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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
9
Thomas A Edison urges speed in production as nonessentials are sidelined during war. He cites music as vital and argues luxury goods drive national output, calling for full industrial effort to defeat Germany and sustain morale.
The United States Naval Observatory led nine teen observers in Raker Oregon for a total solar eclipse expected to last 112 seconds. The team includes J C Hammond G N Peters C C Wylie W A Conrad and others with Navy sailors assisting as clouds threaten the event across a wide path from South Bend Washington to Orlando Florida.
Metropolitan Museum of Art announces new acquisitions for the month including Old Silver Cape loaned by J P Morgan. items feature Hellenistic silver cups with naturalistic cranes and fish motifs, two handles, inner and outer cup design, plus other classical works and Durer woodcuts. The sculpture collection, from Bardini sale, includes a Roman marble column and a Madonna bas-relief.
Governor Whitman at the St Regis yesterday refused to discuss Oscar Straus resignation as Chairman of the Public Service Commission or identify a successor. Commissioner FJ HM Kraeke visited and was told he might be named to chair the commission as Morse Dry Docks Crescent facility inquiry looms.
The Liberty Loan Committee of this Federal Reserve district partners with city authorities to locate 30 000 bond applicants who did not complete cash subscriptions. Arthur M. Anderson reports 15 000 cards were sent to a city department with 15 000 more under review. Initial findings show 15 percent are willing to complete subscriptions, while 25 percent remain untraced.
The Food Administration led by Herbert Hoover announces a nationwide plan to curb retail food costs by licensing wholesalers and creating county price committees. These boards will set fair prices, report to the federal body, and punish profiteers by cutting off supplies or revoking licenses.
Seward Prosser of the Bankers' Trust recounts front-line impressions from Chalons and Verdun. Kenyon College President W E Pierce notes Red Cross service six weeks behind the front, praising wartime women's canteen efforts and nightly shifts feeding and aiding French soldiers.
The Real Estate Board of New York issued a statement denying any plan to present a commission form of government to the New York Federation of Agriculture in Albany. President Laurence McGuire conveyed regret to Mayor Hylan that such a publication appeared, stressing the board acted without authorization and has not devised any such plan.
The Italian societies of America led by Dr. Pasquale De Badie select Giuseppe Trotta to paint a portrait of President Wilson contingent on his acceptance. Thousands sign a petition urging the President to sit. The group plans to send the portrait to Italy as a gift to Mother Country for display in a national building.
London June 6 announcement by John R. Clynes states profiteering and competition removed from meat. Massive slaughter of 2 000 000 cattle and 10 000 000 sheep valued at £40 000 000 distributed via 2 000 local food committees to 40 090 000 customers while milk price rises from sixpence to sevenpence a quart.
Deputy Police Commissioner Allan A. Ryan reported War Department success in night darkness measures that hinder aircraft navigation. Officials consider shading lamps and temporary lighting bans to mislead aviators, with permanent rules likely. museums may close to avoid night visibility as anti air threat grows.
Mrs Finley J Shepard wife of the Gould railway manager and daughter of the late Jay Gould lies seriously ill at 579 Fifth Avenue. Doctors consider the illness may require an operation though appendicitis was denied. She has been ill over ten days and is resting comfortably at the home with her adopted children.
Whyte's restaurant at 145 Fulton Street was ordered shut for one week by the Federal Food Board or fined 1 500 to the Red Cross for wheat regulation violations. The notice warns removal if the choice is not honored and explains prior violations tied to Vienna and French rolls. The board directs a two week display of notices regardless of closure or payment.
Resolutions from the Chemical Alliance meeting pledge cooperation with the Chemical Division of the War Industries Board to allocate sulfur bearing materials for munitions output. A distribution committee will coordinate with officials to prevent nonessential use and ensure full share for ammunition plants. Horace Bowker presided. Charles A. MacDowell represented the government.
In the ten day span May 27 to June 6 on the Pennsylvania Lines East 4,477 employees left and 5,122 were hired, net gain 645. Women rose from 5,682 to 7,227, while male staff fell by 90. Shortages of firemen brakemen car repair men trackmen and enginemen persist. about 14,000 on the Balt Pittsburgh line remain near normal.
Supreme Court Justice Pendleton appointed Phoenisi Inaraham to take testimony in the lunacy case of Mrs. Frank W. Woolworth. The 66 year old widow, living with her husband at 16 Fifth Avenue, has been under nurse care for years and is unable to walk or comprehend. She owns property including 200 Jefferson Avenue Brooklyn and has an interest in Philadelphia real estate. Doctors say the condition arises from blood vessel disease, likened to brain softening, and is incurable.
The National Security League awarded four first prizes totaling $1,009 for best German language and other information spread plans to sway German and Austrian masses. Winners include Dr Henry Laoula Smith of Washington and Lee University F J Neubauer James H Monahan and John C Ralston.
The Italian Telegraph Administration requires private international telegrams to use open language, include the addressee by full name, and require signature by full sender name. From June 10 abbreviated or code addresses and signatures are banned, with applicable rules extending to Italian colonies.
Leonce Perret Productions teams with the French High Commission on a film series debuting with Pershing at Lafayette tomb and trench scenes. The project aims to demonstrate American admiration for France and bonds between Allied nations amid a reception at Park Avenue studio attended by French officials and cultural figures.
High bidding at the Lambs Gambol auction at Jim Belasco Theatre drew top box prices of 500 and seats selling well above face value. Stars De Wolf Hopper William Collier Augustus Thomas Donald Brian Taylor Holmes and Leon Errol served as auctioneers for the charity event. Proceeds from the first performance go to the club building fund with four more charity shows to follow at the Hudson Theatre next Friday.
The first return trip of the New York Boston air mail service was set for this morning led by Lieutenant Webb. He reported a broken propeller blade on landing at Belmont Park but no injuries and a quick repair, while the Belmont to Philadelphia leg was stalled by heavy storm. Weather shifted at the other end but flights between Washington and Philadelphia were expected to proceed.
Official word: Imperial War Cabinet and Imperial Conference to begin within days. Canadian delegation includes Sir Robert L. Borden and A Meighen with J A Calder and Newton W. towell, plus others. Delegations from Australia New Zealand South Africa Newfoundland and India listed.
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