The Round Up vaudeville and theatre bill listings
A compiled program note listing various theaters and showtimes. Includes venues such as Astor Colonial Daly's and Garden Theatres with vaudeville acts, musical numbers, and plays like The Man from Hom, The Yankee Prince, The Devil, and The Merry Widow among others.
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ASTOR
Algeria
Casino
Vandevile
Corey Island
Luna Park
Dreamland
Criterion
Isadora Duncan Daly
Eden Musee
Lyceum S
Amsterdam
New York
New Pork Daily Cribs in Tribune Association Notes
The newspaper states ownership by The Tribune Association a New York corporation with offices at Tribune Building 154 Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills president Nathaniel Tuttle secretary and treasurer.
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The
Tribune Association
New York Corporation
Tribune Building
Nassau Street
New York
Ogden Mills
Nathaniel Tuttle
Diplomatic and domestic summaries from early 20th century news
Foreign and domestic items note welcomes for Admiral Sperry in Melbourne and Holland’s Venezuela reply on diplomatic procedure. Also reports Alipur executions, Japanese purchase of a cruiser, Wright's Le Mans flight, Hedin's Simla path, and measures from Washington on battleship plans trade and labor. Weather forecast: fair today, showers tomorrow. temps ranged 62 to 80.
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Melbourne
Admiral Sperry
London
Holland
Venezuela
M. de Reus
Alipur
India
Leghorn
Orlando Yard
Japan
Wilbur Wright
le Mans
Stockholm
Sven Hedin
Simla
Law Supremacy Vindicated in New Jersey Sunday Tide
The law and Governor Fort triumphed as Atlantic City and the state enforced the Werts law forbidding Sunday liquor sales. Officials and a Lawbreakers dominated grand jury yielded, proving the general law's supremacy over local resistance and faction. The incident highlighted a statewide stance to enforce excise statutes.
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New Jersey
Atlantic City
Governor Fort
Decision upheld as long as Krankiin Fort remains governor
The issue was decided and viewers expect it to stay settled at least while John Krankiin Fort serves as governor. The remark suggests confidence in Fort's continued leadership and the political stability it provides.
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John Krankiin
Failing Hughes Renomination Sparks Moral Political Tension
The piece argues that many in the party see Governor Hughes's renomination as a moral issue and fear a blow to Republican strength. It warns that anti Hughes sentiment could punish the party, shifting votes to Democrats and endangering Taft’s and the state ticket. It notes possible cross ticket punishment and the dangers of a Boss versus People dynamic.
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Hughes
Tribune
Syracuse
Abraham Lincoln
Republican Party
Taft
Mr Cleve lands Last Word On Bryanism And Partisan Strife
Ex president Cleveland predicted a Republican victory in 1908 and warned against Bryanism’s revival. He criticized Southern pride in the Democratic banner and cautioned Democrats and Cleve landers about false conservative signals from Mr Bryan and shifting party loyalties.
Taft endowment praised by Cleveland on presidency
The article lauds Taft’s fitness for the presidency, noting his judge’s capacities, honesty, hard work, and humor in facing national issues. It also commends Cleveland for opposing anti imperialism and endorsing prudent handling of overseas possessions and tariff reform, urging voters to back the more experienced candidate.
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Taft
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Mr. Cleveland
Bryan
Voters threaten shift as Devoy canvass backs Hughes
In Brooklyn 664 Republicans replied to Charles S. Devoy indicating a majority support for Governor Hughes. Of the enrolled Republicans 447 favored Hughes and 155 opposed, while 70 warned against rejecting the Governor. The piece argues a statewide trend could flip New York to the Democrats if Hughes is rejected.
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Brooklyn
Charles S. Devoy
Hughes
Devoy
Roosevelt
McKinley
New York
Black
The
New York Times
Woodruff
Barnes
Encourag
Nadir of Temperature Reports Onnes Liquefies Helium
The article contrasts Professor H. Kamerlingh Onnes of Leyden with Sir James Dewar, noting Onnes achieved helium liquefaction near four point seven Celsius above absolute zero. It outlines methods, apparatus, and historical context in the race to ultra low temperatures and praises shared scientific influence.
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H. Kamertingh
Nature
Leyden
Onnes
Academy of Sciences
Amsterdam
James Dewar
James
Helium Liquefaction and Its Limits
The article discusses Sir James Dewar and others' work on liquefying helium, noting the mathematical prediction matched experimental results. It questions practical value, notes the unknown freezing point, and mentions helium's solar and terrestrial presence. It concludes with political commentary on Bryan campaign fundraising and lingering national sentiment.
China moves toward constitutional system amid cautious reforms
The article notes an Emperor Dowager pledge of a constitution within nine years, with the pace likely shortening to eight next year, urging careful preparation before adoption. It also cites Emperor William’s belief that European peace is not in danger and highlights a discovery of an extinct Indo Germanic Christian language in Turkestan. The piece adds that exploration of Asia and Africa is only beginning.
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China
William
Europe
Astern Turkestan
Asia
Africa
London Globe
Walter Rothschild
Aylsbury
Rothschild
Westminster
Discussion on superstition and thirteen in historical papers
The piece surveys scattered items from early 20th century press noting Jewish views on the unlucky thirteen, a critique of misread numbers tied to religious symbolism, and a joke compilation from Tit-Bits and Washington Star. It mentions Ehrlich and Bartholdt, the Nurmissuer and Haman, and references to Rothschild and a Chicago municipal cow initiative.
