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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1908

Page

8

Purported Corruption Charges Swirl Lilley Election Probe

George L Lilley faces an election corruption case brought by George Fox in New Haven alleging unlawful expenditures by Lilley political agents, improper payments to saloonkeepers, and non disclosed campaign expenses. The filing describes the 1908 Connecticut governor race and details the petition seeking an election court investigation and action.

Eliff John W. Hutt New Haven Lown George L. Lilley Stile Lan Lilley George 1 Fox New Tae Ven Mir Pox Congress George Ta. Vox Nowas Martin Perkinson Republican State Committee Joel Hildwins Perkinson Mae Bi Epublica Liley Alan William Hl. Sault House of Representaives Washington Tilley Sauls John O'Neil England Election Court Superior Court Secretary of the State Secretary of State Fiy Supreme Court Browehe Bennett Silas A. Robinson Connecticut Ely New Miven Waterbury George I. Talley George le. Lilley Isate M. Ullman Hartford Goorse Isaac M. Ullman New Maven Martin Perlinsen Waist Sky Liles Clifford Elis South End Athletic Club Wnd Eubican Hoxie Milles Wilman Salt Lilley Novenster Ullman M. Ullman George L. Liles Supreme Court of Errors India

Judge Cowell Acts on Sadie Goldberg Flight Case

District Court judge George H. Cowell faces a humanitarian dilemma over 14 year old orphan Sadie Goldberg who fled Kishnef after brutal massacres. Immigration officials fear burdening public aid while Cowell and attorney Bernstein urge protection with Dr Bacon contributing funds to keep her from becoming a public ward, leading to a potential transfer to Santa Claus as part of an unusual resolution.

Judes George HH. Cowell District Court Wong Santa Claus Sadie Goldberg Russia Kishneff Sila Bland Sam Sadie da Dudee Cowell Sadie Kishnef Nicholas Gti Prussia Ells Island Philip Bernstein Judy Cowell Francs Hacon Newthaven Bacon Attorney Bernstein Bernstein Hacon Albert Whites Jeter Mer White Pils Island Santa Chis Dudge Conal

Deaths and Funerals in Schenectady and New Britain

The funeral of John J. Donegan, who died after a brief illness, was held at Immaculate Conception Church with a mass of requiem. Burial followed at St Joseph's cemetery. Among mourners were Mr and Mrs Edward Sheehan and Mrs Daly from New Haven. Also, Charles Monaint Will, died at 20 Avenue, with services at Immaculate Conception Church. Other relatives include the McDonald family. The interment will proceed to New Britain via Lanny Undertaker.

John J. Donegan Sehenectady N.Y Thomas F. Lanny Bange Jenworth Street Immaculate Conception Ehureh Father Mooney Gertrude Mary Donegan Anna William John George St Joph's Cemetery Charles Monaint Winnifred McDonald 20 Avenue Weale Bright TB. McDonald Ratierie Laes Gerald Innaentate Conception Laireh New Britain Undertaker Lanny

Election court urged citizens to aid probe for truth

A Connecticut election court petition urges public support to expose corruption in politics. Citizens are asked to provide information, with protections for witnesses. the court aims to diagnose and record the truth, not prosecute, and senior counsel Matthew Reynolds of New Haven will lead.

Borge le Pos Matthew New Haven County United States Quebec Maoglanl Scretary of Lilley Keener Matthew Reynolds New Maven New York

Kieran Not Found as Receiver Estimates Liabilities

Pittsburg reports Fidelity Funding company chief Kieran remains at large amid a large scale financial crash. Police in many cities press for his arrest while receiver Gilroy places estimated liabilities at about 5 million dollars as echoes of the collapse spread from Chicago to Philadelphia and beyond.

Pittsburg Po Kieran Fidelity Funding Company Hhis Chi Halladelphia Newesstte Pas KM Cleveland Nawvoo

Denominations Unite In Philadelphia Pact

A joint committee representing the Reformed and Welsh Presbyterians moves to join with the Main Church in Philadelphia. The consolidation aims to unify the two presbyterian bodies under a single church structure following federation talks.

Main Church Philadelphia

Pope Pius Receives 800 Chalices From English Women

In Rome Pope Pius resumed audiences after illness. The Duchess of Norfolk joined the reception, presenting 800 chalices as a gift from 40,000 Catholic women of Great Britain.

Rome Der Thehess of Norfolk Great Britain

Timely Topics and Holiday Bargains Highlight Local Shops

A bustling local ad page lists Gulliver offering private math and language lessons at home and a Model Market spread with 57 fresh fish varieties. Fresh oysters 35 cents a quart, Christmas handkerchiefs from Hirsch and Holland, and Hecht color repeats. Read across merchants like Jacke & Son with Christmas slippers, Reid & Inches drapery bargains, and United Gas Improvement table lamps. Victorian tone, multiple vendors, and seasonal goods mark the issue.

Khrtich Rockwell & Forester Valuex At & HS Gulliver Frank Vharman Thieve Hirsch & Holland Ets Zisiatshi Marke Argo Eyko Jacke & Son Wretten Miller & Pork ENS Reid & Inches United Gas Improvement Co

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