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Newspaper
The Morning Journal Courier
Location
New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
6
Great interest surrounds Prof. Stroubel noted airship builder as he erects a large tent at Savin Rock to shelter his famous flying machine during a scheduled engagement. The machine arrived in the morning and preparations for display are underway.
Thousands watched the preliminary work as a ten cylinder Rateline engine was tested for hours. The machine, described as fine as a sewing machine, powers a grand locomotive envelope claimed the largest in the world. Hydrogen gas production from sulphuric acid and water is demonstrated on the grounds.
Tome Bank reopened its Fifth Avenue New York branch and the Brooklyn Party ofenta centre today after a months long suspension. President Key and cashier Don Walker announced daily hours from 10 to 2, excluding Sundays, with deposits totaling $11,000 and deferred payments tripling deposits over withdrawals. The bank currently has enough cash on hand to cover the second and third payments.
A garbled account notes Cheeney performances and a new play Areilt WORST to open next week with a corps of well known actors and Maude Adams planned Twelfth Night at Yale venues. It mentions the theater, ticket prices, and social events tied to the productions.
Report from Gales Ferry describes ongoing rowing preparations for Yale with Durfee Farrar coaching, Pendros, Livingston, and Kennedy overseeing crews. Old and new Yale men, including Jul ila W Curtis advisor, arrive for daily training. Weather and water adjustments affect practice as crews aim to reverse 1907 regatta results.
An official statement from New Haven road officials hints at possible termination of agreements with conductors amid labor tense stalemate. Many veteran employees face reduced hours and furloughs as crews shrink, with no strike imminent but concern over union recognition and wage concessions grows.
The White City hosts outdoor Amateur Night with aspiring performers, a lively hook on stage, and audience participation expected to fuel a crowd. Separate note reports Robert Valestinn of No. Mr James treated for suspected poisoning after a Valentine’s Day incident. hospital says he may have ingested unknown poison while driving, aged about 60, worker at the New Haven Palp Company, condition improving by afternoon.
The district board announces age limits for adults in public facilities. Montana and Wisconsin notices cover shipping and wartime enforcement. A Seattle to New York voyage is described, with references to mining ventures and state department actions. Detentions include a former Axpart Shipping president and associated executives.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a late 19th or early 20th century political battle over a merger or legislative action. Mentions Moxtt dune Tho ratir and caggitine Lon HiT caminanty Jenova and the rer ere Will wean flowed with Republican support and Democratic opposition. Also references New York and Maine roads and a legal deal under state laws.
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