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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
4
Publication detail for the Evening issue at 11 North Main Street Naugatuck Qonn lists subscription rates and mail terms. It notes deadlines for display advertisements by 9 am and states late submissions miss the current issue.
Omaha June 2 reports Bryan dispute over Democratic campaign funds in Nebraska 1904. Dahman Nebraska official claims $15 000 routed through Ryan and Sheehan was spent in state race for Parker Berge. Bryan says he knew nothing of the money and did not profit. Dahman asserts Roosevelt won state by about 88 000, Berge lost by under 10 000.
President Morgan of the National City Bank of Chicago quotes William J. Bryan speaking for an hour on banking problems. Morgan observes Bryan shows little grasp of what a bank deposit is and suggests a public debate with Bryan could reveal his true knowledge on deposits.
The recount of the last New York mayoral election is in progress as clerks scrutinize results. Uncertainty persists over whether Micotellan was elected, with the recount expected to settle the disputed outcome.
Spectators anticipate a thrilling annual contest between Yale and Harvard as the crowd readies to witness a premier showdown. Officials report strong conditioning and rising enthusiasm, predicting one of the most exalted races in the sport’s history.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a rivalry involving the Morcy Widow and rival Widow, noting a man handling a two-out, three-base scenario with a smaller crowd and a store owner who treats the widow differently, reflecting local sports and social tensions.
State Highway Commissioner Macdonald is a busy man as warlong town urges highway improvements under state supervision. He is happy when working to improve Connecticut roads and keep up with demands.
Readers urge removing youths who cannot abstain from foul language from the park as it is not a suitable place for them to linger.
A drift of letters argues over who should yield seats in street cars and elevators. Readers question whether men or women deserve priority and whether seating should be assigned when spaces run short. The discussion touches on public conveyances, parks, and the role of industrial associations in guiding norms.
National League results show Boston defeating New York four to zero in Boston with Dorner Bowermah Wiltse and Needham credited in the batteries. Brooklyn edged Philadelphia two to one as Moren and Dooin McIn tyre Bergen star in the Chicago Pittsburgh games Chicago won six to none behind Maddox Gibson Frazer Brown and fling. Cincinnati beat St Louis three to two with Campbell McLean Bee be Ludwig on the batteries. St Louis won the second game one to zero with Higginbotham Montetter Spade Schiel. Standings list Chicago 28 14 .622 New York 18 16 .529 Philadelphia 14 .603 Boston 18 19 .496 Pittsburgh 19 16 .548 St Louis 16 26 .881 Cincinnati 20 17 .641 Brooklyn 13 23 .361 American League results show New York defeating Boston two to zero with Chesbro Kleinow in the batteries. Philadelphia beat Washington six to one with Plank Powers Smith Cates Street. Detroit beat Cleveland nine to one with Rhoades N Clarke Summers Malloy Schmidt. St Louis beat Chicago nine to zero with Owen Manuel Walsh Sullivan Shaw Graham Petty Bailey Spencer. Standings list New York 20 16 .571 St Louis 21 19 .? Detroit 20 17 .640 Chicago 18 19 .480 Philadelphia 21 18 .588 Washington 17 2 447 Cleveland 20 18 .626 Boston 16 26 .375
In Baltimore on June 2 a pugilist named Weinrib from Rochester N Y lies in a hospital with concussion of the brain and paralysis of the left side after a boxing match. His seconds threw up the sponge to end the bout against Henry Treflinger known as Young Britt. Svetlin ger, his handlers and the promoter are under arrest.
Antwerp June 2 reports say the Red Star steamship Vaderland carrying 1600 passengers suffered only a slight mishap to its machinery after rumors of grounding or collision. The ship returned to Flushing for repairs, then sailed to Dover and proceeded to New York.
Paris June 2 Lazare Weiller confirmed a report that Wilbur Wright is in Paris with intent to sell his flying machine for $100000. Weiller offers this sum if Wright can complete two flights of fifty kilometers within a week. The machine must carry two persons and fuel for a 200 kilometer flight or equivalent ballast.
Fairmont West Virginia reports Reverend FE A Coffman who killed his wife at the Meadowdale parsonage two weeks ago died in City hospital from nervous collapse. He was to stand trial for murder this week and is believed to have been mentally deranged after last week's violent episode and three days of refusing food.
News from Christ Presbyterian church in Chicago reports plans for a dedicated courting room to foster young people's social connections. The space will feature cozy corners screens chaperons and dim lighting to encourage acquaintances between young men and women. Market notes from New York show cattle and hog prices with mixed demand for lambs and sheep.
The Cunard liner Mauretania set a new record from Queenstown to New York, completing the voyage in 4 days 20 hours 15 minutes at an average speed of 24.86 knots. She achieved 2,890 knots total, while only three of her four propellers were operational after a May 28 incident. The Lusitania previously held the record at 4 days 20 hours 22 minutes.
The Lusitania of the Cunard Line shortened the New York to Queenstown run by two hours and forty three minutes, completing 2,982 miles in 5 days 4 hours 30 minutes. The ship sailed on to Liverpool after reporting the new time. The previous Lusitania record stood at 5 days 7 hours 13 minutes.
The U S Supreme Court affirmed the Eastern District of Missouri extradition ruling in favor of Mr Clay Pierce of Waters-Pierce Oil Co St Louis. He is to be extradited to Texas where he faces indictment for perjury over alleged restraint of trade and conspiracy related to Texas business filings. The Winters-Pierce company is claimed to be part of the Standard Oil group.
Richmond Virginia June 2 The North Carolina superior court issued a decree authorizing millionaire John Armstrong Chanler to change his name to Chaloner This marks a key step in his long legal pursuit spanning Virginia North Carolina and New York courts including his time at Bloomingdale Asylum for the Insane as part of the ongoing dispute over his possessions and status
Cleveland June 2 Eugene Jep aon fifty of New York leading man in a vaudeville sketch at Keith's theater collapsed in his dressing room from heart disease as fire alarm rang. No audience injuries recorded while orchestra continued and actress resumed performance amid resulting damage notes.
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