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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1908

Page

18

The Abbruzzi Wedding Pact Seen in Europe

Reports from Italian journals say the Duke of the Abruzzi may wed Katherine Elkins daughter of U S Senator A B Elkins of West Virginia. Queen Margherita opposes the match citing dynastic norms but the Count of Turin says the duke remains steadfast and may wed without royal consent, heading toward Spezia to inform his brother.

The Abvanet Katherine Gums United States Gipber B. Elkins West Virginia Turin Margherita Gremseney Miss Guise Genoa Savoy Miss Elkins Abruzzi Spezzia

Pope Opposes France Over Church Attacks

Pope denounces French church persecutions in a speech to 800 French pilgrims in Rome. He warns against destruction of churches and exile of the faithful, contrasts conditions in Protestant England, and urges French Catholics and clergy to unite.

Rome Tod Say France England London

Trade Union Congress Opens in Nottingham

The forty third Trade Union Congress opened in Nottingham with James Shackleton presiding. The mayor welcomed delegates as Shackleton urged tackling the licensing bill and warned the Lords against weakening its reach. He proposed a London conference with American and European labor representatives.

Nottingham Forty-Third Trade Union Congress James Shackleton Par Uiment Clithorne Lancashire Trade Triar Congress Sheckleton House of Commons House of Lords

Delagrange makes long flight at Issy

Paris reports Léon Delagrange president of the Aviation Club of France circling the Issy field eighteen times in thirty minutes with fuel for an hour, but oil fouling the sparking apparatus cut the flight short. Louis Marecot’s balloon-aeroplane joined for a brief 150-foot display. Wilbur Wright notes progress.

Paris Léon Delagrange Aviation Club of France Issy M. Delagrance M. Delagrange Louis Marecot

British Diplomatic Changes in London and Washington

Esme William Howard transfers from Washington to London as counselor at the British Embassy. Sir George Buchanan, the diplomatic envoy at The Hague, will succeed Sir Henry Howard as ambassador to The Hague.

London Esme William Howard Washington George Buchanan Soria Henry Howard The Hague

Trade Board Report Shows Large August Declines

London reports the Board of Trade August statement showing a $92,722,006 drop in imports and $25,062,000 fall in exports. Declines largely stem from grain flour and raw materials. Exports decrease across many seed goods, including $15,400,000 in cotton balance textiles.

London Boa A Belanc

Wright Makes Short Controllable Flight at Fort Myer

Orville Wright conducted a fifty four second flight at dusk in Fort Myer showing improved control over his aeroplane. He rose to twenty five feet after a ground start and completed a smooth circuit before landing near the shed. He blamed the lever friction and over oil for limiting the flight duration.

le Mans Wilbur Wright M. Delagrange Lazare Wellice Committee Mange Washington Orville Wright Fort Myer To- Gay Mr. Wright

Airship fleets eyed by English colonel after Baldwin tests

Colonel James Templer of Aldershot praised Captain Baldwin’s wartime balloon at Fort Myer Virginia. He predicted large US and allied fleets of hundreds of dirigibles for war emergencies and urged rapid funding for a bigger craft. He lauded the Wright brothers and hinted at British tests by Cody and others. He stayed to watch the Wrights’ aeroplanes and kept quiet about a British project.

James Templer Aldershot Waldorf United States Thomas S. Baldwin Fort Myer Virginia England Captain Baldwin Lahm War Department Wrights Orville Wright Cody

Zeppelin Airship Factory Plans Near Lake Constance

Count Zeppelin completes preparations for a vast airship factory at Lake Constance and leases land for fifty years. Professor Hergesell arrives from Strasburg to report to the Emperor, who praises national unity and support for Zeppelin.

Friedrichshafen Count Zeppelin Lake Constance H. Hergesell University of Strasburg Strasburg

Tugboat rammed destroyer crew. one drowned

In Viborg a tugboat rammed a rowboat carrying two officers and four men of the destroyer Nusahitelny. Lieutenant Feodoroff was drowned and the others were rescued.

Viborg Nusahitelny Feodoroff

Prominent Arrivals at Hotels List Noted Guests

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS Grand T C Talaferro Florida Imperial Pingree Detroit Manhattan A W Payne Maryland Murray Hill J B Angell president University of Michigan Ann Arbor Seville H B Tarkington Paris Wolcott Edward A Alderman president University of Virginia.

