Liberty Day Demonstration At Sheepshead Bay Speedway
Massive audience witnessed a German American and Austro Hungarian solidarity event titled American Liberty Day. 100000 attendees watched a living flag formed by 1600 girls, with patriotic floats celebrating German and American history. The march featured Irish and German symbols, Floats honored Union soldiers and Liberty, ending with a pledge of loyalty to America and calls for peace. Sheriff and police presence restricted some features, and fourteen heat-related cases were treated at the emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
America
New York
New Jersey
New York City
Irish Relief Fund
The
Speedway
Edward Riegelmann
Kings County
Murphy
Alphonser Koolble
American Liberty Day Association
Irish Volunteers of America
Americas
Peter Muleberg
Molly Pitcher
Kington
Key Forge
von Steuben
Herkimer
Franz Sigel
Turners
Henry Weismann
Americus
Dherif
West
Bishop Brent Seeks Peace as End of War Near
The Rev Dr C H Brent, Bishop of the Philippine Islands, preached at St John the Divine. He urged that true peace must follow war and abolish ruins that cannot stand, saying Christ taught defeat with victory. He compared today’s abnormal conditions to post war periods and urged renewed Christian teaching worldwide.
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Brent
C.H. Brent
Cathedral of
St. John
Arent
Eurece
Christ
Prize Issued For 40-Footers In Oyster Bay Race Week
Commodore Howard Smith of Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club offers a trophy for the 40 footers in the New York Yacht Club star class. Twelve crafts expected in port to port race week during late June. Former officers from Larchmont Club contribute trophies. Meetings planned with Seawanhaka-Corinthian and other clubs to finalize yachting routines. Race squadron to rendezvous at Seawanhaka on June 24 with command shifts among club officers.
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Oyster Bay
Howard Smith
Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club
Ne York
Larchmont Yacht Club
James Eiverson
Leonard Richards
Menior
Larchmont Club
Mag
Indian Marbor Yacht ‘Clg
Muntington Yacht Club
Black Rock Yacht Club
Manhasset Bay Yacht Club
American Power Troat Association
Commonore Smith
Indian Harbor
Greenwich Club
Earl
Progressives in Conn and N J Back Roosevelt at Chicago
Hartford June 4 Progressive leaders from Connecticut and New Jersey announce their delegations will vote for Roosevelt at the Chicago convention. Herbert Knox Smith says the Connecticut group will back Roosevelt while seeking agreement with Republicans on suitable candidates. New Jersey Chairman A Hop confirms the delegation’s sole support for Roosevelt and cites assurances from twenty-two states.
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Hartford
Conn
Progressive Party
Connecticut
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Chicago
Wost
Herbert Knox Smith
Progressiv
Repub- Hearn
New Jersey Delegation Split Report for Hughes Roosevelt Root
Senator Ackerman arrives with word that nineteen of New Jersey’s twenty eight delegates back Hughes on first ballot, three back Roosevelt, six back Root. Charles Fowler to open headquarters. William Barbour shifts to Roosevelt support. ex Governor Murphy says Roosevelt is out.
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Hughes
Root
Ackerman
Fiona Bla
Chicago
Ernest Jh. Ackerman
Plainfield
N. J
New Jersey
Colonel Roosevelt
Charles N. Fowler
Banking and Currency Committee
Presentia Bee
Fowler
United States
William L Barbour
Paterson
Roosevelt
Justice Hughes
Franklin Murphy
Murphy
Louisiana Delegates Settle Contested Seat Agreement
Chicago June 4 The Louisiana delegate contest was settled with an amicable arrangement to seat both delegations each with half votes. The dispute arose after a Louisiana state convention barred negroes, leading to rival conventions and a primary selecting the contesting delegation. Georgia and Texas contests remain unresolved with Credentials Committee action expected. District of Columbia seats possible. Montclair votes on a commission government urged by Governor Fielder. Lehigh Valley leader K W Thomas reported improved after illness.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Republican National Committee
Hall
National Committee
Georgia
Johnson
Ana
District of Columbia
Texas
New York City Reports First Quarter Revenue Surplus
Controller Prendergast releases a statement detailing New York City's financials for the first quarter of 1916. Revenue receipts totaled 28,863,349, with a cash balance of 22,985,015 in the strong box and 24,424,000 in sinking funds. Payrolls totaled 24,251,118, down from 1915, while special assessments reached 2,960,177. The six year tax total reached 87,255,889 with 92 percent collected, and long term debt redeemable by sinking fund stands at 1,023,10,584. Commitments for rapid transit reached 227,272,122, with 164,655,010 expended to date. Catskill water supply commitments stood at 191,075,088 as of March 31.
