Desperate Fort Lee woman leaps from Edgewater ferry
Mrs Elizabeth Merwin 48 attempted suicide by leaping from the Edgewater ferry Fort Lee was rescued by Frank Mason a truck driver. Despondent over her husband’s unemployment and a ten month old son’s death. Comrade Glasser a painter stabbed his wife then attempted suicide by washing his throat not expected to live. Sinclair refused to answer Senate questions. Tisty faces jail or fine.
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Elizabeth Merwin
Edgewater
Fort Lee
Frank Mason
Herusband
Diately
Sinclair
Senate
Tisty
Yonkers Woman Seeks Divorce After Husband Insanity Claim
Mrs Helen Smith Larsen of Yonkers obtained an order from Justice Morschauser to end her marriage to Alexander Larsen, a World War veteran, on grounds of insanity. They wed on June 4 1925.
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Alexander Larsen
Helen Smith Larsen
Yonkers
Morschauser
Larsen
Jewish population by region from world Hebrew year book
The world Hebrew year book reports 13.2 million Jews worldwide with 3.5 million in the United States and 9.8 million in Europe. Poland leads European countries with nearly 2.9 million Jews.
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United States
Europe
Poland
Workforce share falls below forty percent in U S
The National Industrial Conference Board reports that fewer than 40 percent of Americans are employed. The remainder rely on others for support or live on public assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Naional Industrial Conference Board
Copenhagen Police Swap to Snow White Night Uniforms
Under a new rule Copenhagen police switch to snow white uniforms at night to boost visibility. A paper noted they could be seen 199 yards away by anyone and 200 yards by crooks.
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Copenhagen
Federal Prisoner Population Doubles In Seven Years
The Department of Justice reports the number of Federal prisoners has doubled over seven years. Dry law violations led to about 2,600 commitments this year. Three Federal penitentiaries are crowded and county jails house 6,600 Federal prisoners nationwide.
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Department of Justice
Pittsburgh Administrator Likely Named Prohibition Commissioner
John D. Pennington the city administrator at Pittsburgh is likely to be chosen Prohibition Commissioner under the reorganization law enacted at the last session of Congress. The tentative slate includes the appointment of Major Herbert H. White as Assistant Commissioner and Roy A. Haynes and James D. Jones as Deputy Commissioners.
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John D. Pennington
Pittsburgh
Herbert H. White
Roy A. Haynes
James &. Jones
Sinclair Convicted of Senate Contempt in DC Court
Harry F. Sinclair, an oil operator from New York, was found guilty of contempt of the United States Senate by a jury in the criminal branch of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. He accepted the verdict with a smile as his counsel sat nearby.
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Hiarry F. Sinclair
New York
United States Senate
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Sinclair
Imme
Ossining Residents Seek Injunction Against New Hospit al for Consumptives
Property owners of Ossining seek an injunction to block a proposed hospital and house of rest for consumptives. A judge notes opposition citing existing "houses of rest." Separately, Anna Rotog, mother of several children, received six months for pleading guilty to passing increased five to 350 dollar notes. Secret Service tests reveal 290 bogus notes passed over four years.
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Ossining
Mire
Anna Rotog
Fm Jefl
New York
Secret Service
Woman Indicted for Slaying Daughter Over Disgrace
Mrs Christine S cble aged 40 of Red Bank New Jersey is indicted charged with wilful malicious slaying of her daughter Rosa aged 16 for bearing an illegitimate child.
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Christine S Cble
Red Bank
N. J
Rosa
Chaim Weiss Reaches 109 in New York Jewish Home
Chaim Weiss marked his 109th birthday at the Sons and Daughters of Israel home in New York where he has lived for twelve years. He remains in good health despite a serious illness at age one hundred.
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Chaim Weiss
Sons and Daughters of Israel
New York
Edgemere Policeman Fends Off Four Robbers
Policeman Herman Boy of Edgemere New York engaged four suspects during a hold up. After a clash he shot and killed one assailant with his service pistol while the other three escaped. Details of the assault remain unclear as the motive and actions of the trio are not disclosed.
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Poiceman
Herman Boyman
Edgemere
New York
Goucher Girls Embrace Hair Growth As Bob Cut Fades
Goucher College students in Baltimore grow their hair long while “knots” rise in fashion and the traditional bob hairstyle disappears without a clear reason. The shift hints at evolving campus style and social trends among the student body.
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Goucher College
Baltimore
Paroled Arctic Explorer Dr Frederick A Cook Granted Five Years
Dr Frederick A Cook, once an Arctic explorer and physician, was convicted at Fort Worth, Texas, three years ago of using the mails to defraud. He received a fourteen year and nine month federal sentence and now has been granted a five year parole.
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Frederick A. Cook
Fort Worth
Texas
Federal
Governor Smith Brings Tax Ties to Stable State Agreement
President Coolidge eyes another big tax cut next year if no recession hits the economy. Governor Smith of New York says personal working agreements with Republican leaders remain intact, preserving a smooth session. The governor claims legislative tenders breached the deal by vetoing the gasoline tax.
