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New York Tribune

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New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

10

Burgess Warns Against Gambling At City Diocesan Meeting

Burgess told the Diocesan Convention at the Cathedral of the Incarnation that racing betting harms youths and must be eliminated. A letter from the American Federation of Labor prompted speeches for and against diocesan action. Reports showed charitable and building funds with surplus, and St. Paul’s School prospered under Welter R. Marsh.

Garden City Long Island Burgess Cathedral of the Incarnation American Federation of Labor J. Howard Mellish Church Charity Foundation Building Fund Committee Colonel Martin Committee On Schools St. Paul's School Welter R. Marsh

Methodist Protestant General Conference drives plan to unite Methodists

The Pittsburgh May meeting of the Methodist Protestant General Conference endorsed a nine member commission to confer with Methodist Episcopal Church North and South on uniting the main American denominations. The report rejects uniting with the Congregational Church but allows talks with the United Brethren Church and will report back at the next Conference.

Pittsburge May Methodist Protestant General Conference Nnted Methodist Episcopal Church North Congregational Church United Brethren Church

Open pulpit debate upheld by Bishop Lawrence

In Bodston May the Open Pulpit question drew unrest in the Episcopal Church. Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts defended it in his Diocesan Convention address at Trinity Church, arguing it edifies the people and welcomes insights from Protestant and social Christian leaders. He also stressed religious education as a central issue for Christians nationwide.

Bodston William Lawrence Massachusette Trinity Church Lawrence

New Princeton Science Building Contract Awarded

The Princeton natural science laboratory will be erected by J G Bishop 206 of Worcester Mass for about the cost. A benefactor gave 66109 for each building and 200000 for endowment. Construction starts in ten days on Washington Road near the infirmary. The new 77 dormitory contract went to Itton Matthews Co of Princeton.

the Tribune Princeton, N. J Princeton University J. G. Bishop Worcester Mass Physical Laboratory Princeton Washington Road Itton Matthews & Co

Epidemic Threatens Queens Schools Prompt Closures Feared

An epidemic of scarlet fever and measles hits Morris Park and Richmond Hill Queens Borough with over 150 ill pupils. Public School 53 Elm Street near Atlantic Avenue is reportedly hardest hit as 31 new measles cases emerge within 24 hours. Parents pull children from classes amid health department notices and rising concern. Cardinal Logue reviews the 69th Regiment at its Lexington Avenue armory with clergy and officers present and praise for the troops.

Morris Park Richmond Bi Queens Elm Street Atlantic Avenue Department of Health Teeven Cardinal Logue Cardina

Buried in St Pauls Graveyard Buckley Dies

Jean J Buckley aged seventy seven, grandson of architect Thomas Taylor who remodeled St Pauls Chapel, buried yesterday behind the chapel in the graveyard at Broadway and Fulton. He was preceded by his son Fredrick J Buckley whose death occurred four months earlier. Buckley lived recently at 55 East Street Bronx and died after visiting his married daughter in Astoria.

Jean J. Buckley Thomas Taylor St. Paul's Chapel Broadway Fulton Streets Taylor Fredrik J. Buckley Mr. Buckley No. S. Eassth Street Bronx Astoria Buckley

Man Wounded in Groin During Crow Hunt

Frank Clark of Camden, twenty four, was shot in the groin yesterday afternoon by a hunting companion while crow shooting. He was taken to a railroad town for a long drive to a hospital, where his condition was reported as critical. Henry Clews addresses Manchester Economic Club on “The Nation's Crime.”

Frank Clark Camden Clark Henry Clews Manchester Economic Club York Frank Parsons Walter Boston H. Sullivan

Waldorf Guest Arrested Over Worthless Draft Charge

Myles J. Renick, claiming to be a government inspector, was arrested by a house detective at the Waldorf after trying to buy clothing with a $19 draft from Charleston, S C, and receiving $50 in change. He denied mistreatment and was to be arraigned today at the Tenderloin station. A man named John Middleton later accused Renick of an immigration bureau loan scam in New York.

