Baldwin Street Trolley Dispute Over Waterbury Extension
Waterbury faces a clash with the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co over the Baldwin street extension. Officials previously imposed conditions the company argues are unlawful, while the city presses for a path to build under general law. Mayor Thoms backs the public, with a court fight possible and legislative action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Baldwin Street
Father Curtin
Conn
Thoms
Connecticut Railway
D& Lighting Co
A. W. Paige
Pearl Lake Road
Sewell
Simonsville
Coytin
Maldwin Street
Waterbury Bridaport
J. E. Sewell
Connecticut Railway & Lighting Co
City
1908
East Main Street
Pearlake Road
Cole Street
Franklin * Street
Union Street
Union
Mad River
Seavill’s
Board of Aldermen
Connectsc Railway & Lighting Company
Board of Public Works
Old City
ACW
Paige
Supreme Court
Modified murder penalty urged for second degree
Connecticut state prison directors report to the governor for two fiscal years ending September 30 1908. They urge extending indeterminate sentencing and parole to second degree murder, proposing a minimum of 25 years and maximum life imprisonment. The report notes rising inmate numbers and record prison revenues driven by productive employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Lincoln Centenary Observance Urged by Grand Army Officials
Edward Griswold of Guilford relays a general order from the Grand Army department commander urging Lincoln Day observations on February 12. Post Wadhams plans a public meeting with Gettysburg Address, a life and character address, patriotic music and singing, with schools’ participation expected. The centennial birthday, one hundred years, is to be fittingly observed by veterans and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GALAL
Edward Griswold
Guilford
Lincoln
Grand Army
Wadhams
City Court Sentences Two for Intoxication and Settles Theft
In city court Fred Byers and Edward Leary were jailed for thirty days each for intoxication. Domenico Diamante had a breach of the peace case continued to Saturday. Joseph Doubrosky faced theft of 780 pounds of scrap iron worth 10 dollars from Waterbury Casting Co. Since accusers were late, Doubrosky was discharged. Company managers later settled for 10 dollars, angering officials who said he "doesn't work anywhere."
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Fred Byers
Edward Leary
Domenico Diamante
Joseph Doubrosky
Waterbury Casting Co
Doubrosky
Donbrosky
Christmas Day Observances In Waterbury Reflect Shared Charity
Waterbury readers note Christmas Eve through Christmas Day will see churches crowded and banks closed. Superintendent Morris praises charity work despite a year of hardship, while saloons trim hours. police consider a voluntary city closure. The piece argues Christmas strengthens family bonds and faith, urging timely Cosmopolitan subscriptions.
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Waterbury
Morris
Board of Charities
Monsignor
Slocum
Bronson
Reach
Democrat
Thoms
Polles
New England
Bethlehem
Cotillion Club Hosts Second Leavenworth Dance Event
Social and fraternal events fill Leavenworth with dances and concerts this week. Turn Verein hosts a Christmas Eve event at Turn Hall on Walcott Street while Christman Eve changes, Sunday school Christmas celebration, and a large Christmas week schedule unfold across Rick's Dancing Academy Buckingham and Goodwill halls with Galipeau's and Lullipe's orchestras supplying music. Omphalea club gala at Leavenworth Hall and St Michael's drum corps annual ball in Waterville promise major attendance with a fancy drill and party atmosphere as locals join in seasonal festivities.
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Cotillion Club
Leavenworth Hall
Turn Verein
Turn Hull
Walcott Street
St. Michael’s Drum Corps of
Waterville
Goodwill Hall
Everting
CIA
Gallpean
Birds on Sea Voyage Near Jamaica Cause Alarm
The Royal Mail steamer Packet liner Trent diverted from its course near Kingston to aid a supposed shipwrecked crew. A lifeboat sighting proved to be a hollowed tree trunk with ten to twelve mollyhawks resting, which scattered as the Trent neared within 200 feet.
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New York
Colon
Jamaica
Royal Mail
Trent
Kingston
Boby
Lainson
le Head
Boly
Poor cooking no excuse in Havenne court
New York judge urges patience in a Havenne New Jersey police court case where Andrew Selby pleaded abandonment after accusing his wife of bad cooking. Recorder Lazarus orders Selby to support his wife with 2.50 dollars weekly, urging him to endure until she learns to cook. Mrs Selby expresses wanting to improve her cooking skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lazarus
Havenne
Andrew Selby
East Twenty-second Street
Andrew
Selby
Waterbury Jewelers Advertise Direct Prices
At 25 Grand Street Waterbury a local jeweler promotes solid gold ladies and gent’s signer rings from 4.10 to 19.50 and a display of Waltham and Elgin watches and diamond rings. The ad claims direct-from-manufacturer pricing, a money back guarantee, and urges buyers to remember the store name, place, and prices.
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Waterbury
Nobby Suit Measured at Fashionable Tailor
Fashionable Tailor F. Buck at 152 North Main promotes fall and winter suit measurements for ladies and gents. Call for fittings and latest styles.
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F. Buck
North Main
Color and Mind in Animals Observed by Parsons
The article reports Frank A. Parsons noting color affects animal emotion. A pig on his farm showed anger only when presented with red or orange silk, while blue and green had no effect, suggesting color triggers in animal behavior.
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Frank A. Parsons
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Baldwin ST Trolley
United States
Cosmopolitan
Evening Democrat
Third Congregational
Oxy Banta
Rick's Dancing Academy
Buckingham
Galipeau
Loggins
South Main
John McElligott
Judge
Hubby
South Main ST
Telephone
Old Country
General, Fire Insurance and Steamship Agency
John Ryan
North Main St
T. F Carmody
Odd Fellows’ Bldg
Holley
Bank Street
R. R. Harder & Co
GEO. J. Gailey’s
Grand Street
Waltham and
Elgin Sojte
Goi Wanenes
Santa
Frank the Shoeman's
Frank
the Shoeman
Saxe & Floto Florists
Grand
Stars
Dallas
Union St
Grand St
North
Main
South Leonard Street
Bank 81
Exchange Place
Tel
Frank Flammia & CO
John Byron
Plume & Atwood
Deverents
Main St
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