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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1908

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Chicago Mystery Deepens as Averbuch Body Vanishes

Chicago reports reveal the body of Lazarus Averbuch vanished after being moved from the county morgue en route to Potter's Field at Dunning. Coroner Hoffman and Dr Davis offered conflicting accounts of the burial attempt, amid questions of possible interference by friends, medical students, or investigators. Emma Goldman evades police scrutiny while asserting her American citizenship and planning future meetings despite hall bans. France reaffirms support for Balkan railroad projects as U S senators advance a pay raise for enlisted soldiers and a large fire devastates Noda Soy near Tokyo.

Chicago Inter- Ocean Today Shippy Lazarus Averbuch Th County Dunning Potters Field Hoffman Davis Pottersfield

Connecticut Weather Forecast With Mixed Snow and Rain

Forecast calls for snow or rain in the north and rain in the south Connecticut with warmer conditions tonight and Saturday. Fresh southeast to east winds shift southwest by Saturday. A storm moves from the upper valley eastward bringing cloudy conditions and rain in southern areas before calmer weather returns. Storm warnings issued along the coast with eastport and Virginia mentions and movement details for the next 24 hours.

Connecticut Saturda Peel Minn Wouthern

Tragic triple murder suicide shocks Avon town

John J. Lynch, 30, employed by Climax Fuse Co, killed his wife and mother-in-law Catherine Dittman in the Dittman home known as the Chidsey place then shot himself. Mrs Lynch critically wounded, Lynch intoxicated after an off day. The incident, labeled the murder house, recalls an earlier Chidsey sisters murder decades ago.

Dittman Lynch Chidsey

Hughes Defends Stand on Race Track Gambling

New York march 6 governor Hughes defended his stance against race track gambling during a dinner in the Bronx. He attacked the Percy Gray law and warned the case is unambiguous, upholding the constitution against gamblers. Hart Agnew bills will be reported to the assembly next week as anti gambling measures gain support. A threatening letter to the governor from an anonymous writer was disclosed at the executive chamber.

New York Hughes North Side Board of Trade Ebling Bronx Secon Battery N.G Frank S. Black Vega Hart-Agnew Albany N.Y Hart Agnew Assembly Charles F. Murphy Codes Committee Archbishop Parney

Fatal Friendly Fire Incident in North Easton Mass

In North Easton Massachusetts Alfred Johnson, an employee, fired at a target and believed the item was harmless. He fatally struck his friend John Beeson, who fell forward after the shot. The event occurred during a work setting with public safety item involvement.

North Easton Mass Mereh Alfred Johnson John Beoson Johnsnn Jose

Moosup Murder Suspect Bound Over To Court

Salvatore Capagello, 20, held without bail after a Moosup hearing before Judge Danielson on charges of murdering Dina Pietro and disposing of the body. The case included wife testimony, coroner findings that Pietro died by axe blows, and conflicting accounts of the events and motives.

Moosup Danielson Salvatore Capagello Ttalian Dina Pietro Superior Court Brooklyn Capagello Pietro Patsey Gallo Gallo Jewett City Methodist Church

Japan Demands Tat su Steamer Restored In Full

Tokyo reports public anger over the Tat su seizure by Chinese authorities and asserts Japan will insist on unconditional restoration of the vessel and cargo. Hayashi refuses arbitration proposed by Britain, insisting on apology and indemnity while pursuing dignity and interests. The Times suggests Hague arbitration as a settlement path.

Tokyo Japan Cap China Hayashi Foreign Office Arthur Willian Moore Foreign Board Pekin Maritime Customs London the Times Macao Hague

Goldfield Miners End Strike With Tonopah Wage Scale

In Goldfield Nevada on March 6 the Western Federation of Miners voted 455 to 255 to accept the Tonopah wage scale for properties paying it and end the strike there. Thirteen leases agreed to the Tonopah rate, 50 cents below the former Goldfield scale and 50 cents above the Mine Operators' Association recent rate. The operators’ group, including all major mines, refuses the advance. Miners elected a conservative president by a four to one margin against radicals.

