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Branford Gleaner

Location

Branford, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1879

Page

2

Rapid transit fortunes and massive city growth noted

A Branford Gleaner excerpt highlights New York elevated lines and rapid transit profits. It cites Cyrus Field and Samuel J. Tilden, 4,000 workers, and multi‑million earnings with 15 million riders on the Metropolitan and 17 million on the Third Avenue line. It argues swift rail boosts real estate values and population.

Cyrus W. Field Samuel J. Tilden Warren The Hudson Pacific America Vanderbilt New Vanderbilt Aweay Garrison Harlem China Egypt New York Sixth Avenue West Side Line West Side Third Avenue London

Hartford State News Roundup of Weather, Accidents and Trials

In Hartford a storm dropped 122 inches of rain in half an hour. Madison saw the murder trial of Rev H H Hayden set for September 9 as state attorneys plan prep. Several injuries and curiosities include Woodstock celebration speeches and New Haven history sites. The era’s public notices touch on judges appointments and costs.

Supreme and Superior Court Hartford Tilton E. Doolittle New Haven H H Hayden Mary Stannard Madison Branford Point Branford Station Long Island Sound Shore Line Railroad NH & H KR Branford

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