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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
3
The notice mentions a residence at 439 East Main Street and a store located in St Patrick's Block at 110 East Main Street. No further details provided.
The column notes historic moments such as Kentucky's admission to the Union in 1792, Bennett of the New York Herald death in 1872, and King Alfonso's assassination attempt in 1905. It also lists June astronomical events, planetary visibility, and constellations, plus a political commentary on tariff policy and Republican prospects.
A collection of editorial snippets notes deterioration after a favorable spring with rail traffic at a low ebb. Idle cars shrink slowly, April and May earnings drop 15 to 20 percent, and western sentiment shifts hopeful while eastern centers stay dour. A variety of political and civic quips follow, including remarks on Memorial Day and a City Beautiful push.
Vermillion Ll June 1 Constable Bruce Northup thirty five died from a pistol duel with Constable Charles Crawford twenty one after a quarrel over a friendly cheating match Crawford surrendered and is jailed The two had attended a ball game Crawford challenged Northup to a wrestling match Northup joked he was a boy constable The duel began after Northup picked up Crawford's pistol and Crawford fetched another The firing stopped when Northup was shot through the head Mrs Northup witnessed the incident Also notes former President Grover Cleveland leaves Lakewood New Jersey for home and a Republican contest offer
The Gay Musician by Julian Ed at Wallack's theater in New York delivers strong music and a catchy song titled I Woes to Be Your Blue-Eyed Bang Bar. Plans for full lyrics and music will appear in Sunday's New York World. Published with M. Witmark & Sons. Local ad notes Kodol for dyspepsia as a reliable stomach aid available at Beckingham pharmacy.
Secretary of War William Taft says his Memorial day remarks on General Grant distressed him, stressing he admired Grant and credited his later victory over drinking weakness as a key strength. Taft recounts Grant’s prewar struggles, multiple jobs, and eventual rise to lead the nation against rebellion.
Four youths from Great Falls Montana confessed to stopping a northbound Great Northern train at the stockyards four miles from the city. Albert Hatch sixteen led the plan with William Randall Harry Reams and George Creswell all sixteen. Hatch reportedly entered the engine and helped seize passengers along with the conductor. A fourth youth aided in planning but not the act. a rancher, William Dempsey, was shot at but not hit.
Commander Robert E Peary plans another arctic dash from New York aiming to solve the north pole mystery with the Roosevelt steamer overhauled for ice battles He needs 25000 by July 1 to proceed with Etah as coal depot and possible auxiliary ship and a small party may reach Etah returning by September 1 Roosevelt support from President Roosevelt backs the venture seeking to advance America’s Arctic knowledge and prestige
Julius Truelson Jr a New York man in Vernon Texas jail retracts a confession claiming help to murder Mae O Reilly at the Gunness La Porte farm and bury six others. He said he acted to marry again and cites a wife and fiancée.
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