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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

9

Amusements Listing of Theaters and Show Times

A dense catalog of theater listings including Academy of Music Alhambra American Astor etc with show titles such as The Girl and the Detective The Merry-Go-Round Vaudeville La Traviata and other acts, plus schedule times and venues across New York venues. The lines name multiple venues and performances like The Wolf The Merry Widow Burlesque and Jews of Virginia with varied start times from 2 to 8:20 pm.

Academy OF Music Modiste Alhambra Ameprican la Traviata ASTOR Papa Lebonnard Casino Circle Colonial Daly DEWEY Edex Musee Wax Empire Hackett Herald Square Hippodrome Port Arthur Hudson Knickerbocker XEW Amsterdam Merry Widow New York SAVOY the House Stuyvesant Virginia Wallace Dey Weber Music Hall

New York Daily Tribune Publishing Details

The Tribune Association owns and publishes the New York Daily Tribune. Office and principal place of business are at the Tribune Building No 154 Nassau Street New York. Ogden Mills serves as president with Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer.

The Tribune Association New York Tribune Nassen Street Ogden Millzs Nathaniel Tuttle

Congress Passes Agricultural Bill and DC Gambling Ban

Senate approved the agricultural appropriation, and a House bill prohibiting gambling in the District of Columbia passed. Foreign affairs note Dublin Irish University bill second reading. British hops debate in Lords. Domestic highlights include Roosevelt addresses, New York stock actions, rail and bridge issues, and weather outlook showing showers.

Congress Senate Rayner William F. Stewart House District of Columbia House of Commons House of Lords Great Britain Earl Carrington Board of Agriculture Heimke State Department Cabrera Guatemala Bustillos Legation Michael Beacham Thest Cavalry Camp Stotsenburg Luzon France Peking Meng-Tse Yun-Nan Charles Fitzpatrick Canadian Supreme Court Dominion Newfoundland Hague Dombestic Bureau of American Republics Washington Roosevelt Root Andrew Carnegie Taft Chicago National Prosperity Association Albany Public Service Commission Poughkeepsie Jerome Harold S.S. Vanderbilt W. K. Vanderbilt Chelsea Mass A. J. Rosenthal New York Stock Exchange Matteawan Asylum Mechanics and Traders’ Bank Third Avenue F. W. Whitridge Third Avenue Railroad McClellan Metz Fourth Avenue Brooklyn

National resources conference urged as key to prosperity

The White House plan to conserve forests cut waste in mining and production, harness streams, reclaim deserts and swamps, and improve waterways. The program aims to boost production, reduce costs, and widen agricultural and industrial opportunities, while condemning national neglect of rivers and resources. The Tribune references Washington correspondence noting a plan for national resource reform.

White House Roosevelt United States Tribune Washington

Comprehensive water storage plan for Ohio River navigation

Mr Leighton of the United States Geological Survey outlines a broad proposal to store water in a hundred reservoirs along the Ohio River sources to improve navigation. He argues it would prevent floods and unlock vast water power, while recognizing technical legal challenges. President Roosevelt seeks input from scientists Supreme Court judges and state governors, signaling high importance and cross boundary cooperation for near term plans.

Ohio River Leighton United States Geological Survey White House Roosevelt Federal Supreme Court

The Special Session and the Fight Against Boss Rule

The piece notes Governor Hughes gains public support since the regular session. It highlights a shift from gambling to ending boss domination, with direct primaries seen as crucial to curb boss power and empower the people. Legislative fate hinges on anti-boss and anti-gambling bills amid shifting Senate votes.

Albany Hughes Foelker

The Concrete Monroe Doctrine Reborn at Washington Cornerstone

Yesterday in Washington the cornerstone laying for the International Bureau of American Republics symbolized vindication of the Pan American venture. Early doubts about united republics and European war fears faded as north, central, and south American states collaborated. The Pan American movement helped bring all American republics into The Hague second congress.

Washington International Bureau of American Republics Pan-American Congress Blaine Central United States Europe North South Americas The Hague

Monroe Doctrine in Action at International Bureau Temple

For years we argued that theory alone could not sustain the Monroe Doctrine, and now the International Bureau of American Republics translates it into practical terms. The institution, once seen as a menace, will be housed in a temple of peace funded by a prominent benefactor, marking twenty years of effort and progress toward friendship and stability among nations.

