New Haven Road Eyes Pennsylvania Terminal Entrance
The Rapid Transit Commission considers plans to extend the New York New Haven & Hartford Line from Woodlawn to West Farms to connect with Harlem River & Port Chester track, routing New Haven trains via the Pennsylvania tunnel to the Pennsylvania terminal. The franchise asks for a four track Woodlawn to West Farms segment and offsets Grand Central access.
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Pennsylvania Station
Grand Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Road
New York Connecting Railroad
Rapid Transit Board
West Farms
Board of Aldermen
New York
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Debate Over Third Track on 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Rapid Transit Commission will hear arguments next Thursday at 2 PM on adding a third track to the Second and Third Avenue elevated lines into the Bronx. Corporation Counsel Delany argues Interborough lacked franchise. City Law Department could enjoin construction. State Railroad Commission supports the plan. George L. Rives backs needing a franchise. Controller Metz urges faster Bronx transit unless a better option appears soon.
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Bronx
Rapid Transit Commission
Delany
Interborough Company
City Law Department
State Railroad Commission
George L. Rives
Rives
Metz
Plans to remove New York Central tracks in Eleventh Avenue
Chief Engineer Rice told the Rapid Transit Commission that removal plans have been submitted to Chief Engineer Wilgus of the railroad. The commission will consider the plans next week. Commissioner Ledyard noted the move safeguards the city’s stance against a future claim that an adequate removal plan was not offered within the year allowed by the last Legislature.
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Rapid Transit Commission
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Ascourt
No Suit Over the Pearls
Customs officials say a court case over how unmounted precious stones should be taxed is unlikely after reviewing recent imports. A set of unstrung pearls from France bought by William B. Weeda was classified as precious stones at 10 percent duty, whereas a charged 60 percent would apply if sold as jewelry.
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France
William B. Weeda
George W. Mindil
Pratt in dry goods concern formed in Brooklyn
A certificate of limited partnership filed with the Kings County clerk shows Herbert Lee Pratt son of Charles Pratt of Standard Oil has joined the department store firm of Frederick Loeser & Co in Brooklyn The document signed by Arthur and John Richmond Gibb as general partners notes 500000 added to the firm’s capital
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Herbert Lee Pratt
Charles Pratt
Standard Oil Company
Frederick Loeser & Co
Brooklyn
Arthur
John Richmond Gibb
Thayer Calls End to Private Car System Soon
John B. Thayer of the Pennsylvania Railroad tells the Interstate Commerce Commission private cars should be abolished to ensure fair shippers rates and car distribution though railroads say the move cannot happen immediately. He notes growth in mines and sidings increased car demand and favors sole railroad transportation if it proves capable.
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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Company
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Frank Hoff
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Joseph K. Boyer
Altoona
New York
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Commission
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Broker Shoemaker Crushed Injuries Fatal
William B. Shoemaker of Shoemaker & Bates died after his leg was crushed leaving an elevator in the Blair Building. Witnesses say elevator operator John Keating slammed the gate as Shoemaker stepped out. He was 22, living at 26 West Fifty Third Street, taken to Hudson Street Hospital.
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William B. Shoemaker
Stock Exchange
Shoemaker & Bates
Hudson Street Hospital
Blair
Broad Street
John Keating
Court Square
Brooklyn
Judson Street Hospital
Mr. Shoemaker
West Fiftythird Street
Two Sides of a Desertion in Alimony Fight
Mrs. Mary Watt seeks alimony and counsel fees from Daniel Watt in Supreme Court via Henry Witherhorn. Watt, a linen house manager earning at least $50 weekly, allegedly deserted seven years ago. Watt’s counsel counters with Watt’s early earnings, her wealth, and failed marriage history including inherited houses and a died daughter funeral flowers incident. Case adjourned a week for replies.
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Mary Jake Watt
Henry Witherhorn
Supreme Court
Truax
Daniel C. Watt
Watt
Almer R. Larson
New Jersey
Long Island Railroad Runs Special Electric Train Excursions
The Long Island Railroad is marketing its electric service with regular special trains. The second excursion carried invited guests from Flatbush Avenue at 2 PM, covering Rockaway Park Arvenue Far Rockaway Valley Stream and returning to Brooklyn via Jamaica.
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Long Island
Flatbush Avenue
Rockaway Park
Arvenue
Far Rockaway
Valley Stream
Brooklyn
Jamaica
Escrow Clerk Frederick P. Wilson Returns to Los Angeles
Frederick P. Wilson, escrow clerk for Title Guarantee and Trust, was arrested in New York at 124 West 124th Street and discharged to Los Angeles Police Chief Amble. He admitted planning the trip, leaving his wife and child with relatives in Denver, to experience New York for a supposed “gay life.” He claimed the move was premeditated and regrets the high costs.
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Frederick P. Wilson
Title Guarantee and Trust Company of
Los Angeles
West 124Th Street
Tombs Court
Wilson
New York
West
Denver
Wall Street
NYC Railway Verdict In 1900 Injury Suit
The New York City Railway Company won a Supreme Court verdict against Mary Keenan who sought $50 000 for injuries from a fall or being thrown from a moving car in July 1900. This marked the third trial after two hung juries.
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New York City Railway Company
Supreme Court
Mary Keenan
Women's Lawn Wrappers and Gowns At Reduced Prices
Advertising from Siegel Cooper Store lists Women's Wrappers of lawn in various qualities and patterns with wide skirts and deep flounces, capped waists, and trims. Prices range from 59c to $1.50, with assorted gingham options and lawn kimono gowns noted.
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Siegel Cooper Store
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