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Newspaper

The Morning Journal Courier

Location

New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1908

Page

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House Kills New Haven Merger Bill

Boston news analysis notes the Massachusetts House vote killing the New Haven merger bill between the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad and Boston and Maine lines. It outlines amendments, Senate inaction, and governor Draper’s intervention, with courts likely to decide on possible future consolidation.

HOUSE New Haven Boston Howe New York Hartford Railroad Company Horton Matny Cononilttes Reston Draper A Walker Allroad Stark Irslaluture Flonn Als Rover and Eleht Harvey

Defeat Expected in New Haven Road Merger Case

Massachusetts courts face a pivotal decision as Motions on the Boston and Maine merger loom. A federal suit may proceed, while state proceedings await a ruling that could shape the future of the New Haven railroad dispute and the Boston and Maine agreement.

New Haven Road Massachusetts Mussiahimetty Boston and Maine Federal Malone Magellehueelle Supreme Court Howton Bowton New Maven

Severe Blow to Turf Anti-Gambling Law Wil Cripple

Belmont comments on New York anti gambling measure, says law will harm horse breeding and racing. He notes racing features in the bill may avoid prohibition but questions its impact on employment and thoroughbred development in the area. Belmont, chairman of the hockey rink, discusses potential consequences.

Belmont London Sean New York Walt Nina Dhane

Peonage in Connecticut Case Report

Justice department officials disclose a special inquiry into peonage allegations. An agent traveling from Tiraye confronted workers at a Connecticut construction site claiming a foreman position and threatened violence with a gun when the crew attempted to quit. They returned to work and resumed duties.

Washington Tyusedi Tiraye Justice Lamba

Sunday town ballot on wall games petition in Oranite

Citizens of Wott Paven, Oranite, discuss a Sunday wall games petition for Shvin Rick Dorwnon He. Voters face a choice on hosting games, with warnings of protest and town disruption. The petition seeks to permit or deny games while noting potential noise and public nuisance concerns.

Oranite Oranite, Cont Desler Ta Witheny Pyinio~ ‘Wall Games At Shvin Rick Fang Churely Gaia Vetern

Flood Rises as Kansas City Sees Wide River Pressures

Severe Missouri flood conditions threaten vast areas with rapid cresting and widespread evacuations. Workers return home as water overruns yards and streets. Officials plan removal of distros and reinforce rail connections while evictions and rehousing efforts unfold amid ongoing river rise.

Taft Backed By Delegates In Ohio Convention Fight

Reported chaos and fluid voting in Ohio’s delegation as Taft supporters gain a temporary edge. Committee actions narrow the field, with most delegates favoring Taft though several districts remain unsettled amid party infighting and procedural disputes.

Fragmentary clues in a missing person case on third page

Disjointed OCR text hints at a disappearance involving a woman named or linked to Hollie and a mobhiehol event. Limited legible names include Ter Meath and Nave hoon. The fragment paints a sudden vanish without clear location or date, with police or family figures referenced but details unclear.

Piigloian Ter Meath

Strikers to Join Union in Textile Industry Action

The article reports workers in the textile sector planning to strike and join a union. Officials prepare for a coordinated walkout as management faces disruption and potential production halts. Monitored by union organizers, the move aims to unify employees across departments.

Bryan and Prohibition Speech at the Antis Rally

A garbled account reports William J Bryan addressing prohibition supporters in Milwaukee. The fragment mentions his claim of victory for prohibition at the convention and accuses anti prohibition groups, noting his constitutional pledge and the party platform.

Local Ordinances Reported Amid City Meeting Notes

Amid sparse city notices two ordinances are reported as advanced. Names of officials and venues appear, including Roek oo cei and Randoy Hall, with references to a public program and truce discussions. Sports blurbs mention Cubs, Yankeer, and Nettleton with scores and upcoming events.

WPW Randoy Hall Roek Oo Magia Mioriiten Amd Valeri Witie Garon Fiat Hartford Bridgeport Holyoke New Heil Clile Leone Cubs Diajaploda Dawn Yankeer Nettleton

Tragedy at West Haven teacher takes own life

Milly Mille, a 33 year old teacher at Noah Webster School in West Haven, died from a self inflicted bullet wound. Friends say she had recently suffered despondency and fear of death. She had taught in Branford and Hartford before returning to West Haven and was a Normal School graduate and church member.

Journal-Courier Wirtford Dune Agnes Milly Ath Ney Webster School Sululie Keil Aiea Wits Kendall Fuller MVS Noah Webster Wan Maven Repox Mitin Miew Mille Mel Tate Anes Alia West Haven State Normal

Teachers Tonight at Regilan Monthly Meeting

The Regilan hosts a monthly meeting to approve the coming school year teacher appointments. The session will consider the final list, with routine business and salary details for the year ahead.

