Fire Department Chief Selection Faces Broad Scrutiny
The search to replace ex Chief Edward Croker amid a pending physical exam faces a Fosdick led probe into fireboat contracts. Acting Chief John Kenlon draws opposition over exam changes and eligibility questions as Deputy Chiefs vie for the post.
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Edward F. Croker
Fire Department
Accounts
Fosdick
Croker
Thomas J. Ahearn
Thomas Lally
John J. Burns
John Bunns
Frederick W. Gooderson, Jr
Thomas R. Langford
William Guerin
Richard W. Callaghan
James J. McCartney
John Kenton
James B. Martin
Patrick Maher
William T. Beggin
O'Hara
Murray
Ahearn
Lally
Gooderson
Burns and Binns
Langford
Martin, Callaghan
Guerin
McCartney
O’hara
Kenton
Beggin and
Maher
Burns
Binns
John Kenlon
Municipal Civil Service Commission
Thomas C. Murray
F. G. Ireland
Sally
Murrays
Kenlon
Nicholas Hayes
Ancostura Bitters Touted As Vital Appetizer Invigorator
In the periodical notice an automobile themed advertisement extols Ancostura Bitters as a famous appetizer and energizer, claiming outings are incomplete without it.
Waldo's Fist Breaks Mob in Monroe and Clinton Streets
Police Commissioner Waldo Deputy McKay and Inspector Titus rescued a wounded officer and prisoner amid a belligerent crowd of Italian celebrants. Morris Goodman rushed to Madison Street Station claiming a man had shot him. Louis Zicus, 17, Painter of 300 Cherry Street, admitted shooting and was jailed on Goodman's complaint.
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Waldo
McKay
George Titus
Monroe
Clinton Streets
Madison Street
Morris Goodman
Monroe Street
Lieut
Barrett
Cordonell
Louis Zicus
Cherry Street
Goodman
Zicus
Fearful Sloop Party Reported Missing Off New Jersey Coast
Five Essex County residents set sail from Bergen Point in the sloop Vayu bound for Atlantic Highlands after 6 pm Saturday. They were Lemuel C. Smith, his parents, George Schutz, and Mrs Louise M Millard. Storm feared swept them away with no word from New York harbor police and no wreckage found near Sandy Hook.
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Essex County
N. J
Bergen Point
Vayu
Atlantic Highlands
Lemuel C. Smith
Lemuel Smith
Brookside Avenue
Irvington
George Schutz
Walker Road
West Orange
Smith
China
Orient
Newark
Fireman rescues boy from canal near Trenton
Willard Allen a Pennsylvania Railroad fireman leapt from his moving locomotive to save Charles Johnson a local boy who fell into the Delaware and Raritan Canal. Both were pulled to shore by a nearby officer and bystanders. Johnson returned home and Allen was cared for by friends.
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Trenton
WN. J
Willard Allen
Pennsylvania Railroad
Delawarran and Raritan Canal
Allen
Charles Johnson
Johnson
Bayonne votes no on commission plan in close city election
Bayonne residents rejected the proposed switch to a commission form of government by 2 votes 2234 to 2236 as machines and rain blamed for the defeat. Officials expect an official count in two weeks could tie if two disputed ballots are counted.
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Bayonne
N. J
Wilson
Hudson County Board of Elections
Commission
New Jersey
Third Rail Kills Unidentified Woman Near Atlantic City
An unidentified woman was killed when struck on the third rail about three miles from Atlantic City New Jersey. Motorists who reported the accident said she walked along the tracks before a bright flash and blaze. The coroner ordered the body taken to the Morgue for identification.
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New York Times
Atlantic City
N. J
Philadelphia
Pleasantville
Sontheimer
Bulger Registers for Quarantine Investigation
Former State Attorney General Charles N. Bulger of Oswego, appointed by Gov. Dix to probe conditions at the Quarantine station under Health Officer Doty, registered yesterday at the Hotel Knickerbocker. The start of the inquiry appeared unclear with a postponement after an expected beginning yesterday.
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Charles N. Bulger
Oswego
Dix
Doty
Knickerbocker
Dewey's Pure Claret Wines Ad Promotes Digestion Aid
A brief advertisement for Dewey's Pure Claret Wines from H. T. Dewey & Sons Co. promotes the product as a digestion aid to be enjoyed with meals and lists the Fulton Street address for the supplier.
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DEWEY
H. T. Dewey & Sons CO
Fulton St
Aplanatic invisible Brsight eyeglasses for distant vision
Spencer's at 7 Maiden Lane announces a planatic invisible Brsight eyeglasses line for distant vision. The ad notes updated lenses and modern design catering to customers seeking improved sight at distance with discreet frames.
