Wealthy Cities Battle Carnegies Library Costs
Special to the San from Pittsburgh reports a shift in attitude toward Carnegie libraries as New York and Pittsburgh face rising maintenance expenses. Cities once enthused now find upkeep burdensome. New York alone has spent about 1 million on 30 plus libraries with more to build. Local officials debate reorganizing management or rethinking Carnegie funding as municipal costs escalate beyond initial estimates.
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Pittsburg
Curegie
New York
Andittsburg
Carnegie
Maine
John B. Larkin
Curmepie
United States Steel
New York City
Metz
Man Is Injured Self Inflicted Wound At Worcester Home
Special to The Sun reports G Smith, a well known Worcester club man, attempted suicide with a saber in his Pleasant Street room. He was found on the bed, thrust through his body, and taken to City Hospital where two operations were performed. Blood poisoning feared, wound deemed likely fatal. Friends note a change in his health after a period of good spirits.
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Jordan
Welly River
Worcester
Witeu
Watciman
Warrington Apartments
Mudisea-ave
Abs. Hacrmai
Harriman
Jimas
Foster
Days
Remochia
Hartimat
Agli
Wintermuis
Hamburg-wve
Rasskopf
Drisk
Bla
Lam
Asakopf
Nattan-Ave. Caiet
O'Reiily
Art Find in Venice Uncovers Frescoes Behind Funeral Monu ment
In Venice on February, workmen renovating the Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frateoine uncovered frescoes behind the monument of Doge Niepjo Tron. One painting shows a canopy with the coat of arms of Doge Tron and another depicts Evangelists in medallions. The find is rated of high artistic importance.
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Venice
Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frateoine
Doge Niepjo Tron
Aruns
Doge Tron
Child killed by stump puller accident in Texas
In Brown County a child died instantly when a stump puller lever snapped and struck him in the head during operation. The incident occurred near Fort Worth as the device was being used under supervision, with authorities noting the deadly failure of the machinery.
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Sae Sun
Fort Worth
Tex
McDonald
Brown County
Fig
Odin
Michael
Chinatown Chop Suey Owner Fatally Shot in Quincy
In Quincy Louisiana a Chinese chop suey restaurant owner Joy Hang was shot three times by a stranger named Nang Hung who has been arrested. No witnesses exist and Hung refuses to explain the motive.
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Quincy
Hong Fiung
Chinaman
Joy Hang
Nang Hung
Society figure Harriman splits with wife moves belongings
Special to The Sam New York reports Herbert M Harriman has moved his belongings from the Wheatley Hills cottage after his wife, once courted by William K Vanderbilt, left for the South. Rumors of separation persist as Harriman remains in Westbury and Lone Island, while Mrs Harriman may not return.
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Heerbert
M. Harriman
Wheatley
Westbury
Mre. Hariman
Cvuth
Jlken. S.C
Harrimdt
Meadow Brook Hunt Club
Curt
Mercian
Thirdman
Isatetta Tunes Bell
New Zeland
Arthur Hanneman
Boston
Harriman
Miss Munnewell
Afunnewell
Wellesley
Muse
Herbert M. Harriman
Joe Oliver Harriman
Edward H. Harriman
William
Lone, Island
Jntd
Wheatley Hills
The Great Harriman System Gains Control
Rumors say Harriman interests secured control of the Illinois Central, giving Union Pacific and Southern Pacific new Chicago access routes. The U P reportedly purchased stock using profits from Northern Pacific and Great Northern deals, marking a major railroad control transfer since earlier consolidations.
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Harriman
Uinais Central Railroad
Union Partie
Chicago
Omaha
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
Illinois Central
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Roads
Burlington
Union Parilies
Hlineis Central
Great Northern Securities
Union Pacific
Imnets Central
Nailroad Securities Company
New Jersey
Tharthman Interests
Mitnois Central
Brake to Prevent Accidents in Emergency Car Stop
Special to the Sun from Los Angeles reports inventor William Gardner of LA has created a safety emergency brake for trains and cars. The brake acts as an emergency device blending a fender and brake to grip the track, stop the vehicle within inches, and even lift a hat without damage. Experts commissioned by Henry Huntington deem it effective for emergencies, with only concern about abrupt stops for passengers.
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Cal
William Gardner
Gardner
Davis
Henry Huntington
Passion for green neckwear leads to arrest in Stamford
Michael Brennan of Newton was arrested here for alleged theft in Norway after Norwalk police tipped Stratford officers a vivid green necktie would be worn. Jalleeman Hickey detained the man he met with a bright green necktie, proving Brennan’s link.
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Stamford
Conn
Michael Brennan
Newton
Norway
Norwalk
Stratford
Jalleeman Hickey
Brennan
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