Morgan to be given L. L. D. degree at Yale
Reported abroadMorgan Morgan may receive Yale Universitys highest honorary degree L L D next week for notable financial leadership in banking relief of the financial strain He is a Connecticut native from Hartford and a director of the New Haven Railroad Company The appointment would place him among Yale s distinguished alumni and honorary degree recipients
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Atlantic Ocean
J. Bierpont Morgan
Yale University
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Connecticut
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New Haven Railroad Company
Brotherhood of Old Bi
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Charles 8. Mallen
New Laven Road
Mellon
Connecticut Men Graduate at Georgetown Medical Class
Connecticut men Louis Thomas Cassidy William Edward Coyle and John Edward Faherty graduate in the Georgetown University medical class. Thomas Gloster of Winthrop is noted in the ceremony held at the university gates.
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Connecticut
Washington
Louis Thomas Cassidy
William ‘Edward Coyle
John Edward Faherty
Medical
Georgetown
Gates
Yamudadad
Thomas Gloster
Winathd
Schirrman Captured Murderer Near Poughkeepsie
Captain Bradley of the local police caught Edward Schirrman in woods near Poughkeepsie after a farmer reported a description matching the murderer of Ida Potter in the Shenandoah mountains. Schirrman offered no resistance and is held in Poughkeepsie to await extradition.
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Poughkeepsie
Danbury
Captain Bradley
Edward Schirrman
Shanan~ Doah
New York
Bradley
Schirrman
Windsor Man Viola Publishes Alleged Bad Faith Statement
A Windsor Italian peanut dealer Viola, arrested April 25 for Sunday store openings, publishes a sworn statement naming men who allegedly pressured him. The trial record shows attorney Alcorn offered a nominal fine if Viola kept Sunday closings. Justice Olds fined him $1 and costs. Viola claims others promised to close stores, while cited officials deny such statements and note drug stores may sell on Sundays.
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Windsor
Viola
Hugh M. Alcorn
Alfred Olds
N. Taylor
Selectman
John Gilligan
Mr. Gilligan
Supreme court ruling curbs chattel mortgage loan sharks
In Trenton on June 15, the Supreme Court affirmed a $1,000 fine against William R. Martin, manager of Capitol Loan Co. The decision implies chattel mortgage lenders may not operate easily, as the alleged usury was concealed by a second mortgage in a 20 percent charge.
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Trenton
Beauty Spot in Watertown Gardens Shines in June
A Watertown feature highlights the Heminways extensive grounds of three acres turned into a thriving flower garden. Head gardener Frederick Evans trained to cultivate a vast collection including barberries salpiglossis seabioga pyrethrum B Hill pink geraniums salvia bonfires and many other varieties such as begonias ferns tuberous begonias verbenias snapdragons phlox foxglove and heliotrope.
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Watertown
Merritt Heminway
Heminways
Frederick Evans
Ffe
B. J. Hill
Advertised Letters at Naugatuck Post Office 1908
Week ending May 30 1908 notice lists letters addressed to named individuals remain uncalled for at the Naugatuck post office. Applicants must state Advertised and provide date of first request.
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Naugatuck
Not Liable in State of Massachusetts Rail Case
In Boston June 15 a new equity suit by Attorney General Malone targets the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad holding of Boston and Maine stock, raising interstate issues and a possible appeal to the U S Supreme Court. The Boston and Maine case contrasts with the Massachusetts navigations holdings, signaling disputed legality under state and federal law.
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Mass
Malone
Massachusetts
New York,New Have and Harford Railroad Company
Boson and Maine
Boston and Maine
New Jungland Navigation Company
Masssachusetts Supreme Court
New Jungland Navigation’ Company
Connecticut
New Haven Company
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United States
Tue
Loy
New Haven ‘Company
Boy of 11 In Iowa Fakes Checks To Raise Cash
Eleven year old Victor Patten in Elliott Iowa reportedly forged and signed checks totaling 85 dollars using the name Fred Reed. Checks for 8 to 36 dollars were accepted at S Brody store and Jones Walker store, with one honored at a bank. He claimed to work for Reed and to be paid by check. Victor was sent to bed without supper as punishment.
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Victor Patten
Victor
Fred. Reed
S. Brody
Jones Walker
Mr. Reed
Guild: Massachusetts Delegation Backs Guild for VP
In Chicago on June 15 and Boston on June 16, the Massachusetts delegation to the Republican National Convention declared support for Governor Guild as the party's candidate for second place on the ticket. Guild, returning to his office after illness, expressed satisfaction at the confirmation of Massachusetts backing.
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Massachusetts
Governor Guild
Boston
Mass
Cary for Vice President Tion
The Brooklyn Citizen notes Melbert Cary of Connecticut as a possible running mate for a Western headed Democratic ticket. Cary, born July 28, 1852 in Racine Wisconsin, rose in Democratic ranks including chairing the Hartford state convention in 1896 and leading the State Central Committee in 1898. He ran for governor in 1902, capturing the largest Democratic vote in state history despite not winning.
