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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
15
Reports from Coney Island describe a spring opening with crowds along Surf Avenue and the Bowery. Police compliance and makeshift concessions mark the start as showmen prepare new rides, notably scenic railways, while liquor sales surge and food supplies strain.
Reported closures spread across Park Row to Tenderloin and Williamsburg as excise and Sundry law violations yield arrests. Police and district officials probe a dispute between Police Commissioner and District Attorney with a dry Sunday in the Tenderloin and observed enforcement citywide.
The Washington Heights Ethical Circle, linked to the Ethical Culture Society of New York, urged taxpayers to welcome new residents and curb Fort George crime. Speakers included Dean Hirschman of NYU Law School and Reginald Pelham Bolton who condemned resorts as demoralizing and threatening local families.
New York City burned about 18.73 million tons of coal yearly with soft coal rising due to anthracite shortages. Dealers estimate per capita use near four and three quarter tons, distributed across Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Richmond with large contracts and city-wide retail trade.
Controller Metz outlined a broad organized opposition to his duplicate bid scheme for city contracts. An ordinance aimed at reform has been referred for a hearing, but little discussion has occurred. He argues a duplicate bid deposited with the Controller would prevent overnight bid changes and curb collusion among bidders and insiders.
A four thousand strong Gr and Central Palace gathering of American committee of the Russian Social Revolutionary party memorializes Gregory Androowite Gerschmnin who died in Switzerland. A burning cigarette nearly caused a fire but was subdued as a revolutionary hymn rose through the hall. Policemen guarded the crowd as ten cent admission was charged and speakers in German English and Yiddish spoke for over three hours. Telegrams of condolence to European revolutionists were planned.
In Fault River Massachusetts on March 2 Mrs Florida Terrien age 25 and her two young children Mary four and Joseph two months were found dead in their kitchen. The coroner ruled suicide by poison gas after the woman clasping a crucifix and rosary attached to her arm was discovered by her husband Joseph Terrie. Two gas jets and stove cocks were found on.
The Metropolitan Sewerage Commission urges urgent measures to protect New York Harbor from pollution. It reports almost no funds remain and requests $75,000 more for a year of work, detailing conflicts over funding and a disputed past per diem pay.
Coney Island plans to double the length of its popular Rowers season area. George Tilveu owner of Steeple Chase Park will keep walking through his property. A Palace of Pleasure and Pavilion of Fun will lie on opposite sides of the street connected by six bridges for miniature railways and moving platforms. The extension adds ten feet in width.
Activity remains limited across lower southwest fields with many wells delayed by poor roads and flooded waterways. John May farm well on Big Branch yields about 150 barrels daily after a late-week surge. Pollansbee test produces 40 barrels. Walton pool shows 50 barrels. overall road conditions slow mobilization across Ohio and nearby regions.
The Peter Rickmers, a German four masted ship, arrived after a forty seven day voyage from Bremen to load case oil for Rangoon. It carries ballast including sand and stone, and 60000 German bricks for sale in Rangoon. Captain Bachmann reports missing beer, a port watch illness he calls laziness, and plans to seek the German Consulate for help. The Norwegian bark Svifiden also arrived from Para Portuguese East Africa with mangrove bark cargo.
Felice Corrente of 134 East Houston Street appeared in Essex Market court before Magistrate Butts charged with exploding a bomb in the hallway of 151 Allen Street last Saturday night. Patrolman Tuberidy reported powder stains on Corrente and noted sticks attached to the device. Vietor Cuti, barber at the same address, had received Black Hand letters. a similar paper was found on Corrente after arrest. Corrente held on $2,300 bail for examination on Thursday.
The New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company orders twelve additional locomotives from General Electric to boost the electric fleet above New York City. The 6.40 type engines will have bodies built by American Locomotive Company and electrical gear by General Electric. Interborough Rapid Transit Company also orders electrical equipment for 125 cars from General Electric.
Maritime notes provide sunrise and sunset times, moon phase age and high water predictions. Stations listed include Sandy Hook, Governor Island, and Hell Gate with AM and PM readings for tides and heights.
The report notes several vessels east of Sandy Hook with times for docking and arrival windows. The Ryndam, California, Zeelans and others show positions and expected docking times across Tuesday and Wednesday with multiple ports mentioned such as Norfolk and Bremen, and events including a line mall closing in Panama.
Shipping notices list Steamer Navarro with 76 passengers and mails arriving at 2 4 pm. Tennyson departed Quarantine at 6 22 pm after calling at Rio de Janeiro and Barbados on March 16. Jamestown Catherine Newport News and Norfolk cleared Quarantine at 2 35 am. Pawnee Rich and Californian to Clyde, Quarantine times noted. Etruria and Cunard liner with 167 cabin and 200 steerage aboard arrived near Queenstown March 14. Admiral Sampson bound for United Fruit Company with passengers and mail outside the bar at 3 30 pm. Wind SW from Sandy Hook with a fresh breeze sea state. Sailed steamers Lucina for Cette and Reindeer for Kingston and Pará.
Shipping notices list movements from March with vessels including Columbia at New York to Glasgow and Malta. Mauretania sailing from Liverpool to New York. Georgie and Victorian passing New York en route to Liver. Kinsale departed March 3 heading for Liver.
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