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New York Tribune

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New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1908

Page

12

Autos Road Breakers New Ideas in Building

H H Gross delegate to International Roads Congress in Paris outlines a plan for government financed roads. He proposes one third cost by government, rest split between state and township, and promotes asphaltic rock between large stones to reduce dust and maintenance costs. He notes autos erode macadam and seeks long transcontinental boulevards linking farms to rail and ships.

H. H. Gross Roosevelt United States International Roads Congress Paris Gross Farmers’ Good Roads League of Ilinois St. Paul Tribune Mr. Gross Chicago Ken- Tennessee Oklahoma Indian Territory Seeck—Ss Senator Bankhead Alabama Germany Europe Taft Congress Gress

Presbyterians Offer Increase to Pittsburg Pastor

The Second Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg unanimously voted to raise Rev Edward Youngs salary by 3000 to 10000 a year to keep him from Brooklyns Bedford Avenue Church but he said he would refuse the raise yet stay with his current congregation.

The Tribune Pittsburg Second Presbyterian Church of Edward Young Bedford Avenue Presbyterian Church Brooklin Young

Rockefeller to Return Here From Forest Hill

John D. Rockefeller will leave his Forest Hill home on Thursday to return to New York. He says he likes both cities for personal and business relations and reiterates that he feels better and can do more work than fifteen years ago.

the Tribune Cleveland John D. Rockefeller Forest Hill New York Rockefeller

Young Woman Rescued From Bay After Despair Claim

Miss Ethel Knowles of Brockton Brooklyn was pulled from New York Bay by William Van Pelt near Fort Hamilton. She was taken to Norwegian Hospital and held at Fifth Avenue court for attempting suicide. Relatives say she was from a well to do saltpetre family and had been studying business.

Ethel Knowles Sterling Place Brocktyn William van Pelt Suhstreet Dalzell Place Brooklyn New York Bay Fort Hamilton Fifth Avenue Wes Maxine Elliott Daly’s Theatre Rachel Crothers Mysell Bettina Paris Berlin Miss Elliott Salome Herod

Rush at Art Students League Enrolment Draws Crowds

The Art Students League opened winter season enrolment with a record rush. By opening time a hundred people stood outside and the line grew as hours passed. Some older students waited over an hour and left, planning to return today to register.

Art Students’ League

Rare African fauna gifts to the American Museum of Natural History

Dr. Hermon C. Bumpus announced a gift to the American Museum of Natural History from the daughter of John D. Archbold. The mounted specimens include a giant forest pig and a rare bongo from West Africa. The animals were collected in British East Africa and mounted by Roland Ward in London. Exhibits debut in the museum's east wing.

John D. Archbold Hermon C. Bumpus American Museum of Natural History Br. Bumpus Africa England West Africa British East Africa

Striking Canadian Pacific Machinists Accept Award Ends Walkout

Ottawa reports the Canadian Pacific machinists have accepted the Board of Conciliation award under the Lemieux act, ending the two month strike after initial rejection. Montreal notes the company offers no new terms, promising reemployment on pre strike conditions, with many strikers seeking work tomorrow.

Ottawa Canadian Department of Labor Canadian Pacific Board of Conciliation Lemieux Montreal

St Petersburg University Closes Amid Strike

The University of St. Petersburg closed today without disorder and may reopen before Christmas. Rector Shivkevich says most students opposed the strike but were led by political committees. Lectures to resume tonight despite potential disorder as the strike continues until the Douma acts on the new university bill. Prime Minister Stolpin travels to the Gulf of Finland to report to the Emperor.

St. Petersburg University of St. Petersburg Shivkevich Douma St. Petersburg University Imperial Polytechnical Institute Woman's College Stolrpin Gulf of Finland

Fire destroys Philippine Products plant in Manila

A blaze wiped out the Philippine Products Company plant in Manila causing over 200000 dollars in damage largely covered by insurance. The facility stored copra and coconut oil and was largely owned by New York men. The New Jersey company’s leadership includes Franklin G. Colby president and Charles Tatham treasurer with a board featuring Colby Colby and several others.

