City Officials Backed Interest Charge on Subway Bonds
Witness Leroy Harkness told Thompson committee the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company’s 1.9 million interest charge on 40 million bonds was allowed by the Public Service Commission because city officials agreed to it to keep the subway project moving. He said the city could have abandoned negotiations but chose to proceed to avoid trouble with the transit company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy T. Harkness
Public Service Commission
Thompson
Brooklyn Rapid Traasu Company
Harkness
Breskiye Rapid Transit Company
Spragues
Mr. Shuster
Thompson Com
New York Municipal Corporation
Municipal
New York Municipal Rail
A. F. Webber
Statistician Service Commission
On Peeny
Webber
North Hempstead seeks missing King Brothers over $50,000 loss
Officials report King Brothers Contractors of Rector Street disappeared after discovering a quiche and causing a $50,000 loss to the firm. Representatives left Great Neck, L I, where they operated on sewerage work, and township officials cannot locate any members. An injunction was issued to stop the firm from contracting Island Railroad power machinery use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Brothers, Contuctors
Rector Street
North Mempetead
Great Neck
L. I
North Hempstead
New Enquarry Company
Justice Callaghan
Ng Island Railroad
Tng
James L. Dowsey
Taxes Growing Fast Under Secretary Morgan Report
Secretary Morgan announced that tax collections over 31 days this year rose about 10 million dollars compared to the same period last year. The levy basis makes the increase appear larger, with about 49 percent in excess of prior receipts and expected to rise after May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Morgan
T of Finance
Men’s Tan Shoes Sell Better in Warmer Weather
Reports from the shoe trade indicate men’s tan shoes and exfords are selling as demand rises with warmer weather. Footwear for children, including barefoot sandals and oxfords, also gains interest. A major dealer shows a strong display but only one order for hand-painted pumps.
Customs Court Rules 60 Per Cent Tariff On Vanity Item Imports
Judge Smith of the United States Court of Customs Appeals upholds 60 percent duties on metal pencil cases bound with metal, memorandum books, and similar vanity items, distinguishing metal parts from metal plated goods. The decision groups various protest cases from Wanamaker, Rumpp, Langfeld, and Dingelstedt. Judge Barber concurs, clarifying that vanity cases must be largely metal or permanently attached to be covered by the tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
United States Court of Customs Appeals
John Wanamaker
G. F. Rumpp & Sons
Langfeld Brothers
Dingelstedt & Co
Board of General Appraisers
Udge Barber
Hurley Succeeds Davies as FTC Chairman Rotation Adopted
The Federal Trade Commission will rotate its chairman annually, with Edward N. Hurley chosen to succeed Joseph E. Davies after a White House conference with President Wilson. Dissensions over price fixing and commission authority are cited as background, Davies seen as minority on key issues, and Parry not speaking on the matter. Davies expected to step down. the four dissenters have influenced the shift in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Edward N. Hurley
Joseph E. Davies
White House
Davies
Wilson
Will H. Parry
Commission On
Wilson Iice
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Corporations
Bureau of Corporations
New Wall Paper Lines Ahead for 1917 Opening
The wallpaper trade focuses on new lines for the August 1917 opening. Reports foresee many patterns and innovative designs amid scarce raw materials driving anticipated price increases. Firms expect cautious price advances and market competition remains strong.
Saving the Records Keeps Cloth Making Costs Down
A mill seeks permanent archives of every cloth made as production samples cost thousands. Agents say frequent admin changes erase know how, and records may be destroyed to free space. A durable library of information saves time and expense.
