Buffalo pumping station collapse kills four
Four men died and nine were missing after the Porter avenue pumping station at Buffalo collapsed during construction. Firefighters and troops aided heavy rescue work as crews pulled from the debris in a hall of brick and concrete. The disaster damaged walls and roof, with property losses over a million dollars and many injured.
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United Press
Buffalo
City Water Works
Porter Avenue
Fort Porter
Changes In New Haven Railroad System Tomorrow
Numerous management changes in the New York New Haven and Hartford system take effect tomorrow. H J Saabye moves to Boston to become chief clerk to Benjamin Hinckley, J Parker Snow resigns as Boston and Maine chief engineer with A B Cortell to succeed him, A W Munster becomes engineer of tests, Lucius B Storrs takes over Connecticut trolley operations, Calvert Townley returns to Westinghouse, Irvine A May succeeds Charles L Campbell as auditor.
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United Press
New Haven
New York, New Haven
Boston & Maine
A. B. Cortell
McHenry
Snow
A. W. Munster
New Haven Road
Lucius 8S. Storrs
Connecticut
Reichman Sentenced for False Report at Carnegie Trust
Joseph B. Reichman former president of the Carnegie Trust Company was sentenced by Justice Davis to four and a half months in the penitentiary. He was convicted of making a false report of the trust company’s condition to the state banking department. Reichman sought a certificate of reasonable doubt pending appeal.
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United Press
New York
Joseph B. Reichman
Carnegie Trust Company
Davis
Reichman
State Banking Department
Justice
Welles Hawkes Here Renews Acquaintances in Bridgeport
Welles Hawkes a leading publicity man and Ringling Brothers press representative visits Bridgeport renewing ties with local newspaper men. He has long led publicity for Frohman bureau and promoted Dreamland and the New York Hippodrome.
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Welles Hawkes
United States
Bridgeport
Ringling Brothers Circus
Hawkes
Frohman
Dreamland
Coney Island
New York Hippodrome
Ringling Circus
Probate notes name Silliman estate executor in court
In probate court Judge Edward K. Nicholson was appointed executor for Erva B. Silliman with personal estate inventories at 2500 dollars. Alderman Frank Timko secured transfer of a liquor license from Elm Street to Star Garden on Bank Street amid strong local opposition from Law Enforcement League and neighbors including MacKenzie Brothers of the Public Market. John Noden once ran a concert hall at the old Star Garden.
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Erva B. Silliman
Edward K. Nicholson
Edward F. Hallen
Timko
Frank Timko
Third District
Elm Street
Old Star Garden
Bank Street
Law Enforcement League
MacKenzie Brothers
John Noden
British muck-raking in Germany reviewed
Excerpts from Frederic Courtland Penfield critique in the American Review of Reviews discuss British commissions probing Germany. The piece mocks partisan bias in reports, noting assertions of no unemployment, no poverty, and sensational claims about horseflesh meat and hard bread.
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Germany
Free Trade
England
Frederic Courtland Penfield
American Review of Reviews
Raise Pastor Salary At South Norwalk Church
The South Norwalk Methodist Episcopal Church voted to raise Rev. John E Zell ers salary to 2000 dollars and extend his contract for another year though his current term runs to April 1, 1912. He previously led Warren Street M E Church in Brooklyn New York.
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South Norwalk
Methodist Episcopal Church
John E. Zellers
Brooklyn
N. Y
Warren Street
M. E
Forest Land Fund Upheld at $2 Million Decision
Washington dated June 30 reports the Appalachian Forest Reserve Commission seeks ideas to spend the $2,000,000 set aside for forest land. The money, authorized by law, must be extended by the end of the fiscal year or revert to the Treasury, and the commission met at Secretary Stimson's office to discuss.
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United Press
Washington
Appalachian Forest Reserve Commission
Uncle Sam
Stimson
Treasury
Debs speaks in Stamford amid street violence and census notes
Eugene V. Debs speaks in Stamford presided by Robert H. Hunter after a laborer James Carley was jailed for 30 days following a street altercation with George Tenney. The item also cites census projections on Germany and Britain, patent economic data, and a July American Review of Reviews article.
