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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

21

Amusements Listings From The City Theaters

A dense itinerary of vaudeville acts and musical numbers fills the listings with titles such as The Governor and the Boss The World in Wax The Witching Hour Polly of the Circus and The Yankee Liberty Also shown are Ballets Firemens performances and Burlesque pieces across multiple venues including AMSTERDAM OK MAJESTIC MADISON SQUARE GARDEN and KNICKERBOCKER with showtimes in the late afternoon and evening hours.

Emy Papa le Bonnard Rick the Royal Mounted Ammerstein Care Podrome Port Arthur Owaip Hudson the Knickerbocker Polly Madison ‘Square Gard Metropolitan Opera House Amsterdam Merry Witen York Nea V- Wallace Music Hall Merry

New York Daily Tribune corporate details and officers

The publication outlines ownership by The Tribune Association, a New York corporation, with offices at the Tribune Building No 15 Nassau Street New York. Ogden Mills serves as president and Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer. official addresses are listed as the paper's office.

The Tribune Association New York Corporation Tribane No. 15 Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills Nathaniel Tuttle

Waves of Global Events Stir 1900s Policy Debate

Senate moved to fund enforcing the rail rate law publicity clause with 255000 amid opposition from Appropriations. Foreign reports recount Matsushima stern magazine explosion sinking the ship with two hundred drowned. Rome hints at Cardinal appointment for Monsignor Falconio. Liberals in London celebrate Asquith while Home Rule pledges draw mixed support. Martinique elections erupt into deadly clashes near City Hall. Berlin signals a 250000000 loan over five years. Rats to be hunted in Caracas over plague fears. Taft heads to Isthmus of Panama. Hughes addresses race and direct nomination issues in Schenectady. Maine GOP backs Taft. presidential electors chosen. New York stocks slide. Woodford urges party harmony. Bond seizures and court actions gloss major urban issues. Weather forecasts: fair and colder with 66 high, 56 low.

Congress Senate Appropriations Committee Matsushima Pescadores Islands Rome Monsignor Falconio Washington London Mr. Asquith House of Commons Winston Church Oscar Hammerstein Mme. Tetrazzini Fort @e France Martinique Berlin Caracas la Guayra Fritz Kraus Stewart L. Woodford Joseph Bermel Queens Europe Lawrence Gresser T. A. McIntyre & Co Hughes William Barnes, Jr G. H Cheney New York City John D. Rockefeller Jerome Nylic Fund e@rand Morgan Diz Trinity Church Miss Maloney Osborne New York East Side Manhattan Williamsburg Bridge

The Self Sexowed City and the Accounts Commission

The piece lauds the rising power of the Commissioners of Accounts in city government under Mayor Low. It notes their ongoing public investigations into the Abearn inquiry, Board of Water Supply, rotten hose scandal, Baffen investigation, and the Fire Dept inquiry, framing them as a new, persistent check on misgovernance guiding charter reform.

Commissioners of Charter Revision Commission Abearn Board of Water Supply Baffen Commissioners of Accounts Low

City audit commission gains after Tweed era reforms

The article notes historic under auditing across multiple mayoral administrations from 1885 to 1906. It credits Mitchel and Gallaher with reorganizing the Commission of Accounts, expanding its reach and improving efficiency, while urging continued legislative scrutiny to address past abuses.

Commissioners of Accounts van Wyck Low McClellan van Wiek Mctellan Commission Messrs. Mitchel and Gallaher Albany

Morgan Dix and the Legacy of Trinity Parish Leader

Morgan Dix served as rector of Trinity parish for over forty five years shaping its vast network of churches schools hospitals and charities. A man of deep devotion intellect and public spirit he embodied restraint and duty guiding New York through changing times and leaving a lasting civic void.

Morgan Dix Trinity Parish Trinity Church Broadway Albany State of New York Trinity Voice of

A Period of Rest urged for Railroads by Yoakum

Mr. B. F. Yoakum, chairman of the Rock Island Railroad executive committee, told the St. Louis Traffic Club that railroads need a period of rest and operation under existing rules. He blamed state rate laws for some earnings decline, noted injunction delays, and urged railroads to heed public opinion to win relief from agitation.

