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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
3
A historical OCR fragment discusses Brown's Quickfire Charcoal and its oven heat control claims. It includes miscellaneous notes on astronomy events, December 28 1908 context, and a long digression on packaging and parcels post with a reference to a 1909 Austria-US arrangement. It also mentions public debate about school funding and a passage emphasizing the golden rule.
The text describes forced circulation cooling with a vertical radiator made of Tatahgian tubes, arranged in four series of six and connected by collectors. An Eisemann high tension magneto with separate coil is used for ignition, driven directly off the cam shaft by exposed gears.
The Ansonia Sentinel laments the cost of the financial wall and questions the value of pledging a third of the amount while relief efforts for distress could be funded. Governor Woodruff of Connecticut is set to retire with honor after a stormy but purposeful administration.
A large blaze devastated the Arlington hotel and seven adjacent structures in central Oneonta. The fire, believed to have started in the Arlington, rapidly spread through nearby buildings, resulting in about $100,000 in damage. Residents escaped with only personal belongings.
In New York, 28 brewers met to discuss a gift for bartenders after twenty years. The IRS gift of five and an ander four was stopped this year. Officials say beer profits are smaller and the trade is not what it used to be.
Seventeen members of the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce sailed from Charleston aboard the Panama Line steamer Alliance for an inspection trip to the canal project. They expect to reach Colon Saturday and stay four or five days on the isthmus. Return plans are tentative, aiming to be back in Washington by January 14. The party includes Mepburn Cushman Kennedy Ryan Townsend Knowland Trubbard Adamson Richardson Bartlett Morse Humphrey Tee Conner and Loud.
New York detectives report material evidence that supports the theory NYU student Van Twilight Sheldon was murdered by a skillful assailant. Tracks traced from the cellar entrance to a nearby barn suggest a deliberate path, with bloody imprints and a bound injured man found near the floor.
A Dec 28 report from Krome states Pope Pius received a vision during private prayer after beatification ceremonies. Joan of Arc allegedly appeared, addressing the pope with encouraging words urging continued policy and promising forthcoming triumph. The pontiff grew pale and stayed quiet for several days afterward.
The State Department confirms Lloyd Griscom, ambassador to Italy, will resign effective March 4 and retire to private life. Griscom departs public service after years of service in Washington.
An old time health ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills for tired worn kidneys. It claims backache rheumatism bladder trouble and nervous irritability stem from kidney weakness. Personal testimonial from James Connolly of Waterbury Connecticut endorses the remedy and public recommendation by H W Lake's drug store.
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