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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

7

Local officials debate turnout on South Main street

Warden Thomas O Loughlin presided at a town meeting where New Haven Railroad Co asked for a turnout on South Main street. The board tabled the matter until January 9 for a public hearing. John L Lawlor resignation as policeman was accepted and the North Water street plan reviewed. Members discussed police callout plans after recent incidents.

Thomas O'Loughlin The New Haven Railroad Co South Main Street John L. Lawlor North Water Street Schmidt Steele Shepherd Lodge Masonic Hall Charles Wirshing W. M Louis T. McCollum P. Warren D. Abel Abel P. M. Joseph T. Holmes St Mary's Church Father Broderick Ladies’ Aid Society Congregational Church

Watertown Jottings and Local Notices

Reed Knight has left the employ f Russell Hard the expressman. Mr and Mrs C W Bushnell of New York are visiting friends in town. M K E Brahan has purchased two building lots on Catherine street from Rev P C Dunigan. Harley Roberts master at Taft school has gone to Ohio to attend the funeral of his mother. The monthly meeting of the Women's auxiliary will be held at the parish house on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Barbiero Dunn Ansonia Nolan Naugatuck New Haven Church Street Charles N. Freeman Naugatuck Drug Store Plainville Naugatuck Lodge of Elks James C. Smith Mamie Lostoski North Main Street Hartford John H. Sweeney Margaret Sweeney Hillside Avenue Father Higgins Yesterda St Michael's Church Reed Knight

Natural looking dental sets with better fit offered

Advertises sets of teeth with enlarged suction and natural appearance at the same price as ill fitting substitutes. Claims contoured designs enhance facial aesthetics and that unsatisfactory sets can be remodeled at low cost.

Berlin Fire Destroys W L Davis Brick Yard

A fire of unknown origin last night destroyed the W L Davis brick yard in Berlin, with losses estimated around 1400 dollars. The blaze prompted investigations into its cause and plant destruction across the night.

Great Coon Supper At South Main Cafe

Bernard Hoppe, a coon hunter, led guests in a feast at Wil am Flaherty’s South Main street cafe last night. About twenty five guests attended a table heavy with coon meat and other dishes. Entertainers including Willa Ander ibND as toastmaster and Fred Donahue and Robert Sheehan performed in a vaudeville segment during the brief event.

Bernard Hoppe Wilam Flaherty South Main Street Willa Ander Ibnd Fred Donahue Robert Sheehan

Mining Congress Opens With Goals Of Reform

Delegates from across the United States gather in Pittsburg for the opening session of the American mining congress. Welcoming addresses stress uniform state mining laws, worker protections, investor safeguards, and waste reduction. Prominent speakers include James J. Hill Edward Harriman and John Hammond. Governors from sixteen states are invited to Friday’s meeting along with several U.S. senators. Expect talks on reforms at both state and federal levels.

Pittsburg Wee United States American Mining Congress Offeinia Congress James J. Hill Edward H. Harriman John Hays Hammond Stuart

Baby Emperor Pu Yi Enthroned in Ancient Ceremony

In Pekin a three year old Pu Yi was enthroned amid a grand ceremony. Mandarins and officials arrived from across China in resplendent jackets. Notables such as Yuan Shikai, Prince Chung, Chang Chih Tung, and Chen Tung Liang Chang attended to show loyalty to the new regime.

Pekin China Middle Kingdom Pu Yi Kwang Sen Yuan Shi Kai Prince Chung Chang Chih Tung Chen Tung Liang Chang United States

United States Japan Exchange Notes Open Door Policy

Washington December notes publicized outline mutual aims to foster peaceful Pacific commerce, preserve the existing status quo, and protect equal opportunity for commerce in China. It commits to defend territorial positions, support China's independence, and consult each other if the situation threatens the quo or equal opportunity.

United States Washington Japan Far East State Department Pacific Ocean China

Consul Wounded In Prague Riot

In Prague Bohemia Dec 2 race riots between Czechs and Germans grow grave. Dragoons deployed to clear streets as Czechs loot stores and strike with missiles. British consul Captain A W W Forbes dragged from a surface car and badly injured, rioters mistaking him for a German. Over forty injured overall.

Prague Trague Bohemia A. W. W. Forbes

Banker Trial Closing Against John G Jenkins

District Attorney Robert H Elder summed up for the state in the Jenkins Trust larceny case noting a likely jury decision tonight. Defense attorney Stephen C Baldwin argued Jenkins, president of the trust company, did not commit the alleged acts.

John G. Jenkins New York Robert H. Elder Joan G. Jenkins, Jr Jenkins Trust Company Jenkins Stephen C. Baldwin Trust Company

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