Smoke Nuisance Reaches a Crisis in City
City officials from the Law and Health Departments move to curb widespread soft coal smoke affecting ferries, elevated trains, hotels, apartments, and offices. The Manhattan Elevated Railway Company faces criminal and civil action under the Sanitary Code as authorities seek hard coal use or charter forfeiture. Officials vow rapid prosecutions and full inquiry into coal availability and compliance.
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London
City Hall
Third Avenue
Park Row
Health Department
Fifty-fifth Street
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan Elevated Railway Company
Manhattan Company
The
Health Bureau
Corporation Counsel’s Department
Steele
Court of Special Sessions
Bramley
Morton
Alliance
Manhattan Elevated Company
Arthur F. Cosby
Bureau
Corporation Counsel
Law Department
Mr. Cosby
Sixth
Ninth Avenue
Alfred Skitt
Manhattan Elevated Railroad Company
NEW York Times
New York Central Company
Park Avenue
Dr. Lederle
Confederate Dead Honored At Columbus Memorial Arch
The unveiling and dedication of a memorial arch for 2250 Confederate dead drew about 5000 visitors to Columbus Ohio. The arch, a gift from William H Harrison of Cincinnati, honors prisoners at Camp Chase who died in prison. Ex Gov Foraker had the burial ground walled, and Col W H Knauss started yearly grave decorations. Gov Nash spoke as Confederate camps offered floral tributes.
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Chase
Columbus
Ohio
William H. Harrison
Cincinnati
Camp Chase
Hayes
To Open New Pleasure Ground Seabreeze Park Named
NEW BRUNSWICK N J June 14 The Middlesex and Somerset Traction Company bought land on Staten Island near Tottenville and is creating a picnic ground called Seabreeze Park.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Middlesex and Somerset Traction Company
Staten Island
Tottenville
Butchers Plan Meeting Over Smoke From Ninth Avenue Elevated
Local union of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen will meet at their Fortieth Street headquarters to press Manhattan Railway to end soft coal engine smoke on the Ninth Avenue elevated line. Union leader William C. Wollman reports most butchers on the avenue back the move. if nuisance persists, shops may close or shutter with awnings down. The gathering will discuss remedies and potential legal action.
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Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers’ Workmen
Fortieth Street
Ninth and
Tenth Avenues
Manhattan Railway Company
Ninth Avenue
William C. Wollman
Union
Mr. Wellman
Wellman
General Association
New Ferry Line to Link South Amboy Terminal to Park
A ferry service will begin between the traction company's South Amboy terminal and the new park, which will be formally opened on June 20. The park, facing Raritan Bay near the mouth of Staten Island Sound, was formerly Ward's Point.
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The
Traction Company
South Amboy
Raritan Bay
Staten Island Sound
Miss Mary Custis Lee In Railway Segregation Case
Miss Mary Custis Lee daughter of Gen Robt E Lee forfeited $5 collateral for default of appearance before Mayor Simpson in Alexandria police court on charges of violating segregation laws on railways. She was taken into custody after refusing to move from the rear colored section to the front. The Mayor found the conductor had enforced the law and would have faced sanction if not so.
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Alexandria
Mary Custis Lee
Robert E. Lee
Simpson
Miss Lee
Riverhead Farmer George F. Terry Dies Suddenly
George Francis Terry a prominent Riverhead farmer and longtime town assessor died suddenly while driving home after a church festival. He collapsed in his carriage just after leaving the event and died before aid could arrive. the death is believed to be the result of apoplexy.
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Riverhead
L. I
George Francis Terry
Revision in Connecticut Faces Vote on State Constitution
New Haven, June 14. Voters will decide whether to accept the Constitutional Convention's revision of the state constitution. If accepted it likely ends further revisions for years. if rejected a broad push for a more radical change is expected. The measure hinges on legislative changes and representation.
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New Haven
Conn
Courts of Common Pleas
Senate
House
Marlborough
Meriden
Norwich
Naugatuck
McLean
Trades Union League
Reform Party
May Sell Brandreth Realty In White Plains Case
Justice Gaynor granted Margaret S. Brandreth permission to sell parts of her husband Ralph Brandreth's estate. Temple Emmet named referee. Brandreth declared incompetent May 7. he is at Picomingdale Asylum. Proceeds expected to cover debts and family maintenance for their children. The sale targets Ossining land to Allcock Porous Plaster Co for 11000 with other assets totaling 100,600 in New York and 40,000 in Herkimer County.
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White Plains
N. Y
Gaynor
Margaret S. Brandreth
Ralph Brandreth
Temple Emmet
Brandreth
Bellwood
L. I
Amsterdam Avenue
Pursuit of a Horse Thief in New Jersey
In Kingston near New Brunswick a horse thief stole a white mare and runabout from Craig Perrine. George and Robert Brown pursued with a gun, exchanging for a livery horse, chasing toward Plainfield. The fugitive fled into a swamp after a brief pursuit. shots were fired but he escaped. The Browns returned the mare.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Craig Perrine
Kingston
Plainfield
Robert Brown
Mr. Perrine
Boy Hurt When Horns Puncture Leg After Tree Breaks
A ten year old boy William Van Arsdale Jr. was cherry picking in his yard when a tree limb broke and a cow beneath the tree caused horn injuries to his legs. The wounds were painful but not serious.
