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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1908

Page

21

Amusements listings from New York theaters and venues

A compiled brief of theater and vaudeville showings and film notes across venues including Academy of Music Alhambra American Casina Astor Empire Daly’s Knickerbocker Lyric Hudson Knickerbocker etc with times and titles like If I Were Kins Cavalleria Rusticana I Pagliacci Nearly a Hero The Witching Hour The Yankee Prince The Merry Go Round The Servant in the House The Gay Musician and more scheduled at various hours.

Academy OF Music Alhambra Vaucertiie Anerican—S—Cavalleria Rusticana I Pagiacci ASTOR Carnegie Lyceum Casino Colossal Luna Park Dreamlane Daly Eden Musee Hackett Herald Square Hudson Knickerbocker LYRIC

Newark Daily Tribune Publication Details

Newark Daily Tribune publishes under The Tribune Association, a New York corporation. Principal office at Tribune Building, 155 Nassau Street, New York. Officers include Qoden Mills as president and Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer.

The Tribune Association New York Tribune Building Nassau Street Qoden Mills Nathaniel Tuttle

Congress and foreign affairs update in morning briefing

Senate conference report on the sundry civil appropriation bill adopted while supply measures await disposal. Foreign reports note King Edward greetings for President Fallières in London and French income tax on dividends from bonds. Domestic items include railroad rate law suit in Philadelphia and clergy bishops elected in Baltimore. Weather forecast calls for fair today, warmer with showers tonight and tomorrow.

Congress Senate House Edward Falliéres London Chamber of Deputies Magoon Baron von Holstein Foreign Office Archibald Henry Blount Yale University Great Britain Department of Justice Philadelphia University of Cincinnati H. H. Bawden Vassar College William A. Queyle Chicago Charlies W. Smith Pittsboro Methodist Episcopal General Conference Baltimore Texas Oklahoma Dallas Gunness May Reilley Rochester Independence League Boston Southern Trust and Deposit Company Theodore S. Whitmore Jersey City Standard Oil Company Robinson Transit Bill Point Pleasant McClellan George Clinton J. M. Beck Columbia Law School Burlington Railroad Vanderbilt

Subway Capacity and Investment in City Transit

Public Service Commission engineer Mr. Bicu J. Arnold argues that subways must greatly raise carrying capacity to be viable. He notes current earnings on investment at 7.55 percent despite overcrowding, and cites higher labor and material costs and interest rates. Increasing capacity to about 75 percent changes the financial outlook and city growth pressures.

Bicu J. Arnold Public Service Commission Mr. Arnold Ube Apaterizis Smi Ross Ty Gompt Elsberg Hw

Vision for a Bronx subway trunk line and shared capacity

The passage argues that with larger cars, longer trains, extra express tracks, side doors, straight tracks, and an improved signal system, branch lines could be built in The Bronx. The Harlem River area could become a spacious trunk line, boosting northward service with little extra outlay and higher earnings, a concept to guide future subway planning.

Bronx Harlem River

A Righteous Decision On Thaw Insanity Verdict

The judge's ruling that Thaw is insane and unfit for release aligns with strong evidence of chronic, incurable insanity and prior homicide. Expert testimony noted recurrent mental disturbance over years with periods of lucidity. The piece urges law change to require appellate review before releasing an acquitted criminal due to insanity.

Morschauser Thaw Stanford White Cnres Morschhauser Morsehauser

Stray dogs in need of policy and action in the city

A city editorial argues the stray dog issue cannot be fully solved by police or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It advocates Board of Health action, funded by the Board of Estimate, to enforce muzzle or leash rules and curb vagrant dogs, citing rabies risk and prior fatalities.

New York Society For the Prevention of Pasteur Boards of Health New York Health Department Board of Health Board of Estimate

Asquith's Strategy Shapes Next General Election

The article notes Mr. Asquith keeps Liberal policies on education, licensing, Ireland, and pensions, while Mrs. Asquith upholds free trade. It adds he plans a new policy line and campaign strategy to confront Unionists, shifting to advantageous issues ahead of the looming contest.

MR. Asquith Ireland Sir Henry Campbell-Beaonerman Downing Street Asquith Asquitl Asygeith Pyas

Asquith strategy links franchise reform to election aims

London column argues Liberal plans to push a democratic franchise bill with women suffrage as a campaign target. It weighs Lords veto, redistribution issues, and the political risk and payoff of “one man one vote” versus “one vote one value” after the next general election. It lauds the tactic but notes weaknesses in Liberal coupling.

London House of Lords Lords Mr. Asquith Great Britain

Newark plans watershed expansion to secure future water needs

The Newark proposal to expand the Pequannock Valley watershed aims to secure water for growth and preserve forest cover. It envisions buying remaining land, creating a forest preserve, replanting trees, reducing evaporation losses, and possibly generating revenue from timber. The plan contrasts with Jersey City’s contractor-based system and cites lessons from New York’s Croton Valley.

