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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
6
Boiler insurance pitch promising savings and four yearly inspections. It asks for boiler details including amount insured number of boilers makers type use power or heating and safety valve information to provide an early quotation.
A brief sports item notes a key location on the course with three players positioned three and a half miles from the green, detailing rise in difficulty and brief context of the contest.
Miss Mary Pinkney's death reveals an estate valued at least $50 million with Harlem holdings traced to 60 years prior. Frank Gould denies his wife Helen Gould's charges and asserts a quiet life, while a divorce case continues amid claims of gifts to actress Rose Winter and Marjorie Stevens.
The French Chamber votes to remove Admiral Germinet chief of the Mediterranean squadron after an interview claimed French warships lacked sufficient ammunition. Minister Miequart says the punishment serves discipline, though the government deems it patriotic.
In New York in December former Captain Louis Wendel of the First battalion was fined $1,000 by the Court of General Sessions for presenting fraudulent crimes against the state. Despite pleas from National Guard members, Wendel, frail in health and spirit, sat through proceedings until the end as the sentence was imposed.
The body of Rear Admiral Joseph E. Coghlan arrived today in a special car in Washington for funeral services at St John’s chapel after it was carried from the station.
Elizabeth Cauley, a former maid, sues Helen Gould for $20,000 alleging slander. The complaint claims Gould branded Cauley as an improper character during periods in 1904 1895 and 1908 and that the remarks were unfit for polite society.
In Paris a sensational trial heard evidence about 10 forged letters and photos alleged to be written by the Prince de Sagan to various women, sent by Count Castellane to Princess de Sagan before her remarriage. A handwriting expert testified all items are forgeries and by the same author, detailing why the letters are fraudulent.
Paris dispatch reports Bulgaria notifying powers of willingness to indemnify Turkey with 16,500,000 dollars for damages tied to Bulgaria's declaration of independence. The offer reflects a settlement proposal from Bulgaria to Turkey amid independence disputes.
Caracas Dec 9 reports say Castro's departure for Europe and a navy demonstration have stirred Venezuela. It is claimed three revolutionary generals Fernandez Gabaldon and another unnamed have invaded the Apure district in Colombia triggering incipient upheaval in Venezuela.
Revolutionist president Antoine Simon appoints General Hippolyte as interior minister and names Luders Yapetean as finance minister Jude as foreign affairs minister, Holard as public works minister, Rolland as war and marie minister, and Magny as justice minister in Port au Prince Haiti.
Haris reports a violent reception during Octave Mirbeau's Le Foyer at the Comedie Francaise. The venomous satire of the upper classes drew 180 voters and sparked a fight that injured two police officers and spectators. The scene echoed in dramatic notes from the Washington Star as spectators debated the performer's provocations.
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