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Coolidge
Treasury
Smith
New York State
Nevada Cuts Residence Rule to Three Months for Divorce
Nevada shifts the divorce rule to three months residency in a bid to expand access. The change lowers the six month requirement, aligning with peers and simplifying proceedings for couples seeking separation.
Alarm at Treasury Vaults Delays Workers After Fire Alarm
An electrical fault triggered the Treasury building alarm near closing time in Washington DC. Vault doors locked as guards began an investigation. Thousands of workers delayed departure while staff searched for the source of the faulty connection.
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United States Treasury
Washington
Grover Cleveland Birthday Commemoration Held in New York
The ninetieth anniversary of Grover Cleveland's birth was observed March 18 at the Hotel Astor in New York. Speakers who knew the Democratic President well praised his traits and leadership.
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Grover Cleveland
Hotel Astor
New York
Blind pitcher Jim Manning partly regains sight after prayers
Jim Manning a former professional pitcher who has been blind since 1923 after a foundry accident reports partial recovery. He says he can now recognize his wife and their fifteen year old daughter after a month of prayer and contemplation.
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Jim Manning
Lehman to Head New York Democratic State Committee
Colonel Herbert H. Lehman of Lehman Brothers, who helped Governor Smith’s last campaign, is slated to be elected chairman of the Democratic State Committee to succeed Lieutenant Governor Edward Corning.
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Herbert H. Lehman
Lehman Brothers
Smith
Democratic State Committee
Edward Corning
Movement Eyes Smith Nomination for President
The group plans to name Governor Smith as a presidential candidate and designate a temporary head to lead the movement during the nomination phase. The move signals organized push within the party and coordination with allied supporters.
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Will
Smith
New York Bill Aims for Clear Plan on Crossing Elimination
The state grade crossing program, slow moving under Bond Amendment Act funding of 300 million, may speed up as a bill in the New York legislature lays out a definite plan for the work. The measure seeks to provide structured guidance and accelerate progress on removing grade crossings statewide.
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New York
Wealthy Frenchman shoots husband over failed wife deal
M. Beny, a rich Frenchman, wooed a Lyons resident's wife and offered 26 600 francs to buy her. The husband agreed, later regretted the sale and demanded his wife. After an argument he attacked Beny with a rifle, and Beny killed him.
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M. Beny
Lyons
Beny
Infant found strangled in handbag at Times Square station
A four month old girl's body, with a green ribbon around the neck, was found in a cheap leather handbag on a shelf in the Times Square station's checking room. Police believe the child was strangled and placed in the bag after being checked on the night of February 83.
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Times Square Station
New York
James J. Jenkins Ulster County Judge Dies in Kingston
Former Ulster county judge James J. Jenkins, longtime Democratic figure in state politics, has died in Kingston. He served as county judge and remained active in public affairs for years.
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James J. Jenkins
Ulster County
Kingston
France Urges Moderation After Italy Yugoslavia Tension
France requests restraint through its diplomatic channels as Italy protests Yugoslav support for Albania. The clash stems from Albania amid Balkan tensions and European diplomacy seeks calm.
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Italy
Yugoslavia
Clash Over Fascism in Port Chester Leaves Injured
A confrontation after an anti-Fascist meeting in Port Chester injured eleven Italians and ten policemen and led to Italian arrests. The melee followed the rally and involved local authorities and protesters.
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Port Chester
Tragedy Strikes Kansas City Players In Flooded Creek
Richard Hartman and Walter Brewer basketball players from Kansas City drowned when a wagon carrying them was swept away in a flood cross. The incident occurred as they attempted to cross the flooded creek, leaving the community in mourning.
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Richard Hartman
Walter Brewer
Kansas City
Policeman fatally shoots brother at Brooklyn party
Police report that Roy Perkins, 2, of Brooklyn shot and killed his brother Officer Joseph Perkins during a Sunday party as he attempted to display a revolver, leading to a fatal confrontation.
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Roy Perkins
Brooklyn
Joseph Perkins
Yonkers church row ends in brawl among ushers and trustees
A dispute at a Greek Catholic Church in Yonkers over who should take up collection escalated into a free fight among ushers and trustees, which the police had to break up.
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Yonkers
Italian aviator Pinedo crosses Brazilian jungle by air
Commander Francesco de Pinedo, Italian aviator, becomes the first white man to fly across the Brazilian jungle arriving at Manaus after a 650 mile hop. Indigenous observers panicked at the sight and hid in the deep forest.
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Francésco de Pinedo
Manags
Brazil
Deap
Fire Aboard New Northland Forces Havana Landing
About eighty American tourists, many women, were aboard the British steamship New Northland at Havana when a fire was spotted. They were hurried ashore while the blaze was quickly checked and extinguished.
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New Northland
Havana
Cuba
Despondent Man Found Dead In New York Hotel
Shirley Erving, 45, a retired businessman, was found dead in the Hotel Empire New York after slashing his throat with a razor. He was discovered by his brother William Erving of Albany. The death followed months of ill health and despondency.