Myles J. Renick Washington The Waldorf Tenderloin Nahm, Lennon & Damm Fifth Avenue Lennon Renick Walders Exchange Banking and Trust Company Charleston S. C 17Th and I Streets John @. Middleton No. 12 East 31St Street Farrell

Canada’s Rights in Arctic Probed by Ottawa Leader

In a House discussion Sir Wilfrid Laurier urged formal Canadian jurisdiction over Arctic islands bearing American names. He pressed for patrolling Hudson Bay with a Canadian vessel and warned changing map names cannot alter title to territory. He cited Yukon risks and urged visible signs of sovereignty.

Ottawa Wilfrid Laurier Washington War Department Arctic Canada Hudson Bay Foster Wilfrid Yukon Skagway

Insurance Companies Win Firequake Case in Jamaica

London May 2 The King s Bench Division ruled that Jamaica Kingston fires from January 1971 were caused by the earthquake and thus exempt from claims under insurance policies. The test case filed by a Manchester firm against London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co established the ruling.

London Kingston Jamaica King’s Bench Manchester London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Company

Premier Signs Open Mind on Woman Suffrage Reform

London May 2 Premier Asquith signaled a shift toward electoral reform by saying the government plans to pass a comprehensive reform bill this Parliament. He noted he is not yet a suffrage advocate but would not oppose a democratic amendment. He stressed women’s support and broader electors backing are needed for any change.

London Asquith

Diamond and Rubber Trade Revival With U S Markets

Antwerp reports renewed activity after months of stagnation as American buyers return. Diamond merchants purchase heavily for New York accounts while the rubber market also improves, with large shipments heading to New York.

Antwerp United States New York

Threat of Rebellion in Portugal Promises Revolution

Alfonso Costa, a Republican leader, warned in the Chamber of Deputies that his party would organize a revolution unless the government curbs spending, stays liberal, and acts patriotically. He opposed foreign intervention and blasted Franco ministers for the January decree. A former minister challenged Costa to a duel. he declined to duel but offered to fight any minister designated to represent them.

Lisbon Alfonso Costa Chamber of Deputies Costa Senhor Costa

British Steamer Latona Sunk After Collision

The Latona of 2,798 tons, from Montreal to London, foundered west of the Lizard after a collision with the Japonic. All passengers and crew were saved by the Japonic and landed at Falmouth. The Japonic sustained bow damage. Latona built in 1893 at Sunderland.

Falmouth Rollo Montreal London Lizard Thompson Newport Montevideo Sunderland

No Revision of the Hall Case Reported in Germany

Albert Herzog editor of the Badische Press is sentenced to one year in prison and costs for libelling Olga Molitor by articles accusing her as her mother’s murderer. Karl Hall is already serving a life term. Alfred Graf’s case is dismissed after he signed a public apology.

Hall Carishure Albert Herzog Badische Press Olga Molitor Karl Hall Alfred Graf Riadische Landsmann

Abramson Engages Padovani for Three Opera Performances

Il Trovatore drew a large audience at the American Theatre last night. Tonight Carmen will be shown. Abramson announced Mme Padovani of Knickerbocker Opera Company will perform three times next week: Monday Lucia di Lammermoor, Wednesday Rigoletto, and Saturday La Traviata.

Sothern Hosts Reception After Lord Dundreary Show

Mr Sothern held an informal reception after the Academy of Music matinee of Lord Dundreary. An old peoples party attended, about two hundred men and women who had seen Mr Sothern's father perform in the play.

