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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1908

Page

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Lilley Campaign Pamphlet Accused of Labor Deception

Washington reports that a Lilley Labor pamphlet alleging his support for several labor measures is challenged by critics as misleading. The pamphlet asserts votes Lilley did not cast and links him to pro labor claims contradicted by the Congressional Record.

Washington, D. C Connecticut George L. Lilley Lilley Labor Congressional Record District of Columbia Pee Trust

Yale Initiations at New Haven Oct 28

Yale initiated several senior-class students into junior fraternities in New Haven. Connecticut entrants include Beta Theta Pi members Rufus Bradford Burnham Norwich John Aloysius Hurley Jr Bridgeport Robert Coyt Johnson Norwich and Harold Talmadge Messenger Winsted.

New Haven Yale Connecticut Beta Theta Pi Rufus Bradford Burnham Norwich John Aloysius Hurley, Jr Bridgeport Robert Coyt Johnson Harold Talmadge Messenger Winsted

Weather Forecast For Connecticut And Nearby Regions

Forecast shows rain tonight and tomorrow with light variable winds turning easterly. A disturbance over the lake area brings cloudy conditions central and along the south Atlantic coast. Reports indicate 6.46 inches of rainfall in the prer twenty four hours. Pleasant weather remains generally east of the Mississippi River with little change expected locally. Storm warnings issued for the coast from Savannah to Fort Monroe with central storm activity over the northeastern portion.

Bance Iaciny New York Washington Savannah Fort Monroe Storm Central Will

Centenary Mass Opens Diocese of Boston Jubilee

In Boston the five day observance of the diocesan centennial begins with a pontifical mass at the Holy Cross Cathedral celebrated by papal delegate Most Rev Falconio. Archbishops Farley Quigley Keane and other prelates attend amid decor and processional rites. Governor Guild Mayor Hibbard and judges join church dignitaries at the ceremony.

Boston Americ Diomede Falconio Washington Cathedral of the Holy Cross William H. O'Connell Curtis Guild, Jr George A. Hibbard Falconio O’connell Farley New York Quigley Chicago Keane Dubuque Beaven Springfield Hennessey Wichita Kan O'Connell The Catholic University At Allen Mobile Ala Fitzmaurice Erie Luddon Syracuse N. Y McFaul Trenton N. J McDonnell Brooklyn Gabriels Ogdensburg News Oy Newark Chatard Hadtanapolie Northrop Charleston D. C Burke St Joseph

Will of Bishop Tierney opens in Hartford

The will of late Michael Tierney bishop of Hartford was opened in the episcopal residence in Danbury with priests present and names Rev Waller J. Shanley as sole executor. The will will be probated in Hartford soon. contents not published. In Jersey City the Whitmore murder trial resumed with jurors visiting Lampblack swamp where Lena Whitmore's nude body was found.

Danbury Michael Tierney Hartford Waller J. Shanley Jersey City N. J Theodore 5S. Whitmore Brooklyn Lampblack Harrison Lena Whitmore Justice Swayze

Tschaikovsky released from Petersburg prison after year

Nicholas Tschaikovsky, the aged Russian patriot and founder of the reform movement known as the father of the Russian revolution, was freed today after nearly a year in the fortress. A fund raised in England to cover the ransom was deposited in the Imperial bank and he was escorted to gendarme headquarters before liberty. The same report notes the first autumn session of the third Russian duma opening in St Petersburg, with the Octob erists hailed for their survival as deputies address the Balkan situation.

Petersburg Nicholas Tachaikovsky England Tschaikovsky Imperial Bank Iberty Nicholas Tschaikovsky Russia St Peter and St Paul United States Great Britain Douma St Petersburg Duma Te Council of Empire Octoberist Tauride Balkan

Montgomery Starts Second Trial In Bank Embezzlement Case

William Montgomery former cashier of Allegheny National Bank faces a second U S district court trial after a summer failure for over 1 000 000. He was found guilty on two indictments in the first trial and may testify as he is charged anew with embezzling 144 000 in bonds. U S District Attorney Dunkle calls bank directors as witnesses and a stenographic confession report may be offered.

Pitsburg William Montgomery Allegheny National Bank United States District Court Montgomery United States Dunkle

Mark Twain to Spend Winter in Redding Villa

Redding announces Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain will reside the winter at his summer villa in town. He told a friend he enjoyed his Red ding home and expects to stay the rest of the year.

Mark Twain Redding Samuel L. Clemens Sand Plainfield Kev J. Brown New London

DROWNED AT DOCK AT NEW HAVEN

Charles M. Pelzer age 22 went overboard from a barge at the depot docks and drowned despite efforts to rescue him. Relatives think it an accident caused by poor eyesight, misjudging the distance between barges. Some friends allege suicide linked to a friend's death.

New Haven Charles M. Pelzer

Prince Henry of Prussia Tours Zeppelin in Flight

Prince Henry of Prussia rode as guest of Count Zeppelin aboard a remodeled airship over Lake Constance and toward Tyrol. He steered for miles, praised Zeppelin, then the ship returned to its moorings at sunset after a day aloft with five men aboard.