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Father Knickerbocker
Prendergast
New York
Judiciary
Department of Health, Police, Fire, Corrections, Charities
Public Service
Nnk
Mashattan
Catskill
Car and Auto Hit Injures Man in Bronx Street Collision
A motor truck driven by John Mullen collided with a streetcar at 160th Berech and Melrove in The Bronx. George Fernowits, 20, 648 Eagle Avenue, was thrown into the street, cut about the head and injured internally. He was hospitalized at Lebanon Hospital. Detectives seek Mullen and the truck, said to belong to Joe Milano of Ski Eagle Avenue.
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Brena Street
George Ferenwits
Eagle Avenue
Bronx
John Mullen
Haeistith “Street
Fernowic
Lebanon Hospital
Aive
Mullen
Joe Milano
Ski Eagle Avenue
Hinman Misses Convention Absence for Fairchild Added
In Binghamton New York on June 4 officials report neither ex Senator Harvey D Hinman nor Representative George W Fairchild will attend the Republican National Convention on June 7 Their places will be taken by County Judge Jamon P Hitt of Norwich and Andrew J McNaught of Delaware County Hinmans doctors advised against travel due to recent pneumonia and Fairchild is suffering with sickness
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Fairchild
Binghamton
N.Y
Harvey D. Hinman
George W. Fairchild
Oneonta
Jamon P. Hitt
Norwich
Andrew J. McNaught
Delaware County
Hinman
Novel Home for Women Opens in Newark
A new facility at 219 Mount Pleasant Avenue Newark will house women released from prison or reformatories. The home offers comfortable furnishings and work opportunities to help residents reform. It will be open for inspection this afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock.
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Mount Pleasant Avenue
Newark
Thorne
Drownings at Weir's Creek Beach After Boat Capsize
Lena Despenta, seventeen, a telephone operator, fell from an overturned rowboat in Weir's Creek The Bronx as more than 2,000 onlookers watched yesterday. Nine youths were aboard. eight survived after the craft capsized. Despenta’s body was taken to 27 Monroe Street.
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Weir's Creek
Bronx
Lena Despenta
Monroe Street
German Summer Embassy Opens in Two Cottages
The German Summer Embassy at Tye-on-the-Sound was formally opened in two large cottages yesterday. Ambassador Count von Bernster led the opening ceremony with embassy clerks in one cottage. Private telegraph wires link the cottages to the outside world.
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Tye-on-the Sound
Count von Bernster
Mills and Gibb Loyal Employees Picnic at Old Point Comfort
Loyal Mills and Gibb employees gathered yesterday for a picnic at Old Point Comfort on Saturday. Outdoor sports, dancing, singing and a dinner followed the games as workers pledged continued support amid the firm’s financial concerns and hoped for early rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mug & Sun
Old Point Comfort
Satuday
Trainmen Strike to Win Eight Hour Day Demand
Railroad conductors and trainmen announce a potential nationwide strike to press for an eight hour workday while seeking a negotiated agreement with railroads. They argue increased operation costs are minor and stocks could fund the raise, urging fair treatment without paying any price for peace.
