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.
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City of
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William M. Ivins
Albany
Ivins
Charter Commission
New York City
United States
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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.
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Detective Bureau
Second Avenue
Solomon Stein
East 114Th Street
Sing Sing
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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.
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East River
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Pat
Tracy
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O'Brien
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Hopkins
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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.
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William Stephens
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Boonton
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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.
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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.
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Los Angeles
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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.
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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.
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