18 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
The Morning Journal Courier
Location
New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
1
Ambassadors of leading powers assess Turkish and Russian mobilizations as a gigantic bluff in a tense war scare. M Guchkoff urges the Duma to raise readiness with commissions on national defense and rail logistics to move troops, while others warn against unpreparedness. Diplomats temper optimism, foreseeing prolonged friction before a crisis ends.
Twenty eight miners are trapped after a dam burst at Millwake colliery near Mount Carmel. Mud fills a drift as rescuers work by sounds of digging and a shot heard indicating activity inside. Among the entombed are several experienced miners, including seven Americans and the rest foreigners, hope rests on rescue efforts.
New York February 17 Captain Wi Ham H Van Sehalek who commanded the steamer General Slocum when it burned and 900 lives were lost will begin his sentence of ten years next Tuesday. He has not been allowed an appeal or to take part in the United States Supreme Court meeting of officers and the committees of the National and American Associations of Masters Mates and Pilots tonight. They decided to petition President Roosevelt to pardon Captain Van Seneid immediately. Perthe ns will be elten fated for disytalites throughout tin eli. His friends say if he ro seme to pricont would mican hie speety death.
Firefighters battled a three story building blaze at the Muaivite Work in Naugatuck trapping trolley riders. The rear of the restaurant sparked the fire, forcing passengers from New Haven and Waterbury cars to evacuate along bent rails and warped openings. Estimated damage reaches $2000 plus.
After a concert by the New York Symphony Orchestra in conjunction with Madame Norica the ensemble was hosted by the New Haven Dorset Lodge at the Aschenkroef cafe. Supper followed with speeches by Charles Kalth and Louis Melsburg among others. About forty attendees, roughly half New York Dorset members, were present.
New York report details a third indictment against Charles W. Morse, former banker, alleging perjury during testimony before the grand jury. Indictments tied to previously charged schemes and stock dealings surface as Morse awaits further court action and a hearing date is set.
February report from New York describes the Hughes for president movement gaining momentum with leaders and supporters signaling strong backing. Notables including General Woodford and former officials praise Hughes and forecast broad regional appeal, especially in New England and New York, urging unity to defeat Democratic rivals.
Washington february seventeenth republicans on the banking and currency committee held meetings to craft a currency bill and align the proposal with the party platform. the debate centers on stabilizing the nation's monetary system amid rising prosperity concerns ahead of the presidential campaign.
Under the Hepburn Act, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company announced it sold its holdings in the Louisville Property Company. The move targets asset transfers tied to coal transport facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee. The new arrangement steers ownership to meet regulatory conditions while preserving underlying interests of major investors.
A $50,000,000 mortgage tied to the Guarantee Trust Company of New York is linked to the Kinns & Cotes Tide Partnership, with Fort Seat and Missouri River involvement. The date is February 1, with terms unspecified and a complex interrelation among parties described in broken terms.
The Trinity awards prizes at Hartland and Trinity College cover English composition and related subjects. Winners include Marthy Taylor of Yonkers for a second prize in English composition and Frederick, Kate, and others named in local accounts. A ceremony is described at Howland Avenue M.Schien with the grade levels and location noted.
Third Moran indictment looms amid war talk and political reads. Local racing, sports notes, and financial quotes fill a broad page with mentions of Olympia events, theater showings, and university meet results.
Lieutenant Governor Lake and Congressman Lilley failed to reach a candidate compromise at a New Haven luncheon with Taft presence. The conference aimed to unify Connecticut Republicans for the gubernatorial nomination next fall, but no agreement was reached despite friendly talks and assurances of Lake’s candidacy. Attendees included Butterworth Ullman Smith Brooker Fyler and others aligned with Taft.
The New York to Partes automobile endurance event sees Sitoria in a French car slip past Rut toto before daylight. Montague Roberts leads the American car starting at 3. By noon both Italian and French entries suffer failures near Tupley, fir miles west of Petonta, while the American car takes the lead again. The German car arrives in town soon after.
Frederick Farnsworth longtime city figure and father of ex mayor Warnsworth died yesterday. Born September 2, 1822 in Mertford he moved to New Haven May. He served on City Council for years earning trust of both colleagues and ratepayers. He helped organize Protestant Papl... active in many civic groups and left two daughters Mira and Mary. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. David's Church with interment at Hiroe Street Cemetery
Fragmented report describes a prank and a presidential response involving Mr Hitchcock and the poet Department, with reference to a campaign and new headquarters plan. The article notes uncertain timing and unseen confirmation from New York City.
Philip Corbin resigns from New Britain IT firm amid management changes. The board elects a new president Pete free Ete, who died recently. Key figures include Chartie Pareong and Curtiste Baldeehh with cabinet-level changes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe selectmen and officials organizing meetings in a city, with dates and attendees garbled. Mentions of secretaries, towns, and election details appear blurred, making precise subjects and outcomes unclear.
Probates Court considers legality of a trust partition tied to the will of Mary Dane Perden of Westyity. Anne Pardee and Jem Pardee Clark challenge disposal terms with a hospital taking principal free of encumbrance while Pardee heirs receive remainder. Attorneys Harry W. Asher and Henry Newint argued after briefs, noting potential precedent and a Supreme Court decision on whether a trust could be assigned but not effaced.
A probate court seeks a conservator for a contested estate in Canyon involving Wing Med and Aste Seay with hearings set for mid September. The case centers on management of a commercial acer and related assets, amid family dispute and potential claims by Victory Shevtin and Bernard Lyne.
Harifort Company outlines Ochre es Mem vert of Werking Frrer in a brief notice. The document references electric vehicle affairs and related corporate actions with unnamed specifics and general descriptors.
Washington forecast for Tuesday to Wednesday warns of snow or rain in western New York with minor snow in the north portion and increasing winds. New England expected pair Tuesday with colder north and central portions, clouds increasing and light snow south by afternoon or night. West winds become variable with warmer front. Local weather report notes wind velocity readings and weather observations from the meteorology office.
Secretary Taft attended the Lincoln day dinner of the Young Men's Republican Club in New Haven with top party leaders including gubernatorial candidates Lisley and Lake and Governor Woodruff. Toasts praised Taft and urged Republicans to unite to meet national and state challenges, pledging strong support for capable leaders to govern. The gathering drew a large crowd, with remarks emphasizing patriotism, duty, and the republic’s future.
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