Yale Official Praises Connecticut High Schools for College Prep
Dean Agenry P. Wright of Yale reports Connecticut high schools provide the majority of Yale entrants. In 11 latest classes, 184 students trained there. New Haven 108, Hartford 117, Bridgeport 26, Meriden 19, Waterbury 17, Torrington 9. Of 384 entrants, 348 graduated with higher average standings than peers from other schools. Wright notes 60 scholarships and prizes won by Connecticut high school men, with New Haven and Hartford leading. He praises the schools for consistent preparation and enduring graduation standards.
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Harriman defends actions after Yale Harvard boat rule breach
New London Conn June 29 E H Harriman admitted violating the course regulations during the Yale Harvard varsity at New London but said it was unintentional and that authorities were justified. He claimed lack of notice and that he kept astern only after reading a megaphone warning. He offered regret and hoped no penalties would follow. In Torrington the Morehouse office building of E A Perkins Co was destroyed by fire about 3 20 am, a three story wooden structure with $15 000 loss and $13 000 insured.
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Orchard tied to Bunker Hill mine blast case debated at Boise
Boise Idaho June 29. Court continues today with two sessions as Judge Wood aims to finish the Haywood trial quickly. Orchard’s claimed experiences in Coeur d Alenes are challenged while defense cites witness Wood that the explosion was accidental. Dominic Flynn testifies Orchard played poker in 1899 during the Bunker Hill mill explosion day. Morris Friedman testifies on Pinkerton methods in Colorado strikes.
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The Loving Case Opens With Defense Plea
Court heard continued arguments in the murder trial of former Judge Loving. Defense lawyer W P Barksdale urged the jurors to follow the written law in their hearts and homes, asserting preservation of the sanctity of the home as a central theme. Walton Moore followed for the defense as seats filled to capacity. London motorists Edge breaks records driving a 60 hp car for 24 hours at Brookland track, surpassing pace with 1000 miles in 14h 54m 15s, 1263 miles by the nineteenth hour, ride set to end at 6 pm.
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Incendiary Fires Devastate Russian Estates
In Tula on June 29 incendiary arson devastated six large estates, including those belonging to Count Vladimir A. Bodrinsky, a leading figure in the constitutional conservative party. The fires caused heavy losses as a violent movement spreads among peasants seeking revenge after dissolutions. Also noted, the venerable Windham club holds its annual reunion with veteran members attending.
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Health department to clear New York garbage strike crisis
Early today carts manned by non union men and health department volunteers began cleaning mounds of refuse as the five day strike paralyzes streets. Dr. Walter Bensel leads the effort with police protection and a vow to finish within two days amid reports of illness and potential deaths, while strikers hint at arbitration.
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Chauffeur Reins In As Car Smashes In Near Norwalk
In South Norwalk on the Connecticut turnpike a touring car struck a long list of misfortunes as Mrs James Hudson Brown of Stamford was hurled from the vehicle. Chauffeur Anson Smith braced her and held on preventing a worse fate as the car plowed into a telegraph pole and wall. Five aboard escaped serious injury and the car was wrecked.
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Ice Strike Hits New York Ice Supply
The Icemen strike, starting yesterday in parts of New York and Bookula, aims to spread across greater New York. About 600 drivers from the American Ice company walkout, affecting hotels and restaurants below 34th Street and prompting housekeepers to seek grocers or push-cart vendors. Weather held back the worst effects with clouds moderating heat, as company officers strive to deliver ice while maintaining demands, and Brooklyn adjusting with barge and depot workers joining the strike. The union plans to hire wagons to aid hospitals and charities if needed.
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Texas bed sheets in hotels await July start
Ft Worth reports hotels preparing to comply with the Griggs law requiring nine foot sheets in lodging houses. Law aimed to limit exposure to blankets and prevent tuberculosis spread, following Travelers' Protective Association push.
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Connecticut Rain Likely With Brisk Southern Coast Winds
Weather forecast for Connecticut indicates rain tonight and Sunday with improving conditions later. Strong southerly winds are expected along the coast, with temperatures rising to a high that may bring brisk conditions.
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Waldron Fined $100 on Ten Policy Counts
James C. Waldron appeared in Hartford police court on ten counts of conducting the game of policy. He paid $100 fines on each count and avoided jail due to health. A city warrant had been out for a month. he had been out of the city until he returned voluntarily and pleaded guilty.
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Married at Noon in St Michael's Church Day Underhill
High noon wedding at St Michael's church unites Miss Lillian Underhill daughter of Mrs Franklin Underhill of this town and Watson B. Day Yale 05. Attendants include Mrs Gerald Lowe Seattle a matron of honor and Miss Florence Browning Philadelphia with other Sanford and Underwood sisters as maids. Best man Howard Corliss Brooklyn and ushers Frank Day Hartford Shelton E Martin New York Eric Swenson New York Harold Deering Hartford B G Shaulding.
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Litchfield
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New York
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Blood Stained Ribbon Nudges Capture in Child Murder Case
New York police announce a bloody ribbon fragment with a thumb and three finger marks may lead to the killer of Viola Boylan. Captain Walsh says an enlarged photo will map the fingerprints for an arrest, while two Italian suspects remain at large with no solid trace.
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Pike's Peak placards anger Colorado Springs officials
Coloradans protest an unknown religious group that placarded Pike's Peak and nearby rocks with Bible quotes along the railroad right of way and into Manitou. The campaign, timed before a State Society of Christian Endeavorers meeting, alarms officials and locals who fear the intrusion.
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Directors resign from New Haven in anti merger climate
New Haven reports Charles M. Pratt Lewis C. Ledyard and Richard Olney resign from the New York New Haven and Hartford board amid Massachusetts anti merger law pressures. Olney did not qualify and declined to serve. New Haven secures near half of Boston and Maine stock, signaling strong control if anti merger questions linger. Navy pay office to require examiner for paymaster promotions and restrict sea duty prior to exam, per Metcalf order.
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Summer mass timetables and local notices in city life
The city schedules a 10:30 mass at Sacred Heart church for summer. A board of education meeting is set for Monday evening July 1 in the high school building. City hall offices reportedly close at noon on Saturdays. Culver Military School student Charles Everitt will study there this summer rather than staying at home. Julia Purcell Hayes returns from Wellesley College with the largest graduating class’s bachelor of arts degree. Court Shields F of A officers are elected including Chief Ranger C Curtiss and several subordinate officers.
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Steel cylinder explosion kills two at Schenectady brick plant
A loaded ten top steel cylinder at Schenectady Sandstone Brick Co. exploded after being opened without reducing steam pressure. The blast killed two workers, wrecked part of the plant, and hurled the cylinder through the building, across a road, striking a coal car and telegraph pole, before skidding 500 feet along tracks.
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Autos at Auction At Towle’s Garage
A large crowd gathered at Towle's garage this afternoon to hear v F Lenny extol two autos offered at auction and to bid for bargains. The first car, owned by Frank Peck, opened at 1000 with little rise beyond 50, selling to E A Bradley for 1050. The second car, Sir Shapiro’s, sold to H Freedman for 300 as bids collapsed.
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Indian Question Settled for Ute Indians at Fort Mead
Secretary Taft states the war issue is settled as army officers provide food to the Utes who left their reservation. They are placed on the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation and will be returned to the Indian bureau after the fiscal year ends.
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