H. Sothern Academy of Music Lord Dundreary

Hughes Letter Read At General Conference

Baltimore May 20 Governor Hughes sent a gracious letter to Bishop Hamilton praising the Methodist Episcopal General Conference for its stance against racetrack gambling and endorsing unified support to uphold state law. The body adopted a federation report urging union with United Brethren and other branches, and set up commissions for Negro Methodist cooperation. The first bishop ballot yielded no victor among eight candidates and a second ballot was ordered.

the Tribune Baltimore Methodist Episcopal General Conference Hughes J. W. Hamilton General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Charles E. Hughes Committee On Federation United Brethren, Evangelical Association William F. Anderson New York J. L. Nielsen Chicago William A. Quayle E. H. Hughes de Pauw University R. J. Cooke Tennessee Church Henry C. Jennings Western Book Concern C. W. Smith W. S. Lewis M. C. B. Mason David G. Downey East Conference Board of Education, Freedmen's Aid and Sunday Schools Joseph B. Kingely Minneapolis Daniel Dorchester Pittsburg C. L. Goodell Robert McIntyre Los Angeles F. D. Bovard California California Christian Advocate

Bradford obituary notes longtime Jockey Club steward

John H. Bradford died at his home 275 Lexington Avenue from pneumonia after a cold. A prominent figure in racing for over thirty years he helped organize the Coney Island Jockey Club and served on the Horse Show council. He was born in Boston September 11, 1867 and educated at Harvard. He leaves a wife Elizabeth C. Phipps a son John H. Bradford Jr and two daughters S M and A Phipps Bradford.

John H. Bradford Jockey Club Lexington Avenue Mr. Bradford James G. K. Lawrence John G. Hecksher William K. Vanderbilt Cornelius Fellowes Frank Gray Griswold Lawrence Kipp Coney Island Bradford Governor Bradford Massachusetts Boston Harvard New York Jerome Park Union Riding Manhattan Somerset Club Elizabeth C. Phipps Gardner Phipps Cincinnati

Mrs Frances Pardee Dies After Illness In New York

Mrs Frances Gertrude Pardee widow of Dr Charles Inslee Pardee former dean of the Medical College of New York University died of pneumonia at her home 16 West South street after a three day illness. She was born in New York September 39 1842 and was daughter of the late George Murdock Snow, longtime financial editor of The Tribune. She aided charity since her husband’s death about ten years ago. Funeral services will be held at her home tomorrow at 10 AM.

Frances Gertrude Pardee Charles Inslee Parte Medical Céllege New York University West South Street East 42d Street Pardee George Murdock Snow The Tribune S8th St Charles Insiee Pardee George M. Snow Russell Pittsfield Mass Frank Russell Wendell Ave Sterry George Emere

James E Martin Dies in Paris. obituary notes early life

James F E Martin son of the late James E Martin Jr died yesterday in Paris. He married Gladys Robinson in 1904, daughter of James Altmore Robinson. His father was killed on December 24 when an automobile overturned at Broadway and Whitestone Road, Flushing. No funeral arrangements yet.

James FE. Martin James E. Martin, Jr Paris Mr. Martin Gladys Robinson James Altmore Robinson Broadway Whitestone Road Flushing Martin France James E. Martini James E. Martin Florence Brokaw Martin M'Carty Mary E. McCarty Chauncey St Brooklyn

John Walter Chapman Dies After Long Illness Broker at Nassau Street

John Walter Chapman a broker with offices at 35 Nassau Street died yesterday after three months of illness at his home 1 Remsen Street Brooklyn He was born in East Hartford Connecticut in 1827 and later worked in tobacco business and as a commercial note broker Married in 1873 to Miss Mary Dimon he leaves one daughter Funeral services will be held Saturday morning and he will be buried in East Hartford Connecticut

John Walter Chapman Nassau Street Remsen Street Brooklyn East Hartford Conn Chapman Mary Dimon

Whitnety matriarch dies in Brookline after long illness

Mrs. Laurinda Collins Whitney mother of Henry M. Whitney of Boston and of the late William C. Whitney former Secretary of the Navy died at her Brookline home after a long illness. She was born in Somers Connecticut in 1810.

Boston Laurinda Collins Whitney Henry M. Whitney William C. Whitney New York Navy Brookline Somers Conn

Philip Beebe Dies of Consumption in Boston

Philip Beebe son of Yale University professor William Beebe died today in New Haven from consumption after falling ill with the grip in Boston where he was engaged in business last winter.

