North Side Congress Street Advocates Win
Aldermen voted 16 to widen Congress street on the north side between Main Street and the west approach to the new bridge, per Manwaring plan. Debate centered on cost, hearings, and side-by-side widening, with figures around $55,000 and $31,000 excess damages. Connecticut Co workers began track work, delaying car barn entry until tracks are laid.
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Congress Street
Main Street
Moses W. Manwaring
Congress Street Bridge Commission
John H. McMurray
William E. Primrose
Bridge Commission
McMurray and
Jackson
Alderman McMurray
Manwaring
New Haven Road
United Illuminating Co
Primrose
United Illuminated Co
Mahoney
Cassidy
Walker
Griffin
Lavery
O'Neil
Paddock
Gould
Wilder
Bertilson
Fletcher
Bullard
O'Connell
Feyrer
Zink
McMurray
Clampett
Conlin
Reddy
Brady
Stewart
Meyer
James J. Conlin
Tenth District
Housatonic Avenue
Connecticut Co
Common Council
Simple Marmola Fat-Removal Remedy Promoted by Expert
A famous physician endorses a home fat reduction plan described as faster and safe without exercise or diet changes. The method uses Marmola, Cascara Aromatic, and Peppermint Water with a teaspoon after meals and at night until the desired weight is reached, claiming gradual natural results without wrinkles.
Brewster's Millions at Poli's promises lavish spectacle
A theatre note promotes Poli's Poly theater production Brewster's Millions starring John Ince and Daly as the hero, praising scenery and realism. The review likens Brewster to a wrong hero and applauds Fleming and a large cast, recommending tickets while seats last.
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Connecticut
Poli's
John Ince
Brewster
Mr. Daly
Mr. Ince
Ince
Joe Jefferson
Miss Fleming
Ford Car Makes a Perfect Score in Endurance Run
The Bridgeport Auto Company of Bridgeport received a New York telegram from Ford officials stating that Model 1, driven by E. M. Willingham of Atlanta, achieved a perfect score in the Atlanta New York Endurance run. Seventy cars competed and the Ford finished ahead of sixty four. five other cars also posted perfect scores within a price range of three to six thousand dollars.
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Bridgeport Auto Company
New York
Ford Company
E. M. Willingham
Atlanta
Ford
Smith College Grants Degrees to 376 in Forenoon Exercises
376 graduates receive A B degrees and seven A M candidates at Smith College in Northampton. Attendees hail from 31 states and territories, Japan, the Philippines, and New Brunswick, with notable regional representations from New England, Massachusetts, and New York. Rev Dr Hugh Black delivers the baccalaureate address on college topics.
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United Press
Northampton
Mass
Smith College
Japan
Philippines
New Brunswick
New England
Massachusetts
New York State
Middle West States
Oregon
California
Alaska
Georgia
Florida
North Carolina
Hugh Black
Union Theological Seminary
New York
Wall Street Today Opening Strong as Prices Edge Up
New York June 14 opening shows a strong stock market tone with prices slightly higher than yesterday's close. By 11 a.m. early trading brings pronounced strength. leading issues gain one to two points while many specialties see better demand. Government bonds unchanged and other bonds steady.
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United Press
New York
Weather Indications for New Haven Early This Week
Forecast shows generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with no well defined storm system east of the Rockies. Pleasant weather prevails overall, except along the Atlantic coast south of Virginia where it is cloudy with a few showers. Temperatures rise in northern and eastern sections. conditions in the vicinity indicate slightly higher temperatures and fair skies tonight and tomorrow.
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United Press
New Haven
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Ginia
German Government Orders Flood Investigation
Berlin on June 14 reports a government inquiry into the Ahr river flood that has killed between two hundred and two hundred fifty people. The Schaait bridge collapse caused fifty deaths as spectators drowned. Peasants along the river suffered heavy losses and relief appeals were issued. property damage is estimated at two million dollars.
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United Press
Berlin
Ahr
Schaait
All Work No Play Never A Vacation
Chicago June 14 George M Reynolds head of Continental and Commercial bank worth 200 million dollars at forty five embodies strict work life. He has never taken a vacation without business, avoids alcohol and smoking, plays no games, and spends nine hours daily at banking. He married at nineteen after starting as a bank messenger. He never attended college and rides a car three times weekly.
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Chicago
George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial Bank
Financial Institution
America
Mr. Reynolds
Iowa
Wrecking of Government Schooner Van Herdt Disastrous
June 14 reports from Willemstad Curaçao tell of the government schooner Van Herdt wrecking off the northeast coast while returning from Venezuelan parts. Most aboard drowned. only four sailors and one passenger survived though exhausted and unable to give a coherent account. The vessel typically carried no more than a dozen passengers. A heavy fog and Sunday night send the ship ashore. Five survivors arrived. Farmer Want Ads Ic a word.
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United Press
Willemstadt
Caracas
van Herdt
Curacaos
Board of Trade Aims to Locate Census Missed Names
The Board of Trade reports success in identifying residents missed by the Federal census. About 340 names have been secured since Friday, with 27 people calling or writing to report they were overlooked. Posters in Hungarian circulate in West End, and canvassing expands to Italian areas tomorrow. Hartford found 1,200 missing names, prompting similar hopes locally.
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Board of Trade
West End
Hartford
All Frats Will Be Abolished at Wesleyan
Wesleyan students anticipate further moves after the two oldest sophomore fraternities abolished their organizations and houses yesterday. Freshmen were disbanded a year ago and juniors and seniors may follow, potentially ending fraternities at Wesleyan amid recent disturbances.
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Wesleyan
United Press
Middletown
Cain
Jailed As Highwayman Fireman Denies Grave Error
Fireman Anthony Woran of the oyster boat Mary Lewis says he only tried to help Edward Caron to his feet after finding him intoxicated near Heaphy’s stables. Caron and two bystanders testified Woran threw Caron into the gutter and rifled his pockets. bail set at 500 dollars for trial in Superior Court next fall. Police report no known prior record.
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Superior Court
Robe Bing Edward Caron
Heaphy
South Avenue
Anthony Wvorate
Mary Lewis
Caron
Woran
Man sentenced after cobble stone attack on wife
John Eato, described as a half blood negro Indian, was jailed for 26 days on a charge involving his wife who claimed he tried to brain her with a cobble stone. Eato, living at 388 North Avenue, had depicted a violent dispute with his wife and son during the incident.
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John Eato
Trolman
James Sullivan
Eato
North Avenue
Mra
Yale Commencement Week Brings Dense Visitor Influx
New Haven reports Yale commencement week June 20 26 will draw numerous visitors. Hotel and rooming houses say all rooms are booked for the three day stay of President Taft June 21 23. Inquiry shows demand highest ever for commencement services. Ice water note ends with health tip about cool water in the fridge.
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United Presa
New Haven
Yale
Taft
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