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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1908

Page

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Paris is Menaced by a Mafia in MurderScope

Paris editor Henri Rochefort accuses authorities of avoiding the Adolphe Steinheil murder case and claims the affair will not die. He warns of a surrounding mafia if documents threaten those in power. Across the ocean, U S politics shift as Corkelyou is eyed for vice president with Chicago allies rallying delegates. Cannon seeks the presidency as convention preparations unfold with large contingents and concerted demonstrations.

Paris Henri Rochefort Adolphe Steinheil Steinheil M. Felix Faure The Republic Dreyfus M. Liveton Andre

Legislature Delays West Point Board Appointments

Washington will not name board of visitors to the military academy at West Point until after next year’s work. Legislation limits appointments to senate and house military affairs committee members. old board lacked official standing under the new law. Expenses now require a special act, to be included in the deficiency bill next December.

Washington Aldrich Senate Committee On Finance Congressional Currency Commission Commission Finance Plaga Hotel New York City Board of Visitors To Military Academy Senate House West Point

Governor Guild Named as Vice Presidential Candidate

June 9 reports that supporters of Governor Guild of Massachusetts have decided to present his candidacy for vice president at the Chicago convention. The move reflects the governor's national political prominence and aims to boost party strength in the national race.

Washington Friends of Governor Guild of Massachusetts Chicago

Ledoux brothers fined for selling whiskey on Sunday

In the city court yesterday Arthur and Frank Ledoux were each fined 150 for selling whiskey on Sunday from a Dottie. Both were taken to the county jail to work off the fine. Richard Muree, a 9 year old, fell from a train and broke his neck near Kascoie in June.

Putnam Arthur Frank Ledoux Dottie Kascoie Richard Muree

Connecticut Weather Forecast Unclear Portions

Forecast indicates fair to bright conditions for Connecticut on Wednesday with cooler, light westerly winds. A disturbance tracked from Lake Superior moves east slowly toward the St Lawrence valley, unlikely to bring rain as far south as New England. Cloudy and showery weather noted in parts, with pleasant conditions east of the Rockies. Temperatures falling in the west while remaining higher in the east.

Connecticut Bight Cooeer Lake Superior St Lawrence Valley Lake Region Rocky Mountains Gessateas

Wine and bread plea echoes in Pittsburgh court

Mrs Colvin testifies she endured abuse and neglect from her husband who offered wine but provided no bread or support. She seeks alimony, claiming years of hardship and repeated promises to reform have failed. The court will hear her plea and consider alimony.

Pittsburg Sinc Colvin

Wabash Wreck Near Stevensville Injures Many

Buffalo reports a Wabash train wreck near Stevensville Ontario at noon. Three cars were dosed and about 20 passengers were injured many seriously amid a crash that sent a relief train with doctors and nurses. Initial word spoke of fatalities but later reports cited no deaths with numerous injuries.

Buffalo Wabash Stevensville Ontario New York Central Station Europe

Memorial fight over labor stand in Republican plank

Washington reports President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor denies attacking court integrity. He says the federation will wage a fight in Chicago at the memorial of New Yorkers seeking a plank for protecting court independence and prerogatives. The AFL executive council will meet during the Republican convention.

Washington American Federation of Labor Gompers Chicago Republican Party Federation Organized Labor

Widow Recovers Fortune From Bank Receiver

The widow of a deceased Albany National Bank depositor recovered $125,000 in securities surrendered by Mrs Frank Lee who had planned to wed William Montgomery, the bank cashier. Montgomery allegedly invested the funds in Pittsburg Brewing stock, claiming profits but misusing the widow’s money.

Pittaourg Sune v

Cliff Hotel Fire in Newport Destroys Summer Hostel

A massive fire in Newport destroys the New Cliff hotel and several cottages, spreading to a nearby pavilion with minor damage. Estimated loss is 70 000 dollars, insured for about 50 000. Manager John E. Jordan, his wife, and son Camille escaped by jumping from the second story. the boy died at Newport Hospital shortly before 10 this morning.

Newport R. L New Cliff James Brown Potter John Whipple William Astor Chanter John E. Jordan Camille

Rev Francis T Russell Birthday Remembrance

The 83rd birthday of Rev Francis Thayer Russell M A will be celebrated with exercises. He served St Mark's New Britain from 1855 to 1864, later Hobart College Geneva professor, born Boston June 10, 1825. Married Mary Huntley Sigourney October 25, 1865. ordained 1856. held multiple clerical and teaching roles in Connecticut and New York. He authored a manual on voice for clergy.

Francis T. Russell Francis Thayer Russell Russell St Mark's Episcopal Church New Britain Horace Whie Hobart College Geneva N. Y Boston Mass Mary Huntley Sigourney Hartford Trinity College Berkeley Divinity School Middletown Christ's Church, Hartford Brownell St Mark's Church St Mark's Bodley St Stephen's of Ridgefield Con General Theological Seminary New York

Hearst Gains Votes in New York Election Case

Hearst retained legal talent as 54 more ballot boxes opened before Justice Lambert. Hearst net gain of 11 votes brings totals to 298 of 1048 ballots reviewed. If the same ratio continues, his path to mayoralty may be affected.

New York William Randolph Hearst Justice Lambert Hearst Pony Metan

Strike at Wiltmasse Plant Over Wage Cuts

A small strike occurred at the American Thread Co plant today after a wage reduction of over per cent. About forty workers left in protest as machines ran slow. later some returned to work at high speed or awaited restored pay.

