Tragedy at Syracuse University Ends in Double Death
Dean of the College of Business Administration J. Herman Wharton was shot and killed by professor Holmes Beckwith, who then killed himself. The incident occurred in the administration building as students had petitioned for Beckwith’s removal. Beckwith, a World War I veteran, headed the finance and insurance department and faced dismissal at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N.Y
J. Herman Wharton
College of Billers
Syracuse University
Holmes Beckwith
Beckwith
School of Administration
Vollexy of Agriculture
Russell Sage
Joseph Slocum
Petit
Dent
Day
Dean Wharton
Pri Beckwith
Conial
Chancelor
Nimeelf
Finance and Insurance
Danie Seraity
California
Uolambia
Ayracase University
Whd
Engineering
Business Administration
Chien | Reline Tn Pian
Priest is slain in rectory near Detroit
Detroit April 2 Rev Leo Jarecki priest of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Wyandotte was shot killed in the rectory by an unknown assailant believed connected to someone in the priest’s household. Jarecki, born in Poland in 1874, served at the Polish seminary in Detroit.
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Detroit
Ipeteun
Leo Jarecki
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Wyandotte
Here
Ayers
Father Jarecki
Father Jarocki
Jarocki
Fragmentary War News From An Old Journal
Fragmented OCR describes shifting forces and feared outcomes. Mentions Germany Victoria and soldiers, with concerns over injuries and extended danger. The text is garbled but hints at a tense military situation and potential casualties without clear details.
Stanhope Brigham Bicycle Theft Alarm At Factory
Randolph Stanhope Brigham misplaced his bicycle in the Brigham gelatine factory bulkhead this week and later found it missing. A color man suspected of bicycle theft fled town but was later captured near Woodstock, Vermont. he escaped the lockup by prying rivets. Other townsfolk, arrivals, and medical updates fill a busy local page with names and small happenings.
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Stanhope Brigham
Brigham
DD. Howe
LS Brigham
W. Canyon
Dirk and
Razor
Local notes and visits in Graniteville district
Miss Edith Perry of Plainfield and Miss Margaret Murray of Cassie Street visit Graniteville over the weekend. Teachers and residents, including Lola Pathaway and Mire Murray, attend various local duties. John Donald installs a telephone at the bowl. Roy Rouey family quarantined for scarlet fever.
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Edith Perry
Plainfield
Marsgaret Murray
Cassie Street
Mins
Lola Pathaway
East Nye Gate
Mire Murray
John Donald
Roy Rouey
Scarlet Feeer
Tam
Housemae Misers
Destructive Manila Fire Leaves 15000 Homeless
The April 2 dispatch reports a massive blaze in Manila's Nan Lazaro district destroying about 3000 homes and leaving 15000 people homeless. Two bodies were recovered from the ruins as investigators assess the fire's toll and origin.
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Manila
Mines Threatened by Floods Amid Train of Strikes and Pumps
Six British coal mines left to floodwaters by the miners and pumpmen strike are at risk of permanent wrecking. Four are in South Shire, one in the Forest of Dean, and one in Flimshire Wales. Seepage endangers sewerage in Lancashire and Rhondda Valley. Clerks and volunteers operate pumps as government plans to meet the crisis unfold. The London coal committee says reserves could cover about three weeks, extending to five or six with continued good weather. No submarines or holidays for miners are reported.
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London
Southshire
Forest of Dean
Emer
Tondon Coat Committee
More Potatoes On Hand In Northern States
Washington April 2 The Bureau of Markets reports remaining potato stocks in Michigan and other northern states are larger than usual. It predicts that shipments from Florida and other regions will be delayed by freight rates and costs, allowing northern stocks to compete with the new crop for a longer period this spring.
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Washington
Michigan
Federal Bureau of Markets
Ie Baireau
Unclear text from Tralee court report fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes from Tralee prose mention a person named McCarthy and a Kerry court scene. The legible parts reference a service and a scene at Tralee with names and places but lack coherent facts or dates to establish a clear event.
