Tree Exercises At Barnard College Mark Campus Traditions
The rain tempered tree day at Barnard College as a sturdy maple planted by the class of 1907 thrived in the triangle for a month. Seniors in caps and gowns vacated Brinkerhoff steps, juniors moved in, and an alumni song echoed as the class of 1908 seized the site amid chants and yells.
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Barnard College
Triangle
Evange Cole
Pannie M. McLane
Brinkerhoff Hall
Fisker
Gleanings on Beauty and Quick Restorative Ateliers
A discussion on how women must not look tired as they juggle many social duties. It notes quick “revi ateliers” that promise to refresh a woman in half an hour, making her appear rested. The piece hints life is harder for women today.
Victorian expectations and modern restraint in women antics
A social commentary contrasts early Victorian female behavior with contemporary calm under disaster. It notes women are discouraged from expressing fear or anger, yet swearing becomes a rare outlet. The piece references entertainment for Mrs. Henry Otter and a charity box distribution from multiple contributors including Mrs. J. M. B. Carothers and the Allendale branch, listing gifts like stockings, books, baby clothes, silks, mittens, lilacs, dogwood, and clothing.
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J. M. B. Carothers
Princeton
N. J
Allendale
Connecticut
Iris Griffin
Holiday Reserve
S. Evangeline L
Mary Scott Rowland
London
L. D
Kingston T B S S reports 1906 07 activities and aid
The Kingston T B S S branch describes its 1906 07 year with meetings every other Monday from October to May, monthly visits to the Almshouse, and support for six elderly women and two families. Donations included food, clothing, jellies, milk deliveries, jellies for the sick, and holiday gifts. revenue remained small but a summer balance exists with plans for an entertainment to fund ice and comforts. Mrs A R Alice N King serves as secretary and Mrs George Mendez leads the Excelsior Sunshine party.
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Kingston
N. Y
T. 8S. S
Bheer
A. R
Alice N. King
Girls Replace Office Boys at American Trading Company
In an early 20th century shift, five girls fill former boy roles in filing and mailing at American Trading Company. They prove neater and more accurate, stay longer, and earn higher wages, while the firm contemplates expanding to errands and other tasks, except catching steamers.
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American Trading Company
Wall Street
Steaer
Katy
Paving Dispute Rides On Public Works Chief and Rail Firm
Henry S Thompson, new Public Works Commissioner, orders Metro politan Street Railway to repair pavement between tracks and 24 inches on both sides, citing law. Vreeland, company president and bank co director, and Thompson exchange formal notices and a tense meeting, as the firm delays repairs.
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Metropolitan Street Railway
Henry S. Thompson
Commissioner Thompson
Thompson
Metropolitan
Vreeland
Mr. Thompson
Witnesses Describe One Thousand Errors at Republic Savings
Alexander McKinny resumed the hearing in Brooklyn at Mechanics Bank Building. William Wells, former assistant cashier, testified that about a thousand errors were found in the association books when the receiver took charge. Local treasurers who represented the association were blamed for the mismanagement and the case could be closed if Russell Johnson fails to appear.
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Alexander McKinny
Kelsey-Riggs
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Mechanics’ Bank
Brooklyn
William Wells
Association
Russell Johnson
Mr. McKinny
Junior pastor chosen for South Church by unanimous vote
South Congregational Church and Society resolved to offer Rev. F Boyd Edwards the junior pastorate. Pastor Rev. Albert J Lyman indicated at New Year the desire for the junior pastor to assume full responsibility. Edwards, assistant for nearly two years, won widespread approval for his work with youth and Sunday schools and his constructive wisdom and sincere character.
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South Congregational Church and Society
Board of Trustees
F. Boyd Edwards
Albert J. Lyman
Edwards
Lfe
Water main burst floods Williamsburg streets and geyser forms
A broken water main at Broadway and Wallabout in Williamsburg sent a fountain of water into cellars and stores for over an hour. Cars were drenched and detours created as workmen shut off the supply. Hundreds gathered as improvised boats and a fleet of soapbox crafts rode the temporary pond while pavement tore apart and water turned tainted.
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Broadway
Wallabout Street
Wiliamsburg
Water Department
Meckibben Street
Graham Avenue
Decision Suspends Two Captains After Ferry Tug Collision
Inspectors disagree over penalties in the North River collision of the Erie ferry Paterson and the tug Joshua Lovett on December 29. Captain Charles Baker faced two charges about lights and whistle signaling. Captain George Funston faced unskilfulness for heading upstream. Captain Harris suspended both captains for thirty days.
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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
Captain Baker
Harris
Funeral of Harry Hamlin in Buffalo
The funeral of wealthy horseman Harry Hamlin was held at his Delaware Avenue home conducted by Rev. Cameron J. Davis. The body was cremated at Buffalo Crematory. John G. Milburn of New York, former Buffalo lawyer, honorary pallbearer. Tony Gavin, the officer at the accident, and a Rough Rider, faced possible punishment after questioning 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 Notes From Baltusrol Championship Trials
Final practice rounds at Baltusrol for the New Jersey State Golf Association championship produced strong scores. Archie Graham and T C Ennever defeated Max Behr and James A Tyng 3 up 2 to play, with Oswald Kirkby shooting the day’s best 79. Yale and New Haven reports note interclass golf at Yale ended with the Junior class taking the university title, and T Hooker winning the individual semi final against Pickhardt 5 up 4 to play.
