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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

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Arrival of U S Atlantic Fleet at Amoy Sparks Apathy

The second squadron of the Atlantic Fleet arrives at Amoy with 10 ships led by Rear Admiral Emory. Local booking limits and exclusion of Chinese participants trigger resentment, while British and German officials pay respects and high officers meet with Imperial commissioners. American ships prepare for fleet games as patrols secure the shoreline. Officers and men are barred from entering the native city.

Amoy ofMcals Tai Tan Wei- Ying Louisiana William H. Emory Patton Culgoa Emory Admiral Sah Prince Tu Lang Liang Tun-Yen Foreign Board Peking Dalwigh Niobe Admiral Emory Julianne Arnold Prince Ta Lang

Bryan Attacks Rockefeller and Carnegie in Ohio

William J. Bryan closed his Ohio campaign by denouncing John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie while noting morning papers quote both supporting Taft. He accused Rockefeller of aiding the trust and Carnegie of backing the steel trust that sought presidential approval to absorb a rival company, saying the trust favors Taft.

Bryan Taft Carnegie Toledo William J. Bryan Ohio John D. Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie Rockefeller Trust Steel Trust White House

Whitman Murder Case Goes To Jury In Jersey City

Evidence nearly complete in the Whitman murder trial. Theodore S Whitman testified again to support his claim of an alliance. Indictments issued yesterday place the case on the docket as counsel for both sides prepare to sum up before nightfall. Lena Whitman’s body was found in the Lamp Black swamp at Harrison, New Jersey.

Jersey City N. J Theodore S. Whitman Lena Lampblack Harrison

Luckenbach Steamer Arrives at San Juan After Fire

The steamer W. Luckenbach, en route from New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico, arrived safely at San Juan last night with all passengers aboard. Earlier wireless reports that passengers were transferred to the steamer Philadelphia were denied.

New York W. Luckenbach San Juan Porto Rico Philadelphia Luckenbach

Weather forecast for Connecticut and Atlantic coast

Forecast calls for fair weather in the south and cooler conditions tonight. Rain and strong winds move east recovering to clearing skies, with colder temperatures anticipated Saturday. A central storm near Nantucket has produced heavy rain along the middle and north Atlantic coasts, while a high pressure area moves eastward bringing pleasant conditions east of the Rockies.

Connecticut Hatteras Nantucket Middle North Atlantic Rocky Mountains

Parry defends King letters amid Hearst dispute

D M Parry former president of the National Association of Manufacturers says he cannot confirm the authorship of letters Read by Hearst in New York. He notes King and Maxwell were hired to assist in building the association and that King’s work focused on labor bills. Parry, a Republican, calls Hearst’s actions childish and urges fair treatment of King and the Democratic National Committee.

Indianapolis Ind D. M. Parry Natonal Association of Manufacturers Hearst New York Myron D. King John Maxwell National Association of Manufacturers Mr King King Association Atlanta Democratic National Committees Democratic Naiional Committee

Blake Confesses Bribe Offer in Ruef Trial

E A Blake claims a plan to bribe jurors to favor Ruef. He testified Ruef’s associate Frank Murphy allegedly offered $10,000 for silence and notes payable after sentencing. Blake’s wife reacted with loud crying as he faced sentence in the San Francisco case.

San Francisco E. A Blake John M. Kelly Abrahan Ruef Ruef Frank J. Murphy Jim ER. A. S. Blake Langdon Martin Stevens Abraham Ruef Stevens Kelly

Burglary Suspect Forcibly Takes Diamond Earrings

A young man posing as a buyer forced Mrs. Eben Adams at gunpoint to surrender her diamond earrings after gaining entry to her New Rochelle home. He then fled without taking other valuables, suggesting to police he may be a novice.

New Rochelle Eben Adams

Body of Murdered Man Found in Sack Near Detroit

The unknown man, almost nude, was found bound in a sack with ropes and a driving rein in Laphams lane, Springwells township near Michigan Avenue. He had a throat cut, a bullet hole in one temple, and his head crushed. straw partly covered the body.

Detroit Mich Laphams Lane Springwells Township Michigan Avenue

Botkin murder sentence upheld by appeals court

The district court of appeals affirmed the life imprisonment sentence for Cor Delia Botkin, convicted in 1904 of first degree murder for poisoning Mrs. John P. Dunning in Dover, Del., via candy sent from San Francisco.

