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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1908

Page

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The Taylor Case on Haven Hearing at Superior Court

A hearing in Haven on Mrs Franklyn Taylor vs her husband focused on injunction against proceedings to commit her. Attorneys debated probate court jurisdiction and motives, with claims of malice and property control, while witnesses discussed sanity and medical testimony.

Haven Robinson Franklyn Taylor Waterbury Marsh Maylor Taylor Superior Court Seymour

Umpire Hugh Rorty Injured In Polo Game

Hartford reports Hugh J. Rorty, a renowned baseball umpire and roller polo referee, was struck a hard blow by Captain Pred Jean during a New Britain Bridgeport polo match. Rorty collapsed, was revived, and carried to the dressing room as medical staff attended.

Hartford Vep Hugh J Turty Bridgeport New Britain Bridgeport Rorty Pred Jean New Britain Jean de F. J. Adame Philip McLaughlin

Pittsburg Corruption Hearing Sees Arrested Officials Examined

A crowd gathered at the Central Police Station as Pittsburg officials and two former bankers faced a preliminary hearing on bribery and conspiracy charges. Testimony included a purported confession and a photo allegedly showing a councilman accepting money from a promoter who was a detective. The hearing aims to uncover broader irregularities and possible additional arrests.

Pittsburg Dee Central Police Station Ramsey Cushiee Vilsack Man National Bank Politen Vireles Siver Voters’ League of Tensard de Wolf Brady Brand Wasson Klein Ferguson Atkinson Soffel Mlaney W.W. Ramsey A. A. Vilsack Messrs Ram

Glutton for Work in the British Civil Service

A 19th century anecdote from Browning's Magazine describes Arthur W. A'Becket's first day in the War Office. He is pressed into indexing endless circulars while colleagues joke about finding useful work. The chief warns against overwork and tips him to pace his labors, noting the waste of outdated papers.

Arthur W. A’becket War Office Times

Contempt Case Against AFL Leaders Sealed by DC Court

Justice Wright sentences Gompers to twelve months Mitchell to nine months Morrison to six months after the Bucks Stave and Range Co sued the AFL leaders for boycott and compulsory lists. The ruling cites years of open shop practice and coercive tactics used to enforce support for the boycott targeting the Bucks firm.

Washington Bucks Stave and Range Co Gompers Mitchell Morrison America Dodge Gould the Bucks Co Tae Ftrms Gould Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Féderationist Labor Thase Wen Wrights Fst Anfair Tabor

Burglar In Cellar Ends In Student Death In New York

New York police report a burglary in the cellar of Dean Snow’s home. A student from the New York University School of Engineers, Van Dwight Won, 19, was killed after grappling with a burglar who fled toward the furnace area. The assailant fired a revolver, wounding Sheldon, who died soon after. The murderer remains at large.

York van Dwight School of Engineers New York University Dean Snow Sheldon

Taxicabs in New Haven and assorted 1900s notices

New Haven to get regular cabs as George Nesbit introduces motor taxis in town. A New York fire devastates a Manhattan tenement block while Bush Terminal docks survive a heroic fireboat effort. Manila to interpret leniently the Chinese exclusion act for returning Chinamen. Worcester banker Frank W. Cutting found dead. police suspect natural causes. Albany Attorney General Jackson in critical but improving condition after typhoid operation. Bail set for three defendants awaiting US Court of Appeals review.

New Havven Iasteabs New York Haven George Nesbit Nesbit Mig Pir Second Third Avenues Perty-fifth Streets Brooklyn Pha Great Bush Terminal China Manila United States Consa Arnold Philippine Islands Amoya Albany N.Y Dee Jackson Albany Hospital

Deaths and Scandals Mark Mutual Reserve Life Case

Frederic C. Burnham, former president of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co, dies at 66 from heart poisoning. Involves indictments for larceny and forgery tied to officer funds. earlier trial of George Burnham ended in conviction then set aside on appeal. Civil suit seeks recovery of funds amid ongoing receiver administration and related fatalities and accidents reported in Mahone county.

