Amusements list of New York theater offerings
A long list of venues and shows across Broadway and nearby houses. Entries include Lord Dundreary at Academy of Music and Vaudeville at Alhambra and Ammertstein s. The programs feature operas such as Trovatore and The Merry Widow, ballet and theatrical acts, and times ranging from 2:15 to 11 with appearances by the Dancer and the King, The Witching Hour, The Soul Kiss, and The Gay Musician among others.
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Es Academy OF Music
Lord Dundreary
Albambra
Trovatore
Papa Lebonnaré
Blaney
Casino
Colonial
Cooney Island
Luns Park
Eden MT
Hackett
Ammerstein
Rarlem Casino
Rigo
Port Arthur
Hudson
Knickerbocker
Fric
Wallackk
New York Daily Tribune Address and Officers Listed
New York Daily Tribune of May 20 1908 publishes the Tribune Association corporate details. Coden Mills serves as president while Nathaniel Tuttle is secretary and treasurer. The office and principal place of business is Tribune Building at 154 Nassau Street New York.
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The
Tribune Association
New York
Tribune
Nessau Street
Coden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttle
Congress and World Affairs In Brief Across Senate to City
Senate conference on the agricultural appropriation bill passed and a conservation commission was proposed. House approved 3 1/2 million for Tokio exposition representation and backed the legislative appropriation conference report. Foreign notes report Caillaux deficit plans and treaty texts laid to Parliament. Domestic indicates Taft Panama measures, Cleveland streetcar riots, and party conventions. City items note a fatal shooting and a murder suicide by a father and son, plus a busy tariff board debate and campus pranks. Weather shows rain likely with highs near 68 and lows around 57.
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Congress
Senate
Conservation of Resources Commission
House
United States
Great Britain
France
M. Kokovsoff
Taft
Washington
Panama
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Cogn
Chicago
James A. Patten
California
Denver
Bryan
Hughes
Albany
Merritt
Baldwin
White Wings
Hammondsport
N. Y
John F. Hill
Augusta
Republican National Committee
Grange County Board of Supervisors
West Point
Cornwall
Currency bills fail to satisfy calls for real reform
The Washington reports show Senate and House conferees cannot agree on currency legislation. The Aldrich and Vreeland proposals are seen as insufficient, merely emergency measures, failing to address fundamental flaws. Editors urge open discussion to fix the system so it adapts to business needs and equalizes rates nationwide.
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Washington
Senate
House Conferrees
Cortelyou
Democratic Statesmanship and Currency Policy
The remark notes the limited achievements of Democratic statesmanship in shaping currency policy, highlighting perceived gaps between rhetoric and tangible financial reforms. It critiques the administration's handling of monetary issues and suggests broader implications for economic stability and public trust.
The South for Bryan in Alabama primary shift
Alabama's primary results leave Bryan securely aligned with Southern leaders who would lose influence if they opposed him. Johnson’s effort to push a Western East coalition faltered as Southern voters reaffirm Bryan, signaling the South will back him at Denver. The piece notes Southern senators and representatives remain bound to Bryan for political self-preservation and delegate viability.
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Alabama
John A. Johnson
Johnson
Denver
Mississippi Valley
Alton B. Parker
Mr. Johnson
United States
Bryan
South
Minnesota
the Tribune
Northwest
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Bailey
John Sharp Williams
Texas
Mississippi
New York Evening Post
New York World
International effort urged to curb opium trade in China
The article praises a proposed international conference in Shanghai to coordinate a ten year plan to end opium in China. It notes U S leadership via the Philippines and broad support from Britain France Holland Portugal Germany Japan Russia and America. It stresses ending imported opium and urges united action for China’s benefit and global self interest.
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Far East
Shanghai
United States
Philippines
China
Great Britain
Indian
France
Holland
Portugal
Germany
Japan
Russia
America
Opium Habit Seen as Grave Evil in Far East Possessions
The passage argues opium is a grave evil in Oriental possessions and among Chinese, Indians, Malays, and other natives. It contends eradication elsewhere may be tougher than in China and calls for a concerted effort beginning New Year 1909 to start a hopeful new era in drug-ridden Far East lands.
