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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1908

Page

10

Indian Runner Longboat Converts to Anglican Faith

Toronto report notes Tom Longboat, famed Mohawk runner, joining the Anglican church after defeating Dorando in a New York Marathon. He plans to marry Miss Maracle of the Mohawk reserve on the Masses ball platform, with names meaning “Everything” and “The Leader.” In Paris, a court considers placing Count Boni de Castellane’s three children in a high school as partial boarders while evaluating their care.

Toronto Dee Tom Longboat Dorando New York Maracle Longboat Ca-wa-ge Paris Count Boni de Castellane Princess de Sagan Marquise de Castellane Palace of Justice

Meyer Goes Hunting Quail In North Carolina

Postmaster General Meyer and his son George von J. Meyer arrived in Houstonville North Carolina for a week long quail hunting trip. The visit follows their earlier public remarks about favorable sport and abundant game in the region.

North Carolina Houstonville N.C Meyer George von J. Meyer

Prince Henry to Lead German Squadron to the United States

Berlin reports a German squadron including two battleships two armored cruisers and several smaller vessels will visit the United States next spring. Commanders will be Prince Henry brother of the Kaiser and Prince Adalbert son of the emperor. A torpedo-boat flotilla will accompany the squadron.

Kaiser United States Berlin Dee Prince Henry America Prince Adalbert

Manager Curtiss targets Swanson and Burgo in matchups

Wrestling and billiards notes reveal Curtiss courting Alex Swanson of Waterbury and George Burgo of Ohio for matches with stakes up to 250 a side. Swanson faces Wilfred Barrett of Canada on Christmas night in Holyoke for a potential 500. Mahmout defeats Pardello in rough Chicago bout, while Thomas Hueston weighs a Europe tour after titles. Local college games report Highlanders and Swallows scoring, fouls, and referees listed.

Curtiss Alex Lawson Naugatuck Harry Shackley Waterville Alex Swanson Waterbury George Burgo Ohio Swanson Luke Burgo Wilfred Barrett Canada Red Eagle Holyoke Chicago Dee Yusif Mahmoul Pardello New York Mahmout

What the Teams Are Doing In the Connecticut League

Bridgeport lost to New Urbain 4 2 Captain Jean starred for the winners. Harper of Bridgeport is a sixty four star. New Haven defeated Pawtucket 6 0 Providence fell to Worcester 4 1 Fall River beat Brockton 7 2. Week schedule lists Worcester Providence Pawtucket etc. Gompers to study English trades law and propose U S union funds protection.

Hridgeport New Urbain Jean Wineers Harper Bridgeport New Haven Ai Pawtucker Providence Worcester Fall River Brockton Pawtucket New Britain New Maven Dence Bridport New Gompers Trade Union Congress Polo League Landing Pawtucketts Providence Aa Bridgeport Rivers i Worcester - Brockton

Burns and Johnson in Trim for Battle

Sydney Nova Scotia December 21 Twenty thousand men will witness the final bout between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson for the heavyweight championship of the world. Burns trains with O Keefe and O Donnell while Johnson has Mullins and Lang as trainers. Public betting favors Burns at five to one with substantial wagers already placed.

Sydney N.S W Tommy Burns Jack Johnson Burns Australia Johnson O'Keefe O'Donnell Jack Mullins Bill Lang Melbourne Tod

Family man studies diagram to prove born butler skill

A family man examines a diagram to show he can carve a turkey and display gourmet and domestic prowess, aiming to prove he is a born butler as well as a genius in other pursuits, according to a Bulletin note.

Wich Bulletin

Kentucky Rye and Bourbon Prices Listed in Ad

A local advertisement lists Kentucky Rye at 50 cents per unit and 8 dollars per gallon, Cumberland Rye at 4 dollars per unit and 1 dollar 75 cents per gallon, Sherwood Rye 96 proof at 3 dollars 50 cents per unit.

Kentucky Cumberland Sherwood Vernon California

Classified Ad Snippets From Local Business Directory

The clipping lists shirt prices of 50c 1.00 and 1.50 along with business cards for H GRAY & CO 235 North Main so Funeral Undertaker contact and Louis A WALSH architect 51 Leavenworth et Jerome Bailey Architect Apothecaries Hall building Freney & Jackson Architects 61 Leavenworth st Joseph Smith architect 6 North Mata st.

H. Gray & CO North Mainso Louis A. Walsh Leavenworth Et Jerome Bailey Apothecaries’ Hall Freney & Jackson Leavenworth St Joseph Smith—Aarchitect North Mata St

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