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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1907

Page

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Mystery deepens over Harrison pond murder victim identity

Newark reports the dead woman in Harrison was initially identified by Mrs Hull as Mrs Agnes Young of New York. New evidence emerged as Mrs Young was found alive in New York City, denying knowledge of Mrs Hull and a man named Charles Meyers. Police broadened a search and questioned Mrs Hull, who remains certain of the body’s identity while authorities pursue Meyers and follow new leads.

Harrison Pond Newark Harrison N. J Hull Agnes Young Mrs Young New York City Miss Giuston Nevida New Jersey J. Dee Frank Hull New York Charles Meyers Meyers Jersey City Thomas Rogers Pol Harrison Charles Moyers Miss Young Young Warrive

Explosion at Rome stock exchange rocks ancient temple

A dynamite blast at Rome's stock exchange wounded eighteen and caused the collapse of the court yard canopy. Police, firemen, and troops cordon the scene as rescuers work amid fears of further attacks. The exchange stood in the Neptune temple area, famed for its historical columns built by Hadrian and Agrippa.

Rome Stock Exchange Neptune Pope Innocent the XII Hadrian Agrippa

Thieves steal chest of money from streetcar in Rochester

Two men stole a chest containing about 20 dollars from a streetcar on Main Street East today and escaped in a swift maneuver. Police are investigating the incident as a bold robbery in broad daylight.

Rochester

New Haven Faces Rush for Telegraph Operators After Eight-Hour Law

New Haven report states the eight hour law for railroad telegraphers will trigger a surge in hiring. The New York, New Haven & Hartford and other lines seek hundreds of operators, luring workers with favorable shifts and Broadway offers. Many applicants have been examined in New York, few want to move west despite high wages.

New Haven New York New Haven & Hartford New Haven Company New England New York City Broadway

End Is Near Berun as Moltke Libel Suit Reopens

The trial resumes with Count Kuno Von Moltke denying resignation from the army after Harden’s Die Zukunft articles. State attorney Isenblel seeks four months’ imprisonment for Harden, accusing him of targeting a supposed anti-emperor group that included Prince Zu Eulenburg and Rune Von Moltke. Isenblel claims Harden acted on political motives, while Von Moltke is cleared of tarnish. An ominous threat letter to Isenblel is mentioned, with a scornful response from the court.

Vase Ava Harden-Von Moltke Kuno von Moltke Hardén Die Zukunft Isenblel Harden Prince Philp Zu Enlenburg Aud Rune von Moltke von Elbe von Heyden Br Tsenbiel Sahil Vor Moltke Princ Zu Eulenburg Comune von Moltke E. von Moltive

Jealous baker shoots Italian woman then kills himself

In Paterson New Jersey at night Charles Bennett a married baker shot and killed Jennie M Cappa 22 then killed himself. Bennett a jealous suitor had been attentive to Miss Cappa who boarded with Mr and Mrs Blanchard. The pair spoke in the hall, a struggle followed, and both died instantly.

Paterson N. J Charles Bennett Jennie M. Cappa Bennett Miss Cappa Blanchard

Lost Gospel Fragment Said Found in Egypt

Chicago December 1 Archaeological Institute Professor Henry A Sanders University of Michigan announced a fragmentary saying of Christ lost for thirteen centuries found in Egypt The fragment dating to the sixteenth chapter of Mark follows verse fourteen It purports to describe Christ appearing to his disciples in Jerusalem and ends with a moral proclamation about Satan and righteousness lasting through heavenly glory

Egypt Chicago Archaeological Institute Henry A. Sanders University of Michigan Christ Evg Sanders Jerusalem Satan God

CLANS GATHER AT ALBANY FOR CHAIRMAN SHUFFLE

Legislators converge in Albany as eighteen assembly chairmanships shift with party changes. Merritt of St. Lawrence favored for Ways and Means chair. Murphy and Hammond vie for Cities chair. Fowler likely to lead Electricity. Wainwright eyed for Railroads. Draper and Weber sought for Entrance. Surplers campaigns for Entrance, with possible appointment to follow.

Albany Assembly Committee Wadsworth Merritt St. Lawrence Phillipa Allegany Murphy Kings Hammond Onondaga Fowler of Vister Stereed Hammond Fireen Wainwright Westchester Railrads Draper Niageare Weber Surplers

Taft Defends Roosevelt At Boston Merchants Banquet

Secretary of War William Howard Taft defended Theodore Roosevelt's administration before Boston merchants, rejecting accusations of blame for the 1907 panic. He tied currency strain to excesses and wars, insisting the administration pursued law violators and did not oppose legitimate capital. He praised Roosevelt's policies while avoiding any new presidential nomination stance.

Boston William Taft Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Boston Merchants’ Association Somerset Repubic Baltimore San Francisco Stork Nome Expitas United States

Dodge Garvan Kiethes Hastie 21 Jesse Redwent 4

Garvan retired from the Uartfort. Hastie, 21, and Jesse Redwent, 4, are noted in the roster entry.

Dodge Garvan Kiethes Hastie, Ie Jesse Redwent Garvan Uartfort

Death of French Justice Minister Guyot-Dessaigne

Paris reports the sudden death of Jean Francois Edmond Guyot-Dessaigne, 1833 born, serving as minister of justice since 1908. He collapsed from apoplexy during the senate session amid budget talks on land income taxation. His death cancels the New Year receptions including President Fallieres.

