Glynn Stirs Suffrage Ire In Albany Meeting
A delegation of women suffragists met Gov. Glynn in Albany to invite him as chief speaker at a suffrage Mass meeting. He declined to speak from the stage, saying he would attend as a citizen. Miss Elsie Lincoln Vandegrift declared the suffrage movement would win the vote by 1915.
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New York Times
Albany
Gen. Glynn
Odd Fellows Hall
Elsie Lincoln Vandegrift
Miss Vandegrift
Colorado
Ruth Leonard
Andrew MacFarlane
Dward S. Deevey
Edward Easton, Jr
Glynn
United States
New York Times Noted as Second Class Mail Matter
The New York Times was entered as second class mail matter. The notice indicates standard mailing status for distribution and publication.
Democracy and Peace in America’s Civil War Aftermath
A critical look at how democracy shaped postwar reunion, stressing the shared English roots of the North and South, common sense over radical measures, and the lasting unity forged through pragmatic patriotism. It reviews past electoral struggles and contemplates future presidential prospects and party dynamics.
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Wilson
Arlinrton
England
France
North
South
Col Roosevelt's strength and 1912 vote comparison
The article argues against assuming Col Roosevelt as Progressive candidate for governor based on the 1912 vote far surpassing the 1913 Progressive tally. It notes 1912 Roosevelts 390,021 votes versus 195,497 for Hanp in 1913 and contrasts Democratic and Republican tallies, suggesting voter ticket behavior and election passion varied by office and year.
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New York
Minnesota
Michigan
South America
Africa
Stim- Sox
Stimson
Roosevelt
Washington
Whitman
Col. Roosevelt
Hanp
Court of Appeal
Co. Roosevelt
New Haven's Green and its Civic Legacy
Taft dedicates the post office at New Haven's Green recounting the city's historic associations. The piece notes the Green as the first civic centre planned in 1658 by Gov Eaton, its links to Pilgrim Allerton and Roger Sherman, Yale's campus frontages, and the city’s enduring influence beyond its borders.
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United States
Theopnitus Eaton
Taft
New Haven
Allerton
Old Green
John Davenport
Gorry
Whalley
Dixwell
New Haven Court House
Public
College Street
Yale University
Roger Sherman
Nathan Hate
James Hillhouse
Ingersolis
Dwierts
Hadleys
University
Mental mourning frames tariff views in eastern pessimism
Secretary Redfield cites mental mourning as a label for Eastern business gloom while highlighting sunlight in the South and West. He notes April imports rose mainly in manufacturers materials and foodstuffs, with little impact from imported consumer manufactures. The Annalist reports merchants show indirect campaign interest, not political action, and Butterfield & Co. is among those interviewed.
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Redfield
Raleigh
Tur Annalist
Annalist
Butterfield & Co
Trade Fears Doubted As Traders Cite Stable Conditions
The piece argues that trade pessimism and fear are exaggerated. It notes honest assessments across cotton and other sectors, with foreign buyers willing to accept lower prices, while Americans face downward pressure on prices and a desire for equal exchange in gold.
Use of wood alcohol in external preparations questioned
1913 amendment allowed wood alcohol in external products. Health Department finds over one third of 233 toilet preparations contain it. Labels often fail to disclose, and patrons cannot read labels in barber shops. Wood alcohol can cause dermatitis and blindness. experts urge prohibition. State investigating commission noted risks and legislation is under consideration.
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Department of Health
Baskerville
A Woman for Congress Proposal Sparks Debate
The piece discusses nominating Mrs. James J. Brown of Denver and Newport for Congress. It notes her Titanic disaster heroism and questions whether women’s votes will broadly back candidates, with Colorado cited as a suffrage leader where few women have been elected to the Legislature.
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James J. Brown
Denver
Newport
Congress
Hopson
Brown
Lindsey
Colorado
New York Harbor Welcomes Large Steamship Fleet
The Aquitania earns harbor favor by gliding to her pier while Waterland struggles to dock. 50 000 tonners reduce fares and expand comfort, while 60 000 tonners lower rates on top classes. Big ships draw passengers from outports and reshape travel toward single cabin plans for modest means. The article notes the ships' steadiness, speed, and the broad appeal of luxury travel in New York.
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New York
Waterland
Aquitania
Naghore
Cupra
Critics Clash Over Ethics in Medical News and Mendel's Legacy
The piece argues that medical advances should reach the public through newspapers before specialty journals, citing Mendel's overlooked discovery and its delayed recognition. It contrasts this with a New Haven traffic notice, noting commuters failed to read posted announcements, but officials had provided clear updates and explanations.
