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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
28
Rutherford vigilante crowd protests Newsdealer s association action by parading and burning a Hearst Americans issue. The demonstration reflects local resentment and calls for press accountability amid newsdealer tensions.
A mob in Sutherfond burned about 200 copies of William Randolph Hearst’s New York American in Meopot Square to protest the paper’s editorial stance. Police and a vigilance committee aided by Erie Railroad access observed the flames as onlookers cheered, with bundles later carried away along the street. The action drew commuters and city officials, but no injuries were reported.
Swann concedes lack of evidence to back William Randolph Hearst plot claims. The transcript shows his attorney Strait noting fees, inability to prove conspiracy involving Libane and others in New York County to prevent Hearst from speaking in the Evening Journal. Officials questioned, with Swann stating insufficient proof to warrant action.
A New York legal action accuses The Tribune and The Times of publishing libelous reports. Defendants include editors and executive staff such as Adolph Ochs and Ogden Reid, with charges tied to coverage of civic figures and the Mayor's National Defense committee. The indictment keys on alleged defamatory material and statements deemed insults to public figures and city authorities.
The Tribune reports a teen unable to communicate with the court. Judge Rosal Rayo ordered the attorney to produce the detainee next Tuesday and adjourned the pleadings of all defendants.
The report states U S forces seized four more Bush Terminal buildings in South Brooklyn as part of government action. Militavy Department took over twelve to fourteen structures, adding to the eight earlier seized and confirming ongoing asset appropriation of waterfront facilities developed by Bush and his financiers.
A barefoot about two year old girl was found asleep near a fence at Bedford Avenue and Metropolitan Avenues in Williamsburg. Passersby alerted police who took her to Bedford Avenue station and the girl was later brought to the Brooklyn Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children on Schermerhorn Street after no claimant emerged from the neighborhood.
Jeremiah O Leary's trial reveals heated exchanges over a letter to his brother and political influence. The courtroom heard his testimony detailing his view that Mayor Al Smith and Justice Department actions shaped his troubles, with cross examinations outlining inconsistencies and propoganda ties.
Hearst papers sue Mount Vernon city. On motion by Corporation Counsel J Henry Esner the case was rescheduled, with Justice Martin J Keogh to hear the matter. Proceedings continued in White Plains court with Judge Adison Yonghort presiding.
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe a chaotic schedule or report with garbled phrases. It mentions campaigns, weeks, and fears, but readable specifics or names are not present to identify people places or events.
Lawyer Lindley Vinton details a dispute over ice weight and price, alleging a delivery misweighing that shorted customers. He measured a fifty pound ice block at home, found it weighed only about forty pounds, and sought action after reporting to weights inspectors. The case hinges on cubic inches to pounds and state measurement rules.
Seven followers of Pastor Russell receive twenty year terms in the Atlanta federal penitentiary on four counts. Judge Howe notes religious propaganda posed a national threat exceeding armed conflict. Defendants Rutherford Van Amburgh Martin Robison Pinker Woodworth and MeeMilien face concurrent twenty year sentences.
Mrs F W Woolworth was declared legally incompetent by a sheriff's jury. The case seeks appointment of a committee to manage her estate. Readily described assets include property at 204 Jefferson Ave Brooklyn valued around 1600 and a one half interest in 1020 1022 1024 Chestnut Street Philadelphia valued at about 750000 with a 360000 mortgage and annual rent of 45000. Mrs Woolworths wearing apparel and personal items are valued under 10000. She has dower rights to her husband's property.
West Side taxpayers allege Mayor Hylan runs an extravagant administration despite a postwar economy platform. They cite deputy and secretarial hires at high salaries, political favoritism, and personal connections. The document lists seven “necessary” appointments including L. J. O’Reilly at 19000 a year and warns the total reaches 144000.
Todd J. Dillon, former Stats Wood Commissioner, reports that seven cent milk sales in New York City have doubled in June as Country Milk Company expands with new stores. He cites theft by drivers and agents of the trust as a barrier, recounting a Thursday incident where 22 cans were stolen and a driver was caught with five cans.
The Richmond garbage disposal plant faced a grand jury condemnation as a public nuisance. The jurors offered a sixty day grace to remedy conditions while allowing continued operation until October if needed and with health officials monitoring. A petition from thousands of Staten Island residents opposes the plant’s presence. The Department of Health extended the contractor’s operation by one month.
Three girls were born to Mrs. Elsa Jacoby of 2028 Dawson Avenue The Bronx at Lebanon Hospital. The birth marks a rare event for the hospital after years without triplets. Max Jacoby, father, announced the event amid a celebratory mood.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has expelled Dr Muck from the fellowship for reasons tied to governance. Former member Te Kor Muck is noted as a key figure, with the organization indicating future participation may be restricted for the removed individual.
A garbled 1918-era clipping blends chaotic notes on Austria and submarines with odd local touches. It mentions bodies found after gunshot wounds, a submarine episode, a fish coat quip, and a Canterbury street change dispute. The text mixes names and places amid wandering phrases.
A letter to Mayor Hylan criticizes his administration as costly and inefficient. It alleges excessive city payrolls, questions appointments to boards, and accuses favoring public utility control over private enterprise. The Real Estate Board and civic groups urge tighter economy and warn against policy shifts threatening commerce and governance.
A Newark trolley struck an open switch near Tever Bridge injuring forty two as ambulances rushed to the scene. Passengers aided by workers and bystanders, with several taken to City Hospital, while investigators examined whether yard crew opened the switch improperly and caused the car to crash into the yard.
A Toronto man found nameless and nearly emaciated on Voghth Avenue near 116th Street suffered severe starvation and illness. He claimed to be Armstrong, a Murilza College graduate now battling cancer, and was taken to hospital after aid from a passing motorman. Doctors doubted his true identity but noted his condition and possible cancer cure.
In Jersey City an animal attacked eight people before being cornered near a patrol wagon. The incident ended with the animal killed. Authorities described the event as a dangerous animal encounter and started an investigation into the breed and motive.
A proposed bill in Congress aims to authorize a foot tunnel beneath the Hudson River linking New York City with New Jersey. The measure, prepared by Senator Calder of Wow plane, seeks to connect lower Manhattan with the Jersey side and includes funding and construction oversight details.
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