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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1908

Page

25

Amusements listing for Broadway and New York theaters

A dense catalog of showtimes and acts across numerous venues including Academy of Music Astor Gaiety Hippodrome Knickerbocker Lyceum Lyric New Amsterdam Savoy and others. Entries feature vaudeville acts operettas and musical comedies with performance windows from 2:15 to 8:20 pm and noted titles such as The World in Wax The Merry Widow and The Devil.

Academy OF Music Lucien Aida Astor Broadway Algeria Colontal Coney Island Criterion—S Eden Musee Jack Straw Hammerstein Herald Square Hudson Knickerbocker Gottenberg Liberty Lnfire Lyceum Betsy New Amsterdam New York Savoy Diana of Dobson RER

Ownership and leadership of Neva Dork Daily Tribe

The Tribune Association of New York publishes Neva Dork Daily Tribe with Ogden Mills as president and Nathaniel Tuttle as secretary and treasurer. The newspaper is headquartered at Tribune Building, 154 Nassau Street, New York.

Neva Dork Daily Tribe Tribune Building Nassau Street New York Ogden Mills Nathaniel Tuttle

Renomination Victory at New York Republican Convention

Governor Charles E. Hughes won renomination on the first ballot at the Saratoga convention with a full state ticket. President Roosevelt praised the Hughes nomination. A Western push urged Hughes to support the national ticket during campaign stops.

Charles E. Hughes New York Saratoga Roosevelt Hughes Taft Rochester Morgan J. O'Brien McC

Maine Vote Shows Local Issue Dominates Prohibition Question

The Maine election turned on resubmitting the prohibition clause to a popular vote. Voters favored local option and dissatisfaction with prohibition’s enforcement. Republican Governor winner by about 8000, Congress nominees ahead of him, indicating national GOP strength but local losses.

Maine Democratic Party Republican Party Vermont Congress

Maine Result Seen as Local Indicator in National Drift

The piece argues Maine's September vote is a local sign with limited value for national trends. It notes Republican leads in 1908 and 1906 comparisons, and says Maine rarely forecasts nationwide sentiment, contrasting with Vermont’s years and urging caution about reading national outcomes from Maine alone.

Bryan Maine Vermont Marne Congress Union

The Governors Renomination Triumph

The piece celebrates Governor Hughes’s renomination as a people driven victory. It praises his independence from party machine influence and notes broad cross party appeal. It credits the Tribune for supporting his renomination and situates the move as aligned with democratic public control.

Germanys Fiscal Problem and Imperial Taxation Debate

The article discusses Germanys debt surge from 4 million in 1877 to 1 075 billion now, rising at 100 million yearly. It argues a radical overhaul of imperial finances is needed as indirect taxes cant cover the armies and navy, and questions a plan tied to Morocco and domestic distraction.

Morocco Germany Berlin Niue

Taxation in Germany Faces Fiscal Tightrope

The piece argues receipts must rise beyond expenditures, noting Germany’s light imperial taxes but heavy state levies. Prussia carries massive debt and a large income tax burden of about 80 million dollars yearly, with municipal taxes adding pressure. Any tax hike risks oppressing people and harming industry, demanding careful policy by German statesmen.

Germany Prussia

Republican state ticket nominees praised by author

The piece endorses Horace White as Lieutenant Governor and commends Samuel S. Koenig Charles H. Gaus Thomas B. Dunn Edward R. O Malley and Frank M. Williams as strong, suitable candidates with professional and political credentials. It argues no criticism of the ticket's selections and urges continued party unity.

Horace White Syracuse Senate State Senate Samuels. Koenig New York Charles H. Gaus Albany Thomas B. Dunn Monroe Hughes Edward R. O'Malley Buffalo Frank M

Par sons earns high praise for Saratoga leadership

Congressman Parsons receives acclaim for his pivotal role at the Saratoga convention. He stayed uncommitted until in line with public demand and then stood firm, unyielding, bolstering New York County’s delegation and strengthening his public standing after the vote.

Congressman Parsons Saratoga New York County Parsons Hughes

Plea for the Children Supports Fresh Air Fund

With schools opening this week Fresh Air season closes. Tribune fund results surpass last year with 4581 beneficiaries and 20010 passenger trips by 474 escorts. No deaths or serious illnesses reported at Fresh Air homes. More than half of the $10,000 goal has been raised. a $1000 gift from a widow is noted. Five thousand more is sought to avoid a deficit as gratitude and faith drive renewed donations.

