Great White Way in Peril over billboard heights
The article describes a clash between city officials and billboard operators about height limits for signs on buildings in New York. Alderman Denis supports tighter controls to curb sky signs while opponents warn of overreach impacting legitimate business. The debate centers on Section 144 of General Laws and the power to regulate signage.
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Municipal Art Society
John Martins
Michigan Customs Official Ordered to Attend Duties
Lansing June 4 Copies have been served of a Treasury Department order restraining Jetter from Masters surveyor of customs from leaving to attend other business with department approval. The inquiry, linked to ex Speaker of the House activities, involved charges sent to Secretary Cortelyou for investigation. The action aims to keep the surveyor at his post during the investigation.
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Americans nab Italian swindler before Havre voyage
Detectives Moody and Leeson trailed Carlo Lasandro at the French Line pier as he pressed a tearful show of distress on a Syracuse steerage passenger. Lasandro, aided by Giuseppa Boda, was arrested at the saloon and jailed at the Tombs with their alleged victim's bundle and staged cash missing before the Havre sailing of La Provence.
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Tragic Harlem River Death Of 15 Year Old Gertrude Mooney
The body of Miss Gertrude Mooney, fifteen, was recovered from the Harlem River near 1624 Street by fishermen William Carey and Frank Jarvis. She had vanished from 41 West 21st Street on May 27 and may have taken her own life due to illness and fear. Her relatives and police noted she had been in spinal trouble and sketched plans before disappearing.
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Saranac Fire Traps Vaudeville Cast On Seventh Floor
A Saranac hotel blaze trapped vaudeville stars on the seventh floor as Miss Olsen discovered a storeroom fire ringed the building. Firefighters and guests fled as Montgomery the Red actor aided by his dog navigated the flames with others lifting performers to safety.
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Stolen Horses Turned Self In To Police
James Miller, 26, of 184 Eighth Avenue, walked into the West 20th Street station and asked to be arrested. He claimed three horses were stolen from Henry Purvogel at 393 Fourth Avenue while he posed as a horseshoer. He said he had just left Elmira Reformatory and was tempted to steal the horses after encountering a street tempter. Two masks and a glove were found on search. Magistrate Preen set bail at 314 for examination.
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Fourth Avenue
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Elmira Reformatory
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Raid Near Hotel Astor Shuts Down Gambling Den
Police led by Inspector Walsh and Captain Daly of West 47th Street raided a gambling house near Hotel Astor on 44th Street. Three men were arrested with two roulette wheels, a table, cards and about 2000 chips. The suspects were Charles Hamilton, Fred Perkins, and George Williams, charged with aiding and abetting.
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Brooklyn
Bowery Meat Prices Hold Despite Forecasts of Rise
Retail meat dealers report no current price cuts and foresee a five percent increase next week. Bowery restaurateurs face higher costs with limited pass through to customers as large hotels mostly hold prices. Some Bowery eateries raised regular dinners to nine cents but saw patrons drop, while others dodge the rise by not increasing meat prices. Vegetables also climb, with cabbage from two to three cents to eight to twelve cents a head amid late spring frosts.
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Meat Trust
Grandparents Joint Will Filed for Probate on Long Island
A joint will dated 1405 was filed for probate in Mineola by heirs of Alexander C. Bunker and Mary F. Burker. It disposes of about 50 000 in real and personal property and leaves the estate to three grandchildren. The couple died in 1966 and 1907 respectively.
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Alexander C. Bunker
Mary F. Burker
Merrick
Bunker
Ocean Steamers Fast Express Service to Cherbourg and Bremen
The page lists multiple ocean liner schedules from Hamburg America and North German Lloyd. It notes Kerprinz, Kaiser, Friedrich, Barbarossa, and other vessels with routes Naples, Cherbourg, Bremen, Plymouth, and Hamburg. Also details on Mediterranean service, Levant line, and travel offices in New York Hoboken and Philadelphia with tourist bureau and travelers checks.
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Rail schedules and connections on New Jersey Central lines
The page lists numerous rail timetables for New Jersey Central routes from Liberty Street and West 23rd Street, detailing departures to destinations such as Washington, Lakewood, Lakehurst, and Ocean Grove, plus connections to New York, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. It includes fare numbers, times, and various service bulletins, with offices at Liberty Street, Broadway, and other Manhattan and Brooklyn locations.
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June Sale Promises Women's Fashion Bargains
A long list of midcentury apparel and linens offered at reduced prices. Items include Mohair and Linen suits, dresses, coats, skirts, waists, corsets, petticoats, house dresses, napkins, towels, and curtains with discounts across many colors and sizes. Specials highlight cost-cutting on summer wear and household textiles.
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Apprentices Graduated at R Hoe & Co Printing School
Graduating exercises of the R Hoe and Co apprentice school in Grand Street were held at the De Witt Memorial Church. Arthur J. Hoe lauded the students as sixteen diplomas were awarded and prizes given to top performers.
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A. Newreither
Doubtful on Delaware Local Option Says Bishop Coleman
Bishop Leighton Coleman of the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware doubts the wisdom of local option for Delaware. In his annual address to the Georgetown convention he said he is undecided on what to advise voters and leaves the question to citizens' consciences. The December election on the issue could let communities interfere with business.
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May Have Well Known Thief Arrested in Newark
Charles Reynolds alias Charles Clark, a noted thief involved in a $25,000 diamond robbery on Sixth Avenue, New York, two years ago, was arrested in Newark yesterday. Diamonds were later recovered. Reynolds attempted to sell a typewriter cheaply, arousing suspicion and leading to detention for thirty days awaiting requisition papers.
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Suspect in Cronin Murder Identified in Mobile
Police say man detained in Mobile is John Coughlin ex detective and politician linked to the Cronin murder case in Chicago. A capias was issued by Judge Kersten as authorities claim conclusive identification and pending jury bribery trial matters.
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Graduation Exercises At Lincoln Hospital Nurses
The Lincoln Hospital on 44th Street and the Boulevard held commencement exercises last night. Rev. Abbot L. Waite led prayer and benediction, nurses sang, Dr. Instagran gave an address, and Mary Booth received the diploma as president of the Linen Hospital Association.
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