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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1908

Page

5

Taft and Lilley touted by Connecticut Republicans

In Hartford and New Haven reports Republicans praise Taft and Lilley while Democrats face scrutiny. Prominent figures like Eddy and Patten voice optimism for the ticket, even as critics argue the "republican plan of regulation" fails to curb trusts as 12 years of McKinley Roosevelt eras show rising formations.

West Taft Bryan McKinley Roosevelt New Haven Sam" Eddy Canaan Jake” Walter Cheshire “Litley Macdonald Connecticut Lilley D. Walter Patten North Haven R. ©. Eaton Hartford Courant

Iron and steel exports steady with July levels

August iron and steel exports matched July rates with a slight drop in crude steel shipments from July. If the August-September pace continues, total year exports approach 1.4 million tons, contrasting with 1906 and 1907 totals around 1.3 million. The piece notes few months exceeded one million tons and discusses potential effects of a new tax ruling on liquor dealers naming brands or styles.

Tmporup Iron Trade Review Washington Internal Revenue Yerkes Capers Treasury Internal Revenue Bureau

In Passing Notes and Local Events of the Day

A collage of brief items notes labor views on production time after election, a waterbury gas meter tragedy and safety concerns, Halloween celebrations gaining popularity, reflections on Bryan Taft election history and new voting law effects, and a Mexico City Girls Normal School report praising pupil health and rationed daily spending.

Middletown Press Waterbury Bridgeport Post Hallowe’en New Haven Bryan Maryland Taft McKinley Springfield Girls’ Normal School Mexico

War talk and political banter across papers

A compilation of editorial snippets remarks on Servia Austria Hungary war prospects and civil war fears. It cites New Bedford New Haven New London and New York opinions, noting sensational rhetoric, self destructive Niagara Falls reports, and a clergyman’s son campaign anecdotes.

New Bedford Standard Servia Austria Hungary New Haven Register Maria Watterson Louisville Hall of Fame Hobson New Haven Coarier Niagara Falls Horseshoe American Falls New ‘London New York New York Evening Post

Spartan cadet training in Japan lauded by Kuropatkin in McClure's

Gen Kuropatkin describes Japanese military schools as intense and martial in McClure's. Cadets train with pikes rifles and swords, fight to finish then show wooden composure. Public schools stress military drill and patriotic history highlighting victories.

Kuropatkin McClure Europe Japan

Remembered Rules, Yet Bridge Skill Fades After Typhoid

A typhoid fever attack left a once avid bridge player unable to recall how to deal or play. Doctors note typhoid can cause odd cognitive effects, even long after recovery, as the man could no longer perform the familiar card game despite friends attempting a gentle game.

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Fragmented jumble hints at a quirky, disordered scene

The fragment presents Antino the physicist peeling potatoes in a nosy scene. It mentions idiosyncrasies such as liking mayonnaise with mussels while eyeing the Pleiades and grabbing others' bicycles. The text shows ornate attire and chaotic details ending mid sentence.

Antino

Nonsensical Autocracy Riff Cited by Bookman

A fragment quotes a rambling passage where a speaker addresses another as a ratable luma moth and an equinoctial corypan isosceles type. The narrator likens the scene to a vise hold and describes the odd archaic diction as imbecile and soliloquy like.

Naelstrom Bookman

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