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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
William McLaughlin of Watertown was found guilty of second degree murder for stabbing Robert Downs and was sentenced to life in state prison by Judge Gager in the superior court. The report notes the extreme penalty and the guilty verdict follows the trial.
Classified advert offering a black lynx fur set including rug muff and scarf for 10 dollars. Seller Mrs W.S. notes cost was 75 dollars and provides box reference B. 10-22-3.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs George Stevy of 10 Bronson street. John W. Kelly faced jail or leaving town for vagrancy and assault. Frank Warner paid fines for intoxication. old sentence revived. An estate appraisal for the late David B. Hall puts value at 66 228. Miss Cora Reynolds elected kindergarten association president. A suit over a fatal railroad crossing crash seeks 5 000 in damages. A daily swimming pool habit at Hamilton park noted. Mrs Ammada Larocque, 32, dies at 863 North Main street leaving three daughters and other relatives. funeral at St Anne's and burial at Calvary.
Newport R I Oct 22 A salvage operation to float the United States cruiser Yankee from the Hen and Chickens reef is under way. A corps of wreckers will use compressed air to lift the vessel under a navy Arbuckle contract with New York. The navy pays half expenses to 25000. Arbuckle stands to gain 87600 if successful. Carpenters brace decks seal hatches and create airtight compartments for air pressure.
William Van Fleet and Dr Sidney Stowell, both of Pittsfield, ascended in the balloon Pittsfield In the Berkshires to beat their 135 mile Pittsfield distance record. The balloon climbed west toward New York state as a light wind blew.
A list of social events across venues like Turn Hall, Music Hall, Red Men Hall, Hamilton Hall and more. Receptions, dances, minstrel shows, whist, exhibitions, and a grand drama benefit are scheduled from Oct 23 through Nov 25, featuring groups such as the Wal bury Turn Verein and the F of A.
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