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New York Tribune

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New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1908

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22

Cholera Precautions America Takes Action

United States officials respond to Russian cholera with new import controls. A Public Health Service official will advise on the outbreak and U S consuls at key ports will detain Russian emigrants for five days with possible extension, plus baggage disinfection. Port list includes Hamburg Antwerp London Liverpool Southampton Glasgow and Rotterdam. Detentions aim to curb disease spread to the United States.

Russia Genga Marine Service Egrat Pe Home Office United States Treasury Department State Department Public Health Bureau Libau Hamburg Bremen Rotterdam Antwerp London Liverpool Southampton Glasgow Astrakhan Saratoff Rostoff-on-the-Don Cty Nijni Novgorod Public Health Service Amoy Henkow China Shanghai Su-Chow No-Sich Han- Chew Ning-Po Nanking Philippines Siso Manila Islands Smith Bureau of Insular Affairs

Panic in St. Petersburg as cholera spreads rapidly

Sept 21 St. Petersburg reports a sharp rise in cholera cases and deaths with 380 new cases and 155 deaths in one day across municipal hospitals. Government liquor shop closures fail to curb illicit drinking. Hospitals are strained, new facilities and barracks readied, while fear prompts misreadings of symptoms and a navy officer’s son dies.

St. Petersburg Seminoffsky Rostoff-on-the-Don Ant Pavlinoff Andmy Trangsurd Finland Sara

Manila cholera measures set by civil commission

In Manila on September 21 a special session of the civil commission convened by Governor General Brn resolved to mobilize two hundred members of the contingent to address the cholera epidemic, outlining steps to combat the outbreak.

Suspected cholera case at Virchow Hospital Berlin

A suspected cholera case has been isolated at Virchow Hospital in Berlin. The wife of State Councillor Grigolewsky arrived from Peterhof five days ago and showed symptoms, with both spouses placed in isolation huts as a precaution. Two hospital ambulance chauffeurs are quarantined.

Berlin Virchow Grigolewsky Peterhof

Cotton Mills Closed Shuts Lancashire Mills in Wage Dispute

Manchester England September 21 More than four hundred Lancashire cotton mills idle due to wage dispute. Forty million spindles halted and over 250 million dollars of capital idle. about 140000 workers out of work losing roughly 70000 a week. Card room workers expected to accept 6 percent wage cuts after a second ballot.

Manchester England Lancashire

Castro Gets Dutch Reply From Venezuela Crisis

Baron Seckendorff delivered the Netherlands government’s August 21 note to President Castro in Valencia. Castro clings to independence, wary of ultimatums, while Germany favors maintaining the Venezuelan status quo and seeks to avoid conflict. The Hague reports Holland’s note has produced the desired quieting effect.

Caracas Willemstad Baron Seckendorff Netherlands Sefior Paul Valencia Castro Venezuela Germany The Hague Holland

Bulls Kill Five in Moita Bull Run

Twenty-two bulls escaped the Moita arena during a bullfight gathering. Five persons were killed and twenty wounded as troops shot the errant animals to stop the rampage. The incident disrupted the crowd and drew immediate military intervention.

Lisbon Moita

Paris Fire Wrecks Central Telephone Exchange

Paris officials restore night-long telephone links to London and Brussels from the burned Central Telephone Exchange. Provisional service eyed at the Bourse de Commerce with installation starting tomorrow. Temporary building considered for Place du Carrousel. Fire saved the post office, but department stores hospitals hotels ships theatres and police and fire stations faced disruption and heavy losses as twenty thousand circuits burned out.

Paris Telephone Department London Brussels Bourse and Post Office Berlin Bourse de Commerce Place du Carrousel

London contract sparks meat and navy purchases

London reports the War Office has awarded a Chicago firm another large order of American beef, while the Admiralty is currently negotiating a contract for naval supplies.

London War Office Chicago Admiralty Navy

Workmen Strike at Santos Paralyzes Dock Operations

Rio de Janeiro reports a general strike of carters and drivers at Santos. Pier work slows as ships are still loaded with coffee, but transport from dock stores to docks is completely suspended, signaling a worsening strike situation.

Rio de Janeiro Santos

Fight at socialist congress mars Florence session

The socialist congress in Florence on September 21 was disrupted by a violent scuffle during a heated debate. Labor leader Signor Carancini provoked a speaker with insults, sparking a brawl in which several delegates fought with fists and feet.

Florence Socialist Congress Signor Carancini

Floods in Spain Cause House Collapses and Drownings

Dispatches report heavy floods in the province of Malaga. Several houses collapsed and a number of residents drowned as the waters rose rapidly in Madrid on September 21.

