26 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
1
Commissioner Dent of the General Land Office restores lands to public domain amid a government action narrative. The text references a dismissed official and accusations against agents, implying a political controversy surrounding land administration and dissent.
The article discusses efforts by Ginarenheiims to gain control of Alaska coal fields, Glavis’s discharge from a field position amid charges against the interior secretary, and Pinehot conservationists alleging eliminations from the interior department. Tallinner testified before Congress that dadds and cladias were not Ebbesaed.
The federal interior department signals rapid closure of Alaska coal claims amid a tangle of contested titles and a tentative plan for a five million dollar development option. Officials fault current laws and urge congressional changes to allow development while protecting public interests, as claims in the Cunningham group face judicial and procedural challenges.
In the Katalla coal fields of the Juneau district the exposed claims cover about 4250 acres. They lie within the Chugach National Forest which was established February 23, 1909 and includes roughly two thirds of the claims.
Hartford June 26 An effort will be made in the house tomorrow to settle the utilities question at once. It is likely no later date will be set for debate. The Judson bill passed by the senate will be amended and a conference committee sought to resolve disagreements. Judson and followers agreed to abide by at least one amendment from the minority bill affecting the investigation of a commissioner upon 100 electors. Critics argued the measure could undermine rate making. Banks may back the minority bill if the rate making section is retained. A deadlock risk could adjourn the session without utilities legislation if Judson and Banks are appointed to the conference.
Mount Airy Georgia reports a baby named James Adolph Cody aged two years and three months, weighing 9.2 pounds with a waist of 86 inches. The town proclaims the child as the world’s oldest for his age based on measurements.
In Brooklyn at 104 St James Place Rev William N Richie and son Grant N Richie face pure food law charges. They own the Riehte company selling a preparation claimed as a cure containing morphine pepsin atropia and saticytic acid. Judge Veeder reserved decision after testimony by Gen Elliot C. King.
Socialist orator Debs and presidential candidate Hugene VY Debs is scheduled to speak in Meriden tomorrow June 26. The event highlights his campaign swing and public address by a major socialist figure.
Trinity College Hartford completes commencement with senior promenade this evening while alumni day follows tomorrow. The event marks the conclusion of the class day observances for the graduates.
Giuseppe Nacco, condemned for killing Antonia Candiano near Niagara Falls, faced a fearsome death chamber. As Catholic chaplain Rev. Father Robbetti offered a blessing, Nacco wept and begged for mercy before a 1,840 volt current terminated his life after two more contacts.
New Haven June 26 Charles J Donahue jailer at the county jail brands the attack by Julian Leavitt as ridiculous He notes he has been jailer a short time and that labor associations and prison labor contracts are not his concern He cites changes in contracts stating the Ford Johnson company no longer holds work and prisoners now work for the Metropolitan Chair company under a $25000 per year agreement in force since after the jail fire
The Rev Edward Grikis formerly of Union City celebrated his first solemn high mass at St Josephs Catholic Church in Waterbury yesterday at 1030. A large crowd attended as he was escorted from the parish house at 1015. The ceremony featured officiants Father Grikis deacon Father Jansinstis sub deacon Father V Karkanskay archdeacon Father Peter Laurusaitis and acolytes Father Kowalski and Valantesus. Father Saurusaitis preached on The Power of the Priest with a stirring delivery and the musical program by organist Joseph Kovas included Gounouds mass. The church decorations and procession impressed attendees. Grikis, born in Shenandoah Pennsylvania, moved to Union City as a child and studied at St Thomas seminary in Hartford and St Johns seminary before Orchard Lake seminary where he was ordained. It is believed he will assist Pastor Laurosaitis at St Josephs and help with the forty hours adoration.
New Haven reports from June 20 1911 show forest fires causing over 200000 dollars in damage to woodland buildings and products. 43500 acres burned in 755 fires with 4300 cords of stacked wood and 25 buildings lost. Conservative timber losses reach 183000 dollars. April and May fires burned over 1000 acres in several towns including Durham Lyme Franklin Kent Plainville N Britain Warren Cornwall and more. State Forester Spring urges towns to equip wardens with pumps extinguishers and tools.
