Amusements The Round Up and many theater listings
A long list of theater showings and times across New York venues. Includes Academy of Music 5:15 The Round Up, various cinemas such as ALHBAMBER, AMERICAN, Bijou, Broadway, Colonial, Criterion, Garden, Garrick, Eden, Empire, Hippodrome, Hackett, Liberty, Lyric, Sew Amsterdam, New York, and others with titles like The Man from Home The Devil's a Gentleman from Mississippi The Prisoner of Zenda and The Traveling Salesman. Also note vaudeville and musical acts, times largely 2 15 and 4 15, plus numerous serials and revues.
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Academy OF Music
Alhbamber
Tacheville
Fedors
Algerie Casino
Marcelle Colonial
Criterion
DALT
Eden
Wax Empire
Garden Theatre
Devil Garrick
Mrs. Peck
Husarenfieher
Hackett
Vausceville Square
Tckerbocker
Gottenders
ERTY
LYRIC
Mite
Amsterdam
New York
Fotlies
Savoy
Mater Etuyvesant
Weber
Peié
New York Daily Crib Directory Note
The October 1 1908 issue records The Tribune Association as owner and publisher with offices at Tribune Building and principal place of business at 155 Nassau Street New York. Officers listed are Qofiin Mills president and James M Barrett secretary and treasurer.
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The
Tribune Association
New York
Tribune
Nassau Street
Qofiin Mills
James M. Barrett
Wreck survivors rescued. Turkish ferry sinks near Smyrna
Passengers and crew of wrecked steamers were rescued from a coral island by the steamer Manuku and landed at Suve after two months on the reef. A Turkish steamer sank a ferry near Smyrna with 140 lives lost. Reports from India warn of possible ten thousand flood deaths and pestilence from buried bodies.
The Fundamental Question in New York Politics
In this speech Governor Hughes faces a stark choice between continuing an administration aimed at serving the people and resisting boss rule. The speaker argues against machine politics led by figures like Conners and Murphy, urging the public to support governance free of corruption and favor toward financial backers.
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Woghes
New York
Peigo
Hughes
Murphy
Conners
Harhes
Tammany
Conners and
Sheep and the Goats on Campaign Contributions
The piece attacks Mr. Bryan's anti corporation donations stance as hypocritical and argues for equal rights in political giving. It cites Governor Hughes supporters and Charleston editor Major Hemphill, labeling Bryan's view as impractical and condemning efforts to bar individuals tied to corporations from contributing.
Ambition and secrecy in self government critique
A discussion about public governance and loyalty questions whether people value genuine self rule or prefer hidden deals. The speaker suggests citizens want control without secret compromise, challenging reliance on external influence or partial surrender of power.
The Failure of Bryan's Issues in This Campaign
A critical assessment argues that Bryan's campaign issues fail to excite public debate. It notes diminished enthusiasm for Shall the people rule and other planks like labor votes and government guarantees, with tariff reform garnering little traction and the public unconvinced by his trusts plan.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Gompers
Denver
Lincoln
Ihs
South Carolina Democrats Face Bryan Campaign Pressure
The article cites South Carolina corporation Democrats torn between loyalty to Mr. Bryan and fears of tainting the party with corporate contributions. It notes several Republicans and businessmen funding Bryan could face rebuke, while some reckless patriots press on. It questions Mr. Bryan's stance on where contributions become tainted and where lines are drawn.
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Bryan
Steel Trust
Republican Fund
Republican Committee
South Carolina
Republican Steel Trust
Potato Hill
Building and Joan Company
Fertilizer Com
Hemphill
News and Courier
Wrights get longer time to meet war contract play
The Secretary of War extends the Wright brothers' contract deadline, calling the move just. The delay allows for improvements and safer testing, noting the Fort Myer trials and possible benefits to the government. The piece discusses propeller loss, aircraft behavior, and mentions Mr. Herring's upcoming Fort Myer test.