International Bureau of American Republics

Prosperity on a New Basis Promotes Confidence

President Roosevelt addressed the National Prosperity Association urging a rest from agitation and a surgical cleansing of past abuses. He cited post boom overvaluation, credit shocks from mismanagement, and mushroom exploitation, praising recent reforms as fortifying business against future panics and stressing that confidence stems from durable, lawful actions.

Roosevelt National Prosperity Association

Sunday theatres and the Sunday closing debate

The Appellate Division’s six decisions narrow the courts power to block police enforcement of Sunday closing laws. The article predicts intensified efforts to enforce the statute and a broad public debate ending in some compromise between Puritan and Continental Sabbaths, noting Europe’s move toward universal rest on Sundays.

Supreme Court Europe Friends of the France Germany Italy

Admiral Evans Sees Battleships as Gun Power Not Armor

In a farewell to the navy Admiral Evans argues battleships win by shipboard gunnery and endurance, not armor or waterlines. He recalls Santiago and Tsushima, warns that new Dreadnoughts boost firepower, and notes the need to match adversaries with capable gunnery and toughness.

Evans Republic Santiago Tsushima

Fighting ships and the value of target practice in naval power

The article argues that decisive naval strength rests on offensive firepower and sustained training. It cites historical captains from Drake to Dewey, emphasizes the need for abundant target practice, and asserts that the battleship should maximize damage to the enemy rather than merely avoid harm, embodying a fighting, not invulnerable, machine.

Bob Drake Grenville Jones Nelson Dundonald Farragut Dewey Amd

Contested Senate Race and Party Rifts Highlighted

A sweeping report notes unusual interest in Senator Fran chot's successor and hints at Democratic weakness amid a broader party competition. It cites Delaware delegates to Denver, Churchill's tight Dundes race, tariff shifts aiding Dundee factories, and ongoing Methodist episcopal disputes amid heresy charges.

Bismarck monument unveiled in Frankfort on the Main

The 1871 peace terms anniversary prompts unveiling of a Bismarck monument in Frankfort designed by the late Professor Siemer ing and executed by his pupils under Professor Menzel. The Iron Chancellor appears aiding Germania on a charger with his famous motto at the base.

Germany France Frankfort on-the-Main Bismarck Professor Siemering Menzel Germania

President addresses cornerstone ceremony and polish welfare appeals

From The Tribune Bureau Washington May 11 The President spoke at the cornerstone laying of the Bureau of American Republics home and hosted guests including Andrew Carnegie land family and Secretary Root. Polish societies urged action to aid Poles in Germany. the President also spoke to the National Prosperity Association of St Louis predicting prosperity and new laws.

Tribune Bureau Washington Bureau of American Republics Andrew Carnegieland Root R. C. Kerens St. Louis Sabath Illinois Father Furman St. Casimir’s Church Chicago Germany National Prosperity Association of White House Garfield Piles Smoot Flint Briggs Lodge Townsend Jones Kusterman Hangen

Grant Returns to Brookline After Washington Visit

From The Tribune Bureau Washington May 11 The Secretary of State and Mrs Elihu Root host their son in law Lieutenant U S Grant Jr who joined his wife in Washington today They plan to return to their Brookline Massachusetts home late this week

Tribune Bureau Washington Secretary of State Elihu Root U. S. Grant

Diplomatic Corps at Washington Cornerstone Event

The Austrian Ambassador returns from Hot Springs with Baroness Hengelmilller and daughter en route to Washington for a visit. The French Ambassador and Mme Jusserand host Bernier of Paris and Senator Calvé at luncheon. The British Ambassador and Mrs Bryer host guests for Mr Andrew Carnegie as the Cornerstone for the Bureau of American Republics is laid.

Tribune Bureau Washington Hot Springs Baroness Hengelmilller Baroness Mila Hengelmillier Mme. Jusserand M. Bernier Paris Calvé France Bureau of American Republics Bryer Andrew Carnegie

Washington Society Notes Highlight Society Travel and Marriage

Representative and Mrs Nicholas Longworth return from Virginia estate visit and attend a Civic Federation welfare meeting. Mrs Van Rensselaer Cruger weds Wade Chance in Washington. Cruger adopts pen name Julien Gordon. Mrs George Baker visits Washington society after a stay with Senator and Mrs Elkins.

