Praise for Hugh Bonner at Fire Commissioner’s Funeral
Father John J. Kean led tribute at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus for Fire Commissioner Hugh Bonner of Amsterdam Avenue and Sth Street. The memorial drew parallels between priestly and firefighting vocations and recalled Bonner’s service from Manila fire fighters to leading New York’s fire department after his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Kean
Hugh Bonner
Church of the Holy Name of Jesus
Amsterdam Avenue
Sth Street
Father Kean
Fire Department
Manila
New York
Reilly Wins North Pelham Village Presidency in GOP Sweep
James Reilly was re elected village president in North Pelham by the largest vote ever cast. He led the Republican ticket defeating both Republican and Democratic rivals while the village remains heavily Democratic. Reilly’s 86 vote majority over David B. Algie accompanied by Edinger, Scott and Lyon in official posts.
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James Reilly
North Pelham
Reilly
David B. Algie
William Edinger
Robert Scott
David Lyon
Father Kean Honors Benner at Crowded Funeral
The service for Benner drew crowds as police and firemen formed a grand escort. Firefighters, led by Engine Company 38 and Chief Croker, joined by Brooklyn units, carried the coffin from the Benner home on West End avenue to Calvary Cemetery. Clergy from Father Kean to Father St Elmo Smith officiated the requiem with a large civic and veteran procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Kean
Benner
West End Avenue
Engine Company 38
Sd Gtecet
Columbus Avenue
Mounted Police
Thompson
Walsh
Croker
Brooklyn Firemen
Thomas Lally
Duane and
Binns
Bonner
72D Street
Broadway
Father McGrowan
Father Norris
Father Rafter
St. Elmo Smith
Idaho
Calvary Cemetery
Westchester Democrats Clash Over Playwright Aveusius Thomas Denver Delegate Bid
Dispute splits Westchester County Democrats over Aveusius Thomas of New Rochelle seeking a Denver national convention delegate berth to back William Jennings Bryan. Supporters credit his role in local victories. opponents fear his bid would force Bryan endorsement and influence assembly district conventions. Primaries set for March 31 to resolve the contest.
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Westchester County
Aveusius Thomas
New Rochelle
Denver
Thomas
William J. Bryan
William Popham Platt
Bryan
Assembly
Population Congestion Exhibit Extended at Museum
The American Museum of Natural History extends the congestion of population exhibit until March 29 with public viewings. Special days are planned for local schools and colleges, plus a lecture series this week and next. Private inspections can be arranged through the congestion of population committee in Room 623 at 105 East 22nd Street.
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American Museum of Nature History
Mueum
East ‘22d Street
Mount Kisco Election Returns Highlight Village Races
In Mount Kisco Isaac W. Turner wins village president title as Citizens' candidate after a lively election. The old board of trustees is re-elected with multiple party tickets contesting posts. Debate centered on New York City co operation with Mount Kisco over a planned sewage disposal plant.
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Mount Kisco
Isaac W. Turner
Citizens
Board of Trustees
Townsend Mathews Isaw
Mr. Turner
City of
New York
Ward May Retire From National Republican Post
W L Ward National Republican Committeeman may retire at term end. Friends urge delay until the Chicago national convention. Ward, bedridden with grip, has not decided, though he enjoys strong backing from business leaders for him to handle party interests in the approaching presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Ward
National Republican
Chicago
Ward
Port Chester
Four in Democratic Race Opened Early in Denver
Denver March 17 Active political work for the Democratic National Convention has begun with headquarters in leading hotels. About six candidates are represented in Denver by workers gathering support from arriving delegations. Names mentioned include W. J. Bryan George C Gray Stuyvesant Chanler and Governor John A Johnson. Colorado delegation likely to go uninstructed as over 100000 is to be spent on delegates entertainment.
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Denver
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
George C. Gray
Delaware
Stuyvesant Chunler
New York
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Colorado
A F O L Forms New Metal Trades Department
Preliminary steps were taken in this city yesterday to form a New York branch of the metal trades department of the American Federation of Labor. A second convention will be held soon to elect officers. The constitution requires department approval for any strike action by local unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metal Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Little Tim Sullivan Sits At City Hall In Mayor Chair
Acting Mayor Little Tim Sullivan held court at City Hall amid a crowd of Irish well-wishers. He warned a drinking caller of consequences while outlining a bold plan to solve New York’s transportation woes by leveraging McAdoo tunnels and rival routes to curb municipal drain.