Town Talk Skim of Local Happenings and Births
A collection of brief notes: a son born to Mr and Mrs Lands at 18 South Main Street. Mrs Euphemia Mewitraga returns from a four month stay in Toston. George Lefay and family return to their farm on West Hill Misa Lucchina visits from Smith College during Easter week. Violet Maple Avenue worker seeks painting work in Troy. Henry Bewley hospitalized after a truck incident. birth announced for Irvine Virginda to Mr and Mrs Victor Rauth at Faulkner hospital. a birthday range of other local names appears in transit and social notices amid broader town chatter.
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Horn
Peter
South Main Street
Euphemia Mewitraga
Toston
Cheorge Lefay
West Hill
Misa Lucchina
Smith College
Northa Mwes
Votter
Maple Avenue
Troy
Durtin
Astotmobil
Henry Bewley
Et Wratt
Camp Street
Witted
Barre City
Smith of
East
Bill
Irvine Virginda
Victor Rauth
Faulkner Hospital
Jamar Mein
Mase
Senith
Miemberet
Cakale
Slaughter
Vestendey
Allies Escort Charles Back as Paris Discusses Peace Rumors
Dispatches from Paris and Washington report that ex Emperor Charles is being escorted toward Switzerland under guard with stricter movement controls. In Washington, Rene Viviani's visit revives talks on separate peace and an amended League of Nations, with officials cautious and noncommittal about concrete decisions.
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Paris
Associates Press
Charles
Hungary
Switzer
Switzerland
Washington
Rene Viviani
France
Sys
State Department
St Vivians
Montpelier Notes on Local Officials and Events
Local Montpelier items list notable residents and visitors including Judge Leonard Wing, WB Greenwood, Major J W Tinker, and D Emery. Business figures such as EK Doe of Parker-Young and H Jackson are seen in Burlington for bar association matters. The Nye Motor Co files for stock, a DA meeting is set, and community figures attend funerals and church events as Vermont state affairs unfold.
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National Guards
Leonard FP. Wing
WB. Greenwood
Rutland
J. W. Tinker
St. Johnmbury
W. P. Springer
N. Barber
Berth
Sfield
Row Barrell
Corey
Emery
Newport
EK Doe
Parker-Young Company
Jeans
Dalton
Burlingsea
Hoovers
James Hartness
AW. Farnsworth
State Board ‘of Chiropractors
Red
Robert E. Healey
North Bennington
Bennington
Burlington
Prof
Ing. H. Jackson
Vermont Bar Association
Willian
Ward Proity
HF. Graham
Craftsbury
W. A. Lord
Bald’win Street
Lord Pursmit
T. Deavitt
Nye Motor Co
Barre
Secretary of State
Aid & Companion
DA Ft
Unitarian Vestry
Oplock
Charlotte Wile
Lenn
Pml Traey
Jueegh Willams
John Egan
Midfest
Charles Crossarth
Mt. Shiai
Nobels
Mt. Sinai
Montpelier
Sylvie
Uniterian
Largy
Goeyl
Charles Departure Kept Secret As He Plans Swiss Flight
Vienna reports former Emperor Charles will travel to Switzerland by concealed route with Italy’s permission, kept under tight military secrecy. Hungary, Belgrade notes flag possible military moves along the frontier, while royalist politics in Austria and Hungary threaten a ministerial crisis.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Charles
Steinamanger
Switzerland
Fale
Swit
Zerland Hue
Itvis
Austria
Swiee
Nounce
Steinamnanger
Himsolf
Hungary
Prench
Offucers
Genarm
Peteen Seeck
Sceres
Promlees
National Assembly
Geeoluthane
France
England
Artinn
Woman Shot By Man Crying I Am Love Sick
Fragmentary report describes a killing by a man described as lunatic. Details unclear with garbled names and place mentions such as Freeme Cal San Prandin and 2 Thirty View offices. Incomplete text references a train, a man who may have abducted or harmed a mine alien.
