Five Forts Captured as Scutari Falls Looms
Telegram from Cettinje reports Montenegrin forces have captured five forts defending Tarabordh and two more are said to be falling. Scutari is reportedly burning. Montenegro refuses to transmit a cipher message and offers to send a plain language request, citing inability to defer hostilities at Scutari. Vienna dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Scutari
Tarabordh
Cettinji
Plac Cettinje
Montenggro
Elvisione
Montenegro
Salem Theatre Fire Devastates Essex Street Block
A blaze in Salem Mass last night destroyed the Packard building and heavily damaged the Witch theatre on Essex Street. The fire caused an estimated loss between 125000 and 150000 with the Packard block and Witch theatre suffering major damage as crews fought the flames amid high winds and city-wide alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
Theatre Tow
Essex Street
Game
Stanton Brothers
Peabody
Marblehead
Beverly
Lynn
Packard
Lougee
Toxson
Witch Theatre
Empire Theatre
W. N. Back
Edward
Berneault Barker
Hoston
Bingham
George W. Fuller
Packard Block
Crom- Die Street
Woman Paid 1000 to Howland in Extortion Case
RutlandApril 2 Benjamin Howland of Brandon on trial for extorting money from Mrs James Wheldon of Rutland. He admitted receiving 1000 from the woman claiming it was voluntary and to quiet town gossip. Wheldon testified of threats and fabricated stories about an alleged intimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Enjamin T. Howland
Brandon
Mra
James HH. Wheldon
Mr. How
Wheldon
Wheldons
Howland
Democrats Sweep Chicago Municipal Election
Democrats won 22 aldermen plus the mayor and key city offices in Chicago. Voters approved a bond issue of 82 880 000 favored by the Merant Harti faction, while Republicans won 18 aldermen and 4 other officials. The Progressives were eclipsed by Republicans. Socialist votes were scattered. Alderman Michael Kenna known as Hinkey Dink led in the first ward with strong totals. Independent victor Charles Bi. Merriam a University of Chicago professor captured one seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elecan
Mearat-Harti
Democratic Party
Republicana
Michael Kenna
Hinkey Dink
Souneiman
John Coughlin
Charles Bi. Merriam
University of Chicago
Progressive Party Plans Hard Fight in Congress
Washington April 2 Progressive party measures to carry out its national platform will be introduced in both houses of Congress. Likely proposals include a nonpartisan scientific tax commission, initiative and referendum, a national inheritance tax, Mississippi River improvements, merit systems for postmasters and revenue officers, presidential primaries, voter registration, an interstate industry commission, agricultural extension credits, constitutional amendment methods, child labor prohibition, and a minimum wage for women. Also currency reform, Panama Canal access for toll-free traffic, and repeal of Canadian reciprocity are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Progressive Party
Congress
Murdock
Kansas
Poinsester
Panama Canal
Lake Champlain Storm Ravages Docks and Boats
Turlington April 2 report says a northwest wind at 40 mph battered the lakefront. High water damaged wharves, small boats, lumber piles, and boathouses while the steamer Tivondernsrt was forced to stay at Phattibrirg all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turlington
Tivondernsrt
Phattibrirg
Wilson Works On Tariff Plan With Underwood
President Wilson and Representative Oscar W Underwood held a lengthy White House conference over the tariff revision. Additional talks with Senator Simmons will determine sugar wool and agricultural duties and whether a unified bill or separate schedules pass the House. Opponents of free sugar from cane regions pressed the president against fully removing duty on that product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Oscar W. Underwood
White House
Wilon
Underwood
Simmons
Senate
Cniterwiod
Wilhon
Redfield
Department of A Sommerer
Express firms suffer parcel post hit in rates fight
Washington April 2 Express companies concede parcel post cut hurts earnings. Officials told the Interstate Commerce Commission that small package business declined about 25 percent, cutting roughly six percent of overall revenue as the commission weighs express rate reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcel Post
