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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1908

Page

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Hughes Gives Up in Jamestown Amid Health Recovery

Jamestown dispatch reports Governor Hughes rose after rest with improved condition and plans to speak in Buffalo tonight. A special Erie train carried him and his party at 10 05. Dr L D Alexander, threat expert, was telegraphed to meet him for examination as national and state Republican committees scramble to fill tonight’s engagements.

Jamestown Hughes Buffalo Erie Alexander New York National Hitchcock Woodriff Empire State Express L. D. Alexander

Mayor Reilly Nominated for Congress in Meriden

In Meriden on October 3 Mayor Thomas L. Reilly of Meriden was nominated for Congress in the second district at the Democratic convention. Waterbury’s Thomas Homs presided, with delegates from both cities and figures Senator Hurley John W. McDonald Daniel Allman and Eugene Bullivan in attendance.

Meriden Thomas L. Reilly Congress Thoms Waterbury Hurley John W. McDonald Daniel Allman Eugene Bullivan

Stone Throwing Trolley Case Sentences in Bristol

Simon Kuret and John Kurati of Terryville pleaded guilty to throwing stones at a trolley car in Bristol police court. Each received 30 days in jail, with Kuret fined $3 plus costs for fare evasion after being ejected from the car on September 25.

Bristol Conn Simon Kuret John Kurati Terryville Carame

Putnam Mill Pond Murder and Contempt Decision

A badly decomposed body of an unknown man was found in the mill pond. He was about 50 and dressed as a working man. Two letters addressed to Henry D. McHugh of Attawangan Conn and signed Beatrice J Higgins were found in his pockets. Letters were written at the state hospital in Tewksbury Mass urging the addressee to stop drinking. Sheriff Lane of Westchester County N Y was found not in contempt for failing to deliver Harry K Thaw to a US marshal for bankruptcy proceedings in Pittsburg.

Putnam Henry D. McHugh Attawangan Conn Beatrice J. Higgins State Hospital Tewksbury Mass Beranton Archibald United States Court Lane Westchester County N. Y Harry K. Thaw United States Pittsburg

Bidwell for Senator in Fourth District Nomination

Hartford Oct 3 Democrats of the fourth senatorial district nominated A A Bidwell of Glastonbury for senator from that district.

Bidwell Hartford A. A. Bidwell Glastonbury

Connecticut Weather Forecast Shows Cool, Fair Weekend

Forecast for Connecticut calls for fair and cool conditions tonight and Sunday with slightly warmer temperatures and light westerly winds. A high pressure area over the eastern lake region brings pleasant weather in central and eastern sections while a trough from New Mexico to North Dakota brings rising temperatures and little rain in the western parts.

Connecticut Lake Tae New Mexico North Dakota

Record pace and wrecks mark Brighton Beach 24 hour race

At Brighton Beach New York October 3 six of twelve starters remained in the mad 24 hour race as leaders shattered previous records. With cars exploding and drivers injured, No 5 led No 6 No 8 and No 2 through hour twelve while repairs consumed crews. Police officer Pickett was critically injured. driver safety noted amid spectacular crashes and flames as racers pursued a possible near 100 mile addition to the record.

Brighton Beach Race Track N. Y Brighton Beach Pickett de Palma Chevvelet No 9 Fickett No 10 Young and Doty Michener No 2 Cobe Bloch No 15 Strang Robertson Winters Ladwell Laurent New York Chevrolet

Uncertain pennant race shifts after October games

The National League pennant hinges on outcomes as Pittsburg tops New York by under a point after yesterday’s double header. New York holds four remaining games left to finish, with Chicago two. Pittsburg faces St Louis today while New York meets Philadelphia and Chicago goes to Cincinnati. In the American League, Detroit leads Cleveland by four, with Chicago thirteen back after yesterday’s defeat. New York Club Appeals: New York National league club appeals President Pulliam’s ruling that the New York Chicago game was a tie, with National League directors to meet Monday in Cincinnati.

New York Yesday Pittsburg Chicago Polo Grounds St Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Detroit Cleveland Washington Pulliam National League Sinston

Indignation Meeting in New Milford Backs No License

The New Milford Business Men's association reports a town wide indignation meeting protesting false statements about local license. They present facts showing improvements in the year with no license, noting higher trade and deposits, and appoint a committee to publish the town’s prosperity across state papers.

New Milford

Hitchcock Sends $3000 to National Republican Chair

Seattle Oct 3 amid fund raising by Washington Republicans, a draft for 3000 dollars, the first installment of a 20000 dollar campaign fund for use outside the state, has been sent to Frank H Hitchcock, chairman of the national committee.

Hitchcock Seattle Wash Washington Frank H. Hitchcock National Republican, Committee

End of Sixteenth Hour Rally Scores Reported

The standings show several drivers in a tense race. Simplex driven by Lescault leads at 810 miles, followed by Rennault driven by Basle at 802 miles. Lozier with Mulford at 742 miles and Thomas with Martin at 738 miles remain in close pursuit.