Grand T. C. Talaferro Florida Imperial Pingree Detroit Manhattan A. W. Payne Maryland Murray Hill J. B. Angell University of Michigan Ann Arbor Seville H. B. Tarkington Paris Wolcott Edward A. Alderman University of Virginia

Weather report and forecast official record

Washington reports weather conditions for today and tomorrow across coastal and inland regions. High pressure brings fair weather with below normal temperatures in the Mississippi Valley and East. records show highs around 100s in several Midwest localities and warming trends in the East with gentle to variable winds.

Washington New England Middle Atlantic Coast South Atlantic Coast North Carolina Gulf Coast Lower Lakes Upper Lakes Mississippi Valley Missouri Valley Rocky Mountains Miles City Mont Raii City S. D Pierre Williston N. D New York

Threat to Masons in Glasgow Unrest

Socialist leaders in Glasgow threaten aggressive actions during days of unemployed agitation. A leader warned of midnight marches into wealthy areas unless the Municipal Council acts within a month and vowed to reveal Masonic secrets and tokens to all residents.

Glasgow

Glorious Betsy at Lyric Theatre Impresses Miss Mannering

Miss Mary Mannering reenters the Lyric Theatre with Glorious Betsy a four act drama by Aida Johnson Young about Betsy Patterson and Jerome Bonaparte At Sweet Springs Baltimore and La Cigale scenes the play blends romance with historical invention while Mannering captures Betsys charm and wit George W Howard stars as Jerome Bonaparte and the critic notes Napoleon’s distant role in the tale.

Mary Mannering Lyric Theatre Elizabeth Patterson Jerome Bonaparte Aida Johnson Young Betsy Miss Mannering Betsy” Patterson George W. Howard Bonaparte Old Sweet Springs John Cc. Calhoun Henry Clay Baltimore la Cigale Jerome Napoleon Westphalia America Aida Johnson Betsy Patte Eliza Monroe Helen Macbeth Ellen Maude Turner Gordon Etta Gertrude Clemens Hannah ana Clara_Lester Jerome George W. Howard Napoleon Bonaparte Claude Brook William Patterson Herbert Carr John CC Calhoun Wonse Charles Clary Henry Blake Edward Trevor Ae Clay Addison Pitt Harrison Ford Preston Petes Driscole du Fresne Oe Edward Langford Domensins Thomas David Pippin Clarence Williams Ephraim Aseee James A. Dickson Ose Henry Handy Augustine Lewis

Pioneer climber Annie Peck reaches Mount Huascaran summit

Miss Annie S. Peck of Providence succeeds on her second attempt within a month to summit Mount Huascaran. A Swiss companion suffers frozen extremities and a guide survives a 1000 foot fall after the ascent begun August 29. The climb reaches about twenty six thousand feet.

Lima Annie S. Peck Providence Mount Huascaran Miss Peck Huascaran

Obituary of Architect Joseph C Hornblower in Washington

Joseph Coerten Hornblower, architect of Washington, died in The Hague on August 21. Born sixty in Paterson New Jersey, he studied at Yale class of 1869 and in Paris. He helped design the Baltimore Custom House and the National Museum and was a fellow of the American Institute of Architects. He leaves a widow Caroline Bradley and a daughter of Justice Joseph Bradley. Funeral at Paterson First Presbyterian Church with a special Erie train at 11:15 a.m.

Joseph Coerten Hornblower Washington Hague Holland Mr. Hornblower Paterson N. J William H. Hornblower Yale Paris Hornblower & Marshall United States Custom House Baltimore National Museum Hornblower American Institute of Architects Cosmos Metropolitan Chevy Chase University, National Arts and Century Caroline Bradley Joseph P. Bradley United States Supreme Court First Presbyterian Church Erie Railroad

Obituary notes for several prominent individuals

Sister Mary Wilfreda formerly Miss Mary Ellen Devey died at St John’s Hospital Hunters Point Queens after entering the Sisterhood ten years ago. David D. Stubbs general manager of the Occidental and Oriental Steamship Co since its organization died here yesterday. Angelica Barraclough Faber widow of Gustavus William Faber died at her son-in-law Camillus Kidder’s home in Orange New Jersey. born in New York’s old Ninth Avenue area eighty-two years ago. Catharine Stuart Hoffman widow of Arthur Gaiman Hoffman died at her East Orange New Jersey home after a long illness. survived by three sons and two daughters.

