Gag Rule Tactics May Roil Convention Contests
Chicago dispatch reports allies for Taft prepared to fight every contested seat at the convention. J Francis Burks leads the effort, denouncing alleged parallel credentials and vowing to push the issue to the floor. Taft allies claim attempts to extend rules will be blocked by parliamentary tactics, amid Florida and Florida delegates’ contest proceedings.
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Aft
Alabama
National Committee
Taft
J. Francis Burks
Pennsylvania
United Prasgs
Reprbiban
Front St
Prudentiary Committee
Comimittan
Mlarida Tyht
Clatriots
aAnti-Tufts Dolagatta
J. N. Stripling
Att
Mayor may inquire on property reassessment in Slaven
May or Martin stated he is aware many city parcels are assessed below market value and plans a thorough investigation. He did not cite any specific property, but affirmed measures to re assess recently sold lands and to examine assessment practices.
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Slaven
Board of Assesors
Martin
Iit
Voluntown Man Fined for Illicit Liquor Sales
In Jowett City on June 6 Philp La moine and hison Philip Jr were fined for illegal liquor selling. La moine, a night watchman for Briggs Manufacturing in Voluntown, was arrested by state police for selling liquor at night within the building.
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Jowett City
Philp Lamoine
Hison Philip, Jr
Te Lamoine
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Nigts
Gales Ferry Crew Reforms With New Oar Order
At Gales Ferry on June 6 the four oared boats tested a new oar arrangement. The crashman eight were beaten by the varsity last night, leaving the navy to train separately this morning. If wind abates the varsity plans a practice row over the Thames regatta course tonight, a pivotal moment for Yale chances.
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Yalrs’ Ohanoas
Thames
Albany Lobby Reports Slow on Race Track Bills
In Albany on June 6 reports from individuals and corporations on race track bill lobbying are arriving slowly. The secretary of state's office notes expenditures must be reported within two months after adjournment, with noncompliance a crime. No major firms or executives have submitted reports yet, while interest grows about ex-Governor Slack's stance against anti race track gambling bills.
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Albany
N. Y
Secretary of State
Fttiorco’ Egolubjo
MME ANNA GOULD SHORT OF FUNDS
MME Anna Gould faces a shortfall in funds affecting her finances and planned activities. Unverified reports indicate potential delays or reallocation of resources amid ongoing financial scrutiny.
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Mme
Anna Gould
Russian singer saga ends with four installment judgment
Paris June 6 Mme Annon Gould faced civil tribunal over a $24,000 necklace judgment tied to Count Boni De Castellana and Mme Nemidot. Despite income cited at $6,000 a month the court granted four quarterly installments to settle the debt stemming from a Castellane divorce scandal.
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Paris
Mme Annon Gould
Count Boni de Castellana
Mme
Nemidot
Boni
Bon
Autos Break World Road Record At Vanderbilt Cup Meet
June 6 report from New York describes the second day of celebrations for Twenty Fifth minutes from Broadway. Harry Levary driving a Hotchkiss set a world road record at 93.826 miles per hour, beating Fournier’s 61.46 second mile record. Isotta and Wint Q Cyclone entries also posted fast times in miles and two mile races, while 50,000 spectators witnessed orderly, eventful racing with police keeping order.
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New York
Jamaica
Broadway
Uieam Leavera Real
Waa
Taia
Harry Levary
Hotchkiss
Herman Kilpatrick
Stearns
O.F. Alcott
J. H. Parker
Leveys
Mattoon Case Reopens Over Watertown Bank Surplus
Arguments on disposing of the aurplug fund of the Watertown Savings Bank were heard before Tudga Gaver in the superior court at Win sted yesterday. Judge Gager expects a fall delivery. The case involves O Moargeraff, Mrs Emma J Mattoon, and others seeking surplus funds after Mattoon's defalcations. The state bank commissioners want the funds returned to bank depositors. Margraff and Mrs Mattoon’s attorneys argued briefs due in two weeks and three weeks respectively. Bondsmen claim remaining legitimate claims are settled and surplus should reimburse them for their losses.
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Watertown Savings Bank
Tudga Gaver
Winsted
Judga Gager
H. Mattoon
O. Moargeraff
Emma J. Mattoon
Mattoon
Margraff
L. F. Burpee
Francois P. Guillaile
M. J. Byrn
Hey
Burpee
Bristol High School Addition Contract Awarded
Bristol June 6 The high school building committee awarded the contract to Robert A. McKone of Hartford for the Bristol high school addition with local labor preference and Bristol material emphasis. The project price set at 24,650 includes omitted changes and rear retaining wall. The committee also authorized contracts for vacuum cleaning, telephone system, and a signal clock. Reviewing members were authorized to investigate material prices for the retaining wall.
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Bristol
High ‘School Building Committee
Robert A. McKone
Hartford
M. B. O’ Brien
A .McKone
McKone
Zimmerman Divorce Case Sparks Broadway Rumors
New York June 6 The utmost secrecy surrounds the suit of Ethel Jackson against J Fred Zimmerman theatrical manager and formerly of The Merry Widow It is rumored a Broadway chorus girl is named as respondent and a sensational counter action may be filed, the Zimmermans separated last March.
