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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
3
The column braids poems and spoofed political chatter from Roosevelt songs to telegram chatter about party splits and upcoming elections. It threads satirical verse with light reportage on headlines and opinions, noting editors, telegraph lines, and public figures in a rapid,Consume-and-smile style.
Miss Caroline Alden Weir, daughter of J Alden Weir, and George P F Ely wed at Church of the Ascension. The bride carried white flowers and wore satin and lace with orange blossoms. Attendants included Miss Dorothy Weir and Miss Cora Weir. Reception followed at 471 Fork Avenue.
Ensign N T Lawrence wed Miss Cromwell in a cathedral ceremony attended by family and friends. The reception followed at Inglewylde with a large turnout and many Northeastern and Baltimore connections noted among the guest list. The couple will reside at Philadelphia Yard until August 1.
Engagement announced for Agnes Sanger Claflin daughter of Mr and Mrs John Claflin to Crittenden H Adams eldest son of Mr and Mrs William C Adams of this city and Glen Cove Long Island Adams Princeton Law School and NY Bar 1915, in early 1916 wedding not set. Other society notices include marriages and high society connections with Boston and New York bylines.
In Princeton New Jersey on June 7 Miss Louise Dudley White daughter of the late Rear Admiral White quietly married Dr John Duncan Quackenbos of New York at Trinity Church The Rev Alfred Wakes and Rev Ralph Vomeroy officiated The bride was given away by her uncle Lieutenant George T Emmers Best man was Dr Henry Quackenhos A small reception followed at Morten Place home of the bride mother
Betty Beresford, expert in first aid work, to serve as the life guard for the summer at Healy's By-the-Sea in Long Reach. She will oversee the women’s bathing pavilion, conduct diving lessons, and advise on a women’s rest room with facilities described.
The Provisional Zionist Committee reports 61200 marks received from Warsaw committee chairs and a receipt for 1725.35 marks forwarded from New York for relief of Jews in occupied territories. The committee forwards funds daily through the Americas Consul in Warsaw.
NYU conferred 743 diplomas marking its largest graduating class. Ceremonies in Gould Memorial Chapel featured Dr Henry Smith Prichett praising military education while urging colleges to support national service. Honorary degrees were awarded to John Hyatt Brewster Walliam Henry Steele Devine and others. Mrs Fintey J Shepard attended the proceedings.
The final set of the Blackborne collection featured richly embroidered eighteenth century banners. Prices reached 1150 for a Brussels tapestry and 410 to 1400 for various lace panels and decorative works. Alumni reelect Bishop Line as president after deacon ordinations at the By Aly Divinity School in Middletown.
The 162nd commencement at Columbia University honored 2012 graduates with degrees across all schools while honoring Joseph H. Choate with a Doctor of Laws. Rain soaked the campus but could not dampen ceremonies as alumni presented gifts, including stained glass, a gate, and a clock.
Mayor Mitchel, recalled for the Thompson committee probe into wire tapping, has received daily supportive letters. Most notably, Alice Bartlett Stimson, president of the Woman's Municipal League, praises his choice to place men in the Department of Charities and commends the city’s efforts for humane care of dependent children.
Mrs Lizzie Mastingssholme widow of Leicester Holme ex city judge died in London on June 25 1914 leaving a 914660 estate. A transfer tax appraisal in Surrogates Court noted a $107317 reversionary trust for her husband and a contested but admitted will. Assets include 28150 in mortgages 144576 in other property 52345 in jewelry 93000 Bank of California stock and smaller bequests to institutions and friends.
Washington June 7 Federal Trade Commission members chose Commissioner Howard N Hurley to become chairman on July 1 replacing Joseph I Davies and to rotate the chairmanship annually amid personal differences. Davies opposed price fixing urged by George Robles and was said to be lukewarm on his colleague's renomination. Administration officials denied policy changes.
A widowed mother struggles to support her family after the 1907 death of James II’s father. With James finishing grammar school and planning work, the charity society requests $25 per month for six months totaling $150 to cover vital needs. Donations can be sent to 100 East Twenty and Street. recent contributions include Cath $17 and Marie C.L. Lyon $32 among others.
A poorly dressed man about fifty with gray hair and partial baldness was run over by a Third Avenue surface car at Bowergate Second Street and brought to the morgue unidentified. He suffered from epilepsy and was found near a bathtub scene linked to a prior incident.
The Willowmere estate of Rear Admiral Aaron Ward will open to the public next Thursday from 3 to 7 pm with tickets at $1 to aid the American Ambulance Hospital in Paris. E I Wilson of Harvard will lecture on roses. tea will be served by noted social hosts. patrons include Mrs Bacon and others.
Legal action filed yesterday to block probate of William J. Kelly former Jersey City Criminal Court clerk and Democratic leader. He left 9500 to priests for 9500 Masses for his soul and 1000 for his wife. James J. Gibson objects, claiming a $60,000 estate including a Shoreham cottage and 40 acres at Mating Hollow for his three year old grandchild.
Plans filed yesterday for a nine story building on Hinckwell's Inland with a roof bridge to Queensboro Bridge. Located on the west side opposite Sextieth Street, the basement and first floors hold storage, the second a cold storage and testaural area, and the third floor groceries. The fourth and fifth floors are bakery space, sixth a face store, seventh and eighth drug and bakery stores, and the ninth a dispensary and offices. The project carries a $500000 cost.
Wise Daniel K. Kelly. Daniel Kelly, Atty-five, for fourteen years assistant custodian of the Federal Building in Washington. June 7 1914. Geer Cleveland. Hart. Russell Stuart. Notices of survivors and obituaries list multiple names with addresses and dates. Died June 6 1914 in New York New Orleans Norristown and Kingston obituaries include Eunice Day wife of de ceased Rev Janae Bits D D.
An odd brief labeled Cemeteries outlines a local cemetery matter with fragmented text mentioning Wooplawn Cemetery and unclear details. The legible parts reference a person or entity called Mar om Train and an unclear date or event associated with the site.
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