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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1908

Page

6

Hains Pleads Insanity in Murder Case

Brooklyn, Oct 27 Captain Peter C. Hains and brother T Jenkins Hains pleaded not guilty to murder of William B. Annis in supreme court. Insanity claim for Captain Hains at time of shooting. trial not expected for several months. Motion to dismiss indictments denied. Letter alleged from Mrs Hains to Annis released to public with references to domestic scandal and complicating affairs.

Inyer Brooklyn William B. Annis Supreme Court Peter C. Hains T. Jenkins Haine John F. McIntyre Hains McIntyre Claudia

Whitmore Second Murder Trial Opens in Jersey City

Theodore Whitmore, a Brooklyn motorman, faces a second trial for the murder of his wife Helena Whitmore. The body was found December 26 in Lampblack swamp at Harrison. Prosecution cites jealousy and alleged infatuation with Georgia Dickinson. defense seeks alibi. Harry Henderson testified Whitmore beat and threatened Mrs. Whitmore in his presence.

Jersey City N. J Theodore Whitmore Brooklyn Helena Hudson County Georgia Dickinson Harry Henderson

Night Riders Threaten Tenn Town Arrests Rise

In Union City Tennessee on October 27 a crackdown began on Night Riders linked to Captain Rankin's lynching. Court action started for those jailed with fourteen more arrested bringing total to sixty one. An unsigned threat letter to Dr. T J Happell of Trenton warned of violence against townspeople.

Tennessee Union City Tenn Rankin T. J. Happell Trenton

Despondent Kissam Blames Suitor Before Death

Ida Kissam a 25 year old New Rochelle dressmaker committed suicide by gas after plans to wed Sunday were dashed. In a letter to A Percy Falconer of New York she blamed him for her ruin and demanded he suffer. she also left notes to family and friends citing his alleged cruelty. Her father was a cousin of William Kissam Vanderbilt Sr. and she had social and business connections.

New Rochelle Ida M. Kissam Miss Kissam William Kissam Vanderbilt Chester Gillette Grace Brown Mamma A. Percy Falconer Gillette Brown Girl Falconer

Paid Twice for Wife Leads to Family Bribery Case

In Laporte Indiana on October 27 Stephen Jaunovitsch sues his wife’s parents and her siblings after a jury dispute in a $5,000 damages suit for alleged affections. Two Jaunovitsch inlaws are arrested for alleged jury bribing and a bartender and ex policeman are jailed for accepting bribes. The husband had paid $600 to his wife’s father under gypsy customs and later paid another $600 for her return before refusing a third demand.

Laporte Ind Stephen Jaunovitech Gustave George Stevens Mra Jaunovitsch William, Bell William Blakeman Stephen Jaunovitsch Dana Stevens Jennovitsch

Roosevelt's Birthday Fifty Years Old Today

Washington October 27 President Roosevelt marks his fiftieth birthday today but plans no day off. The president continues his official duties amid jubilee notices from supporters and officials.

Roosevelt Receives World Praise and Gifts on Birthday

President Roosevelt in 1880 continues to work hard in office with no family celebration planned. A possible dinner surprise by Mrs Roosevelt is hinted. Congratulations from leaders worldwide poured in and gifts arrived for the president.

Roosevelt

Archbold to Hearst Explains Public Letters

New York dispatch details a statement read by William Hearst about letters from a political figure. The letters relate to Governor Stone and Judge Henderson, with notes on judicial appointments and contributions to a Republican state committee. The speaker appeals to Hearst to return letters said to have originated from Japan concerning his daughter’s death.

Eaton New York William Hearst Hearst Morrison Judge Henderson Governor Stone Henderson Stone Supreme Court Pennypacker Elkin Republican State Committee Hearsts Japan

Duke Granted Leave for Abruzzi Three Months Abroad

Rome reports the minister of marine has granted the Duke of the Abruzzi a three months special leave of absence. The furlough includes permission to travel abroad. Rumor says the discussion centered on the duke’s planned mark abroad and potential activities.

Minister of Marine Abrussi Pape Rome Duke of the

Bryan Ovation At Madison Square Garden In New York

New York on October 27 featured William Jennings Bryan addressed by a vast Madison Square Garden audience after a grueling day of outdoor spearing, fast car and train trips, with cheers lasting fourteen minutes. Earlier, at the Waldorf Astoria, Bryan was greeted by two Women’s Democratic Club members who kissed him as he entered. A City Hall Square open air meeting followed at 3 a.m. Kern Back In Campaign, Indianapolis reports the VP candidate John W. Kern’s son is improving and Kern resumes campaigning. Henry Butters, president of the Northern Electric Railway, died in Berkeley, while his daughter Marguerite is engaged to Victor H Metcalf Jr. The American fleet will not visit Singapore, per official announce ment.

New York William Jennings Bryan Madison Square Garden Great Oval Murphy Mack Florida Hudspet Bryan City Hall Square Berkeley Cal Henry Butters Northern Electric Railway Company Marguerite Victor H. Metcalf, Jr Secretary of the Navy

Best Optical Co Offers Free Eye Exams for Children

Why wait and neglect your eyes The Best Optical Co permanently located at 18 Abbot Avenue will examine your eyes free and fit ban Ned gold filed graspes $1 and up If quired They give special Mien to children's eye troubles If child has cross eyes headaches or Gull in school call today

Best Optical Co Abbot. Avenue

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