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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
1
In Fairview Nebraska J Bryan notes that Oklahoma National Bank ended its charter under sale provisions. He cites that many state banks took the feed system, reporting increased deposits for some while others lost deposits. He remarks the national ranks may surrender their charters.
Bridgeport authorities move to indict liquor men as perjurers for false oaths claiming bona fide ownership of saloons to secure licenses. Law Enforcement League presents evidence across three cases, with penalties of six months to five years in jail. A Hallett street saloon faced liquor seizure and shutdown pending license. Robert Weber surrendered a license and reapplied in his name.
New York Aug 18 Dr James W Simpson a dentist here sues Mrs Ella Horner of Northport L I for 10000 damages asserting she shot him and left him seriously wounded weeks ago. He had previously killed his father-in-law Bartley T Horner during an accidental shotgun discharge. The estrangement with Mrs Horner continues as he sought a divorce.
Forecast shows a moving disturbance eastward from the lake region bringing cloudy and rainy weather from Ohio to the coast. High pressure in the Pin valley will improve conditions locally while winds remain westerly across the eastern sections.
Amid heightened tensions the Springfield crowd adopts resolutions for citizen protection regardless of race. Despite thousands of militia present, sporadic attacks erupt in Harvard Park and other districts. Two more deaths raise the toll as authorities vow full prosecution of rioters.
Dr Henry Hopkins former Williams College president died of pneumonia in Rotterdam after resigning last June. Born November 30 1837 in Williamstown he served as army chaplain and pastor before leading Williams from 1902 to 1907. Survived by a widow two daughters and two sons.
Archers from across the country gathered at Washington Park Chicago for the thirtieth annual National Archers association championship opening events. Notables include Coronel Robert Williams and W F Fretex Ben Keys and Dr Weston. Women contenders feature Mrs M C Howell with strong national record prospects.
Knorville Tenn Aug 18 Sheriff Heddleston gathered about one hundred armed men at Antres last night to quell trouble in the Jeltico mining eld. He entered the commis sary with barricades as miners and mountaineers guard the negro workers. Firing continues around the camp but no direct assault on the sheriff is reported. The fortified camp remains tense as more troops arrive.
United States Marshal John Abernathy, famed for capturing coyotes with his bare hands in the Kiowa-Comanche pasture, was seriously wounded in a Wichita forest reserve encounter with a wolf he was pursuing. A.L. Jennings, Lawton attorney, leaped from his horse to pull the animal off the prostrate marshal, saving his life.
Rear Admiral Evans, aged 62, is the central figure in a celebratory event at Lake Mohonk New York tonight marking his arrival. The gathering underscores Evans prominent naval career and local significance.
Representatives from educational institutions and the International Sunday School association organize a three day conference to examine the Negro problem’s mental moral and religious state and the association’s potential role in Negro education. Topics include the Negro today The Negro a Free Man and developmental needs with two white and two colored speakers per topic.
Medical Officer Hoadley caused and warranted the trial of Rev Stephen Marcus, pastor of the Gerek Catholic church in An law, for allegedly permitting a marriage across towns. The offense carries a severe penalty. A military transport sailed away, returned today.
In Chicago a meeting at Music hall will notify Eugene W. Chafin of his Prohibition presidential nomination. Professor Charles S. Scanlon will deliver the notification address, followed by Chafin’s acceptance speech outlining campaign policies. Other Prohibition leaders will speak as national officers meet at the Auditorium hotel for their first post‑appointment session. Aaron S. Watkins will be notified of his vice presidential nomination at Ada, Ohio, on September 3.
Mehmed Ali Bey former Turkish minister says he will not leave Washington until his personal affairs are settled. Guards at his house remain on duty amid threats. He dismisses reports of his father Izzet Pasha hiding in the city and states he supports Turkey’s reform movement and the progressive party.
Professor Aaron Watkins of Ada Ohio opened the East campaign in Lynn Massachusetts addressing several hundred at Odd Fellows hall. He attacked Harvard professor Hugo Munsterberg for supporting moderate liquor use and said Harvard would be a disgrace to education if it fails to oppose him.
The Socialist Party national executive votes to dispatch a special train from Chicago on August 31 carrying Eugene V. Debs and other speakers. The tour plans to visit about 350 cities to raise funds and distribute literature, with a total cost of 20000 dollars funded by party contributions. Separate notes mention Hartford and Waterbury baseball doubleheader scores in a local recap.
In Pittsburg on Labor Day September 7 a creditors meeting will hear the bankruptcy case of Marty K Thaw. Thaw seeks court permission to amend the complaint to admit five more creditors. In Buffalo Arthur Lane, an aeronaut, died after a trapeze fall at a seaside park. Earlier Eureka California reported two sharp earthquakes with minor damage.
In a brief city note, a small crowd saw papers burning under a veranda near South Main and Liberty streets this afternoon. Responders found no service required as the event ended quickly with no injuries or further action.
New light expected at the Flushing Town hall inquest into the death of William E Annis who was shot by Captain Peter C Hains of the U S Army. Dr Henry Houghton quotes Annis as saying he paid for a wrong and may testify publicly. Mrs Hains seeks her children. Norton travels to insistence on custody. warden enforces visitation limits.
Souvenir collectors of postal cards will be forced to file albums with views other than those depicting a southern lynching. Instructions from Washington say post cards mailed from Hopkinsville and nearby towns showing four negroes lynched at Russellville should not pass through Uncle Sam's hands. The cards were genuine reproductions of the four men strung up a tree.
London reports T W Burgess the blacksmith swimmer made six attempts to swim the English Channel. He started at Dover and swam twenty hours and eleven minutes before tides and currents forced him to quit within a mile of Cap Gris Nez. Burgess remained strong as he gave up.
In Ware Massachusetts on August 18 a retired farmer Sanford Converse plans to leave town for months to escape a flood of marriageable women who contacted him after a newspaper advertisement for a housekeeper. He cites references from local banks and merchants, reports telephones and carriages at his farm, and notes unopened letters in a bushel basket as friends escalate pranks. He says the ad will not run again though five insertions remain.
Pittsburg Aug 15. Robert Shankey 35 died in a cell after police refused to release him to attend his father's funeral. He had been sentenced to forty eight hours in jail for boisterous conduct at a pickle factory. The father died suddenly and authorities held him until his term expired.
Oyster Bay reports President Roosevelt did not offer to take the stamp for this fall and Rudolph Forster secretary to the president said no offer had been made. He added the president would not make a campaign speech.
Local notice announces relocation to 89 South Main Street near Exe Place. It promises same goods and service quality for best teas and coffees, with a concise update for customers. The ad emphasizes continuity of offerings after the move.
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