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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1908

Page

5

Waterbury Daily Edits War Talk and Inauguration Date Change

The Waterbury Daily includes editorial notes on global war readiness and peace. It argues nations spend vast sums on military power while claiming peace. It citesGermany Britain France Austria Russia and the US preparing for large force mobilizations. Also discussed are new sand spreading wagons in Magdeburg and a proposed change to presidential inauguration from March 4 to late April to avoid weather and crowd hazards.

Russia France Austria Germany Great Britain Pacific Atlantic Europe Magdeburg Hermann Fricke Waterbury District of Columbia Wueress Washington Tiea Fs Peru

Nearer the church the further from God says boy

A clergy inquiry prompts a boy to recall missed Sundays and slow wakeups. The talk turns to punishment and faith as he scampers off to prepare a quick fire and feed the children before a presumably strict elder.

Homer

Osteopathy advertisement by Sr Jerome Wirt at Kirksville

A modern ana drug treatment offered by Sr Jerome Wirt, a graduate of the A. T. Still school of Osteopathy in Kirksville. It invites chronic sufferers to investigate this new treatment at Suite 32 Buckingham Building, phone 2010. Consultation is free with office hours listed. Licensed by the State Board of Health.

Jerome 0. Wirt A. T. Still School of Osteopathy Kirksvillo Buck Ingham Building State Board of Health

Plans fully carried out will fund care for unfortunates

The New London Day notes that once all plans are implemented the equipment will reflect a million dollar expenditure and all science and experience will be used to provide care for the unfortunate.

Scivnce New London

Taft Wins by 1,244,494 Votes in Last Election

New York report shows Taft with 1,687,078 votes and Bryan 443,? plus other candidates totaling 4,882,239. Text notes Taft led by 14,190 over Roosevelt and Debs surpassed his predecessor by 45,093, with Parker as Democratic nominee.

Roalt New York Taft Republic Bryan Dobe Ato Chatin Bal: Hisgen Alton B. Parker Roosevelt Debs

Hartje Divorce Fight Heats Up Over Alimony

In Pittsburg Mrs Mary Scott Hartje seeks contempt against millionaire Augustus Hartje for alleged failure to pay 416 dollars monthly alimony. He admits default while alleging his wife disregards court orders on child custody, aiming to resolve all questions in court.

Pitsburg Augustus Hart Je Mary Scott Harte Mary Scott Hartse

Fragmented Public Opinion Murky On Graft and Health Care

An incoherent scan quotes political graft accusations against Governor Lites and opposition aims, interspersed with notes on health reform. It references John D. Rockfeller, New Bedford Standard, and Pennsylvania funding for facilities for the feeble minded and epileptics, noting six buildings completed at a cost of 330000 dollars.

Lites John D. Rock New Bedford Pennsylvania

Tobacco Trust Illegal Block On Interstate Trade

United States Circuit Court restrains the American Tobacco company and associated firms, including American Sun, R. J. Reynolds, Pierre Lorillard, and Blackwell's Durham, deeming them a monopoly and illegal combination. The decree bans foreign and interstate commerce until competition is restored, and denies the government's bid for receivership.

United States Circuit Court New York American Tobacco Company American ‘Tobacco Company American Sun! Company R. J. Reynolds Company Pierre Lorillard Blackwell's Durham Company

Dutch Warships Fire At Venezuelan Vessels Off Puerto Cabello

Dutch battleship Van Heemskerk and cruisers Priesland Gelderland engaged three Venezuelan vessels near Puerto Cabello Curacao. The Van Heemskerk entered the port with prize ship 22 De Mayo and sent a prize crew aboard.

Puerto Cabello Willemstad Curacao van Heemskerk Priesland Gelderland Gulf of Caratco

Subscriptions Promote Daily Evening Democrat Offer

The notice advertises a long running partnership with The Evening Democrat and Cosmopolitan Magazine for 42 years, urging readers to subscribe in advance with a simple in advance payment.

Evening Democrat Cosmopolitan Magazine

2000 Miners Strike Across West Virginia Over Wage Cut

Charleston reports 2000 union miners quit work in fourteen mines to protest a wage reduction ordered by district 17 United Mine Workers president Ben David. Natives posted at sites warned strikers to leave homes within ten days as companies plan to bring in Houston miners, signaling possible trouble.

West Virginia Charleston Dee Ben David District United Mine Workers

Wassermucker term clarified in school board note

A Chicago board of education announcement defines Wassermucker as a zealot in fighting liquor traffic. President Schneider supports a public school tracker who opposed the IQ movement, labeling Wasser meaning water and mucker as a dirty or low person, per this historical note.

Wassermucker Schneider Chicago Board of Education Cwuseermucker Mucker

Veteran author Tk Marvel dies at eighty six

Donald Grant Mitchell died at his New Haven home aged eighty six from acute indigestion. Born in Norwich in 1822 he was Yale educated and wrote under the pen name Tk Marvel. Archbishop Glennon leaves for Paris en route to Ireland for Christmas.

Lk Marvel New Haven Conn Donald Grant Mitchell Anethor Tk Marvel Mr. Mitchell Norwich Yale New York Glennon Paris Tome Glennon of St. Louis Ireland

Will of Miss Mary Pinkney Leaves 50 Million to Relatives

New York December reports the will of Miss Mary G Pinkney who died last week. The estate is valued at 50 million dollars and beneficiaries include Thon Watt Morris and Grace Watt, with the deceased's stepbrother among shown heirs.

Mary G Pinkney New York Mary G Pinknes Watt Morris Grace Watt Herleyeased

Poisoning at Mare Island Yard Luncheon Claims Two Lives

Mrs August Stose, wife of Bardem Re, dies after a luncheon at Mare Island Yard. Valleju Cul Der ti also dies from poisoning. James C. Reynolds, a waiter, is hospitalized with the same poisoning as investigators probe a possible deliberate act.

Mar Mare ‘Sland Yard Valleju August Stose Bardem Promenthens James C. Reynolds

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