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Oestereichische Wochenschrift
Bartholdt
Basler Nachrichten
Jacob Ehrlich
Nissan
Haman
Abas
Joseph
Jacob
Eben
Washington Star
Chicago
Treasury
Health Department
Caroline Hedger
Dr. Hedger
Evans
Miss Edith Holt to wed Dr. Joseph Bloodgood at East 78th Street
Miss Edith Holt, daughter of Henry Holt, will marry Baltimore surgeon Dr. Joseph Bloodgood at noon at her home 44 East 78th Street. Attendants include sister of the bride Winifred Holt as maid of honor, and bridesmaids Henrietta and Margaret Bloodgood. Best man will be Francis Bloodgood Jr. Ushers include Roland Holt, Henry Holt Jr., and others from Milwaukee and Baltimore.
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Edith Holt
Henry H. Holt
East 78Th Street
Joseph Celt Bloodgood
Baltimore
Francis Bloodgood
Milwaukee
Winifred Holt
Henrietta
Margaret Bloodgood
Dr. Bloodgood
Johns Hopkins University
Francis Bloodgood, Jr
Roland Holt
Cabinet Officer Robbed in Meyer Jewelry Theft
Private detectives and police began an investigation in Hamilton Massachusetts to recover a collection of valuables taken from the summer home of Postmaster General George von L Meyer. The theft occurred during dinner last night through a second story back window.
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Hamilton
Mass
George von L. Meyer
Meyer
Rome
St. Petersburg
Weddings Past and to Come in Newport and Greenwich
Miss Alice Grosvenor wed Dudley Davis in Emanuel Church Newport on Aug 31 with a pink floral wedding, reception at Roslyn, and plans to reside in New York. The engagement of Elsie R. Willets to John R. Johnson Jr. is announced from Roslyn and Belle Haven, with a spring wedding likely. Johnson is known in state auto racing circles.
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Tribune
Newport
Alice Grosvenor
William Grosvenor
Providence
Dudley Davis
Fellowes Davis
New York
Emanuel Church
Robert Grosvenor
Henry R. Sedgwick
Frank N. Sulloway
Philip Hichborn
Frederic de Rham
Whitcomb Field
Roslyn
Beacon Hill
Grosvenor Villa
Greenwich
Dietrich Dietrich and Herbert Knox Smith Wedding Set
Hastings Nebraska announces the marriage of Miss Gertrude Dietrich daughter of ex Senator Dietrich and Herbert Knox Smith Commissioner of Corporations. The wedding will be held September 6 at Farmington Connecticut. Miss Dietrich plans to depart Nebraska for the East next week.
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Hastings
Neb
Gertrude Dietrich
Dietrich
Herbert Knox Smith
Corporations
Farmington, Conn
Nebraska
East
Japan appoints Kato as ambassador to London
Tokio August 31 Count Kato former foreign minister chosen as Japanese Ambassador to London succeeding Count Komura in the Katsura cabinet. The selection was generally unexpected.
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Tokio
Count Kato
London
Count Komura
Katsura
Newport Social Season Quiet as Grosvenor-Davis Wedding Apparent
Newport society moved with minimal bustle except for the Grosvenor-Davis wedding. Notables hosted luncheons and dinners at clubs and private homes. Wealthy guests and travelers were noted at several cottages, farms, and seaside villas. Commodore Vanderbilt and family left for New York aboard the North Star and Mrs. Vanderbilt planned a health bath trip to Europe.
Berkshire Hunt Ball Plans and Society Travels
In Lenox August 31 society figures announce reception committee for the hunt ball at Assembly Halls on September 11. The midweek hunt will visit Rattlesnake Mountain while guests include Miss Josephine Willis of New York and visitors at the Hotel Aspinwall and Elm Court.
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the Tribune
Lenox
Charles Astor
Samuel Frothingham
Giraud Foster
David T- Dana
Rattlesnake Mountain
Josephine Willis
New York
T. Suffern
Alexander Brown
Baltimore
Aspinwall
George A. Crocker, Jr
Colgate Hoyt
John Sloane
Litchfield
Conn
William B. O. Field
Elm Court
William Douglas Sloane
H. L. Servoss
F. M. McEwan
Anne R. Webb
John E Alexandre
Kitty Cheatham Benefit at Bar Harbor Boosts YMCA
A large audience attended Miss Kitty Cheatham's benefit at the Bar Harbor Swimming Club to aid the local YMCA. William Ordway Partridge of New York chaired the event with a long patron list. The mixed doubles tennis tournament opening was postponed to Wednesday morning. Departures included P F A Widener’s steam yacht Josephine and the Sea Fox schooner carrying Dallas B Pratt of the New York Yacht Club.
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the Tribune
Bar Harbor
Kitty Cheatham
Young Men's Christian Association
William Ordway Partridge
New York
PF. A. B. Widener
Josephine
Sea Fox
Dallas B. Pratt
New York Yacht Club
Hughes Candidacy Draws Mixed Reactions Across Newspapers
A compilation shows varied editorials from Troy to Albany and Buffalo praising Governor Hughes while noting concerns about race track gambling and party unity. Papers emphasize his aggressive following, moral appeal, and the will of the people backing renomination.
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Albany Argus
Dem
Hughes
The Demand for Hughes
A Brooklyn Republican letter to the editor argues the current primaries fail voters and threaten the GOP's future. The writer warns that if Hughes does not secure the nomination a Democrat may win the governorship and the state could back Bryan, citing low turnout and party manipulation concerns. The letter is dated August 23, 1908 in Brooklyn.
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The
Tribune
Woodruff
Pendergast
Register
New York
Hughes
Bryan
Brooklyn
President receives visitors from New York officials
Oyster Bay August 31 Representative J Van Vechten Olcott of New York City called on the President arriving by automobile. James Williams a Taft campaign bureau member also paid a call on the President.
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Oyster Bay
J. van Vechten Olcott
New York City
New York
James Williams
Taft Campaign
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