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Freeme
Cal
San Prandin
Coachd and Umpire Fight
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a dispute between a coach or instructor and an umpire. The readables indicate a confrontation occurring during a game with at least one party named or initials unclear. No clear date, location, teams, or outcomes are discernible from the segment.
Bethel Village Notices and School Events
Community notes from Bethel describe local routines including teacher Ruth Bernard at the village schools and several residents like Myrtle May and May, with mentions of connections to Stockbridge and the University of Vermont. Wednesday activities include a gathering at the Moeiundiet office and discussions among residents such as Parker and Lawrence, reflecting village life and schooling.
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Ruth Bernard
Stockbridge
Miller
Newton
Vermont
Aebetee
Lawrence case unsettled delays Boston strike settlement
Lawrence Mass April 2 no development in the local strike of building tradesmen protesting a twenty percent wage cut begun last year is expected before Monday when the master builders meet. No definite moves toward conferences between employees and employers have been made. Comment on Boston settlement not available.
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Lawrence
Mass
Heinle
Boston
Referendum on wage cuts for Chicago builders vote today
Chicago April 2 Building Trades submit referendum vote on proposal by Building Contractors to cut skilled mechanics wages from 125 dollars per week to 41 and laborers from 1 to 70 cents per hour. If accepted, 108 million in minting contracts could be let within 10 days, with an estimated 25 000 building tradesmen unemployed.
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Icago
Oniottoncore
Speedy settlement eyed for Worcester trades strike
In Worcester Massachusetts a speedy settlement of the flag trades strike is anticipated. Reports say Boston dispute is settled and workers are likely to return to work there Monday. The situation in Worcester is being monitored as negotiations continue.
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Worcester
Mass
Flag
Tvday
Boston
Radium therapy discussed at Burlington symposium note
Talk covers radium use in cancer treatment with Dr. Tuns plans to attend Boston clinics and Madame Curie directing U.S. sessions. mentions Mr and Mrs Parks and Mr and Mrs Cutler returning from Burlington and Vermont autoshow event along with social details and a birthday party for Miss Warrens with local notables and a charity tent scene.
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Harry Parks
HP. Cutler
Burlington
University of Vermont Symasium
Teniay
Robisieve
Olothe
Miles Stock
Harte
Pitheburg
New York
Tunsins
Boston
Madame Curie
United State
Europe
Dr William X Mackay Dies After Long Illness
Dr William X Mackay eldest son of James Mackay died today at noon after five years with tuberculosis. Born Aberdeen October 16 1846 he came to Barre with his family as a child and practiced medicine in Barre for six years before health problems sent him to Pittsford and later Cabot and Johnson. He returned to Barre 14 months ago and spent his final months bedridden. He married Ki McWharter of Barre July 23 and leaves a son, Rebertaon, and his father, two brothers James R and George K Mackay, a sister Hazel Mackay, and stepmother Mrs James Mackay. He was a member of Pal Omert college fraternity and Knights of Pythias. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at his father’s home with interment in Hope Cemetery. flowers omitted.
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William K. Mackay
James Mackay
Mackey
Aberdeen
Scotland
James
Agnes (Robertson) Mackay
G Barre
Baltimore College
Barre
Pittsford
Dr. Mackay
Ki. McWharter
Whittier
Cal
Rebertaon
James R. Mackay
George K. Mackay
Mise Hazel
Death of John A Frontini in California
News arrived from Colorado Springs of the sudden death of John A Frontini formerly of Falls Street Barre. Heart trouble caused his death during a visit to the Springs. Born in Ange Italy October 24 1888 he came to Barre at age three. He worked as a letter cutter at Shenandoah granite plants and was active in local politics and fraternal orders. He leaves a brother Antonio of Shenandoah Ia and two sisters Mrs A Colombo Barre and Mrs R Clerieri Waterbury. Remains will be shipped to Barre. funeral details to follow.