Jersey City Newark New Jersey Pequannock New York Croton Valley Croton Sahara

The Filipino at Denver

The Denver convention faces a constitutional question on whether the Philippines are territory appurtenant to the United States or alien jurisdiction. The issue has been debated by Executive, Congress and the Supreme Court, with party delays and decisive views dating back to 1899 about taxation and representation concerns.

Denver Executive Congress United States Supreme Court Philippines United States Democratic Party House of Representatives Texas

Portos and Philippines voting at St Louis amid debate

The 1904 Democratic National Convention faced a controversy over whether Porto Rico or the Philippines could vote. Rules favored Porto Rico while excluding the Philippines, based on disputed Supreme Court insular cases. Delegates saw the move as a foolish political blinder. The Philippine delegation seeks remedy at the Denver convention with Bryan’s candidacy endorsed by Philippine Democrats.

Porto Rico Philippines St. Louis Supreme Court Congress John Sharp Williams House of Representatives Committee On Rules Arkansas J. C. South L. Irving Hardy Delaware Thomas F. Grady New York Grady Supreme Court of the United States South Democratic National Committee Denver Democrats of Bryan

The New York Observer marks eighty six years with unchanged stance

The piece notes the eighty fifth anniversary of The New York Observer and its steady loyal religious editorial line. It credits its persistence to meeting a spiritual and philanthropic need and highlights Columbia graduates naming favorite professors, pleasantest teachers, and easiest to bluff among the faculty.

New York Observer Observer Morses Primes Dr. Stoddard Devins Columbia

Talk of the Pay and Airships Across Time

A collage of odd notes on airship plans rejected by Napoleon, German engineer Leppich and Moscow history, clergy appointments in Cleveland, royal anecdotes about locomotives, and a quip about dental costs. The piece weaves travel, birth of aviation, and summer fiction trends with era gossip and old newspaper whimsy.

Lydia St. Petersburg Schmidt Moscow Leppich

Washington talks at White House amid adjournment hopes

The President met today with Cabinet officers and leading senators and representatives on legislative topics. Taft did not confirm a new chief of engineers and joked there may be no vacancy. A DC delegation protested a bill easing land restrictions for mixed-blood owners in Oklahoma. General and Mrs Gillespie plan summer at Saratoga.

Tribune Bureau Washington Senate House Taft Army White House Metcalf Garfield Kean Beveridge Dixon Owen Sutherland Burton Ohio Sulzer Kahn Cooke Cooper Needham Maltby Gillam Douglas Porter Allen Neill Marcus Braun Immigration Bureau Stewart Nevada District of Columbia Oklahoma

Diplomatic Corps Guests Cruise Potomac on Gretchen

Washington May 25 The British Ambassador and Mrs James Bryce cruised the Potomac aboard General Croziers yacht Gretchen hosted by Crozier and Mrs Reyburn. Postmaster General Meyer entertained guests with a river road picnic luncheon. Austrian Ambassador and Baroness Hengelmu ller near closing embassy home plan a Bar Harbor summer cottage.

Tribune Bureau Washington James Bryce Potomac General Crozier Reyburn Philadelphia Gretchen Meyer River Baroness Hengelmuller Connecticut Avenue

Washington Society Echoes As Weddings Tie Nation

The Tribune reports social week events in Washington with prominent families hosting and attending engagements. The Assistant Secretary of War and Mrs Oliver host for Elizabeth Shaw Oliver and Francis Stevens of New York, who wed tomorrow at noon with notable guests including the President and Mrs Roosevelt and Secretary Taft. A large reception followed. Additional gatherings honor Mandeville Carlisle and Edith Kent Sanger ahead of their Wednesday wedding, and Miss Laura Sherman’s nuptials with Prentiss Gray are noted alongside bridal party members.

Tribune Bureau Washington Robert Shaw Oliver Elizabeth Shaw Oliver Francis K. Stevens New York Byam K. Stevens Alexander Stevens Stevens Eben Stevens George L. Gillespie Edward Bowditch Albany Roosevelt Taft Calderon Carlisle Mandeville Carlisle Edith Kent Sanger St. John’s Episcopal Church Miss Sanger Edith Crocker Mary Carlisle Grace Jarvis Walter Howe Reginald Huidekoper Edward McCau Miss Sherman Mrs. Reber General Miles

Bells To Be Tolled For George Clinton In New York

Mayor McClellan issued a proclamation ordering flags at half mast across city buildings and church bells tolled from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursday as George Clinton, Continental Army general and New York Governor, is moved from the Battery to City Hall in state. The body will travel to Kingston, N C, with a parade including militia and civic groups and escort vessels Wasp and torpedo boats Porter Blakely De Long Thornton Tingey.

