Bronx Parkway Now Assured by Governor Signature
Governor Hughes signed the act to create and appoint commissioners for the Bronx Parkway project. The measure advances New York Citys park system, linking Bronx Valley to Kensico Lake with a continuous parkway, drives, and bridle paths, benefiting the metropolis and Westchester County as the city grows.
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New York City
Chicago
Lincoln
Garfield
Boston
New York
Bronx Valley
Kensico Lake
Westchester County
Greenville pupils earn certificates in exams
The Greenville school closes the term noting exceptional student performance in English. Principal and Miss Stillwell depart after two and three years respectively, with teachers and parents praising the pupils as most of those tested earning certificates. only four fell short, and six graders' top honors include Rodolph Ackerman and Hedley Clark among others.
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Greenville
Rae
Ilwell
Seeas
Aike
Stillwell
Asda
Hedley Clark
Herbert Nichols
Dantel Olsen
Sarah Finley
Valerie Knesenik
Ruth Poh Thomas McConkey
Henry
Postmaster Moves to New Office and Real Estate Venture
Postmaster W J Ackerman of Hartsdale relocates to a new building near the station serving as post office and real estate agency. The depot area loses the post office function and an ice cream parlor may take over the former space as Hammond and Cornell prepare to occupy their storefront.
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W. J. Ackerman
Hartsdale
Hebrig Len
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Hammond & Cornell Mare
Closing Exercises at Public School No. 1 Scarsdale
Public School No. 1 Scarsdale holds closing exercises at 2 p m on Thursday June 27 in Assembly Hall. Recitations essays songs calisthenic drill and an address by School Commissioner Rockwell of Port Chester will be featured. Fifteen seventh grade examinations were taken with six papers perfect in one or more subjects. Perfect papers earned by Austin O Shaughnessy Reuben Drury Sadie Sammon Mary Dickey Ethel O Shaughnessy Ruth Taylon.
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Scarsdale
Rockwell
Port Chester
Pateed
Austin O'Shaughnessy
Reuben Drury
Sadie Sammon
Mary Dickey
Ethel O'Shaughnessy
Ethel O’shaughnessy
Ruth Taylon
Rockefeller backs three cent fare crusade in Cleveland
Cleveland fights over street car fares pitted Tom Johnson as leader against a three cent plan, with John D. Rockefeller identified as the real backer. Longstanding feuds with Horace Andrews and his son Horace fueled Rockefeller’s motives, including personal spites and disputes over fairness.
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Cleveland
John D
Tom Johnson
Ohio
Feller
Graphic- Sentinel
Cuyahoga River
John D. Rockefeller
CNSS
Horace Andrews
Emo NS
Br Poe
Pavere
Nog Sato
Sion
Andrews
Andi
Rockefeller
Sam Andrews
Horace
Joint Board discusses highway funding and bridge repairs
The Joint Board met Tuesday night to review a town agreement for highway funding and state aid, with County Engineer Ernest J Wulf urging faster action. Officials plan to send documents and a detailed funding distribution, discuss repairing the Bronx River bridge at Station Park with Greenburg, and consider two hydrants for Post Road along with 7 cent per thousand water rates. A water committee will report at the July meeting. A note from Alexander M Crane was filed, and motorists fines may fund an officer’s motor. A Niagara Falls telegram announced a wedding, noting the bride from White Plains and the groom a musician. the couple wed at the Little Church Around the Corner.
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Ernest J. Wulf
Lewinson and
Fountain
Bronx River
Station Park
Greenburg
Post Road
Rydoo House
Consolidated Water Company
Alexander M. Crane
Hauscheld
Niagara Falls
WagaSeee
Wormser Chauffeur Fined After Vicious Arrest Incident
Wall Street broker Wormser’s chauffeur was arrested for speeding at 49 mph but resisted, striking Constable Townsend. Wormser paid the $100 fine after the hearing before Justice Glover at Ardsley, while Townsend’s team fined thirteen others $20 each.
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Wormser
Ed. Townsend
John C. Moore
Wall Street
Greenberg
Galt
Tonneau
Moore
Ardsley
Justice Glover
Townsend
Doctor Granted Emergency Exemption From Speed Limit
In a case reviewed by authorities, a physician rushing to save a life was allowed to overstep the speed limit. Constable Townsend assisted, noting the driver’s urgency due to a man bleeding from a lung hemorrhage. The incidente prompted discussion on emergency exemptions and lawful police deference.
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Aus Skorts
Townsend
Townsend Townsend
Hartadale School Holds Annual Picnic at Rye Beach
Hartadale School plans its annual picnic next Wednesday at Rye Beach. Eighty scholars and teachers will use four stages plus a fifth for parents and guests, starting from the school at 8 a.m. and returning at 6 p.m. Games and ice cream are on the schedule with two stages provided by Mr William Secord.
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Hartadale School
Rye Beach
William Secord
White Plains Hope Engine at Poughkeepsie Firemen’s Tournament
Hope Engine Company of White Plains traveled to Poughkeepsie this morning to participate in the firemen’s tournament held today.
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Poughkeepsie
Upcoming Events and Activities Schedule
June events include a 4 p.m. preaching and putting contest on Saturday June 22. A closing event is planned for Thursday June 27 at 10 a.m. Details on July activities and games are to follow.
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