25 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
1
August 25 reports flood through New Britain and many towns. Lightning struck homes and barns, killed a hen, injured workers, and damaged golf club, trolley lines, and hay stores. Several residents faced shocks, burns, and property losses with limited injuries overall.
Two crew members of the steamer from New Orleans were today remanded after a high temperature incident aboard the vessel. Details are garbled but indicate a confrontation or distress on board with passengers and authorities responding.
Chicago Aug 25 Inter Ocean reports Roy Aldrich alias Roy Espey of California and Daisy Dean of Denver arrested on stealing furs from a Masonic temple store. Police found many trunks and costly clothing in their rooms. Dean confessed a scheme to swap checks for valuable trunks mid-journey, defrauding railroads across Chicago St Louis and Denver.
Delegates to the annual American Bar association session concluded with officer elections for the coming year. The forenoon special order covered the majority and minority reports from the insurance law committee advocating federal supervision of insurance, repeal of valued policy laws, a uniform free policy, tighter incorporation laws, and a federal statute addressing misuse of insurance words by noncompliant entities.
In Stratford four places were entered including the post office as burglars exploited a severe storm after midnight. Police report little loot recovered and no injuries noted. Local investigators pursue leads as damage assessments begin.
Seagirt New Jersey August 25 In bright morning conditions the national individual match began but rain interrupted shooting at 10 p m The schedule was disregarded forcing the national match to extend into tomorrow If all 657 competitors finish the slow and rapid fire tonight the skirmish runs will occur tomorrow The national pistol match slated to start at 1 p m today will likely be shot tomorrow afternoon The national team match planned for 8 a m tomorrow will be delayed if the three day finish cannot be met The organizers report plans have failed to proceed as expected.
Detroit Aug 25 work on the Michigan Central railroad tunnel under the Detroit river between Windsor and Detroit began with sinking the initial shaft. The tunnel will be about three miles long from surface to surface with parallel shafts to follow, marking a major cross river link between the United States and Canada.
New York post graduate hospital announces a cure for consumption using raw vegetable juice from potatoes beets carrots onions and celery. Eleven patients with pulmonary disease reportedly cured and insured while fifty more are under treatment as experiments continue with hopes of immunity similar to vaccination.
The British four masted Marlborough Till carrying case oil and naphtha caught fire after a lightning strike near Tompkinsville. Nine hours later the burning vessel was towed to a wrecking dock as crews flooded the hold hoping to submerge cargo and avoid total loss.
A small boy carried his injured friend into Bellevue hospital after a broken glass cut the foot. The helper boy, Frank Stevens, and the injured Jimmy Corrigan were from New York addresses. Doctors treated the wound and the boys received a dollar from onlookers to buy milk.
Reston August. Six thousand union carpenters win a wage raise from 37 to 41 cents an hour or from two to eight dollars and twenty nine cents for an eight hour day. Overtime must be time and a half. Day length extended to eight hours from nine. Judge George Wentworth acts as special arbitrator with employers and workers submitting the dispute.
Chicago report says Frank Punshon, after thirty four years free of more than three months, risks a new prison term for crimes after release on August 2 from Joliet. Six women accuse him of scamming them through job ads for housekeepers and nurses, arranged meetings in hotel lobbies, with small sums paid under pretexts while he posed as a clergyman.
Albert Hurlburt, jailed a week over injuries to his wife from an alleged assault, was held in 2500 bail for the superior court on the charge of assault with intent to murder today in Rockville.
Hartford August 25 an unknown man track walking near Laurel Street station was struck and killed by an express train on the Highland division this morning. The identity is not yet established and relief efforts are underway as investigators review the crash scene.
A cloudburst near Rhode Canyon turns a small stream into a torrent washing through Berwind and Tabasco with property losses in the hundreds of thousands. The Colorado Fuel and Iron Co and the Colorado and Southern Railway Co suffer major damage to tramways and mines. life losses limited to Berwind and Tabasco are reported, with relief parties en route and communication still disrupted.
Middletown reports a body found on the Berlin branch road tracks near Newfeld at Miller's crossing. The slain man, 5 feet 7 inches tall with dark hair and sandy moustache, was dragged 50 feet. identified later at a local undertaker. Likely struck by the Newport excursion train from Middletown around 10 26 last night.
