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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
3
Aldershot England Oct 16 Captain F S Cody the American aeroplane expert in British service attempted a night table aeroplane flight. After reaching twenty feet the craft fell and wrecked. Cody escaped uninjured.
Hartford edition notes new regulations from the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad effective October 1908. Shippers must mark packages with contents including inflammable articles acids and squids. Local freight station provides label details on inquiry.
Upson, Singleton & Co show extreme fashion for men with models priced at 14, 15, 17 and 19 dollars. Dunne, Brown & Co list a three family house with fifteen rooms for sale in Alabama at 4600 dollars. Meat sale Saturday at Public Market offers pork loins, round steak and join stead at 12 cents a pound. The Hampson Sellen Co displays dresses, chiffons, and beds. Currans' offers large neck ruchings and directoive ruffs. The Hub Grocery Co awards seventy stamps with a bottle of port or sherry at 60 cents. Wenzel and Gately Brennan feature fall lines and new suits. English Woolen Mills Co lists suits at 25 dollars with five trouser fee. Ostrich plumes free for women. Weinstein promotes bargains in dry goods. Arthur Bradley shoe store advertises hunting shoes and footwear. Grieve Bisset Holland present tailored waists for fall. Fresh kit lambs planned for tomorrow’s market. Held Hughes offers white tailor made waists in attractive styles.
John L. Sullivan, once heavyweight champ, marked his fiftieth birthday in Hot Springs Arkansas with a banquet and an exhibition match at Oaklawn Park. He praised 50 more years, remained in good shape, and dodged liquor while fans from Boston New York and beyond sent telegrams of good wishes.
New York October 18 The National Athletic club hosts a six round bout featuring Kid McCoy and Jim Stewart. McCoy weighs 470 pounds and trains under Jack O'Brien in his bid to reclaim his laurels. Stewart, younger and stronger, carries a weight advantage and vows a hard contest.
San Francisco October 16 Stanley Ketchell reverses stance and agrees to fight Sam Langford in a twenty to twenty five round bout if he defeats Papke on November 25. The public rent card and classified notice appear in the Democrat with details for readers.
Leading Lady a bay filly by New York bred stallion Bingen new world champion for pacing with a 2 07 mile time, owned by A B Coxe of Paoli Pa and driven by Bob Proctor. Justo beaten by Binvolo. track conditions cited as best of meeting. Swanson and several wrestlers teased to challenge him with various contenders named including Montagna Kunkle Prokos.
New Haven, Act 16. Deeds were drawn to transfer the nine from George M. Cameron to James H. Wilkes, owner of the Grand Opera House, a former Brooklyn player. A technicality in ownership blocked the transfer, and the possibility of handing over the team remains uncertain. Cameron insists on sole ownership if he stays in the field, amid an ongoing hitch with George Bone and Samuel J.
Waterbury’s Allen defeated Naugatuck’s Hickey in a city pool tournament at Naugatuck last night. Scores and frames show Allen leading, with Hickey facing a tough match. A later match at the Casino featured Bob Stone defeating Doc Nelson with an exhibition of tricky shots and a Chinese pool frame.
Advanced proofs of Life of Battling Nelson arrive in Detroit with fight pictures. Nelson cites 81 fights 666 rounds 46 wins 12 losses 23 draws and 28 knockouts. He says boxing and theater earnings exceed $100,000 and he will be independently rich in retirement. He recalls first pro bout in Hegewisch on Sept 3, 1896 earning $1. A lost coat and pay envelope worth $5.50 accompanied the event. He earned $1,200 at the Trocadero in Chicago last week and bets $1,100 for the next stunt.
Pittsburg reports another blunder by Rube Waddell in western Pennsylvania. Millville lost the four borough pennant after the pitcher tried to enter under a false name with a planned disguise. He proposed a hay wagon entrance with whiskers and overalls but Millville rejected tights and ballet attire. Lefty George pitched and Millville lost.
Hartford discussions swirl around Fred Jean as potential captain and center of a Hartford roller polo team. Jean arrived from New Britain, pressed for a Hartford franchise, and eyed a deal with manager Harry Starkie. The talks involve salary, ownership split, and game venues, with Jean vowing to bolt if past dues from manager Hanna aren’t paid.
Drafts and trades dominate the page as Tommy Downey joins Chicago Nationals from Bridgeport via Birmingham. Harry Cavaleski receives a ceremonial banquet gift in Shamokin after Philly’s pitcher wins thrice over New York. Wolverton eyed to manage Newark Tigers. past ties to Philadelphia and Boston noted. Speculation on a major deal: Hughey Jennings seeks Hal Chase plus players for Highlanders. Cubs maintain pace with steady lineup. tension around Steinfeld and Killian Mullin. Chase’s California stipend and the Moreing offer denote cross‑country moves. NY clubs profit big, $200,000, amid fluctuating pennants. Attendance lows and record shutouts mark a busy season in both leagues.
Readville 60 000 handicap winner Allen Winter will race in Europe after his sale to Michael Reardon of Indianapolis and George H. Ketcham of Toledo for 50 000. The trotter, bred to be among the best, joins Louis Winans string in England and will be trained by Al Pennock.
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