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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1908

Page

4

Waterbury trolley two fares question sparks alderman fury

Alderman Lawlor calls for a ruling on the trolley company's right to charge two fares for a single Waterbury ride. The city attorney says such charges are illegal and the company has been notified to stop, with city leaders prepared to sue to force a five cent limit. Public frustration grows over alleged excessive rates and lax state oversight.

Lawlor Fourth Ward Waterbury Thoms Connecticut Company General Assembly Woodruff

Deaths and Funerals Step Through Local Notices

Deaths include John F Murden Patrick Murphy son of Michael Murphy Timothy Mahoney son of Timothy Mahoney Mary Deegan funeral at St Patrick's with high mass bearers listed and Thomas Taylor service at Platts Mills conducted by Rev Frederick Buck with several pallbearers and interment at Riverside cemetery.

John F. Murden Walnut Avenue Trinity St Joseph’s Cemetery Mary Deegan North Riverside Street St Patrick’s Church Joseph Gleeson D. J. Rafferty William Madden Henry Lariviere Patrick McGrath Edward Flanagan Patrick

Lighthouse Service Changes Affect Connecticut Keepers

Washington reports personnel changes in the lighthouse service affecting Connecticut. Chester B. Rutland moves from 500 to 46 dollars per month as Cold Spring Harbor keeper. Joseph J. Fuller rises from 600 to 52 dollars monthly as Stonington breakwater keeper. Sidney Willis becomes Penfield reef assistant keeper at 40 dollars monthly. Flora McNeill promoted from 500 yearly to 46 monthly as Bridgeport breakwater keeper. August Lorenz rises from 600 yearly to 52 monthly as Peck’s lodge keeper. Point lighthouse keeper promoted from 540 yearly to 46 monthly.

Washington Lghthouse Connecticut Chester B. Rutland Cold Spring Harbor Oyster Bay N. Y Joseph J. Fuller Stonington Conn Sidney Willis Penfield Reef Flora McNeill Bridgeport Breakwater Lghthouse August Lorenz Peck’s Lodge Ie Point Lghthouse

Champion of Navy boxing match in Vallejo

Robinson of the cruiser California defeated Arthur Holmes of the cruiser eeer in the fifth round to win the heavyweight title of the navy. The bout drew about 2,500 spectators on the Maryland, amid severe punishment for both fighters. Robinson opened as 20 to 15 betting favorite. No civilians were present.

Vallejo Cal Robinson California Arthur Holmes Eeer Marryland

Fragmented Notice On Postal Quailing Case

A damaged OCR fragment notes a postal or notarial matter referencing Me 1062-2 and RUONET with unclear details. The readable text hints at a legal or administrative action but provides no concrete dates names or outcomes.

Arm Crushed Second Warders In Waterville Street Clash

In Waterville last night Michael Murphy of Bridgeport was injured when a trolley wheel ran over his right arm while he tried to escape the car. He is hospitalized and faces possible amputation. The piece also details a bitter dispute between second ward property owners and city officials over street openings water mains and public works with threats of legal action and claims of uneven tax relief across wards.

Waterville Michael Murphy Bridgeport Waterbury Murphy Thomaston W. 8. Holroyd Meadow Street Powers That Be Second Ward Board of Public Works Thoms Edward McManus Pine Street Meriden Road Est Main Street Eastwood Avenue West Main Street Park Pemberton Street Clowes Terrace Roseland Avenue Randolph Avenue South Leonard Street Connecticut OH Co Sixth Street Wall Avenue Hamilton Avenue Saxe & Floto Inter Rail Derman Larkin Alderman Hayes Larkio Larkin Geraghty

The Grid Iron New Football Rules for 1903 Changes Noted

Secretary E K Hall of the American Intercollegiate Rules Committee releases the 1903 football guide. Key changes limit penalties and adjust fouls, with field judge serving as timekeeper and new handling of forward passes. Rules reshaped to reduce roughness and clarify play, plus adjustments to the number of officials and half-length timing.

E. K. Hall American Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee Pases

Races Postponed At Driving Park On Stormy Day

Racing at the Driving park was delayed by a storm and slick track conditions. Officials planned to run the program tomorrow afternoon if weather clears, with crews working through the night to prepare the track and pits for several heats and trotting races featuring horses such as Katherine D and Pure Gold across multiple pace and trot events. Names include V. M. Frost, Frank McGrail, J. Robbilard, and W. Bright among others from Springfield New Haven Waterbury and Hartford areas.

Tomorrrow Katherine D V. M. Frost Springfield Prince Dundee James Furgison New Haven Hallie E. C. Wixom Shelton Pure Goll Pure Gold J. Robbilard Waterbury Crystal Boy Bert Nathurat W. Bright Major Strong J. .R. Blumenthal Hatford

Forty-Two Newington children enjoy Playridge Cottage outing

New Haven August 7 Playridge cottage at Woodmont owned by the Children s Aid society hosted forty-two children from the Home for Incurables in late July. Two New Haven women sent by the Kings Daughters Good Samaritan chapter joined the trip. Dr Bacon and friends provided funds to sustain the program. The youngsters swam after meals, washed dishes willingly, and sang school songs at night. The excursion boosted health. they returned sunburned and cheerful as another New Haven party followed.

New Haven Playridge Cottage Woodmont Children’s Aid Society Newington Good Samaritan King’s Daughting Playridge

Roosevelt busy with talks on cadet hazing West Point

Oyster Bay N Y August 7 President Roosevelt faces a strenuous day with a political conference and a West Point cadet hazing case discussion. Frank Hitchcock arrives to discuss party outlook while Cortelyou Wright Scott visit. A decision on eight cadets’ dismissal or reinstatement is anticipated after the meetings.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt West Point Frank Tr. Hitchcock National Republican Sagamore HU New York State Shehcock

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