Consul Bray Heads Local Office For Brief Leave
John P Bray American Consul Gerstal at Singapore takes a short leave of absence and will base his headquarters at the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce in Room 40 percent House. He invites export trade interests in the giroits Settlements to meet him. Francis H Leggett & Co announce their fifth outing in the city, a Saturday trip from Westay Street pier to Pleasure Bay at 6 46 AM with games dancing and social events. O E Colson chairs the Arrangements Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Bray
Gerstal
Singapore
Straite Settlements
Bureau of Fo
Domestic Commerce
Om House
Giroits
Francis H. Leggett & Co
Westay
Pleasure Bay
O. E. Colson
Plattsburg Training Offered to Silk Industry
A petition circulates in the silk trade urging firms to grant employees a paid month off for Plattsburg training. Many leading houses have signed. Alternatives include extra State camp time for National Guard members, or five weeks paid leave with another house offering an extra week beyond the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
National Guard
Building Takes a Sport in May Permits Surge
May permit activity shows a dramatic rise in planned construction, with totals from seventy three leading cities totaling 87 million dollars. New York City posts a slight uptick to over 25 million, while the Bronx and other boroughs show uneven changes amid a national comparison to 1913 and 1914 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
New York City
Bronx
Queens
Richmond
Disbarment Trial Links City Vouchers to Conspiracy Claim
In the Boston Supreme Court, Benjamin Oppenheim sues the Metropolitan Street Railway Company for 300000, alleging a plot to disbar him. Evidence shows company vouchers for witnesses, police, court staff, and jurymen dinners, plus payments to court officers. Porchia testified to payroll-like arrangements and pressure on witnesses. Trial continues tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Oppenheim
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Justice Goff
Supreme Court
Guita
Oppenheim
Lne
Max D. Steuer
Henry A. Robinson
Ambrose F. McCabe
George R. Bagg
Joseph Porchia
Nugent
Moone
James A. Coke
City Court
Ore Walsh
Gunnison
Holden
Porchin
Doke
Sworing
Steuer
Mooney
Robinson
Melville
Strome
Porchia
Vans
McCabe
L. B. Julian
Jondly
Light Colored Gems Drive Demand Across Semi-Precious Stones
Light colored gems especially aquamarines amethysts peridots and tourmalines are in demand along with a large gate of fine emeralds and rising sapphires. Night work by cutters continues as importers and cutters worry about dwindling rough supplies amid steady business for semi-precious stones. No major change in diamond market recently.
Drug Prices Slide Amid Market Speculation
Weekly Drug Markets reports liberal offerings by speculators driven to sell as conditions tilt toward lower prices. Manufacturers cut bromides and soft mercurials while dealers keep prices firm due to tight stocks and uncertain imports. Mercury in flasks fell sharply with agents announcing a $6 drop to $74 per 75‑pound flask, as bids firm up amid higher supply and weaker demand.
Jewelry Demand Shows Improvement Post Labor Settlement
Local jewelers report improving demand for diamond and gold pieces after labor settlements. Some orders and repairs are noted as needed while regular sales remain steady. Platinum prices eased to 80 dollars per ounce, and silverware wholesale trade stays strong. June marriage season appears well patronized due to late Easter and April weddings, with early June sales rising.
Bankruptcy Petitions and Filings Across Several Firms
