Break in Bantam Flume Causes Air Vent Freeze Up
Peculiar accident at Litenfeld Bantam plant occurs when water freezing in an air vent blocks flow. Sup t Colt orders head gate shut at 7 am. Fifty feet of a beam collapse from vacuum as the vent fills with frozen water. Repairs sought from Bridgeport and Holyoke boilermakers. county faces potential blackout.
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Litenfeld
Litehftelt Electric Light Co
Bantam
Litenfeld Bantam
Washington
Bantam Lake
Hantam
Hanta Anti-Friction Co
Hinton Lake
Soall
Colt
Litchfield
Bridgeport
Holyoke
Litchfield County
Lilley names Theodore Roosevelt Jr staff member
A Springfield Republican correspondence reports Governor Lilley appointed Theodore Roosevelt Jr to his staff, a move seen as honoring presidential lineage rather than Enfield’s loyal Republican support. Locals note Roosevelt’s brief prior state ties and anticipate limited meeting presence during Lilley’s term.
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Guy Prior
Lilley
Anpolimen
Theodore Roosevelt
Josie Hon
Serine
Lyin
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Uirlise
Roosevelt
Eny
Enfield
Lot
Aid
United States
Springfield Republican
Labor disputes report finds no statewide strikes in CT
Hartford Dec 24 The state Board of Mediation and Registration reports for the two years ending September 1908 that CT saw no serious statewide strikes. The document notes unions and nonunion workers often reach agreements through company handling and talks, criticizes anticipated wage costs tied to organized labor, and highlights Hartford and New Haven railroad labor tensions without detailing specific incidents.
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Hartford
State Board of Mediation
Connecticut
J. Hurlburt Witte
Iram H. Fox
Josiah Mo Hubbard
New York
Syer
Mellen
New Haven Road
Floes
Prominent Theater Bills At Polls This Weekend
The stage features The Thief praised as a fine specimen by critics and The Luck of Machiegor with Mr Mevroom bringing a large New York company. Cast includes Frederik Strong as the Lion and Mouse, Miss Katherine Mullins, Miss Mavatures Suser, and Robert Mo Wade Sr. A twenty-strong company promises polished performances with no advance price rise. matinees Saturday and evening shows announce ticket prices from 10 to 1 per seat.
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Machiegor Vroom
Meoet
New York
Vroom
Mar Gregor
Frederik Strong
Amber
Aetore
America
Colonel
Robert Mo= Wade
Yan Witikhe
Lin
Mate Theper
Touseph Jefferson
Mr MeWade
Magen
Heretics
Katherine Mullins
oCheechiere
Mavatures Suser
Wil
Vid Minas
Ploke
Peante
Thiatt Tansy
Ties Fine Artists
Tatve Bee
Ft Guarantiee
Mu Gregor
Oitees
Will Doubless
McVroom
Jacques Vaudeville Opens with Record Costs in Waterbury
The Jacques vaudeville theatre unveils The Love Waltz as its New Year program marking the first time a Waterbury bill costs under $1,000 weekly for a city of under 100,000. A superior feature lineup promises record attendance at matinee and evening shows with Christmas draws, including Hin in a Boarding Mouse and seven other acts.
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Waterbury
Hin
Empire Alabama at Empire theater shows strong cast and fast seats
Arthur Ritchie takes over the role formerly held by David M Hartford in Alabama at the Empire theater. The company adds two members and promises uninterrupted performances. Christmas matinee and tomorrow night shows are selling briskly with few seats left. The production, Augustus Thomas's Alabama, aims for New York standards with elaborate staging and thousands of roses. Next week the Empire stock company presents Molnar’s The Devil, with Paul Taylor reading, following strong showings.
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Alabama
Arthur Ritchie
David M Hartford
Empire Theater
Augustus Thomas
New York
Empire Stock Company
Molnar
George Arliss
Ward Stevens
Paul Taylor
Empire Stock Company to Take Over Theater Next Week
In a patchwork notice the article says Taylor's theater will remain a permanent feature as the Empire Stock Company, a group of over 200 people, takes over next week. Christmas matinee seats may be ordered by phone. The program includes Christmas music, dances, and a range of vaudeville acts at Buckingham, Waterbury, and surrounding halls with multiple social events and moving pictures scheduled through January.
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Ole
Taylor
Christopher Jr
Deen Theater
Empire Stock Company
Rivk
Turn
Seovilt Street
Waterbury
Huckinglam Music Hall
Lovals
Dee
Laneeuwertt
Omphigthat Ein
Sacred Ley Hall
Wolcott Street
Jure Dee
Rick Dawing Weadesuy
Alish
S Town Hall
Watertown
Jacques Cartier
Rucktamieertaarti Dune
St Cecilia’s
Ania Itn. S
Leavenworth Hall
Michael Lawlor
Ruckingham Music Hall
Amel Ar Mills Co
Huckingham Music Tata Hall
Goodwill
The Threshold stage show stars Walter Law in drama
A concise ad notes eminent actor Walter Law leads a powerful dramatic playlet At the Threshold with a competent cast. Tickets priced from 10 to Ste, with seats reserved for Thursday matinee on December 18 and a Christmas matinee package for the title folks. The Love Waltz is also advertised as the biggest and most expensive offering.
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Walter Law
Ste
Notice of sealed bids by Hoard of Education
Clerk's Office invites sealed proposals to furnish stationery and supplies for 1909. Bids accepted until 7 30 p m January 18 1809, with opening and reading of proposals at that time.
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UEDE
Tal
Sterling
Laer
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Mgr Piano Dept
Ceecee
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W. H. Hoffman Co
Cig
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P. Friedman
Prop
Main St
Santa Claus
Magner’s
East Main St
Rogers
Maaner Hardware 0., Inc
Teddy
Mpson Vee
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Herron
Seribe
Sardou
Bernstein
Serdou
Sevibe
Meavenger
Gartionhie
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Jacques
Vaudeville
Eptlich
Rockwell and
Bank ST
Pulton
Buckingham
Fulton
Amertcin
Hell
Jens
Seowddenny
Mae Gregor
Aunt Mary
Han Pictur Mondas
Antonio Majori
Montana
Iung Pictures
Doechstader
Yale University
Crivie
CVE
Poli
Inesbanss
Bresbings
Chas Frohman
Henri Bernstein
Lyceum Theatre
N.Y
Iglts Theater
Edward Vroom
Uma
Mackeg
Leod
Curley
Pat Rooney
Frosini
Mila Conservatory
Brothers Phillips
Gavin, Platt
Peache
Aetor
Marie Lockette
Romeiienne
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Empire Stock Co
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Bane
George Rudolph
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M. D. Russell
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