Governor’s critique of investigation clause in reform plan
The governor denounces a proposed investigating committee provision requiring specific charges verified on knowledge, arguing it would shield the guilty and limit inquiry to prior Senate findings or the insurance superintendent’s revelations. He warns the design protects wrongdoing and weakens public confidence. June 23, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Hughes
Committee of Corrupt Practices
Senate
Superintendent of Insurance
Yale Alumni Dinner Honors Taft and James J Hill
Yale Alumni dinner drew 1,200 attendees as President Taft's eel grass period sparks national talk. James J Hill received an honorary Doctor of Law and praised education and the trained mind. Bishop Partridge urged U S support for Japan, while Hadley noted Yale’s loyalty and Hill’s postwar ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Yale
Hadley
United States
Thames
New London
Charles D. Partridge
Kieto
Japan
Orient
Pacific
Partridge
Far East
James J. Hill
Mr. Hill
Hill
John Marshall
Supreme Court
Pater
Otto T. Bannard
New York
Henry F. Howland
Yale Corporation
Bannard
Farwell
Skiddy
Rogers
Brooks
Hawley Candidacy Sparked by Editorial Rumors and Politics
A South Norwalk Sentinel critique of a Pro Hawley piece in the Post discusses rumors about Sheriff Hawley seeking re nomination, potential withdrawals, and a county convention challenge. It notes Democratic and Republican maneuvering, Taft administration tactics, and Gov. Hughes urging investigation into legislative corruption while seeking disclosure of betrayals of public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Hawley
Post
Yior
Sherif Hawley
Governor Down
Bakers
Hawley
N. Y
Gov. Hughes
Attack on commutation rates in New Jersey
Trenton June 23 Attorney General Wilson to seek restraint by the Interstate Commerce Commission on Pennsylvania Jersey Central Erie and Lackawanna Railroads from raising commutation rates He will also ask for a suspension under a new federal law and may seek an injunction against the Erie in merger cases The venture follows commuter complaints about inter state traffic and reflects state and federal regulatory tensions Fort says the Interstate Commission controls fares for such journeys and legislative action is unlikely despite calls for a special session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
State Railroad Commission
Gov. Fort
Wilson
Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Jersey Central
Erie
The
New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad
Court of Chancery
Utility Board
Utility Commission
Congress
New York
Philadelphia
State Board
New Jersey
State of
New Plea by Commuters Sets Rail Rate Fight in Westchester
After a Westchester Chamber of Commerce meeting, complaints were filed with the Public Service Commission against the New York Central and New Haven over commutation rate notices. The commission gave the carriers five days to answer while Commissioner Frank Stevens plans informal hearings in Bar Association rooms with one or two representatives from each Westchester community. Secretary Herbert Angell said a possible one month delay could allow commuters to organize and decide on continuing the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Westchester County Chamber of Commerce
Transportation Club
Public Service Commission
New York Central Railroad
New Haven Road
Chamber of Commerce
Daniel P. Hays
Railroad Investigations Committee
Public Service
Household Notes On Home Soap Making And Stain Removal
A compact guide describes making a cleaning soap by dissolving a cake of pure white soap with borax then diluting with warm water and ammonia. It also outlines a method to lift obstinate stains using sulphur and pure alcohol heated under a funnel, with emphasis on ventilation and safety.
Handy Household Hints From a Penny-Wise Page
Practical tips cover repairing faded hat trimmings with watercolor, measuring liquids without pipettes, cleaning soot from walls with cold water, and saving shoe costs with copal varnish. Also advised are purifying lard jars with skim milk, repairing bruised furniture with brown paper, removing silk perspiration stains with chalk, freezing ice cream via salt and torn newspaper, steaming feather pillows, and improvised dustpan design.
Lace Curtain Reductions and Veil Highlights at Read Co
The D. M. Read Co marks spring reductions on lace curtains with various value packs and Nottinghams. Veil and chiffon selections feature Oblong Chiffon Veils in French styles, embroidered chiffons, and flowered lace veils, with motor bonnets in pineapple silk, all on the Veiling Section main floor.
Continued Go Carts and Carriages Sale
Continued sale of go carts and carriages offers foldable carts and English perambulators at generous reductions. Go Carts previously priced at 6.75 and 7.75 are now 3.50.
Circus Day Coupon Promises Big Savings on Fans
A carnival style promotion touts savings on Japanese fans, offering large palm leaf and pocket fans for one cent each to beat circus prices. The advertisement emphasizes lower cost than paying 5 to 10 cents at the circus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's
Main Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Conn
Farmer Publishing CO. A
Hadley Springs
Theursday
House
Justice Harlan
U.S. Supreme Court
New Commerce Court
Supreme Bench
Interstate Commission
New Haven
Central
Fletcher
Castoria
Repetti
Repettis
Atlantic Hotel
Nottingham
Nottinghams
D. M. Read Co
Hincks & Johnson
Broad Street
Post Office
New England
Farnum
Kafka & Co
Eckler & CO
C. C. Schneider, D.D.S
Main ST
Parker's
P. O. Arcade
Henry C. Reid
Burns CO
Gie
An An
Barnum “Bailey
Soptterseet
OnKdren
Yaus Hart Price
Radford B-Smith
Fairfield Ave
W. K. MI
LLAN
Berkshire Hills
Crane’s Lin WN
T. Hawley & CO
Water ST
State Street
Fred J. Elander
Poli Stock Company
Alice Fleming
All Star Cast
Henry Arthur Jones
Newfield Park
Springfield
Bridg
Hartford
NEW Brepain
Ernage
Mullins
Lai
W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
the United Iluminating Co
John Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!