Underworld Conspiracy Tied to Food Prices Say Public Markets Chief
Edwin O Malley, Commissioner of Public Markets, charges speculators and traders with secretly driving up prices in the city. He estimates dumped perishable carloads and high freight costs inflate costs, calling for terminal markets in Gansevoort Market area Manh\attan Bronx and Brooklyn to curb profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin O'Malley
We. O'Malley
Mir
Port Kearney
Jersey City
Mr. Oialley
Jeaey City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
O'Malley
Gansevoort Market
Mankettan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Postponement of Building New Court House Urged
The Citizens Union urged delaying the County Courthouse project citing high costs and greater need for homes. Walter T. Arndt said bids showed foundation and superstructure would run about 7,000,000 above net estimates, risking a total cost near 14,000,000 for the complete building.
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Citizens Union
Citizens’ Union
Walter T. Arndt
Board of Estimate
Fone
Tw County
Mr. Arndt
Investment Pitch for Mortgage Certificates
A promotion describes a safer investment in Mortgage Certificates with guaranteed principal and interest through the Bond & Mortgage Guarantee Company. It claims no sensational profits, offers 5 1 4 percent return for three years or more, and emphasizes guaranteed payments to attract cautious investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond & Mortgage Guarantee Company
Citizens Union questions courthouse project bids
Mr. Arndt argues the city should not proceed with the new courthouse now. He cites high material and labor costs and warns a large public building would delay private housing construction, worsening the housing crisis as scarce labor and materials are diverted to public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arndt
Citizens Union
Violinist Paddles 650 Miles in Fifteen Days
Violinist Preston W. Bryant paddled 650 miles from Toronto to New York in fifteen days in a sixteen foot cruiser canoe. He started June 1 from Toronto with stops at Hamilton Port Dalhousie Welland Canal Lake Erie Buffalo Tonawanda Berge Canal Troy and finally the Hudson at 206th Street. He averages about 43 miles daily and spent $80 on the journey.
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Preston W. Bryant
Manhattan
Toronto
Hudson River
206Th Street
Toronton
Canada
New York
Hylan
Mr. Bryant
Lake Ontario
Hamilton
Port Dauhousie
Welland Canal
Lake Erie
Buffalo
Niagara River
Tonawanda
Berge Canal
Troy
Hudson
Lynching follows confession of murder near Rincon
In Savannah on June 21 Philip Gaithers, a negro, was lynched near Rincon after confessing to killing Miss Anza Tandon, 17. A mob of several hundred gathered as oil was poured on his clothing and he was chained to a tree. A torch failed and shots fired caused his death, with spectators collecting body parts and clothing. No arrests were reported.
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Savannah
Philip Gaithers
Rincon
Gay
Irg
Union Radio Men Let Two Shi and Hold Others Up
In Liverpool on June 21 permission was granted for the steamers Haverford and Belgie to sail without union operators aboard to avoid passenger inconvenience. Ten or twelve other steamers, some bound for the United States, would be held up unless the wireless operators strike is settled, as stewards seamen and firemen refuse to go aboard.
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Liverpool
Wireless Operators’ Association
Haverford
Belgie
United States
Plot to Slay Persian Ruler Discovered in Teheran
A June 21 dispatch from Teheran reports a plot against the Shah of Persia and his Cabinet was discovered during the night of June 15-16. Precautionary measures were taken following the discovery.
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Paris
Hayas
Teheran
Persia
Arrest Near in $400 000 Caruso Jewel Theft
In Easthampton on June 21 the Suffolk County District Attorney prepares for the second John Doe inquiry into Enrico Caruso's jewel theft. Detectives chase leads from New York after a mysterious on Seabury Beach, with an abandoned boat found and Caruso’s staff questioned. Mrs Caruso vows full pursuit of thieves.
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Easthampton
Leroy M. Young
Suffolk County
John Doe
Enrico Caruso
Crly
Beief
New York
Seabury Beach
Lake Georgica
Caruso
Figerald
W. C. Morford
Lak
Coast Guard
Ama|gunset
Montauk Point
Connecticut
di Martini
William A. Jones
Mary Pickford Fights Nevada Summons Over Jurisdiction
Mary Pickford and her ex husband Owen Moore contest Nevada authorities claiming no jurisdiction over their acts and cannot be summoned. Nevada Attorney General Fowler seeks to null the spring divorce. Judge McCarran allows a special appearance to oppose publication of the summons with a July 10 move to void the action at Minden.