B. F. Yoakum Rock Island Railroad Executive Committee Traffic Club of St. Louis Yoakum Hoke Smith Glenn Comer

Oklahoma Schoolmistress Pace Prompts Federal Reform Ideas

Oklahoma advances a radical reformation agenda as its legislature considers requiring hotel china and bed sheets, and weighs suffrage tied to grandfathered ancestry. The piece notes state leaders aim to train other states through bold experiments and a cautious approach to federal reconstruction.

Oklahoma Statesmanship and May Holiday Proposals

An Oklahoma opinion questions voter precedence by grandfather suffrage, mocks new legal holidays, and critiques Governor Haskell for a May 7 proclamation urging a day of abstention to promote constitutional reforms. It argues for direct election of U S Senators, income tax, employer liability, and states’ rights to regulate morality and labor without federal aid, while applauding Oklahoma politicians’ talent for "pedagogy" and novelty.

Oklahoma Haskell United States

Democratic State Committee to be chosen by convention

The Hon. William J. Conners and Mr. Murphy defend replacing the state committee via the state convention to curb traitors and ensure party purity after court decisions. They label critics as lacking intelligence and claim guardianship of the party, arguing leaders must discipline erring members.

William J. Conners Democratic State Committee Murphy State Committee Pat” McCarren Conners McCarren Convention

Not A Pretty Picture In Mattoon's Dry Experiment

The Mattoon mayor opposed saloon ban but supported keeping a virtuous goose. Voters banished rum shops to fill a 19000 tax shortfall, leaving city projects stalled and the mayor resigning. Across the South, teaching staffs faced layoffs as excise revenue vanished, revealing selfishness masked as morality.

Mattoon South Alabama

Free ferry fare for city children denied by docks chief

A New York editorial condemns the decision of the Commissioner of Docks and Ferries who refused the Board of Education request for free ferry trips to Manhattan for Brook lyn Richmond and Queens schoolchildren. It laments the policy as harsh and warns against municipal inattention to child recreation and equality. The piece notes opposition from some citizens who argue for local reform instead of coastal excursions and warns of coal use and traffic concerns.

Decks and Ferries Board of Education City Ferries Manhattan Brooklyn Richmond Queens Docks and Ferries Bronx Long Island

Recreation for Children Versus Ferry Costs Sparks Clash

A polemic argues that municipal finance worries should not hinder youth amusement. It rails at ferry expenses while urging free access to piers, bathhouses, playgrounds, the Bronx Zoo, Punch and Judy shows, and merry makers, lamenting a Dock Commissioner’s rebuff of public joy.

New York Bronx Zoo

May Day forecasts and chaos in city affairs in brief

A jumble of snippets notes May Day antics amid weather and fire alarm concerns. Observations rail at faulty local wiring risking Manhattan’s fire alerts while political chatter praises Mississippi Republicans and mentions a Rome trip for Bermel with priests. Social equality dinner sparks backlash and quips about prejudice. Timber owners band together, horses and harness stolen, Mount Etna erupts as campaign chatter rises.

The Tip Or No Tip Debate Sparks Barbershop Talk

In a broad discussion from Ambrecht on human nature and tipping, the idea of tipping barbers is defended as fostering good feeling, while no tip shops are said to risk cheerfulness and precise results. The exchange follows a reported Broadway shop’s no-tip stance and moralizing about social norms.

Ambrecht

President’s calls for Hepburn bill funds and visitors at White House

Washington April 90 The President summoned Representatives Hepburn Townsend Campbell and Suizer to urge appropriations for enforcing the Hepburn rate law investigation. Taft made two White House visits and Olcott with the President discussed raising the age limit. Numerous callers including Taylor Dillingham Stewart Flint Piles Landis Borah and Gifford Pinchot. The President walked in rain and mud for over two hours after routine work.

Tribune Bureau Washington Hepburn Townsend Campbell Suizer Taft White House Panama Olcott Ators Taylor Dillingham Stewart Flint Piles Landis Borah Graham Gillett Fuller Hill Hull Jones Lloyd Madden Gaines Tennessee Murdock Lou F. Payn New York Gifford Pinchot

Diplomatic corps luncheon shapes social rounds in Washington

The Brazilian Ambassador and Mme Nabuco hosted the new Norwegian Minister and Mme Gude at luncheon inviting diplomatic corps members. The British Ambassador and Mrs Bryce left for Pittsburgh to stay through Saturday. The German naval attaché and Frau Hebbinghaus plan a May Adirondacks visit then split the summer between Newport and Bar Harbor.

