Interborough Plan Moves Forward on Subways Amid Board Talks
Brooklyn transit policy faces quick contracts for new lines under the McAneny-Willcox framework. The Interborough may gain another chance to join, while the city seeks terms on elevated lines and shared deficits. A board vote and a special meeting schedule decisions with officials and business leaders weighing the best route.
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Board of Estimate
Havelock
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
McAneny-Willcox
Regular Passenger Travel by Plane Across Four Cities
Charles Jasper Ghidden predicts imminent regular air travel for five passengers with scheduled flights linking Boston New York Philadelphia and Washington as reported for next Sunday in the Tribune.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Charles Jasper Ghidden
Fire destroys old Brooklyn Atheneum in Atlantic Avenue
A late night blaze gutted the Atheneum on Atlantic Avenue and Clinton Street, destroying records of the Art of Special Sessions and endangering nearby structures. Firefighters battled smoke and collapsing floors as residents fled the dense plume. Estimated damage reaches 7400 dollars. the Atheneum, once a premier Brooklyn theater, is no longer standing.
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Atheneum
Brookins
Atlantic Avenue
Clinton Street
Honeed
Charles Pupper
United States
Patrol Stadium
Adans Street
Ackum
M. A. Roach
Margaret
Steckum
Ismotce
Sherlock& Hamlen Company
Man Lipman
Regine Company 194
Gordon
Brooklyn Hospital
Philip Michaela
Col W A Stokes Stricken On Ship Deck From Cuba Honeymoon
Colonel W A Stokes former commander of the 28d Regiment National Guard of Brooklyn was overcome on the Royal Matt Packer Tague as the vessel neared its dock returning him and his bride from Cuba. He fainted on deck, medical aid was summoned, and he was cared for aboard the ship by his bride. The couple planned a summer home at Orange, N J, after their marriage in Brooklyn on June 1. A court action previously sought to annul the marriage with Elizabeth W Hitchings. A Canadian Pacific Holiday promotion offers train tickets with return options and scenic mountain travel information.
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Woos Stames
The
National Guard
Brooklyn
Cuba
Dromack
Colonel Stokes
M Kes
Orange
Emma Meyer
Brookelyn
Stokes
Mes
Elizabeth W. Hitchings
John H. Hitchings
Auto Crash on Staten Island Bridge Kills Civil Engineer
On Amboy Road at Annadale Staten Island a car driven by Henry Wilcox 9 year old student collided with a telegraph pole after a sharp bridge approach killing Charles Humphreys a civil engineer instantly. His mother and Miss A Leche were injured as was Wilcox and another passenger. The group had been invited for a ride and the wreck prompted rapid hospital care and a local funeral.
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Amboy
Annandale
Staten Island
Henry Wilcox
Wilcox
Charles Humphreys
Regent Avenue
West New Brighton
Messarge
Young Wilcox
Davis Avenue
Weat
New Brighton
Humph Reys
Hartes Humphrey
Miss Loche
Staten Teland
Creat Kills Bridge
Hiim Wilcox
Wilcow
Tose
Humphreys
Miss Sache
Smith Infirmary
Bryarit
Mise Locke
Young Humphreys
Man Overboard Attempt From Seawall Ends With Rescue
A Hartford man named Hjort jumped from the Battery seawall while another crowd onshore watched. Frank Maher, a Docks and Ferries chauffeur, dove in and hauled him to shore by the suspenders. Grace and Shaffer questioned Hjort after rescue. he claimed no intent to die and said he had not eaten for two days.
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Birjer
Hartford
Kevy
Hjort
Shaffer
Fleferue
Peisoner
Tammany Passes Levy Bill Amid Assembly Gridlock
The Senate adopted Tammany Hall amendments to the election levy bill after a long session. The Assembly, after hours of debate, concurred in changes, aligning with Governor Murphy and signaling Tammany’s decisive control to push the measure through. The piece notes opposition by independent Democrats and emphasizes machine politics shaping New York elections.
