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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1904

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Mind Your Own Business Says Russia to America

St Petersburg dispatches recount a Bourse Gazette critique of US calls for intervention in the Russo Japanese War. The piece warns journals against unsolicited intervention and notes Russia’s confidence as war drags on. It reports naval maneuver talk via Cape Horn routes, port defenses at Vladivostok, and ongoing shelling and blockade dynamics around Port Arthur.

Russia America St Petersburg Bourse Gazette Roosevelt Gazette Austria Germany France Italy Japan Genghis Khan Baltic Sea Far East Cape Horn Admiralty Magelum South Sea Pacific Islands Kamchatka Vladivostok Port Arthur Yellow Sea Henan Chefoo Tiku Tsingtau Progress Kuropatkin Liaoyang Diana Saigon Howick Hall Emma Shanghai

Democrats in Boston Nominate State Ticket at Convention

Boston Oct 7 The Democratic state convention moved to nominate a full state ticket and presidential electors and elect members at large of the state committee. Charles Hamlin drew the platform as radicals questioned concessions while William L. Douglas Brockton and others were named for top posts with Nathan Matthews Jr. chosen permanent chairman.

Boston Democratic State Committee State Committee Charles 8. Hamlin William L. Douglas Brockton Ton ©. Crosby Pittsfield Henry T. Schaeffer Winchester Edmund D. Codman John P. Leahy Ann Francois Tetrault Southbridge Nathan Matthews, Jr

Sherman School Strike Over Rumor Causes Picket Blockade

In Chicago the Sherman elementary school pupils led a fourth strike in a month as seventy-five students refused to enter, citing an unfounded rumor that a black woman would be hired as a teacher. Their picket line barred about 75 more pupils from attending and a gear of scuffles arose outside the building.

Chicago Stock Yards Sherman School First Morgan Streets

Widow Weds A Youth In Massachusetts

In Pittsfield, Massachusetts, widow Mary L. Raymond age 44 married her 19 year old boarder John Tatro after a justice of the peace conducted the ceremony when a clergyman refused. A parent consent hurdle was required for the groom. One local clergyman doubted happiness due to the large age gap. The ceremony proceeded since no legal objection existed.

Pittsfield Mass Mary L. Raymond John Tatro

Mortuary Report for September Indicated 69 Deaths

Town Clerk Blair records for September show 69 total deaths including influenza 1, spinal meningitis 1, lung fever 1, accident and violence 1, diphtheria 2, diarrhoeal diseases under 5 12, over 5 1, consumption 5, bronchitis 2, nervous system diseases 7, heart failure 8, and all other causes excluding stillbirth 38.

Blair

Rice and Apple Pudding Boston Globe Recipe

A Boston Globe recipe describes making rice and apple pudding. Soak rice in milk, mix sugar and egg yolks, prepare stewed apples, core and fill with raisins or jelly, arrange in an enameled dish, top with meringue, bake until golden, and serve hot or cold with sweet cream.

Boston Globe

Woman's Horrible Death on the Rail in New York City

A three-seated touring car carrying nine people plunged from Jerome Avenue onto the New York Central tracks. A southbound local train struck the auto, killing three aboard including chauffeur Allen Noyes and two women, with several others injured. Health Commissioner Thomas Darlington aided the injured. the engineer was arrested and released on recognizance.

New York City New York Jerome Avenue New York Central and Hudson River Allen Noyes Noyes Bella Perez Lon Croton Thomas Darlington

Five men sought in Black Hand gang killings in Putnam County

On October 7, sheriff and a posse of about 100 citizens hunted five men after a night raid on an Italian workers’ shanty in a reservoir project. Three Italians were shot, two pay envelopes stolen, and two of the wounded later died. The padrone alleged the attackers demanded half the profits and cited the Black Hand gang.

Brewster, N Putnam County Westchester County Black Hand Cox Here

Peace Congress Moves Sessions to Park Street Church

Boston October 7 The International Peace congress shifted its sessions to Park Street Church from Tremont Temple with the Republican Massachusetts political convention occupying the latter for half the day An unexpected breadth of discussion pushed adjournment to tomorrow The day opened with a plan to organize nations into a positive peacemaking union backed by the Danish Peace Society and the Universal Peace Union among others.

Boston International Peace Congress Park Street Church Tremont Temple Massachusetts Danish Peace Society Universal Peace Union of the United States

Peacemaker Mrs Browning Dies After Quarrel Dispute

Mrs Priscilla Browning, 60, collapsed and died of angina pectoris in Shelton on October 7 after attempting to stop children fighting in front of her home. She alerted police before fainting on the way home, listing the quarrel as the trigger and dying shortly after entering her house.

Shelton Priscilla Browning Browning

Bear attack and train wreck disrupt Yellowstone trip and Panhandle line

In Yellowstone Park near Cody Wyoming James Wilson and his Pennsylvania nephew died after a tame bear charged them during a timbered encounter. The boy fired, provoking the attack and both men died from injuries after rescue. Separately near Burgettstown Pennsylvania the Wheeling Express derailed due to an open switch, killing one fireman and lightly injuring several passengers.

Cody Wyo James Wilson Pennsylvania Yellowstone Park Wilson Pittsburg Wheeling Express Panhandle Road Burgettstown McDonald McCarty The Panhandle Railroad

Missionary Board Faces Shortfall At Episcopal Convention

Boston reports the triennial Episcopal convention debating apportionment plans amid criticism as Rev Arthur Lloyd reviews diocesan shortfalls. Missionary receipts total 657000, up 19000 from last year, while last year’s apportionment stood at 680000 and applications totaled 413000, leaving a shortfall of 217000. The day focuses on improving organization and system, with Canterbury Archbishop events planned at Farrnell Hall and a Cambridge students meeting tonight.

