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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
8
David M Hartford stars as The Parish Priest in the summer hit at the Jacques Theatre. Dorothy Rogers returns as leading lady with Frances Nordstrom joining for a carnation reception and other attractions announced for upcoming dates including dances, socials, and a Fourth of July event.
A well dressed man about thirty, believed to be Joseph Weintrob of Jersey City, swallowed carbolic acid in front of about 2000 concertgoers at Belmont mansion in Fairmount Park. He waved a handkerchief, then drank the poison and died soon after at a hospital.
Chicago pastors plan to use phonograph canned sermons during summer vacations. Jenkin Lloyd Jones of All Souls Church endorses the idea, calling it an up to date method and offering to supply recordings to any minister at no cost. He predicts top pulpiteers could be matched by these recordings.
Cleveland June 29 The forty sixth annual National Education Association convention opened with Irwin Shepard praising its size and impact. Delegates from across the country will attend general and departmental sessions, with world renowned speakers and an Indian school work exhibit led by Miss Estelle Reel. A spelling contest for eighth grade public school pupils opens the program.
Taft says no final choice yet for national chairman amid confabs with brother Charles P Taft and allies. He plans another Hot Springs conference with Mrs Taft and hints Hitchcock favored. Loeb Jr may retire from politics after Roosevelt era. Telegraphed notes include a plea from a New York asylum inmate and a cough syrup advert ending with a local pharmacy.
Waterbury boards pass an ordinance requiring all horse riders and any vehicle operators to stop when signaled by police and proceed only with officer direction The measure expands vehicle definition to bicycles motorbikes and all wheeled conveyances and sets fines from five to fifty dollars upon violation Passed June 22 1908 and approved June 26 1908 Attest
City board amends sections on drain and vent pipe standards requiring cast iron or galvanized wrought iron pipes of specified weights. Lead may be used briefly with approval. Details cover pipe thickness, joints, fittings, rain leaders, traps, and insulation with dates noting adoption June 1908.
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