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Shirley Erving
New York
William Erving
Albany
Final adjournment of New York Legislature Planned
The New York state legislature aims to adjourn on Friday after leaders say they have a clear plan to dispose of a mass of important legislation before that time with confidence in completing the session.
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New York State
Wreckage of Escaped Sausage Balloon Found
The fallen debris of a sausage shaped balloon that escaped containment was recovered, with investigators detailing its origin and potential path. Local authorities urge caution and remind residents to report any additional fragments.
Sea monster sighting stirs crowd off Virginia coast
An unidentified object was seen seventy miles off Cape Charles Virginia and brought to New York with passengers aboard who reacted with great excitement, initially mistaking it for a sea monster.
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Langley Field
Virginia
Cape Charles
New York
Radio Commission Seeks Public Input on Broadcasting
The new Radio Commission invites written suggestions from the public on the broadcasting situation. It plans hearings in Washington next week and will hear from those unable to attend in person.
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New
Radio Commission
Washington
Mrs Nabosias Becomes Mother of Triplet Girls at Bellevue
Mrs. Nanna Nabosias entered Bellevue hospital in New York seeking the maternity ward and soon became the mother of three baby girls. The two lighter twins weighed five pounds each and the third weighed four and a half pounds.
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Nanna Nabosias
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Senator William E F Sarah Addresses Six Thousand In New Haven
Idaho Senator William E F Sarah spoke at Poli's theatre in New Haven on Sunday to 6 006 attendees. He argued communism influenced the Metrcam internal citeation and urged Americans to show tolerance in dealings with the country.
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William EF. Sarah
Idaho
Poli’s
New Haven
Women’s rights speaker cites Edith Addams candidate comparison
Mrs Forbes Robertson-Hale told a New York Community Forum that Esther Jane Addame or Carrie Chapman Catt would be a better presidential candidate than most men named for the nomination. Georges Auimes, 64, an American, attended the event titled The Price of Freedom for Women.
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Esther Jane Addame
Carrie Chapman Catt
United States
Forbes Robertson-Hale
Community Forum
New York
Rancher and Mine Owner Slain in Mexico
A rancher and a mine owner in Mexico were killed by Mexican bandits on Sunday, as reported to El Paso authorities. José Ramos, a Mexican, is named among those slain. Holmes, previously convicted in 1919 in American courts of stealing arms and ammunition and conspiring to export them into Mexico.
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Mexico
Jose Ramos
el Paso
Texas
Holmes
New York Pair Reunites in Marriage After Long Separation
Frank Brodsky aged 60 and Ida Hammers aged 62 from New York have remarried following a thirty two year divorce. The couple renewed vows in a quiet ceremony marking a reunion after decades apart.
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Frank Brodsky
Ida Hammers
New York
Bee
Brodsky
Man shoots wife during card game dispute in Philadelphia
A domestic quarrel over a card game led Willam Branch to leap up and fire at his wife in Philadelphia. The woman was hospitalized with a gunshot wound while Branch was jailed.
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Willam Branch
Philadelphia
Jali
Winterton Farm Activity and Local Calls Report
Winterton March 24. David Frazee visited Bloomingburg on Wednesday. Mrs Georges VanOrder Frances and Lois Suffera called in Bloomingburg. Mrs Warren Ivory ill with bronchial trouble. Andrew J Dolfini Jr left Friday for New York City. Mr and Mrs O McDowell and children Dorothy Mae and Leslie Calvin visited Mr George Hubbard and daughter Dorothy. Mr McDowell holds a position with the town.
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Winterton
David Frazee
Bloomingburg
Georges VanOrder
Frances
Lois Suffera
Warren Ivory
Andrew J. Dolfini, Jr
New York City
O. McDowell
Dorothy Mae
Leslie Calvin
New York Municipal Aid at Otisville Plowing Start
The article notes New York Municipal aid at Otisville with Elliphes York among the first to begin plowing on March 16. Local roads are in poor condition and residents James Henry and son Leslie are working to repair them. Several cars are stuck in mud near Blake Winter and Mrs. Besse Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barrett have moved from Middletown to the John Wilbur house nearby.
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New York Municipal Aadium
Otisville
Ee Eliphes York
David “Hubbard
Middletoner
Leslie Henry
van Bureile
Frank Barlow
William Gerow
New Vernon
James Henry
Leslie
Blake Winter’s
Clarence Barrett
Z Jr
Middletown
John Wilbur
Here
Mr. Wilbur
Newburgh Ferry Schedule Changes January 1837
Effective January 16 1837 Newburgh ferry service shows revised times and notices. Names Cleaver Sewrou rce P A Leavar appear in the schedule with multiple time entries listed across morning and afternoon sessions. The document notes after 11 48 A M on the same schedule as on week date.
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P. A. Leavar
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Bar Harbor
Davenport
Taylor
Bangkok
Ballibuntal
Tub Foylard
Georges Auimes
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