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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1908

Page

9

Mrs Williams statement on Atlantic City shooting case

Mrs Williams, with Charles Roberts Sr, says only a robber shot him and the killer was driven by money. Baltimore police have limited findings. Colonel Swann questions Atlantic City’s highway robbery theory and defends local investigation amid tension with Atlantic City police.

Deford Sherlock Swann Atlanta Thomas Deford Mr. Roberts Swann Williams Narragansett Chicago Atlantic City Baltimore

Probing Roberts Case With Atlantic City Inquiry

Police reexamine the Roberts shooting amid rumors of an ante mortem statement. Charles B. Roberts Jr. of Baltimore, shot on the boardwalk, remains in worse condition as detectives question Jackson the chair bearer. Authorities say no confirmation of a self inflicted or other motive is found yet.

Atlantic City Nood Charles B. Roberts, Jr Baltimore Williams City Jackson Roberts Wi Mame Bert Malcolm Weertraff Frank Bess W. G. Willems Mr. Roberts Battinsree

Taft's Trip Ends With Recreation On Middle Bass Island

Taft arrives at Middle Bass Island after a Toledo to yacht ride of three and a half hours. He rests and plays golf and bass fishing between fourteen speeches in fourteen hours in Ohio. Key figures include Rep J Warren Keifer of Ohio. Taft plans to Toledo for the Grand Army encampment address and may hold further political talks during fishing week. He defends labor injunctions and wage laws while noting his past bench duty enforcing the law.

Middle Bass Island William Taft Toledo Ohio J. Warren Keifer Grand Army of the Republc Cindinnati County Republican Club

On Trial for Saying Single

New York August 31 The court martial of Second Lieutenant Guy H Wyman Eleventh United States Cavalry for swearing single when asked if married will begin tomorrow The case is said to be the first of its kind in army history Wyman who earned a commission from the ranks is a noted horseman and marksman He says his wife in Tennessee divorced him years ago and he remarried a few weeks later The divorce later followed this wife has since remarried and the political edge of the tale shifts to questions of army discipline and reputation

New York Guy H. Wyman United States Cavalry War Department Wyman Tennessee Treutenant Wyman

No Cloud on Trade Horizon Brightens St Louis Merchants View

St Louis merchants and manufacturers, sole suppliers for the middle and Southwest, foresee June 1 to December 31 business reaching or exceeding last year’s figures and possibly making a new six month record. They report gradual trade gains since June 1, with third quarter near 1907 levels and later months likely higher.

St. Louis

More Freight Cars Filled in August for Pittsburg Lines

Pittsburg reports that August totals show railroads serving the city increased freight car equipment by about 40 000 units. The rise reflects overall demand across trunk lines serving Pittsburg, not limited to local divisions, with cars pulled from sidelined spots to meet the upturn in business.

Pittsburg

No More Tents For G A R Veterans In Toledo Event

Veterans visiting Toledo for the forty second national encampment favor roofs over tents citing comfort and health. Mayne Brand Whitlock and J Kent Hamilton prompted residents to host visitors with a warm reception for the encampment amid signs and ceremonies.

Toledo G. A. RR Grand Army of the Republic Mayne Brand Whitlock J. Kent Hamilton

Waterbury Business Directory Item List

Waterbury directory entries list auto repair, moving studio dining rooms bakers tailors and a full range of services. Notable names include Fred Phoenix of Watertown, Jno OBrien bakery, Waterbury Apron and Towel Supply Co, Louis Levy high art tailor, KILBRIDEs Pharmacy and J Littlejohn real estate insurance.

Atlantic City Hid Lid Tight Under Sunday Closing

Atlantic City kept its liquor laws strict on a peaceful Sunday after Governor Fort’s plan to station armed guards at saloons deterred any large-scale defiance. About 150,000 visitors were expected to spend up to $100,000, with Chief Woodruff deploying 90 of 120 officers to maintain order and report no violations detected.

Atlantic City Woodruff

Americans Enter Melbourne in Formal City Welcome

Melbourne Aug 31 American Admiral Sperry and staff landed at St Kilda pier where they were greeted by Prime Minister Deakin and Victoria's premier. Some 2000 sailors then marched to St Kilda Road amid dust clouds as schoolchildren watched the ceremony. Roosevelt interview notes on New York politics also referenced.

Melbourne Admiral Sperry St. Kilda Alfred Deakin Victoria Sir Thomas Kent Commonwealth Port Melbourne South Melbourne St. Kids Road

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