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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1915
Page
3
In a May 27 1918 summary the War Cabinet discusses ministerial reshuffle, noting the formation of a new inner cabinet and the roles of Asquith Lloyd George and others. It critiques appointments, praising or condemning figures like Churchill Buckmaster and Balfour, and weighs the impact on Imperial policy and National Service.
Bar Harbor Me June 12 Mr and Mrs Herbert L Satterlee of New York are expected early next week to review their estate before a Western tour. They plan to build a large house. Mr and Mrs Arthur C Trai occupy the B stage. York arrived to join a cottage visit. Other New York residents and notable names are noted as summer visitors to local estates and cottages in Bar Harbor and nearby camps.
In Columbia Missouri on June 12 the engagement of Miss Helen Morton Robster of Columbia and Bennett Clarkton of Champ Clark Speaker of the House was announced. Clarkton, a 25 year old clerk at the Speaker's table in the House, is to marry a bride two years his junior. The wedding date has not been set.
Mrs Andrew Carnegie praised President Wilson at her summer home in Maine. She expressed belief war can be averted but urged upholding national dignity. She commended Wilson’s actions in Vera Cruz and defended his restraint amid pressure. Carnegie health improves. she plans a quiet summer, hoping next year to return to the Scotland estate.
Miss Mildred Harper Poor daughter of Mr and Mrs Harper Poor of Manhattan and Easthampton married Dr Alexander Y D Garnett of Washington at the Poor home in Easthampton. The ceremony was performed by Dr Ernest Stires with Rev F Tredor assisting. Guests arrived by special train and gifts were numerous as the couple plan a Washington residence.
Harlem youths cheered the opening of a new playground at 140th Street and Seventh Avenue, a block loaned by Vinces Astor. The site valued at 81,000,000 hosted cheers for Astor, William J. Lee, and Park Commissioner Cabot Ward, ending with a championship handball game. The project aims to expand playgrounds in Harlem this summer.
Pierre du Pont hosted his annual garden party at Longwood estate near Kennett Square with 800 guests including New York figures. The event featured an oldtime barn dance and an orchestra from the Hotel Biltmore. Also noted: a wedding at West Chester and other society events in New York.
The report notes Morgan’s stock acquisition influencing control, with Thomas Fortune Stown buying the stock to give Morgan influence. It outlines General du Pont’s reduced role in powder and formation of the Equitable Office Building Corporation, the 1860 founding of The Equitable Life, major office moves after the 1910 fire, and Day’s leadership transforming the company into a stronger, leaner insurer with rising assets and paying more to policyholders in 1905 and 1914. Wilmington, June 1, Judge Day and General Coleman du Pont declined to disclose prices or future steps.
State Controller Eugene M. Travis announced a plan to replace the Rockland County sheriff in locating missing Havestreaw town clerk William W. Cleary, amid alleged misappropriation of town funds. He said private detectives would be employed and that Cleary is considered findable, with further information to be kept confidential.
A safety query request empowers a committee to investigate broad public service matters and the treatment of dependents. The panel may enter upon any inquiry it deems related, extending beyond the stated scope. The aim is to improve state and agency care amid burdens associated with the storeraid incident.
The Widowed Mothers Fund Association launches a fifty day campaign seeking 860000. A 200 member tour will cover thirty cities and appeal to city women. President Mrs William Einates outlined the plan to ease separation of mother and child after a breadwinner's death, aiding widows to support children at home. The committee includes many city leaders and social figures.
Tuxedo Park New York June 12 the Tuxedo colony welcomed several new families for the weekend celebrations at the clubhouse. A weekly dance drew nearly all residents while about two hundred attended tea on the porch. Large house parties and dinners were hosted by numerous residents including Mr and Mrs Lewis Spencer Morris and other prominent locals.
A silver pew plate bearing George Washington's autograph was stolen today from Christ Church in Alexandria where Washington was a member during his Mount Vernon residence. Police suspect a tourist. a facsimile original used by Washington was also taken from the lodge altar.
About twenty five thousand garment workers gathered in and near Madison Square Garden to protest the arrests linked to the Fein case and the alleged confession of Dopey Benny. Speakers including Samuel Gompers and Meyer London urged solidarity as police kept order and organizers planned a cautious watch over the coming weeks.
The Washington dare ringers present a benefit comedy at a garden party for the Roslyn District Nursing Association on Saturday June 25 at the country home of Mrs Stern Claradon Court Roslyn Long Island. The executive committee includes Mrs Peergeant Cram Mrs Aaron Ward Mire Edward Willets Mrs Willard D Straight Mrs John Mann Mrs Harold Godwin Mrs Ernest C Brewer Mrs Clutton H Brewer and Miss Radelick. Tickets are $2.50 and available from Mrs Stern or committee members.
Henry Cink Gorff, who vanished from Boston January 30 and was found in Alaska, is described as recovering. His wife and baby daughter, born after his disappearance, likely plan to join him in Alaska within weeks. Mrs Coe says the son’s mother has heard from him and that amnesia explains the reports. The family hopes for a full recovery.
Captain Theodore Brooks longtime ferry captain between West Point and Garrison died at his home aged eighty three. He ferried General Grant and other notables, was known to many army officers educated at the academy, and had retired recently leaving a son and a school superintendent as survivors.
South Orange resident and ex-Village Trustee William Slutchinson Tweddell died at his home on Prospect Street in his eightieth year. He served as president of the W. H. Tweddell company and was a prominent local figure.
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