Mayor balks at fire board budget and new houses
The mayor chastised the Fire Commissioners at a meeting with City Council Finance Committee members over proposed increases for the next fiscal year. The board sought about 20 000 more for apparatus and new engine houses, but the mayor urged economy and said the department is already efficient. An increase in department pay, endorsed by the Finance Committee, is expected to be approved, with street department funding likely raised as well.
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Secretary Dickinson Heads World Tour on Siberia
San Francisco dispatch says Secretary of War Dickinson sails today aboard the Siberia for a world tour ending in Washington. He travels with his wife and son and several senior army officers including Gen. Clarence R. Edwards to inspect railroads finances and land policy in the Philippines and study Pearl Harbor fortifications in Hawaii.
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Horses Without Engine Run Two Miles to Fire
Three big gray engine horses ran away in Brooklyn led by their engine, covering two miles to reach the Plaza of the Williamsburg Bridge before being stopped. Firemen say the incident showed the horses running in a steady, disciplined march through crowded streets.
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New York
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RIE RAILROAD AGREES SUSPENDS RATE RAISE
The Interstate Commerce Commission accepts a new arrangement on June 26 with the RIE Railroad suspending planned rate increases. The action follows the commission's initial delay as ships entering New York navigate altered commutation terms.
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New York
Victim’s Death Scene Debated After Autopsy Findings
Autopsy suggests suicide as the possible cause after a man’s body was found near Lehigh Valley tracks with two gunshot wounds. Detectives await identification before ruling murder, while a photo is circulated if identification fails.
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Alvin R. Eaton
Townley
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White House Responds to La Follette Roosevelt Praise
Washington reports the White House reacting to Senator La Follette calling Col. Roosevelt “the greatest living American” and “in fighting trim.” Attendees at Sagamore Hill noted mixed emotions as the president’s visitors commented on the praise and the speaker’s remarks.
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Wireless official arrest shocks Beattie community
In Beattie Washington on June 38 G HL Parker a noted multimillionaire and fiscal agent of United Wireless was detained. Police report show Parker facing charges related to financial misconduct connected to the wireless firm. No further details were provided.
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Graduating Girls Dress In Costly Dollar Gowns
New York June 28. Fashionable modistes dressed 243 graduates at a high school ceremony in elaborate gowns costing from 72 reais to 1.71 dollars. The event featured the retiring students and questioned the value of extravagant attire for graduates, noting one girl spent 1.71 dollars on two tunic gowns.
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New York
Hilde
Stabbing After Cigarette Row Involves Local Teens
Frank Shelter, 16, suffered four stab wounds to his right hand when Samuel Rinaldo, 16, attacked during a dispute over cigarette smoking. Shelter grabbed a cigarette from Rinaldo, who then slashed with a penknife. Shelter treated at Alexian Hospital. no charges yet filed.
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Two Men Hurt In Boat Collision At Wentworth
At 8 30 this morning on the Elizabeth River a power boat named Dandy owned by J W Van Pelt and son struck a scow near Front Street Wentworth. Captain J W Van Pelt suffered a bruised left leg and John She had a cut finger while others in the party assisted. The Dandy rammed the scow head on as it passed the drawbridge.
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Berlin Court Hears Suit Against Peary
The Berlin civil court opened Rudolph Franecke’s $5,000 damages case against Commander Robert E. Peary over allegedly confiscated polar skins and ivory Francke owned in Utah. Peary’s defense challenges German court jurisdiction, with Ambassador Hill handling Peary’s interests.
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Elizabeth Journal On Sale At Union Newsstand Daily
The Elizabeth Journal is advertised for daily sale at the Union Newsstand near Twenty third Street for commuters on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The notice includes garbled text about travel and letters to Francis, inviting readers to purchase and respond.
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Roosevelt to March with aged veterans in Atlantic City
President Roosevelt accepted an invitation to march with the Grand Army of the Republic in Atlantic City on September eat. General Werger, commander of Farnsworth Post No. 170, Mount Vernon, invited him to accompany Farnsworth Post to the event. The encampment manager said the ex president would march from the grandstand while Taft would review the marchers. Roosevelt agreed to march with the veterans and asked for time to join.
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Senator Samuel McEnery Dies Suddenly in New Orleans
United States Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery died here at 10 A M after a sudden illness. Born in 1857 in Monroe Pennsylvania he served in the Confederate army and held offices from Lieutenant Governor to Governor and later served as U S Senator. The Louisiana Legislature will discuss a successor and an official funeral may be held if requested by the family.
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Elizabeth Census Schedules Near Washington Transfer
The census schedules for Elizabeth will be sent to Washington tomorrow as the city completes bureau work. The office stays open two weeks to transfer any business from the capital. Supervisor Hoagland cannot estimate results yet, but city figures will likely be under earlier projections with 73 000 to 74 000 cited as a logical range.
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Deutschland Dirigible Drifts in Gale With 20 Reporters Aboard
A German airship, the Deutschland, is drifting helplessly in a strong gale with a crew and twenty newspaper men aboard. Landings at Dortmund and Munster failed due to engine damage and inability to maneuver. Rescue messages have been sent across the path of the ship, and preparations to recover the vessel are under way.
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Four Times Married Woman Seeks License to Marry Again
A nameless woman appeared at the County Clerk office with a young foreign man claiming to be her fiancé. She said she had been married four times and hoped to wed in New Jersey after waiting ten days for a license. She contemplated going to another state if required by New Jersey law.
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Speedy Arrangements for New Postal Banks
Postmaster General Hitchcock plans rapid organization of postal savings banks and calls a first board meeting this afternoon. The board includes the Postmaster General, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General. Every effort will be made to test the proposition in a number of offices.
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Hitchcock
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War Department vows equal Panama Canal use to all nations
Secretary of War Dickinson, returning from Seattle, said the War Department would grant equal rights to use the Panama Canal to all nations. He asserted no favors would be shown and emphasized nondiscrimination in canal access.
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Orient
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Mrs Sherman Improving In Baltimore Hospital
Mrs James S Sherman wife of the Vice President has shown improvement since last Friday at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Doctors reported she is better today after a period of illness and her condition is improved.
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Johnkins
City Council Intercept Test for Pumping Station
An official test of the pumping station interception will be conducted this afternoon. The demonstration will be attended by city officials and sheriffs staff to review the operation and safety measures.
Wall Street Opens Steady Then Drops As Market Setstle
The New York stock market opened with a steady tone but soon slid after a Federal Reserve report. Prices declined about a point on most issues while rails and industrials fell more, and trading ended near midday with a tepid turnover and many bonds lower.
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