Boston Episcopal Convention Board of Missions House of Bishops House of Deputies General Mission Fund Arthur Lloyd D. D New York Archbishop of Canterbury Farneil Hall Cambridge

Yale's Fall in Freshmen Due to West Conditions

The Yale News cites hard language exams and western business weakness as major factors in a drop of 39 freshmen at Yale this fall. Officials note no change in entrance applicants from last spring, while western economic conditions kept potential students from entering college.

West New Haven Yale News Today

Weather forecast for Connecticut warms Saturday

Connecticut weather outlook calls for a warm night and Saturday with light variable winds. The forecast notes warmer conditions arriving by Saturday, with no significant storms expected and temperatures easing into weekend highs.

Connecticut

Bad Runaway Injures Painter on Grand Street

George Lewis, a painter and decorator for O A Valentine, suffered a broken thumb and wrist and facial injuries in a runaway that began near Grand Street and Apothecaries Hall. The horse struck multiple carriages, damaged a street car line, and was retaken beyond Forest Park. The wagon and Lewis were thrown. the horse escaped.

George Lewis O. A. Valentine Grand Street Lewis Exchange Place Main Street Farm Street Henry B. Loucks Spring Street Brewater Street Forest Park

No Eruption At Mount Pelee Declared Not True

Martinique report states no serious eruption occurred at Mount Pelee. Recent days show heavy mountain activity with steam and ash, including a September 29 plume 8000 to 10000 feet high and a glowing cone with a fire-venting hole at night, yet no danger signaled.

Fort de France Island of Martinique Mount Pelee

Payne's Funeral at Washington in simple ceremony

Washington October 7 post master general Payne lies in state at St John's church with Mrs Payne and the Roosevelts in mourning. After services, letter carriers in uniform led the funeral procession along Pennsylvania avenue to the station. The remains depart by special train at 5 30 to Milwaukee for burial.

Washington St John’s ‘Church Payne Mra Payne Roosevelt Alon Wnlform Pennsylvania Avenue Pennsylvania Station Milwaukee

Mysterious shipment of submarine torpedo boats

Five Massachusetts built submarine boats valued near four million dollars were shipped by rail from Jersey City to an unspecified western destination. The eleven cars carried sections of boats under canvas with no identifying marks, resembling a circus caravan to railroad workers.

Chicago New York Massachusetts Jersey City West

Miller Turned Over After Chase Across River

William Miller alias Ted Miller, a known local criminal, was arrested in Waterville by Officer Lachance on a warrant for assault and robbery in Southington after a wild pursuit. He jumped into the Naugatuck River and swam across, was later captured in the woods with shots fired at him, and transported to Meriden by State Chief of Police Hyan.

Egan Southington Wiliam Ted Miller Waterville Lachance Miller Naugatuck Derby Ghief Dilts Ansonia Seymour Chatfield Hyan Meriden Burr Johnson Johnson

Benedict Declines New Haven Treasurership

In New Haven on October 7 the Democratic state central committee's financial and advisory group chose H. Benedict of Greenwich as treasurer, but he declined. The executive committee now handles the treasurer issue. A plan to form two committees was discussed, an advisory committee and an executive committee of five members.

New Haven Democratic State Central Comittee

Henry L Rowland Appointed Administrator In Estate Case

City news notes Henry L Rowland appointed administrator on the estate of the late Dr Axtelle today. William Middleton of Walcott street brought home fine game after hunting yesterday. Misses Margaret Sbynch Mary Fitzgerald and Margaret O'Brien attended a Thomaston dance last night. Drs Oterson Windsor Locks and Morrissey Untlonville were guests yesterday of Drs O'Hara and McLarney. Funeral for Mrs Sarah Rendell aged 84 to be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of her son-in-law George Anderson 278 North Willow Street. District court Judge Cowell presiding admitted eligible applicants to citizenship today and will reconvene tomorrow for the same purpose.

Henry L. Rowland Dr Axtelle William Middleton Walcott Street Margaret Sbynch Mary Fitzgerald Margaret O'Brien Thomaston George Anderson Willow Street District Court Cowell

Labor Leader Daly Switches to Social Party

John T. Daly, vice president of the International Buffers and Polishers union and leader of Waterbury’s Central Labor union, has left the Democratic party and joined the Social Party of the Jeffersonian Democrats. Daly announced the move after attending a New York rally honoring Watson, the Socialist candidate. he says he will vote for Watson but not on Bryan’s platform. He plans to organize a local campaign beginning next year with speakers from New York and Albany, including Judie, James Buchanan York, and Forest of Albany. Daly believes the shift will surprise many and aims to advance labor principles in 1907 and 1908.

John T. Daly International Buffers' and Polishers’ Union Central Labor Union of Waterbury Social Party Daly Democratic New York Watson John Bagley Arlington Warner Judie James Buchanan York On Union Forest Alb

Pretty and Inexpensive Home Furnishings Ad

A vintage ad promotes Sellew Furniture Company and Hampson Sellew as best value stores in OConne for affordable home furnishings. It touts many couch styles, leathers, Mission furniture, and a Glenwood range giveaway contest via the Democrat space in October.

Sellew Furniture, Company Righ Oconne Glenwood Democrat Waterbury

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