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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1907

Page

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Veto Ends Bill For Windsorville and Hast Hartford Street Ry

Hartford May 28 Governor Woodruff used his veto power for the first time in the current session, returning without signature a bill authorizing the Windsorville and Hast Hartford Street railway company. He cited questionable capital formation and a public interest concern, signaling a halt to such practices. The assembly planned adjournment actions, with prorogation date set for June 19. Controversy over Middletown Insane retreat trustee also drew attention, as E Irving Bell was named to replace Gildersleeve with other trustees reappointed.

Hartford General Assembly Woodruff Windsorville and Hast Hartford Street Railway Company Senate Middletown E. Irving Bell Gildersleeve

Murderess Recovers After Sentence In Bridgeport

Mrs Catherine Neil who was sentenced to five years or more in Wethersfield prison for killing her husband Joseph during a quarrel in a Greenwich hotel last December had regained her composure this morning and showed no serious effects of her collapse. She was carried fainting from the courtroom after the sentence and will remain several days at the county jail before removal to the state prison.

Neil Bridgeport Catherine Neil Wethersfield Joseph Greenwich

Fire in Metropolitan Hotel Suffocates Two People

A hotel fire in Utica New York at the Metropolitan hotel this morning caused the suffocation of Annie Sullivan a chambermaid and Geo A James a guest from Clinton. Several others were overcome and there were narrow escapes. The property loss was small.

Utica N. Y Metropolitan Hotel Annie Sullivan Geo A. James Clinton

Mrs McKinley Dying After Paralysis Stroke

Mrs McKinley, wife of the late President, suffered a paralytic stroke at Canton Ohio and was unconscious with no hope of recovery, according to her attending physician. Also reports note discovery of Indian relics in Johnston Rhode Island and a planned silver service and bronze tablet gift for the battleship Rhode Island, with Governor Higgins presenting them in Newport. President will attend the Annapolis crew race as the first time he views the event from the presidency.

Canton McKinley Brunswick Johnston R. 1 Providence Charles A. Coggeshall Rhode Island Citizens’ Historical’ Association Coggeshall Bowdoin College Rhode Island Navy Department Higgins Newport Breethra Navy Yard Annapolis Th & Pew Pew

Connecticut Weather Forecast Appears Unclear

A fragmented forecast from Connecticut suggests fair conditions in parts of the area with local showers possible. The scattered text indicates changing weather, with potential showers affecting portions of the state.

Connecticut Worth

Governor Hughes pushes New York recount bill in mayoral case

Albany May 23 Governor Hughes sent a special message urging passage of a New York recount bill. The measure would provide judicial procedure for recounting ballots in the McClellan Hearst mayoralty election in New York City. He recommends the legislature postpone adjournment until after the bill becomes law.

Hughes Albany N. Y New York New York City

Rail Road Strike Breaks Up as New Men Put to Work

New Haven May 23 Indications are the Connecticut division strike on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad is breaking up as workers desert the strikers and outsiders seek jobs. The company plans to reinforce sections once danger of disturbance passes, with Saybrook and other points seeming to remain quiet.

New Haven New York, New Haven Hartforrd Connecticut Saybrook

Yale Manager Resigns Over Dining Hall Costs

Yale University announces Captain A. Smoke retires as dining hall manager and notes a 25 cent weekly rise in board per man amid a 12 percent average price increase for food. The change aims to cover rising expenses across food and supplies.

Yale New Haven A. Smoke Yale University

Whiskey Price Movement at Cineinanti Market

A fragment from May 28 reports whiskey prices in Cineinanti amid a market contestation. The note notes a price shift and local reaction, reflecting unsettled supply and demand conditions in the period.

Poe

Kuroki Tours Boston and Cambridge in Busy Schedule

Baron General Kurokiarose today to a strenuous program of sightseeing and official calls in Boston and Cambridge. He breakfasted at the Touraine with Mayor Fitzgerald and Governor Guild then toured the state house Harvard University, greeted by crowds and officials, ending with a Japanese reception at the executive chamber.

Boston Kuroki Cambridge Hotel Touraine Touraine Fitzgerald Guild Henry L. Higginson Harvard State House Harvard University Japan Massachusetts Governor Guild Senate

Estate administrator sought for the Plume estate

An application for the appointment of an administrator on the estate of the late David N. Plume was filed in the probate court today. Colonial Trust Company asks for an administrator as executor, naming Frank C. Plume, Mrs Emily Plame Evans, Miss Jeanette Hancock of New York City, and John S. His as attorney for representation. Notice will be given to all concerned to attend the hearing if they choose.

