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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
7
Saturday sale highlights women’s fleece lined vests in extra size with long or short sleeves and knee to ankle pants. Special quality emphasis adds value to the advertised items. Price listed as 1.50 in local currency.
The trolley employes aid society debates paying a $100 death benefit to rotund Dunn, the motorman killed after an October trolley accident on the Waterbury road. Some members dispute Dunn’s membership status yet others insist relatives deserve the benefit, risking a split in the group. Also on the docket, Hodson seeks security against possible loss as Attorney Root sues Lathrop over a $6,000 judgment tied to estate dealings and a $23,500 note, with a $150 bond ordered within two weeks.
Promenade tonight by Stokes band at 48 Green Street. Strong knickerbocker suits at Upton Singleton Co. The Brooklyn Improvement Society meets in the Lyceum. Deborah Fitzgerald visits from South Manchesters on Railroad Hill. Pioneer Basketball sociable and dance held in Odd Fellows Hall drew a large Brooklyn crowd. Jack Cahill painted the American Brass flagpole yesterday. William and Mrs Borchardt celebrated silver anniversary at Lawrence Street home. John F. Gooding, New Haven fireman, fainted at the roundhouse but survived after medical care. Frank Smith, brother of Brooklyn druggist, praises his seminary experience in Bedonia Italy. Rev D Chunn to speak on Current Tendencies in Theology. Men’s League meeting Monday. All-Brooklyn polo team declined barnstorming trip to New York state. local polo league experiments show limited pay. Tony Chiccitti arrested for chasing women. case not called in city court. Rose Hill and Monitor hose houses illustrate fire dept progress. Old Monitor house idle. Rose Hill building removal signals changes.
In Baltimore on October 16 William Randolph Hearst did not appear at the Prin cess theater despite wide publicity for a talk by Hearst and John Temple Graves. Graves attacked both major parties and praised Bryan. a gallery caller was ejected after shouting about Hearst. Graves threatened to appeal to the police for a hearing.
A Brooklyn house, idle for years, is proposed for social uses or a police station if precincts expand. Community voices worry about funding, upkeep, and the building’s neglect while Lithuanians in Brooklyn shift toward the Democratic ticket amid rising unemployment and tighter wages.
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