Blind children showcase skills in New York exhibition
Viola, a nine year old blind girl, led demonstrations at a Board of Education event where fifty six visually impaired students from public schools displayed many abilities. They danced, wrote on typewriters, did arithmetic, and prepared a pretend supper with careful table setting.
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Viola
Board of Education
Gertrude & Hingham
Dtiid
New York
Bingham
Ene Mente
Portin
Ehibirer
Max’ J
Mio Bingtam
Wil Ts. Maroid
Alfred
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
Former Husband Ignored in Mrs Worthington Will
The will of Mrs Julia Hedden Worthington who died Sunday at the Wyoming apartments is filed. It partially ignores her former husband Charles Worthington once proprietor of a Delaware Water Gap hotel, except for a trust created in 9% that now divides the fund among their four children. Jewelry and various pieces are left to daughters in law and grandchild, with specific necklaces and a double string of pearls to Sawtelle and Miss Belle Bicknell. The will also assigns rugs, table silver and furniture to her son Edward Hedden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia H. Worthington
Julia Hedden Worthington
Wyoming Apartments
Charles
Testatrix
Juliano Sawtel
Myre Janet Worthington
Eva Worthington
June Sawtelle
Belle Bicknell
Mie Worthington
Edward Hedden
Bribery Inquiry Dropped in Dynamite Case
Boston June 1 court of inquiry into alleged jury bribing in the dynamite conspiracy trial was abandoned on Judge Crosby direction. District Attorney Pelletier said grand jury found Jeaux and D. J. Collins were Wied and improperly approached but found no evidence affecting any defendants or counsel Morris Shuman and Wood counsel Frederick E. At sought an inquiry into the matter.
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Boston
Crosby
Pelletier
Jeaux
D. J. Collins
Morris Shuman
W. M. Wood
Frederick E
Wood
Illinois House approves suffrage bill for women in state
Springfield June 11 The Illinois House passed the suffrage bill granting women voting rights for most state offices by a wide margin. Governor Dunne’s stance remains cautious on constitutionality but he supports the measure in principle. The bill moves to the governor for signature. if enacted it will empower women over voting for presidential electors and numerous municipal and township offices.
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Springfeld
Timois
Senate
Dunne
McCarty Demon
Chicago
Dunneght
PS Magill
General Assembly
Tyvnne
United States
Board of Restow
Sheaher
Kintes
Bierkee
Shout
Neil Brown
Hathain
Vate
Olympic Sights Vast Iceberg Inspires Early Dawn View
The Olympic sighted a large iceberg about ten miles northwest at sunrise. It stood more than 100 feet above water with two tall spires and drifted southeast as crew watched from the ship. Spectators woke sleepy friends to witness the rare maritime sight.
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Olympic
Bere
Tly Olympic
Watermark dispute over will of Memphis woman tested
The will of Mrs Caroline Cloth of Memphis faced invalidation after watermark evidence questioned the paper’s age and validity. Attorney Caruthers Ewing testified W & S Regent Linen watermark dated later than claimed, affecting the will probate. Executors face ongoing proceedings as heirs include Dr John Hailey of Denver and distant cousins.
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Tne Couerminnsney
Mim
Caroline Cloth
Memphis
Caruthers Ewing
Rmington ‘Typewriter Company
I. Hutler
Remington Company
Regent
Seamans
Wyckoff Seamans & Henedict
Uw Remington Ein
Srs
Bruce Garret
Tim
Cloth
John M.hailey
Hie
Denver
Fist
Ras Varia
Ewing
Millions Wasted Warn On Resource Loss At Conservation Meeting
At a National Conservation Congress meeting in Loom Washington the savings board heard speakers urge cutting waste of poultry products soil and natural gas. Mbert M Read American Warehousemen urged addressing annual multi million losses from wasteful farm and processing methods. Clarke American Chemical Society warned of raw material losses in manufacturing. J C McPfiwell Natural Gas Association of America cited vast daily waste in natural gas and urged action on the program.
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Sdving Board
National Conservation Congress
Mbert M. Read
American Warehousemen's Association
Farmere Bow
Clarke
American Chemical Society
J. ¢ McPfiwell
Pittsburgh
Natural Gas Association of America
Knights of Columbus elect officers in New York State
The Knights of Columbus statewide officers were elected with Robert J. Powers named state deputy and Michael J. Quigg as state secretary. Other officers include Thomas P. Brewood state treasurer George J. Moore state warden Robert J. Walker and Rev William M Dwyer named state chaplain. Schenectady chosen for the ill convention amid resolutions expanding state activity and considering parochial school aid and the relocation of national headquarters from New Haven to Washington with a funding line near 1 000 000 dollars.
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Auburn
Dune
New York
Knights of Columbus
Robert J. Powers
Binghamton
Michael J. Quigg
Thomas P. Brewood
Brooklyn
George J. Moore
Malone
Robert J. Walker
Albany
William M Dwyer
Syracuse
Schenectady
New Haven
Washingtons
Ella Wheeler Wilcox Back From Trip Abroad
Ella Wheeler Wilcox returned from an abroad voyage after presenting to King George and Queen Mary at the Court of St James's last night aboard the Night Blaner Chabe. Frederick Whitenge, president of the Third Avenue Mallon, reported no ideas for trolley improvements abroad and deemed the Third Avenue ballot superior to foreign options. the Xen Francisco Railroad impact on European investors was noted as particularly bad.
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Hila
Wheerer
Than Pouns
George
Mary
St. James's
Frederick Oo Whitenge
Third Avenue Mallon
Olympic
Whitridge
Hoarded Money Burned At West Virginia Bankers Meet
United States Treasurer John Burke discusses Americans hiding savings in ground and stove crevices to keep funds safe. He cites discovering charred fragments after frost approached and notes about two thousand cases yearly, mostly from northern regions. Calls for currency reform to better meet trade and commerce demand.
