Sugar Trust Fear Stoked By Free Sugar Claim
Washington June 16 Henry T Oxnard vice president of American Beet Sugar Company told the Senate lobby committee that free sugar would enable the formation of a new sugar trust only the managed sugar manufacturers could survive free sugar and a combination would result when asked by Senator Reed if a new trust would be formed he replied I have that in mind I have been so advised by counsel there is no law to prevent it.
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Washington
Henry T. Oxnard
American Beet Sugar Company
Senate Lobby Committee
Sugar Trust
Weia
Reed
Obituary notices list local deaths and funeral details
In this city June 15 1913 Catherine M Sterling widow of Nathaniel J Sterling aged 88 4 5 Friends invited to attend funeral at her late home Elm Street Monroe Conn Wednesday 18 inst at 2 00 p m Scott In Shelton June 14 1913 Harry W Scott aged 40 years Interment at takeruw for Hearns In this city June 14 1913 Mary A widow of John Kearns from her late residence No 100 Summer Street on Tuesday June 17 at 830 am and from Sacred Heart church at 9 am with solemn high mass Interment at St Michael s Cemetery tery Fahy In this city June 14 1913 Joseph Fahy funeral from the undertaking par Main Street on Tuesday June 17 at 830 am and from St Augustine s church at 9 am tery May In this city June 15 1913 Annie J wife of James May aged 33 years funeral from her late residence No 20 Wade Terrace on Wednesday June 18 at 830 am and from St Augustine s church at 9 am tery D116 b p
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Lorenzo B. Sterling
East Main Street
Catherine M. Sterling
Nathaniel J. Sterling
Elm Street
Monroe
Conn
Scott
Shelton
Harry W. Scott
Cullinan & Mullins
Main Street
Takeruw
Hearns
Fois
Mary A
John Kearns
Summer Street
Sacred Heart Church
Solemmn
St. Michael's
Fahy
Joseph Fahy
St Augustine’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Annie J
James May
Wade Terrace
St. Augustine's Church
Prizes Awarded at Wesleyan University Seniors
At Wesleyan Middletown June 16 the chapel announced prize winners for the seniors. Hancock won Griffin Prize in debate and Bridge prize. Lloyd Rice took Weeks prize in debate. Declamation honors went to Raymond Hall and R G Sickles. Greek prize to Harold R Willoughby and others to Phelps, Small, and Willoughby. Class day exercises held on campus.
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Middletown
Wesleyan University
W. A. Shanklin
Arthur G. Hancock
New Britain
Lloyd P. Rice
Granby
R. A. Hall
Auburn
N. Y
R. G. Sickles
Indianapolis
Arthur S. Hancock
Cales
Raymond Hall
Parker
R. G. Sickies
Hibbard
George Mair
Aberdeen
Scotland
Olin Binghamton
N. J
H. A. Richmond
Norwich
Conn
R. Willoughby
Pierce
Wiliam C. Woods
Oreno
Michael Gerome
Newark
Taylor
R P.bond
Brooklyn
Wrecked Engine Being Repaired for Test Run
New Haven June 16 Engine 1888 sat on the yards as repairmen replace boiler tubes to allow steam. Experts on airbrakes, named by President Mellen, inspected the engine and shops guided by Inspector Joy and engine plans.
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New Haven
Mellen
Joy
Jennie M Williams Dies After Short Illness at 24
Jennie M Williams wife of Barney Williams of 248 Carroll Avenue died last night after a brief illness. She was 24 and is survived by her husband and a young child.
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Jennie M
Barney Williams
Carroll Avenue
Class Day at Yale Promises to Be Event of History
New Haven June 16 Yale marks class day with a historic turn as President Hadley uses a spade to begin the first expenditure of funds toward a Yale coliseum on the new athletic field opposite the football field. Hundreds of alumni and seniors attend ceremonies as law, Sheffield Scientific, and medical schools hold events and banquets.
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New Haven
Yale
Hadley
Sheffield Scientific School
Hillthouse Avenue
Law School
Memorial Hall
Samuel J. Elder
Boston
Western
Europe
Councils of Nations
Elder
Permanent Court
Great Britain
France
Senate
Taft
Hendrie Hall
College Street
Phelps Named to Replace Averill in Hartford
Hartford June 16 Governor Baldwin announced appointments appointing Jeffrey O. Phelps of Simsbury as commissioner of domestic animals to replace General Heman Averill. Averill’s term expires July 1. Phelps will serve a four year term.
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Hartford
Baldwin
Heman
Averill
Jeffrey O. Phelps
Simsbury
McPartland Names Factory Inspectors and Deputies
Hartford June 16 Factory Inspector McPartland announced three new deputies John E. Doughan of New Haven M J Kelly of Norwich and D J Sullivan of Huntington Re appointments include J P Kenna of Hartford J H Quinlan of Meriden William Ainley of Bridgeport and Miss Julia Corcoran of Norwich
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Hartford
McPartland
John E. Doughan
New Haven
M. J. Kelly
Norwich
D. J. Sullivan
Huntington
J. P. Kenna
J. H. Quinlan
Meriden
William Ainley
Bridgeport
Julia Corcoran
Head-on Crash Between Shells Of College Crews
A head-on collision on the Poughkeepsie course today between Wisconsin and Pennsylvania varsity four-oared crews left the Pennsylvania shell out of commission while the Wisconsin boat sustained slight damage. No oarsmen were injured.
