Investigation of telegraph companies ordered by Secretary Straus
Secretary Straus arranged a thorough investigation into the telegram firms' operations. The inquiry covers receipts and expenditures, wages, labor conditions, and hours, with Dr Charles Neill and Knox Smith leading the effort and cooperating with the labor portfolio. The commission aims to report to the Senate next December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Straus
Charles =. Neill
Knox Smith
Neill
Shad Season Ends June 20 Under 1907 Law
The shad fishing season closes on June 20 as required by the 1907 law which sets the open period from May 10 to June 20 and bans extensions. Commissioner George T. Matthewson noted the season was poor in quantity though individual reports vary. quality and prices were good with more buck shad than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Land Game Commissioners
General Assembly
George T. Mathewson
Enfield
Supreme Court Judge Hamersley to retire at seventy
New Haven June 10 The Supreme Court of Errors will hear Judge William Hamersley of Hartford for the last time this session as he reaches the age 70 on September 9. Appointed in 1894 after a year on the superior court bench he was Hartford county states attorney for years. The next vacancy will be filled by Judge A T Rorabach for the Supreme Court with Judge Bennett moving to the Superior Court and City Attorney Ernest E Simpson to fill Bennett’s vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
New Haven
Supreme Court of Errors
William Hamersley
Hartford
Hamersiey
Superior Court
Hartford County
Hatmeraley
A. T. Rorabach
Judge Bennett
Court of Common Pleas
Rorabach
Ernest 8. Simpson
Bennett
Governor approves admission of Clarabell Case to state hospital
Governor Woodruff yesterday authorized Clarabell Case of Canton to enter the school for the deaf hospital for the insane in Middle Town as a state pauper, marking a formal move to place her under state care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
Clarabell Case
Canton
Theat Hospital
Man Kicked to Death at Wapping Farm
In Wapping a farm worker named Mem Wiston was killed when a horse kicked him in the chest using a whip. He leaves a wife and a child. Local officials investigate the incident as a fatal on farm accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mem Wiston
Wapping
Naugatuck Happenings Highlight Borough News
Curtiss street resident D M Linskey is confined at home while Charles Arnold from Ballston N Y visits. Mrs Edward Felley ill at home. a son born to Mr and Mrs Lester W Winslow on Meadow street. The board of warden and burgesses meets tonight in borough court room. many locals visiting relatives from Philadelphia Omaha Newark Englewood and Pittsburg. Bishop lectures on socialism planned for Maple and Oak streets. baseball events set at Firemen's field. funeral and marriage notices plus a police/accident update fill the town page with community details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Linskey
Curtiss Street
Charles Arnold
Ballston
N. Y
Edward Felley
North Main Street
Lester W. Winslow
Meadow Street
Board of Warden and Burgesses
Borough Court Room
J. E. Chambers
Newark
N. J
BE. J. Sweeney
Lewis Street
Edward Huff
Englewood
George Huff
Michael Cuddy
Arch Street
Waterbury Hospital
Lewis
Middletown
Manuel
Philadelphia
Henry, Kanmerzel
Gorman Street
J. 8. Foote
Omaha
Neb
Frank Bradbury
John F. Stapleton
William P. Stapleton
Wayne, Pa
Mary Burke
Port Chester
John J. Burke
Lester H. Winslow
Park Avenue
August Johnson
George F. Stearns
Pittsburg
Emma Sitts
Goodyear Avenue
Tim Murphy
Maple and
Oak Streets
Firemen's
Father Fitzgerald
South Norwalk
Hartford
Kaiser Island
A. J. Gardner
Providence
R. I
Henry W. Hamilton
High Street
W. H. Garth
St Michael's Church
Columbus Hall
Geary
Margaret Leary
Benjamin Beaurer
R. Holtzer
Waterbury
Isabelle Benson
Homer Benson
Straiteville
Grove Cemetery
Watertown Jottings and Local Notes
Joseph Purdy and Miss Cassie Catz spent Monday in New Haven. Mrs Dominic Bormolini tends Harry Fisher during illness. Rev William Wardell and family visit Virginia. Attorney Carmody of Waterbury plans a summer residence move Saturday. H D Demons moves to Westbury park lightning house. Bethlehem walker Charles Atwood reports a two legged deer shot to end its suffering by Game Warden Morway. William H Taft will not speak at Soldiers monument dedication due to another engagement in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Purdy
Cassie Catz
New Haven
Dominic Bormolini
Harry Fisher
William Wardell
Virginia
Attorney Carmody
Waterbury
H. D. Demons
Fred Fitch
Colgan's Hill
Lightning
Westbury Park
Charles Atwood
Bethlehem
Atwood
Morway
William H. Taft
Horace D. Taft
Taft
Ballot Seizes Victory at Gravesend as Suburban Favorite Emerges
Ballot, in his year debut, won the Standard stakes over one mile and a quarter at Gravesend, defeating a solid field and signaling favorability for the Suburban handicap at Sheepshead Bay on June 19. He led from the start, won by two lengths as Montgomery finished second and Royal Tourist third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballot
Gravesend
New York
Sheepshead Bay
Montgomery
Royal Tourist
Lawton Wiggins
Fore
Racket
Ceremonious
M Partland Best in Two Man Bowling Tourney at YMCA
McPartland and Joseph Quinn formed Team No 2 and won the two man bowling tournament at the YMCA which closed on June 6. Team No 1 finished with 27 games won and many losses. Partland set an association high average of 190, plus top high single string 237 and best three string total 610.