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Little Tim" Sullivan
McClellan
Sullivan
Timmy
Tommy
Internal Revenue People
Hth Street
Tim
William G. McAdoo
Jersey Tunnel
Bribe Offer Reported Over Elevated Line Station
Henry Krugman told Public Service Commissioner Eustis that an attempt to sway property owners to withhold consent for an Columbus avenue and st street elevated line station was under way. A man allegedly offered 2000 to withdraw a consent. Krugman warned of a subpoena. Eustis suspects assessment lawyers seek contingent fees. Bryan denied involvement. Station cost 150000 with declining company receipts. Krugman said consents were obtained for 175 of 300 feet of property.
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Henry Krugman
Columbus Avenue
Th Street
Eustis
Public Service Commission
Krugman
Park Row
E. P. Bryan
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Blackwell's Island Bridge to be connected today
The Blackwell's Island Bridge linking Manhattan and Queens will be connected between anchorage to-day around 2 o'clock. Mayor McClellan is expected to cross to the Queens end as spectators watch a 80 foot steel beam, weighing nearly twenty tons, lowered into place with a railing along a boardwalk. Completion is expected around January 1, 1999 and tolls for automobiles and general traffic will remain the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell's Island
Anchorage
McClellan
Queens End
Manhattan
Queens
Department of Bridges
Steel Company
Metz
Allies push private subway bills in New York
A letter to the Senate Cities Committee urges passage of a bill amending the rapid transit act to allow private bids for subways. William R. Willcox will address a meeting at Vesey Street Real Estate Salesroom Thursday at 3:30 pm in support of the Travis-Robinson bill backed by Allied Real Estate Interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Allied Real Estate Interests
Cities Committee
William Williams
Port of New York
No. 55
Wall Street
Public Service Commission
William R. Willcox
Vesey Street
Missouri Local Option Law Upheld by Supreme Court
Jefferson City Mo March 7 Judge Gantt of the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Missouri local option law in an opinion issued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Gantt
Supreme Court
Supreme Court blocks city bans on street lounging
Jefferson City Missouri reports the Supreme Court ruling that city ordinances prohibiting lounging or leafing on street borders are unconstitutional. The decision strikes down local rules as overreach, affecting public conduct limits in urban areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Hummel Free To-Night From Blackwell’s Island Penitentiary
The former lawyer Abraham Hummel completes a year long sentence for subornation of perjury in the Dodge Morse divorce case. He is to leave Blackwell’s Island tonight, with guards restricting private boats. He plans to sail for Europe Saturday to forget his year in prison while seeking a pardon upon return, amid heart trouble and nervousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham H. Hummel
Blackwell's Island Penitentiary
Dodge-Morse
Blackwell's Island
East 524 Street
East 26Th Street
Coggey
Department of Correction
Broadway
Hummel
Correction Department
Robert Ammon
Sing Sing
Miller Syndicate
Jerome
Judge Decries Perjury in City Court Proceedings
Justice Guy spotlighted widespread perjury in divorce cases and Judge Joseph I. Green of the City Court warned that perjury is committed daily in civil and criminal trials. He ordered a physical examination in a lower East Side suit, impounded exhibits, and transcribed testimony to be sent to the District Attorney for possible action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Joseph I. Green
Lower East Side
Green
Bar
Westminster Presbyterian Church Dissolved on New York Presbytery Roll
The Westminster Presbyterian Church on West 23rd Street was struck from the New York Presbytery roll after protests by elders. Four years of financial disputes weakened the congregation, the pastor Rev. John Lloyd Lee died, and the church closed three weeks ago. Property valued at 300000 dollars, six affiliated bodies dissolved, funds to be given to the presbytery trustees. Services planned Sunday under Church Extension Society, with Rev. Mendenhall likely to preach. A new name may be adopted for continued mission work.
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Old Westminster Presbyterian Church
West 23d Street
New York
John Lloyd Lee
Harlan G. Mendenhall
Lee
Church Extension Society
Dy, Mendenhall
Mystery in Bail Bond Case at Criminal Courts Building
Frank Garvan an assistant district attorney was detained by illness while Raymond Hitchcock faces six indictments. The Whiston girl was bailed with a mystery unsigned bond later traced to W H Stuchberry at the request of ex Judge Whitman. The girl faces perjury charges at Tombs court while her stepfather and mother are subpoenaed as Garvan's illness prompts further court action.
