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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1908

Page

10

New York University Chancellor Rebukes University Trust Critics

Dr. Charles MacCracken of New York University delivers a speech at the School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance arguing that regional universities form a virtual trust. He warns against monopolistic support structures that stunt competition, urges legislative backing for a veterinary college and expanded programs, and laments unequal endowments versus richer neighbors. He cites tuition profits and faculty salaries as signs of imbalance, and calls for inter-university cooperation rather than suppression.

Pater MacCracken New York School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance University Building Washington, Square East Instituton Pergems New York Universty MecCracken New York University MacCracker Seth Low Columbia Yale Princeton School of Commerce Paty Hughes Chanler Heather Veterinary College United States Wayey Hare Beck Boston New York University School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance New Yorker Harvard Uni University Trust George Alexander Union College H. R. Towne Merchants’ Association Joseph French Johnson Commerce, Accounts and Finance

Vanderbilt Divorce Absolute Ends Marriage of Elsie Vanderbilt

Justice Gerard grants final decree of absolute divorce to Elsie French Vanderbilt from Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt on referee David Mc Clure’s recommendation. Custody of six year old William Henry Vanderbilt awarded to mother. Marriage dated January 14, 1901. Vanderbilt may seek access rights with five days’ notice. Registration days listed for voting in October.

Justice Gerard Supreme Court Elsie French Vanderbilt Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt David McClure Mr. McClure William Henry Vanderbilt Mr. Vanderbilt

Princeton Opens Freshman Year With Address At Marquand Chapel

Princeton University began its 1624 year this afternoon with formal exercises in Marquand Chapel. President Wilson delivered the opening address and welcomed a new freshman class of about four hundred as more than six hundred applied for Serrance. Total registration was approximated.

Princeton NS J Princeton University Marquand Chapel Wilson

Opposition to war and cadet fund drive letter

Frederick F. Ayer of Stockbridge Mass writes to The Tribune dated Sept 22 1908 opposing arming cadets and private fundraising for war. He argues war costs rival all public schools, urges redirecting revenues to peace education and missions to teach nonviolence and brotherhood while condemning slaughter and the sword as barbaric.

The Tribune Frederick F. Ayer Stockbridge Mass Grant Sherman Kuroki

Librarians Meet at Sagamore for NY Library Association Convention

The eighteenth annual New York Library Association convention at Sagamore Hotel ends Saturday after two hundred delegates attend lectures and tours around Lake George. Speakers include W H Allen and Walter M Briggs on library budgets and city government, Paul Elmer More on scholarly neglect, Annie Carrell Moore on storytelling, and sessions feature staff meetings and rural library topics led by diverse librarians and educators.

Sagamore N. Y New York Library Association Sagamore Hotel Lake George W. H. Allen Bureau of Municipal Research of New York City Walter M. Briggs Brooklyn Public Library Paul Elmer More the Nation Annie Carrell Moore New York Public Library Mary Douglas Anna C. Tyler Pratt Institute Free Library Sarah Byrd Askew New Jersey State Library Commission Austin Baxter Keep New York Bessie Sargeant Smith Utica Public Library Anna R Martha van Rensselaer State College of Agriculture State Library Grace L. Betteridge Zaidee Brown Asa Wynkoop State Education Department Salome Cutler Fairchild Arthur E. Bostwick Clara M. Hunt Sarah B. Askew Edwin H. Anderson Mabel R. Haines Corinne Beacon A. L. Peck Caroline M. Underhill Mary W. Plummer Martha T. Wheeler

Plan Removal Of Bishop Potter Body In New York

The committee arranging the moving of Bishop Henry Codman Potter from Grace Church to the Cathedral of St John the Divine on Morningside Heights has nearly completed plans. Services October 2 directed by Bishop Greer with a large clergy procession and robes. October 20 marks the 25th anniversary of Bishop Potter’s consecration.

Henry Codman Potter Grace Church St. John the Divine Morningside Heights Greer William R. Huntington W. M Votter

Father and Son stage revival at Majestic Theatre

William Norris stars as Doc Filkins in Father and Son set in a New Jersey town. John Westley leads Billy Filkins with strong support from Alice Gale and Louise Arnot. the production, though seasoned, lacks vitality and mirrors old road company fare as labor strife and a dramatic family secret unfold.

