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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1908

Page

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Bryan Fires Up Iowa Crowd On Demands For Tariff Reform

William J. Bryan addressed a Tama to Toledo Iowa audience at the Chautauqua auditorium urging tariff reductions and denouncing campaign finance secrecy. He contrasted Democratic aims with Republican policies, arguing current failures reflect protectionist rules and calling for immediate tariff cuts to restore prosperity for all citizens.

Cedar Rapids William J. Bryan Tama Toledo Iowa Tatt Taft Mabill Republican Party Republcan

District Foresters Named for Forest Service Districts

Washington Oct 7 United States Forester Gifford Pinchot selected the six district foresters who will head field districts starting January 1. F E Olmstead of Connecticut will be based in San Francisco. Norman Mack Better, Chicago Oct 7 Chairman Norman FE Mack of the Democratic National Committee, once reported to have suffered a nervous collapse, appeared on duty stating he never felt better.

Washington Forest Service United States Gifford Pinchot F. E. Olmstead Connecticut San Francisco Norman Mack Better Chicago Norman FE. Mack Natonal Committee

Connecticut Weather Forecast and Local Updates

A disturbance over Lake Superior moved east toward the St Lawrence valley. Wethersfield reports calm conditions with light fog and bats of clouds. Charles D Ariswold entered Yale as a freshman last year before an injury. weather notes mention gymnasium swimming pool conditions and a kidney trouble death last night.

Lake Superior Lake Huron St Lar~rence St. Rh Wethersfield Charles D. Ariswold Yale Ught Fox

Lilley’s Meriden Speech Calls for Public Service Commission

New Haven October 7. Rep Lilley outlined a public service commission bill draft to guide next assembly action. He argued monopolies must be regulated to prevent abuses in rail, gas, electric, and water services while praising corporations for state development.

New Haven Lilley Meriden Public Utilities Commission General Assembly Public Service Commission Connecticut Beis Wit Feny

Albert Brings Suit Against Real Estate Man over 10000

Albert sues real estate man Henry Stackman for 10000 claiming Stackman failed to pay a mortgage on property sold near Lane Manufacturing. The attached property was set at 10000 as the suit proceeds in Superior Court, first Tuesday in November.

Henry Stackman Davis Albert Albert Lane Manufacturing Company Stackman

Norwegian steamer rescues crew of Kasolece launch

The Norwegian steamer Hippolyte Dumers, sailing from the West Indies to Baltimore with fruit cargo, passed the Virginia capes at 4 a.m. with twelve men rescued from the Kasolece launch Sower aboard. No further details were provided. Dumers is expected in Baltimore about fifteen hours later.

Norfolk Hippolyte Dumers West Indies Baltimore Virginia Capes Dumers Capes

Death of Captain J Clayton Erb Shocks Philadelphia

Captain J Clayton Erb longtime Republican lieutenant was shot dead at Red Gables by his sister in law Mrs Catherine Beisel during a domestic quarrel. The incident followed near decade of marital strife and court proceedings. Neighbors and servants reported the shooting and police moved swiftly to detain those implicated as the city reels from the tragedy.

Philadelphia Here J. Clayton Erb Leutenant Israel W. Durham Erb Mra Katherine Bel‘sel Red Gables Eugene Poulson Poulson Clayt" Erb Israel W. Durham Durham Mra W. Thermel Belsel Captain Erb J. C. Band Catharine Bessel

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Banquet in Detroit

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts held a grand banquet at Hotel Poncha train in Detroit. 276 members attended the semiannual meeting and left for home this morning. Speakers included Captain James O. Davis Adjutant General William E Kam Captain S H Roblin Hume Colonel W H Gallall George T Moody General G M Duffield Frank T Lodge William C Maybury and Congressman Charles Townsend.

Detroit Mich Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts Hotel Ponchatrain East James O. Davis William E. Kam Boston Old Bay State Wolverine

Mills Reopen Full Time After 5 Percent Wage Cut

In Franklin New Hampshire on October 7 the two paper mills and three pulp mills of International Paper Co resumed full operations after workers accepted a 5 percent pay reduction that ended a strike begun August 1. About 175 of 260 workers returned. another mill remained unfit and a seventh had been sold. In Watertown New York three of four mills in operation with around 150 workers, mostly non union, and some strikers rehired. Deputies guard mills to deter trouble.

