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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

Page

2

Political mudslinging and tea price promises in campaign buzz

A fragment of a political column critiques campaign mudslinging and foreign meddling with references to Dick Croker Roosevelt and Teddy. It notes potential GOP and Democrat nomination battles, Butter prices at 28 cents a pound, and advertises staying in the front row for tea coffee and butter with competitive prices.

Dick” Croker Ireland Gov Hughes Salvation Army Roosevelt Teddy United States Lilley Gunn

Meetings 70 Night Clubs and Societies Listed

A compact notice lists groups meeting tonight including Boys' club Waterbury company No 20 U P National Association of Stationary Engineers Algonquin club South End Social club Branch 168 NASC Sheridan council 24 K of C Melchizedeck No 200 I O B B R J Costello lodge B of R R T No 423.

Waterbary Company U. P National Association of Stationary Engineers Algonquin Club South End Social Club N. A

City News Items Highlight Local Sales and Meetings

Upson Singleton offers a $1.50 shirt for $1 while T P Hutchinson & Son sell to Kassin & Kassin. Frank Holloby buys their SOS Bank Street store. Holy Name society meets tomorrow at St Patrick's hall. memorial service 10 45 at Simonsville Methodist for Tuttle and Corcoran. Military band at City hall tonight and weekly summer Saturday nights. Third Congregational church sermon “The Bible as a Mirror.” Postal rate change lowers to 12 cents per pound for international packages. Naturalization papers latest date Oct 2 ahead of fall election. 15 applications pending, 16 for Sept 23 hearing. Jacques theater donated for Aug 16 concert for John O'Brien. Board of health approves payrolls. sink water complaint on Sarsfield referred to sanitary inspector. Meat sale ordinance draft to be presented Monday. Large Pythian delegation leaves for Boston for national convention. local companies to parade. $3 trousers for $1.75 sale at Upson Singleton. Health officer says insanitary closet on North Willow is a false alarm. workmen accommodated with temporary facilities.

Upson Singleton & Co's T. P. Hutchinson & Son Kassin Timothy J. Corcoran City Hall Third Congregational Church Italy France Uruguay District Court Gillette Bureau of Naturalization Washington Poli Jacques Theater John O'Brien Board of Health Sarsfield Street Hoston

Purely Personal News Walks Through Local Visits

Miss Katie O'Brien of Waterbury visits Meriden friends. Miss Mamie Sheehan of Norwalk and Miss Annie Hannon visit John Ho Moran on Abbot avenue. The Waldron Kildus sisters plan a vacation. Mrs Ore Howen and Mrs Carrie Eldridge Clark from the town clerk's office begin their vacation next week. Patrick J Stapleton, recent traveler in Ireland, returned home aboard the Lusitania last evening.

Katie O'Brien Waterbury Meriden Mamie Sheehan Norwalk Annie Hannon John Ho Moran Abbot Avenue Waldron Kildus Assessors Ore Howen Carrie Eldridge Clark Patrick J. Stapleton Ireland Lusitan

Musical Programme At Elton Tonight

A special musical programme will be rendered tomorrow evening at The Elton between 7 and 8 o clock. Dances from Henry the Eighth will be performed at Morris Dance.

Elton Betwen O Ciork Henry the Eighth Morris Dance

Injunction Game Strains City Works on Meadow Clark Streets

Tense exchanges pit Assistant Engineer Lowndes against contractor Kerwin over Meadow and Clark street injunctions. Kerwin blames idiotic inspection and delays, threatens quitting after 20 years in the business, while engineers cite noncompliance with specs. Officials expect a quick restoration of operations, aiming for an amicable resolution.

Meadow Street Clark Street Lowndes Kerwin I Hammer and Tongs Dublin Street Mr Cairns Waterbury

Private caucuses push for primaries amid party rifts

Waterbury Republicans met privately to prepare for next Tuesday's primaries. Dissent grows among the rank and file who say the party is run by a few, with the anti machine faction lacking funds to oppose. In Caracas, Castro withdraws exequaturs of Dutch consuls in Venezuela.

Waterbury Venez Caracas Port of Spain Trinidad Castro Netherlands Veoezuela

Seven Rooms Improvements Marketed Nearby

Real estate brief lists multiple seven room properties in Fairview and Johnson Street areas. Highlights include 232 South Main Street corner Grand Street with seven rooms and professional improvements. Marketed as ready for occupancy and improvements.

South Main Street Grand Street Johnson Street

Spring sale at Miller and Peck Co features wide range

Ladies waists, coats, suits and dresses in white lawn Panama cloth and silk from 0.50 to 7.98. Men’s underwear and shirts priced from 0.49 to 0.58. Kids wear and linens offer deep discounts with hosiery, ribbons, towels, and bed coverings. Second floor shows Axminster rugs and carpets starting at 0.39.

Seers Colgate

Our Weekly Half Holiday Begins Saturday at 1 P. M.

Announcement for a local sale noting a half holiday starting Saturday at 1 pm with stores closing in the evening. Presents discounted screen doors priced at $1.25 to $2.25, urging customers to buy early while stock lasts. Includes specific door prices and mentions limited clarity in formatting.

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