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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

9

Vaudeville and Musicals At New York Theatres Tonight

A dense amusements page lists showtimes across venues like Astor Liberty Lyceum and Savoy with acts including The Man from Home The Devil and The Merry Widow plus vaudeville numbers and musical revues scheduled from 2 to 20 minutes past the hour across venues such as Herald Square Hippodrome and Hammerstein s in Manhattan.

Cademy ASTOR Rio Casino Marcelle Circle Criterion Fluffy Reffies Dalt’s Self Bertina Ee Musee Reneee Straw Gaiety Garden Theatre Fe Garrick Mrs. Peckham Carouse Backett Hammerstein Herald Square Hippodrome Ballet Birdland Hudeson Pierre New York Ies SAVOY Stuyvesant Fighting Hope Wallace Weber West End Werrens Virginia

New York Daily Tribune Company Details

The New York Daily Tribune notes ownership and publishing by The Tribune Association, a New York corporation. It lists Tribune Building at No 154 Nassau Street as principal office, with Ogden Mills as president and James M Barrett as secretary and treasurer.

The Tribune Association New York Tribune Building Nassau Street Ogden Mills James M. Barrett

Global powers seek Balkan settlement at conference

Summary of international news: Britain Russia and France agree on a Balkan discussion program to be reviewed by other powers at the conference. The German balloon Bussley crashed in the North Sea with two rescued. The American Atlantic fleet nears Yokohama Harbor. In Bulgaria foreign subjects lose consul mediation, and a Chinese Japanese clash strains ties. Domestic items note Roosevelt on Connecticut politics, Taft in Kentucky, Hughes upstate tours, and tariff talks in Jamestown. Also listed are coal miners demands, a food-poisoning incident at South Lancaster Academy, suffrage convention in Buffalo, and stock market gains plus local crimes and civic events. Weather: fair, highs 77, lows 52.

Great Britain Russia France Balkan Busley Berlin North Sea Prinz Wilhelm Japan Yokohama White House Roosevelt Connecticut George L. Lilley Taft Kentucky Louisville Hughes Rome Oneida Cenastete Syracuse James S. Sherman Jamestown N. Y Marietta College Ohio Passamaquoddy Bay Maine Pennsylvania South Lancaster Academy South Lancaster Lass Ptomaine Poiponing National American Woman's Suffrage Association Buffalo Herman Ridder Brean Elot Harvard Boston Stock Exchange H. J. Judson & Co DeLancey Nicoll Howard Goulé Muzzarelli

Budget Budgeting Debate Shapes City Finance Policy

The city budget faces intense public attention as tax and philanthropic groups clash over increases. The Board of Estimate is urged to reform budget practice, avoiding blunt across the board cuts, and to pursue targeted reductions while preserving essential services such as healthcare and child welfare.

Board of Estimate

City budgets demand smart cuts and selective funding

The article argues for disciplined budgeting by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, praising New York Taxpayers' Conference guidelines while noting some departments require increases for humanitarian reasons. It warns against indiscriminate economy that harms the poor, sick, and developing services like schools, health, and tenement housing.

Board of Estimate New York Taxpayers’ Conference Wis

Taft Campaign Tour Proves Voters Keen On Issues

The Taft speaking circuit shows strong public interest in the Presidential contest. He is praised for candid, plain speaking that respects listeners and upholds the rule of law. He defends judicial decisions and contrasts with Bryan’s unfeasible promises to overhaul the economy.

Taft Bryan Ixbor

The Balkan Proposals and the Balkans Peace Dilemma

The piece argues that Bulgaria and Austria Hungary have violated a treaty and deserve penalty, but powers hesitate to enforce Coercion. It weighs the unlikely option of united action by the six signing states against broadened war, favoring a plan allowing a price for evildoing to avoid general devastation.

John Bright Balkan England Europe Balkans Bulgaria Austria-Hungary

Peace and justice in the choice between two evils

The passage weighs a grim dilemma between war to vindicate faith and justice and preserving peace at the cost of compromising justice. It questions whether peace should be bought by sacrificing justice or justice by compromising peace, noting the heavy price and the belief that true peace requires justice.

Be Fearless Now A State Crisis Tests Chanler

The New York World's advice to Mr. Chanler urges fearlessness, but critics say courage cannot be faked. Lowell quotes on sincerity frame Chanler as evasive on campaign issues, while supporters and opponents debate his stance on gambling, traction looters, and state reforms as voters weigh his true commitments.

New York Chanler Lowell Ife Hearst Ryan

Campaign bookkeeping and campaign fund transparency

The piece argues that naming contributors of 1000 or more to the Democratic fund satisfies public curiosity but cautions that neither party has a full, binding accounting of receipts and expenditures. It notes Bryan’s critique of Republican filings and contrasts legal commitments and scope of openness between the parties. Publicity is welcome, yet claims of greater candor by Democrats are not fully supported.

