W Averill to Aid 20,000 Plus from Mass Heiress Fortune
Chicago dispatch notes W Averill who inherited 10 million dollars from a Massachusetts aunt plans to help 20,000 or more people and possibly establish headquarters in a large city, likely Chicago. He aims to assist both good and bad, including the intemperate, convicts, and discouraged individuals, with potential expansion to 40,000 if successful.
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Chicago & Northwestern ex-official seeks Milwaukee poorhouse aid
Milwaukee despatch says C J L Meyer once Chicago & Northwestern president and Fond du Lac mayor applied for admission to Milwaukee county poor house. Former millionaire lumberman, now Chicago resident, 77, with two daughters married to wealthy men who did not respond. A son in Chicago is too poor to assist. Meyer forfeited admission by moving to Chicago. appeal planned to his wealthy sons. He was once active in Republican politics as a two-time national convention delegate.
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Connecticut Forecast Cooler with Light Easterly Winds
Weather forecast for Connecticut calls for fall to night and into Saturday with light easterly winds. A high pressure area over New England yields cool pleasant conditions in the eastern Lake region and along the coast north of Virginia while a trough of low pressure moves from Colorado toward Nebraska bringing heavy local showers between the Rocky Mountains and the Missouri River.
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New Haven Opposes Parts of Boston & Maine Merger Bill
In New Haven and New York New Haven officials voice strong opposition to two merger bill provisions that would transfer 35 percent Boston & Maine voting shares to Massachusetts commissioners. The company plans a passive stance pending action and awaits decree details from the Massachusetts supreme court and federal court.
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Judge Seaman Praises Haywood Verdict At Law School
United States Circuit Court of Appeals Judge William H. Seaman praised the Haywood jury verdict acquitting William D. Haywood in the Steunenberg murder case. He told Chicago Kent college of law graduates that juries can weigh evidence without public opinion swaying them, citing the trial as a striking proof of this principle even amid national passion.
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Signorietta Wins Oaks Stakes at Epsom Downs
Epsom Downs hosts the Oaks Stakes for 3-year-old fillies with $25,000 on the line. E. Ginistrelli’s filly Signorietta, Derby winner last week, takes first place. Courtes y owned by Lord Falmouth second and Santeve, owned by G. Edwardes, third. Thirteen horses ran, Rhodora fell.
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Paris Dreyfus Attempt Raises Nationalist Fear and Debate
Reports from Paris on June 6 describe the shooting of Major Dreyfus during Zola’s Pantheon ceremony. The republican press sees the act as an isolated outrage harming the cause, while nationalist outlets push for redress against Dreyfus and call for harsher action, with Charles Maurras alleging a conspiratorial motive and urging royalist vengeance. Gregori’s mental state and motives are questioned as investigators search his apartment for links to a larger plot. the shooting’s bullet was recovered from Dreyfus’ arm without issue.
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Hitchcock on Trial Again in New York Court
New York June 5 Raymond Hitchcock, noted comedian, was summoned to the criminal branch of the court to face charges related to a previous trial. He had been acquitted earlier, and today's proceeding renews the case.
Want a Playground in the City Streets
Complaints rise over children playing on public streets with balls and games. While nuisance is real, many areas lack dedicated spaces for exercise, leaving boys to risk trouble. This week several glass lights were broken on a street by accident, yet bad temper follows such incidents.
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Friday City News Social At St Mary's Hall
City notes report a Friday night social at St Mary's Alumni hall with all members and friends invited. Superintendent Walker faces funding constraints and may discharge 25 or 30 workers tomorrow. Edward Flanagan returns home after a year traveling the western and southern states. The police station gallery roof is being repaired after last Saturday's rain. The old Northrop property on West Malin was stripped of locust trees, leaving a lonesome look as builders FH Humphrey plan a new block. Kilduff begins street work on Pine and plans grading Cooke Street to Cottage Park with a water main. Judge Peasley rules on two cases, including Menecrino v Greenman and Breny custody costs.
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Two Die as Auto Crashes in Germany Probes Planned
Brunswick Germany June 3 A fatal auto crash killed Lieutenant Commander Ass mann and First Lieutenant Fritzsche W. First Lieutenant Elmanboret and the chauffeur were seriously injured as the car toppled after the chauffeur braked to avoid a girl. Washington June 5 The Internal Revenue Service moves to prosecute alleged infractions of internal revenue laws and seizures at two drug stores over cigars lacking proper tax stamps.
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Liveryman and City Official Engage in Fiery Exchange
A heated clash on West Main Street near City Hall involved Commissioner Ja cob Musier of the bureau of assessment and liveryman John McEvoy over a city outing plan. McEvoy defended his rig, claiming it was used by respected citizens, and the pair ended with a replacement carriage and departure at top speed.
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Wages Cut at Willimantic Plant Amid Shifts
Notices posted at the American Thread plant announce a general wage reduction of five to ten percent to begin Monday. About 3,500 workers are affected, with the plant reportedly expanding from four to five days a week to offset the pay cut. Mayor McClellan gains five votes in the New York recount, Hearst leading 113 to 125 in boxes.
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Mattoon Contests Allocation of Bank Surplus
In Winsted superior court Judge Gager heard arguments over about $9 left after the Watertown Savings bank expenses were paid. Emil Marggraff bondsman for H. Mattoon and Emma J. Mattoon faced representation by Guild foile Devine and Byrne respectively as the case was continued for briefs.
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Yale and Princeton Game Postponed To June Thirteenth
Yale athletic authorities announced the May 30 postponement against Princeton will be played in New Haven on Saturday June 13. The arrangement followed Cornell’s voluntary cancellation of their scheduled game with Yale on that date.
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