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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

9

Amusements listings from New York venues

A compiled page lists showtimes and titles across theaters and dance halls in New York such as Academy of Music, Cavallini, Pelé in Full, The Dancer and the King, Nearly a Hero, The Merry-Go-Round, Vaudeville acts, Luna Park, Eden Musee World in Wax, Father and the Boys, The Witching Hour, The Yankee Prince, The Merry Widow, and The Soul Kiss with various 2 PM to late evening slots.

Cn Academy OF Music Lord Dunéreary Rees O Amer —S Cavallia Usticana Pagliacci ABTOR Pelé Papa Lebonnara Ney Casino Circle Colonial Coney Island Luna Park Daly's Eden Musee Empire Vauderville Harlem Rigold Square Port Arthur Knickerbocker LYRIC Madison Square Garden New Amsterdam York Eavoy Wallace

New York Daily Tribune Details Ownership and Officers

The Daily Tribune is owned and published by The Tribune Association, a New York corporation. Its principal office is Tribune Building at 154 Nassau Street, New York. Ogden Mills serves as president, Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer.

The Tribune Association New York Tribune Nassau Street Ogden Mills Nathaniel Tuttle Offcers

International and Domestic News Digest Highlights

Senate adopts Aldrich monetary commission resolution and passes deficit and Military Academy bills. Foreign items include a Belgian train crash with many deaths, bishops elected, and protests in London. Domestic notes cover tax rulings, church conferences, and capital city legal actions. weather forecast calls for fair conditions with 69 highs and 57 lows.

Congress Senate Aldrich Monetary Commission Military Academy National Forest Commission Bureau of Mines and Mining Interior Department Antwerp Brussels Contich Belgium Court of Appeals Toronto Fort Erie Schoenbrun Castle Vienna Francis Joseph Guatemala Ozuli Bustillos Honduras Peter Asquith London Stolypin Taft Tennessee Bar Nashville Hughes Albany Lake Mohonk Mohonk Lake Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts House of Representatives Methodist Episcopal General Conference Pittsburg W. F. Anderson New York J. L. Nullsen Ohio Mount St. Alphonsus Redemptorist Esopus N. Y National Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the United States of America Kansas City Johnson Minnesota American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Richmond Kansas Towa Mae Wood T. C. Platt William H. Marsh New York, New Haven & Hartford Baychester Board of Water Supply Suffolk County Brooklyn Bingham Post Office Department The Tribune Ivins Public Service Commission Greater Thomas A. McIntyre John G. MelIntyre Paterson Broughton Brandenburg Coler Blackwell's Island Bridge Board of Estimate Metz McClellan

Currency Legislation Defeated and Commission Appointed

The conference committee failed to pass currency bills this session and agreed to defer legislation. The Tribune supports the defeat of Aldrich style proposals, urges asset currency, and endorses a commission to investigate the currency problem amid a post panic context.

Conference Committee On Congress Tribune The

Lessons from the Panic on Currency Reform

The 1890s panic exposed defects in bond secured currency and bimetallism. As Congress returns after the crisis, future sessions will address currency reform more boldly with clearer public understanding. The nation may delay action until fuller light guides a system suited to commerce.

Congress

Anti Bryan Drive Foiled in Pennsylvania Convention

The Pennsylvania state convention voted against Bryan instruction resolutions, reasserting Colonel James M. Guffey’s control but allowing 36 of 68 delegates to support Bryan or be pledged to him. With mixed loyalties and a divided slate, Bryan appears poised to secure 26 to 30 votes from Pennsylvania at Denver. The piece projects Bryan’s national path as favorable despite regional opposition.

Pennsylvania Alabama South Mr. Bryan Denver Bryan Harrisburg James M. Guffey Democratic Party Democratic National Committee Guffey George Gray Philadelphia Brian Forces Lincoln Republicans Lewis Emery, Jr Colonel Guffey Mr. Emery Emery Berry New York Charles F. Murphys New England New Jersey Delaware Maryland Minnesota Johnson Virginia West Virginia North Carolina Porto Rico

Poor Rates and Pensions Move Social Aid Costs

London reports indicate old age pensions may replace much poor relief in Britain. About 500,000 pensioners over seventy could receive 32.5 million dollars yearly, while roughly 1.2 million paupers now get 75 million dollars in relief.

London Great Britain Mr.Asquith United Kingdom

Asquith Pension Plan Faces Early Dangers and Debate

The piece warns of risks in the new pension system including pressure to lower age limits and swell pension rolls. It notes non-contributory schemes tempt thriftlessness and cites Germany as the only contributor-based model among six nations with aged poverty insurance.