Washington, D
Eminsel
McCombs May Accept Government Aid Pledge
William F. E. McCombs, Democratic national chairman, reportedly preparing to turn to Washington to discuss a pledge on federal aid. A White House meeting was held with Secretary Garrisson’s office indicating support for a nationwide approach to aid, urging governors to coordinate funds and responsible personnel for implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Willian FE. McCombs
Aintmssadbor
Garrinan
Knavville
Tern
White Howse
McCimba
Huweneh
Rita
Ohio
Govermrs
Chin
Ilimote
Woat Virginia
Miewwri
Tetines Jaee
Arkamena
Firntushy
Mivthenipyel
Lavtobetana
Itediana
Atiicae
Munney
Garrison
5000 Barrels of Whiskey Lost in Louisville Flood
Louisville April 20 The Rugby Distillery storeroom in the West End collapsed after flood damage, spilling about 5000 barrels of whiskey valued at 250000 dollars into the river. Crest of the flood passed the city as water stood two feet deep in parts of the town with refugees gathered in Wickliffe sheltering from rising waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Rugby
Woatert
Farluwah
Wicklille
Hickman
Cairo
Calumbie
Ohio River Falling at Cincinnati After Floods
Cincinnati April 2 After remaining stationary for a day the Ohio River began to fall here and is expected to continue. eight more bodies were recovered in Columbus area bringing the death toll, plus the body of James M. Kearnes found months after his drowning. Governor Cox plans to visit major flood areas to survey conditions and coordinate relief with local committees for better apportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Columba
James M. Kearnes
Columbus
Yelief
Cox
Crlumias
Dayton
Hamilton
Zanesville
Marietta
Local levee fears for Cairo amid rising Ohio flood risk
Report from Cairo dated April 2 warns Big Four levee in the drainage district north of the city may breach. The 7 000 acre area hosts manufacturing and lumber plants. Last year floods caused about 87 million in losses. this year logs and damage threaten industrial sites as the Ohio rises and the levee protection weakens. Officials stress uncertainty about what the day may bring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Ula
Ohio
Drowning Not Cause Of Fisk's Death At Melhdues
In St Jolmebary on April 2 doctors Stone and illey examined Samuel Fisk's body at Melhdues. They found death not caused by drowning due to decomposition hindering determination. No further investigation will be made though Fisk's disappearance remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jolmebary
B. By Stone
Illey
Burlington
Kamuel Fisk
Melhdues
Fisk
Adultery Case Yields Hard Labor Sentence in Windsor
In Burlington on April 2 Judge Wat rman sentenced Mary Rowe Collette to not less than two nor more than three years at hard labor in Windsor after she pleaded guilty to adultery. The case tied to a Fort Ethan Aflen soldier Lindsey, with probation considered but rejected. Lindsey also faced a guilty plea to a similar charge and received a heavy fine. Other defendants include Charles Mason, who pleaded guilty to shooting a revolver on a streetcar and received nine months to a year in jail, and Jacob Spencer charged with illegal sale near the post, who pleaded not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Je. L. Watrman
Mary Rowe Collette
Windsor
Dean
Kenox Dimetion
Lindsey
Fort Ethin
Collette Seaman
Wenter J
T. K. Hopkins
Tudgy Water
Fort Fthansey
Coltetta
Ili Courte
Geeven
Charles Mason
Wilie Franklin
Merey
Jacoh Spencer
Vermont Baptist State Convention Meets in Rutland
The Vermont Baptist State convention board agreed to assist churches in Corinth West Corinth Huntington Huntington Center Bast ieatige and West Topsham and Wilmington funds. Rev W A Davison was appointed special agent. treasurer reported receipts and expenditures for churches and missionary work. A committee was named to plan a county monument at First Vermont Baptist church in Shaftebury. The convention to send delegates to Newton summer school and Fairfax Ministerial Institute. Trustees to meet again September 22 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Vermont Baptist State Convention
