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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1908

Page

10

Campaign song hints Bryan support across the West

Lew Hawkins, a minister actor, notes his campaign song pleases Bryan backers in Des Moines and Minneapolis, with Taft stanzas drawing hisses. Hearst papers predict Herman Ridder as ambassador to Germany if Bryan wins. The hostile press suggests Democrats could control the federal government by March 4.

Lew Hawkins Bryan Lew West Des Moines Elty Taft Minneapolis St Paul Chicago Salt Lake City Denver Hearst Herman Ridder Democratic National Committee Germany Mr. Bryan

Methodist conference denounces Cannon over hearings

The Methodist conference denounces Speaker Cannon for blocking hearings on proposed laws. It urges voting against Cannon to curb dictation over legislation and argues defeating Cannon alone won’t fix the issue without changing the Republican leadership.

Methodist Conference Cannon Sherman Dalsell

All Waterburys Prep For Thomaston Clash In Big Test

The All Waterburys hold their final practice at Watch Shop lot tonight at 7:30 ahead of tomorrow’s game with Thomaston. Thomaston claims 500 fans will attend, with Pop Foster and Dowling guiding officials. Brooklyn A C cancels at Driving Park, Naugatuck to meet Brooklyns, while Starlights from Naugatuck plan lineup changes. Fists fly in Giants Kelly McGraw dispute over billiard room stake and party ownership.

All Waterburys Thomaston Hanley George Watte Pop'' Foster Bridgeport and Dowling Brownies Quakers Laurels Reynolds Brooklyn A. C Annex A. C New Haven Driving Park Brooklyns Matt Dunphy Harry Batchelder All-Waterburys Dunphy Lawlor Brooklyn Naugatuck Starlights Dunning Ashmore

Frank McPartlin in city amid club talk

Frank McPartlin formerly with the Haverhill club and later with Waterbury is in the city renewing old ties. He may manage Lynn next season under new administration and has also been offered Savannah in the South Atlantic league, though nothing is final.

Faverus Uaccte Frank McPartlin Haverhill Mike O'Toole Lynn Waterbury Connecticut Billy Hamilton New York Savannah Mac South Mike Finn Little Rock Fort Worth

Wood Pulp and Mill Waste as a National Problem

Government statistics show large quantities of mill waste from lumber operations. About 414 million cords of slabs are destroyed yearly in burners, while four million cords of pulp wood were used last year with a quarter imported. Estimates from large mills suggest substantial waste remains after best materials are used for lath. Inventors are urged to find ways to convert waste slabs and sawdust into pulp, reducing reliance on imports and expanding utilization of forest products.

United States United States Forest Service

Kid McCoy Edges Stewart In Tepid Fight at National Club

Five thousand fans packed the National Athletic Club on East Twenty fourth Street to watch Kid McCoy face Jim Stewart. The bout lacked action as Stewart showed fear while McCoy dominated, but no decisive winner was declared.

National Athletic Club East Twenty-fourth Street Kid McCoy Jim Stewart Stewart McCoy Jim White

Oct 17 to Nov 21 Theatre and odd names on record

A listing of theatrical performances from October 17 to November 21 appears with show titles such as Uncle Tom's Cabin Li'l Mose and The Black Crook. The notice also notes a London journalist's finding of unusual given names in general registers from 1847 to 1887 including Is It Marta Napoleon the Great Not Wanted James and Peter the Great.

Republican Rally Sing Sing Liberty Frank Lalor Prince Humbug Knapp Jacques Opera House Black Crook Andrew Mack Roh Hook Holrt Edesonian the Devil Lillian Russell Choir London General Register Office Marta Napoleon the Great Robert Alma Balaclava Inkerman Sebastopol Delhi Ar Seales Wellington Waterloo James Jerome Napoleon Edward Henry John Edward Byng Tallybo Peter the Great William the Conqueror Richard Coeur de Lion Tyler Walter

Upcoming Social Events in Waterbury and Nearby Halls

A dense listing of community gatherings from Oct to Nov across Waterbury venues. Events include dances, concerts, receptions, whists, masquerades, and a dramatized benefit at multiple halls such as Washington Hill Athletic Club Cheshire I O O F Hall Turn Hall Music Hall Red Men’s Hall Hamilton Hall Buckingham Hall and St Anne’s church basement. Community groups featured include Di Vito orchestra Active Turners Waterbury Turn Verein Merry Trio Evermere Big Seven Social Club Algonquin Club Court Welch Gelotopolos Nassau Nav Waterbury Button Co Ald Association Wa terbury Fife Drum and Bugle corps Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Companions of the Forest and various parishes with private and public events.

Washington Hill Athletic Club I. O. O. F. Hall Cheshire di Vito Orchestra Turn Hall Turners Waterbury Turn Verein Music Hall Merry Trio Red Men's Hall Evermeres Hamilton, Hall Big Seven Social Club Buckingham Hall Algonquin Club Good Will Hall Waterville Court Welch F. of A Hamilton Park Athletic Club Scovill Street Muale Hall Citizens’ Bank Odd Fellows Hall Gelotopolos Club Hamilton Hall Mill Plain Nassau Social Club St Anne's Church St Anne's Military Hall Union City Union City Fife Eagles’ Hall Waterbury Button Co Ald Association K. of C. Hall Ladies’ Auxiliary A. O

Socialist Vision Versus Capitalist Failures Urges Working Class Rise

A socialist critique argues capitalism fails to secure happiness and stability for workers. It cites low wages, high costs, and job insecurity, claiming socialism offers emancipation through collective ownership and guaranteed value for labor. The piece asserts workers must gain political power to end exploitation and build a cooperative society with shared prosperity.

Socialist Party Congress Hujman Land Education

Fall showing promises value with young men lineup

To appreciate this fact come and see our Fall showing. young men. We show a large assortment and extra values at $12, $15, $17 and $19.

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