Madrid Malana

Foreign News Notes and Trials in North America

London reports talks with Dr Jee de Forest to place Admiralty offices in wireless contact with Channel fleet vessels. Toronto notes J M McFarland alias Bellamy surrendered to detectives and departed for Chicago. Santiago celebrates Chile Independence Day with crowds flooding the capital, hotels crowded and theatres flourishing.

London Jee de Forest British Admiralty Ue Admiralty Admiralty Toronto J. M. McFarland Bellamy Chicago Santiago de Chili Chili Repubic

James K Hackett Opens Revival of The Prisoner of Zenda

Stage affairs report James K Hackett began his season at his theatre with a revival of The Prisoner of Zenda. The popular romance drew a kindly audience and Miss Mabel Roebuck played Princess Flavia as Hackett plans to revive several favorite dramas.

James K. Hackett Zenda Lyceum Theatre Hackett Daniel Frohman Mabel Roebuck Flavia

Tufts to get 500000 for new school of commerce

Boston reports Francis W. Hamilton of Tufts College announced that Henry Jones Braker of New York has willed Tufts $500,000 to establish a commerce and finance school, modeled after Dartmouth’s Tuck and Harvard's new business graduate program. Braker died September 1 in Plymouth England.

Tribune Boston F. W. Hamilton Tufts College Goddard Gymnasium New York Braker New York City School of Commerce, Finance and Tuck School Dartmouth Graduate School of Commerce Harvard Hamilton Mr. Braker Tufts Henry Jones Braker Plymouth England Health Department William H. Gelshenen Garfield Bank Sixth Eighth Avenue

Father and Son Not Presented at Majestic Theatre

Due to the sudden illness of Margaret Fielding the Majestic Theatre did not reopen for the first performance of Father and Son. A large crowd gathered. after 6 o clock the audience learned there would be no show. Miss Fielding fell ill from steamone poisoning after dinner. doctors said her condition is not alarming and she may perform later in the week. A substitute has been found and Father and Son is expected tonight.

Margaret Fielding Majestic Theatre Hackett Zenda Miss Fielding

West End Theatre Reopens with John Mason in The Witching Hour

The West End Theatre now under Shubert management reopened last night with John Mason portraying Jack Brockfield in The Witching Hour. A large audience enjoyed his performance as plans for first class productions and weekly bill changes were outlined to follow unless extended by strong demand.

West End Messrs. Shubert John Mason Jack Brockfield the Tribune

Eva Tanguay Ends Week at Colonial With Strong Audiences

Eva Tanguay closed yesterday the final week of her Colonial engagement with two large audiences enjoying her high‑energy act. The bill this week included the one act play The Van Dyck featuring Harrison Hunter, Karno's pantomime company performing A Night in an English Music Hall, and Charles and Fannie Van assisting. Next week will feature a one act play Freckles starring Anne Blanche, a dramatic version of Porter Emerson Cooke's The Proof.

Eva Tanguay the Colonial Anne Blanche Porter Emerson Cooke

Alhambra Theatre Week: The Naked Truth headlining

Phyllis Rankin and Harry Davenport star in The Naked Truth at the Alhambra Theatre this week. Clayton White and Marie Stuart present Cherry, while the Empire City Quartet and Jack Norworth with George McManus provide amusing acts.

Phyllis Rankin Harry Davenport Clayton White Marie Stuart Cherry Empire City Jack Norworth George McManus

Victoria Theatre Ends Run of The Vision of Salome

The Victoria Theatre, in the last week of The Vision of Salome at Mr Hammerstein's, features Miss Hoffmann as chief performer and notes she will join The Mimic World next week. A condensed version of The Devil is offered along with motion pictures of the Gans Nelson bout. Junie McCree, Howard and North, Eleanor Fulke and the Arlington Four provide other acts as two performances play daily.

Salome

Robert Edeson Stars in The Offenders Adapted by Elmer Blaney Harris

Robert Edeson opened in The Offenders by Elmer Blaney Harris in Hartford on Sept 21. The cast includes Horace Street and his reform-minded wife along with Klif King, a man with a prison past who aids reform. The play exposes Street’s political machine and corruption with the state system.

Tribune Hartford Donn Robert Edeson Elmer Blaney Harris Edeson Horace Street Klif King King Street State Machine Katherine Grey Catherine Countiss Beatrice Prentice Ann Meredith John Flood Morgan Comson Charles Abbott James Seeley William Riccards

Miss Isadora Duncan Returns for Afternoon Dance Series

Charles Frohman announced Miss Isadora Duncan would return with a run of afternoon performances starting October 15 likely at the Lyceum Theatre. A third company to present The Thief will open next Monday in New Rochelle with Clifford Bruce Helene Wilson Mrs Hilary Bell Charles Walton and P Cornelius in principal roles.

