Bishop Potter Establishes Hotel Chaplaincy in New York
The Episcopal Church under Bishop Potter creates a hotel chaplaincy in New York with Rev. Dr. James B. Wasson named as first chaplain. Rules require collaboration with parish rectors, no hotel services without consent, and careful record keeping of baptisms marriages and funerals. Wasson will serve strangers and guests while maintaining duties at St. Thomas's Church.
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Potter
New York
Henry Marsh
Warren
Episcopal Church
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
James B. Wasson
St. Thomas's Church
Wasson
Fifth Avenue
Westchester
Canons Clover
Schwab
Phetora
Hotels, &c
Hoese
St. John the Divine
St. Thomas's
Old Guard
The
New York Tribune
Europe
On Hall
Broadway
140Th Street
Fifty-third Street
Vandals Loot Hydrant Covers At City Hall
Burglars toppled the bronze covers protecting hydrant and hose connections in front of the Hall of Records. They pried off the heavy square lids, breaking hinges, and left two covers intact. City crews hastily replaced with wooden or simpler hardware, and the culprits vanished near the City Hall Police Station.
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Stone’s Throw
Hall of Records
City Hall
Child Dead Nurse Missing Tragedy in Chase City
In Richmond Virginia on June 29 a mother left her three year old with a colored nurse at home. The house burned and the child died while the nurse fled. Attempts to locate the nurse have failed.
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Richmond
Speculation on Willcox’s Successor Named Morgan Favorite
Local political chatter centers on Edward M. Morgan as likely successor to Postmaster Willcox. Morgan’s chances are challenged by Herbert Parsons who opposes him, citing Morgan’s past support for W. C. Smith in the Twenty third Assembly district. If the President selects Morgan, observers say Willcox gains county chairman influence with the administration.
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Willcox
Edward M. Morgan
Lee Mr. Morgan
Utilities Commission
Morgan
Herbert Parsong
Mr. Morgan
W. C. Smith
Twenty-third Assembly
Smith
Colinoodward
Parsons
C County
New Building Head Appointment Rumors Grow
Politicians bankers and financiers show keen interest as Governor prepares to appoint a successor to Charles H Keep as State Superintendent of Banks. Keep resigns today to join Public Utilities Commission for the Up-State District. Names include E M F Miller of Standard Trust Company, NYSE member, with ties to New York City and summer home in ust Valley.
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Charles H. Keep
Keep
Public Utilities Commission
E. M. F. Miller
Standard Trust Company
Miller
New York Stock Exchange
Lexington Avenue
Ust Valley
Republican Ub
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Man Shots At Store Manager. Gun Fails To Fire
Andrew M Walthour a demonstrator of shoe polish leveled a .32 caliber revolver at Omar H Cheer manager of the grocery department in a department store at Fourteenth Street and Sixth Avenue. Cheer grabbed the weapon the trigger clicked but did not discharge. Walthour grappled with Cheer and detectives Becker and Rein of the Central Office arrested him on a charge of attempted felonious assault. The incident occurred on the stores sixth floor in Cheer's private office and caused a disturbance among female workers. Walthour had quarreled with Cheer earlier and then bought the revolver before being locked up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Walthour
Omar H. Cheer
Fourteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Walthour
Cheer
Becker and
Rein
Mr. Cheer
Jalhour
Zionist delegates discuss Palestine Arts and Crafts School plans
About 120 delegates at the Zionist Convention in Tannersville New York, observing the Jewish Sabbath, agreed on two main efforts to aid Boris Schats arts and crafts school in Palestine. They plan generous maintenance contributions and promoting Hebrew woven carpets while seeking a syndicate to develop industrial opportunities in Palestine. Dr Harr Friedenwald to open the convention as president of the Zion Federation of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannersville
N. Y
Palestine
Boris Schats
Harr Friedenwald
Zion Federation of America
Constitution Restored at Charlestown Navy Yard
The frigate Constitution was completed to resemble its appearance during the Guerriere battle. The $100000 appropriation for its restoration was almost fully spent. The Navy department indicated the money was used by year end, and the work was rushed in recent months.
