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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
12
A long-winded note discusses Asquith’s supposed heraldic lineage and a Danish envoy reshuffle, then shifts to Reginald Lister’s Tangier posting and Lord Ribblesdale’s connection to the premier. It also notes The London Times Paris bureau chief changes with George Saunders taking Blowitz’s place and praises Saunders’ background and links.
Marquise de Fontenoy argues that The Times is chosen not for Parisian rivalry but for its unique reach. Its daily readership includes premiers ministers and European sovereigns, and its articles carry unmatched weight with leaders across nations.
A notice from Samuel L. Clemens warns burglars there is only plated ware in the dining room of In no cents at Home. Two burglars broke in and fled with solid silver. Deputy Sheriff Banks and Henry Lounsbury pursued them, a train chase ensued, and arrests followed at Bethel. Charles Hoff and Henry Williams, both held for Superior Court, bonds set. All stolen property recovered.
On day three of the Westchester County Fair and horse show at White Plains Fair Grounds a record crowd saw top riders. J Campbell Thompson tied for first with three blues and one red and Reginald Vanderbilt claimed two firsts and a second. Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt drove harness horses to win a solid silver cup from Alfred G Vanderbilt. Other notable competitors included Mrs James McF Gummey and Edwin H Weatherbee’s teams. Several prize events followed, including heavyweights, harness, roadsters, saddle horses, and a four-in-hand park team, with Vanderbilts, Thompsons, and Weatherbees consistently placing.
Kingston New York Sept 18 Rear Admiral Evans will deliver the principal address at the unveiling of the monument to the 14th New York Volunteer Infantry at Highland tomorrow.
A compilation of editorials praising Governor Hughes. The Charleston argues his renomination delays New York’s moral decline, while Utica, Binghamton, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse papers tout his platform, popularity, and governance. They call him the everyday man’s governor and urge continued Republican unity for a Hughes victory.
In Surrogate's Court the will of Giovanni P. Morosini banker was filed. It leaves all real and personal estate to his five children, with Giulia Morosini receiving the Riverdale art collection. Trusts of 150000 for Amalia, 150000 each for Giovanni Jr. and Attilio, and 375000 for Victoria are set up, with Union Trust Company as executor. The value depends on appraisals of Riverdale property and the elevated stock-based funds.
The 92 year old Dr George Washington Clarke longtime New York educator and former chairman of the Church of the Strangers advisory council was memorialized at a noon service. He founded Mount Washington Collegiate Institute in 1847 and taught six thousand pupils over thirty two years with notable figures Roscoe Conkling Morris K Jesup A T Pierson and Cortland Palmer among his admirers.
The Rev Gottlieb Andrea pastor of the German Reformed Church Jersey City will tie the knot for his thousandth wedding next Wednesday. He marries Miss Helen Martha Brant to Maximilian Hagel at the bride’s home 162 Brinckerhoff Street Jersey City. Andrea has officiated more weddings than any other minister in the state and his fees have funded his children’s college expenses. He has served the church about twenty five years.
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt made no opposition to Elsie French Vanderbilt's final decree of divorce filed yesterday morning with Justice Gerard in the Supreme Court. An interlocutory decree was granted three months ago, and the yesterday's application formalized the final separation.
The funeral of John Leonard wealthy iron founder killed Wednesday by a revolver given him by his secretary Walter C. Phillips was held at the Church of the Sacred Heart Montclair. Rev Charlies J Dorle celebrated with assistants Rev Leonard Federici and Rev Joseph M Nardiello. Phillips attended. Body buried at Holy Cross Cemetery Long Island.
Prominent figures checked into major hotels: G. L. Peabody of Boston at Belmont, Charles M. Miller of Pittsburg at Astor, Russell A. Alger of Detroit at 7.AND, Rev. T. Gregory Mantle of London at Murray Hill, Dr. John Aulds of Philadelphia at Seville, B. G. Work of Akron at St. Regis, Judge H. S. Priest of St Louis and General G. F. Elliott of the U S Marine Corps at Wolcott, Captain Layland of London at York.
Official record notes showers from St Lawrence Valley to Gulf states with a central Gulf disturbance. Most areas expect fair weather aside from Gulf states Florida upper Midwest and Northeast. temperatures rise in middle Atlantic and lake regions with a 48 hour outlook of showers for Gulf states Florida upper Michigan Northern New York Vermont New Hampshire Maine and Montana. Wind patterns vary by coast with light to fresh and variable directions.
Taft praised by Silas McBee in Cincinnati dispatch. McBee, New York Churchman editor and lifelong Democrat from North Carolina, endorses Taft for uniting the South, safeguarding national interests, and steady labor and capital policy. He cites Taft as a proven protector of trusts and rights, notes praised Philippine policy, and expects Taft to govern with vigor for all. Senator Crane due in Cincinnati next morning.