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American Medicine
Mendel
Menvel
Society
Brann
Hav
Grand Central
New Haven
New York Ports Face Wakeup Call for Passenger Trade
The piece argues New York must reduce complacency and upgrade port facilities to sustain primacy. It criticizes current cargo handling and passenger transfer inefficiencies, noting few ports can dock at once for passengers and goods with shore access. Private enterprise leads in shifting cargo from ship to rail, but more work is needed.
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Aquitanias
New York
Great Art Leader William M R French Praised
The article recalls William M R French entering Chicago's School and Museum of Art less than forty years ago when fine arts were scorned by locals. His museum drew more visitors than the Metropolitan, and Greg Brandes praised Chicago’s paintings as beauty grows in Western cities. French shaped art acquisitions and preached aesthetic ideals guiding the Chicago Art Institute's rise and its influential school.
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William M. R. French
Chicago
Museum of Art
Venice
Florence
French
Chicago Art Institute
America
Stockyards Ethics and Secrets in Sport and Trade
A commentary defends Chicago stockyards as a necessary humane wholesale meat operation amid protests about sensory offense and alien scrutiny. It argues the business should remain centralized to avoid scattered inhumane slaughter and notes secrecy in yacht and college sports as contrary to noble sporting ideals.
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Grong BraNnpes
Chicago
Funds for Manoeuvres No Summer Aid for Guard
In 1914 the Legislature failed to appropriate funds for Summer and Fall manoeuvres for New York State National Guard. The Adjutant General is faulted for not persuading lawmakers of their necessity amid possible involvement in the Mexican situation. The 18,000 enlisted owe a debt of gratitude to state support, and New York stands alone with a complete Militia Reserve division due to prior liberal appropriations. Albany June 4, 1914.
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New York Times
National Guard
Adjutant General
New York
Union
United States
Louis A. Cuvillier
Albany
N. Y
Prisoners' Hire Controversy Over Penitentiary Labor
Warden M L Brown of West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville denounces Florence Kelley’s claim about silk petticoat production. He states workers were paid per man and that the contract ended early after proving convict labor profitable only at higher pay. Brown notes a new factory operates nearby.
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New York Times
Florence Kelley
National Consumers’ League
West Virgina Penitentiary
M. L. Brown
West Virginia Penitentiary
Moundsville
W. Va
Ultra-Progressive Clergyman Blurs Lines at Southampton
A 1914 letter from Southampton criticizes a pastor who allegedly counseled parish men to golf between church services, arguing the moniker progressive is misused and suggesting a more flexible approach would fit the era.
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The
New York Times
Times
Long Island
Norue
Church Green
Southampton
Injuries From Street Games Prompt Brooklyn Plea
A Brooklyn reader laments injuries from wet footballs and baseballs struck on streets. He blames those in charge rather than the children and urges safe organized play spaces to prevent further harm.
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The
New York Times
Brooklyn
Tolls repeal debate stalls in Senate amid long speeches
Washington reports little progress on the tolls repeal bill as Republicans Cummins Poindexter La Follette and Smith prepare lengthy arguments. Cummins will speak tomorrow and La Follette may present a data heavy volume similar to the advance rate case. Senate considers a stronger saving clause. O Gorman secures a recess to 11 tomorrow to reduce morning business.
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New York Times
Washington
Senate
Cummins
Poindexter
la Follette
Smith
Michigan
Simmons
Hoke Smith
Georgia
United States
Burah
O Gorman
Motion Pictures of Games in The New York Times Letter
William Harmon Beers proposes moving pictures to teach tennis and golf strokes. He suggests filming champions such as Wilding Brooks McLoughlin Williams and others and replaying slow reels with expert explanations for winter learning. He calls for an enterprising company to film this in New York.
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New York Times
McLoughlin
Travers
Wilding
Brooks
Williams
William Harmon Beers
New York
Teleseme signaling systems in historic hotels
Correspondent William Allaire Shortt recalls the teleseme device defined in the Century Dictionary. At the Hotel Imperial each room had a dial listing services and beverages with a movable pointer to summon assistance, triggering a bell from the room office. Dr Herzog installed a similar system later at the Hotel Walton in Philadelphia.
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The
New York Times
William Allaire Shortt
Lkely
Dr. Herzog
Walton
Philadelphia
Stephen L. Coles
New York
Evening romance in a troubled heart
Poetic fragment portrays longing and guilt as lovers seek comfort. The speaker laments missed joy and recalls past mistakes while a moment of renewed affection suggests reconciliation, with yearning to be held close and understood.
New York University Alumni Gather for Alumni Day
A large delegation of NYU alumni over fifty years attends Alumni Day at University Heights. John J. Rice and John Chalmers reunite after decades as officers plan parades, prizes for costumes and attendance, and a Trinity College versus NYU baseball game.
