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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
6
The article highlights accessible works on heredity and evolution by Devenport Dawson Whetham and others. It promotes low Macy prices on books, plus 10 percent savings on new fiction, 1 percent on standard authors, and up to 40 percent on fine imported merchandise.
Washington reports solar scientists and Weather Bureau data show sun spot absence this spring did not lower temperatures. Observers Abbott and Peters find sun spot cycles vary about eleven years and a spot maximum lowers Earth temp by up to 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit, while current absence aligns with a warmer season.
Walter A. Burke, arrested June 7 on a complaint by Allan A. Ryan & Brother for embezzling 145000 from the Matilda B. Brown estate, was discharged after witnesses for the people were examined. Burke’s attorney claimed the estate owed him over 20000 for overpayments and commissions. Mrs. Rena Saportis testified she did not authorize the police complaint and the stock account was opened in Burke’s name by her direction. Magistrate Breen discharged Burke who declined to speak.
A three alarm blaze in a five story Franklin Street loft destroyed most floors, causing about $300000 in damage. Firemen battled flames as ten climbed the second and third floors, saving workers and escaping girls from an elevator stopped during the disaster. A second fire on Wooster Street added $50000 in losses.
Sheriff Harburger received an attachment for sixteen thousand dollars against Harold G Villard formerly of Dobbs Ferry now living in France in favor of Ernest Bystrom arising from the May 20 1909 sale of sixteen thousand shares of the Ocean are Mining Company at one dollar a share. Villard was president of the company and Bystrom alleges the Hermosa New Mexico mine is worthless.
Lack of funds for the Deficiency bill leaves U S customs employees unpaid since June 1 and facing 10 percent loan rates. Officials blame Treasury delays while over 5,000 workers in New York state services struggle to meet basic needs as money remains unavailable until Congress acts on tariff revisions.
An appeal for subscriptions to construct a Tokio Japan Young Men's Christian Association building has been issued by J Merie Davis Honorary Secretary. The Japan Society of New York backs the project seeking 25000 dollars. Eight major Japanese cities host branches run by boards and supported by Japanese members. Dr Inazo Nitobe president of the 1st Imperial College says it serves as a bridge for American relations. Contributions may be sent to F B Schenck treasurer at 124 Twenty eighth Street New York.
Police Captain William H. Hodgins died on Oct 17 leaving tangible assets totaling 15215 under appraisal filed yesterday. His bank balance was 14067.50 with deductions reducing the estate to 11879, all left to his wife Anna Frances Hodgins. a $100000 lawsuit he filed is not listed among assets.
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