Ancient Babylonian rental law and Brooklyn fatal crash
Archaeologists report the code of Hammurabi tablets from Nippur show rentals may run three years, with property use rules. in Brooklyn, Thomas Fenn of Gates Avenue is charged with homicide after a fatal pedestrian crash injuring Katharine Froehner and her daughter Esther, with other related arrests and a Queens fatality noted.
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Usinl
University of
Nippi
Brooklyn
Katherine Froehner
Esther
Putnam
Trving
Railroad
Kings
Ian and
Chimel
Miss Firehiner
Thententicos
Kautian
Rogt
Fin Fijis
Buts Br
Wilson
Putnam Avenue
Maspeth
Queens
Orden
Nolice
Elizabeth Beinholdt
Ferth Avenue
N.Y
Catherine Doherty
Butler Street
Wick Hospital
Teving Levine
East Thirteenth Street
Liner Reports Coldest June Atlantic Trip
The French liner Peanee arrived from Havre with a notably cold June crossing marked by cold winds and chilly seas. Extra passengers were aboard beyond official tally, some believed to be ticketed by an agency. Among travelers were Miss Zou Beckley, former Kaiser portraits, Cardinal Rogin, and several Canadian prelates, with Masses held daily aboard during the voyage.
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Paesngure
Peanee
Havre
Velin
France
Ellis Island
Tris
Uis
Tonia Nazaire
Rogin
Quebec
Rome
Jeanne d
Nilinouphy
Tedas
Restorda d
Basil Stoica
Lucy Fox
Arthur Gmiham Thompson
Henri Klorz
Baron de la Cinings
A. B. Macomber
Profiteering in Piece Goods Under Scrutiny
The International Association of Garment Manufacturers promises policies to curb profiteering in piece goods. No piece goods will be rated in the exchange bulletin above last mill price by more than two rents per yard, aiming to cover freight and broker charges. The board urges listing denims and similar items at the latest advance, to curb speculation and support mills and textile interests.
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International Association of Garment Manufacturers
Exchange
Unis
Frorder
Ascn
Piecw Gooda
Wisp
Co operation to quell unrest urged by former police chief
Former Police Commissioner Woods urged cooperation to calm unrest at Graliates of Trine ity College in Hartford. He warned against riot sentiment and called for a united national effort, stressing patient dialogue and practical laboratary efforts to restore order and confidence amid war tensions.
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Graliates
Trineity College
Hartford
New York
Ofan
People of Siste Warned to Help Prevent Pook Famine
Acting Governor Harry J. Walker appointed the Farm Labor Committee to address a farm labor shortage in the state. The panel urges residents to assist in averting a looming food shortage during the coming winter.
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Siste
Harry J. Walker
Fire breaks out at Swisa Pastry Restaurant area
A slight blaze in an eleven story studio building at Fifty sixth Street and Seventh Avenue caused dense smoke. Mrs R F Hart and her sister were rescued with Patrolman Dolan aiding Mrs Morse and Claude Rothere, while elevator operator Walter Harris guided tenants to safety. Firefighters extinguished the fire with minor injuries and damage due to a short circuit.
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Swisa Pastry
Negie Hall
Fifty-sixth Street
Seventh Avenue
R.F. Hart
Ster
Weomien Heeame
Martin J. Dolan
Walter Harris
Auience
Fifty Seventh-Street
Tifteoxth Street
Toshery
Mire Hart
More Detectives at Work On Caruso Gem Robbery
The Caruso jewel theft remained unsolved as of now with added private investigators. Suffolk County detectives Pinkerton and Corrigan agencies, plus the Jones outfit headed by ex police captain William Jones, joined the case. District Attorney Le Roy M. Young said new evidence would be presented at the John Doe inquiry continuation.
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Easthampton
William Jones
Jones
le Roy M. Young
Suffolk County
John Doe
Athering
Steamship Olympic to Resume Service July 8
The Olympic has undergone a major overhaul by 1000 workers over several months, reactivating 29 boilers and oil burners. She will carry 25,000 barrels of fuel, store 4,000 barrels of oil, and depart under Captain RF Mayes on her first eastward voyage.
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Mere Mating Company
Olympic
Cherbourg Ray
Ton Cal
RF. Mayes
Jouve
Warden Hires Death House Chief Cook In Sing Sing
In Ossining New York Tim Blanch, longtime chef in Wanay ters at Sing Sing, begins work as chief cook for the death house by order of the warden. Twenty three inmates had complained of poor meals and the warden shifted his own chef to the job. Blanch served his first death house meal today to favorable response.
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Ossining
N.Y
Tim Blanch
Wanayters
Sing Sing
Blanch
Len Lewis i. Lawes
Housing Shortage Deepens in Mount Vernon Yonkers
Officials in Mount Vernon Yonkers and New Rochelle warn of scarce housing as rents spike profiteering reports surface. Increases from 1.90 to 1. a month and from 42 to 30 appear. evictions loom as families with children face displacement. Housing Corporation outreach yields few pledges to hold rents. landlords threaten October 1 hikes amid looming court actions.
