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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
27
Postmaster Patten says no action has been taken regarding an alleged attack on Burleson clerks. Lubin, the acting superintendent, faces objections from clerks who question his censorship role.
City officials debate a zone-based fare plan as alternative to raising carriage prices. County Clerk and officials compare costs between Battery to Harlem and Van Cortlandt to Foster Avenue, urging elastic charges to protect workers and riders while avoiding blanket six-cent increases. Public Service Commission refers the question to the franchise committee for study without comment.
Reports from Amsterdam and Styrian sources confirm the death of Austrian writer Dr Peter Rosegger. His celebrated works include We Live Svoboda and The God Seeker. He gained fame for dialect stories and sketches, with many books reissued over decades.
About 1 200 youths will enter a four week training program at Camp Bluniivide Hinawelt Redhland County under the Siste Military Training Hemeglgevon as part of a compulsory wartime youth instruction plan for sixteen and seventeen year olds. The state will cover costs for uniforms equipment and travel while the program aims to prepare boys for Saintmonts and related duties.
Dr. E H Bradford, six year dean and long time Harvard Medical School administrator, announced today his resignation effective September 1. He plans private practice, may pursue government service, and hinted at a future post. Bradford, nearing 70, has strong ties to orthopedic surgery and Harvard since 1889.
City boards pushed a plan to fund salary raises for firemen and police by reorganizing work and transferring staff to fill vacancies. The proposal foresees no new hires and aims to save salaries, while warning that increases may cost about 31 million dollars next year. Police officials seek higher pay for many ranks, drawing opposition from patrolmen worried about near-term raises and promotions.
Explorer Roald Amundsen begins his voyage from Christinia toward the North Pole aboard the Maude. He plans an eastward route from North Cape with a goal to reach the Arctic region, following prior polar expeditions and carrying new gear and planes for the journey.
A floor collapse in the decontamination area of the Pedy of the Kitchen Company plant at 88 Smith Street, Brooklyn, killed Philadelphia Kramer and his son Hertian, both employees. Beams fell from above, sending debris into their home on Avance, Brooklyn.
Dr William Gordon Lyle wed Leontine de Sabla at her family residence with relatives present. Bride wore a white gown with lace and orange blossoms. maid of honor Miss Arnis Shitva of California. best man Avorel Harriman. Couple to California then New York for honeymoon. Bride a Spened School graduate. groom a Meharry medical researcher and Montreal University graduate.
Ming Wealthy Alvra Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard J Lewis will wed Lieutenant William dennings Demorest Ordnview Department UW 8A at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the Motel St Regli. The bride will have attendants including Lieutenant William Biegler joy U8 By, Walter Viele U8 NR, William Albvo LB Rogers and G Forrest Butterworth. Also, Miss Charlotte Atlee Black daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvine Cuhard Black of Chicago will marry Lowth Livingston of the city in Winnetka Chrdat Church. Livingston is son of Mrs Robert Cambridge Livingston. Ming Marjorie Silleicka daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren S Billcocks will marry Ensign Ralph Waldo Marshall C S N R in St Thomas Churery. Miss Menfietta Taleots will be the bride's maid of honor and Eusien Newconbe Baker will be best man.
Edna Otten daughter of Men Anna Olen of 28331 Pacific Street Brooklyn married Lieutenant Vorter Kennath Crooks of the U S Coast Artillery in Ambrose Chapel near St John the Divine yesterday morning. Miss Wayence Gunnison was maid of honor. Lieutenant Louis Auger and Lieutenant Frank Allen served as ushers. ceremony conducted by Revs Hobart Kilian Jones and a wedding breakfast followed at Motel Mae.
The Midland Beach carnival in Staten Island opened with a parade from Cape Silla to the catalyst gates, featuring Boy Scouts Junior Naval Marines and local celebrities. Performers included Marjorie Rambow and a roster of entertainers, with a later athletic meet and a concert by noted songbirds. Proceeds benefit the Richmond County Red Cross for a hospital canteen and jubilee services.
Arthur S Draper reports on the formation of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Alumni Association of Great Britain in London on June 28. Attendees include Viscount Chinda Japanese Ambassador General Biddle US forces commander Dr Edward Machany US Education Commissioner Sir Charles Waldstein Cambridge University Robert Gallina and Howard Harrington among other officials and residents. The group aims to keep alumni connected and foster university ties in Britain.
A grand Fourth of July loyalty parade in New York will include thirty four nations with groups from Hungary Iran Ireland and Germany among others. Brigadier General Dyer and Captain A L Helwik lead German and international contingents as diverse riders and tribes perform. Marchers will total about 100000 along Fifth Avenue with flags banners and a full display of inter racial unity and patriotism.
Dr W M Polk leaves a bequest to Cornell University for medical scholarships and to support the Metcalty Pole scholarship at the Cornell Medical School. The will names his widow Maria Drekan Pall and mentions his son Frank L Polk, counsellor of the State Department.
Jonathan C. Quy of the Committee of Markets filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court outlining a war driven plan to relief the poor by enabling purchase of food at prices lower than merchants. The defense alleges a scheme by vendors to inflate prices and hoard essential goods, making them unaffordable and impeding purchases.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a cable message from Jerusalem praising Zionist and British-backed Jewish administration in Palestine. Dr Chaim Weizmann says the commission advances cooperation with Arab leaders and expands relief to Jewish settlements in Jerusalem Jaffa and Mehron. The piece also covers political meddling around Hoover food relief and a City of Pittsburgh official accused of improper city funds handling.
Methodist leaders from the United States and Canada met at Junaluska to review world betterment programs led by Bishop W F McCurry and discuss how the church can do more for foreign missions in the South. D D Forsyth urged reaching unchurched urban masses as a top priority for the church. Luther B Todd was elected secretary of the London of finance, moving headquarters to St Louis, with several new names added to the world program committee.
In a Boston probate filing Abraham Shaman bequeathed substantial sums to city education and charity causes. The will notes $100000 for a home for charitable youths and includes other gifts totaling hundreds of thousands, with the estate valued at several million dollars.
A jagged report shows Mrs Heath defying the Attorney General and declining resignation. The piece cites pressure from New York officials and figures connected to the League, noting alleged improper advertising in food products and ongoing legal actions dating back to December 1895.
Mrs Spender-Clay donates a country home to serve as a war hospital. The move supports American Red Cross activity in Britain with a convalescent facility in Lingfield, Surrey. Twelve American nurses arrived today for service at London area hospitals, with more convalescent homes planned in other parts of the empire.
The heard of city magistrates approved a change to substitute a women’s day court for the women’s night court. New halls are unlikely to be obtained for the portroom above the two reregon months. Albert Creciman and Charles An were appointed clerks for a four year term.
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