06 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
1
A garbled NAUGATUOC press snippet mentions a Ninewiik man connected to oil, with references to soldiers, a fire, and ongoing investigations. Names and local places are unclear, but the piece signals a wartime impact on Haven and nearby towns with fatalities and arrests.
A dense Watertown column covers meetings, improvements, and local goings on. It notes a special meeting, the arrival of Tomer Timinway to a reform group, trolley track work, new and returning residents, and minor civic items. No fatalities reported. a former resident becomes a railroad telegraph operator.
Albert Adams left for New York Wednesday where he will return for a town event. Mr and Mrs Watters Conrad and three children are away in Rowhedge for a week. Don Kennedy Te and Toho crater spent Fourth of July in Coney Island. Mr and Mrs Charles Warner spent Independence Day at Walnut Beach. Several residents travel to Willnut Beach and Walnut for weeklong visits. Henry Hungerford and Charles M Judd with daughter spent a few days at Walnut Beach.
An old time advert describes Wade Six merchants selling walking sticks and canes of many designs, including pro-Boer styles and Ivory bases. It highlights variety from plain wool to gold materials, with mentions of sports, military, and theatrical uses, and notes popular prices and display of select pieces.
The Democratic National Convention nominated William J Bryan for president after long speeches and clashes. Delegates celebrated with cheering crowds, while platform debates continued into the night. The vice presidential choice would be decided later, with Florida backing Elliot Danforth for that honor.
Detroit Journal reports Alf Ringling describing whippet packs that race as a pack, with Luella repeatedly winning until a foot splinter caused distress. The dogs tied in a dressing room then died by hanging, others despondent weeks after, a grim scene that stunned handlers.
An advertisement promises to cure a cougar cold sore throat and hoarseness in one day with Cleveland's Long Healer sold at 25 cents by Apothecaries Hall Co. It guarantees a cheerful refund if it fails to cure, with verbal size free.
New York Sun recounts Congressman Landis of Indiana narrating Dick Thompson’s tale of John Quincy Adams and the final remarks attributed to him. Four men carried Adams from the House after his fatal attack. a report of the last words was devised, with the line I am content chosen by one, later misinterpreted as Adams’ own declaration.
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