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Teibene
Teioneaph Altany
Tnde Cenor
Geney
Senate
Tammany Hall
Assembly
Dix Highways Commission
Assembly Rules Committee
Pasand
Tierdor
Eamu
Tammany Badere
Murph
Et Jower House
Messige
Murphy
New York
Democraticc
Tammany
Fusion
Tammans
Josiah Newcomb
Hayne
Richmond
Burd
Loontis
Raffals
Grady
Man Arrested With Roll Aimed at Taft Near White House
Andrew Tomaso of McKee's Rocks Pennsylvania tried to deliver a large roll of yellowhacks to President Taft in Washington on June 20. A policeman halted him as Tomaso approached the White House with two lurid bundles. Held for observation at Washington Asylum Hospital, the man claimed the money was for a legitimate deal. He said it was insulting to arrest a respectable man who had business with the President, noting about $1800 in the roll.
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Washington
Taft
Andrew Tomaso
McKee
Tomas
Righls
Collision Near Cape Cod Sinks Schooner The Catherine and Ellen
Dense fog off Cape Cod as the Savannah Line steamer Nacooehew collided with the fishing schooner Catherine and Ellen. The schooner sank after the impact. passengers aboard the steamer witnessed the rescue and relief efforts, with the crew turning the wreck over as dawn broke. The fate of the Catherine and Ellen remains uncertain.
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Moston
Cape Cod
Savannah Line
Nacooehew
Savannah
Bosston
Catherine
Elen
Naceiehos
Steas Rr
Ellen
Schomer
Hee
Rescue Two In East River Near Tod Street
John Kohl and his sister Elor Apes leaped to save two boys caught in a torrent of the East River near Tod Street. Anton Grees and Sabbath converte were swimming back from Randall Mand when danger surged. the siblings ferried them toward the Harbor Squad pier at 120th Street as bystanders watched.
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John Kohl
East Mth Street
Elor
East River
T0th Street
Anton Grees
Sabbath Converte
East 1Th Street
Randall Mand
Newcomb Torrien
Grady
Greway
Tammany Alles
Newcomb
Kohl Wullty
Ean Olivette
Rayne
Burd
Tammany
Harbor Squad
120Th Street
Bid on Famous Tapestries London Dine 30
The Mortlake Tapestries after Raphael's cartoons, once in King Charles I's era, later owned by Lord Haddon and the Rutland family, are now in Belvoir Castle chapel. The Duke of Rutland has reportedly received an offer of £15,000 from America, with local authorities unable to prevent the sale.
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London
Mortlake
Raphael
Duke of Rutland
Mortlake Raetery
Charles I
Lord Haddon
Hadden Gell
Rutland
Belvoir Castle
Duke of Ruthind
America
Southington
Cite Natual Aet Collections Fund
C P R to Control Erie Plans for Merging Railways
A meeting at Canadian Paving quarters between Sir William Whyte and C C Stuart fueled rumors of a merger between Canadian Pacific and Erie Railway. The talks suggest a long rumored link with a transcontinental system, potentially giving the Canadian line immediate access to New York City.
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Willeam Whyte
Western Lines
England
4.C. Stuart
Erie Railway
La Lorraine in Collision Sinks Vessel and Rescues Crew
A Prenen line report states the steamer La Lorraine collided with a fishing vessel, sinking it and rescuing the sinking vessel’s crew. The incident occurred June 29 as details from the arriving liner emerged with partial crew reports.
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Prenen
Boy killed playing horse in Hyde Park yard
Five year old Johnnie Purley died after feeding on weed while pretending to ride a horse in Hyde Park. Friends say he rode an old clothes harness and nibbled green objects before collapsing. a physician could not help the child. Ad text promotes travel to Colorado by Meek stands Limited trains.
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Poughkeenmle
N.Y
Hyde Park
Johnien Purley
Terie
Ned
Elonte
Johnnie
Hanla
JURY INDICTS 83 MEN OVER WIRE TRUST CONSPIRACY
Federal grand jury returns nine indictments charging officials of the American Steel and Wire Company and related firms with Sherman Act violations. Named are H. L. Satterlee, Frank J. Gould, W. P. Palmer and C. F. Brooker among 83 defendants linked to the Bar Copper Wire, Wire Rope, Underground Power Cable and other associations. Indictments allege unlawful price control and restraint of interstate trade across multiple pools and product lines.
