Amusements list at area theaters and shows
A pasted program page lists multiple venues and showtimes including Academy of Music, Casino, Vaudeville acts, The Merry Widow, The Witching Hour, The Girl Behind the Counter, The Yankee Prince, The Merry Widow, and other acts with varied 2:15 to 8:18 pm slots. Mentions Music Hall burlesque and port ar. The page mixes titles and times, presenting a cross section of late program offerings.
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Academy OF Music
Modiste
Vandev
Tovatore
Casino
Vaudevills
Estein
Ald Square
Rome
S—Ratle
Port Aros
Friars
Son Kies
K-M
Sant
a_ Knight
Music Hall
New York Daily Tribune May 14 1808 editorial listing
The May 14 1808 issue of the New York Daily Tribune is published by The Tribune Association. Ogden Mills serves as president with Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer. Office and officers listed at Tribune Building 154 Nassau Street, New York.
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The
Tribune Association
New York
Tribune
Nassau Street
Ogden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttle
Congress Debates Brownsville Affair and We Trust Coin Bill
A morning summary notes Senate postponement on the Brownsville case to December 16 and a court of inquiry referral for Colonel Stewart. House passes a bill restoring the motto In God We Trust on coins. Foreign news covers Afghan border clashes, a jail break bloodshed in Ekaterinoslav, and Japan rejecting China’s railway modification. Domestic items mention Roosevelt conservation conference, Taft campaign statements, fleet entertainments, Albany legislature adjournment, and assorted market and weather updates.
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Congress
Senate
Brownsville
Foraker
Rayners
Stewart
Committee of Military Affairs
House
Ers
Ekaterinoslav
Japan
China
Manchuria
Roosevelt
Conference On Conservation of Natural Resources
White House
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
Washington
San Francisco
Bay
Albany
Denver
Massachusetts
William Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Dutchess County
Otto G. Pocker
Poughkeepsie
N. T
Allen
Francis
Missouri
Bryan
Fancher
H. Harriman
Union Pacificicans
Paris
J. P. Moreau & Co
Southern Railway Company
Chase National Bank
Rights of Delegates in Pennsylvania Split Over Taft
Debate over delegate rights to the Republican National Convention centers on Lewis Emery Jr. from the 21st District who backs Taft. Critics claim Emery is not a Republican due to past Democratic endorsement, while supporters note no bar exists preventing cross ticket participation. Local stalemate reflects confusion about convention rules and party loyalty.
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Chicago
Res
Wiliam Barnes, Jr
Republican Delegate Case Is Free of Punishment Doubt
The speaker argues that Mr. Emery acted within his rights as a Republican and a delegate candidate in the 21st District of Pennsylvania. Emery disclosed he would vote for Roosevelt policy aligned candidates, pledge to support the Chicago presidential nominee, and thus cannot be unseated based on past political affiliation or opinions. The piece urges adherence to Republican rules over punitive measures.
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Emery
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Taft
Knox
Roosevelt
Grassmere
Delaware
E. Burd Grubb
New Jersey Volunteers
The Governor's Refusal to Enter Vice Presidency
Governor Hughes rejects the idea of a vice presidential bid, urging that his work as governor remains unfinished. The piece argues his continued governorship strengthens the Republican party in the state and notes his duty as the attorney for the people.
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Woodford
Hughes
The
Tribune
Republican Party
President Addresses Governors on Resource Conservation
The President spoke to governors in Washington urging conservation of natural resources and efficient use to secure the future. He praised state action, noted industrial growth consumes resources, and urged coordinated efforts among states with federal support to avoid waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jacques Cartier
Republic
Flammarion Book Comment Sparks Political Levitation Jest
The excerpt mocks M. Camille Flammarion for praising unknown forces and parodies psychology stockholders money loss. It notes jokes about Sleeping sickness Jerome coma and levitation, then shifts to Niagara Orleans Senate district politicians described as “up in the air” without support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Camille Flammarion
Jerome
M. Flammarion
Niagara-Orleans
Outwitting the Microbe in City Transit Quarantine Tale
A witty urban rant depicts microbes as unruly travelers invading New York’s streetcars. The NYC transit official jokes that clean 42nd Street cars prevent microbe lodgment, while Grand Central Station arrivals pose the real risk. The piece likens infection control to St Patrick driving snakes from Ireland, celebrating decisive municipal action.
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City of
New York
Third Avenue
42D Street
Grand Central Station
Manhattan
St. Patrick
Ireland
The Wickedest Man in New York The Allen
A profile of Theodore Allen known as The Allen, contrasting a veneer of integrity with a long career defying law. The piece probes heredity, civic virtue, and pervasive vice, asking how a man so entrenched in crime could persist unseen by courts and police while shaping a troubled era.