Majestic Theatre William Norris Doc’ Filkins New Jersey Doc Billy Doc” Filkins John Westley Mr. Norris Alice Gale Louise Arnot Ohio Pennsylvania Tony Pastor Mad Anthony Jimmie Sami Co Remmi Sipata ‘Niu Cand Ade Vane Diniratate Billy Filkins Arthur Welby Mike Clancy Sam Hyslop Olney George C. Staley George Derr Herbert Cortheli Edward Chapman Pacolson Charles Ogle Dwight Allen Nat Royster Grace Gardner Madeleine Louis Simpson Clancy Marion Abbott Etta Green Seorgie Lawrence Sallie Pook Nina Ariscoe Sro

Patriot premiere at Atlantic City Apollo Theatre

Charlies Frohman attended the first performance of The Patriot in Atlantic City. William Collier stars tonight at the Apollo Theatre in the two act international comedy he wrote to begin his season.

Charlies Frohman Atlantic Ciy William Collier Apollo Theatre Mr. Collier

Maxine Elliott to star at Daly's Theatre in Myself, Bettina

Miss Maxine Elliott will perform October 5 at Daly's Theatre in a new play titled Myself, Bettina. Written by Miss Rachel Crothers the cast includes Julian L'Estrange Grant Mitchell Suzanne Perry Gertrude Berkeley and Frances Clark.

Maxine Elliott Daly's Bettina Rachel Crothers Julian L'Estrange Grant Mitchell Suzanne Perry Gertrude Berkeley Frances Clark

McIntyre and Heath to Perform at Colonial Theatre

Clever black faced duo McIntyre and Heath engaged for a definite run at Mr Williams's Colonial Theatre starting October 12. The manager promises a bill that week that will make the independents shudder.

McIntyre Heath

First performance of Marcelle in Providence opera house

Miss Louise Gunning debuted as a star in Marcelle a Pixley Luders musical comedy at the Providence Opera House. The German town Berghof setting frames a plot of an imaginary son and mistaken heir, ending with Marcelle marrying the nephew while the baron keeps his estate. Supporting cast includes Jess J. Dandy Lawrence Wheat Frank Rushworth and others. American Girls and dancers featured. Marcelle also scheduled for New York Casino Theatre Tuesday night by Shuberts.

Providence Louise Gunning Providence Opera House Marcelle Pixley Luders Prince of Pilsen Berghof Baron von Berghof Otto Miss Gunning Jess J. Dandy

Boys of Company B in Jersey at Frick Lyceum

Paul Gilmore opened his season at the Frick Lyceum in Red Bank with Aida Johnson Young's The Boys of Company B. The benefit performance supported the 2d Cavalry Troop N G NJ Red Bank, with flags bunting and many state military leaders in attendance applauding the drills and bugle calls.

Red Bank N. J Paul Gilmore Frick Lyceum Aida Johnson Young Company B 2D Cavalry Troop

Clyde Fitch's The Truth in Berlin Premiere

Berlin September 24 Clyde Fitch's comedy The Truth opened at the New Theatre tonight. Critics say it is hard to believe the play originated in America.

Clyde Fitch Berlin New Theatre Tonight America

Zangwill Arrives Aims For The Melting Pot Debut

Israel Zangwill and his wife arrived aboard the Teutonic to direct the first Washington presentation of The Melting Pot at Columbia Theatre on October 5. He said plots are unimportant, the play relies on acting, and noted Zionist and suffragist interests, plus a North Africa immigration report.

Israel Zangwill Teutonic Columbia Theatre Washington Mr. Zangwill North Africa Geographical Commission of the Territorialists London England Zangwill Ottoman Empire Turkey

Abramson Pushes Popular Opera House For New York

Ivan Abramson, running a four week season at the American Theatre, argues New York will support a permanent opera house with popular prices. He cites prior success and plans to attract an initial patron and site option, while Oscar Hammerstein doubts year round acceptance of affordable grand opera.

Ivan Abramson American Theatre New York Abramson Oscar Hammerstein Hammerstein

Bari Shines In Il Trovatore At American Theatre

APPLAUD BARI IN IL TROVATORE. M Bari's singing of Di quella pira was the outstanding feature of the Ivan Abramson Company performance at the American Theatre last night. Mme Bertozzi as Leonora and Mile Strauss as Azucena were well received, with Strauss dressed as the gypsy mother. A new dramatic soprano, Mme Margherita Vinaccia, from Italy, is announced to appear tomorrow night as La Gioconda. Next week's novelty is L Elisir d Amore on Monday.

M. Bari Ivan Abramson American Theatre Mme. Bertozzi Leonora Mile. Strauss Azucena Mlle. Strauss Mme. Margherita Vinaccia Italy

Obituary of Samuel Safford Curtiss at Hotel St Denis

Samuel Safford Curtiss died in his bed at the Hotel St Denis at age sixty six from apoplexy. His brother John W. Curtiss lives at the University Club and another brother Benjamin De F Curtiss of No 9 Park Avenue is a director in the Metropolitan Insurance Company and the Dry Dock Savings Bank. Curtiss had resided at the St Denis for ten years after living in San Francisco and traveling widely.