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Spencer's
Maiden Lane
Wilson urges Trenton folks to back city commission rule
Gov Wilson urged Trenton voters to support a commission rule system at a special election next Tuesday. He praised the form as improving city governance, warned against “gumshoe politics,” and urged selecting responsible commissioners while advocating home rule over state control.
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New York Times
Trenton
N. J
Gov. Wilson
United States
State House
Jersey City
Arena of Lutetia Reveals Rome Era Ruins in Paris
In Paris the arena of Lutetia unveils ancient ruins from the Roman era as excavations continue. The feature previews further discoveries and context for readers of next Sunday’s Times.
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Paris
Rome
Times
Airman Frey Falls on Way to Turin in Race Disaster
German aviator Frey started from Rome on the final leg of the Paris to Turin air race. A heavy fog and a storm caused his craft to crash in a ravine between Viterbo and Rome. He survived with multiple injuries after Red Cross rescuers found him. his wife awaits news in Florence.
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Interbo
Frey
Rome
Turin
Viterbo
Red Cross
San Martino
Monte Cimone
Rondglione
Camorra
Monte Fogliano
Florence
Aviators Race Faces First Major Mishap in Magdeburg
In the National Aviation Circuit, Karl Mueller crashed his biplane during landing at Magdeburg, suffering a brain concussion but expected to recover. The Magdeburg to Schwerin leg covered 113 miles as Lindpainter Koenig and Wiencziers pressed on, while Wittenstein and Buechner reached Schwerin by early evening.
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Magdeburg
Karl Mueller
Lindpainter
Koenig
Buechner
Laitsch
Wittenstein
Berlin
Schwerin
Eugene Wiencziers
Wiencziers
Aitsch
Brunswick
Spies in Home Davis Says Divorce Suit Proceeding
Robert B. Davis of New York and Summit, N J testifies in his divorce case against Jessie W. Davis. He alleges his wife turned his Hoboken business against him, spied on him, and even intercepted his mail, while a court question remains over residency for jurisdiction.
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New York Times
Los Angeles
Cal
Robert B. Davis
Riverside Drive
New York
Summit
N. J
Jessie W. Davis
Munroe
Hoboken
Lucretia
Davis
Levy Election Bill Forges Tammany Clash In Albany Caucus
Democratic Assembly caucus in Albany endorses the Levy election measure and the Murtaugh State Highway Commission bill amid bolters and protests. The income tax amendment to the federal constitution is pushed as a party line item with leaders predicting final passage this week.
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New York Times
Albany
Dix
Murtaugh
Smith
Assembly
New York
Tammany
Murphy
Frisbie
A. J. Levy
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Dutchess
Congress
Edmund R. Terry
Kings
William Allaire Shortt
Richmond
Richard A. Brace
Montgomery
Clarence W. Donovan
Donovan
Regular
Tammany Hall
Shortt
Brace
Mr. Brace
John K. Evans
Sullivan
Otis S. Beach
Tioga
Clayton S. Wheeler
Delaware
State Highway Commission
Senate
New York City
United States
Fully Matured Champagne Crown Trimmed in Gold
A vintage label reads Moët & Chandon Imperial Crown Brut Curge A. A. Moët & Chandon White Seal Very Dry. Describes as the finest champagne. Importers listed as KESSLER & CO. sole importers.
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Moét & Chandon
A. A. Moét & Chandon
Kessler & CO
Anti-Semite Party Beaten in Vienna Reichsrat Votes
Vienna reports show the Christian Socialists, once dominant anti semites, defeated in the Reichsrat election. Of 200 polls, 94 require real allotments and rioting occurred as police dispersed clashes. Nearly all CCS candidates lost and face potential runoffs where they are likely to be defeated.
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Vienna
Reichsrath
Low Fares and Comfort Train to Colorado
Train service from Teenr and St Louis offers morning and evening departures with affordable fares. Tickets and hook details likely available, though text is garbled and may omit dates and full route.
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Colorado
Rock Gng
St. Louis
Ereka
Fireworks On Elevated Train Halted Bronx Route
A short circuit on a Third Avenue elevated train between 161st and 165th Street stations halted service for about thirty minutes. Blue flames and smoke filled the car as passengers remained aboard under guard. no one was injured and others walked along the tracks to nearby stations during the busy rush hour.
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Third Avenue
161St
165Th Street
Bronx
Seabird Sighting Off No Man's Land Bound for Azores
The 25 foot yawl Seabird with three crew left Oak Bluffs en route from Providence to Rome. Spoken about 35 miles southeast of No Man's Land by the Barbara at 3:30 Sunday afternoon. The vessel will not touch port until Fayal in the Azores for oil and supplies. Crew: Thomas Fleming Day of New York Theodore St Godwin and Fred B Thurber of Providence.
