New Haven Demurrage Dispute With Rail Allies Heads Toward Action
The New Haven railroad rejects arbitration on demurrage with the American Railway Association. A counter proposition gains support from the Pennsylvania line and a potential alignment with the New York, New Haven and Hartford system. The issue hinges on counting empty cars in demurrage calculations and could affect interstate traffic as the dispute intensifies under possible scrutiny by the interstate commerce commission.
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New Haven
American Railway Association
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
New York, New Haven
Hrtford
Eounsylvania Company
New Haven Company
Pennsylvania
Nes
New Wayland
Interstate Commerce
Sonsignee
Boston & Molne
Tte
Boston & Maine
Prom- Ment Stevens
New York
Chaotic Long Island School Inquirers Amid Fractured Facts
A district school inquiry reveals confusion over geography and facts as a teacher recalls teaching errors about Jamaica and the Amazon, while directors debate progress and a Brooklyn visit to verify details. The dialogue touches on wages, an inland sea misconception, and a farmer’s sale prices, illustrating classroom and administrative confusion.
Terms Not Ready for Newfoundland Fisheries Accord
London reports that terms of Britain and United States agreement to submit the Newfoundland fisheries dispute to The Hague were to be published today but a delay arose due to Newfoundland premier Sir Robert Bond presenting a new proposition on fisheries regulations. The American government signals willingness to await Bond's consent, allowing Britain time to discuss the proposal. An ultimate agreement on all points is viewed as likely.
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London
Great Britain
United States
The
Hague
Newfoundland
Robert Bond
Bond
Robert
Young Peter Church Adopt Interest Grows Hartford
Hartford Aug 29 Infant castaway Peter Church at St Peter's church feeds well and shows no distress. Several women seek to adopt him daily, with offers to the chief of police. Adoption decisions rest with the board of charities. no ID clues for the child yet.
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Hartford
Peter Church
St Peter's Church
Ife
Gunn
Board of Charities
Roosevelt Praised by Prof Schiemann in Berlin Article
In Berlin Aug 29 the Internationale Wochenschrift previews Prof Schiemann's piece on President Roosevelt. He ranks Roosevelt with Washington, Jackson and Lincoln, says his traits widened American influence, lauds him for peace efforts yet opposes eternal peace. He credits Calvinist spirit but notes intolerance absent.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
Schiemann
Bridgeport Man Dies by Suicide in Closet
Bridgeport August 29. John E McHugh aged twenty nine a mechanic and unmarried committed death by his own action Tuesday night by blowing out his brains at his home. His body was found today concealed in a closet leaving his parents to wonder of his disappearance. He had been in ill health.
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Bridgeport
John E. McHugh
Man Arrested for Firearm Use in Chase Park
A man naming himself Wile Starl, about 82, was arrested in Chase park by special constable Riley for discharging firearms within city limits while claiming to practice target shooting. A $200 billfold was found on him. his gun was confiscated and he paid $10 in city court. John Ray and Joseph Hamilton were fined $5 each for intoxication, and theft cases involving boys were continued to tomorrow.
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Wile Starl
Chase Park
Riley
Starl
John Ray
Joseph Hamilton
Runyan Liberal Testimony Highlights Quick Lasp of Cash
New York reports reveal Charles Runyan, Windsor Trust Co. defaulter, had known Laura Carter only two weeks and spent under twelve hours in her company before gifting her fifteen thousand dollars. Officials of the telegraphers union express strong confidence in their cause as strikers gain traction and edge toward returning to work. In Portland Oregon, a rare ghost plant was found on East Twentieth Street, notable for its Indian associations and believed medicinal eye properties.
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Runyan
New York
Charles ¥. Runyan
Windsor Trust Co
Laura Carter
Telegraphers’ Union
Oig Companies
Oregon
East Tweneth End
Skidmore
Charlotte Lindsay
Portland Oregonian
Portland
End of Week Trek Amid Westerly Winds
A brief note indicates fair to sight Friday with westerly winds. The forecast suggests light travel conditions as crews plan a modest trek along the coast.