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Hejah A. Frontini
Falls Street
Colorado Springs
Cal
Frontin
Shenan- Weal
Antonio
A. Colomba
Bertin Street
Bari
Ange
Italy
Get
Miro
Joseph Frontini
Harte
Koro
Red Men
atho/ Pocahontics
Woodmen
Thalian Pleasure Club
St Mogice’s
Chures
Beijos
Antoni
Shenanioal
City Votes Salary Change for Barre Clerk and Treasurer
At a sparsely attended Barre meeting, voters abolished the nominal salaries and fees for the city clerk and treasurer and approved a straight 2500 salary with the city covering necessary office help. Other actions included hourly rates for aldermen and auditors, a daily rate for assessors, and hospital funding under prior terms.
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Barre
Tto
Treasumr
Duiressors
Rio
Barry City Hospital
James Mackay
William Barclay
James Smart
S. McDonald
McDonald
HL. Campbell
Langley
W. A. Drew
Bath
Auihors
Shield
Charles H. Wishart
Cty
Sean
Father of 17 Children Dies in Reform Home
Joseph Macy aged 14, a motive of Chary New York, died last night at reform in Middlew. He was child of Mr and Mrs. duc le Mary and father of 17 children. Survivors include Ward ad event re Killa Kenwiyary of a Park, To 1, Aueetem, Pierwen Basel, Stella, Ruby and Five held in Barter La undertaking tems in Mont plier Monday after noon at 2:00 Vrlock.
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Joseph Macy
Chary
N.Y
Ducule Mary
Killa Kenwiyary
Aueetem
Pierwen Basel
Stella
Ruby
Barter & la Undertaking Tems
Mont Plier
Claytom Lones Leaves for White River Junethom
The text notes Claytom Lones travels to White River Junethom tomorrow to begin a new Lia aia Mirna project. Family holiday routines are described, with preparations for a birthday and anniversary event at Mins Tiers Newt or Liker Lyetreet.
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Claytom
White River
Perviour
Doves
Essex
Mins
Lyetreet
Allan Gat
Barbers Union Denies Adopted Hours Schedule Claim
The Barbers Union rejects a published schedule of opening and closing hours as authentic and endorsed. Members state they disown the proposed hours and will not accept any new agreement until ratified by the union and master barbers. The note cites a change allowing opening from 7 to 1 and April 1 for another adjustment, signed by president FE Finnie.
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Barbers’ Union
Spt
Beure
Uniion
Heal
Marre
Entairly
Unk
FE Finnie
Barat
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Max Thomas
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Maas
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Fred Buck
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Extelle Buck
A. C. Templeton
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A. M. Rowe
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Northfield
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A.C. Bailey
Rand
Hames Granger
John Dexter
Brooklyn
An Re
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Mee FM
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Hle
Norman Murray
Pearl Street
Violet Harton
Barre Wedneeray
Mine Harton
Mise
Mildred McKienzie
Mies Mabel Campbell
Esther LaPierre
Norton Mills
Teneh
Charles McKinnon
Eloise Hetley
Ayres Murphy
W. M
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John Call
Pris
Cwe
Soro Murray
Margaret Walker
Hontel
TL Bailey
Annie Ryan
Willies
Chateau Gay
Katwin Keane
Talimtee
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Milne
Varniam
Federal
Bureau of Markets
Tralee
Brephew of
Momigeer
T. J Fitsgerald
Redlands, Cal
Hhbert Kere
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the Town
Viviant
United Building Trades’ Council
State Board of
Building Trade Employers’ Association
Dewin
Singe Dah
Coyg Dolan
Edward Lawton
Mobile
Bork
Bethel
Lawrence Case
Chicago
Mann
Kibel Warrens
Killtaotrert
Topin
Ciari
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Erman Carragat
Berkley
Anche Sork
Owl
Dey
Rae Conkramprermaner
Waterman
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Creeett
Ieee
William x. MacKay
John A. Frontini
Don
Middlesex
Im Barre
Trae
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