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Konited States Steel Corporation
American Steel Jand Wire Company
Federal Grand Jury
Indiemente
Herbert L. Satterlee
J.P. Morgan
Frank J. Gould
Whitlam P. Palmer
American Steel and Wire Comany
Steel Cons
Charles F. Brooker
Oh Roration
Publican National Vanneemeat
the Tribune
Yesterda
Tarlons Steel
Edwin Jackson
New York
Praia
Shila Whiliam P Palmer
American Steel and Company
Tremton Tron Company
Aubordiaries
Steel Corporation
United States
Bar Copper Wire Association
Wire Rope Manufacturers
Underground Power Cable Association
Weatherproof and
Horse Show Manufacturers’ Association
Telephone Cable Association
Fine Magnet Wire Association
Rubber Covered Wire Association
Rubber Wire Association
Phillips
Charley
Marsh
Willem Conner
Philip
Wosmith Marsi
Kalwin B. Jackson
Jr Harvopter Wire
Mation Willam
Pulver
Frank
Rasckos
Rae Kimmel
Vigorge A
Ragin Gennis
A. Merriman
Frask
Keres
Che W. Bassett
Jack No Phillin
OR Phillips
Charles” R. Reming, Jr
Alfred A. Cowles
Charles Brooker
Kissel A Cowles Edwards
Frisbie
Arthur’ M. Dickinson
Thomas R Kent
James H. Doughty
Edward Veret
George Jo Juckson
Ferdinand W. Roebling
Karl G. Roebling
Joseph Marsh
William Ner
Philyp J. Smith
Charles J. Marsh
Eawin F. Jackson
Wiliam Ekes
Dloorke & Oin
Frank A. Keyes
Tascott
Phillips Whitlige
Oc Horten
Remington Fred A. Cowles
Charles FL Bee
A. Cowles
Thomas Wallace, Jr
Louw Anehius
Milward de Prisbie
Photue Te Kent
Thomas Kya
Henry” H. Ashley
Jon C. Bryleean
Alfred EL Monee
Tore Bournenville
Edwin Bartram
Bategard & Perot
Teorte J. Jackson
Herbert OO Philips
Fred Peida
Ferdinand WW
Teesling
J. Newbury
Maret
William A. Conner
Philip H.W Semitty
Hertes J. Maret
Edwin Sackson
Whow
Prank
Prank N Nia. “Charten 1 Belden
Newell Jone Vlace, Jr
la Micre
Ant
Kentien Terin
Benes” A. Hangman
Darkson
Willa Po Palmer
Franke Haackes
Thomas H Taylor
Denning
Kt Merriman
Charles Ho Totton
Philp
J Dyer
George E Holton
Frank Jacohn Wo Kiser
James Dy
Keith
Sam
H. Roberts
Francis Carpenter
Richard W. Comstock
Ralphee Watrous
George
Rowen
Eawin & Jackson
Underground Power Cable Sociation
William P. Palmer
Ka Raackes
Dennis A. Merriman
George Cragin
Neves
Charles W Basssett
Raward
Perot
Ferdinand Nebiing
I Newsbory
Joseph Wo
Mareh
William
Come
Edwin Fodwekarsy
RS Ashe
Altace
Thomas Wale
Alfred Fe
Edwin
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Ared
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Chamber of Commerce and the
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A Sane
Dewens Praay 8d & Sons Co
Sunday’s Tribune
OLD Brooklyn Atheneum
Caretaker
Court of Special Sessions
Col. W. A. Stokes
Vercome
Bride
Atian Pacifiec Railway
Ine Comal
Switzerland
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Sparklina
Eenay
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Fifth Avenue
Man
Staten Island Bridge
Coney Island
Great Bear
Wire Trust
Satterler
Haw Wire Company
Charles Be Prvonce
Ansonia Hrass and Copper Company
Dix
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John A. Roebling Constructtor Company
Frank Gentry
Old Dominion Trend Nail Company
Mr, Taft
Atlantic City
Heng Youd
Wave
Pennaylvania
Pennistowne Rail
Niki
X Ticket Office
Pennatania Kailrad
Dew Duty
Uren Joly L—adve
Erie
LA Lorraine
Colorado
Ated Werang
Iren Citeago
Bt Lanie
Liocdwar
Advt
U. S. Steel Corporation
H. L. Satterlee
W. P. Palmer
C. F. Brooker
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