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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1906

Page

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Bryan Welcomed In New Haven Elms Crowd And Speeches

The August 31 visit of William Jennings Bryan to New Haven drew a large Elm City crowd. He spoke briefly at Stamford and Bridgeport, then attended a midday luncheon at Music Hall with New Haven officials and Democratic leaders. Mayor Studley and Lt. Governor Woodruff welcomed him, and George Williams and others praised his public service and ideals.

Yale Woodruff Studley New Haven Bryan Philo 8. Bennett Trust Music Hall Bryans Stamford Behes Haa Connecticut Mr Bryan Howard Bridgeport McNeil Hewitt New England A. B. Puller Alexander Troup Garver Democratic State Central Committee of Ohio Fuller Democratic Club City of United States George Washington Troup Alexander Elms State of Commonwealth America Far East Europe Nebraska Manila Hong Kong T Petersburg Rome Paris London Ch Bryan George Fred Williams Boston William J. Bryan Central Green University Town Victoria Boston Express New York, New Haven and Hartford Grand Central Station Charles 3 Mel Jen New York J. J. Lentz George Frederick Williams Massachusetts Garvin Rhode Island Archibald McNeil Ticke W. H. H. Hewitt Congressman Lewis Madison Square Garden W. J. Bryan India Teeshed Him

Conductors and Motormen Strike Mount Carmel Transit

Mount Carmel Pa Aug 31 workers of the Shamokin Mount Carmel Transit company voted to strike after endorsing the national amalgamated car association. Conductors and motormen quit work en masse, halting service between Centralia and Shamokin. They demand wage increases from 16 cents to 20 cents per hour.

Mount Carmel National Amalgamated Car Association Shamokin-Mount Carmel Transit Company Centralia Shamokin

Auto robbers hit Highland post office for stamps

Three masked men and a woman robbed the Highland post office early today blowing the safe. They secured about $50 in cash and $800 in stamps and escaped in an automobile as residents arrived. The bandits, believed linked to earlier Long Island depredations, were last seen fleeing toward Kingston on US 31.

Kingston I. x Long Island Highland

Trains Collide Blocking Tracks at Lloyds NY

Winsted August 31. A work train and eastbound freight on the Central New England railroad collided at Lloyds New York. Two men are reported hurt and the wreck has blocked the tracks. The same train was in a recent head on collision at Silver Nails New York.

Lloyds

Adventurous marriages sought for mutineers exiled to Siberia

Sevastopol August 1. Admiral Skryd loft of the Black Sea fleet has received many applications from women wishing to marry sailors condemned to exile to Siberia for mutiny and accompany them. Several requests have been granted. Vineyard Haven Massachusetts August 31. The schooner Frank and Ira from New Haven to St John New Brunswick ran ashore at Cedar Tree Neck during dense fog three miles west of Westport. The vessel lies on the beach with no obvious damage.

Sevastopol Skrydloft Black Sea Siberia Vineyard Haven Mass Frank Ira New Haven St John N. B Cedar Tree Neck West Pight

Fryeburg Fire Threatens Town Amid Recovery Efforts

Fire spreading through Fryeburg as Oxford hotel and two residences burn. Portland dispatches aid to contain the blaze and save the town.

Portland Fryeburg Oxford

Asbestos Factory Burns in South Brooklyn

Fire destroyed the four story brick building occupied by H. W. Johns-Manville Co makers of asbestos in South Brooklyn last night. Loss is estimated at 100,000 dollars.

New York H. W. Johns-Manville Co Brooklyn

Labor day closings and local events in city

Barber shops will close at 10 in the forenoon on Labor day. St Cecetia's Sunday school plans an outing at Helleview lake with parents and friends invited. Jeanie McBirney sues broker Charles L. Holmes for 600 and contends pensions totaling 480 were misappropriated since 1901. Jacques Opera house seeks opening Vaudeville show Monday amid renovations and Labor day crowd expectations. A man was directed to the prosecuting attorney after police contact. gunaka incident noted.

St Cecetia’s Helleview Lake Jeanie McBirney Maria McEnroe Charles L. Holmes Ars McBirney Holmes McEnroe Jacques Opera House Poli

Russian Sensation Over Private Correspondence Published

Moscow reports a sensational release of letters between M Usefovich a Kiev monarchist leader and Dr von Miguel the German charge d affaires. The documents claim a telegram to William II misrepresented William not receiving Count Witte. German reply notes telegrams were based on erroneous impression and William had not decided on Witte. Stolypin orders calm as terrorists threaten and court bars Nasha Bhisa. editor Vodovorzoff jailed.

Moscow Viedomonti Russia M. Usefovich Kiev von Miguel St Petersburg William Count Witte Wilhelmshohe Associated Press Herr von Tehirsky Stolypin M. Vodovorzoff

Birthday of Mrs Elizabeth Hunt Turns 106 in Brooklyn

New York reports Mrs Elizabeth Hunt of 407 Adelphi street Brooklyn is 106 years old today. Family and descendants will gather in Meriden where the town clock tolls 106 times in her honor following Mia Hunts journey to the city yesterday for the celebration.

New York Elizabeth Hunt Adelphi Street Brooklyn Meriden Mia Hunt Glock

Connecticut Weather Forecast Sees Clear Skies

Forecast for Connecticut calls for fair skies tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures. Winds shift from north to northwest through the period as conditions remain dry and tranquil.

Connecticut

Laborer Falls Ten Stories In Hartford Building Work

Frank laborer fell ten stories through an elevator shaft into the cellar of the Travelers Insurance company building on Main Street Hartford Aug 31 and was instantly killed. The body was found with severe injuries across the torso and head. Earlier in Omaha Rosewater, noted politician and newspaper man, was found dead in a room at the Omaha Bee office, discovered by the janitor.

Hartford Frank Travelers Insurance Company Main Street Omaha Neb Rosewater Omaha Bee

Lake Strobel Co Jewelers Offer Free Watch Check

A local jeweler offers a free examination for watches not running correctly, advising annual maintenance to keep timepieces accurate. The Lake Strobel Co, Jewelers and Opticians, emphasizes regular cleaning and oiling to reduce wear and ensure proper function.

Lake Strobel Co Jewelers Opticians

Last Days of the Hampson Sellew Furniture Sale

The store offers a thorough line of odds and ends of fine pieces for every room in the house as the August furniture sale winds down.

August Furniture Sale Promises Bargains and Quality

Urass Hedsteada advertises 25 percent discounts on sideboards china closets dining chairs parlor chairs and hall racks with workmanlike finish and guaranteed furniture. The notice touts August sales in Waterbury while urging customers to shop for a Glenwood Range and better housekeeping as a recommended option.

Urass Hedsteada Waterbury

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City OF Elms Fred Williams Modia York Thomas Jefferson Trusts Commer_cial Travelers Anti-Trust League Victoria Hotel Hearst Wife William R. Nearest Mr Hearst Mrs Bryan Mount Carmel Transit City News State Counelor Usefovich Teograt Count Wite M. Yakobson Grodno Smipesky Manchuria Anya Iclock Elisabeth Hunt Weather Forecast Olenwood Exhirition Rand Waterbury Aaener Gerweld Ree Bald Bache
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