EXAMINE BRONX PAVING LIARS SAYS HAFFEN
The Bronx Civic League forwarded two resolutions to Mayor McClellan demanding an investigation into the Department of Highways. They accuse workers of wasting taxpayer money on a brief paving project and call for discipline or dismissal of idle or incompetent staff alongside charges of extravagance noted against Borough President Hiden.
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Hiden
Bronx
Bronx Civic League
Department of Highways
McClellan
Christian Scientists Tour New Boston Church Building
Boston reports that twenty thousand visitors viewed the Sun day services building in detail. They explored corridors pews and viewing angles while meeting attendees from across the nation. Mrs Eddy had requested that the practices proceed with decorum during the open day.
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the Tribune
Boston
Restoration Resolution Sparks Presbytery Debate
At a New York Presbytery meeting held in Brick Church, a motion to restore Westminster Church of West 23d Street, its pastor Rev Dr John Lloyd Lee, and all members to good standing was debated. The resolution, raised by Rev Dr J B Patterson, was referred to the Moderator's Council after a sharp exchange following a withdrawal of an appeal to the Synod.
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Presbytery of
New York
Brick Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
West 23d Street
John Lloyd Lee
Presbytery
J. B. Patterson
Westminster Church
Patterson
Herman Warszawiak
General Corbin Reviews at West Point Dress Parade
Lieutenant General H C Corbin arrived at West Point New York by boat from Governor's Island and attended a polo match between United States Military Academy officers and cadets after being greeted at the wharf by General Mills and staff.
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West Point
N. Y
H. C. Corbin
Governor's Island
United States Military Academy
General Mills
Tucker Dies in Chair at Massachusetts Prison
Charles Louis Tucker of Auburndale died in the electric chair at the Massachusetts State Prison at 12 12 this morning for the murder of Mabel Page stabbed to death at her father s Weston home on March 1 190. The condemned man whose case drew vast public interest walked from his cell to the chair.
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Boston
Charles Louis Ticker
Auburndale
Massachusetts State
Mabel Page
Weston
Massachusetts
Civic League probe urged as Bronx street work dispute erupts
The Bronx Civic League demands mayoral scrutiny over Southern Boulevard repaving claims. Mayor and Haffen dispute the scope and timing, with Haffen calling supporters liars and lunatics while the foreman says six months of work on one street side continues between St Ann's Ave and the ice houses. Secretary Taft to address graduates tomorrow.
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League
Icehouses
Brook Avenue
Haffen
Frst
Civic League
Bronx
St. Ann's Avenue
Mr. Heffen
Southern Boulevard
Tribune
Civic le
Civic League of the Bronx
The
Rou
Mr. Haffer
Mr. Haffen
the Tribune
Briggs
Board of Visitors
Corbin
Ers
Uafation Clase
Howze
Army
Taft
Burglar With Record Identified In East 79th Street Theft
Patrolman Meade arrested Julius Graham after spotting him scale the fence at No 87 East 79th street near Leopold Plaut's home. A valise held silverware and Japanese trinkets valued at 500 dollars, plus a jimmy, brace and bit, were found. Graham, with a record, has served time in Massachusetts state prison and Sing Sing for burglary. He is held in 1600 dollars bail for examination.
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Meade
Eastth Street
East 79Th Street
Leopold Plaut
Julius Graham
Jimmy
Cade
Graham
Fey
Christian Scientists Visit Concord Church and Convention
Delegates from abroad and nearby join a Concord visit to Mrs. Eddy’s Christian Science church as the new cathedral opens. The convention opens with reports on faith progress and finances, officers to be elected, and testimonials expected. The offertory totals about 15900 dollars amid note giving predominance. Discussion addresses Southern race issues and progress among Negro converts through cures.
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Pleasant View
Concord
N. H
Christian Science Church
Mrs. Eddy
Sue Harper Mims
Atlanta
South
Tobacco men obey orders in grand jury case
Three federal grand jury witnesses William E. Ransom John B. Young and William H. McAlister complied with the Lacombe court order by bringing in data but the panel noted only partial production and some refusals. The grand jury will assess whether additional materials and answers are provided and may pursue contempt penalties if needed.
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Grand Jury
William E. Ransom
MacAndrews & Forbes Company
John 8. Young
J. S. Young Company
Baltimore
William H. McAlister
American Tobacco Company
Federal Grand Jury
Messrs. Young
Ransom
McAlister
Supreme Court
Washington
D Jury
Wabash Plan Ratified by Directors to Retire Debenture Bonds
Wabash Railroad directors ratified the plan to retire the debenture B bonds and defer interest on A and B bonds. Holders may exchange each 1060 bond for 70 percent new consolidated bond plus 30 percent common stock or preferred stock, or opt for 2900 cash. The new issue is expected to be large to fund extensions, retirements, and refunding of maturities.
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Wabash Railroad Company
Berkeley professor may sever ties with university
June 11 report from Berkeley states Professor George H. Howitson, head of UC Berkeley philosophy, has broken down and may formally sever his connection. Howitson is presently in a sauna at Helena, per Pacullyciun sources.