Regilan Effert Dwight Street Tate

Frisky fountain business turns sour in local rush

A garbled note recounts a soda fountain sale and a near accident at a busy street corner. An ambulance responded after a customer tried a drink, creating a chaotic scene as the crowd dispersed. A passerby reported the incident to the shop’s owner.

Two Ordinances to Be Reported Amid Health and Licensing Debates

The council discussed repealing parts of the Meesent ordinance and assessing a poll tax on speculation licenses. Reports favor two ordinances easing licensing for inflammable oils and tobacco theatres while restricting disorderly venues. authorities debate health board powers and police authority, with points on fees and enforcement.

Pil Perenne Paillon KarMeRe Board of Health William Bardenalee Mm AL Dorman Cunningum Nailheen

Moths 1.40 Washington Prison Line

Fragmented OCR text discusses a prison list and a patient in danger of retaliation. It references a journal related to the Rehena and a claim of restoration through a penal system.

Washington

Trunk Deaths Linked to Missing Children

Five youths named Judeph and Andre Beaudry and others were found suffocated in a trunk after a dormitory search. The victims, aged eleven and younger, were believed to have hidden the meteor in a crust. Joseph and Andre Beaudry were sons of Henry Beaudry, a local roll worker. Wilfred fled upon learning his brothers were missing.

Cru Joseph Andee Henry Beaudry Wilfred

False collector scams Grace Hospital donations in New Haven

A man pretending to collect for Grace Hospital misled several residents in New Haven. He claimed donations supported the hospital but kept the money. Police have been alerted and a search for the suspect is ongoing.

Frank Bergin Arrives Home From Princeton University

Francis Bergin, son of Sargeant Bergin of the Howard Avenue police station, arrived yesterday in the city from Princeton University where he is a student. Young Bergin, a class of 1904 member, played on the university football squad and recently graduated from New Haven High School. The weather season at Minementon has ended and the plantations have been completed. Borain Nix returns home for summer vacation.

Francis Bergin Sargeant Bergin Howard Avenue Princeton University Young Bergin Prington New Haven High School Minineton Borain Nix

Steamship Lines Withdraw From Naples Passenger Trade

Steamship lines serving New York to Naples, including the Vine planner services and the Neapolitan Trince, have suspended operations in passenger service due to a decline in business and lower rates following a loan rate change. The Russian volunteer fleet between the port and Russian ports will also be withdrawn temporarily after June 17. Five steamers operated in the fleet, carrying passengers. the withdrawal reason aligns with the Vine agent's explanation.

New York Prinos Vine Siculin Mince Trince Nls Naples Tony The Vine Lowes Rorslan Riaslan Porta WL Clawsen

Longtime Webster School principal honored with gold gift

A surprise reception for John G. Lewis at the Webster hall honored fifty years of service in public schools. In all, $60 in gold was presented as a 50 year, one dollar per year, and $10 for goodwill. Teachers, alumni, and friends filled the decorated hall for music and well wishes as Mr. Lewis nears retirement.

Thid City John G. Lewis Webster Jowln Upper Natl Lewis Joel Alumni Association Friends Lewla Wre

Yale Alum Bly Dies at 93 Oldest Living Yale Alumnus

Providence June 11 William Davis Bly oldest living Yale alumnus and class of 1889 died at home from heart failure after long illness. He was 93, long involved in manufacturing and served as president of Allendale Company. The text notes Bly as oldest living alumnus among living alumni and mentions Chester Dutton as next oldest living graduate.

Providence William Davis Bly Yale University Bly Allendale Company Wiliam D. Bly Chester Dutton Concordia Kansas Me Bly Dutton

New York Election Race Narrows as Ballots Counted

In New York the city’s mayoral race tightens as 112 ballots were recounted and Hearst gains 215 over the tally, with McClellan advancing at times and Ivins’ prior credits shifting. The day’s recounts leave Hearst ahead by multiple votes as judges adjourn.

New York W. RB Hearst George B. McClellan McClellan Mr. Hearst Ivins

Contaminated School Wells Highlight County Health Meet

A New Haven county gathering examined milk purity and school water safety as a key issue. Fifty percent of tested school water samples showed contamination with forty percent affected, prompting plans to analyze water in all school wells.

Seymiour Beacon Falls New Haven Frank Wright City of W, Hh, Brower Joseph H.townsend State Board of Health George C. Hoon A. J. Wolfe Hartford Potter North Haven Dairy Commission Hy W. Averill Washington Cattle Commission Bo, McGuire Derby BA. Wilson Meriden W. J. Baker Nauga«tuck George B. Hinman Windham County Koma State Board Nowlandity Seymour Beacon Palle New Haeven Wolfe Hoe Profoawer Brower

Weather Forecast for Friday and Saturday in the Northeast

The Washington weather record warns of a windy change for Eastern New York with north to northeast winds Friday and Saturday. New England sees fair conditions with light to fresh north winds, varying late. Observations from U.S. Weather Bureau stations note temperatures, wind directions, and precipitation data from 8 p.m. yesterday.

Washington New York New England

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