Gov Baldwin Sees Airship Law But Congress May Act
New Haven June 27 Gov Baldwin discussed a letter from Sanford D Stockton Jr arguing Connecticut airship statute could be unconstitutional due to interstate commerce issues. Baldwin noted Congress has not acted on aerial navigation but may, citing his 1910 draft act to regulate airship commerce. He described state police powers if Congress omits field and summarized provisions for airship registration bonding and liability. He highlighted related coverage of rail revenue declines and Stamford hospital fundraising totals.
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Pastor Bays in Jail Brings Wife to Scrubbing Boston
The Rev. Edgar B. Bays, Somerville minister, serves a three month sentence in East Cambridge Jail for a $350 libel fine after being accused of stirring a drunken rumor about former Somerville Mayor John Woods. His wife Elizabeth Bayliss, 2, scrubs and laundries to support them, facing social ostracism from former friends while his church contemplates raising funds for the fine. The Park Street Boston pastor Dr. Conrad pledges church support to help pay the penalty. Additionally New England milk farmers rally to defend price fixing as lawful, and Massachusetts contemplates a physical rail connection beneath Boston Harbor linking B & M and New Haven lines, with electrification plans and potential state takeover after twenty years.
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Senators split on root amendment and reciprocity vote
Washington report notes Senators McLean and Brandegee returning to vote against the root amendment while Brandegee vows to oppose all amendments. The piece also mentions a pistol shot incident involving a sick horse on Fairfield avenue and Butler street, with Humane Society involvement and identification of owner Patrick Carroll.
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Golden wedding of Willimantic couple marked in city
Special from United Press. Willimantic June 7. The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs William Farnaworth of this city was celebrated. A summer novelty embroidered in wool. canvas coat.
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How Single Votes Made History Washington June 27
Speaker Champ Clark recalls numerous historical decisions decided by a single vote. He cites examples including Jackson becoming Major General, Van Buren’s presidency, Benton’s Senate tenure, and Hayes winning the presidency by one vote amid Tilden’s lost bid. Clark notes a Chautauqua lecture contract and a dinner with A Mitchell Palmer.
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Bridgeport Moose Parade Plans Highlight July 1
Final arrangements are set by Bridgeport lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose for the big parade on July 1. A lodge meeting Friday plans candidacy initiations. The parade formation lists police platoon and Hon Marshal Major Rommel with aides J James and A Phelps, marshal Major I J Herrmann, Coast Artillery band, officers, and Drum corps from New Haven lodge No 20 with supreme officers in automobiles.
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Doings In Local Fraternal Bodies
Local fraternal meetings last evening saw about 100 attend the Amaranth dinner marking the court's last gathering until September. Initiations planned for Mithra Lodge K P and Edgewood lodge Westville. officers elected across several orders including I O O F Harris Lodge and Foresters of America Court Park City.
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Diamond Ring For Fred Orr Retiring Ninth Ward Leader
In New Haven on June 27 a harmony dinner for the Ninth ward Republicans drew about 300 people at the Momauguin. Frederick W. Orr retires after sixteen years as ward chairman. a diamond ring was presented to him, with Walter G. Marble receiving a Mason jewel. Rep George B Chandler urged fidelity and support for the party and utilities bill, as Joseph C Kelly takes over the chairmanship. The event featured prominent Republicans from across the city.
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Pinchot Rejoices Over Alaska Coal Claim Cancellations
New York June 27 Former Forester Gifford Pinchot hailed the cancellation of the Cunningham claims in Alaska as a victory against coal monopoly. He said the decision could save valuable government coal fields for public use though he warned a Taft order opening harbor front at Controller Bay might yet enable monopoly via transport control. He urged an honest coal land law to permit immediate development under government leases. A Nugget smoke is good after-dinner.
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Pongee Coat Special At Dillon Co Sale
Extraordinary price reductions sweep seasonable merchandise at E. H. Dillon & Co 1105 Main St including a Pongee Coat Special from Frank Jacobly 1083 Broad Street opposite Post Office. Silk pongee coats are hand tailored with shawl or sailor collars, ideal for summer wear and driving trips. Also Moerlein beer specials and Rhine wine bargains at Gus Broch and Sons 347 Fairfield Ave Automobile Row.
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Patten A M Wooster Promotes Patent Booklet
Patten A M Wooster attorney at law formerly Examiner U S Patent Office offers to mail a booklet on patents. Located at 1094 Main Street Bridgeport Connecticut, call or send postal for details.
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