London Spectator Germany Asquith

Home Rule Veto Blocks Three-Platoon Plan

The Governor vetoed the three platoon bill citing home rule principles. He argues local authorities must govern themselves, with Albany not overruling municipal choice. City measures like a real home rule charter should prevent such attempts, as the police oppose the plan and the mayor also rejects it.

Albany Charter Commission Police Department

The New Tuberculosis Law Enacted in New York

The Cassidy bill, urged by the State Charities Aid Association, becomes law. It declares tuberculosis infectious, requires physician and hospital reporting, funds free sputum examinations, and outlines disinfection duties and penalties. Health officers may compel compliance and issue orders with fines for violations, aiming to curb spread statewide.

State Charities Aid Association State Commissioner of Health New York State

Booksellers urge curbs on immoral literature at ABA session

The American Booksellers Association passed a resolution condemning books with immoral plots and tones. It argues booksellers influence the distribution of tainted literature and cautions readers and dealers about the moral hazards of sensational works.

American Booksellers’ Association Booksellers’ Association

Repentance and Reform Sought Over Blackwell Bridge Safety

The Scientific American backs The Tribunes call for a test of Blackwell's Island Bridge citing safety concerns and cheaper contractor plans. The piece questions Mayor McClellan’s calm handling and urges accountability for bridge safety. It also reviews Lusitania speed calculations and notes English tongue usage trends with a playful anecdote on “turtling the turts” at London resorts.

Scientific American Tribune Blackwell's Island Quebec New York McClellan United States London

East Orange Billboards Tax Idea Sets City Example

East Orange considers taxing billboards by square yard to raise city revenue and curb billboard size. The piece notes potential public benefits regardless of revenue impact and questions broader effects on advertising and urban landscape.

East Orange New York

Japan Corean Colonial Company to be formed

A Chinese paper reports Japan will introduce a bill to create the Japan Corean Colonial Company with a capital of 5 million gold and debentures up to ten times that amount. Shares limited to Japanese and Coreans, government appoints the directory, and annual subsidies of 150 thousand gold until 8 percent dividend. Goal is to move Japanese peasants to Corea to aid agricultural development.

Japan-Corea Colonial Company Corea Peninsula

President's Washington visit amid closing Congress session

The President faced a busy day with senators and representatives stopping by for legislative talks and a flood of tourists seeking handshakes. A Norfolk business delegation urged a naval yard project as preparations begin for the Ladies' Kennel Association show in Mineola on June 4.

Tribune Bureau Washington Congress Norfolk Garfield Crane Lodge Cullom Allison Clay Clark Hinshaw Stevens Madison Bede McMorrow Hepburn Prince Kahn Moore Ellis Ransdell Davidson Madden Wilson Steenerson Overstreet Pollard Woodyard Maguire Dixon Stemp Kennedy Maynard Coudrey Cooley James K. Hackett Ladies’ Kennel Association Mineola Anna Sands Alexander Butler Duncan Hamilton Pay Webster

Diplomatic Corps and Notables Attend engaging Washington events

The British Ambassador and Mrs Bryce plan to sail July 2 for England with Manchester-by-the-Sea as their summer base after the Chicago convention. The Cuban Minister hosted a large dinner for General Guerra with many generals and officers present. Baron Haymerie, Austrian attaché, returns tomorrow from a ten day visit to Virginia Hot Springs.

Tribune Bureau Washington Bryce England Manchester-by-the-Sea Chicago Guerra Bell Crozier Humphrey Duvall Davis Allen Wotherspoon Edwards Mart Lauda Arturo Padre José F. Campililo Cesar A. Barranco Charles S. Bromwell Willcox Butt McCoy Baron F. Haymerie Virginia Hot Springs

Washington Society Notes May 21 1900s Social Roundup

The Vice President and Mrs Fairbanks plan a Saturday departure for Indiana. Senator and Mrs Briggs to Spring Lake New Jersey for summer. Lt Gen S B M Young and Mrs Young visiting Washington. Major and Mrs John T Knight host a large reception for relatives. Mrs John E Reyburn sails the Gretchen with young friends. Lt Bulmer moves to the Salem yacht duty. Mrs Bulmer to join in June. Henry Ives Cobb and Miss Alice Bowditch arrive to stay with Rep Richard Wayne Parker.

