Pension fund theft charge against Dempsey in 1910 case
Thomas E. Dempsey of 2 45 Seventh avenue antitoxin accountant for the Health Department and pension fund official surrendered to the District Attorney and was arraigned at the Tombs on grand larceny charges. Health Commissioner Lederle alleges misappropriation of 32 3 percent of the pension fund with deposits misposted to a Knickerbocker Trust account and a City Chamberlain draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Dempsey
Seventh-ave
Board of Health
Department
Ernst J. Lederle
Tombs
Crane
Dempsey
Isaac A. Hopper
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Chamberlain
Lederle
Bureau of Accounts
Train
Stein
Uses of Material relief loans discussed in philanthropy talk
Dr Frankel argues loans, not gifts, should drive material relief in philanthropic work. He cites destitute Hebrews repaying loans, including a family repaying after twelve years, and notes two hundred fifty loans with fifteen failures. Discussion includes global scope and role of public outdoor relief as a preventive social measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer School of Philanthropy
Lee K. Frankel
United Hebrew Charities
Frenkel
Devine
Frederic Almy
Buffalo Charity Organization Society
Chief Croker's Anniversary Fire Chief Honored by Officers
Fire Department officers sent abundant flowers to Fire Chief Edward F. Croker at Fire Headquarters East Sixty seventh Street marking his eighteen years in service since June 29, 1884. The gifts signaled loyalty and refuted reports he lacked confidence as director of firefighting efforts. A large red and white rose horseshoe conveyed strong sentiments from colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Edward F. Croker
East Sixty-seventh St
Croker
Tribune Sunshine Society notices and charitable exchanges
The Tribune Sunshine Society reports mail to the T. S. S. address in New York City and outlines branch activity in Annesquam and other locations. Members send books, magazines, scrapbooks, and clothing to hospitals and shut-ins, with donations to support sunshine rides and prayer books, plus annual meetings and planned entertainments during Old Home Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Sunshine Society
Tribune
Manhattan
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ohio
Xpt
Wifthave
Alabama
Helenary
Annesquam
Mass
Gilbert Hospital
Gloucester
Lane
A. Maria Lane
Jen M. Webber
Annie G. Moore
Jewett
E. Grimiip
New- York Sunshine
Pretty graduation pageant at Public School No 6
Sixty young girls in white marched into Public School No 6 for a three hour program led by Miss Blake. The event featured French songs, a news of the day review, patriotic recitations, diplomas awarded by Dr Sophie Scheel and Miss Edith Thain, and remarks by Benjamin Blumenthal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Kissin
Edith Hertle
Martinique
Beef Trust
Columbia
Blake
Genevieve Frost
D. B. Thompson
Benjamin Blumenthal
Board of Education
Sophie B. Scheel
Edith Thain
Blumenthal
Lillie Devereux Blake
Cd Upon
Republic
Miss Blake
Amy Silbernagle
M! Osborne
Nee Michaels
Mary O’neil
Mary Eil
New Skirt Shapes and Yachting Fashions Seem Smarter
New skirt designs feature fuller backs and outward curved hems with separate foundations. Blue serge and white serge yachting outfits show braid trimming and decorative buttons, while sheer muslin dresses rely on rows of cotton lace and back Button closures paired with elbow sleeves and coral pink ribbons.
Care of Motherless Infants In New York Report
The joint committee on the care of motherless infants reports low mortality for foundlings under foster care and progress in placing children in permanent homes. Since formation eighty four of eleven cared for have been placed, eighteen adopted legally after a year’s delay, with thorough home checks and ongoing supervision. Officers listed include Howard Townsend as chairman and Miss Mary Vida Clark as secretary. Office at United Charities Building, 105 East 22nd Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New- York Association For
State Charities Aid Association
Infants’ Hospital
Randalls Island
Homer Folks
Public Charities
Infants
Randall's Island
Howard Townsend
Mary Vida Clark
James A. Scrymser
V M. Walker
United Charities
East Twentysecond-st
Floating Hospital Trips Begin With 3 Percent Sick Children
The first voyage of St Johns Guild floating hospitals Emma Abbott and Ellen C Juilliard carried over three hundred sick children with 32 serious cases sent to Seaside Hospital at New Dorp Staten Island. Health Commissioner Lederle toured the ships and pledged cooperation while noting sanitation ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John’s Guild
Emma Abbott
Ellen C. Juilliard
New Dorp
Staten Island
Lederle
John P. Faure
Philip Smith
5. K. Odell
Juilliard
Sarah B. Palmer
Health Department
North River
Fiftieth
East One
How to Make Butterfly Nets
Instructions for crafting butterfly nets from three to four foot handles and a four teen inch hoop. Net depth eighteen to twenty inches, rounded bottom, using mosquito netting tarlatan or silk veiling. Material color green or brown preferred to avoid startling insects.
