Track Fight Provokes East Side Protest Over New Project
A storm of protest on the East Side against a plan by Rapid Transit Company to erect a third track for express trains along 21st and 34th avenues. Bankers, merchants, and civic groups rally to oppose elevated lines, urging alternative transit solutions and assessing impacts on local property and street use.
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Bronx
Harlem Chamber of Commerce
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Seara
Gls City
David Breckler
Rapid ‘Transit
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Manhattan Island
Bayi Tramett Commission
August Belmont’s Patience Tested at Subway Entrance
A garbled account depicts August Belmont in a subway queue where a verbal confrontation erupts as a stranger abuses him. Belmont remains calm, offering little reaction beyond a measured response as the exchange unfolds near the station entrance.
Schoolboy Army’s Ills Exposed in City Health Report
A medical inspector in the health division reports four percent of city schools inspected. Twenty inspectors examined schools and found thirty two dollars in a satchel. The report notes procedures for care and enforcement by the health commissioner and the department.
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Gistases
Hraish Department
Moe
Darlington
Gavin Baker calls Gregorian music obsolete in church mass
The Church Club meeting at No 68 Gt Have heard organist Lacey Baker of St Calvary Church defend traditional song, but argue modern “Pis in Song in he Mass” is a dangerous novelty. he labels the music as a circus-like excess and insists on preserving the historic form.
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Lacey Baker
St Calvary Church
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Subways to be built here under Ryan interests plan
Ambitious bid to expand New York transit moves before the Rapid Transit Commission. A comprehensive subway system, potential third‑track, and elevated lines are debated, with alliances among Metropolitan, Pennsylvania, and New Haven interests shaping bids and construction. Secretaries and presidents weigh in on interchanges and joint ventures.
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Rapid Transit Commission
New-York
Sir, Saiely
Bolwex
Ite Allied Companies
Morton
New York
Wall Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eeem
Pennsylvania
New Haven
Metropolitan
Pennsylvania Lines
Lraife
Hapié Transit Commission
Ras
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New-York City Railway Company
John B. McDoneld
President Mellen
New-York, New Haven and Hertford Railroad Company
Victory for Metcalfe at theater trust conspiracy trial
Magistrate Pool orders a trial on the long pending conspiracy charge against Marc Klaw Abraham Erlanger Oscar Hammerstein and others led by James and Metcalf. The decision states two or more persons conspired to bar a man from lawful work and clarifies who may be held responsible. The ruling dismisses proceedings against Shubert and Gilmore due to voting absence or nonparticipation. The case centers on preventing a critic from entering theatres and questions whether theatres are private property or public venues.
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Magistrats Pool
James & Metcaufs
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Abraham L. Erlanger
Oscar Hammerstein
Daniel Frohman
Daniel M. Burnham
Joseph K. Brooks
Heinrich Conried
James H. Curtin
Martin Dickson
Frank Mories
J. W. Hosenquest
A I. Braden
Joseph le Bpring
W. M K. Olcott
Marc Klaw
Abraham Erlanger
Burnham
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Te Resoluton
Ucketa
Odell Returns Home Amid Legislation Speculation
Ex Governor Odell to sail from Amsterdam on Saturday and land June 10. Rumors say Governor Higgins may be urged to refrain from a special session while Justice Hooker’s case is likely to be disposed of next year at the regular session. A compromise would allow Odell to be consulted and avoid extra costs, with Hooker unlikely to sit again if the plan proceeds.
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Amsterdam
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Honker
Supreme Cort
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Bank of the Commonwealth in Brooklyn closes after two months
An officer from the Bank of the Commonwealth states the bank closed yesterday after two months in operation. He rebuts claims that directors owed thanks to State Superintendent of Banks for shutting the bank and asserts the closure proves compliance with legal requirements. He mentions 5000 used to influence a Senate committee and notes stock subscribed at 110 and surplus aims, with details tied to Edward Roahr and a sick relative at 167 Fernwood Ave, Upper Montclair.
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State Senate Committee On Banks
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Extra Session Decision Delayed by Higgins Trip
Albany May 31 Gov Higgins delays calling an extra legislative session until his return from a ten day Michigan trip. Conference leaders say the decision hinges on his plans and economy pledged, with dates tied to the thirty day period.
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Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Assembly
Booker
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Michigan
Albany notes on state railroad commission and harbor work
The Albany dispatch reports Governor Higgins planning to sign a measure on the number of State Railroad Commissioners and naming George W. Aldridge of Rochester as a new member. It also previews a preliminary insurance report around June 15 and describes progress on the San Pedro harbor improvement in Southern California, including a vast breakwater, a two mile trestle, cranes, and daily granite shipments.
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Albany
George W. Aldridge
Rochester
Higgins
Gay
Hendricks
California
San Francisco
San Pedro
Innet
Harbor of Refuge Planned for San Pedro and LA
The project envisions a harbor of refuge over a square mile for San Pedro and Los Angeles. It would provide safe anchorage and facilities for the largest vessels, with construction expected to begin around noon.
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Los Angeles
Anthracite talks loom as April pact nears expiry
Yesterday reports said anthracite companies prepare for possible trouble as the current agreement ends April 1 next year. John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers travels via New York to Scranton and Indianapolis to plan miners meetings. Mitchell aims to address mass gatherings while company presidents and the Anthracite Commission weigh continuing conciliation.
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