Amusements at Broadway Theaters Tonight
listed shows include Modiste at Academy of Music with a 5 mile ride, The Girl Behind the Counter at Herald Square, The Merry Widow at Amsterdam and The Yankee Prince at Creekbocker, with vaudeville acts and musical revues across venues including Prome and York theaters and a World in Wax museum display.
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Academy OF Music
Modiste
Nera
Vancer
Ikcan
Tovatore
Girl
Vaudevile
Erstein
Vaudeville
Herald Square
Rattle
Port Arthur
Iroeus
Onaip Son
Wot + SQUARE GARDEN
Mertire
Msterdam
York
fFriar Festivel
Moy
Virgiis
NCSS
New York Daily Tribune May 14 1908 masthead
The item records the newspaper’s publication details for May 14 1908. It lists ownership by The Tribune Association, executives Ogden Mills president Nathaniel Tuttle secretary and treasurer, and specifies Trib une Building 154 Nassau Street New York as the principal office.
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The
Tribune Association
New York
Tribune
Nassau Street
Ogden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttle
Congress News and War Turmoil Reported
A morning briefing outlines Senate actions including delaying Brownsville affair and court of inquiry, plus passage of the motto restoration to coins. Foreign reports note British forces near Afghanistan and Manchurian railway dispute. domestic updates cover Roosevelt conservation conference and political campaigning. Weather shows rain and cooler, with temperatures yesterday reaching 85 and low 65.
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Congress
Senate
Brownsville
Foraker
Rayner
Stewart
Committee of Military Affairs
House
Dand
Ers
Ekaterinoslav
Will
Sapan
China
Manchuria
Roosevelt
Conference On Conservation of Natural Resources
White House
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
San Francisco
Bay
Albany
Denver
Gil- Mam le
Henry B. Seaman
Bridge Commission
Blackwell
Allen
Francis
Missouri
Bryan
Fancher
Harriman
Union Pacific
Paris
J. P. Morgan & Co
Souther Railway Company
Chase National Bank
Rights of Delegates Stirring Controversy in Pennsylvania
Debate over the legality of district delegate Lewis Emery Jr voting for Taft at Chicago highlights ignorance of convention rules. Some Republicans question his seat claiming he is not a Republican due to past endorsements. The issue recalls disputes that could affect seating at the Republican National Convention.
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Pennsylvania
Lewis Emery, Jr
Deleter
Taft
Chicago
Tribune
Emery
Knox
Republican Delegate Controversy In 21st District of Pennsylvania
The text argues that Emery acted within his rights to declare as a Republican and seek delegate status in the Pennsylvania 21st District primary. It notes voters considered him a Republican when elected, that he would vote by his own judgment in Chicago, and that his pledge aligned with Roosevelt era policies. It calls for adherence to convention rules rather than punitive actions.
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Emery
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Taft
Knox
Roosevelt
Governor Hughes Declines Vice Presidency Offer
The governor’s explicit letter to General Woodford ends any chance he would join the national ticket. The Tribune notes his work in the governorship remains unfinished and his return to his profession as attorney for the people. party strength in the state benefits more from his ongoing service than a vice presidential nomination.
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Woodford
Hughes
The
Tribune
Republican Party
President to Governors Urges Resource Conservation
The President addressed Governors from nearly all states in Washington, urging careful use of natural resources. He warned that lavish consumption threatens future generations and praised state action while calling for broader interstate cooperation within federal guidance.
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Washington
Jacques Cartier
Republic
Flammarion Book Sparks Quips On Psychic Qualities
A humorous critique mocks Flammarion’s Unknown Natural Forces, noting humans remain mysterious to psychologists. It jokes about political drubbings and Jerome coma, then offers levitation as a probable upcoming craze in politics with light satire on wire pulling and gumshoe tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Camille Flammarion
Jerome
M. Flammarion
Niagara-Orleans
Outwitting the Microbe In New York Streetcars
The piece humorously laments microbes resisting control while stating streetcars on New York City’s 42nd Street are clean. It jokes about quarantine at Grand Central Station and mocks municipal efforts, blaming infection on travelers and highlighting city sanitation themes.
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City of
New York
Third Avenue
Grand Central Station
Manhattan
St. Patrick
Ireland
The Wickedest Man in New York The Allen
A character study of Theodore Allen known as The Allen in New York history. The piece contrasts his virtue and generosity with a long pattern of defiance of law and social decay. It questions heredity and environment shaping a man who defied police and courts yet inspired reformist curiosity.
