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The Morning Journal Courier

Location

New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1908

Page

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Portchester Fire Destroys Block of Buildings

Firemen battled a late day blaze in Portchester that gutted four blocks of mostly hastily built structures near Weet Cheater avenue and Factory place. The blaze, fed by livery stables and adjacent shops, caused extensive damage estimated at 107000 with a church nearby catching fire from sparks. Responding departments from Rye Harry eon Portceater and Greenwith aided the effort.

Karty Pamities Portchester Ateragua Bordens Condensed Mille Company Rye Harry Eon Haat Portceater Greenwith Weet Cheater Avenue Broad Arrest Factory Place Teving Avenue Baptist

Taft and Sherman Ticket Plans for Commencement Day

Ledyard Memorial dedication and the Yale Harvard game headline a busy commencement schedule. Taft and Sherman campaign plans unfold as alumni gather at Edwards house and at the university for the flagstaff dedication to Gus Ledyard. The Yale Harvard clash follows the reunions with parades, bands, and a grand bonfire on the campus.

Yale Yard Base Class Seals Unique Airship Stunt

Havin Rock hosts a reunion of the 1895 class with a mystery airship feature tied to a Yale Yard baseball game. A contract with the Business Man's Association promises a special airship drop and a message to Taft as thousands watch the event. The first Shell class goes in uniform to Yale for the occasion.

New York City Moving's Savin Rock William H. Taft Prograns Harp Lifonte Willian Howard Taft United States Alrehio Vala Murvard Yale Thas Abel Alamon

Abolish State Police Sparks Local Debate After Hotel Incident

Reports describe a Sunday evening entrance of state police into Savin Rock, prompting calls to abolish the force. William Thae Jr and others were affected as residents and officials weigh the legality and methods used, with Attorney Jacob Goodhart prepared to represent Thane in forthcoming cases. The incident fuels a broader push against state police power ahead of upcoming elections.

Savin Rock Thne Jacob Coodhart Ayrough Mamagawuly Charles Twead Wallace William Thine Howe Fie Meath Rudd

Minister in Runaway Carriage Plunges Down Embankment

A frightened horse pulling a carriage with Rev. Mr. Cooper, Baptist pastor, toppled over a twenty foot embankment this morning. The clergyman suffered severe internal injuries with unknown extent. The auto owner was Charles Bill of Unionville. the chauffeur, Mr. Blm ak, stopped, helped the injured man aboard, and sought medical aid.

Coulnavite Cooper Baptist Church Charles Bill Unioneville Bly Bimak

Delagrange Breaks Air Records at Milan Flight

French aeronaut Leon Delagrange shattered prior marks by flying sixteen minutes thirty seconds in a military held trial at Milan. He maintained altitude ten to eighteen feet above ground, completed nine laps on a measured course at about thirty eight miles per hour, covering over eighteen kilometers. A special medal will be struck to honor his feat.

Milan Leon Delagrange Kla Mr. Delagrange M. Delagrange

Long fast brings death in Zion City

Chicago reports Mrs Loulsa Thompson aged 40 of Zion City died after a nine day fast. She reportedly undertook the ordeal believing it would cure her illness. She and her husband are members of one of the Zion City sects founded by John Alexander Dowie.

Chicago Loulsa Thompson Zion City North Shore John Alexander Dowie

University Commencement Program and Events

The program outlines the alumni meeting with address by the president, followed by corporation elections. Activities include presentation of a memorial Hageton on campus, a university baseball game against Yale, and the annual commencement dinner.

Anumal Tall Ails Yalu Innerth University

Roosevelt and Taft for Races

Roosevelt plans to attend the Yale Harvard boat race at New London next Thursday with Secretary Taft. A late telegram indicates Taft may confer with the president at Oyster Bay on Friday, with Wright set to succeed him as secretary of war. The timing suggests Taft may alter travel plans to stay for the race.

Roosevelt Newar William HH Taft New London Oyster Bay Luke B. Wright New Condon SyIb Crater Bay

Winning the Game In Business and Athletics

The Jour nal Courier urges readers to stay alert for opportunities in daily classifieds. It emphasizes readiness for chances that arise in business and sports, noting that preparation helps seize favorable outcomes.