Tribune Bureau Washington Mme. Nabuco Mme. Gude Bryce Pittsburg Frau Hebbinghaus Adirondacks Newport Bar Harbor

Washington society dance marks Langhorne wedding anniversary

About two hundred guests attended a spring dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Gaff for Dr. Cary D. Langhorne and Mrs. Langhorne. Ambassadors from Italy France Brazil attended, with many officials and society figures. Langhorne to depart for Honolulu. Mrs Langhorne takes first long Washington leave since marriage.

Tribune Bureau Washington Thomas T. Gaff Cary D. Langhorne Senator Brandegee James F. Burke John W. Meeks J. Franklin Beil Sharpe James B. Perkins Thomas Chatard William Corcoran Hill Charles H. Butler F. Fremont Smith Warren Beach Audenreid Harlow Gale Richard Butler Sherrill Beach New York Representative Bates Capps O'Neil Crozier Larz Anderson Charles R. Simpkins Alibi Club James Mitchell Jarvis Miss Ingalls Cincinnati Williams Nicholas Longworth Gladys Ingalls Grace Jarvis Alexander Sharpe San Francisco Navy Yard Virginia Mask and Wig Club University of Pennsylvania Uncle Sam's Ditch Philadelphia John E. Rerburn Arthur Lee William F. Draper Bulkeley Huff William P. Eno A. B. Bates

Princess Tetrazzini Triumph at Covent Garden Reopens

London April 30 Covent Garden reopened with La Traviata as a brilliant audience filled the hall Princess of Wales attended. Mme Louise Tetrazzini sang brilliantly and won a triumph. New Bohemian tenor Marak impressed. Patti Albani and Oscar Hammerstein were present. Hammerstein announced a five year engagement for Tetrazzini.

London Covent Garden Princess of Wales Mme Louise Tetrazzini Marak Mmes. Patti Albani Oscar Hammerstein Mr. Hammerstein Tetrazzini

Mrs Whitelaw Reid and daughter sail to Paris

Mrs Whitelaw Reid wife of the American Ambassador travels with her daughter Miss Jean Reid whose engagement to the Hon John Ward was announced yesterday and they depart London for Paris today.

Miss Reid Paris London Whitelaw Reid Jean Reid John Ward

Professor Knox Receives Rising Sun Honor in Ceremony

The Emperor of Japan conferred the Order of the Rising Sun Fourth Class on Professor George William Knox acting president of Union Theological Seminary. Consul General Mitzuro presented the decoration at the seminary yesterday. Knox, who has spent years in Japan, is the author of several books on the country.

Japan George William Knox Union Theological Seminary Mitzuro Knox

Gould and Sagan Leave Naples for Rome and Riviera

Naples reports Mme Anna Gould and Prince Hélie de Sagan departing for Rome this morning. Rome notes their arrival from Naples and the entire party lodging at the Grand Hotel before the next leg to the French Riviera.

Naples Mme Anna Gould Prince Hélie de Sagan Rome Mme Anna Gould Grand Hotel Mme. Gould French Riviera

Prince de Chimay seeks Vatican annulment of marriage

In Rome on April 30 efforts are under way to obtain from the Vatican an annulment of the marriage between Prince de Chimay and Miss Clara Ward who became Mme Rigo and is now Mme Ricciardi. The move follows the entanglement of separations and remarriages within high society circles.

Rome Prince de Chimay Vatican Clara Ward Mme Rigo Ricciardi

Sewanee Alumni Dinner Debates Carnegie Offer Terms

The University of the South alumni held a dinner at Murray's on 42nd Street. They announced contributions neared the $10,000 goal needed to accept Andrew Carnegie's $60.6 offer, leaving a shortfall of 5.6. Dr. M. Polk of Cornell Medical College praised Sewanee's post Civil War revival.

University of Sewanee, Tenn Murray's Andrew Carnegie M. Polk Cornell Medical College

Pol Plangon Sails for Europe Amid Uncertain Plans

Basso Pol Plangon, a longtime soloist at the Metropolitan Opera House, departed for Europe aboard the French liner La Savoie. He stated he has no definite plans for next season and is unsure whether he will return to the United States.

