Opposition blocks consent for Interborough elevated tracks
Interborough failed to win consent from the Rapid Transit Commission for new elevated tracks at 24 and 34 avenues as Controller Grout and Commissioner Stalin oppose the plan. The commission deferred action until the Lenox Avenue Bronx link opens July 1, leaving votes unclear and signaling continued stalemate through early fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interborough
Rapid Transit Commission
Aves
Grout
Stalin
Tratka
Messrs. Grout
Lenox-ave.-Bronx
Harlem
Itm
149Th Sts
Bronx
84 Ave
Belmont
Commission
Upper
Orr
Europe
Jesup
Manhattan Railway Company
Manhattan
Manhattan Company
City of
Board of Estimate
Rives
Mayor Returns Transit Bills to Governor Higgins
Mayor McClellan sent back to Governor Higgins the New York Connecting Railway bills with a memorandum stating they are not special city laws. He notes that if the corporation seeks to build a bridge or road on city streets in the future, it must secure local authority consent under the Raistead law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan Yesturally
Higgins
New York
Senate
New-York Connecting Railroad Company
Raistead
No More Holdover Transfers Change Hits Commuters
The Metropolitan Street Railway Company ends holdover transfers and introduces a new system with limited hours and two daily transfers, requiring prompt action to have transfers punched by conductors on connecting lines. The move aims to curb unpaid transfers and boost revenues, unsettling regular riders. It follows a port Chester discussion where President Gotshal renewed an application to the Board of Estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Ssrewd
Wayetem
Fa Llkely
Port Chester
Gotshal
Board of Estimate
Port Chester Railroad Plan Blocked Then Dropped
The New York and Port Chester Railroad project faced delays and opposition from aldermen, failing after 63 days. Deputy Controller Stevenson could not confirm receipt of the application. A rapid transit official reported a tentative agreement to allow a free car ride from Port Chester to Hatters for five cents, linking existing and proposed systems near Boston Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York and
Port Chester
Stevenson
Board Ofstimate
Gatehall
Rapid Transit Commis
Inter
Bryan Tncerborough
Te Chester Company
The
Hatters
Nereen
Inith
Boston Road
Threat 10 Tie Up B R T System at Kent and Division
Delegates from several labor unions threaten to halt the Firochiya Rapid Transit system by pulling engineers from power houses at Brankls Kent and Division. Five non union boilermakers at Babcock Wilcox work in the building, but railroad crews report no disturbance as the union officers caution against sympathy strikes. A large union presence was maintained to keep order and prevent unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brankls
Kent
Ares
Williamsburg
Babcock & Wilcox Company
Firochiya
Sho
Uion
Praerere
Farnham seeks ships for Panama Canal from British yards
London reports Richard J. Farnham has arrived to charter vessels for the Panama Canal Commission. He tours Newcastle on Tyne Liverpool and Glasgow yards seeking 4000 to 3000 ton ships unavailable in the United States due to coastwise use. The Commission also wants ships to carry dredges rail engines and heavy canal construction material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Richard J. Farnham
Fmeland
Panama Canal Commission
Great Britain
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Liverpool
Glasgow
Farnham
United States
Canal Commission
New York East Conference Buys Bowery Center Properties
