The Old Homestead at the Academy of Music and Vaudeville Mix
Amusements listing shows multiple theatre bills across venues including the Academy of Music Alhambra Astor and Liberty Theatre. Notable acts include The Old Homestead The Man from Home The Devil and The Traveling Salesman plus vaudeville acts and musical performances at Gaiety Hippodrome Lyceum and Madison Square Garden with varying showtimes.
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Academy OF Music
Alhambra
America
ASTOR
Home
Pelasco
BNOT
Miestasippi Laney
Roadway
Gottenberg
Liberty
Wildfire Lyceim
Lovre
Madison Square Garden
Majestic
Agnes
New Amsterdam
Merry Wifton
New York
SAVOY
Nater Stutvesani
Fighting Hope
New York Daily Tribune President and Officers Listed
The October 14 1908 issue notes Ogden Mills as president and James M Barrett as secretary and treasurer. The Tribune Building at 155 Nassau Street, New York serves as office and principal place of business for The Tribune Association.
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The
Tribune Association
New York
Tribune Building
Nassau Street
Ogden Mills
James M. Barrett
Ballooners in North Sea Rescue and London Protests
The St Louis balloon in the James Gordon Bennett Cup crashed into the North Sea with aeronauts WN Arnold and HJ Hewitt saved after an hour afloat. London suffragists blocked streets and arrests occurred as crowds swelled for Parliament protests. Weather noted fair and warmer with temps 69/43.
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St. Louis
WN. H. Arnold
H. J. Hewitt
North Sea
London
Great Britain
Turkey
Near East
Sofia
Belgrade
Austria
Guadeloupe
West Indian Islands
Martinique
St. Vincent
Mexico City
William H. Taft
Ohio
Taft
John Arbuckle
Navy Department
Washington
Arbuckle
Yankee
Maurice Bean
Supreme Court
New Jersey
New York Bay
Bonaparte
Josephus Daniels
Gaia
Court of Appeals
Albany
Election Board of New York
Kings County
Lst
McCarren
Ingall’s Crossing
N. Y
Jerome
Hughes
Westchester
Henry Clews
Hitchcock
William S. Bennet
Republican National Committee
Bryan and Hughes Clash Over Trust Regulation Reform
The piece details Governor Hughes’s critique of Bryan’s trust regulation plan and Bryan’s delayed response. It notes Bryan’s personal attacks, questions about his 1 percent remedy, and the lack of concrete mechanisms for handling corporations above the 50 percent limit with adjustments and timing.
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Hughes
Bryan
Critique of Unworkable Plans and Practical Infeasibility
The speaker offers sharp criticism of vague schemes, noting lack of detail and poor grasp of conditions. His trust plan is cited as a stark example of impracticality, with replies of readjustments offered as defense. The passage likens him to a fictional hibuious character and mocks his claimed competence.
Repeats on the Run in Manhattan and Bronx Registration
Registration figures show a drop in downtown Democratic districts and a statewide shift toward genuine voters. The piece notes a historic fraud problem tied to Tammany Hall with substantial losses in Manhattan and the Bronx and gains elsewhere, signaling a purge of phantom voters and a Republican-leaning improvement in New York politics.
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Tribune
Manhattan
Hearst-McClellan
14Th Street
Hearst
Tammany
Bronx
New York City
East Side
New York
Britain's Balkans stance shifts toward a wider congress
A London view says Britain now backs a broader Baltic conference, not limited to Berlin Treaty violations. It argues a general revision may be needed, with compensation to Bulgaria and Austria-Hungary and Turkey, to avoid a larger war while preserving treaty principles.
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Balkans
London
Bulgaria
Austria
Sir Edward Grey
Asquith
Edward Grey
Iswolsky
Balkan
Berlin
Austria-Hungary
Burgesha
Rumeia
Turkey
Austria-Tiungary
Great Britain
Egypt
Dardanelles
Russia
Black Sea
Congress
Continent Could Face War If Greece Refuses Pay
The speaker argues a harsh penalty may be imposed if Greece refuses to disgorge. He suggests a congress with Great Britain, Russia and France acting together to compel payment and secure compensation for Turkey, Servia and Montenegro.
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Great Britain
Russia
France
Turkey
Servia
Montenegro
Balloon Races Highlight Policy Need and Daring Falls
The international drifting contest from Berlin showed balloon pilots favoring circles and descents over straight flights. Two Americans excelled before Spaniards surpassed them by two thousand feet. Self-recording barometers could aid judges, and a sea descent was noted with saved passengers.
