Dinner refusal lawsuit at Hoffman House sparks six jurors verdict
In a 5th District Court verdict, Harriet Stanton Blatch contends the Hoffman House refused dinner to her and Mary Greham after 6 PM, seeking damages of 509 dollars. The defense cited alternatives offered and questioned good faith, with testimony from maître d’hôtel Maurits Weil and Hoffman House officials. The case highlights social rules affecting dining access and the hotel’s policy on unescorted women.
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5Th District
Harriet Stanton
Hoffman
Hoffman House
Mary Greham
Posse Sage
Ophal
Maitre G'hotel
Emsel
Maurits Weil
Well
Mr. Hughes
Joe P. Cardizen
Hoffman [Boge Corporation
Iso
James Clemey
Gert
Margaret Staunton Lawrence
Belle
Bett
Bryan on Education and Religion at Manhattan Hotel
Jennings Prien urged focus on female education during an informal talk at the Hotel Manhattan. Dr. Mary Mills Pat e Mellfent of the American College for Girls spoke as Mr. Bryan presided. He said the nation should uplift higher life here rather than worry about heathen elsewhere.
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Patrick
Constantinople
Orient
East
Bryan
Robert Erskine Ely
Whem Jennings Prien
Hotel Manhattan
Mary Mills Pate Mellfent
American College For Girls
Epie
Appeal for ailing New Jersey worker in need of aid
A New Jersey member writes of Miss C a frail woman over fifty who worked in a shoe factory and silk mill for more than twenty years. She faces debt for board and medical care after another hemorrhage and is too ill to work. Attempts are made to provide rest and relieve her anxieties, while a Sunshine charity network plans clothing barrels letters and support from Pilgrim branch Nazareth Guild and others with Sunshine visitors at Tribune Building Room 25.
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Miss C
Williamstown branch contributes clothing and goods for T S S
The Williamstown (N J) branch makes its usual generous contribution to the T S S. The barrel contains a great variety of useful clothing and special beer for sick or crippled children. A large box of clothing underwear hosiery and more came from Union Springs N Y. A warm dress for a little girl and two pairs of shoes from a little girl and two pairs of shoes from S H N.
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Williamstown
N. J
Union Springs
N. Y
Community Gift Box Items From Local Donors
An express box of useful articles assembled by G. H. Story includes mounted pictures postals and other items. Donations for elk quilts and crochet work arrived unnamed. Mrs Swonuie of White Plains contributed warm garments for boys while Mrs H M Kilborn provided new flannels and stockings for men.
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Manhattan
G. H. Story
Cost of Living Talk Urges Wise Spending by Women
Mrs. Ellen M Richards of MIT addressed Teachers College women on controlling costs. She blamed consumer pressure from manufacturers, urged frugality in rent and dress, and stressed keeping accounts, slicing expenses, and having a strong life purpose to resist temptations.
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Ellen M. Richards
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Teachers College
New York
Mrs. Richards
Fashion Prophecies for Spring Tailored Suits and Accessories
Fashion forecasters predict two piece tailor made suits will lead spring trends with silk linen and cotton options following. Jackets in 25 inch lengths favor close fit, with black silk jackets trimmed in braid. Pockets purses parasols hats and gloves gain feminine flair while sleeves settle on seven eighths to full length for tailored pieces.
Seeking Work: Various Help Wanted Ads in City Listings
A compiled set of brief job-seeker notices including a 23-year-old bookkeeper assistant, an 8-year experienced bookkeeper with city references, teens and young men seeking office, real estate, or clerical roles, plus chauffeurs, engineers, draftsmen, druggist junior clerk, machinists, and stonemasons. Entries include names, ages, skills, and addresses. diverse trades across Brooklyn and New York City with salary expectations and contact points.
Wanted help for watchman and clerical work in era ad
Classified notices seek male watchman with seven years experience in later, various young men for clerical, machine operation, bookkeeping and delivery roles. Listings include locations in Brooklyn Manhattan and nearby. Multiple stems note references salaries from eight to eleven dollars weekly, travel and residence details vary widely.
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Mulberry St
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16Th
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M. &. Teppers Factory
West Sth
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New Jersey
Sunshine Department
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Peacock
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Tracey Ave
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10Th Ave
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Liberty Ave
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Somers St
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East Soth St
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Greenwich Ave
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Wyckoff Ave
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Mayrwell
West 121St St
Paris
London Daily Mall
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Sixth Ave
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Charles St
J. Ledig
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Wood's Business School
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Putnam Ave
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Porter
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Ford
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E. M . Wert
Payne
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Java Gst
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Madison St
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Alfred Barre
Watts St
Hanover
Germany
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Colon
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Bax
Chauncey St
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Hoboken Ave
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Utler
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Industrial Association
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Vaid
Madison Employment Bureau
4Th Ave
Tisor
J. Scott
West 40Th St
Peters
Fred Pleezard
William McAdoo
East 60Th St
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East 27Th St
Fairmount Ave
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Cremences
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Chapin St
Binghamton
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Victor Renz
Stefelin
Casey
Hawthorne St
Piatush
East 40Th St
G. H. Rydings
Th St
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Houston
Weat 34Th St
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Lexington Avs
A. D. Lake
Gouverneur Place
Ronx
Madison
East 58Th St
Saur
Sumpter Ave
Michel
A. Williams
Lee
Wilson
West S8th St
Righiser
Streul
Weinstein
C. Blanchy
Salem St
Boston
Mass
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East 31St St
61St St
1St Ave
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New York City
136Th St
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Columbus Ave
River
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Osterbergs
Tel
Cali
30Th St
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Collier's Agency
West 234
Bloom's Employment Bureau
Lexington
Cook
Westchester County
Maguire
Foer- Cook
Jussila Bureau
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Froeholke
70Th St
Lofgren
Fd Ave
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Chelsea
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Swedish Exchange
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Chapel St
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Columbus Ava
Cole
West 23d
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Sais Terrace
St. Mary's Park
Bron
Cypress Ave
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West Lithst
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Hempstead
Hy Jer’s Agency
Jackson
Texingtoa Ave
Box Il
Lang &@ Boecherer
Sahononga
Madison Sq
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Berg
Nagy
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West 23d St
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C. Cunningham
Eras Corner Rogers Avre
Flatbush
Rekersdres
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Sumpter St
St. Laundress
Jacquin's Bureau
Reed
West 36Th St. Laundress
Oster
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Maud
Rm Goctor
Mary EL Thorpson
Hallmann
Sf. - Snes
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Joneld
Sth Ave
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Erate Wages
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Marsy
Potter's Bell
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Columbus
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Stillwagen
West 138Th St
Robinson
45Th St
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