Goldfiel Nev Loval Western Federation of Miners Tonopah Seale Tonopah Senate Goldfield Sease Mine Operators’ Association Aasoc Advance Association Tion

Watchman Fired at Boarding House Incident

H M Rigney garbage contractor faced a late night alert at a boarding house near the crematory. A night watchman fired at an intruder without a password, injuring a man who later needed Dr Holroyd to sew a leg wound. Rigney’s workers kept silent as details remained unclear.

H. M. Rigney Mr Rigney Dr Holroyd

Mysterious Boston Man's Death Under Fresh Inquiry

New York March 6 Walter F Baker a wealthy Boston man who died last October in Bogota New Jersey will be the subject of a new investigation by District Attorney Koester and Coroner A D Lees Local authorities plan a formal inquest to examine all circumstances The body exhumed January 22 was brought to New York the same day Electric chair for Virginia Virginia Senate approves electric execution ending hanging in the state

New York Walter F. Baker Boston Bogota N. 1 Koester A. D. Lees Baker New Jersey Chicago Truge [Tees United States Brewers Association Yesterda Gustav Pabst Milwaukee Edsward A Faust St Louis Willam Hamm St Paul New Orleans Georgia Alaabama Texas Julius Liebmann Association

City notes on sales, theater, and local games

Mary Green, colored, employed at Lang Sanitarium, was arrested this afternoon on theft charges brought by Mrs Lang. March 17 city hall play Daniel O Connell committee meeting and related society events noted. Peter Lawlor’s forty five defeated Daniel Regan’s team in city championship second of five games. third game tonight. Judge Prentice of the supreme court handed down a decision on S P Williams.

Upson Singleton & Co Mary Green Lang Sanitarium Lang Daniel O'Connell K. of C. Ball Ladies and Mary A. O. BH Peter Lawlor Daniel Regan Lawlor Michael Burns John Nery James Noonan James Fisnnagar William Middleton Albert Hotham Regan Michael Kelly Patrick Jenfel Regan B. Mahoney Robert Haunt Edward Kerley Prentice Supreme Court P. Williams

Lilley Seeks Probe of Electric Boat Lobbyists

Washington reports in a swift House action a resolution to form a committee to investigate charges by Congressman George L Lilley against Electric Boat of New Jersey. The panel may demand the firm’s books and papers as it probes a long standing Washington lobby, alleged media subsidies, and campaign contributions.

Washington House Committee On Rules George L. Lilley Electric Boat Company New Jersey Messrs Houtell Illinois Stevens Minnesota Olmstead Pennsylvania Broussard Louisiana Howard Georgia Lilley Electric Company Electric Boat Company of New Jerey Ceral

Condemned to Death in Moscow Prison Escape Attempt

Moscow reports two political prisoners condemned to death for an attempted prison escape. Among them is student Poltavatsky, who in January 1905 allegedly tried to assassinate General Trepoff, with a warder wounded during the escape attempt.

Moscow Poltavatsky General Trepoff

Court of Appeals rules ballot boxes may be opened

In a quo warranto case brought by William Randolph Hearst to test Mayor George B. McClellan’s title, the Court of Appeals decides ballots can be opened and counted, clarifying election procedures in New York.

Albany Court of Appeals William Randolph Hearst George B. McClellan New York

Detroit banker Hance shoots self in his home

Mira city Detroit first vice president of Union Trust and former postmaster Elwood T Hance fatally shot himself amid long standing financial worries and poor health. Born Wilmington Delaware he came to Detroit in 1878 and became postmaster in 1889 before serving as Union Trust secretary and later vice president. Proctor funeral observed as Vermont towns honor late U S Senator Redfield Proctor with stores closed and flags at half staff.

Detroit Mira Maren v Ellwood T. Hance Union Trust Company Hance Wilmington Del Proctor Vermont Marks Company United States Redfield Proctor Proctor Union H. H. Seaver Rutland

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