Manila Philippine Products Company Surance New York Philippine Products Company of New Jersey Franklin G. Colby R. Steinlan Charles Tatham Benjamin B. Colby Josephine W. Colby D. C. Link Eustace Conway G. Snow Isaac M. Simmons

Death in Manila: Virginia Yeoman Suicide

Rear Admiral Sperry reports George Schiff chief yeoman aboard the battleship Virginia committed death by own action at Manila last night. Schiff, son of Solomon Schiff of 727 Hancock Street Brooklyn, was with the Atlantic battleship fleet at Manila.

Washington Sperry Manila Navy Department George Schiff Virginia Solomon Schiff Hancock Street Brooklyn

Togo Entertains Americans at Tokyo Dinner

Admiral Togo hosted a dinner for the wives of American naval officers awaiting the Atlantic battleship fleet. Officials and prominent figures attended. Lt Cmdr Dougherty presented a silver bowl from Col Thompson inscribed as a token of esteem and admiration.

Tokio Togo John A. Dougherty Colonel Thompson Dougherty Thompson New York

China Names Kuping Tael Standard Coin Preface

An edict from Peking proclaims the Kuping tael as the empire’s standard coin, with the tael and half tael at 98 percent fineness and smaller coins at 88 percent. The Mexican dollar is legalized pending Kuping coin preparations.

Peking

Wright Makes Three Flights at Le Mans

Wilbur Wright, the American aeroplanist, flew three short demonstrations in Le Mans France with passengers. One flight carried M Bellee who weighs about 216 pounds and two carried M Pellier 176 pounds. The weight tests were entirely satisfactory.

le Mans France Wilbur Wright Aeroplanist M. Bellee M. Pellier Aero Club of the

Fire in Forward Hold Aboard Monterey in Havana Harbor

The Ward Line steamer Monterey, sailing from New York to Veracruz, reached Havana early today with a fire in her forward hold that began yesterday morning. The full extent is not yet known but a large portion of the cargo is expected to be salvaged undamaged.

Havana Ward Monterey New York Vera Cruz Havana Harbor

G. A. R. Seeks State Pensions for Members

Albany Oct. 5 Grand Army of the Republic state members plan to push a pension law in the next Legislature. A committee led by Department Commander W. H. Daniels met and formed a sub committee to draft a bill. Members William A. Boyd Henry Knapp and Lewis E. Griffith to circulate it among posts.

Albany New York State Grand Army of the Republic W. H. Daniels Wiliam A. Boyd Henry Knapp New York City Lewis E. Griffith Troy

Banker Sued by Daughter in Law Over Alienation

William M. Durkin Sr. a Brooklyn retired broker was named defendant in a suit by Maud L. Durkin to recover 6000 for alienation of her husband's affections in Special Term Brooklyn. She also filed for separation and alimony fees through lawyer Edward J. Reilly claiming she was kept from her husband and father-in-law's home.

Wiliam M. Durkin, Sr Brooklyn Maud L. Durkin

Majestic Theatre Shows Agnes A Tense Drama

Nance O Neill stars in George Cameron’s Agnes at the Majestic Theatre. A memory loss twist reveals a wife and her lover on trial as a surgeon risks uncovering the past during a life saving operation. The four act play holds audience suspense from start to finish.

Agnes George Cameron Majestic Theatre Nance O'Neil France Geoffrey Marshe Marshe Loring Brent Brent Miss O'Neil Mr. Marshe Mr. Creover Percy F. Ames Harry Crutchiey

Vaudeville Opens at American Theatre Under Morris Direction

The American Theatre debuted under William Morris management with a strong vaudeville bill. The audience filled the house as acts followed one another, with Charlie Ross and Mabel Penton among the featured performers drawing praise from onlookers.

American Theatre William Morris The American Charlie Ross Mabel Penton

The American Idea at the New York Theatre

George M. Cohan presented The American Idea at the New York Theatre last night to a large audience. Chief performers included George Beban Trixie Friganza Robert F. Dailey and Stella Hammerstein. The piece gave satisfaction and will be discussed further later.

