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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1908

Page

16

New City Charter to Simplify City Government

The New York Charter Commission led by William M. Ivins nears final draft of a simplified charter and administrative code to be submitted to Governor and then Legislature. It aims to reduce incoherence, move non charter matters to the Administrative Code, and create a Department of Supplies to curb waste and graft in city purchasing.

Gov. Hughes City of New York William M. Ivins Albany Ivins Charter Commission New York City United States Commission Oes Revision Commission Department of Supplies Board of Estimate

Surprise for Robbed Man Detected by Harlem Detectives

Harlem Detective Bureau officers arrested Solomon Stein of 208 East 114th Street after a pursuit on Second Avenue and Third Avenue cars. Stein allegedly admitted to multiple home robberies since his Sing Sing release, with pawn tickets totaling $7,000 in jewelry found in his East 114th Street room.

Harlem Detective Bureau Second Avenue Solomon Stein East 114Th Street Sing Sing Brenner Stein Third Avenue 104Th Street 114Th Street Curtayne Isaac Miles East 102d Street Miles

Pluck Connor Celebrated at East River Lifesaver Birthday

John Connor known as Pluck the lifesaver of the Gas House District turns 60 after a half century on the East River waterfront. He has saved about thirty people unaided and helped rescue many more, with a birthday gathering at 339 First Avenue hosted by his daughter Mrs Margaret Smith.

Pluck Gas House John Connor East River Mariner of East Side First Avenue Margaret Smith Pat Tracy Bucky O'Brien Chuck ”’ Noonan Crutchy ” Mooney Hack Hopkins Tom Nugent Mike Solomon Bill’’ Jones Andy Scanlon

Elks Hold Memorial Services Across New York and New Jersey

Two thousand Elks gathered at the Majestic Theatre in Manhattan for New York Lodge No 1 memorials. Died this year were Melville, Pastor, Bonner, Rice, and fourteen others. memorial address by Mullally with musical solos by Wiley Stehl Barnes Wells and Stephens. Similar services were held by lodges in other states.

Benevolent Protective Order of Elks New York New Jersey Elks Majestic Theatre Manhattan Frank J. Melville Hippodrome Tony Hugh Bonner William Henry Rice John KF. Schaugnessy Clifford Wiley George Stehl John Barnes Wells William Stephens John B. Adgar Mullally

Jamaica Fire Destroys Department Store on Fulton Street

A basement fire at 351 and 353 Fulton Street razed Miller & Dockenger department store in Jamaica Queens early yesterday. Loss totaled about 75 000 with 50 000 in stock and fixtures and 20 000 for the building and machinery. Nearby structures including an ice cream and candy shop and a grocer’s store suffered additional damage. Fire crews from Queens and Brooklyn fought the blaze, with extensive alarm calls and help dispatched.

Jamaica Queens New York Brooklyn Fulton Street Miller & Dockenger Louis Miller Bruno Havericker James Butler

Yesterday's Fires List Names and Addresses of Affected Homes

A historical snapshot lists numerous fire incidents with times and addresses across Manhattan. Names such as Amsterdam Avenue, Morningside, West 40th Street, Washington Avenue, and Trinity Place appear alongside residents and firms like Renco Realty Co and Ersch Bros, with victims linked to addresses from 12:05 p m to 10:00 p m.

A. M. Loss Amsterdam H. Aaron Morningside Renco Realty Co West 40Th St Wm. Smith Pleasant P. Sensenenella Washington Nee Bros C. Learman 6Th’ St Herman Knowles Norfolk St Cohen Eee Baxter St G. von Buhren West Ersch Bros West 123d Hertal E. Houston St T Lebaum Miller Wuinery James Esece Herman Fijnk

Why Country Boys Lead the City Boy

Dr. John H. Finley, president of City College, argued country boy advantages arise from magnified horizons and exposure to urban achievements. He contrasted city and country youth, urged trade-school discipline, and cited the Workingmen's Club anniversary with delegations attending the Holy Communion Church service.

John H. Finley The City College Church of the Holy Communion Dr. Finley John Hay Finley Ener Eny Workingmen’s Club Holy Communion Church Henry Mottet

Hat Line Shapes New York Concert Tone

A chronic concertgoer notes that women wearing large hats in theatres create a Hat Line that dampens sound and hides performers. Two big hats with plumes form a ring that reduces volume, altering the audience's listening experience and shaping a new concert tone in New York.

New York

St Georges Church Plans Religious Parade Tonight

A large Advent Mission procession will form at St George s Church tonight with clergy choir and many parishioners. Illuminated cross leads hymn singing as the group marches through the neighborhood and returns for a later service led by Rev. Dr. Dawson who is coordinating efforts to evangelize in several places.

