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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
6
A. Stratoga of XN. Y. writes that she rode crowded cars at all hours but always found a seat. She received polite answers to every question and helpful directions, attributing the kindness to innate human courtesy despite not being an attractive young woman. May 33, 1308.
In Washington Governors meeting signals potential acceleration of federal influence while also offering scope for state unity. The report urges harmony on sanitation, commercial law, and divorce, noting President and experts led a bipartisan case. Observers foresee lasting impact on federal–state relations and possible actions this session.
A Brooklin letter writer questions Governor Hughes efforts against race track gambling and asks why Foelker’s absence might tilt the Senate vote. He hints at Fassett's "John and I" telegram and urges Cassidy to align with constituents, May 19, 1908.
In Sing Sing chapel Ossining Mrs Ballington Booth marked the twelve year Prison League anniversary with General E A McAlpin son Charles Booth and William Cooper among attendees. She announced five thousand prisoners joined the league and five thousand passed through Hope Hall over the period.
William Hammerstein plans a dairymaid selection at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow at 10 o'clock. A sign reading Cow Milking Taught drew hopefuls as spectators will watch two cows milked in a sylvan setting. The Amalgamated Order of Cow Milkers has limited local membership and seeks a dairymaid who resembles the ideal appearance.
The Greeters a hotel clerks club from uptown staged a benefit last night at Herald Square Theatre. Cecelia Loftus Henry E Dixey Eddie Foy Marshall P Wilder and 26 other well known performers participated as a comfortable crowd counted the event a success.
The agnostic Secretary of State for India Lord Morley refused the religious wording of the oath of allegiance during his Lords investiture, asking to affirm instead. After quick consultation with the Lord Chancellor the form was altered to satisfy his conscience and Morley signed.
The steam yacht Wanderer owned by H. A. C. Taylor ran onto Black Ledge at New London harbor while en route from New York to Newport. Taylor and companions were taken ashore. Tugs Scott and Alert aided the vessel, but Wanderer damaged the Alert’s pilothouse and steamship components as it attempted to reach safety.
New York sculptor Albert Jaegers completed a bronze model of Baron von Steuben major general and inspector general of the Continental Army. The statue to be placed in Lafayette Park Washington in front of the White House will cost about 50000 dollars and be erected in about two years. A photo of the model appeared in The Tribune on May 15.
Hotel guests listed include Calkins from Binghamton HOL LAND Hope Carleton Cumberland MD IMPE RIAL Proctor Patterson Cleveland MANHATTAN C D Rinehart Jacksonville PLAZA David Revell Chicago VICTORIA R F Snow Providence WALDORF ASTORIA Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Frank B Kelone St Paul WOLCOTT H T Priest St Louis
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children forms a theatre squad to clear Broadway lobbies of boys after evening performances. They say many are criminally inclined, loiter to offer carriage calls and lighted matches have started fires, and some have robbed patrons while selling papers.
The forecast spans the next three days with a developing barometric low from the Rockies toward the Atlantic coast bringing rains from Canada to the Gulf. Interior will stay warmer than average while Eastern states remain unsettled through week’s end. Local records note yesterday’s high 85, low 60, with averages around 60.
The Rev. Dr. Charles L. Goodell, pastor of Calvary Methodist Church, receives overwhelming support from about 2,000 worshippers after reports of a divorce in his past. The official board condemns attack methods and backs his episcopal candidacy, with delegates urged to secure his election.
Telegraph report from Baltimore dated May 2 predicts the tenth ballot and likely election of Dr. William A. Quayle of Chicago and Dr. W. S. Lewis of Morningside College Iowa. The conference sees temperance reform as a major issue with conservatives urging progress in missionary work while advocates push for abolition of liquor traffic.
Pittsburg public schools select ninety eight hopefuls from ward schools for a June 29 spelling showdown in Cleveland. High stakes include gold medals and a Carnegie Hall public spelling match tonight to spark stage readiness.
The Rev. Dr. Paul Revere Frothingham delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Columbia University in the gymnasium. He urged graduates to develop inner growth and character, cautioned against over specialization, and emphasized lasting truths over worldly wealth. An organ recital followed in St. Paul’s Chapel.
The Annapolis chapel, crown architectural feature of the New Naval Academy, was dedicated with morning and afternoon services. Chaplain H. H. Clark preached in the morning and led the formal dedicatory service in the afternoon with participating clergy from Methodist Baptist Presbyterian and Episcopal churches.
Marriage notice from The Thibgune republished in Tri-Weekly Tribune states Grace Tucker daughter of Mrs G Any to Albert William Putnam at Second Press Church Albany on Saturday May 3B 1006. Notices must be indorsed with full name and address.
Death notices list Ellen M Bailey at Atlantic City May 22 1908 and several others including Frances Louise Beal and Sarah J Belden. Memorials announce funeral services May 25 for Ellen M Bailey at St John’s Camden and May 26 for Sarah J Belden Norwalk. Maude Louise Brookfield dies at May 24 with funeral May 27 in New York area.
The General Conference and semi centennial of the United Presbyterian Church begin in Pittsburg next Wednesday. Key topics include potential union with the Presbyterian Church as religious bodies seek closer ties. A commission aims to present a free will offering of 2 million dollars to advance missionary and educational work during the jubilee.
A sequence of death notices and funeral arrangements from May 1908 lists individuals including Elizabeth Sterry Lydia Griswold Ellen Kuhne Eliza Jones Mary Marks John Robinson Anne Smithers Francis Stevens Mary Watters and J Harney. Details cover service locations Grace Church Hoboken St Bartholomews Geneva Woodlawn and private interments with relatives named and dates May 23–28.
Woodlawn Cemetery is reachable by Harlem trains from Grand Central, Webster and Jerome Avenue trolleys, or carriage. Lots start at $159. Telephones 4855 Gramercy for Book of Views or office at 26 East 23d Street, New York. Undertakers Frank E Campbell at 2413 West 234th Street offers private and public ambulances. Tel 1324 Chelsea.
Readers may consult a file of applications of selected aspirants for positions at THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE Uptown Office No 1364 Broadway between 36th and 37th Streets. Office hours 9 a m to 6 p m Subscriptions rates listed for domestic foreign and Canadian delivery with extensive hotel distribution for the DAILY SUNDAY TRIBUNE and WEEKLY FARMER.
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