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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1908

Page

8

Democrats Rally in City with Governor Smith as Speaker

Large audience hears Governor Smith denounce machine politics and criticize Republican platform. Speakers include Dr Thomas F. Kilmartin and Attorney Thomas F. Devine, with M B Gannon of Iowa recalling Cleveland era. Discussion centers on labor, tariffs, bank deposits, and the right to vote.

Hoke Smith Hoe Lilley Patform Thomas F. Kilmartin Kilmartin Thomas F. Devine Devine M. B. Gannon Iowa Cleveland Taft Indiana Chicago Smith Interior Philippi Saragon United States Roosevelt

Resolutions by St Mary's Alumni on Monsignor Slocum Death

The St Mary's Alumni Association adopts resolutions honoring Right Rev Monsignor W J Slocum following his death October 26 1908. The group lauds his knowledge humor and charity, notes the loss to the society, offers sympathy to his relatives, and orders copies for the records and library. Committee: William P Sullivan William J Ryder James J Brennan Jennie Freney James A White Fergus C Fay.

St Mary's Alumni Association W. J. Slocum Aut Norary Monsignor W. J. Blocum Hyer Lfe St Mary's William P. Sullivan William J. Ryder James J. Brennan Jennie Freney James A. White Fergus C. Fay

Algonquin club reception and local notices in city

City news notes a semi annual Algonquin club reception at Buckingham Music Hall promising continuous dancing. Local arrests include Gustave Ponslabelie on burglary suspicions tied to New Haven cases. Divorce actions listed in superior court and updates on local residents and a Waterbury linked hotel actor.

Upson Singleton & Co Beezy J. Pardy Plainfield N. J Waterbury John Sherwood Ridgewod Street Gustave Ponslabelie Colesanto New Haven Gustave New York Buness Anna Francis Ford Joseph G. Ford Ford Misa Fannie Andrews Mazie Clayton James H. Leddy Dora Leddy Bradleyville Eleonora Downcrowicz Joseph Frank Shanley California Shanley St James Buffalo Bill

Political rally praise for Bryan and critique of McKinley

A speaker urges voters to back Bryan at the polls next Tuesday praising his popularity and statesmanship. He condemns Cleveland's cabinet support for Bryan, contrasts free silver positions, and blames Republicans for the panic, water stocks, and trusts, while commending Ensign Bagley for North South tensions.

Bryan Europe White House Blaine Sherman McKinley Grover Cleveland Cleveland Ensign Bagley

Political pointers on labor, votes and rallies in Waterbury

A traveling drummer reports strong anti republican sentiment in Steubenville and along the Connecticut river. In Waterbury voters flock to a City hall voting machine and Lilley faces labor and reform criticisms. A Republican rally draws hundreds with speakers from Stamford and New Haven and a Republican Hebrew club gathers at party HQ with leaders and speakers present.

Waterbury Steuben- Ville Bryan Steubenville Hartford Winsted Middletown Connecticut River Comrave

Dillion Trial details trolley crash and conductor action

In the superior court trial of John Dillion the conductor for Connecticut Co. testifies he signaled his motorman to move forward before a Watertown freight train struck the trolley car, causing the collision that killed Walter Hayes and four others. Witness Fortune Pierce describes the moment of impact and car motion. James Kane recounts seeing gates and a crossing incident as the crash occurred.

John Dillon Connecticut Co Walter Hayes Fortune Pierce St Pierre James Kane Watertown Kane Dillon Oakville

Monsignor Slocum Death and Funeral Leads Monday's Democrat

The Monday's Democrat prints a full account of the death and funeral of Monsignor Slocum and the eulogies for Father Treanor, Dr Anderson, Father Crowley, Dr Davenport, and other ministers.

Monsignor Slocum Father Treanor Anderson Crowley Davenport

Deaths and Funerals Miss Julia Shea and Patrick Hickey

The funeral of Miss Julia Shea was at St Francis Xavier with a requiem mass by Rev Jeremiah Curtin. Burial followed at St Joseph's cemetery. Patrick Hickey's funeral from Lafayette street to St Patrick's church also featured a solemn mass and burial at St Joseph's cemetery with floral tributes from family and friends.

Julia Shea St Francis Xavier Church Jeremiah Curtin Mra P. J. Boyce William Phelan James Shea Frederick Miller Daniel Kempe John Carmody William Shea Pat- Hck Shea Mau-ree Flaherty New England Watch Co Thomas Fitzmaurice Nelle Margaret Day Irene Kempe Christina Fones Elizabeth Fitzmaurice Saxe & Floto St Joseph's Cemetery Patrick Hickey Lafayette Street St Patrick's Church Joseph M. Gleeson Father Laffin Father Conway Etta Begley Police Department Charles Gallagher John Brickel James Magner Lawrence Lawlor Robert P. Kiersted George Gabriel Patrick J. Hickey Timothy J. Hickey Brass Department of Waterbury Button Co Josephine Lulu Dethl M. J. Thompson Josopens Lalu Delhi Merida Martin James Hickey Misa Cecilia Christopher Franz Rotily New Haven Misa Katherine Keefe Terryville Katherine, May and Burke Maston Mra Joba Ines Eae Mise Butler

Brooklyn Briefs: rallies, parties, sports and politics

The Democratic party plans a rally at Duggan square on Friday evening and the Junior Aid society of the Third Congregational church hosts a Halloween party tomorrow. A fireman predicts strong support for Judge Robertson as Republicans back the Democratic ticket. The All New Haven football team meets the Brooklyn Athletic Club at Driving Park next Sunday with a $50 side game for the Colts and Crescents.

Democratic Party Duggan Square St Joseph's Brothers Society Green Street Frank Walter Bridgeport Junior Aid Society Third Congregational Church New York New Haven Hartford Judge Robertson All New Haven Brooklyn Athletic Club Driving Park Colts Crescents Matthew B. Dunphy Republican Party

Card of Thanks from Shea Family

We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy shown during our bereavement. Matthew Shea and family express gratitude for support and kindness.

Matthew Shea

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Devine, Smith, Gannon Alterney Geilfelle Committee On Resolutions City News Dremacr Prisier Labor Free Labor Bureau Peter O’connell Edward Belton City Hall John Sirfca Dr Rovers Lord of Stamford Columuue George Lilley Republican Hebrew Club Judge Cowell Martin F. Perkinson J. F. McGrath Lee F. Sherwood Frank D. Pagan E. Meigs Harry Berman Philip N. Bernstein John Burros Sam Chotsianoff Joseph Cash Fabricant Isadore Goldstein Morris Raphael Rosengarten Harry L. Shapiro Adolph Sanditz Joseph Shapiro Sossin Shore Solomon Wellington William Traurig Stephen Hoyt Louis Ultman R. F. Andrews M. Byrne Abner P. Hayes Fmal Witnnesses Inal South Main John McElligott Fenner’ S V8 South Brooklyn Briefs Democrat Cael Tel R. R. Harder & Co Bank Street Frank Shoeman South Main Street Telephone Dallas Genera, Insurance and “Agency John Nyan Sor North Main St Leonard Street Bank St Exchange Place Tel Frank Flammia & CO John Byron Frame & Aswood's Boston South Main St Joseph Pepe Canal ST Seaton New York City
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