Rooseveltist Guide Reveals FDR Interest in Mothers Congress
Mrs. Frederick Schoff, president of the National Congress of Mothers, recalled President Roosevelt delaying a large audience to discuss the International Congress of Mothers in Washington. He reviewed the programme line by line and stressed his strong interest in the group during a New York City Mothers' Club event at the Hotel Martha Washington.
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Roosevelt
International Congress of Mothers
Washington
Frederick Schoff
National Congress of Mothers
New York City
Mothers’ Club
Martha Washington
New York Mission Society Event Features International Costumed Children
At the eighty fifth annual meeting in the Charities Building attendees saw a vivid recital of the year's work. Instead of dry reports the program showcased groups of children dressed in their native costumes, including an Italian little mother among others, highlighting global charity efforts.
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Woman's Branch
New York City Mission Society
Charities
City Mission Society
Brown Brothers
Milyoukov’s Mission Four Days in America
Russian reform leader Paul Miljukov arrives in New York aboard the Carmania for a four day visit to counter foreign press influence. He will speak at Carnegie Hall on the present situation in Russia and attend a Washington dinner hosted by Rep. Herbert Parsons. He plans to depart for Europe the following day to reach St. Petersburg in time.
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Russia
Paul Milyoukov
Constitutional Democrats
Douma
Carmania
Milyoukov
Civic Forum
Carnegie Hall
Washington
Herbert Parsons
Europe
America
St. Petersburg
White House invites first convention of mothers in residence
The meeting discusses inviting diplomats via Secretary of State Graft and hosting at the White House. Mrs. Schoff urges New York mothers to assist neglected immigrant children, especially Slavic families, and to support probation work. Immigrant delegates from Hungary, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, and China perform before Robert Watchorn and other leaders.
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White House
New York
Europe
Mrs. Schoff
New York City
Holland
Hungary
Switzerland
Norway
Sweden
China
America
London Doctor Warns Women Smoke Diet Change Sparks Spices Rise
A London physician says rising cigarette use among women is altering diets. He claims women now crave highly seasoned dishes and meatier meals where once creams and ices were common.
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London
Oriental Art Objects in Raymond Collection Auction
The Fifth Avenue Art Galleries list a broad Raymond collection of Oriental works from jade snuff bottles to a nine foot bronze temple lantern. The sale includes antique Chinese rugs royal palace screens teakwood desks huge carved pieces and Imari plates with Japanese armor ivory carvings and a famed large Chinese embroidery piece in transit.
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Raymond
Fifth Avenue
Settsu
Servants of the Past Reflections on Wage Shifts and Education
A reader compares Civil War era prices and servant wages with modern times, noting higher costs and fewer domestic jobs. The letter urges reflection on who bears wage adjustments and cites examples of employers dismissing workers for efficiency.
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the Tribune
Montclair, N. J
Parker Building Fire Ends as Ruins Sit for Inspection
The Parker Building fire killed three firemen and left a large ruin blocking Fourth Avenue. Crews cleared debris as officials debated repairs and the future of the hose system, while Mayor McClellan and other officials faced questions over safety, contracts, and the water service plan.
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Parker
Bureau of Buildings
Murphy
Board of Survey
Fourth Avenue
Fourth
Madison Avenue
Falcon
Fire Patrol
O'Connor
Fire Department
18Th Street Wall
Croker
Pittsburg
19Th Street Wall
Tubman
Oak Street
19Th Street
Lieutenant Shields
Mayor McClellan
Bugher
Sergeant Donnelly
18Th Street
Hugh Bonner
Frank Cramer
Shorers’ Union
Bartholomew Dunn
Building jolted by tunnel work near Fulton and Washington
The Hudson Company ordered to shore foundations at the NE corner of Fulton and Washington streets after weakening from North River tunnel work. Theodore P. Gilman of General Electric Inspection Company recounts a sudden jolt on October 26 and a six inch drop on the south wall. Beams were installed the same day and rehabilitation is promised. The firm cites serious business inconvenience from the accident.
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Hudson Company
Fulton and
Washington Streets
North River Tunnel
Theodore P. Gilman
General Electric Inspection Company
Baum Kills Wife Then Shoots Himself in City Home
Max Baum fifty eight shot his wife in the shoulder after a quarrel marked by nine months heavy drinking and then killed himself at No 72 East 121st street. Mrs Baum survived at Mount Sinai Hospital. Baum lived with his wife and ten children on the second floor. married about thirty years.
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Max Baum
No. 72
East 121St Street
Baum
Bronx
Ons
General Post Office
Russia's Constitutional Democrats and reform debate
In a discussion with Prof Milyukov, the Constitutional Democrats advocate universal free education and a working constitution, while criticizing the current Douma and noting the harsh state toward Jews. He cites reform aims, Siberia policy, and the party's broad Russia-wide reach amid evolving revolutionary sentiment.
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Douma
Russia
Milyoukov
Empire
New York
Siberia
Constitutional Democrats
America
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Peter Schneider, Sons & Co
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Kay-Scheerer Company
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Cyclopedia Britannica Company
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Restaurant of Superior Excellence
Alexander MacDonald
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James Clark & Co
Detmer Woollen Company
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Fairchild & Co
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Paris
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