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Berlin
St. Louis
Arnold
Messrs
Post
Forbes
Theatre Ticket Speculation Needs Quick, Broad Suppression
A long critique argues that theatre ticket speculation is a public injustice and nuisance. It recalls past manager-led bans, cites legal backing that managers can stop it, and questions why licenses and political ties allow the practice to persist.
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Augustin Daly
Daly's
Harrison Grey Fiske
Manhattan Theatre
Marc Klaw
Klaw
Hayman
New York
Ocean Grove Taxation Case Goes Before New Jersey Board
Tax officials hear a Monmouth County taxpayers request to tax Ocean Grove auditorium as secular property arguing it is not used exclusively for worship. The outcome may test the town’s charter and broader church property tax exemptions, with wider implications beyond Monmouth County.
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Ocean Grove
New Jersey State Board For the Equalization of Taxation
Monmouth County
Ocean Grove Association
Questioning perpetual charter revocation for Ocean Grove
The article discusses whether a charter granted in perpetuity to Ocean Grove can be revoked due to unanticipated growth. It notes Ocean Grove’s long-standing incorporation as a camp meeting ground and “Christian seaside resort” with special immunities and powers, its surprising growth, and mixed local sentiment as the settlement expands beyond expectations.
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Ocean Grove
Hughes Seeks Clear Answer on Racetrack Gambling from Chanler
Governor Hughes demands a direct stance from Mr. Chanler on return to racetrack gambling, arguing the state deserves a clear position. The piece links Chanler to campaign contributors and the Personal Liberty League, then notes broader political maneuvering including Sidney Tapp and Bourke Cockran’s involvement with Bryan.
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Hughes
Chanler
Personal Liberty League
Moose Hunters Flock to Maine Season Opens
Maine moose hunting opens to December 1 with reports of larger regional numbers, especially west and southwest of Mount Katahdin. Hunters are advised a fair chance for bulls with decent heads despite fewer big antlers.
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Maine
Morrow
Boston Transcript
Bangor
Mount Katahdin
Taft Issue Restated in The Independent Commentary
The Independent argues the 1908 campaign rests on McKinley and Roosevelt’s record versus a party accused of chasing issues for votes. It claims the voters should endorse effective legislation and established progress over opportunistic tactics harming business and labor interests.
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William H. Taft
Independent
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Aca
Hunt
White House Socials and Attache Meetings Highlight Roosevelt Day
At the White House President Roosevelt hosted Captain A. W. Butt for lunch and later rode. Cabinet members attended except Wilson and Garfield who were campaigning. Senator Warren discussed Western politics with the President. Justice White and Count Hatzfeld visited. Interior officials and Glover accompanied by relatives were noted. The Goelets left for Philadelphia after a Long Island weekend visit. Prescott Lawrence to return from Europe soon. Commodore and Mrs. Bourn settled at the Plaza for winter. Mr. and Mrs. Thacher welcomed a daughter Sarah Booth Thacher born October 6. Thacher recently left the U S Attorney post to join his father’s law practice.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Roosevelt
A. W. Butt
Wilson
Garfield
Senator Warren
Wyoming
West
Justice White
Supreme Court
Count Hatzfeld
Tlers
Pierce
G. W. Woodruff
Orbin
C. C
Interior Department
General C Glover
Thomas D. Thacher
New East 56Th Street
Sarah Booth Thacher
Cabinet News From Washington October Wedding and Arrangements
The Secretary of State returns to Washington from Canton New York after attending his niece's wedding. The Postmaster General opens his house on Connecticut avenue and Fifth Street and will be joined by Mrs Meyer and the Misses Meyer. Mrs Meyer will attend a Ben Greet performance on the White House lawn Friday afternoon.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Canton
N. Y
Connecticut Avenue
5 Street
Diplomatic Corps Arrivals and Arrangements In Washington
The British Embassy offices to open on Connecticut Avenue with attachés arriving from Manchester by the Sea. The Ambassador and Mrs Bryce stay in Lenox until late October. Second secretary W H Kennard arrives from New York. his marriage to Harriet Norris will likely occur in Washington next month. Mrs Young and Mr Young prepare Florida Avenue house for winter. Constantine Brun returns from New York and will leave the U S in early November. his brother is named Danish Minister of Finance.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Connecticut Avenue
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Bryce
Lenox
W. H. Kennard
New York
Harriet Norris
Harriet Norris, of This City, Will Probably Occur Here Next Month. Miss Norris
George Young
Florida Avenue
Young
Constantine Brun
Brun
Washington Society notes from the Tribune Bureau
Washington society items detail Mr and Mrs George Howard returning from Europe and mourning Lady Howard. Mrs Charles L McCawley to join Major McCawley in New Hampshire Avenue. Henry H Ward to reopen his Washington residence after Newport. Miss Mary E Patten and sisters visiting Virginia Hot Springs. Captain John W Wright, U S Army, visiting his father General Marcus J Wright.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
George Howard
Europe
Mr. Howard
Lady Howard
the Hague
Charles L. McCawiey
Henry Winthrop Gray
the Willows
Lenox
Major McCawley
New Hampshire Avenue
Henry H. Ward
Newport
Mary E. Patten
Josephine Patten
Nellie Patten
Virginia
John W. Wright
Tth Infantry
Marcus J. Wright
New York Society Heads and Holiday Plans at St Regis
Mrs Alfred G Vanderbilt arrived in New York from Newport and stayed at the St Regis for a few days. Mrs W K Vanderbilt Jr left for Hot Springs with Mrs O H F Belmont. Lord Northcliffe, fresh from Europe, departed to Washington. Mrs Edmund L Baylies returned from Scotland and sails for New York next week. General and Mrs Fred Pierson plan to close their Newport villa and move to West Sind Street for the winter. Mr and Mrs W Barclay Parsons will return to town to open their East Fourth Street home. Miss Parsons to wed W Rudolph Weld on November 7 at Trinity Church with a large bridal party. Mr and Mrs George Grant Mason arrive from Tuxedo, at the Holland House. Mr and Mrs Edward J Berwind go to Hot Springs for about three weeks. Mrs Ogden Goelet returns from Newport.
