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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
1
Early returns from 88 of 102 counties show Deneen leading for governor with 181,509 votes to Yates 170,255, a 11,254 margin. For Senate, Hopkins 117,022 and Foss 99,709. Figures reflect corrected county tallies after an earlier misfooting in 87 counties.
David Jayne Hill announced Adolphus Busch of St Louis would donate 50000 toward Harvard University's Germanic Museum building. He recalled the 1903 opening of a Schiller anniversary museum at Harvard, praised royal and imperial gifts, and noted the collection's growth as a leading exhibit of German art and culture.
A calf at the home of William Cockburn in Cherokee county, Eldora La, Aug 10, exhibits a turtle shell covering instead of hair. The calf has a six inch turtle tail and resembles a turtle in its bizarre appearance. Local taxidermist A J Anderton notes the animal’s abnormal features resemble a turtle.
In St Louis on August 10 Mrs Nellie Porter announces the Good Luck corporation aims to promote successful marriages. Directors include Mrs T Mellon and the group operates near Justice of the Peace Retchoned. A past incident found the syndicate placing shoes on a fleeing couple to aid their escape.
In Rome the congregation of propaganda discussed an American case involving a Sioux City priest once condemned by American courts and twice by ecclesiastical authorities. The priest appealed to Rome and Cardinal Gibbons joined the cardinals in confirming the condemnation.
Fire at 4 am on the sixth floor of the Phipps Power building caused a panic in Pittsburg and required the city’s fire department. The blaze was brought under control with an estimated loss of 25,000 dollars.
Copenhagen August 10 reports that all news publications are halted except for a few social democratic papers due to a printers and compositors strike. Book and job printers are also affected, halting production across multiple sectors.
Forecast shows fair to partly cloudy conditions for Tuesday with a slow moving weather pattern. A defined storm area lies east of the state with cloudy skies in the lake region and New England. temperatures remain moderate in the north and west sections.
Boston hosts the fifty fourth annual International Typographical Union convention along with the seventh annual gathering of the International Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union. The opening covered organization goals, finances, and a plan to extend union reach to towns with seven or more printers.
North Adams Aug 10 enthusiasts in aviation will stage what is said to be the first point to point balloon race in the country near Friday under the North Adams Aero club. Five balloons entered and more expected. A Holland Forbes of New York offers a silver cup as prize. Pilots must name destination before launch, landing at least thirty miles from start, and the balloon that lands nearest the named point within ten miles wins. Balloons go up at fifteen to thirty minute intervals. no crew size limit.
Delegates to the Catholic Total Abstinence union begin arriving in New Haven for the patronal convention. Early arrivals and local reception plans are noted as the event opens this afternoon.
Lincoln Nebraska August 10 Eugene W Chafin the prohibition candidate for president narrowly escaped drowning Saturday night while swimming in the YMCA pool Three young men rescued him Maurice Hyland testifies Chafin was helpless after sinking in the deep end He recovered quickly and spoke at a Chautauqua address yesterday He was guest of A O Wolfenburger who nominated him at the Columbus convention
Four elderly residents of Southington mark a 50 year anniversary, all four having wed on August 9, 1858 at St Rose's church Meriden by Father McCallan. The couples Mary Cronin Jossea O Keefe Lacey Prindiville Michael Kane were born in Ireland and had long, neighborly lives on Woodruff Street.
A Chicago Record-Herald excerpt recalls Dr. Francis L. Hawkes a North Carolina preacher noted for oratory and readership. A Buffalo pastorate offer clashes with Hawkes’ income and lavish family needs, as a raven reference provokes biblical satire. The piece ends with editorial caution about bias.
A brief note on the Swiss referendum practice dating back to the sixteenth century. It details its adoption in St Gallen and the gradual spread across cantons, with mentions of conservative opposition and eventual acceptance under the Swiss constitutional framework by 1674.
President Tracy of the Connecticut league suspended Springfield manager O Neil for the rest of the season after he refused to let his team play the Hartford delegation during a game watched by about six to seven thousand fans. Tracy pledged drastic action against those misbehaving on the field to protect the game and the public.
