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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1875
Page
1
Citizens petitioned amid Harlem Flats filling with waste as police examined street cleaning duties and retention of discharge for disposal. Surgeons and inspectors testified on conditions, while residents reported fever, foul air, and dangerous standing water near Think-avenue and Madison avenues, prompting calls for harsher action and immediate disinfection.
Washington dispatch notes that the International Metric Commission, arising from the May 20 Paris convention, plans a future meeting in 1876. It highlights U.S. representation prospects, key scholars, and debate over adopting the metric system, with Treasury and State Department actions shaping timing and policy.
The Board of Health approved a plan to disinfect stagnant pools in the Harlem flats area between Ninety first Street and adjacent avenues. Sanitary Superintendent to seal pits, drain water, and relocate operations. Lexington, Malian, and nearby streets to be extended and cleaned. Aimed to curb foul odors, ditch drainage, and improve public health.
Government workers under Superintendent Bayle will start blasting Flood Rock in the East River near Hell Gate. Work proceeds around the clock to remove the mazarine and prepare the rock face, with careful monitoring to avoid breaches and ensure the top surface is treated safely.
Commissioners of Middlesex Yonkers and Eastchester face funding gaps for the Westchester County Boulevards project. Resignations were offered to transfer work and cash, but Yonkers and Eastchester declined. Towns aim to finish the road from Ridge to White Plains road, with about 18000 raised locally and a remaining balance to be funded by nearby towns and the county.
The notice outlines a week to ten day period for material contracts valued between 100 and 400000, mentions the Postmaster General's response to President Hinckley, and reports on appointments to the Board of Appeals and interior posts. It notes a Boston Post Office arrest for mall robbery and confirms gubernatorial and internal revenue appointments in several territories and districts.
Judge R R Nelson of the U S District Court at Winona affirms the constitutionality of the Supplementary Civil Rights law. The ruling comes in response to grand jury actions and cites the recent amendments and Supreme Court precedent. The opinion asserts Congress can enforce protections against state violations of citizen rights and discusses federal authority over civil privileges.
At Pater, N Y June 8 a State Convention of Superintendents of the Poor convened at the Cunet-lousa at 2 PM with about 30 delegates. Debates covered parish relief aims and pauper labor. visits planned to Almshouse farms, Charities, State Hospital. A separate ruling in Baltimore convicted Captain Moody of cruel treatment aboard the Alexander McCallum, with prison and fines.
In Berlin a banquet honored Hon Carl Sehure with 40 attendees including Americans. Speeches toasted the German Emperor and US President. Also covered: a Russian town destroyed by fire. Dublin shooting match plans. Ascot race day with Royal visitors and results.
Reports from Cape Hatteras and Newfoundland describe a bark with lumber foundering in darkness and fog, a steamship collision with a schooner near Block Island, and crews saved from peril. The City of Panama and the Inman steamer City of Par is involved in separate maritime incidents. The era notes civil engineering progress and Nebraska crop prospects after rains.
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