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New York Tribune

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New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

Page

22

Auto giveaway and grand larceny case in Liberal hearing

Ed Whitman and A O Brown & Co were under scrutiny in a grand larceny hearing after a failed delivery dispute. Testimony detailed bond transfers involving Mrs Young and her son, with questions about certification and banqueary actions at Hanover National Bank. The firm’s assets included a boat valued around four hundred dollars, and the hearing adjourned to Thursday.

Whitman Aho Edward Lauterbach George E. Schurman Dixon Noel Buchanan Mr. Young American Tobacco Company Res Young A. O. Brown & Co Hanover National Bank Lauterbach A. Brown Wall Street Whitney Company Littlefield Joere Ting

End of Tontine Association in New Haven

The death of Descant Lucius Wooster Fitch of Westville ends a long Yale Alumni era and opens the way to close the Tontine Association. Fitch, eighty eight, son of Dr Eleazar Thompson Fitch, aided Yale finances and teaching. The association, formed in 1820 for the Tontine Hotel, had 300 shareholders at $100 each with seven surviving nominees to divide property worth about 250 900. The annual meeting will be held next month to finalize division.

New Haven Descant Lucius Wooster Fitch Westville Yale Tontine Association Fitch Eleazar Thompson Fitch Yale College Yale Divinity School Timothy Dwight Deacon Fitch James Kingsley Elizabeth Wooster Fitch Dwight N. Moore Tontine

Bispham Custody Dispute Settled by Court

Philadelphia Sept 28 The Dewi and Bispham divorce custody dispute over three children is resolved by Judge Anderrei Vida the eldest remains with the mother Leonie and David stay with the father The mother gains custody during vacations Easter and Christmas The prior four week summer custody was not extended by the new decree.

Tribunel Philadelphia Dewi & Bispham Anderrei Vida Leonie David

Fifty‑year opening at coop er university from enrolment surge

The university marked its fiftieth year yesterday with 2 191 students in science and art, including 1816 be Suns, representing the total capacity of the school and leaving five thousand applicants unaccommodated. Funds are sought to erect two new buildings. The Gh Regiment site was turned over to the Station by the city.

Ooper Uninn

Sailor and Artist to Wed in City Hall Sealed Plans

Commander Roger Welles of the United States and Miss Harriet Ogden Deen obtained a marriage license yesterday in Newington Conn and at New York City Hall. Deen an artist of local prominence born in Elmora N Y in 1854 has shown work with the New York Water Color Club since age fifteen. Registration days for this year are Monday October 5 Tuesday October 6 Saturday October 10 and Monday October 12 from 7 am to 7 pm for voters to register.

Roger Welles United States Newington Conn Harriet Ogden Deen Bureau Leen West

Obituary of Joseph Henry Senner Former U S Immigration Commissioner

Joseph Henry Senner died unexpectedly from cerebral apoplexy in his office at 116 Nassau street aged sixty two. He leaves a wife and one married daughter. He edited The National Provisioner and The Cold Storage and Ice Trade Journal and led the American Meat Packers Association. He was born in Austria on September 30 184 and educated in Vienna. He came to the United States in 1880s and held several editorial posts before becoming U S Commissioner of Immigration at New York Port. He later returned to trade journalism and held leadership roles in German American journalism organizations.

Joseph Henry Senner United States Commissioner of Immigration Cleveland Nassau Street West Senner National Provisioner American Meat Packers’ Association Austria Gymnasium of Brann University of Vienna United States Staats-Zeitung Milwaukee Herald New York Jourwalism German Social Scientific Society National Organization of Liederkranz

Long Branch Actor Joseph Wheelock Dies Waiting Train

Joseph Wheelock, seventy four, a well known actor and founder of the Actors Society of America, collapsed at Highlands station waiting for a 7:50 train. Dr Prask could not save him. Wheelock planned to stay in New York for the winter and was to star in a new play today. His son Joseph Wheelock Jr. works as a theatre manager in the West. his wife survives him. He was a member of the local actors colony and had a long stage career including May Blossom at Madison Square Theatre.

Long Branch N. J Joseph Wheelock Highlands Station Dr. Prask Mr. Wheelock Posten Atlantic Highlands New York Madison Square Theatre A. M. Palmer Joseph Wheelock, Jr West Wheelock Actors’ Society of America

Eben S Young 94 Pioneer Broadway Traction Leader Dies

Plainfield special report Eben S Young aged 94 longtime New York traction figure and first Broadway surface line franchise holder dies at Watchung N J after paralysis struck a month earlier. Born 1815 Ossining N Y he built Sixth Avenue stage line then branched into grocery Britton Young later retired to live with son David K Young in North Plainfield. Survived by wife two sons James and David and daughter Mary.

