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January 14, 1914
The Evening World
New York, New York County, New York
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Mayor Mitchel optimistic after Washington hearing, pushes for $600,000 to improve New York Harbor via channel extension, dredging, and reef removal; expects congressional subcommittee visit.
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MAYOR SEES HOPE FOR IMPROVING HARBOR
Pleased With Impressions Created at the Hearing in Washington.
Mayor Mitchel was enthusiastic to-day over the impressions he gathered before the Rivers and Harbors Committee of Congress in Washington yesterday. The Mayor pleaded in favor of an appropriation for the betterment of New York Harbor. He said the extension northward of the Ambrose Channel and the dredging of the East River and elimination of the reefs that now imperil navigation are parts of the most vital problems confronting the city. He said he was very hopeful that an initial appropriation of $600,000 to begin the work will soon be made. The Mayor explained the needs of New York's river improvements so fully to the members of Congress, he said, that in a short time it is expected a sub-committee of the Rivers and Harbors Committee will visit this city to go over the ground. It will be explained that the elimination of the reefs off Coenties Slip must be accomplished immediately so that the new Whitehall-Montague street tunnel can be bored.
Pleased With Impressions Created at the Hearing in Washington.
Mayor Mitchel was enthusiastic to-day over the impressions he gathered before the Rivers and Harbors Committee of Congress in Washington yesterday. The Mayor pleaded in favor of an appropriation for the betterment of New York Harbor. He said the extension northward of the Ambrose Channel and the dredging of the East River and elimination of the reefs that now imperil navigation are parts of the most vital problems confronting the city. He said he was very hopeful that an initial appropriation of $600,000 to begin the work will soon be made. The Mayor explained the needs of New York's river improvements so fully to the members of Congress, he said, that in a short time it is expected a sub-committee of the Rivers and Harbors Committee will visit this city to go over the ground. It will be explained that the elimination of the reefs off Coenties Slip must be accomplished immediately so that the new Whitehall-Montague street tunnel can be bored.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
New York Harbor
Mayor Mitchel
Rivers And Harbors Committee
Ambrose Channel
East River Dredging
Reef Elimination
Congress Appropriation
What entities or persons were involved?
Mayor Mitchel
Where did it happen?
New York Harbor, Washington
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Key Persons
Mayor Mitchel
Location
New York Harbor, Washington
Story Details
Mayor Mitchel expresses enthusiasm after advocating for New York Harbor improvements before Congress's Rivers and Harbors Committee, emphasizing Ambrose Channel extension, East River dredging, and reef elimination; hopeful for $600,000 appropriation and subcommittee visit to address urgent needs like reefs off Coenties Slip for tunnel construction.