New York Theatre George M. Cohan George Beban Trixie Friganza Robert F. Dailey Stella Hammerstein Mr. Cohan

Virginia Harned Tops Bill at Hammerstein's Victoria

Virginia Harned headlines this week at Hammerstein's Victoria Theatre in a short play The Kid of the Hour. Irene Franklin Bert Green Leo Ditrichstein company Lyon Parkes and La Belle Blanche also appear in the program.

Virginia Harned Hammerstein Victoria Theatre Irene Franklin Bert Green Leo Ditrichstein

Fatima Miris dazzles in Geisha rapid-change at Lincoln Square

Mile. Fatima Miris headlines the Lincoln Square Theatre bill with a nineteen costume changes in The Geisha sketch. The audience praised the rapid-change act and the supporting lineup also delivered solid performances.

Lincoln Square Theatre Mile Fatima Miris The

Henry W. Savage Heads to Italy for Short Trip

Henry W. Savage sails today for about a month or more, planning to visit Paris to view the opera The Prince Zilah and perhaps bring it back. He notes the merry widow will move on, but one devil will stay at the Garden Theatre throughout the winter.

Henry W. Savage Italy Mr. Savage Paris Prince Zilah Merry Widow Garden Theatre

Mme Fritzi Scheff Shines in The Prima Donna at Studebaker

Chicago report says Mme Fritzi Scheff starred in The Prima Donna a new comic opera by Henry Blossom and Victor Herbert at Studebaker Theatre. The show and Scheff were warmly received with a featured waltz theme noted. The company included W J Ferguson James E Sullivan William K Harcourt and others.

Henry Blossom Victor Herbert Chicago Tribune Mme Fritzi Scheff Studebaker Theatre

Melting Pot by Zangwill Premieres Before Roosevelt

The Melting Pot, Zangwill’s new play set in New York, premiered tonight at Columbia with President and Mrs. Roosevelt, diplomatic corps, and officials in attendance. The drama portrays Russian Jewish immigrants fusing into typical Americans through metropolitan life. Republicans urged immediate voter registration to ensure their party’s chances.

Tribune Bureau Washington Israel Zangwill New York the Columbia Tonight Roosevelt Zangwill

Dr Kinsman Elected Bishop Ready for Consecration

The Rev. Dr. Frederick J. Kinsman of the General Theological Seminary has been chosen to succeed the late Bishop Leighton Coleman as Bishop of Delaware. He stated yesterday that he would be consecrated at Trinity Church.

Frederick J. Kinsman General Theological Seminary Tribune Leighton Coleman Delaware Protestant Episcopal Church

Electing Dr Kinsman Rector At Seminary

In Wilmington on October 2 percent Dr Kinsman was highly gratified by his election. He has lived at No 5 Chelsea Square for years. Born in Ohio forty years ago he has served as rector of St Marks Bowery and as professor at General Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 18 percent in Paris and held posts at St Pauls School St Martins New Bedford and Berkeley Divinity School before declining the St Pauls rectorship in 1907.

Wilmington Kinsman Chelsea Square Seminary Ohio St. Mark's Church The Bowery General Theological Seminary Paris France St. Paul’s School St. Martin's Church New Bedford Mass Middletown Conn Berkeley Divinity School St. Paul's School

Movements of Robert L. Clark Drowning Suspect

W J Clark of General Electric received a letter from his son Robert Lincoln Clark a Yale graduate and Harvard Law School student reporting arrival near Lake Geneva September 23 and noting a passport signature in a missing man’s diary matches a hotel register in Montreux, suggesting possible identity error.

W. J. Clark General Electric Company Robert Lincoln Clark Yale Harvard Law School St. Gingolf Geneva Oeeee Lausanne Montreaux

J P Mitchel's Father Stricken in Stroke at Registration

Joseph Mitchel of 447 West 162d Street suffered a stroke as he tried to register at 2087 Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance from Washington Heights Hospital took him home, and his condition improved later. The notice urges readers to register today before 10 p.m. and to locate the Manhattan Bronx booths in The Tribune.