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Tribune Galiard
Cel
Berkeley
George H. Howitson
University of California
Howison
Helena
Lus Pacullyciun
Westminster Church seeks peace by reinstating pastor and removal of civil suit
The Westminster Church and the Presbytery consider reinstating Rev. Dr. John Lloyd Lee and reestablishing church relations while withdrawing the civil suit. A $22,600 mortgage liquidation is to be accepted, and church rights granted equal to other self supporting churches. Dr Patterson urges peace, but some oppose. A special meeting may be called to vote on the resolution.
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John Lloyd Lee
Westminster Church
Presbytery
Ascendens
Patterson
James Vereance
Board of Trustees
The
Frederick E. Shear
Lee
Dr Lee Defends Westminster Case Against Presbytery
A June 9 circular by Rev. John Lloyd Lee, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, accuses Rev. F E Shearer, presbytery clerk, of sworn falsehood in a property suit. Lee blasts a trustee report as partial, cites omissions, and argues the clerk altered records to influence court and Synod proceedings.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Presbytery of
New York
John Lloyd Lee
Lee
Frederick E. Shearer
Vereance
Presbytery
Shearer
F. E. Shearer
Boy Nearly Dies In Freight Car At Union Yard
Elmer Faure a boy tramp was found in a refrigerator car in Omaha Union Pacific yards. Locked inside for seven days without food or water he had entered the car at Burlington Iona and slept. The moving car woke him to a dire survival.
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The
Tribune
Omaha
Elmer Faure
Union Pacific
Faure
Burlington
Iona
Actress Rescues Fellow Swimmer at Winthrop Beach
Boston June 11 Miss Julia Sanderson of The Tourists Company at the Majestic Theatre saved a drowning actress during a swimming outing at Winthrop Beach. She pulled the swimmer to shore after Miss Bessie Scott, a chorus member learning to swim, ventured beyond her depth and sank. Scott was resuscitated and recovered by afternoon.
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the Tribune
Boston
Julia Sanderson
Tourists’ Company
Majestic Theatre
Winthrop Beach
Bessie Scott
Miss Sanderson
Oes
Railways Cleared in Rebates Case in Kansas City
United States District Court in Kansas City dismisses charges against the Chicago and Alton and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railways over expat shipment rebates and against D H Kresky Kansas City pretended broker for conspiracy to obtain rebates. District Attorney A and Van Valkenburg says railways were likely imposed upon and unaware of indictment details.
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Kansas City, Mo
United States District Court
Chicago & Alton
Chicago, Milwaukee
Death by chair ends Tucker’s case. governor denies clemency
Tucker died at 12 14 after three applications of the electrical chair. He read a brief statement expressing innocence and peace with God. Governor Guild refused executive clemency after appeals from his clergyman and counsel, with President Roosevelt noting he would not intervene. The execution was witnessed by officials and reporters, and Tucker was baptized previously at a Methodist retreat.
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Tucker
James H. Vahey
James
Tinj
Governor Guild
Roosevelt
Dodging Sunday Baseball Law Sparks Brooklyn Court Discharges
Nat C. Strong of Manhattan Beach and Edward Dougherty of Bay Ridge were discharged by Magistrate Tighe after arrest for Sunday baseball law violations. They were nabbed for placing collection boxes at exits as fans left. The case could lead to a Washington Park game next Sunday between Cincinnati and Brooklyn clubs.
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Nat C. Strong
Manhattan Beach
Edward Dougherty
Bay Ridge
Tighe
Butler Street
Brooklyn
14Th Regiment
Strong
Delahunty to Get $49,346 in Canfield Suit
Justice Newburger in the Supreme Court fixed the judgment in favor of John Delahunty against Richard A. Canfield for professional services and collection commissions on gambling debts. The ruling awards $49,346 after offsetting a prior $65,000 claim and allows interest on a $27,500 portion tied to a $130,000 levy, while denying interest on the professional services claim.
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Justice Newburger
Supreme Court
John Delahunty
Richard A. Canfield
Delahunty
Canfield Nia
Tee
Washington June 11 Treasury condition report
The report outlines the Treasury status at the start of business. It lists reserve fund gold coin and bullion, trust funds to redeem outstanding certificates, general fund deposits in national banks, Philippine Treasury reimbursement awaiting, and current stabilities with figures.
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Washington
Treasury
Reserve Fund
Ee Eee General Fund
White Sale offers full range of fine underwear garments
The White Sale showcases nightgowns chemises drawers petticoats corset covers and dressing sacques in cambric nainsook muslin and lawn. Prices range from three to a few dollars with substantial underprice options in the Basement Under-Price Store. Located on the Stewart Building second floor and basement.
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Nainsock
Broadway
Stewart Building
These Fine White Linen Suits at 7 50
About a hundred finely tailored linen suits offered at seven dollars and fifty cents each. Three styles shown. one features a Peter Pan waist with shoulder plaiting, a pointed back yoke, and elbow sleeves.
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Batiste
Maids Dresses Aprons and Caps On Sale at Under-Price Store
Spruce well-made dresses with proper fit and flare described alongside practical dainty aprons and caps. One-piece dresses in percale seersucker and white muslin priced from $1.25 to $4.50, with caps and aprons in lawn cambric organdy. Soaps include Green Olive Oil Castile and Orchid Blossom. Lettuce Soap sets. Under-Price Store basement Stewart Building.
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Stewart
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