Simplex Lescault Rennault Basle Lozier Mulford Thomas Martin

International congress on tuberculosis session at National Museum

Washington Oct 3 The International congress on tuberculosis met in general session today at the National Museum. Seven sections closed last night and the long program focused on study of the tuberculosis problem. Resolutions were referred to a general committee for discussion. Dr Robert Koch's stance on human and bovine tuberculosis is expected to provoke debate. Dr T J Stafford reported Ireland’s financial condition limits institutional treatment. The exhibition runs to Oct 12 with about 10000 in cash prizes and medals for top exhibits.

Washington Angin National Museum Robert Koch T. J. Stafford Ireland Stafford

Yale Syracuse game forecast under frosty football skies

New Haven reports frost signals kickoff weather for Yale versus Syracuse with coaches and lineups noted. Syracuse touts strong line averages near 200 pounds and seven veterans, while Yale lists a near typical eleven led by Kilpatrick Hobbs Andrus Biddle Goebel and captain Burch. Boston politics and Hyderabad floods appear in brief nearby items. Yale faculty restrict Sunday church absences for students traveling home and require parental written requests for home-church attendance.

New Haven Yale Syracuse University Howard Jones T. A. D. Jones Syracuse Hobart Hamilton Kilpatrick Hobbs Andrus Biddle Goebel Cooney Burch

Fire at Crest Hall and Ocean View Hotel in Winthrop

Fire at Crest Hall and the Ocean View hotel on Ocean boulevard Winthrop destroyed two large summer houses and several cottages. Three East Boston steamers and soldiers from Fort Banks and Heath assisted as flames threatened nearby properties. Loss estimated at 150000 with two guests reported missing. Most guests escaped, including about 85 people at the two hotels. Fire began in Crest Hall, spreading rapidly through four stories before reaching the Ocean View and adjacent structures.

East Boston Boston Mass Crest Hall Ocean View Ocean Boulevard Winthrop Crest Forts Banks and Heath A. C. Dumont Cincinnati Martin Ocean View Hotel Cresthall Fred Hall Ocey View J. D. O'Brien

Deadly Auto Accidents Stir Brooklyn and City Streets

A series of early morning crashes in New York left one man dead Edward Ryan of Brooklyn and Miss Josephine Wagner gravely injured with a fractured skull. Twelve others were injured and four cars damaged as a large touring car fled the scene. A taxi collision on Broadway near 104th street sent occupants flying from overturned vehicles. A Brighton Beach race party touring car crashed into a lamp post at 103rd street and Broadway, with several bruised passengers. The report notes a safety patrol and ongoing investigations.

New York Edward Ryan Brooklyn Josephine Wagner Mr Ryan Miss Wagner Ryan Broadway 104Th Street Brighton Beach 103Rd Street Baved Street

Congressman Lilley Hosts Private Social at The Elton

Congressman George L. Lilley entertained a party of friends last night at The Elton. The gathering was described as a purely special session with no political discussion.

George L. Lilley The Elton

Strike at Lynn Shows Mixed Picketing Across Factories

Lynn Massachusetts October 3 strike action continued with picketing outside shoe plants. More than 100 factories exist in the city but only about a dozen saw lasters at work today. Small groups urged workers to stay away from benches as observers awaited further developments later in the day.

Lynn Mass

Roosevelt to issue statement on Oklahoma Creek land ties

Washington October 3 President Roosevelt was to issue a statement this afternoon after hearings on Governor Haskell of Oklahoma and his relations to the Creek Indians land matter. The president released a letter from W In Sturdevant of St Louis saying Haskell’s September 30 statement about his connections with the Creek Indian scheme is misleading and imperfect.

Washington Roosevelt

Intercity golf series opens under crisp weather

Gardeney reports rough, bright conditions favoring Boston and New York players in today's Intercity golf matches. After Boston edged Philadelphia 8 to 7 yesterday, experts expect sharp scoring and a tense contest over the trophy donated by R. W. Lesley of Philadelphia. James S. Literman spoke at Mattoon on the Sherman campaign as he plans a cross state tour ending with Evansville. In Arizona a Williams blaze destroyed a block of buildings including Nabbitt saleshouse with a Santa Fe line outage, fire amid strong winds causing about 150000 dollars in losses.

Kerman Toledo James Mattoon Chicago Indiana Sherman Evansville Arizona Albuquerque N. M Williams, Ariz Nabbitt Saleshouse Santa Fe Loas

We Have Moved to 89 South Main Street

New business notice announces move to 89 South Main Street near Exchange Place. It promises continued service of same goods including best teas and coffees, with unchanged product quality.

South Main St Exchange Place Hotchkiss & Teme Pleton’s

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Hughes Gives UP Mayor Reilly Congressman Sperry Ridgefield A. Hearn Robertson George Platt Ingersoll Ingleside Alton B. Parker Desa Mill Pond Weather Forecast NEW Yorks Appeal Polllam Americ. League RWB Street Tober Draper Robert Luce Somerville Bombay Health Department of Hyderabad Yal University Seace Summer Resort China Japan Manila C. A. Carter N. B. Brennan National Irrigation Congress M. Jusserand Jusser Havre Tare Deadly Auto Tose Map Bome Ceylon Shetland City News Mem Haskell Vey Missentee Eastern Tea Importers CO Gier
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