Joseph Mitchel West 162d Street John Purroy Mitchel Amsterdam Avenue Mr. Mitchel Washington Heights Register Manhattan The Bronx Tribune

Right Rev Michael Tierney Bishop of Hartford Dies

Hartford obit reports the Right Rev Michael Tierney bishop of Hartford dies at home from a stroke. Irish born September 29 1839 he studied at St Thomas Academy Bardstown Ky and St Josephs Seminary Troy N Y he was ordained May 26 1886 and became bishop February 22 1894. His legacy includes founding St Marys Home for the Aged St Thomas Seminary and multiple hospitals and social institutions in Connecticut and surrounding states.

Hartford Conn Michael Tierney Bishop Tierney County Tipperary Ireland Norwalk Cong St. Thomas Academy Bardstown St. Joseph's Seminary Troy Conroy Father Tierney St. Joseph's Cathedral John Williams Boston Tierney St. Mary's Home For the West Hartford St. Thomas’s Seminary St. Francis’s Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital Waterbury St. Raphael's Hospital New Haven St. Vincent's Hospital Bridgeport St. Joseph's Hospital Willimantic St. John’s Industrial School For Deep River St. Vincent Day Nursery House of the Good Shepherd

York Peer Baron Herries Dies in England at 78

Marmaduke Constable Maxwell twelfth Baron Herries died in York England today. Born 1837 he succeeded his father in 1876 after marrying Angela Fitzalan Howard. He leaves wife Angela Mary Charlotte and daughter Gwendolen Herries. He belonged to Atheneum Brooks's Hurlingham and Yorkshire clubs.

York England Marmaduke Constable Maxwell Baron Herries Marcia Edward Marmaduke Vasour Hazlewood Yorkshire Angela Mary Charlotte Fitzalan-Howard Lord Howard Glossop Gwendolen Herries Atheneum Brooks's Hurlingham

Death of English-born machinery founder Robert Deeley

Robert Deeley of 39 West 70th street died suddenly at his Stam ford summer home. Born May 23, 1827 in England, he came to the U S 53 years ago and organized Robert Deeley & Co. in 1868, a maker of sugar plantation machinery. He retired four years ago, leaving the foundry to son Thomas Edward. Survived by daughter Mrs J Hamilton Murray. Funeral at 241 West 23d street tomorrow at 8 p.m.

Robert Deeley West 70Th Street Stamford England Robert Deeley & Co West 32d Street Deeley Thomas Edward Deeley J. Hamilton Murray No. 241 West 23d Street

Obituary notes from Ohio and Louisiana figures

Thomas Morrison of Thomas Morrison & Co. meat packers in Cincinnati died suddenly. Rev Samuel Armsted former Louisiana Secretary of State died in Shreveport at age 104. John Clegg former Louisiana district judge and prominent Southern lawyer died in New Orleans. born in North Carolina fifty six years ago.

Thomas Morrison Ohio Cincinnati Thomas Morrison & Co Samuel Armsted Louisiana Shreveport John Clegg New Orleans Judge Clegg South North Carolina

Prominent Arrivals at the Hotels Hotel Astor and More

Captain E. B. Winans and A. 8. A Belmont arrive at the Hotel Astor. H. Sturges from Providence checks in at the Imperial with Alden B. Sleeper from Boston. H. T. Henderson of Durango checks in at Manhattan. Baron Lanbrozy from Vienna arrives at Regis. H. A. Blair from Chicago checked in at the Waldorf Astoria.

HOTEL ASTOR E. B. Winans Abelmont H. ©. Sturges Providence Imperial—Alden B. Sleeper Boston Manhattan H. T. Henderson Durango Col ST. Regis Baron Lanbrozy Vienna Waldorf-Astoria H. A. Blair Chicago

Free museum admission and city lectures on history and art

Today features free access to the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art plus Zoological Gardens. Public lectures at Wadleigh High School and multiple public schools cover topics from The Nature of and Color to Greece and France with illustrated presentations by noted educators and historians.

