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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

Page

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Shot Actor in Kern County Tragedy In Kern

Nakersfield California police report a prominent local businessman Blacker surrendered after fatally shooting Adrian Von Plank a member of a stock company in what authorities describe as a domestic dispute. Blacker fired five shots from a small revolver with one bullet lodging in Von Planks spine killing him.

Nakersfield Cal E. N. Blacker Adrian Vou Mank Blacker von Plank Smill

Railroad Company Will Not Buy Eastern Shipbuilding Plant

New Haven December 9 authorities say the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co has no current plans to acquire the Eastern Shipbuilding plant at New London. The lease still runs. a coal station is planned elsewhere, and a new Thames River bridge may be needed within five years but no decisive location or broader New London improvement program is planned.

Eastern Shipbuilding New Haven New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co New London Astern Shipbuilding Allyn’s Point Thames River New York , Maven and Hartford Railroad Co Harry Taylor London United States Taylor

Tragic Train Deaths Hit Mother and Child in North Haven

Felice Maccardo a young married woman carrying her four year old child was struck by a Boston express on a railroad trestle in North Haven. Both were killed instantly the child decapitated and body hurled into a nearby lot while Mrs Maccardo was ground under the wheels. She had left home to visit a sick friend in New Haven.

North Haven Felice Maccardo Boston Express

Tragedy and Nominations Across Separate Headlines

A Garcia family murder tragedy unfolds with four killed and a fifth death by gunshot near Garcia ranch in Las Animas County. In Washington, Roosevelt forwards Connecticut nominations for postmasters and consuls along with army officer appointments. A New Haven freight train axle failure prompts a narrow river landing scare, while Western Union declares a quarterly dividend of three quarters of one percent, up from the prior quarter.

Trinidad Colo Maggie Garcia Francisco Martinez Garcia Garcia Ranch Las Animas County Martines Washington Roosevelt Connecticut Senate William I. Kel Clinton Alexander B. Gardner Milford Harvey S. Halligan Nour John W. Cook Beacon Falls Charles H. Tyler Georgetown P. Lecrenter Moodus W. J. Judson Woodbury Nelson R. Jessup Stamford Edward A. Creevey St Michaels Azores Jackson Cognac Frederick M. Ryder Rimouski Quebec John Mather Henry W. Eliot Carlisle Hawleyville New Haven Road Shepaug River Western Union New York T' Western Union Telegraph Co

Connecticut Weather Forecast Appears Mild With Cloudy Then Fair

The forecast from the region notes cloudy conditions tonight followed by a Thursday of fair weather with light westerly winds. No defined storm area east of the Rockies. pleasant temperatures with small regional variations. Lake region shows cloudy skies and light snow flurries, while northern Maine reports near zero temps. Overall, conditions favor gradual weather with little temperature change in the vicinity.

Rocky Mountains Lake Maine

All Hands Lost in Clemson Sinking Near Whitefish Point

Duluth Minn December 9 There is little doubt the steamer D M Clemson went down with all hands near Whitefish Point Twenty three hatch covers washed ashore their description convinces the Provident Steamship Co they belong to the missing boat A patrol along the shore is maintained and a tug has been ordered to the spot Reports from tugs last night say no trace of the missing steamer was found

Duluth Minn Dee D. M. Clemson Whitefish Point Provident Steamship Co

Big Bicycle Race Maintains Record Pace at Madison Square Garden

Ten of eleven teams in the six day bicycle race push the pace past prior marks at Madison Square Garden. Leaders Butt Stol MacFarland Moran and others log 1,117 miles and up across the long event, surpassing the 1899 six hour record of 1,112 miles seven laps. The 2 o'clock standings list Butt Stol Moran Fogler Lawson Hill Demare Warthour Root Palmer Walker Collins Mitten Galvin Wiley and others continuing the chase.

New York Wec Madison Square Garden Butt Stol MacFarland Moran Hil Demare Fogler Lawson Warthour Root Palmer Walker Collins Mitten Galvin Wiley Devonovitch Drobach Faber and Lafourcade Miller Waller Stolseve MacWarland Lawson Hill Demara Walthour Anderson Vanon Devonovitch and Drobach Watler and Miller

Kind Heart of a Princess Sells Tiara for Mine Victims

Berlin reports the Crown Princess in a controversial move sells a diadem worth a large sum at auction. Proceeds go to widows and orphans of the Hamm mining disaster. The Crown Prince previously donated 1250 dollars to the fund. Court members show mixed reactions while public approval rises.

Germany Berlin Hamm Efrele

Prominent leader O Connor dies after insect bite

Savannah journalist and former national president of the AOH and Catholic Knights of America, Mr O Connor, died after a fishing trip insect bite led to pneumonia. He was a renowned lawyer in Savannah. The report notes his death occurred today in Savannah.

Savannah Dee P. J. O'Connor AOH Catholic Knights of America

Castro on ship bomb trip and New York air shaft disaster

President Castro of Venezuela traveled aboard the Guadeloupe to Santander and planned overland to Berlin amid hopes to settle Venezuela's international issues. In New York, a Shaft explosion at 330 Madison Street injured many as debris flooded the tenement, with rescue and police efforts ongoing.

Castro Santander Spain Dee Europe Venezuela Castel Caracas Caruelo Castro New York Ghuoek Thore Morehan

Night Riders in Jail Indictments in Tennessee Grand Jury

Eight men in Union City Tennessee were indicted by a grand jury as members of a Night Rider band accused of involvement in the killing of Captain Quentin Roane. Eight indictments allege participation, with five others already jailed on related charges.

