McLean party postmaster clash stirs New Haven politics
June 14 New Haven report outlines Republican Bulkeley opposition to Governor McLean backed postmaster reappointment for J Henry Roraback. The move sparks factional tension among McLean allies, Bulkeley supporters, and Democrats while hinting at broader political maneuvering within Connecticut's GOP and federal posts.
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New Haven
Washington
Bulkeley
United States
J. Henry Roraback
McLean
Canada
Hill
Fourth
Post Office Department
McLean Party
Roraback
George S. Allen
Middletown
John A. Hull
Young Men's Republican Club
Congressman Hill
Hil
Internal Revenue
Robert O. Baton
North Haven
Hartford
Rhode Island
Man Hill
Brandegee
Ares
Governess Louise Herbolt Arrested in Hartford Theft Case
Louise Herbolt of Terryville, once claimed governess to Lord Curzon's family, is jailed in Seymour Street for allegedly stealing small items from John Dempsey in Broad Brook. Police found silks, laces, and jewels in her possession. She previously served in Washington and Chicago, claimed German birth, and later conducted a dressmaking business in Terryville. A concert report notes Prof. Leslie E. Vaughan planning a June 11 performance at the Side Institute with the I.B.S. Dramatic Quintette.
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Hartford
Becky Sharp
Louise Herbolt
Terry Ville
Lord Curzon
India
Seyms Street
John Dempsey
Broadbrook
Herbert
Washington
Terryville
Chas. B. Baldwin
Germany
Chicago
Leiter
Curzon
Mary Leiter
Leslie EB. Vaughan
Side Institute
I. B.S. Dramatic Quintette
Bridgeport
Development of the Aeroplane Talk by Eugene Godet Friday
An informal Evening at the YMCA will feature Eugene Godet speaking on the development of the aeroplane. Godet has long studied flight methods from ballooning in France to European travel and the St Louis Exposition. Admission is free. all men invited regardless of membership.
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Eugene Godet
Getot
France
Europe
St. Louis
Jamestown
Gien ‘Td
Brazil
Himedtith
Lake
Ayoo
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Society
John J.nian
First Woman Sewing Machine Operator Turns 80 in Winsted
Winsted June 14 Miss Eliesbeth M the first woman to stitch on a sewing machine marks her eightieth birthday at 1 Wheeler Street. she receives an $80 purse from friends and is noted for her early work alongside inventor Howe. Kilbourn was a former New Hartford schoolteacher who visited Howe’s workshop where she first operated the machine.
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Winsted
Eliesbeth M
Wheeler Street
Rester
Mise Kilbourn
New Hartford
Howe
Arbiters Seek Umpire For Trolleymen Board
A station board meeting for the trolleymen and Connecticut Company discussed candidates for a third arbitrator. Two arbitrators reviewed a long list of proposed names and narrowed to a group acceptable if those named consent to serve. A further meeting is scheduled for 3 PM this afternoon.
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Trolleymen and Connecticut Company
Tragedy At Derby Train Accident Claims Thomas Bronson
Thomas Bronson, 32, on milk route from New Haven, was struck by a Derby division train while crossing near Tyler City station. The quick halt and pickup to Derby offered no hope as he died before arrival. He had refused dinner plans, rushing home to Tyler City amid business with Howard Co and the Ward, leaving a rumored wedding month.
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New Haven
Thomas Bronson
Oranke
Wan Cock
Nike
Pyler City
Bronson
Derby
Howard Company
Tyler
Ip"bronson
Ares
Tyler City
Public Opinion 1A For Sea Going Launch
Taxpayer criticizes city harbormaster for spending on a sea going launch while downtown business center employees and ships await needed dockyard improvements. Calls for a ready boat, harbor office, and dedicated harbor staff to manage water access and city pride amid debate over tax dollars.
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George H
Ormas
Taxpal
Taxpater
Hartford Woman Murder Case Linked To Italy Trunk Death
Hartford resident Mars Crittenden Castle Chariton was found dead in a trunk in Lake Como, Italy after a summer in Hartford in 1908 with Betts. The troubled pair lived in a Buena Vista bungalow and later in a leading Hartford hotel where tensions rose. Betts fled to Springfield, leaving the woman despondent and attempting suicide near the Park River before proceeding to New York.