American Museum of Nature Metropolitan Museum of Art Zool Gardens Board of Education Wadleigh High School 114Th Street Seventh Avenue Ernest R. von Nardreff Mott and Spring Streets Greece Frank W. Jackson East Ssth Street Italy Clarence de Vaux Royer 4Th Street First Avenue Orthern California Tf. Mount 5Th Street Ireland Lewis W. Armstrong Audubon Avenue 168Th Street France Louis F. Berry Museum of Natural History T7th Street Columbus Avenues Wiliam B. Humphrey Public Library West 135Th Street Henry E. Crampton West Side West 50Th Street New York Frank B. Kelley 169Th Street Third Avenue Kate S. Chittenden Park Avenue Williamsbridge Hudson Kenneth Bruce

Weather Forecast and Registration Urges Voters

Official Weather Report notes low pressure moving east with rains from the Pacific to the Atlantic States. Forecasts call for showers midweek and cooler spells, with light to fresh southeast winds along coasts. Local notes include yesterday’s temps and a push to register to vote today to avoid missing the chance.

Washington Pacific Coast Plains States Mississippi Valley Central Lake Region Atlantic States South Pacific Coast Plateau Rocky Mountain Central Valleys Bermuda European Grand Banks New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Great Lakes New York District of Columbia Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland New Jersey Weather Bureau

Gilford Robinson Marriage at Red Roof West Chester Penn

On Monday October 5 the Rev Arthur Rogers joined Themes B Gilford Jr and Mary Penrose Robinson at Red Roof residence of the brides mother West Chester Pennsylvania The notice requests full fame and address for marriage and death notices republished in the Tri Weekly Tribune without charge.

Tribune Tri-Weekly Gilford—Robinson Arthur Rogers B. Gilford, Jr Mary Penrose Robinson Francis Hooton Red Roof West Chester Penn

Death notices from Matteawan to Windsor Terrace

Multiple obituary notices dated October 1908 list deaths in Matteawan New York, Albany and Brooklyn areas. Individuals include Eliza Ann Andrews, Ceei l Henry Arden, William H. Bailey, Bessie Bale, Edwin Phelps Bassett, Anna Roselle Beekman, Johanna Burke, John Peter Burke, Grace Chamberlin, Cornelia McClure Cogswell, Bridget Colgan, Robert Deeley, Isabella Van Cleaf. Details cover funeral arrangements, church names, addresses, and interment locations.

Puneral Church of the Holy Communion Garrison N_ Y Bailey New West 57Th St William H. Bailey West 234 Newwa Bale Bessie Bale Henry Bale Friente Vanderbilt St Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Church of Immaculate Heart of Maxx East 1Th St Fort Hamilton Beekman Anna Roselle Beekman John P Eliza Clark Beekman Madison Ave Kinderhook S. C Albany Burke Johanna Burke Chamberlin Grace Eben J Mr. Knowlton ST Remsen St. Broost Cogswell Cornelia McClure Ledyard Cogswell Archibald McClure Susan Tracy Rice Colgan Bridget Colgan Edward Colgan Richard J. Colgan Margaret M. Quinn Daniel Quinn Sterling Place

In Memoriam Bowden James Bowdemp Obituary Note

In loving memory of James W. C. Bowdemp born October 6, 1907. Passed in quiet remembrance, mourned by family and friends.

Bowden James W. C. Bowdemp

International Hotel Listings and Postage Rates Detected

Domestic rates for mail to US and Mexico with foreign postage charges listed. Subscription prices for daily weekly tri weekly and Sunday editions. Reading rooms in hotels across London England Scotland Gibraltar France Austria Switzerland Italy and other European cities named.

United States Mexico Manhattan Broms Tor Fe Seumien Nowell Pailagines Tx Stoncas Tribune Ae Tribune New York Ct Sunday Tribune Wealy Farmer Europe Universit Postal Union the Tribune Sunday Tribune Om London Hotel Victoria Cheriton Hotel Metro Grand Howard Hotel England Holliers Sha Isle of Lg ES Scotland St Seech Glasgow Ayr Station Irieg Kerry Gibraltar Cecil France Hoctel Continental Rice Astoria Patheute Albany Montana Wurtemberger Nuremberg Hotelhof Palace Imperial Austria Sristol Vienna Switzerland Victoria Rome Villa Nobdio Exien Palace Milam

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