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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

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Court Martials Report On Army and Revenue Cutter Officers

Boston dispatch says Firet Lieutenant Edward Gottlieb, famed U S army electrical expert, is before a court martial for embezzlement and neglect of duty. The NY arrest followed an absence while perfecting submarine electrical gear. Also Port Townsend reports a court martial for Muller S Hay of the Revenue Cutter Service on Alaska related charges, with trial likely delayed to next week. friends defend the officer’s innocence.

Boston Edward Gottlieb United States Army New York Gottlieb Port Townsend Wash Washington Muller Hay United States Revenue Cutter Service Bertholff San Francisco Alaska

Bryan Buys Land Near Brownsville After Mexico Hunt

Willam Jennings Bryan and Mrs Bryan arrived in Brownsville from Mexico where he had been hunting. A large crowd welcomed them and Bryan gave a short address before visiting La Para ranch for several days. Earlier at Mission he bought 4 tracts of land to plant fruit trees.

Brownsville Tex Willam Jennings Bryan Mrs Bryan Mexico

Woman Dead After Suspected Killing In Greenville

Neighbors found Mrs George Gilmore dead and boarder Sharley dying after shots were fired. Sharley alleged her husband, from whom she had separated, killed her. Gilmore is missing and authorities pursue the husband as a suspect.

Greenville Miss George Gilmore Sharley Glimore

Connecticut Weather Forecast: Fair and Colder Tonight

Forecast for Connecticut calls for fair skies and colder conditions tonight, then continued fair weather Thursday with lingering cold and fresh westerly winds. High pressure extends from the northwest toward Missouri, bringing pleasant conditions east of the Rocky Mountains, with below normal temperatures in the upper Mississippi Valley and lake region. Freezing readings reach as far south as Vicksburg, Mississippi, while Battleford reports 26 below. Conditions look to hold for several days in this vicinity.

Connecticut Missouri Rocky Mountaing East Gulf Coast South Atlantic Coast Sevo Mn Missimappi Valley Lake Region Vicksburg Miss Battleford British North‘west

Thaw Fight Moves From New York to Pittsburgh for Bankruptcy Proceeding

The Thaw case careered to the United States circuit court of appeals as former Governor Stone of Pittsburgh and trustee Roger O Mara argued to transfer Harry K Thaw from Mattewan asylum to Pittsburgh for bankruptcy proceedings. Opponents claim the move is a sham while Stone contends the appellate court must review Judge Young's dismissal of a habeas corpus writ. Arguments concluded and the court recessed under advisement.

Philadelphia Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Mattenwan Asylum New York State Pittsburg United States Circuit Court of Appeals Stone Roger O'Mara Thaw Judge Young United States Court For Western District of Pennsylvania

Maine Leaves for New York From Portsmouth Yard

The United States battleship Maine departed the Portsmouth navy yard today bound for New York to take on supplies, as reported from Portsmouth New Hampshire with date December 2.

Maine Portsmouth N. H United States Portsmouth Navy Yard New York

Count Boni Suit Seeks Custody of Children in Paris

In Paris the custody battle between Count Boni de Castellane and Princess de Sagan continued. Clemenceau argued the second marriage harms parenting rights. the princess defended her duties and denied alienating the children. The Count's motives were questioned as he labeled de Sagan a bandit in letters to the children. A New Haven item notes an unidentified mortally injured man from a trolley strike remains unclaimed, about 40, foreign, laborer, awaiting identification.

Paris Boni de Castellane Princess de Sagan Sagan Marquise de Castellane M. Clemenceau France de Sagan New Haven Grace Hospital Ansonia Seymour Cines

Pottery Strike Ended In Perth Amboy Area

In Perth Amboy New Jersey on December 2 strike action at the local potteries ended, according to Vice-President I M Keashey of the National Fire. He asserted the labor stoppage had concluded, signaling a return to normal operations for plants in the vicinity.

Perth Amboy N. J I .M. Keashey The National Fire

Busy Burglars Get Four Years In Pepperell Bank Heist

Pepperell Massachusetts December report details a professional robbery at First National Bank. Three men blew the vault about 2 AM, escaping by auto toward Groton. Ernest Tarbell fired on the fleeing car, no injuries or blood found. Bag of cash scattered, gold largely untouched. Explosive damage centered on vault door. nitroglycerine suspected. Police connected with nearby towns, no solid clues by 10:30 AM. Insurance coverage cited.