St Ward
Corinth
West Corinth
Huntington
Hukington Center
Bastieatige
West Topsham
Wilmington
J A. Tuell
W. A. Davison Oif Turlington
Huwwrt
First Vermont Baptist Church
Shaftebury
Whiting
Fionrge H. Watt
Newton Summer School
Fairfax Ministerial Institute
Dayton Seeks Federal Aid After Devastating Flood
Dayton officials announce a plan to seek a federal loan of 20 to 40 million dollars to fund reconstruction after a flood that damaged Montgomery County properties estimated around 100 million. Relief leaders report severe food shortages despite incoming provisions and note several bodies recovered as work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
John H. Patterson
Relief Committee
Payton
Tatterson
Britain
Congress
Montgomery County
Ollivials
Patterson
Marked Increase Proposed in Vermont Railroad Appraisal
The Vermont Board of Railroad Appraisal gathered at the State House in Montpelier to discuss increases in Delaware and Hedron appraisal values. Officials examined the Brasselarra Sare railvent and the Rutland A White line, with plans to raise assessments and refile the valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Hedron Appraisal
Vermont
State House
Montgetirr
Vadeos Hiver
Pertiy
Brasselarra Sare
Rutland
Died at Montpelier Home of Walter R. Richart Sr
Mrs Reed, born May 22 in Wallafield, died at her Montpelier residence after an illness affecting the throat. She leaves a brother Lestie Reed of Los Angeles. An early funeral service will be held Friday morning at 7 at Montpelier. the funeral will be in Whitefield Friday afternoon at 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes Uorroe
Mucnarason
Heroe
Walter R. Richartsen
College Street
Montpelier
Wallafield
Henjemin
Aratheian Jostyn Reed
Weiksfield
Mekides
Lestie Reed
Lame Angeles
Calif
Servier
Finier
Th. M. Hushwell
Whitefield
St Johnsburg Academy Honors Seniors Names Listed
The St Johnsburg Academy announces its senior honors with Merle Chandler Noel Noyes George Hinman and more named as salutatorians speakers and valedictorians for the upcoming graduation week noting dates and ceremonies to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnnsbury Academy
St. Johnsburs
Apel
Sass Hutmore
St. Johnsberg Academy
Mise Merle Chandler
Warlan ‘Tolman
Sanitaturin
Noel Noyes
George Hinman
Sprahers
Funeral of King Fieainge of Greece Hailed by World Rulers
King Constantine and the royal house led an imposing Greek funeral as Greece buried King Fieainge. Delegations from Europe, Turkey, the Aegean islands, and Asia Minor joined the ceremony in Athens. Soldiers and church officials filled the cortege while the holy Greek standard was laid to its resting place in a church built for the rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Fieainge
Greece
Ryal
Anil Princeses
Greve
Turkey
Uexean
Asia Minor
Den
Mies
Colin
Constantine
Cole Placed in Jail After Wife’s Death
Cole a Lyndonville drug clerk employed by Fe K Twinell was jailed in Caledonia county after authorities suspected strychnine poisoning in the death of his wife Charlotte Grove Cole of Lyndonville. He was arrested in Wentworth, N H, following her funeral and faces a Wednesday hearing as doctors and authorities investigate an autopay linking to the case. The couple had separated. she had returned to Lyndonville two weeks earlier and the quarrels between them had been reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Copeland
Tasbitind
Bohl Stone
Whites
Burlington
Wentworth
Avith New Humpalire
Cole
Poverty and disease drove him to death by own action
Burlington April 2 Despondency from incurable disease led Louis Stewart 73 formerly city employee to commit suicide. He drank carbolic acid after months of cancer pain, leaving a wife and two daughters in a small Mechanics Street flat. Despite hospital care, he died without relief, his family hearing the fatal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Louis Stewart
Stewart
Mechanics
EF. Murray
Mr. Stewart
Ty [Es Borides
Daughten
Refused to resign in New York Senate dispute
George H Kendal accused of attempted extortion within the New York State Bank affair. Senator A Stillwell and Governor Sul jet carious inquiry details. Senate inquiry continues as Kendal resists stepping down amid pressure from state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Kendal