Tribune Fund

Railroad to the Kaaba Opens Across Syria to Medina

The Damascus to Medina rail line, begun in 1900 under Abdul Hamid and completed in 1908, marks a striking symbol of progress. The piece recalls historic explorers and travelers who reached Medina and Mecca, noting limited access to the inner shrine for non Muslims and past treks by Burton and others.

Hedjaz Railroad Aims Toward El Medina and Mecca

The piece notes travelers including Burckhardt Wallin and Keane once visited El Medina while a Damascus to Aleppo Hedjaz railroad seeks to serve pilgrims to the holy cities. It envisions Christian tours by rail and compares modern electric illumination of the Prophet’s tomb to broader reforms at the Ottoman center.

Burckhardt Wallin Keane el Medina Mecca Hedjaz Damascus Aleppo Taurus Constantinople Paris Mahomet Othman Paradise

Grover Cleveland Remains a Living Standard of Democratic Duty

Ex Justice Morgan J. O'Brien speaks at Rochester on Grover Cleveland’s lasting influence and urges fair consideration of William Howard Taft’s fitness for the Presidency. The speaker praises Taft’s judgely qualities, honesty, labor capacity, and calm wisdom as essential to national leadership. Grover Cleveland’s memory is invoked as a guiding example.

Grover Cleveland Morgan J. O’brien Rochester Taft Cincinnati United States

Ridder backs Bryan rivals and air travel records noted

The piece links Herman Ridder’s shift toward Bryan, with Ridder urging Nebraskans to nominate alternatives like Johnson or Gray. It cites Gaines blaming losses on trusts, questions a Tennessee race, and mentions Kansas readers. The letter ends by debunking a supposed New York senator misidentified in Topeka Capital reports.

Herman Ridder Bryan Lincoln Johnson Gray West New York New Jersey New England Mr. Ridder John Wesley Gaines Congress Powder Trust Tobacco “Trust Express Trust Gaines 6Th Tennessee Congress Kansas J. B. Davies Topeka Albany

Weather Barometer Trick and Social Snippets

A home made water barometer shows weather shifts with a jar and inverted flask, measuring tenths of an inch. Also included are quips about work as a habit, Tolstoy letters, a Mary the charwoman joke, and notes on Washington hosting a stray care cat home with notable ladies and a pricey Chevy Chase site.

Scientific American Washington Cat Club Bee Fort H. L. West Commiseit West Capital City Mme. « Bius Persian Legation; Miss Mary Petit, Miss Susan Robinson, Miss L. Anderson Louise Robinson Chevy Chase Justice Harlan United States Supreme Court Burmah

Westchester fair and horse show open under new management

Westchester County fair and annual horse show opened yesterday in White Plains with Oliver Harriman leading a team of society figures including John G Beresford and Georges D Leith. The event drew country house parties and promises social and financial success as horse show begins today at noon.

White Plains Oliver Harriman John G. Beresford Georges D. Fordyce Leith Westchester County

Donovan Meets Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill

Boxer Mike Donovan, once a Roosevelt boxing instructor, visited the President at Sagamore Hill to pay respects. Donovan said Roosevelt is in good health, weighing about 180 pounds, and needs no training for his African hunting trip next April, citing daily strenuous exercise.

Oyster Bay Mike’ Donovan Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Mr. Donovan

King Manuel Reviews Troops at Monument Foundation

In Lisbon on September 15 King Manuel reviewed eight thousand troops for laying the foundation stone of a monument to the heroes of the war of 1818 who drove the French from Portugal. The King was cheered by the populace.

Lisbon Manuel Portugal

Eugene Higgins Arrives Aboard Varuna Completing Atlantic Runs

Eugene Higgins landed at Newport on the steam yacht Varuna from Cherbourg finishing his twenty fifth Atlantic crossing. He is hosted by guests Benjamin Nicoll Count de Bernis Viscount du Perigny and Dr Whitman of Paris aboard the vessel.

the Tribune Newport R. L Eugene Higgins Varuna Cherbourg France Atlantic Benjamin Nicoll Count de Bernis Viscount du Perigny Whitman Paris

Another Term for Hughes

The Tribune May 3 1908 editorial argues New York may regret a Hughes presidential nomination. It suggests his possible resignation from public life is not necessary and he may seek to continue his work as governor until aims are achieved.

The Tribune New York Hughes Mr. Hughes

Governor Hughes Signals Willingness to Seek Another Nomination

The Tribune notes Governor Hughes declares openness to renomination if the Republican Party desires it, viewing service again as a duty and privilege. The piece argues this aligns with expectations, preserves his reformist stance, and could steer party leaders toward backing his continued administration.