Mary Wilfreda Sisterhood of St. Joseph Mary Ellen Devey St. John’s Hospital Hunter's Point Queens Flushing Dublin Ireland David D. Stubbs Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company J. E. Stubbs Nevada State University California Ashland Ohio Angelica Barraclough Faber Gustavus William Faber Camillus G. Kidder Highland Avenue Orange N. J Robert Cushman Don Alonzo Cushman New York City Ninth Avenue 2Th Street Catharine Stuart Hoffman Arthur Gaiman Hoffman North Arlington Avenue East Orange

Damsel Hattie Williams Delights Audience

Miss Hattie Williams appeared as a mirthful damsel and pleased the audience, closing the episode with evident enjoyment and approval from those present.

Hattie Williams

Booth Tarkington Back Home After Paris Sojourn

Booth Tarkington and Mrs. Tarkington arrived by steamer Rotterdam from Paris. He plans three to four months in the United States to stage new works for Nat Goodwin May Robson and others. One play titled Cameo Kirby will premiere in Chicago with Liebler & Co. in November. He also wrote Foreign Exchange for May Robson and will visit Indiana while in the country.

Booth Tarkington

Blanche Bates Stars in Belasco's The Fighting Hope

Washington opened with Blanche Bates in The Fighting Hope by William J. Hurlbut at the Belasco Theatre. The plot follows Anna Dale, wife of a bank cashier, who schemes to exonerate her husband, then falls for the bank president and marries him after her husband’s suicide. The action centers on a Hudson River suburban mansion with cast including Charles Richman John W. Cope Howell Hansel and Loretta Wells.

Washington David Belasco Blanche Bates William J. Hurlbut Belasco Miss Bates Anna Dale

Jet the four act comedy at Columbia Theatre with Nannette Comstock

Louise Lovells four act comedy Jet was staged at the Columbia Theatre with Nannette Comstock in the title role. The Texas cotton belt setting follows Jet caring for her invalid father and brother while two suitors vie for her. A confrontation leads to Jim shooting Sam, who is nursed back by Jet and the doctor. The doctor renounces his New York fiancée and Jet forgives him.

Washington Louise Lovells Jet Columbia Theatre Tonight Nannette Comstock Cotton Texas Jim Sam New York

Harriman Arrives in San Francisco for Reception

E. H. Harriman and party reached San Francisco from Oregon and checked into the Fairmont Hotel. He will be guest of honor tomorrow afternoon at a Fairmont reception hosted by the Manufacturers and Producers Association with railroad men and other guests in attendance.

San Francisco E. H. Harriman Oregon

The American Idea in Buffalo at Star Theatre

Before a crowded house Cohan and Harris presented The American Idea at the Star Theatre in Buffalo. The show featured Cohan flavor in songs and jokes and drew cheers from fans of musical frivolity.

Telegraph the Tribune Buffalo Cohan & Harris Star Theatre Cohan

Lillian Russell Reenters in Wildfire at Liberty Theatre

Lillian Russell headlines a Liberty Theatre comeback in the George Broadhurst and George W Hobart play Wildfire. Tony Pastor discovered her at fifteen, and she remains the central figure amid Frank Sheridan and Mrs. Barrington in a comedy about racing, love, and deception with Wildfire the horse central to the plot.

Tony Pastor Lillian Russell Lilian Russell Marcus Aurelius Mme. de Sta Liberty Theatre George Broadhurst George W. Hobart Miss Russell Frank Sheridan Matt Donovan Henrietta Barrington John Duffy Duffy

Bold daylight jewel robbery hits Broadway store

A daring jewel robbery occurred yesterday afternoon as matinee crowds left Weber's and Daly's theatres. Thieves pried open the second floor door of 1217 Broadway, taking jewels from two show cases. Caretaker Joseph Burke discovered the break at 6 p.m. Detectives vigiled but no suspects announced by night.

Weber’s Daly's Kohn's Broadway Joseph Burke

R Thomas Improves After Leg Injury Operation

E R Thomas, hospitalized in Roosevelt Hospital after an August 13 Long Branch car crash, underwent successful surgery Saturday. The leg casing was removed and the splintered bone taken out. Doctors report no danger of losing the leg and that he passed a comfortable night with improved condition.

