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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

15

Amusements and Show Listings at City Theaters

A crowded listings page shows schedule notes from multiple venues including Academy of Music and Alhambra with vaudeville acts. Other entries mention Faust, The Girl Detective, Nearly a Hero, and The World in Wax alongside films and musical performances across several theaters.

Academy OF Music Alhambra Faust R Papa Lebonnar Daly Vanderillee The Soul Ok Voy

Newspaper ownership and officers listed in May 11 issue

New York Daily Tribune credits Tribune Association as owner and publisher. Officers Aden Bilis as president and Nathaniel Dutile as secretary and treasurer are named with Trilane Building address at 154 Nassau Street, New York.

The Tribune Association New York Trilane Building Nassau Street Vow York Aden Bilis Nathaniel Dutile

World Briefs From The Morning Desk

Minister Russell sails to the United States and Panamanian talks on treaties stand near. Afghan border tensions flare as Indian protest echoes. disease decimates prison inmates. Governor Roen returns to Havana amid cordial Cuban reception. Roosevelt, Carnegie aid in campaign finance. Weather shows fair with yesterday’s highs and lows.

Poregn Russell Muerte Ta Selle United States Ny Venesur Latanayra Wdrisidan Castro Prenehinen Panama Mr. Taft Colombia Pati Ameer Afghanistan

CANDIDATE TO PIT

A critical look at the Independence party platform reprinted from The New York American. The piece argues Hearst’s papers push more government extension, challenging his conservative label as reactionary and linking his influence to policy origins and party direction. It suggests the party mirrors Parker’s views and questions how far correctable governance has evolved.

Independence Party New York Hearst Interstate Commerce Commission Hughes Judge Parker

Independence Party Platform Stands for Liberty and Prosperity

The Independence party advocates individual liberty and business prosperity against governmental interference, presenting a platform centered on reducing state control and promoting free enterprise as key priorities.

Independence Party Esopus

Governor Hughes Campaigned in 47th District Amid Tight Odds

The governor’s Niagara Orleans trip boosted Republican hopes for the 47th Senate special election though factional splits, farm schedules, and district hostility threaten Wallace. Democratic money, leadership maneuvering, and public reception of Hughes highlight the high political stakes and issues of gambling and boss influence.

Hughes Senate Niagara Orleans Wallace Hugues

The Subway Bids and Brooklyn Finance Scandal

The Fourth Avenue subway bids reveal the city’s mismanagement and strain on finances. Officials claimed $28.09 million set aside for the project, yet two months later debt limits halted new contracts and left Brooklyn with far less available.

Fourth Avenue Qaest Brooklyn Sigamogoo Tlis Metz Meigs Brooklyn Subway Raphi Transit Commission Breeklvn Manhattan Board of Estimate Brovkiva

Pensions and Thrilt At National Conference in Richmond

Addresses before the National Conference of Charities and Corrections condemn non contributory old age pensions as costly and risky for future budgets. The piece notes Asquith's proposal for 65 a year for those over 70 with income under 120,000, and questions funding, future age limits, and the political tradeoffs amid Liberal and labor pressures. It discusses the non contributory flaw and the vast number of affected Britons while considering fiscal consequences.

National Conference of Charities and Corrections Richmond Es Westminster Mr. Asquit Liberal Party Asquith United Kingdom Huddersfield Trade Union Congress Conference of Charities and Corrections

German style pension contributions urged for current beneficiaries

A speaker argues that those aged to receive pensions should contribute to the fund now. He warns Britain’s scheme avoids contributions, burdening the Treasury and potentially discouraging thrift or encouraging improvidence, as noted at the conference.

Germany

A New Use for Union Labels

An essay on the United Mine Workers and the idea of labeling cuss words as union words. It envisions a catalogue of acceptable epithets and argues for elevating vocabulary in labor discourse to reflect standards of respectful, effective communication.

United Mine Workers Indiana Jeff Davis District Arbitration Board National Organization

New York World Celebrates Jubilee in Enlarged Building

The New York World marked an anniversary with a special two hundred page jubilee issue. Spontaneous voices and written messages from influential figures worldwide praised its significant role in journalism and its earned respect.

New York World

Market gains amid cautious optimism on revival hopes

Money and business pages report new high yearly prices with active stock exchange turnover around 9.5 million shares and a 19 percent price decline from May 1997. Bonds attract buyers, money remains cheap, and commercial paper sells at 2 1 2 percent. Weather and lingering strikes curb trade while April permits boost building activity and unemployment slowly declines.

Stock Exchange New York Treasury St. Louis Prosperity Association

Economic woes and social unrest loom in the nation

Widespread speculation on commodities presses forward as wool and cotton prices falter and steel and pig iron shut down. Wheat rises on improved crop data while civil war fears spread north of the Ohio, prompting militia callouts in Ohio and Indiana. Arbor Day passes amid tree damage from trolley wires, and local governance debates surface over a new Borough President’s frugal program.

London Utah Nevada Rsa Europe

The Talk of the Pay and Public Health Efforts

Baltimore health authorities renew an anti mosquito drive using public funds while proposing to hold property owners responsible for breeding spots on their lands and to compel drainage and oiling. The plan aims for notable results on a smaller appropriation despite last year’s size.

