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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1908

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Nevada State Democratic Platform Endorses Bryan for President

After a long session in Nevada the Democratic state convention adopted a platform instructing delegates to Denver to vote for William J Bryan for the presidential nomination at all times. Theodore A Bell of California was endorsed for chairman. Delegates to Denver include Senator Francis G Newlands Governor D S Dickerson Ed Clark John Sunderland Jr Charles Evans and Ole Elliott.

Arson Nev Denver William J. Bryan Theodore A. Bell California United States Francis G. Newlands D. 8. Dickerson Clark John Sunderland, Jr Charles Evans Ole Elliott

Yale School of Fine Arts honors and prizes in New Haven

The Yale School of Fine Arts held anniversary exercises with Kenyon Cox delivering the address on Augustus Saint Gaudens. Awards included the William Wirt Winchester fellowship to August Spaenbach, Alice English Kimball Prizes to four New Haven/Meriden entrants, and Walker prizes to Viola Hyde and James Nuckles. Also noted are remarks from Dr Charles A L Reed on physicians entering politics and a Mauretania altercation at sea. New Haven June 2.

New Haven Yale School of Fine Arts Kenyon Cox Augustus Saint Gaudens Arthur Hadley William Wirt Winchester August Spaenbach Haven Alice English Kimball Theodore Diedrickson, Jr Albert Carl Lohman Meriden Chicago American Medical Editors’ Association Charles A. L. Reed American Medical Association Department of Public Health Reed Congress

Cotton area and condition in early season report

Washington reports this spring's cotton area at 12,081,000 acres with a May 25 condition index of 797.10 as shown in the first cotton report for the season released by the Department of Agriculture.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Tragic Train Accident Near Groton Hospitalized Mystic Man

Jeon Saun ders of Mystic aged 25 was struck by a train between Groton and Midway while walking home early today. His left leg was severed and his right foot crushed, he was brought to Memorial hospital for treatment.

New London Jeon Saunders Mystic Memorial Hospital Groton Midway

Weinrib Improves After Boxing Injury in Baltimore Bout

Baltimore June 2 Sally Weinrib Rochester N Y pugilist badly injured in a boxing bout with Young here last night was reported improving at the city hospital today.

Weinrib Baltimore Sally Weinrib Rochester N. Y Young

Weather forecast for western rivers and regions

Weather outlook calls for fair to bright conditions with west winds and rain in the Rocky Mountain to Mississippi River corridor. Pleasant overall with moderate temperatures eastward to the coast. Limited chance of rain midweek. overall mild, unsettled across western districts.

Rocky Mountains

Hearst Gains 93 in New York Recount Vote

In the Hearst McClellan Mayoralty election recount in New York on June 2 ballots from the first district were opened. Hearst shows a net gain of 4 votes in this batch and 93 votes overall from the first three boxes counted so far.

New York Hearst

Lilley statement defends personal conduct in submarine probe

Waterbury May - Congress man at large George L Lilley replies to the Boutell committee findings on the submarine investigation. He asserts he acted for public welfare not in bad faith, recounts meetings with committee members, and denounces accusations while defending his innocence and motives. He cites letters and testimony, and notes support from Connecticut colleagues and press.

Waterbury May George L. Lilley Boutell Lake Torpedo Boat, Co Lilley Connecticut House of Representatives Electric Boat Co Lake Torpedo Boat Co House Committee On Rules Mets K Street N. W Washington George L Howard George J. Lilley Cannon Hin Highlands Willard Botel Routell Naval Committee Secretary of the Navy Electric Boat Company Platt Publi Lake Torpedo Boat Company Whitney Electric Beief Couws

Fire at 313 West 30th Street kills a woman

Fire in the basement of Mrs Mary Moon boarding house at 313 West 30th Street traps residents. Miss Marie Beletrine falls from the roof to the street and dies. Several others, including Mrs Mooney and Mrs Haggerty, are severely burned. firemen rescue survivors. Damages estimated at $1,000.

New York Mary Moon West 30Th Street Mooney Marie Beletraine George Mickle Mary Haggerty Madge Clarke Mae Emerson Clarke Mrs Mickle Sw ¢Ney Mra Mooney Reilly Mrs Haggerty Lieutenant Reilly

Clever with Knife Exhibit Draws Crowds in City Window

Frank Foster of Round Hill Street, a skilled tinsmith, showcases astonishing wood carving in the Barlow Bros window on Bank Street. His miniature ships, locomotives, chains, and an oven many pieces illustrate flawless handwork, including a single block carved knife in two hours and a cribbage board of 287 pieces. Crowds admire the craft and the precision of Foster’s figures.

