Ratification Vote Ends Shoe Strike Agreement Reinstatement
In Lasters city workers rally to ratify by voice vote an agreement between the Manufacturers' association and Joseph Count Co to return to work under pre dispute conditions. Italian operatives disrupted the ballot with vandalism and demanded signed guarantees from manufacturers and prestrike difference settlements before union returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Maas
Thia City
Balotype
Manufacturers’ Association
Joseph Count Co
Laaters Hall
Mufacturers
Destructive Fire Destroys Bisbee Hotel and Businesses
A major blaze in Bisbee started in a hotel rear and swept through Main Street killing many buildings. Fire spread rapidly over two blocks, destroying Frockenburger & Newman, J. B. Angus grocery, Elks building, and most of Clawson Hill residential area. dynamite use saved the city with about 150000 in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Arfe
Qet- 15
Urick
Frockenburger & Newman
Main Street
J. B. Angus
Castle Rock
The
Elks
Clawson Hill
Clawson
Henckle
McLaughlin Trial Resumes as He Testifies in Downs Murder
In Litchfield on October 15 the murder trial of William McLaughlin continued with Deputy Sheriff Peck recalling the arrest. McLaughlin then testified describing a Saturday night trip to Waterbury for drinks and an incident where he says he merely pushed Robert Downs. He noted a history of steady work and a past railroad injury to his left arm, while cross examination highlighted his drinking habit on Saturdays. Also reported that a U S Navy fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry left Manila for Yokohama and was sighted southeast of Kinshin in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
William McLaughlin
Robert Downs
Watertown
Peck
McLaughlin
Waterbury
Cotll
Pennsylvania
Tokio
Sperry
Manila
Yokohama
Kinshin
Japan
Connecticut Weather Forecast Fair Warmth Ahead
Forecast for Connecticut calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures tonight and Friday with light southwest winds. An area of low pressure that was central on the Pacific coast yesterday has moved eastward, producing clouds over the Rocky Mountains and lake region but little rain, while temperatures remain mild east of the Rockies with a steady rise planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
Lake Region
Rocky Mountqoor
Balloon Busley Down in North Sea Rescue By Steamer Crew
Berlin reports that the German balloon Busley fell into the North Sea at 5 am after a race start from Berlin. Two aeronauts were rescued by a passing steamer near elgoland, while two balloons, Plauen and Hergewell, remain missing amid the endurance tests. The Engyéh Ban shoe balloon off Denmark is favored to win the cup.
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Berlin
Busley
North Sea
Edinburgh
Hergewell
Aero
Elgoland
Denmark
Alpine Guides and Rock Work in Mountain Climbing
The article explains glacier and cornice dangers, ice axe use, and rock climbing on bare cliffs. It notes guides’ expertise in snow and ice fields and in sheer rock faces, with climbers required to rely on guides for footholds and assistance during ascent.
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St. Nicholas
Democratic National Campaign Fund Receives Over 100 Dollars
The Democratic National Committee reports contributions up to October 9 totaling 248,687.50 with 90,772.53 from donors of 100 plus and 115,355.22 from smaller gifts. The balance on hand is 22,604.67, with plans to raise a further 100,000 for campaign expenses.
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New York
Democratic National Committee
Herman Ridder
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Denver
Mack
Ridder
National Committee
United States
Chicago
Maine
Dorhle H. Ingraham
New Hampshire
James E. Sheperd
H. W. Felker
Vermont
Massachusetts
Carl
Vrooman
Fred L. ‘Auighil
McLawns
Te Herty
Humphrey
New England
W. Coveh
Odt Tsland
P. J. Murphy
Connecticut
Melbert D. Cary
Montana
Norman E. Mack
D. Gordon Bromley
Pennsylvania
M. C. Wetmore
St Lar
National
Thomas Taggart
Japanese Premier Entertained in Seoul by Korea Finance Dept
Marquis Satonji former Japanese premier was entertained elaborately in Seoul by Korea's finance department. He asserted in his Tokio voyage that Yoshiro Sakatani, former finance minister, will be restored to the cabinet shortly after his arrival. Hartford notes doctorates conferred on Monsignor Synnot administrator and Rev W J Shanney. MA to Rev Maurice McAuliffe at Mount St Mary's College Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Corea
Satonji
Japan
Finance Department of
Korea
Tokio
Yoshiro Sakatani
Finance
Hartford
Monsignor Synnott
Diocess of
W. J. Shanney
P. R
Danbury
Maurice McAuliffe
St Thomas's Seminary
Mount St Mary's College
Emmetsburg
Wilkes Buys New Haven Baseball Franchise
Deeds transfer the New Haven baseball franchise and Connecticut league players from George M. Cameron and George Howe to James H. Wilkes of Wilkes City. Documents are to be signed this afternoon after being drawn today.
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Wilkes
New Haven
George M. Cameron
George Howe
James H. Wilkes
Edward Tak Selected for Pittsburg Concert Season
Edward Tak, violinist of international renown, has been selected as concert master for Pittsburg. He is currently in Europe and will return to participate in the season opener in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Tak
Pittsburg
Edward
International Io
Europe
Deer Behavior and Breeding Notes From Historical Text
The passage discusses deer eating habits preferring weeds to grass and the need for ample clear water. It mentions deer as costly to value due to feeding costs and notes fawns are typically born in spring or early summer with does present.