Papers served on former Warden Hitchcock in two damages suits arising from an April automobile crash. Margaret Cahill of Torrington seeks $10,000, while her husband requests $1,500.
United States battleships Connecticut Indiana and Massachusetts with the Naval Academy midshipmen aboard, arrived here last Sunday night and will sail for Saiel tomorrow.
City Forester Cromie reports spraying around New Haven nearly finished and saving about $2,000 by doing the work in house. Previously contracted spraying cost about $5,000, this year total was roughly $3,000.
Senate moves to defeat the root amendment as opponents publicly oppose it. No further context or dates provided.
Washington June 26 The White House signals a veto of the Canadian reciprocity bill if it comes with any rider. Democratic opposition limits support for insurgent proposals while Baley fights to exempt farm products from free trade. La Follette works on amendments to the reciprocity measure and to wool and free list bills as insurgents prepare for a protracted tariff battle.
In Biddeford Maine June 26 ongoing doubt grows over Gladys Snow nine alleging Charles Weymouth burial on Dr Fred Snow Dayton farm. A search failed and authorities pursue Henry Hewes Canada alive tip while Gladys and sister Beatrice are tested. Deputies may be sworn and Woodlands search planned. Buzzell Olney Merrill and Maude Snow held on murder and accessory charges in county jail.
The first international convention of farm women will meet in Colorado Springs on October 17 to discuss better homes sanitation higher living standards farm home business management and overall rural improvement for women.
The cotton market opened in New York steady with minor fluctuations. Prices showed slight variation across months from July at 14.60 to May around 13.22, with near term contracts marking modest gains and losses as trading commenced.
At 10 30 a m service at St Michael s Episcopal church the Rev Charles L Pardee opened his sermon with a tribute to King George V England He spoke of British thoughts during the crowning and urged Americans to join in honoring the new king wishing him a long life wisdom and public spirit and noting Anglo Saxon unity across nations.
An estimated 30,000 peace services will be held next Sunday nationwide in response to a peace societies meeting and the Beane movement. The observance aims to promote arbitration treaties with foreign nations and urges adoption of the Beane proposal. Reverend John Wesley Sill, president of the International Peace Forum, announced the figure at the Metropolitan Temple.
London June 26. The sailors strike widens as several thousand workers in firms not meeting wage demands walk out. Railways discuss a sympathetic strike due Wednesday. Havelock Wilson warns of a general port closing if non settlement continues. Most firms that yielded face little trouble. others suspend operations, with Southampton largely calm while shipping stalls and dock hands quit in hundreds.
In Amsterdam on June 26 the lightermen and dockers union voted a sympathy strike in support of sailors, halting work and signaling solidarity with the sailors strike movement.
Governor Baldwin rejected Attorney Stockton of Poughkeepsie claim that New York airship regulation mirrors a draft he prepared for Congress. He indicated his informal answer would be to take up the matter. The proposed congressional bill shares features with admiralty law on ships in foreign waters and other details.
New York June 26 Deputy Part of the port of New York says he was offered a bribe of 300000 dollars to abandon his investigation into alleged jewelry smuggling by Miss Helen Jenkins. He disclosed the remark as a statement today.
In New York on June 26 the federal grand jury indicted officers agents and members of various paper board manufacturing corporations named in the Box Board club on charges of conspiracy in restraint of trade.
Luther Pres speaks out against what he calls baseless attacks on business men. He deplores the critics and defends local commerce, urging unity and resilience amid pressure from rivals and public scrutiny.
Hartford June 26 President Luther defends politicians from harsh attack by arguing standards used to judge public men are clumsy and inadequate. He calls educated men to craft careful tests to measure public figures and to apply stricter, more precise measures akin to angelic or divine scales.
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