Humphrey Faces Court Over Building Line Battle
Frederick H. Humphrey, buyer of the Northrop property at Central avenue and West Main street, faces a court hearing on charges of violating city building ordinances. The case centers on his plan to erect a single building on the site, after trees were removed and a permit was blocked by inspector A J Chatfield. The dispute has stalled work as judges deliberate to settle the long standing city versus property owners conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes
Frederick H. Humphrey
Northrop
Central Avenue
West Main Street
Burpee
Humphrey
Inspector of Buildings
A. J. Chatfield
Chatfeld
Chitfield
Sons of Revolution Elect Officers at Nathan Hale Park
The Sons of the Revolution held an annual meeting at Nathan Hale park East Haddam led by Senator Morgan G Bulkeley who was reelected as president along with officers such as Daniel Nash Morgan secretary Edward Hart Fenn and Henry Walton Wessels treasurer. The Nathan Hale medal was awarded to Edwin Claude Swison with the school’s pupils in attendance and a large turnout plus invited guests from D A R and other societies. The War of 1812 society in Connecticut also met at the same venue electing Morgan Gardner Bulkeley president and naming officers and an executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Sons of the Revolution
Nathan Hale Park
East Haddam
Hartford
Daniel Nash Morgan
Bridgeport
Edward Hart Fenn
Wethersfield
Henry Walton Weasells
Litchfeld
Francis H.parker
Frederick R. Sanford
Guilford
J C. Collard Adams
Cromwell
Association of Middletown
Bulkeley
Nathan Hale
Edwin Claude Swison
George Swan
Nathan Hate
Rex Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Little
New York Society
Charles G. Stone
Connecticut Society, Sons of the American Revolution
Sone of the Revolution
Connecticut
Morgan Gardner Bulkeley
John Edward Heaton
New Haven
William W. Skiddy
Stamford
Henry Walton Wessels
Litchfield
Money Gone Circus Costs City and Citizens
A city debate over a circus shows police and extra staff on duty while the treasury gains only a $50 license fee. Many patrons spend to enjoy parades and performances, with youths thrilled by the crowds and sights, while elders recall past shows.
Railroad Coal Transport Suit Reaches Closing Arguments
Attorney General Bonaparte for the government and John Johnson for the railroads wrapped up their pleadings in Philadelphia as courts hear the Hepburn act challenge. The case, in equity court before Judges Dallas Gray and Buffington, questions coal shipments from mines tied to railways to out-of-state points and labels the act a prohibition rather than regulation. DeForrest of New York defended the railroads, arguing the law’s practical effects are unconstitutional.
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Philadelphia
Bonaparte
John@. Johnson
Pennsylvania
Dallas, Gray and Buffington
Robert DeForrest
New York
Committee Named Over Library Property Price Dispute
A committee including Vice-President John Gallagher and John Elton will review the city’s library property seizure value amid a proposed sale by holder Bohl who claims $25,000 value and offers $20,000. The panel’s role is to report back to the aldermen, not fix a price. Two Harvard students injured in a Harvard Bridge overturn were found not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Ambrose H. Wells
John F. Gallagher
John P. Elton
Wells
Bureau of Assessment
Bohl
Sidewalk fairness and city funding policy debated
The city faces criticism over sidewalk policy with questions of fairness between property owners who pay for pricier walks and the city subsidizing ordinary ones. The text argues for allowing owners to fund better walks under city guidance, suggesting a system that serves the greater good while avoiding hardship for those unable to pay. It cites past water department funding practices and warns against repeating costly, uneven fiscal games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Water Department
Crosby High School Graduation Held At Poll's Theater
The Crosby high school commencement for the class of 1908 will be at 8 PM in Poll's theater. General O O Howard will deliver the address on The American Volunteer, with diplomas presented by Mayor William B Thoms. The program includes marches, choruses, intermissions, and the class song.
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Crosby High School
Poll
O. O. Howard
Theing
William EB. Thoms
Orchestr
Loverture
Mirella
Caivanvernekertberkee
Howard Cuss
Faning
Faaber
Caibulka
Herbert
William B. Thoms
Veronica D. Kennedy
Fea Pnaneng
Rights of Railroads to Mine Transport Debate in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on June 18 attorneys argued the commodity clause case involving seven railroads and the government represented by Bonaparte against transport limits on anthracite coal. John G. Jobson spoke for the railroads asserting interstate commerce limits, while Bonaparte defended federal power and denounced centralization. Judges Dulles Gray and Roffington preside as briefs to decide.
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Philadelphia
Burillant
Bonaparte
John G. Jobson
Pennsylvania
Dulles
Gray
Roffington
United States Circuit Court For
Congress
Ims Railreed Company Sect
Com
Police Court Deluge of Fines Over Red Lemonade Incident
A city police court session bouts a string of minor offenses sparked by a circus red lemonade hue. William Leonard, Ligete Leonard, and Jane Conaty face fines, with others including James Maynard, Michael Welch, Andrew Kenealey, James Mulligan, Henry Meyrick, and Joseph Senecal also fined or placed on probation. A healer of conflict, a man’s bite of a butcher’s arm earned release after first offense. Multiple $5-$15 fines plus costs noted. several defendants released on probation or warned.
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William Leonard
Ligete
Jane Conaty
Leonards
Mia Conaty
James Maynard
Hayes
Michael Welch
Terry
Leno
Andrew Kenealey
James Mulligan
Hugh Sutherland
North Square
Henry Meyrick
Michael Pentito
Michael
Pentino
Tehan
Meyrick
W. H. Judd
Mattatuck Manufacturing Co
East Main Street
Stranger
Joseph Senecal
Joseph Kudiska
Wank Street
Dinwell
Anthony Kathailie
Michael Kulaskis
Brooklyn
Agnes Bantler
Healer Schlatter Promotes Far-Reaching Prophecies In City
The Rev Charlee McLean known as Healer Schlatter arrived yesterday and told a Democrat reporter of prophecies including McKinley’s win Bryan’s defeat and Taft as the coming president. He claims trance visions of the third heaven guide his forecasts and that he has healed 7,000,000 people and raised seven from the dead. He will preach next Sunday at Grand and offer daily healings at 10 South Main Street with free admission.
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McKinley
Bryan
Taft
Democratic Party
Schlatter
Charlee McLean
Grand A
Fao
South Main Street
Democrat
Schnitter
Christ
New York City
Fifth Avenue
Snd
Schlafe
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Balding
West Main
Sons OF Revolution
Circus
Barnum
Valentine Bohl
Cambridge
Snes
Sanes
J. H. Pargo
Gordon Smith
Harvard
Harvard Bridge
Arthur
Frelinghuysen
Poll’s Theater
South Main ST
L. Becker
John Ryan
North Main Street
Hawkins Street
T. F. Carmody
Odd Fellows’ Hall Bldg
South Main
T. H. Brooks
the Police Court
R. R. Harder & CO
Bank Street
Frank
South Maio
Saxe & Floto Florists
THE
Buckingham
Pharmacy
Rigney
Waterville
John Byron
Yara
Plume & Atwood
Deve
Waterbury
Man and Boy
New England
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