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Fred Pierson
Newport
West Sind Street
W. Barclay Parsons
Locust
N. J
Europe
Alica Meyer
Washington
Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reproduced in North Carolina
A reenactment of the Guilford Courthouse battle drew about 400 spectators in Greensboro on Oct 13. The sides claimed victory mirroring the 1781 clash, with Col S H Miner leading the British and Col J W Craig commanding American forces.
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Greensboro
N. C
Guilford Courthouse
United States
S. H. Miner
J. W. Craig
Copyright Congress at Berlin Opens With American Delegates
Berlin October 13 Thorvald Solberg register of copyrights in Washington and American delegate to the International Copyright Conference arrived today Ambassador Hill has assigned Arthur Orr to be Solberg's associate. They will observe and report to the State Department but not take active part since the United States is not a Berne Convention signatory Paul Cromelin president of the American Musical Copyright League is in Berlin to represent American makers of musical reproduction machines in a rights dispute.
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Berlin
Thorvald Solberg
Washington
State Department
Ambassador Hill
Arthur Orr
Solberg
United States
Paul Cromelin
American Musical Copyright League
American Teachers Delegation Hosted by Ambassador Reid in London
In London on October 13 Ambassador and Mrs. Reid hosted a reception for the visiting delegation of American teachers assembling in the city.
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London
Reid
Yale students earn 214449 through work study program
New Haven report shows Yale students earned during the year ended March 20 a total of 314449 through self help work. The bureau of self help at Yale released the figures detailing student earnings for the period.
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YALE
New Haven
Bureau of Self-Help
Tribune and Thaw Case Sparks Outrage Across New York
The Syracuse Herald reprints a New York Tribune editorial denouncing Thaw’s continued luxuries in jail and the habeas corpus efforts to overturn his confinement. The piece argues such moves defy decency and signals rising public anger across New York.
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Syracuse Herald
New-York Tribune
the Tribune
Social notes from Newport tease passage of season lines
Newport social notes list many residents heading to cities like New York Boston Philadelphia and Washington for travel and visits. Notables include Mr and Mrs William G Roaker Major Edmund J Curley Alfred Vanderbilt and Miss Blancheelrich. Pneumonia recovery and birthday luncheon details also appear.
Berkshire Social Roundup Brings Northeastern Guests to the Berkshires
In Lenox and Pittsfield reports from Telegraph to The Tribune note many visitors at Maplewood and Hotel Aspinwall including Mr. and Mrs. Powers and Mrs. Schriver from New York, and Mr. and Mrs. Townsend of Montclair. Several arrivals and departures mark a busy autumn visit with hunts, bridge parties, and farm purchases by Ranger Clarkson in Tyringham.