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Los Angeles
Fairbanks
Owen Moore
Nevada
Carson
Ga McNab
McCarran
Mairbanks
Reg
Minden
Five Minute Honeymoon Ends With Missing Husband and $1000 Loss
Mrs. Anna Welton testified in Supreme Court that a five minute honeymoon with Frederick Welton cost $1000 and ended with him vanishing. She seeks an annulment, alleging deceit and an abrupt disappearance after a brief ceremony and a bank withdrawal.
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Anna Welton
Cohalan
Supreme Court
Frederick Welton
Finee
Welton
Sugar Rationing Fails To Begin On Set Date
Sugar rationing scheduled for June 21 failed to take effect in hotels and restaurants except in a few cases. Alain W. Riles of the Flying Squadron said notices had been sent to hotel and restaurant members and wholesalers would limit purchases. The system aimed to conserve sugar until the Cuban crop arrives in fall, resting on a broader wartime food program.
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Alain W. Riles
Hotel Menta Association
Riley
Holesale
Shooting at the Art Stants Ends in Buckshot Wounding
Albert Flowers twenty four is hospitalized after being shot in the back with buckshot by a identified assailant Blowers. Miss Hattie Williams, with Flowers at a stair entrance, says she heard nothing before the over. Blowers was captured by posse at the hospital. no arrests have been made to clear up the incident.
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Guovnesvilde
Albert Flowers
To-Ly
Hattie Williames
Nick Strawherrie
Mise Williams
Huard
Posse
Tate
Lie
Pen
New York Woman Near Death As Sidecar Leaps Of Bank
Mrs Daniel Webber of 1304 Ninn Avenue Bronx New York City was seriously injured when a sidecar motorcycle driven by her husband swerved on the Orange County Turnpike at Bear Mountain Road. The machine plunged over an embankment. Mrs Webber was flung and struck her head on a telegraph pole while her husband escaped with minor injuries. She is in Tuxedo Hospital and believed to be dying.
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Middletown
N. Y
Daniel Webber
Ninn Avenue
Bnrox
New York City
Orange County Turnpike
Bear Mountain Road
Webber
Tuxedo Hospital
Chambers of Commerce urged to aid governments in budget cuts
The Paris committee for the American delegation to the International Congress of Chambers of Commerce proposes that chambers advise governments on expenditure and personnel reductions. Adjutant General Charles Hl. Sherrill supports the move, arguing it would restore public faith amid postwar strain after New York State spent $4,000,000 on war costs with chamber guidance.
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Paris
International Congress of Chambers of Commerce
Charles Hl. Sherrill
New York
Congress
Chambers of Commerce
Goer Sheil
Phen
Times
Chambers of Commeree
Adjutant General's Office
New York State
Mexico to Hold First Full Cabinet Session Since 1913
Mexico City report says Provisional President Adolfo de la Influence will convene a full cabinet meeting for the first time since 1913. He plans ceremony with ceremonial attire and civilian dress for ten diplomats in attendance.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Adolfo de Influerta
Fiihig
Curfew for Men Urged To Make Women Safe
Sunrise Club hears Miss Amy Wren advocate a night curfew for men after 8 pm to preserve morality and protect working women. Speakers blame male power and old laws for hindering women’s night work while arguing legislation could curb immorality and safeguard workers.
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Sunrise Club
Amy Wren
Café Boulevard
Miss Wren
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Kumyss
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Summons
Justice Cohalan
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Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta
Europe
Dynbeniuting
Ber
Iby
Farra
Tomgsten
MAZDA
Eveready
Daylo
Life
Windoree
National Garden Company, Inc
Long Island City
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McGibbon & Co
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Fifth Avenue
Edison
The
New York Edison Company
Irving Place
15Th Street
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B'way
6Th Ave
86Th St
149Th St
Courtlandt Ave
Tremont Ave
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