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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1908

Page

9

Shoot to Kill Declared by Governor Deneen in Illinois

Illinois Governor Charles S. Deneen orders lethal force to quell race rioting in Springfield with 4200 guardsmen and military logic to prevent further attacks on Black residents. Rioters attack Rev. G H McDaniels home. authorities plan to keep peace with provisional brigades and deployments across the city. A Swedish woman in Schenectady slashes her own throat after grief over a shelter death.

Springfield Charles Deneen First Cavalry Chicago Natonal Guard Illinois Sixth Infantry Charles 8. Deneen Eighth Infantry William Domigny Frank Delmore Innes Scott F P. Wells Sanborne Seventh Street Capitol Grounds Statehouse Genera Wells County Frank Bush Young Sebenectady N.Y John Brickpee Fourth Arene Sum George Srd & Reme

Balloon Night Flight Sets Record for Philadelphia Team

Four members of the Philadelphia Aeronautical Recreation Society traveled 126 miles from near Elkton Md to Philadelphia in 11 hours, reaching an altitude near 10,800 feet. The women in the party were the first female night ascenders in the country and may receive the Eldredge Simmerman cup for the voyage.

Aeronautical Society Philadelphia Elkton Md Eldredge Elkton George H. Simmerman Thomas R. Eldredge M. E. Lockington Minnie Appleback Philadelphia Aeronautical Recreation Society

Young Women Drowned at Lake Champlain

Three visitors staying at a Cottage near Adams Landing in Grand Isle Vermont were drowned while bathing in Lake Champlain. Miss Lucy Perry of Plattsburg New York aged nineteen Miss Sarah Disasway twenty seven of Plattsburg New York and Miss Elizabeth Disasway of Brooklyn age not given a cousin of Sarah Disasway were in the water together when one stepped into a deep hole and the others tried to help. All three sank and could not swim. No other bathers or rescuers were present. The bodies were recovered and sent to Plattsburg.

Lal Champlain Grand Isle Adams Landing Lake Champlain Lucy Perry Plattsburg N. Y Sarah Disasway Plantsburg Elizabeth Disasway Brooklyn Accel Dent

Roosevelt Hunting Expedition Plans in Africa

London reports preparations for President Roosevelt's grand hunting expedition in British East Africa. A luxury train with observatory cars and elite guides will ease travel from Uganda, promising an extended camp life after the Tali road segment.

London Roosevelt British East Africa Unganda Uganda Tali Road

Wireless talk across the Atlantic linked by inventors

Paris reports Lt Colin Jeance and Mercier showcased a wireless telephone device with Raz de Sein reception at 310 miles. Tests reached 60 miles, aiming to dispatch Paris to New York. An American syndicate offered 8 million for exclusive rights, while France contemplates government control.

Paris Colin Jeance Mercier Raz de Sein Department of Finistere Niles Eiffel Tower New York

Waterbury Business Directory Highlights Local Shops

An extensive Waterbury directory lists auto repair by Fred Phoenix in Watertown, various amusements including The Majestic Moving Picture Studio, multiple trades like wallpaper, bakery and luncheon options, laundry services, carriage and wagon works, and a long real estate and business entries section. It details addresses, prices, and offerings across a broad spectrum of local goods and services.

Fred Phoenix Watertown Conn Majestic Moving Picture Studio East Main St

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