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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

21

Amusements and Shows Listing With Theatres and Dates

A dense Friday page lists numerous theatres and showings across New York venues. Items include acts at Broadway theatres, vaudeville acts, musical comedies, and silent films with schedule times such as 8:16, 8:15, 8:20 for venues like Casino and Garrick, plus mentions of German Theatre and Lyceum. Names of performers and productions appear varied, with several recurring titles and multiple venues represented.

Devt Jack Straw DEN Birdland N—S Stuyesant Weber

Tribune Association details and officers

New York Daily Tribune notes ownership by The Tribune Association a New York corporation with offices at Fortune Building 155 Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills president James M Barrett secretary and treasurer.

The Tribune Association New York Corporation Fritune Building No. 155 Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills James M. Barrett

Widespread Political Campaigns and Global Briefs

Morning world report covers naval moves at Amoy and Shanghai, suffragette detentions in London, a Sofia Turkey independence update, and royal visits. U.S. domestic campaign events in New York and upstate, Taft-Sherman prospects, and Weather forecast with rain then clearing.

Chanlerizing Himself in Campaign Reflections

The piece critiques Bryan for vacillating on key issues in the 1908 campaign and for using limitations on his record to dodge judgment. It contrasts his cautious remarks with Taft’s direct, explicit discussion of labor injunctions and platform contrasts, accusing Bryan of self censorship and disingenuous rhetoric.

Brran Brian Ron Bryan Denver Taft Cooper Union Brooklin Tharner Hughes

Ambiguity in Bryan Platform on Labor and Gambling Issues

Public reaction pressures Mr. Bryan to clarify his stance on the racetrack gambling issue and injunctions. Critics say his evasive phrasing aims to win votes from opposing and supporting camps, while Chanler’s example shows the difficulty of his equivocal approach.

Ing Bryan Denver Chanter Brian Mr. Chanler

Election Scene Shapes Albany Battle Over Governor Hughes

The legislature contest centers on Governor Hughes and the outlook for reform. Republicans claim stronger Hughes support while Democrats under Grady and McCarren oppose anti gambling and public service reforms. Independent voters urged to back Hughes aligned Republicans to ensure constructive policy in Albany.

Hughes Albany Grady McCarren atAlbany Public Service Commissions St Albany Senate Assembly Agnew Travis

Budget Tenor Shifts to 156.6 Million Citywide Appropriation

The city budget to be signed today totals 156.6 million dollars, up 13 million from last year and 20 percent higher than two years ago. The Tribune urges efficient administration, transit improvements, sanitation, and living conditions, while criticizing salaries, contractor profits, and Tammany influence, calling for reform and replacement of self serving officials.

the Tribune Tammany Wall Tammany Trail

Fleet at Amoy Marks Chinese Respect for America

The battle fleet arrives at Amoy today after a rough voyage. Amoy, a deeply Chinese port and a historic center of American trade, will host a display of U S naval power that aims to deepen cordial relations with China and to set a model of American strength for the region.

Amey China Amoy America Teo Shanghai Canton Hong Kong Formosa Philippines

America's Initiative Brings New Significance to China

The text asserts that American moral and legal aid to China marks a major social reform, promising a transformed American image with a welcomed significance in the Celestial Empire.

America China

Taft At His Best At Cooper Union Speech

Taft delivered a Cooper Union address to a crowd largely of laboring men and sympathetic voters. Reports say he spoke with candor and integrity, gaining respect and evident support from listeners who previously did not back him.

Mr. Taft Cooper Union

Chanler Attacks Hughes In Bronx Speech Over Fare Bills

Lieutenant Governor Chanler accuses Governor Hughes of blocking labor opportunities by vetoing the 5 cent and other fare bills and by creating a transit commission that frightened away capital. He calls the Governor both too moderate and too immoderate, using contradictory appeals to smear him.

Chanler Hughes Bronx Coney Island New York Chaniler Ryan

The Wiles of the Vanquished in New Jersey Politics

The piece attacks Hon. James Smith Jr for urging Republicans to betray their own party to stop Colby from a likely reelection. It praises Judge Raymond for supporting the straight Republican ticket and argues the main issue is defeating the Democrats and keeping New Jersey in the Republican column.

James Smith New Jersey Colby Essex County Smith Banner James Smith, Jr Mr. Colby Vermont Judge Raymond Newen

Suffering suffragettes protest at St Stephen's in fiery display

The piece notes suffragettes at St Stephen's delivering boisterous acts to press for the franchise. It imagines men chaining themselves in the ladies gallery and defying authorities, invoking memories of earlier Home Rule era clashes and urging caution.