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China
Far East
New Oklahoma constitutional novelty targets wages by state report
The Oklahoma Legislature, confident in its up-to-date constitution, considers a bill requiring all corporations to provide detailed wage and profit reports to the State Labor Commissioner. The commissioner would use these figures to set wage rates, framing distribution of prosperity as a state concern.
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Oklahoma
Southwest
Commonwealth
Ohio Democrats
The Vestal Collier's Pace Heralds Modern Navy Progress
The Vestal, a fast new collier launched at the Brooklyn yard, exemplifies the shift to steam powered supply ships essential for a first class fleet. It is likely the fastest collier in US service, designed to sixteen knots, and built by the government at the same yard that produced the Cincinnati and Connecticut. Brooklyn pride grows as officials note plans for a 20,000 ton battleship to follow.
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Brooklyn
United States Navy
Delaware
North Dakota
Vestal
Cincinnati
Connecticut
the Tribune
Navy Yard
The Dying Twang
German and Cambridge scholars debate American English and the Yankee accent. Professor Brandl says Yankees lack twang, while Skeat notes American training in phonetics elevates pronunciation. The piece lauds American progress and contrasts it with England's limited study of phonetics.
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Alois Brandl
W. W. Skeat
Tcho
Canada
Australia
United States
Brandl
University of Berlin
America
England
Germany
Chaucer
Skeat
Oxford
Boston
Oklahoma
American accents shaped by weather and immigrants debated
The text argues that American pronunciation bears regional shadings influenced by climate, dialects, and immigrant speech. It notes professors’ views on educated Americans retaining distinctive tones, while two top English scholars testify to Americans’ adaptation yet continuing divergence from transatlantic sounds.
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Brand
Ma'am
Governor Johnson shines at Washington conference
The Charleston News and Courier notes John A. Johnson of Minnesota as the most impressive figure at the Governors with the President gathering in Washington last week. It also praises Henry Clay Weeks of Bayside Long Island for defeating tree-destroying wire stringers and condemns tree mutilation amid New York suburbs, calling resistors community benefactors.
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Washington
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Charleston News and Courier
Henry Clay Weeks
Bayside
Long Island
New York
Debate Over Emergency Currency Plans and Amour Railroad Costs
The piece weighs competing emergency currency proposals under the Vreeland and Aldrich plans while noting Count Witte’s warned cost overrun on the Amoor railroad. It argues a new Siberian line may be needed despite high costs, suggesting that investing now could eventually redeem past failures.
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Count Witte
Russia
Amoor
Empire
Siberian
Clerical steeplejacks and witty exchanges across pages
The piece mingles anecdotes of clergymen climbing church spires to inspect weather vanes and capstones with humorous asides. It recalls Bishop Churchill Julius in New Zealand, a jest about hors d ouuvre, an anecdote from Sir John Hare, a pawn-ticket mishap by Leigh Murray, cracked eggs in soldiers canteens, Harry Lauder’s thrift tale, and a cartoonish hobo convention quip from Chicago.
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S. F. Sykes
St. Matthew's, Holbeck
Leeds
St. Michael's, Bath
St. Michael's Church
St. George's
Bickley
Churchill Julius
Christchurch
New Zealand
Strand Magazine
John Hare
Leigh Murray
Murray
Adelphi Theatre
London
Sims Reeves
Drury Lane
A Democratic Penance Commentary From a Judge
The judge calls Bryan the half shirt of the Democracy and accuses the party of sins of spine lessness and dissension. He predicts a Ravese in months and ashes as penance, implying a harsh reckoning for Democratic faults.