Samuel Safford Curtiss Hotel St. Denis Mr. Curtiss John W. Curtiss University Club Benjamin de F. Curtiss No. 9 Park Avenue Metropolitan Insurance Company Dry Dock Savings Bank The St. Denis San Francisco

Death of Captain William C. Lyon in Xenia Ohio

William C. Lyon former Lieutenant Governor and longtime Ohio political leader died at his daughter's home in Xenia Ohio on September 24. He had served prominently in state politics for many years and his passing marks the end of an era in the state capital’s political scene.

Xenia Ohio William C. Lyon

Delirium tremens linked to dog bite case at court martial

Eight coast artillery officers hear evidence on whether fear and mental strain from a dog bite caused delirium tremens in Captain Gwynn R. Hancock of Fort Hamilton. Hancock, nephew of General Winfield Scott Hancock, was treated at the Pasteur Institute after a July 26 bite and later developed DTs. Witnesses note prior drinking but no intoxication observed. defense argues fright, not drink, triggered DTs.

Coast Artillery Gwynn R. Hancock Fort Hamilton Army Hancock Pasteur Institute Post Hospital Captain Hancock Winfield Scott Hancock Cleveland West Point Wilson Jarett

Prominent Arrivals at the Hotels Hotel Astor and Others

Capt. G. E. Carleton U S A Belmont Hon C Humphreys London Breslin Dr Arthur H Dodge Washington Hoff man Ex Mayor P R Quinlan Syracuse Holland Mrs Honore Palmer Chicago Russell Grinnell Providence Seville Maj Edward Carew Savannah Waldorf Astoria George W Elkins Philadelphia arrives at city hotels in a marquee listing of notable guests.

Hotel Astor G. E. Carleton Belmont Hon. C. Humphreys London Breslin Arthur H Dodge Washington Hoffman P. R. Quinlan Syracuse Holland Honore Palmer Chicago Russell Grinnell Providence Seville Maj Edward Carew Savannah George W. Elkins Philadelphia

Weather Report Forecast From Washington September 24

Indications of cyclonic disturbance east of the Windward Islands move westward. A storm was central Thursday night over the Stocky Mountain region and will move eastward in 24 hours. Rains in the Rocky Mountain region, lower Mississippi Valley, Gulf states, Florida, and along the Northwest Canadian border. Cooler on the Pacific Slope. much above normal elsewhere. West rain area to spread to lake region and Mississippi Ohio valleys in 48 hours. Light to fresh winds on several coasts. fairs in New England and Eastern New York. Local record shows temperatures yesterday: high 75, low 64. Local forecast: fair with light variable winds through Saturday.

Washington Windward Islands Mountain Rocky Mountain Mississippi Valley Canadian Gulf States Florida Pacific Lake Mississippi Ohio Guilt Middle Atlantic North Atlantic Carolinas Grand Banks New England South Atlantic West Gulf Coast East Gulf Coast Lake Superior

Defends Settlements Against Proselytizing Charges

Charlies 8. Bernheimer argues in Charities and the Commons that accusations settlements seek to convert children are misconceived. He cites public schools and libraries as parallel influences, notes immigrant families need support, and highlights the lower East Side work of University Settlement including clubs, gymnasiums, dances, concerts, and Jewish-led programs that strengthen parental involvement and community health.

Charlies Bernheimer University Charities the Commons Lower East Side Israel Lower East

Sues Heirs of Austin Corbin Over Williamsburg Property

The Glendale and East River Railroad Company sues the heirs of Austin Corbin in the Brooklyn Supreme Court to recover property in Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Wingate and Cullen, lawyers, 2 Nassau Street, NYC, represent the railroad which was incorporated March 26 1874 to build a 3.79 mile line from North 13th Street to Glendale Long Island. Corbin was asked in 1878 to convey properties to the railroad but did not. Only 71 of 500 shares have been subscribed and 7460 paid in. The line from Bushwick to Cooper Avenue junction cost 176,626 29, 1.97 miles completed. Franchises were bought by Brooklyn and Manhattan Beach Railroad and the line is now leased to Long Island Railroad. Ralph L. Peters is president. Ralph Peters of LIRR is a director. Seven directors own all stock.

