Democrats defer wool investigation until wool bill moves
Washington June 6 United Press reports Democratic leaders after consulting with Representative Francis Democratic O author of the resolution for the wool investigation decided to let the matter rest in abeyance until the wool bill clears the House Rules committee will then take up the investigation resolution.
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Supreme Court Opens Session in New Haven for July Term
The Supreme Court of Errors of the State of Connecticut third judicial district convened in New Haven this morning with full bench. Eleven Fairfield county cases and twenty three from New Haven county are on the docket. The court is expected to remain in session for at least two weeks.
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Supreme Court of Errors of the Se of
Connecticut
Fairfield County
Wheeler Divorce Judgment Settled For About 75000
Notice of satisfaction filed in New Haven Superior Court shows final agreement between Henry L. Wheeler former Yale professor and Eva Swarthout Wheeler who recently obtained a divorce. The entire 100000 judgment was not realized and Mrs Wheeler and her attorney A Heaton Robertson accepted not more than 75000. Wheeler’s counsel Harry G Day confirmed an agreement but did not specify if the amount was less than 100000.
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New Haven Superior Court
Henry L. Wheeler
Yale
Eva Swarthout Wheeler
Motorman Held For Fatal Trolley Crash
New Haven June 6 A finding holding Motorman Robert R Granniss criminally responsible for the Memorial day trolley collision near Race Brook station on the New Haven Derby line has been filed by Coroner Mix. The coroner states the car was inspected the day before and in good running order and that Granniss had not been many hours on duty, yet he was operating the car in a reckless negligent manner at the time of the collision.
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Robert R. Granniss
Race Brook Station
New Haven-Derby
Mix
Granniss
New Haven Site Talks Hint at Free Site and Taxes
Reports say Grand Far Automobile of Rapids Mich considers locating its plant in South Norway and has discussed terms with New Haven Chamber of Commerce. The enterprise committee holds the matter and seeks a fair proposition, with unconfirmed reports of a free site and tax relief. No reply yet.
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George H. Scranton
Governor Baldwin Rejects Total Abstinence Push
Governor Baldwin said he opposes national prohibition and favors local option. He noted he votes for license in New Haven and will not speak at the total abstinence society convention, citing his belief in local controls and personal liberty. The statement responded to The Voter’s editorial questioning his stance.
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Prohibition Party
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Total Abstinence Society
Manchester
Yale Faculty Changes Mark It With Major Departures
Notable Yale faculty shifts unfold next year as long-time figures retire or transfer. Arthur M. Wheeler ends a fifty year Durfee professorship tenure, and Dean Andrew Phillips steps down from the graduate school. Several professors relocate or assume new posts across departments and institutions, shaping a broad retrenchment and realignment at Yale.
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Andrew Phillips
Graduate School
Charles Sears Baldwin
Rhetoric
Columbia
Barnard College
Professor Shepard Divorce Suit Filed in Reno
Mrs Ruth Brad ley Shepard files for divorce from Yale professor William Kent Shepard in Reno Nevada alleging neglect and desertion after a long separation. They wed in New York in 1906 and have one child. She arrived last November and avoids discussion of the case.
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Ruth Bradley Shepard
William Kent Shepard
Yale
New York
Mrs Curtis Repeats as Charities Chair in Bridgeport
At the Hall Home on Golden Hill Street the Associated Charities for Industrial Relief held its last meeting of the season. Mrs John C Curtis announced her resignation as chairman a storm of protest compelled her to withdraw and she will continue to lead the charity work in Bridgeport.
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Golden Hill Street
Asociated Charities For Industrial Relief
John C. Curtis
IV' S
Curtis
Bridgeport
Social and Personal News Highlights in Bridgeport Area
Mrs J R Woodhull hosts the Mary Silliman chapter DAR this afternoon at her home. Eunice Dennie Burr chapter meets at Mrs Samuel Wheeler home in Fairfield. Universalist church women hold their annual May Day party at Mrs Mia Perkins Fort Trumbull Beach. Party left Bridgeport at 2 PM on the New Haven trolley and will return tonight. Veiled evening attire is in vogue.
Taft Joins Loyal Moose In Bridgeport Drive
President Taft signs and poses for a Loyal Moose membership in the Blue Room at the White House. Bridgeport leaders already joining include James H. Kershaw Anthony Bowen J A Daley and Horace H Jackson as candidates. The lodge plans a June charter deadline a July parade and an initiation next Friday at 154 State Street with medical exam by Dr O L Massinger. Benefits include weekly sick or accident pay 7 and a funeral perk 190 plus free medical for members and dependents.
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