How Charities Department Is Run
Probing of the charities department opens at city hall with a mayoral special committee led by Attorney Day McElroy and Aldermen O'Neil Primrose. They review purchasing methods and big expense bills while considering a shift from single purchasing to sub committees and examining deficits and hospital and insane poor bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charities Department
David S. Day
James H. McElroy
Archibald McNeil
Dennis O'Neil
William E. Primrose
Patrick Kane
Abe -Boarad
James J. Stone
James A Jodéee
T. Foster
Day
Com. Stone
Stone
Elane
Sam. Stone
Kane
Mr. Day
Com. Kane
Com Rourke
Com. Frourke
Board of Apportion
Odd Fellows Hold Annual Session in Hartford Connecticut
Reports of officers show a prosperous year with 19,799 members in Connecticut and 286 new members admitted in 1908. Grand Master Kierstead presided as 600 attendees heard updates on lodges, Rebekah growth, and two dozen new buildings planned or dedicated across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Grand Lodge
United Press
Hartford
Grand Lodge of Connecticut
Unity Hall
Grant A.kierstead
Mosahogan Lodge
Waterbury
William B. Thoms
Joseph Hawley
Danbury
Arthur M. Woodford
George T. Clark
Sydney
Australia
Grand Lodge of Auetralia
O&d
Grant A. Kierstead
Bartford
Thompsonville
Rebekah
New Canaan
Odd Fellows
Kierstead
Jonathan W. Pond
Frederick S Hunt
P. G M
Odd Fellows’ Home
Bridgeport
Laura M
Kimball
Rebekah State Assembly
Meriden
Sovereign Grand Lodge
William S.S. Hutchinson
New Haven
Philip Pond
Elmer G. Hurtburt
Sov
Electric Monopolies Questioned in Connecticut Hearing
A Hartford hearing on repealing Section 3 916 of the general statutes drew electric light interests under attack. Judge Beers and attorneys argued for protection of small firms, while Judge Nettleton and others defended existing limits on manufacture and sale of electricity amid fears of price rises and reduced service. The session featured harsh cross examination of expert witnesses and signaled a tough battle over competition and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
A. Beers
Hartford
France
Beers
Morehouse
New Haven
Judson
Howland Dry Goods Company
Minis Ons Judson
C. H. Nettleton
Derby Gas Company
Derby
Ansonia
Shelton
Nettleton
Searls
B. M. Hough
Danbury Company
D. Ward Northrop
Middletown Company
New York
Massachusetts
Publi Safety
Harbor Master Denies Harbor Committee Membership
Harbor Master Charles H. Morris states he is not a member of the Harbor Committee and has not been invited to attend meetings for a long time. He says the mayor misinformed the Council by claiming Morris was a member and questions the motive behind the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Morris
Res
Morris
Alderman McMurray
Senate Passes Automobile Law Reforms in Connecticut
Hartford May 19 The Senate approved amendments to the 1907 automobile law doubling registration fees and increasing penalties for dangerous highway points. Siren use is banned except for fire apparatus with a whistle allowed for autos. Other actions included state funeral funds, rail air brake orders for trolleys, higher highway commissioner expenses, clerical pay for Litchfield Superior Court, and board of education appropriations. Several measures were rejected, including mayoral seats on fire and paying boards and liquor license revocation rules. A one half mill state tax was favorably reported by the Finance Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hartford
Senate
Higgins
Connecticut
Lilley
State Highway Commissioners
Litchfield County
Board of Education
Board of Centrol
New Haven
Corbin
Finance Commission
WHY MILLER RESIGNED A PUBLIC JOB
Former Lakeview Home steward Charles A. E. Miller explains he left to escape the atmosphere of conflict created by President James J. Stone. He denies waste of meat, self serving purchases, and neglect of duties weighing coal, and says salary offered should have kept him. Miller cites disputes over Cowles for superintendent and insists his services were valued. He notes his multiple roles at the Home and asserts personal economics and dignity motivated his resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Merle Cowles
Charles A. E. Miller
Lakeview
Charities Department
Board of Charities
Mr. Miller
James J. Stone
Merle C. Cowles
Cowles
John Miller
Second Hand Sewing Machines and Pianos For Sale
A mixed block of ads offers cash for second hand sewing machines and six upright pianos in good condition with prices from 90 to 196 dollars from M Steinert & Sons Co at 915 Main St. Also note a dance invitation by Polar Star Lodge on Friday May 21 at Quilty's with Monahan's orchestra and 25 cent tickets. A lost Amethyst breast pin with pearls near Fairfield Ave and Main St near the National Bank offers a reward. Contact Mrs Jonathan Godfrey at 486 Washington Ave.
