Record Run: Pennsy Special Breaks Speed Limits
The eighteen hour Pennsy special between New York and Chicago cleared Mansfield Ohio and Cresline with the Mogul helper, Siebert guiding the battered switch engine to recover minutes. The Westbound 905 miles in 17 hours 24 minutes featured top speeds near 127.3 mph and a final 14 miles in 21 minutes to Cresline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truesrayn
Pennylvenia Railroad
Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
Siebert
Qreem
Pittsburg
Mansfield
Ohio
Cressine
Telay
Gotham
Fenesylvania Offcinis
Lake Shore
Robinson
Elida
Alleghenies
Alliance
Cassatto
Stebert
Cresline
Itue
C. L. Kimtal
North Philadelphia
Esrristurg
Harris- Qure
Altoons
Alona
Pittsbers
Fort Wayne
Lake Shore’s Easy Speed Train Inspection Run
General Manager Marshall and Engineer Harvey of the Lake Shore report a 45 mile inspection trip from Buffalo to Chicago this morning in 2 minutes per mile, with the train of standard locomotive and three heavy private cars. The NY Central trip from New York to Chicago would take 1 hour 5 minutes, sharing similar stops to the 9th Century Limited. The journey included a ten minute delay at Cleveland. References to century limited trains and historical speeds appear, noting ongoing advances in express service and the evolving pace of New York Central routes. A separate notice reports the sudden death of Highways Clerk WC Semone in New York, with location details at Broadway and 10th Street and notes from papers found.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
Jersey City
Herard
Moody
West Division
Smith
Altoons
Penn
Juniata River
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Jersey
Wey
Mianager Marshall
Cole
Harvey
Lake Shore
Buffalo
New-York
Newth Central
Cleveland
New-York Centre
New-York Central
New Empire State Express
Middleton Assets and Losers in His Schemes Unraveling
Directors and investors in New-York Realty Corporation, led by president Willoughby Middleton, face total losses as auditors probe vanished stock records and misused funds. Detectives trace losses, overdrawn accounts, and questioned assets while considering bankruptcy. Middleton allegedly claimed lofty titles and foreign birth as part of a pattern of deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Washington
Produce Exchange Bank
Knickerbocker Company
Middleton
New-York
Mutual
Equitsbie
Samuel Kronberg
Mme. Calvé
White Plains
George F. Albertson
Boldt
Harlem
Earl of
BEGINS FIGHT ON DIVES: Fourteen committee meets Hopper on enforcement
A sub committee of the Committee of Fourteen met with Isaac A. Hopper of the Bureau of Prohibition to discuss enforcing the Ambier law against Raines law hotels. The group included Rev Dr John P Peters and other city officials while Hopper warned that thirty day reporting could overwhelm the bureau. A highlighted complaint in Mott at drew attention to police practices at a disorderly hotel and its impact on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Fourteen
Raines Law
Isaac A. Hopper
Bufléines Department
John P. Peters
St. Michael's Protestant Episcopal Church
Lawrence Veliter
City Club
Thomas H. Reed
New-York
Anti-Saloon League
Hopper
John L. Jordan
Bernar J. Gorman
Rudolph Miller
William H. Class
William H. Hart
Velller
Excise Office
Healy Yester- Seyttle
Mottat
Fie
Sue Wabash Over Bonds
Mercantile Trust Company of New York files suit in Federal Court to obtain an accounting and mortgage construction on $30,000,000 Wabash bonds. The action seeks to determine earnings available for interest payments and alleges funds were used for track, bridges, and other improvements contrary to the mortgage terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mercantile Trust Company of New York Today
Elenious Smith
Foundry Workers Strike in New York and Vicinity
Foundry employees in New York and nearby areas stage their 21st general strike in two years against the New York and New Jersey Foundrymen’s Association. The walkout halts all association member foundries as talks fail over closed shop and wage increase demands. Leaders cite eight years without raises amid rising living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
New-Jersey
McArdle
International Brotherhood
Bhees
Hovert Hoe & Co
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Yes
Consolidated Exchange Elects With No Opposition
The annual election of the Consolidated Brock and Petroleum Exchange was held yesterday with no opposition to the regular ticket. Officers named include Lewis V. F. Randolph as president, Ripere as vice president, EL Sent Wan as treasurer, and Wt. Grant as chairman. Governors listed for two years include Yangline Mott, W. H Brown, W. P. Eager, and D. W. Pa We Whale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock and Petroleum Exchange
Whlth
Esident
Lewis V. F. Randolph
Ripere
EL Sent Wan
Grant
Yangline Mott
H Brown
W. P. Eager
D. W
Roosevelt Meets Delegation on China Trade Rights
President Roosevelt conferred with about thirty American Asiatic Association members from the cotton textile and iron and steel trades. They urged a more liberal entry policy for exempt Chinese classes to protect export markets and warned of boycotts unless immigration rules are softened. Roosevelt agreed to pursue a remedy with Secretary Metcalf to foster U S China trade and export interests.