Qssining N. Y Mr. Young New York Sixth Avenue Broadway A. T. Stewart Lispenard Stewart

Death of Henry Earl Hard Brooklyn principal at P S 143

Henry Earl Hard longtime Brooklyn educator and principal of Public School 143 at Sutter avenue and Wyona street died Saturday night at his home 199 Sterling Place after an April operation. Born in Ottawa Illinois January 181st he graduated from Yale and taught Latin and history in St Pauls Garden City and later Boys High School Brooklyn before becoming an elementary principal. He served as organist and choirmaster at St Marks Adelphi street for three years. Funeral to be held tonight.

Henry Earl Hard Sutter Avenue Wyona Street Brooklyn Sterling Place Mr. Hard Ottawa Ill Yale University St. Paul's School Garden City Boys’ High School Hard St. Mark's Church Adelphi Street

William Bendix Dead at 72 in Arlington

Boston telegraph report states William Bendix, a famed musician and orchestra leader in Boston and Philadelphia, died at his Arlington home at age seventy two. He was a German native who came to America twenty five years ago. Surviving sons include Theodore Bendix and Max Bendix of New York. Other children are Oscar Arthur and Charles, Mrs A L Gillespie of Philadelphia, and a daughter in Philadelphia. His wife was a direct descendant of Felix Mendelssohn.

the Tribune Boston William Bendix Arlington Germany America Philadelphia Theodore Bendix Max Bendix New York Oscar Arthur Charles A. L. Gilespie Felix Mendelssoba

Samuel N Aldrich Dies in Lynn at 70

Samuel Nelson Aldrich a noted financier and railroad executive dies at his summer home in Lynn Mass aged seventy He served as Assistant Treasurer of the United States at Boston from 1887 to 1890 and led multiple rail lines including the Framingham Lowell and Lowell Framingham and the Boston Maine along with roles at the American Surety Company and other railroads He was educated at Southampton Commercial Academy Brown University and Harvard Law School.

Tribune Lynn Mass Samuel Nelson Aldrich State National Bank of Boston United States Boston Southampton Commercial Academy Brown University Harvard Law School Aldrich Framingham & Lowell Railroad Lowell & Framingham American Surety Company New York Boston & Maine

Dallas jeweller Joseph Linz dies in St Louis hotel

Joseph A Linz a Dallas capitalist and retired jeweller died suddenly yesterday morning in a St Louis hotel from stomach hemorrhage. Ptomaine poisoning was initially suspected. Ormandos White aged sixty five died in Wilkes Barre Pa yesterday after an appendicitis operation. White was VP of the National Association of Mail Carriers and served four years in the Civil War.

Joseph A. Linz Dallas Tex St. Louis Ormandos. White Wilkes-Barre Penn National Association of Mail Carriers

Elisir d Amore opens last week of popular prices in Manhattan

Last night the Italian Grand Opera Company at the American Theatre opened L Elisir d Amore marking the fourth and final week in New York before moving to the Majestic Theatre. Weather dented attendance but Italian patrons filled gallery and balcony applauding the light comedy. Cast included Eugenio Torre as Nemorino Julia Allen as Adina L Carruccini as the quack and G Zara as Belcore with Milo Donner as Gianetta. La Gioconda scheduled for tonight and Mme Helena Therry slated to sing Fenera in Italian Thursday debut.

Donizetti Ivan Abramson Nemorino Julia Allen Adina L. Carruccini G. Zara Belcore A. Pacini Milo. E. Donner Gianetta Mme. Helena Therry Fenera Brench

Will contest challenges Hewitt will over 5 million estate

In Owego New York Sept 28 Mrs Charlotte Arnot sister and nearest relative contests the Hewitt will in Tioga County Surrogate Court alleging unsound mind undue influence and invalid codicils. The fund includes 1.5 million to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and 2 million to the New York Post-Graduate School and Hospital. December 15 is set for the first hearing. heirs include Arnot nephews Pumpellys and a Rochester niece with varied beneficiary amounts.

the Tribune Owego N. Y Frederick C. Hewitt Charlotte H. Arnot Elmira Hewitt Tioge County Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City Arnot Reynolds, Stanchfield & Collin Clark & Truman John B. Stanchfield New York Andrews & Ellis Harendeen,& Mandeville Martin S. Lynch Liberty Street George F. Andrews Gordon H. Pumpelly Bell de Forest Brothers No. 30 Broadstreet Robert W. de Forest de .Forest New York Post-Graduate School and Hospital J. G. Jackson Taylor & Anderson Wall Street

Managers at Hearing On Ticket Speculation Repeal

New York Baseball Club president John T Brush and theater managers Marc Klaw Daniel Frohman attended yesterday's Board of Aldermen hearing on repealing the license act provision on ticket speculation. Klaw urged ending advance sales and hotel sales as well. Adjournment set for October 8 with further layman testimony promised.