New York Dev Prederick C. Hurnham Mutua Reserve Life Iisisince Co Witsford Rest 78Th Street Mc Bienhian Mutua Reverse Life Insurance Co Hurnham Lik Brothers George Burnham George Kirlredge Assaude Hon Brockway Legislative Life Instcalior Frederick

Death of J. Jones at Moon Pond Under Investigation

Police probe after the body of J. Jones of Shrewsbury was found on Moon Pond ice. Investigators seek evidence to fix responsibility for a gunshot wound reported as nonfatal and possibly 24 hours old when the body was located. Authorities from state and city police are cooperating in the inquiry.

Worcescer Preness J. Jones Shrewsbury Moon Pond Whiteh

Diplomatic Move Brings Venezuela Talks Near

An official communication shows vice president Gomez favoring a satisfactory settlement of all U S Venezuela issues. A social commissioner is appointed to represent the United States in negotiations. No update on Mr Coe of Torrington. his health remained steady in New Haven.

Berlin Caracas Cipriano Casi Castro Juan Vi Gomez Orinoco River Venezuela Gomez United States Venruela Coe New Haven Conn Ree Br. T. Coe Coe Hriss Company Torrington Mattie Coe Homie

Death of James O Connell in Springfield Mass

News of the death of James O Connell of Springfield Mass was received today. The circumstances indicate he died by his own hand, with no known reason. He was 80 years old and formerly employed in a fur factory here, later working in New Britain.

Torryville James O'Connell Springfield Mass New Britain

City Health Report Confirms Decline in Fevers

Health authorities note a rapid drop in cases of typhoid fever diphtheria and scarlet fever in the city with numbers now less than half of what they were a month ago. Diamonds jewelry and silverware are advertised at M A Greens 2000 Bank street Nucking ham building. Some barber shops will close all day Christmas others will open morning until 1 o clock.

M.A Green's Bank Street Nuckingham

Recount Finishes in Taft Inauguration Election Contest

Washington reports the grand recount of the Taft inauguration contest nears completion with $374,000 security funds, projected visitor totals, and hotel demand. The South Norwalk recount ordered by Wilcox is complete with James Pil leading by ten votes after ballots were discarded.

Wileon Pout

Tried New Uniforms at Dinner With Lilley Staff

Colonel Robert O Bacon of North Haven said Major Louis M Ulion entertained at dinner here List might Governor elect George J Lilley and the members of his staff Prior to the dinner Mr Lilley held a reception at the Union League and the members of his staff tried on their new uniforms All but Major Theodore Roosevelt Sr were present Charles A Godwin Lilley executive secretary was also present.

New Lliven Robert O. Bacon North Haven Louis Mo Ulion George J. Lilley Lilley Union League Theodore Roosevelt Charles 4. Godwin Wis

Burglar Tries to Sell Missing Will Tale to Elite Editor

A convict, boasting scar and missing eye, attempts to peddle a sensational missing will story to a New York editor. Criminology expert Mr White exposes the tale as fiction, yet the suspect remains cheerful and seeks future business, hinting at a possible watch deal.

Orly New York Mr White Auburn White Striet Mr. White Qui Harper's

Volo May Return As Bridgeport Team Seeks Polo Reopening

Manager Billy Siuma of New Hedford and Bridgeport visited Waterbury to discuss reopening the polo game with the Eagles. He is ready to relocate Bridgeport once the Eagles authorize. No definite decision today. Eagles to meet Sunday to settle the plan.

Blly Siuma Hedford Bridgeport Waterbury Eagles

The Rubber Store Christmas Gift Selections

The Rubber Store advertises a wide range of rubber goods as Christmas gifts including gloves and mittens rubber boots coats and various accessories. It emphasizes inspection for gift suitability and notes many styles and items available.

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