Charles Mellen Dies At 76 In Concord Mass
Charles Mellen, long a railroad executive, died at 76 in Concord Massachusetts after a career spanning Northern New Hampshire Boston and Maine Union Pacific New Haven and other lines. Indicted on conspiracy charges over a Grand Trunk plan his death ends a saga of Morgan influence and New England rail consolidation efforts.
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Death of Mellen recalls projects he put underway
New Haven on November 17 The death of Charles S Mellen at Concord New Hampshire removes a dominating railroad figure who shaped the New York New Haven and Hartford system He led expansion into trolley lines and steam routes influencing Hartford lawmakers and industry His plans included electrifying the southern system Hell Gate bridge and absorbing lines to feed the main road with a broad New England reach His era ended amid legal and legislative attacks but his projects later became realities as control of trolley lines returned to the New Haven system.
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New Haven Railroad Leaders Quiet Amid Mellen Death
Unclear details surround the death of Mr. Mellen as authorities and executives, including President E J Pearson and vice-president M G Buckland, remain abroad and unavailable for comment at the New Haven road offices.
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New Haven Head Praises Mellen After Death
President E J Pearson of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad lauds Charles S Mellen, former chief executive, noting his outstanding railway leadership on the Northern Pacific and his contributions to the New Haven Railroad and New England. Pearson calls Mellen a highly valued personal friend.
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Big Navy Needed for Bargaining in Arms Parleys
Captain Adolphus Andrews at the New London submarine base argues future naval limits hinge on navy size at talks. He cites U S participation in Geneva and Washington conferences, notes differing British and American needs, and critiques the limited parity achieved focusing only on capital ships.
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Armament views and naval base contrasts in postwar talk
A speaker compares two definitions of armaments, one actual and one potential, and discusses air power with civil aviation seen as a source of future air strength. He analyzes naval limitations talks, notes Britain’s global sea bases versus US need for long range, self sustaining cruisers, and emphasizes that American defenses hinge on a strong navy.
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Lashar Assures Home Control Amid Market Doubts
The sale was deemed unlikely to close as reconsideration united buyers with Mr Lashar. R F Griggs offered to buy back shares at disposal price, strengthening the move. Griggs, head of the firm, also presides over Waterbury Gas Light, prompting scrutiny of the modernization path for the gas utility.
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Legioners Alarm Over Fake Solicitor in Bridgeport
Commander Henry Sullivan of the American Legion reports a man soliciting advertising in Bridgeport claiming it benefits the Legion. The solicitor is not an authorized agent and has no permission to use the Legion name.
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Welfare Department to Hold Semi Monthly Meeting Today
The regular semi monthly meeting of the Department of Welfare will be held this afternoon at 4 30 in the Welfare building office of Angus F Thorne superintendent. Thorne will report a substantial increase in cases across all areas and the potential hiring of another case investigator will be discussed.
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Danbury Universalists to Buy More Land
Danbury Universalist church on Main Street votes at a special parish meeting to purchase a large adjoining tract from State Representative John C. Serre with plans to build a community house next spring. The church is noted as a highly active CT denomination church.
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Sixth Republicans Celebrate Tuesday Victory Party Details
Alderman James Saunders will lead the entertainment for the Sixth District Republican club victory party Tuesday night at the Madison avenue and Charles street clubrooms. Dances and refreshments planned and bids for the new clubhouse are expected within a week or two after regular club session last night.
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Lumberjack Apparel Ad Touts Grey Fleece Cotton Mix
An old style fashion note highlights a men’s lumberjack inspired garment described as grey fleece cotton mix with knitted wrist and waist. It features a large collar and a double collar detail noted as twoones soto. DL TD main door.
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