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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1908

Page

9

Yale Yell for Taft at Yale Commencement Visit

Yale celebrates Taft's Yale 78 reunion during commencement New Haven plans three days there before heading to Washington for July 1 nomination events He may visit Hot Springs Va and hopes to tour Canada at Murray Bay but accessibility concerns may alter plans Cincinnati hosts formal nomination notification around July 20 then Taft returns to Hot Springs for rest after Sept 1 he aims for continuous Cincinnati presence.

Hot Springs Cincinnati New Haven Conn Yale William Howard Taft United States Taft Connecticut Harvard Washington Republican National Committee Canada Murray Bay Cineinnati

He's Too Bashful to Wed in Jerseyville Holdout

A June Jerseyville scene reports Daniel Matthews thirty four again delaying his wedding as the Rev. J H H Jonas and 180 guests wait an hour and a half at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. The article also notes a collision injuring Mrs. James Smith Jr of New Jersey and a scout cruiser’s fast June run for government coverage.

Jerseyville Daniel Matthews Minnois J H H. Jonas Benedict Daniel James Smith, Jr Red Bank Janes Mee James , Jr New Jersey Cies Margis

Hitchcock May Be Chairman in Republican Talks

Cincinnati June 22 Practically no new facts emerged on the national chairmanship as the Republican subcommittee postponed action until July 1. Secretary Taft’s advisers favored thorough consideration and the meeting noted Hitchcock as a key figure despite no elimination of any candidate. Taft queried Hitchcock about his health. Hitchcock said he felt better but needed rest. Secretary Taft praised Hitchcock’s services.

Cincinnati Republican National Subcommittee Taft Here New Haven State Root Frank H. Hitchcock Hitchcock

Cake Sale Fights for Rockefeller Gift in Tarrytown

In Tarrytown New York on June 22 residents staged a baseball game between physicians and lawyers to raise 33,000 dollars for a 25,000 dollar gift from John D Rockefeller to the hospital building fund. An accompanying cake and lemonade sale drew attention. John J D Archbold bought one cake and Mrs Leslie Carter, staying in town for the summer, contributed another large cake.

Tarrytown N. Y John D. Rockefeller Tarrytown Hospital John JD. Archbold Leslie Carter

Bomb Explosion On Arcadia Suspected In Philadelphia

Investigation into the Arcadia explosion on the Hamburg American liner points to a bomb as the cause. Three persons were killed and several injured. officials say hold No 4 contained no chemicals or explosives.

Philadelphia Arcadia

Forged to Kill Pastor Ends Killing Spree Tragedy

The Rev Valentine Strauss of the German Evangelical church had suffered homicidal mania for two months, roaming at night with shotgun and rifle and wounding several before being shot by about a dozen congregants in a Fredericksburg forge. He died after forgiv­ing his assailants, while his wife and five children escaped. In Philadelphia Nathan Presser, 37, killed himself by setting his clothes on fire at his home after misfortune thwarted two wedding attempts.

Dermann Valentine Strauss German Evangelical Church Mr. Strauss Staple Here Fredericksburg Ian Max Knleche Strauss Kuleche Kuieche Gasconade Philadelphia Nathan Presser

Local Business Directory Fragments From Watertown Area

A mixed local ads page lists auto repair by Fred Phoenix in Watertown Connecticut and gas engine work. It promotes the Majestic Moving Picture Studio at 148 East Main Street with showings from 7 to 1. Also features A F Taylor Co wallpaper Carpets Draperies painting and estimates and a dining room offering meals and meal tickets.

Fred Phoenix Watertown Conn Majestic Moving Picture Studio East Main St

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