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Theodore
Allen
New York
John Allen
Water Street
Jerry” McAuley
Manhattan Island
John
Kit” Burns
Law
Penology
Objections to a Mothers Day Proposed by Senator Burkett
The argument lists two main objections to Burkett's Mothers Day resolution. It says holidays should honor those likely to be forgotten, and warns Americans would turn the day into trips, fishing, poker, or other outings, making it a uncomfortable twenty four hours for the king it aims to honor.
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Burkett
Politically Charged New York Weather and Tammany Reflections
A composite of opinion and satire notes the Governor’s dismissive stance toward some officials, New York’s heat wave contrasts with conservatism, and Tammany Hall’s enduring influence. It quotes the New York Times and Arkansas commentary while alluding to rural backlash and national talk of reform, with satire on public figures and political clashes.
Pronunciation of Arkansas Sparks Courting of Davis
A historical note recalls Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas answering whether Arkansas should be pronounced Arkansaw. He cites a 1881 General Assembly act as authority. The text then shifts to a blend of quotations, recollections, and brief comic vignettes from various figures and locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
William Patterson
Arkansaw
General Assembly
White House hosts governors conference and social events
At the White House on May 13 the president opened the conference of governors on natural resources, met with state executives, and posed for photos with delegates. Guests included Senators Parkett and Warren, Ambassador Jusserand, and several representatives. A royal social season continued with numerous parties in Meadow Brook. Additionally, Miss Mary Willis wed James Alfred in a quiet ceremony at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, with family and notable attendees present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Conference of Governors
Parkett and
Warren
Jusserand
Auguste Calvert
France
Bede, Watson
Carlin
Hale
Thomas Cook
Canal Zone
Mary €. Willis
Charles E. Willis
James Alfred
Church of the Heavenly Rest
W. Montague Geer
St. Paul's Chapel
Spencer Burton
Church of St. Join the Evangelist
Boston
Pierre Willis
Sips
Percival Lowell
Jo Roosevelt
Alfred Roosevelt
James A. Roosevelt
T. James Bowlker
Orme Clarke
Katherine Roosevelt
Washington Notables Travel and Social Roundup
From The Tribune Bureau Mrs Elihu Root and Mrs Ulysses S Grant have gone to New York with Mrs Taft returning from Cincinnati. The Tafts will occupy Murray Bay cottage for five years and move there after June closing their K Street home. Mrs James R Garfield led a large party to Great Falls of the Potomac by steam launch, with relatives and notable guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Elihu Root
Ulysses S. Grant
New York
Root
Grant
Brookline
Mass
Taft
Cincinnati
Murray Bay
Canada
K Street
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Great Falls of the Potomac
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Charles D. Walcott
Stuart
Sidney Walcott
Charles Taft
Quentin Roosevelt
Fremont Smith
Roland Cotton Smith
Miss Newell
Garfield
Chicago
Diplomatic Corps bids farewell to Washington staff
The German Ambassador and Baroness von Sternburg hosted a river voyage to Mount Vernon for embassy attachés and wives before summer in Europe. They proceed to New York with Miss Langham, then sail to Italy. The Langhams join relatives in New York before France. The British Ambassador and Mrs Bryce depart for New York for several days.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Baroness von Sternburg
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Europe
New York
Miss Langham
Holland House
Italy
Arthur Langham
France
Bryce
Washington Society Notes of May Weddings and Season Moves
The Tribune Bureau reports Miss Elizabeth Oliver and Francis K. Stevens plan a simple May wedding at Miss Oliver’s home with Ebene Stevens as best man and Rev Roland Cotton Smith officiating. Guests come from New York Boston and Albany. Also noted are Rear Admiral William Sheffield Cowles and Mrs Cowles leaving for Farmington Conn and various society house parties and visits as the season shifts.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Elizabeth Oliver
Francis K. Stevens
Oliver
Robert Shaw Oliver
Stevens
Eben Stevens
Roland Cotton Smith
St. John’s Church
Archibald Murray
Burbage
Henry Shaw
Choate
New York
Boston
Albany
Mr. Stevens
John B
William Shefield Cowles
Belmont Park Race Day Noted Amid Deserted Town
A fragment reports Belmont Park crowds abandoning the town yesterday as motor trains carried away racegoers. The scene described a subdued afternoon with social tension and trains moving spectators toward the venue.
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Belmont Park
Duke of the Abruzzi Seeks Marriage Deal in Rome
The Duke of the Abruzzi arrived in Rome from Naples and met with King Victor Emmanuel at the Quirinal to discuss his marriage to Miss Katherine Elkins. An agreement was reported reached aboard the battleship Regina Elena with the duke’s brothers. He dined with the King and Queen, then visited the Queen Mother and Princess Letizia before departing for Spezzia.
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Rome
Abruzzi
Naples
Quirinal
Victor Emmanuel
Katherine Elkins
Letizia
Spezzia
Marchioness of Headfort in Wreck on Return Voyage
The Marquis and Marchioness of Headfort, after a months long pleasure stay, sailed yesterday on the Mauretania. The marchioness reported a railroad wreck on the Canadian Pacific line near Winnipeg last Friday where four cars overturned. she was slightly injured by a broken door.