Writ Issued Against UK MP Over Unemployed Speech
London October 16 The unemployed protests in Britain yielded an unusual step a writ against William James Thorne social democrat MP for West Ham Southern Division for inciting breach of the peace by urging the unemployed to rush baker shops A march from Nottingham to London was under way and riots were avoided in Sheffield after a 600 000 relief plan was announced with demonstrations also at Sunderland and Maidstone
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London
Great Britain
William James Thorne
West Ham
Nottingham
Sheffield
Sunderland
Maidstone
Half story from Lilley on submarine hearing debate
Hartford article reports Congressman Lilley spoke at a Taft club meeting about the Electric Boat investigation. It says he aimed to influence naval committee action for the Lake company and that a Republican letter questions his motives and cites cross examination details. Published October 13 1908.
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Hartford
Congressman Lilley
Lilley
Hartford Times
Tsrworth
the Times
Electric Boat Company
Naval Committee
Lake Company
Sherman
House
Eek Committee
Navy Committee
Thurston
The
Committee On Rules
Electric Heat Company
Congress
Balkan Agreement Outlines Eight Proposals for Conference
London reports Britain Russia and France propose an eight item program to guide a forthcoming European conference. The plan covers Bulgaria Crete Montenegro Armenia and Danube traffic with aims to revise Berlin treaty clauses and curb capitulations as Turkey reforms. Talks also touch on control of the straits and Austro Hungarian annexations among major powers.
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London
Great Britain
Russian
France
Balkan
Graf
Bulgaria
Rumelia
Turkey
Austria-Hungary
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sanjak
Nebjazar
Crete
Greece
Russia
Italy
Montenegro
Berlin
Servia
Montepegto
Dlack Sea
Mediterranean
Bosphorus
Sir Edward Grey
M Isowolsky
M. Inowolsky
Dr Lamb Served Writ In Thaw Case At Pittsburg
A United States court writ commanded Dr Lamb superintendent of Matteawan asylum to produce Harry K. Thaw at Pittsburg. Dr Lamb has not yet decided how to respond. Separately in Bristol Oct 15 John Crowley escaped custody on the way to jail after a $10 fine for vagrancy, sparking a chase and subsequent capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishkill Lanning
N. Y
United States Court of Pennsylvania
Lamb
Matteawan Asylum
Harry K. Thaw
Pittsburg
Bristol
John Crowley
Crowley
Run
Bing
Connecticut Reports Record Low September Death Rate
The state board of health bulletin shows 1233 deaths in September, the lowest five year rate. Mortality was 14.3 statewide, 14.5 in large towns, 13.4 in small towns. Infectious diseases caused 151 deaths, 12.2 percent of total. Townsend hails TB congress as world efforts expand sanitoria and public health measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
State Board of Health
International Congress On Tuberculosis
Townsend
Morse Jury Completed in New York Trial
The federal jury to try Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtiss was completed. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to indictments charging violation of national banking laws and conspiracy. District Attorney Simpson began his address outlining the government's case.
Boston guests visit East Hawkins Street family
Mr and Mrs Thomas Morrissey of Boston are guests of James De laney and family of East Hawkins street Brono Vantyke an Elton employee. He slipped at the hotel today and his left leg and arm were badly burned. He was taken to the hospital. Louie Robichand a Connecticut company teamster sustained a bad left hip injury when a load of sand tipped and he was thrown to the ground. He was taken to Waterbury hospital. The fifteenth annual Eastern Star convention opened with addresses by Mrs Susie A. Latham and J. A. Hall and delegates dined at A. M. Zion church. Officers will be elected this afternoon before adjournment. Attorneys Minor and Blansfiela ruled on Pallette estate claims at probate court, with payouts to caregivers and others for services. No will existed for William Pallette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Morrissey
Boston
James Delaney
East Hawkins Street
Brono Vantyke
Elton
Louie Robichand
Connecticut
Waterville
Minor
Blansfiela
William Pallette
Maple Street
Philip Hapenny
Pallette
Eve Breckinridge
Matthew D. Byrne
Branch water level drops as city braces for rationing
Mayor Thoms and Engineer Cale report Branch water is twenty five feet below the dam and dropping five inches daily. If rain does not arrive this week, water restrictions may force partial shutoffs for periods daily. Police will enforce sprinkling rules while local leaders provide emergency sprinkling wells at Elton hotel site and West Brasa mill. Households urged to conserve as drought tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoms
Cale
Board of Public Works
Judd
Elton
John P. Elton
West Brasa
Woman Dies in Albuquerque Gasoline Fire Explosion
Mrs Louise H. Chamberlin, society leader and sister of Perry Heath, was burned to death at her Albuquerque home when a servant cleaning a rug with gasoline caused a spark from an open grate. The resulting explosion set her clothing on fire and she perished last night.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Louise H. Chamberlin
Perry Heath
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Cha
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Alpine Guides
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Upper Danube
John Churchill
Oxfordshire
Duke of Marlborough
Windsor Castle
Theodore
Fiska Filpps
Hore Smith
Lopdon Chronicle
Cettinje
Stizea
DR Lamb
Harry Thaw
Cael
Bealth
City News
Branen
Elion
Eastern Tea Importers Co
South Main St
PURRE
Mamket Co
Thuy
Brit
Sprfield
Mass
Adain
Hampson-Gellew
Glenwood
Hampson-Sellew Furniture Co
Bank Street
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