Pedlars and Pushcarts Spark City Debate in 1906
The New York Tribune reports a six year pushcart probe led by Dr Edward Ewing Pratt and Richard Neustadt, detailing licensed and illegal pedlers in Manhattan from Grand Street to Chrystie and from Houston to Norfolk. It notes a shift toward an open air market plan with sites along the river, the bridge, and streets, and urges stricter inspections and a ban on nonfood wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ewing Pratt
Food Investigating Commission
University Settlement
Grand Street
Houston
Norfolk
Chrystie
Williamsboro
Richard Neustadt
the Tribune
Mr. Neustadt
Anhattan Bridge
Henry AO
Monroe Street
Weil
Houston Street
Long Island
New York Central
Greenwich District
Ninth Avenue
Manhattan
Bronx
Food Incestigating Commission
Newatadt
Big Sister Work Draws Women To Mrs Vanderbilt Court
The article notes many women join Mrs William J Vanderbilt's court work aiding Protestant girls and very young children in the Children's Court. It traces early sisterhood efforts by various faith groups, the growth of the Big Sisters, and the commission's five committees to study child protection, vice, and women's employment, with final recommendations to the Mayor next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Vanderbilt
Mr Slater
Vanderbilt
Children's Court
Amin Srable
Associated Catholic Charities
Catholic Childre
Hornest K. Coulter
Img Brothers
Bix Brothers
Wong
Catholic Protective Society
Big Brothera
Requira
Coulter
Lincoln
Xem
Tacle Raves
Pollee
cChairman
W Miller
MH. J. Winnett
J. Fee
Camp Pictures Show Camps Thrill East Side Youths
University Settlement uses stereopticon views to bring camp life to locals. Crowd teems in front of a school building as images of summer camps in the park and dormitories draw cheers and questions. The display highlights daily activities and a beehive like summer routine with many youths involved in sports and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agilinté Courtenten
Peanut Gallery
Hugh
Tinfonda
Hope
Hounda
Bres
Hoye
Ite
Vikur
Vim Watts
Newport
Model tenement houses spark Rochester housing debate
The piece reports on the fight over Rochester model tenement homes, with George Baxtman and city officials clashing over four and six story buildings, fireproofing, and rent. Neighbors cite safety and exterior fire escapes while promoters argue for housing the poor and improving sanitation, despite opposition from city leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baxtman
Rochester
York City
York
Eantman
Girls fund summer camp from their own dues at Tioronda
Social workers seek rest in heat as volunteers raise $160 to redecorate a hall and fund a girls camp. Camp Tioronda, for boys under sixteen, and Tioronda House for girls are supported by a Tencre estate from Mrs Rita Wooley Howland. Young working girls organize and cover costs, including paying camp boards for children unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tioronda
Tioronda House
Rita Wooley Howland
Need of Charity Cottages for Staten Island Farm Colony
A plan seeks $139000 in corporate stock from the Board or Instimate to fund four new cottages on Staten Island Farm Colony grounds. Only three cottages exist now. space and funding limit expansion for 40 more residents. The goal is to house elderly inmates with better privacy, alleviating dormitory crowding as need grows. The piece cites private charities aiding elder care and profiles a man’s hardship story illustrating the demand for housing and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Charities
Staten Island Farm Colony
Almahouse
Wo Thomas
New York City
State
Chart de Aim Agendation
Department of Poliiie Charities
Mise Mary
Association For
Charity Organization Society
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Tent Evangel Gospel Tent in New York
The mother tent movement in American cities continues with the Gospel Tent Evangel on West 12th Street near Morningside. Since Dwight Moody helped start tent campaigns, this 33rd campaign hosts renowned evangelists and Bible teachers, drawing 240000 attendees over its history from New York and nearby regions. The season features Henry Outram as preacher with professor Hockwell, manager Tree MacPherson, and a slate of noted speakers from Campbell to Cadman.
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York
Lnte
Dwight
Moody
Northfield
Chicago
12Th
Morningside
Amsterdam
Evangel
Ideal
Canaan Tabernacle
Greater
New York
Jesey
Hudson
Yonkers
Ford T Fopking
Community church notices and lectures weekly schedule
General items list services at Old Flint Presbyterian Church Calvary Methodist Episcopal and Metropolitan Temple with evangelistic meetings and free organ recital. The Health Department and School of Philanthropy host lectures on infant mortality public health, nurse training, and public hygiene with a focus on clean water milk housing and baby saving efforts. The week includes a July vacation program for neighborhood children and a dramatic reading The Servant in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Flint
Robert M. Hayes
Munton
School of Philanthropy
Oustots
Toe Health Board
Morrow
Wail
Health Department
Tte
School of Philanthrony
Sun Levening
Cal
Jeneral
Ilse
Raymond
New York City
Lloyd Hoe
Mtone
Temple Young Peaute
Doxephine Maker
Baker
Conference Officers Named For National Charities Meeting
The National Conference of Charities and Correction will meet in Seattle as the 1913 officers were elected: President Frank Tucker New York. vice presidents Nibecker Pennsylva nia James Garfeld Ohio and O K Cushing California. general secretary Alexander Johnson Indiana. Committees cover children church social work immigrants health probation prisons public supervision and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Cleland
Frank Tucker
New York
PA Nibecker
New Pan American Mall Links North and South America
New Orleans on June 21 announced the Pan American Mall steamer service linking North and South America. The line will operate native-owned vessels from New Orleans to South American ports, with Inkum listed as the first ship. After the Panama Canal opens the service is to extend to west coast points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
North
South America
Panama Canal
Bible institutes and conferences span summer open in New York
The National Bible Institute in New York will stay open through summer while Robert N. Hay, Manhattan Gospel Hall superintendent, travels to Northfield Massachusetts for Bible conferences next week. His duties will be covered by Mr Shay formerly of the U S Army. A Living Waters Mission relocation at 21 Third Avenue hosts a Bible plus day converge. The McAuley Cremorne Mission on Bithh street marks sixteenth anniversary of Joseph Walden celebrated tomorrow night.
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National Bible Institute
New York
Robert N. Hay
Manhattan Gospel Hall
Northield
Mass
Shay
United States Army
Living Waters Mission
Third Avenue
McAuley Cremorne
Bithh Street
Toseph Walden
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Philadelphia Housing Commission
Tent Evangel
Calvary Methodial Episcopal Church
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Mu Hatten Convregational Church
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West Nd Presbyterian Church
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James Cromle
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Graham Wilson
J. Lewis Hartsock
Union Methodisl Episcopal Church
Young Men's Christian Association
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St. Nicholas
Arthur Frederick Mabon
Martem Presbyterian Church
William P. Swart
Wiliam JH. Carter
Edgar Whitaker
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Will Irench
Myron Mitchell
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Richart R. Sehleumer
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Macarthur Will Be In’ Town
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Father Harvey of Heer
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Hiram Woulkis
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Anthony I Evans
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Charles I Jeeperson
D. Pai Yor Ray
Percy Martin
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George T Lancester
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Shar Broadway
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Edgar Tilton, Jr
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