Waterbury Rally Highlights Democratic Push and Jobs
Local crowds on Hamilton and Cherry Streets hear Alderman Robert Mackie and Jack McDonald urge voters to back the Democratic ticket. Speakers praise past city relief, condemn Republican policy, and stress local employment through city projects, urging a majority for the Democrats.
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Hamilton Avenue
Main Street
Cherry Street
North Square
Robert Mackie
Bernard F. Burke
John W. McDonald
Hartford
Jack McDonald
Devine
Thoms
Waterbury
Connecticut
Robertson
Ntleman
Judge Lowe
Bryan
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Republican Board of Aldermen
Deblin Street
Fragmented musings mix with car laws and campaign humor
A jumbled pastiche discusses wedding gifts and social strain, Massachusetts reckless driving penalties, a risqué anecdote from Lady Winston Churchill, commuter campaigners, a theater mishap with Mephistopheles, and jokes about political rallies. The piece drifts through warnings about car laws, satire on reading habits, and bout of local political color.
Lilley Expected to Lose in Connecticut Race
Harper's Weekly forecasts a GOP governor defeat in Connecticut and a tight race for New York. The piece reports Republican worries, Lilley’s Irish ties, and local political maneuvering as New Haven observes election day preparations. Governor Woodruff urged Republicans to back state and national tickets amid Lilley’s challengers.
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Harper's Weekly
Lilley
Connecticut
Hughes
New York
New Haven
Woodruff
George L. Lilley
George J. Fox
McLaan
Fox
Hartford
Waterbury
Bridgeport
A. Heaton Robertson
Voting Machines Readied for Early Polls Open
Registrars prepare voting machines and booths for a 6 AM start on Tuesday with voting closing at 5 PM to ensure participation. The piece notes local politics and opinions on the trolley company and electricity venture, plus a Waterbury man’s take on Bryan. It quotes Bryan attacking Roosevelt and Taft while criticizing presidential use of office for politics and predicting panic if Democrats won the White House.
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George Lilley
Waterbury
Bryan
New York
Roosevelt
Taft
White House
Greek clash at gathering over judge race in town
In the south end last night Jack McDonald and Town Clerk Brett entered a meeting where M. J. Byrne, Republican candidate for probate judge, spoke. Byrne was Brett’s foe in a past legislative race, changing the crowd’s mood as the evening progressed. The rest of the page comments on Lilley’s literature about employers liability and the tuberculosis topic.
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Iowa
Mephistopheles
Marguerite
Nick
Lalt
Repubean
Poll
Senator Butterworth
Attorney King
South End
Jack” McDonald
Brett
M. J. Byrne
Jack
Enemie
Byrne
Mr Byrne
Lilley
Iterature
Socialists on Voting Machines and City Handling of Tickets
The article notes the socialist ticket will appear on election day voting machines and praises Town Clerk Brett for fair treatment of all parties. It reports no conflict between Mr Buttomer, Mr Babin, and Brett over law interpretation and mentions Brett ensured candidate lists were present, aiding voters Tuesday.
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Buttomer
Babin
Brett
Waterbury railroad aid praised in political clash
In a heated exchange about railroad service and meat prices, supporters defend Judge Robertson and allies for aiding the city during Waterbury’s fire. A Democratic rally in Watertown draws large crowds with Torch light procession and speakers Byrd, Wilson, and Guilfoile, praising democratic progress and blasting Lilley.
Accuses Railroads Of Smothering Coal Competition
A petition filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleges that Pennsylvania anthracite coal is priced to New York by railroad firms, with freight rates regulating the entire market across New York and enabling price suppression through restricted competition. Jay M. Ballow of Cortland, New York, named against the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad in the filing.
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Pennsylvania
State of New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jay M. Ballow
Cortland
N. Y
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
State of
New York
James Kerr Dead Democratic Committeeman Succumbs
James Kerr a Democratic committeeman from Pennsylvania died in New Rochelle after an operation for an intestinal disorder. His wife and son were with him. William J. Bryan had visited earlier, and Kerr had been active in timber and coal interests and led several coal mining companies.
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New Rochelle
James Kerr
Pennsylvania
Surmer
William J. Bryan
Kerr
Robber Identified in New Rochelle Home Theft
Mrs Eben G Adams identified James Bommers as the robber who entered her home, feigned a furniture purchase, and snatched diamond ornaments. A slip of paper with a Manhattan address dropped by Sommers aided detectives in arresting him. He confessed to other similar robberies.
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New Rochelle
Eben G. Adams
James Bommers
Sommers
Manhattan
Mra Adama
Democrat Office Evening Hours Extended to 9 PM
The Democrat office announces evening hours until 8 oclock on weekdays and until 9 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Patrons paying subscriptions or other bills, or those leaving work or advertisers, will be attended to in the evenings. Call during the day for daytime service.
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Democrat
Six room rental in quiet two family house
Classified notice for a six room rental in a two family house at 28 Pleasant Street. Quiet healthful location with reasonable rent. Inquiries directed to D. J. McCarthy. October 31, 1903.
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Pleasant St
D. J. McCarthy
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Hinigford
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E. 8. Byrd
Virginia
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Fenner's
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R. R. Harder & Co
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Shoeman
South Main Street
Telephone
L. Becker
Exchange Place
General Fire Insurance and “Agency
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North Main St
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Bank St. Exchange Place
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Boston
Saxe & Floto
South Main St
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