Paris Jean —Francois Edmond Guyot-Dessaigne Senate M. Guyot-Dessaigne Chamber of Deputies Floquet Legion of Honor M. Guet-Dessaigne Fallieres

Charity Bazaar Planned at St Patrick’s Hall

Catholic society committees met at St Patrick's hall to organize a charity bazaar for St Mary's hospital. Entertainment runs Wednesday April 22 through Thursday April 30. Officers: Chairman K J Finn Secretary John J McHvey Assistant Secretary Anna Maley Treasurer Rev James E O'Brien. An executive committee was named with several parish members. Police reports and political tensions followed as another item notes Governor Lopez of Hailo shot and wounded by a disappointed politician in Manila on December 31.

St Patrick's Hall St Mary's Hospital K. J. Finn John J. Mc Hvey Anna Maley James E. O'Brien John Galvin Paul Schultz William Keenan John H. Moran Daniel KE. Fitzpatrick John J. Robinson J. W. Mooney Daisy Lord Anni Finley Sarah J. Hayes Elizabeth Pierce Thomas Jackson Cornelius Maloney

Abuse of Jews Prof Seymour Dead

At a Chicago ethics society session Dr Hirsch denounced modern civilization for mistreating Jews in the United States and abroad, noting college barriers for Jewish students and fear in streets. Separately in New Haven, Yale Greek professor Thomas Days Seymour died after pneumonia, leaving a prolific scholarly legacy and a widow, a son, and two daughters.

Chicago United States Hirseh Convention of American Ethical Societies Hirsch Dr Hirsch Europe Russia Ethical Society New Haven Thomas Days Seymour Yale University Prof Seymour Hudson, C Nathan P. Seymour Western Reserve University Cleveland Berlin Leipsic Germany Ater Italy Greece Yale Hillhouse White Grek American School of Classical Studies Athens American Archaeological Association American Institute of Archaeology Classical Review Sarah M H. L. Hitchcock Hig

Local notices highlight visitors and life events in town

Henry Lynch of Bridgeport visits town while Miss Daisy Lawton from Middletown plans a visit. Gouverneur Davis of Kingsbury Street stays with relatives in Winsted. James Willary Fitzpatrick remains ill at home on Wall Street. J B Bracznski, treasury department agent, was in town yesterday. Dora Egan and Leovadie Farrell recoveries and visits noted. Harry Danielson, former Navy, home with father on Griggs Street. A Meriden high school Theta Sigma society dance draws Waterbury guests. An anniversary Mass for Thomas Luddy will be held at Immaculate Conception Church. Paul Joseph, 2, dies. funeral at Calvary Cemetery. Attorney Harry Beardsley travels in Cuba. Enterprise Machine and Manufacturing Company incorporation filed by Hartford and local pairs. Funeral for Mrs Mary Darroll at Immaculate Conception. Mass of Requiem. Richard Franklin dies at 746 East Main Street. funeral at Sacred Heart Church then interment in Lexington.

Henry Lynch Bridgeport Upson, Singleton & Co Daisy Lawton Middletown Terrence Carmody Chestnut Avenue Gouverneur M. Davis Kingsbury Street Winsted James Willary Fitzpatrick Wall Street J. B. Bracznski Treasury Department Dora Egan Leovadie Farrell New York City St Elizabeth's College Angeli Maloney 3 Street Harry Danielson United States Navy Adams Street Calvary Cemetery Harry J. Beardsley Cuba Enterprise Machine and Manufacturing Company Wiliam & Johnson Hartford G. H C. L. Schormmeh Mary Darroll East Malin Street Richard Franklin East Main Street Rickard John William Marta Katherline Jennie Margaret Mary Mulrady Boston Southington Sarret Heart Sacred Heart Church Locthington Werlal J. H. Mulville

Walker extradition moves on after warrant

Washington reports that affidavits and papers in the W F Walker embezzlement case were received by the state department to establish a prima facie case before Mexican courts. Extradition proceedings will proceed without delay as Ambassador Thompson will receive the documents in Mexico City. A presidential warrant for Walker's arrest and extradition is expected to be mailed to Chief Egan today.

Washington, D. C W. F. Walker New Britain State Department Department Walker Thompson Mexico City Thomas F. Egan Eggleston J. H. Buck Washington William F. Walker Ambassador Thompson Egan

Trial of Port Arthur surrender court martial final stages

The Port Arthur fortress surrender case against Lieutenant General Stossel entered its final stage. Reported lines claim troops on the firing line were sick and discouraged nearly to a man with scurvy, and that the fortress would have fallen to a single Japanese attack.

Stretersburg Dec Stossel Port Arthur

Pease Sends Word on Missing Bank Securities

New Britain reports J H Pease traveled to Ensenada as bank messenger to locate missing William F Walker treasurer of New Britain Savings Bank. Word notes Walker will help locate the securities and assist in recovery. Defense Rests in Pettibone case Boise Maho Dec 31. The Democrat offers magazine bundle for advance subscriptions at 42 cents monthly.

Pease New Britain Stanley New Britain Savings Bank J. H. Pease Ensenada William F. Walker Walker Boise Maho Pettibone the Democrat Evening Democrat

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