St. Stephen's Ladies’ Gallery Sperker

New Film Material Promises Safer Cinematograph Use

A German consular report describes a new film material called cellu for cinematographs. It closely imitates celluloid’s qualities but resists ignition, remaining tough flexible and transparent. Early tests show no damage when subjected to electric arc lamp heat, suggesting safer, possibly industrial applications pending further validation.

Germany Paris Chemnitz Thomas H. Norton Celli

Noteworthy current affairs and political jabs in 1910s press

A tangle of political commentary and historic references cites Governor Hughes, Chanler, and Bryan, noting possible electoral moves in 1912, highlighting aviation pioneers, and questioning policies on railroads as Great Powers press for peace and indemnities.

Memorial for German song hero in Vienna fountain tribute

A Vienna memorial honors the old German comic song hero with a bronze figure in ragged clothes atop a granite pedestal within a fountain. Sculptor Hans Scherpé framed the water tubes with grapes, matching the era of the song amid controversy over a water-related memorial theme.

Augustine Vienna Hans Scherpé

White House social notes on congressmen guests and weddings

The Tribune reports President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt attending Concordia Lutheran Church services for Baron von Sternburg. A flood of visitors includes Meyer Bonaparte Dwight Wynne and J. W. Dunkle. Social events include several weddings and autumn balls with many notable guests and upcoming engagements and dinners through November.

Diplomatic corps gathers for Sternburg memorial in Washington

From The Tribone Bureau J Washington Oct 29 The entire diplomatic colony in Washington attended the memorial services in honor of the late German Ambassador Baron Boeck von Sternburg in Concordia Church. Austrian Ambassador Baron Hengeimuller and baroness with daughter Baroness Mila accompanied by Prince Windisch Graetz left Lenox for a three week New York visit before winter. Count Carl von Moltke the new Danish minister arrived and was presented at the State Department. Countess von Moltke will not arrive until December 1. Jonkheer John J Loudon and Mme Loudon, new Netherlands minister, will take possession at 19th and S Streets once repairs are completed.

Tribone Bureau Washington Baron Boeck von Sternburg Concordia Church Baron Hengeimuller Baroness Mila Prince Windisch- Graetz Lenox New York Carl von Moltke Denmark Mr. Brun Shoreham 19Th and S& Streets

Washington Society Dinner at Fort Myer Honors Mrs Field

Major General J. Franklin Bell and his wife hosted a dinner at Fort Myer for Mrs. Charles Field of Chicago. Other society figures attended a Rhode Island Avenue tea for the House of Mercy, despite bad weather, with Colonel Frank L. Benny set to depart for Indiana before the election and Mrs. Denny joining later.

Tribune Bureau Washington J. Franklin Bell Fort Myer Charles Field Chicago Richard Harlow Montana New York Joseph Leiter Leiter L. Z. Leiter Marine Corps Indiana Denny Bedford Springs Penn

Miss Mathilde Van Rensselaer Weds George White Jr in Grace Church

New York society reports the marriage of Miss Mathilde Van Rensselaer, daughter of Mrs Stephen Van Rensselaer, to George White Jr as Grace Church. The bride was escorted to the ceremony and the couple exchanges vows in a high society setting.

Charles A. van Rensselaer J. Magee Ellsworth Gertrude Beatrice de Coppet Averill 11Th Cavalry U. S A Mr. White Rotere Boyd D. Willis Wood Howard S. Hadden Samuel F. Striet Robert Hewter Colony Club J. G. Heckscher John Christopher Wilmerding J. C. Wilmerding E. Coster Wilmerding Charlies A Heckscher Stephen van Rensselaer George B. McClellan Arthur B. de Saulles Philip M. Lydig Egerton L. Winthrow Goodhue Livingston Francis Delafield Delafield C. Ledyard Blair Franklin A. Bartlett J. Langdon Erving Mary Mason Hasell George Borwick Grace Church Alies Cruger Hasell Helen Coster Frances Dickey Helen Miller Laura Emmet Agnes Landon Catherine Hamersley Geoffrey Borwitch W. O'Donnell Iselin Oliver Iselin, Jr Cyril Stephenson Arthur Mason Jones Morris D. Ferris Charles Stewart Butler Henry M. Bangs William E. Iselin Miss Hasell Lewis Cruger Hasell Mathilde van Rensselaer George ©. White, Jr Chance

Museum Acquires Large Archeology and Fossil Exhibits

Dr. Hermon Bumpus announced AMNH additions including six thousand New York State archeology objects from Henry Booth, pottery and artifacts from Argentina and Costa Rica, and ethnological items from Corea via C C Vinten. New marine life models, giant game panels, an enhanced solar system display, and fossils such as a smilodon skeleton and ullntatherium skeleton expand galleries and exhibitions.

