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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
8
An editorial argues higher wages for workers tied to schooling and living costs. It cites Waterbury’s low pay, strains on families, and the need for organized action to raise wages, taxes, and school supplies financing. It urges public support for higher pay to improve children’s environment and future outcomes.
A mix of local and national notes recalls daily life. The As You Like It man notes small stores and wage concerns among teachers and stenographers. A Virginia tombstone story highlights a 16 year old’s concrete monument for minister Frey Griffin Callahan. A Russian loan approval prompts thoughts on living costs and private pay, amid municipal debates and political maneuvering.
The Northern Anthracite Coal Co of Pennsylvania sues the city for 1500 dollars claiming the balance for coal delivery agreed last year. Quality disputes led to part of the coal being refused, and several cars were left in freight yards incurring 700 dollars in demurrage. Attorney Loewis Constable Carmody filed papers with City Clerk Sandland, with docket cases to follow.
The Supreme Court yesterday upheld judgments in multiple cases. Frank J. Luddington won against Mrs James Merrill over a piano chattel mortgage with foreclosure affirmed. GP Downey's foreclosure for $4,000 plus about $490 interest was sustained. Isabella M. Pettus and Susan C. O Neill failed against Leonard Gault in Westport mortgage dispute. Angel Morelli versus A Mtz Co. awarded damages for an accident. lower court decision reversed.
Daniel Delaney of East Main Street faced the City Court after a drunken stumble led to a card game dispute. He was placed on probation and fined for a minor offense, with additional costs in dispute. The case involved unlawful actions and a coat valued at eighty dollars, tied to a theft allegation. Delaney defended himself with a claim of knowledge about the matter.
The Holy Name society of the Immaculate Conception church will go in a body to Holy Communion at the 7 o'clock mass tomorrow morning. Members are asked to meet at St Patricks hall before the Mass. W Wilby of Crawby high school may address the Knights of Columbus in January.
Booming Hill is backed by Waterbury business leaders including Elton Reed Kimball Wade Duffie and Cummings who urge CT Republicans to elect B J Hill to the United States Senate for a six year term. The group passes unanimous resolutions praising Hill’s finance and tariff expertise and urging lawmakers to vote for him.
A fragmentary 25 cent advertisement hints at a missing item or service. The readable text raises a query about what remains unavailable or needed, suggesting a small classified note with an uncertain purchase or availability status.
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