Death of C. H. P. Belmont
The Morning reports the death of C. H. P. Belmont, noting the passing of a prominent figure and the surrounding public response. Obituary details are limited in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
1
The Morning reports the death of C. H. P. Belmont, noting the passing of a prominent figure and the surrounding public response. Obituary details are limited in the fragment.
Olivier H. P. Belmont, a longtime New York political and financial figure born in 1860 and a former congressman from the 18th district, died at his Hempstead home. Funeral planned for Saturday at Church of the Incarnation in Clinton City with Bishop Burgess presiding.
Hartford details the shad season end date as June 20 under current law with no further extensions. Commissioner Matthews notes a poor overall season but some good catches, large buck shad, and strong prices despite few total fish. The record cites the statutory dates and limited extension options.
The Connecticut Fair Association plans a major event at Charter Oak Park from September 7 to 12. A steering committee at the Allyn House in Hartford set aside 656000 in purses for trotting, dairy cattle, horse show, running races, dog show, and poultry premiums. The event will feature vaudeville, bands, and other attractions, with possible new buildings or large tents under discussion.
Corrupt shops, hats, furnishings and clothes from simple to elaborate are in stock at Jones Morgan Co Waterbury.
In New London a jury convicted Frank L. Martin, 11, of manslaughter for shooting Ivy Rogers on July 6, 2007 at Ledyard. State's Attorney and witnesses described anger toward Rogers. Sentence expected to be suspended with possible transfer to the state reform school at Meriden.
Ansonia June 10 Thomas Young recently released from Wethersfield prison for burglary was brought to the city to answer burglary charges against Frederick Osborn & Co. in 1905. The city court will hear the case tomorrow morning.
The New Haven supreme court of errors handed down three decisions. Dresser et al vs Hartford Life Insurance involved 1.1 million dollars and thousands of policy holders with error found and remand to proceed by law. Sebastian v Greenwich involved a guilty verdict for a music teacher on two counts of carnally knowing a minor, affirmed. Hartford vs Kilburn and State v Sebastian were addressed with demurrers sustained in Kilburn and no error in Sebastian with remand in a measure per law.
Openings for the vice presidential nomination dominated discussions in Chicago as Cortelyou’s advance guard arrived. Rumors centered on J P Dolliver of Iowa and Curtis Guild of Massachusetts with support from Murray Crane and others. Eastern candidates favored, but no decisive judgments made as leaders wait for late-week developments.
Closing stock prices for New York stocks are listed by J I Goodrich broker based at 80 Charab Street Hopson block. The item notes the latest trading results and includes market activity details from the broker’s ledger.
United States Senator Frank Brandegee of New London will deliver a patriotic Independence Day address at the state prison. Warden Garvin invited him after a New London visit. Brandegee agreed by readjusting a prior Fourth of July engagement. He is described as an eloquent and forceful speaker on patriotic topics.
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company of Lynn Massachusetts announces Mrs. Pinkham and her son Arthur W. Pinkham with younger family members sailed for Naples on May 20 for a three to four month European vacation.
A small Waterbury shop advertises a fine assortment of graduation hats in white trimmed and untrimmed styles. The ad promises new stock in white and colored straws with prices around 30s.
At the Grand Avenue Congregational church in New Haven the Rev. Gerald H. Beard of Bridgeport accused United States Senator Morgan G. Bulkeley of Hartford of unworthy conduct and said he was not fit for the Senate. Beard urged ministers to take a stand for purer politics and participate in primaries and elections to defeat Bulkeley.
Hartford June 10 Senator Morgan G Bulkeley said he had not read Rev Gerald H Beard speech attacking him and he would pay no attention if he had. They can talk as much as they like he added and they can say what they please but I expect to live just as long no matter what they say.
Gales Ferry and Red Top report a Yale practice day with the freshmen and varsity eights on the river. The Yale varsity boat flooded and sank on the return, swimmers reached shore and emptied the shell. Freshmen captain Livington and rowers Frost Hyde No.6 suffer boils and miss days. Harvard crews faced rough water, with the stroke easing to 36 and minor equipment issues delaying the session.
The standing committee of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad will meet in New York on Friday to decide the rate of the final dividend for the fiscal year ending June 11. It is expected the current rate will be maintained, but if earnings miss the amount, directors may declare a partial dividend from surplus and resume payments when profits improve. Some rumors suggest a vote to drop the rate.
Washington June 10 The triennial convention of the International Order of Good Templars yesterday elected officers including Chief Templar Edward Wawrinsky of Sweden as lead, Counsel lor George Odtteril of Seattle Washington, and Vice-Templar Mrs G Bunson Mantto by Canada as treasurer H elected.
In Providence, June 10, Judge Sweetland hears Warren Fales, a mill owner, sue for divorce from Katherine Harris Fales. Fales names his son Leroy and others as corespondents, while Mrs. Fales counters that his conduct and affairs prompted the marriage’s strains. She recounts Waldorf Astoria misconduct in 1908 and alleges further indiscretions, noting her husband’s abroad life and moves, as the case proceeds in Superior Court tomorrow.
German singers from Hartford Waterbury and Bridgeport arrange special rail rates to Meriden for the state sangerfest on June 16 Hartford plans to send about 1000 participants Decorating firms from Hartford Waterbury and Lawrence MA have agents in Meriden for event decorating Tickets for the grand concert on Monday evening June 16 are on sale The silver shield first prize in the exhibition at Meriden draws attention praising designer W Hirschfield and the workmanship
Waterbury June 10 Deputy state dairy commissioner Potter of North Haven, Gervain Brothers of South Main Street and Dough and West West Main Street were arrested yesterday for selling oleomargarine without proper permit. The cases were settled with Gervias Brothers.
The Automobile Club of America bureau of tours plans a pleasure tour June 19 to 28 to Bretton Wood and Poland Springs. Members will travel via the Naugatuck valley, with Waterbury as the first stop, passing Naugatuck in the afternoon of the 19th, starting from the New York clubhouse and following the New England route.
The executive committee of the State Firemen’s Association met at Hotel Garde at 11 a.m. Present were officers W D Perkins, J W Hayes, R W McGee and county delegates J Pitt, P F Corcoran, Andrew F Solan, F W Carker, J N Heron, A Brown, and Charles Stone. Five small claims under 20 dollars were approved for Willimantic, South Manchester, Litchfield, and Norwich. Norwich Deputy Chief Brown invited the annual convention to be held there. the meeting set for September 8 and 9.
The air ship that arrived at Savin Rock recently proved its ascent ability last evening. Charles Hamilton piloted the craft making a graceful rise several hundred feet above the grove before flying toward West Haven. The motor quit briefly causing a temporary loss of control but the ship landed lightly at Atwater street and Washington avenue. Both Hamilton and the vessel were unharmed and the craft was returned to Savin Rock.
United States Elks seek to bar the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World from using the Elks name and emblem. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Morschauser granted a temporary injunction at White Plains New York. Lawyers John F. Brennan and Thomas F Curran represent the Elks in this action against the colored order alleged to violate corporate rights and admissions rules.
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