Allentown Pa August 25 reports Mr and Mrs Allen Depp of Hickory Run proudly announce the birth of twins proving their family now stands at twenty three children. The couple, married years ago, are ages around forty and claim to hold the title of America's largest family with six pairs among their offspring.
Washington cable dispatch reports the Australia, owned by the Sprekets, has been seized. No further particulars are provided.
The article reports the death of renowned pianist Chien Ang 25 along with mentions of Mrs Satie K. Con wife of Dr George A. Cor and a well known planter. It references a Northwestern day and various medical subjects, noting the event occurred in San Francisco.
New York on August 2 reports indications Herbert L. Johnson of Boston was murdered after his body was found in the Hudson River last night. Local authorities pursue leads while the investigation unfolds.
Forecast for Connecticut calls for fair skies and light winds. Saturday remains dry with pleasant temperatures and no significant precipitation anticipated.
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Maurice Carey of Wall Street. A month’s mind mass for Philip Hapenny will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church. Wither H. McGregor, formerly with Ime ter Bree firm, changes role in west end meat and provisions trade. Edward Joseph mentioned.
Portsmou th reports await results of the pour parlours between the Russian emperor and President Roosevelt. Witte privately says his task ends for now, with no consent from the emperor. St Petersburg denies Count Lamsdorf spoke of Japan indemnity, while Manchuria troops voice indignation at Japan’s colossal demands and hope the war continues.
Portsmouth August 25 The denial by Count Lamsdorf that he made no such statement as accredited to him in a St Petersburg interview with Reuters agent is confirmed by Mr Witte in comments to an AP representative.
Baron Kaneko, liaison between the Japanese government and President Roosevelt, who carries messages and information on peace negotiations, will be in Oyster Bay again today. The exact nature of his mission remains undisclosed.
Paris reports a mood of deep anxiety in official quarters as discouraging advices reach officials about the Portsmouth conference. Private reports through official channels say Grand Duke Vladimir, uncle of the emperor, is using his influence in favor of peace.
Chicago August reports that six steamboat lines plan new passenger boats for next season yet find lake shipbuilding cornered. Prices have risen, contracts scarce, and several projects may be deferred a year. Delays loom as steel plants and workers fall behind.
Sixty three compacts of the Royal Arcanum in New York plan to appoint a delegation to the supreme council special convention on August 30 at Putte Bay Olle. It is believed that fifteen supreme representatives of New York will vote to rescind the new rate laws enacted last May. A call was issued yesterday to the local session to discuss the matter and determine the delegation's actions.
In New Haven crews on three freight trains refuse orders from a yard master and stop work this morning, ending the strike after a brief stoppage. The incident involves railway labor action and safety concerns at the yard.
Vanderbilt suffers setback as New York fixtures disrupted by rain and delays. Baden cayls thet W itch from unclear notes and incomplete lines leave readers unsure of exact events or outcomes.
Waterbury actor Earle Simmons, finishing a summer engagement at Jacques, faced a $260 debt after wagering his $400 diamond ring against Marks Katz, Brissey’s champion poker player. Katz retained the ring, Simmons seeks recovery, and a lawyer is involved.
Bridgeport reports Angelo Estello and Gilberto de Costay arrested yesterday on concealed weapons charges. They were turned to New Haven officers today. Authorities say they are also wanted in Waterbury for reported thefts.
London August 25 Sir Thomas Lips ton was interviewed on his yacht the Erin and said Tam is as desirous as ever to go on with any challenge for the America's cup. He called it a futile effort under the measurement rules of the New York Yacht club.
A Glenwood range promotion touts wide approval and low prices. The ad claims two to three thousand units in use, asserts Glenwoods cost less than rival lines after the Hampson Sellen sale, and promises lasting satisfaction for housekeepers.
The big fourth floor line offers twenty five adjustable couches in fabrics and leather. Prices and guarantees are advertised with emphasis on full coverage, quality spring work, and home delivery availability.
Towaris of Sve hundred pictures are displayed at the Hampese Some store with framed styles. Prices are described as very low, prompting shoppers to wonder how such cheap offers are possible.
The fragmentary text shows a local notice item about a furniture company and a person named Reed in a Bogie context dated 6 129 Daath Smee, suggesting a misread OCR item.
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