Charles Frohman Isadora Duncan Lyceum Theatre New Rochelle Clifford Bruce Helene Wilson Hilary Bell Charles Walton P. Cornelius

Vaudeville Deserts Cast At Lincoln Square Theatre

Joseph Howard and Mabel Barrison were said to skip yesterday's Lincoln Square bill for Chicago vaudeville work. The White Rats denounced them as traitors to the union for breaking contracts, while George Fuller Gelden took their place without complaint. Despite the dispute, the program pleased audiences with Daisy Lloyd Wood and other strong performers.

Joseph Howard Mabel Barrison Lincoln Square Theatre Chicago Syndicate Union White Rats of America George Fuller Gelden Harry Mountford The White Rats Howard Barrison Lincoln Square Daisy Lloyd Wood

Cohan Uarris to stage Wilde tragedy starring Thomas Shea

The theatrical firm of Cohan and Harris has purchased the American rights to Oscar Wilde’s A Prerentine Tragedy. It was announced last night that Thomas E. Shea would be featured in the production, while he is currently engaged on the vaudeville stage.

Cohan & Uarris Oscar Wilde Thomas E. Shea Mr. Shea

La Traviata at the American Theatre Opens Third Week

Verdi’s La Traviata premieres with Julia Allen as Violetta and M Torre as Alfredo. Crowds grow as Abramson expands repertory with elaborate scenery and strong orchestral response led by M Fornari. La Gioconda returns this week with Fedora repeats next. Otello may follow in a popular priced production.

Ivan Abramson Verdi Julia Allen Violetta Valery Abramson Miss Allen Dumas M. Torre Alfredo M. Arcangeli Germont M. Fornari

Destinn Cancels Opera Engagements in Berlin

Mme Emmy Destinn, the singer, unexpectedly cancels her engagements at the Royal Opera in Berlin. Management cites illness following concussion of the brain as the reason for the postponement.

Berlin Mme Emmy Destinn Royal Opera Mme. Destinn

Warner Denies Big Fight At Municipal Art Society

J D Warner, ex president and director, refutes rumors of a factional clash within the Municipal Art Society. He calls the reports exaggerated moonshine, noting the society remains prosperous and active through its committees. He cites plans for two commemorative tablets for the Police Headquarters heroism, with contracts possibly let and costs in question.

Municipal Art Society Mark Twain John ‘de Witt Warner

Cuban Negro Leader Truculent in Havana Meeting

General Estenez, organizing the negro party, spoke to a large mass meeting of blacks in Havana. Liberals attended in force and tried to disrupt the gathering. Estenez warned that Cuban negroes will not yield their rights and warned that any President might find the cake all dough with Magoon still in power. Police battled to keep order as interruptions arose from liberal heckling.

Havana General Estenez Gieneral Estenez

Quarantine Lift Sought as Cuba Sees No Yellow Fever

Governor Magoon sent a cable to Washington requesting removal of the Cuba quarantine. No yellow fever cases or suspects are reported in Cuba at present.

Havana Magoon Washington Cuba

Fire destroys freight buildings at Suresnes suburb

Paris report says railroad freight buildings at Suresnes a suburb were wrecked by a large fire tonight the loss estimated at 100000 dollars and authorities investigated the cause and extent of damage sought to determine how the blaze started and spread through the yard and facilities.

Paris Suresnes

Democratic cries and Republican confidence in 1908 US politics

Excerpts from The Philadelphia Ledger and The Buffalo News attack Bryan as destructive with "constructive" policies, while praising Taft as safe and upbuildin g. The Philadelphia Près warns against Bryan in power, and The Charleston News and Courier notes Bryan’s oratorical influence. Madison dispatch notes Wisconsin leaning Taft, estimating 60,000 votes for the Republican.

Philadelphia Ledger Dem Bryan Taft

Nance O'Neil and Manager Held in Copyright Case

McKee Rankin theatrical manager and star Nance ONeill were arrested at the Hotel Cadillac on an indictment from July in California accusing infringement of the Sudermann play The Fires of St John. After arraignment before U S Commissioner Gilchrist they were held in 1000 bail each for examination today.

McKee Rankin Nance O'Neil Cadillac California Sudermann

Tuberculosis World Fair Opens in Washington Museum

A tuberculosis exhibition opens at the New National Museum in Washington as part of the International Congress on Tuberculosis. Government officials and scientists from around the world attend a program led by District Commissioner Macfarland and Secretary Wilson. The display runs to October 12 with talks and demonstrations on global efforts to combat the disease, followed by the congress proper on September 25.

Washington New National Museum Macfarland Wilson Sternberg Central Committee Congress 3. G. Dixon Pennsylvania Henry G. Beyer United States Navy L. F. Flick Agricultural Department Philippines Europe

Mercury saves Navy patients report on mercury tuberculosis

Medical Inspector C T Hibbett sent to the department Surgeon B L Wrights paper on treating tuberculosis with mercury at Newport Lyon Naval Hospital. He states mercury used judiciously is a specific for tuberculosis in all forms and that some cases near death were saved by the treatment.

