Giant Imperator Docked Easily in Hoboken After Maiden Voyage
The Hamburg American Line Imperator docked smoothly in Hoboken after a six day voyage from Cherbourg Breakwater. Captain Hans Ruser praised the ship, noting a 21.15 knot average over 3,180 miles with a theater like a 100 by 60 foot ballroom and a vibration free ride. Observers including Alexander Carlisle and Rear Admiral Winslow lauded the vessel, while crowds gathered along the Battery to greet the liner.
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Cherbourg
Hans Tuser
Hoboken
Chipper
Troutie
Lome
Alexander Carlisle
Harland & Wolff
Belfast
Rotterdam
Amerika
Imperator
Eaid
Winslow
Vw. G. SN
Revenue
Atlantic
Germany
Battery Wall
Manhattan
John F. Hopkins
Sle
Tme
Ruser
North Sea
Fox
Julius P. Meyer
Emil Lederer
Hamburg-American Line
Mitchel
FR. A. Smith
Henry C Stuart
Hans Ruser
Hotel Plaza
de. Karl Juens
saxo / date
Amon
Jersey City Finance Chief Takes Control of Schumann Office
Commissioner Brensinger, newly named head of the Department of Finance, seized Schumann’s office and opened the safer to claim signatures as city paymaster. Ex-Corporation Counsel Warren Dixon aims for quo warranto if the action continues. The board appointed James F. Norton as Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Behussmeingee
Jersey City
Commission
Brensin-ger
Department of Finance
Schumann
Corporation
Warren Dixon
James F. Norton
Competition Yet Keen in Coke Says Witness
In the government’s bid to dissolve the United States Steel Corpora tion, coke industry testimony showed price rises since the steel firm’s formation. Frick Coke President Thomas Lynch testified that Steel did not curb coke competition, noting 20 rivals in Connellsville and rising coke prices from 189 to 1907, with supply constraints before 1911 and limited independent sales since then. Harry Coulby of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company testified that lake ore rates were set by big carriers who influenced others to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Thomas Lynch
Greenstore
Pentay
H. ©. Frick Coke Comepany
Connellsville
Penneyivafila
Steel Corporation
Elacty-Aix
Lynch
Frick Company
Carnegie Company
Daylig
Leneh
Harry Coulby
Meveland
Pittabureh Steamship Company
Great Lake
Dickinson
Ratte
Mr. Dickinson
Sing Sing Must 60 Investigators Say
Grand jury urges immediate action and new prison to replace Sing Sing. Report cites overcrowding, TB, insanities from the cooler, and inadequate medical staff. calls for remedial legislation and a special session to approve a new facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing
Arthur Tompkins
Supreme Court
White Plains
George W. Blake
Sulzer
John S Kennedy
James W. Osborne
State of
New York
Grand Jury
Merchants Association Elects New President and Officers
Henry Towne resigns as president after serving a sixth term, fulfilling a condition tied to the Woolworth Building headquarters. William A. Marble elected president, with Towne remaining a director. Daniel P. Morse named first vice president, replacing Marble. Marble and Morse bring extensive ties to the Chamber of Commerce and Broadway Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Merchants’ Assoctation
Aesoctation
Iis
Woolworth
William A. Marble
Wssoeration
Towne
Association
Clarence Whitman
Chosun
Daniel P. Morse
Morse & Rogers
Marble
Chamber of Commerce of
United States of America
Broadway Association
Merchante’ Association
Axa
Ford Co cuts big melon in Detroit dividend
Report claims Ford Motor Company will issue a 15.9 million dollar dividend next Monday with top holders including Henry Ford 5.509 million and James Courgens 1.159 million. Company officials declined to comment while city bankers bolster the tale as credible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
James Courens
Dodge Brothers
The
Gray Estate
John W. Anderson
Hh. Rackham
Norvall A. Hawkins
Ford
James Cougens
Tiger Cubs Born in Park Stir Confusion Over Numbers
In Central Park a tiger cub birth sparks doubt about count as keeper Snyder cannot confirm whether two or three cubs survived. He recalls only two previous tiger cubs born in captivity and fears the mother may harm them if disturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill’ Snyder
Stork
Central Park
Mywiet Snyder
Altes
Snyder
Teresa
Cuba
Greater New York Brick Company Faces Anti Trust Hearing
Proceedings against the Greater New York Brick Company over alleged tampering with Hudson River brick output continued before Magistrate Frencht in Westchester County. The hearing reviewed claims the firm controlled a large share of Madon River production and squeezed independent manufacturers, with talks of possibly abandoning individual prosecutions or proceeding under the Donnelly and me Happty law. The case centers on the company’s officers and corporate conduct amid suspected conspiracy.
