Ledyard Sells All His New Haven Stock Claims
New York reports show a year ending April 1, 1914 saw major stockholder changes in the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. Lewis Quss Ledyard, a director who testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission, liquidated his entire New Haven holdings. Other large holders reduced or divested stakes, including John Bil Yard of Meriden and several trustees and companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jung
New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Dow, Jones & Company
New Haven
Lewis Quss Ledyard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Charles S. Mellen
Mellen
John Bil Yard
Meriden
New England Navigation Company
Seaman
A. H. Tillinghast
Rostom
Joseph AL
Atlantic Investment Com
Sfates Eee
Ietal Sirance, Company
Joba . Marsh
Charles Pratt &Co
Erie
Ares
Temore
Gerke
Columbiaocker Trust Company
Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill
Article recounts the June 17 1775 battle near Breed's Hill in Charlestown now part of Boston noting prelude actions the night before and British commander Lord Howe misjudging American resolve. It describes British earthworks, the failed assault and key leaders shaping the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Boston
Bunker Bill
Gree
Charlestown Neck
Lord Howe
Det
Howe
Bunker
Man Drowns While Singing In Rowboat At Litchfield
John Lacey, 81, drowned on Bantam Lake during a rowboat trip with companion John Williams from Bantam Hotel. Authorities say Lacey, intoxicated, attempted to sing in rhythm and fell overboard as darkness and rough water hindered search efforts. Williams jumped in but could not locate him before returning to the boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
John Lacey
John Williams
Bantam
Tiams
Heating contract awarded for No 3 house by Curtis & Co
Curtis & Co. had the lowest bid of 420 for supplying team heating apparatus for No 3 house. Competing offers came from C. S Barnes & Co., 483 Wellington & Co., 495 W. P. Kirk Co., and Paul Svirha & Son. Beardsley and Seaside parks get 35 000 square feet of concrete sidewalk and 100 feet of curb laid under another contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SB. Curtis & Co
Board of Contracts and Supply
Curtis Cover
C. S Barnes& Co
Wellington, & Co
W. P. Kirk Co
Paul Svirha & Son
Beardsley
Seaside
Novelty in Corporate Management in Metropolitan Life
A New York State Insurance Department report on the Met Life triannual examination lauds its public service role and social responsibilities. Commissioner Emmet highlights the company’s massive policy base, nursing and health education programs, and its influence on private industry while noting lapses and lessons for broader public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Department of Insurance
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Hughes
Insurance Department
Emmet
Emimet
Prac’ Lly
Paruasioft
United States
Immet
Ana
Catholics urged to recall ban on fair
Wilmington editors report a Methodist Episcopal gathering denouncing St Peter’s Cathedral parish and Catholics, urging patriots to oppose what they term a Roman hierarchy dictum. The piece notes prior conference resolutions accusing Catholic activity and cites President Wilson nominating Joan B. McGouran to a post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Preachers’ Association
St. Peter’s
San Francisco
Nathan
Rome
Italy
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference
Catholic Church
Hurley Fails to Equalize Teacher Salaries in Board Vote
The Board of Education completed teacher appointments for the coming year and debated a 4800 maximum salary for both male and female teachers. Hurley urged equal pay, citing competent women, but the motion failed 7 to 4. Other actions included temporary relief for crowded schools, site purchases, and a request for extra pay for a nurse at Watersville school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
John A. Hurley
Hurley
E.H. Havens
G. W. Osborne
Platen
W. Desne
Osborne
Ffurley
Shelton
Colunbus
Columbus
Ley
Ryan
Fee
Island Brook
Committee On
Rev. J. Be Nihill
Grand Street
Bay Richards & Child
Stamford
Maplewood
Deane
East Side
Eugenia EK
Phillip
Watersville
Konrad 'Clement
Phillips
Sherman
Health Board
Claims Committee
Engagement Announced Ruth Marion Clinton to Frank Roger