Washington C. T. Hibbett Navy B. L. Wright Naval Hospital Newport Lyon Colorado

Lincoln Relics Sold in Court Case over Lincoln Relics

In a 34 District Municipal Court suit, a cuff button and a hair lock from President Lincoln were sold for $6 from Dr. Charles Taft to Major William H. Lambert. Taft later alleged Louis Cohen & Co. kept funds. Cohen claimed a share with expenses. Justice Young dismissed the case.

Lincoln Charles Sabin Taft Taft Charles C. Taft West 35Th Street Louis L. Cohen & Co Eighth Avenue William H. Lambert United States Army Cohen Justice Young Washington

Farwell Will Filed In Probate Disposing Of Estate

Chicago September 21 The will of John V Farwell noted Chicago merchant and philanthropist was filed for probate. It leaves $1 775 equally to five children and grants Moody Bible Institute a $2 000 annual annuity for ten years.

Chicago John V. Farwell Moody Bible Institute Farwell

Prominent Arrivals at Hotels Park Avenue and Plaza

Notable visitors check in at major New York hotels including Lieutenant Colonel A. Todd at Park Avenue, Mrs T De Witt Talmage at Plaza, and Lord Ablemay with J T Harahan at Waldorf Astoria.

Park Avenue A. Todd U.S. A. Plaza T. de Witt Talmage Washington Waldorf-Astoria Lord Ablemay London J. T. Harahan Chicago

Weather report forecasts fair, showers in gulf states linger

Official weather bulletin notes general fair weather across most regions on Monday except showers in Gulf states Arkansas Tennessee Southern Missouri Georgia and Florida. Temperatures rise in lake and Midwestern states with expectations of warmer conditions midweek and light to moderate winds along coasts and lakes.

Washington Gulf States Arkansas Tennessee Missouri Georgia Florida Lower Lake Region North Atlantic Lake Ohio Mississippi Nebraska Kansas South Carolina Middle Atlantic Middle West New England South Atlantic West East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast Grand Banks

Marriages and deaths listed in Tribune notices

Notices announce Hill Atwater marriage in Poughkeepsie with Lt Eben C Hill U S A M C and Simonds Dillingham weddings in Warehous Point Conn. A list of obituaries and funeral notices follows for Barrows Carter Colby and others, with service details, interments, and copy requests for specific papers.

Hill—Atwater Poughkeepsie William Bancroft Hill Lucy Lovell Edward Storrs Atwater Eben Clayton Hill U. S. A. M. C. Simonds Dillingham Robert Hale Simonds Lucy Dillingham St. Johne Church Warehouse Point Conn

Obituaries and funeral notices from Brooklyn and nearby towns

Several obituaries and funeral notices dated September 1908 list residents from Brooklyn and New Jersey. Entries include Hull of Brooklyn 68, Kerr of East Orange, Reed of East Orange, Reynolds of Paterson, Schence of Brooklyn, Sinclair of Lang Island, Sweiser of Brooklyn, Watsen of Allenhurst, and Wild of Brooklyn with service times and burial details across multiple towns.

Hull Herkimer St Brooklyn William Jf. HI. Hull Guilford N. J Kerr East Orange Anna Crawford Southwick Walter Kerr Richard A. Southwick Fast Park St. Brivis Church Station Weieck Broadway Paterson Cedar Grove Schence Louis H Cimsney Setisinber Soth St Sinclair Fraser Vaustin Sinclair Maetiene Richweed Mill Lang Islami

In memoriam Simop Sterling at Woodlawn Cemetery

Stern letter notes loyal memory of Simop Sterling who died September 22 1901. Mentions Woodlawn Cemetery access via Harlem trains from Grand Central Webster and Jerome Avenue and by carriage. Advertisement lists lots at $150 up and provides contact Office 20 East 234 Street Gramercy for Book of Views and representative.

Harlem Grand Central Station Webster Jerome Avenue Gramercy East 234 New York City

Uptown Tribune Seeks Applicants for Various Positions

The New-York Tribune at 1364 Broadway, between 36th and 37th Streets, invites selected aspirants to review the file of applications for positions of various kinds. Office hours are 9 am to 6 pm.

New-York Tribune Broadway 36Th 37Th Streets

Tribune Subscription Rates and International Offices

The Tribune offers domestic and foreign mail subscriptions with various rates. It lists offices in New York City and abroad including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, and Rome for advertisements and subscriptions, plus a wide network of partner agencies and hotels for reader access.

United States Mexico Manhattan Bronx Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii Philippines Tribune Index New York City

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