Tribune Bureau Washington Fairbanks Indiana Briggs Spring Lake N. J B. M. Young Young West John T. Knight Charles Charters New York Robert Hannay Philadelphia John E. Reyburn William Steuart Reyburn Potomac Gretchen Bulmer Sylph Roger Williams Albany Salem Quincy Mass North Shore Henry Ives Cobb Alice Bowditch Richard Wayne Parker

Count and Countess Della Gherardesca Arrive in America

Count and Countess Della Gherardesca have arrived in America to visit the Countess's father. They are greeted by local society and will tour prominent cities during their stay.

Countess Della Gherardesca America

Dinner for Mr Ward and Miss Reid in London

The Earl and Countess of Dudley hosted a small dinner and dance in London on May 21 to celebrate the engagement of John Hubert Ward and Miss Jean Reid. Guests included King Edward, Queen Alexandra, Princess Victoria, M Paul Cambon, Viscount Morley, Lord Rosebery, Mr Balfour and Sir Edward Grey with 250 attendees. The event featured court costumes and a dancing demonstration by Miss Maud Allan.

London Earl and Countess of Dudley Earl John Hubert Ward Jean Reid King Edward Queen Alexandra Princess Victoria M. Paul Cambon Viscount Morley of Blackburn Lord Rosebery Mr. Balfour Edward Grey Maud Allan

Transatlantic Travellers Arrive On Four Liners

Passengers arrived yesterday from abroad aboard the Carmania Majestic Koenigin Suise and Deutschland. Names include E Chandler Christina Miller Walker and many others with accompanying spouses plus several named individuals such as H F Hadden Samuel L Irving Alice de Riano Cameron Rodgers and William Barbour among the list.

G. A. Spreckels Alice de Riano Charles W. Wells Cameron Rodgers William M. Barbour John M. Burks Rudolph EW. H. Alston Schirmer

Call for National and State Conservation Commissions

Engineering News reports a conference urging broader knowledge and swift action on conservation. It promotes national and state commissions of high standing to study legislation, educate the public, avoid economic disruption, and coordinate efforts without duplicating work.

Congress

Truth of the Matter in Newspaper Pricing

The piece argues publishers cannot keep selling newspapers at one cent. It condemns inconsistent pricing that harms advertisers and readers, urges a price covering production costs and adding profit, and notes rising costs for meat and rents as context for fair pricing.

Newport Social Notes Signal Summer Arrivals

Social notes from Newport list visits and arrivals for the season. Mr and Mrs Josep Harriman return from New York. Mr and Mrs Louis McCagg arrive for a bar harbor visit. The Taylor party and Countess Della Gherardeska are expected soon. The Scott couple plan a forthcoming arrival. Reginald Vanderbilt ships horses and traps to Philadelphia. Ernest Howe of Washington and Mrs Alfred Vanderbilt and her mother Mr F French are expected midweek. Miss Ida Bliss from New York arrives to rent a cottage for the summer.

the Tribune Newport R. L Josep Harriman New York Louis B. McCagg Bar Harbor H. A Taylor Della Gherardeska Toon Row George 3. Scott Reginald ©. Vanderbilt Philadelphia Ernest Howe Washington Alfred G. Vanderbilt F. ©. French Ida E. Bliss

Staten Island land titles debate letter to the editor

ONE WHO KNOWS from New York argues against Arton's claims about Staten Island titles. He asserts Richmond County has extensive records back to the 1700s and that federal alien and sedition laws of 1798 do not affect local land records. He urges a knowledgeable local voice to clarify the issue.

the Tribune Arton Staten Island Richmond County Congress New York Richmesé Sys

Sentiment in Cayuga County opinion poll on governor and senator

Cayuga County voters respond to a postal survey by Port Byron Chronicle editor King. The questions compare Governor Hughes to 1967 and Senator Wilcox to 1906, with thirty four returns received: thirty say Hughes stronger, Wikes weaker, four say HughesScow stronger than in 196. Syracuse, May 19, 190%

the Tribune Cayuga County Wilcox King Port Byron Hughes Hughess Cox Syracuse N. Y

Erie to New York Trip in 1908 From Middletown

A reminiscence from Carbondale Pennsylvania dated May 19 1908 describes an 82 year old traveler journeying from Middletown to New York by train to Piermont and a steamboat to the city. The note reflects the Erie Railroad’s reach to Middletown in the spring and the author’s first visit to New York.

The Tribune Erie Middletown New York Piermont City EL Lath Carbondale Penm

Wires and Shade Trees in Staten Island Debate

A Staten Island resident laments repeated trimming of trees by a city and telephone company to clear fire alarm wires. He questions legal authority for these removals and urges protection of tree canopies along sidewalks. March, Prince's Bay.

the Tribune Henry Clay Weeks Bayside Lovg Staten Island Wale Telephone Company Prince’s Bay March

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