Friedrichshafen Prince Henry Prussia Count Zeppelin Zeppelin Lake Constance Tyrol

Twelve Round Draw Between Loughrey and Quill

In Boston on October 28 Young Loughrey of Philadelphia and Tommy Quill of Brockton fought twelve fast rounds to a draw. Both fighters were in peak form and evenly matched, with Loughrey holding a slight edge. Count von Moltke arrives in New York as Danish minister to the United States aboard the Kronprin Wilhelm. A rental advertisement claims to better serve readers with nationwide reach, offering 9 days for 25 cents.

Boston Young Loughrey Philadelphia Tommy Quill Brockton Loughrey Count von Moltke New York United States Kronpring Wilhelm

Death notices and funeral rites detailed in Monday’s Democrat

The Monday’s Democrat prints a full account of the death and funeral of monsignor Slocum and includes eulogies for Father Treanor Dr Anderson Crowley and other ministers and citizens. It also records resolutions passed by various societies and civic groups.

Monsignor Slocum Father Treanor 4Derson Ther Crowley the Davenport Tsme

Walker costs Hartford.

In the Hartford criminal case against William F. Walker the state taxed costs in court. Pinkerton's agency billed 2856.26 for 1907 1908 services, the state police 1854.44 for Superintendent Egan, Deputy Sheriff Latham 42.24, Hugh Alcorn 15.65, and 300 had been spent earlier.

Hartford William F. Walker New Britain Shumway Alcorn Pinkerton New York Detective Agency State Police Department Egan Mexico Walker Latham Hugh Alcorn

Secret oil tariff rates in Standard Oil case

Testimony in the government suit against Standard Oil reveals Pennsylvania Railroad secret rates not filed with the ICC. Edward T. Johnson said Standard Oil was the only shipper from Olean to Rochester, 106 miles, paying 9 cents a barrel while independents paid up to 28 cents.

New York Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvania Railroad Company Standard ON Company Standard Oil Company Edward T. Johnson Buffalo Pennsylvania Railroad Standard Oil Olean Rochester

Ferdinand for Peace Induces Compensation for Turkey

Sofia reports Emperor Ferdinand persuaded the Bulgarian cabinet to accept the principle of paying compensation to Turkey. The decision follows a lengthy debate during which Ferdinand used his influence for a peaceful settlement with compensation, amid persistent diplomatic pressure from the great powers.

Turkey Sofia Pérfiment Ferdinand

Spanish debt paid in thrice interest under 1834 treaty

Washington reports Spain has finally liquidated the Spanish debt of 5997800 awarded to U.S. citizens under the 1834 treaty. Spain has paid annual interest on the debt since the treaty, and the principal has now been paid in three installments. Hundreds of lives lost in floods toll reaches 800 with property damage over 1 million in Caygan province after a typhoon.

Washington Spain Manila Caygan Province

City News On Election Booths And Local Incidents

Scovill street residents Mrs James O Rourke and Miss Elizabeth Doran visit the city. Election booths begin to be set up by the superintendent of streets. Contractor Tisl may face trouble with B L Henry over curb work charges tied to water meter readings. Eddie Cohen, a boy not yet ten, visits Waterbury hospital with older patients, sharing childlike remarks about life while sustaining a fall that injures his left arm. doctors are summoned and Eddie remains hospitalized.

James O'Rourke Scovill Street Elizabeth Doran Danbury Tis B. L. Henry Catherine Street Henry Eddie Cohen North Main Street Waterbury Hospital Eddie Ised i Pecaeta

Bodies of Kloeber and Kumle Found by Bloodhounds

A Hot Springs special reports Fred W. Kloeber’s body located a mile from Julius Kumle’s site, found by a bloodhound search. Kloeber died instantly after leaving companions, likely in a snowstorm while fleeing the mountains. Kloeber, born 1878 in Marion Virginia, had worked for AP and UP and later joined his brother in Green River Hot Springs.

Tacoma Wash Hot Springs Fred W. Kloeber Julius Kumle Kloeber Kloebers Mr Kloeber Marion Washington Associated Press United Press Association Chicago Green River Hot Springs J. 8. Kloeber

Hartford Plans Reservoir Flooding Nepang Village

Hartford water department agents surveyed Nepang in Litchfield county to flood the village for a reservoir to boost city water supply. Officials expect a ten year build and possible charter amendment. The dam would be a solid masonry structure at the old foundry site, wiping out Nepauga including the Congregational church Grange hall and dwellings.

Hartford Hartford Water Department Nepang Congregational Church Grange Nepauga New Hartford Litchfield County

Christy Mathewson to Speak at Democratic Rally Tonight

Christy Mathewson the New York National league pitcher will be among speakers at a mass meeting in the twenty third assembly district tonight. Marathon winner John J Hayes and other American Olympic team members will sit on the platform. A hint to readers to place a want ad in the Democrat is included.

New York Christy” Mathewson Twenty-Third Assembly District John J. Hayes London

Bryan Up State Today He Speaks In Several Cities

W J Bryan leaves New York at 10 am to speak in Schenectady Albany and Troy. He toured 115 miles by car in Manhattan and Brooklyn and delivered eight speeches in the evening amid enthusiastic crowds on a countrywide tour. A separate item notes Gracchus Jones shot dead in Holland VA and a $100000 contest is mentioned. The Democrat office hours extend to evenings for subscribers and job work.

New York W. J. Bryan Schenectady Albany Troy Bryan Manhattan Brooklyn

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