Hermon C. Bumpus American Museum of Natural History State of New York Henry Booth Poughkeepsie Department of Anthropology Argentina Costa Rica Corea C. C. Vinten North Atlantic East Mammal Hall John R. Bradley Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Smilodon South America Charles R. Knight Ulntatherium

Secretary Metcalf Confined with Liver Disorder

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Metcalf is confined to bed with a disorder of the liver and has canceled all political and social engagements for the near future. His condition is improving with medical treatment and he hopes to resume official duties in a week to ten days.

Washington Metcalf

Dr M Afee Not Able to Return This November

The Rev Dr B McAfee pastor of Lafay ette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn will not return to duties this November as planned. A year ago he broke down from nervousness and insomnia and went to Europe for specialist care.

B. McAfee Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church Brooklyn Europe

Remarkable Russian veteran claims 135 years old at Riga arrival

St Petersburg dispatch reports Andrei Schmidt a former sergeant major claiming to be born Sept 6 1772 in Schaulen and aged 135 as he arrived in Riga for a Jubilee banquet. He states service in the Royal Battalion and pension details while noting he never smoked or drank spirits. He lives in Tiflis and recalls czarist campaigns and historic hardships.

St. Petersburg Philadelphia Russian Empire Andrei Nikolaievitsch Schmidt Schmidt Riga Warsaw Wurttemberg Let Schmidt Peotacer Schaulen Kovne Royal Battalion Tiflis Transcaucasus

Admiral Couden Retired From Navy Service

Rear Admiral Alfred Reynolds Wuden will be placed on the retired list tomorrow. He likely continues as president of the special board of ordnance. He held key commands in American and foreign waters and as chief at Indian Head proving grounds advanced the development of the American high powered naval gun.

Washington Alfred Reynolds Wuden Special Board of Ordnance Indian Head Proving Grounds

Omaha to Host National WCTU Convention Next Year

The executive council of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union decided today to hold next year's convention in Omaha. The Denver, Colorado meeting marked the selection of Omaha as the host city for the 19th century reform group.

Denver National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Omaha

Transatlantic Travellers Arrive from Abroad

Passengers arriving yesterday from abroad include Mrs John C. Baird Mrs Earth Agostini Beales Mr and Mrs W A Hisbee Mrs J F Brown Miss Trinidad tarcenas Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie Albert 3 Crockett From Southampton Mr and Mrs WL Elin Daniel B Fearing Miscary Garden Morgan James Speyer Mrs Richard T i Mrs EB N Trevor

the Aphiatic John C. Baird Earth Agostini Beales W. A. Hisbee J. F. Brown Trinidad Tarcenas Andrew Carnegie Albert Crockett Southampton WL. Elin Daniel B. Fearing Wi Morgan James Speyer Richard T

Boxes Sold for National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden

George J. Bascom paid 240 dollars for First Choice box No 37 on the two street side at the annual National Horse Show Association sale in the Garden Theater. Nine boxes sold at high prices, with Alfred G Vanderbilt and James T Hyde among buyers. The total realized was about the same as last year, with numerous named holders listed, including Guggenheim, Siegel, Moore, and various Garden directors.

National Horse Show Association Madison Square Garden Gardea Theatre George J. Bascom James T. Hyde Frank Clark Mr. Clark William H. Moore Daniel Guggenheim Henry Siegel Mr. Vanderbilt R. P McGranh

Bishop of Montreal Chosen After Ballots in Synod

The Anglican Synod of Montreal selected the Right Rev Cosmos Gordon Lang Bishop of Stepney as its candidate after seven ballots. Lang, a leading English churchman, may or may not accept, with the offer sent by cable and the synod adjourning to tomorrow afternoon.

C. G. Long London Montreal Carmichae Anglican Synod Diocese of Dean Evan Dean Farthing Kingston Ont Aga Cosmos Gordon Lang Stepney Die England Lang Great Britain

Horticultural Society Exhibition in American Museum of Natural History

The Horticultural Society of New York will host a free exhibition from November 17 to 2 at the American Museum of Natural History, showcasing decorations and floral pieces, orchids, late chrysanthemums, and trained specimen plants. Prizes will be awarded for window boxes and interior exterior decoration, with the event aimed at popularizing horticulture among New Yorkers.

Horticultural Society of New York American Museum of Natural History Léonard Barron Society New Yorker

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