The New York East Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church has purchased the Germania Assembly Rooms at 181 and 183 Bowery, along with adjoining property at 7 and 9 Cave. The three story brick building once belonged to Helena Waterman. The two five story tenement houses sit on a 17,000 square foot plot, cost around 120000 dollars, and will be converted into a center for evangelical and humanitarian work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York East
Methodist Episcopal Church
Germania
Bowery
Helena Waterman
J. Muth
SIR CHARLES RIVERS WILSON III IN ILLNESS AT AUDITORIUM
Sir Charles Rivers Wilson III of London, president of the Grand Trunk Railroad, lay ill in his room at the Auditorium Annex Chicago on June 1. He is not thought seriously ill but was unable to receive visitors. Also noted is Hamilton Institute graduates from its thirteenth commencement at the Waldorf with Archibald Shaw and Benjamin Day among honorees. Former Brooklyn man Henry B. Adams acquitted in Stamford murder trial. he was accused of setting fire to the Salomon Army Building where Joseph Zink died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Wilson III
Chicago
Charles Rivers Wilson
London
Grand ‘Trunk Railroad
Auditorium
Hamilton Institute
Hamilton Institute For Boys
Waldorf
Archibald R. Shaw
Benjamin Mulford Day, Jr
Foster White
Horace Holden
Scott Minrath
Herman Schram
Donald Smith
Guy Wallace
Harold Everett Porter
Ralph Leonard Baggs
Henry Alan Blackwell
Herbert Allan Boas
George Tod Brown
Waring Lenox Dambarn
Seee Oan
Brooklyn
Fridgeport
Conn
Henry B. Adams
Joseph Zink
Stamford
Adams
Salomon Army
Zink
Livingston Cricket Club Triumphs Over Brooklyn Club on Staten Island
The Livingston Cricket Club beat the Brooklyn Club by 12 runs at Livingston Field Club grounds on Staten Island. AG Laurie scored 38 and HL E Griffiths 25, with J T Killick contributing 3. Notable Brooklyn batters were TL Nothsur with 16 and H Payer with 19. The Staten Island side also benefited from strong bowling by Swisk and Laurie as the match unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Cricket Club
Brooklyn
Livingston Field Club
Staten Island
AG. Laurie
HL E. Grifiths
J. T. Killick
TL Nothsur
H. Payer
Swsk
Laurie
Amsler to Race Abroad Amid AAU Rules
The Amateur Athletic Union imposes permits for foreign entrants and Americans abroad. James F. Sullivan reports applications from John B. Taylor Jr Edward S Amsler and R T Olsen of the University of Pennsylvania J L McGucken of Banks Business College Philadelphia and Harry P McDonald of this city. Hyner the Finnish runner may seek entry pending credentials from Ireland’s Amateur Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
America
Europe
James F. Sullivan
John B. Taylor
Edward
Amsler
RT. Olsen
University of Pennsylvania
JL. McGucken
Banks Business College
Philadelphia
Harry P. McDonald
Rity
Hyner
Emmpere
Amateur Athletic Association of Ireland
Protest Over Quarter Mile Dash Victory At Marlem Regatta
Titus the oarsman protests the Memorial Day quarter mile, claiming the distance exceeded the standard. Harlem Regatta Association will review the matter at an upcoming meeting with four contestants named: F Fuestel Harlem Rowing Club, Titus Nonpareil Rowing Club, Wiley First Bohemian Best Club, F She Seawashaka Boat Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus
F. Fnessel
Marlem Regatie
Harlem Regatte Ciation
F. Fuestel
Harlem Rowing Club
Wieley
Firat Bohemian Best Club
F. She
Seawashaka Boat Club
Invader Wins Third Straight at Road Drivers’ Meet for Morosini Cup
At the weekly Speedway trotting meet under Road Drivers’ Association, Andrew Crawford’s Invader won his third straight heat run, clocking 1:04% for half miles on a wet track. Ida Highwood fell to Hilgar, while Mary Jo led Class B heats before both mares faltered amid Hilgar’s drive. Other classes featured multiple winners with times around 1:00 to 1:10, including Governor McGregor and Star Pugh in pacing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Drivers’ Association