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Secretary of War
Wright Brothers
Fort Myer
Dayton
War Department
Wrights
Farman
Orville Wright
Herring
Germanys Fiscal Problem Prompts Imperial Tax Rise Plan
The Imperial Minister of Finance signals sweeping fiscal reform in Germany. He urges a substantial increase in imperial taxation to cover yearly deficits while debt grows. Expenditures across army navy pensions treasury and posts have risen sharply, with a 33 percent overall rise over four years.
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Germany
Sydow
Treasury
Army
Navy
Imperial Finance
Taxation Gaps Hypothesized to Aid German Solvency
The piece compares per capita excise duties in Germany Austria France and the United States citing Dr Zann in Finances of the Great Powers. It argues higher beer wine spirits tobacco taxes could be warranted and notes public enthusiasm may wane yet national solvency might justify increased rates.
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Sydow
Dr. Zann
Great Powers
Germany
Austria
France
America
Bryan's Speech Echoes Fatigue Over Haskell's Move
In a reflective tone, Bryan appears tired as he addresses the crowd, sensing weariness among the people and signaling that Haskell has upended the anticipated course of events. The remark frames a shift in momentum and public sentiment.
Campaign intrigue claims Pettigrew offered by rival donor
The text critiques a report that a Republican campaign manager offered $10,000 to ex-Senator Richard F. Pettigrew for ten speeches against ex-Judge Parker in 1914. Pettigrew allegedly fathered the report, suggesting the donor was financially flush but lacking solid political judgment.
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Thomas E. Watson
Richard F. Pettigrew
Parker
Debs Sees Hard Task If He Cannot Run Train
Debs warns of a tough period if he is blocked from operating his train. He previously enjoyed halting other trains, a stance that underlines his past actions and current predicament.
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Debs
Liberality plans candidates for President and Vice President
The Liberality aims to organize and nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates while Charleston News and Courier notes reduced room for the party in South Carolina due to Democratic fund contributions. Observers cite midstream treasurer swaps as risky, and "Fingey" Conners claims people rule in New York’s Democratic party. Poet Laureate Austin publishes anew as Haskell nears retirement. The wary future politician may cut back on letter writing.
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South Carolina
Charleston News and Courier
Fingey” Conners
Democratic Party of
New York
Deer season opens in Maine with strong prospects
The Maine deer season opens today with reports from Boston noting excellent prospects. Ernest Thompson Seton estimates Maine holds about a fifth of the nation's deer, with two thousand non residents hunting big game yearly paying $15 licenses. Non residents can ship home game with a coupon. visiting sportsmen spend between $300,000 and $590,000 in Maine annually.
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Maine
Boston
Bangor
Canada Line
Ernest Thompson Seton
Stevenson’s House A Nunnery In San Francisco
From the Boston Transcript. Robert Louis Stevenson’s former home on Russian Hill San Francisco has been bought by Hon. and Mrs. Francis J Sullivan for a nunnery. Ada Stevenson now Sister Agnes travels with Mother Augustine to occupy the house and form the first order in the region. The sisters prepare quarters for Archbishop Heardon’s silver jubilee. This marks the third new community order this year and the seventh in America.
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Boston Transcript
Robert Louis Stevenson
Russian Hill
San Francisco
Francis J. Sulivan
Ada
Bister Agnes
Mother Augustine
Samuel Tuckerman
Pacific Coast
Augustine
Heardon
America
President shelves stump tour as campaign unfolds
Washington Sept 30 The President via Secretary Loeb says he has no current plan to campaign or stump this season though contingencies may bring speeches. He met Charles Ayer Whipple who paints for New York Republican Club. Loeb rejects Bryan letter as personal and unnecessary. Major Fournier of the French Embassy brought a bound Army and Navy Register and will depart soon. Archbishop Kelly of Australia was warmly welcomed on his way to San Francisco. Representative Peter Porter, defeated for the congressional nomination, spoke with the President. Edward G. O'Brien, minister to Paraguay and Uruguay, paid respects. Postmaster Edward Stilwell Edwards invited a campaign speech in Georgia. Interstate Commerce secretary Mosely, John Hays Hammond, and Gen. Greely were listed among visitors bound for Europe. Mrs Cary Hutchinson and others travel plans and social notices fill the rest of the page with engagements, marriages, sails, and social events.
