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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1908

Page

6

Mayoral reply sought over high school extra pay bills

Three Waterbury high school teachers Edmee Pretat Harriet Abbott and Caroline Ernesty have sent detailed extra pay bills to Mayor Thoms after Joseph Kennedy received a $100 allowance for extra periods. The teachers argue their own long hours grading and teaching in crowded rooms justify similar compensation while the board of finance mulls Kennedy’s claim and a public meeting approaches.

Board of Finance Thoms Board of Education Joseph Kennedy Edmee Pretat Harriet E. Abbott Caroline L. Ernesty Board of Education of Waterbury Conn Caroline L, Ernesty Wm BE. Thoms Birs Kennedy

Timely topics from a late era sale list

A garbled market page lists trimmed hats at low prices and sales at A F Cowles Fulton fish market hawks haddock trout and porgies three for 25 cents. Clothing and shoe shops advertise big midweek sales, furniture and bed frames offered, groceries and meats promoted, and various rentals and household goods priced.

Moriarty Alternate to Lead Connecticut Delegation

William Kennedy of Naugatuck named as delegate and John Moriarty as alternate for Connecticut at the Denver Democratic convention. Delegates travel July 3 to Springfield to join others, aiming for a Democratic victory this fall amid national calls for change. The piece notes widespread business malaise and a desire for better policies under a new party leadership.

Denver Ntional Democratic Association William Kennedy Naugatuck New Haven John Moriarty Springfield Connecticut United States

Various Local Tragedies and Incidents Reported

NUTMEG GRATING I. Danbury-Charles Wildman, 50, found with throat cut in Locust Avenue bedroom yesterday morning. believed deranged, chance of recovery. Bloomfield- two and a half story frame dwelling owned by Henry Strauss burned Saturday afternoon near Prospect Hill. Bristol- infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Rojovsky fatally burned at home yesterday after lamp toppled kerosene onto bed clothes. New Haven- largest blackfish caught since fleet’s breakwater visit displayed by George Sturges. fish weighed 12 1/2 pounds, heralded as season’s prize blackfish. blackfish plentiful in lower harbor. Hartford- John Patrick Anthony Carroll, Hartford fireman severely injured in cruiser Tennessee explosion, died in Los Angeles. body to be brought to Hartford for burial. Hartford- Mrs Agnes Maynard of 346 Park Street crest at G Fox & Co store Saturday evening.

Danbury Charles Wildman Locust Avenue Bloomfield Henry Strauss Prospect Hill Bloomfield Center Bristol Stanley Rojovsky New Haven George Sturges Sturges Hartford John Patrick Anthony Carroll Tennessee Los Angeles Hospital Los Angeles Cal Navy Department Agnes Maynard Park Street G. Fox & Co

Tuberculosis Ward Opens as City Improves Health Facilities

Mayor Thoms and officials toured the new tuberculosis ward on the upper floor of the Brookside building. The ward features ample sunlight, ventilation, dining rooms, dispensary, baths, and toilets, with independent operation from other sections. Commissioner Murphy and Mr Wolf supervise improvements, praised for steady care and prudent use of funds.

Thoms Brookside Murphy Wolf Brennan

Amparo decided against William F Walker in Ensenada

State department in Washington reports amparo denial for Walker on June 29 at Ensenada. Assistant Secretary Bacon forwards notice to State Attorney Eggleston in Hartford stating the record is not yet in for Supreme Court review. Detective arrest follows theft at a store where a plume valued at 7.81 led to seizure of dry goods and millinery.

Hartford State Department Washington William F. Walker Ensenada Mes Arthur F Robert Bacon D. C Arthur FP Eggleston Conm Mexico Walker Sepreme Aassistant Henry Hogaboom Maynard

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