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Ramona Orobe Hoods
Adjustment Board of the Order of Railway Conductors
Memorial services for unknown navy dead draw 6000 in Brooklyn yards
In the Brooklyn navy yard mourners from Sons of Veterans and multiple orders filled the Albertson Memorial area as 6000 attended services for unknown Navy dead. Sailors aboard anchored battleships saluted during The Star Spangled Banner while speakers urged harsh punishment for flag desecrators and called for life sentences for those who betray the flag. A model Monitor was launched with flowers, then toppled and sank as crowds watched, taps sounding over the river.
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United States Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Sons of Veterans of
Brooklyn
Long Island
G. A. the Monitor Association of Crane
Koughts of Columbus
Junior Order of United American Mechanics
Navy Yard
John Lewis Clarke
Buwick Avenue Congregational Church
Daniel J. Griffin
Francis K. Brosschort
St. Barbara's Church
Stara and Stripes
Ericsson
Crans
Dominicans Kill American Officer at Puerto Plata
Washington reports Captain Herbert J. Hirshinger United States Marine Corps was killed by a random shot during the landing of American forces at Puerto Plata Santo Domingo. Admiral Caperton said firing from shore was promiscuous. Hirshinger aged 42 from North Carolina Georgia native married with a daughter living in Boston.
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Washington
Hersbert J. Hirshinger
United States Marine Corps
Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Yeaterday
Navy Department
Caperton
Republic
Hirshinger
Mirshinger
Georgia
North Carolina
Boston
Keystone and Jersey Delegations on Way to Convention
Philades sent four Pennsylvania and New Jersey delegations to the Republican National Convention. The Pennsylvania group travels on a special seven coach train, with Krambaugh supporters in a private car. Two extra cars join the Penrose Special at Harrisburg to accommodate separate delegates. New Jersey’s fifty six delegates ride a special eleven car train, led by state Republican leaders. About 200 are aboard the New Jersey contingent.
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Philades
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Thee
Chicago
Pensaslvania
Pens
Krambaugh
Penrose
Harrisburg
Hrumbaugh
Senator Penrose
Tarstay
Hhumbaugh
Afty
Four Czech Leaders to Die for Espionage Ties
Four members of a Czech party face high treason charges and death sentences in Vienna for alleged work toward Bohemian Russia rapprochement. Led by Dr. Kramersen and Dr. Rosentain, joined by Herr Zamasol and Hert Cervinki, the group is accused of espionage and attempting to align Bohemia with Russia, with the result reported as imminent execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Zech Party
Kramersen
Young
Corelis
Rosentain
Diet
Herr Zamasol
Hert Cervinki
Narodny Listy
Bohemia
Russia
Police Honor Dead At Annual Memorial Service
Two thousand policemen in full dress uniforms march in a massed column to St. Patrick's Cathedral for the department memorial service honoring officers who died in the past year. Monsignor Lavelle and Father Duffy deliver sermons as the Police Band and Glee Club perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Bluecoats
East Fiftyfirst Street
Woods
Fifth Avenue
Tveral
Michael J. Lavelle
Thomas F. Duffy
Police Glee Club
John J. Hyme
Russians Repulse Germans and Turks on Dvina Front
Russian official report from Petrograd says German attempts to advance northwest of Pilkara and northeast of Krevo were repulsed. German artillery active along the Dvina front near Dvinsk. Turks on Caucasus Front pressed southwest of Enikei Bevingan but were repulsed. Turkish report cites territorial gains and prisoner capture in several hills and villages.
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Dvina
Petrograd
Pilkara
Dvinsk
Krevo
Enikei
Bevingan
Entkel
Burnagel
Constantinople
Caucasus Front
Bashekevk
el Maldere
Majram Mountain
Mamakbatun
Armor Returns as War Gear Shields Modern Combat
French war gear includes high steel helmets and breastplates amid modern weapons. Reports note that helmets protect against stray bullets and shell fragments, reducing fatalities among armored troops. English, French, and British inventors contribute varied shields and movable bucklers, with expectations of more shield use on the western front.