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White House
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Loeb
Cies
Charles Ayer Whipple
New York
Republican Club of
W. J. Bryan
Major Fournier
Army and Navy Register
France
Falciéres
Fournier
Archbishop Kelly
Australia
Rome
San Francisco
Peter Porter
J. S. Simmons
Congress
Edward G. O'Brien
Paraguay
Uruguay
Harry Stilwell Edwards
Macon
Edward A. Mosely
Interstate Commerce Commission
John Hays Hammond
A. W. Greely
Diplomatic Corps Update at Washington
Washington reports Baron Stael de Holstein Russian second secretary arrived after weeks of Canadian shooting. Rumor suggests Baron Rosen may not return as ambassador and could receive a promotion appointment. E de Cartier de Marchienne Belgian counsellor travels to Colorado to join Mme de Cartier de Marchienne and may be away for some time. Mr Janssens Belgian attaché returns to Washington from York Harbor where the legation stood for the summer.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Baron Stael de Holstein
Canada
Baron Rosen
E. de Cartier de Marchienne
Colorado
Mme. de Cartier de Marchienne
Tea and society scenes mark Taft visit in Washington
Washington society notes Mrs Taft arrived in DC and stayed with Miss Mabe Boardman. She helped host tea at Twin Oaks for Mrs Hubbard and assisted at a reception for tuberculosis congress delegates. Taft plans trips to Philadelphia New York Watertown Cincinnati and visits Mrs Roosevelt.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
William Howard Taft
Mabe
Boardman
P Street
Taft
Gardiner G. Hubbard
Twin Oaks
Hubbard
Sternberg
John W. Foster
Charles D. Walcott
Gardiner Bell
George Marye
Connecticut Avenue
California
Marge
Morris Town Field Club Eleventh Annual Horse Show Opens
New York society notes many house parties in Morristown New Jersey as the Morris Town Field Club hosts its eleventh annual horse show lasting through the week. Leading figures include Hamilton McK Twombly George R. D. Schieffelin Henry W. Shoemaker Walter P. Bliss D Hunter McAlpin and J W Ogden. Mrs George A Robbins and her son Arden M Robbins sail back from Bar Harbor today.
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Morristown
N. J
Morristown Field Club
Hamilton McK. Twombly
George R. D. Schieffelin
Henry W. Shoemaker
Walter P. Bliss
D. Hunter McAlpin
J. W. Ogden
George A. Robbins
Arden M. Robbins
Bar Harbor
Columbia Rowing Fund Drive Boosts Prospects After Hat Draw
At a mass meeting in Earl Hall students and President Butler rallied to raise 1571.28 to cover a debt in the Columbia crew fund. Butler gave 100 and pledged 1000 more if undergraduates raise 5000 within a reasonable time. A 16 member committee was formed to solicit subscriptions as freshmen candidates may practice after a 40 dollar target is met.
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Columbia
Earl Hall
Butler
Movement to establish an American national anthem begins
The National Institute of Arts and Letters led by Professor William M. Sloane of Columbia University plans a process to create a distinctive national anthem.Robert Underwood Johnson said a committee will set prize amounts and publish plans after a forthcoming meeting. The article notes a Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati competition that drew five hundred submissions including works from Russia and Italy.
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National Institute of Arts and Letters
William M. Sloane
Columbia University
America
Robert Underwood Johnson
the Century
Institute
Johnson
Society of the Cincinnati
Rhode Island
Arthur E. Johnstone
Russia
Italy
Stork Goes by Train to the West
A carload of sixty seven babies accompanied by nurses and Sisters of Charity passed through Milwaukee bound to childless families in the West. The children aged two to five were sent from the Hone Finding Society of New York and will be distributed along the route after personal investigations of each home by Sisters of Charity and nurses.
