Manhattan Railway Case Probes Valuation Stability in 1926 Hearing
At a Transit Board session in 1926 Burpee and other Manhattan Railway figures argued over true asset value and potential profits. The hearing assessed tangible property worth about 107 million versus a 54 million 1909 Interborough figure, while noting ongoing deficits and future earning power amid rivalry with the Interborough and rising subway competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Railway Company
Transit Commission
Commission
Clarence
Shear
Comp Harkness
Welwood Murray
Manhattan
George W. Burpee
Oe Manhatten Mpany
Interborough
Shesrnpee
Stearn
Burpee
Shean
Mur
Burper
Shearn
Interborough Fish
Judge Shearn
Burpee, Judge Shearn Produced & Brief By Richard Reid Rogers
Interborough Assessor
State Tax Board
Audge Stearn
Morray
Hi Consolidated Gas Company
Ears Ton
Pany
Tra Engine Commission
Murra Grimly
Judge Shear
State Railroad Commis
Murray
Hippraisal
Lenox Avenue
Kelly
Schlesinger
Interboroughs
Lincoln C. Andrews
The
Long Island, Tractions Company
William ©. Wood
Bridge
Andrews
Kings and
Queens
Modiste Sues Milliner in Blending Courtroom Oddity
Mra Mary Bain sued Miss Anna Gruber in Hud on District Court before Judge Archibald to recover 126 dollars for a gown coat Gruber refused payment for claiming a poor fit. The judge inspected the gown and quipped about fit while Gruber touted its quality amid a courtroom banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bain
Manhattan
Hudson
Archibald
Anna Gruber
Jersey City
Gruber
Miss Gruber
Van Fleet Named to Federal Trade Commission
Vernon W. Van Fleet of Indiana was appointed a member of the Federal Trade Commission by President Harding and the nomination sent to the Senate for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.W. van Fleet
Washington
Vernon W. van Fleet
Indiana
Federal Trade Commission
Harding
Senate
Count Takes Movie Test In Secret Bashful Nobles At Studio
Count and Countess Zichy, denied recent reports, appeared at a studio for a screen test. They painted faces yellow and practiced before cameras while a Jim company publicist explained the count’s reluctance to act. If approved in California, the couple may join film work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tichy
Zichy
Thage
Jim Company
California
Dr Lawson 80 Prescribes Laughs to Aid Long Life
Dr Lawson aged eighty celebrates sixty years as a Baptist minister at a Holingtion luncheon. He recounts his mother’s advice that humor helps longevity, recalling a life of laughter and resilience. A Calder letter and flowers from Hackensack celebrate his milestone with the Calvary Baptist Church and Waterbury School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.Lawson
Albert G. Lawson
Holington
Lawson
Calder
School Baptist Ch
Waterbury
Scotesiat Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Hackensack
Horse Breeder Loses $5 After Court Action
A Miami man gave $5 to a St Louis bred horse dealer after a lobby chat at the Hotel Astor. Detective Barron trailed them from the lobby to a poolroom and secured the suspect near Forty Fifth Street and Eighth Avenue as the case moved to night court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
Min Fin
Europe
Fifth Avenue
St. Louis
Bernt Porse
Hotel Astor
Barron
Miam
Miami
Eighth Avenue
Night Court
Willie West
Pa R R Cancels Potato Embargo Against City
Washington reports that a Pennsylvania Railroad embargo on Southern potatoes, affecting New York City docks, was canceled after hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Port Authority chairman Eugenius Outerbridge criticized Mayor Styland for public statements and urged accurate information while officials argued congestion and space constraints had influenced moves against perishable shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York City
Port of
New York
Mcshane
Aitchison
Port Au
Eugenius H. Outerbrider
Port Authority
Styland
Railroads
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Outerbridge
Interstate Commerce Commission
Port Authority Conference Request Before Interstate Commerce Commission
A fragment indicates the Port Authority sought to engage with the Interstate Commerce Commission to oppose an embargo. The readable portion references a conference request tied to the Port Authority and its view on palatable actions regarding the embargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Yaan
Port Authority
Pennaulo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taxi Fare Hike Sought To Offset Rising Insurance
Alderman Willis Quinn proposes a 5 cent increase on the first half mile to fund vehicle insurance set at 2500 for damage suits. Lawmakers including Victor Kaufman defend the move as protecting the public while urging careful operation to reduce costs and maintain livelihoods. The insurance rate cited by state officials remains a contentious point among sponsors and opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis J. Quinn
Arsem
Victor R. Kaufman
Toiber
State Department of Insurance
Tobhert
Kaufman
Shen
Francis R
Greek American Dinner Club Fosters U S Relations
The Greek American Club held its annual dinner at the Hotel New Ather on Sixth Avenue to promote cultural ties between the United States and Greece. Speakers included Hamilton Holt and Arch bishop Alexander, with officers led by Holt and George Nicholas. executive committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Athens
New Ather
Sixth Avenue
United States
Greece
Hamilton Holt Pressi
Alexander
Greek Orthodox Church of
North and South America
Frank Jackson
Conneral
United Dr. Hianehe Norte
Hamilton
Holt
George Nicholas
Clarence Young
Mayors Convene on Education Powers Amid City Board Controversy
Poughkeepsie hosts the twelfth annual conference of mayors with sharp debate over autocratic control by boards of education and public services commissions. Aimed at proposing drastic measures, the gathering features Hi Croxby of Lockport presiding and Mayor Hylan of New York City among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apeesal Diaparen
Tribune
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Conference of Mayors
Boards of Education
Well Ax
Public Services Commissions
Yor Hi Croxby
Lockport
Hylan
New York City
Nelson House
Hyma
Saratoga
Buffalo
Ada Ward Stirs Laughs Amid City Reports at Conference
Ada Ward seeks to boost American morale with humor as municipal leaders including Mayor William Albany and Pred A Robbins of Hornell outline legislative and administrative efforts. The group, with Mayors Wil ton, Leonard, Lunn and Burn, discuss conferences and a shift in leadership, while Ada Ward’s act intersects with government news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kai P. Caper
Albany
Cornelius PF. Burns
Troy
Burns
Samuel A. Carlaon
Jamestown
R.A. Maxson
Gloversville
Eather Danton
Elmira
C. A. Dayton
Auburn
L. Huffeut
Charity
Binghamton
Ketharyn G. Monahan
Cohoes
Thomas A. Wilson
James D. McSulty
Saratoga Springs
Leon C. Rhodes
White Plains
Eugene S. Martin
Hell Marion Knight
Frederick C. McLaughlin
Everett Moore
William Rt. Condit
Wiliam H. Lyon
WH. Carpenter
Kerr
Ithaca
CA. Snyder
William J. Wallin
Yonkers
James E. Burns
Glen Cove
David ©. Burns
George
William
Citien
Pred A. Robbins
Hornell
Maey
Innckett
Thomas A. Wilton
Minghamton
Henry M. Leonard
Newburgh
Cornelius P. Burn
George I. Lunn
Schenec
Indy
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Ovington
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Modiste
Jersey
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M Thew Stevenson
Civen
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Steven
Mina
T ‘Borden
Bordens Farm Products Co, Inc
Franklin
Pa. R. R
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Wilbur LaRoe
Net
Ordins
Kaufmann
Buys
Corona
the Tribune
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Ng Power
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Ada Ward
America
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Ree MacDonald
John Ba
Stephen G
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Broadway
St.Paul’s
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