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Melbert B. yOary
Connecticut
Oary
Racine
Wis
Princeton College
Cary
Samuel J. Tilden
Hartford
Supreme Court Rules Sightseeing Cars May Run Without License
New York June 15 Justice Bishop ruled that sightseeing automobiles may operate without hack licenses. The decision came on the appeal of Thomas F Duffy a licensed hackman seeking a writ of mandamus to compel police commissioners to shut down sightseeing cars lacking licenses.
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New York
Supreme Court
Bishop
Thomas F. Duffy
Fire at Hartford damages stock $7,000
Hartford June 16 Fire in the wholesale house of J. Rosenbaum dealer in fireworks and confectionery at 1174 Main Street last night damaged Rosenbaum stock to the extent of 7000 dollars. The damage to the building and other tenants was 3000 dollars.
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Hartford
J. Rosenbaum
Rosenbaum
Stock Market Closing Prices Report
Closing prices for New York stocks furnished by J. I. Goodrich broker at Hopson block dated June 15, 1908. Key listings cover leading issues with daily movements and sector activity. The brief notes general market tone and notable shifts among industrials and railroads.
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New York
Hopson
When Failure Comes and the Wifes Security Lost
A male financier exploits a wife by reclaiming settlements during crises. He persuades her she must rescue him with her nest egg and security, making her bear the burden of financial collapse while claiming credit for her work and sacrifices. The pattern repeats as crises justify coercion.
Yale Abolishes Tip System
Gatherers at Yale University vote to end tipping practices within campus facilities and dining services, aiming to standardize wages and improve service consistency across departments. University officials expect a smoother wage structure and potential changes to payroll policies.
Vanderbilt janitors to resign as reforms reshape campus service
Yale authorities plan sweeping changes to dormitory labor by abolishing contracted janitors at Vanderbilt and replacing with paid daily staff. Students will request extra services through the bursar's office with lower charges, ending tipping practices that boosted incomes at Vanderbilt and other dorms. The move could expand to Welch, Lawrence, Fayerweather, and Durfee if successful.
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Yale University
Vanderbilt
White
Fayerweather
Durfee
Welch
Lawrence
Auit Prassing
Forest Fire Averted Near Highland Lake Pavilion
A fast moving forest fire on the Donnel ly tract south of Highland lake pavilion threatened nearby buildings yesterday noon. A gang of men fought the flames with scarce help and limited facilities, but the blaze was checked and officials believed the buildings remained safe.
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Donnelly Tract
Highland Lake Pavilion
Pasiion
Knights of Columbus organize James Mullen fund plan
A meeting of Knights of Columbus officers at the national headquarters discussed organizing a state association to oversee the James T. Mullen fund. About seventy-two grand knights and state officers attended from across the state.
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Taven
Knights ‘of Columbus
James T. Mullen
STATE SAENGERFEST Meriden June 15
The biennial Connecticut State Saengerbund festival opened in Meriden with over 5000 visitors. Out of town groups from Hartford Bridgeport and Waterbury arrived by special trains as 700 singers perform in contests at Poli’s theater and a chorus under John H. Keller leads the evening program. Secret judges will announce winners tomorrow at the big picnic.
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Connecticut
Saengerbund
Hartford
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Reilly
Meeting for Temperance in Saratoga Opens Century-Old Event
A mass meeting in convention hall marks the 100th anniversary of the first temperance society in Saratoga county founded by Dr. William J. Clark. Rev. C H Mead delivered the key address. delegates from 31 states and several foreign countries attend as numerous temperance groups plan ten days of meetings in halls and churches.
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Temperance Society
Saratoga County
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C. H. Mead
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New York City
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Woelker
United States
National Lodge
National ‘Temperance Society
American Society: For the Study of
International Reform Bureau
Women’s Christian, Temperance Union, Temperance Editors
Young Peoples' Prohibition League
Baseball standings and scores from early league games
National League standings show Chicago leading with 30 wins and Cincinnati 26, Pittsburg 26, New York 24, Philadelphia 21, Boston 22, St. Louis 22, Brooklyn 16. American League results include Chicago beating New York 5 to 2, Philadelphia defeating Detroit 5 to 3, St. Louis beating Boston 4 to 1, with listed batteries for each game.
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Walen
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Vickers
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Mullin
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Petty
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Young and Criger
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Phia
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Wash’ton
Demcratic National Committee in Denver Planning Session
In Chicago on June 15 the Democratic subcommittee of the national committee met to appoint temporary officers for the Denver convention and to arrange convention operations. Democratic state conventions later will name delegates to Denver in Colorado, Tennessee and Mississippi. Cruiser Colorado Not In Danger. Seattle June 15 Captain Underwood reported the cruiser Colorado was never in danger after a false groundings report off Dungeness Spit. He said the ship maintained reckoning in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and only anchored to avoid potential mishap.
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Democratic National Committee
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Mississippi
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