In History June 25 Highlights and Global Shipping Notes
On June 25 historical notes recall the 1530 Augsburg confession read to Charles V, Custer massacre at the Little Big Horn, and the 1905 Lucknow medical college proposal. Scattered items cover miscalled parasites in Massachusetts, typhoid fears from oysters, Grover Cleveland’s death, and U S Panama Canal interests. The shipping section contrasts American and European fleets with Marseille trade, German lines, and wage disparities.
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Luther
Melanchthon
Charles V
Alexander Macomb
Plattaburg
George A. Custer
Little Big Horn River
Montana
Alexander Kobut
Lucknow
Prince of Wales
India
Marseille
United States
Orient
London
Naples
Port Said
Aden
Writs and public figures in your July glare
A collage of brief notes mocks writs for injunctions, party platforms, and public figures. It cites Ansonia Sentinel on restraint, Lonion Telegraph on the Fourth of July, Springfield Republican on Bryan Lawson talks, Bridgeport Post on fort batteries, and assorted quips about tramps, St Casimir’s parish, and New York crime as a harsh view of politics and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia Sentinel
Lonion Telegraph
Bryan
Tom Lawson
Nebraskan
Johnson
Springfield Republican
New York Harbor
Walla
Bridgeport Post
Jack Hobe
St Casimir’s
Worcester
Mass
St Bunday
New Britate Herald
New York City
New York
Merigen Journal
Taft
Sherman
Brras
Wilcos
Bran
Cleveland
Colin F Wilson The Boston Plan a Species of Paternalism
Colin F. Wilson discusses The Boston Plan as a form of paternalism in urban policy. He argues it imposes external control over residents shaping social and economic outcomes. The piece critiques assumptions behind planning centralization and calls for more inclusive, bottom up approaches.
Boston pension plan for teachers sparks wider debate
A Boston based pension proposal funded by a five cent tax per thousand dollars of assessed value prompts concern over its implications for democracy and public finance. Critics say the plan shifts retirement funding from teachers salaries to a general tax, risking favoritism and inefficiency while a German style system might better serve public schools.
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Boston
United States
Boston Transcript
Rostow
New York Tribune
Prodigal Returns and Political Shuffle in Connecticut
The letter column reflects mixed views on Taft Roosevelt dynasty and party strategies. Connecticut figures like Charles F. Brooker gain attention amid Chicago conventions. A Seattle motorist’s indeterminate sentence for a fatal crash sparks questions about reform timing and punishment fit. Local editors cite cautious support for Brandegee’s re-election and critique campaign flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Parker
Bridgeport Standard
Taft
Denver
Wall Street
White House
Middletown Press
Charles F. Brooker
Chicago
Roosevelt
Connecticut
New York
Brooker
London Telegraph
Seattle
New Bedford Standard
Hawley for Brandegee in Pairfeld County
In Bridgeport on June 26 a fringe political note asserts Sitney E Hawley backs Frank Branden ee for United States senator while supporters like Berkeley and Andy Gates join the Brandegee line. The Brooker movement is claimed to have no standing in Pairfeld County as figures such as Michael Keccair James F Walsh and Elmore & Basks are cited in the discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Burnham
New Haven
Chicago
Charles F. Brooker
United States
Brandegee
Brooker
Hawley
Fairfield
Pairfeld County
Bridgeport
Sitney E. Hawley
Frank Brandenee
Michael Keccair
James F. Walsh
Man Lilley
Elmore & Basks
Morgen
Berkeley
Andy Gates
Ir Brandegee
Western states seen shaping presidential contest
Editors in midwestern Republican papers doubt the odds of a rapid eastern surge. They focus on Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa as decisive. Oklahoma adds seven votes and Roosevelt’s 334 to Parker 140 tally influences the swing.
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Middle West
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Towa
New York
Taft
Oklahoma
Hich
Roosevelt
Parker
Evening Democrat price and subscription mix noted
Advertisement notes savings on the Evening Democrat and three monthly magazines, highlighting paper cost, magazines, and membership details. Limited readable details suggest promo for newspaper and periodical bundles with pricing hints and a spare moment reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momey
Evening Democrat
Vance
Waterbury sewer assessment figures filed 1908 notices
The Waterbury Public Works Board on June 16, 1908 assessed sewer charges on Railroad Hill Street properties from Meriden Waterbury and Connecticut River Railroad south about 1600 feet. The East side lists Waterbury Castings, Manville Bros, Eagle Brewing, multiple individuals, and totals 374.50. The West side includes Joseph R. Smith, Edward McManus, Otis S. Northrop, and several businesses with a grand total of 4741. The assessments are due by Monday June 29, 1908 at the city hall tax collector office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of Public Works
City of
Waterbury
Thomas Wilton
Joseph R. Smith
Edith J. Alling
Otis S. Northrop
James E. Burns
Annie Burns
Maurice Fitzgerald
Lugi Cipriano
James McCulough
Margaret McCulough
Edward W. Beach
James H. Wilton
Northrop
John H. Goss
West Side
Edward McManus
the Brewing Company
the Manufacturers Foundry Company
W. Beach
Franklin Company
Otis
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Haddock
John Moore
Platt
Busta Mechanics’ Loan CO
East Main St
Ova
Fanos Room
Independent Loan & Security Co
Odd Fellows
Brown
J. H. Mulville, the Undertaker
East Main
St. Patrick’s Block
East Main Street
Jos
Cais
John Moriarty
Main Street
Moriartys
Arthur J. Lunny
Undertaker
Grand Street
Halas Patent
Meadow ST
Ralph N. Blakeslee
Lundh
Bours Drescher & Keil
Harrison
6 & Watts
South Main
Waterbury. Com
the Democrat Publishing Conpart
Guano St
Warmascay
Doms C Maloney
Associated Pres
Ida Tarbell
William Jennings Bryan
Massachusetts
Belgian Royal Medical Society of
Liege
Grover Cleveland
Fort
Washington
Cuba
Panama
Vila
Philippines
Mexico
South End
Central American
Western Hemisphere
England
Transvaal
Egypt
S. Main
Langley
White Mountain
Relew J Angiley
Colin F. Wilson
South Main Street
Wilson & Tyrrell
Mary
Lilley
Norwich Bulletin
Hartford Times
Hawley For
the Home Steam Laundry
Bank Street
W. H. Sandland
Ed Zai
Phite
May Beer
Co. Newark
Grand St
Bonds & Stocks
Holmes & Bull
Ae Tay
C. L. Holmes & CO. Holmes
Buling Grand Street
George Partree
Brook St
Cons
M. Rigney
Waterviliz
EL. Hellmann
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