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Theodore
Allen
New York
Jobo Allen
Water Street
Jerry” McAuley
Manhattan Island
John Allen
Kit” Burns
Two Objections To a Mothers Day Holiday
The piece argues against Senator Burkett on Mothers Day noting holidays honor forgotten people and warning that Americans would use the day for trips or leisure activities, making the observance uncomfortable for living mothers.
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Burkett
Tammany and politics mix in New York heat of April
A Sun warmed tale rails at public mood and party power. The author mocks holiday rites honoring distant figures and notes New Yorkers cling to conservatism amid record heat. Tammany’s stamina and influence are debated while other states juggle governors and politics.
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Manhattan
Wall Street
Coney Island
Fifth Avenue
Hudson
Tammany
New York City
New York Times
Arkansas or Arkansaw pronunciation sparks lively debate
A note sent to Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas asks how to say the state name. He answers Arkansaw, citing a 1881 General Assembly act, and regrets not joining the celebrants to drink at the loser’s expense. Also: a poem, Civil War reunion at Grassmere, and various quips and anecdotes from newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
William Patterson
Arkansaw
Davis
General Assembly
Tafts Equipment and Character As Nomination Viewed
From Washington reports the first ballot nominates Secretary Taft. He is a broad, intelligent man with vast experience in state affairs. His record in Cuba Porto Rico and Panama shows moderation judgment and common sense. He is a trained lawyer with a judicial mind and courage. He is a trained statesman devoted to law and orderly procedure.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Washington
Taft
Cuba
Porto Rico
Panama
White House hosts governors conference and social notes
The President opened sessions of the governors conference on natural resource conservation and met with state executives and delegates. Also a flurry of social events and several weddings are noted, including Miss Mary C. Willis to James Alfred at the Church of the Heavenly Rest.
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Mary C. Willis
Charles E. Willis
James Alfred
Church of the Heavenly Rest
W. Montague Geer
St. Paul's Chapel
Spencer Burton
Church of St. John the Evangelist
Boston
Pierre Willis
Percival Lowell
Roosevelt
Alfred Roosevelt
James A. Roosevelt
T. James Bowther
Orme Clarke
Katherine Roosevelt
Cabinet News From Washington to New York and Canada
In Washington on May 13 Mrs. Elihu Root and Mrs. Ulysses Grant III have left for New York and will return to Washington soon while Mrs. Grant plans to stay in Brookline Massachusetts. Mrs. Taft returned from Cincinnati and the Tafts will move to Murray Bay Canada for the summer. Mrs. Garfield hosted a Great Falls picnic with a large party at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and includes Mrs. Charles Walcott Stuart Sidney Waikott Charles Taft Quentin Roosevelt and others. Mrs. Newell and her daughter have returned to Chicago.
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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 Waikott
Charles Taft
Quentin Roosevelt
Fremont Smith
Roland Cotton Smith
Miss Newell
Garfield
Chicago
German Ambassador Sees Embassy Staff Off To Europe
The German Ambassador and Baroness von Sternburg took embassy staff and wives on a Potomac trip to Mount Vernon as a summer sendoff. They depart for New York tomorrow with Miss Langham, visit New Hunt then sail for Italy Saturday. Bryce accompanied the British Ambassador and Mrs. Washington to 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
New Hunt
Mrs
Washington Society Details Miss Oliver Stevens Wedding
Miss Elizabeth Oliver and Francis K. Stevens plan a simple Washington wedding at Miss Oliver’s parents home with Rear Admiral and Mrs. Cowles and other relatives traveling from New York Boston and Albany. The Rev Roland Cotton Smith will officiate and Eben Stevens will serve as best man.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Elizabeth Oliver
Francis K. Stevens
Henry Shaw
Choate
Oliver
New York
Boston
Albany
Mr. Stevens
John
Rear Admiral
N Street
Cowles
Cow
Belmont Park Race Day Draws Sparse Town Attendance
Town activity was light yesterday as many residents left social life behind to attend the Belmont Park races. Motors and trains carried away crowds that could not resist the event, leaving the town comparatively deserted in the afternoon.
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Belmont Park
Duke of the Abruzzi Arrives in Naples for Rome Conference
The Duke of the Abruzzi met King Victor Emmanuel at the Quirinal to discuss his marriage to Miss Katherine Elkins. An agreement was reached with his brothers aboard the battleship Regina Elena. He dined with the King and Queen, then visited the Queen Mother and Princess Letizia before departing Rome for Spezzia.
