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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

4

Evening Schools Open at Three Highs in 1908

The Department of Education announces free evening schools beginning Monday October 19 1908 at the High Croft and Duggan Schools. Classes run Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday evenings from 7 15 to 9 15 focusing on high school algebra geometry United States history civics English literature penmanship arithmetic bookkeeping stenography typewriting and more. Diplomas awarded upon course completion. An Italian English department and sewing millinery classes offered with instructors from Crosby High School.

High Croft Duggan United States Crosby High School

The Continental Highlands Property Advertisement

The notice promotes land three and a half miles from a green with half acre lots on a 60 foot boulevard. It invites readers to view by car, promises springs along the boulevard, claims proximity to a trolley line, and notes two shade trees and running water in each house.

Ted Worcester New England Land & Realty Co Bank St

Trusts and Prosecutions Under Anti-Trust Law Debate

Josephus Daniels letter to Attorney General Bonaparte questions the handling of 287 trusts, accusing the Roosevelt era of insufficient prosecutions and contrasting records with Harrison, Cleveland and McKinley. The piece critiques fines, enforcement, and outcomes, urging clear action against trusts and demanding accountability from the Justice Department.

Chicago Tonophus Daniels Democratic National Headquarters Bonsparte Bonaparte Nose Daniela Ral J. Bonaparte United States Department of Justice Judson Harmon Hoo Frederick N. Judson Roosevelt Hartson Cleveland McKinley Meat Trust Harrison Meind America Woodrow Wilen Princeton University England Pune Ishm Paper Tobacco Trust Steel Trust Trusts Josephus Daniels

Taft claims panic over as school hunger grows

The piece contrasts Taft’s view that panics are over with Chicago education claims that 15,000 children go to school hungry due to unemployment and rising costs. It cites savings bank data, wholesale trade figures, and perceived political finance ties, highlighting economic strain and trust issues.

Taft Chicago Board of Education Saturday Evening Post New York United States Middle West Bryan Wall Street Journal International Harvester Company Internatio Harvester Company Steel Trust

District Attorney Jerome Targets Gambling in Tenderloin

New York officials probe gambling houses along the Tenderloin with subpoenas and inspections. Jerome expects to present findings to the grand jury, summoning inspectors and police captains as the case unfolds.

Torney Jerome New York Fitigan Jerome Grand Jury

Clews Opposes Government Bank Deposit Guarantee

Baltimore Oct 14 Henry Clews of New York opened before the Baltimore chapter of the American Institute of Banking with a strong opposition to a government guarantee of bank deposits. He argued such a system would destroy sound banking, reward inefficiency, and centralize power, creating antagonism between stockholders and depositors while not ensuring prosperity for depositors.

Baltimore Henry Clews New Yorke American Institute of Banking

Narrowest Street in the World in Great Tamouth Kitty Witches Row

A London World and Westminster Gazette excerpt note a century ahead view on old age and a tongue in cheek tale about Great Yarmouth Kitty Witches Row. It claims the street measures fifty six inches wide, with twenty nine inches of clearance at most, hindering stout walkers.

Bsn Acta London World Great Tammouth Westminster Gazette

Local stores offer fall goods and sales across town

A jumble of ads notes linoleum sale at Iley's and trimmed hats at various shops. Bryan speeches on Victor records at Fulton Music Thursday evening. Monroes and Currans advertise suits, hats, and men’s furnishings. Wenzel lines autumn materials at $20. Other notices promote horse feed, heaters, Halloween novelties, gowns, and cleaning services.

Iley’s Bryan Victor Fulton Music Hase & Sons C. E North Main Street Monroe Business College B. Mullings & Son Currans Wenzel Joseph Pepe Canal Street Jones, Morgan & Co Knox Hotchkiss & Templeton

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