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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
1
Ott City August 29 The Royal Society with 130 of the 240 licensed liquor dealers met and decided to close their establishments tomorrow. They appointed a committee to confer with the mayor and urge him to ensure the remaining 110 dealers also shut down their businesses.
Manchester reports reveal a new Enoch Arden style case. James O'Brien married a Manchester woman, earlier wed a Rockville woman under the name Cleary, then remarried in Manchester as O'Brien. After fourteen years his Manchester wife believed him dead and later married again. Rumors spread of his recent visit, with conflicting accounts of whether he appeared at the home or was seen by townsfolk.
Dover Maine August 29 Bert Woodbury hotel keeper confined in county jail awaiting trial for alleged murder last fall killed himself by cutting his throat with a razor while being shaved. He died within two minutes. Bratol Tenn August 29 Armstrong prominent cattle raiser shot and instantly killed Andrew Arnold 14 miles north of Rogersville Hawkins county yesterday. No arrest. Armstrong reportedly returned home then found Arnold at his residence. Count Tolstoi improving from illness at Yasnaya Pollana Russia August 29. leg pain gone but arm chair bound. visitors limited and birthday celebration forbidden by local governor. Tony Pastor funeral August 29 Bimbers IL rites at St Bartholomew Church led by Rev Kennedy. body to state in Elks club rooms before burial in Brooklyn tomorrow.
A fragment notes William Wit ion and Charles Roberts connected to a shooting incident at a location referred to as At-. The text is incomplete but indicates Wit ion was not there at the time of the shooting involving Roberts. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
In New York on August 29 athletes who represented America in London were greeted with enthusiastic crowds along a 25,000-strong parade route. The event featured military divisions, school league participants, Olympic team members in autos, and medals presented by Acting Mayor McGowan at City Hall.
Fort Worth Aug 29 Captain William J McDonald ex Texas ranger known for Brownsville shooting has accepted Roosevelt invitation to join the African hunting expedition. He was freed to go on the Atria m and arrangements are to be finalized during a Texas bear hunt in Hardin county southwest Texas as the president plans for a third winter expedition.
From the Santa Fe rail local office in Los Angeles a flood-related disaster on Avenue 23 caused fourteen deaths. Authorities report structural collapse and widespread damage as emergency crews respond to the incident near the rail yard and city streets. Investigators begin assessing casualty figures and potential fault lines in the flood event.
Bridgeport Aug 29 Senator Archibald McNeil formally declines the Democratic nomination for governor. In a Norwich letter he thanks supporters, cites duties on the Democratic ticket, and says he will not be a candidate at the September convention. He urges party unity and notes plans on the national advisory committee.
Sterling Conn August 2 Eleven youths camping near the town were arrested. Six were sentenced to 60 days in jail at Brooklyn for petty theft tied to recent railroad area raids. Railroad detectives investigated the cases and linked the group to ongoing thefts along the rail line.
Fire at the barracks in Helena Port Assiniboine reported an early August blaze. Limited readable text notes damage and status as authorities investigate the incident.
A Pryor Indian agency relay team completed a 31 mile run to Helens in 2 hours 29 minutes, near the world record. They carried a message from Chief Governor Norris and surpassed the YMCA athletes by over an hour. The item notes purchase details for Evening Democrat and magazines with water rates in advance.
Henry Waterson, editor of the Louisville Courier Journal, released an advance of Bishop Alexander Walters AME address to Black voters. Walters denounces Taft as part of a conspiracy against Negro soldiers and accuses Roosevelt and the Republicans of endorsing Lily White suppression. He says the Democratic Party alone can end discriminatory laws without upheaval, while noting Dr Washington’s criticism of urging Black voters to split their ticket. Walters plans to vote for Bryan though he urged independent judgment.
Woodstock Conn August 29 Congressman Charles E B Littlefield was appointed receiver of the Wall Street firm A O Brown Co by Judge George P Holt of the U S district court Southern District of New York. Bond set at 250000. Appointment followed Rosenberg motion. papers shown yesterday afternoon at the judge's summer home.
report says cholera marches westward across Russia and into Lodz Russian Poland with German health authorities intensifying frontier surveillance. hundreds of inspectors monitor travelers and river trade for suspected cases. no cases found to date.
