28 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
1
Cardinal Coullie of Lyons issues a vigorous pastoral condemning the “sacrilegious robbery” of the church in France under the separation law. He forecasts continued state actions against hospitals Catholic orders and schools, laments loyal Catholics' indifference, and appeals for faithful endurance toward eventual victory.
Justice Hough in New York federal court rules that a player's ability is not an asset in bankruptcy and orders return of scenery and contracts from Mrs Leslie Carter Payne’s productions in La Tosca and Fedora. Receiver gets no stake in her contracts or salary. case likely to be appealed. Jackson Banking absorbed by Union Bank and Trust Co. deposits remain, shareholders retire from business. New Haven: NYNH&H Rail seeks holders of 27 million in 3 percent convertibles. 400k already paid in advance on 6 percent convertibles.
The morning session featured meetings of various affiliated groups. In the afternoon D. W. Hoff of Lawrence Mass addressed attendees, followed by J. N. Krant of Northwestern Business College Chicago and Mire Gertrude O Hunnicutt of Michigan Business Institute Lansing Mich.
In Aroostook county Maine potato crop losses have led to twelve bankruptcy petitions filed in the U S district court during the past week. The estimated financial loss from the crop failure runs about 300000 dollars affecting farmers and others dependent on the potato crop.
Active construction begins on telephone lines linking Amoy with Tsuen-Chou-Fu fifty miles north and Chang-Chou-Fu thirty miles west. The project is under Chinese government control.
The 28 year old Julia Brooke died in Milwaukee leaving an estate of 56000 dollars. Her will leaves 2500 dollars to her nephew Samuel A Taylor and 2500 dollars to her niece Anna French both of New Haven.
A formal signing of a new role sets the date for the official start on January 1. The move follows negotiations and specifies responsibilities within the organization. No additional details on the signer or scope are provided in readable text.
The twenty fourth diet opened in Tokyo with Emperor Hirohito delivering the throne speech. He highlighted cordial relations with foreign powers, the Russo French accord, and urged careful fiscal planning and diet concurrence on the budget. The opening ceremony featured diplomats in uniform and the emperor escorted by lancers.
New Haven officials announce January retrenchment affecting Waterbury with trains from New Haven to Ansonia Waterbury and Winsted at 12 01 and return trains from Winsted and Ansonia to be discontinued. Bridgeport early mail train shifts to arrive earlier in Waterbury.
The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad is not new. The electric fines of the Old Colony Mass Electric lines are noted. Rostow and S J J deny a Newport link. President Melion says the company seeks properies, systems both steam and electric are partial, and future policy centers on development of existing properties with minor extensions.
Henry F. Terry a wealthy Brooklyn social figure shot himself in Prospect Park after years of ill health. The well known financier owned Oregon ranches, properties in Los Angeles and a 2000 acre Rockland County farm and had ties to prominent circles in Washington. local reports indicate instant death and a grim, despondent end.
Washington December 28 Admiral Brownson's resignation triggers a partisan rift as Republicans vow support for his stance and oppose Roosevelt's hospital ship Stokes appointment. White House signals show a potential surgeon will command if merchant crews fall short. Rumors swirl of a forthcoming Brownson letter and possible court martial.
Howard Ray a 15 year old boy recounts a perilous voyage from San Francisco to Cape Town and Rio Janeiro. He claims shanghaiing by British sailors, cruel treatment by a U S consul in Brazil, and forced recruitment on a British ship. After wandering through Norfolk Rio Janeiro and New York he reached Pittsburgh seeking return to San Francisco after the earthquake.
Newark readers await a solution as identification efforts focus on a missing telephonist once employed at Hotel Girard West 44th Street. Mrs Wright of Montclair recalls a woman from New York drawing earlier police attention after rumors of an unhappy entanglement. Inquiry notes the deceased resembled a former hotel operator, and new clues point to possible ties with Newark man.
Police lieutenant Rocco Cavani and two detectives tried to arrest Nicolo Borrante an alleged murderer at Kingsland New Jersey today. Borrante shot Cavani then killed himself. Cavani is expected to recover while Borrante likely died.
Madison Wisconsin December 2 The importance of the Latin American republics to the United States in trade commerce personal intercourse history and economic study was discussed at today's session of the American Political Defence Association at the University of Wisconsin Addresses were given by John Barrett director of the zonal bureau of American republics Prof L S Rows of the University of Pennsylvania and Dr Hiram Bingsham of Yale.
Tribune report from Des Moines says the railroad owners halted liquor sales on dining cars during travel. The action followed a statewide stir and may trigger broader railroad policy talks.
The court continued the hearing to January 26 for appointing nine receivers for the State Savings bank. The bank’s president M. S. Larger faced a $7308 sum, with shares rated on the start head in Seete Savings. A Democrat waited.
The widow of a famed Belasco collaborator, Mrs. Mathilda De Mille, filed for bankruptcy in New York, linked to Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's notoriety. Her Powpton Lake School for daughters of fashionable families closed after a two year struggle, with $40,000 spent refitting the villa and high-profile clients affected by the Thaw case.
The Rev Jotn Sehorfier, a noted minister of the Lether am church, died at North Heaton He aged 102. Born November 22 186 in Westerreisad Pa. He began ministry at twenty one and served decades in faith and community.
Pittsburg reports what officials call the worst sickness surge since 1888 with thousands stricken by grip along with pneumonia and typhoid fever. City offices face staff shortages as conductors and motormen fall ill and the rail line struggles to operate. City Physician B A Booth compares the current grip epidemic to the 1889 outbreak, hinting it may surpass that historic event.
A false report of a death led a family to send an undertaker to Phillipsburg to locate a body. Churchill claimed his wife was in Hazleton and refused release without seeing his father in law. The undertaker brought Churchill to Winsted, where he arrived last night with the family. Churchill admitted he did not know if his wife was dead, while a daughter advised ignoring his statements.
Atulvow Toole of Baldwin street died this morning. He leaves five daughters and two sons. funeral Monday at 530 Welock with services at the Conception dare and interment at St Joseph's cemetery. Two pistol shots in Ward's flats sparked a crowd but no injuries reported amid a suspected Italian quarrel. William Dunn, formerly a Hub bartender, was arrested for allegedly stealing 700 dollars from Goodyear Metallc Rubber Shoe in Na ugatuck. Pinkerton involvement noted, with George Allen of Na ugatuck implicated, while authorities offered no comment. Officer Malone and a Pinkerton man prepared to escort Dunn to Na ugatuck.
Debris and slate falls hinder rescue at the Darr mine in Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania as 220 bodies have been recovered from main headings and entries. Authorities estimate at least fifty more may lie beneath falls and coroner Wynn sets January 9 for an inquest at Smithton two miles below.
Captain Fitz presides as the throne of gala promises a festive charity ball. He urges subjects to leave troubles behind and make life brighter by attending the New Year event, a splendid affair not to be missed.
An official dispatch from Tsarskoe-Selo reports the empress is not in a critical state and shows slow but steady improvement since the 13th of the month. Doctors note debility from years of strain but no organic weakness, and she will be unable to participate in court ceremonies for months.
Mayor J. C. Haynes plans a carrier pigeon relay from Minneapolis to Boston to deliver New Year greetings. The trip covers about 1,200 miles, estimated at 46 hours, with multiple birds transferring the message across Aurora and Philadelphia before final delivery to Boston.
Washington December 28. P A Donahue assistant chief of the information division bureau of immigration will visit the state free employment agencies at Hartford New Haven and Bridgeport during the week beginning January 2 to improve cooperation in distributing immigration material and to examine CT bureau operations.
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