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Bryan
Largest leather belt built in Washington state
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Washington State holds the world’s largest leather belt. Made from hides of a herd of 2% steers, centers used, belts stretched weeks for strength. It measures 114 feet long by feet wide and three ply thick, weighing over 3500 pounds, welded without pegs or rivets, cement bonded and press welded, installed at the Dempster sawmill in Tacoma.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Washington State
Dempster
Tacoma
Wash
President congratulates Czar on fortieth birthday
Washington May 19 The President sent a message to the Czar congratulating him on his fortieth birthday Secretary Taft conferred with the President about the Panama election. White House guests included Mr and Mrs Jagvier Miss Grace Potter and others with numerous calls from Senators and Representatives. The Cabinet met and planned to sail readers note social engagements and upcoming weddings and retirements.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Taft
Panama
Jagvier
Grace Potter
White House
R. C. Bulmer
Roger Williams
Warner
Borah
Flint
Geary
Nixon
Curtis
Moore
Wanger
Burton
Delaware
Goulden
Small
Capron
Hale
Sherman
Hobson
Madison
Butler
Sion
Austrian Ambassador to close embassy for summer at Bar Harbor
The Austrian Ambassador and Baroness Hengelmuller will end their Washington embassy tenure on May 26 and relocate to Bar Harbor for the summer after leasing a cottage. Wu Ting-fang, the Chinese Minister, has gone to New York for several days and will visit Niagara Falls. Other attendees returned to the capital from the Delaware home of Senator Du Pont.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Hengelmuller
Bar Harbor
Wu Ting-fang
New York
Niagara Falls
Jeuschen von Und Zu
Delaware
Senator du Pont
Washington society heads for Bar Harbor summer gatherings
A large Washington social set will spend the season at Bar Harbor with numerous motions to luxury. Mrs Richard H Townsend and Mr and Mrs John B Henderson join Major General and Mrs Gillespie Brigadier General and Mrs Charles F Allen and Mr and Mrs William W Finley in the resort. Diplomatic envoys and families will join conferences and entertainments.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Washington Society
Bar Harbor
Richard H. Townsend
John B. Henderson
Gillespie
Charles F.allen
Wiliam W. Finley
Richard Wayne Parker
James
Parker
Cuba
Vermont
Richardson Clover
Country Club
Mayor Des Planches
Hepgelmuller
Mme Jwsserand
Mme. Nabuco
Winthrop
Chevy Chase
Lady Harrington
Sir John Lane Harrington
Amy McMillan
James McMillan
Fagle Head
Manchester
Mass
Cincinnati Students Rally Behind Dr Bawden
University of Cincinnati philosophy department students dispute university actions over Dr H H Bawden resignation linked to his marriage views. They sent a nationwide alumni circular urging an impartial jury of trustees and faculty, stating he never voiced such views in class. Thirty seven students signed, including three graduates.
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University of Cincinnati
H. H. Bawden
Vassar
New York University
Leland Stanford
Dr. Bawden
Public betting and racing debate letters
Henry R Young of Newark argues that Belmont Park crowds show morality, while condemning racing gains from illegal support and urging adherence to state law. The Tribune denies opposition to racing but opposes law defiance for a few at the expense of many.
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the Tribune
Belmont Park
Henry R. Young
Newark
N. J
Commander Peary Appreciates Tribune Support
A letter from Captain Robert E. Peary dated May 19 1908 thanks The Tribune for its Arctic expedition coverage and funds appeal. He cites broad newspaper interest and cites a generous correspondent in New York who wishes to discuss increasing aid.
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the Tribune
Commander Peary
R. E. Peary
U. S. N. New York
Mrs Fearn To Speak For The Blind In The Bronx
Mrs Frances Fearn widow of Walker Fearn former U S Minister to Romania speaks tonight at Willis Avenue Methodist Church The Bronx on The Work Being Done for the Blind by Queen Elizabeth of Romania Carmen Sylva She will describe the city for the blind founded by the Queen and the work in Romania Proceeds go to blind institutions and a Bronx circle of blind persons The speaker aided by the Queen to continue her philanthropic work
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Frances Fearn
Walker Fearn
United States
Romania
Willis Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Willis Avenue
i#1st street
Bronx
Queen Elizabeth of
Rumania
Carmen Sylva
Clinton Committee Plans Reception For Governor Clinton
The seven member executive committee named by Mayor McClellan met in the Corporation Counsel’s office to prepare for the governor’s body arriving from Washington in one week. Hugh Hastings will travel to Washington to confirm government plans before further arrangements, and the committee will reconvene today.
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Francis K. Pendleton
McClellan
Clinton
Whic
Washington
Corporation Counsel
Hugh Hastings
Social Notes From Newport Estates Prepared for Occupancy
Newport May 19 Telegraph notes that the Belmont Goelet Leeds Gerry Wysong estates are being readied for occupancy. Mrs Dahlgren and Miss Grosvenor return from New York, Willing Spencer registes at the Muenchinger King cottage, and William G. Roelker visits.
