Rock of Ages home in Meriden burns in blaze
A fire destroyed Mrs Seldon C Williams Rock of Ages dwelling in East Meriden near the city line. Firemen couldn’t connect water supply outside the city, delaying suppression. The fire, sparked by a torch used by a painter, caused extensive loss and left residents ill or alarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Seldon C. Williams
East Meriden
Willie
Adeet Oree
Alex N. Cook
D.C
State Street
Exword Brothers Offer Custom Suit Sale This Week
Exword Brothers advertise a $16 custom suit sale with best side fit options. The city ad calls attention to tailoring services and price savings, urging customers to visit the shop for measurements and fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agg West
Enad
Leader Murphy to Be Called in Election Probe
Mew New York Aug 6 The Frawley legislative committee resumed hearings in Albany now in Mew. Potential witnesses include Charles F Murphy and Governor Sulzer. Rev O R Miller accused the committee chair of intimidation. Med authorities from Farmers Trust Co were subpoenaed regarding Louis Sarcecky bank account as part of the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Luther
Frawley Legislative Committee
Albany
Charles F. Murphy
Ny Hall
Sulzer
O. R. Miller
Miller
Mr. Frawley
Sulzer Fund
Farmers’ Trust ‘Company
Louis A. Sarecky
Primary Registration Constrained to Old Parties
In New Haven on August 6 political workers show curiosity as the board prepares for Friday night. The city election is due in October. Registration aims to form party check lists for primaries. Progressives lag in listing names, risking a weak city ticket unless a rush occurs Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Progressive City
Sensational testimony in perjury case in Waterbury
In Waterbury August 6 the state case against Dora Podoloff for perjury in the Soloway Katt arson trial saw dramatic proceedings in city court. Attorney Benjamin Slade testified of Podoloff confessing to false Waterbury testimony to save her uncle Katz, detailing inducements from McKenna Holden and Brown. Podoloff signed a Burns Detective contract for future work and testified under pressure in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Dora Podoloff
Soloway- Katt
Benjamin Slade
New Haven
Soloway
Frank Garvan
New York
Patrick Garvan
Hartford
Anthony N. Brady
Albany
Traction King
Dora
Maurice Soloway
Benedict Holden
James Hamill
Albert E. Brian
Garvan
James Born
Holden
William J. McKenna
New Ha‘Wen
Soloway & Katz
Judd Street
Fie
Bridgeport
Main Street
Howard Avenue
Welsman
Slade
Katz
Brown
Boston
McKenna and
Burns Detective Agency
McKenna
Klein
Witness Narrates Boston Case Ties to Insurance Frauds
The transcript reveals Dora Podocroff preparing to testify in a Boston case involving $180,000 and an insurance matter. Slade cross examined scenes show Podocroff admitting lies. Benedict Holden, W. E. McKenna, Louis Katz and a Boston contact labeled masterminds. testimony cites Bridgeport confessions and a Katz letter detailing a $3,000 getaway payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Slade
Cannibalistic Scorpions and Other Cannibals in Society
Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner laments cannibalism in nature and in modern America, asserting child labor makes consumers morally complicit. He contrasts scorpions and higher animals, argues civilization sacrifices offspring protection, and warns that persistent child labor will end in reform. The piece also notes two Washington events, the Walter Johnson anniversary cap fund and a hospital fund for a girl’s sight, illustrating public generosity versus failed aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde H. Tavenner
Washington
Garrett P. Serviss
D. C
Walter Johnson
American Commission on Agricultural Co operation seeks rural unity
A Washington report outlines a European style cooperative push to unite rural Americans through credit production and social organization. Dr. C J Owens states the commission will digest European experience, aiming for a final plan and report by year end. The letter urges governors and farm groups to study and adopt organized rural cooperation to improve credit terms, reduce costs, and strengthen farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers of America
American Commission On Agricultural Co-operation
Europe
S. S. Cedric
C. J. Owens
Maryland
American Commission
Southern Commercial Congress
America
Commission
Ufe
Rural credit, co operation, and farm life reform
European rural credit studies favor cooperative marketing to boost farmer income and consumer prices while avoiding excessive state control. The American Commission, spanning 36 states and four Canadian provinces, urges cooperative effort and shared learning to tailor methods to diverse regional needs.
Halt in lobby probe as Mulhall seeks more time
Washington August 6 postpones hearing of Martin M Mulhall a self styled lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers until Monday at his request He says he has found about 200 more letters in Baltimore that may bear on the national politico and expects to uncover more if given time He notes the witnesses contradict testimony and asks for a rest and counsel while the committee considers sending a Baltimore representative to aid him through his images
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Martin M. Mulhall
House
Mondy
Mulhall
Faircmiid
Baltimore
Weather Indications for New Haven Area
A revised forecast notes humid tonight with increasing cloud cover and likely showers on Thursday. Connecticut expects unsettled weather with late night or Thursday showers, light to moderate variable winds. A western disturbance over Burnsport causes showery conditions moving from east to Ohio, with showers also reported in the northwest and northern base areas. temperatures show a wide range with highs near 98 to 100 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mew Haven
Borschet
Thureday
Connecticut
Ohio
Ice Frosty Times and Poor Manners of Ice Delivery
An elderly observer recalls ice scarcity in youth and notes the shift to regular ice distribution in cooler climates. He contrasts old methods of cooling with wells and ponds, laments waste of milk and butter without a refrigerator, and argues free ice for the poor would ease hunger on hot days. He sees ice stations as practical charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenemos
Fred Fee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taastaa
Arrow and L. & D
Stratfield Hotel
Keller Bros
Main ST
Fwm
Lee
Paskenta
Calif
Foley
E. C. Rhodes
Middleton
So4lp
eRent Ie Harr
Harriet E. Sherwood
Security Building
Phome
Murphy
Attorney Klein
Borden’s Milk
Borden Wigon
Borden’s Condensed Milk Co
Canada
Washington, D. C
Italy
Hungary
Austria
Germany
France
England
Ireland
Wales
Russia
Denmark
Switzerland
Holland
Belgium
Norway
Sweden
Egypt
Spain
Scotland
Standard Oil Company of
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!