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Abruzzi
Naples
Quirinal
Victor Emmanuel
Katherine Elkins
Letizia
Rome
Spezzia
Marchioness of Headfort in Wreck on Canadian Trip
The Marquis and Marchioness of Headfort, visiting on a pleasure trip, sailed yesterday on the Mauretania. The marchioness reported a railroad wreck on the Canadian Pacific line last Friday about ninety miles from Winnipeg where four cars of the train overturned and 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 from The Brooklyn Eagle and other papers analyzes Governor Hughes's victory in the 47th district race. It notes the political impact locally and nationally, the possible shift in Democratic support, and how party bosses respond as Hughes presses anti-gambling and racetrack measures amid a testing electoral climate.
Newport social notes add famed names to season
Paul Morton, president of Equitable Life and former secretary of the Navy, will take a cottage in Newport this season. Many returning residents arrive or take possessions, including J. C. Wilson and A. H. Olmstead. Clambake Club opens June 15 with clubhouse upgrades. Wedding plans surface for Edith Mason and Arthur Keller on June 3 with two attendants.
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the Tribune
Newport
R. L
Paul Morton
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Navy
H. O. Havemerer, Jr
Victor Sorchan
Europe
J. C. 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 in October at National Academy
The fifth competition and the Jacob H. Lazarus mural painting scholarship will be held at the National Academy of Design in the week starting in October. The fund pays 250 dollars quarterly for three years, plus travel to Rome, and is open to unmarried male U.S. citizens. Candidates face preliminary tests in perspective and anatomy and a November exam in architecture history and drawing, with a long Rome residency under the committee’s guidance.
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Jacob H. Lazarus
National Academy of Design
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Rome
United States
Italy
San Francisco Votes Bond Issue for City Projects
Letter to the editor reports San Francisco voting bonds for municipal improvements. Bonds total 5.2 million for water system, sewer, 5 million for schools, 2 million for hospitals, 1 thousand for hall of justice, and 4 for Garbage disposal plant. City charter caps debt at 15 percent of assessment roll. current roll around six million. total debt about 21 million, leaving borrowing room near 45 million. News item notes impact on water mains, insurance costs, and California residents in New York.
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E. Gue Xrreu
San Francisco
Tech
Hall of Justices
New York
Calvin BR Brown
Funeral of Mrs. A. B. Stone at Madison Avenue Church
Mrs Andros B Stone longtime literary figure and charity supporter died recently. Her home at 150 West sath street hosted notable guests including Oliver Payne John Hay Murat Halstead and Edm Clarence Stedman. A memorial was planned for the Bath Beach Children's Aid Society home. she left two daughters Mrs F F Marbury and Mrs Arthur Littity.
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A. B. Stone
Andros BR. Stone
Madison Avenue Baptist Church
West Sath Street
Oliver & Payne
John Hay
Murat Halstead
Clarence Stedman
Cause of Charity
Wilson Mission
Children’s Aid Society
Needlework Guild
Young Men's Christian Association
Sunday Revance
Tribune Sunshine Society
Home For
Bath Beach
Stone
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New York Daily Tribune
the Rights OF Delegates
the” Allen
Oblic Hfe
William Barnes, Jr
Upstate
Ohio
South Dakota
Louisville Courier-Journal
Grassmere
Delaware
E. Burd Grubb
New Jersey Volunteers
Hawk
Mr. Parrot
Puck
Damascus
Venice
Dead Sea
Washington Star
Messaggero
Rossini
Rolla
Muggins
London
MR. Taft
Sea
Arris
Conference of Governors
Burkett and
Warren
Jusserand
Auguste Calvert
France
Bede, Watson
Carlin
Hale
Thomas Cook
Canal Zone
A. Holland Forbes
Fairfield
Conn
Eva van Cortlandt Morris
Coughter
A. Newbold Morris
McDougall Hawke
William M. W. Hoffman
Tuxedo
F. K. Sturets
East List Street
Lenox
Mrs. Pembroke Jones
Elizabeth Newcomb Hall
Henry B. Hall
Judson Scott Todd
Brife
East Sth Street
Reginald Chauncey Robbins
the Diplomatic Corps
IN Washington Society
NEW York Society
King
Miss Elkins
Brooklyn Eagle
England
New York Evening Post
Democratic Party
Ith
Wallace
Boston Herald
Brooklyn Times
Springfield
Republican
Jacob E. Lazarus
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