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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1908

Page

3

Geor gian Bay ship canal and Panama dam debate

A historical overview discusses the long standing idea of ocean going vessels linking lakes to the sea via Georgian Bay, critiques on Panama Canal dam foundations, and notes opposition from engineers about dam stability and water control, with implications for global trade and U S policy. The text references surveys authorized by the Canadian government in 1904 and parliamentary consideration expected in the upcoming session.

Canada United States Eos Colonel Phinnott International Deep Waterways Commission Sue Great Lakes Bork Dailal Cans N Panama Canal Renuta Viedium Chagres Wien Bs Cena

Tariff debates show trusts favor protection while small manufacturers seek it

A historical discussion notes that steel and other trusts oppose protection while smaller manufacturers urge it. Representatives claim they can manage without protective tariffs, but smaller producers insist on continued or greater protection. The piece traces wartime tariff origins and the rise of monopolies like the oil and sugar trusts, arguing tariffs persisted to support industries after the Civil War.

Steel Trust Carnegie Iri Nn Automobile Payne Dalnell Nerest Dingles England Congress Oil Trust Sugar Trust

Odd Glimpses Across Cities In Railroads and Courts

A jumble of notes recalls a financier famed for railroads, a warden now wealthier from a former inmate, and Chicago aldermen studying auto crash trends with rising fatalities. Bridgeport reports show Roosevelt era rhetoric in court, while Ansonia notes stern words on judicial temperament. Illinois nurses and jailers receive unexpected legacies, and Illinois stories hint at a newspaperman’s possible fortune from aiding others.

Wy Aon Yeniakks Inie Bridgeport Standard Chicago Hutt Fnjuries Merkion Jas New England Ansonia Sentinel Hridgeport Illineis

Taxation issue faces Yale holdings in New Haven

The era of exempting Yale College from taxes is ending as reformers push for businesslike handling of university property along the New Haven waterfront. State officials may also regulate clam beds to preserve shellfish supplies along the coast, with shore towns already seeking seasonal protections. In Kenton Ohio Jacon Parrott, aged 68, a survivor of the Andrews raid, dies, one of the last few original raiders still alive.

Yale College New Haven Orange Kenton Ohio Jacon Harrett Congress Mr Parrott WW. Brown Toledo J. J. Andrews Big Shanty Western & Atlantic Richmond Chattanooss

Woodruffs Staff Dines at New Haven House Reception

Final event of Governor Rollins Woodruff’s administration occurs Monday at Dwight street home and New Haven house. Staff and wives dine on a lavish menu and present Woodruff and his wife a solid hand carved eight foot mahogany hall clock.

New Haven House New Haven Rollins Woodruff Dwight Street New Hven New Slaven House Atta Newburg Norton R. Hotchkiss William P. Tuttle J. Mossers Danbury William Hh, Lyons Meriden Charles M. Jarvis Berlin IL. J. Steiner Norwich John W. Atwood Plainford Wilbur FP. Parker

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