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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1908

Page

6

Trolley Crash Injures Oakville Pin Co Employees

A rear end trolley collision on the Oakville Watertown road near Aurora trees injured six or more workers from the Oakville Pin Company as the two double trucks charged into an extra. Conductor Herbert and Motorman Costello were on the leading car. Injured include Edward Wallace Adele Massicotte the Perrin sisters Joseph Perrault and several others. Emergency aid was rushed to nearby homes and shops as passengers fainted and the scene resembled an improvised hospital for a time. Police and safety board attention turned to possible brake failure and slippery tracks as cause.

Oakville Hine John Geisler Watertown Road Auroratrees Arthur M. Herbert John Costello Andrew Haight William H. Howe Edward Wallace East Main Street Adele Massicotte South Main Street St Paul Street Wallace Howard Valley Goodrich T. F. Lanny Kilmartin Perrin Sisters Thibault Exchange P Herbert Cortello Hows Haight Gels Costello Aurora Street Joseph Perrault Dover Street de Thibault Frank Bryan Watertown — Road West Main Oakville Pin Company Waterville Inn Waterville Pin Co Phelan Hamilton Avenue Sliver Street

Timely Topics in Local Market Deals

Clean Lehigh coal at John McEili cott's offered as superior fuel. J. J. Sheehan cuts prices on bound goods brandies gins and more. The Great A and P Tea Co is giving away many steamers with teas and coffees this week.

Lehigh John McEilicott J. J. Sheehan P. Tea Co

Fox to his critics in New Haven on corruption act

George J. Fox rejects circulating stories about his involvement with the corrupt practices act and election court. He says no meetings with Allan W. Ye and asserts amendments occurred during legislative fights while he was in London. He promises to speak in court and denounces misrepresentation.

New Haven Wee George J. Fox Election Court Allan W.ye Paige Legislave London England Mr Fox Board of State Stiles Judson Charles Hopkins The Courant Clark Pax

Lyme Trolley Petition Seeks Line Extensions and Cash Rise

The New London & East Lyme Street Railway filed with the secretary of the state for next session to extend lines from Mantle through Black Hall to the Connecticut river ferry and Lyme rail station. A second extension would run from Crescent Beach along Bride Lake to Lyme village. It also seeks to run feed wire under the river to connect with the Shore Line Electric railway and to raise capital stock to 500000 dollars.

New London & East Lyme Street Railway Company Mantle Black Hall Connecticut River Ferry Rail Road Lyme Crescent Beach Bride Lake Connecticut River Shore Line Electric Railway

Railroad to ban dogs from free travel on lines after Jan 1

New Haven dispatch reports the New York New Haven Hartford railroad will not allow dogs to travel free on its lines after January 1. Dogs will be carried at excess baggage rates. The notice, issued in New Haven, specifies a per dog charge for travel.

New Haven New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Intoxicated man fined in Brooklyn for embracing women

Patrick Learned, 19, notorious to police, was fined 7 plus costs for breach of the peace and intoxication after officers witnessed him embracing a woman on Bank street bridge. Earlier sprees and a prior $100 fine surfaced as the court noted his repeated misconduct and unresolved thefts at Seavill and Wie terburg factories.

Patrick Learned Brooklyn Learned Magner Sid Madden Bank Street Seavill Manufacturing Co Jerry Ponilitis Poniis Ponilitis Wieterburg Manufacturing Co

State bar examining committee meets for new admittees

The state bar examining committee convened at the capitol at 10 this morning to review candidates for admission. Applicants include Barton M. Welch Chaplin Percy J. Edwards South Norwalk Walter Morgan Anderson Greenwich and others from Bridgeport Norwich Waterbury New Haven Ansonia Stamford Naugatuck Ansonia Stamford and Hartford Also listed are three seeking literary animation Henry Hunt Glastonbury Elbert E Darbie Danielson Christian B L Skan Hartford.

State Capitol Barton M. Welch Chaplin Percy J. Edwards South Norway Walter Morgan Anderson Greenwich William L. Zepp Bridgeport Allyn Larrabee Brown Norwich John B. Thomas Branford Michael J. Noonan Waterbury Charles Mitchell New Haven William J. McKenna New

Hard Times in England as Aid Reaches Nearly a Million

London reports the severe weather driving up unemployment and aid totals to 26,345 pounds in England. Police struggle to quell riots born of cold and hunger as crowds confront the rich at theaters and shopping areas, urging aid while authorities push them back.

London England

Brooklyn sports and social events mix at Green Street hall

The St Kazaimir Society hosts a New Year dance at 48 Green Street while Owen Lyons of New York visits Miss Rose Lyons of Alder Street. Albany and Brooklyn polo matches are teased, and Brooklyn Athletic Club nips Knights of King Arthur 39 to 25 in a rough, fast basketball clash at the B A C gym.

St Kazaimir Society Green Street Owen Lyons New York Rose Lyons Alder Street All Brooklyn Brooklyn Business Men Edmunds O'Brien Tobin Duerr Cunningham Smith Brooklyn Athletic Club Knights of King Arthur Brooklynites B. A.C Gwilym

Social and Fraternal Notices From Local Groups

The Waterville fire company held a smoker with an engaging program. Mirza Ali-Kull Kahn, Persian consul at Washington, spoke to the Waterbury Women's Club on Social Life and Customs in Persia. American Hardware Corp of New Britain filled a board vacancy by electing James S. Elton of Waterbury after H. S. Hart resigned. The Second Baptist church Sunday School elected officers led by Superintendent ROG. Snagg and a variety of assistants, with a decision to appoint an assistant in the primary department to Mrs Buchanan. The First Methodist Sunday School celebrated its Christmas festival with Santa by Edward Pierpont and gifts to sexton Charles Kramer and Rev and Mrs Frank D. Walter. Mr. Kramer received a monetary gift, and the Rev Mr Walter was presented with a dress watch charm while his wife received a pendant.

Waterville Fire Company Mirza Ali-Kull Kahn Washington Waterbury Women's Club Sorial Life Persia American Hardware Corporation of New Britain P. & F. Corbin H. 8 Hart James S. Elton Waterbury Second Baptist Church Systary School Rog. Snagg John Bue John H. Mahony John B. Tolles August Richards Buchanan First Methodist Church Edward Pierpont Santa Claus Northland John A. Cow, Jr Charles Kramer Frank D. Walter Kramer Chapman Walter Mr Walter

Alexander Troup named to New Haven civil services board

New Haven mayor Martin announced Alexander Troup Jr to join the civil services board starting January 1 for a six year term, succeeding Dr E Whittemore. He is the eldest son of the late Hon Alexander Troup, GM of the Evening Union, and a prominent Union League member.

New Haven Bee Martin Alexander Troup Civil Services Board Mr Troup E. Whittemore Evening Union Union League

Connecticut Dental Commission Report Raises Standards

The Standard in this state is being raised to a high degree says the State Dental Commission in a twenty four page report dated September 30 1908. It notes four examinations over two years with licenses granted in 1906 1907 and 1907 1414 licenses issued and three admitted to practice in June 1908. It urges prosecutions for violations and asks licensed dentists to report infractions to the commission or county health offices. A full list of licensed dentists is included. Atlanta Ga Dec 30 President Roosevelt and cabinet invited to a January 15 dinner hosted by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce with Tafte as chief speaker Dec 30.

New Haven Dee Phe Brennia State Dental Commission Connecticut Atlanta Roosevelt Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Tafte

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