New Haven Philip Beebe William Beebe Yale University Boston

Bowdoin Professor Leslie A. Lee Dies in Maine Hospital

Professor Leslie A. Lee of Bowdoin College died at Maine General Hospital after an intestinal surgery. Born 1852 in Woodstock Vermont, he taught geology and biology at Bowdoin since 1881 and did work with Bangor Theological Seminary. He served seven years with the U S Fish Commission and led the Bowdoin Labrador expedition.

Portland Leslie A. Lee Bowdoin College Labrador South America Maine General Hospital Woodstock Bangor Theological Seminary Lee United States Fish Commission Washington San Francisco Patagonia Strait of Magellan Bowdoin Labrador

Carnegie Hero Fund awards medals for 30 cases

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission scheduled a quarterly meeting to review 85 cases since the last session. It granted 30 awards including 15 bronze and 15 silver medals, with 13,950 dollars in cash and lifetime monthly payments to four recipients. Named awardees include Albert E. Flatt, Sam B. Van Hise, William P. Vandeventer, Thomas M. Mullins, Mary A. Eaton, Minnie M. Davis, and Ira P. Shear, with 172 total awards since 1964 from 2,432 cases.

Pittsburg Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Albert E. Flatt Edgewood N. J Sam B

Aked Denies Crisis Christianity At Unemployed Meet

Dr. Aked of Fifth Avenue Baptist in a letter to the National Committee for the Relief of the Unemployed declines to address the gathering with economic commentary. He cites lack of expertise and potential backlash as reasons. Resolutions urged the Legislature to appropriate $6,000 to fund municipal improvements and provide work for the unemployed.

Manhattan

Eccentric Scientist Eben C Chamberlain Dies

Eben C Chamberlain Princeton 8 graduate and noted eccentric died in Pittsburg after a Patagonia trip with his partner. He reportedly severed his partner's head and brought it home, setting the skull with a cigarette between its teeth in his bedroom. He also kept an Aztec mummy and was cremated today.

the Tribune Pittsburg Eben C. Chamberlain Princeton Sandy Hill Washington County N. Y Chamberlain Patagonia

Japanese Screens Sell Highest at Takano Sale

A pair of six fold Japanese screens from Viscount Akimoto’s Tokyo collection, painted by Shohaku, topped yesterday’s K. Takano sale at Fifth Avenue Art Galleries though cataloged at 1.00 dollars. Japanese color prints dated 17th to 188th were sold cheaply due to bad weather. Other buyers included William Norris and George Post. The Carroll furniture sale and Mannhimer library sale follow in coming days.

Viscount Akimoto Tokio Shohaku K. Takano Fifth Avenue William Norris George Post W. E. Burns John la Farge M. P. Brown C. Carr Carroll M. Mannhimer

Littleton Now Says Thaw Is Sane

Martin W. Littleton reverses stance and declares Harry K. Thaw sane. He had opposed commitment to Matteawan but visited Thaw over an unpaid bill. Thaw seeks reopening or new proceedings if Matteawan stays, and may wish to be sent to Hudson River Hospital.

Martin W. Littleton Harry K. Thaw Mr Littleton Thaw Matteawan Justice Dowling Littleton Mr. Littleton Hudson River Hospital For the Pilgrim

Today’s Public Events in New York City

Free admission today to the Metropolitan Museum of Art the American Museum of Natural History and the Zoological Gardens. Dixie Club meeting at Hotel Astor at 3 p m. Actuarial Society dinner at Hotel Astor 7 30 p m. New York County Lawyers Association meeting at Metropolitan Life Building Fourth Ave and 25th Street evening. Hudson Guild Building dedication 436 438 West 27th Street evening. Rev Dr Thomas R Slicer on The Ethics of Business at the People’s Institute 318 East 15th Street 8 30 p m.