Ruinous Policy Sparks Moroccan Proclamation In Mazagas
A Casablanca despatch to Matin reports Mulai Hafik has proclaimed at Mazagas that Abdel Aziz's policy ruined Morocco. He seeks good relations with France and other powers, claiming support from southern tribes. Tangier re forces warn of troop redeployments toward Fez and possible weakness for Rassall. Morocco city dispatch notes ministry changes and release of prisoners from Abdel Aziz era.
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Paris
Casablanca
Mulai Hafiq
Morocco
Mazagas
Abdel Aii
France
Mulal Hafiq
Tangier
Fez
Sultan Abdel Aziz
Gabbas
Gen-El Merain
Rassall
Fl Merain
Mulul Hang
Abdel Aziz
Peace mediation: US and Mexico offer talks with Central American states
President Roosevelt and President Diaz have telegraphed notes to Central American heads of state offering US and Mexican good offices to convene a conference on peace plans. Acting Secretary Atlee announced the move. It aims to end recurring warfare and would likely be announced after Central American replies are received.
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Washington
Altee Tecety
Inkster Godoy
Charke
Senor Corba
Presidentiel
United States
Mexico
Four Die As Auto Hit By Trolley Near Canandaigua
Rochester Aug 20 A car driven by Dr George Waldron of 408 Plymouth Ave Rochester was struck by a Rochester and Eastern trolley at Freshour crossing near Canandaigua killing four occupants instantly. The party included Dr Waldron and Mrs William Scandling and Mrs Jane Hobbest both of Hopewell and Mrs Katherine Farnsworth of Rochester all over sixty five. Witnesses say the motorman signaled but the driver attempted to cross and the car was thrown on the tracks. The bodies were severely crushed.
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Nocheater
Rochester
George Waldron
Plymouth Avenue
Freshour
Canandargus
William Scandling
Jane Hobbex
Hopewell
Katherine Farnsworth
Waldron
Prince Wilhelm Visits Coney Island and Falls Ill Sailor
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden and his guests enjoyed Luna Park and Dreamland at Coney Island, riding roller coasters and slides and later planned to visit a sailor rescued near West 79th Street. The prince remained in New York to tour the financial district and visit the Fyigin crew before heading to hospital to see the sailor.
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New York
Prince Wilhelm
Sweden
Hotel Astor
Dreamland
Coney Island
Bac
Thorse
Coney Island Fu
John Person
West Seventy-ninth Street
Hudson River
Roosevelt Hospital
Lindberg
Financial District
Singer
Fyigin
Empire City Track
Ground Under Wheels Claims Eight Year Old Boy
Michael Houlihan eight years old, son of James Houlihan of 41 South Fifth street, died after being run over by freight engine 551 near Washington avenue crossing. Engineer Joseph Greenwood and Conductor Harry Hawkins were aboard. The accident occurred shortly after 7 last evening. his left arm and both legs were severely injured. He lived two hours in hospital, conscious at times, asking for relief as family mourned. The boy was known to trainmen and enjoyed riding freights. he leaves a brother and his parents. The Rev J. M. Gleeson and Dr P. J. Dwyer attended, then he was taken to hospital where he died at 9:16.
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Michael Houlihan
James Houlihan
South Fifth Street
Washington Avenue
Bridgeport
Joseph Greenwood
Harry Hawkins
Ansonia
J. M. Gleeson
P. J. Dwyer
Larry
Boy furniture dealer dies after East Eighteenth Street robbery
Kansas City August 29. H A Woodman aged 14 a furniture dealer was fatally injured by a robber who entered his store on East Eighteenth street yesterday and fatally struck him with a Brent weapon, fracturing his chair. Victim was found asleep in a chair.