Baltimore A. H. Dety Staten Island Health Department

Daisy to seek Antarctic fossils and life specimens

The brig Daisy under Captain Benjamin D. Cleveland sails from New Bedford toward Desolation Island to collect Antarctic life and fossil specimens for museums. Scientists from the American Museum of Natural History, Brooklyn Institute, and Yale Peabody seek new bird, fish, and animal remains, with preserved samples and potential fossil discoveries promising fresh research.

New Pedford Mass Desolation Island Kerguelen Island Daisy Benjamin D. Cleveland Cleveland Antarctic Reading Bumpus American Museum of Natural History New York Lucas Brooklyn Institute Professor Lull Peabody Museum Yale Captain Cleveland Men of the

Memorial Service for Dr Charles Still at Brick Presbyterian

A memorial service for Rev Dr Charles Cuthbert Still late president of Union Theological Seminary was held yesterday afternoon at Brick Presbyterian Church. Directors faculty and many students and alumni attended. Clergymen included Rev Dr Charith Parkhurst Rev Dr George William Knox Rev Dr William R Richards Rev Dr Thomas S Hastings Rev Dr Marvin R Vincent and Rev Henry M Sanders. President Nicholas Murray Kurler of Columbia addressed the students on behalf of the university. Parkhurst spoke on the seminary board of directors and Robert Geden spoke for the directors.

Charles Cuthbert Still Union Theological Seminary Brick Presbyterian Church Chari Th Marvin RR. Vincent Amd Ter Henry M. Sanders Nicholas Murray Kurler Olan Bia University Parkhurst Robert Geden

Tribute to Augustus Ledyard Yale to erect flagstaff

New Haven May 10 Special Members of Yale class of ’98 will erect a flagstaff near Woodbridge Hall to honor Augustus Ledyard a prominent Yale man who died in the Philippines. The 70 foot Crescen pine shaft will rise from steps to a solid base with a large bronze herder supporting the flag. Ledyard son of Henri Ledyard of Detroit a Yale Battery veteran born 187? he served as a second lieutenant in the Philippines. His sister married the German ambassador’s son and survived the siege of Peking once escaping death.

New Haven Speciai Yale Woodbridge Hall Augustus Ledyard Philippines Henri Ledyvard Detroit Yale Battery Mr. Ledyard Karon von Whetteler Teerman Rexers Peking

Social Notes From Newport Evening Dinner Guests Arrive

Newport notes list Colonel and Mrs Janecey Astor Kane hosting dinner. Mr and Mrs William Roelker and family expected for the season. J Laurens Van Alen to arrive Friday. James J Van Alen due at Wakehurst early next month. Robert Howe, after a brief stay, has returned to New York.

the Tribune Newport Coelonel Janecey Astor Kane William ©. Roelker J. Laurens van Alen James J. van Alen Wakehurst Robert Howe New York

Fairbanks Speaks at Dedication of Polish Parish School

Chicago May 10 Vice President Charles W Fairbanks delivered the principal address at the dedication of St Stanislaus Polish Roman Catholic parochial school building. The new facility is described as the largest of its kind in the United States with about 4500 pupils and a staff exceeding 100 teachers.

Chicago Charles W. Fairbanks St. Stanislaus’s Bilding United States

Cleveland Improves After Restful Day in Lakewood

Grover Cleveland remains in improving condition after a quiet day at the Lakewood Hotel. Reports say he had a comfortable twenty four hours as friends sent flowers to the Cleveland apartments. Mrs Cleveland visited twice, attending church services and taking a short walk.

Lakewood N. J Grover Cleveland Cleveland Presbyterian Church

Hughes and a Second Term in Albany Session

The Brooklyn Eagle notes an extra legislative session at Albany to consider Governor Hughes recommendations focused on anti gambling reforms and other governor initiatives. It doubts the legislature will be kinder and suggests a campaign decision could follow, with Hughes possibly seeking a second term despite party leaders objections.

Dombestic Albany Andrew Carnegie Mrs. Sage Rossevelt Washington Sperry Atlantic San Francisco Merrimac Massachusetts Congress Amvrican International Bureau of American Republics Adolph Meyer Louisiana House of Representatives California Roosevel Mughes Methodist General Conference Battimers UTV Brooklyn Hughes Rockefeller, Jr Hospital Brooklyn Eagle

The Strongest Candidate for Governor Hughes

The New York Times notes no other New York public figure matches Governor Hughes in strength. His record as executive would aid him, and on the gambling issue he is seen as stronger than any rival. The people support him despite foes. Some policies remain unsettled as he contemplates serving again.

New York Hughes

Health Chief Says No Need for Strict Cuba Quarantine

Dr A H Doty port health officer returning from Cuba argues against broad passenger detention from Havana. He cites minimal yellow fever risk north of Washington and favors targeted measures for travelers to Southern ports while praising Cuba’s sanitary work. He notes immunes, Cuban certificates for travel, and a strong army medical effort under Major Kean.

A. H. Doty Cuba Army of Occupation Havana United States Washington Dr. Doty New York Ohio Hoffman Island Doty Seutl Observa Island Dety Cubaia Tr Ammesse Br. Doty Major Kean Kean Java Henry St. Denys Eno

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