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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
12
President Roosevelt marked his fiftieth birthday with widespread congratulatory telegrams from kings, ambassadors, clergy, and civic leaders. He spent the day horseback riding and had a family dinner, while a Hungarian Republican Club delegation in Newport praised him as a transformative leader.
Cardinal Salvador Casanas y Pages, Bishop of Barcelona, died in Barcelona today from apoplexy. Born in 1834, he was created a cardinal in 1895.
John J Vaughn longtime Staten Island Democratic figure and assistant sergeant at arms of the Board of Aldermen died suddenly at his Tottenville home from apoplexy. Born 1846 on Staten Island he served as Sheriff of Richmond County starting in 1882 for three years and later became an Alderman after Richmond County joined the city. He is survived by one son and one daughter.
Thomas E. Kenny a leading Canada merchant banker and former Nova Scotia Conservative leader died at Thornvale Northwest Arm Halifax. He was president of the Royal Bank of Canada. His brother Edward, a partner, was lost on the City of Boston which sailed from Halifax in 184 and never was heard of again.
A rare sixteenth century carving led the Georges A Gisenzer collection sale at 33 East 2h Street with a top bid of £6 by Mr. Einstein. Other items included 26 volumes of old French and Latin books, a tile panel set, four carved Cupids, a five carved screen, and a canvas panel, fetching varied sums. The auction total reached $3,400 and the sale continued next day with "The Madonna" slated for 2 p.m.
Washington reports Secretary Metcalf, laid up at home with illness, showing improvement. He is expected to remain confined to his room for the rest of the week.
The Rev Dr William P Du Bose was awarded the Doctor of Divinity degree by Dean Witerd L Robbine at a special service in the General Theological Seminary chapel yesterday. Presented by Rev Dr Roper, Du Bose is acclaimed as a leading theologian and author of The Soteriology of the New Testament and The Gospel in the Gospels. The degree was approved by the seminary trustees last June.
Telegraph dispatch from Cairo Illinois reports a severe quake felt at 6:20 PM lasting several seconds with a rumbling sound. The tremor’s direction was south-southwest to north-northeast, near the New Madrid area across the Mississippi River, recalling the 1811 event.
Mrs Lillian M N Stevens of Portland Me was unanimously reelected president of the National Woman s Christian Temperance Union at Denver on Oct 27 Other officers named include Anna A Gordon Frances P Parks Elizabeth Preston Anderson E P Hutchinson Rhena E G Mosher Margaret Wintringer and Sarah H Hoge The resolution urged a pure welcome for sailors returning from their world tour in recognition of their service to the country
Gustav Wied's satirical farce 2 X 2-5 offered at the new German Theatre on Madison Avenue and 18th Street. Burg portrayed the jailed author and Heinrich Marlow the shifting father-in-law. The ensemble delivered a clever, well executed production praised as among the best seen on the German stage in years.
A former St. Luke's Methodist Church at 108 to 112 West 41st Street will be transformed into a theatre named New Comer for Charles E. Force. Seating 792, the space features a parquet, two balconies, a 55 by 93 foot footprint, with alterations costing 45000 dollars. Architects are Daniel G. Malcolm and Charles I. Berg. A second theatre is planned at the southeast corner of 53rd Street and Sixth Avenue on a four-building plot bought by the John E. Olsen Realty Company.
Jameson Lee Finney and Harry Connor join Clyde Fitch's The Blue Mouse with Miss Jane Laurel. Harry Lauder named honorary member of Canadian Club. letter received at Lincoln Square Theatre. Emily Ann Wellman to succeed Edith Browning as Marie Krauss at Circle Theatre next Monday. Robert Mantel debuts in Louis XI November 8 in St Louis. contract changes mean no Sunday performances in Western cities. Ethel Barrymore to Hudson Theatre November 9 in Lady Frederick by W Somerset Maugham. Gertie Millar to return to London in March for a new musical comedy after The Girls of Gottenberg.
A Sullivan family reunion unfolds at the New York Theatre on Wednesday night in November with all Sullivan drivers gathering under the auspices of Cohan and Harris and Big Tim. The clan will sing the hit song Sullivan from The American Idea, with John L Sullivan and James E Sullivan among the notable attendees.
Arthur Frederick Sheldon, president of the Sheldon School of Chicago, will speak to NYU salesmanship class at Washington Square East on Thursday evening. The lecture, titled Scientific Salesmanship, will be free and open to students.
Prominent guests check in at major New York hotels including Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Curtis of Philadelphia at the Albemarle, C. C. Converse of Boston at Belmont, Dr. M. McMillan of Havana at Breslin, Alberto White of Edinburgh at Hotel Astor, Le Baron Colt at Holland, Verner Long the U S Consul at Venice at Hoffman, Judge Franklin Ferris of St. Louis and Col M Welsh of Buffalo at Manhattan, W B Cutler of Buffalo at Seville, E A Alderman of the University of Virginia at Wolcott, George B. Haynes of Buffalo and James C Cosgrove at Waldorf Astoria.
