Wood Indictment Dismissed in Lever Act Case
Federal Judge Julian Mack quashed the indictment against William M Wood and the American Woolen Company, ruling that cloth is not an article of wearing apparel under the Lever act. The case raised whether cloth constitutes a necessary and whether charges of profiteering were valid. The government plans an appeal or possible reindictment under another act section while awaiting higher court direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Woolen Company
Massachusetts
New York
William M. Wood
Julian Mack
Charles E. Hughes
Wood
Federal
Frederick W. Bisgood
Herbert C. Smythe
Bisgood
United States Supreme Court
Mack
Smythe
Augustus N Hand
Federal District Court
A. Sullivan
The
Andrew Spada
Woodhouse Denies Graft Charges in Aero Fund Inquiry
Henry Woodhouse a trustee of the national aeroplane fund defends himself against graft allegations tied to the Aero Club of America. He states he made no charges or evidence of corruption and that an earlier claim by Bernard Sandler was unauthorized. Kilroe vows to continue examining the fund books and hold another hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Aero Fund
Henry Woodhouse
National Aeroplane Fund
Aero Club of America
Edwin P. Kilroe
Alan R. Hawiey
Henry A. Wise Wood
S. Stanwood Menken
Charles H. Cox
Woodhouse
Bernard H. Sandler
Law
Club
Sandler
Motormen Called Star Gazers at the Tube Crash Inquiry
Witnesses at a Public Service Commission investigation in the Bronx testified that all mechanical accident preventors were functioning when a Freeman Street subway crash occurred. Motorman George W. Adams was killed. Experts cited star gazing as a factor and noted opaque cab side windows were added after prior warnings. Adams’s train skidded about forty feet despite brakes, indicating high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Freeman Street
Bronx
George W. Adams
R. H. Nexson
Joseph G. Connor
Francis Martin
Bronx County
Interborough
Grand Jury
Nexson
Adams
Court Hearing Over Police Access At Merchants Club
In New York City the Merchants and Travelers Club at 107 and 109 West Forty-third Street sought an injunction to bar police from entering the club. Treasurer Buff Baff urged the court to stop police visits that disrupt card games and other activities, warning the club may disband and lose its $3,500 investment if action isn’t halted. Justice Donnelly scheduled further arguments for Monday to decide the permanent restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baff
Merchants and Travelers' Club
West Forty-third Street
Supreme Court
Enright
Buff
Buf
Justice Donnelly
Truck Fire Destroys Deutsch Brothers Furniture Load
A Deutsch Brothers truck delivering furniture at 518 Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn burst into flames in front of 518 Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn. The fire consumed the vehicle and $4 500 of goods. Two men fled in a waiting car. Peter Sherman witnessed the blaze and attempted to douse it before firemen arrived. Fred Earnest was arrested later and admitted driving two men away from the burning truck though he denied knowing their intent or charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deutsch | Brothers
Third | Avenue
125Th Street
Manhattan
Atafeura
Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn
Peter Sherman
Sherman
Broadway
Flushing Avenue
Fred Earnest
de Kalb Avenue
Truck Fleet In Pier Fight Jumps to 49
A waterfront freight congestion crisis spurred the Merchants Association and Citizens Transportation Committee to expand a volunteer trucking fleet from fifteen to forty nine. Police protection kept order as 8,000 tons of cargo moved toward relief. leaders foresee clearance by week’s end despite isolated pier protests and union opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Association
Citizens ‘Transportation Committee
165Th Regiment
Frederick A. Molitor
Citizens Transportation Committee
Charles D. Hine
Beech
Charles Streets
American Federation of Labor
Montreal
Teamsters
J. J. McKenna
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
van Teamsters
William Brown
Edward McAfferty
Transportation’ Trades Council
American Legion
Legion
Merchants’ Association
Riley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Coal Union