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Washington
Roosevelt
American Asiatic Association
United States
China
John Foord
New York
Asia
Iron and Steel
Metcalf
Commerce and Labor
Record of Tax Arrears Revenues and Corporate Payments
The tax arrears bureau set a records day by taking in about 1.9 million in arrears, mostly from large companies. Consolidated Gas paid 68,579.47 for 1990 and 1991 with no protests, while Brooklyn Heights Railroad seeks mandamus to force acceptance of its 19% more deductions. City may add 7 percent interest if unpaid, amid a pending public sale of arrears property tomorrow. Major payments from Metropolitan Street Railway, New York Mutual Gas Light, and other utilities are listed among the day’s receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Gas Company
Brooklyn Heights Railroad
Sheshan & Collin
Grant
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Christopher and
Christopher and 101Hst Railroad Company
Epp
Bok Eaet
Broadway God Esters
Manhattanville
St Nigliolas
Gnion ‘Railway Company
SCE Ge
Terk Mutual Gas Ligh Company
SlagaTe
Standard Gas Light Company
STNI
Stitts
Brokers Short at Consolidated Stock Exchange
The Clearing House sheets at the Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange show small unsettled balances against three traders A N Sanders O C Hoyt and F B Hess. Sanders settled within a half hour. Hoyt and Hess have 24 hours to settle before announcements are made. Hoyt was short of Union Pacific and Hess of Amalgamated Copper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
A. N. Sanders
O. C. Hoyt
F. B. Hess
Sanders
Hoyt
Hesse
Union Pacific
Sir. Hesse
Amalgamated Copper
Thompson Starrett Signs Pact With Electrical Workers
The Thompson Starrett Company signed a one year agreement with three officers of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers binding the firm to hire only members of Electrical Workers' Union No 8, which is still locked out. The move mirrors conflicts with the Building Trades Employers' Association as the firm shifts to other contracting avenues, including large projects at Grand Central Station and the new Pennsylvania Rail station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson-Starrett Company
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Electrical Workers’ Union No. 8
Building Trades Employers’ Association
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Electrical Workers’ Union No. 3
New Water Commission Holds First Meeting
The newly appointed Water Commission led by J. Ed ward Simmons N Chadwick and W Shaw met with the Corporation Counsel yesterday. Delany outlined the commission powers and readiness to operate with daily meetings. The panel plans to appoint officers as it decides its initial priorities in the forthcoming work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Commission
J. Edward Simmons
N. Chadwick
W. Shaw
Corporation Counsel
Delany
Antique and boarding house ads mix in old Jersey city pages
A cluttered classifieds page lists antiques and a boarding house section. It promotes low summer rates for rooms with meals and housekeeping in multiple hotels and addresses, including West 2nd Street areas, plus job listings for clerks, bookkeepers, chauffeurs, carpenters, and various trades.