Connecticut Fair to Offer 55000 in Prizes at Charter Oak Park
The Connecticut Fair association plans a major event at Charter Oak Park from September 7 to 12. A cattle committee led by George C. Eno Edgar J. Repkins and George T. Howland approved 55000 in purses and premiums for the fair. Additional funds include 78000 for trotting and pacing, 5900 for dairy cattle, 9800 for horse show, 10000 for running races, 4000 for poultry and 1000 for poultry premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Fair Association, Incorporated
Charter Oak Park
Connecticut
George C. Eno
Limaberg
Edgar J. Repkins
Hartford
George T. Howland
Norwich
Allyn House
Gewertay
Jank
Postmasters Salaries Readjusted in Connecticut
Postmaster General Meyer announces 1909 salary readjustments for Connecticut postmasters. Hartford gains from 3900 to 4000 dollars with many others in the state receiving increased compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meyer
Connecticut
Hartford
Olympics Entry List for American Track Team
American selections for London include runners and field athletes across events from 200 to 5000 meters, hurdles, steeplechase, walks, marathons and jumps. Names include Cartmell, Huff, Kiralfy, May, Rector, Robertson, D R Sherman, Smithson, Stevens, Whit ham, Cloughon, Bonhag, Carr, Halsted, Rowe, Adams, Brennan, Sherman and others. The list details participants in sprints, middle and long distance races, hurdles, jumps, walks, and cycling events with multiple entrants per event.
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Cartmell
Huff
Kiralfy
May
Rector
Robertson
D. R. Sherman
Smithson
Stevens
Whitham
Cloughon
Atlee
Hamilton
Mason
Carpenter
de Selding
Hillman
Merriam
Pilgrim
Prout
Ramey
W. C. Robbins
Taylor
Beard
Bromilow
H. Lishivoays
Ante Pe
Ngiy
J. C. Jerim
Sheehan
Sheppard
Blankenagel
H. L. Coe
Dull
Halsted
Hoyns
Jones
Lightbody
Riley
Rowe
Sullivan
Trube
Cooke
Garrels
Hartranft
Howe
Natwick
Patterson
Rand
D. R. Robbins
Shaw
Bacon
French
Bonhag
FE. P. Carr
Eisele
Hall
Spitzer
Wood
Adams
Biller
Brennan
Ewry
Holmes
Irons
Muenz
Schommer
Sheridan
Bellah
Kelly
Mahoney
Mt Pleasant
O’connell
Stephenson
F. Young
Gidney
H. Miller
Moffitt
Porter
Hop
O'Connell
Young
Allen
Campbell
Dray
Gilbert
Hazeard
Jackson
Jacobs
Mercer
Nelson
Hammer
Burroughs
Flanagan
Gills
Harr
McGrath
Rose
B. E. Sherman
Talbot
Armour
Bellars
BE. P. Carr
R. J. Carr
Ce Dull
Eisel
Trobe
H. C. Young
Carr- Halsted
Dearborn
Gritin
Jan
Purroughs
Aarels
Gillie
Mer
D. EB
Sherman
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Grieve, Bisset, & Holland
Bank Street
Tel
Waterbury’s
Brass City
Ioie
Suneast Holland
Balerigg
Boston Millinery
Friedman
South Main St
Waterbury Drug CO
Cor East Main and
Spring Sts
Wallace & Walsh
Abbott Ave
Jacques’ Opera House
Naugatuck
Oakville
Newswaterville
Atertown
Naugatuck Nuggets
Elizabeth G. Neary
Richard Neary
Anderson Street
Paterson
St Joseph's Hospital
Minerva
Pythton Hall
Naugatuck Fire Department
Woodbury
Ojeda Council
K. of C
Naugatuck Band
Salem
Unity and Goodyear
Foresters of America
Foresters
Seabury Hengerford
H. A. Davis
Litchfield
Fred Conrad
Idella Huxley
Main Street
Baird Machine Co
F. C. Slade, Jr
Henry
Watertown
M'Partland
Waterville
Bethel
Branford
Bridgewater
Chester
Clinton
Clintonville
Collinsville
Danielson
Deep River
East Hampton
Essex
Fairfield
Glastonbury
Greenwich
Groton
Guilford
Kensington
Milford
New Canaan
New Milford
Newtown
North Haven
Plantsville
Ridgefield
Riverside
Seymournae
Simsbury
South Manchester
London
Cameron
Hurley
van den Dries
Weints
Tani Tes
Deertorn
Flamages
Ww. W
Boston Decorating Co
M. J. Kastleman
the Ladies of Water
South Main Street
THE
Hellmann Brewing Co
Democrat
Best Dental Co.m
Anufacturer’s Bank
Bank It
Summer King
Florence
Farth
Magner Hardware Go. Inc
East Main
Grand ST
White-Simmons Co
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