12 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
1
The article previews an opening night with a Viands of shows including a Paramount Dmemal class production and the King Dramatic Company. Notable actors listed include George Fawcell and Katherine Crego, with a schedule of theatre offerings and a roundup of local meetings and clubs for the evening.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a plot involving a lord, a rival minister, a gypsy daughter of nobility, and shifting settings in Caddam Wood and Webster's Cottage. The text hints at a dramatic, vivacious female lead, themes of love, loyalty, and social tension, with uncertain sequence and missing details.
The piece surveys the rise and abrupt failure of the proposed rival league to the National League. It notes the lack of backing, the self interest of key figures like John J. McGraw, and the reluctance of capital to invest without guaranteed salaries. It portrays the effort as doomed by avarice, miscalculation, and weak support across cities.
An ad lists a wide mix of discounted fabrics and notions including 500 Deen 100 Pretty Back Combs, rubber hair dressing combs, tooth brushes, spool cotton, silk ribbon, embroidery, lace trimmings, skirts, hosiery, gowns, boys and girls wear, and various fabrics priced during a special sale. Items feature bulk bundles and bulk pricing with values highlighted and regional store references noted.
Frederic A Verdu engineering expert for the Holland Torpedo Boat Company will tow the submarine Plunger from the Columbian Ten works to Richmond Virginia. In Richmond the engines planned for surface motive power will be removed and gas engines substituted. Underwater propulsion will rely on electricity at a cost of about 40000 dollars.
In Waterbury New Haven County Connecticut a provisional decree of divorce was ordered with publication of notice once weekly for three weeks in the Waterbury Democrat. The court required the notice to be published before February 28 1900, with sheriff attestation by Foun W. W Donald.
A crowded roster lists street intersections and companies active on Waterbury streets. It notes multiple cross streets from Main to Lincoln areas, references trolley traction and power facilities, and marks property bounds for projects by firms such as Waterbury Brass Co, Platt Bros & Co, and Electric Light station crews.
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