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Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Letter Carriers Plan Merry Fourth Picnic in Union Hill
The New York Letter Carriers Association holds its 22nd annual Fourth of July picnic at Schuetzen Park Union Hill New Jersey featuring a balloon ascent by Charles La Strange plus vaudeville and moving picture shows and various games.
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New York
Letter Carriers’ Association
Schuetsen Park
Union Hill
N. J
Charles la Strange
Milk plan for Washington DC regulation of dairy classes
A Milk Commission report to District Commissioners outlines a three class system for DC milk: certified, inspected, and pasteurized. It details cow health, cleanliness, cooling, sterilized containers, temperature controls, and the potential establishment of a pasteurization plant.
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New York Times
Washington
Milk Commission
District of Columbia
Alonzo D. Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
Dal
Health Department
Navy selects private shipyards for two new battleships
Secretary Metcalf approves private yard bets on turbine power for two dreadnoughts. Newport News gets one ship with Parecon turbine trials under modification, Fore River wins the other with Curtis turbine. Armor contracts split among Carnegie, Midvale and another firm at set rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West
Metcalf
Navy Department
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Department
Fore River Shipbuild Company
A , Mass
Thirdompany
Carnegie Cmpany
Midvale Company
Missouri railroads to discuss canceling state passes for nonemployees
Missouri railroad officials will meet after Attorney General Herbert Hadley urged canceling state passes held by nonemployees to ensure the two cent fare statute applies to the proper group. Kansas & Texas and Union Station officials indicated they would follow federal law where not in conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
ST. Louis
Missouri
Herbert
Hadley
E Missou
Kansas & Texas
Madley
Bar Harbor Express Wreck Wounds Five Rail Hands
Five railroad workers and one passenger injured in the Bar Harbor express wreck on the Maine Central Railroad between Bar Harbor and Oakland. The eastbound train derailed after the tender jumped the track, damaging mail baggage cars two Pullmans and a dining car.
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Waterville
Bar Harbor
Maine Central Railroad
Oakland
Eyhent
Grady Nees
Fees
No graft on the canal says Taft in June report
Secretary Taft announced after reviewing all charges that no graft was found in Isthmus canal work. He ordered a competent accountant to review commissary methods and cost tracking, aiming to keep supplies at high quality and prices fair for employees. He cited support from J Todd on the project and brighter prospects for the lock canal plan.
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Washington
Taft
David Todd
Amherst Conservatory
Lowell
Andes
Panama
Ecuador
Col. Goethals
J. Todd
Culebra
Canal Commission
United States
France
Hackensack Meadows
Ohio
Todd
Port’s Biggest Year Shows Record Customs Throughput
The New York Custom House annual report for the year ending June 80 records record port activity with duties totaling 218,843,871.87 dollars on foreign merchandise. Imports rose sharply about 124 million while exports increased around 14 million, underlining a year of exceptional commerce through the Port of New York.
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New York Custom House
New York
Oreign
Immigrant head tax raised to four dollars
The new immigration law increases the head tax on aliens from two to four dollars and redirects receipts above two million five hundred thousand to the Treasury. It cites rising arrivals this year and extends penalties for bringing in ill or unfit persons with fines and deportation provisions.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Treasury
Atchorn
Savings Deposits Create Trust For Children Says Appellate Division
In a New York case the Appellate Division ruled deposits made by Thomas Cuff in a savings bank in his five children’s names form a trust. The total near 30000 remained separate from the general estate despite a will. The court reversed a lower ruling and ordered a new trial.
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Mary Cuff
Thomas Cuff
Annieff
Rare stamp sale nets $5144 at Nassau auction
The late Rabbi Raphael Benjamin collection sold by Percy G. Doane at 160 Nassau raised $5,144.06. Australian and African stamps brought $1,524.05, American $1,068.08, European and Asian $1,662.91. Highlights include an unused 2-cent rose Hong Kong stamp from 1882 selling for $114, a 1875 issued 8-cent unused copy for $22, and a 90-cent unused for $140. Proceeds go to a beneficiary.