Democratic Campaign Fund Bryan War Chest Bryan Democratic National Committee Republican National Committee New York State Democratic Party Republican Party Baltimore Baltimore Sun

Advice of a Mineralogist Against Fraudulent Mines

The passage warns that a diamond mine fraud could be as strong as other schemes and that some ventures will fail. It urges spending only after obtaining a competent mineralogist's advice, noting the need for both expertise and trustworthy character before committing capital.

Taft records and ocean voyage notes roll in this week

A collection of brief items covers Taft defending his record against critics, the Pacific fleet’s delicate Japan voyage, Senator Tillman’s standing in South Carolina, balloon and ship race outcomes, weather and election shifts. It notes Chicago and New York registration trends, with GOP reserve strength expected to rise.

Berlin Castilla Chicago New York

Paint and ego end an era in a stage tale

A Paris journal recounts the Emperor Napoleon’s bitter exit from the Porte Saint Martin while watching L Homme de Destiny, missteps with oil paint in the box, and Chevalier’s fading star. The episode, plus later notes on Baltimore’s motor patrols and a dry Seattle exposition, echo a era of theatrical restraint and modernization.

Journal Des Debats Napoleon Duroc Porte St. Martin Theatre Eugene Chevalier Destiny Chevalier Man of Destiny

American diamond deposits advance chapter from USGS report

An early chapter on mineral resources for 1907 details diamond hunting and discoveries in Arkansas, Kentucky, California, Wisconsin and beyond. It notes Arkansas as the most promising field then, reports dozens of diamonds found, discusses glacial transport theories, and warns investors about salting and fraud in diamond ventures.

United States Geological Survey Arkansas South Africa Kimberley Kentucky Butte County Cal Wisconsin California

Roosevelt hosts international and social figures at White House

President Roosevelt meets with Garfeld Metcalf Straus and Pinchot to discuss annual message details and policy. Italian officials Baron des Planches Luigi Rossi and Adolfo Rossi call on the President after visiting Secretary Root. A parade of dignitaries visits, including Watchorn, Cooper, and various New York and New Jersey figures, with social engagements in Lenox and New York.

Tribune Bureau Washington Roosevelt Garfeld Metcalf and Straus Gifford Pinchot Forester Baron Mayor Des Planches Luigi Rossi Immigration Adolfo Rossi Denver Root State Department Loudenslager New Jersey Republican Congressional Committee Robert Watchorn Ellis Island Straus Watchorn Frank P. Sargent John Methenny Civil Service H. B. F. MacFarland District of Columbia William Knowles Cooper Springfield Mass Washington Young Men’s Christian Association Marcus Braun New York Edward S. Fowler Port of New York Edward R. Finch W. W. Mangum New Orleans Charles de Kay Henry T. Scott San Francisco G. E. Church London Cyrus Adler National Museum D. B. Johnson Rock Hill S. C National Civic Federation

Cabinet notes on White House social engagements

Mrs Bonaparte wife of the Attorney General arrives in Washington for a first full visit tomorrow. She will attend a Ben Greet performance on the White House lawn and return to Bella Vista on Saturday. Guests and postponements involve Mrs Metcalf and Mrs Wright with related social duties.

Tribune Bureau Washington Bonaparte Huntington Williams Baltimore White House Bella Vista Maryland Secretary of the Navy Metcalf C. W. Tuttle California Tuttle Luke E. Wright Meyer Julia Alice Meyer

Diplomatic visits and appointments noted in Washington

The Italian Ambassador and Baroness Mayor des Planches host a dinner for Signor Luigi Rossi and Signor Adolfo Rossi who has just been appointed Consul General at Denver. Baron Stael de Holstein and Baron de Bode attend brief New York trips. New ministers from the Netherlands and Costa Rica meet Secretary Root and the President, with cordial messages from President Viquez.

Tribune Bureau Washington Mayor Des Planches Signor Luigi Rossi Italy Adolfo Rossi Denver Poth Baron Stael de Holstein New York Baron de Bode Baroness de Bode Southampton R Street 21St Street Baron F. Haymerile Maine Woods Jonkheer J. Loudon Netherlands Root Costa Rica Luis Anderson Anderson Viquez Roosevelt United States

Washington Society notes Oct 15 guest arrivals

Mrs. Pierre Lorillard Ronalds of London will stay with Mrs. Richard H. Townsend in Massachusetts avenue for several days starting next Tuesday. Miss Harriet Norris to wed M. W. Kennard British second secretary in mid November at Mrs. Clarence R. Wilson's home. Miss Norris recently returned from Europe. Olga and Maud Converse, daughters of Rear Admiral Converse, have returned to Washington from The Maples Norwich Conn and Mrs. Converse plans a visit to her daughter. Associate Justice David J. Brewer and Mrs Brewer will host for part of fall Miss Emelia Brewer, sister of the justice, arriving tomorrow from Lenox.

Washington Society Tribune Bureau Washington Pierre Lorillard Ronalds London Richard H. Townsend Massachusetts Avenue Mathilde Townsend Atlantic City Harriet Norris M. W. Kennard

New York Society Guests Sail to Idle Hour on Long Island

Mr and Mrs William K Vanderbilt sailed from Southampton aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie and will head to Idle Hour at Oakdale Long Island for the autumn after arrival. Mrs Richard Gambrill spent the summer at the same social circle and location.

