Barnard College Tree Day Exercises Flourish in Rain
Barnard College held its annual tree day with a sturdy maple thriving in the triangle after classes planted it a month ago. Miss Evange Cole led the tree oration with a class song by Miss Bonnie M. McLane as seniors in caps and gowns gathered on Brinkerhoff Hall steps. The ceremony included the steps to the core and a seniors to juniors transition amid rain that barely interrupted the rituals.
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Barnard College
Triangle
Evange Cole
Bonnie M. McLane
Brinkerhoff Hall
Fiske
Co.hen
P. Woodman
Marguerite
Gleanings on weariness and secret beauty rites
A columnist notes women hide fatigue amid a busy social schedule and the rise of quick rev ied ateliers that promise a look of ten hours sleep in minutes. The piece quotes a woman saying life is harder for women now due to heightened social demands.
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Nowa
Oceanic musings on emotion and modern woman resilience
A reflection on gender norms from Henry Otter of East Orange New Jersey contrasting Victorian expectations with contemporary parity. The piece notes women’s restraint under danger and suggests swearing as a substitute for unallowed expressions, while critiquing the social policing of female emotion.
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Aie
Henry Otter
East Orange
N. J
Kingston Branch Report 1906 07 Highlights Charity Work
The Kingston New York T and B branch report notes meetings held every other Monday from October 15 to May with six elderly women receiving monthly food support. Rent for two recipients was secured. others left unprovided. Daily milk delivered to two families, hospital and Sunshine room improvements, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for six families, clothing drives, jellies for the sick, and gifts to worthy cases. Income small but a summer balance expected, aided by an anticipated entertainment to supply ice and comforts for six old ladies.
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Kingston
N. Y
Bheer
A. R
Alice N. King
Displace Office Boys At American Trading Company
A shift at American Trading Company replaces five desk boys with girls, showing improved neatness and accuracy. Managers report girls are more reliable and steadier in work, though some errands and steamer deliveries remain done by the few remaining boys.
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American Trading Company
Wall Street
Steaer
Katy
Paving Duty Sparks Clash Between Public Works and Metro Line
Henry S. Thompson new Public Works Commissioner presses Metropolitan Street Railway to mend pavement between tracks and 24 inches on each side. He pockets complaints, issues notices, and confronts Vreeland, bank director and railway president, over enforcement of the pavement law. The exchange ends with promises to repair as required.
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Metropolitan Street Railway
Henry S. Thompson
Commissioner Thompson
Thompson
Metropolitan
President Vreeland
Mr. Thompson
Vreeland
Witness testifies to thousand errors in savings case
Alexander McKinny presided as hearings continued in Brooklyn on the Kelsey Riggs Republic Savings and Loan investigation. William Wells, former assistant cashier, said about one thousand errors were found in the books after the receiver took charge. Local treasurers blamed for the carelessness. Russell Johnson as receiver counsel failed to appear. more hearings planned.
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Alexander McKinny
Kelsey-Riggs
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Mechanics’ Bank
Brooklyn
William Wells
Association
Theoncern
Russell Johnson
Mr. McKinny
South Church Considers Junior Pastor for Rev F Boyd Edwards
The South Congregational Church votes to offer Rev. F Boyd Edwards the junior pastor post after the present pastor Rev Albert J Lyman hints that New Year should see full pastorate by a junior. Edwards has served two years as assistant with strong ministerial ability and deep ties to the congregation.
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South Congregational Church and Society
Board of Trustees
F. Boyd Edwards
Albert J. Lyman
Edwards
Flood in Williamsburg Tears Up Streets and Deluges Stores
A burst water main at Broadway and Wallabout Street Williamsburg sent a geyser flooding cellars and shops. Water streamed from tracks, flooding cars and forcing detours while workmen shut off the main. The scene drew thousands, with boys using improvised boats as a temporary pond formed. The water became tainted and unsafe to use until the Water Department halted the flow.
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Broadway
Wallabout Street
Wiliamsburg
Water Department
Mechibben Street
Graham Avenue
Disputed verdict in Erie Paterson collision case
Captain Ira Harris, supervising inspector, ruled to suspend both captains for thirty days after a split decision among inspectors over charges in the December 29 collision between the Erie ferry Paterson and the tug Joshua Lovett in the North River.
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Ira Harris
Steamboat Inspection Service
Erie
Paterson
Joshua Lovett
Commercial
North River
George S. Funston
Mersereau
Seeley
Charles E. Baker
Lovett
Flora
Baker
Funston
Inspector Seeley
Ainst Baker
Eruetenta
Captain Baker
Inspector Mer- Stereau
Captain Funston
Captain Harris
Funeral of Harry Hamlin Ends with Cremation
Funeral services for wealth horseman Harry Hamlin were held at his Delaware avenue home conducted by Rev Cameron J Davis of Trinity Church. The body was taken to Buffalo Crematory for cremation. NY lawyer John G Milburn, honorary pallbearer. police officer Tony Gavin, once with Roosevelt Rough Riders, faces possible job loss after an explanation requested by Police Superintendent Regan.
