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Newspaper
The Morning Journal Courier
Location
New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
8
The partial sun eclipse yesterday drew limited attention in Fair Haven with few residents noting the event. George W. Cadman recalls Yale crew racing history and predicts future shifts in university rowing though the event’s significance remains modest.
Westville residents share social updates as Florence Shaw visits Stony Creek and W Shumway receives a farewell supper from Graiit Hose. Shumway departs soon for a western position. a purse of gold presented. Families plan summer stays at Prospes Beach, Townson Avenue cottages, and Fountain Street homes. The Bove brigade closes season with meetings then service at Calvary Baptist. Edgewood Tigers beat Savin Rock 5 3. Gret slides: married and single men of Gre lst shop play final game at West Rock park with married triumph and a forthcoming supper.
The forthcoming Treasury statement for the year ending June 19 1908 shows receipts about 899 million dollars and outlays around 1 799 million, a deficit near 900 million dollars the largest since the Civil War except for two previous years. Customs and internal revenue receipts fall sharply while Panama canal and land reclamation costs surge, projecting a near 444 million dollar treasury shortfall next year.
Large crowds delayed by a shell or foggy event at Twilight to noon in Exeneston causeways. Reports describe a darkening sky, humidity, and crowds flocking to the shore after the spectacle ends at 12 46. Visitors enjoyed beaches and Lighthouse views while a German-armed world tale arises with veterans recounting scenes from the war.
In Wakefield on June 28 Mrs Staples was burned to death when grass flames touched her skirt at a summer camp. Her husband Thomas Staples of this town tried to rescue her and was severely burned. He was transported home by ambulance that night. Also reported Pittsburg editor dead R P Nevin founder of the Pittsburg Daily Leader and Pittsburg Times died today at eighty eight. father of composer Ethelbert Nevin.
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