Wiltmasse Coer American Thread Co

Two-Person Entry and Race Results at Gravesend June

In the Gravesend races on June 9 two entrants from Washington and Ursine traveled. The first race, a four mile event won by King Cobalt at 2 to 1, with Bat Masterson noted for time 1:09. Bemuetere placed third in a field including Us and Montreat.

Gravesend King Cobalt

English King and Russian Emperor Meet in Reval

King Edward and Emperor Nicholas held a formal meeting in Reval today marking the first official visit by a British monarch to Russia. The event underscored growing diplomatic ties between Britain and Russia amid cautious tiến.

Reval Jove Edward Nicholas

Farewell Benediction Event With Diverse Audience

An informal ceremony featuring Beme and Jane with a farewell tone. The gathering included a diverse audience and a closing passage invoking spiritual themes. The event reflected on contributions of religious leaders and the community’s shared hopes.

Beme Jane Ease Yim Petente

Court orders restraining New Haven on trolley stock

In a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court session the attorney general moved to bar the New Haven company from holding further stock in western Massachusetts street railways. The decision followed the election of the court and asserts the stock would violate state law by remaining under New Haven control.

Doston Em Jota New Haven Masachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Agecinst Stork New Heven Massachusetts

Bail Forfeited In Hitchcock Trial At New York Court

The Raymond Hitchcock case drew a large crowd as the judge forfeited bail and ordered the comedian held at the Tombs until the district attorney could renew bond. Key testimony from Helen von Hagen and others was heard. prosecutors rested their case.

New York Raymond Hitchcock Supreme Court Juetlee Goff Helen von Hagen

Child is Dead in Colbrook Settlement

Six month old child of Wesley Stewart died after being found dead beside its mother. Medical examiner Hulbert traveled to Colbrook to investigate after Barkhamsted dispossessed the Stewarts for rent and halted removal, prompting a dispute over town charges as the couple traveled with no bed or clothing.

Winsted Hulbert Colbrook Wesley Stewart Barkhamsted

City News Highlights From Tonight’s Events and Court

Reports from the Democrat office about the Lewis bout headline city news. Lucien Pratte and Pauline Osechner wed at St Anne's rectory this morning with Rev O'Brien officiating. Frank D. Shephard witnessed. Pratte depart for a ring tour to New York and Boston. In district court Judge Cowell presides over Summa v. Deschevice for $100 commission damages on a real estate deal. Hospital Aid society met at St Patrick's hall, plans resume in September. Sarah Hayes listed as president. Pharmaceutical association session included treasurer A L Dickinson report showing $1 841.25 total receipts, $1 214.06 expenses, and a balance. City court on Berman v Chotsianoff for $75 damages over a failed clock business policy. Democrat offers large magazine subscription ad with 4c etc monthly rate.

Harry Lewis Willie Lewis Democrat Lucien Pratte Southers Street Pauline Osechner Meadow Street St Anne's Church Father O'Brien Frank D. Shephard Pratte New York Wton Cowell District Court Paul Summa Petraro Deschevice Summa Hospital Aid Society St Patrick's Hall Sarah Hayes Holmes Avenue A. L. Dickinson Pmid Burpee Louis Berman Julius Chotsianoff Berman North Main Street Chotsianoff Chotsisner

Miss Cayden Located After Mysterious Disappearance

Miss Lizzie Cayden, niece of Mrs James McArdle of Waterville, has been located in Paterson New Jersey according to Mrs Sarah Scofield of North Main Street. Scofield, now in Savin Rock, denounces blame on others and recalls Cayden’s last known movements from Callendar's restaurant to Reynolds Bridge before heading to Paterson.

Lizzie Cayden James McArdle Waterville Paterson N. J Sarah Scofield North Main Street Scofield Savin Rock Miss Cayden McArdle Callendar South Main Street Reynolds Bridge

Stapleton Withdraws License Transfer Plans

Luke Stapleton withdraws his application to transfer a liquor license from Meadow Street to Judd Street on council advice and stays at the current location until fall. He aims to align with valley fillers before a temporary depot opens in front of his saloon and plans to raise his building if needed. If Judd Street becomes a business thoroughfare, remonstrance may end for a later transfer. Bryce Makes Address in Madison then Chicago to attend GOP convention. Mrs Bryce accompanies him on travels.

Luke Stapleton Meadow Street Judd Street Bryce Washington James Bryce Great Britain Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Chicago London

Overdose of Morphine Claims Hartford Resident

Hartford dispatch reports Louis Price aged 78 of 30 Pleasant Street died after taking an overdose of morphine yesterday afternoon. Police are investigating the incident as a possible accidental or self-administered overdose. Price resided in Hartford and was known locally.

Hartford Louis Price

Contested will hearing in Killoughey estate continues

The third week of the contested will hearing for Mrs Catherine Killoughey featured questions to her sister Mrs Mary Whalen about alleged business dealings and exploitation. The testimony touched on Mass attendance, prayer beads, and letters allegedly written by Mrs Honour O Brien, with Assessor William E Beecher estimating the estate’s fair market value at about $5,000 against a $3,900 assessment.

Catherine Killoughey Mary Whelan Killoughey Attorney Williams Derby Mrs Whalen Mra Whalen Jennie Whalen Aurora Honour O'Brien Terryville Whalen Kate Mrs O'Brien Mra Killoughey Appellee Willam E. Beecher

Graduation Tickets At Crosby High School Exercise

The entire Crosby high school graduation gallery at Pell's theater on Thursday evening June 18 is reserved for the public. A limited number of adult tickets may be secured from the clerk of the board of education.

Crosby High School Pell’s Theater Board of Education

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