Closed Port Faces Unions Threat to Merchants
Union leaders warned that open shop trucks appearing on city streets would trigger a port-wide tie-up. John Riley said non-union haulers would prompt a 40,000 longshoremen and freight handler strike, closing the harbor, while merchants push a 5 million plan to move goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riley
New York
International Longshoremen's Association
Sportation Committee
Riey
Wey
Aly
Uion
Ittley
Chelsea
International Mercantile Marine Company
Riley
New York City
Frederick W. Toppin
Tnional Mercantile Marine
Citizens’ Transportation Committee
Merchants’ Association
Woolworth
Southern Mills
Weather Report Sketch of Atlantic Region and Midwest Conditions
Weather observations show a uniform pattern across the United States with generally fair conditions in most locations. Forecast warns of warmer temperatures in the plains and upper Midwest, with possible rain or thunderstorms in Florida and the South, and unsettled conditions along the western coast through midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten
Wutland
Mississippi
Foley Defends Census Figures and Claims on Manhattan Population
Former State Senator Sam J. Foley, supervisor of the New York census, swore that Manhattan's population figures are accurate and criticized real estate men and a Washington expert. He recounted clashes with an inspector named Gordon, described counting practices, and noted many districts required cross checks as officials prepare broader city-wide verification. Frank J. Monaghan ordered a full report comparing census data with vital statistics, with Mayor Hylan directing police to verify the federal count if errors are found.
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Sam J. Foley
New York
Manhattan
Unive
Arthur Dore
Brooklyn
Foley
Senator Foley
Murray Hill Hotel
Gordon
Washington
Mick
Ark
Congress
Congressman Siegel
la Gaurdis
Bank of England
Jessy
Majestic
Theresa
125Th Street
East River
Centre Street
Comnad
Guardia
Board of Aldermen
Frank J. Monaghan
William H. Guilfoy
Hylan
Robbers Bind and Loot Brooklyn Haberdashery
Four young bandits gagged and tied multiple staff and a customer at R. W. Bennett’s haberdashery at 106 Latbush Avenue Brooklyn. They looted shirts collars wallets and a watch and left a “Closed Will be back in five minutes” sign before fleeing in a car. The shop manager and others were released unharmed.
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R. W. Bennett
Latbush Avenue
Brooklyn
Bennett
David Feldman
Tom Jenkins
Jenkins
Feldman
Janking
Peldman
Fr. Simon
Parkville Avenue
James J. Quinn
Dean Street
Men
Quinn
Bliss &B
Mr. Bennett
Bennette
Detours and Road Conditions For Delaware Water Gap Run
Motorists planning trips to Delaware Water Gap should detour between Port Jervis and Milford on the northern route and between Pompton Charlotteburg and Franklin Furnace Branchville on the shorter route. Detour via Sussex from Franklin Furnace to Branchville is advised for safety. Roads in New York State show mixed conditions with repairs in several counties and speed traps announced by the Keystone Automobile Club.
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Delaware Water Gap
New York City
Port Jervis
Milford
Pompton
Charlotteburg
Franklin Furnace
Branchville
Sussex
Ngman's Ferry
New York State
New York- Albany
Rhine,beck
Patna
Columbia
Rensselaer
New York-Albany
Hudson
Orrange
New York
White Plains
Bedford-Croton
Palls
Pawling
Dover Vinina
Amenia
Pine Plains
Boston Pas
Rye Village
Albany
Buffalo
Fonda
Lansdowne
Glendder
Radnor
Eddystone
Keystone Automobile Club
Philadelphia
Aero Officials Summoned in Fund Inquiry
Edwin P. Kilroe announced a full probe into the National Aeroplane Fund of 1916 with subpoenas for Aero Club of America leaders Col Jefferson Du Mont Thompson Augustus Post and Charles Elliott Warren. The investigation targets disbursement records of the Aero Club of America and affiliated groups, seeking clarity amid allegations of excess fund use.
