Coroner holds private inquest into North Haven wreck
Coroner mixes testimony from White Mountain and Bar train wreck case as reporters seek public access. Officials including C Biwell and James Belnap discuss copying sworn testimony while New Haven officials release transcripts and plan a Friday Interstate Commerce Commission hearing. Six trains were late yesterday. White Mountain express ran fastest. Authorities vow thorough, equal treatment for all witnesses and will reveal running times and data after sworn review.
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Pullman Cars Targeted in Wallingford Wreck Probe
The Interstate Commerce Commission to make the Pullman Company a party to the Wallingford wreck investigation. It seeks data on wooden versus steel passenger cars and current construction, amid reports of secret inquiries and wreckage burning. Public disclosure is urged as inspectors already inspected wreckage before burning.
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New Haven Railroad Details Steel Car Counts and Orders
The publicity department released figures from President Elliott on steel cars in operation and on order. There are 56 all steel cars, 26 of them between Stamford and New York, plus 69 steel under frame Pullman cars. Orders total 150 with 34 delivered. He notes no wooden cars for passenger trains. News coverage includes coroner inquest plans and Elliott’s pledge to public access to facts, with ICC involvement sought from the bottom up.
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Wreck Scene Details Delay Miller Identity Tests
Coroner Mix says Engineer Miller was on the Bar Harbor express wreck scene but fled before officials could locate him. He describes a separate investigation while busy with bodies and identifications. Police later arrest a robber at Beachmont, recovering most stolen items except a diamond ring and revolver. The suspect, George M. Kelly, is tallied at 20, from New York, with a Boston address.
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Miller Not Overworked
New Haven report quotes C. L. Bardo denying claims that Engineer Miller of the Bar Harbor line was forced to work two hours of the 24 before the wreck. He says Miller’s schedule kept nine hours on duty every other day and details his Springfield to Stamford runs.
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Coroner's Probe Private Eli Mix Refuses Hearing
In New Haven on September 3 inspector Bel nap of the Interstate Commerce Commission drops off a train and notes a private inquiry by Eli Mix. The coroner's inquest faces delay as Mix cites private talks to gather further evidence.
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Elliott Faces Inquiry After New Haven Wreck Interviewed by Post Reporter
Elliott president of the New Haven road says he will not hide any details of the North Haven wreck and welcomes Interstate Commerce Commission scrutiny. He denies claims that wreckage was burned and that Engineer Miller was overworked, noting Miller had 12 hours off. He mentions forthcoming ICS official arrival and promises more on steel cars after Friday’s investigation.
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Burglary at East Boston Home Ends With Police Capture
Mary C. Carr and relatives faced a gun wielding robber who robbed jewelry and money then fled toward Beachmont. Revere police intercepted him near Belle Isle Inlet and cornered him after the 4 PM incident. He used an unloaded revolver and escaped on foot.
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Hadley to Join New Haven Board of Directors
At the New Haven railroad directors meeting President Arthur Twining Hadley of Yale University will be elected to the board along with Senator W. Murray Crane of Dalton Massachusetts.
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New York Woman Identified as Catherine Sweeney in New Haven
Harvey R. Mooney a Maine hotel keeper identified the body of the woman known as Mary Jane as Catherine Sweeney age 45 a New York seamstress employed at his summer hotel.
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Harvey R. Mooney
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Catherine Sweeney
New York
Mayor Gaynor Opens to Independent Run in City Hall Park
Voters from all over New York City pack City Hall Park to urge Mayor Gaynor to run as an independent in the coming reelection. He consents, in a scene resembling a New England town meeting rather than a formal political gathering.
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Vote to End Strike in the Foss Shops
The Foss shops face a decision after a long strike. Management pledges case by case handling with the shop committee while national officers place the decision in the workers hands. After hours of discussion at French’s Opera House, strikers prepare to return to their benches if terms meet their grievances.
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Strike Ends Not Yet in Sight for 1200 Sturtevant Workers
Roscoe I Hall general vice president of the Blacksmiths Union and O L Preble vice-president of the Pattern Makers Association led a 15 week old strike seeking a 20 percent raise and better conditions. Support funds aided unskilled workers while skilled locals received benefits. Becker Milling Machine Co manager John Becker refused compromise. About 300 of nearly 1200 strikers planned to return to work today.
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Missing Grace Hudson May Be Bride in Lancaster
The Boston missing girl Grace Hudson daughter of Rev William A Hudson may have eloped with Mr Deming. A telegram from Lancaster New Hampshire town clerk confirms on Aug 30 they filed notice of marriage Deming from a good family with position. Father Mr Hudson is consulting Lancaster authorities to protect her.
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Hank the Hermit Hypnotizes Hypnotist in Comic Color Fun
A humorous comic feature in color promises a playful tale where Hank the Hermit outwits a hypnotist. The strip uses lively panels and captions to deliver breezy, entertaining gags for the Sunday Post readers.
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