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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
5
City College ceremony reports fifty arts and thirty-five science degrees with Abram J. Elkus delivering the address. He cites the Bucks County Ohio voting clash and warns against delegitimizing urban governance while urging graduates to advance the city morally and intellectually.
The will of Charles Kohler, piano maker and racing-stable owner, filed in Surrogates' Court, shows an estate near $5,000,000 with $51,000 in charitable bequests. He leaves $85,000 to St John's Guild and the Floating and Seaside Hospital, plus $310,000 to two other groups, and smaller legacies to relatives and servants. His wife Veronica M Kohler receives a stock farm and an annual income of £25,000 from the residuary estate, with detailed staged distributions to his three daughters Olga Vera and Rita Kohler. Executors named are Veronica Kohler, William B Ellison, and Richard W Lawrence. The will was dated July 15, 1912.
Secretary Wilson issued a broad amendment to immigration rules to curb admission of Hindus and Malays from insular possessions to the mainland. Officials may reject aliens unless they prove not to be public charges. The move follows Hindu arrivals in San Francisco from the Philippines, and may face congressional action.
The Normal College graduated 196 Bachelor of Arts students and 19 kindergartners in June, the largest class yet, with President George Samier Davis stressing that schooling should foster civic spirit. He urged teachers not to let the curriculum strangle them, and faculty distributed prizes across German, French, Education, Natural Science, Latin, English, Mathematics, Music, and History.
Gov. Sulzer appointed a commission including Mrs William Einstein and others to study pension relief for widowed mothers. The panel will include three Senators and five Assembly members, named by senate and assembly leaders, under a law enacted this year.
The Executive Committee of the Business Men's Progressive Association representing about 1,500 New York voters met District Attorney Whitman yesterday. They presented resolutions pledging support if he runs and to work for his nomination. Whitman replied with thanks and said his administration would be nonpartisan if elected. The group, incorporated four months ago, lists 501 Fifth Avenue offices.
Harvard University awarded Dr Lauro Seviriano Muller honorary Doctor of Laws during June commencement in Sanders Theatre. The Brazilian Foreign Minister joined J. P. Morgan Senator Lodge and others in receiving honors as degrees were conferred including 418 Bachelors of Art and 127 Masters of Arts among total graduates. Overseers also elected for six year terms: Langdon Marvin George Palmer William Thayer Frederick Shattuck Harlan Amen and Frederick Fish.
Appraisal filed in Surrogates’ Office shows Countess Margaret Zborowski died July 9 1911 with gross assets $3 001 281 and New York taxable estate $2 655 558 after debts and English fealty deduction. Two children from first marriage (de Stuers) were cut off. bulk of estate left to Louis Zborowski with trusts and contingencies for English education and maintenance. Higham estate near Canterbury valued. major New York asset is 335 Fifth Avenue with other securities and English realty.
Mary Jennings, 50, spent Wednesday night with her daughter at 264 West 122nd Street then viewed her husband John Jennings's body. She collapsed and died, with a physician citing grief and shock. The couple, married thirty years, left three grown children. a double funeral was planned.
Appraisal of the Henrietta T Whitney estate filed in the Surrogate's office shows a life interest of $17,329 to Daniel D Whitney, former reform Mayor of Brooklyn. He is 94, and upon his death his sister would receive the life interest.
The Lafayette College community confronts a grave crisis after the resignation of Dr. J M Mecklin, professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy, with alumni and friends questioning President E D Warfield. Supporters cite evolving views on ethics and religion, while critics fear impaired college prestige and potential leadership change.
Description of gauze fabric with blue pink lavender or black stripes and dots on white ground. Some skirts feature deep tucks tunic effect turn over collars and cuffs of dimity or pique with hand embroidery in harmonious style. Value ten dollars.
A stylish white sport coat in English wool with an odd black and white striped effect features cane cut tailoring, a broad belt, patch pockets, and a mannish collar. Available in multiple sizes with ivory buttons and a novel arrangement of trim.
Promotion notes protection from dust and showers with English Gloria coats in colors black jasper and blue priced at 8.75 regular 12.50 customers urged to buy now during sale period at the store.
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