Mayor Gaynor Defends Police Chief Waldo Amid Graft Claims
In a letter to Clarkson Cowl, Mayor Gaynor praises Police Commissioner Waldo, rejects calls for “a thief to catch a thief,” and asserts Waldo’s honesty while noting graft exists in many forces. He portrays investigators as overreaching and highlights the purge of nineteen inspectors, praising new recruits and the city’s police reforms.
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Defective School Ventilation Prompted Inquiry Findings
A preliminary report to the City Board of Estimate cites serious faults in school ventilation. Open windows are unhealthy, mechanical systems harmful, and air contamination from street-level drafts noted. Recommendations urge new systems and more funding for investigation with emphasis on sterilization and humidity control.
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Sanitation Report Flags Faulty Ventilation in Tenement Piles
An inspection notes that about 64 percent of the piles in two old tenement districts show unhealthy conditions. Bacteria analysis finds most samples largely harmless though some strains raise concern. Poor ventilation and open windows contribute to the sanitation problem in multi story buildings.
Cornerstone to be laid for Harlem Hebrew Institute building
The Harlem Hebrew Educational Institute at 133 to 142 East Ilfth Street will have its cornerstone laid at 3 PM tomorrow. Gifts from Jacob H. Schiff and other patrons made the building possible with speakers including Adolph Lewisohn and Isidore Hershfield among the participants.
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Salem History Pageant Continues Through June
SalemMass June 13 The pageant traces Salem history from Roger Conant 1626 to 1692 and showcases the city’s development. Cast includes local families as participants in the ongoing historical presentation.
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Pressburg Fire Losses Startle Jewish Community
The American Jewish Committee reports 2700 Jews lost their homes in a Pressburg fire with estimated damages at 500000 dollars, of which 250000 is insured. A Vienna letter cites widespread relief efforts and a future focus on rehabilitation for the ruined residents.
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Vienna
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