International Longshoremen's Association
Greenwich Hall
Christopher
Hudson
Washington
Clarkson Cow
Colonel Molitor
Morgan Line
Pier 49
Bond Case Arrest Promised in $5,000,000 Plot
Saul S. Myers, attorney for the surety sampantea, said startling developments in the $5 million bond plot are expected in the next weeks. He promised an arrest of a key individual and implied broader disclosures will follow, surpassing Becker case revelations. The examination of Edward P. Strong was postponed to June 21 due to illness, with Strong’s counsel confirming the delay and Myers hinting at libel action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul S. Myers
Surety
Sampantea
Wall Street
Mr. Myers
Band of Thieves
Becker
Mir. Myers
Seaman Miller
Edward P. Strong
Cleveland
Jules W
Nicky") Arnstein
Fallon & McGee
Strom and Arnstein
Miller
Strong
Myers
Eugene F. McGee
McGee
Farmers Resent Charge Of Killing New York Babies
Albany June 11 Farm Bureau representative W L Brockway told the Farm Labor Conference that dairymen are unfairly accused of killing babies in New York City by milk shortages. He argued untrained labor is unsuitable for farms and noted literacy tests keep workers out. a clearing house was proposed to form a definite program aiding farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Fridane
W. L. Brockway
Syracuse Farm Bureau
New York City
Warner Hates
Buffalo
America
Edward P. Boyle
State Industrial Commission
London Sport Hats at the English Shop
Redleaf hats feature straw shades in dark burnt tones with velvet bindings or French knots in wool and ribbon. Colorways include yellow mauve rose blue brown. $15 minus 20 percent. Felt styles in tan gray weigh light and pack flat for travel. $14.75 minus 20 percent. Second floor Old Building.
Dumbarton Suits Offer Weekend Sale and Features
The advertisement promotes Dumbarton suits at $27.50 this Saturday after a $39.75 price. It highlights their non-crushable, wrinkle free tailoring, suitability for travel and sports, and lists three models with two notch collar options and a tuxedo collar variant in various heather mixtures and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumbarton
Burlington Arcade
Wardrobe Trunks At Seventh Gallery Exhibition
Wardrobe trunks described as 36 inches high 14 inches deep and 22 inches wide feature five hangers a drop compartment with removable partitions for hats and accessories two drawers and a laundry bag. They are fibre covered lined with cloth and trimmed with brassed malleable iron. Seventh Gallery New Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bldg
Specially priced linen collection from manufacturers samples
An advertisement highlights specially priced linens at $6.40 after a 20 percent deduction from $7.75. It promotes imported embroidered linens, gabardines, dotted crepes, barred medias, wool and satin, English pin checks and an unusual collection.
White Dresses and Suits for Girls Ages Two to Six
A retailer offers dainty lawn and voile dresses for girls aged two to six with organdie trimmings, embroidered and smocked waists, and waist ties with sashes. Oliver Twist style suits in lawn or rep feature pearl buttons and side pockets, with comfortable floor-length skirts and round collars. Displayed on the third floor of the Old Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Lanvin
Tenth Street
Oliver Twist
Porch Frocks Offer Deep Discounts on Lawn and Voile Styles
A local retailer highlights Porch Frocks priced at 5.95 to 6.75 now specially marked at 4.50 with a 20 percent deduction. The collection features Persian lawn, voile, gingham, and crepe fabrics, all launder well, with most styles having short sleeves and select long sleeve options.
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Wm. M. Wood
Hughes
Tokio
Honolulm
Japan
Molitor
Atlantic
James Reilly
William Smith
Jakoe
Palmer
Tanchitis
Marine Workers
Thin Port
A. L. Jones
Marine Workers’ Affiliation
Erie Railroad
Adamson
William Fellowes Morgan
Citizens’ Transportation Committee
Hylan
Raxoclation Tn
Morgan Nq
Central Mercantile An 4Ion
N. Y
H. H. Lyon
sBinbridge
Brockway
Fame
Ao Ramos
Une
Narhieiat
Ldale
Atlante Aiton
New Averion
Orthern
Deiana Lommerairg
Watt
New England
John Wanamaker
Theodore Roosevelt
Redleaf
London Sport
Copenhagen
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