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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
27
The Conning Tower recalls a Brookyn afternoon encounter with police officers as the writer, inspired by an earlier parrot, notes the crowd’s din drowning out officer commands. The piece mixes memories of a river outing, social chatter, and political notes about a dinner and speakers.
A hurried wedding for Guardsman Thavid Ogden Hegre of Troop PD, 1st Squadron, National Guard of New Jersey, is reported as he heads to the Mexican border with his unit. The bride, Mildred Mordaunt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franciy Lionel Mordaunt, wed in Grace Church, Maln Feld. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Star Dakon. Attendants included Mildred’s sister, Elizabeth Mordaunt, and cousin John Hogary served as beat man. Postnuptial plans include a week of reception events in Rumson and nearby homes. The article also lists other social happenings and forthcoming parties involving local families.
Miss Browning and Lieutenant Raymond Potter wed at Central Presbyterian Church in Orange. The ceremony featured flags and a full church entourage including family and local dignitaries. The couple plan to live in Newport after the wedding and will attend events through July.
The National Institute has bought a brick and iron building on Third Avenue near 120th Street for a mission facility. It will house dormitories private rooms reading room and dining hall to accommodate a hundred men. Miss Harriet Elapeth Vaughan married Milton Judeon Davies of Columbia University. The ceremony was at the church with Abner J. Davies and others attending. The newlyweds will reside at 202 West Seventy-fourth Street for the time being.
Miss Gladys Insenkine Capen daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Capen of Moronsville married Dr Nathaniel Miles son of Justice and Mrs Toane Mills of Mount Vernon at the Church of the Ascension Mount Vernon The ceremony was performed by Hon Melford B Hows Numerous attendees from Aronsville Mantelair and Mount Vernon attended a reception in the auditorium of the Wesleyan Women’s Club
The Rev Trenk Fletcher eighty one of North Wiymeth died yesterday in Newton while visiting his son Loren Fletcher. Born Marlboro New Jersey, he graduated from Colgate and served in New York Volunteers during the Civil War. He leaves a son and daughter. Plans for a $625000 apartment house and an $825000 thirteen story building on Seventh Street and Amsterdam Avenue by Herbert Merg and Schwartz & Co. were revealed yesterday. The new structures will replace an older residence.
Appellate Division reverses verdict against widow Elizabeth Warden Pell widow of Ongoyd Pell leader of society killed in an automobile wreck August 3 1918. The appeal argues errors in the trial including material points and the court grants a new trial. The case centers on the fatal auto party from Lang Benet to meet Vanderbilt and Petore, with injuries to Pell and the chauffeur Gambino who were killed when a train struck the touring car.
Marcin M. sintee, president of the Anroueh of Manhattan, led a special committee meeting of the Merchants' Association to discuss advancing the clock by one hour. John Warren Adutzi and Teropald Maat supported the idea. other members favored summer-time shift if allied. The group planned resolutions urging Congress to act, while noting no strong opposition.
Mise Minnie Stther of Charlotse Prace becomes court attendant to the appeal court after edict. Megs of Ap pellate Sireising assumes confidential duties and the Metropolitan Life sells. Buyer takes property with a $50,000 mortgage for three years at the southeast corner of rest and Seventh Avenue.
Women organize the Guard Auxiliary in New York to support families of National Guard militiamen. Mrs Vanderbilt leads efforts with General O Ryan backing a central state clearinghouse for relief, urging wives of officers to join. Armory headquarters at Park Avenue and Thirty fourth Street will coordinate staff and field requests.
Executors of Mary Hancock’s estate seek instruction from the Supreme Court on distributing a fund begun in 1888 by George W Childs for the family of General Winfield Scott Murtock and later tied to the Hancock heirs. The fund grew to about 6000 with accrued income, but only one grandchild remains and requests court guidance on the final disposition.
The Tribune Fresh Air Fund mobilizes 12,000 children for summer outings across New York and neighboring states. Today and tomorrow, 700 children depart from New York City to homes in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and upstate New York. More than 100 youths will visit five Fresh Air homes with free programs funded by public contributions.
YM C A boys from the West Side Y M C A have formed two squads named the Divies and the ot Yarkess to tour the country this summer. They will meet weekly in camps at Van Cortlandt Park and travel to various cities for Bible class contests and activities with Savannah based teams joining the circuit.
A reception honoring American Ambulance Fund workers will be held at the Hotel Majestic on Wednesday evening January 5. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt is listed to attend with invited guests including former Ambassador Robert Races, Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt, Robert Bacon, Harry Payne Whitney, and Mrs. August Belmont. A feature will be motion pictures showing the ambulance service in action.
Peace was negotiated between Calvary Baptist Church deacons and Edmund J. Tinsdale, a church member and lawyer. A temporary injunction blocked deacons from ejecting him, but no permanent ruling was pursued. They agreed to discontinue the charges after a stipulation submitted to Justice Whitaker.
The Chamber of Commerce, in a special meeting, backs a report approving a contract with the New York Central Railroad to eliminate the West Side surface tracks. The committee praises the Port and Terminal Facilities panel and upholds city officials’ views, while noting possible differences on Riverside Park and acknowledging temporary inconvenience for West Side residents. The plan aims to improve freight facilities and reduce downtown disruption, with final judgment based on broader public good. Names cited include R.O.A. C. Spth, C. Hash, and Laurence Stouart among others.
A Long Island Rail Road passenger train collided with a car driven by Mrs. Filey Langer of Freeport as she attempted to cross at Rockville Centre. Langer sustained severe injuries while the engineer Rudolph Ped stent claims the car veered into the engine. details conflict over fault and speed.
Ambiguous OCR note from June 29 records a wedding ceremony for Lia Commina, protégé of Rev Maud B Death and Ballington Reeth, with Noel Lucas prominent in the Volante merie. The event occurred at 1 o'clock in the afternoon at a house connected to Rosthe in Mont lain Md, with Booth officiating.
Readable items mention battles of teams and scores but text is garbled with misrecognized words. Key names and places are unclear, making it hard to identify a single clear event or outcome.
The National Education Association opens in Madison Square Garden with Robert J. Aley and Calvin Noyes Kendall as likely candidates for president, an Eastern win anticipated, Grace Strachan’s influence fading, and Taft Whitman and Mitchell speeches slated. The event features breakfasts for educators, tours of New York, and a July 4 folk dance and gymnastic display at City College Stadium.
Fragmented notice row listing many surnames and individuals: McArthur, Mary Baylis, Brown, Chapman, Van Deventer, and others. Mentions a son identified by father at a hospital after hospitalization, a dancing ban, a canceled event at St Aloysine's, and a memorial service at Trinity Church. Dates, places, and family relations are inconsistently recorded across entries, reflecting a collage of death notices and wedding announcements with scattered details.
Public sale notice for Woodlawn Cemetery land parcels with harness terms and terms of sale. Details appear garbled but indicate auction or sale conditions involving Treten and Lote of armasine with related currency.
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