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Marquis of
Headfort
Marchioness of
Mauretania
Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg
Hughes Victory in the 47th Election
A compilation of editorials from The Brooklyn Eagle The New York Evening Post The New York World The Boston Herald The Brooklyn Times and The Springfield Republican discussing Governor Hughes victory in the 47th election and its implications for party politics the racetrack bill and the Republican machine. The pieces note Democratic support and the potential impact on the party and upcoming elections.
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New York
Hughes
Wallace
Boston Herald
Brooklyn Times
Taft Named on First Ballot Yet Strong In Character
Washington reports Taft poised for the nomination on the first ballot.His broad experience in governing major affairs, legal training, and bench record mark him as a judicial and judicious leader. Supporters praise his tact moderation and constitutional respect and predict he could unite the republic.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Washington
Taft
Cuba
Porto Rico
Panama
Social notes from Newport spark season arrivals
Newport social page lists Paul Morton and H O Havemeyer Jr among season arrivals, houses being opened, and club committees named. Edith Livingstone Mason and Arthur L Keller set June 3 wedding with Marguerite Mason and A E Keiler as only attendants.
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the Tribune
Newport
R. I
Paul Morton
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Navy
H. O. Havemeryer, Jr
Victor Sorchan
Europe
J. ©. Wilson
A. H. Olmstead
Ocean Avenue
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Barton Willing
Philadelphia
Golf Club
H. Havemeyer, Jr
Lispenard Stewart
Harry Sedgwick
Phiadelphia
Albert Leads
Bear Creek
Penn
Mary Appleton
New York
T. Shaw
East Greenwich
la Farge
Edith Livingstone Mason
A. Livingstone Mason
Arthur L Keller
Marguerite
Mason
A. E. Keiler
Mural Painting Test for Lazarus Scholarship Held at National Academy
Examinations for the fifth Jacob H. Lazarus scholarship in mural painting will occur at the National Academy of Design during the week starting October. The fund yields 840 yearly for three years, paid quarterly at 280, advance by the Metropolitan Museum of Art treasurer, not including Rome travel. Open to unmarried U.S. male citizens. preliminary tests cover perspective anatomy painted life figure, later exams in architecture history freehand drawing from memory classical ornament and orders, elementary French and Italian, and mural sketching with accessories. The holder must be in Rome by January 1, 19, and spend at least 34 months in Italy under the committee’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob H. Lazarus
National Academy of Design
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Rome
United States
Ufe
Italy
San Francisco votes bond issue for city improvements
A telegram reports San Francisco approved bonds for a water system, sewers, hospitals, schools, and a hall of justice. The vote uses funds to improve fire protection and reduce insurance costs after April disaster. total debt remains within the 15 percent ceiling with borrowing capacity left.
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The
Tribune
San Francisco
Hall of Justice
New York
Calvin BR Brown
Funeral of Mrs A B Stone Charity Worker and Author
Mrs Andros B Stone longtime literary figure and charity supporter died recently. Funeral held at Madison Avenue Baptist Church. From her West 70th Street home she hosted notable figures including Oliver Payne John Hay Murat Halstead and Ed Clarence Stedman. She authored works and supported Wilson Mission Children’s Aid Society Needlework Guild Y M C A Sunday Alliance Tribune Sunshine Society and Home for Feeble Minded. Memorial planned at Bath Beach home. Survived by two daughters Mrs F F Marbury and Mrs Arthur Littl.
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A. B. Stone
Andros B. Stone
Madison Avenue Baptist Church
West Sth Street
Oliver © Payne
John Hay
Murat Halstead
Ed Clarence Stedman
Cause of Charity
Wilson Mission
Children’s Aid Society
The
Needlework Guild
Young Men's Christian Association
Sunday Allance
Tribune Sunshine Society
Home For Feeble Minded
Bath Beach
Stone
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New York Daily Tribune
the Rights OF Delegates
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the” Allen
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Coney Island
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Tammany
New York City
New York Times
Upstate
Ohio
South Dakota
Louisville Courier-Journal
Hawk
Mr. Parrot
Puck
Damascus
Eld
Venice
Dead Sea
Washington Star
Messaggero
Rossini
Rolla
Muggins
London
A. Holland Forbes
Fairfield
Conn
Eva van Cortlandt Morris
A. Newbold Morris
McDougall Hawke
William M. W. Hoffman
Tuxedo
F. K. Sturese
East List Street
Lenox
Mrs. Pembroke Jones
Elizabeth Newcomb Hall
Henry B. Hall
Judson Scott Todd
the Diplomatic Corps
IN Washington Society
NEW York Society
King
Miss Elkins
Brooklyn Eagle
England
New York Evening Post
Democratic Party
Ith
Springfield
Republican
MR. Taft
Sea
Jacob Lazarus
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