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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1908

Page

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Haineses in Court Over Killing at Bayside Yacht Club

Captain Peter C. Haines Jr. and his brother T Jenkins Haines faced arraignment in Long Island City on a killing linked to a feud over a ruined home. The Haines brothers, kept in Queens jail, had hearing postponed as counsel arrived. A prior homicide case involving T Jenkins Haines surfaced, and deterioration in the Annis case drew attention from relatives and the district attorney.

New York Peter C. Haines, Jr William E. Annis Bayside Yacht Club First District Court Long Island City Matthew J. Smith T. Jenkins Haines Flushing Haines Brothers Queens County Annis Harvey G. Rockwell William Annis Amnis Bay Side Yacht Club Edward Hannegan Old Point Comfort Haines Hannegan Washington Peter C. Haines Winthrop Mass Fort Hancock Sandy Hook Court House

Connecticut Weather Outlook With Warm Tuesday

Forecast for Connecticut calls for showers tonight then warmer. Tuesday should be fair and warmer with light south to southwest winds. An area of low pressure over Lake Huron brings warm, unsettled weather to the central and eastern states. Highs reach above 0 degrees in central areas. A separate high pressure area over the Dakotas brings cooler conditions to the southwest.

Connecticut Lake Huron Louis Cincinnati Dakotas

Race War Rages as Springfield Riots Intensify

A Bloomington dispatch reports Mrs Earl Hallam doubts her assailant's identity amid ongoing race riots in Springfield. George Richardson's alibi is questioned as a grand jury probes mob violence fueled by the alleged attack. National guardsmen with 160 horses arrive. soldiers patrol to prevent arson and protect black residents.

Chicago The Tribune Bloomington Earl Hallam Springfield Richardson Hallam Record-Herald George Richardson

Democrats Plan Aggressive Campaign In Connecticut

New Haven August 17 Democrats meet at the Tontine to map a bold statewide campaign. The party aims to press ahead despite Republican distractions as Governor Waller denies any gubernatorial candidacy. Possible nominees for congressman at large include George M Gunn, with Waterbury Mayor Thoms and Hartford’s Joseph P Tuttle among names canvassed for the state convention honors.

New Haven Democratic State Central Committee Tontine Waller New London George M. Gunn Milford Thoms Waterbury Joseph P. Tuttle Hartford

Barglar Robbery Foiled At Mrs Ward Summer Home

Aug 17 report from mageneld states two burglars attempted to rob Mrs John Ward's summer home. Caretaker M T McGI found unlocked cellar door and sacks of household goods near the door. Officers hid in the cellar, roughed two men who fled when discovered. goods valued at 300 to 400 dollars.

John Ward M. T. McGi

Stock Broker Fails in New York Exchange

The suspension of Fred Dorr a Los Angeles stock broker was followed by a formal notice of his failure announced on the New York Stock Exchange today. Investigations into his failed operations extended over several weeks prompting the announcement.

New York Fred Dorr Los Angeles New York Stock Exchange Dorr Exchange

Lockout at Vulcan Yard Ends as Riveters Return

Stettin August 17. The Vulcan shipyard lockout ends with riveters returning after accepting the company terms on overtime pay and extra hours to complete contracts. The men resumed work following settlement of pay conditions.

Stettin Vulcan Shipbuilding Yards

Circus Train Wreck in Fort Kells damages Ringling cars

Bellingham Washington August 17 reports the first section of the Ringling Bros circus train wrecked at Fort Kells DC yesterday afternoon. A number of attendants were badly hurt in the crash.

Bellingham Wash Ringling Bros Fort Kells D. C

Springfield Race War Threatens Murder Trial

A special grand jury will indict. the state's attorney to request murder charges. About 3,000 black residents have fled Springfield since the unrest began, mostly by rail and interurban lines, with others by wagon or on foot into rural areas. Many remain in state though some have reached Missouri Kentucky Indiana and as far as Louisiana. Governor Pindall was urged to send troops to Truman to guard black workers at Springfield Lumber and Cooperage and avert further race clashes after white employee J B Briggs was jailed for pistol-compelling twelve black land clearers to leave.

Springfield James A. Creighton Sangamon County Charles S. Deneen Frank Hatch North Nth Street Hatch Young Chicago Ninth Jefferson Streets Scott Shafter Seventh Washington First Infantry Harvard Park Missouri Kentucky Indiana Mason and Dixon Louisiana Jonesboro Ark Pindall Truman Segro Springfield Lumber and Cooperage Company J. B. Briggs Briggs

Politician Attacks Van Cleave Over Labor and Tariff

In Fairview and Grand Rapids despatches dated Aug 17 a series of political and disaster notes are reported. James Van Cleave calls for business opposition to Democrats over labor, while Bryan states he will address tariff and banking deposits at Des Moines and Topeka. In Traverse City a boiler explosion on the steamer Leelanau at Carp Lake injures many, with one confirmed dead and multiple seriously hurt.

Fairview Lincoln Neb James van Cleave Manufacturers’ Association van Cleave Bryan Des Moines Topeka Grand Rapids Mich Traverse City Carp Lake

Luck of Drunken Man Trains Avoid a Fatal Tragedy

A Brooklyn man Martin Cantwell narrowly escaped death after walking along a subway edge at 185th Street and Lenox Avenue. He fell onto the track as trains approached. crew and bystanders saved him with only a scratched forehead and oiled skin as proof of his luck. In Greenwich, William Jordan, supporting a wife and five children, shot himself beside his sleeping wife, failing to carry out his plan. doctor urged medicine and his wife to administer care. Governor Curtis Guild Jr. shows steady recovery after appendicitis surgery in Boston. A farmhouse in South Chantre burned, forcing occupants to flee in night clothes. loss about 2000 dollars. Democratic chairman Mack met with many. Missouri Congressman Clark notes drift toward Bryan in the Midwest.