Andrew Crawford
Invader
Me. Crawford
Ida Highwood
Hilgar
Walter M. Jermyn
Bev
Mary Jo
O Wing
H.C. Mapes
Jolly Bachelor
Wiliam Cabilli
Charles Brando Nathan Strauss
Malacca
Andrew Philips
Baron Te Shay
Teddy
Andrew Phillips
Wilgar Os
Creevees
Walter Mo Jermyn
Nathan Straus
Quirew Crawford
Helfry
Stewart Barr
Chale LE
Harry le Topletr
Br. G
Judge Briartman
Thorny J
Bro
Tawa
Gis
George Dumondere Gee Jeane
Hemsle Heid
Hiward de Nogelle
Dom
Annie Gothan
Browne
TPR
Minor
Hym
Nelly
Ben Lachtenbere
B. G
Billy Palmer
Woninthwaite
George Heo
Philadelphia Horse Show Awards Highlight Busy Day
A cool but well attended Philadelphia Horse Show at Wiesabtekon Heights showcased skilled judging across all exhibition classes. Blue ribbons awarded include Ben D. Jods Tidehoese for a 15.1 hands harness pony and Jordan's Mek Jute of haress in barn for 16 hands plus, with W He Moore's Barest Ring capturing a 13 hands and under class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wiesabtekon Heights
Ben D. Jods Tidehoese
Etallons
Jordan
Bamesa
He Moore
J. G- Murehall
Yale lawn tennis veterans shine in New York events
Yale players dominated the Manhattan championship and doubles at the New-York Lawn Tennis Club. Harold H Hackett defeated Wylie Grant in singles to reach the final, then teamed with John A Allen to win doubles round, beating Wyle C Grant and Robert Le Roy in straight sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Manhattan
New-York
Manhattan Ave
Harold H. Hackett
Wylie © Grant
John A. Allen
Wyle C. Grant
Robert le Roy
Athlete Club
York Lawn Tennis Club
Lacottan
Pell
Torrence
New. York
Engle Fore Md Club
Robert T. Bryan
Lorraine Ee Ein
Cork
Phomes
Trask
Went
Sle
Lag Tennis Club
Dr Roberts
Dr Smith
New York
Lanny Tenatse
Harald Markett
John A
Ae Winhent Athletic Club
Wylie
Grant Aerbert le Rox
Fanning Wins In Singles At New England Tennis Meet
Boston June 1 The New England intercollegiate tennis championship at Longwood Cricket Club was won by Paul R Fanning of MIT. Doubles champions were Fat Lilly and J Northrup of Williams. The league standings list Williams leading with 4% points, followed by Brown Technology Dartmouth Amherst Bowdoin Bates Tufts Wesleyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Eingies
Longwood Cricket Club
Paul R. Fanning
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fat Lilly
J. Northrup
Williams
New England Intercollegrate ‘Tennis Association
Ip Nowne
Brown
Technology
Dartmouth
Amherst
Bowdoin
Bates
Tufts
Wesleyan
Pehle Bare Eer Mol
Anni Enicay
Seth Ang T Sormea Lam
Bgat
Ns Whe
HK Heneem
Tutt
Work Wanted. Tradesman Seeks Position In Furniture Field
Man of tone experience in export business and general knowledge seeks steady work. Available for duties in carpentry, upholstery, varnishing, and furniture repair. References include mechanics wages and store work. location Amelia and West Tennessee areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balesman
Amelia Retina
Smeed
Rome
Courselmechanics
Fie
Charles
Budurian
Teor Ac
Kesidancet
Mmoderate Priver
SOBEL
East SR
Rtumer
Watson
Fouuer Bane
Matest Referencen
Micunes
Deaneel
Houke
Kesrei
GS West
Toilet Sets and Stone Water Coolers Ad Appears
An advertisement promotes toilet sets, stone water coolers, and filters with nickel faucets. It lists various sizes of filters and coolers with prices and highlights a large kitchen wares assortment offering fireproof dishes, glassware, and French cooking utensils.
Employment Ads From Tribune Style Help Wanted
A fragmented page listing numerous job seekers and offers from Tribune style help wanted notices. It includes engineers janitors porters and messengers with references and locations mainly in New York addresses, salaries, and contact details.