In Wilkes-Barre on August 10 John Bonovitch a renowned Lackawanna Railway engineer was committed to the Danville Insane asylum after believing himself guilty for a wreck that wrecked his engine and killed his fireman He headed the switching engine at the Washington NX yards when he collided with another locomotive about four weeks earlier He vanished then surfaced at his Kingston home a week ago his mind unsettled by constant brooding over the crash.
A London Standard item cites Australian Car observations on Black Australians. It claims they endure thirst and hunger poorly, yet often waste water and food deliberately for gambling gains. The piece notes an inability to plan ahead and a tendency to swap clothing for profit, while praising a lack of complaint after poor bargains.
A naturalist views the wart hog as one of the most grotesque animals. It stands about thirty inches high with a huge head and long tusks, arranged opposite ordinary pig teeth. A great wart below the eyes and heavy hair give a bizarre look, while behavior includes exploiting burrows and quick, sharp escapes.
Major John Tilson arrives in New Haven after Tennessee trip and confirms he will run for congressman at large. He rejects tying his campaign to the gubernatorial race and says he has pledges of support from backers of both Lilley and Lake. Tilson reports good health and full recovery.
In Blossburg Pa a thief stole $600 in jewelry and a watch inscribed From Mother to Howard. The watch was recovered by Howard Wethmer Jr after a barefoot messenger delivered a package with a note saying the thief returned it to the owner’s mother’s gift as remorse for the earlier break in.
Washington Aug 10. Sleuths probe a missing wife case after R E Robinson of Pittsburg says his 20 year old Lenaconing Maryland bride waited at St Andrew's church steps while he found work. He lost his wife seven months after their marriage in Lonaconing and Pittsburg.
Harford and Charles Bryan began a walk from this city to San Francisco today at 10 o clock. They will pass Meriden tonight and plan to complete the trip in about one year. The two men include Harry Car repr a high diver in their traveling party.
Cronberg reports that Emperor William I reached the town at 11 55 this morning to prepare for a meeting with King Edward who is due here tomorrow before continuing to Marienbad.
Renning resumed operations today after a brief halt dating to early last fall. The move reopens services and signals ongoing activity at the firm.
Miss Rose Rafferty of North Riverside street is on vacation to Woodmont. A meeting of the Patie Sarsfield club is set for this evening at 6 o'clock. Miss Winnifred and Miss Annette Weiss of Stone street are on vacation to Laurel Beach. Gays ter 33 conte shows unclear data.
A deadly blaze on East 112th Street swept through a crowded tenement injuring many. Four children of janitor Vincenzo Sausto died, others burned, with police deeming the fire incendiary. Firefighters rescued thirty. crowd panic and a mother cat with kittens were noted. The Boston Catholic convention opened with mass and discussed divorce laws and socialism.
State Chairman Timothy L. Woodruff returned from vacation and said the Republican rank and file would decide whether Charles Hughes would be nominated for governor. He held conferences with state leaders but gave no details and denied any conspiracy to defeat Hughes.
General Frederick Funston will depart San Francisco for Fort Leavenworth Kansas today, as command of the department of California passes to Colonel M P Mans of the Twenty second infantry. Funston will be accompanied by his family who will remain there temporarily.
Melbourne, Aug 10. Hon Thomas Thomson Ewing, commonwealth minister of state for defense, says he will not allow technical regulations to interfere with rifle matches arranged as entertainment during the battleships' calls at Australian ports. The New Zealand authorities refused to sanction a match between sailors from American battleships and dominion volunteers citing regulations against landing armed foreigners.
Rear Admiral Sperry and officers of the battleship fleet are at anchor at Harbor Once More Aukland New Zealand. They were tendered a reception last evening at the drill hall with over 750 people in attendance.
The notice states a relocation to 89 South Main Street near Exchange Place with the same goods and prices. It mentions East ern Tea Importers Co next door to Hotchkiss and Templeton’s, implying a store shift and continuity of offerings.
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