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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
1
A brief note discusses general industrial peace amid ongoing labor relations, signaling stable production expectations and orderly wage negotiations. The piece highlights broad market stability across sectors and the absence of major labor disruptions affecting output.
A New York report on May 1 notes no important labor disputes pending in the United States amid generally improving conditions. Unemployment remains the main drawback, but leaders expect most idled workers to regain positions by year’s end as business improves.
Hartford May 1 The state board of health met at the Capitol with all members present except Dr A W Philips of Derby Secretary act Hy Vown xond reported a briefing in North Haven on garbage patter and a visit to New Britain over a small pox case plus a trip to Sayin Rock for sanitation improvements. M Moltenzio reported an examination of spring in Whittemore park while nearby residents feared water contamination due to a cemetery. Konzio found little danger but suggested cemetery land could fetch 260 dollars and purchase might be sentimental.
David P. Candee of New Haven wins a court ruling over the Connecticut Savings Bank and executor Clarence K. Thompson in a case arising from a 1905 deposit by Dania A. Ig sboll. The court orders the bank to pay Candee $400, the amount tied to a lost deposit book. The decision affirms Candee’s rights under an order from Ig sboll’s sister before her death.
May 1 report says Mrs. Andria Genello was choked and beaten to unconsciousness before dawn as four white men robbed trunks holding 1 000 of savings and 600 belonging to a boarder. Two boarders pursued, firing at fleeing intruders but without result. Police suspect an insider knew Genello’s hiding places.
Albany May 1 Chairman Conners of the democratic state committee issued a statement upholding the convention’s view that the state committee should be appointed by the state convention, the supreme authority in the party. He said this was necessary due to court decisions to discipline traitors and prevent party surrender to Republicans.
In Butte Montana on May 1 a blast destroyed the home of J. G. Wycklund foreman at the Washoe Smelting Company quarry near Anaconda. Wycklund was injured but not seriously. The plant had previously laid off hundreds of Austrian and Italian workers during the panic and Wycklund had received threats to his life.
May 1 report from Saigon describes fierce skirmishes between rebellious Siamese across the Cochin Chinese border and advancing French troops toward Battambang. French forces reportedly push back attacks while Battambang and nearby posts receive reinforcements amid Siamese dissatisfaction with French occupation.
Tom Jenkins former American champion prepares to fight French grappler Cazeaux in a Graeco Roman and catob as catob style bout. Cazeaux dominates Canada and the West and seeks New York debut. Managers to meet today to arrange the match.
May reports reveal circus performer Alexander Raab faced a personal crisis over stamp collecting. Raab reportedly saved earnings to buy a rare Swiss stamp offered by dealers in Buda. He killed himself after learning a price had been advanced, leaving readers unsettled by the dealer scheme and his ruined plans.
A Pennsylvan ia Railroad express train No 25 robbery near Walker's Mills eleven miles from Pittsburgh netted several thousand dollars in gold. Two masked robbers overpowered the expressman and baggage master, bound and gagged them, and escaped with four heavy bags of valuables. A wide search with posses and deputy sheriffs followed as investigators deduced an inside job.
The House Foreign Relations Committee yesterday reported a bill approving abroad purchase of American embassy legation and consular buildings with annual funding caps. It allocates 500000 for Berlin and Mexico City embassies and 500000 for Shanghai and Yokohama consulates.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a clothing related notice mentioning Nixon Carroll and Woolling with numbers 89 and 820. Details are unclear. summarize its terse fragmentary nature as a local notice item.
May Day tale from Nevada involves Lilly Langtry and a supposed gold mine hoax. Managers call it a practical joke, but later reports show sharp promoters used her fame for ads. A U S representative learned wealth claims were in minds of a few promoters. Langtry says she knows America well enough to value verification.
Waterbury May 1 Austin Rice known as the Iron Man of the ring trains Joe Shea for his bout with Eddie Kelly of Bridgeport at Danbury next Tuesday night. Shea, under Rice’s guidance, has shown marked improvement and is favored to win. Fellow locals Fonsy Vallone and Jocl Pickett also appear on the card. Crowds gather each afternoon at the Washington Hill Athletic Club to watch the boxers train.
Charles W. Comstock of Montville resigns as chairman of the Democratic state central committee. He declined to name a successor and said he did not know who would be chosen. The new chair will be elected at a Hartford committee meeting next Saturday.
Gray Boys from High street beat the Outlaws of Main street 19 to 9 yesterday afternoon. O Loughlin and Hart starred for the Gray Boys, while Dunn and Word played for the Outlaws.
New York stock figures furnished by Jo Goodrich broker at 80 Church Street show closing prices. The report names Hopson block among listed items.
The German ocean liners Koln and Qazar Nicholas collided off Nordarney Island while Bremen bound. Both ships suffered heavy damage. the Koln could not safely release passengers. Field Marshal towed the vessels to port and transferred passengers. No injuries reported.
Savannah residents push to host the Vanderbilt cup race in state, urging American Automobile Association to choose Savannah. they offer money to improve the course and even call out the militia for security. highway officials and a Bridgeport club committee oppose routes near towns and tram tracks. Georgia hopes the event will boost the state's fortunes.
A gasoline engine on the 40 foot launch Tokay exploded near Warner Miller dock in New Haven last night. Edwin Thomas and his son Raymond were thrown onto the dock while Kilmer Fenwick landed in the water. Thomas suffered facial and body lacerations though others escaped with minor injuries as bystanders quelled a fire.
In Dover on May 1 the Episcopal clergy and lay delegates in Delaware failed to choose a bishop after ballots began February 1 with 27 votes and resumed yesterday with 31 more ballots. 16 clerical and 44 lay delegates attended. two candidates were nominated, including Hart.
Lifesavers along the Long Island and New Jersey coasts search for wrecked craft after a sharp wind storm swept Greater New York. No lives saved yet. fears of deaths due to boat wrecks. Winds rose from a light breeze to 45 mph, causing property damage in Central Park and across the city. trees felled, windows smashed, traffic hazardous as live wires fell on Staten Island.
Secretary Taft departed for Charleston and will embark on the cruiser Prairie toward Colon to investigate canal issues at the president's suggestion. Accompanied by canal commission counsel Richard R. Rogers and stenographer Wendell Mischler, Taft will oversee a bluejackets draft en route to Panama and plan possible later stops in San Juan or Havana before returning to the United States, potentially by May 20 and possibly via Pensacola.
In London on May 1 Hill Squires of Australia knocked out Jem Roche former Irish champion in the fourth round after a closely fought contest. The two traded blows through the first three rounds with neither gaining a clear edge. Squires landed a powerful jaw shot and a follow up swing that felled Roche who was counted out. The prize was 176 dollars with a side bet of 1000 dollars.
New Haven hosts the 20th Yale Harvard debate with Yale and Harvard teams named for the resolution opposing U S involvement in Cuba within two years under the Platt amendment. Judges include Henry VanDyke Walter Everett and Dartmouth’s Dean Mmerton.
Charles Conk Lin of Chicago, former American amateur champion, wins the international chess championship match at the Liederkranz Club by 400 points to defeat Livsien Revollo. Pogantburg was beaten in the opening game as the Parisians suffer a second loss. The event features notable performances and strong exhibitions from all participants.
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