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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
20
Miss Grace E. J. Parker of 64 Madison avenue serves as dinner secretary as officials discuss ongoing efforts in urban schooling and child welfare across the nation.
Miss Clara B. Spence told the City History Club and the League for Political Education that philanthropy risks snobbery when driven by fashion. She urged sincere motives and training for young women before engaging in charitable work, noting that the rich’s children face unequal chances.
Mrs. Richard Aldrich, head of the Woman's Municipal League, urges police matrons in stations to protect women who may be injured ill or in distress. Other members discuss medical care for prisoners and food provisions during arrests and debated bills on janitorial licensing and tenement laws.
The Playground Association of America will honor Mrs. Humphry Ward at a March 31 Waldorf Astoria dinner. Prominent advocates from across the United States will attend. Ward will discuss English playground reforms transforming cemeteries into play spaces in London. Richard Watson Gilder will preside with Jacob A. Riis as honorary vice president. Jane Addams and Dr. Luther Gulick are among speakers near New York officials.
John W. Paris and Edward A. MacDougall of a real estate firm sought to expunge grand jury statements in Queens County. They allege unwarranted character attacks by land jury members and ask the Supreme Court to inspect jury minutes and set aside the presentment tied to the land sale investigation.
A large mural representing the usefulness of women was unveiled at the Hebrew Technical School for Girls during graduation exercises held on Second Avenue. Frederick L. Stoddard created the work, presented by Adolph Lewisohn, school vice-president. Nathaniel Myers accepted the gift as president. Louis R. Ehrich spoke about the piece depicting the intellectual and esthetic life of women.
Clara Louise Burnham argues in Appleton's Monthly that most children are born without fear and that fear is learned from parents and nurses. She cautions against frightening talk and disturbing plays, urging calm, positive guidance to nurture a sturdy, joyous outlook in children.
The Duchess of Marlborough and Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay toured Public School 62, the citys largest, spanning Hester to Essex Streets. They observed all sixty classrooms with Principal J. S. Roberts and Superintendent Miss Julia Richmond, joined a singing of America, saluted the flag, and watched a fire drill as 2000 pupils marched out in four minutes. Crowds cheered as the duchess saluted from the watches she and Mrs. Mackay held.
Chicago hosts the National Milliners Association with Mme Hunt asserting a bonnet psychology. She urges women to study hat silhouettes against their faces to judge fit and style, predicting that proper fitting will keep wearers fashionably up to date.
The ceremony opened with a description of figures in foreground art and poetry reflecting science companionship and bodily grace, while the right side showed motherhood and family life with service and refinement. More than a hundred graduates received diplomas and prizes of ten and sixteen dollars were awarded.
An eight story bachelor apartment hotel with a ground floor store is planned for William M Walker at 15 West lsd st costing 34000. A one story store building with 10 foot frontage and 9 foot depth plus extension is planned for John Jacob Astor at Lenox Ave and 120th st costing 1500. Remodeling is planned for 226 West 7ist st for the Pennsylvania Tunnel Railroad Company with Louis F. Fick as architect. A six story tenement for 22 families is planned for Nos 1% and 19% Spring st by Benjamin V. R. Winterbottom at a cost of 34000.
Irving E Raymond to own a six story office building with ground floor store on premises No. 2% it h ave. Limestone trim will decorate the facade and a 4.8 foot frontage is planned. Estimated cost is 340.0% with Charles E Briggs as architect.
A mass meeting of building trades taxpayers and real estate firms convened at the Real Estate Board of Brokers in New York urged timely passage of the land tithe registration bill.
Frank Hirsch a waiter living with his wife and three children at Tal Avenue A committed death by his own action last night by swallowing oxalic acid. He left a note claiming insufficient tips and salary to support his family. The Tribune notes more details in next Sunday's issue.
Realty trading shows demand for prime business space as Charles F. Noyes Co sells the St. George Building at Beekman Street to J. L. Mott Iron Works. The six story structure covers 113.6 by 133.5 feet, south of the Brooklyn Bridge, with over 100000 square feet. Lease to J. E. Linde Paper Co ends in 21 years. assessed at 360000 and held at 406000. J. H. Harlan & Co. moves five story brick flathouses Nos 10 to 138 for various owners.
No. 954 Fifth Avenue, a five story basement dwelling, sold by Herbert A. Sherman for J. Horace Harding to Samuel W. Bridgham for about $500,000. The property lies near ex Senator W. A. Clark’s residence.
Jamaica plans a three day celebration for a new subway line to Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn with parades speeches fireworks a musical festival auto and trotting races athletic carnival and tours. Alfred J. Eno was elected chairman and John L. Wyckoff treasurer with Elmer E. Bergen secretary guiding civic and fraternal groups from Union Course Woodhaven Clarenceville Morris Park and surrounding neighborhoods.
Real estate auction in Vesey street rooms reports strong bidding though two properties failed to sell. Louis Cohen buys 31 West 27th Street for 70000. Other sales include parcels on West 72nd Street Lexington Avenue and multiple East and West Side addresses with prices ranging from about 1600 to 70000, adjourned sales on March 24.
Dodge No. 128 Mast 6th st a four story and basement high stoop dwelling on a 2060 by 1005 foot lot. Mrs J J Murphy No 324 West Kh st a five story American basement dwelling on a 2¢ by 4x irregular lot. The buyer will occupy the premises.
Receivers of the Metropolitan Street Railway lease from Julia M Curtiss a block of 72 lots bounded by Lenox and Sthaves and 1424 and 143d streets. Tracks will be laid, a high fence erected, and the area used temporarily for car storage. The lease runs for one year with a renewal option.
The Pease and Elliman country department reports multiple rentals including Greenwich Connecticut residence for Mrs. R F Perkins, Woodmere Long Island homes for E Holloway Coe and Campbell BE Locke, Lawrence Long Island home Orchard Hall rented to Joan T Lanman, and other properties leased to Nathaniel Webb and T J Shanley with terms of years for R F Manning.
Julius H Haas purchases from J Langbein executor of Emma Kleeman estate two three story double frame flat houses with factory in the rear on a plot 530 by 125 feet on the north side of 156th street 200 feet west of Elton Avenue. Being Broke is a humorous essay by Clarence L on in next Sunday's Tribune.
Notice of summons in a civil action where Louis J. Bowe sues Abram Modne and others. Defendants must answer within twenty days after service with default judgment possible. Case filed February 3 1908 in New York City.
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