Tribune Bureau Washington Nicholas Longworth Capital William Corcoran Eustis Virginia Qallands House Leedeburg Longworth Civic Federation Thomas F. Walsh Massachusetts Avenue West Woolhurst Denver van Rensselaer Cruger Wade Chance Canton Ohio England Chance K Street Alfred Harding St. Pauls Church Julien Gordon Washington Society George Baker New York Elkins

Phi Delta Phi Club Dinner Honors Surrogate Beckett

Surrogate Charles H. Beckett of New York County was guest of honor at the Phi Delta Phi Club dinner at the Hotel Marlborough. Surrogates Ketcham, Noble, and former Surrogate Ransom attended. Beckett spoke on surrogate duties and changes since 1889, praising late Surrogate Fitzgerald. Towne presided as about seventy five members attended.

Charles H. Beckett New York County Phi Delta Phi Club Marlborough Ketcham Kings County Dan” Noble Queens Ransom New York Beckett Surrogate Fitzgerald Paull. Towne

Public Schools Athletic League seeks funds to pay debts

George W. Wingate appeals through The Tribune for public support to raise 4909 dollars to cover the league debt and future activities. He notes a drop in contributions from 112,600 to 2,990 and cites four new athletic fields soon opening as a catalyst for broader participation.

the Tribune Public Schools Athletic League S. R. Guggenheim George W. Wingate New York

De Witt Clinton Vases Inheritance Case

In the will Governor De Witt Clinton left two silver vases to the survivor of his children. Charles died first. Mary Clinton Jones later faced reverses and proposed a division with brother George, who declined. After Mary's death the vases went to her brother, not to the last direct heir. One descendant is an inmate of the Soldiers Home in California. New York, May 9, 1908. RK EG

the Tribune de Witt Clinton Charles Mary David S. Jones George Buffalo Mary Clinton Jones Clinton Soldiers California New York

Mrs Cleveland Goes to Princeton

Grover Cleveland shows health improvement as Mrs Cleveland departs Lakewood to visit the children in Princeton. She leaves early and returns about twelve hours later with no set departure date announced.

Mrs. Cleveland Princeton Lakewood N. J Grover Cleveland

Justice Burr undergoes minor operation at hospital

Justice Joseph A. Burr of the Supreme Court Brooklyn underwent a slight operation at St John’s Hospital last Saturday. He suspended duties Thursday and is on the road to recovery after two months of illness. Several weeks will pass before he can return to work.

Joseph A. Burr Supreme Court Brooklyn St. John’s Hospital Justice Burr

Multiple Weddings and Social Plans Across New York Society

Miss Florence Adele Macy to wed Richard King Thorndike at St Thomas s Church this afternoon with a reception to follow. Maria Sheafe Douglas also to marry Joseph D Meredith at Grace Church chantry. Colonel and Mrs Edwin A Stevens host a dinner next Friday for about fifty guests after returning from the South. Lydia Mason Jones changes her marriage date to Arthur Bingmen to June 2 at St Thomas s Church. Mr and Mrs Frank Brinleye Porter depart for Seabright for the summer. The Lorillards Barbey family sail for Europe aboard the Adriatic next week. St Mary s Free Hospital 4 White Sale proceeds held at Mrs Lanman Bull s Fifth Avenue home. Edson Bradley back in town from Washington at the Plaza. Mrs George Jay Gould sails for Europe aboard Kronprinzessin Cecilie. Ocelrichs go to Newport for the season. Bliss to open Greanie estate in New Jersey next month. Whitney Warren sails to Newport for summer villa.

Florence Adele Macy William H. Macy St. Thomas's Church Richard King Thorndike George Quincy Thorndike Boston St. Mary's Free Hospital For Children Norwalk Conn Lanman Bull Fifth Avenue St. Mary's Guild Bull St. Mary's Kenelm Winslow Julia Dodge

Social Notes From Newport 1910 Season Begins

Newport social page notes Benjamin Thaw joins family for summer while George L Rives heads to New York after Newport visit. Lispenard Stewart abroad plans early return to Newport. Mrs J R Busk and Miss Busk to Indian Spring. Early arrivals include Storrs Weils Leede Mason Roelker Emily Redmond and Alice Grosvenor guests with Hunt family registering at Minichinger King Cottage.

