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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1907

Page

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Riverhead rector backs license over prohibition

In Washington Dee 9 Rev William A Wasson of Grace Episcopal Riverhead L I argues against statewide prohibition in favor of licensed liquor. He cites Riverhead’s two year no license era as a failure with hidden saloons and moral decline. Since license, Sunday sales ended and public order improved, he says, predicting voters won’t return to prohibition.

Washington Dee Congress District of Columbia William A. Wasson Grace Episcopal Church Riverhead L. L Wasson Long Island

Rifles Seized Near Goldfield by Detectives

Captain Sage reports 100 rifles hidden near Goldfield allegedly by union miners. Governor Sparks’ representative says the mines may reopen with no men. Federal troops encamped nearby amid a tense situation as authorities investigate the cache and plans.

Sage Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company William Cox Sparks Alfred Reyn Monterey Ving Combination Hill Goldfield Consolidate Dining Company

One Rider Out As Six Day Race Of Madison Square Garden Opens

The six day bicycle race began at Madison Square Garden with 16 teams. A major spill within six hours forced several riders to retire and the Ireland Britain pair Reynolds Benyon withdrew. Bobby Walthour also quit with a lame shoulder, while Downey and Downey continued with a substitute partner.

New York Dee Madison Square Garden Harry Reynolds Ireland James Benyon London R. A. Walthour Walthour Matt E. Downey Boston Balbriggan England Oth Reynolds Breton Folger Dupree Benyon Wilcox Lawson Galvin Tacquelin Limberg Bobby Walthour Atlanta Patrick Powers Kramer Hedell-Bedell Darragon-Breton Georget-Dupre Logan-Bardgett Samuelson-Mitten aikrebe-Vanderstayt Tecquella Vance Wilcox-Williams Galvin-Wiley Lawson-MacDonald Sherwood-Limber Elkes and MacFarland Moran Bedell Logan Bargett Krebs Vanderstuyit Georget Dupre Darragon Butt Stahl Downing Butler Laumeison Mitten McDonald Jacquelin Vanoni Wiley Williams Sherwood Nat Butler Butler and Downing Hardy Downing Matt E’ Downey Watthour

Por Te-Morrow. Suarecs 702 at 422 High Tile New Haven

Fragmentary OCR notes show location references 702 Suarecs and 422 High Tile in New Haven with a time stamp 245 0.1. No clear event or person identified.

Por Te-Morrow Suarecs Pte New Haven

Cotton crop ginned totals and public effects reported

Census bulletin shows year to December 1 cotton ginned at 8,338,854 bales with 26,870 ginners in operation. Round bales and Sea Island figures listed. Also notes November 14 ginnings and 1906 77.2 percent, 1905 82.8 percent.

Washington Dee Census Bureau Today Sea Island

Military Opinion on Brigadier General Frost’s Status

The Attorney General Holcomb opinion on Brigadier General Frost and staff may not be published. The governor has held the document for over a week and controls its disclosure. Widespread belief holds the report is adverse to General Frost.

Hartford Wee Nere Holcomb Frost

Monongah Loss Estimates and Local Recount Begun

Governor warden reports casualty estimates in Monongah after a county census begins to confirm figures. Maximum casualties at mine number 6 projected under 110. at mine number 8 total loss may not exceed 200. Jewelry store in Plainville reopens as orders push overtime. about 100 workers affected. Burglars steal 800 from Barrow shoe store in New London as night shift ends.

Drew Colton Barnett California Deposit & Trust Company Colton Securities Protective Association California Safe Deposit & Trust Company Charles E. Boynton Monongah, Dee v Watson Coal Company Plainville Mass Whiting & Davis Jewelry Factory New London Harry D. Barrow Barrow

Burns Signs Again for High Stakes London Fight

Tommy Burns defeated Gunner Jim Moir in London last week and Jack Palmer of Newcastle signed to meet him for a $2500 side with purse above $7500. The winner would take 7 and the loser 25 percent. the match must be held before February 7. Aged Woman Burned in Bridgeport Mrs Ann Giplin 76 was severely burned when her apron caught fire at the stove.

Burns London Dec Tommy Burns Gunner Jim Moir Jack Palmer Newcastle Nore Bridgeport Dee Ann Giplin

Paper Mills Close In Holyoke Amid Order Curtailment

The American Writing Paper Co said several mills would shut for the week due to reduced orders. About two hundred workers will lose work as a result.

Holyoke American Writing Paper Co

Watertown City News and Court Briefs Highlight Local Events

City schools chief Herlin W. Tinker spoke before Watertown ministers at the Y.M.C.A. Rooms. In court, John Meara sued Terrence Coyle for 50 with Coyle countering 70 as witnesses testified. Engineer Peter Ward faces possible leg loss after a head on collision near Klabfeish factory. he remains hospitalized. Pickpocket gang remarks surfaced as four crooks were released. Two Boston crooks visited. they then went to New Haven. Otis X Northrop submitted a probate report for the estate of Franklin TL Curtis, with assets and credits itemized and trustees named. A gathering at Miss Lorena Anderson’s home featured various musical selections.

Herlin W. Tinker Watterbury John Meara Terrence Coyle Peasley Meara Coyle Peter Ward Bridgeport Klabfeish Ward Waterbury Hospital Hoston New Haven Otis X Northrop Calonial Trust Company Franklin TL Curtisg Dvem Lorena Anderson Vine Street Tlme Anna Conlon Mamie Zuffy Agnes

Golden Ball incident during Revolutionary Long Island times

In Revolutionary era Long Island, British soldiers play a ball game using a jewel concealed in a ball shaped pincushion worn by a Dutch housewife. The cushion is torn and passed among soldiers, risking exposure of the treasure while the owner remains stoic. The episode ends with the cushion returned as soldiers weary of the game.

Long Island Gertrude Vanderbilt Flatbush Indy

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