Lawmakers clash over New Haven merger plan trusteeship
The proposed merger bill faces stiff opposition in the Legislature though railroad interests back the plan. The measure would make the New Haven the trustee while keeping stock votes under Railroad Commission control, with a 1910 decision looming. Attorneys general and Brandeis/Lawrence opponents warn it muddies law and expect votes to decide soon.
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Faxon
Walker
Dean
Washburn
State House
New Haven
Railroad Commission
William B. Lawrence
Louis D. Brandeis
Malone
Lawrence-Brandeis
Boston & Maine
New Haven Road Faces Stock Shuffle Rumors
Boston and Maine official Lucius Tuttle denies statements on New Haven stock holdings amid rumors of a pending sale to the Delaware and Hudson. Officials Timothy Byrnes and Charles Mellen defer comment as federal equity action looms and interrail ties between the B and M and D&H are noted.
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Tuttle
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Delaware & Hudson Road
Sims
Delaware & Hudson
Mechanicville
Troy
Fitchburg
Eagle Bridge
New York
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
Timothy E. Byrnes
New Haven Road
Post
Mr. Byrnes
Charles S. Mellen
Stockbridge
White House
Mellen
New Haven Company
Czar Bill Is Knocked Again by Senate Debate
The Senate discussed the czar bill linked to mayoral powers, with Senator Tilton S. Bell praising the mayor while Senator Fisk warned against entrusting vast authority to an inexperienced official. The report passed with a voice vote and the bill moved to the next general court. Separately, House leaders signaled delay on emergency currency while Aldrich and Vreeland bill skirmishes continued.
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Hibbard
Senate
House
Tilton S. Bell
Dorchester
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Bell
Senator Fisk
Boston
Fisk
New England
Tuttle Mulls Delaware and Hudson Role in New Haven Merger
President stated yesterday afternoon that the ultimate outcome of merger agitation remains uncertain as he weighs the possible influence of Delaware and Hudson in the plans surrounding the New Haven Road. The remark reflected ongoing corporate strategy discussions with executives from involved rail lines.
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Delaware & Hudson
New Haven Road
Presi
Subpenas to be served in New Haven trolley case
United States Marshal Guy Murchie was entrusted with the subpenas by United States District Attorney French. Service on the Connecticut and Rhode Island companies will be made through marshals in those states. Either the president or treasurer of the companies may be served.
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New Haven Road
United States
Guy Murchie
French
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Consolidated
Providence Securities Company
Marshal Murchie
Currency legislation dominates talks between Senate and House chiefs
From Washington May 25 reports say currency legislation was the main topic as leaders of the Senate and House met. The Aldrich Vreeland bill again sparked rumors of possible compromise to enact an emergency currency measure this session. Republicans fear adjournment without action could harm the majority.
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Bartholdt
Missouri
House Committee On Public Buildings
House
Congress
Aldrich
Senate
Cannon
Burton
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Mansion housekeeper shot. Manchester woman dead
Miss Robinson, 30s, a new housekeeper for farmer George H. Sturdivant at Horton Farm, was killed by a rifle bullet through a window about 9:30. Sturdivant, a longtime Manchester resident, called police and a search for the shooter began. the motive remains unclear and both lived on Liberty Street.
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Mr. Sturdivant
Miss Robinson
Liberty Street
Manchester
Sturdivant
Horton
Flanders
Robinson
Two Steamers Run Aground In Dense Fog Off New Jersey
Dense fog causes two coastwise steamships to strike near the New Jersey coast. The Seminole grounds on a sand bar near Long Branch while the Brennan suffers a rent after a collision with the Maraval. Atlantic liners Minnehaha and Moltke wait offshore for fog to lift.
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New York
Clyde Line
New Jersey
Sandy Hook
Point Pleasant
Long Branch
N. J
San Domingo
West Indian
Department of Charities
Thomas
Brennan
Lowell
New Brighton
S. I
Perth Amboy
Maraval
Minnehaha
London
Moltke
Mediterranean
Lover's Dying Message in Room with Cyanide Found
A room contained a package of cyanide of potassium believed to be kept by Nelson for a planned suicide. He is described as 385 years old, Swedish native, highly educated and a capable worker. No relatives are known in the country. Miss Lord has been notified of his death.
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Harriet Lord
Waltham
Carl Nelson
Harriet C. Lord
Miss Lord
Frost Lord
Gardner Street
Florida
Carl
Waltham Watch Company
Philippines
Kalamazoo
Carl Julius Nelson
Sweden
America
Nelson
Lord
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Norman White
Brookline
Bartholdt’s
Gale & Kent
Court Street
Schubert Cigar CO
Crosby Co
Washburn-Crosby
Providence
Fall River
Lawrence
Furne
ECO
Worcester
Newburyport
New Bedford
Gloucester
Paine Furniture Co
Canal Street Massiment
Satin
New Jersey Shoals
Vichy
Bottid
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