Newport. R Benjamin Thaw George L. Rives Newport New York William Grosvenor Providence Lispenard Stewart Europe America J. R. Busk Miss Busk Indian Spring William Storrs Weils William B. Leede J. J. Mason William G. Roelker Emily Redmond Henry Redmond Alice Grosvenor Arthur S. Keller E Livingston Mason R. M. Hunt Joseph Hunt Miinchinger-King Cottage

Canada's Delegate to the Hague Representing Canada and Newfoundland

Ottawa May 11 Sir Charles Fitzpatrick chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada will be the joint representative of Canada and Newfoundland at the Hague tribunal to settle the Atlantic fisheries dispute with the United States Newfoundland concurs in the proposal and the British government has sanctioned the appointment The United States representative has not yet been announced

Ottawa Sir Charles Fitzpatrick Supreme Court of Canada Canada Newfoundland Hague United States Charles

Roosevelt Recall Of First Speech At Seamen’s Friend Society

The recall came at the society annual meeting yesterday afternoon when an autographed photograph was presented by the President to the new Seasmen's Institute. The frame hung photograph will adorn the $025.08 institute opening this summer at West and Jane Streets where over seven thousand sailors arrive daily.

Roosevelt American Seamen's Friend Society New Seamen’s Institute West Jane Streets

A Club Surrenders Home After 1906-Founding

The A Club, which hosted Maxim Gorky in April 1906, will relinquish its No 4 Fifth Avenue house on June 1 though it will not disband. Monthly meetings continue and a new home may be rented in the fall. Eighteen members. President Howard Brubaker and secretary Miss Mersaret Doolittle lead the group formed as a cooperative housing experiment. The move stems from the building’s condition.

Maxim Gorky Russia Fifth Avenue Howard Brubaker Mersaret Doolittle

Ambassadors Leave Mexico for Central American Trip

In Mexico City on May 11 Ambassadors Buchanan and Enrique reel departed on the President's train to Salina Cruz to join the Albany cruiser for Punta Arenas Costa Rica. Telegrams show Nicaragua Honduras and Guatemala accept invitations for their judges to travel aboard the Albany. All Central American Court of Justice members will accompany the high commissioners except the Saharodian judge already in San Jose.

Rs Wiliam Mexico City Buchanan Enrique Salina Cruz Albany Punta Arenas Costa Rica Guatemala Central American Court of Justice San Jose

Exams With Girls Never: Columbia Students Object

Columbia University students opposed holding final exams with Barnard College in the same room. Faculty suggested shared examinations to save time but seniors resisted, warning Barnard involvement would derail serious work and deny degrees. Just before doors opened, Barnard students were absent and faculty avoided a strike.

Columbia Barnard Barnard St Cole

Temple Emanu El Elects Officers At Meeting

At the annual meeting of Temple Emanu El the congregation elected officers for the ensuing year. Named were James Seligman as vice president M H Moses as trustee M H Moses S M Shafer William K Spigelberg and Henry Siedenberg as officers or trustees.

Congregation of the Temple Emanu-El James Seligman M. H. Moses S M. Shafer William K. Spigelberg Henry Siedenberg

Transatlantic Travellers Arrive with Notable Passengers

Among the passengers on the Europe liner are the Kronprinzessin, Mr and Mrs Federico de Albert, and Mr and Mrs John W Auchineloss, signaling a gathering of notable travelers bound for transatlantic voyage.

Europe Kronprinzessin Federico de Albert John W Auchineloss

Sailors head to Bremen voyage from Cecilies to day

The list of travelers includes Mon Mare Antonio on Or and Mrs Kart Mac, Virs, John RK of Livermere, Mrs. George J, Mr and Mrs 3 mace, Mr and Mrs W T Wrignk, Robert Ralston Stewart, and Professor Samuel Seale ford. They are set to sail today for Bremen under Cecilies voyage.

Cecilie Bremen Antonio Kart Mac John RK Livermere George J Mace W_ T Robert Ralston Stewart Samuel & Sealeford

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