Lfe San Francisco District Court of Appeals Cordelia Botkin

Police raid on East Side poolrooms nets 150 arrests

A police detail raided east side poolrooms in New York City, arresting 150 men tied to Tammany protection. In Seymour, William H. Collins killed himself by ingesting seid after a year of suffering as an inmate.

East Side New York Seymour William H. Collins

Rockefeller backs Taft in presidential vote

John D. Rockefeller declares he will vote for William H Taft next Tuesday and reasons he prefers Taft over Bryan. He cites Taft's fitness, stability, and pro commerce stance, and says the current administration has not favored special interests. He has long been a Republican and supports tariff and currency positions.

John D. Rockefeller No 26 Broadway William H. Taft Taft Bryan

Hungarian Dies After Pump Prank at Bridgeport Factory

John Schink a 21 year old Hungarian worker at Crane Brothers factory in Bridgeport was suffocated by a handpump used by fellow workers in a prank. He collapsed, later died, as police detained Peter Wilson Adam Wicker and Louis Poltz in connection with the incident.

Bridgeport John Schink Schink Crane Brothers Sehink Peter Wilson Adam Wicker Louis Poltz

Fishing Schooner Ashore at Provincetown Breakwater

The Boston fishing schooner Joseph Cromwell went ashore on the Long Point breakwater during a heavy northeast gale. After being assisted off the beach near Wood End, she remained high and dry as the tide receded, with expectations she would move to a port. Provincetown served as a refuge for vessels including the scout cruiser Chester and the revenue cutter Androscoggin.

Provincetown Mass Boston Joseph Cromwell Long Point Woodend Cromwell Chester

Ten million diverted from Chicago and Alwaukee Electric project

Reports filed with federal receiver Judge Grosscup show about 9.7 million dollars of the 18 million raised by investors for the Chicago and Alwaukee Electric railway may have been spent outside construction. The Wisconsin division stands out for extraordinary bond financing with 13.93 million debt against only 2.25 million construction cost.

Chicago Chicago and Allwaukee Electric Railway Company Peter 3. Grosscup Wisconsin Moore Grosscup Lowenfeldt London Security Company

Assessors Meet in New Haven Chamber for Statewide Talk

Assessors from 28 towns including Beacon Falls Branford Cheshire Derby Hamden Meriden Milford New Haven North Haven Orange Oxford Prospect Seymour Southbury Stamford Trumbull Westport Chatham Cromwell Durham Killingworth Middletown gathered in City Hall New Haven for a 3 hour conference. Tax Commissioner William H. expressed satisfaction at the turnout and the commitment to duties.

Aldermen's New Haven Beacon Falls Branford Cheshire Derby Hast Haven Guilford Hamden Meriden Middlebury Milford North Haven Orange Oxford Prospect Seymour Southbury Bridgeport Danbury Greenwich Huntington Newtown Stamford Trumbull Westport Chatham Cromwell Durham Killingworth Middletown Corbin William H. A

Murder at Kingston Jail Stirs Local Mob

A mob of about thirty masked men attacked Kingston jail killing George Cook after he faced murder charges in John King’s case. Cook drew a razor and cut a mob member before being shot. Reports also note a series of related legal and athletic discipline items from San Francisco to St Louis and a disaster scenario in Mexico with oil field gas fatalities.

Kingston George Cook John King Cook

British Squadron to South America Under Sir Percy Scott

Port Elizabeth Oct 30 orders specify the British squadron led by Rear Admiral Sir Percy Scott will proceed to South America after its South African programme. The force, including the Good Hope Antrim Carnavon and Devonshire London, was said to be uninvolved with the Venezuelan dispute.

Port Elizabeth Cape Colony Sir Percy Scott South America Good Hope Antrim Carnarvyon Devonshire London the Foreign Percy Scott Vincent Sorbett Venezuela Island of Margarita

Identity of Hartford youth found on South Main street

The mysterious youth found yesterday morning on South Main street was identified as Tony Matz of 39 Prospect Street Hartford. Though he refused to talk at Waterbury Hospital the Hartford authorities confirmed the identification after his sister retrieved him. He appears demented with a recent similar attack and had previously been picked up in Hartford and taken to a hospital.