City Hiring Ad Lists Numerous Household Staff Positions
A cluttered 19th or early 20th century help wanted page lists multiple roles including coachman cooks gardeners and companions. Entries detail marital status experience location references and preferences for city or country work across various households and employers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
NAP
Rapid Transit Board
Power House
Panama Canal
R. L. Farnham
England
New-York East Conference
Evangelical
Cricket
Betes
M, Blake
Foyer
Sparks
Liek
Challenger
Nottstr
Bogges
GabeNotlisms
Bell, & Notheur
Gordon
Poyer
Byennies Total
Brooklyn CC
Retekpy Taarten Sco
I, Poyer
Manley
Dokiltiek
H. Notheur
Criftine
Atunieyara
EO. Challenger
Manley Ee
Gereliine
Grimthn
Wiltiee
Stites
Cses
Tacterauii
James McCreery & Co
Maslin Underwear
Twenty-third Street
G. Vanderbilt and
E. D. Jordan
Blues
Ful
Fanning
Macys
Macy
Theodore Haviland
Berlin
Ee Sacs
Ewuntias
Darrac
Ares Si
Tribune
Broadway Hauferer
Cherie
Haney
Youne
Banerty
Fpmarrton
Unierstande
Eading
Wsburns
Rene Bath
Smith
Xeod Htiae
Lems Af Whalth
Adhers
Olive Place
Shan
Collon
Adarere
Broatien
Porter
Enation
Roseph Hania
Mare
Elgar Wells
Jamaica
Long Island
Soang
Petaectona
Fealee
Clinton Stardish
Murlington
Max
Meciawien
Tribune Uptown Omice
Hindway
Sowe Experi Enue
Gos Geeanus
Lorathan
Pieasuer
Thomas
Dever
Pemitton
Truat
Maine
van Ters
Wat Lacy
Obermeler
Sinha Young Lady
Eve Genman
Mo Ageite
Anna Hapmas
OME Tamia Governers
French Vinitine
Realtent
Ofive
Lace Broadway
Tepew
Femur
Maria i
Tesco Taphes Keau
Bi Jusrature
Ated
Han
Ty Cotarsian
ViKruts Riz Columb
Nuiee
Payaial
Goi Marwan Hotel
Aeryoum Jscusen
Ai Hee
Penn
Dctler
Pavers World Ik
Wutler
Madison-ave
We Pacht
Peerene Espager W.N
Vail
Grr
Cefessiers
Mire Collier's
Horatio
Ff Hiouse
Cloren
Are
Warren
Putnam House Toauirean
Stan
Wit
Dingley
Eure
Gacheman
Wood Ibarpani San
Wrewt
S. C
Toachman
Priteniant
Pober
Honest
Willis Ani
Deivers
Coutts
Psmarsianl
East Sith
Hobert Campbell
West Sah
Broadway
J. E
Westsbith Soaghmas
T'Lavin
American Horse Exchange
Sotieat
Broadwey
Mtande Fis
Thor
Sughly
GAPY
Erie
Ease Tech
Studsbaber
Cook
Carpenter
Tureau
Vitette Keefut
Tery Relassie
Jody Imag
John
Pasgenter
William
Carpenter's Bureau
Waltsey
Ferman
Conchiman
Patrick Reyolds
West
Eiylieh
Aretase Hy Severence FM
Toachsian
Countes ‘Audress
J. Ee Nickelson
Haltaenok
Careto Griver San
Eursteet
Elngie
HE W
Gardenei
Tong Espertente
T Jatanese
Valet
Pal Masseu
Dharam Square
Genthenia Patten
Chiy
Dane Tka Ae
Feinaie
Atveodlant
Cmatieen
Said —Waglish Wieh Lee Ned
Pamla
Warteene
Sanaburerma
Ty Young Eomans
Certs
Sosa
Tayontteen
Jvssela
Foxingia
Taney
Telen
Aris Aoy
Moor
Hy & Regina
Addras
Fimokiya
Pacheloe
ROUSE
Irk
Peremle
Telleme CP
Sui Anh
Housereefer
Swadtateren
Kansas
Wiehly
Sire Collier
Texington
Emery Ware
Sale
Irwina
Colter
Wartara
Tay Alt
Weition
Bereaul
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