State board probing Brooklyn Disciplinary Training School abuse
The New York state board of charities reported to the governor on alleged severe abuse at the Brooklyn Disciplinary Training School. Investigators described boys being beaten on the bare back with a stick or leather strap at the armory, with one 13 year old pupil crying aloud after a brutal incident. Superintendent Farrell allegedly attacked a boy in the school office, causing heavy bleeding from the forehead. doctor Smith examined the wounds during the inquiry.
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state board of charities
Brooklyn
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Farrel
Farrell
Smith
Investigative committee
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Anna J
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Fragmented account of discipline at youth institution
A historical report describes harsh punishments and abusive language by a superintendent toward boys in a residential institution. It notes drunken behavior by staff, frequent absences from school, and dangerous fire conditions due to neglected upkeep. A housemother testified to mistreatment and coercive control affecting inmates and staff.
Gould to Build $1,000,000 Country House at Port Washington
Howard Gould plans a new country house at Port Washington, with a $1,000,000 contract signed for the project. The report notes the figure and location as part of the New York news from November 22.
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Gould
Hoops
New York
Howard ‘Gould
Port
Washingtonn
Two Killed in Dance Hall Fight in Dange
A deadly brawl at a dance in Dange left two men dead and several wounded. Witnesses say motive began when Bert Pierce urged a girl to dance and was refused, sparking a confrontation between the Pierce and McKenzie/Nelson factions outside the hall. Gunfire erupted, with at least one bullet striking Mack McKenzie in the chest as pickets used by both sides were reported.
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Barnewall
John Fraley
Pierce
Bert
Ming Nelsons
Nelsyn
Rennies
Mack McKenzie
Parrot Crier Triggers Fire Alarm Averted Blaze
Nov 22 report describes a parrot near Third and Parker streets in Samuel Gigney’s window crying fire. By alert bystanders and bursting through a store door with an axe, young men helped extinguish a potential blaze amid smoke.
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Chester
PAL
Parker
Samuel Gigney
Frantic Rescue After Burning Vessel Near Point Duma
Crew aboard a burning steamer ordered lifeboats to row away to avoid crowding. The fire died as the ship drifted near Point Duma. Passengers were landed safely after the vessel's wreck.
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Francisco
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Point
Duma
peters
Anti Race Policy Drives Rising US Prices
Fragmented OCR notes discuss anti race stance and its impact on immigration policy and food supply. Mentions warnings of danger to the United States, rising costs, and public concerns about health and wages. References to Boot near ro, Clearing, and a strong color of psycho or attack, plus a mention of a wife dead.
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BUTCHER
SEEGER’ & COMPANY
Freiterlek City
Markell & Ford
ALLEN G. QUYNN & CO
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City Opera House
HAINES
MONTAGUE
HARRY DAILY
COLORADO
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Du Pont
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Cornell ‘Gollege of Agriculture
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Toronto
Samuel Gompers
American ‘Federation of Labor
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