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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
1
A crowded Third Avenue streetcar was robbed by four armed men as they blocked the rear exit and searched passengers and the conductor. The crew fled into the slums with purses and valuables while police pursued with little chance of capture.
Joseph Shoninger, vice president of B. Shoninger & Co Sons, a leading Connecticut piano maker, died suddenly in New Haven after a week of pneumonia. The death followed a severe relapse at about 5 o'clock yesterday, ending a long association with the firm founded by his father Berhard Shoninger.
In New Haven on December 1, reports from the committee of examiners place Edward J. O Keefe of 104 Edwards Street as the top candidate in preliminary Annapolis exams. First alternate Richmond Trumbull Gibson of 18 Trumbull Street, second alternate Raymond Arnold Deming of Portland, third Gustave A. Reimann of New Haven. The exams were held in Alumni Hall last Saturday, chaired by Professor Andrew W. Phillips.
Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit, president of the International Longshoremen's Union, was appointed commissioner general of immigration today, to succeed the late Frank P. Sargent.
Forecast for Connecticut calls for fair skies and much colder temperatures tonight and Wednesday with fresh westerly winds. A storm tracked from Lake Superior eastward, crossed the St Lawrence valley, and brought very high winds to the lake region, with Buffalo reporting 56 mph. A prolonged cold wave now sweeps the northwest from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. The lowest reading noted was 20 below zero in parts of the area.
New Haven December 1. The fish and game commissioners have received the first installment of 1000 Hungarian partridges contracted at 10 dollars each totaling 10000. They will replenish the state game supply and distribute the birds in southwestern New London county and northern Hartford county. Paris December 1. Mme Steinheil was examined by Magistrate Andre at the palace of justice. The interrogation will continue for two days to decide if reconstruction of the crime in her presence is necessary. She is suspected of murdering her husband Adolphe amid political interest in France. She was moved in a closed van from St Lazare prison to the palace of justice.
Decline in wool market activity persists in Boston area though prices stay above yearly averages. Dealers hold higher asking prices for fine territory wools with slight increases for pulled wools. Domestic wools of all grades sell freely as territory with Montana half blood shows steady demand. South Norwalk Dec 1 The mutilated body of Charles Williams was found on the New Haven rail line between here and East Norwalk. Williams, a railroad draw bridge worker, was last seen at 11 pm, apparently struck by a midnight freight while heading home.
New York December 1 reports Prof Samuel A. Sanford of Yale University is critically ill at his home in New Haven with pneumonia.
In New York on December 1 the Archbold narrative traced Standard Oil’s rise through successive trusts to the New Jersey holding period. Archbold testified on liquidation, detailing transfers of property and cash from Ohio to New Jersey, the trustee roles, and how most trust certificates were redeemed into subsidiary company shares. Small holders sought market value for their certificates amid liquidation.
A review traces Boston’s growth from 1630 Tri Mountain to a larger area including Roxbury Dorchester West Roxbury and Brighton. It notes annexations from Charlestown to Cambridge and land ceded to Waltham Watertown Belmont and Arlington, with New Towne becoming Cambridge. Also mentions Somerville Woburn Malden and Stoneham originating from Charlestown and railhead notes on land gifts to Cambridge and Brookline. Civil service reform places all eastern fourth class postmasters under classified service, with NE states included.
Hartford December 1 report of the comptroller to the governor for the year ending September 30 was released today. The document lists total figures and highlights areas related to civil use and other expenditures while noting specific line items and adjustments.
Unofficial counts show sixty four November deaths in New Haven with forty nine accidental and thirteen from personal crises. Railroads caused fifteen fatalities followed by eight burns five drownings and five auto deaths. Falls asphyxiation trolley pol on and other causes fill the remainder with several specific methods listed.
In Memphis a woman and her seven year old daughter died after the mother administered carbolic acid to the child and then absorbed the remainder. Neighbors found the pair in a hotel apartment with the woman disrobed on the floor. The girl died in hospital hours later. The woman used the alias Mrs Schmitt from Hot Springs Arkansas and carried jewels worth $500. An insurance policy and other papers tied to Toronto and Chicago were found among her effects. no motive was revealed.
The Arnold Print works and related firms in North Adams and linked properties were sold under receivership to a creditor committee for a little over two and a half million dollars. The buyers include Eclipse mills in North Adams and Beaver mills with additional real estate in Florida Clarksburg North Pownal and Stamford. Receivers W. Murray Crane Henry Warner and J. J. Storrow oversaw the sale with Bennington Vermont impending sale of North Pownal Manufacturing Co to follow and reorganizations planned.
Water reserves remain low after a minor rainfall as Superintendent Kennedy considers cutting off water for running elevators. Major buildings including Apothecaries' Hall and Reid & Hughes rely on city water, and a policy to let elevators run a few hours daily is discussed to ease business disruption. The Branch and East Mountain levels drop while 47 million gallons remain in East Mountain and 3.97 million gallons used from the Branch in 24 hours. Officials anticipate pump setup tonight and potential aid from local manufacturers if Mad River water is pursued.
Charles Simucne, an elderly resident near the four corners, was knocked down by a horse driven by a woman in Exchange Place around 2 pm. He suffered a head wound and concussion, was taken to Cone's drug store then Waterbury hospital, and remained conscious only intermittently as authorities identified him and onlookers gathered.
A missionary from Nankin China, Rev G Howard Malone, will speak at Cherry Street Advent Church Wednesday evening December 2, reporting on distant mission work. He is described as refined and compelling, expected to interest attendees.
In Pittsburg on December 1 tensions rise between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Pennsylvania Railroad. General Manager W W Atterbury and General Superintendent R K E McCarthy arrived from the east to oversee talks. The union seeks recognition for its general board while the company cites discipline as the core issue. A strike vote had been held but the case was referred to a mediation board for multiple conferences in Washington this week.
In a busy session Judge Bennett presided as John Penrose of Naugatick pursued two suits against the railroad and Connecticut Co for 4000 and 5000 dollars over a defective electric wire that burned a boy. Expert Chapman testified about voltage estimates and wire strength. Also in district court two defendants pleaded guilty to intoxication and gambling with fines totaling 24.72. Judge Cowell heard Atwood vs Kinman for 65 dollars for winter horse care services. Separately, a federal ruling set aside inheritance claims on a 15 million dollar Chicago tract stemming from a 1834 patent, involving Sidney Smith of Cambridge and Samuel Ellis.
A local rubber goods shop touts the largest line of hot water bottles in the city. It promises daily low prices, guaranteed water bottles, and syringes sold together for $1.35 and up, urging customers to compare with other stores selling fewer items.
Advertises fountain syringes with guaranteed quality from 65 cents and Marvel Spray Syringes at 3 dollars plus Premium Spray Syringes at two dollars. Also lists sheeting in all widths priced 60 cents to 1.25 dollars per yard.
A regional supplier advertises a wide range of elastic stockings in all sizes and made to measure options along with abdominal supports trusses knee caps anklets ankle braces webbing and other elastic medical goods.
A historical ad promotes repair of rubber items including water bottles syringes rubber boots overshoes baby carriage tires carpet sweeper wheels and rubber coats. It claims fourteen stores and the slogan its made of rubber we have it.
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