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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1906
Page
1
New York report details Mary Waters age 52 who killed her eldest daughter Agatha 26 in their West Seventy sixth street home and then shot herself. Ruth 17 survived after fleeing the room as the tragedy followed a period of long melancholy and concern over Agatha health and Europe voyage.
In May the bread line, long a symbol of hunger, stopped due to a general warehouse void of supplies though many still line up for the day. Coroner Walsh later advised General Greely that 319 cases passed through his office with 137 identified.
Philadelphia May 7 Vice President Thayer of the Pennsylvania railroad objects to Commissioner Garfield s report accusing railroads of unfair ties to the Standard Oil interests He defends a 1884 special rate from Olean to Rochester saying it was public not secret and not tied to other traffic while noting multiple rates exist for various shippers across New York state.
Yale students saved New Haven from a British force in 1779 is being sculpted by James Edward Kelly and will be erected on the site where the cot dege bays repairet the exes. Wedding gifts sale features an elaborate collection of exclusive favors montored for wedding gifts and pretty styles, as sole agents for Tiffany gisee in Water.
In Chicago the offices of Joseph Leiter and Levi Z Leiter were robbed last night or Saturday night. Bonds and securities valued between ten and twenty five thousand dollars disappeared after doors were broken with a sledge hammer. Clerks later estimated losses at up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars, though manager Hugh Crabbe later limited it to twenty five thousand. Adjacent offices were entered and securities about five thousand dollars taken. all items were negotiable.
In drenching rain near Nassau and Spruce streets two stenographer girls struggle with umbrella and wind as a man offers help. One kneels to adjust a skirt while the other shouts broken. The man, politely prompt to assist, is politely refused and disappears into the crowd.
The coroner probes the death of How ard Carey of Fifth Street York who was found shot dead in a Kensington bridge house. Carey had arrived May 2 and dined with his cousin Lord Fairfax before attending the theater. Fairfax testified that Carey appeared cheerful. The inquest was adjourned.
Head on collision of two trolley cars near Plainsboro on the Hue rai ng between New Brunswick and Trenton today injures fifteen passengers. Front platforms crushed as cars met at high speed. A relief train brings injured to the city hospital for treatment. Most injuries are slight.
In Randall near Cleveland Ohio Wallace and Matthew Aurell quarreled and dueled with pistols. Wallace was found dying in an open field with a shoulder stomach and arm wound. Aurell is at large as a posse hunts him.
In Nordhaudsen Saxony on May 7 a broad end insace prohibits women from letting their dress trains touch passing trains. The Evening Democrat reports the public reaction as a people’s paper with price data: one cent per issue, weekly delivery, or 50 dollars annually by mail.
Charles L. Spier, Staten Island business leader and Standard Oil associate, was shot and killed during a home burglary on Tompkins avenue New Brighton. Spier confronted intruders, fired, was shot thrice, and died. burglar fled with stolen silverware. Earlier reports note mob rule in Guadaloupe with U S preparations to protect interests.
Mrs Julia Goldzier originates plan for paid uniformed policewomen to be presented to Mayor Pierre Garven and the Bayonne city council this week. She predicts policewomen will become an institution in the civilized world as petitions are filed.
Washington May 7 Uncle Joe Cannons birthday party tonight highlights his continued vigor at seventy and sparks talk he could be the Republican presidential nominee. Born in Guilford North Carolina in 1836 the veteran speaker remains a possible national contender.
In Rome on May 7 Wed Marie Serie reports Marta Sarto, the pope’s younger sister nearing sixty, has received a marriage offer from a wealthy American. The proposal was reportedly sent directly to the pope, as with a royal or reigning sovereign’s relative.
Philadelphia May 7. Two matrimonial exrot issued to collect $25 for introducing Jobe Boettcher and Mrs Amelia Tolle, who have married. The couple offered $10. Thaddeus Barch, from Virginia, arrested in Long Branch N J after a man claimed he shot a woman last sight. he professed love for his wife and denied intent to kill.
In Chicago at St James Methodist Church on Forty sixth street and Elite avenue a woman rose and denounced Rev William A. Quayle as ignorant, shouting that he knew nothing of the things he preached. The protester, believed to be a trance medium, left muttering a curse after organist efforts to drown her out.
In district court McLean seeks property division claiming his wife saved the funds while the couple shared accounts. The case tests if a husband can sue a wife for relief in equity after releasing a claim. Skelly v Lunny ends with Lumpy receiving $15.50. Bernard Kilduff sues neighbor Fanny Church for damages after a wall collapse. probate court hears the late Charles Brewer estate case.
On the Coast Jersey and Seashore Railroad near Camden a car toppled after a rail displaced during a curve. About 50 passengers rode the car fourteen were taken to Cooper Hospital with injuries two seriously hurt. Fire followed the crash.
The railroad commissioners decide on the trolley line appeal allowing the city to proceed with double tracking East and West Main streets. The ruling trims city work, spawns two court appeals, and prompts the mayor to pursue further action while Romins ether remains in dispute. Father Gapon alive in Switzerland, says Narodny.
The outlook for Connecticut calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with light westerly winds. No precipitation is expected and temperatures should remain mild across coastal and inland areas. Highs and lows are not specified in the readable text, but conditions indicate a stable, pleasant weather pattern.
New York May 7 reports a final meeting between Pennsylvania anthracite mine workers and owners aims to set a term length for the strike commission award. Miners favor one to two years starting April 1, while operators seek three years. Debate expected before agreeing not to discriminate and restore workers to prior positions. President Mitchell and other officials arrived from Scranton as talks continue. A report to Congress on Niagara Falls and water diversion was also sent by President Roosevelt.
About 150 men including flight handlers clerks and tallymen were discharged from the New Haven freight department for not reporting for duty yesterday as asked by Freight Agent Black. The mass dismissal follows the employee eligibility dispute and affects the handling tallying and coordination staff at the line’s freight operations in New Haven.
About three hundred blacksmiths boilermakers and other workers at the American Locomotive Works walked out in Providence on May 7 seeking a Saturday holiday during the summer. They allege the management promised the day off starting May 1.
Co G CN G members will act as supers in the production of Shenandoah at the Jacques theater this week. Dan Lawlor of the stock company is a former member of a military organization. A birthday party at Miss May Dorsey’s home featured vocal and instrumental numbers led by Tomumie Dillon. Treas Edward L Tuttle reports relief fund donations totaling 10545.25 since Saturday after a Unity association gift of 20. Stores will open boxes today or tomorrow to close the shooting case notes indicate Bowers and a boy named Gart mishandled a revolver, injuring Bowers in the thigh.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors friends and relatives who empathised with us after the death of our mother Mary Sweeney. The family offers thanks and appreciation for support during this time.
A May dispatch from General Greely describes improving conditions as 36 officers enable camp assignments, with an estimated 50,000 campers. Aimed at decency, order and sanitation, the plan hopes to curb numbers via cheap nuts and gradual ration restrictions. Rations show flour and potatoes plentiful but other foods scarce.
The Hampson Sellew Co announces the arrival of handsome parlor suits and highlights the store as a progressive outlet. It notes that the latest furniture ideas make their first showings at this firm, inviting readers to view the new arrivals.
Waterbury shoppers are urged to view an 8175.00 parlor suit designed by a leading American designer. The ad highlights handcraft, French tapestry upholstery, and a range of other suits priced from 35.00 to 100.00 plus select 75.00 and 865.00 options. It promotes the Hampson Bellew Furniture Co Waterbury Agency for the Greenwood Range at 116-190 Desk Brest.
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