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Dowt
Polar Star Lodge
S. of B
Quilty’s
Monahan
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Main St
Fairfield Ave
Harrison Street
Fit National Bank
Jonathan Godfrey
Washington Ave
Henry Rogers dies, oil magnate of Standard Oil fame
Henry H Rogers, noted oil magnate behind Standard Oil and Amalgamated Copper, died in New York City at his townhouse after apoplexy. He left a wife, son H. H. Rogers Jr., and three daughters. He built a Virginia railroad, helped Fairhaven, and led a vast network of corporations. His death disrupted markets and prompted tributes from financiers at his home.
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New York
United Press
Henry H. Rogers
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Amalgamated Copper Company
East 78Th Street
Edmund Prince Fowler
Pelham Manor
Bears
Rogers
Star Ward
Exchange
Standard and Allied
Virginian Railway
Tidewater
Virginia
West Virginia
Mattapossett
Mass
John D. Ryan
Mr. Hogers
Fairhaven High School
Fairhaven
New Bedford
Pennsylvania
Abbie T. Gilford
McClintocks
Oil Creek
Brooklyn
Charles Pratt Oil Works
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Combine
Emelie Augustus Arndel
Lucius R. Hart
Ww. E. Benjamin
W. R. van Broughton
Mai Rogers-Mott- Coe
Joseph C
WANTED Two launches for sale in city ad notice
Wanted two launches 18 to 22 feet priced 100 to 125 dollars. Apply Room 803 Security Building. Also Hammond Supply Co advertises capital business secrets and Neo Lithic stone for sidewalks with phone contact and address at 223 East 29th Street New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Supply Co
East 29Th St
New York City
Five Brothers Sue Sister Over Estate in Bridgeport Suit
Five Werner brothers Henry Maurice William Max and Herman sue sister Belle Werner over their late father Jacob Werner wealthy clothing merchant estate. They allege she sold property and misused rents and incomes held in trust, with a $10000 attachment placed on multiple properties in Bridgeport and surrounding streets.
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Henry
Maurice
William
Max
Herman Werner
Belle Werner
Jacob Werner
Water Street
Hermann
Belle
Peter Doolan
Courtland Street
Pequonmock
Goodwin Street
Yellow Mill Pond
Werner Brothers
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Foster
Rourke
William S. Hutchinson
R. C. Henze
O. P. Olsen
Henry C. Stevenson
Frank R. Upson
Selah G. Blakeman
Oscar I. Johnson
Christian Damm
William H. Marigold
Stiles Judson
Howland Company
Monopoly
Judiciary Committee
Norwalk
Hartford Company
Connecticut Company
Paris
Sandy Ferguson
Sam McVey
Tate
Lake-view Home
H. G
State St. Riss
Dr. Mansfield
Meigs
Henry Rogers
Master Mind
John D.rockefeller
Amalgamated Copper
Riputp
Jacobi Werner
Arctic St
Madison Ave
Anced Main St
Wnear Stratford
Crescent Ave
William St. Sens
Col State St
Park Nue
Moving Picture Theatre
James J. Sheehan
E. Main St
Pratt’s
Fairfield
Morton
Fairfield Avenue
Everhardt
Smith
Markgie's
East Main Street
JJ Porter
Biltz Sik Ee Hutdl
Eagles’ Hall
United Hatters
Risb
Talmadge
Raymond
Martha G. Raymond
Canaan
Conn
Rijs
Bowery Mission
John C. Earl
Financial
Bible House
Columbia
Miller Motor Car Co
Ave
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