A Bohemian Magazine Real Work column notes a boastful claim by a newly minted millionaire about Guest gardens with the most expensive sundial, lit at night, sparking a listener’s quip. The San Francisco Call fragment hints at police and detective study as a mock exchange.
An article notes a surge of volunteers for the U S Navy and the need to select spending priorities after the Bureau of Navigation allocated 50 000 for recruitment advertising last year across magazines and newspapers. It discusses evaluating veteran trends to guide current funding decisions.
Five masked men dynamited the provincial bank vault at St Eustache near Montreal and stole $12,000 in negotiable securities. They held the caretaker at gunpoint and forced a retreat to Montreal. Two arrests have been made on suspicion as detectives investigate the early morning robbery at 1 30.
Long Island City Aug 20 Captain Peter C Hains Jr and Thornton Jenkins Hains were held without bail by Magistrate Gilroy to await grand jury action. Three witnesses testified for the state including Coroner's Physician Frey and Charles Roberts of Bayside Yacht Club. Police Sergeant Rob ert Baker testified later. cross examination of Roberts was lengthy. The shooting details were summarized as the case progressed. Also noted Liverpool passengers M J Ruehle and J C Parke named by the British Lawn Tennis Association to represent Great Britain in the Dwight Davis cup preliminaries against the Americas.
Miss Mary Dalton visits Beacon to Woodmont for vacation. R Kelsey family returns from Adirondacks. Schroeder Saltman Moody head to Highland Lake for camping. Madison Square Quartet sails to London Ontario for engagement. Moinahan Brick Bowes held on burglary charge. Burglars looted Rocco Salar Ridge Street school supplies through a window. Court Shields F of A met at G A R hall and played Forty Five with Court Rose Hill, Rose Hill wins two of three. Rose Hill remains in court desiring a rematch Thursday at A O H hall East Main Street. Journalists note reporters and editors know little yet can’t know everything.
London reports that Britain may consider action to aid Holland in its dispute with Venezuela's President Castro, but no decision is reached. In other notes, four double headers in the Connecticut league, scores from Waterbury, Springfield, New Britain, New Haven, and Holyoke. Also Pittsburg and Philadelphia play a double header. President receives Japanese ambassador Takahira. a hotel fire case in Woodbury continues. five missing South San Francisco rowers found dead in a damaged barge near Berkeley.
Sterling August 29 A barn owned by William Campbell burned early today with the origin unknown. Loss estimated at about 2500 dollars. Rochester August 29 the Fillmore post office was robbed during the night the safe was blown open and valuables valued at 1000 dollars taken. The Democrat urges readers to find tenants for a vacant tenement by placing a 25 cent advertisement.
A band of horse thieves struck Plainfield last night stealing several horses and a wagon. Caleb T. Bishop and William Harvey each lost a horse, while Calvin Wilcox's barn lost two horses and a wagon. The thieves likely fled toward Rhode Island after the spree, as dogs frightened them from other nearby properties.
Dennis M. Nevins 63? resided alone in North Branford. Neighbors found him dead in his house after not seeing him for several days. He was last seen Sunday or Monday, body showing signs of death several days prior.
A brief exchange notes a rich man’s daughter being driven from home and questions when it happened. The dialogue hints at judgment of John whose flaws contrast with a generous heart. Wagey is it possible he died is mentioned, implying another tragic turn.
Classified notice announces a first floor rental at 121 Locust Street with five large rooms and all improvements. Inquiries directed to Hy Doerr at 600 West Main Street Bobi building, dated August 29, 1908.
Business notice confirms relocation to 89 South Main Street just steps from Exchange Place. Advertises same goods and prices with emphasis on Best Teas and Best Coffees. Some garbled text mentions prices and products but main fact is new address and continuity of offerings.
Eastern Tea Importers relocate from their old shop to a neighboring storefront beside Hotchkiss and Templeton's. The move places the tea purveyors in closer proximity to the established retailers.
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