York
Hank
Senater
Mm A. Stillwell
New York
Sul Jet
Saeed
Senate
Claimed Man With Odd Delusions Reaches Foster Street
John O Sullivan, recently returned from Northfield, loitered near the Keefe home on Foster Street early this morning causing alarm. He claimed to be an uncle and later believed he was a cobbler, prompting police to detain him and seek medical evaluation. he may be sent to Waterbury State Hospital for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rminnijght
Ye Than
Jerman
Michael
Foster Street
Eli Keefe
City Hall
Fifth Ward
John Dine
John O'Sullivan
Emerald
Keefe
O'Sullivan
Northfield
Mr. Keefe
America
Teale
O'Splivan
Hyrre
Mike
Covery
J. W. Rtewart
State Hospital
Waterbury
Fiver Dineon
Police
Barre Liquor Cases In Barre County Court
In Barre liquor case in Washington venty court this morning State vs Josephine Lovaven of Barre charged with illegal sale of liquor. Jury drawn yesterday afternoon. witnesses included Chamberlain Moran and deputy sheriffs. Respondent testified prison whiskey purchases at Locassy house on several occasions. other Barre defendants have pleaded guilty and sentencing to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Venty
Josephine Lovaven
Marre
Northfield
A. H. Graves
Duxbury
G. Long
Warren
Nelson
Panton
E. Sherman
Sleeper
Moretown
B. W. Wilbur
Calais
Charles H. Chamberlain
John Moran
Sherriff
Ot. Slayton
George K. Morris
Freight train collision damages Brackett Shaw building
Shortly after 11 this forenoon a Montpelier Wells River freight train derailed while transferring from Central tracks to Wells River line beneath Granite Street. One box car struck the Brackett Shaw and Lami gasoline engine building, tearing tin from the side and damaging the roof. The first car left its rear trucks. front trucks of the second car stayed with the car body as rails and tracks were restored by early afternoon. Cametor Brown led the shifter crew handling the transfer. Train-speed was moderate. cause traced to a rail joint and frog. Thrane over the Wells River branch was halted briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Tts
Wells River
Rrow
Cametor Brown
Honored Their Member At John Lennon Funeral
Delegation from Clan Gordon and the Condors attended the funeral of John Mc Lennon at 147 North Seminary Street. American Order of Condors members joined clan members from Clan Gordon and Rev. Duncan Ratenend led services. Hope Cemetery was the final resting place for the deceased as officers and dignitaries were noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clan Gordon and
Condors
John McLennon
Alan Jordan
North Seminary Street
Order of Condors
Tierden
Duncan Ratenend
Armel
Gorden
Cate
Ales
Comtte
Williamn
Remadie
John Ambepeon
Pabert Inglis
Fame Elvick
Alexander Angak
Nice
Sunday Sales 2Tir Protest in Barre Over Lunch Rooms
Barre merchants clerics and unions protested Sunday restaurant licenses at a city council meeting to curb lunchroom sales on the Sabbath. Speakers pressed enforcement of Sabbath laws and questioned what constitutes a lunchroom while urging restrictions on merchants and drug stores selling goods after church hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre Retail Merchants Association
Board of Trade
Pasoeration
Central Labor Union
Equal
W. H. Eager
Retail Clerks’ Association
J. W. Barnett
J. B. Reardon
George H. Holt
Charles H. Wishart
George N. ‘Tilien
J.T. Callaghan
Central Labor Union, PLC
Ladd
W. D. Smith
Merchants’ Association
Silvio Car Idli A
Kager
Vermont
Mr. Reardon
Barre
Eng Jer Aaid
Firiwn
Mr. Enger
Alderman Brown
Trac
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Tottering
Salem, Mass
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Bulding
Brandon Man
Lake Champlain
McCombs
Paducah, Ky
War Department
Waterman
Chittenden
First ‘Church
Lorette E. Richardson
Waittsfield
Ballo
Senate Wa Pron
Dare
George
Royal House
Lyndonville
Wife
Granite Street
Pee Union
Andles
Comemeenry
Cinten Camdenleee
Kingers
Wallen
Chairean
Jules Bareet
Eneretarrs
A. Hinin
Beret
Stanton Dameiieg
Prarkam
Dawson
Savnetay
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