Roosevelt Birthday Telegraphed With Global Greetings
The Fifty birthday of President Roosevelt attracted telegrams from around the world. Messages from King Edward, Archbishop Ireland, Ambassadors, and Hungarian groups poured in. Roosevelt rode, dined with family, and received thanks from Newport’s naval enlisted men for a warm reply.
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Cardinal Salvador Casanas y Paces Dies in Barcelona
Cardinal Salvador Casanas y Paces, Bishop of Barcelona, died here from apoplexy. Born in 1834, he was created a cardinal in 1896.
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Staten Island Aldermanic figure John J Vaughn dies at home
John J Vaughn assistant sergeant at arms of the Board of Aldermen and prominent Staten Island Democrat died suddenly at his Tottenville home from apoplexy Monday morning. Born on Staten Island in 1886 he previously served as Sheriff of Richmond County from 1882 for three years and was elected Alderman in 1908 after Richmond County joined the city. He is survived by one son and one daughter.
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Thomas E. Kenny Dead Leader of Nova Scotia Bankers
Halifax October 27 Thomas E Kenny prominent merchant banker died at his Thornvale Northwest Arm home He served as president of the Royal Bank of Canada and was a longtime Conservative leader in Nova Scotia His brother Edward disappeared with the City of Boston on the Inman Line and was never heard from again
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Lively Bidding At Glanzer Art Sale
Rare sixteenth century carving leads the Georges A. Gisenzer collection auction at 33 East 2h Street. Einstein buys the piece for £6. Twenty six volumes of old French Latin works sell. several items fetch varied sums including $75 for four carved Cupids. The Madonna, centerpiece of the show, slated for 8 p m as sales continue.
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Secretary Metcalf Improves at Home
Secretary Metcalf, confined to his home, is better today and is expected to remain in his room for the rest of the week.
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Doctor Du Bose Receives High Theological Honor
Rev Dr William P Du Bose was awarded the Doctor of Divinity by Dean Wizard L Robbine at a special chapel ceremony at the General Theological Seminary yesterday. Presented by Rev Dr Roper, he is noted as a leading theologian of the age and author of several theological works. The degree was voted by the seminary trustees in June.
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Earthquake Reported Felt in Illinois Tonight
A severe shock believed to be an earthquake was felt at 6 28 this evening in Cairo Illinois with a rumbling sound lasting four or five seconds. The quake came from south southwest toward north northeast. The event occurred near New Madrid County across the Mississippi River from Cairo.
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N W C T U Names Officers and Reelected President
Mrs Lillian M N Stevens of Portland Me reelected president of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union unanimously Others named include Miss Anna A Gordon as vice president at large and Miss Rhena E G Mosher re elected general branch secretary Recording secretary Elizabeth Preston Anderson reappointed Sarah H Hoge as assistant recording secretary A resolution urged a welcome for sailors returning from their world voyage recognizing their service to the country
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Portland
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Anna A. Gordon
Illinois
Frances P. Parks
West Virginia
Elizabeth Preston Anderson
North Dakota
E. P. Hutchinson
Kansas
Rhena E. G. Mosher
New York
Loyal Temperance League
Margaret Wintringer
Sarah H. Hoge
Lincoln
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New German Theatre Presents Farce 2 2 5 at Madison Ave
Gustav Wied's Danish author satirizes social foibles in a clever 2 2 5 at the new German Theatre on Madison Avenue. Burg stars as the jailed author and Heinrich Marion excels as the rigid father-in-law turned radical. The cast is praised and the play noted as one of the best in years on German stages.
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Church to Become Playhouse on West 1st Street
The former St. Luke's Methodist Church at 108K to 112 West 1st Street will be rebuilt as a 702-seat theatre named New Comey for Charles E. Force. Alteration cost set at 45000 dollars with 45 foot frontage and 93 foot depth, parquet and two balconies. Architects Daniel G. Malcolm and Charles I. Berg. A second theatre is planned at the southeast corner of Fach Street and Sixth Avenue on four five story buildings frontage 80.4 feet, bought by John E. Olsen Realty Company.
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The Blue Mouse and Other Theatrical Moves
The Shuberts hire Jameson Lee Finney and Harry Connor for Clyde Fitch's The Blue Mouse. Jane Laurel joins the cast. Harry Lauder becomes an honorary member of the Canadian Club, confirmed by a Lincoln Square Theatre letter. Emily Ann Wellman succeeds Edith Browning at Circle Theatre. Robert Mantel debuts in Louis XI on Friday November 6 in St Louis with contract changes easing Sunday work. Ethel Barrymore heads to Hudson Theatre November for Lady Frederick. Gertie Millar to return to London in March for a new musical comedy.
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Gottenberg
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London
Sullivan Theatre Party Reunion at New York Theatre
On Wednesday night November 11 Sullivan vans from town and nearby villages gather at the New York Theatre under Cohan Harris and Big Tim for a genuine Sullivan clan reunion. They will sing a song called Sullivan from The American Idea with Flurry Little Tim John I and James E Sullivan among the family greats present.
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Lecture on Scientific Salesmanship by Sheldon at NYU
Arthur Frederick Sheldon president of the Sheldon School of Chicago will lecture on Scientific Salesmanship before NYU salesmanship class at Washington Square East university building on Thursday evening at o'clock. The lecture will be free.
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Prominent Arrivals at Hotels Aldebaran
Notable guests checked in at major New York hotels including the Albemarle, Belmont, Breslin, Astor, Manhattan, Seville, Waldorf Astoria, and Wolcott. Names listed include Cyrus Curtis Philadelphia C. Converse Boston M McMillan Havana Albert 8 White Edinburgh Le Baron C Colt Bristol R I J Verner Long Venice M Welsh Buffalo Franklin Ferris St Louis E A Alderman uv University of Virginia W B Cutler Buffalo George B Haynes Buffalo James C Cosgrove.