Tennessee Union City Tenn. der Night Rider Indics Quentin Roanekin Ald Ball

Corn Exposition Opens at Omaha With Crowds

A bustling opening day marks the corn exposition in Omaha. Visitors from the West converge to view large displays showing advances in cereal crops. The city displays pride in decorations and preparations to welcome attendees and highlight growth in America's grain industry.

Omaha Onaha Dee West America Howe

Taft and Cannon to Discuss Major Policy Reforms

President Taft meets Speaker Cannon in Washington for a candid interview focusing on the forthcoming revision of key policies. Taft aims to ensure promises are fulfilled and the reform program is thoroughly addressed.

Washington, Ser. A Taft Cannon

Diplomat Hurt In Auto Crash Near Virginia Bridge

Guatemalan minister Herrarte and several officials were seriously injured when their car skidded and overturned near a new highway bridge linking the city with the Virginia shore. Herrarte suffered a skull fracture and mortal injuries were reported. Washington reports also note Taft and Cannon held a conference on revenue measures with an agreement to meet next day.

Herrarte Guatemala Washington Dee Fo AU Automobile Virginia Senor Don Luis Velede Herrarte Ramon Bengoecken Legation Drummond Senor Barples Senor Sanches Oa Tour New Highway Virginia Shore

Bennett Goes Unsure On Election Controversy In Court

The Superior Court adjourned a hearing on Bias against a city election without comments. Judge Bennett will investigate a petition challenging the election under curial practice. Rumors of irregularities persist, but no names or concrete actions were disclosed.

Superior Court Xone Siwetton Wii Goon Fowlty Bennett New Haven Sistent Jude

Escape From Connecticut Hospital for the Insane

Two male patients, scantily clad, escaped from the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane around 9 PM by sliding from a second story window. They were chased and captured near the Alp Line bridge at about 11 PM by local police officers Chapman and Inglis. One resident, Moriarty, a blind elderly patient, aided the escape on his back. The article also notes Milton’s birth anniversary events at Yale with Prof H. Beers delivering an address on Milton.

Middletown Deep Connecticns Hospital For Inlet Mowatow Haven Moriarty Oflers Chapman and Inglis Page Milton New Haven Jota Milton H. 4. Beers Yale Univers

City News Highlights From The Local Desk

Way s Mufflet protects your Uboat snap on 250 and 400 at Ep son Single on Co s. John T. Baan late of Company A Twenty second Connecticut Volunteer granted increase sion from 12 to 324 4 month Louis Hall shot by Game Warden Wile recovering from wounds at Waterbury hospital near ready to go home. Andre Bennett Superior Court adjourns hearing Patrick Barnes vs city to tomorrow morning at Lootlock verdict may hinge on Avothiot titge apartment Wlock under construction on Neeth Willow street rapid growth suggests a busy future for the town. Charlies Fo Monzant aged years old dies at 21 Wall street funeral Friday 6pm Rev B D Buckley interment Riverside cemetery. Salvation Army kettles placed on streets center for Christmas dinner for the poor. Neaxawanna Social clubs dance at Miss Belle Cassidy East Main Tuesday eve with turkey supper and decorations. Songs When I Marry You and How You Girl performed by Walter Munson with Verna Wall at piano. Attendees include Balfe Shea Munson State Shoemaker Miss Oswals Sul a B Cassidy Vo Wall and FL Cassidy.

Epson On & Co John T. Baan Company A Volun Louis Hall Wile Waterburs Andre Bennett Patrick Barnes Mornie Lootlock Neeth Willow Stree Peopl Charlies Wall Street John B.D. Buckley Riverside Cemetery Salvation Army Naxawanna Social Clubs Belle Cassidy Misses Oswals Sula B. Cassidy Vo Wall FL Cassidy

Burpee and Kellogg Feud Over Connecticut Judge Post

The republic camp debates appointing Colonel Burpee as judge of the superior court with Kellogg and others in opposition. Rumors say Burpee’s backing may oust Kellogg, while district court and prosecuting roles shift among local figures. A separate thread cites Frederick J. Rhodes predicting imminent war between England and Germany, based on discussions with naval and military experts.

England Gera Republic George J. Lilley Conneticut Burpee Cireuts Simu Kelloge Larewig Kellogse Kedlogg Pease Jew Idee Cowell District Court Didze Pousley McGrath Attuarnes McNit Assistan John Distri Court Cowell Kellogg Tve Jos Cliy Mexico Great Britain Eughiad Germany Frederick J. M. Rhodes Cecil Rthodes Waglind Rhodes China Sam

Liberal government to modify British coronation oath

London reports the colonial secretary told the Lords the government may seek Parliament approval to remove from the coronation oath the clause declaring Catholicism superstitious and idolatrous. Opposition figures welcomed the step while Catholics and ultra-Protestant groups warned of potential unrest. The notice ends with an advertisement urging subscription to The Evening Democrat and Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Evening Democrat London Dev Earl of Crewe House of Lords Lord Landsdown Duke of Norfolk Kinnaird Ihzotry

Rubber footwear and oil clothing sale ad

Advertisement notes quality rubber arctics boots and rubbers for all ages, with prices from 1.25 to 4.05 and coats from 2.50 to 6.50. Mentions men and boys rubber coats, oiled coats, caps, and oil clothing, highlighting value and assortment.

BAKING POWDER GUARANTEES UNDER FDA ACT 1906

The note cites compliance with the Food and Drugs act of Congress dated June 30, 1906. It highlights a 25 pound best coffees offer and mentions a 200 pound crate with no higher quantities, implying product standards and labeling assurances.

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