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Newspaper

The Morning Journal Courier

Location

New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1908

Page

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CREW'S FATE UNKNOWN AS SKINNER ABANDONED NEAR CAPE HATTERAS

The American schooner William H H Skinner, bound from Georgetown to New Haven, was dismasted and abandoned 200 miles northeast of Cape Hatteras after a gale. A steamer sighted the vessel showing a White flag. crew fate unknown. Built 1891 at Camden Maine, 489 tons, commanded by Captain Griffith.

New Haven New York Peh William HH. Skinner Capa Hatteras Bawkday Brtin Ste Junrire Bante Agille Conti Georgetown Griffh Camden Wis

Second Camp Dates Set for July Sixth to Fifteenth

Colonel Geddes announced the Second Regiment encampment with a detachment of regulars will run from July 6 to July 15 at Watertown New York. The ten day camp will include three regiments of infantry two cavalry squadrons and artillery with drills and mimic warfare. Concerns cited included business and wedding commitments and Yale commencements but the fixed July dates address objections from many members.

James Geddes Evcoud Dura- Udn Cole Ile Grayn Yale Vieelty Geddes Nuit Watertown Jefferson County Madison Barracks McWaldner Department Coast States District of Columbia de Wats Mount National Guard

Whitney Avenue Home For M Steinert Purchase Atlas Lot

Rudolph Steinert of M Steinert & Co buys a lot on Whitney avenue between Linden and Willow streets between Ingersoll and Perrin residences. The 100 feet front site is described as highly desirable on the select avenue. He plans a handsome house with colonial design, with building plans by Albert Garrett of New York prepared for spring erection.

Rudolph Steinert M. Steinert Company Whitney Avenue Linden Willow Streets Ingersoll and Perrin

Increasing Capital at Waterbury Water Company Meeting

Stockholders voted to increase capital by issuing 710000 of common stock and 5000 preferred stock. Preferred stock carries seven percent annual dividends. The 90000 share pork D 4% represented. Subscription list for new issues opened at once. Vote to raise capital was unanimous.

Waterbury New England Wateh

Lilley seeks inquiry into electric heat firm influence

Washington reports Representative Lilley of Connecticut has introduced a resolution demanding an investigation into alleged improper influence by an electric heat company over Congress. He plans to file a brief with the Rules Committee and aims to press the inquiry, while other committees review related naval matter amendments.

Washington Lilley Connecticut Electric Heat Company foRlstation Wats Vulem Tostiorow Standing Committee of Electric Boat Company Congrésa Cannon Daleell Sherman Williams de Armond Padgett Tennessee Committee On Naval Affairs Howe Paigett Naval Service Dalzelt Rules Committee Congress Canna Pressfonl Sharmin New York Tha Dwier

Norwich church probate items and gifts reported

A fragmentary probate notice lists Adam Meld and the Norwich Free Artdeme as beneficiaries with a $10 000 figure. Other items reference Baptist pastor changes, stockholders and employees figures, and church finances including a $6000 and a $4000 amount tied to the First Baptist church in Packerville.

Norwich Adam Meld Waterbury Baptist Paston Chang Hughes Ehunen Firet Bapstet Packerville

White City to Offer Free Admission This Season

White City plans to abolish gate charges for the coming season after a conference with manager Speck and stockholders. The park will rely on higher concessions and aims to attract crowds, hoping free entry boosts attendance and profits. The change may be temporary as operations move forward with planned attractions and renewed energy this spring.

White City Cumming Senana Fremior Speck Connecticut Greatnat Amusement

Poor Woman Found Dead in Verreeny Banked Aid Cut

Amelia Miller was found dead in Verreeny this afternoon. She was sixty years old, lived alone, and had recently received town aid. Officials uncovered over 490 in bad money in her bank account, prompting the town to forego further aid and use the funds to cover funeral expenses and reimburse the town treasury.

Rockville Bed Amelia Miller Verreeny Bolly Tink Electmen Comm & Bank Hook Tmen

Chamber of Commerce Meeting and Local Notices

A Chamber of Commerce meeting is announced for this evening at the Hall and Chapel, discussing the OWI and pending congress actions, forest reserves near White Vind Appa, and the 1914 census compilation. Also referenced are local incidents including a fatality near the swamp and related remarks from several individuals.

Tierhamier of Commerce Eine Charies Moreris

Liley to Present Charger Today and Other Local Items

News notes from neighboring towns, sports updates, and public notices. Teachers to Ald Uittressed. A woman stabs a professor in a local incident. Armory activity and home construction plans visible. Harvard defeats Princeton in a college game. other campus and league updates. Local theater listings and a county fair schedule close the column.