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London
Port Arthur
Pyar
Knox College Endowment Drive Reaches Milestone
Mrs. Sage aids Knox College in Galesburg Illinois with a $75,000 gift toward a $500,000 endowment goal. The college campaign reached its target as the general board of education pledged a further $190,000 if $400,000 was raised by June.
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Mrs. Sage
Knox College
Galesburg
Dirs. Hassell Sage
Sewark
General Board of Education
Brandeis to Take Senate Confirmed Oath as Justice
Brandeis will take the oath as associate justice tomorrow after a Senate confirmation fight. He arrived from Boston and will join the court with no new arguments until fall, except for motions on the docket. Pending cases include two where Brandeis formerly served as counsel over Oregon minimum wage and hours limits.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Senate
Toomorrow
Bowton
Brandeis
Oregon
Marines for Santo Domingo reinforce Caperton contingent
Washington dispatch notes several hundred Marines ordered to Santo Domingo to back Admiral Caperton's command. They depart from New Orleans aboard the Hancock and likely total five to six hundred, joining over 2,000 Marines already in Hayti and Santo Domingo to establish a policing system.
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Caperton
Washington
Santo Domingo
Renr
Arias
New Orleans
Hancock
Hayti
Dogs Bite Several in New Jersey Cities
Hackensack Englewood Bogota and nearby areas report mad dogs attacking residents and pets. Six year old George Purser and ex Sheriff James W Mercer are among bitten victims as police pursue a rabid canine down Main Street. Three other mongrels are destroyed to prevent spread.
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Hackensack
Englewood
N. J
Main Street
George Purser
James W. Mercer
Breen
Bogota
Kirly Marshall
Peter de Palma
Thomas J. D. Mott
YACHT OWNERS AID FIREMEN AT CITY DUMP blaze
Yacht owners along the Hudson River near Ninety-sixth Street aided firemen by shining searchlights on a dump fire. The blaze consumed tons of boxes and inflammable material, fire rose high, autos paused on Riverside Drive, and pedestrians gathered. The fire was stopped before reaching adjacent frame structures. several barges were damaged.
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Irow
Hudson River
Ninety-sixth Street
Rebbish
Autoisia
Riverside Drive
City Employs 2,373 in May as Bureau Sets Record
The Public Employment Bureau at 53 Lafayette Street reports May placements totaled 2373, eight times higher than May 1915 and 447 above the previous record. The bureau, now the largest in the state, focuses on munitions, printing, hotel staff, agriculture, sales, stenography, and day labor for women.
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New York
Pub Hc
Lafayette Street
Schiff Quits Leadership Amid Jewish Congress Speech
Mr Schiff, in a wavering voice, declares his resignation and defends years of work for Jews in New York and abroad. Delegates react with mixed cheers and boos as he denounces rumors and asserts ongoing commitment to Zionist and Polish Russian Jewish relief efforts amid pressure from opponents.
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Mr. Schiff
Dr. Magnes
Sehu
Kehillat
Poland
Russa
New York
Schiff
Centen! Jewish Institute
Sire Schiff
Russia
Yiddinha
United States
Mr. Schifl
Mr. Sehif
Rumania
Palestine
Shits Reereh
Bedlam
Schitt
Wapnes
Jacob H. Schictte
Cam
Tam
I. Cat
Debegal
Rice Simmons
Kehillah
Eenonel Guard
Ee York
Yateenal Guard Ben
Cial Club
Kehiliah
Joseph Barondess
Samuel Dorf
John Duka
Larac Friedlande
William ‘Liebermann
Jacob Twead Unterbertim
Eugene Meyer
Benjamin H. Namm
Elias A. Lean Moteeif
Tao Ferner
Will Aid Germans Through American Relief Committee
The American Relief Committee, an auxiliary to the German effort by the American Colony in Berlin, intends to channel money to German widows and orphans via checks to John D Crimmins. It aims to show nonpartisan American charity and supports Children’s Sunday offerings on June 11 for war sufferings.