Franklin N. H International Paper Co Internatonal Paper Co Watertown N. Y International Paper Company C. R Glen Park

Hartford All Ablaze Bridge Dedication Pageant Continues

Hartford Oct 7 crowds gathered for the bridge dedication as a mist lifted to reveal a seven mile parade with 30 bands and drum corps. Factories shut down for the afternoon, workers joining the spectacle while an evening tableau and large automobile parade were planned to showcase industrial progress.

Hartford Connecticut General Grant

Chairman Mack Collapses From Fatigue and Cold

Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, collapsed in Chicago as fatigue and severe cold overtook him. He was cared for by a physician and nurse, with doctors noting overwork and nervous exhaustion. He had just arrived from New York and is not expected to resume duties soon. Also reported is a London board of trade notice showing import increases and export declines for September.

Chicago Norman E. Mack Democratic National Committee Mack Democratic Committee Hammond Auditorium Hotel New York

Deep Waterway Convention Opens As Taft Bryan Arrive

Chicago hosts the lake to gulf deep waterways convention with 20000 visitors. Taft and Bryan greeted with ovations as officials set the agenda for three days of speeches and committee work. Taft spoke, then left for Galesburg before a Chicago Commerce banquet. Delegates tour the Chicago Joliet waterway route.

Chicago Great Lakes William J. Bryan Willian H.taft William K. Kavanaugh Taft Charles 8. Dineen Kavanaugh Galesburg Ill Bryan Chicago Association of Commerce Joliet Gifford Pinechot Walter D. Moody

Clergyman Unites Couple After Shirtless Mixup

A humorous tale recalls an Episcopal clergyman in June who biked to a country wedding with no shirt. He pinned cuffs inside his coat and wore a clerical vest to marry his younger brother, keeping the mishap hidden from all. An imperial note from Sarajevo reports Austria-Hungary’s annexation proclamation posted and Serb unrest subdued for now.

Dominie Sarajevo Bosnia Boguia Herzegovina Austria-Hungary

City couple buys three family house on Len Wall corner

Officer Hugh Fisherty and wife Catherine purchased a handsome three family residence on the Len Wall corner through Feel estate agency of D. T. Partrom David and Ane Cor 'corea. The house is described as one of the best built in the area.

Hugh Fisherty Catherine Feel Estate D. T. Partrom David Ane Cor Corea Len Wall Streets

Serb Mobilization Fears Rise as War Tensions Grow

Paris dispatches report Servia under mobilization pressure with reserves up to 75,000. Belgrade may launch a desperate action against Austria Hungary to save the regime. Moscow’s Iswolsky heads to London to discuss inviting powers to conference on revising the Berlin peace treaty as Paris London and St Petersburg seek a joint program. Turkey shows restraint pending power action.

Paris Servia Belgrade Austria- Hungary Berlin France Great Britain Russia M. Iswolsky London Turkey Bulgaria Austria-Hungary St Petersburg

Winsted Votes Dry After Sixteen Years of License

Winsted Oct 7 1892 no license wins by 1019 to 921 ending a long anti license drive. The victory shocks saloon keepers and surprised a town long split between dry and license factions. Proposals tie to hotel connected cafes sparked debate on economic impact and cross town competition with Torrington.

Winsted Torrington

Death of a Hero at Work in Rescue

New York October 7 Policeman Nicholas Nest or of Jersey City died from suffocation after rescuing an aged woman from a burning house. His body was found four hours later in an unburned section of the building. Also reported is a continuing strike of New York automobile chauffeurs against the Taxicab Co with police efforts to curb violence.

New York Nicholas Nestor Jersey City New York Taxicab Co

Close of Baseball Race to Decide Pennant at Polo Grounds

New York battles Boston in the final National League game as Pittsburgh hopes for the title fade. A New York win and a Chicago loss could force a three way tie with a decisive playoff. amid clear skies a big crowd gathers for the decisive Polo Grounds clash. Also noted were the Washington New York first game and Milford district convention results.

New York Tig Pittsburg Boston Bostonians Chicago Vie New Polo Grounds Ames Bresnahan Flaherty Bowserman New Yorks Bostons Ne York

Eastern Tea Importers at 59 South Main Street

Local business listing places Eastern Tea Importers at 59 South Main Street, next to Hotchkiss and Bleton's, in a central block neighbor.

Main St Hotchkiss & Bleton’s

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