Yale Alumni Gift Looks Toward 86 000 At Meeting

Yale alumni prepare to report on the annual fund with projections near eighty six thousand dollars. The eighty three alumni anniversary gift of twenty two thousand supports Yale University without strings. Hart Lyman and President Hadley will preside as the meeting opens in New York with the Times Union editor in attendance.

Hart Lyman Yale Hadley Alamal Fond Association University Hart Times Journal-Courier Whons Hall Preadent Hadley Hart Lymian New York Tris Fayinnnte Hla Tilt Tytifth

FINGY'S COMPLIMENTS AND Democratic Feud Rumors

New York June 22 William Jr C onn ers of Buffalo, chairman of the state democratic committee, in New York to day to guide paper men that Taft would be a early candidate for the democrats to defeat. He called Taft the weakest man they could have nominated. Conners said Roosevelt wanted him as nominee. Other democrats could defeat Taft beyond doubt. Also notes committee on rights for new lights but no decision reached. hearings adjourn to next Tuesday evening.

New York William Jr. Conners Buffalo State Democratic Committee Taft Conners Roosevelt Rhodoniinither

Inventories Filed In Probate Court Detailing Estates

Multiple inventories were filed in probate court listing estates with values such as Susan J Ives at 26000 in real and personal property, Thomas Deegan at 965.04, Salvatore Reposite at 380, Virginia Kent Joinnton at 7727, and Hannah McCusker at 3708. Appraisers named include James Kingsley Blake Edward L Clark George R Cooley William Higgins Hehard Sheridan and James T Flynn.

Susan J. Ives James Kingsley Blake Edward L. Clark Thomas Deegan George R. Cooley William ©. Higgins Salvatore Walter Pond Joseph M. Carnevate Virginia Kent Joinnton John T Sloan Roger 8. White Hannah ‘McCusker Hehard M. Sheridan James T. Flynn

Republican reply to Bryan defends anti injunct ion plank

Attorney General Wade TL Elis¢ of Ohio, a member of the committee on resolutions for the Republican national convention, answers W J Bryan critic of the platform. The statement argues the anti injunc tion plank clarifies the party stance, aims to curb labor deception, and would universalize prompt hearings while respecting court discretion. It notes the plank may not satisfy all, but seeks broad support from employers and workers alike.

Columbus Wade TL. Elis Ohio W. J. Bryan Bryan Republican Party Nother

Adams on Trial in Grand Junction Murder Case

In Grand Junction Colorado the trial of Steve Adams, a Western Federation of Miners member, for the murder of Arthur Li Collie at Telluride began in district court today. Sheriff ordered to summon jury. Charles Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, is present and will stay through the trial.

Grand Junction Col Dune Sreve Adama Western Federation of Minors Arthur Li Collie Telluride Ming Dinteret Tosday Shoeiif Simmon Loo Tien Charles Ho Moyer Western Federation of Miers Tral

Yale Honors J Pierpont Morgan Amid Alumni Praise

Returning graduates voice strong approval as Yale plans to award J Pierpont Morgan the universitys highest degree amid expectations of other honorary recognitions. Rumors place John H Stevens for Master of Arts and Otto Barnard of 1876 among possible honorees, with Barards NY Trust leadership noted for Yale ties.

J. Pierpont Morgan New York Yale Morgan London Yale College Haa Navigator Peary Journal~ Courier Bhndley John H. Stevens New Haven Railroads Company Connecticut Railroad Panama Canal United States Army Stevens DeLeasopa Otto Barnard Clamy Hadley New York Trust Company Banpard Wos Yale Club Knicker= hocker ‘Trust company Yaaterday Yale Law School United ‘States John O

Weather Record for Washington and Northeast

Weather record notes fair to warm conditions in New York and New England for Tuesday and Wednesday with continued warm spells. Variable winds expected across the region, with generally cool temperatures and unsettled feel in parts.

Washington New York

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