South Main Street Hayes Tony Metz Prospect Street Hartford Waterbury Hospital Matz Waterbury

Divorce Contests Set As Leddy Case Moves On

On short calendar in the superior court the divorce case of James H. Leddy moved from ex parte to contest status with Dora B. Leddy likely to defend. custody of two children sought by Leddy. Mrs Leddy seeks counsel fee. Ford v Ford postponed a week due to return-date mistake. Eleonora Downcrowicz granted decree against Joseph Downcrowicz with custody of several minors amid allegations of intolerable cruelty and habitual intemperance.

James H. Leddy Dora Leddy Anna Francis Ford Joseph Ford Eleonora Downcrowicz Joseph Downorowicz

City News Highlights Busy Evening Plans and Weather Update

The board of health weighs next year’s estimates for Fulton and Gallpeau bands at Buckingham hall tomorrow. Crescent football practice tonight. all members to attend. Charles Thompson and Fanny Vaden wed in Cheshire on October 20. Holy Name societies plan for St Michael's rally with 6:52 trolley to Waterville, drum corps to escort to church. Democratic rallies set for tonight at two locations with Mayor Thoms and ex Senator Kennedy among speakers. Monegan Advance Guards to meet at Democratic HQ and march to the rally in the north end. Rallies scheduled for Brook Hyn and Washington hill tomorrow evening. Last night’s rain measured .77 inches. October totals reach 2.43 inches, boosting reservoirs but delaying needs amid fears of water famine.

Board of Health Fulton Gallpeau Buckingham Hall Crescent North End Charles Thompson Fanny Vaden Cheshire Committee of Holy Name Societies St Michael's Church Waterville Drum Corps Holy Name Society of the Ville Democratic Party iVne Cherry Streets East Maatn Street Hamilton Avenue William E. Thoms William Kennedy Francis P. Gutif Ely

Rockefeller Taft Deal Allegations Stir Election Controversy

National Chairman Mack accuses the Republican National Committee and Standard Oil of arranging a pact to support Taft with large campaign contributions in exchange for promises to Rockefeller and a fixed fine. He claims funds totaling 3 million with 2 million used for coercion, half sent to Indiana and Ohio. Carnegie under fire for remarks on Bryan.

New York Mack John D. Rockefeller Taft Republican National Committee Standard Oil Hitchcock Rockefeller Standard Oil Co Hitchsock Roosevelt Steel Trust Carnegie Europe Bryan Republisan Indiana Ohio

Cases Next Week In Superior Court Hearings

The superior court plans three days of hearings next week with election day on Tuesday. Scheduled cases include Colonial Trust Co vs Frank C. Plume, William J. Knapp vs M. J. Daly & Sons, James H. Pryor administrator vs Dennis S. Murnane et al. Remaining cases for following week list Harriet P. Kendall vs Estella and Luther administratrix, Jane Hotchkiss vs borough of Nungatuck, Anna A. Cot te administratrix vs railroad company, Adolph Mieller Jr administratrix vs the same, Kate A. Kelly administratrix vs Connecticut Co, plus Walter S. Atwood vs Connecticut Co and John Penrose and John Penrose Jr. two ages vs railroad company. In other news, Boston Bridge Works president Andrews and New England Structural Co secretary Fitts pleaded guilty to collusion in bids for city contracts, paying $1,000 and $5,000 respectively.

Colonial Trust Co Frank C. Plume William J. Knapp M. J. Daly & Sons James H. Pryor Dennis S. Murnane Harriet P. Kendall Estella Railroad Company Adolph Mieller, Jr Kate A. Kelly The Connecticut Co Walter Atwood John Penrose John Penrose, Jr Boston Andrews Boston Bridge Works Fitts New England Structural Co

Storm did good amid New England coast rain and wind

The southern coast storm spread 1.04 inches of rain by 8 a.m. with 34 mph winds as far as Nantucket and Cape Cod bore the gale. Block Island reported 1.40 inches and a 44 mph gust, while vessels including the Yale and City of Columbus faced rough seas near Montom­ery Point and Cape Cod. Maritime incidents included the Joseph Cromwell ashore on Provincetown breakwater and a coaster dismasted off Nau­set Lights. The storm moved toward Cape Race as colder air followed. Rear Admiral Alfred Reynolds Couden retired on his 67th birthday in Washington.

Boston New England Hess Block Island Nantucket Cape Cod Yale Metropolitan Line New York Chatham Mageter Mariner Hawes Cape Montomey Point Joseph Cromwell Provincetown Nau City of Columbus Savannah Stone Horse Shoal Cape Race

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