St. George’s Advent Mission St. George’s Church Dawson Canada

Mouquin's Cashier Held for Theft on Larceny Charge

Henry Hudson aged 65 served as Mouquin's Restaurant cashier on Fulton Street near Broadway and was jailed on $1000 bail by Magistrate Steinert in the Tombs Court for larceny. George Guibert, the restaurant manager, was found to be $228.25 at Grand Central Station after purchasing a ticket.

Henry Hudson Mouquin's Fulton Street Broadway Steinert Tombs Court George Guibert Restau ‘Sg Grand Central Station

Jersey Auto Boycott Plans Amended Laws, Trade Aid

The New Jersey Automobile Trade Association and the Newark Board of Trade plan a Wednesday meeting to tackle a manufacturing boycott affecting New Jersey auto parts. They push for foreign license recognition and state-law changes to ease cross-state car trade, citing Newark’s $8 million yearly auto parts business and broad industry opposition to New Jersey policy.

New Jersey New Jersey Automobile Trade Association Newark Board of Trade Pennsylvania Automobile Trade Association Newark United States Trade Association Boards of Trade George Paddock The

Jersey City Sues Water Company Over Pure Water Supply

Jersey City files suit in New Jersey Court of Chancery to force Jer sey City Water Supply Company to honor its contract for pure water. The city disputes Boonton reservoir as source and questions water purity after leaving the reservoir. The defense cites chlorine purification claims and cites experiments said to render large supplies as pure as spring water.

Jersey City Jersey City Water Supply Company East Jersey Water Company New Jersey Court of Chancery Newark Boonton New York City Ashokan

Fort Plans Appointment To Fish and Game Board

Governor Fort of New Jersey, on a duck hunting trip, said he would name Ernest Napier of 14 Summit Street East Orange as the fourth member of the State Fish and Game Commission on his return Napier is a Republican and the board is to remain bipartisan with a Democrat to be appointed as the other member.

City Brevities Summary of Transit Fares and Local Events

The New York Central will end fifty trip family commutation fares between New York City and Putnam Division stations on January 1, replaced by local fares to 155th Street. St Josephs Chapel at the asylum will be blessed by Bishop Cusack next Tuesday morning followed by a high mass. Michael Conway will lecture on Sinn Fein Justified next Wednesday night at the Nineteenth Ward Bank Building. A 10 year old boy fell from a bridge over the tracks at Tenth Avenue and Thirtieth Street, suffering a brain concussion and is at Bellevue Hospital. Police Inspector Russell orders lead to enforcement of Sunday law with 43 shop arrests at Eldridge Street Station and 22 at Union Market Station.

New York Central Manhattan Elevated New York City Putnam Division 155Th Street St. Joseph's Chapel Asylum Eightyninth Street Avenue A Cusack Sinn Fein Michael Conway Pariament North Leitrim New York Sinn Fein Society Nineteenth Ward Bank Fifty-seventh Street Third Avenue Tenth Avenue Thirtieth Street Bellevue Hospital Russell Eldridge Street Union Market

1000 Men Cut Off By Snow And Cold In Elks City Ontario

A thousand men camped in Elks City, Northern Ontario, face winter isolation as heavy snows close roads. Most residents are Americans, including many from New York, with scarce supplies and no saloons or gambling rooms. Moose are plentiful, offering meat, while nearby Cobalt silver districts expect easier supply routes via railroad.

Elks’ City Ontario Philip D. Wilson Los Angeles Cal Canada Mr. Wilson Holland House Latchford Montreal River Gowanda New York Wilson

Ferry Fare Increase Hits Union Ferry Lines

The Union Ferry Company raised all hours fares by 3 cents with effect yesterday on routes between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Vehicle rates may rise 5 cents for double teams and 3 cents for single teams as part of the move. President Julian B. Fairchild cited need to keep ferries running amid Subway competition. The Fulton, Wall Street, Catherine Street, South, and Hamilton Ferries are affected.

Union Ferry Company Brooklyn Manhattan Julian B. Fairchild Ferry Company Fulton Wall Street Catherine Street South Hamilton Ferries

Russian Exhibition Promotes Russian Dept Agriculture Goods

Sole agency in America for the Russian Department of Agriculture presents laces silks toys crash linen drawn work enameled silver carved ivory. Wholesale and retail open 10 A M to 5 P M. F Gnesin 6 West 21st Street near 5th Ave. With laws man from home 30th 8 15 Tonight.

America Russian Dept. of Agriculture F. Gnesin 5Th Ave Laws Man

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