Liley Japan Few Telephone Co Norwich White City Rocka Brent Campatilly Hiushan Profeanoy Wourne Luvis Rudolph Stalyert

Stabbed Husband in Home Over Allowance Dispute

Flora Ruffin stabbed her husband Anthony Ruffin in the back at their Webster Street home after an argument over weekly allowance. The case, Breach of the Peace, was noted as she was arrested and charged. both spoken about the treatment and need for medical attendance, with the husband stating the harm was undeserved.

Anthony Ruffin Quinmipck Club Flora Ruffin T& Webster Anthony Flora Abe Mam Deskin Engen Lara Tle Wan Fae Mia Tim

Curtailment Plan Aims to Extend Cotton Mill Shutdowns

Boston observers report a planned meeting of cotton manufacturers to discuss continuing curtailed production across New England mills. Officials indicate mills may run at about 75 percent capacity, extending the shutdown period to conserve resources and stabilize prices.

Boston To-Tay Cotinn Mills Sea England Athanimoudds Laflyent Emrek Mace Thyme Mae Rey Sim Praciowlly New England

Hartford Telephony Inc Incorporation Announcement

A Hartford brief reports the incorporation of the Vienna Telephony company with capital stock valued at $100,100 and $10 per share. The secretary and officers are named, and it notes the development of telecommunications ventures in the area amid local business activity.

Arties of Home Hartford Capital Arietes Je. Corporation Wael “Vien Telephony Tet Stalalis Ida Nagle

Theft and Non Support Charge Against Lucas

Harry Lucas, recently detained by Detectives Daley McAvoy and Lonergan, faces theft and non support charges. He allegedly attempted to obtain goods by false pretense, placing large orders with Adam’s and Merritt & Chapman, then using telegraph to confirm them. A gold watch found on him may be linked to a previous theft. City attorney’s office seeks support charges from his wife. more charges expected after further investigation.

Harry Lucas Daley McAvoy Omecer Lonergan Grandmyer Lucas Merritt & Chapman Rive Adan Merritt & Chatsman Co Rhit Thos Min Lucas Tammry Conrad Welrt Thomax Hin Waa Lucus

Buys Central Property On Chanel Place Sold To Western Buyer

The 14-108 Chanel street property formerly owned by four grandchildren of Tate Joseph SheMet was sold to an unidentified western buyer. Details on residency retention or future changes remain uncertain. A conference of interested parties will be held soon in Willendiene Che altamtiors to discuss the matter.

Jabn ‘Tole Miehwet Maesgutn Joseph SheMet Kiewit Willendiene

Teachers to Aid Communal Center Anniversary Effort

A group of teachers plans to assist a local organization marking a centennial celebration. They will help relieve distress by forming a permanent community body and contribute efforts toward organizing events and services in the city. A meeting is set for May with elections and leadership roles to be decided.

Yale D A team practice hints at catcher race

Yale players practiced in the cage with thirteen pitchers including Merritt Van Vieck Cushing and Dunbar. Captain Jones will be varsity catcher, with Philbin among candidates who previously caught for the freshman team. Light cage work preceded field drills as conditioning continues and a training table begins late March before the first game at New York University.

Yale DA Yale Mmnas Tad Joars Merritt van Vieck Cushing Dunbar Fac Jones Philbin

Activity at Troop Armory Horse Show Rehearsals

Troop A Cavalry Armory on Orange Street hosts a lively reception for troopers with dancing and orchestral music. Horses from Yale and other owners are shown, with Macbeth owned by Cy M. Du Pay of Yale set to compete for a large silver cup prize. Tickets and boxes sold, four show receptions planned, and preparations underway for the horse show next Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Troay Orange Street Orchestra Furnt Atty Cowples Fotke Heimer Macbeth Cy M. du Pay Yale Universsty Pittebans Hunter Ie Fider Passiye Abell Dwenty Weogiven Be Longley & Co Clothiem Church Street Thie Htuati Mie G. Bounton Vlads Uo Leon Huree Hamilton Martin & Martin Auiddtes New Torkefty Alew Connecticut Mix Church and Chapat Avent Treo Air Kolthat

Charity Ball at Music Hall for Woman's Exchange

Prominent New Haven society gathered at Music Hall for a charity subscription ball aiding the Woman's Exchange. Debutantes, gowns, and a Hue and White theme filled the event, with extensive décor by Cunningham and a grand display of two hundred dancing couples as guests arrived by carriage.

New Haven Musics Hall Music Hall Chapelly Promeni Yale Cunningham Mailer Dave Woliery Tall

Weather record for Eastern New York forecasts storms and warmth

The forecast calls for warmer Tuesday with rising humidity and rain or snow later. Wednesday brings rain in the south and possible snow in the north, with winds turning southeast. Temperatures rise Tuesday, then cooler trends midweek, and stronger east winds are expected.

Washington New Yorks Tesday

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