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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1906

Page

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Robbers strike in upscale East 63rd Street home

Elias Asiel a New York broker woke to two revolvers in his East 63rd Street residence. The attackers beat him into unconsciousness and stole a cache of gold and silver, two compact bundles of loot left behind in the dining room, while fleeing as police and servants arrived. No suspects yet. entry traced to forced basement door via a barred gate.

New York Dec 63Rd Street Fifth Avenue Elias Asiel Mr Asiel Aslel Bedlroom

Gillette Eats Heartily Ahead of Appeal in Murder Case

Condemned man Chester Gillette slept well and ate a hearty breakfast in his cell. He remains confident of better treatment at the trial that his lawyers expect to be prompted by an appeal. A telegram from his Denver mother urged courage and God’s help. Justice Devendorf will convene tomorrow to sentence after the verdict and the case could see a posttrial appeal. Former Senator Mills said an appeal would likely follow. Gillette spent the day playing cards, not showing distress.

Herkimer Chester Gillette Gillette Devendorf Hi Mother Mra F Mill

Amabula and Kajampaa Shootout Ends in Fatality

A drunken confrontation led to a gunfight where Kajampaa fired at several men injuring five or more before Policeman John Hammer killed him with a shot to the heart. The Osage Nation in Guthrie Oklahoma is noted for welfare wealth as new land and annuities are reported.

Amabula Jwee Kajampaa John Hammer Mai Be Kejampa Darkem Guthrie Okla Dee Osage Millard

Washington congress moves tariff revision and labor mix

Congressman Ames pushes tariff revision while the Senate and House approve party leadership changes. Debate covers child labor bans and a bill on real estate loan security. Washington watches aerial nav experiments for potential military use as officials in California move to test a Mongolian separate school statute. Public sentiment supports the law despite possible constitutional challenges.

House Paul Porter Missisaipp Colonel Hill Lodge Senate Aeville Texas National Bank Associations

Train Derailed on Monon Line Injures Eighteen Passengers

Chicago December five. Train No 36 on the Monon road derailed two miles north of Frankfort Indiana due to a broken rail. Eighteen passengers out of 175 aboard were injured but none killed. The train was traveling at high speed and the engine passed the scene safely. Baggage and mail cars and several coaches were badly damaged.

Chicago Dee 5 Monon Road Cincinnati Frankfort Ind Rockland Vermont Boston Louisiana Minnesota Fore River Shipbuildingsand Engine Co Quincy, Mass

Unknown barkentine battles Monomoy shoals in distress

The unknown barkentine, seen flying distress signals off Monomoy Point yesterday, appeared to go ashore on Great Round Shoal by daybreak today. Lifesavers and the revenue cutter Gresham moved to assist as the vessel dragged anchor and lay with a swaying mizzen mast. Captain Kelley led the Monomoy life saving crew toward the ship.

Chatham Mass Barkentine Monomoy Point Kelley Monomoy Point Ife Gresham

Uncertain report on wreck victims near Vergennes

In Vergennes Vermont December reports linger that an unidentified woman and child may have died in the Tulland railroad wreck last Saturday. Captain M Daniels and Eugene Chilson claim to have found a child’s foot in the wreckage and say a railroad worker wrapped it in paper and took it toward the station, though questioned passengers recall no child aboard and doubt the finding.

Vergennes Tulland M. Daniels Eugene Chilson Daniels

Karl Hall Case Remanded In Bow Street Court

London, Lee o Karl Hall, Washington professor, held since November 7 on murder charges of his mother in law Prau Molter. In Bow Street he faced remand for another week as German representatives are sought for mental strain inquiry. He remained calm and answered his lawyer that he understood the proceedings.

London Lee o—Karl Hall Washington Prau Molter

New York Stock Activity at Niplesing Mines Catinee

In New York trading today the Niplesing Mines Company saw large speculative moves in its stock. The opening price surged to 165 and investors reacted to brisk turnover and notable price action throughout the session.

New York Inca—roe Catinee

President Roosevelts appeal amid anti Asiatic sentiment in Britain

London gathers reaction to Roosevelt's demand for fair treatment of Japanese in San Francisco schools. The debate echoes in Britain as similar anti-Asian sentiment sparks official embarrassment. In Canada talks continue on steel and coal price tensions with executives meeting Finance Minister Pelting and set to resume in Montreal.

London Roosevelt CNS Dominion Coal Company J. H. Premmer

Foreast for Connecticut Fair Weather Then Wind Shifts

Foreast notes fair weather in coastal Connecticut with warmer temperatures in the west portion. The forecast calls for variable light winds and possible snow or rain later. The source appears garbled but suggests unsettled conditions and a cautious outlook.

Connecticut

Russian Officers on Trial for Surrender at Sea of Japan

In St Petersburg on December 5 a special court martial began for Rear Admiral Nebogatoff and 78 officers of his squadron charged with surrendering to the Japanese after the Sea of Japan battle on May 28 1905. The trial groups defendants by role and is expected to last about three days.

