Nomination Unanimous At Republican Convention
Delegates at Chicago press for vice president as Woodruff places James Sherman in nomination. Governor Guild of Massachusetts also nominated amid crowded hall scenes. Roll call results show Sherman 816, motion to make nomination unanimous. News traces caucus plans for new national chairman with Hitchcock favored but strong opposition.
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President Roogavelt congratulates Shoerman on nomination
Washington. June 19. President Roogavelt sent a telegram congratulating Shoerman on his nomination and urged Taft to support. Taft also sent a message of congratulation and asked Sherman to meet in Washington tomorrow night to discuss the situation.
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Secretary Tats Resigns. Weight Appointed as New Labor Chief
Washington reports that Secretary Tats has resigned and Lake AG Weight, labor commissioner, is named as successor. Watt's resignation takes effect June 30, with ensuing transition to Weight to lead the labor department.
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New York Delegation Aims At Sherman For VP At Convention
Chicago June 10 New York’s delegation seeks to rope the Viva presidential maverick for Congressman Jim Sherman as the convention opens its final day. Washington favored Dolliver but internal clashes and New York pressure threaten a split with Dolliver’s faction, while Sherman’s boom gains late strength amid White House caution.
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Republican vice presidential race at Chicago convention
June 10 report from Chicago notes the Republican convention reassembled to name a running mate for Taft after nominating him on the first ballot. James Sherman and Albert Cummins lead in the vice presidency race as discussions reveal concerns about party unity and possible shifts in support.
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John Burns Critically Ill in London Ailing Labor Leader
London June 19 John Burns England s leading labor figure in Parliament is critically ill with small hopes for recovery. He has suffered failing health for years and doctors have yet to diagnose the ailment. Burns is 50 and has long led the English working peoples struggle in Parliament.
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WANTED A GOVERNOR Hartford June 19
Hartford June 19. The Republican convention in Chicago may adjourn leaving Connecticut without a chief executive for a day or two. Senator Stiles Judson, president of the senate, acting governor, will sail for Europe today and leave the state. If needed, his presence could be required to start the machinery again after the departure of Governor Woodruff or Lieutenant Governor Junke.
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Schlatter Leaves Ansonia in Poor Reception
On June 19 Schlatter the faith healer left Ansonia for Waterbury after failing to gain city hall or G A R rooms for free meetings. He spoke on street corners Sunday with little crowd and weak reception, and reports say few took his cure claims seriously. Several people reportedly received treatment, but success could not be determined.
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Milford and Naugatuck Firemen Clash Tomorrow at Firemen's Field
A top season clash features Milford semi pro nine facing Naugatuck Wire department in a rivalry for championship honors. Milford, boasting their strongest town team yet, must play fastball to win. Milford beat New Haven Tigers then Tigers beat Firemen in 10 innings to open the season. Attendance urged. game starts at 4 with George Waite umpiring. Milford batteries Dargen and White. Naugatuck batteries Sweerey Kiley and Grant.
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Window and Door Screens Sold With Fitted Openings
Shoppers guide notes Marcus has just received a shipment of window and door screens in various sizes. Homes now fitted and ready, pricing not specified.
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News Published Under Difficulties In Waterbury Fire
Power outage halted yesterday’s edition after a warehouse fire near the Naugatuck river destroyed a Shan ty building and cut overhead wires from the Bank Street power house. Repairs came quicker than expected and the paper printed yesterday’s edition this morning. To mark Naugatuck High School class day, today’s issue reprints the exercises and full essays. Extra copies may be ordered promptly.
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Alumni Nine to Play School on June Thirty
Alumni nine is scheduled to face the high school team on Tuesday afternoon June 30. The alumni have been delayed by missing members who are at college and not yet home. Last year the alumni were defeated by the high school and hope to rebound with a strong lineup including Cliffords Jim Jack and Pat Swesney Blumanauer Bill Fatchett Hart Zwick O Donnell and Barnum with others possible.
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More School Room Needed in Union Center District
The Union Center School district committee plans two new rooms at Central Avenue School with architect F Alton Clark. They will seek voter approval at the annual district meeting on June 30. The committee has reappointed all teachers who applied for reappointment for the coming year.
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Realism in War Game at Fort Wadsworth Tragedy
A premature powder charge in a war game at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island caused serious injuries to three members of the New York National Guard. George Harvey suffered a blown off right leg and severe burns and is not expected to survive. John Walsh lost an arm and was burned, and John McDowell suffered extensive burns to the body and face. The incident occurred during a mock engagement conducted by Company 1 Ninth Regiment on the Narrows.
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Largest NAUGATUCK High School Class Graduates
The 1908 graduating class of Naugatuck High School, the largest in its history, filled the assembly hall and hallway with standing room as essays, the welcome address, class history, prophecy and poem impressed the audience. Glen club music under W. H. W. Millver received praise for a fine chorus. The program featured orchestra, selections, and multiple class members across four courses, with the full class listed and the items published in other columns.
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Fire destroys Summit House on Mount Washington
June 19 reports state the Summit House, a summer resort atop Mount Washington, and a large nearby stable were burned. The hotel, not yet open for the season, had some workmen in the area for railway repairs. The blaze, likely accidental, created a brilliant spectacle visible for miles at elevations above six thousand feet.
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Liveryman’s man kills lake snake near cemetery
Harold Wilson of Kass Main street Waterbury, employed by Emil Pollock the liveryman, encountered a 42 inch lake snake beside the road near the cemetery. Dillon, seeing the apparently dead reptile, provoked it and was attacked. He dodged, then mounted the snake’s head and killed it.
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