New Haven Raises Single Trip Fares Effective July 23
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad filed tariffs with the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise passenger rates effective July 23. Increases vary by origin and destination with notable rises to Providence Plainfield and Springfield connections, while two cent mileage books remain on sale.
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New Haven
Washington
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Interstate Commerese Commission
New York City
Providence
Springfield
Mass
Way Points
Portland
Conn
Willimantic
Green
R. I
Hartford
Middletown
Haddang
Fenwick
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Berkshire
Litchfield
Naugatuck
Northampton
Id Colony
New York, New ,Haven & Hartford
Photographs Reveal Halley’s Comet Tail Chemistry
MIT receives five Lowell Observatory plates from Flagstaff Arizona showing Halley’s comet with a tail dominated by carbon monoxide bands illuminated by electricity. The head exhibits strong cyanogen and hydrocarbon bands with reflected sunlight, while the tail and head differ markedly.
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Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Halley
Lowell Observatory
Flagstaff
Arizona
Fowler
South Kensington Laboratory
California oil investment promises quick big returns
An advertisement urges buying Coalinga-Huréka Oil Company shares at 25 cents each, claiming past wells like Lakeview and Silver Tip yielded large daily barrel outputs and high monthly dividends. It emphasizes safety, proximity to major producers, and urges prompt wire or mail reservations to secure remaining stock.
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Pinal
California
Coalinga-Huréka Oil Company
Price of Shares 50 Cents July 16th
A promotional notice announces a raise in share price to 50 cents on July 16 and urges quick investment in Coalinga Eureka oil shares. It promises high profits, claims oil wealth, and notes shares are non assessable with a par value of 1.00 and a minimum block of 200 shares.
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Coalinga- Eureka
Fortunes from California Oil Offer Plans
An advertisement outlines cash plans and instalments to buy shares with par values and monthly payments. It lists amounts from 20 to 100 cash plus monthly 15 to 75 for two months, covering 200 to 1000 shares, plus a free booklet titled Fortunes from California Oil.
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California Oil
Trustee Taschereau to oversee sale funds for investor shares
Mr Taschereau, widely recognized in Canadian judicial circles, has consented to act as Trustee of funds from the sale of shares. He will give his personal attention to the disposition of the funds and ensure maximum security and a true account of all moneys invested in the shares of the Company.
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Taschereau
Canada
Judge Case In Session With Arbitrators Tonight
New Haven June 25 arbitration panel for the Connecticut wage dispute of a local company will meet Judge William S. Case and Arbitrator Deming and Fitzgerald at Attorney Fitzgeralds office this evening to plan hearing procedures. Hearing may begin Monday with Judge Case overseeing based on his court schedule. Also notes special weekend steamer trips to Port Jefferson leaving at 1 20 pm for 90 minute sail each way and 4 30 pm return.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Messrs. Deming and Fitzgerald
William S. Case
Superior Court
Fitzgerald
Park City
Port Jefferson
Fairfield Avenue
Greenbaum Heads Trolleymen Union Victory in Leadership Race
David Greenbaum defeated L. R. Bonneville for the presidency of Division 459 of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America by 131 to 75. Thomas McLean won the representative post over Anthony Wolfe by 142 to 25. Other offices show single-contest results and nine executives elected are listed.
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Amalgamated Association of Street & Electric Railway Employer of America
Joint Conference Board
David Greenbaum
L. R. Bonneville
Thomas McLean
Anthony Wolfe
Fred Roger
Walter Gillette
W. Liepertz
William Pixley
Daniel Mooney
Homer Blackman
Charles Slattery
A. Ostling
A. Cline
P. Burns
J. J. Chapman
A. H. Mandell
J. A. Ostling
H. E. Blackman
J. H. Chase
Windham County Bar Banquets Judge Wheeler
The Windham County Bar held a banquet at the Putnam Inn in tribute to Judge George W. Wheeler of Bridgeport on his promotion to the supreme court of errors. The event hosted 33 guests with Judge Huber Clark as president and Searls as toastmaster.
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Putnam
Windham County
George W. Wheeler
Bridgeport
Supreme Court of Errors
Putnam Inn
Huber Clark
Windham County Bar Association
H. C. Bradford
S. S. Russell
Searls
H. J. Clark
Webster
Mass
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Lew. Coggswell
Shumway
Danielson
Wheeler
Trial judges urge duties as speakers conclude rally
A regional gathering featured Judge Gety of Danielson, S B Harvey of Willimantic, Charles Haggerty of Webster, and Charles Torrey of Putnam. Judge Wheeler closed with remarks stressing the responsibilities of a trial judge and the group favored awaiting the usual course after a prior promotion.
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Judge Gety
Danielson
S. B. Harvey
Willimantic
Charles Haggerty
Webster
Charles Torrey
Putnam
Wheeler
Murdered for Abusing Girls in Stamford Grudge Killing
Coroner Wilson rules the death of Max Sigismund, 23, of Stamford, a first degree murder. Americo Giancola and Rocco Barone are held. Barone a local contractor and prominent Stamford figure. The slaying followed a grudge against Sigismund and other Polish residents accused of mistreating neighborhood girls. The men admit the shooting.
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Wilson
Max Sigismund
Stamford
Americo Giancola
Rocco Barone
Sigismund
Barone
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Coalinga Field
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B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy
Foleys
ORINO
Reces
Vador
N. Buckingham & Co
State ST
Otel Atlas Turkish Baths
D. D. Smith's
D. D. Smith
Poli’s
Fairfield Ave
Berkshire Mills
Broad Street
Sprague
Spraguelece&Coal Co
Washington Ave
Pridzce
Main
Stratford Avenue
Patrick McGee
Wash. Ave
Ayer
Greenbaum
Trolleymen’s Union
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M’lean
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Neagatuck Valley Ice Company
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