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Poughkeepsie, N
Wisconsin Varsity
Pennsylvania
Poughkeepsie
Wisconsin
Supreme Court Denies Patent Rehearing Request
Washington June 16 The Supreme Court denied the application for a re hearing of the cut rate patent decision. The ruling closes the dispute and maintains the lower court's decision on the patent issues.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court adjourns to next October in Washington
Washington June 16 At 2 15 p m the supreme court adjourned until next October without announcing a decision in inter mountain rate cases or ruling on a review application in the Gompers Mitchell Morrison contempt of court cases.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Gompers
Mitchell
Tobacco tax amendment rejected by Senate finance panel
Washington June 16 The Senate finance committee unanimously rejected an amendment to the tariff bill proposed by Senator Hitchcock by Attorney General McReynolds. The panel approved free listing for livestock and grains with a countervailing duty, cats remain at 10 cents a bushel and oats at 68 cents per hundred pounds. Citrus fruits unchanged.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Hitchcock
McReynolds
West Virginia Two Cent Passenger Law Upheld by Supreme Court
The U S supreme court today upheld the West Virginia two cent passenger law as valid, affirming the state’s supreme court of appeals. Justice Hughes noted the interstate commerce issue favored the state, citing the Minnesota rate decision. No confiscation questions were raised. Arkansas maximum freight rate law and the two cent passenger fare law were also upheld as valid.
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Washington
West Virginia
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Appeals of
Hughes
Minnesota
Arkansas
Missouri Rate Cases Settled
Missouri rate cases conclude with settlements involving St. Louis Southwestern Missouri Pacific St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Wabash Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Chicago and Alton. The agreement resolves disputes over tariffs and charges affecting multiple carriers and regions. The decision impacts freight pricing and regional transportation policy moving forward.
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St. Louis
Investigation Into Wreck At Stamford
The Stamford wreck inquest opened in a crowded city court room. Coroner Phelan defended his statements to reporters denying claims of two agents with a subpoena and any criminal act by anyone associated with engine No. 1338. He urged cautious reporting while pressuring the railroad to respect public rights. Attorney Spock of the New Haven road said the company may not always agree with the coroner but is treated fairly.
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Phelan
Mr. Mellen
Spock
New Haven Road
Wreck Inquiry Opens Over Stamford Collision At New Haven
An independent inquiry into the collision of the second Springfield express and the first section at Stamford last Thursday began today in New Haven. The New Haven railroad hosted two score witnesses from operating and mechanical departments. Coroner Phelan will hold a public hearing Wednesday with Interstate Commerce and Public Utilities commissions present. Engine 12838 remains inoperative awaiting tests. officials discuss train operation, signaling, and equipment as the investigation proceeds.
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Springfield Express
Stamford
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
New Haven
Woodward
C. C. Elwell
Public Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Board of
Bardo
Phelan
Stratfiad
Wilson Admin Seeks Civil Service in Consular Service
Secretary Bryan issued a statement under President Wilson affirming the administration’s aim to preserve civil service principles in the consular service. Promotions will continue to be based on examinations.
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Washington
Wilson
Bryan
Bathing-Suits Range From Low to Silk Fashions
The season offers bathing-suits for women from modest prices to silk at 25 dollars. Designs emphasize line and trim with princess styles and striking color contrasts. Descriptions include rich colors trimmed with bright accents, from quiet mouse tones to bold combinations in cotton twisted serge mohair and fine silk.
Porch Hammocks and Blinds on Sale at Third Floor
Catalog note lists porch hammocks in various styles from lightweight canvas to extra heavy jacquard options with head rests and valances priced 1.50 to 3.50 dollars. Also offered are bamboo porch blinds in natural brown or green finishes, sizes up to 8 feet by 5 to 10 feet, priced from 90 cents to 2 dollars. Third floor.
Howland Dry Goods Do Elects New Aldermen Tonight
Frank Clancy is to replace Alderman Robert G. DeForest and Theodore Steiber to replace Alderman E Earl Garlick after resignations to join city court. Clancy, a Democratic worker in the Fourth district, and Steiber, a former Republican aldermanic candidate in the First and Seventh districts, are set to be chosen. Tonight Alderman Daniel Walker of the Fourth will become president of the Board of Aldermen, succeeding DeForest.
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Frank Clancy Ts
Robert G. DeForest
Theodore Steiber
E. Earle Garlick
Clancy
Steiber
Daniel Walker
Board of Aldermen
Death of Mrs. Sheldon After Operation in New York
Mrs George R Sheldon wife of the Republican National Committee treasurer died at her New York home after a recent operation for intestinal trouble. The brief notice notes her status and date of death with no further details.
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New York
George R. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Ivy Day Celebration at Smith College
Northampton Massachusetts June 1 The ivy day celebration of the Smith College graduating class was held on campus today. Seniors moved across the quad to the street near the start of their new careers. They wore American Beauty roses and carried flower chains. Involving a taxicab from Rickey Bros a motorcycle rider was seriously hurt after a head on collision at Middle and Goldstone. The rider fled the scene for treatment. The motorcycle is in Rickey Bree’s possession.
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Northampton
Mass
Smith Syllege
Hikey Bros
Middle
Goldstone
Serider
Rickey Bree
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Mohican Baking
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JAS. Horan & Son
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Greece
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Dick’s
Jackson’s
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Scalley Bros
State Street
St Anthony’s Hall
Colorado Avenue
Atp
Atlantic Wire & Cable Co
Reo
Carroll Ave
Drea
Margaret Clampett
Porter St
Phelps
Partland Names
Missouri
the Civil Service
Charles
Viellen
Howland
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Cannon Street
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