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Mt. Vernon
Yonkers
N.Y
New Machette
New Rochelle
Dasster
Sen
Inus
Ais
The
Housing Corporation
New
Sural Oats
Non-Residents Warned To File State Incomes
Non residents face penalties for failing to file New York state income tax returns, per Mark Grieos, director of the New York State Income Tax Bureau. Attorney General Thomas McCran advised non residents to pay taxes, while officials debate protest options and potential immediate tax collection by the Comptroller.
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Graves Mark Grieos
N York
Thomas McCran
New Jersey
New York
McCran
Tegul
Sondersey
Three Insane Patients Escape From State Hospital
Frantic search tracks three inmates who bolted Friday night from a Jersey state hospital. Two were captured in nearby towns, including Burke of Twangrownrsh Street and William Munson of West Seventieth Street, Sau Works. A fourth fugitive remains at large with two others still not located.
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Uretton
Jersey
Hagens
Burke
William Munson
William Munson, of 10. Weat Seventieth Street, Sau Works and William Stratton
South Amboy
Nod
Tata Hoon
Negro in Careening Auto Blows Over Four in Row
A car crash on a street near West tore through a crowd as a Negro driver lost control and plowed into four pedestrians in a single motion. Victims and bystanders, including a child named Electa and others, were involved as emergency services arrived. An onlooker, Vic, reported the chaos and a bystander named Rosenhain offered testimony while legal action followed.
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Ornsend St.choles Avenger
Ted
Goldie
Ovine
Electa
Vic
Paradise
Meadhuret Avenue
Nicholas Avenue
Freery
Penny Dasix
Yeamatley
Mowentarte
Davies
Reformer Claims Governor Backs Prison Reforms
Reformer BR Opden Chisalm at Church of the Ascension forum cites Governor Smith letter backing liberalizing prison policies. He says abolishing the cage system would improve fairness, argues few prisoners would abuse extended privileges, and notes politics once influenced prison conditions but changed after Major Lewis Lawes was appointed warden of Sing Sing.
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BR. Opden Chisalm
Church of the Ascension
Stroh
Fifth Avenue
Smith
Tate
Smithaley
Lewis Lawes
Sing Sing
Weather Report From Washington and Surrounding Areas
Weather observations describe mixed conditions across Washington and surrounding regions. Expect variable winds and unsettled skies with periods of rain and potential mountain snow. Local forecasts indicate showers in coastal and interior districts with cooler temperatures and a chance of cooling winds through the week.
Great Cry and Little Woo Store Ad Teems with Bargains
A vintage advertisement promises daily savings and fair dealing. The copy touts a steadfast store keeping a good stock for customers who rely on it, claims four horse hay wagons of thanks, and describes sales with items priced at one fifth off actual values aimed at offering the entire contents at savings without pressuring shoppers.
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Oh Jresmaf
Crown Edge Ribbons for Summer Frocks
A fine grosgrain ribbon features the new crown edge, an original picot variation. Two widths suit narrow girdles for summer frocks in shades gold blue orchid flame henna jade pigeon blue brass and conventional color. Take 20 percent off each price. Main floor Old Building.
Curtain bargains offered at gallery sale with discounts
The notice advertises 500 pairs of curtains priced at 4.00 with 20 percent deduction bringing to 3.20, plus 2.76 for others with hand drawn work or ruffles. It mentions heavy simulations with borders priced from 4.75 to 5.48 after 20 percent off, and notes location at ma Gallery New Building.
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Hem and Horder
Ma Gallery
New Bldg
Printed Summer Voiles At Half Price For Summer Frocks
This fabric sale offers 50c yard-less material at 40c with 20 percent off. The chintz and silk designs are described as cool and tasteful, ideal for morning and afternoon dresses. Colors are rich looking, allowing multiple frocks for less than one silk dress, Main floor Old Building.
One Hundred Latinette Skirts at $6.50 Sale
A new lot of one hundred Latinette skirts offered at $6.50 with 20 percent off. The skirts feature lustrous fiber, easy laundering, simple model, two pockets, pearl buttons, and are described as well finished with a belt. Sold on the second floor of the Old Building.
India silk for sports wear featured in Blow shop sale
Ad highlights India silk outfits for tennis golf and riding. Heavy silk blouses with convert deck and cuff ink style priced around 7.50 with 20 percent discount. Another satin blouse with shallow corded yoke and V-neck offered at about 6.90 plus 20 percent off. Second floor Old Building.
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India
Prine
Old-Fashioned Chambray Spreads Promos and Prices
Fragmented OCR notice describes sales or discounts for old-fashioned chambray spreads and belter covers. It mentions patterns in pink white or blue, a dollar amount for double headers, and a buyer price of 12 dollars for a fourth gallery in a new building.
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Belter
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Death House
Jersey City
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Lonvingy
Union
Sarrotman
Heense
Weather Report
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Medan
Wien
Rantiaaene
California
Walley
Shane Watinn
Thowara
Meteor
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Valance
Burlington Arcade
Oxford
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