William K. Vanderbilt Southampton New York Kronprinzess Cecilie Idle Hour Oakdale Long Island

Ambassador Bryce at Yale Dodge lecture on indolence and citizenship

Ambassador Bryce opened the Dodge lecture course at Yale with a talk on indolence as a hindrance to citizenship. He urged personal responsibility and leadership in democracy, criticizing mere business or pleasure for dulling public duty and praising civic effort to elevate citizenship among all. He referenced a young man who once served in New York's lower house and later became a statesman, in a nod to Roosevelt.

Mr. Taft the Tribune New Haven Bryce Dodge Yale Berce New York Roosevelt

Dr Eliot Addresses City Reform From Brooklyn Lecture

Harvard President Charles W Eliot spoke at the Academy of Music in Brooklyn for a Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences course on The Building and Administration of the Modern City. He tied urban welfare to voter education and warned that transportation fuels city corruption while urging limited city boards.

Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences Academy of Music Brooklyn Eliot Europe

Fearless and Upright Judge Reference in Rail Labor Case

Baltimore Sun reports Frederick N. Judson, counsel for Railroad Trainmen and Firemen brotherhoods, cites Judge Taft in Phelanoid as supporting their fight for dissolution of an injunction against Wabash. He emphasizes equal rights and limits on power for all social ranks, urging a steadfast legal boundary for liberty and property.

Baltimore Sun Dem Frederick N. Judson Brotherhoods of Railfroad I Wabash BR Nn Company Taft Ae Brotherhoods

Social notes from Newport close season activities

Telegraph reports Newport tea and bridge rooms at the Newport Casino closed after a summer opening led by Mrs J J Astor Mrs Barger Wallach and Miss Maud Wete more. Notables including James Bryce and Mrs Bryce left Rhode Island for Washington while others headed to New York Boston and home.

Tribune Newport Newport Casino J. J. Astor Barger Wallach Maud Wetemore James Bryce United States Bryce William Grosvenor Hamilton Fish Webster J. R. Livermore New York William Storrs Wells H. Mortimer Brooks Martha Codman Boston Air James B. Haggin Arleigh Bellevue Avenue Smith Hollins McKim Elisha Dyer George B de Forest

Berkshire Hunt Farmers Breakfast and Horse Show Honors

Lenox October 15 Berkshire Hunt hosted its annual farmers breakfast and informal horse show at Bellefontaine, Giraud Foster’s country seat. Farmers and wives dined on porches and barns hosted by the Tytus and Frothingham families. Frederic Bull rode Grand Slam to win the hunters championship, with Vera Bloodgood’s Jack as reserve. Constance Felsom’s Friday won the saddle championship, with Currie as reserve. Numerous prominent guests attended, including Sloane Lanier Alexandre, Wadsworth, Choate, Barnes, and Morris. A Spring Lawn dinner tonight entertained Mrs. James Wadsworth and guests. Mrs. Osgood has returned to New York.

Tribune Lenox Berkshire Hunt Bellefontaine Mrn Giraud Foster Rodd de P. Tytus Samuel Frothingham Helen Alexandre Constance Folsom Heloise Meyer Marguerite Chadwick Frederic Bull Vera Bloodgood Jack Mr. Bull Miss Bloodgood Constance Felsom Charles Lanier Currie Cornelia Barnes John S. Barnes Newbold Morris John E. Alexandre Spring Lawn James W Franklin Osgood New York

Princeton Trustees Elect Mayor McClellan Lecturer

Princeton University trustees at their fall meeting regret the loss of Grover Cleveland and elect Mayor John McClellan of New York City as Stafford Little lecturer of public affairs. Commencement exercises will be condensed and gifts totaling 8.40 announced. Alumni and class gifts support expenses. a rule change adds an extra course for entrance. Upperclass club system debate leads to a lending ban and a committee to study it. Thomas Davies Ines of Chicago elected life trustee to succeed Rev. Dr. Crayes.

Tribune Princeton N. J Princeton University Grover Cleveland McClellan New York City Stafford Little Cleveland Thomas Davies Ines Chicago R Crayes

Dr Bull's Condition Unchanged After Day at Home

There was no change yesterday in the condition of Dr. William T. Bull. He passed a comfortable day at his home at No 3 West Street, according to attending Dr A Blake who spoke last night.

Helen Lamar Foos Lamar Foos Edwin Booty Grossman George Alexander Strong Chrtag Church Broadway Tist Street West Sth Street Theodore Halley Mr. Grima Ignatius R. Gresman Edwin Booth France Grosman William T. Bull West Street A. Blake

Taft’s Ohio Message On Work And Wages

From The Washington Star in Ohio, Taft addresses wage earners about employment and economic policy. He discusses his bench experience, avoids avoiding hard questions, and urges voters to consider which path will best assure jobs and steady business over the next four years.

Washington Star Ohio Taft Ae Ae Stuaton Gay Oss

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