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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
3
A fragment argues that Fels-Naptha saves time and effort in laundry, contrasting its modern method with old hard rubbing and boiling using garnet ancients and other soaps. The piece stresses avoiding labor and heat, noting the modern approach can remove the need for prolonged scrubbing by soaking briefly in water for thirty minutes.
A mixed bulletin reports Mercury visible after sunset and Mars in conjunction with Neptune, while political talk centers on tariff revision and a possible post election Congress session. Greece grants women public service roles, 50 to be employed in posts and telegraphs, earning 70 drachmas monthly for six hours. Germany forms a commission to study money strain, with 150 elites to be consulted. DC delegates to Denver plan a special train, Bryan seen as next president. Government deposits in banks to bear at least 1 percent interest, with regular depositaries exempted. Congress nears currency bill passage amid criticism that reform is sidelined and financial interests push ahead.
The speaker argues Roosevelt should double a large request, praising tariff protected trusts and railroad corporations for already supporting Republican funds. He notes Congress resisted touching tariffs and railroad legislation, implying a reciprocal duty among major interests.
A compilation of snatches from era newspapers noting July Fourth hazards for invalids, a New Jersey corporate tax estimate, and quips about clergy titles, labor unions, ballooning, and Massachusetts influence on the GOP convention. Sentiments range from satire to political observation, reflecting the era’s press voice.
The American Piano company consolidates William Knabe & Co of Baltimore Chickering & Sons of Boston and Foster Armstron g of Rochester. Incorporators Ernest J Knabe Jr Charles H Foster and George G Foster named as officers with offices in New Jersey and $12 million capital. Existing plant heads to run operations at each facility and production will continue at all branches.
Hartford on June 11 employees at the Capitol presented William B. Sprague with a gold sheriff badge inscribed Presented to William B. Sprague superintendent by the State Capitol Employes June 1908 Sheriff Tolland County Connecticut. The event followed a secret plan with Comptroller Bradstreet leading the presentation. Also reported is the 100th birthday of Rev J C Moynihan who offered three life rules Eat and sleep regularly don’t worry don’t smoke or indulge in liquor. The centenarian priest remains active with good eyesight and sharp reading habit.
Hartford residents suffer heavy losses as Gram hotel wing burns. Thomas W Hooker and wife lose personal effects and wedding presents and Mrs Hooker’s costly trousseau. Ex State Senator Louie Bedell’s daughter among tenants affected with belongings and insurance worth and items turned to ashes.
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