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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
25
Readable text centers on Saratoga racing betting, a $625 pool win, and a courtlike dispute over trust and bookmakers. It mentions Our aead millionaire and long-time friends, surrogate judge, and discussions about who controlled bets and funds amid a contested will.
The Mudletin the Mutual Welfare League at Sing Sing appeals to Governor Whitman to form a regiment for defense. The article argues the unit would be fine service and would assign personal responsibility to each man, aiming to earn the watchful respect and confidence of all.
Striking drivers halted buses along Fifth Avenue and surrounding routes in New York City. Officials said a small number of vehicles continued, but most service stopped as negotiations with the union and company executives stretched into the afternoon. The president cited worker grievances over overtime pay and company recognition of the union as central issues delaying resolution.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Pennsylvania land sale, a central mall project, and named individuals related to ferrying and a committee. It references yesterday events and a cancer exceeding factory premises, but details are obscured and many names are garbled.
A juror deliberation in the Tanner case continued at the federal court as Judge Wolverton warned against influence by Osborne. The defense and prosecution debated perjury findings and the sequence of events at the Hotel Imperial with references to Oliver Caherne and James W. Cahbourne amid trial tensions and procedural questions.
A legal note recounts a case where $5,135 was deemed insufficient but an appeal yielded $358. The ruling references alleged missteps by the Yankees Company and notes involvement of figures linked to the Supreme Court, with emphasis on a pledged bar and related events.
A 16 year old bride faced trial and was found guilty, receiving a five year imprisonment. The proceedings named several individuals, including Harrivve and Matthawn, with references to witnesses and relatives. The report notes a judge and the sentencing outcome amid a tangle of OCR errors and unclear names.
The report notes outbreaks of infantile paralysis reported since June 10 across numerous Manhattan and Brooklyn addresses. Areas include Mulberry Street, Clinton Street, Delancey, James Street, butchers, hospitals, and various public facilities. Authorities urge heightened vigilance and medical consultation for suspected cases.
Officials announce 32 new paralysis cases in Brooklyn as 20 experts work on the outbreak. Health officers promise placards for areas with infantile paralysis and warn against fever epidemics.
A record of discussion shows Secretary Meador and the House Ways and Means Committee favor a plan requiring stock holders to disclose full holdings and dividend paying stocks to the Treasury for income tax calculations. The aim is to tax income at the source rather than via individual returns, with emphasis on widening the realization of owed taxes.
A new farce comedy titled Yalow will be staged at the Cort Theatre in August with Edward Clark starring and Arthur Hammer producing. A three-man troupe will perform with a larger cast to be announced soon as the Lyric plans a Saturday night premiere.
Mrs J B Thompson of Philadelphia wed DeForest Grant in a Philadelphia church with only close kin present. The ceremony united Thompson and Grant, linking families across Madison and New York histories, tracing connections to veterans of the Civil War and Colonial era.
A western railway bond issue is described as being sold under new scheduling rules. The report notes mortgage bonds are being conducted under a revised framework, with details outlining the transaction and the parties involved, including the issuing authority and the securing collateral. The document presents a formal outline of the sale process and related financial arrangements.
Waukegan June 28 Orpet testified again under cross examination in a high profile case. The witness remained composed despite probing questions about a letter and alleged drug involvement. Prosecutors highlighted prior statements while, in parts, the defense pressed to frame the events surrounding a two ounce container and the high school girl’s involvement.
A 16 year old girl faced a murder charge in County Court and pleaded not guilty. Two men at a Brooklyn dance reportedly assaulted a pink object in a street altercation, leading to the case. One suspect, aged 20, and another, both named, faced charges and pleaded guilty.
The St Louis club claimed victory at the 1917 Associated Advertising Clubs convention, with city delegates from St Louis outpacing Cincinnati Denver and St Paul. The executive committee will decide the June 20 date for the next meeting as speakers from Cleveland Minneapolis Des Moines and New York discussed church advertising methods and industry aims.
Two historic motion picture companies merge to form Famous Players Lasky Corporation with 12.4 million capital. The combined output aims for eighty four features yearly via Paramount Pictures. Notable executives and directors include Arulph Cukor Samuel Goldfish and Demoresto head the trust firms. Stars named as working for the new entity include Geraldine Farrar Mary Pickford Marguerite Clark and Marie Doro.
A presentment urges Governor Whitman to stop a proposed garbage plant in Richmond County. It states the project would damage Staten Island residents, contaminate waters, and threaten public health. The grand jury calls for an investigation of county officials for alleged improper actions and urges action to block the site.
Montevideo Uruguay June 28 The Uruguayan government may again send a relief expedition to Elephant Island to aid the stranded Shackleton party It has ordered the steamer provided for the rescue to remain at Punta Arenas Straits of Magellan awaiting a favorable opportunity to renew the effort
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