John T. Brush New York Baseball Club Charles Burnham Marc Klaw Daniel Frohman Board of Aldermen James W. Redmond Max S. Levine John J. Reardon John F. Walsh Charles Delaney Brush B. W. Brown Theatrical Trust Klaw David M. Neuberger Neuberger

Hearing for Two Devils Sparks Production Dispute

The National Association of Producing Managers heard the case over The Devil at its meeting yesterday. Complainants were rival producers Mr. Fiske and Mr. Savage who claimed sole rights and significant nightly earnings. The association will review details later and each side will present witnesses.

the Devil National Association of Producing Managers

Bishop Hood critiques Bryan choice for national leadership

In a letter to The Tribune dated September 25, 1906, J. W. Hood, Bishop of the American Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Fayetteville North Carolina, argues that Bryan’s selection of Governor Haskell for a key campaign role reveals a lack of discernment for the nation’s chief executive and warns that the president faces crucial appointments shaping the administration’s success.

the Tribune Bryan Haskell J. W. Hood American Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Fayetteville N. C

Newcastle Election Outcome Reflections and Law Obedience

Edward Ribchester argues the Newcastle result stems from local irritation and Socialist votes, not ministerial failure. He contends religious prejudice has no place in party politics and asserts the law must be obeyed, even if inconvenient, with Parliament likely to uphold the current statute. Brooklyn, October 29, 1908.

Tribune Newcastle London Grant Supreme Court New York England

Breathing spaces for New York parks sought at old cemetery

Letter writer SIDWELL RANDAL urges converting disused graveyards like Bensonia Cemetery in The Bronx into small parks and playgrounds as city faces housing density and limited recreation space. He argues authorities should grant more play areas for children and relieve elders. The date cited is September 26, 18.

the Tribune New York Bensonia Cemetery Bronx Bensonia Sidwell Randale

Will of John S Pierson Filed for Probate in Orange

The will of John S Pierson who died July 2 at his country home in Orange New Jersey was filed for probate in the surrogate's office yesterday. Executors Frederick K Condict of East Orange and Albert B King of the Park Avenue Hotel receive details of bequests to Bridget Hanlon Richard E Shaw Rev Kosuke Tomeoka and others with specific residuary provisions for Charles E Pierson and the use of the town house at 15 West 41st Street during his lifetime.

John S. Pierson Orange N. J Charles E. Pierson West 41St Street Frederick K. Condict East Orange Albert B. King Park Avenue Hotel Condict Bridget Hanlon Richard E. Shaw Esmont Kosuke Tomeoka Tokio Japan American Seamen's Friend Society Port of New York Princeton University Washington College Limastone Tenn the American Tract Society Charles P. Shaw Norfolk Jane Shaw

Baby killed in folding bed accident in Brooklyn

Mrs Mary Storti of 197 Neving Street Brooklyn accidentally shut her two month old baby boy in a folding bed. The mother, unconscious with grief, learned the baby had been placed on the bed by a neighbor who woke and misstepped as she moved through the room. The baby died.

Mary Storti Neving Street Brooklyn

Mrs L M N Stevens Injured in Train Collision Rescue

Mrs L M N Stevens national president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, her secretary Miss Anna Gordon vice president at large, and Rev Dr Mann rector of Trinity Church Boston were slightly hurt when a Grand Trunk train struck a shifting engine shortly after departing this city.

Trivu Portland L. M. N. Stevens Woman's Christian Temperance Union Anna Gordon Mann Trinity Church Bostop Grand Trunk

Pittsburg Begins Celebration With Salutes and Parades

Pittsburg marks its 1th birthday with national and local salutes by Battery B and city-wide whistles from mills railroads and steamboats. Daughters of the American Revolution dedicate a George Washington tablet at Fort Duquesne blockhouse. Mayor Guthrie and Samuel Harden Church deliver addresses. An official reception at Duquesne Gardens follows.

Pittsburg Battery B National Guard of Pennsylvania Mount Washington Daughters of the American Revolution George Washington Blockhouse Fort Duquesne Guthrie Samuel Harden Church Duquesne Gardens

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

The who’s who of travelers arrives at leading hotels with dignitaries and notable figures listed by name and city. Names include J Hamilton Benn of London, T J Senn, A N Holland, Herbert P Bissell of Buffalo, Mrs Benjamin Harrison of Indianapolis, Haworth Booth of London, W S Kilmer of Binghamton, Dr S Evans, U S N, William F Rogers, S F Parrott of Atlanta, and others at Waldorf Astoria and Seville.