New York Martin Cantwell Nevins Street Brooklyn Harlem 185Th Street Lenox Avenue Cantwell West 125Th Street Caloon Greenwicn William Jordan Joalan J. A. Clarke Jordan Clarke

Cardinal Gibbons on Catholicism in America and church-state relations

In Rome on Saturday Cardinal Gibbons attributed the progress of Catholicism in America to the separation of church and state. He praised clerical devotion and cited government tolerance as aiding social morality and prosperity. He denied discussing the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins in any papal presence. He left Rome for Brunnen, Switzerland, at 5 pm with Mgr O Connell.

Rome America Cardinal Gibbons Duke of the

Murderers confess after three hours of grilling

New Haven August 17. Farm hands Ralph Carrillo and Joseph Contaneo, charged with murdering George Sheehan on Saturday night, confessed this afternoon claiming they had been drinking. They thought Sheehan drew a gun. Contaneo held the pitchfork and Carrillo the shotgun. They returned to the farm unaware Sheehan was dead.

New Haven Ralph Carrillo Joseph Contaneo George Sheehan Seehan Contaneo Carfilio Sheehan

August dispatches and incidents across ports and sky

Aug 11 reports from Porto Rico confirm a satisfactory settlement on church land disputes as Jovert Ba con arrives aboard the San Juan to handle the matter. West Point cadets remain suspended with official status pending a later communication from Colonel Scott to Secretary Wright. News from Valdez Alaska notes the Bear capturing seventy five Japanese poachers after sealing two schooners. A Parseval dirigible crash near Berlin injures Captain von Krogh, and in New Milford Mrs Henry F Bostwick, 65, dies at lunch. her husband was a Bridgeport mayoral relative.

New Torn Aug Jovert Bacon Porto Rico San Juan Washingwo Scott West Point Wright New Milford Henry F. Bostwick Bostwith Bridgeport

Republican Speaking Committee Eyes West Fire in Albany

Chicago reports the Republican speaking committee in the West plans to hold events in the Catehill Albany area on August 17. Word has spread that the Kaatekiil bay section of five may be involved, signaling a broader campaign push.

Chicago Republican Speaking Committee West Catehill Albany Kaatekiil Bay

Will Pay for Balloon Balloon Purchase by Army Board

Washington August 17 The army air board today accepted and will pay for Captain Baldwin s balloon.

Washington Army Aireblp Captain Baldwin

Fire damages residence on State Street. $200 loss

A fire at the home of George W. Gooding on State Street Saturday afternoon caused about $200 in damage. Meantime Miss Selma Weill of New Haven wandered into George L. White’s house on 114 Gorte Street in a distressed condition and was taken to Lang’s sanitarium after a physician’s advice. She improved by morning and claimed New Haven as her home before departing.

George W. Gooding State Street Selma Weill New Haven George L. White Gorte Street Lang Miss Well New Haves Samuel Well Lyon Street

Huntington mob fails to lynch assailant in jail clash

In Huntington New York a 35 man white mob tried to storm the lockup after a white woman Mrs Louise Servasini was assaulted by two negroes. Deputies warned off the mob and fired warning shots. The assailant was taken to jail and charged with criminal assault. The mob dispersed as dawn neared and no further harm occurred.

New York Long Island Huntington Louise Servasini Riverhead Servasin S. C

Turtle 4 Early Sank Boat Off Staten Island

A Brooklyn fisherman, John McMullen, hauled a 300 pound sea turtle in a motorboat off Great Kills on August 17, needing to center the animal to prevent sinking. Captain Hank Armstrong claimed the catch as the largest sea turtle off Staten Island. The tale is followed by news that the Mechanics and Traders’ Bank reopened in New York with $1,000,000 capital and $800,000 surplus, planning to rename Union Bank of Brooklyn, with Edward M. Grout as president.

Hank Bank New York Mechanica and Traders’ Bank Union Bank of Brooklyn Edward M. Grout New York City

They Want Chase For Lieutenant Governor

The Democrat reports democratic politicians discuss Isadore Chase as a top lieutenant governor candidate. A local officeholder predicts Chase would split Waterbury votes from Lilley and possibly sway New Haven, suggesting a Democrat win if Chase runs. Inquiry finds Chase at his simmer cottage in Woodmont.

Democrat Isadore Chase George L. Lilley Chase Waterbury Lilley Republican Party New Haven Mr Chase Zander Woodmont

Ocean and Mercantile Co appeal to Supreme Court

Washington August 17 The Ocean and Mercantile Steamship Company has appealed to the US Supreme Court the cases from federal courts in New York involving the collector of customs. The issue centers on whether clearance papers can be refused to vessels that refuse to pay penalties for bringing undesirable aliens into the United States.

Supreme Court Washington The Ocean Mercantile Steamship Companies Supreme Court of the United States New York Collector of Customs

We Have Moved to 89 South Main Street

The notice announces a relocation to 89 South Main Street near Exchange with unchanged goods and prices. It highlights selection of teas and coffees, indicating ongoing availability and value.

South Main St Sevieve

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