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Lenox
N. A. Powers
Walter Schriver
New York
W. H. Townsend
Montclair
N. J
Charlies W. Allen
Boston
Maplewood
Pittsfield
J. Clarence Post
Edward A. le Roy
Katherine Manice Grant
Berkshire Hunt
Richmond Valley
Loveland’s Corners
W. H. Maclay
Maclay
F. R. Moorehead
A. P. Montant
Thomas Elwyn
Frank T. Patterson
Philadelphia
B. B. Taggart
C. W. Valentine
D. M Armstrong
S. Knowlton
Watertown
F. G. Swan
C. C. Chapman
W. B. Hoffman
Miss Hoffman
Hotel Aspinwall
Philip Wadsworth
C. F. Shallcroft
C. P. Post
C. P. Post, Miss Post and Mrs. C. C. Schuyler
Muriel Williams
Portland
George W. Seavey
Ranger Clarkson
Lucius B. Moore
Tyringham
Clarkson
Robbie Peyster Tytus
Notable arrivals at Tuxedo Park Club weekend scene
Telegraph dispatch notes a sunny weekend drawing many guests to Tuxedo Park New York for tennis golf dinners and bridge. Mrs Wynn Sewell leads a Maine to Virginia motor party while numerous society names including Eichward Carrington Robert Chanler Ogden Mills Forsyth and Lorillard join the autumn hosting at the Tuxedo Club and villas.
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Tribune
Tuxedo Park
N. Y
Tuxedo
Tuxedo Club
Wynn Sewell
Maine
Virginia
P. Montant
Thomas L. Elwyn
Philadelphia
J. L. Putnam
Boston
Lota Robinson
Mercure Robinson
W. S. Brown
Gordon Fellows
Viscount de Perigny
A. W. Nickerson
Nickerson
Henry L. Burnett Jr
W. B. Dinsmore, Jr
Europe
Tuxedo Lake
George & Dodge
Ad¢elaide Hamilton
Louisa Norwood
P. Lorillard
Dr C Ward Crampton Selected for Public School Directorship
Dr C Ward Crampton, assistant director of physical training in public schools, chosen by the Board of Superintendents to succeed Dr Luther Halsey Gulick who recently resigned to join the Sage Foundation Fund. His appointment will be sent to the Elementary Schools Committee for approval and then to the Board of Education today. Salary listed as 4,000.
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C. Ward Crampton
Luther Halsey Gulick
Sage Foundation Fund
Crampton
Board of Education
Cleveland Memorial Committee Sets March 18 1909 Date
The Cleveland memorial for Grover Cleveland is set for March 18 1909 the seventh second anniversary of his birth. Francis Lynde Stetson is chairman DeLancey Nicoll secretary and Paul Morton treasurer. The Mayor and city officials organized the committee with subcommittees on executive public exercises publication and permanent memorial listing notable members.
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Grover Cleveland
Francis Lynde Stetson
DeLancey Nicoll
Paul Morton
McClellan
Sistson
Fordham University Law Lectures At St Francis Xavier
Fordham University School of Law offers free public lectures at the College of St Francis Xavier theater 3 West 16th Street this season. Speakers include Allen B Parker William Michael Byrne and L Wellman with Byrne the former U S Attorney for ware delivering the opening talk on Federal Laws and State Governments.
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Fordham University
Fordham University School of Law
College of St. Francis Xavier
West 16Th Street
Alen B. Parker
William Michael Byrne
L. Wellman
Mr. Byrne
United States
Ware
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New York Daily Tribune
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Murphy
North Carolina
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South Carolina
Charleston
Tapp
Georgia
W. Bourke Cockran
Johnny
Glastonbury Abbey
England
Joseph of Arimathea
Britain
Henry de Blois
Subway
Marylebone
Bishop's Road Station
Bud
Edward
Transvaal
Louisville Courier-Journal
White House
Richard T. Wilson
Fifth Avenue
Robert Goelet
Long Island
Mrs. Prescott Lawrence
Commodore
Frederick G. Bourn
Dagdale
Plaza
the Diplomatic Corps
IN Washington Society
NEW York Society
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
St. Regis
Lord Northcliffe
Edmund L Baylies
Scotland
Mr. Baylies
George Grant Mason
Holland House
Edward J. Berwind
Hot Springs
Ogden Goelet
Guilford Court House
William G. Roaker
Frank W. Andrews
Sunset Lang
Edmeund J. Curley
Theodore Kane
Paul A. Andrews
Baltimore
Piladelphia
William Henry Vanderbilt
Oakland Farm
Paul Dahlgren
Romig Dahlgren
James V. Parker
Charles M. Ocelrichs
Miss Blancheelrich
Berkshires
DR. C. Ward Crampton
Cleveland
EC. Benedict
George Harvey
W. M. Laffan
Morgan J. O'Brien
Framley Pendleton
Isidor Straus
Finance Co ‘Tes
Herman Ridder
Herman A. Metz
Patrick F McGowan
Whitelaw Reid
Egerton L. Winthrop, Jr
Richard Watson Gilder
St. Clair McKelway
Adolph 3. Ochs
Manent Memorial
Andrew Carnes
Joseph Choate
Charles S. Fairchild
John_G Milburn
Peter B. Olney
Alton B. Parker
Edeward M. Shepard
Joseph D. Bryant
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