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Hartford
Mars Crittenden Castle Chariton
Lake Como
Italy
Betts
Baertford Insurance Companies
Buena Vista
West Hartford
Admiral Scott
San Francisco
Gatther
Springfield
Mass
Park River
New York
D A R Elect Advisory Board Report
The Mary Silliman Chapter D A R held its last meeting of the season in Lincoln hall. The advisory board election results list Mrs. Morris B, William H. Halligan, Mrs. Frank T. Staples and Mrs. Frederick Strong as elected. Tellers were Mrs. F B Stevens, Mrs. William B. Bristol and Mrs. Fred Banks. An appropriation of $25 was made to the patriotic education committee for Maryville College Tennessee. The secretary Miss Fannie Wordin reported a balance of $48.27 with receipts for the year totaling $1,276.96.
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Mary Silliman
Lincoln Hall
Morris B
William H. Halligan
Frank T. Staples
Frederick Strong
F. 8. Stevens
William B. Bristol
Fred Banks
Patriotic Education Committee
Maryville College
Tennessee
Fannie Wordin
Beattie Beates New Haven Railroad Case After 19 Years
Oldest case on the Superior court docket, filed in 1891 against the N H and H Railroad by John Beattie, is set for trial before Judge William H Williams in New Haven. The proceedings, long paused, resume as the nineteen year lore of the docket unfolds.
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Beattie Gase
NEW Haven Railroad
New Haven
Superior Court
William H. Williams
N., N.H. & H. Railroad Company
John Beattie
G A R Commander Worthington Dies in New Haven
Commander Thomas E. Worthington of Admiral Foote Post G A R died at New Heaven hospital after being struck by Edward Pratt’s auto on Temple Street in front of Center Church. He had served in the Civil War with the 2nd Connecticut and led Admiral Foote Post twice. Pratt, of 28 Gill Street, was released on own recognizance by police.
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New Haven
Thomas E. Worthington
Admiral Foote Post
New Heaven Hospital
Edward TW Pratt
Temple Street
Center Jehurch
Worthington
Admiral Foote
So. B
Connecticut
Pratt
Gill Street
Princeton Commencement 163rd Annual Held Today
Distinguished visitors from many lands joined Princeton University for the 1634 annual commencement exercises in Alexander Hall. Degrees were conferred on 718 members of the class of 1910. An alumni luncheon followed the diplomas, with a swimming exhibition in Brokaw Tank and a reception by President and Mrs Wilson.
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United Press
Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Alexander Hall
Cymnasium
Brokaw Tank
Wilson
Cyrus Fore Brackett
William Henry Welch
Johns Hopkins University
William Mershon Lanning
Hugh Lennox Scott
West Point
Ralph. Jams Cram
Boston
Edward Weston
Government Clerks to Welcome Roosevelt in D.C.
United Press reports Washington will buzz with federal workers on June 18 as Cabinet officers division chiefs and clerks travel to meet President Roosevelt. Notables include Herbert Knox Smith Lawrence Murray Winthrop and Captain Butt with women among many applicants for leave. Also notes a fire at 124 Gro Street causing $50 damage and German Navy expansion plans pending Reichstag action.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Herbert Knox Smith
Lawrence ©. Murray
Winthrop
Butt
Taft
O'Keefe
Charles P. Neill
Labor
New York
House
Catherine Fagan
Gro Street
Reichstag
Gladys Aoki Withdraws Divorce Suit in Nevada
Gladys Emery Aoki daughter of Archdeacon Emery of the Episcopal diocese of California has abandoned her divorce action to return to her Japanese husband. The move follows a custody dispute over their child and a conference that led to withdrawal of the suit.
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Reno
Nev
Gladys Emery Aoki
Archdeacon Emery
Episcopal Diocese of
California
Aoki
Nul
Reading Across Odd Notes and Customs From The Era
A collection of brief items includes a school note about John nY missing class to work as a timekeeper and a puzzle moral about a father’s math task. It also describes Balkan house entry customs with salt and tokens for luck and a whimsical verse. Scientific American notes on reptile eggs compare crocodile and tortoise eggs to balls and potatoes.
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Johnny
Rou
London
Balkans
Balkan
Scientific American
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Berlin
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Bay State Ranges
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