A train wreck in New York, United States, near border of New York and New Jersey. Two Erie Railroad trains collided on a railway track. Several men beside the collision area. Damaged compartments of the trains on the track. A railway official moving between seats inside one of the trains. Dislocated seats and broken windows. Firemen and volunteers removing bodies from the trains. A group of men inside one of the trains trying to remove the dead bodies stuck between the parts of the train. Two men standing on ladders kept against a train and holding a white piece of cloth. Men moving bodies on stretchers. Several men in the collision area.
First DPs (Displaced Persons) arrive in New York, U.S. DPs allowed to enter New York, United States under new quota as they arrive aboard USS General W. M. Black (AP-135). U.S. Attorney General Tom Clark at pier with other men. Clark goes aboard USS General W. M. Black. USS General W. M Black moves out.
Closeup of women in the New York City Police reserve, during World War 1. They stand outside the 23rd Police Precinct ("Tenderloin") Station House on West 30th Street, Manhattan, New York City. Their uniforms include round-brimmed hats and overcoats, and they have round badges topped with eagles, pinned to their coats. Next, about 15 are seen, walking two abreast. All wear white gloves and badges, but otherwise, their uniforms are not identical. One supervisor woman walks beside the group, wearing a slightly different badge. Walking casually, a short distance behind the group is a woman (probably Mary Noonan) in the uniform of a captain (with "railroad tracks" insignia on her collar). Scene shifts to a street filled with a traffic mix of horse-drawn and motor vehicles, all staying fairly clear of trolley tracks visible in the center of the road. A police reserve woman stands in the center of the street, directing traffic. Next, a large group of school children is seen standing on a street corner, accompanied by a woman police officer. They begin to cross the street under the watchful eye of another woman reserve police officer, directing traffic in the street. Some adults cross behind the children. (Note: On May 9, 1918, the New York City Police Department announced formation of a new Police Reserve, that would include a women's contingent. This was the idea of Special Deputy Commissioner Rodman Wanamaker, who reasoned, since New York women had received the vote, on November 6th 1917, they should have a role in enforcing the laws. Over 3,000 women were recruited. Their Captain was Mary Noonan. Their duties did not involve direct dealings with criminals. According to the New York Times of May 10, 1918, "If need arose for use of the nightstick or other instrument for curbing crime,the work would be referred to the men members of the force.")
Models display designer travel bags aboard the Italian luxury cruise liner Andrea Doria in New York. Models with various travel bags by Josef. A model opens a bag, displays the interiors and takes out a booklet from the same. New York port in the background. The bags are made of the finest Italian leather. They are of varied sizes for all purposes. Models with bucket bags, hooded bags, and tortoise shell bags.
An autoclave at the Lenox Hill Hospital (100 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, United States) in New York, United States. An attendant supervises the functioning of an autoclave. He turns the wheel to the autoclave door. Various pressure gauge on the wall. He opens the door and removes bundles of linen from the autoclave. He slides the clothes onto a mobile stand and shuts the autoclave door.
A Christmas party for homeless children and orphans in New York. Francis Cardinal Spellman talks to the children of the New York Foundling Hospital. Cardinal Spellman sits on the base of a large Christmas tree surrounded by children. Santa Claus greets the cardinal and distributes presents. Santa Claus talks to orphans. Children open the presents. A boy blows a small trumpet. The Saint Vincent Parish Boys choir sings a Christmas carol. A toddler whining. A girl cries. Young children dance. A little girl snatches a toy from a boy.
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