Twenty New Schools Ready For Use On Sept 14
Twenty new school buildings will open September 14 with seating for 26 000 pupils. Four more schools are slated for October with capacity for 6 550. Furniture delivery delays and shortages affect openings while Dr Maxwell previews registration slated for September 11 12 and 13. The paper lists new buildings by borough and notes a push for kindergarten rooms funded by the Board of Estimate next year.
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Board of Education
Maxwell
B. J. Snyder
Snyder
State Prison Commission
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
Bryan On Trusts Again Attacks Taft and Trustees
W J Bryan denounces Du Pont Penrose and other GOP leaders as allies of trusts at a Sioux City rally while criticizing Taft for inadequate reform. He argues the Republican platform is hollow and that the party cannot prosecute the guilty, citing the executive committee’s ties to corporations and the persistence of trusts like the International Harvester Trust. He contrasts Roosevelt’s vigor with Taft’s lesser stance, urging decisive trust destruction rather than mere regulation.
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Sioux City
Iowa
W. J. Bryan
T. Coleman du Pont
Delaware
Boies Penrose
Pennsylvania
Republican Executive Committee
Alton
Mr. Taft
Bryan
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
Peryan
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White House
International Harvester Trust
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Taft
Detectives Nab Pocket Thieves in Park Sleep Deception
Detective Horton staged a park sleep in Battery Park to trap a pickpocket. Two men targeted Horton, 67 dollars drawn from his pocket before officers halted them. Wurtheimer aided, the pair identified as Thomas Flannery and John Hack, both committed to the Tombs for attempted larceny.
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Central Office
Battery Park
Wurtheimer
Thomas Flannery
East 138Th Street
John Hack
West 15Th Street
Walsh
Boston Woman Finds Postum Replaces Coffee
A Boston woman chronicles coffee’s harmful effects including heart palpitations and eye strain, then credits Postum with stabilizing health after light boiling. She notes gradual improvement and urges others to heed the lesson, praising Postum from the Postum Co. amid reader letters.
May Continue Wisconsin Fight in Senate Campaign
A legislative probe into Senatorial campaign expenditures is proposed, backed by Senator La Follette after S A Cook’s defeat by Isaac Stephenson. Estimated spending by four Republican candidates ranges from 400000 to 850000, much on campaign ads, with limits urged for future races. Chippewa Falls reports John J Jenkins concedes Lenroot beat him for renomination, calling it a defeat of Republican principles.
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Tribune
Milwaukee
la Follette
S. A. Cook
Isaac Stephenson
Chippewa Falls
Wis
John J. Jenkins
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
I. Ll. Lenroot
Jenkins
Taft to Sweep Minnesota in Republican Victory Push
Frank B. Kellogg, Minnesota Republican committeeman, predicts a clean Taft victory and a full Republican sweep in Minnesota. He asserts twelve Minnesota votes backing Taft and a solid ten-member GOP delegation to Congress, dismissing Governor Johnson’s prospects and noting resumed oil case proceedings in New York.
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Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
New York
Standard Oil Company
Franklin Ferriss
Johnson
Gopher
Congress
Close Fight in Michigan Governor Nomination
Detroit September 2. With returns incomplete at midnight the Republican nomination for governor became a close decision. Auditor General J B Bradley led Governor Warner but his plurality fell below 1 40 as 83 of 214 districts remained unreported. Bradley 85 8 percent Warner 55 08 Bearle 25 615.
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J. B. Bradley
Warner
Bradley
Bearle
George Ju Record Nominatd for Congress in Jersey City
At Henkel's Pavilion in Jersey City the New Idea faction of the Republican party endorsed George Ju Record for Congress in the Sun District and backed Henry Singer for the 10th District nomination. Record pledged a determined primary battle, with speeches by former Mayor Mark M Fagan James W McCarthy and others praising him.