Rooms for rent near Central Park in Uptown Tribune ad
Multiple room rentals listed around West 4th to West 91st Streets near Central Park. Furnished single rooms with private baths from $1 per day, large rooms with water, electric, and near park. Various apartments offer two rooms, kitchen, or parlors with private dressing rooms, and some with elevator service or central location. Furnished options intermix with mentions of dentistry and billiard facilities in the area.
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Bhas Sot Ad West Abinst
the Tribune
Desiraire Roane
Streular
Nee-Tore Tribune
Broadway
Roland BA KE
Priv
Aod
Merrat
Corey Furnisi
Ross
Laree
Prirate Dour
Aining
Mith-St
Lick Biry
Union Square
Botpa
West
Vth-St
Dreamway
Have
Raishad
Mt-St
Tribune Upenn
June Sale White Goods and Dress Goods Extravaganza
The ad touts reduced prices on lawns dotted Swisses and silks, with selections of chintz waists and dresses, white goods, window screens, and silk lingerie. It highlights special markdowns from 11.98 down to 4.00 and promotes a June sale for fine fabrics, lace trims, and dressy wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Basement-New Building Promises Great Value
Fragmentary ad copy notes white marseilles spreads and full size patterns with low prices. Mentions new building basement, stressed value and potential figures like $200. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate an advertising listing for household textiles and new construction space.
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Marseilles
Aatin
Lim Ralead
Ion
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Flyer
Semone
Department of Betware
Roosevelt Hospital
Belssee
Samons
Van
Br. Bemons
Middleton Assets
Wabash
Mercantile Trust
Consolidated Exchange
Asiatic Association
Consolidated Brokers Short
NEW Water Commission
Mr. Delany
Antiques
Antique FergiTune Exchange
Soth-St
Madiaan
Cathedral Hetehte
Park
North
Hivet
Hellboy
Gesir
Patcheno With
Lend
Speers Evergreen Park
Pascaic
N. J
Ann Batts
Orange
Union Dime
Spon
Dry Dock Savings Bank
Bank Savings
Sth-Ave
Bank
En-Ave
New—York
Sime Sandberg
Cass
Jeanne Guittard
Krs. L. Seely
Sherwood's Exchange
Libertyet
John
ANL
Nassau
Telepione
Cortlandt
Basgaing
Christensen
Ultmest
Tel. Bm—Joh
Northern Press Syndicats
Lockport
N. Y
Bankers Life
Union
William Remleis
Myrtieave
Linus Wheeler
Tribune
Trom
Call Or Nelte
Hapgogds (Inc
Alamond
Destel
Lenge
Sears
Thomas
Crangeet
Newark
Toone Maz
Gustav Simons
Gollecton
Sendcotte
Shullewton
H. Marks
Pearce
Adaresa
Ainie Breede
Newane
Tetall
Teeklea
Allan
Oearantry
San
Rafer Ecten
SoMa
Park-ave
Catinetmaker
Seimetz
Morrissey
A Eane Sith
Yoces Max Felaabie
Eo Stewave
Bevontyn
Yong
Columbia
Morningside Park
Uulldere
Jowest Pris
Marx Bros
Union Bacare H
Wagner-Adler Company
Williams
Garpet
Cleaks
Bate
Enlaviished
Edwin Lent
Broadens
Scot & Brandt
Yorkville
East Sith
Mra. Vienkeman
J. Luvidesn
Me. Stenenk
Gannon
Mra
Ll Gerser
Mary Grimes
Hogah
Mo Harrion
C. Jac Ad Rely
Magorie
Ana Morenandien
Ronson
Dapur
Tina
Vist
Baseaseut
Xole Tor Furniture
Ariel
Una Sellew
HEARN
Eat
Fourteenth Street
West Thirteenth
Arlier
Coreree
Pangue
Sentoh
Reenaiance
Elge
Tveretr
Oriental
Acta
Sriinsa
Tien
Steee
Suirts
Borgieg
Outord
Howe
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