Official weather record reports a tropical disturbance moving north from the Yucatan Channel toward the Florida peninsula. Florida storm warnings issued. vessels urged to seek safety in east Gulf and Florida waters Wednesday and Thursday. Showers extend from the upper Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic Coast north of New Jersey. rain expected in the south Atlantic and middle east Gulf areas with a cool wave moving into the Midwest and upper Mississippi Valley by Thursday.
John La Farge writes to The Tribune defending his health and artistic work. He recalls past illnesses and operations, discusses stained glass painting, and argues that age should not end his career. He cites anecdotes of Byron and Titian, and notes continued productivity despite illness. He also defends Governor Hughes on life insurance reforms.
The president of the New York Life Insurance Company states that the laws recommended by and supported by the company would regulate the industry effectively. He urges swift consideration by lawmakers and outlines expected benefits for policyholders and lenders.
A letter from HARCHARAN SINGH of New Brunswick New Jersey dated Oct 13 1908 defends Hindu practices around the Ganges against Albert Shaw editor of The American Review of Reviews. He argues the Ganges water purity and ritual cremation customs, cites Saadi and Hindu pilgrims, and counters Shaw's criticisms while urging readers to consider Hindu perspectives.
The condition of Dr. William T. Bull, seriously ill for over a month and confined to his bed at the Plaza Hotel, was reported last night to have grown slightly worse. A bulletin by Dr. Joseph A. Blake and attending physicians said he was resting comfortably late last night despite the slight decline.
A compilation of varied editorials from 1910s papers weighing Taft and Bryan. It notes Republican efforts to win the East, labor’s stance favoring Taft, Adams’ voting hint, Bryan parade memory, and Taft’s perceived labor policy across several cities including New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Charleston.
In Indianapolis on October 27 thousands gathered despite cold to honor General Benjamin Harrison with a bronze statue. Vice-President Fairbanks presented the monument as crowds from Fort Benjamin Harrison and Indiana National Guard joined Civil War veterans in a parade and unveiling ceremony attended by family, officials, and dignitaries. The ceremony featured poems and eulogies praising Harrison as a soldier, statesman, and one of the nation’s great presidents.
The Rev E Jay Cooke rector of St Stephen's Schuylerville collapsed from heart disease in State Street Schenectady in front of the Schenectady Railway Company waiting room. He died minutes later after priests administered last rites. A nephew of Civil War financier Jay Cooke, he had served churches from Cuba to Minnesota and New Hampshire.
Sea news reports Miss Mary Garden is en route by wireless to New York for Hammerstein’s season debuts at Manhattan and Philadelphia opera houses. Expected to arrive after delays, she faces the first week as crews drill Tosca Samson et Dalila and Barber of Seville with Campanini guiding the Manhattan orchestra and Sturant timing rehearsals at the Amsterdam and Philadelphia ventures.
A. R. Whitney Jr, chief of staff, overseeing the Fremstadt corps parade on Saturday, told Robert Broderick that the Fremstadt unit under Colonel Broderick will join the column on East Sixth Street near Madison Avenue, lining up behind the 12th Republican District paraders. The corps, garrisoning Fremstadt in Mila Mischief, musters twenty four men at the Lyric Theatre production starring Lulu Glaser.
Columbus Ohio October 7 Temperance forces won three county option elections today Green County dry by 70 percent saloons Williams County dry by 1 7 percent 19 saloons and Trumbull County dry by 90 72 saloons A total of 145 saloons have been voted out under the new county option law to date.
Johnstown Penn Oct 27 The Cambria Steel car shops idle since spring will resume Thursday with 15 men. Harriman lines orders are said to be enough to run the plant until the first of the year.
From The Dundee Advertiser the article praises Prince Nicholas for steady leadership and close ties with his people. It notes his dual role as ruler and church head once, his strong yet approachable governance, and the deep loyalty of a democratic Montenegro. It mentions his wife Princess Milena, once a peasant girl who earned the prince’s love when he rested at her cottage.
Death notices list Ferris James R Mygatt Martha Howell and many others with dates October 24 to October 28. Notices include Ketcham Langstroth Le Boutillier McDermott Kinless Martin Murray Mygatt Nicoll Norton Schlatter Smith Sprole Stebbins Tracy Von Thun Wilson and details of funeral services at various residences and churches around New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania with train times and burial plans referenced.
Special notices announce a new file of applications for various positions at THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE Uptown Office, 1364 Broadway between 36th and 37th Streets. Hours are 9 am to 6 pm for public viewing and inquiries.
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