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United States
John Marke
West Virginia Bankers Association
Burkenald
Canada
Arraigned as Mail Thief In New York Post Office
Frederick Rue, superintendent at Station A New York Post Office Prince and Greene streets, was arraigned before United States Commissioner Shiels on charges of stealing from the mail. He allegedly received a decoy letter with marked bills found on a prisoner, with several letters missing recently. Rue, in service since 1901, previously worked in the Wall Street branch. records indicate two marriages and alimony payments.
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Frederick
Nestant Rue
New York
Prince and Greene Streets
United States
Shiels
Mall
Prentors
Jacobs
James
Haly
Hes
Beet
Alatrict
Bimberland
Wall Se ‘N
Hin Xalaty
Wells Degrees for 37 During Auburn College Commencement
Wells College in Auburn announces 37 degrees at its fifth commencement. Thirty five bachelors of arts and two masters of arts were conferred. The Rev. Dr. Charles Edward Satterson delivered the oration at the ceremony. Gifts totaling 2109 were announced toward a foundation fund of 6000 to be raised by 108 for the college’s fiftieth anniversary.
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Auburn
N.Y
Wells College
Say
Charles Edward Satterson
Broadway ‘Tabernacle
New York
Advertising Club's push to raise ad standard across papers
A convention group urges strict truth in ads, seeks broad rules for all newspapers. Committees draft guidelines to require full disclosure of orientation, quantity, location, and source. condemn exaggeration, slurs, or offensive material. Leaders call for truthful, lawful pricing with responsibility shared by employers and advertisers.
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America
Mny
Victory for suffragists grants vote to all Norwegians
The Storthing in Christiania unanimously approved extending suffrage to all Norwegian women and men regardless of income tax status. The reform grants voting rights to rich and poor alike, marking a historic broadened electorate in Norway.
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Christiania
Done
Storthing
Newsies Adovcated by Milwaukee Man at Convention
June 1 report from Cincinnati states Charles Sheltz of Milwaukee urged replacing loud newspaper boys with permanent newsstands at the International Circulation Managers Association meeting. He cited four years of trials in New York and Chicago as proof others will adopt the plan.
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Cincinnat
Charles Sheltz
Milwaukee
International
Associaton
Newaboy Me
Harpers Household Handbook Advertisement Snapshot
A newspaper ad touts Harper's Household Handbook offering home care tips from cleaning to cooking. It highlights a two page guide bound in green cloth, priced $1 by publisher and 2 cents by Tribune, with coupons due Saturday to secure a copy and avoid publication delay.
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Harpers Household Handbook
Harper's Hot Handbook
Harper's Household Handbook
China
Tribune
Postal Card Recipes and Home Remedies Guide
A mixed domestic page offers recipes and home tips for readers. Instructions cover mashed meat balls baked in a pan with seasonings, baked eggplant with bread crumbs and cream, a simple strawberry dessert with cream and vanilla, and tips on stretching shoe linings with damp cotton. A method to test cake doneness using a small match and notes on jam making are included.
Daily Bill of Fare for Friday
The menu lists breakfast items creamed liver with toast and coffee, luncheon baked beans with raised biscuit, strawberries and tea, and dinner weakfish with green butter, Southern hominy, stewed lettuce, lemon pie and coffee. Green butter is described as a lemony herb butter to be prepared with minced green pepper chives and lemon juice, formed into a mould and served cold.
Astor House sale draws many women bidders at auction
Spirited bidding as a large number of women attend the Astor House furniture sale in New York. The department offers household spa items and a bread pudding tip to improve sponge texture while prices for blue furniture rose slightly day over day.
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Nassau
Astor House
The Woman About Town Parodic Scene in Domestic Chaos
A sharp wounded tone shows through a domestic vignette where a woman in a lavender floral dress stands amid clutter. A neighbor notes she would look better in white, while a motherly figure clutches outdated books and mocks childrearing advice as the household descends into playful misrule.
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City Ice Plant
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Dinah Greenfield
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Miax
Florence Lewenthal
Howie
Washington Irving Fligh
Gia
Lowenthal
Mr McAneny
Mea
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A. Carnegie
John D
Iris
Intur
Trky
Fiorenice Marshall
Milas Eieanor Jobnvan
Alvett Stam
John & Muyler, Jr
John H Winley
College of the City of New York
Uhatton S Davis
Normal College
Irene Tess
Ethelinda Stock
Florence Gilroy
Bertha Frankel
Ruth Niemann
Rowe Geldenburg
Lianstein Ada Wolff
Marie Hopf
Hagel Cor Us
Henrietta Busch
Marion Kerner
Edith I Lowrey
Mother's Magazine
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Agiae
Social Hygiene Society
Baltimore
Halmore
Old Stas Episcopal Church
Privat- V
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
King George
Queen Mary
Treasury
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Harpers Household
Postal Card Departments
Remlere
Wiennary Kalitor
New-York
Tampa
Keven
Shane
Dotty-tot
Bancroft Sanitarium
Dr. Givens
KENSETT _nouis
de. Fassin
Pverett
Senith
DR. Muir
Siclan
Ahromt
Wark's Club
and & Joseph
DR Ross H Resort
Battie
DR. Vail
New England
Breezehurst
Terrace
Grand View Sanitarium
Wnitarly Parkway
van Valen Sanatorium
Iit Mente Sone ‘von Hudeott
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Prinstivsh
Pearson Home
Noy
Vrtiatiin
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Stectttel
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Hugbee
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