Pol Plangon Metropolitan Opera House Europe la Savoie

Mrs Corey Plans Home Theatre In City

Mrs William Corey formerly Miss Mabelle Gilman sailed for Europe with her husband aboard the Hamburg American liner Deutschland She intends to establish a private theatre in her home with opera performances three times each for friends critics and the public Her husband dismissed the talk but she later said the plan would go forward

William Corey Mabelle Gilman Europe Cory

Matinee for House of the Holy Comforter at New York Theatre

Social event organized by Mrs C C Cuyler and Mrs Clarence Mackay at the New York Theatre featured Mrs Genée's dancing and Mrs Benjamin Lathrop's singing to benefit the House of the Holy Comforter. Attendees included Mrs Vanderbilt jr, Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Morgan, and many other prominent society figures. Lieutenant Robert E Wood and Miss Mary B Hardwick wed at St Thomas's Church with a large escort of officers in uniform.

C. C. Cuyler Clarence MH Mackay Cornelia Barnes H. W. Munroe New York Theatre House of the Holy Comforter Genée Benjamin Lathrop Mackay Cuyler Thomas Hitchcock, Sr Frederick Neilson Hollis H. Hunnewell William K. Vanderbilt John H. Hammond Hilborne S. Roosevelt Dulany Howland R. Fulton Cutting Plorence Rhett Brayton Ives B. Alexander W. Emlen Roosevelt Austen Gray Anne Morgan Foxhall Keene Anson W. Hard, Sr Lloyd S. Bryce E. H. Harriman Charles Steele F. K. Sturegis J. Stewart Barney Harry A. Alexander St. Thomas's Church Mary B. Hardwick Robert E. Wood George W. Hardwick Augusta Ernest M. Stires Stires Conn Edward Adams Pittsburg Frank F. Lahm Washington Robert W. Word Julia Wood Kansas City T. Halsted Myers Frederic R. Halsey Ira Barrows

Social notes from Newport greet arriving guests

Newport society this season welcomes Mr and Mrs George Ly Rives who arrived this evening. Major Theodore K Gibbs also returned to Newport. Stuyvesant Leroy is visiting for a few days, adding to the social milieu of the resort town.

William H. Sands Newport Lorillard Spencer, Jr S. T. Benedict Schenectady Frederick Townsend Martin Plaza the Tribune Newport, R. I George Ly Rives Theodore K. Gibbs Stuyvesant Leroy

Sons of Revolution Convene in Buffalo with Historic Gavel

The national congress of the Sons of the American Revolution opened in Buffalo with about two hundred delegates from most states. General Riggs of Maryland presented a gavel crafted from the Peggy Stewart hulk burned by the British. Mayor J N Adam urged active support for the state constitution against subordination to by laws.

Buffalo National Congress of the Sons of the American Revolution Union Nelson A. Metlary Chicago General Riggs Maryland Peggy Stewart Chesapeake Bay J. N. Adam

Kansas City Statue Design For August Meyer Proclaimed

Daniel C. French returned to New York after visiting Kansas City Missouri to present his design for a memorial to iron and steel maker August R Meyer who died two years ago. The design was accepted and a relief sculpture in bronze will stand in Paseo Park with Knoxville marble setting next spring. A memorial fund of 370.40 has been raised.

Daniel C. French New York Kansasity August R. Meyer French Merrer Knoxville Kansas City Samuel Spencer Southern Railway Company Atlanta

Deadlock in Balloting for Bishop in Delaware

Delaware clergy and lay members deadlocked on selecting a Bishop to succeed the late Leighton Coleman of Wilmington. Balloting began February 19 with 27 ballots and resumed today after 31 more trials produced no result. Voting will resume in June at Wilmington.

Dover Del Delaware Leighton Coleman Wilmington

Amelia Bingham Improving After Peritonitis Operation

Miss Amelia Bingham is improving after an operation for peritonitis on Sunday. Dr. Walter D. Gilday of 32 West 39th Street said last night she passed the critical stage and, barring unforeseen complications, should recover.

Amelia Bingham Walter D. Gilday West 3Éth Street

Argentina Honors Mr Beaupre at Government House Banquet

Buenos Ayres April Arthur M Beaupre retiring United States minister to Argentina was hosted at Government House by Foreign Minister Sefer Zeballos. He departs soon for The Hague to assume the post of American minister succeeding David Jayne Hill. This marks the first official farewell banquet for a retiring foreign diplomat at the grand reception hall.

Buenos Ayres Arthur M Beaupre United States Government House Sefer Zeballos Beaupre the Hague David Jayne Hill

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