St Petersburg Nebogatoff Bokhara Tsarskoe Selo

Railroad bridge cut off Globe Arizona halts all rail service

Globe Arizona reports a break of the Gila River bridge near San Carlos halting railroad communication for a week or more. Passengers and mail may transfer soon, but freight delivery could be delayed. fuel supplies exist although others may face closure amid shortages. The Old Dominion line holds three weeks of fuel, aiding short-term needs.

Globe Ariz Gila River San Carlos Old Dominion Company Jea Itte

Carnegie Gives A Lake For Princeton Aquatic Sports

Princeton, Dec 4. Andrew Carnegie will formally present a lake built for Princeton athletic use. The lake, three and a half miles long, cost land $103,000 and features a wide river channel, swimming pools, and a 400 to 650 foot width valley spread. President Wilson accepts, with Carnegie touring the site and a potential intercollegiate rowing future discussed. The project includes a landscaped drive and the possibility of more athletic events drawing crowds to Princeton.

Princeton N. J Andrew Carnegie Stonybrook Carnegie All Nassau Hall Alexander Hall Woodrow Wilson Harrison Street College Town Pennsylvania Railroad New York Newark Philadelphia Trenton

Officials to probe Southern railway wreck cause

Washington December 5. C H Ackert Southern general manager and E H Coapman Danville division superintendent begin a private inquiry into last Thursdays wreck that killed President Spencer and seven others. Operator Mattoux claimed he was cleared for a track by Lawyers tower operator before train 37 entered the block. Jacobs at Lawyers denies receiving any signal report as train 33 was struck by the Atlanta express. Colonel A B Andrews will preside until a successor is chosen.

The Southern Railway Washington Dee C. H. Ackert E. H. Coapman Danville Spencer G.T. Mattoux Jacobs Southern Mattoux Mattoax Atlanta Express A. B. Andrews Th Southern

City health board to meet. Dempsey moves parlors downtown

The city board of health will meet this evening. Miss M Dempsey has moved her parlors to 122 Bank Street above Fitzmaurice's shoe store. Mrs Catherine Lyons suffered a shock Monday and remains unconscious. she was taken to Waterbury hospital. Mrs Henry B Carter, wife of the captain of Company A C XN G, met with Attorney John O'Neill about a marital dispute. The Carters have been separated since early last summer. The color community continues to oppose the Clansman film billed for Poll's Saturday December 15. Pastor Revimac W Reed of Grace Baptist Church on Kingsbury Street arranged for an interview with Mayor Thorne at four this afternoon. Weather was very cold with little or no precipitation.

Board of Health M. Dempsey Bank Street Fitzmaurice Catherine Lyons Lafaycette Street Tal Waterbury Hospital Henry B. Carter Company A. C. XN. G John O'Neill Carters W. Reed Grace Baptist Kingsbury Thome

Big Piano Sale At F. H. Lewis Co On East Main

A major promotional event at The F. H. Lewis Co on East Main draws strong interest as a large winter sale features pianos at reduced prices. The store emphasizes value and variety, aiming to attract local music lovers and households seeking quality instruments.

F. H. Lewis Co

Grand Piano Sale Open Evenings at 24 East Main Street

Rain or shine the sale of pianos continues nightly at 24 East Main Street inviting city residents and visitors from miles around. Famous makes from Haines to Marshall & Wendell are offered at one third to one half off with free delivery and one year free tuning. Large upright and grand models priced well below real values plus easy terms and free accessories lure buyers to inspect early.

East Main Street Plano Haines, Knabe, Doll Armstrong, Brewster Newby & Evans Marshall & Wendell Almielar

Girl kidnapped in Chicago rescued after siege with guns

Giovanna Vinida a 14 year old Italian girl was seized in front of 184 Milton avenue Monday night and held in a vacant flat. Samuel Macino 28 and his brother Charles were arrested after a battle with police using shotguns and revolvers. The girl, aided by interpreters, described torture and kidnapping with help from Charles Marino’s wife.

Chicago Giovanna Vinida Milton Avenue Samuel Macino Charles Marina Charles Marina Charles Marino

Commodore Benedict Visits Waterbury to Inspect Naugatuck Co Plant

Commodore Benedict of Greenwich, a former Cleveland acquaintance and president of Naugatuck Chemical Co, visits Waterbury to inspect the plant, discuss adding a factory expansion, with several Greenwich and Naugatuck guests joining the stop. He plans to attend New York tonight as part of a broader visit while local merchants promote holiday silverware sales at The Lake and Street Co.

Commodore ’. Vu. Renalid Greenwich Waterbury Naugatuck Benedict Grover Cleveland Naugatuck Chemical Co C. E. Sholes BR. T. Rodenbach Sydney J. Norria Matthew Adgate H. H. Peck J. H. Bronson F. C. Franklyn L. Taylor Julies Maltby Levi Wilcox Archer J. Smith F. D. Buckley W. J. Slocum Commodore Benedict Father Slocum St Mary's Church South Norwalk Commodore New York

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