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Frank Garvan
Criminal Courts
Raymond Hitchcock
Garvan
Hitchcock
Whiston
Barlow
Miner
W. H. Stuchberry
No. 151 East 150Th Street
Stuchberry
Whitman
Cohen
G. T. Box
Metropolitan Opera House
Tombs Court
John M. Graf
Grand Jury Room
Peter Beery
Judge Fawcett Receives Anarchist Threat Letter
County Judge Fawcett of Brooklyn received a threatening letter from an Anarchist Society group. The note warned he would be killed by a designated assailant and referenced the judge's high position. The letter, addressed to County Judge Fawcett, was signed by Anarchist Society and listed a New York City address.
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Fawcett
Brooklyn
Judge Dike
Dike
City Hall Park
Judge Fawcett
Haffen Advised Measured Answers in Seeks Inquiry
Haffen told engineer H C Graham to give thoughtful answers during questioning by Commissioner Mitchel in the Bronx sewer bureau probe. Graham testified that Haffen and his secretary urged care and non-committal posture, and that he might face shifts in how contracts handle street obstructions and inspector retention.
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C. H. Graham
Bureau of Sewers
Bronx
J. P. Mitchel
Haffen
Mitchel
Mr. Graham
Graham
Oriental Wins Again in Bank Receivership Case
Justice Laughlin stated the court vacated the order appointing receivers and should not advise bank directors on powers or duties. The court avoided commentary on resuming business, raising funds, or voluntary liquidation. Decision handed down Tuesday to protect depositors’ interests with haste.
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Laughlin
Merritt Denounces Jackson in Albany Assembly Debate
The Assembly passed a Palmer bill awarding $50,000 to the Attorney General's office, including $29,000 for Hearst v McClellan expenses. Merritt blasted Jackson, saying the attorney general misused his discretion in suing Hearst and forcing a bond, adding the state must pay and vowing not to repeat such actions.
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The
Tribune
Albany
Palmer
Attorney General
McClellan
Assembly
Jackson
Merritt
Wars and Means Committee
Hearst
Morse to File Demurrer in Involuntary Bankruptcy Case
Eugene P. Carver announced that he would file a demurrer today in the United States District Court opposing the involuntary bankruptcy petition against Charles W. Morse. The demurrer argues the petition is defective and unauthorized, noting that Hanna as receiver of the National Bank of North America cannot join without specific authorization, and that Pringle and Shotwell are not shown to be Morse's creditors. It also charges the Smith judgment against Lim as defective.
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Eugene P. Carver
Charles W. Morse
United States District Court
Murrer
Carver
Charles A. Hanna
National Bank of North America
Mr. Morse
Frank C. Pringle
Edward D. Shotwell
Smith
Lim
Railway Accidents Show Little Variation in Dec to Feb
A Public Service Commission report notes similar accident counts across December January and February in the 1st District with February total at 3951. Injuries numbered 1157 in February versus 2500 in January and 1937 in December while serious injuries fell to 139 and deaths to 26. Brooklyn transit complaints over 10 cent Coney Island fares were sent to Commissioner McCarroll for review. Suburban subway extension would open new territory, papers ordered on file for future routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Coney Island & Brooklyn Railroad Company
Coat Plaints
Coney Island
McCarroll
Eustis
West Farms
Morris Avenue
Pelham Bay Parkway
Theft Charge After Housecleaners Rob Home
The wife of Dr. Clarence M. Baker reported that a jewel box with jewelry valued at $00 was taken from her dresser after two cleaners, John Henry and John Moore of No rt Cornelia street, visited the house on Morton street. The men were arrested.
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Clarence M. Baker
Morton Street
Charles Street
John Henry
John Moore
Nort Cornelia Street
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Democrats
Mr. Thomas
Eut
Charles H. Pond
Alfred H. Hammett
Langdon Roper
W. P. Brown
Tuckahoe
William Rubly
Otto Helmecke
John McGuire
John Monaghan
Bronxville
W. P. H. Bacon
W. H. Atkinson
H. M. Hoope
Pressley Bisland
Jacob Steuhl
Warren J. Hoystadt
E. W. Dusenberry
National Republican Committee
Karo
Corn Products Mfg. CO
P. S.C
Blackwell's
Missouri
Food For
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Oriental
Morse
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