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Raphael Benjamin
Percy G. Doane
Nassau
Hong Kong
Americas
Ceylon
Russia Co
Es 'Hong
da Shatin
New York Customs Lead Record Fiscal Surplus For Year
The U S customs revenues surged with a reported 14 percent gain over last year as the government ends its fiscal year with an estimated surplus around 87 million dollars. Customs receipts soared to 333,230,126 while internal revenue rose to 300,088,0 The year saw total imports at 858,948,664 and a widened balance of trade despite slight declines in exports and precious metals shipments.
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Washington
Ublic Works
Custom House
New York
Stranahan
Thaw Case Under Order To Show Cause For Trial
Supreme Court Justice McCall issued an order directing the District Attorney to appear and show cause why the People against Harry K. Thaw should not be placed on the Criminal Branch calendar for the October term. The move was pressed on Thaw's behalf by A Russell Peabody. An order was served on Assistant District Attorney Taylor in Jerome's absence at Lakeville Connecticut. neither Taylor nor Train would comment.
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Supreme Court
McCall
Harry K. Thaw
Criminal Branch
Thaw
A. Russell Peabody
Taylor
Jerome
Lakeville
Conn
Train
Edison Company Must Pay Fire Damages
The Appellate Division affirmed a $15,000 verdict against the New York Edison Company for fire damage at Third Avenue and 190th Street. The court held that compliance with city electrical rules and Board of Fire Underwriters standards did not absolve Edison of liability for defective insulation. Expert testimony was decisive in establishing negligence.
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Supreme Court
Continental Insurance Company
New York Edison Company
Third Avenue
190Th Street
Edison Company
Board of Fire Underwriters
Electrical Power Companie
Dentist Sues for Divorce in Mount Vernon
Florence Bernstein moves for separation from Arthur I. Bernstein a Mount Vernon dentist. Court grants alimony of 75 a month pending separation determination. Bernstein counters for absolute divorce denying allegations of neglect and stating he paid Clara Kearney's divorce-related expenses.
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Supreme. Court
McCall
Florence Bernstein
Arthur I. Bernstein
Mount Vernon
Bernstein
Clara Kearney
Edward. Kearney
Edward W. Kearney
van Tassell & Kearney
Explosion at Schenectady Brick Plant Kills Three
A ten ton cylinder exploded at the Schenectady Sandstone Brick Company plant after being opened without reducing steam pressure. The blast killed Whell C. 26, Servey 28, and Carns John 42, and damaged the plant, a water tower, and nearby rail lines.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Delaware & Udison
Whell
Servey
Agee
Carns
John
Detectives Sweep Docks in Jewelry Theft Case
Detectives watched the sailing fleet as six steamships departed. A large police presence searched liners for suspects in the Seaborn case. Emilio accuses his brother Nuncio Sergens of stealing and selling a jewelry collection valued at 30,000, which he claims was joint property with five siblings.
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Pees Force
Jiners
Glan
Nuncio Sergens
Emilio
Thompson Street
Nuncio
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Vandals
MR. Willcox
Izzy
Piker
Walter
Max Solokosky
Izzy Solomon
Grand Street
de Dumbwaliter
Young Solokosky
Moses
Jerry
Mogilevekt
Max
Solokosky
Iszy
Schatz
Washington's
Commission
Congress
Missouri Railroad
Benjamin
National Treasury
Ostermoor Mattress
Ostermoor & Company
Bowery
Elizabeth St
Waldorf-Astoria
Ramspelt Rus Co
Daggett & Ramsdell
A4th St
Waldert-Astoria
Ramsdell
Wm. W. Astor
Jon H. Choate
John Whitley
Pacodons
Paris
A. H. Green & Son
John Jameson
Boylan
Allcars Trarier Diamana Sns
PEI Lime
Bloomingdales
Lex. Ave
Fleet
Choat
J Bloomingdales
Lex
60Th St
FISK
Fisks
Fisk Rubber CO
Chicopee Falls
Mase
Seventh Avenue
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