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New York University
University Heights
John 2. Stevenson
John J. Rice
Westminster College
Missouri
John Chalmers
Ohio Field
Trinity College
New York
Forty Years of Service at Mount Washington Church
The Mount Washington Presbyterian Church marks the fortieth year of Rev. George Shipman Payson’s pastorate with a week of events. Highlights include his history address, clergy greetings, a women’s reception, reminiscence service, a brotherhood dinner, and Children’s Day exercises featuring greetings to the pastor.
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Mount Washington
Payson
Henry M. Madtracken
Jesse F. Forbes
Iran S. Deed
David Baines- Griffith
Presbytery of
New York
Park Stands to Stay in City Hall Park with Relocation
Park Commissioner Cabot Ward and the Publishers' Association Newsdealers Committee inspected City Hall Park news stands. The stands will remain but relocated to avoid traffic interference. Mayor Mitchel expressed surprise at the dispute’s end. Ward appointed a committee of leading composers and directors to improve park concert music. Members include Victor Herbert Frank Damrosch John Philip Lots Reginald De Keven Nahan Franko Henry Krebbtel Richard Aldrich Mantel Klein and David Mannes.
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Cabot Ward
Publishers’ Association
City Hall Park
Victor Ridder
Ward
Mitchel
the Ark
Victor Herbert
Frank Damrosch
John Philip Lots
Reginald de Keven
Nahan Franko
Henry Krebbtel
Richard Aldrich
the Times
Mantel Klein
David Mannes
Commissioner Ward
June Week Opens at West Point Military Academy
West Point formally opened June Week with a battalion review by the Academy Board led by Superintendent Townsley and Adjutant Vidmer. Col Morton F. Smith commanded the cadets during the lawn reception for officers and seniors. A polo match was postponed due to a wet field, and the Seventh Regiment of New York is due to arrive tomorrow for a review and parade, with a scheduled ball game and an evening hop.
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New York Times
West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Academy
Townsley
George Vidmer
Morton FF Smith
Squadron A
New York
Seventh Regiment of
Private bankers register for authority to continue business
Sixteen private bankers filed with the State Banking Department for certificates to continue operations under the new State Banking act. The list includes Nathan Simeon 116 Nanann Street Morris Engel 1 Greenwich Street G De Luca Co Thompson Street J W Place Co Wall Street Charles Wrazier Co Nassau Street Louis V Fugagzy Bleecker Street Vanderbilt Co Wy Nassau Street Culteppe Molec 175 Hester Street Verrill Brothers 120 Mulberry Street Ladislaw W Schwenk 292 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn Edwin B R Pay & Sons William A Seward Co Auburn Vincense Marrone Athens Nicholas Marnell Syracuse.
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New York Times
Albany
State Banking Department
New State Banking
Nathan Simeon
Naanan Street
Morris Engel
Greenwich Street
G. de Luca & Co
Thompson Street
J. W. Place’ & Co
Wall Street
Charles Wrazier & Co
Nassau Street
The
Royal Company of New York
Lous V. Fugagzy
Bleecker Street
Vackard & Co
Culteppe Molec
Hester Street
Verrill Brothers
Mulberry Street
Manhattan
Ladislaw W. Schwenk
Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn
Edwin BR. Pay & Sons
Wiliam AH. Seward & Co
Auburn
Vincense Marrone
Athen
Nicholas Marnell
Syracuse
July Fourth Committee Activates Fund Drive
The Mayors Fourth of July Committee began its annual effort by mailing fundraising letters led by President Martin W. Littleton. The appeal stresses safe and sane celebration, preserving property valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and preserving patriotic significance. Contributions are to be sent to Edward Hagaman Hall with acknowledgments via the press.
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Mayors
Martin W. Littleton
Edward Hagaman Hall
Secretary McAdoo Criticized Over Subway Delay
City officials condemn Secretary McAdoo for delaying the Post Office easement for the Interborough subway. The Board of Estimate and Transit Committee seek a solution, with calls to approve an alternative route and to limit costs while disputing valuation and ownership issues.
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The
Treasury
McAdoo
Public Service Commission
Post Office
Board of Estimate
Transit Committee
McAneny
Pounds
Boroughtowson
Prendergas
Washington
Prendergast
Me. Haw
Commission
Beekman Street
Congress
Inter- Borough Rapid Transit
McClall
Hludson
Marcbattan
McCall
Joseph P. Day
Douglas Robison
Charles 3. Brown Company
Horace S. Bio & Te
Horace & Fly & Co
Horace Ss. Ely & Co
McAdoo W
Mail Street
Astor
Vesey Street
Broadway
Lons
Epitece
Day
Douglas Robinson
Charles 53. Brown Company
United States
City of
New York
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