Glendale & East River Railroad Company Supreme Court Brooklyn Austin Corbin Williamsburg Greenpoint Wingate & Cullen Nassau Street Manhattan North 13Th Street Glendale Long Island Corbin Bushwick Cooper Avenue Brooklyn & Manhattan Beach Railroad Company Long Island Railroad Ralph L. Peters Ralph Peters

Noon Day Club Holds Fifth Annual Reunion at Wall Street

More than 150 members and guests attended the fifth annual reunion of the Noon Day Club at its Wall Street clubrooms. The club, started five years ago by the employer of J. P. Morgan & Co., has become a popular downtown organization. Attendance spanned from morning to evening.

Wall Street J. P. Morgan & Co

Monroig Morison Marriage Notice in London Church

On September 2 at Corpus Christi Church London Valentine M Monroig of Porto Rico married Genevieve Morison daughter of the late Samuel Lord Morison and Augusta P Morison. Notices of marriages and deaths must be indorsed with full name and address.

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Kingdon Gould Returns to Finish College Work

Kingdon Gould, who failed to obtain his degree from the Columbia School of Mines last June, returned to the university yesterday to complete required third and fourth year courses. He comes back after a mining trip with Professor J. T. Kemp of geology and resumes as a sophomore, taking part in the pushes yesterday morning.

Kingdon Gould Columbia School of Mines J. T. Kemp Department of Geology Jay Gould

Dies in September 1908 Notices in The Tribune

Death notices and funeral details for George Whiteld Brown Anna Curran Samuel S Curtiss Mary Angela Davis Edmonson Thomas F Farrell and others listed with residence and service information. Includes dates September 22 24 27 1908 and church or chapel routes in Brooklyn and Watertown Conn.

Brown George Whiteld Brown West Zidst Curran Anna Curran Brooklyn St. Paul's R. CC Calvary Farrell Cate Thomas F. Farrell Hy Clune Ainslie St Hillyer Hartford Conn Ton Hillyer Woodland St

Obituary notices from New York and Paterson area aged deaths

A collage of death notices from Paterson New Jersey and New York City dated September 22 to 25 1908 include Morris J J Morris Peabody age Archibald Russell Peabody Leona Pentz Leona Stagg Pentz and Henry Suydam Wilson among others. Funeral times and locations listed with residences at Park Avenue Paterson East 48th Street and Greenwood Cemetery details.

Morris Paterson N. J John J. Morris Park Ave Chambers St PE. Y Babrion Long Island Archibald Russell Peabody Eleanor R Arthur J. Peabody Calvary Church Nashville and Gallatin Tenn Pentz Spring Lake Leona Stagg Pentz Cherch Iheine Trotter Lake Trinity Greenwood Cemetery Wilson East 48Th St Henry Suydam Wilson Caroline A. Wilson

Foreign and Domestic Mail Rates and Office List

Rates for daily weekly tri weekly and foreign postings to US Mexico Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines. Addresses include New York offices Wall Street Uptown Harlem Newark Washington Brussels London Paris and hotels for Tribune reading rooms abroad with maps of post and agency offices.

el the Tribune Tribune United States Mexico Manhattan The Brom Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii Philippines Tribune Almanac Tribune Index New York City DAILY Tri-Wee Sunday Tribune Wekly Farmer Europe Nassau Street Wall Street William Street Uptown Broadway Amercan Harlem East 125Th Street West 125Th Street Washington F Street Newark Frederick N. Sommer Brussels Montague de la Cour London Ofice the Tribune Dasestrip House Strand American Express Company Haymarket Thomas Cook & Son Ludgate Scribe John Wanamaker Avenue de l'Opéra Nice Crédit Lyonnais Geneva Lombard, Odler & Co Union Bank Florence French, Lemon & Co Hotel Victoria Savoy Hotel Chariton Hotel Claridge’s Hotel Ritz Hotel Hotel Metropole Midland Grand Hotel the Howard Hotel Norfolk Street Embankment England Adelphi Hotel Liverpool Midland Manchester Queen's Hotel Leeds Midland Hotel Bradford Hotel Wellington Tunbridge Wells Morecambe Bay Derby Hollier's Hotel Shanklin Isle of Wight Scotland Glasgow Station Ayr Dumfries Gibraltar Cecil France Continental Baltimore Paris Aix Splendid Excelsior Aix-les-Bains Hotel de l'Univers Tours Vichy Belgium Weber Antwerp Splendid Hotel de la Plagestead Holland Hague Scheveningen Germany Bristol Centre Hotel Achem Elite Alexandria Palace Hotel Hamburg Srasseur Luxemburg Mayence Metz Munich Kaiserhof Nauheim Neuenalte Nuremberg Hotel Marquardt

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