Berlin Embassy dispute unfolds
Berlin officials deny official action against Dr David Hill as ambassador pick. President Roosevelt and Secretary Root navigate a delicate shift with Ambassador Tower planning resignation to return to the United States. Officials note a lack of formal confirmation for Hill or Beaupre while Tower’s letter and German replies stir diplomatic friction.
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Hil
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Kémische Zeitung
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New Hampshire
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Buenos Ayres
White House
JLL Mystified By Berlin Refusal To Receive Hill as Ambassador
Paris protests persist as Dr David Jayne Hill withholds credit or denial of Berlin’s stance on his ambassadorial status. A Berlin telegram denies official action, leaving Hill unsettled about motives tied to Hague conference and Prince Henry’s Washington visit. The prince gave Hill a signed photo after his Washington trip.
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No Effort to Shield Rochette in French Case
Paris reports that no member of Parliament intervened to shield Henri Rochette, the French promoter arrested on swindling charges. Justice Minister Briand refused to discuss the case in the Chamber when Deputy Ceccaldi raised an interpellation, citing ongoing court investigations and timing concerns. Ceccaldi complained Rochette’s arrest had caused delays.
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Premier Campbell-Bannerman Status Unchanged in London
London March 2 Premier Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman remains in a weakened state after a restful night with the bulletin noting his condition unchanged. A separate note calls for a stricter government ban on fraudulent stock issues.
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Henry Campbell- Bannerman
Diplomat Durham Stevens Dies in San Francisco
Washington reports the death of Durham White Stevens a longtime diplomat and adviser to Korea and Japan who was shot in San Francisco. He served in Tokyo Washington Corea and Hawaii and received Japan’s high honors including the Rising Sun and Sacred Treasure orders. His sister Mrs. Joseph I Porter is ill from the shock of his shooting.
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Corea
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John A Brill Dead Leader of Brill Street Car Firm
John A Brill, son of J G Brill founder, died at his Philadelphia home after illness. About sixty, he presided over the Nova Scotia Development Company and helped shift street cars from horse to electric traction. Born in Cassel Germany, he came to the U S in 187? and built up a major operation with his brother and son George Martin Brill. He was active in Philadelphia business circles.
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Albert C Wittnauer Founder of Wittnauer Co. Dies in Menton
Albert Charles Wittnauer founder and president of A Wittnauer Co. died in Menton, France, at fifty two after a long illness. Born in Geneva Switzerland he came to the United States as a youth and established the city’s first Swiss watch importing firm. Unmarried, he leaves two sisters and a brother. Body to be sent to Geneva for burial.
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Obituary Notes Chronicle Local Notables
Obituary notices report the deaths of Elizabeth Mculloh in Orange at 72, John Dales aged 89 in Newburg, Humphrey Dowd 75 in Albany, and Elizabeth Duer widow of James Gore King Duer in Manhattan. Surviving relatives include a son, Rev. John J. Dowd, Mrs. Larocque, Jr., and Mrs. Henry Wise Miller, with connections to the Mackay family.
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Little Falls
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Albany
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Joseph Larocque, Jr
Henry Wise Miller
Duer
Clarence H. Mackay
Princeton Club Opens New Home on East 21st Street
The Princeton Club, in New York, celebrated its new quarters at No 119 next to Stanford White’s former home No 121 on East 21st Street near Gramercy Park. Parker D Handy, president, gave a welcome address as rooms filled with members from the New Jersey university graduates.
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James S Sherman Gaining After Illness In Hospital
Washington March 26 The condition of Representative James S Sherman of New York who has been ill for several days has greatly improved Dr Peck the family physician who was summoned from Utica NY to attend Mr Sherman said tonight that Mr Sherman would be able to leave the hospital within a few days
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James ©. Sherman
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N. Y
Parker Negro who aimed at McKinley laid out for dissection
In Philadelphia at Jefferson Medical College the body of James E. B. Parker, the man who attempted to defend President McKinley during the Buffalo shooting, was placed on the dissecting table. Parker died days ago in the city hospital while a charity patient in the insane ward, with no known friends in the city. the body was turned over to the State Anatomical Board.
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James EB. Parker
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Met Opera Season Reprises Fidelio Two Singers Again
The German contingent at the Metropolitan Opera revisits Fidelio with two favored singers, Mme Morena and Mme Lefler Burckhard, sharing the role across three performances. Mahler’s interpretive aims shape a tense ensemble, with strong contributions from Alten and Blass, while Burman’s unyielding tone limits some passages.
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Municipal Art Society Pushes Parks as City Grows
A circular from the Municipal Art Society argues New York ranks seventeenth among nineteen cities in park space per population. It defends more playgrounds against tax objections, citing congestion, transit flaws, and industrial placement. Harold A. Caparn supports open spaces to ease urban strain and long term city health.
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Local option bill hearing drew reader letters to editor
A Mount Vernon reader defends the local option hearing before the Assembly Committee, praising Judge Stackpole's Riverhead speech and noting many supporters were laymen. He argues liquor interests oppose a square deal and predicts a statewide vote will decide the issue as cities gain voting rights like towns. March 2, 1908.
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Prominent Arrivals at Leading Hotels of the Capital
Major FS Bond of Connecticut visits the Buckingham, while George Ade and Ort Weiss arrive at the Plaza in Chicago. Rear Admiral Richardson Clover, U. S. N., is among guests in Washington. Sir Werbert Jerningham of London and Baron von Hengelmalier greet attendees. Nathaniel Thayer of Boston checks in at the Waldorf Astoria.
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London
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Washington
Waldorf-Astoria
Nathaniel Thayer
Boston
Campbell Born in Chicago to Frank Campbell Family
Born March 1 1908 in Chicago to Mr and Mrs Frank Campbell a daughter weigh proudly announced in local notice of birth London and Paris papers please copy.
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Death notices published in THE TRIBUNE republished in Tri-Weekly Tribune
A list of obituaries and funeral notices appears with brief details. Emily P Bartlett of New York wife of the late Edward T Bartlett. Brown of Cincinnati. Clarke of Westfield. Duer widow of James Gore King Duer. others include Elizabeth Sands Helen de Filly Patrick Hall and several New Jersey destinations. Funeral arrangements noted with private services and interments.
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Liberty St
Duer
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Kate Louise de Forest
East Mth St
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Death notices and funerals page brief 1908
A collection of death notices and funeral details for March 1908 from New York area listings. Names include Thestere F Hascals, John Kreger, William Keeler Lewis, Henrietta A Lockwood, Maren Ziar McCullogh, Anna Henrietta Duerana McCallon, Mary Elizabeth Merrall, A widow Muchmore, Charles W Sallade, William Richardece Sands, Grace Church Chantry, Scully, William James Smith, Pierre Courtney Talman, William Raseef Tompkins, Elizabeth M Wells, Albert Charles Wittnauer, and services scheduled at various Brooklyn and New York locations with dates, times, and interment plans. urn.
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Irving
George Sears McCallon
St. Mark's Church
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Merrall
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William John Merrall
Weer Tit Street
Woodlawn Cemetery
William Richardece Sends
Austin Lad Yard
Desirable Help Quick at Uptown Tribune Office
Special notices invite applicants for various positions. The New York Tribune at 1364 Broadway between 36th and 27th Streets has a file of applications just installed for aspirants. Office hours are from 9 am to 6 pm.
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Tribune Subscription Rates and Offices Worldwide
Summary of Tribune subscription options including daily weekly and tri weekly rates for domestic and foreign mail. Listing of main offices and international bureaus with hotel reading room agreements in major cities across the United States Europe and beyond.
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