The notice lists bankruptcy actions and assignments for multiple individuals and companies. James A. Coughlan a Columbus Avenue butcher and Max Neuberger a Street clerk file petitions with assets and liabilities noted. Rosenblum hat dealer faces action with an June 6 1914 assignment. Max Schliefer man a shoe dealer faces filing with creditors Merritt Elliott Co and Reedier Co. David Gold berger and Harry Green of Maxine Manufacturing Co report schedules with liabilities of 8032 and assets held by an assignee. George Taylor Rusite Company gowns and furs shows liabilities 95958 and assets 16765 with major creditors including Rusite and others. Samuel Clayman dealer in paper bags and woodenware confirms composition. George A Suits heating engineer makes assignment. numerous judgments filed in New York County naming debtors and creditors with amounts listed across many cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Neuberger
Some Street
Nkruptcy
Henry Rosenblum
Maney Rosenblum
Prospect Avenue
Morris Rosenblum
Dave Fellmen
Thomas Ruth
Rosenblum
Max Schleiferman
Max
George Taylor
Fast Forty-eighth Street
Rusatle Company
East Forty: Eighth Street
Ruszite Company
Dougise A. Cooke
White Plains
Cornelia D. Taylor
Lucy M. Delano
Halesite
N. Y
Samuel Clayman
A. N. Hand
East 118Th Street
George
A. Suits
Third Avenue
Bert Weill
Springfield grocer files bankruptcy petition in Carlinsville
Springfield Illinois June T Thomas Sweeney a grocer of Carlinsville filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 210 dollars and assets totaling 18 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Springfield
T.thomas Sweeney
Carlinsville
Classified apparel jobbers seek Fall coats and dresses
Numerous New York City clothing buyers list fall coats suits dresses and cloths for immediate cash purchases. Firms include Shapiro & Sons 4 West 21st Street and Rosen & Flower 14 140 West 25th with buyers at 11 West 25th 3rd floor 27th Street 10th Floor and 12th Floor. They advertise aisles for cloakings plushes corduroys silk and serge fabrics and wares from V to V outfits with showroom and sample requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West 25Th St
Federal Dyestuff and Chemical ships first carload of sulphur black
The Federal Dyestuff and Chemical Company announced its first carload shipment of sulphur black from its Kinsport plant, Tenn. The delivery, the first full car order, is expected to total over 1,000,000 pounds as the firm plans to ease German supply shortages with large market releases. Silk trade anticipates fall scarcity due to production cuts and labor shortages from munition industry demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Dyestuff and Chemical Company
Kinsport
Tenn
Federal
Silk Demand Shifts as Yards Rise for Garment Use
Dress makers require eight or nine yards now while taffetas lead silk demand and satins may rise. Gray goods stay steady with limited trades in printcloth as buyers resist high mill prices. Drills and sheetings stay quiet on steady cent basis, June-July demand seen on specific widths and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aellers
Buyers Arrive as Trade Directory Lists Cover Regions
A long listing shows buyers across the United States and Canada with firms in Albany Allentown Baltimore Boston Bridgeport Buffalo Burlington Chicago Cleveland Detroit New Haven Philadelphia Pittsburgh Providence Reading Rochester San Francisco St Louis Louisville etc offering silk woolen linens cloaks gowns dresses hosiery ready-to-wear and other goods. The notices name firms representatives at various New York streets and department stores including Jordan Marsh Marshall Field and Co. and Bloomingdale's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Babcock & Shannon
R. W. Shannon
Park Avenue
Allentown
Penn
Hess Brom
H. B. Newhard
A. Procter
Union Square
Baltimore
Goldenberg Bros
M. Schneeberger
Longacre
Boston
Mass
C. F. Hovey & Co
E. Boas
H. Foley
Gilchrist Co
A. O'Connell
Jordan-Marsh Co
Magrane Houston Co
L. F. Ormond
Great Northern
W. D. Wiliams
William Filenes
Bene Co