Belmont J. Hamilton Benn London T. J. Senn A. N. Holland Herbert P. Bissell Buffalo Manhattan Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Murray Hill Haworth Booth Seville W. S. Kilmer Binghamton T. Evans U. S. N. ST. Regis William F. Rogers Waldorf-Astoria S. F. Parrott Atanta

Weather Catharsis from a Porous Ledger

Hurricane near Cuba moves northwest threatening Bahama waters for two days. Rainfall blankets states east of the Mississippi while west sees fair and cooler conditions. Forecast calls for rain in New England, Florida, Montana, North Dakota. showers in Northern Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota. temperatures rise in Missouri, Mississippi valleys and east Rockies. Local record shows yesterday’s high 74, low 47, average 70.

Washington West Indies Cuba Bahama Mississippi River New England Middle Atlantic Ohio Valley Lower Lake Region Mississippi Valley Atlantic Rocky Mountain South Florida Lower Lake Region Montana North Dakota Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Ar Lake Rocky Mountains New York Weather Bureau

Mile Mischief at Lyric Reveals Tuneful Whimsy and Trousers

Mies Lulu Glaser stars in Mile. Mischief a three act Viennese operetta at the Lyric Theatre adapted by Sydney Rosenfeld. The show earns praise for its catchy melodies and modest costumes despite not sweeping crowds. Darrell Brice and Atwell add bright numbers while Glaser impresses with archness and poise.

Mies Lulu Glaser Mischief Sydney Rosenfeld Lyric Theatre Miss Glaser Stirt Glaser Gertrude Darrell

The Offenders at Hudson Theatre Receives Tepid Applause

The Hudson Theatre presented The Offenders a melodrama by Elmer Blaney Harris about child labor. The performance drew little audience sympathy and was criticized for cheap sensationalism that mocks juvenile courts and humanitarian goals. Cast list follows for the record.

Robert Edgeton Hudson Theatre Diana Dodson's Elmer Blaney Harris

Obituaries and funeral notices from various locations

Multiple obituary notices reflect September deaths and upcoming funerals. Names include Emmet, Gillespie, Granbery, Lichtenstein, Pelerin, Sanderson, Wiggins, Wise, with services in New Rochelle Stamford Middletown and Brooklyn. Dates span September 27 to September 30. arrivals by train noted for some services. Families request private interment and no flowers.

Woodlawn Cemetery Access via Harlem Trains and Trolleys

Traffic details note Woodlawn Cemetery reachable by Harlem trains from Grand Central and by Webster and Jerome Avenue trolleys. Mentions Frank F E Campbell and addresses 2413 West 73rd Street Chapela Private and public ambulances with telephone number 1324 Cheisem.

Harlem Grand Tral Stat Webster Jerome Avenue Gramercy Frank FE. Campbell West St Chapela Cheisem

Special Notices to the Employer on Applicant File Access

The Uptown Office of The New York Tribune has installed a file of applications for various positions. Employers are urged to consult these records to save time and expense. Location is No 1364 Broadway between 26th and 37th Streets. Office hours are from 3 a.m. to p.m.

Tribune Subscriptions and Worldwide Office Network

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Nemo Spectacle Delights at Forrest Theatre Debut

Philadelphia reviews applaud Little Nemo produced by Kiaw and Erlanger at Forrest Theatre amid merriment and vivid spectacle. The show features the Chime of the Liberty Bell and Give Us a Fleet with music by Victor Herbert and book by Harry B. Smith. Cast includes Joseph Cawthorne as Dr Pill and Rose Beaumont as Mrs Nemo. It heads to New Amsterdam Theatre in two weeks.

Telegraph the Tribune Philadelphia Kiaw & Erlanger Forrest Theatre Independence Square Harry B. Smith Victor Herbert Harry Kelly Nemo New Amsterdam

Two New Plays in Washington Debut at New National

Washington reports the premier of The Golden Butterfly a new comic opera by Reginald De Koven and Harry B Smith starring Grace Van Studdiford with a Hungarian tone and a three act structure. The plot centers on a stolen opera manuscript and features encores and a speech by the leading lady. The audience included many diplomatic corps members. At the Columbia William Collier presented his new play The Patriot which first appeared in Atlantic City last Friday.

Tribune Bureau Washington Reginald de Koven Harry B. Smith New National Grace van Studdiford Maid Marian Royal Opera Budapest

Eva Fay to Build Theosophist Temple in Melrose Mass

Miss Eva Fay the Boston stage medium announced through her lawyers that she has purchased an estate near Melrose Massachusetts to erect a temple for theosophists. The plan calls for a combined school and home for theosophists.

the Tribune Boston Eva Fay Melrose Mase

Funeral Services Set for Buhler at Brooklyn Residence

Died notices list Buhler Lucy A and related names with a scheduled funeral Thursday October 1 at 2 30 PM at 211 Dean street Brooklyn, inviting relatives to attend. Other names include Lichtenstein Catharine Burdge Franklin Emmet Julia Sanderson Abigail Tooker Ruth Tooker Mary Wingins Nellie Wise and Lucy Katz.

Buhler Li A Daniel Subler Riece Lucy A. Katz Dean St Brooklyn

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