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New Bedford
Mass
Providence
R. L
Rome
Oak Bluffs
Azores
No Man's Land
Martha's Vineyard Island
Barbara
Legacy for Suffrage Divests Funds to Women’s Association
Rebecca Battinger of Moorestown dies in New Jersey probate today leaving a 5000 dollar trust to the Woman's National Suffrage Association for annual income until women gain universal suffrage. The principal goes to a niece. The will also directs cremation and scattering of ashes over her Moorestown rose garden.
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Mount Holly
N. J
Rebecca
Leir Battinger
Moorestown
Woman's National Suffrage Association
Testatrix
Royalist Invasion Threat Rocks Portugal Frontiers
Lisbon reports Captain Couciero plans another cross border push. Minister Barreto orders Fifth Sixth Regiments to Cazadores and Fifteenth to Braga along with Maxim guns. Eighth Cavalry and Fourteenth Infantry to Villa Real. Frontiers manned, gun boats active, leaves recalled. Barreto vows annihilation if royalists enter.
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Barreto
Cazadores
Braga
Villa Real
Lorimer Inquiry Delays Proceeding To June 29
The Lorimer Committee postponed the investigation to Thursday June 29 at the request of Senator Lorimer to allow his counsel Judge Haneey to travel to Washington. Ex Senator Aldrich plans to appear in Providence. Subpoenas target Chicago witnesses including Edward Tilden of National Packing Edward Hines C F Wiehe Clarence Funk Edgar Bancroft State Senator John Broderick Robert E Wilson George Hinman and H Kohisaat.
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New York Times
Washington
Lorimer Committee
Senator Lorimer
Lorimer
Judge Haneey
Aldrich
Providence
Chicago
Edward Tilden
The
National Packing Company
Edward Hines
Maine’s Mast Shipped From Havana After Wreck
The Maine’s ten ton steel foremast was shipped aboard the Ward Line Steamer Bayvamp to Governors Island New York. Heavy rains hinder pumping at the wreck site though operations resume tomorrow. Cuban authorities prepare to receive recovered bodies at Cabana Fortress under military guard before transfer to Leondas for shipment north.
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Havana
Maine
Ward Line
Bayvamp
Governors Island
New York
Cabana Fortress
Leonidas
Merger Plan Aims to Consolidate Bakeries in Major Cities
Frederick W. Lehmann endorses a proposed $30,000,000 merger of bakeries across thirty cities. George N. Meissner, head of McKinney Bread Company, says the plan envisions a holding company absorbing one bakery per city while keeping local officers and directors. The goal is cost savings in labs, machinery, advertising, and sales.
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New York Times
ST. Louis
Frederick W. Lehmann
United States
George N. Meissner
McKinney Bread Company
New York
Meissner
Lehmann
Going to the country news service ad note
A fragment urges readers bound for the country to place orders with their newsdealer to receive the New York Daily News Sunday editions and mentions a per month advertisement rate per the city edition.
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New York T Daily
Subway Plan Presents City Wide Brooklyn Rapid Transit Routes
The McAneny committee released a long awaited subway plan valued at 257.4 million dollars proposing two broad systems with a five cent fare to Coney Island. It outlines extensive routes including Broadway to Fifty ninth Street and a Harlem River extension, with both city and company funded segments and a pending board vote next Wednesday.
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City of New York
Board of Estimate
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
McAneny
Interborough
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Broadway
Manhattan
Coney Island
Atlantic and
Flatbush Avenues
Brooklyn
East River
Battery
Church and Vesey Streets
Ninth Street
Seventh Avenue
Fiftyninth Street
Queensboro Bridge
Centre Street
Williamsburg
Nassau and
Broad Streets
Battery Tunnel
Williamsburg Bridge
Delancey Street
Spring Street
Manhattan Bridge
Canal Street
Fourth Avenue
Flatbush
Fourth Avenues
Fortieth Street
Fort Hamilton
South Brooklyn
Project Park
Brighton
Union Square
Fourteenth Street
Staten Island
Perth Amboy
Narrows
Lone Island-Pennsylvania
City
Interborough Money
Lexington Avenue
Thirtyfifth Street
Harlem River
West Farms
Mott Avenue
River Avenue
Jerome Avenue
Woodlawn Cemetery
138Th Street
Southern Boulevard
Westchester Avenue
Pelham Bay Park
Times Square
Varick Street
West Broadway
Greenwich Street
Whitehall Street
Boroug Hall
Une
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Nilson
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Friends of the New Movement
Paterson
Passaic
New Brunswick
East Orange
Morristown
Elizabeth
Plainfield
Luyties Brothers
N. Y
Arena OF Lutetia
Mueller Falls
Assembly Caucus
FOR Income Tax ‘Act
Levy
No Man’s Land
Portugal
Lisbon
Couciero
Committee—Chicago
Bakery Trust
Solicitor General Lehmann
McAneny Committee
Board of Estimate and
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