Suffrage Ball Draws 12000 Enthusiasts to Madison Square Garden
The Grand Ball of the Suffrage Party drew about 12 000 activists to Madison Square Garden despite bad weather. Leaders from Westchester and Scarsdale attended, with a plan to pressure Albany on the suffrage bill now in committee. A New York rally featured the Hippodrome chorus and a large torchlike display as supporters swarmed the hall.
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Atdison Square Garden
Albany
Ort - Scarsdale
Frank H. Bethell
Ind
Jorge
Portchester
Sen
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Bote
FL H. Bethel
Thos. B. Burgess
Willard Inslow
Jandaelan N. Mann
Edwin ‘Anderson
Edward M. Bonger
B. Hoffmann
Crane
Bethell
Westchester County
Assembly
Scarsdale
Mount Vernon
New Roschellé
White Plains
Westchester Budget Report Shows Savings and Tax Tables
Westchester County Supervisors adopt a budget of 1 876 402 12 for the county with 960 705 84 for county purposes this year a 2 000 decrease from last year The board credits Republican leadership for the saving and notes rising county business volumes White Plains gains 2 801 295 in real and personal valuations while Scarsdale and Cortlandt show notable increases Cortlandt adds 342 800 Marmaroneck adds 200 000 to its real estate valuation complete equalization table to follow
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Inster
Board O . Supervisors
Westchester County
Board For Supervisors
White Plains
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Greenburgh
Scarsdale
Cortlandt
Marmaroneck
Preparedness Campaign Aims to Mobilize Housewives
Mrs Flora M Thompson president of the Housekeepers' Alliance of Washington DC launches a household economy anti waste campaign. It calls for surveying budgets awarding prizes to schoolgirls promoting first aid and smarter shopping while placing flags over cookstoves in domestic science schools to boost wartime support.
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United States
Flora M. Thompson
Housekeepers’ Alliance
Washington, DC
Thompson
Europe
America
Scarsdale National Security League Meeting Set
The Scarsdale branch of the National Security League will hold a meeting at the School House in Scarsdale on Tuesday evening March 14 at 8 o'clock. Col Orin Meteholm of Ordnance will address the topic Preparing for defense with slides of unusual interest. Organizers report strong local interest and member recruitment.
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Branthyot
National Security League
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Lawrence A W Brooke? Lawrence enters Republican primary for Congress
Bronxville resident Arthur W. Lawrence announces in an interview his plan to enter the Republican primaries in September for the congressional nomination in this district. He cites a need for change in national affairs and seeks Westchester county voters' backing for a strong, clean administration. He has long been active in Eastchester and county politics, including leading roles in the Chamber of Commerce and water supply committee.
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Arthur W. Lawrence
Bronxville
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Westchester
Mac
Washington
Arthur W. “Libwrence
Eastchester
Republican County Committee
Mistchester
White ‘Plains
Selected EHYCAGO delegates to Republican National Convention
Westchester Republicans selected delegates for the 60th county primary and announced state committee candidates for the June gathering in Chicago. William I. Ward chaired as county chairman and urged duty, with Henry R. Barrett and William Wallin tasked to file petitions and handle related work for the effort.
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Pelham
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Chhosen
Westchester
Ward
Europe
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Barrett
Willian
Wallin
Cadillac and taxi crash injures no one in White Plains
A Cadillac driven by Clarence J. Wyckoff and a taxicab owned by William Dickins collided at Martine and South Lexington in White Plains Sunday at 5 35 p m. No one was injured though the taxicab wheel and fender were damaged and the heavier car sustained damage.
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Cadillac
Clarence J. Wyckoff
Greenacres Avenue
Marisdale
Willam Dickins
Louis Igelstein
Martine
Lexington Avenue
White” Plains
Village Board Delays Meeting Until Monday
The Village Board planned a special meeting last Thursday but heavy snow blocked the roads. The session is postponed to Monday to wrap up lingering business and finalize pre election tasks.
Red Cross notes urge slippers and comfort bags for troops
Miss Van Orden reports from abroad on Red Cross needs in warring nations. Slippers are in high demand to warm icy hospital floors and comfort soldiers, while comfort bags with daily items aid those in trenches. Mrs. Henshaw coordinates 126 women in preparedness classes. two First Aid groups have earned certificates. Euchre party at Hartsdale Fire House is noted.
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Miss. van Orden
Red Cross
James Briggs
Rsdale
Murdock
Hartsdale
Paradox At Westchester Court In Citizenship Lesson
A New York naturalization session featured Mrs Wood, a non voting woman, invited by Supreme Court Justice Morachanwer to sit on the bench and instruct 100 foreign born citizens on good citizenship. The scene highlighted debates on women’s suffrage and civic duties as the era’s suffragists push for rights.
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Naturalization Court
Westchester County
N. Y
Supreme Court
Moracauser
Josephs. Waid
Genral
Blaughters
New York State
Scarsdale Branch of Parent Teachers Association Formed
The Scarsdale Parent-Teachers Association organized a new Scarsdale branch with about 60 attendees at Scarsdale Public School Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Bogart was elected president, with E M Holden vice president, Le I Dublin secretary, and R Stephens treasurer. Robert Burt spoke on Community Center Work in New York, prompting several mothers to join later. the first Wednesday meeting was set at the schoolhouse.
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Scarsdale
Charles P. Bogart
le I. Dublin
R. Stephens
Robert Burt
John Collier
Ceaty
New York
The
Association
First Tax Sale Under New County Law
The village announces the first tax sale under the new county tax law adopted April 1 1915. May 2 bidders receive a certificate of purchase. after four years unpaid taxes and interest attach to the certificate and title vests in the supervisor. penalties accrue. Not ideal for those delaying payment.
Police Schedule Revised by Captain Ruggiere and Orr
Police officials approve a new 24 hour desk on duty system ensuring an officer for every call. Changes fix gaps from early morning and late evening shifts and plan to add staff by summer. The board enforces speed limits of 20 mph and muffler regulations, with advisory warnings replaced by enforcement.
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Ruggiero
Police
Orr
Bethel
Lent services announced at St James the Less
Ardor dt services during Lent planned at St James the Less with Rev William Jarvis as Rector. Schedule includes Holy Communion on Tuesday and Saturday events for the parish, with emphasis on reflection and devotion throughout the season.
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Jamea the Leas
William Jarvis
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