Pepperell Mass Dee 2 First National Bank Groton Ernest Tarbell Tarbell Vicina Henry F. Tarbell

Census Director Predicts 1910 Costs and Savings

The director of the census reports an estimated cost of 14 117 000 for the 1910 census including annual investigations and two biennial reports. Excluding those, proper costs are 12 930 000, with last census at 12 520 000. He argues permanent office efficiency and new government owned tabulating machines will cut costs, hoping to keep the 1910 census near 14 million total.

Becetary of Commerce and Labor Baureau United States Bureau of the Census Congress Buureau

Martial law declared in Prague sparks deadly clashes

In Prague and the Weinberg suburb ten days of unrest followed a government martial law proclamation aimed at Czech students. Many students wounded in confrontations with police and gendarmes as tensions rise. Austria’s parliament convenes in Vienna, with Czech deputies threatening trouble for the new cabinet allied to martial order.

Prague Austria Weinberg Francis Joseph Vienna von Bierwerth

Croker Defends Position After Rabbi Wise Attack

Richard Croker replied to Rabbi Wise's attack calling him a narrow old man who resents his old friends. Croker denied shared ties with Tweed and reiterated his leadership of the Tammany organization.

New York Richard Croker Rabbi Wise

Funeral for Herbert B. Smith Held at Residence

The funeral was held this afternoon from W. G. Smith’s 17 First Avenue home with Rev F. D. Buckley officiating. Interment followed at Riverside cemetery. Also, Hellmann Brewing Co sues Angelonario and Franceses DeLucia for 4000 dollars. attached property involved. case set for first Tuesday in January in district court. Mrs Elizabeth Burnett and her three year old son sought police help for warmth after wandering destitute in the city. Rev John X Lewis may assist.

Herbert B. Smith W. G. Smith First Avenue F. D. Buckley Riverside Cemetery Hellmann Brewing Co Angelonario and Franceses DeLucia Elizabeth Burnett

Census Office Exam Plans Spark Debate On Appointments

A civil service discussion weighs non competitive exams for temporary census clerks and favors appointing enumerators via student hires. Proposals seek one central office, purchasing the current building and adjoining land to cut rent and improve efficiency, with state ownership considerations.

Civil Service Commission Trensux Dii Geille Rai Aeack

Sudden Execution In Scovill Estate Dispute

A surprise move in the Scovill estate suit saw Clerk Marsh issue execution against administrator Benjamin F Kelsey and the American Bonding Co for a $2,375.15 unsatisfied judgment. The action follows a long dispute over unpaid estate shares from George Scovill to his mother Marcia Scovill, with appeals and withdrawals but now a final enforcement. The case is described as a family quarrel turned legal matter.

John Henderson Thoms N. R. Bronson Edward Scovill American Bonding Co Philadelphia Benjamin F. Kelsey George Scovill Marsh Superior Court Kelsey The Bonding Co Scovill Manufacturing Co Marcia Scovill Supreme Court Peasley

Princess de Broglie divorces over desertion amid Paris singing

The Princess Estelle de Broglie formerly Mrs 8 B West of Chicago has begun divorce proceedings against her husband due to desertion. She now sings in Paris restaurants to support herself and her children. The prince’s father opposed the union and a French court voided the Chicago marriage. Meanwhile mobs gathered at the palace demanding the prince leave the country as sailors relay signals between the legation and American cruisers. Lazard Freres sent $8 million in gold to Paris.

Paris Princess de Hroglie Chicago Princess de Broglie Estelle Alexander San Francesco Veit Port Au Alexis Legation

Water Bottles Sold Here In Large Selection

Hot water bottles offered with the largest line in the city and daily low prices. The company specializes in rubber goods and guarantees customer service. Water bottles and syringers combined available from 1.35.

Fountain Syringes and Sheeting in Stock At Low Prices

Advertises Fountain Syringes with 65 cents and up, Marvel Spray Syringes at $2.00, Premium Spray Syringes, $2.00, and Success Spray Syringe at $1.50. Also lists sheeting in all widths from 60 cents to $1.25 per yard.

Marvel

Elastic Support Goods Hit Local Shop Shelf

A local retailer advertises a wide range of elastic stockings and support items. The inventory includes elastic stockings in all sizes and made to measure options, abdominal supports, trusses, knee caps, ankle braces, webbing, surgical bandages, and general elastic goods.

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