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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
3
A political column rails at the Republicans for predicting calamity if Bryan wins. It accuses them of panic, contrast with alleged prosperity under the current administration, and argues labor and business fear an honest Bryan administration. It labels Sherman remarks by Diamond Match leader as anti-union.
Taft supporters claim Bryan would be unable to defeat Democratic arms in the senate, challenging Bryan’s call for people rule. The exchange centers on which side can prevail if Bryan is elected, with political maneuvering highlighted.
New Haven reports three strong bouts by Russell Athletic club at Grand Opera house. Main bout Johnnie Marto vs Dave Deshler fought ten rounds with no decision. Preliminary Eddie Kelley vs Young Maloney ended by Maloney KO. Welch vs Carey drew after ten rounds. Lewis and Munroe introduced before fights. Dave Deshler managed by Munroe. Small attendance noted.
The Connecticut league sees Alleys Charlie Johnson back on top with a strong lead as Watt Beardsley and Huber chase, while Meriden Hartford and Bristol players push the front. Johnson holds high single 269, Watt high three strings 63, with standings and averages updating. In Springfield on Oct 27 the directors elected a two year term, reelecting Albert Taylor as vice president and James O’Rourke as secretary treasurer, with John Kennedy named supervisor of umpires. The old board was re elected. Fire alarm notices and various local company postings follow in the same issue.
In New York, Judge Poster of General Sessions reversed Magistrate Butts's fine of two youths for playing baseball on a Sunday. The ruling held that Sunday play is not illegal when admission is not charged and does not disturb religious repose, confronting the lingering blue law spirit.
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