Barlow Bros Frank Foster Round Hill Street Bank Street Foster Hoster Scovill Street

Deneny Dies After Water Tower Fall in Naugatuck

Jeremiah Deneny who fell from a water tower in Naugatuck yesterday died at New Haven hospital at 2 30 this afternoon. His remains will be brought home to Pleasant street this evening by Undertaker Mulville for burial at a time to be announced.

Jeremiah Deneny Naugatuck New Haven Hospital Mulville Pleasant Street

Mayor Thayer Beaten In Norwich Election

In Norwich on June 2 the entire Republican ticket led by Costello Lippitt won the mayoral race, defeating incumbent Democrat Charles F. Thayer by a narrow margin of 75 votes after eight years in office.

Costello Lippitt Norwich Charles F. Thayer

Buller Dies After Illness in London General Sir Redvers Buller

London reports General Sir Redvers Henry Buller died after weeks of illness. Born 1839, he rose through the army to lieutenant general and fought in China, Ashanti, Kaffr, Zulu, Sudan, and Egypt. He led South African operations including the relief of Ladysmith and the Natal campaign. He married Lady Audrey Townshend.

London Redvers Henry Buller Buller China South Africa Egypt Sudan Ireland Ladysmith Natal Audrey Jane Charlotte Marquis Townshend

Sister Clara Lucile dies at Convent Station N J

Sister Clara Lucile formerly Miss Margaret Coyle of this city died this morning at St Anne's Villa Convent Station New Jersey She leaves her mother Mrs Catherine Coyle a brother William and a sister Mrs Maurice Noonan Thomas Finnan aged years died this morning at Waterbury hospital He belonged in Thomaston and the remains were taken there for burial.

Convent Station Clara Lucile Margaret Coyle St Anne's Villa N. J Catherine Coyle William Maurice Noonan Thomas Finnan Waterbury Hospital Thomaston

Wright Airship Offer Sets Terms for 100000 Sale

Paris reports Lazare Weiller confirmed Wilbur Wright is in Paris seeking to sell his airship for 100000. The offer hinges on two 50 kilometer flights within a week, with the machine carrying two people and sufficient fuel for a 200 kilometer flight or equivalent ballast.

Paris Lazare Weiller Wilbur Wright Weilller Wright

Wife Murderer Dies of Insanity in Fairmont

A Coffman, who killed the Meadowdale parsonage two weeks ago, died in Fairmont City Hospital from nervous collapse. He was slated for trial on murder in court here this week. Believed mentally deranged, he grew violent last week and was placed in a padded cell after a struggle, then refused to eat for three days.

Fairmont W. Va A. Coffman Meadowdale Parsonage

Newspaperman Hildebrand Funger Dies in Philadelphia

Hildebrand Funger business manager and proprietor of the Philadelphia Item died at his home in Philadelphia on June 2, aged 59. He helped lead the publication as a key figure in local journalism and press operations.

Philadelphia

Women Speak Out at American Academy Session

Chicago June 2 Women physicians urged girls access to all professions over marriage and motherhood. Male doctors warned of a growing evil of women leaving home life for work. Helen Putnam supported woman suffrage and homemaking study in schools. Emma Culbertson urged sex cooperation in business and life. Edward Jackson said women should adapt slowly to change. Otto Juettner lamented lack of housewives and warned against women in wage work. George Hoxie argued teachers’ pay reflects education bias.

Chicago American Academy of Medicine Helen C. Putnam Providence R. I Emma Culbertson Bostom Edward Jackson Denver Cal Otto Juettner Cincinnati George Hoxie Kansas City

Receiver Sought for Danbury and Harlem Traction Co

Three Philadelphia banks filed in Bridgeport superior court for a temporary receiver of the Danbury and Harlem Traction Co which is building a line from Danbury to Golden Bridge New York where it will join the Harlem railroad. The petition alleges default on interest payments on bonds.

Bridgeport Philadelphia Danbury and Harlem Traction Co Danbury Golden Bridge N. Ya Harlem Railroad

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