McClellan George Clinton New York Continental Army United States Congressional Cemetery Washington Kingston N. C City Hall Governor's Island General Grant General Clinton Old Guard Veteran Corps of Artillery The Sons of the Revolution Sons of the American Revolution Society of Colonial Wars Order of Founders and Patriots St. Patrick's Society War Department Governor's Office McClean Clinton Jersey City Battery Porter Blakely de Long Thornton Tingey Charleston Wasp

Weddings in Norfolk and at Fifth Avenue home

Miss Lucy Inman wed Arthur W. Pearce yesterday at her sister Mrs Clifford V Brokaw s Fifth Avenue home in a white satin gown with orange blossoms. The ceremony was in the drawing room with palm and flower decor. A small reception followed. In Norfolk two hours later Lieutenant Harry N Cootes and Miss Mary Lou Cooke wed at Christ Church with a large bridal party and officers as groomsmen. After a three month European wedding tour the couple will return to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia.

Lucy Inman Joln Inman Fifth Avenue Clifford V. Brokaw Arthur W. Pearce Hallenbeck Hugh Inman Albert Francke Mr. Fearce Norfolk Harry N. Cootes Lith Cavalry Mary Lou Cooke Christ Church Katie Elizabeth Cooke Emily Gibson Concord N. J Margaret Taylor Dot Elkins Courier Pittsburg Edward Taylor Washington F. Graham Cootes Cootes W. T. Luterbant F. Mr. Caldwell G. M. Kimball R. M. Campbell France England Scotland Fort Oglethorpe Georgia

Buffalo Evening News Reflects on Gambler Interests Backing Candidate

The article argues gambler factions push their man in the race for governor. It contends party lines may align with order and decency to secure a landslide in the 47th District, praising Governor Hughes for exposing corruption and urging decisive support this fall.

Buffalo Evening News HMY Sereten Hughes Pat Ies Aio

New York Society Sees Leaders and Social Sails Across Europe

Frederick Townsend Martin hosts a Plaza reception honoring Logue the Irish primate and Archbishop Farley. Society figures like Mrs. James Henry Smith and Mrs. Armstrong Smith arrive from England. Many families plan European summers, Newport and Jericho retreats, and early July sailings aboard ships such as the Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Frederick Townsend Martin Plaza Logue Ireland Farley

Social Notes From Newport May 5

Mrs. John Carte Browm shows improvement after illness at her summer home. Armsea Hall at Newport receives upgrades for immediate occupancy. Louis B. McCays depart Newport for New York. Mrs. Benjamin Thaw surveys Bellevue avenue improvements. Commodore Vanderbilt sails to New York on the North Star. Willing Spencer returns from Philadelphia. Hamilton Fish Webster and party to arrive next week.

Trihone Newport John Carte Browm Charles F. Hoffman Armsea Hall Louis B. McCays New York Benjamin Thaw Thaw Bellevue Avenue Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt North Star Spencer Philadelphia Hamilton Fish Webster

Blount Bequest to Yale Admitted to Probate

Archibald Henry Blount left about £150,000 to Yale University in a will probated after relatives contended he was of unsound mind. Yale officials produced witnesses, including a will witness doctor, to prove soundness. The estate, valued at about $50.08 initially, later grew. the exact disposition remains unsettled, with likely use for general university purposes. Henry Stoddard and Lee McClurg attended the probate.

London Archibald Henry Blount Blount Yale United States New Haven Atheneum Club Henry Stoddard Lee McClurg Yale University the Tribune Conn Lee Melange Judge Stoddard England

Commodore Vanderbilt Returns From Southampton to New York

Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and George Cormaci of the New York Yacht Club arrive from Southampton aboard the flagship North Star. They proceed through New York at once, completing a swift coastal passage.

Newport R. L Cornelius Vanderbilt George Cormaci New York Yacht Club Southampton North Star New York

Manning to be installed as Trinity rector on June 4

The Rev. Dr. William T. Manning who succeeded Dr. Morgan Dix as Trinity Church rector will be installed Thursday morning June 4 at 1 o'clock. Bishop Greer will conduct the service at old Trinity and will not deliver a sermon. Bishop Potter is not expected to take part due to ongoing times.

William T. Manning Morgan Dix Trinity Church Greer Old Trinity Potter

German Art Exhibition Planned at Metropolitan Museum

An early next winter exhibition of German art is planned at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Arrangements have been made with the German government through Consul General Karl Buenz. The collection includes paintings and bronze and marble sculptures to be displayed in the museum’s new Fifth Avenue wing under a general art department supervision.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Karl Buenz Arban William Bede Fifth Avenue

American dies in Antwerp during visit at age twenty nine

Walter Thomas Sachs of Se Franciscs died today in Antwerp from heart disease while visiting his relatives. The 29 year old American was in the city for travel and succumbed to the illness. Local authorities noted no foul play.

Antwerp Walter Thomas Sachs Se Franciscs

Transatlantic Travellers Sail No Day With Kaiser Among Passengers

Passenger list includes Kaiser Wilhelm along with Mr and Mrs Thomas J. Mra Frederick Butterfield Berry and others bound for Bremen. The incomplete entry notes Mrs Albert and Mrs de RK Whitehouse among the travelers as part of the voyage.

Europe Kaiser Wilhelm EL Bremen Thomas J Frederick Butterfield Berry Michael de RK Whitehouse Albert

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