Roosevelt and Taft clash over policy in Hill letter
The letter from Congressman Hill to the Burnham Hawley harmony dinner reveals support for Taft policy and criticism of Roosevelt. It argues the federal government should act only within explicit legal authorization, while noting Taft's continued influence and Hill's regulatory stance amid party tensions. The piece also references Platt, Tilson, Chandler, Cannon, and shifts in Connecticut politics.
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Taft
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Shopmen's Final Demand On New Haven Railroad
Reported last night that a final settlement remains unavailable between New Haven railroad shopmen and General Manager Higgins. Workers discuss the road’s latest offer and plan to present a final demand believed to push for an effective outcome.
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Higgins
Wealthy Matron Sues Salesgirl for $25,000
Mrs. Tillie A. Kingsley of Hartford sues Lies Conners, a Tremont Street department store saleswoman, for $25,000 alleging that the Kingsleys’ marriage has been harmed since November 1, 1908. The Boston Herald dispatch notes the case involves accusations of marital estrangement and alienation.
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Hartford
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New York Herald
Helen =ried
Willam Donaghus
Harmony dinners and Hill Hawley unity hinted in Fairfield politics
In Fairfield county politics harmony dinners for Sheriff Hawley were planned but failed to move Anti-Hawley Republicans. A Hill letter avoided mentioning Hawley and critics question if Hill intends Hawley’s withdrawal for party unity. The dinner aimed to promote harmony, with Hill practically suggesting a method to secure it.
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Centennial Independence Day Draped Tablet in New Haven
May 24 New Haven marks the centenary of Argentina's independence with a local tribute. Captain DeForest, builder of the Sargent house now demolished for the County Courthouse, placed a tablet urging citizens to honor the southern republic's birthday. the tablet is now in the New Haven Colony Historical Society galleries and will be draped with flags tomorrow by committee to honor the milestone.
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New Haven
South America
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Captain DeForest
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Government to wash money save a million yearly
A Treasury commission reports laundering U S currency can clean dirt and microbes, doubling the typical bill life. Secretary MacVeagh okays a washing machine in the Treasury with possible spread to sub-treasuries. About 80 percent of notes could be treated. gold certificates are excluded.
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United States
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Yale Funds Small Beside Other Colleges
The bequest of Isaac C. Weyman, a Princeton graduate, of his entire estate to Princeton has drawn wide attention for a $10,000,000 fund added to the university. A table shows productive funds: Columbia 26,000,000. Girard 23,781,870. Harvard 22,716,750. Leland Stanford Jr. 13,000,000. University of Chicago 15,000,000. Princeton 14,168,900. Yale.
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Seaview Lodge Celebrates 16th Anniversary
Seaview Lodge N E O P marks its 16th anniversary with a reception at Lessing hall attended by grand officers from New Haven Bridgeport Ansonia and local lodges. The entertainment committee Led by Mrs. Marcus L Reynolds Mrs H M Dawson and C D Williams organized a musical and literary program followed by ice cream wafers and a social dance. Grand officers present include P F Whalen James L Christie Frederick M Drew Mrs H M Dawson Wallace A Smith and Co O Sniffen.
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Meriden Minister Calls Dr Hunter Traitor To Vows
Meriden dated May 24 The Rev Dr Dubois H Loux pastor of the Center Congregational Church resigns from the Meriden Ministers Association after it votes to invite Rev Dr John Hunter of Glasgow Scotland to address local clergymen at St Pauls Universalist Church on June 5 Hunter plans to inculcate Universalist precepts in Great Britain Loux says Hunter betrays his vows by denying salvation of some and accuses him of treason against the church creed.
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Hunter
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Feathers of Mother Birds to Be Barred
New York May 24 The Audubon bill signed by Governor Hughes will ban aigrettes and plumage of native birds used in millinery. Protection for insect eating birds could reduce crop losses nationwide as Audubon Societies push for uniform laws and farm protection.
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Commuters Seek Court Action Over Rail Rates
After extended talks rail lines unveil July first jump in fares averaging about 3 percent. Central Railroad of New Jersey sets the new schedule while New Haven commuters press a plan to restrain the road via the Supreme Court at White Plains. Mayor Fiske of Mount Vernon and counsel plan to apply for an order to block the rate increase unless a settlement is reached.
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Westchester
Bargain Furniture: Deep Discounts on Rockers Chairs Tables
Value prices feature half price cuts across furniture lines in natural and colored finishes. Items include rockers, divans, chairs, tables, wood baskets and Indian splint pieces with reduced tags from $2.60 to $42.50, urging quick purchase before stock ends.
Tailor made gowns and trimming trends in silk fashions
Silk gown innovations feature heavy silks, new weaves, and detailed trimming ideas including flowered mull scarves for children, gilt buttons, Irish crochet motifs, and crisscross silk bindings. Sleeves favor opaque fabrics over sheer, with net or lace accents and beaded embroidery. Several foreign tech and science notes follow, including an Egyptian mummy cloth theory, a new gyroscope for aircraft, and industrial stats from Switzerland.
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Childs
Newest Notes of Science and City Projects
The column reports a recent New York store fire sparked by sun rays focused through a bottle on an explosive shelf. It notes Tokyo weighing two elevated rail stems at an estimated 12 million dollars. It includes a tip for leathering a pulley with nutgalls and glue, mentions a watch matching a coat button, and cites Victoria Australia’s mining law restricting underground work to eight hours.
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Tokyo
Victoria
Household Notes on Cleaning and Cooking Tips
To clean ivory use a soft brush with lukewarm water and a touch of alcohol for discoloration. For mashed potatoes heat the milk and melt the butter in it before mixing into the potatoes. To remove eye stains from silver rub vigorously with a damp cloth dipped in salt.
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