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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
12
An article reports on claims by Tammany figures about Mayor Itacks and police oversight. An investigator warns of spoils systems as Mitchel’s pre election pledges are said to be disregarded. John F Rhame’s appointment is questioned for civil service violations and political influence.
Watlock accuses Mayor Mitchell of violating civil service rules with Rhame’s 1910 appointment at $2,500 a year. Bullock says the selection was irregular, bypassed eligible lists, and violated postures of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, signaling broader patronage under the mayor.
Emil Klinger, janitor of the Quaker Meeting House at 144 East Twentieth Street, found sexton Fred Candee dead in his feet after going to wake him Saturday night. Death was caused by apoplexy. Candee was fifty-five years old and unmarried.
The Rev G W McPherson opened the Tent Evangel summer season on 128th Street and Morningside Avenue attacking Union Theological Seminary for denying the supernatural and infallibility of the Bible. He praised older colleges while asserting modern evolution undercuts Christian teaching. He warned that if unions push this reform, churches and pious work will suffer and pushaway students.
The New York Supreme Court ruling upholds a right to sue a theatre company for injuries suffered by Mrs Stamp during a panic caused by three lions roaming the playhouse. The appellate decision found the theatre owners liable as if they owned the animals, since they allowed the public nuisance and failed to curb the danger despite not owning the beasts.
The United Real Estate Owners Association announces a two week drive from today at 70 Broadway to win 1 009 new members. President Browne argues city rules and taxes burden owners and demands reform to curb extravagant taxation and costly regulations.
Two sisters who had not seen each other in nearly fifty years reunited at the Bloomfield home of Fire Chief George Koebes. Mrs. Adam Wissne of Bloomfield and Mrs. Andrew Kraft of Wapakoneta Ohio. The Western Home previously believed the sister was dead and a family reunion is being arranged.
A swarm of bees blocked access to the Second Re formed Church at New Haunawick until it settled on a tree in front. Congregants used side entrances and arrived late as services were delayed about fifteen minutes.
Dr Arthur Warren Waite after nearly three weeks in Sing Sing death house remains remarkably calm writing letters and poems about contentment and peace Some readers want to convert him but mail is filtered by authorities His nature verses are compared to Tennyson and show sincere talent and imagination
A roundup notes The Boomerang continues at Nelasco Theatre through summer with July disrupted Saturday shows and extra Tuesday matinee starting June 27. New ventures include a Two Bad Brown Eyes company by Wein and Weil, Cherry joining Charley Brohman for Plea: Help Emily at Lyceum, and box office records for the Leafield Follies at New Amater Week. Franklin E. Reid named Frohman Company general business manager. Plans loom for a subterranean cave skating rink at Luna Park, with Charlotte the Zipporome ice baller possibly touring. Premiere of The Amber Princess in Corey Williams & Biter's film musical at New Maven tonight starring Knight, Pawloska, Allen, Wessell, Winant, Horgan, Campbell, Merrian, Higginson, Martel. Beneficiary matinees of A Lady's Name with Marie Tempest on Monday for disabled French soldiers go on sale. Ince moves offices to Times Building. Frazee returns to Longacre. Nash to star in new Megrac Cobb play from Selwyn & Co. Ditrichstein to reopen in August after a brief hiatus due to throat issue. Martin Leonard's Brookside in Mount Vernon hosts masquerade Shakespeare benefit for local hospital next Saturday.
Diaghilev and Nijinsky led tour planned with Metropolitan Musical Bureau to perform across the United States starting October in New York. Otto H. Kab announces. tour will visit leading cities on the coast and return. Previous season praised with artists Lopokova Iichows Holm Massing, Strawinsky associated with Spanish ballet.
War memory dominates as buglers hear taps for Allied dead while thousands fill the bazaar halls. Pipers, quartette, and singers perform Scottish and wartime tunes as booths offer deep discounts to reduce surplus before Wednesday close. Notables includes Edith Hattett, Theodora Martin, and Marie Urcarle in a day of performances and appeals.
Mrs Astor and her sister Mrs William Hi Force arrived from New York for a wedding and marriage license, but the event was halted. Only fifteen persons were to attend the ceremony and breakfast at Toby's hotel. Plans stirred fear of stereotyping and the couple remained uncommunicative.
The Children s Aid Society opened a summer home at Bath Beach and its Coney Island base yesterday to aid 209 mothers with ill children. About 3 000 children will receive one to two week stays, with 1 325 children or more hosted at the hearts home. Summer charities rely on voluntary contributions, sent to Edwin G Merrill treasurer 105 East Twenty second Street.
A man and a bride, James Minnisy and Mie, were discharged after arraignment before Magistrate Cobbie Washington Heights Court on charges of petty larceny and felonious assault. The complaint by Anes Wells, of 448 West 126th Street, claimed they stole silverware and attacked her with a table knife. Farm Honors Planned for Weeks District Attorney Weeks will attend a steer event on Teureday at Thomas Seals's May November Farm at Martecale where 160 friends will gather to honor Mr Weeks. Mrs. Rose Lange, 54, died after falling from a third story window at 28 East Sixty seventh Street.
A reader recalls buying a hat from Lambert's and discovering a strong guarantee. The letter discusses prompt settlement practices in transportation claims, recounts experiences with Adams Express and American Express, and reflects on advertising honesty and customer service in retail in New York.
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