27 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
1
A fire at the New Haven Clock company damaged the movement department by about 80 000 dollars and confined the blaze within that area. Workers escaped with injuries. several were hospitalized. The site may be crippled after a prior Friday fire caused 30 000 dollars in losses.
New Haven December reports Frank Kettel, treasurer of the Hyperion theater, arrested for embezzling $1000 and facing a planned additional indictment for $492. Counsel Jacob Goodhart seeks a continuance as sensational pleadings are promised at Saturday hearing. Fatally burned playing Santa is reported from Coshocton where George Reed was burned in a lamp light incident.
John C. McCall secretary of New York Life testified that he met Andrew Hamilton in France, provided a physician’s certificate of Hamilton’s illness, and obtained a statement on expenditures from Hamilton. Ho K. Stokes corrected a misquote about premium income and described 1904 receipts and expenses at Bankers’ Life Insurance Co.
Hayden Warrows, the sane man found on the Killingworth road, was taken to Clinton for treatment and then moved to Mystic by his brother who had searched for a week. Children were absent from school today as the horse’s condition was not noted.
Troops along with military forces patrol the streets of Petersburg as civilians seek refuge during heightened tension. Reports indicate ongoing skirmishes and defense measures, with armed forces guarding key areas and monitoring movements.
New York December 27 Charles T Yerkes the street railway financier and London subway builder was gravely ill at the Waldorf Astoria. A consultation of physicians was called as he suffered a turn and rapidly declined after heart trouble. He rallied briefly around midnight but is not expected to live more than two days as his wife and children remain at his bedside.
Five men were seriously injured in a free for all at a meeting of the Teamsters Joint Council Local 725 in Chicago. The fight followed an election dispute over officers Harry Lap and Joseph W. Young, both under indictment for last summer’s strike, with protesters assaulted as they voiced their objections.
Albany reports forty million dollars will be requested from the next legislature for 1906 work on the 1000 ton barge canal, with emphasis on barge canal and state road improvements. The second annual State Bureau of Business and Surveyor Van Alstyne’s forecast notes less than one million of ten million appropriated for first year has been spent, while about nine million in contracts has been assumed.
Detroit dispatch reports Herman Menz’s self carved statue of the devil, set up two months ago, was seized under a writ of replevin by a constable on a claim for labor. The owner and family resisted, even bringing a hammer, but the statue was removed to satisfy the $51.40 claim sworn by Warren West of Ypsilanti for labor on the piece titled Beelzebub.
George W. Ales of Mainstreet attempted suicide Monday night by morphine. After collapsing he was taken by Henry M. Dudley to Dr E L Pratts office where he was treated. Ales was kept awake with a wet towel and wheelbarrow ride home. He recovered consciousness and was reported improving the next day.
Moscow reporting ongoing cannonading with casualties rising as revolutionists occupy three city quarters, each housing about a thousand fighters armed with revolvers and rifles. Women participants are blamed for harsh cruelties amid clashes. Banks ordered closed. Warsaw report notes shop activity amid unrest.
Berlin reports the foreign office believes Russia has weathered the crisis and will enter a period of constitutional development. Russian securities rose on the Boerse, and the finance minister appears to have planned a favorable issue of treasury bills abroad.
Fragmented political chatter predicts a contentious handover as soon to be outgoing business administration leaders depart next Monday. Prominent associates warn they could disrupt the new regime while minority factions face a stern lesson from caretakers of public boards about upholding confidence in executive actions.
The department compresses tea into tablets to save space. Twenty tablets per box resemble pennies in size and are dark green. Tablets carry no adulterants and suit army navy rations as well as civilian use, though taste remains unchanged.
Memphis Tennessee December 27 three financial institutions failed to open their doors. They were Merchants Trust company with capital stock of 200000 American Savings bank and Trust company and Mechanics Savings bank allied with Merchants Trust. One director said assets were sufficient to pay every creditor every dollar.
The Waterbury city page reports a New Year's promenade by the Waterbury Military band planned for the auditorium. A New Haven line case against Paul wan over a red bill to- morrow afternoon. Michael Finley of South one street was removed to the hospital with appendicitis. Edmond Otis aged fifteen died at 71 High street. funeral at 2 pm tomorrow. Palombo faces condemnation suit from New York New Haven Hartford rail against the corner Jackson street property. Mrs Rone Hasmon, 22, died at 198 Walcott street. funeral arrangements follow. The Scovill Manufacturing Co sues Mary E Cassidy et al. for $1,000 over land use disputes near Carmod Kennedy Cassidy. Night thefts prompt warnings about unlocked doors. Leavenworth ball hosts second Dancing Club gathering with Cotillion entrants and local leaders.
Police follow new leads after a murder trial reveals Preston did not provide the initial information despite testifying for Bassett. Francis Missell, a close friend of Preston, alerted investigators, triggering a long pursuit of the suspects Denesky and Leon. Prosecutors expect a first degree verdict, while Preston faces harsh consequences for his testimony.
George McClellan is sworn in as mayor of New York for the next four years ending the Hearst recount bid. The Philadelphia piece describes a church plan to fund a medical boat on the Sobat river to treat eye and pulmonary diseases among northern Africa natives, led by Hingh Magill with trips upriver. The narrative shifts to a Foresters hall event and a January ball featuring entertainment and Brown from Southemd among others.
Weather forecast indicates fair conditions tonight with continued fair skies. Overnight winds shift from northeast to west, fresh at times, and temperatures remain mild.
The piece reviews likely final terms for current aldermen with Pilling and Buck as probable leaders. It praises some members like Holmes Blakeslee Stanley Hewitt Callan and Beach while noting ill health and party pressure. It contrasts Murray and Burpee as strong voices and hints at continuing political maneuvering in city government.
Judge Robinson sustains the demurrer in A Goodrich v M D Russell on a request for a recount of the city comptroller race. The decision cites statutory limits on court action and notes a charter misalignment renaming auditor to comptroller. Likely no further action unless an appeal is pursued to the court of errors.
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