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Greater New York Belck Company
Hudson River
Frencht
Westcheater
Greater New York Brick Company
Iran
Freschl
Maddon River
Ellison
Westeheater County
Donnelly and Me Happty
Cawe
Brick Trust Proceedings Open. Witnesses Deny Output Ties
Proceedings against the brick trust continue with Magistrate Frencht invited to attend but reportedly not held. Witnesses including Frank de Noyelles and Hawin Brockway testified to selling brick through independent sources. Officials say dissolving the trust would cut NYC building costs, while Hudson River towns relying on brick would suffer. next hearing set for June 30 before Magistrate Freschi at Essex Market court.
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Frencht
French
Frank de Noyelles
Haverstraw
Hawin Brockway
Brockway
N.Y
New York City
Hudson River
Freschi
Essex Market
Boy Overboard Rescues 15 Year Old During River Excursion
Michael Huber of No. 30 Last Sun Street rescued 15 year old Wine fam Stork who leaped from the Grand Republic into East River near Fort Doth Street. Stork survived a dangerous fall as the steamer carried 2,000 Immanuel Lutheran Parish members to Point Pleasant and back. He was treated at Reception Hospital for a deep gash and immersion but expected to recover.
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Uisurand
Grand Republic
Michael Huber
Last Sun Street
East River
Fort Doth Street
Grant Republic
Immanuel Lutheran Church
88Th Street
Lexington Avenue
Schoenfeld
Point Peasant
Hudson
Wiliam
Huber
Huber Plunged Into the Water and Rapidly Overhauled the Strugsling
Stork
Maguire
East Tne Street
Reception Hospital
Anhut Out on Bail in Matteawan Bribe Case
John Nicholson Anhut, a young lawyer convicted of offering a $20,000 bribe to Dr. John W. Russell to gain Mary Thaw’s release from Matteawan, was released on $800 bail by Judge Foster in General Sessions yesterday. He obtained from Justice Gerard a certificate of reasonable doubt permitting bail pending his appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nicholson Anhut
Wan
John W. Russell
Marry Thaw
Matteawan
Foster
Gerard
Moss Sees Public Awakening On Direct Primary
Assistant District Attorney Frank Moss argued at Public School 4 Greenwich Avenue that direct nominations threaten republic and argued for direct primary as political progress. He contrasted past conventions with current demand for citizen involvement, noting anchors in Jacksonian history and urging cautious reform while warning against rigid fixes. Other speakers included Gilbert E. Roe Montgomery Charles J. Stengle and George A. Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moss
Greenwich Avenue
Moss
New York
Andrew Jackson
Gilbert E. Roe
Montgomery
Charles J. Stengle
George A. Green
Everything men and more from Paep Rogers Peet
A fragment lists a wide range of apparel and goods for men including straws, Oxfords, silk socks, collars, Norfolks, serge, dusters, goggles, mackintoshes, Thermos, bags, umbrellas, and weekend outfits plus sports gear and gear for travel. The tone imitates an old style catalog or ad.
Engineer's Arm Torn From Sooke Elevator Shaft
A repair worker at No 828 Broadway was pulled into an elevator shaft and had his arm torn from his body. He was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital in critical condition with life uncertain. police and investigators began probing the accident as managers seek answers.
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Broadway
BA Army
St. Vincent's Hospital
Nix
Attesidante
Erne
Lindholm
Mayor's Sympathetic Stand On Land Tax Proposals
Mayor Gaynor comments on a proposal from the city’s business men association to reduce taxes on land and improve streets. He says a land tax scheme is not feasible now and would require broad city support, expressing sympathy but cautioning no immediate change. He notes such a change may come later, not at the outset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
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COKE
U. S. Steel Corporation
A. Hoefer
K. Seheltig
H. von
Meihon
K. Heyer
Kennedy
Merchants’ Head
Henry R. Towne
Ford CO
Tiger Cubs
Theodore
Roosevelt
Sunday’s Tribune
Grand Republic Watch
Anhut
Paep-Rogers-Peet
Racers Pret Company
Aw Warren St
Shih
New Amsterdam
Klickerbockes
Sif
Tome Julia Sanderson
Sunshine Gurl
Criterion
Sian
Jack London
South Sea Islands
ASTOR
Gettysbu
Larette
Cort Eltinge
LAV Luni Ee
New
Brighton Beach
Harlem
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