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Newport
R. I
O. H. P. Belmont
Ogden Goelet
William B. Leeds
E. Gerry
J. J. Wysong
Paul Dahlgren
New
Caroline Grosvenor
New York
William G. Roelker
National theatre memorial plan wins at Lyceum
A May 19 demonstration at the Lyceum Theatre supported erecting a central national theatre to honor Shakespeare rather than a Portland Place statue. Lord Lytton presided with Sir John Hare Bernard Shaw T P O Connor Squire Bancroft and Arthur Pinero among attendees. Alfred Lyttelton spoke for the main resolution, carried unanimously, with a committee named to draft plans.
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London
Lyceum Theatre
Henry Irving
National Theatre
Shakespeare
Portland Place
Lord Lytton
John Hare
Bernard Shaw
T. P. O'Connor
Squire Bancroft
Arthur W. Pinero
Alfred Lyttelton
Miss Reid's Bridesmaids Named for June Wedding
London on May 19 announces Miss Jean Reid will wed John Hubert Ward brother of the Earl of Dudley. Bridesmaids include Miss Bessie Crocker Miss Mills and Mr Ward's nieces Lady Gladys Honor and Lady Morvyth Lillian Ward daughters of Lor Dudley.
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London
Jean Reid
John Hubert Ward
Earl of Dudley
Bessie Crocker
Mills
Mr. Ward
Gladys Honor
Morvyth Lillian Ward
Lor Dudley
King Edward to Visit Russia for Week With Emperor
London reports that King Edward will spend a week with the Emperor and Empress of Russia. He is expected to embark from Portsmouth on May 2 after President Fallières visits London. This will be their first meeting since the Emperor's accession and the last during the Prince of Wales era at Emperor Alexandr’s funeral.
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London
Edward
Russia
Portsmouth
Reverend Vin Accepts Brooklyn Church Call
Norfolk preacher the Rev Dr W M Vin of Freemason Street Baptist Church says he will leave October 1 after accepting a call to Hue son Place Baptist Church in Brooklyn. He announced the decision on May 1.
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Norfolk
W. M. Vin
Freemason Street Baptist Church
Hueson Place
Brooklyn
British appoint Lowther ambassador to Turkey
London May 19 Gerard A Lowther the British Minister at Tangier has been named to succeed Sir Nicholas R O Conor who died in Constantinople in March as British Ambassador to Turkey.
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London
Gerard A. Lowther
Tangier
Nicholas R. O'Conor
Constantinople
Turkey
Melba Appears in Covent Garden Boheme Clash
Queen and large Covent Garden audience witness Melba’s first appearance of the season in La Boheme. The rivalry with Tetrazzini colors the night as Melba sings admirably yet enthusiasm lags behind nights featuring her Italian rival.
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Melba
LA Boheme
London
Mmes
Tetrazzini
Covent Garden
New York Institution for the Deaf elects officers
The annual meeting in Washington Heights saw A. Stoddard elected president Thatcher M. Adams chosen as first vice president and secretary John C. Perry as second vice president and W M W Hoffman as treasurer Adams marks his forty first year in service Retiring directors for the 198 class were Thatcher M Adams Samuel R Betts Warren E Dennis Robert Hom Michael Kerwin Edwin Langdon and arenioall D Russell.
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New York Institution For the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb
Institution
Washington Heights
A. Stoddard
Thatcher M. Adams
John C. Perry
W. M. W. Hoffman
Adams
Samual R. Betts
Warren E. Dennis
Robert @ Hom
Michael Kerwin
Edwin Langdon
Arenioall D. Russell
Weddings of Elizabeth Ss Barret and Edward Shaw at Trust Church
Miss Elizabeth Ss Barret and Edward Everett Shaw wed at Trust Methodist Episcopal Church 319 321 East Street in a ceremony by Rev D A Jordan. The couple planned a parsonage breakfast and depart for a European honeymoon aboard the Adriatic today. Guests included Dr and Mrs Bartlett and Prof and Mrs A L Schultz among others.
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Elizabeth Ss. Barret
Edward Everett Shaw
Methodist Episcopal Church
East Street
D. A. Jordan
John A. Ditmars
William R. Snedeker
William Beardsley
Boyd
Shaw
Europe
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