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United Press
Stamford
Eugene V. Debs
Robert H. Hunter
Connecticut
James Carley
Golden Hill Street
George Tenney
Water Street
Carley
Holbrook
Foster
Submarine Gold To Be Sought By This Company
Articles of incorporation for the Catawba Dredging Co filed in the town clerk’s office. A Lake Torpedo Boat Co branch with Bedrock Gold Submarine Co among stockholders aims to recover treasure using submarines. Capital stock totals 100000 with 3000 cash and 99700 in other property. Subscribers include Clement E Adams William N Howell Arthur S Keith and Bedrock Gold Submarine Co. Offices in Lake office building Seaview avenue.
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Catawba Dredging Co
Lake Torpedo Boat Co
Bedrock Gold Submarine Co
Clement E. Adams
William N. Howell
Arthur S. Keith
Lake
Seaview Avenue
Tests of dirigibles and aeroplanes for warfare at Hampton Roads
Washington reports a planned August naval air war test at Hampton Roads with manned dirigibles and aeroplanes. Ships will fire six inch and five inch guns while captains implement their own firing theories to gauge accuracy against air attack and a trophy will be awarded to the best vessel. Army trials at Sandy Hook will run parallel with new four and six inch rifles and a percussion cap designed to rupture gas bags.
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Washington
Hampton Roads
England
Germany
France
Ordnance Department
Navy
Army
Sandy Hook
United States’ Army
Summer White House ready for President Taft in Beverly Mass
Beverly Massachusetts June 30 Paramatta the summer White House awaits the arrival of President Taft and his family tomorrow. The President's staff arrived yesterday and found the cottage inviting with rooms refurnished and new Executive quarters suited to office use. He is due shortly after 8 am at Montserrat Station nearby. The President will play golf at Myopia in the morning.
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United Press
Beverly
Mass
Montserrat
Myopia
Selectmen Pay Block Sought in Stamford Case
Charles Jones of Stamford Edward B Depew and Frank Depew of New York seek a temporary injunction to stop Stamford selectmen from paying Jones his salary They filed in Superior court after winning a February judgment of 2946 22 against Jones but cannot collect and claim he has no property and only earns 750 a year as sleetman.
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Stamford
Charles Jones
Edward B. Depew
Frank Depew
New York
Superior Court
Jones
Sleetman
Howard Emerson Named Permanent Receiver of Palladium
In New Haven on June 30 Howard F. Emerson of the Ansonia Sentinel was appointed permanent receiver of the Morning Palladium. Bond holders and creditors attended. The receiver may borrow 2000 dollars. Two appraisers were appointed. William R. Brown was reappointed to the paying and sewer commission for six years from July 1. City Clerk Boucher received the notice of reappointment.
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New Haven
Howard F. Emerson
Ansonia Sentinel
Palladium
Lmew
William R. Brown
Paying and Sewer Commission
Boucher
City Hall chatter hints at police picks and delays
At City Hall, speculation over police appointments runs as officials plan future council sessions. President Hugh Lavery notes an August report delay while executive meetings proceed. A visiting Armenian priest seeks subscriptions as 350 year exiles return to Russia from Anatolia.
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City Hall
Boucher
Hugh Lavery
Board of Aldermen
Lavery
Bound Over for Stealing Horse in Stamford Case
Salvatore Caltabellotta was arraigned in Stamford city court on theft charges involving a nurse and vehicle from James Murray. Identified by Murray and James Tricca for hiring a horse and buggy from the Murray stable last May. Judge Young found probable cause and bound him over with a $1,5000 bond.
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United Press
Stamford
Salvatore Caltabellotta
James Murray
Murray
James Tricca
Young
Week End Segars Offer At Jennie Hamilton’s Pharmacy
Week end segars advertised for sale Saturday and Sunday attract discriminating smokers. The ad promises the best and biggest segar values for a quarter, with no profit claimed and a Fourth of July supply suggestion. Phone 832.
Bargain Fashion Sale Highlights Men and Women Apparel
Yorke $1.50 shirts cut to $1.20 for a limited time with dark options for men. New blouses for boys at 50c, 75c fancied lace collars and veils in multiple colors, silk gloves at $1, and various hats, shoes, and linoleum deals in front basement and near elevators.
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Yorke
Main Street
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