Mise Jansen
Mise Bolkfe
Mise Lausverg
Phillipe
Mr. William
Jovde
H. Owens
G. D. Hurtbise
Speeene
M. Ginsberg
Breen
Bridgeport
Conn
Dorsen D. A. Co
W. L. Hall
Buffalo
Hens & Kelly Co
J. M Looby
Jobs
Burlington
F. D. Abernethy
General Ndse
Imperial
Chicago
Sears, Roebuck & Co
H. Powell
St. James
Rothachild & Co
A. C. Berwanger
Cumberland
Marshall Field & Co
W. Simson
G. Wilson
Kahn Bros. & Co
H. Kahn
Chicatone Bros
M. Stone
Union Ware
E. Nickerson
Represen
Cleveland
Printz, Biederman & Co
A. Printz
Halle Bros. Co
E. Aymer
Higbee Co
W. L. Foster
L. R. Fay
Ohio
Wm. Taylor
Bon & Co
F. Beckman
Mize P. Stitt
J. Gallagher
Furn
Cain H. Plunkett
B. D. Boyce
B. H. Sishels
Danville
Meiss_ Bros
A. Moss
Coats
Detroit
Crowley Bros
W. C. Crowley
Leonard
Mich
J. L
Hudson Co
J. _J. mean notions
Crowley-Milner Co
T. Stack
Reto
Eiml N. C
L. Frendenheim & Bro
Frendenheim
Albert
Goldsboro
N. C
H. Well & Bros
H. W. Furn
Areokuk
fe—Irwin, Phillips Co
J. P. Peterson
Mfg
Leon Los Angeles
Faris-Walker Co
B. Larson
Los Angeles
Cal
J. M. Hale
George i. Pannell
Wittenberg & Herschfield
A. H. Wittenberg
McAlpin
Louisville
Herman Strause & Gons Co
A. Strauss
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. P
Poland
Grand
Memphis
Tenn
B. Lowenstein & Bros
Reeder
W. R. Moore
F. Novitzki
Church
Middletown
Donn
J. H. Bunce Co
W. W. Daniels
Minnpolis
Dayton Co
N. Cohn
Miss A. Land
Montreal
Can
St. George
A. D. Hart
Breslin
New Haven Conn
Shartenburg & Robinson
Mumma
New Haven
F. A. Corbin
Woolens
Collingwood
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Baldaut-Rosenblatt Co
Rosenblatt
Lit Bros
J. Lit
Pittsburgh
Rosenbaum Co
Katzelberg
Kaufman Dept
B. A Levy
Lewin, Netman & Co
Mise O'Brien
Providence
Murray Hill
R. L
New England
D G. Co
M Robinson
Breain
Shepard Co
Mise L. Leary
Holkia
Brostell
Reading
Pomeroy & Stewart
Lord & Gage
Wentzell
P. Westfall
Heinrich
Venteel Millinery
Wells& Michels
G. H. Gerwin
Jons Davidson Riros, Co
Kohn
Grant Springfield
A. Steiger & Co
R. P. Williams
Walets
Springfield
Mare
Smith & Murray
P Murray
Murray
Baer & Puller D. G. Co
Borck
Militmery
Broadway
Louis
Famous & Barr Co
Micat
Eubenstein
H. ST. Lots
L. Herzog & Bro
Dry Goose Co
L. Herzog
Dry Goods
Stizx
Baer & Fuller D. G. Co
P. Ullman
Baer & Fuller D. G Co
Inces
Weilings
Latham
Terre Hautd
Ades & Son
M. Ades
Ades
Arden
J. H. Boyce
Washington
D. C
Woodward & Lecheep
G. Louis
S. Kann Sons & Co
S. Paris
Washington, D. C
Woodward & Lathrop
Ss. J. Watts
House Furn
J. O. Moque
Watertown
Frank A. Empsall
A Empgall
E. St. John, Notions, Co
Bny
Watbury
Musler & Liebeskind ‘ Guild
Wheeling
A. Peters
Wool Prices Jump as Embargo Looms in Boston Markets
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter reports a possible boom in Boston yet notes traders await London’s word on the Australian merino wool embargo. Boston dealers raised prices after the embargo, while worsted mills face material tightness and woolen mills hold more stock. Lightweight serge sales were the week’s highlight with a favorable outlook for next year. Cotton goods trade remains quiet but steady amid large preplaced orders and improving export markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Boston
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
London
Australia
Gome
Wool sale shows firm prices for crossbred bales
London June 7 a sale of 7000 bales mainly crossbred wool sold readily at firm prices. Slipes realized 2s A and West Australian greasy grease wool fetched 24d per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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B.R.T
Thompson Committee
P. S. Board
Markness
Brothers
Hurley
James A. Coughlan
Columbus Av
New York County
Alberdt
Conrad
E. J. Horan
Costa
Rose
H. G. McLear
Allen
William
M. B. Kellinger
Bishop
Abigail H
Acker
J & Comaco
Burroughs
Charles B
G. H. Markley
Board of Education
City of
Bronxville
Curray
John J