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Tn Relief Committee
Germany
American Relief Committee
Berlin
John D. Crimmins
Federal Council of the Churches of Chris
America
Weeks Seeks Credentials From Delegates At Breakfast
Massachusetts Senator John W Weeks discusses delegate credentials with two visiting delegates in a hotel lobby. The meeting follows an overheard suggestion to join Weeks campaign. The two delegates, identified as Progressives, respond cautiously after initial greetings.
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Olan
Chicago
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Congress
Weeks
Roof Garden Parish House Planned by Madison Ave Church
The Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church at Seventy third Street announced plans for a new 150000 parish house adjoining the church on the north. The eight story building will feature a roof garden seating five hundred for summer worship and will include swimming pool bowling alleys separate gymnasiums libraries club rooms and a hall for amateur theatricals.
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Madison Avenue
Church Gets New Pastor at St Vincent Ferrer
The Very Rev J R Meffernan begins duties as pastor of St Vincent Ferrer Church at Lexington Ave and 66th St succeeding Very Rev E G Fitzgerald who becomes prior of the Dominican House of Studies in Washington The church is expanding with a new $100000 edifice on its old site
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Meffernan
St. Vincent Ferre
J. R. Heiernan
Dominican Order
Newark
St. Vincent Ferrer Church
Lexington Avenue
Sixty-sixth Street
E. G. Fitzgerald
Dominican House of Studies
Washington
Hoboken's 90 year old Harriet Cloyd dies
Harriet Cloyd aged ninety, Hoboken's oldest resident, died after a two week illness. Born in Trenton, she lived in Hoboken seventy years and helped found St. Pauls Episcopal Church. She resided with her niece Mrs. Horace J. Allen at 1183 Bloomfield Street.
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Mixa Harriet Cloyd
Hoboken
Miss Cloyd
Trenton
James Cloyd
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Horace J. Allen
Bloomfield Street
Pacifist Versus Militarist Debate At Wayside Meeting
Dr. C A Eaton, pastor of Magi son Avenue Baptist Church, warned at a Wayside Meeting that Americans must choose between pacifism and militarism as the war intensified. Audience heckling and cheers reflected sharp divides over government policy and national duty, with Eaton defending Americanism and urging a balanced stance amid the wartime crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Charles A. Eaton
Magison Avenue Baptist Church
M.C. A
America
Confcretes
Jen
Petom
Eberty
Dr. Eaton
Ier Can Momber
Antas Sarori
Audi
Pershing on Way to Border for First Inspection Trip
Colonia Dublan Mexico June 4 general Pershing American expeditionary commander begins first border inspection since crossing frontier twelve weeks. He will study water supply main trail and potential camp sites between here and the base at Columba N M. He expects to reach the border Monday.
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Colonia Dublan
Mex
Engagement Announcement for Miss Cecile Brewster and William Baldwin
Mrs Walter Shaw Brewster of Brooklyn announces the engagement of Cecile Brewster to William H Baldwin Jr son of Ira Baldwin of Manhattan. The article also covers a chaotic New York Jewish Kehillah convention with protests, political divisions, and the election of executive committee members amid calls against discrimination and references to notable figures.
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W. H. Baldwin
Walter Shaw Brewster
Joraleman Street
Brooklyn
He Tor
Cecile Brewster
William H. Baldwin
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Lehigh Valley Ki
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Home For Women
Mills & Gibb
Hough
Keystone and
Philadelphia
Lge
Calvary
Park
Theodore Sedgwick
Caleary Baptist Church
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Father Duffy
Marines
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DR. C. A. Eaton
Baptist
Cheerey
Pershing
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