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Newspaper
Scarsdale Inquirer
Location
Scarsdale, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
4
Reports claim a giant explosion or quake near Hastings on April 17 sparked widespread fear. Early notes describe a subterranean blast and falling debris around Greensburgh and nearby quarries, with police fielding inquiries into the strange disturbance late into the night.
The assessment roll shows the town's value at 9.0 million dollars for this year, an increase of 2.0 million from last year's figure. The document outlines new totals and the impact on the town's market assessment.
The Fire Girls program near Westchester held a countywide gathering last Saturday featuring athletic contests and a camp fair. Miss Dorothy Weisner’s troupe led activities despite rain delays, as Council Fire officials and Luther H H Guli spoke to attendees.
A long OCR fragment lists many residents and ladies with titles across Bronxville Chappaqua Elmsford Mount Vernon Rye and Yonkers area. Names include Mrs Beale Mrs Reynolds Mrs Page Mrs Walker Mrs Leavitt Mrs Rand and others with addresses or towns noted in scattered order. The tone resembles a social register or society notice.
Westchester County G A R leaders John C Shotts and Edward J Mitchell issue a Flag Day circular from Elminden New York dated June 1 1916 marking the 139th anniversary of adopting Old Glory. They urge display nationwide to show unity prosperity and patriotism and support those in command.
A brief fragment shows the pledge closing lines with signatures JOHN C. SHOTTS President and Edward J. Mitchell Secretary, indicating a civic or organizational endorsement and a pledge to the United States.
In a eleven inning game at Roger As cham school Scarsdale’s junior baseball team edged White Plains 19 to 18. Williams led with base hits including two base hits and five base hits while Herbst Malaney Spitz Losee and Williams also contributed. Umpire Shannon called the play as fans cheered a high scoring showdown.
Camp Westchester runs from July 6 to August 3 at Lake Mohegan four miles east of Peekskill. Now in its fifth season the site is donated by Mr. Son of New York with electric cars linking Peekskill to the lake. The program centers on YMCA work and pursuit of awards for boys.
Justice Tompkins ruled against White Plains property owners in three actions over parkway lands in the Bronx. The cases questioned taking methods and the statute authorizing condemnation. The court upheld the Parkway Commissioners and dismissed challenges to the land acquisitions.
The camp offers aquatics swimming diving and sun dry water sports plus boating fishing and various athletics including baseball basketball quoits volleyball and track. It stresses scouting woodcraft crafts and nature study to develop mind and character and plans weekly overnight hikes with Hudson River excursions. For details contact Pleasantville County Y M C A Headquarters.
County Clerk Cashin orders a new calendar for all cases not tried by the end of the June term. Attorneys must file new notes of issue with their names and addresses on the Clerk’s form. No new notices of trial are required.
Frederick B. Van Kleek of White Plains reports the county may not own all land the Bronx Valley Sewer crosses. A private right of way claim seeks condemnation or relinquishment. matter referred to the County Attorney. The County Superintendent asks approval for five new Almshouse workers and up to 1000 for moving farm crops, with funds covered by existing savings.
The board heard that Sisters of St. Francis will seek permission to establish a private cemetery of about 60 acres near Mount Hope for orders members. Garth Waite was authorized to inspect county buildings and state prisons for related goods. Forsyth outlined care arrangements for prisoners at the New York County penitentiary with a weekly $467 rate. James Apgar asked for a deputy to handle rising purchasing workload at $1,560 yearly, and the matter was set as a July special order before adjournment.
The Village Board will hold its regular meeting at the Town Hall on Wednesday. The first sewer settlement payment of 3125 from White Plains has been received and sewer connections are underway. White Plains aims to connect Farley road to the Scarsdale main, and Scarsdale plans to link its main to the Bronx Valley.
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