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New Jersey State Golf Association
Baltusrol
Archie Graham
T. C. Ennever
Max Behr
James A. Tyng
Graham
Behr
Oswald Kirkby
Englewood
Howard J. Gee
Inceton Golf Club
Jerome D. Travers
Montclair
Metropolitan Golf Association
the Tribune
New Haven
Yale
BE. Knowles
A. D. Swords
N. H. Bundy
E. B. Merriman
W. L. Lyon
R. T. Hayne
R. Abott
K. S. Clow
T. Hooker
W. K. Fitch
O. C. Pickhardt
J. N. Brigham
Junifors
Yale Rowing Team Arrives in Rain at Gales Ferry
Yale rowing squad reached Gales Ferry Connecticut in a downpour and immediately hit the water for a two mile downstream varsity eight and four-oar drills. First freshman eight went upstream with extra freshmen in pair oars. Mayer and Griswold raced at No 2 in their boats. Charles F Mills of Savannah elected captain of the Yale freshmen crew rowing at No 7.
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Gales Ferry
Conn
Yale
Varsity
Mayer
Griswold
Rain Stops Practice for American Lawn Tennis Team
Rain disrupted morning and afternoon sessions at Crescent Athletic Club Bay Ridge delaying practice for Beals C. Wright and Karl H. Behr who will sail for England in six days. Most top players, including Clothier Larned Little and Whitman, cannot join, prompting Roosevelt to denounce the lack of patriotic spirit as mollycoddle tactics in the Davis Cup effort.
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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
Young E. P. Larner
Roosevelt
Williams Defeats Columbia In Rain Reduced College Diamond Tilt
Williams wins 7 to 2 over Columbia in Williams College game halted after fifth due to rain. Templeton solid on mound with six strikeouts, allowing one hit. Lee pitched for Columbia with multiple hits. Final score by innings shows Williams leading 7 to 2 when called. Umpire Hasseett officiated the Brooklyn crew.
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Williamstown
Mass
Williams
Columbia
Wiliams
Ford
Templeton
Waters
Columbia, Lee and Young
Hasseett
Brooklyn
Rain Wrecks College Baseball Schedule
Rain halted a string of college games yesterday. Yale and Holy Cross were called after three innings with Holy Cross leading 2 to 0. Harvard Brown, Pennsylvania Carlisle Indians, and Princeton Amherst games were cancelled. Bates defeated Colby 11 to 3.
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Yale
Eastern League results and standings recap
Yesterday Buffalo defeated Baltimore 14 to 2 while Montreal vs Jersey City and Rochester vs Providence were rained out. Toronto and Newark games also listed with rain and no result. Standings show Buffalo leading with strong run scoring and Jersey City, Newark, Baltimore near top. Providence and Rochester mid pack.
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Toronto
Jersey City
Buffalo
Baltimore
Montreal
Newark
Rochester
Providence
State League Results From Wilkes-Barre to Scranton
Rain affected several games in the State League with Wilkes-Barre and Utica drawing, Scranton and A. J. & G. drawing, and Syracuse hosting Albany. Other schedules showed Binghamton versus Troy and Syracuse against Albany. several matches affected by rain.
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Wilkes-Barre
Striking Longshoremen Stand Firm Amid Calls to Return
Union leaders in Greenwich Hall passed resolutions to keep the strike going as tensions rose over Pier B riot actions. Striker Connors told Brooklyn meetings that companies are premature to think the strike is ending, warning that waiting may reveal which side wins. Two hundred union men who drove out strike breakers returned to unload at Pier B while earlier workers stayed out.
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Greenwich Hall
Connors
Regina d'Italia
Pier B
Jersey City
Principessa Laetitia
Brooklyn
Tn Ae
Orby Triumph Sparks Tammany Parades in New York
The Derby win by Orby triggers wild celebration among Croker loyalists. Immense joy spreads through Tam many ranks from City Hall to Bowery saloons, with calls for Croker to rule London or England, and plans for birthday torchlight parades and honors. Politicians, clerks, and criminals mingle in the Crim inal Courts Building and local clubs in a festive mood.
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Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Orby
Croker
Mth Street
Charlie’ Murphy
Dick’ Croker
Wigwam
Tammany
Marty
Chuck” Conners
Chatham Square
Mike Salter
Chinatown
Pell Street
Pal
Haggerty
Timothy P. Sullivan
Tim Foley
Franklin and
Centre Streets
Criminal Courts
Big Tom” Foley
William McCabe
Otto Rosalsky
Filledatre
McCabe Warts
Patrick Farley
Bowers
Jacob E. Bausch
George Wall
Coroner's Office
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Barnard
Morningside
Riverside
Henry Otter
East Orange
Maurice Maeterlinck
Kingston Branch Report
Fourth OF July Party
George Mendez
Excelsior
Sunshine Party
South Church
Mr. Edwards
Williamsburg
Buffalo Crematory
Mr. Milburn
New Jersey
Fairview Country Club
S. K. Jacobs
L. Wolfe
Jacobs
Wolfe
George Turnbull
Highland Golf Club
Jamaica
Turnbull
Sadequada Golf Club
Utica
Waterbury Golf Club
R.al.e
Cowardhoe
James S. Coward
Greenwich St
Ngan Wazseew Street
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Croker
Bowery
Louis Congero
Louie
John McGonigle
Joe” Irvine
Iron Gall
Aqueduct
John Dorrando
Darby
Jack” O'Connor
Ireland
Fritz
Jerry O'Shaughnessy
Mney Hall
Jock
Johnny Reiff
Max Kleinfeldt
Cherman
Mr. Burke
Eddie
O'Reilly
Dawe
Burke
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