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New Brunswick
N. J
William
William van Arsdale
Lee Avenue
Prominent Tenn. Lawyer Albert D. Marks Dies by Suicide
Nashville report states Albert D. Marks, son of ex Gov Albert S. Marks and son-in-law of Gen W H Jackson, shot himself this morning. He was a well known social figure and lawyer. no motive is given.
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Nashville
Tenn
Albert D. Marks
Albert S. Marks
W. H. Jackson
Belle Meade
Marks
Guthrie to Host MKT Terminals and Roundhouses
The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Co buys seventy five acres of land beside Guthrie Oklahoma Territory for division terminals. It adds to twenty acres of school lands condemned earlier. Roundhouses and shops will be built for the Oklahoma lines. Citizens of Guthrie contributed twenty acres of land and $50,000 to secure the road.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma Territory
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company
Oklahoma
Shipyard Trust Buys Bethlehem Steel to Form Large Consolidation
The United States Shipbuilding Company announced the purchase of Bethlehem Steel, forming a major shipbuilding alliance with U S Steel and Morgan interests. The deal expands capitalization, boosts capacity to build battleships, and promises timely hull steel and foreign orders through new bonds and a broadened board.
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United States Shipbuilding Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
United States
Shipbuilding Company
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Vickers's Sons & Maxim
England
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Mr. Schwab
Mr. Morgan
Schwab
Morgan Firm
New Shipbuilding Combine
J. P. Morgan & Co
E. M. McIlvaine
Lewis Nixon
Bethlehem. Steel Company
Europe
Mexico
Bethlehem
D. le Roy Dresser
Trust Company of the Republic
Dresser
Tota
Horner's Furniture Offers Wide Antique and Enamelled Styles
Horner's Furniture presents enamelled suits and brass trimmed iron bedsteads in over 100 patterns. A full line includes bedframes, bureaus, washstands, tables, chiffoniers, wardrobes, and chairs in maple, birch, mahogany and oak. Located at 61 63 65 West 23d Street.
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C. Sa
R. J. Horner & CO
Brokers' Offices Closed Up Town as Five Claims Loom
Lawyer Reno R. Billington reports Wright and Garfield brokers with offices at 44 Broadway and 30 West Twenty-third Street closed with no explanation. Five claims totaling 900 dollars loom, and Billington plans legal action. Authorities and customers seek details as manager and partner identities remain unclear.
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Wright & Garfield
Broadway
Reno R. Billington
West Twenty-third Street
Billington
Nolty
Consolidated Exchange
Wright
W. R. Vermilye & Co
Garfield
Harry
Appeals Court Sees Delayed Cleanup Of Docket
Albany June 14 The Court of Appeals calendar began with 385 cases and now stands about 230, including 94 appeals from orders. With five daily dispositions five days a week, the panel may not clear the docket until late fall. The court adjourns June 27 and resumes in October as Supreme Court justices continue to sit.
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Albany
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Daughters of the American Revolution Conference Closes
The State Daughters of the American Revolution annual conference in Rochester ended at noon. President General Fairbanks spoke this morning. Delegates enjoyed numerous dinners last night and a large reception hosted by Mrs. Henry C. Brewster. Admiral and Mrs. J B Coghlan were guests of honor.
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Rochester
N. Y
The
State Daughters of the American Revolution
General Fairbanks
Henry C. Brewster
J. B. Coghlan
High Value Night Dresses From Nainsook to Cambric
A vivid catalog feature declares low grades paired with fine goods to boost profit and minimize price confusion. It highlights Nainsook Cambric Maslin fabrics with lace, tucked yoke styles, and high neck options. Emphasizes Great values in hundreds of summer night dresses, fresh and well made with prices from .49 to 10.69.
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Nainsook
Cambric
Maslin
New York
ANG Bruocks Oc
Vadacsa Sanct Ran Ticle
June Cut Price Sale of Wash Dress Fabrics
A department store advertises a June cut price sale on wash dress fabrics. It promotes Varigated spots, Dresden stripes, polka dots, rings, foulard figures in pink, navy, cardinal, lilac and white, plus silk, linen and mercerized varieties at deep discounts. Many items listed with reduced prices and color assortments.
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Dresden
Madras
Elegant Upholstery Fabrics at a Fraction of Cost
An importer clears stock before Europe departure offering tapestries draperies and moquette velours at below import costs. Prices include .59 tapestries worth 1.00 to 1.25 .98 French tapestries 1.75 to 2.50 1.49 Damasks and brocades 3.00 to 5.00 and various mohairs see ad for full line and prices.
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Europe
America
du Barry
Empire
Seace
Dwight
Five Point Hammocks Sell At Bargain Prices
The ad touts hammocks with a fine canvas weave artistic colored stripes full length and width turnover upholstered pillow and a deep side valance offered at bargain prices claiming equal quality to $3.00 models. Shoppers are urged to buy if found cheaper elsewhere.
Black Silk Fashions Promote Summer Wear and Bargains
A sales note highlights Black Silks including Silk Taffetas Pongees and light fabrics for summer use. It lists Black Pongee Silks in wide widths at reduced prices, Black Japanese Silks treated to resist rain, guaranteed Taftetas, and Foulard Twills. Also promoted are Muslin linens, graduation dresses for Misses in white Swiss with lace trims priced from 12.00 to 24.08.
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Manhattan Elevated Railroad
Gen. Lee
Farmer
Connecticut
Princeton
Shipyard Trust
Bethlehem Steel
Steel Corporation and Shipping
Combine
Horner’s Furniture
West 23d Street
Brokers
Appeals Court
H. S
Silk Dept
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