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New York
Ethel Jackson
Zimmerman
Husabnnd
J. Fred . Zimmerman
Broadway
Zimmermans
Ilast
Delicious Soda Syrups and Fresh Fruit Lines Drug Store
A fragmented OCR item notes delicious soda and fresh fruit syrups and mentions a drug store. The readable text hints at a promotional line or product display involving fruit flavors and beverages with a local retail setting. No dates or clear entities confirmed.
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Ines Drug Store
Seymour Man Hurt In Auto Runaway Accident
Seymour June 6 W H H Wooster former senator from the Seventeenth district and treasurer of the Seymour Manufacturing Company was thrown from his carriage when a frightened horse bolted after a automobile. He was unconscious with three broken ribs and is resting easily at home.
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Seymour
H. H. Wooster
Bandj
Seymour Manufacturing Company
Meriden Fire Destroys Buildings and Barn
A blaze at Hanover Street and Oak Avenue in Meriden destroyed a barn and damaged a three family tenement, a two family cottage, and two storehouses. Five families lost belongings. Viola McClean was rescued from a bedroom as firefighter A. O. Sinning helped others to safety. Loss estimated between 6,000 and 8,000, largely insured. fire contained after about an hour.
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Meriden
Hanover Street
Oack Avenue
Viola McClean
J M. McClean
Sinning
Brooklyn
N. Y
Fie
Phiiacroth
Alaroy
STATE PRISON FILLED WITH COUNTY FELONS
A large influx arrives at the state prison in Wethersfield from Fairfield and New Haven counties. Sheriff Schofield transfers numerous inmates under sentence including David Beers for robbery, Grover Reynolds for statutory burglary, Charles Rodowski for assault with intent to rape, and David Skelly for rape attempts on a female child. From New Haven, Frank Aboott faces theft, Clifford Caldwell assault to murder, William Foley assault with intent to rape, and others with burglary, robbery, adulterous charges, and a life sentence for murder in one case.
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Fairfield
New Haven
Schofield
David
Beers
Grover O. Reynolds
Charles Rodowski
David Skelly
Spiegel
Frank Aboott
Clifford M. Caldwell
William H. Foley
Frank J. Gill
James Hogan
James Joseph Pacella
William Peckham
Charles Cowell
Charles Bramball
A. Hardy
Charles Henry Miller
Aurelio Morelli
Antonio Mutillo
Frank G. Riva
William Simons
Closing prices of New York stocks 1908 report
Closing prices of New York stocks furnished by J I Goodrich broker 80 ChenneH 8t Hopson block June 6 1908 report lists market figures and prices for the day in a compact stock note.
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New York
J. I. Goodrich
Hopson
Speedy Sperry and a Navy Fire Tragedy Ask Questions
Reports from Washington and Boston describe Admiral Sperry under fire for speed trials that may have influenced a fatal boiler explosion on the Tennessee. Official Navy bulletins list four dead and numerous injuries after a tubular boiler burst, with a full investigation ordered.
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Tennessee
Navy Department
Subree
Rodendo
California
George Wood
Karl O. Page
Adolph Reinhold
George W. Meek
F. S. Maxfield
S. Stamatis
Freman
KE. J. Burke
J. P. A. Carroll
M. Fitzpatrick
G. Corns
A. Hayes
R. B H. Rutledge
R. W. Watson
Los Angeles
San Pedro
Sebree
Admiral narrow escape near ship fire pit tragedy
Fourteen men were in the fire room when a four inch diameter tube blew out, sending steam and debris through the enclosure. Two sailors died at their posts, others injured as Admiral Sebree narrowly avoided harm while assisting in the blaze and coordinating rapid response.
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Babhcock & Willcox
Reinhold
Meek
S. Robinson
No. 8
No. 11
Sebree
Robertson
Howard
Yale Poetry Prize Awarded to Arthur E Baker
New Haven June 16 The Albert Stanburrough Cook prize in poetry goes to Arthur Edward Baker 1910 of Bridgeport Conn for Passis XI Martyrum The award committee includes Chauncey Tinker Archibald MacMeechan and Lane Cooper The prize is valued at 50 dollars.
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New Haven
Albert Stanburrough ‘Cook
Arthur Edward Baker
Bridgeport
Conn
Chauncey B
Woman testifies husband as highwayman in divorce suit
Waterbury June 6 Mrs Benjamin Ward of Prospect testified in superior court she married Ward after he robbed her and later poisoned her. She said the marriage occurred December 23 1898. Ward allegedly jumped from the bushes to rob her of 80 dollars then wooed her, stayed away at night, and poisoned meals including arsenic in chicken food. She claimed she deeded property and savings totaling 3000 dollars to him.
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Waterbury
Benjamin Ward
Prospect
Ward
Oakeshire
Electrician Seeks Quotes on Lighting Wiring and Insurance
H Kehoe explains why many men visit Mutual Benefit offices for insurance suggestions. Advertisement notes shirt waists on sale at Kennedy's Protorial Review patterns for July.
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Mutual Benefit
L. ‘Kennedy
Joly
Fresh Strawberries for Sunday Dinner
Balajian announces a fresh batch of strawberries now available for Sunday dinner. Limited quantity, hurry to purchase.
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