Mrs Clinton C Wodren of Connecticut Avenue announces the engagement of Ruth Marion Clinton to Frank Roger of this city. Special sale of shirt waists petticoats veils hats and Panama hats at E H Dillon Co 1105 Main Street. The Ridge NJ high school sent graduates to the White House due to President Wilson unable to attend. The rinderpest spreads in the Philippine Islands and provisional boards are appointed. Watchman William D Crawford suffocated in Gibbs Preserving Co fire in Baltimore. several firemen injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton. C. Wodren
Connecticut Avenue
Ruth Marion
Frank Roger
E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Adv
Wilson
the Ridge, N. J. High School
White House
Wiliam D. Crawford
Gibbs Preserving Co
Baltimore
Tragic Fire Traps Eighty Men. Seven Die in Milford Building
A Milford lodging house fire traps eighty Armenian laborers. seven die and about fifty injured, with two expected to die. The blaze started in the dining hall on the ground floor of a four and a half story brick building at West and Cherry streets. Firemen could not enter. occupants leaped from windows as nets and blankets were used to catch them. The building, once a shoe factory, housed workers from a Hopedale plant. owned by Peter Popalian. Personal mentions note travels and a Bridgeport death of Sarah J Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Mass
Cherry A
Hopedale
Peter Popalian
Court of Appeals jurist dies in New York
Litchfield June 14 6 William Butler Hornblower associate judge of the New York court of appeals died at 4 07 am after long illness. Born May 16 1841 Paterson New Jersey he graduated from Princeton 1871 and Columbia Law 1876. The body will be taken to New York with his son George S. Hornblower. funeral plans not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornblower
State’ Bar Association
New York State
Grover ‘Cleo Biana
Supreme Court of the United
United States Senate
Paterson
N. J
Princeton
Columbia Law School
New York
George S. Hornblower
FAVORS THREE CENT COIN PROPOSAL AID TO THRIFT
Washington June 16 The American Society for Thrift promotes a three cent coin offering a ham sandwich chocolate ice cream soda and street car ride for three cents. George B E Roberts director of the Mit wrote on the proposal noting Cleveland has three cent sandwiches and a nickel is the common small coin. The society aims to push a bill for an international thrift congress and a national three cent piece. In Telland a man 1150 Hancock avenue was injured yesterday afternoon receiving facial lacerations and contusions and was taken home by emergency ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
American Society For Thrift
George BE. Roberts
Mit
Cleveland
Strauss
Socieate
Old Aler
Hancock Avenue
Telland
Doctor Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Promises Permanent Relief
An advertisement extols Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation and related ills. It claims the syrup trains stomach and bowel muscles, offers permanent relief unlike pills and purgatives, and is available for fifty cents or one dollar with a money back guarantee. A free sample is offered by mail from Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Ap Man
Lieut
G. W. Vaughap
North St
Debratur
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St. Monticello
Wedding Graduation and Anniversary Jewelry
The ad advertises gifts for weddings graduations and anniversaries including Diamonds Watches Jewelry Silverware Cut Glass Clocks at attractive prices. It emphasizes careful selection for beauty and reminder of the donor's thoughtfulness.
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Ledyard
N. H
Billard
Bunker Hill
Boces
Newsacred
Smith Tomleht
Eee
FOLEY
Métropolitan Company
Joan B. McGouran
Denver
Sur
Wases
John Reck & Son
Philippine Islands
Charles Andres
Burroughs Street
Margaret Wimner
Germany
Andres
Connecticut
George B. Curtis
Bridgeport
Sarah J
George B.curtis
Greensburg
Curtis
Philip
Ann Donshus
Robert
Irene
Bernard Keating
Margaret Donahue
Court OF Appeals
Favors
G. W. Vaughan
Haddock Market
Hayes’ Fish CO
Water Street
Conn
M. J. Buechler Herewable Jeweler
Fadnfield Ave
Middle
NTURE
Mullen
The
D. M. Read Oo
Staples
Long Island
Parker House
Dover
Postum Ceres
Company
Public Market State and Bank
BTS” East Main & Phones
Lowe’s
Alllin
Gerview Avenue
Wall P. Colonial
Coughlin. Co
East Main
W. E. Halligan
Highland Spring
Vered
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
John F. Fay
Fairfiled Avenue
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Crawford Ranges
Broad Street
ED. Pinaud
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