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Edwin P. Kilroe
The
Aero Club of America
Kilroe
Jefferson du Mont Thompson
Augustus Post
Charles Elliott Warren
National Aeroplane Fund
Aerial League of America
Air Service Institute
Bernard H. Sandler
National Aeropline Fund
Henry Woodhouse
Alan R. Hawley
Henry A. Wise Wood
S. Stanwood Menkes
Mr. Kilroe
Minton
Sso
American Aeronautics
Thompson
Club
Hirshfield Says Critics Pay Him a Compliment
Commissioner of Accounts David Hirshfield retorted to Citizens Union attacks claiming misused powers and calls for deposition. He argued criticism proves officials are under scrutiny and defended investigations into police affairs while condemning political foes. He cited enforcement of anti gambling laws under the Hylan era and destruction of illicit income.
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David Hirshfield
Citizens Union
Hirshfield
Hylan
William Jay Schiefelin
Commissioner of Accounts
James Smith
John R. Straton
Broker Ordered to Pay Wife 8400 Monthly in Pending Trial
Justice Seege signed an order in White Plains directing Too Fried of the New York Stock Exchange to pay his wife Beatrice 8400 monthly and $1,000 for counsel pending the separation action. Cruel and inhuman treatment cited. The couple occupy 144 Clove Road, New Rochelle, and refuse to speak, throwing their children into conflict.
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A. H. F. Seege
Supreme Court
White Plains
Fried
New York Stock Exchange
Beatrice
Clove Road
New Tochel
20 Per Cent Off War on High Prices Campaign Continues
The movement for a 20 percent price reduction extended through May and into June, spreading nationwide. It enabled consumers to purchase millions of dollars worth of essential goods at substantial savings, curbing prices set by manufacturers wholesalers and speculators. Despite surrendering normal profits, the push aims for a sustained, lower price era and demands advancing the effort.
Emery Vacuum Cleaner Wedding Gift Highlighted
Bride smiles as Emery vacuum cleaner offered in four models with carpet sweeper brush, steel fan, slow speed motors, and wall cleaning attachments. Available on club plan from $43.50 to $70 with $12 for extras at Seventh Gallery New Building. Discount 20 percent applies to these vacuums.
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New Building
EMERY
Curtains at Reduced Prices in Fourth Gallery Sale
968 pairs of curtains offered at a quarter off cost with 20 percent deducted from sale price. Items listed include ruffled lawn hand drawn voile lace-edge scrim and filet net patterns. Quick sale announced by Fourth Gallery in the New Building with emphasis on fine zig zag hand work.
Dainty Philippine Nightgowns Offered at Main Aisle
A catalog note lists Da inty Philippine Nightgowns made with square V neck or round neck options and sleeveless or kimono sleeves. Embroidered floral designs, hemstitching and fine dravin work describe the hand-work. Main Aisle Old Building.
Woven Novelty Voiles Offered At Low Price
A large shipment of seven thousand yards of woven novelty voiles arrives at a price well below wholesale. The offer promises fabrics at 85 cents per yard, enabling dramatic savings for customers seeking affordable fashion textiles.
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Longshoreman
Weather Report
Sieh
Ania
Bam
Byateies
Boreensia
Saatern
Bartly Fuewiay
Ryan
Chinatown
Unose
China Town
Battery
Harlem
Bantam
Bantam Lake
York
Ast Street
Grand Concourse
New York State Constabulary
Upstate
North Shore
Hart Trerehion
Vase County
Huntington-Amityville
Hood
South Shore
Cough
Amityvule
Aero
Woodhouse
Sandler Nid
United States
Mr. Sandler
Kilron
Emerton McMillin
Broadway
McMillin
H. C. of L
Chickering-Ampico
Thurston Noe
Edna Beatrice Bloom
Firat Gallery
New Bldg
Agine
Reeves
Mei O
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