U. S. Realty and Improvement Co
Reeverseeseces
Cohen, Hyman
L_ Mendelson
Jameen Anna—Packard Lyric Renting WR
Ois
Carey
James A
Chigala
Maurice L
Duncan
Augustin
Hrinckerhoff
Daniel D
A. Brinckerberg
Louis Stern
Colograss
Yams Farrell
Katharine G
FE. Roller
Beaver
John
Rec
M. Ringe
Hoff
Hay Ridge Homes Corp
Hyman Goldsenend
Fennell
William J
J. W. Stolts
Fodor
George—M. Hyams
Baer
Gray
Lester
American Commercial Cord
Spbbeaten
Halle
Gustave
Jaburg Bros
Hyer
Harold
M. Kiemn
Harvey P
Bridgeport Coach Lace Co
Kornfeld
Sam
Leitner
John H
N. Y. Railwaye Co
Lichtman
Alexander G. Hoecer
Larson Building Co
A. Milltacher
Thomas A
E. Seligman
Herman
B. Lippincott
Aiinton
Maurice and Maude Eliot
H. &. Ogilvie
E-Seeeensees
Railways Co
K. Maguire
Emerge
Rare
Caroline B
Louise & Cooneees
Sherwood
Abraham “G. Young
Segal
Florence
Sutton
Lloyd B
B. V. Harman
Sarkay
Paul
Gin
N.e
Sheldon
Frederick M
Russ & Krekel
Chilo
William—w
Mader
Charles-C. H Denningeppenheim
William—C. Margis
G. L. Simmonson
Bronx County
Applegate
William H. Kassel
Berney
Morris—M. Hewitt
Seeneee Bender
Bawin J
O' Neill Adams Co
Haechier
Charles H.-A. Burlingame
Esteve
Kaminsky, Harry—A Genden
Kahn, Ralph
J. B. Leousi Et al
Kendall
Virginia—F. Schnaufer
Leyes
Setee Same
M. 8. Frank
Same—Frick Coal & Coke Co
Putney
Otto—H. Kassael
Buvaletta
Nicola
L. E. Frank Union Railway Co
New
Connelly
Edw. T
Automatic Ticket Selling and Cash Register Co of
Cunard Steamship Co
M. Maloney
Eldlitz
Otto M
Robert Jr
W Sherry
Heinemann
Adolf
K. M. Goldsmith
Eee
Enee
Eens
Princeton Construction Co
F. Samuel, AG
Rothschild, Louis
Isaac Mitteldorf
Singer
Rosalie
Pittston Coal Co., Inc
Renee Ee
Gillitz
Max—M. Young
Burrows
Rosendorf
Herrman
Eugene P.—H. Db. Baar
Astrachans
Shapiro & Sons
West 2Ist St
West List St
Cloak and Suit Plant
Cloak
M83 Times
Noor
West 27Th
West 20Th St
Peerless
East
Franklin
Crepe DE Chine
Fair Waist & Dress Co
West 37Th
Fall Primo
West Sd
Fifth Floor
Silverbloom
Schulman & Davis
Mr. Charlies
Lit &J
J. D. Magnes
West 28Th
West 27Th St
Royal Mig. Co. Co
West 35Th St
Taffetas
Gramercy
Voile
Belle Dress House
West 25Th
Mat! Order Co
West Falica
Ssth St
Lee M. Cooperman
Sexton Mfg. Co
R. Smith Co
Jacobus Bros. & Co
Farragut
Slater
West Fer
Talbot Co
Madison Square 1
Dicker & Ginnberg
West 26Th St
Gross
West
D, & B Dress Co
28Th St. Saint
West 87Th St
Garfield & Ward
West 23A St
Snap AP
Greeley
Snap Fastener
Saice Co
Weat Bath Bt
M. B. Kaufman
West s2d_ St
West Bith St
Mitchell & Co
Suite
Coate
J. Buchman
Havey
Heymanfeld, U Sth
Deutsch
Lea Rose Vysist Company
West 21St
Standard Dress Co
Hirsh Bros
West Qtth
Consumers Department
Bureau of Chemistry
U. S. of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Pompeian Company
U.S. A
Tmipiewa
Renae Cemarts
Royal Mie
Tel. Gram
Cai
Hoyal Mfg. CO
West Asth Street
Alfred Sohla
Merveilleux
Madison Ave
Henry Glass & CO
White St
Rector
Ichtenstein Brothers
Lichtenhein & Stern
Coats We. Aubin
West Sun
Aaron Coats—Suits
A. Rosenberg
Levitman & Fein
Booner
Wiliam Reise
Jes Steiner & Furs
Oia
America
Hallowe
Waldorf Bidg
Sis
Piro Bros
West 33Rd St
Snipley- Hollins Co
Perlmutter
Gusteve & Geer
Sixth Ave
Gist St
Btock
Goodyear Men's Shoes
Gitts No
L. B. Schindier Shoe Co
Duane Street
Horowits & Co
Green St
New York
Mackintosh Co
Charles, Inc
Idult
Mmo
Drewe C Kayaner
AMER
West 20Th Street
Malden Lane
Albertson, Beckhard & Allen, Inc
Bifth Avenue
Cor
19Th Street
A. Moses, Sons & Co., Inc
McAlpin Hotel
Timothy F. Crowley, Inc
Levison @ Co
David W. Biow
Breene
Merc Man Diseco
Pianw
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D. HARTMANN + eet
Mercer Lange
A. Schaap & Sone
Michael M. Wetas
Lispenard Am
Chas
L Ll. Firucki
Senet
WISE
Auci
Columbus
Fifth Avenue Auction Rooms
Ben Sid
S. S
Berkshire
Northakese Vine St
Silanes Pilladelphia
Front St
Palleées
Salzer & CO
Nassau ST
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