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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1919
Page
2
Congress faces strong opposition as repeal plans for luxury and consumption taxes trigger revenue loss estimates. Rep Thomas accuses high protectionists ally Claude Kitchin while Rep Fordney pushes adjournment for Monday vote. treasury figures show potential gaps needing new revenue sources.
Chauncey Depew in the flesh stood before Chauncey Depew’s bronze statue in Depew Park and lamented its dull view. He arranged with sculptor Sigurd Neandross to beautify the grounds with paths evergreen plantings flower beds and two bronze benches for reflection.
Fifteen youths aged sixteen to nine plotted the escape at the House of Refuge on Randall's Island. Louis Di Domenico led the breakout, freeing companions and injuring keeper Thomas Downs. Six boys swimming in Harlem River were rescued. the rest hid in ditches and buildings. All were arraigned in Harlem Court on assault charges, with a June hearing date.
The Civil Service Reform League plans court action to block ten women named by Commissioner Enright, arguing they were hired under an obsolete war emergency statute. George To Ke, secretary, said the case aims to force selection from a regular civil service list if the appointments are shown invalid.
police urge steady enforcement as magistrates warn the system cannot handle ongoing surges in arrests for violations like failing to signal and obstructing traffic. court activity spiked with 184 arrests for not keeping to the rule, 107 for turning without signal, and 67 for obstructing traffic.
Homer Polka a lieutenant colonel of the American Red Cross arrived on the Cunard liner Carmania with a humanitarian appeal. He urged Americans to aid the war struck peoples of the Allied nations noting vast poverty and despair in devastated areas. He described extensive displacement after the war with refugees losing jobs and homes and emphasized the ongoing need for assistance.
Hoboken port canteen run by the Red Cross serves hot meals to thousands of returning soldiers. capacity 51,000 meals per day, with Leviathan, Imperator, Oliian end Manchuritt arrivals noted. General Shanks praised, Red Cross supplies coffee buns candy, while Captain Wilkins devised a vacuum hot meal container. Hot dogs and sauerkraut are popular with troops.
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