Graduating Exercises For Lebanon Hospital Nurses Held Tonight
Graduating exercises of the Lebanon Hospital Training School for Nurses will be held this evening at 8 pm at Ebling's Casino located at One Hundred Fifty Sixth Street and St Ann's Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Hospital Training School
Ebling’s
Breakfast breads and fish dishes for summer meals
The American Kitchen Magazine suggests serving meals outdoors when possible and omitting heavy meats in summer. It describes summer friendly options like fruit, cereal with cream, eggs, muffins, and various fish preparations, including fish soufflé and hygienic ham muffins, plus detailed muffin and batter foundations with tips on milk types, acids, and leavening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Kitchen Magazine
Edgewater Creche Seeks Donations for Summer Work
The Edgewater Creche requests contributions from sympathizers to support its summer programs for city children. Tickets available via the Charity Organization Society at 10% East Twenty-seconds. Medical directors are Dr Annie B Daniel and Dr Marie L Chard. An experienced nurse is on duty. Donations may be sent to President F Delano Weekes at 4 Williamst and Treasurer Charles D Kellogg at 1123 Broadway. Acknowledgments express gratitude for numerous donors including H H Roge, John D Rockefeller, Cicard Greeff, M W Bruce, and many others with amounts ranging from 1 to 3200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewater Creche
Charity Organization Society
Annie 8. Daniel
New-York Infirmary For Women and Children
Marie L. Chard
Edwin M. Bulkley
John D. Archbold
William E. Strong
J. F. D. Lanier
D. Stuart Dodge
W. E. Dodge
Levis S. Wolff
Welliam B
H. Coster
Anna C. Clinch
H R. Kunharat
WOWEN AS PEACEMAKERS AND THE ART OF PEACE
A late 19th or early 20th century column argues women are natural peacemakers and could hasten universal peace. It cites Sir Edwin Arnold, Dr. Busby, and Rubens’s Sabines painting to illustrate women’s influence, power, and moral force in stopping war, ending with a call to recognize women’s sway in shaping history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Edwin Arnold
London Daily Telegraph
Busby
Rubens
la Sabina
Jon
Labouchere Cross and Pet Fads Stir Debate
A Truth column complains about women overindulging their dogs and cats, arguing such fuss devalues human compassion. The note adds Americans abroad can buy the New-York Tribune at hotel lobbies, Reading Rooms, and major railroad stations across Europe and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New-York
Reading
Great Britain
Toward Croker Anniversary amid Firehouse Gifts and Feuds
The Fire Department officers sent lavish tributes to Chief Croker on his anniversary including white immortelles a gold ribbon reading Our Confidence and a grand loving cup from the Third Battalion. Croker joked about a black horse once owned by William S Devery now owned by the city as a point of light humor amid the terse feud between Croker and Devery who claims the horse back and contends Croker cannot bill for its upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Croker
Devery
International congress on welfare of children in London 1902
Friends of Children convene for a three day international congress in London July 16 17 18 1902 led by Earl of Beauchamp with vice presidents including the Duke of Marlborough and Bishop of Gloucester. Elbridge T Gerry and Vernon M Davis head American delegation. Jenkins of New York Society for Cruelty to Children to speak on law and child protection and report on US conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Earl of Beauchamp
Duke of Marlborough
Earl of
Meath
Lord George Hamilton
M. P
Gloucester
Salisbury
Dutchess of Marlborough
Countess of Meath
Lady Hamilton
Germany
France
Italy
Elbridge T. Gerry
Vernon M. Davis
Budapest
Austria
E- Fellows Jenkins
New-York Society For Cruelty To
Orgation
American Humane Association
United States
Canada
New-York Convention For the
Jenkins
America
Convention of Societies of
Albany
Committees to select memorial statue for Noah Davis
Ex Judge Roger A Pryor named a committee to choose a life size memorial statue of ex Chief Justice Noah Davis to stand before the County Courthouse. The project is estimated between 10000 and 20000 dollars and ties to Tweed court history. Davis presided at the trial that led to Tweed’s conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger A. Pryor
Noah Davis
Pryor
Tweed
Davis
Ophthalmia Survey In Schools By Health Board
The Board of Health declares ophthalmia contagious and prevalent among schoolchildren and assigns several oculists to visit public schools, examine pupils, and report cases. They will be paid 100 dollars monthly and conduct daily visits until schools close for summer on June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Dempsey defalcation case and Mott Haven to Trenton move
A court adjournment grants time for audit as James Dempsey admits taking funds from a pension account totaling about 1600 dollars with a belief the money was reimbursement. Separately Jordan L. Mott Iron Works plans a 1 million dollar move from Mott Haven to Trenton to expand operations and cheaper labor. Also Reverend Crandall J. North of Mount Vernon announces he will resign as pastor at the end of the conference year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Jordan L. Mott Iron Works
Mott From Works
Beekeman-st
Tribune
Third-St
Third-ave
Mort Haven
Mt Haven
New-York
New Jers
John Reid
Rege Sons
Mott Haven
Crandall J. North
Chester Hill Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Vernon
North
Princeton Trustees Promote Five To Full Professorships
The secretary of the university D McAlpin reports trustees elevated five assistants to full professorships including George S Patton moral philosophy H Warren experimental psychology E Y Robbins Greek J B Carter Latin and T M Parrott English Also Howard Mc Clenahan Ky and E L Katzenbach appointed instructors in political economy Will fill in for W A Wyckoff during Europe trip Inauguration of President-elect Wilson likely October 22 on Commemoration Day with a large crowd at Nassau Hall weather permitting and plans announced for a suitable site to witness ceremonies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
D McAlpin
George S. Patton
H. ©. Warren
E. Y. Robbins
J. B. Carter
T. M. Parrott
Howard McClenahan
Nassau Hall
Alexander Hall
Dream of School Fire Frights Small Boy
In a Cartoons panel a small boy sobs after dreaming the school burned down. The Old Gentleman reassures him, insisting he does not believe it, and both gaze toward the hill where the school’s top is visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chums
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Frankel
Philan
Chief Croker
He'en
T. S. 5S
Cheap Country Board
Grahamsville
Olive Keith Bishop
Minnekah
Ind. T
New Jersey
East Orange
West Ninety
Julie Larkin
Third St
Adolph Koch
Chicago
Elmira
Koch
Tne
Adelph Koch
Chieseo
Public School
NO. GS
Sinty Girls
Raines
Colgate’s
Silverware
Colgate & CO
John St., N. Y
DR. Lederle
Lebanon Hospital
Wowen
Friends OF Children
J. North
DR. Wilson
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