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Republican Party
Henkel’s
Jersey City
George Ju. Record
Hudson County
Congress
Henry Singer
Record
Mark M. Fagan
James W. McCarthy
Revolving Saw Cuts Man in Two at Queens Mill
Michael Simichin, 25, a Pole employed by Hercules Contracting, was killed when he fell onto a revolving circular saw while cutting woodland at Willets Point and Whitestone roads. An ambulance crashed en route to Flushing Hospital. surgeon Dr Volkenhein assisted and another car was used to reach the scene.
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Hercules Contracting Company
Willets Point
Whitestone Roads
Queens
Flushing Hospital
Volkenhein
No Fear of Oysters Under Sanitary Code Rules
The Health Department enforces a rule prohibiting sale of oysters fattened in polluted waters and revoking permits for offenders. Inspectors monitor waters within the city, with Jamaica Bay beds under department authority. Consumers may seek oysters from foreign beds to avoid fattened varieties. inspectors extend up the Sound to New Haven and down to Manasquan.
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Edward Hatch, Jr
Merchants’ Association
Jamaica Bay
Buzzard’s Bays
Cape Cods
Lynn Haven Bays
Cherrystones
Sound
New Haven
New Jersey
Manasquan
Ashokan Dam workers to gain English schools and clubs
The Board of Water Supply funds English classes and social programs for thousands of immigrant laborers building the Ashokan Dam in Ulster County. A $12,000,000 project brings a men’s school, children’s kindergarten, clubs and lectures, aided by Commissioner Chadwick and the Italian Immigrant Society with contributions from Rear Admiral Evans and J Edward Simmons.
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Ulster Hills
Board of Water Supply
Chadwick
Rear Admiral Evans
J. Edward Simmons
Protecting Wild Water Fowl in Oregon and California
The Audubon Society plans to convert 300 square miles of key hunting grounds into protected habitat. Two government tracts near the Klamath Malheur and Harney lakes in Oregon and California will be set aside to restore wild fowl populations, once persecuted for plumes and market foods. An exhaustive three year study by field researchers underpins the President’s action, highlighting the birds’ role in natural pest control.
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National Association of Audubon Societies
Oregon
California
Klamath
Malheur
Harney Lakes
Audubon Society
Return of General Bingham Delayed to September 15
Acting Commissioner Baker said he does not expect General Bingham back until September 15. The three deputy commissioners Woods Rugher and Hanson remain at odds over who the "big noise" should be. Baker denied a clash with Bugher, noting the transfer dispute over a messenger call box was resolved with Bugher prevailing after company procedures were followed.
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Baker
No. 2
Mulberry Street
Woods
Rugher
Hanson
General Bingham
Bugher
Tenderloin
Telegraph Company
Two Testify Against Rodman in Grand Larceny Case
Henry T. Rodman waived examination in Tombs Court on grand larceny charges after witnesses testified about investing with a fortune teller adviser. Bail set at 8000. Police pursue two men linked to Rodman, Bill Hennig and William F. Garnett, who claimed to foretell fortunes. Rodman again waived examination as two Newark complainants prepared to testify.
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Henry T. Rodman & Co
Cambridge
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Fifth Avenue
Tombs Court
Walsh
Rodman
Bill’ Hennig
Atlantic City
William F. Garnett
West Forty-fifth Street
Lena Brabenec
Pitkin Avenue
Brooklyn
Andrew Eberlien
No. 74
Park Place
Garnett
Martha A. Taylor
Margaret Taylor
Newark
N. J
Hobson Predicts War With Japan Across North America
Congressman Hobson asserts a world wide Japanese alliance plans war on the United States. He warns of invasions from Canada and Mexico with Leake Superior as a target, saying Japan and Britain are coordinating invasion plans. He insists preparations have been ongoing for years and war is certain.
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the Tribune
Houghton, Mich
Japan
United States
Hobson
England
Canada
Mexico
Leake
Great Britain
Canadian
Arthur Robinson Slightly Hurt In Gasoline Blast
At the office of Arthur Robinson & Co. on Broad Way NYSE members, it was said yesterday that a dispatch from St John NB claimed Mr Robinson was badly burned and blinded in a gasoline explosion at his camp. He had only slight burns to his hands and no other injuries.
