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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1908

Page

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Campaign Conference Sets New York Election Plan

Norman Mack chairman of the Democratic Committee, Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall, and W. J. Connors met in New York to outline a state campaign strategy. The session decided the role of the national committee in the New York campaign. Mack will leave for Chicago tonight and stay two weeks to announce the eastern sub committee's makeup.

New York New York State Norman ©. Mack Democratic Committee Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall W. J. Conners State Democratic Committee National Democratic Committee Mack Chicago Alleghanies

SAVE WORKMEN FROM BOSSES PROHIBITS GRAFTING

Pittsburg August 3 United States Steel corp posts rules to shield workers from bosses who solicit money for churches or associations and from salaried staff influencing peers in product sales. Rules ban soliciting contributions for politics and prohibit coercion or investment activity by employees.

Steel Corporation Pittsburg United States Steel Corporation

Starving horse dies after shelter failure on city streets

Early this morning Patrolman McLean found a horse collapsed on Pem berton street. Humane agent William Gillette and veterinary surgeon Dr C H Beere arrived, but the animal died soon after. The vet attributed the death to starvation, noting the horse had been seen wandering on Baldwin street.

William Gillette Joseph McLean Ayers Street Pemberton Street Gillette C. H. Beere Upper Baldwin Street

Castro Defiant As Exequaturs Withdrawn In Caribbean

Dispatches from The Hague report Curacao governor confirms withdrawal of Dutch exequaturs for Venezuelan consul in Caracas and note an exception for consul general N F Hellmund appointed in 1873. Venezuelan officials say relations will not normalize until issues are resolved.

The Hague Curacao Castro Venezuela N. F. Hellmund Caracas Venezuel Netherlands

Connecticut Forecast Fair to Tuesday with Light Winds

Forecast for Connecticut calls for fair weather through Tuesday with light variable to southeast winds along the coast. A weak disturbance near Arkansas is bringing showery conditions to east Texas and the lower Mississippi region, but impacts are not expected to reach Connecticut.

Connecticut New Eng Arkansas Texas

Pythians Week Opens in Boston With Big Gathering

The twenty fifth supreme lodge convention and biennial encampment of the Uniform Bank of the Knights of Pythias open in Boston with 8000 to 8500 delegates and members attending six days of sessions parades and city tours. The Uniform Bank camp at Franklin field will host over 7000 knights in 2000 tents with ceremonial dedications and flag raising. Strong contingents arrive from Texas Wisconsin Washington Colorado California and Ohio. the city is decorated in blue yellow and red with planned parades and religious services closing next Sunday.

Boston Supreme Lodge Uniform Bank of the Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Pythians Grand Pre Massachusetts Allan A. Stockdale Union Congregéional Church Uniform Bank Joseph H. Lyon Franklin Field King Solomon Temple Pythian Sisters of D. Sidney Woodworth Ways and Means Committee Charles A. Barnes Jacksonville Arthur J. Stobbart St Paul, Minn York Bolng Dorchester

Yachtsman Dies in Colorado Desert Trek From San Francisco

F D Spalding, famed San Francisco yachtsman and car enthusiast, died in the Colorado desert near Yuma after attempting a desert crossing to a mine. Chauffeur T P McCulley survived in critical condition following the noon start and a vehicle crank up. A Mexican boy discovered them after they collapsed six miles from the start. They were taken to Blaisdell for treatment but Spalding did not respond.

San Francisco F. D. Spalding Colorado Desert Yuma Yuu T. P. McCulley Blaisdell Spalding

Race Tracks Face Severe Shock If Plans Proceed

York reports the race track situation could undergo one of its worst shocks if current government plans advance. Information received today indicates an action may be taken within a day or two, with Governor Hughes involved in the deliberations.

York Hughes Jas

Speech of Bryan at Fairview Nebraska Aug 3

The fragment notes a speech by Mr Bryan delivered in Fairview Nebraska on August 3. The document preserves only the header fragment and lacks further readable details about the event, participants, or specific statements.

Madison man injured in wagon collision

A Gray of Guilford was returning home in Madison when his auto was struck by a horse and wagon seat last night. He was thrown from the vehicle and sustained injuries.

Madison Conn Gray Guilford

Fernie Fire Devastation Leaves City Wiped From Map

Elks River district bush fires kill 150 and devastate Fernie. Property loss reaches $6,000,000 with 25,000,000 feet of lumber destroyed. Over 3,000 people, mainly women and children, displaced to Cranbrook. numerous homes and businesses erased. Rescue trains carry provisions and shelter as winds subside.

Winnipeg Man Elk River Michel Fernie Hosmer Sparwood Elk River Company Wwe Canadian Pacific Railway Trites Wood and Lumber Co Coal Company Great Northern Trites Wood Co Cranbrook Meyor Frink Old Town Elk River Lumber Co West Fernie Canadian Pacific Coal Com Company West Fernie Ha

Archbishop Farley Receives Pope in Cordial Meeting

Archbishop Farley of New York visited the Vatican and was received by the pope in a cordial audience. He delivered Jubilee greetings and a report on the New York archdiocese while the pope expressed thanks for Peterspence and offered apostolic benediction to New York clergy and laity.

Archoishophveley New York Vatican Farley

Fire at Asion elevator in Chicago causes heavy loss

Fire broke out today in the Asion elevator at Canal and 16th street. The 594 bushels of wheat and 51,906 of corn stored there were engulfed. Fumes spread to the dock and the Santa Fe/Illinois railroad sheds, signaling a heavy total loss.