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Tribune
Buffalo
Harry Hamlin
Hamlin
Delaware Avenue
Cameron J. Davis
Trinity Church
John G. Milburn
New York
McKinley
Tony Gavin
Mr. Hamlin
Roosevelt
Ore
Regan
Golf News From Baltusrol Shows Tight Play And New Champions
Final practice rounds for the New Jersey State Golf Association championship at Baltusrol yielded strong scores led by Oswald Kirkby 79 and Archie Graham 90 in four-ball action. Howard Gee posted 84, while Jerome Travers struggled. Entry climbs to 124 as wet weather conditions improved the course. At Fairview, S K Jacobs beat L Wolfe in extra holes to win the Class B cup. George Turnbull named pro coach at Highland Golf Club Jamaica. Yale interclass results crown junior team as champions with Knowles and Bundy among winners.
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New Jersey
Oswald Kirkby
Englewood
Graham
Howard J. Gee
Princeton Golf Club
Jerome D. Travers
Montclair
Metropolitan Golf Association
Fairview Country Club
S. K. Jacobs
L. Wolfe
Jacobs
Wolfe
the Tribune
New Haven
Yale
EB. Knowles
A. D. Swords
N. H. Bundy
FE. B. Merriman
W. L. Lyon
R. T. Hayne
R. Abott
K. S. Clow
T. Hooker
W. K. Fitch
O. C. Pickhardt
J. N. Brigham
Yale Rowing Crew Arrives in Heavy Rain at Gales Ferry
Yale rowing squads reached quarters at Gales Ferry Connecticut in a downpour. The varsity eight and four-oar crews did a two mile downstream row while the first freshman eight went upstream a short distance. Mayer led the varsity at No 2 Griswold led the four oared at No 2. Charles F. Mills of Savannah was elected Yale freshmen captain at No 7.
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Gales Ferry
Conn
Yale
Varsity
Mayer
Griswold
Rain Delays American Lawn Tennis Team Practice
Rain halted practice at Crescent Athletic Club Bay Ridge as Beals C Wright and Karl H Behr press toward England with six days until sail date. Major players Clothier Larned Little Whitman could not join leaving gaps and Roosevelt denounces the scene as mollycoddle.
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Crescent Athletic Club
Bay Ridge
Beals C. Wright
Karl H. Behr
England
William J. Clothier
William A. Larned
Raymond D. Little
Malcolm D. Whitman
E. P. Larned
Williams Defeats Columbia In Rain Shortened Game
Williams beat Columbia 2 to 0 in Williamsport Massachusetts. Templeton allowed one hit and struck out six as Columbia struggled at the plate. The game ended after five innings due to rain with Ford Templeton Waters at bat for Williams and Lee Young for Columbia. Umpire Hasnett officiated the contest lasting about 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Williamstown
Mass
Rae Williems
Columba
Batterles
Williams
Ford
Templeton
Waters
Columbia
Lee and Young
Hasnett
Brooklyn
Rain Delays College Baseball Forcing Cancellations
Rain halted yesterday's college baseball schedule. Yale and Holy Cross were tied 2 0 when the game ended after the third inning. Harvard Brown Pennsylvania Carlisle Indians and Princeton Amherst contests were called off. Bates defeated Colby 11 to 3.
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Yale
Eastern League results and standings summary
Eastern League yesterday produced Buffalo 14 Baltimore 2 with Montreal and Rochester games rained out. Standings show Toronto 19 9 87, Buffalo 15 15 500, Jersey City 18 14 2, Newark 14 15 438, Baltimore 18 18 500, Montreal 13 15 484, Rochester 15 15 500, Providence 10 20 333. State League results note Wilkes-Barre rainouts and other city matchups.
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Toronto
Jersey City
Buffalo
Baltimore
Montreal
Newark
Rochester
Providence
PCWL
Strikers Hold Out As Union Leaders Press Resolve
Striking longshoremen in Jersey City reaffirmed their stance at Greenwich Hall as they voted to continue the stoppage. Despite company hopes for a break, Connors urged patience, warning that concessions could be delayed. Two hundred union workers who expelled strike breakers returned to unload at Pier B while others pressed their line. Connors said the companies were premature in claiming victory for the employers.
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Greenwich Hall
Connors
Regina d'Italia
Pier B
Jersey City
Principessa Laetitia
Tuesay
Brooklyn
Bowery
Croker
England
Louis Congero
Louie
John McGonigle
Joe” Irvine
Iron Gall
Aqueduct
Feilers
John Dorrando
Darby
Jack” O'Connor
Irelan
Fritz
Jerry O'Shaughnessy
Mmany Hall
Jock
Johnny Reiff
Max Kleinfeldt
Cherman
Cherry
Croker Celebrated as Orby Wins English Derby
The crowd cheers Croker as Orby wins the Derby stirring Tam many Hall pride. Figures from City Hall to Bowery rally behind Croker with plans for London honors and a parade. Local politicians, clerks, and gamblers toast the American victory and joke about Croker’s possible rise to power.
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Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Orby
Iff
Croker
Mth Street
Charlie’ Murphy
Dick’ Croker
Wigwam
Tammany
Marty” Keyes
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