David N. Plume Colonial Trust Company David Plame Frank C. Pine Emily Plame Evans Frank C John Gary Evans South Carolina Jeanette Hancock New York City John 8

Damages and Divorce Actions Reported in Court

Frank Pleasant sues Waterbury Brass for 5000 in damages claiming a work accident injury. Frank Fantanna losses 50 dollars nominal damages with 48.55 costs against American Brass and others. One divorce action, Mary Rhodes v Clarence Rhodes, noted for tomorrow. Metropolitan religious meeting notes and a Chicago political interview mention tariff politics and a Senate candidate.

Frank Pleasant Waterbury Brass Company Pleasant Frank Fantanna American Brass Company Plaintff Mary A. Rhodes Clarence D. Rhodes

Wright Quits Tokyo Amid Widest Public Grief

May 23 Tokyo reports General Luke Wright resigns as American ambassador to Japan. The Asahi plans editorial calling public sentiment deeply regretting his brief tenure. Belgrade May 23 Turkish garrison at Uskub deserts with about 1,000 men after claiming bad food and harsh conditions. Fifty have been captured and rail links to Saloniki connect the trade hub home to 20,000 Turks Albanians Servians Bulgarians Greeks.

Tokyo Luke Wright Japan Asahi Belgrade Servia Uskub Uskub 5 Saloniki

Look Out For Crooks On Circus Day In Town

A warning to residents about thieves exploiting circus day crowds. The piece cites past pickpocketing and bunco incidents during shows in Springfield and Bridgeport, urging people to guard money and valuables amid expected crowds and delayed trains. Constable Jim Lunny and partner Cam Rigney are named in recollections of past losses.

Jim Lunny Buffalo Bit Springfield Bunco Bridegport Springfeld Barnum & Bailey Jim Cami Rigney Lunny

No Trace of Robarts Disappearance puzzles friends

George Robarts vanished after leaving a business to attend a Ziks meeting on a Friday evening. Despite inquiries across the state his fate remains unknown and his bank accounts show no financial motive. His father arrived from Bogota to help with the search as authorities issue a nationwide alert.

George Robarts Ziks Bogota N. J Elke Thomas Ros Waterbury A. W. Casle Elks Robarts

Father Giv es Up Wilbraham Missing Wesleyan Freshman

Wilbraham Massachusetts May 23 The search for William Carroll a Wesleyan academy freshman missing since Monday afternoon was renewed with a systematic plan led by State Officer F I Flynn Only about ten students and a few teachers aided as yesterday's expedition exhausted most and forced rest The party plus Glendale residents dragged nearby brooks and checked the reservoir Charles F Carroll of Rowe father of the missing boy who had been at the scene earlier returned home today believing his son is dead.

Wilbraham Mass William Carroll Wesleyan Academy F. I. Flynn Academy Glendale Wilbrathwn Charles F. Carroll Rowe Ind

Organ Grinder Refuses Gold Coin as Girl Demands Return

An Irish girl gave a half sovereign to an Italian organ grinder on Exchange Place. The man claimed ignorance when the coin vanished from his tin cup. Officer Hugh Flaherty detained them at the station where the grinder finally returned the coin after protest.

Exchage Place Hugh Flaherty Bear Currans Dry Goon Exchange Place

Striking Railroad Workers Quiet in City After Mass Walkout

A large number of New Haven and Hartford section hands quit yesterday over pay raises and gathered in Brooklyn and lower Bank street. Police reported no trouble as most workers did not report for duty, though some gangs remained idle. Strikers discussed the situation and appeared content with days off, while police noted quiet at headquarters and around the yards.

New York New Haven Hartford Brooklyn Lower Bank Street Police

Two More Heirs Claim Judge Lowe Estate

Letters received last evening reveal two more heirs to the late Judge Lowe's estate. They allege descent from a brother of the deceased and seek a portion of the estate. One claimant resides in Jerney. his wife died years ago without issue, bringing total claimants to eight. The deceased's friends insist the heirs must prove their kinship, warning the process will be arduous and costly before any settlement.

Lowe Jerney

Senate approves two cent fare per mile bill

Albany May 23 The senate passed a bill setting passenger fares at two cents a mile for all railroads or railroad systems. the measure had already cleared the assembly and now goes to the governor.