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Arthur Robinson & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Broadway
St. John
N. B
Robinson
Precocity case and army orders at West Point
Washington reports an unusual case of illegal enlistment at West Point where a seventeen year old was listed as twenty two. He was court martialed but discharged without honor to avoid dishonor, due to parental deception. The piece lists army and navy movements and various officer assignments and court actions, including investigations into Fort Wayne practices and a court martial referenced by Major General Grant.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
West Point
Military Academy
Field Artillery
HIGH OFFICERS ACCUSED
Washington announces a general court martial to meet at Fort Wayne Michigan on September 29 for the trial of officers. Principal target is Colonel Daniel Cornman of the 7th Infantry. Court members include Major General Frederick D. Grant and several brigadier and colonels from artillery cavalry and staff. Judge advocate is Captain Charles R. Howland. Other details follow.
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Mejor Swaim
Washington
War Department
Fort Wayne
Michigan
Daniel Cornman
7Th Infantry
Army
Frederick D. Grant
Albert L. Myer
Earl D. Thomas
Charles Morton
Ramsay D. Potts
John B. Kerr
Henry C. S. Helstand
George G. Greenough
Coast Artillery
Charles A. P. Hatfield
18Th Cavalry
Joseph H. Dorst
3D Cavalry
George S. Anderson
George Andrews
Charles R. Howland
21St Infantry
Wyman Case Ends With Court Martial at Governors Island
The court martial of Second Lieutenant Guy H. Wyman of the United States Cavalry concluded at Governors Island. Testimony favored Wyman who claimed belief his wife had divorced. evidence included a 136 marriage date copy and a divorce decree not yet in effect. Wyman recently remarried and enjoys strong military regard amid sympathy for his good faith.
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United States Cavalry
Governor's Island
Wyman
George S. Anderson
Geneval Grant
William T. Johnson
16Th Cavalry
Judge Advocate
War Department
Leo Dewey
12Th Infantry
Tennessee
Governor’s Island
Militia to file charges today in Park Row clash
The 12th Regiment National Guard plans to file charges against Inspector Russell and Lt O Connor of the Traffic Squad for alleged assault after guardsmen were pushed off car tracks in Park Row during a parade honoring Olympic athletes. Major Nelson Burr, counsel for the 12th Regiment, said affidavits were delayed and that charges and a summons would be sought, asserting guardsmen’ s right of way and unjust police conduct. Acting Commissioner Baker said he had heard of no criminal action and noted the car company had the right of way.
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Russell
O’connor
Park Row
Nelson B. Burr
No. 165 Broadway
West Side Court
Foley
Burr
National Guard
Baker
Parade proceeds fade as onlookers drift away
Report notes the event ended abruptly with crowds thinning and participants unsure of the finish. Observers say some people lingered while others departed, leaving organizers to reassess turnout and messaging for future celebrations.
All in a Suitcase by Mrs McAllister on Europe trip
Mrs E C McAllister, wife of Ward McAllister cousin, traveled Europe with a single medium suitcase aboard the Prinzess Irene. She packed a tan shoe set, a brown suit, hat, veil, gloves, shirts, a skirt, and two linen items, claiming to travel without baggage and to have endured no frontier delays.
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Europe
E. C. McAllister
Ward McAllister
McAllister
New York
Minority will have no hand brief on Hand report
The Metropolitan Street Railway Company minority stockholders committee will not file a brief with Governor Hughes regarding Richard L. Hand of Elizabethtown, who acquitted District Attorney Jerome. Governor Hughes granted until September 2 to file a brief. committee chair Wil F. King says he will not comment until the governor decides.
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Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Hughes
Richard L. Hand
Elizabethtown
Jerome
Franklin Pierce
Wil F. King
Europe
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Bir. Jerome
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