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Tropical disturbance forecast moves toward Florida coast
Washington reports a tropical disturbance advancing northward over or near the Florida peninsula. Storm warnings cover all Florida ports and east Gulf waters for Wednesday and Thursday. Showers extend from the Mississippi Valley to the Ohio Valley and the Atlantic coast. rain to heavy in some southern regions. cooler air to mid and upper Missouri Valley and will reach the upper Mississippi and western Lake regions by Thursday. Winds on European-bound steamers west, light to fresh along New England coast. Local forecasts call for increasing clouds and rain in the mid Atlantic states and New York area with shifting winds from the east to fresh east in the mid Atlantic region.
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Mr La Farge defends art life and health
In a letter to The Tribune dated October 26 1908 John La Farge refutes reports of a serious operation. He discusses past illness and paralysis in relation to stained glass work, recalls painting high on scaffolds, and praises enduring artistic pursuit despite age. He also notes a related note on New York life insurance reforms by Governor Hughes. Ellery Denison adds a second letter praising the new insurance methods.
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Insurer Leader Praises Governor Hughes Policies
The president of the New York Life Insurance Company commends Governor Hughes and endorses the laws he recommends as presented to the editor of The Tribune. The statement emphasizes support for reform measures and their anticipated impact on the state's financial and civic landscape.
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Hindoo Defends the Ganges Letter to The Review
A letter from Harcharan Singh of New Brunswick New Jersey dated October 13 1908 defends Hindu practices cited in The American Review of Reviews defense of the Ganges. He argues water purity from the Ganges far surpasses American rivers and criticizes editor Albert Shaw for bias.
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Dr William T Bull Slightly Worse After Illness
The condition of Dr William T Bull, seriously ill for more than a month and confined to bed at the Plaza Hotel, was reported last night to have grown slightly worse. A bulletin by Dr Joseph A Blake and the attending physicians said he was resting comfortably late last night.
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National Campaign Comment and Labor's Interest in Taft
A compilation from multiple papers discusses Republican efforts to rally the East for Taft, labor’s expected gains under Taft, and reactions to Bryan. It notes Taft’s potential party-wide impact, labor’s interdependence with national politics, and mixed opinions from editorials in Charleston Buffalo Philadelphia and Baltimore on Bryan, Adams, and Taft.
Harrison Honored at unveiling of General Harrison statue
Indianapolis mourns memory of President Benjamin Harrison with a bronze monument unveiled before thousands. Vice President Fairbanks presented the statue as a parade led by the 10th United States Infantry and Civil War veterans watched. A small child, Elizabeth Harrison, drew attention by unveiling the draped statue and presenting a laurel wreath from President Roosevelt.
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J Cooke’s Niece? Dead Clergyman Stricken In City
The Rev E Jay Cooke rector of St Stephen's Schuylerville N Y collapsed from heart disease on State street in Schenectady near the Schenectady Railway Company waiting room. He died minutes later after last rites by Father Dowd. A nephew of Civil War financier Jay Cooke, he had served in multiple pastors across several states and Cuba. He had come to hear William H Taft and was returning when stricken. Taft’s car passed by moments earlier.
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Miss Mary Garden Sets Sail For New York Return
Miss Mary Garden, among Hammerstein prospectuses for Manhattan and Philadelphia opera houses, is reportedly wireless en route to New York as Adriatic voyage ends. Reports say she will reappear in the first week of the season, with Campanini and Sturani preparing orchestras and choruses for Tosca, Samson et Dalila, Thais and The Barber of Seville amid unfolding rehearsals.
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Fremstadt corps to join parade behind district marchers
A. R. Whitney Jr said Fremstadt corps led by Colonel Broderick would march in the East 58th Street area near Madison Avenue, behind the main parade from the 12th Republican District. The Fremstadt corps, garrison of Fremstadt, numbers twenty four men and appears in Mile. Mischief starring Lulu Glaser at the Lyric Theatre.
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Temperance wins three county option votes in Ohio
Ohio counties vote dry as Green County remains dry by seven saloons, Williams County by 1.7 percent with nine saloons no longer operating, and Trumbull County dry by zero with seventy two saloons closed. Total saloons voted out under the county option reaches 1.45 across the state.
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Harriman Orders Open Car Shops in Johnstown
Johnstown Penn Oct 27 the car shops of Cambria Steel Company idle since last spring will resume work Thursday with a full 150 men. Orders from the Harriman lines alone are said to be sufficient to run the plant until the first of the year.
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Prince Nicholas of Montenegro Vows Strong Rule and Peasant Bride
Amid Balkan dynastic strife the Montenegrins stand loyally by Prince Nicholas who governs with a firm hand and close contact with his people. His consort Princess Milena, a peasant girl who once washed his feet, shares a humble origin that endears them to subjects.
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Death notices compiled for The Tribune republication
Obituary notices list multiple individuals with dates and locations for services across New York and New Jersey. Names include James R. Ferris, Sarah Howell, Ketcham, Langstroth, Le Boutillier, McCormick, McDermott, McKinneas, Martin, Murray, Wilson, and others, with October 1908 service details at venues in Yonkers Bloomfield Jersey City and Brooklyn.
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Grand Central Station
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Woodlawn Cemetery Listings and Funeral Services Ad
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Job applications file available at Uptown Tribune office
Special notices announce a newly installed file of applications for various positions at The New York Tribune Uptown Office located at 1364 Broadway between 30th and 37th Streets. The office hours are 9 am to 6 pm for quick access to desirable applicants.
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Tribune Subscriptions and International Rates Ad
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