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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
1
Paris, June 22. A miner explosion at Swlot Bltionno killed twelve men and injured others. Details of the accident are scarce. A roll of train has been dispatched to the mine site as crowds gather and wives and mothers lament the missing workers.
Michael J Mula hey of Cambridge, a patient at Bloomingdales asylum, was found dead in his room after a sheet was tied across his chest and fastened to the bed. He had apparently fallen from bed and become entangled, leading to strangulation.
Hartford High School defeated Windham High School 4 to 0 on Yale Field in New Haven to secure the state prep baseball title. Windham’s pitcher Kelly was knocked out early as Hartford’s smooth offense and strong infield support, led by Captain Coles and Turner, produced two runs in the second and fifth innings and a late rally optional.
Secretary Taft nominee for president with wife and son Charles arrived in New Haven and was greeted by W. W. Farnham. A Yale Law School delegation and Yale ’73 members welcomed him. He visited the law school and attended a Yale Corporation meeting.
Chicago endured a three day heat wave with a dozen prostrations and one death. William Erobson, 55, a waiter, died as officials warned no relief until night.
In St. Petersburg on June 38, 18 Russians were imprisoned for complicity in the two year old massacre of Jews at Bialystok. Jews say the convicts are scapegoats for high officials. One man got three years, others 12 to 38 months. seven were acquitted.
Woodbury citizens and attorneys announce a commemorative service for the late James Huntington on Sunday evening June 28. They plan a public subscription to fund a fountain near his labors, naming it the James Huntington Memorial and seeking gifts from friends of Mr. Huntington. Contributions may be given at the service or sent to the treasurer at Hopson block, New York.
Steve Adams stands trial amid claims he will repudiate an alleged confession implicating Moyer Haywood and Pettibone in the murder of Arthur Collins, Pandora mine manager. Attorny Hilton promises a major labor war sensation, with crowds near the Dellaride jail and deputies guarding against unrest.
Paris reports speculate on the Gould de Sagan marriage with no confirmed location. Tip suggests England as the site after Countess Anna and Prince Lelie crossed to England, while Madame Gould seeks privacy. A friend says only witnesses and possibly the Gould family would attend.
A June 22 melee at Savin Rock Hotel in New Haven involving State Police Alfred L Rudd Theodore Fi Downing and William KE Jackson left William Tone Jr wounded in the forearm and Charles Thine head injured. Police arrested Rudd Hickey Wallace and hotel staff after a crowd of about 4 000 watched. A hearing is set for Wednesday.
Would save Connecticut about 100,000 a year by housing rounders in a state prison farm of 400 to 500 inmates. Sheriff Richard Davis proposes a one year sentence for first convictions and longer for repeat offenders, using farm labor to reduce county costs. He claims the plan would expand work programs and profit the county.
Readable bits show a sale notice dated Thursday mentioning items like underwear and wall material. Names and full details are garbled but indicate a local sale event with scheduled timing and vendor reference.
The St Francis T A B society earned top prizes at Torrington for best looking line most members in formation and best float by Naugatuck ladies The drum corps won first prize and a silver cup for best modern fifer John Donovan won the 440 yard run and a gold medal A live fire caused minor damage to the float but no serious harm The group returned home about 1 am with a victory parade
Annie Klokek, 24, arrested for stealing a silk dress, escaped from the town hall lockup before court. She crawled through a small space after breaking bricks from the corridor ironwork, leaving a skirt in a coal bin and her shoes on a bench. Court bonds for Emerson Atwood and Michael Ponis were forfeited.
Rookville June 22 1900s event reports a gang of linemen stringing wires at Central Park for Old Home week. Rev W J MacIntire protested during church services threatening arrest if work continued. Despite pauses they resumed after the service and again while leaving the Parsonage for the evening service. Central Park lies opposite the Methodist and Congregational churches. The dispute stirred churchgoers amid ongoing construction with a week left to finish.
Secret service and detectives hunt John Shaw across New York after allegations he victimized multiple clubs and abducted Anna Buhner, 17, Hartford to elope. Shaw, posing as Lt Cox, has surfaced in Boston Minneapolis and Chicago, with reports of a rogues gallery photo in Salem Massachusetts. The Hartford insurance official father spurred war department involvement and orders to capture Shaw.
In Poughkeepsie New York June 22 five crews prepare for the Hudson River regatta next Saturday afternoon. Confidence favors Syracuse and Pennsylvania over Cornell once dominant in the university eight. Ithaca’s crew, with veteran coach, now expects at most a freshman race win.
Philadelphia June 23 Nathan Preusser aged 87 a produce dealer committed death by self immolation at his home after expressing despair over lack of funds for his planned Allentown wedding. He poured oil on his clothing and fired it, was found unconscious and severely burned on head to foot. He had been twice warned by poverty that marriage might be impossible.
June 22 North Adams Eleven people were hospitalized after a trolley collision on the Passaic Valley railroad. Motorman James Lee and passenger Albert M. Clen of Williamstown are in critical condition. The two cars carried many riders returning from Williamstown when one trolley derailed and another telescoped. Universally unclear details remain.
Benjamin Baurer of Naugatuck and Miss Regina Holczer of Waterbury were married last evening at 7 o'clock in the Seth Israel synagogue Waterbury. The ceremony featured choir and orchestra with witnesses Mr and Mrs Sigmond Bohrer of Bridgeport and Mr and Mrs Henry Holezer of Waterbury. Bridesmaids, flower girls, and a large Baurer family presence marked the event. After a reception at the bride's Kingsbury street home the couple left for Bridgeport then Washington. They plan to reside on North Main street and are described as popular. The groom works with H Baurer's Sons in Union City and Naugatuck.
Torrington June 22 Patrick Whalen refused to admit intoxication to Patrolman Sears after a Saturday parade and field day. He resisted orders on East Main street, tore a button from a blue coat, and was released on $75 bond posted by his brother David Whalen of the New Century hotel. The trial was postponed to this morning.
A discussion notes proposals to rename Sixteenth Street in Washington DC Avenue of the Presidents but objections arise due to length. It contrasts with Chinese street naming that favors expressive titles such as Street of Golden Profits Street of Benevolence and Love and other auspicious names like Street of Longevity and Street of One Thousand Grandsons.
A fragmented ad describes paper napkins by W G Hard and a sale on flowers including Cosmos in pots at 85 cents per dozen and geraniums at 60 cents to 1 dollar per dozen. It mentions hybrid tea roses in pots priced at 3.50 and notes Dallas.
Everyone talks Rubin's Consignment sale starts Thursday at 9 0 clock. Levin Salvage Company runs the sale with the store closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The event lasts 10 days and promises a sensation in clothing and other items.
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