Taft and Bryan will attend the Chicago Association of Commerce banquet on October 7, with Taft possibly speaking in Galesburg earlier that day. Dixon, head of the Republican speakers bureau, outlines a revised itinerary including a waterways convention in the morning and Lincoln-Douglas exercises in the afternoon, then returning to Chicago for the banquet.
Republican candidate William Howard Taft will address a Madison Square Garden rally on Wednesday night October 28 under the Kings County Republican Committee. Parson plans to involve Governor Hughes and seeks additional city-wide speeches across the state to back Taft’s campaign.
A reader recalls a Lincolnshire clergyman who sent urgent market town orders by carrier pigeon. His brother kept pigeons and delivered instructions tied to birds, a method used for years until the Mittle messengers were lost.
The Stuyvesant Evening Trade School on East 15th Street opened last night with 410 pupils registered and plans for a first term starting Monday evening. Principal J C Monaghan outlined fourteen courses from carpentry to electrical engineering and noted most enrollees are educated, with Russians, Germans, Rumanians and Italians among the nationalities. Courses emphasize practical training, with one course per pupil and certificates awarded after satisfactory work and 60 percent attendance across two terms. second term starts January 4.
The Mimic World at the Casino introduces an Apache dance novelty. Alice Ellis performs the dance with Bert French assisting, while Miss Laura Guerite was slated but did not appear. The piece imitates Parisian sensation style with playful burlesque of contemporary tales and silent Genee facial makeup draws praise.
Edgar Selwyn stars in Pierre of the Plains directed by Henry B. Harris at Broad Street Theatre in Pittston on Sept 18. Adapted from Parker stories Pierre and His People, the production features Elsie Ferguson Harrison Armstrong Paul Dickey Joseph Adelman and Richard Sterling in supporting roles.
Lew Dockstader and two bands brought a free minstrel show to the Pittsburg city poor farm at Marshalsea today. The inmates gathered around the troupe in spontaneous delight after the performers arrived by special train, following a City Council visit to the farm earlier this week.
David Belasco announced to day that within a year he would have a theatre in Pittsburg. A wealthy local backer will provide capital, Belasco refused to name him. He said his Shubert contract runs this and next season, so Pittsburg access is assured, with plans for a new theatre ready for completion next fall.
Manager Abramson presented Rossini’s Barber of Seville to a large audience last evening. Arcangeli as Figaro and Miss Julia Allen as Rosina charmed, with Paoleni as Count Almaviva and Carruccini sharing comic honors. Hoarseness limited Michatofsky’s singing. Laeia sits on today’s bill and Fedora with Mme Therry in the title role tonight.
In Long Island Sound off Sands Point a motor boat was struck by the Fall River Line steamer Priscilla as it approached Fall River. The sole occupant was rescued by a nearby yacht crew after the Priscilla momentarily stopped. Officers say the motor boat tried to cross the Priscilla’s bow.
The New York Legislature authorized confiscation and destruction of liquor offered for sale illegally. Special agents seized whiskey ale and lager at Cascade Hotel Venice Town Auburn. Proprieter William Lynch ordered to show cause why goods should not be destroyed. judge Greenfield ordered destruction.
Mrs Letitia Downing widow of Samuel Dows Ing and mother of Alderman Robert F Downing died September 1 at her home 21 Dean Street after lingering illness in her eightieth year. Survived by three sons and four daughters, longtime Hanson Place Methodist Episcopal Church member. Funeral at home tonight % o'clock, burial Sunday in Greenwood family plot.
Mrs John TD Miner of New York City announces the engagement of her daughter Mabel Grace to Mr William Frederick Gillespie of Stamford.
Death notices list numerous Brooklyn and New Jersey obituaries with dates September 1908. Entries include Hatfield Josephine Hudnut Francenia E Hudnut Armbruster Codet Dobbin Downing Elder Hatfield Hudnut Livingst on Rushmore Scofield Smith Southwick Stedman Warpwell with funeral details and interment at Woodlawn Evergreen Green-Wood private terms. Funeral times and residences noted for each, with locations such as Brooklyn Flatbush Allenhurst Bar Harbor Plainfield New Canaan Stamford.
The Woodlows Cemetery offers Harlem train access from Grand Central Webster and Jerome Avenue and carriage options with lots from 150 dollars. Telephone Gramercy for Book of Views or representative Office at 20 East 233 Street New York City Frank E Campbell 241-3 West 224 Street Chapelm Private and public ambulances Tel 1224 Chelsea.
The New York Tribune invites employers to consult a file of applications for various positions stored at its Uptown Office No 1364 Broadway between 26th and 37th Streets. Office hours are 9 am to 6 pm. Also includes subscription rates and mailing details for the Daily Weekly and Tribune Almanac.
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