R. Thomas E. R. Thomas Roosevelt Hospital Long Branch

Auto Skids Shake Up Party in Torrington

Telegraph report from Waterbury dated Sept 7 8 mentions T. Shepherd and family of New York involved in an automobile skid on Main Street Torrington. Two women were lightly injured and remained in a local hotel overnight.

The Tribune J Waterbury, Conn Shepherd and Family New York Torrington Main Street

The Republican Party and Labor Statement

William H. Taft argues for wage earners equality of opportunity and statutory protections. He cites an employers liability act for railroads and an eight hour limit for government workers, promoting union strength and industrial peace through collective bargaining while defending workers rights to strike and fund unions.

Republican Party Suehees

Wyndham's Theatre Reopens With The Early Worm Farce

London theatre crowds roar at the reopening as Frederick Lonsdale's farce The Early Worm plays to a full house at Wyndham's Theatre. Weedon Grossmith Muriel Beaumont and Fannie Brough lead the cast in lively dialogue and witty situations.

London Wyndham's Theatre Frederick Lonsdale Weedon Grossmith Muriel Beaumont Fannie Brough

Carmen at the American Theatre Impresses Crowd

Abramson Opera Company presents Carmen with Bertosi as Michaela and Duce Mercia as Carmen at the American Theatre. Audience applauded loudly. Aida matinee noted. Rigoletto to follow with Julia Allen in her U S debut and Barri making his American stage debut as the Duke.

Bizet Abramson Opera Company American Theatre Mme. Bertosi Michaela Mme. Duce-Mercia Carmen Gilda M. Barri M. Arcangeli

Gymkhana Games at Cedarhurst Rockaway Hunt Club

A large Cedarhurst crowd watched gymkhana events on September 7 at the Rockaway Hunt Club polo field. Albert Akin won the main race after riders exchanged coats for nightshirts and lit candies. chaotic moments included Rene La Montagne’s shirt catching fire and D Chauncey’s misfitting bed sheet nightshirt. In the Lochinvar race Chauncey and Miss F Burton won the prize amid a procession like ceremony.

Cedarhurst Long Island Rockaway

Virginia Harned Shines in Idol of the Hour at Colonial

Virginia Harned starred in The Idol of the Hour at the Colonial Theatre. It was her first Colonial performance and drew an enthusiastic audience. She will headline vaudeville for months with Matthews and Ashley and others on the bill. two performances daily.

Colonial Theatre Virginia Harned Harned Matthews and Ashley Farrell Trice Amy Anderson the Colonial

Englishman to wed Mrs Hubbard in Toronto ceremony

Har old T. Ellis, a wealthy Englishman and son of J. E. Ellis M P, arrived in Boston aboard the Cymric to wed Mrs Leonidas Hubbard widow of the Labrador explorer. The marriage is to be held in Toronto on Monday after their meeting during her lecture tour.

the Tribune Boston Atlantic Mrs. Hubbard Leonidas Hubbard Harold T. Ellis J. E. Ellis M. P India

Fluffy Ruffles Delights Audiences at Criterion Theatre

Fluffy Ruffles arrived at the Criterion Theatre last night as the leading character in a musical comedy. She was heartily received and kept spectators amused for more than two hours. Further mention of Fluffy's performance will be continued.

Fluffy Ruffles Criterion Theatre Fluffy

Marriage notices in Tribune republished in Tri-Weekly Tribune

Notices of marriages and deaths must be indorsed with full name and address. Published guidance dates reference 1808 and 1908, noting reprint policy and required identification for married couples and families in upcoming notices.

Tribune Tri-Weekly

Frances C Wells in Stockbridge Sudden Death Notice

Frances C Wells eldest daughter of uete and Gertrude Perrine Wells, suddenly at Stockbridge. The notice records her passing and family identifiers.

Woodlawn Cemetery Ad Accessible by Harlem Trains

Advertises Woodlawn Cemetery accessible by Harlem trains from Grand Central and by carriage. Lists lots from 150 dollars and directs to Gramercy for Book of Views or representative office at 20 East 23 Street New York. Mentions Frank Fe Campbell at 241 3 West 234 Street and.

Harlem Grand Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenue Gramercy East New York City

Uptown Tribune Seeks Applicants for Various Positions

Special notices announce the Uptown Tribune office at 1364 Broadway hosting a file of applications for assorted positions. The notice lists subscription rates, foreign and domestic mailing options, and hotel reading rooms for readers abroad with set hotel affiliations across London, England, and other cities.

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