Hughes Republican Party Saratoga New York Tribune the Tribune

Social notes from Newport reveal summer colony gatherings

Telegraph reports a busy Newport season with Mrs H H Ward hosting luncheon, Mrs G E Dyer entertaining dinner, and Miss Annie Leary arranging a large October dinner. Notables like Mrs James P Kernochan and Elisha Dyer plan extended stays as guests, with O D Iselin and Eugene Higgins registered at the Casino and several visitors departing for New York and Bar Harbor.

Tribune Newport O'D. Iselin Eugene Higgins On Bernts Paris Cornelis Vanderbilt Day York Prinz Vincent Su Windisch Gra Bar Harbor Anetra Louise McAllister Newtain R. P. Croft Easland J. Ygy Rave Raver

Social scenes in Lenox and nearby estates

Telegraph report from Lenox notes arrivals and visits of prominent society guests in Berkshire towns. Mrs. Mallory Fotap Hayworth and Mrs. Irwin plus several New York and New Jersey families plan winter stays in Paris or on the Continent, with many gatherings and motor trips referenced.

Tribunal Lenox Aspinwall Charles R. Mallory Fotap F. Hayworth Portchester Thomas Irwin Irwin Mineyn Cloud T. J. King New John E. Parsons Ain Country House Ma Sons Pas Paris Eterna Wolfe Dart H. Reiman Duval Duval York J. Ross Whistler Baltimoeteen Phunhanas Eoth Frederic Dalziel Altres MacLay Robb de Peyster Tytus New York Archibald MacKay France Mabel Choate Naumiesge Bay Robert Maclay, Jr Curtis Hotel Richard B. Bowker Stockbridge Glady Bloodgood Kate Cary Heloise Meye David T. Dana George Gilder Newhall Morris Chester G. Burden Wie ‘ Lake Thatcher M Ethel F. Folsom Mountain View Farm John W. Minturn New i William S. Stryker New Jersey W. Livingston Philadelphia

Carnegie urges end to war through German-US-France alliance

Berlin September 15 Andrew Carnegie writes from Skibo Castle to Representative Bartholdt Missouri leader of the Interparliamentary Union urging arbitration to settle disputes. He suggests if Germany and France and the United States unite to abolish war they could redefine peace and aid world progress. Bartholdt presents a peace flag to a German official at a Reichstag meeting.

St. Petersburg New York Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Kingston Jamaica Tegel Brandenburg Madgeburg Germany Carnegie Bartholdt Berlin Winnipeg Albany Sperry Andrew Carnegis Skibo Castle Missouri Interparliamentary Union France United States Con Ford Sion Wil

Mrs Mackay Plans Suffrage Talk With Mrs Blatch

Mrs Clarence H Mackay announces a speech by Mrs Harriet Stanton Blatch on Friday in Roslyn Long Island. The event at the high and grammar school assembly aims to promote woman suffrage as a social and campaign occasion.

Roslyn Long Island Clarence H. Mackay Pridar Harriet Stanton Blatch Grammar School Mackay

Tribune Fresh Air Fund donation notice

The Tribune Fresh Air Fund solicits contributions in support of the Fidelia bequest and related funds. Mrs T Livingston, Miss Maria Wade, and Mr Marchant are listed among contributors with payment preferred by check or money order.

T. T. Livingston Comnwalt Maria M. Wade Marchant Plainfield Fidelia Ondst Tribune Fresh Air Fund York

Public Funeral for Bishop Pe at Grace Church Tuesday

Public funeral services for Bishop Pe will be held at Grace Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be officiated by Bishop Greer with assistants yet to be chosen. The bishop will rest in the crypt of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and be entombed there.

Grace Church Gre Greer Potter St. John the Divine

Buys Addicks Newport Becomes Beacon Hill Area

Telegraph report from Newport notes Arthur Curtis of New York spending summer here and pursuing Belvoir on Beacon Hill. Addicks era property is taxed. Also news of marriage license for Ham Ville Howard son of Earl of Wickle Irish-born British noble. He plans to wed May Emily Sands in Long Island. Sands firm is Bowers and Sands.

Tribune Newport R. L Arthur Curtis New York Belvoir Beacon Hill District J. Edwards Addicks Hamville Howard Eart Wickle Nodilit Howard May Emily Ter Benjamin Aymar Sands Long Island Bs & Ber Bowers & Sands Ard Lago Ai Como Italy

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