Chicago Asion Canal and 16Th Street Tra Chicago, Dartington Quincy

Harriman Seeks to Stabilize Rail Finances Amid Uncertain Tide

Edward H Harriman spoke in Evanston on a plan to prevent railroads from abandonment or overnight mergers. He said the Wheeling and Lake Erie notes were taken to avert a worse financial crisis and stressed no hidden plots. He forecast improved business conditions despite questions on routes and empire plans.

Chicago Edward H. Harriman Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Evanston Siskiyou Mountains Erie Pittsburg Wheeling & Lake Erie

Peach Growers Field Day at Lyman Farm Middlefield

The Connecticut peach grower meeting will be held at Charles E. Lyman's farm in Middlefield tomorrow. The event focuses on peach culture including harvesting shipping and marketing. Prof M R B Walter of the USDA will address growers plus a dinner program and business discussions.

Connecticut Tram Charles E. Lyman Middlefield Lyman Connecticut Pomological Society Mr Lyman Connecticut M RB. Walte United States Department of Agriculture Washington

Leper Woman and Maniac Spared by Quarantine

A leper woman and her husband were quarantined on a Tombstone mountainside after being spirited from a Los Angeles County Hospital contagion ward. County physician W A Greene ordered the separation, with Gen Warrell and his wife arriving from Naco, Asia, to assist.

Bispee wenati K_ Wardwell Los Angeles Tombstone W A. Greene Warrell Naco Asia Greene

The Girl Returns From Hidden Wandering in Watertown

Miss Jennie Trewren once employed at Hoffman's store on Grand street returned to her Watertown home last evening with her sister from New York. She is said to be frail in health and there was speculation she left with E A Whitman, formerly a Prudential collector, though her parents offered little information. The family expressed relief at her homecoming amid uncertainty about her whereabouts and possible marriage.

Jennie Trewren W. H. Hoffman Grand Street George Trewren Watertown E. A. Whitman Prudential Insurance Co New York Democrat Trewren Heminway & Bartlett Osten Stan Miss Trewren Hoffman's

Birth of Patrick Reiley Jr and local society notes

A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Patrick Reiley of Third. Miss Clara Burns, recently visiting relatives in Bridgeport, has returned home. First division A. O. H. will meet this evening at A. O. H. ball to plan the field day at New Haven. Auction set next Friday for Bergin estate drugs and fixtures if not sold privately. trustee John O’Neill oversees. Minor road and fire incidents reported, including a runaway horse on Bishop Street and a firehouse capture. Moriarty Bros to relocate the undertaking department to the same building on August 16 with enhanced access. Mrs Warren L. Hall recovering from elevator accident at The Elton, previously feared serious but improving.

Patrick Reiley Third Street Clara Burns Bridgeport New Ha Bergin John O'Neill Kerwin Lowndes Hamilton Avenue Hurton Street Bishop Street Rth Ma Street Mori

Fatal Dinky Train Kills Three German Workers Near New Britain

Three laborers walking on the New Haven Hartford railroad line at Pratt's crossing near New Britain were struck by a dinky train and killed instantly. Michael Fury of Worcester was injured. The victims, believed to be Germans, were identified by a yellow slip from a Polish Catholic priest. The driverCurley could not stop in time. A derby hat marked a New Britain firm was found near the scene.

New Britain Aug New York, New Haven Hartford Pratt Michael Fury Worcester Mass Curley Pratt's Crossing Curtey Fury Hehdly Levi Larson Bral Cty Porter & Son Met Lucien — Rojnowski

Trolley Conductor Missing After Bank Withdrawal

Hartford August 3 police believe trolley conductor George Atkina simply left town due to domestic troubles after his clothes were found along a riverbank. He had drawn his savings from a Detroit bank. Chicago architect L T Purpham, injured last night by a streetcar, remains in critical condition at Grace Hospital with suspected skull fracture.

Hartford George Atkina Detroit L. T Purpham Chicago Grace Hospital

Thaw Plans Summer Outings for Western Pa Boys

Harry Thaw now jailed in Poughkeepsie plans summer outings for friendless boys in western Pennsylvania. He has inquired about rates for cottages owned by rich men in Cresson and surrounding areas, many deserted for years. A Pittsburg representative notes a dozen such cottages, including Mrs William Thaw’s, which ministers from Pittsburg use, with Thaw hoping to secure a row of cottages to establish a summer home for boys.

Harry Cresson the Alleghanies Harry Ky ‘Thaw Poughkeepaie N. Y Pennsylvania Harry Thaw Pittsburg Thaw Andrew Carnegie William Thaw

Japanese Navy Third in World Ranking for 1911 Predicted

Berlin Aug 3 The German Navy League predicts Japan will rank third among world navies in 1911 based on its August seafield. The report notes Japan's financial strain yet suggests the 1907 programme may include more new construction than reported. Also in Seymour Aug 3 Coroner Mix delivers verdict in Harry Taunskiski death case from brutal treatment. the implicated man remains at large and is ordered arrested.

Berlin German Navy League Japan Husband Seymour Mix Harry Taunskiski

We Have Moved to 89 South Main St Best Teas and Coffees

Local storefront announces relocation to 89 South Main Street near Eucha Place with unchanged product lines and prices. Advertised offerings include teas and coffees with no change to goods or pricing. Store mentions ZIP code 25008 and contact cues.

South Main St Eucha Place

Eastern Tea Importers Open on Main Street

Eastern Tea Importers set up at 6&1 South Main next to Hotchkiss and Templeton’s storefronts, targeting tea lovers and local shoppers in a busy commercial block.

South Main Hotchkiss & Teme Pleton’s

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