Albany Senate Gay Assembly

Mulcahy School Plans Art Driven Spirit Week

At Mulcahy School teachers and pupils plan a spirit week program featuring art displays and performances. A realistic camp scene and a humorous sketch inspired by Washington Irving will be presented, highlighting Ichabod Crane and a quaint hausfrau character.

Mulcahy School Will Horseman Washington Irving Ichabod Crane

No One to Blame Inquiries Exonerate Dr Strong in Prison Inoculations

A Filipino committee reports no one is responsible for the Bilibid prison inoculation accident in which 13 of 24 prisoners died after being given attenuated plague cultures with cholera serum. It exonerates Dr R P Strong and notes a visiting scientist was briefly alone with Strong but not believed to have mixed deadly agents. The panel urges compensation for families and stronger safeguards to prevent recurrence.

Manila Bilibid R. P. Strong Bureau of Science Strong Billbid Philippine Commission

St John's Association Banquet Highlights Musical Leaders

The St John's Association banqueted at Abagadasset club dining hall praising Isaac Beecher Clarke for leading the group and the Bucking ham Music Hall success. Toasts by Rey Jobn Lewis Jr Isaac Beecher Clarke William Hall Minor Sydney Quick Paul H Johnson and B J Medling marked the event with many attendees named.

St John's Musical Association Abagadasset Club Levi Wilcox Isaac Beecher Clarke Clarke Association Buckingham Music Hall Rey Jobn N. Lewis, Jr William Hall Minor Sydney Quick Paul H. Johnson B. J. Medling George Cole N. A. Olson George G. Germaine George W. Tyler Albert Pott F. T. Bartholomew Rollin P. Clarke George L Tompkins Arthur Langley Charles W A. J. Nelson and George E. Tuttle

City News Briefs On Marriages Meetings And Trolley Progress

The Shop Base Ball league managers plan a meeting tonight at the Boys' club. Miss Annie D Davis and Fred A Riley wed May 7 by Rev J E O'Brien of Immaculate Conception parish and will live on State street. Negotiations start to settle the $6000 breach of promise judgment against Alfred Viger of Pittsfield with interest and costs. a settlement is expected. Consolldated road car arrives in Waterbury en route to Derby Naug stock, possibly opening in July. officials Fier Seymour Wilcox and Superintendent Wales inspect trolley lines and routes, including a visit to Waterville. Try a Democrat Want Ad.

Shop Annie D. Davis Fred A. Riley J. E. O'Brien Immaculate Conception Parish State Street Emma Pilon Alfred Viger Pittsfield Mass Waterbury Derby Naugstock Abe Fier Seymour and Wilcox Wales Waterville

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Page Item

A garbled OCR text fragment appears to describe a local news item with unclear details and names. The readable portions reference people and places in a non coherent sequence, lacking a clear event or outcome to anchor a concise summary.

Robbins Elects Deputy Commander At New Haven Encampment

New Haven May 23 Army veterans gathered for a theater encampment opening with a large turnout. John A Attelle of Mansfield Middletown won the depot commander's post by seven votes, defeating Griswold of Admiral Foote New Haven. Officers elected include George Robbins Waterbury vice commander Horace Pax Hartford junior vice commander Levi Jewett Cobalt medical sergeant William Hilton Chaplain Patrick Marr New Haven delegate-at-large to the national encampment at Springs September 9. Delegates chosen include George Ay White Norwich Christian Danbury George Greenman Norwich William Milton Wilbur George Sinclair Milford Roger Baldwin Milford.

New Haven John A. Attelle Mansfield Middletown Griswold Foote George Ay White Norwich Christian Danbury George Greenman William Milton Wibury George Sinclair Roger Baldwin Milford

Gala Week Gala Week for Parniture Buyers

A local furniture store promotes a gala week with a large inflow of stock on display and available for packing and delivery to customers leaving the city. The ad touts low prices, high quality, and a variety of bedroom furnishings including brass finished beds and related items.

Seashore Cottage Furnishings Sale Boosts Delivery Promise

A Connecticut stock sale highlights brass trimmed furniture and white iron beds, with two part sets and oak dressers. The ad touts heavy iron, double woven wire, all cotton mattresses, and beveled French mirrors. It promises low prices and instant delivery via trolley express, free delivery, and notes Portor suits are popular this season.

Vasa Connecticut Trolley Express Seashore

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