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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
1
Across Bristol on December 4 a major fire destroyed two double apartments and damaged another, with losses near 15000. Police suspect arson amid a string of recent blazes as investigators review the early morning incident involving C Heiser and tenants Fred Kerns and H E Markham.
Wepperlii Massachusetts December 4. Bailey is held on suspicion of knowing something about Wednesday morning’s robbery of the First National Bank at Wepperlii. Police chief G G Tarbell says Bailey will have a hearing tomorrow morning. No direct charge or solid evidence links him to the burglary. Bailey, about 28, was released from the county house of correction a week ago after serving time for breaking and entering a Pepperill store.
Forecast notes rain or snow tonight in Connecticut with warmer conditions then a fall in temperature Saturday. Winds shift from light to moderate southwest then become west-northwest as a trough from Texas extends to Lake Huron. Cloudy skies and light precipitation affect the Mississippi valley and lake region as the system moves eastward.
In New York on December 4 the second annual meeting of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents opened with a memorial tribute to Grover Cleveland, its first chairman. Executives from across the United States and Canada attended as Paul Morton of Equitable and Dr. John H. Finley of City College prepared to speak.
In Chicago a customs broker warehouse contained church robes tapestries and ecclesiastical antiques claimed to have entered from France with a listed value of 2500 but appraised at 60000. The consignment included an all handmade robe once believed tied to a pope altar cloths of silver and gold thread velour antique textiles and other ecclesiastical items.
In a Newark area ceremony the bronze tablet honoring Andre Marie Ampere was unveiled at the town of Ampere near Newark. Attending were representatives from the American Institute of Electrical Engineers the New York Electrical Society the Engineers’ Institute the American Society of Mining Engineers and notable scientists led by J. J. Junscrand ambassador of France to the United States.
Verdict returned in federal court as Union Pacific railroad Union Pacific Coal company Oregon Short Line Everett Buckingham and J M Moore found guilty on charges of conspiracy involving patents in Salt Lake City. The trial concluded December 4 with the jury delivering the verdict.
London reports that the education bill was withdrawn from the house of commons after government church party deadlock. Al Asquith announced the withdrawal amid Archbishop of Canterbury demands for larger non rate aided school grants. Walter Ransiman, president of the board of education, backed the bill.
In a letter to the National League of Civil Education of Women President Roosevelt said he personally supports woman suffrage but is not an enthusiastic advocate, deeming it not a very important matter and urging women to focus on home duties while men take the lead.
H R Miles of Racine Wisconsin chairman of the tariff committee of the National Association of Manufacturers will appear before the house ways and means committee as an individual not a representative. He is a major independent maker of agricultural implements carriages and wagons. Miles supports delegating preliminary tariff work to a board that can probe costs deeply. Reports from consular agents show European prices and wages skewed against living costs, with European governments blamed for limiting American meat imports and spurring factory labor costs.
Theodor Roosevelt Jr prepares to occupy revamped quarters at Robert F. King’s Enfield Street home in Thompsonville. The room features tapestry scenery paper and a central tall plate, with green patterned paper below. A private bathroom with modern sanitary fittings is included. He relocates from Pleasant Street board of directors’ quarters next week, seeking a quieter home away from Franklin Hall dances that disrupt sleep.
The Eagles No 279 held last evening in Knights of Columbus hall electing officers President William J. Spain Vice President Albert E. Gerard Chaplain James Monahan Snandal secretary D R Mitchell Recording secretary John E Crary Treasurer P M Courtney Conductor Joseph Gagnon Inside guard John Cairns Outside guard Robert Hampton Trustees John Elshman Thomas Leland Thomas Keyes Physician Dr B H Johnson The series will meet in Knights of Columbus hall for now Rooms on the building’s second floor engaged for the secretary and for other business.
The United States government request to expedite its case to compel the Boston and Maine railroad to relinquish its stock in Boston was granted today by three judges of the United States circuit court. The railroad’s argument that the expedited path was unconstitutional was overruled.
Hartford December 4. The child labor convention under the Consumers' League of Connecticut opened today with a large attendance. Miss Julia Corcoran deputy factory inspector spoke on the physical state of the 10 000 working children in connection. Tab Cee John Mitchell and 6th discussed the phases of the matter.
William EL Kibbe, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the October 19 automobile death of Mrs Elisa FP Smith, was sentenced today to four months in jail. The court noted extenuating circumstances and Kibbe’s conduct since the accident, praising his reputation while criticizing chauffeur selfishness. A second chauffeur was also sentenced this week.
Willemstad reports three Dutch warships the battleship Jacob van Heemskerk and cruisers Friesland Gelderland conducted a demonstration off Venezuela from Puerto Cabello to La Guaira at 3000 yards. The Heemskerk returned, the cruisers head to Maracaibo for another display. President Castro absent in France, Vincente Gomez acts as Venezuela's leader, forts at La Guaira Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo prepared to retaliate if needed.
A conference today between a businessmen group and the water committee led by Mayor Thoms City Engineer Cairns and Water Superintendent Kennedy decided that freight elevators in town buildings may run tomorrow and until further notice Merchants said closing them would harm business Passenger elevators remain barred The briefing occurred in the mayor's office Water at the Branch stands thirty two feet below the spillway.
A large barn on Cooke Street owned by Joseph A Brennan and Mrs Annie Moran burned during the night after a brush fire started nearby. Neighbors saw a glow but did not notify prior to the blaze spreading rapidly through hay filled interiors. No water was available for firefighting. loss valued at about $800 and partly insured.
Waterbury Probate Court announces actions by executors on estates of William J Flocwm and Patrick Boras both of Waterbury. Creditors and all indebted must settle claims promptly. notice warns of settlement procedures and invites objections within a stated period.
The Southern New England Telephone Co seeks permission to bury overhead wires along Grand street near the library. The mayor asked the street committee to study the proposal and report findings. The issue recalls a Hartford clash over conduits and rent for private firms. Standard Oil probes end as indictments are dropped. prosecutions shift to federal and state authorities.
The court granted four divorces today amid tales of desertion cruelty and threats. Ella Farrell departed from Henry Farrell after 1896 marriage in Waterbury. Ella Vorhees alleged cruelty from David Vorhees married in Bridgeport in 1902. Ella Kline faced Charles Kline amid alleged assaults. Nellie Triogis and Frank Triogis of Naugatuck ended their eleven month union in a decree. Attorney Kennedy steered the caseload.
An old time subscription pitch offers The Evening Democrat delivered to your door along with Cosmopolitan Magazine for 54 dollars a year or 42 cents per month, payable in advance. The ad promotes the magazine bundle as a big offer for 1909 with payment in advance.
A vintage advertisement lists dress gloves from 10 cents to 1 dollar, leather and wool mitts from 75 cents to 5 dollars, sheep wool lined coats from 25 cents to 500 dollars, blanket lined coats at 3 dollars to 3.75 dollars, and sweater coats priced at 4.50 to 7.50 dollars.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a baking powder label claiming compliance with the Food and Act of Congress dated June 30 1906. Mentions Best Teas and Best Coffees with unclear pricing or quality claims.
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