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Milwaukee
C Charity
Hone Finding Society
New York
St. Paw
Sister of Charity
Newport Social Notes Highlight Aged Home Benefit
Newport society events unfold at a Philips Mason home in Rhode Island avenue to support the Nina Linnette Home for the Aged. James V. Parker battles pneumonia under care of three doctors, with encouraging progress reported. Mrs. Cameron McR Winslow returns from New York while Annie Leary hosts a gathering for Mrs. Pierre Ronalds of London. Mrs. Paul Morton arrives and stays at Muenchinger King cottage as H H Ward couple extend visit through October and another couple through November.
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Newport
Cot Red
Mason
Rhode Island Avenue
Dee
James V. Parker
New York
Annie Leary
Pierre Ronalds
Don
James P
Paul Morton
Muenchinger King Cottage
H. H. Ward
Hac
IN THE BERKSHIRES Telegraph Despatch Reports Local Visits
A Berkshire social note lists Mrs Benjamin Welles and several guests including Miss Katheryn Delafield Hail and Miss Adele Colgate visiting Lenox and Pittsfield. Luncheons at Ingleside and Elm Court feature Edwin V. Morgan and Cy Mra Wit D. Sloane, with arrivals at Homespinwall and Wood, hosting parties by Mrs. William Pollock and others from New York, Providence, and Paris.
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Tribune Lenox
Benjamin Welles
Harry Pelham Robbins
Franklin
Katheryn Delafield
BP Smith
W. J. Westcote
Kathets Knapp
Emily Tuckerman
Ingleside
Edwin V. Morgan
Unite States
Cuba
Adele Colgate
Lenez
Oscar Insigi
Stockbridge
Cy Mra Wit D. Sloane
Elm Court
Robbie Peyster Tytus
Hudson Bay
Jully Farm
James T. Taliaferro
A. S. Hubbard
Jacksonville
Fla
Maplewood
Pittsfield
Mia Livingston Carr
Orange
N. J
John P. Hashim
Haskins
Violet Salter
E. P. Hutton
Grace Ellis
C. E Burke
New York
J. T. Bulant
Providence
William Pollock
Holme Gate
George W. Watts
Rome
Bay Sands
Paris
Clementina Furnisa
Richard C. Dixey
Shaw
David Turner Denn
William Shernochan
Te Wood
R Brgomery
W. E. McNaughten
W. A de Lome
State Campaign Echoes Lincoln Tactics in Hughes Drive
A collage of 1911 era clippings outlines Governor Hughes adopting Lincoln style campaign methods across press notes from Springfield Rochester Watertown Rochester Jamestown and Utica. The discussion emphasizes policy clarity votes and public support with references to Chanler McDonough and Hearst connections, and critiques on state spending and vetoes.
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Springfield
Mass
Hughes
Abraham Lincoln
Twenty fourth annual meeting of Military Order in Burlington
Representatives from twenty commanderies attended the twenty fourth annual meeting of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States in Burlington Vermont. Grenville M. Dodge of New York served as in chief president and Colonel John T Philadelphia was recorder in chief. George De F Barten was uter in chief and reported a balance of 50000. Receipts for the year ended 1908 totaled 75353 with disbursements 442. The session ended with consideration of eligibility amendments for the next convention in Philadelphia in October. A dinner was hosted by the commandery.
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Burlington
Philadelphia
Visttess
Commandery
York financier gives $1009 to Remus memorial fund
Thomas F. Ryan of New York contributed $1009 to the Remus memorial fund. The donation was made via a check drawn on a bank in Alsace Lorraine, France, and accompanied by a message mentioning Atlanta and September.
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Remus
The
Tribune
Atlanta
Thomas F. Rya
York
Ose Als-lea-Baina
France
Sania
Eucimer
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