Overcapitalization and the cost of living in the United States
Charles Edward Russell argues that the United States bears the sharpest rise in living costs due to railroad and industrial overcapitalization. He claims railroads total capital exceeds eighteen billion dollars, six billion more in seven years, with nine billion fictitious capital yielding continued interest and dividends paid by shippers and passed to consumers. He warns changes in rate classifications inflate costs, overcapitalization drains wealth, and the public bears the burden despite rate cuts.
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Cosmopolitan Magazine
Charles Edward Russell
United States
Tarbell Timely Article Defended in Polls on Public Questions
In a interview synched with the Tarbell critique of Standard Oil experts argue the timely article sharpens public understanding. The Hartford Courant notes Tarbell’s firsthand insight and urges coexistence of newspapers and magazines to cover current issues and market topics like bonds and municipal loans amidst a Denver water franchise dispute.
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Miss
Mice Tarbell
Hartford Courant Save
Miss Tarbell
Eean
Giessan
Oyster Growers Hear Dr Stiles in Norwalk Meeting
Thirty oystermen from across Connecticut heard Dr. George W. Stiles discuss recent Agricultural Department oyster industry enactments. He urged patience, predicting a stronger market for a purer product and supported some latitude on floating oysters to meet government standards. Frederick Beardsley of Stratford stressed the practical need to comply with rules. A summer cold ad ends with Foley's Honey and Tar promotion.
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Norwalk
George W. Stiles
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Stiles
Agricultural Department
Department
Frederick Beardsley
Stratford
Milford's old deeds brought to trial in colonial land dispute
In New Haven Superior Court Adeline Wheeler sues Jarvis Brown over Milford property, examining near centenarian witnesses and rare charters from the 17th and 18th centuries, including a 1685 deed and a 1713 Saltonstall signing, as jurists continue arguments next Tuesday. The report also notes unrelated ads and local notices about rheumatism cures and a Jersey couple who walked forty miles to wed.
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Milford
Adeline Wheeler
Jarvis Brown
New Haven
Thomas Cornwall
Harriet Hepburn
Alonzo W. Burns
John W. Clark
Charles
Saltonstall
Jersey
Paterson
N. J
Wondport
Hopatcong
John Winthrop
Mamie Ferguson
Peter Botbys
Tor
Winthrop
Deaver
Students Riot at Rock Ends With Arrests and Injuries
Ten Yale students were arrested after a riot following a Sheffield senior supper in West Haven. The brawl started near Beach Street and Lynch’s flying horses, with patrons and town residents joining in. One student, F. L. Smithson, suffered eye tissue loss. others were cut or bruised. Bonds posted for breach of peace. the incident drew police and borough doctors to treat the wounded.
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New Haven
Sheffield
East Shore
Savin Hock
William Jarreys
Alfred Johnson
H. R. Hemingway
John M. Thompson
H. Haff
H.A. Fisher
R.A. Wilson
F. L. Smithson
W. 5
Mamanguin
Rock
Levere
Beach Street
Lynch
John Lynch
Flying Hooses
John Seery
Gerald Griffin
Seery
Burn
Kelly
McDonald
Cannon
West ‘Haven
the Rock
West Haven Town Hall
Clinton H. Bird
Woodmont
Bird
Terapenea
Warners
West Haven
Liniment
New England trolley wage dispute arbitration plan formed
June 1 a sub committee of the Connecticut trolleymen federation will present articles of arbitration to Connecticut Company this afternoon while they seek a plan for wage dispute settlement. Members Min nix Lane and Leahy lead the delegation with an expected prominent lawyer as arbitrator candidate. road appointee to be named soon. The third arbitrator awaits developments.
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New Haven
New England Conference Board
Connecticut Trolleymen
Connecticut
Messrs. Minnix
Lane
Derby
Leahy
Meriden
Sugar Trust Grabs Friar Lands Under Probe
Washington June 1 The House adopted a resolution directing the Department of Justice and the War Department to furnish all information on a suspected sale of friar lands in the Philippines to the sugar trust. Representative Martin of Colorado alleges government officials consented to the transfers and says he expects to uncover evidence supporting his claim.
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United Press
Washington
Philippines
United States
House
Department of Justce
War Department
Martin
Colorado
Four-in-one silks and summer goods sale preview
Six separate silks offered at regular price with four noted virtues Waterproof Perspiration proof Spot proof and Fast Black plus an extra ore option. Japanese silks praised for light weight and cooling wear with a sale Thursday first fifty buyers receive a silk fan. Athens china pattern in white and gold showcased. Summer jewelry novelties include cloisonne, belt pins, chains and mesh bags. Tea Room serves strawberries and cream with fresh cakes and light fare.
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Athens
Our Locks and Bells and Pumps and Whistles Ad
An advertisement lists locks at 10c and 25c pairs, six inch bells, eight inch bells, belt pumps priced at 1.95 and 2.48, and whistles at 3.95 and 4.48. The compact unit markets hardware items with multiple sizes and prices.
Local schools fixed closing dates for 1910 term
Closing dates for local schools are set with varied ceremonies. Publ s schools conclude June 2 with reports, promotions, and certificates. Courtland School ends June 4 with closing work. St Charles parochial closes June 21. St Joseph’s June 29 with commencement at Eagles’ hall. St Mary’s closes June 28 with graduation in assembly hall. City Normal School holds graduation June 28. High School grads June 27 at Smith’s Theatre. University School suspends formal graduation. undergraduates finish June 10 to 17. Princeton entrance exams begin. Park Avenue Institute finishes June 10 with a rhetoric program. Some schools have no definite date yet.
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Publ S
Courtland
Hotel Stratfield
St. Charles’ Parochial School
St. Joseph's Parochial School
St. Mary's Parochial School
University School
Vincent C. Peck
Princeton
Lehigh
Pennsylvania
Yale
Park Avenue Institute
Seth B. Jones
Champ Clark to Quit Public Life at Seventy Five
Washington June 1 Representative Champ Clark of Missouri minority leader of the House has fixed a retirement age of about 75 for his public service. He says the people may set his retirement earlier and notes Nathaniel Macon once retired by his own chosen age.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Missouri
House
Nathaniel Macon
North Carolina
Pierce Cat Fight Sparks Divorce Suit In Worcester
Worcester, June 1. Dr. Robert A. Pierce faced a divorce suit after his wife claimed cruel and abusive treatment. The testimony described domestic infelicities involving a large number of cats, fleas, and unsettling mealtime incidents.
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Pierce
United Press
Worcester
Mass
Robert A. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Episcopal Diocesan Convention One 11 in New Haven
The annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut meets at Trinity Church in New Haven on Tuesday June 14 at 9 30 a m. Topics include possible diocese division or a coadjutor for Bishop Brewster, election of a diocese chancellor, and Bishop Brewster’s annual address. Evening events cover missions and the Lay Men’s Missionary movement.
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Episcopal Diocese of
Connecticut
New Haven
Trinity Church
Brewster
Waterbury Man Held in Friend's Death Case
Patrick Dalby of Waterbury, held on a murder charge in the death of former Waterbury police officer Timothy in xerald, was moved to the county jail in New Haven and the case was continued until Thursday. The fatal incident followed an argument in a saloon on Monday.
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New Haven
Patrick Dalby
Waterbury
Timothy
Xerald
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