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Kansas City
H. A .Woodman
East Eighteenth Street
Worvtmen
Costly letter prompts big cable bill in Atlantic City
Atlantic City man Charles Patton tried to send a long overdue letter to his wife in Vienna via deep sea lines. He paid 212 in cable tolls yesterday to rush the note, after telling the telegraph official he forgot to mail it on the last steamer. The operators were stunned by the weight of the note but Patton calmly accepted the charge.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Vienna
Charles Patton
Artists at Old Lyme Exhibition Benefits Church Building Fund
Old Lyme Connecticut hosts an exhibition of summer oils and water colors opened by the local colony of artists. Proceeds from this year’s sale go to the Congregational church building fund, after a July 3 fire destroyed the church once deemed a perfect example of late eighteenth century architecture.
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Old Lyme
Conn
Connecticut Valley
Congregational Church
Engineer Stops Express Fire at Stony Creek Depot
New London on August 2 reports that as the New York and Boston express sped through Stony Creek at 40 miles per hour engineer Clarkin halted the train upon spotting a platform fire. Postal clerks aboard formed a bucket brigade and used water from the train to extinguish the blaze, saving the depot. The train was delayed about fifteen minutes.
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New London
New York and
Boston Express
Stony Creek
Clarkin
Fihe
Second Ward Football Team Plans Season Ahead
The Second Ward team organizes for the season with night practice starting Tuesday evening. Captain James Noonan brings new material including Em Donvelley of Bridgeport and Madden of the Cadets. Manager Hearle expects several out of town games and multiple home games, confident the team will be the best the ward has fielded in years. Backfield and line-up largely the same as last year.
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Ward
Second Ward
Iight
James Noonan
Em” Donvelley
Bridgeport
Madden
Cadets
Hearle
Fire damages Cox building in Rochester district
Rochester New York August 29 fire in the Rochester Marshmallow factory basement at 37 Mortimer street threatened the Cox building and adjacent dry goods district. The rear L of the Cox building lost three top floors before crews controlled the blaze. the loss is estimated around 100000 dollars.
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Rochester
N. Y
Rochester Marshmallow Company
Mortimer Street
Cox
Wheelsale Dry Goods
Fremen
Jona 8
Floods Leave Thousands Homeless Across Tokio Region
In Tokio 79,654 people were made homeless by recent floods and are under public relief care, with about as many in Sattana prefecture. Thousands more are homeless elsewhere. The town of Pukuchiyama near Kioto was submerged, and many people are missing.
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Tokio
Sattana
Pukuchiyama
Kiota
City News Journal Highlights Social and Local Incidents
City notices report a meeting this evening by the bureau of announcements, a land sale by Oromoke road near Oronoke school, and a marriage at St Francis Xavier's church. The Northrop and Conaty pair tied the knot, with travel plans to New York and residence at 22 Liberty Street. A runaway wagon on Liberty Street caused confusion, injuring several boys with leg injuries and minor extents noted.
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Bureau of Annusment
Tracy ™ Co
Catherine Barileri
Haper
Perry
Orenoke
Waterbury Country Club
Oronoke
Joseph Northrop
Maria Glennon
St Francis Xavier's
Thomas Marron
Annie Conaty
Northrop
New York
Liberty Street
Jobe van Aerm McKeanerney
Wien Oat
Saab
Jeri
Fine hits man who cut tires with hidden blades
August 29 report from Chester states priest was fined $20 and costs for setting road traps to injure auto tires. Complainant W. H. Scoville of Hartford saw four tire cuts and found two concealed blade contrivances with sand. Police and highway officials recovered evidence and arrested the suspect.
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Chester
W. H. Scoville
Hartford
Scoville
Macdonald
Egan
Hurley
Hampson-Sellew Furniture Co Waterbury Agency
The Hampson Sellew Furniture Company Waterbury agency promotes the Celebrated Next to Reid and Buches at 136 190 Bank.
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Hampson
Sellew
Hampson-Sellew Furniture Co
Waterbury Agency
Reid & Buches
Bank
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Chehang County
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Deihi
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Copenhagen
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Clayton Jet
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James FP. McCynn
Cape May
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Oregon Trust and Garings Teak
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