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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
9
An insurance pitch promotes boiler coverage with Travelers claiming the best market option. It touts four inspections yearly and asks potential clients for expiration date of current policy, coverage status, and details about boiler types, capacity, and safety valves.
Three half mile from the green, the ad promises a 60 foot Boulevard with many springs along the way. The text notes a trolley line nearby, two shade trees per lot, and tanning water in each house, inviting readers to verify by riding the car and visiting the area.
President Roosevelt has prepared a message to Congress in response to a resolution seeking all information in his possession about investigations by Secret Service agents involving members of Congress. The message, due January 4 at the reconvened session after holidays, will state whether he has evidence and if any prosecutions have been instituted.
The Chicago Typographical Union protests the jail sentence given to AFL President Samuel Gompers and other leaders. It endorses a call to Congress to frame a law curbing the “shower hunger” of the judges, amid the political uproar in Chicago.
At a hearing today New York referee Peter B Olney reviewed the Fidelity Funding company affairs. The total obligations shown in the books total about 6 174 80 with 1 713 218 in notes outstanding where the company was indorser or maker. The official noted additional ties mish could develop from customers whose notes were nosed by the company without authority. Gilroy questioned whether the books truly reflect the situation and suggested assets around 24 thousand.
Roanoke Virginia December 20 A negro detained for attempting to wreck passenger trains on the Norfolk and Western road on three occasions in three weeks confessed today He described placing spikes on the rails piling cross ties on the rails and returning to wreck the Chattanooga and Washington limited He said the motive was a grudge against a section foreman on the road
Washington. Lee, 20, escorted to the White House by Minister Way Thus Wang. Chinese students who recently came to the United States were received by President Roosevelt. The president expressed pleasure at the many young Chinese arriving and hoped the numbers would grow. He spoke of friendly relations and said the students could help strengthen them.
Eight defendants testify in the night Riders murder case of Captain Tonkin and Quentin Rankin. Bud Morris and Sam Applewhite deny involvement while Roth offers an alibi fringe. Family members will corroborate.
No CLEW TO BURGLARS. Robbers forced open the safe at Oscar Cekle Jewelry Store in New York and fled with about 35,000 dollars in money and jewelry. Police have no clue and only small items valued under 250 dollars each remained. 5,000 dollars in cash also taken, luggage found in the crack.
Chicago federal grand jury heard ten witnesses this forenoon in the packing house investigation led by District Attorney Sts. The inquiry may cover rebating, railroads, and possible combinations in the packing industry. Also reported are three boys killed snowballing in Tork Pennsylvania and a Wellsville New York student who hanged himself after failing in his studies.
Reports from Messina and surrounding towns describe massive destruction across Sicily and Calabria. Deaths exceed ten thousand with many homes and public buildings ruined. fires and gas explosions complicate relief as Italy mobilizes troops, Red Cross, and steamers for aid. Pope Pius IX expressed sorrow and consideration for a journey that doctors advised against due to his health.
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