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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1907
Page
7
A New York school showcases five and six year olds using tiny carpenters benches with saws and planes. The instructor argues simple tools foster broad muscular movements, allowing children to make functional toys such as chairs sleds and playhouses without intricate knife work.
Gertrude Leslie of Huntington argues against selecting the columbine Aquilegia as a national flower. She notes its naming origin, lack of perfume, rocky habitat, and limited appeal in cultivated landscapes. She favors a European wildflower that grows in every state for prominence. June 8, 197.
Community notes from the Tribune Unshine recount donations and activities. L M of Staten Island sends $2, Mrs Henry Bainbridge raises funds via branches in Brooklyn and New Haven, and a donor contributes $6 for a Fort George car ride in memory of children. Arlington Sunshiners report a June bazaar and a hotel fete tickets giveaway. Mary Riker becomes Mrs Charles Warren. Mrs Clinton seeks a replacement for page deliveries during her absence. Dr Ennis notes aid from the United Brooklyn branch and requests items for medical references.
The Abigail Free School and Kindergarten has moved to 25 Charlton Street after outgrowing its former quarters. On its eighteenth anniversary, the reopenings will be celebrated with classes on display all day under Superintendent C P Devare, inviting patrons and the public to visit.
London dairy firms plan to deliver milk in single use paper pails and pitchers that resist germs and water, reducing cleaning costs and weight. A Tilbury expurgation panel mocks tobacco praise in Westward Ho! and a modern woman debate notes educated mothers broaden family horizons while remaining practical.
The Tribune Pattern describes a versatile one piece dress for younger girls with a separate chemisette giving a double breasted look. It highlights washable linen options with white cuffs and belt and suggests a wide range of materials, including chambrays and French fabrics.
Describes two and is t in 2 era nighams percale fabrics in white piqué and white rep for sturdy dresses. Details yardage for medium size six years four and three-eighths yards 27 inches wide three and one-half yards 32 inches wide or two and five-eighths yards 44 inches wide plus three-fourths yard 27 inches for chemisette belt and cuffs. Pattern No 5.687, sizes four six eight years. Pattern sent for 10 cents with age and pattern number. optional two-cent stamp for mail by letter.
A fragmentary report highlights jade medallions with gold coins, Imperial Kutani ware tea sets, silk waists with dark frills in rich colors, a sterling silver jewel box carved with sea life, and sunless weather prompting ornate parasols and Panama hats. Also noted is a grand negligee and Italian silk embroidered chemises in blue and pink.
The Battery boatman known as Honest Bill Quigley loses favor with five aging forecasters who run the Ship News Office. They deem his weather calls unreliable after repeated misses, while Bill mocks his critics and plans a car ride uptown. Tensions with Bronzo Gould, a rival dockhand, surface as the group debates who is best at docking and forecasting coastal tides.
James Canavan, delegate of the Mutual Musical Protective Union, led the Central Federated Union to form a committee to protest to the Park Department against cuts in public park music funding. The union also pressed for back pay for city workers in several trades, totaling about 10 million dollars, and urged the Controller to withdraw opposing circulars requiring waivers in future contracts.
Joseph Volke of 330 East Sith street was held for trial in 1,000 dollars by Magistrate Steinert after being charged with assaulting Patrolman John Walsh of the East 9th Street station. Volke, who claimed to be a chauffeur for State Senator Frawley, was arrested Saturday night after he and three others dragged Walsh from a car and beat him at 9th Street and Lexington Avenue.
Mirza Phineas Hanucah, a Persian coin collector, recovered his three hundred coin collection after losing it en route to Vienna. The coins date from before Christ and include pieces from ancient kings. A Russian immigrant confessed possession at the Hebrew Sheltering Home after arrival from Hamburg. Hanucah valued the haul at 20000 to 25000 dollars and plans to seek admission to an American museum.
The Hamburg American liner Kaiserin Auguste Victoria docked early after arriving Saturday night and leaving quarantine by nine. Revenue cutters and customs inspectors onboard caused initial delays as passengers filed declarations. Notables included General Draper and Mrs. Marcus Hanna with extensive baggage, and six young women from Europe studying art and languages under Chicago instructors.
John H. Mitchell a city mechanic described a novel water tricycle with boats two feet long replacing wheels. He plans to ride from Dreamland pier to Jamestown next week aiming seven days. Observers doubt rough-water performance though some see river sport value.
Magistrate Moss questioned Miss Lent Hruckman about a gray dress claimed by Miss Falk and worn by Sadie Falk in Bowery. Miss Bruckman cited a similar garment made after a tailor left a demolished building, leading to dress exchanges and frayed sleeves and skirts. Three witnesses wore identical styles. The magistrate suggested civil court action.
Dr. C F Verdon of Brooklyn rushed an infant to an incubator after a late night emergency. The baby weighing thirty nine ounces was carried in a fruit basket to Dreamland Surf Avenue Coney Island. If the baby survives the first twenty four hours his chances for life are good.
The city Health Department drafted a procedure against water contaminants in the Croton watershed. It calls for six weeks of publication of health rules, affidavits from printers, serving notices on nuisance maintainers, and reporting to the State Health Department. If no action within ten days, city may pursue legal steps.
Harry K Thaw awaits a second murder trial at the Tombs and travels daily with Raffaele Cascone an Italian prisoner who has spent thirty two months in the death house Cascone offers insights into prison life as Thaw studies his coming case Thaw has not engaged lead counsel though inquiries reach high in the legal profession His health is reported good and he devotes time to preparing his defense with occasional visits from his mother and V.
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