Metropolitan Museum of Art American Museum of Natural History Zoological Gardens Dixie Club Hotel Astor Actuarial Society New York County Lawyers’ Association Metropolitan Life Insurance Building Fourth Ave 25Th Street Hudson Guild West 27Th Street Thomas R. Slicer People’s Institute East 15Th Street

Weather Report Forecasts Warmer Eastern Districts

The weather in the East has been fair with many thundershowers from Pennsylvania to the Carolinas. Western districts saw extreme temperatures and sudden cold with snow in parts of Montana and Wyoming. Forecasts predict fair and warmer conditions in the East Thursday and Friday, with rain possible Friday night or Saturday.

Washington Pennsylvania Carolinas Dakotas Rocky Mountain Montana Wyoming Jowa Gulf South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Appalachian Mississippi Valley Lake New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Lake Superior European Grand Banks New York New Jersey Delaware District of Columbia Maryland

Peace conference at Mohonk opposes war footing

Lake Mohonk New York May 2 Friends of peace and arbitration open the Lake Mohonk Conference urging opposition to militarism and a war footing. John W Foster asserts gains in arbitration from The Hague and Central American treaties, warning against fleets and rumors of war with Japan. The gathering features leaders from government and academia advocating peaceful settlement.

Lake Mohonk N. Y Friends of Peace and Arbitration United States Europe John W. Foster Pacific Japan Albert K. Smiley Mr. Foster The Hague Friends of Peace Washington Root Senate Friends of E Arbitration

Montreal insurance man dies after fall from hotel window

Percy G. Marling of Montreal died early yesterday after an apparent vertigo induced fall from the twelfth floor of the Hotel Manhattan. Coroner and hotel staff noted open windows, a disturbed scene, and Marling's fear of falling. He arrived from Montreal Sunday with jewelry and illness described as vertigo for years.

Percy G. Marling Montreal Canada Manhattan Acritelli Mr. Marling

Balloon lands damaged after breakaway voyage near Saragossa

A balloon in a May 2 contest broke away near Barcelona and the aeronaut, thrown out, was found today in a mountain village near Saragossa. He was seriously injured after a night of wandering, the craft colliding with obstacles before coming to ground. A Horsford product is advertised as a summer appetite stimulant.

Barcelona Saragossa

Marriages Listed From New York and Yonkers Dates

Notices show multiple marriage entries including Louise Rolland to Edward Wyckoff Harris at 75 East 66th Street New York on May 20 1998 and Susan Shoemaker Hathaway to Edward Day Thurston Jr at Germantown Pennsylvania on May 19 1908 plus Louise Vezin to Dr Walter Lindsay Niles at St Johns Yonkers on May 26. Endorsed with full names and addresses as required.

Talcott—Harris East 66Th St New York City J. Ross Stevenson Louise H. Edwards Rolland Edward Wyckoff Harris Thurston—Hathaway Germantown Penn J. de Wolf Perry Susan Shoemaker Nathaniel Hathaway Edward Day Thurston Vezina—Niles St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church Yonkers John Mark Ericsson Louise Vezin Charles Vezin Walter Lindsay Niles New York

Multiple May 20 1908 Death Notices Across Cities

Several brief death notices list individuals including Philip Schuyler Beetle Beebe aged 25, John Henry Bradford, John Walter Chapman, Dunham Jones Crain with funeral details in New York and Cullen New Jersey, and Fannie Cornelia Handy. Funeral times and residences provided. notices request newspaper copies to Baltimore and New Bedford papers.

Beebee New Haven Philip Schuyler Beetle 2d William Elizabeth Sebiger Beebe Bradford John Henry Bradford Lexington Avenue Elizabeth N. J Fannie Cornelia Handy William Cole Handy Madison Baltimore New Bedford Gilass

Death notices and funeral details in New York listings

Obituaries and funeral notices for Millimann Morgan Nelson Otis Pardee Russell Sterry Taylor Tilton Yandell and lodge service for Charles Yandell. Includes burial plans at Albany Rural Cemetery and St Agnes Chapel details with addresses in Brooklyn East Orange Pittsfield and New York City. Also notes cemetery access via Harlem trains and contact for a book of views.

Putnamore Brooklyn Harlem Grand Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenue Gramercy East New Yorks City

Help Wanted and Subscriptions at The Tribune

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