Mrs Georgia Bampton Tries Murder Charge Over Husband’s Death
Georgia Bampton stands trial for the November murder of her husband Mary Sampson, a nephew of Admiral Sampson. Prosecution rests on circumstantial evidence. defense seeks to claim suicide amid a quarrel. Witnesses include the couple’s family, with gun expert testimony planned to place the shot distance. Trial before Justice Adelberg Prungh aims to resolve whether she killed him or he died by his own hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allyn House
Gilbert
Sampson Bame
Pimpeon Aril
Lampoon
George Tinklepmugh
Falcon W. Hama
Wayne County
Thin
Ampson
Enthusiastic Welcome for Col. Roosevelt in Naples
Naples on April 5 hosted large crowds greeting ex President Theodore Roosevelt arriving aboard the Hamburg. Italian officials Minister Griscom and the city government attended with flags and a prominent address from the German consul Borg Von Hartmann in the Kaiser’s honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Roosevelt
Hamburg
Capri
Griscom
An Borg von Hartmann
Musician B J Lang Dies After Illness in Boston Home
Musician B J Lang died at his Brimmer Street home in Boston after a brief illness of pneumonia. Born in Salem on December 24, 2637, he studied music under Meined and attended many ensembles. Survived by a widow, a son, and a daughter. funeral plans not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Ae
Boston
Brimmer Street
Mr. Lang
Salem
Mutie
Meined
Prang Albert Juell
Span Cabin
Kifroan
Robber flees Montreal store with $53,000 in jewels
A gunman wearing a dark coat smashed a store window in Montreal on a Thursday morning, seized a tray of diamonds valued at 53,000, fired his revolver, then fled across a side street to an express wagon. Restaurant manager John Bertrand was shot during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Que
Jewel Core
Portrane'sry
John Brrtrand
Nhot
Teppelin Ascends Again With Beotastigu Aloft 24 Hours
An airship named Teppe lin ascends with Beotastigu aboard, remaining aloft for 24 hours as crowds observe. The craft faces wind and steering challenges but stays on course above Ulm, while locals sing and track its progress along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beotastigu
Hanifen
Naeradi
Ulm
Village Notes and Personal Visits Across Town
Chelsea notices ailing Miss Bernice Ronelie, while Amadon Jr. and Adams families travel for auctions and visits. Residents from Lebanon, West Lebanon, and Corinth appear in town for holidays, with scholars, nurses, and teachers returning home. An 1798 field book by Surveyor General Whitelaw is described, alongside property transfers involving Bixby heirs and Carpenter farms. Weather notes on Siberia and a Massachusetts indexing contract add to the rural paper’s mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Ronelie
Richard Kennedy
Fred AL. West
Brookfield
David G. Adam
B. H. Adaims, Jr
West Lebion
N. H
Lebanon
N. IL
Almond Dexter
Herbert P. Camstock
Faves
Conn
J. M. Comstock
Cecelia Alger
WH. Adama, Jr
Grippe
Ruth Robonon
Leslie Gilbert
Barnet
Lauri Berry
Farl Wilson
Corinth
South Royalton
Mite
Gertrude Martin
N. 11
Meg
Fred Daniels
Herbert Kingsbury
Mise Doris
Neith Thompson
James Whitelaw
Danville
Bixby
New York City
Bixny
Lewin
Carpenter Pane
Lewis Farm
Siberia
Kby
Vorkhoy
Sogue Farm
Jana
Bilith Marley
Maxichusetis
Emeauela
Tariff Bill Rule to Be Voted On This Afternoon
Representative Dwight of New York indicated a rule on the tariff bill would be presented this afternoon. The rule allows separate votes on key schedules such as lumber and hides as galleries fill and the House floor buzzes with activity. The young leaders admitted they lack enough votes to pass the rule and hoped to secure support from high tariff insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Washi
Dwight
New York
Robert
Captain Butt
Ted
Dan Alexander Lynched in Pensacola Public Square
A mob of masked men dragged Dan Alexander from the police station and lynched him in Pensacola's public square. The accused Black man, alleged to have stabbed and killed Policeman Carter, was unopposed as the crowd hanged him from a light pole, fired into the air, and dispersed after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Dan Alexander
Carter
Uta
State's Attorney seeks delaying Albert Henderson auto license
State's Attorney A B Shaw of Burlington sent a letter to Secretary of State Guy Bailey requesting the suspension of Albert B Henderson's auto license until a hearing can determine whether to grant it. The letter states Henderson operated the car in the fatal accident that killed A C Taylor last fall and warns of possible further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Shaw
Bur- Tingtom
Secretary of Steel
Guy H. Bailey
Albert B. Henderson
Burlington
Shaw
Henderson
Taylor
Share
Ether Hare
Clark
Middlebury College Receives Land Gift at Colbo Hill
The Middlebury faculty learned of a land donation from Col Joseph Battell totaling about one hundred? acres at Colbo Hill valued at 12. An annuity condition may affect the D. K. Pearsons fund of 100000. Dr James fet offered 75000 more. Since June President Dr John M. Thomas has pushed to secure 875000 with 24 named donors contributing. land sale completion hoped soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Middlebury College
Mmn
Thie
Wind Storm Devastates Burke Farms and Telegraph Lines
A severe wind storm on Thursday, March 26, hit Burke for about twenty four hours, damaging the F A Daring farm buildings, a new shed, a chimney, and the creamery stack. It snapped telephone and telegraph lines, halting the electric light plant briefly. Estimated damage runs to hundreds of dollars as signs and elevated station plans for the town's rail line emerge amid repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
F. A. Daring
Burklyn Hall
Chieweo
Fire strikes Boston area burning homes and hay
Ex Gov A A Woodbury of Burling Down and others faced a warehouse and fire in Tremont ton area. Firefighters fought long and hard to extinguish the blaze, with losses reported and local residents returning home after the difficult effort. The incident involved estimates of damage and a lengthy containment effort by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Woodbury
Burling Down
Hay
Valdonta
Moveley
Washington
Woodbry
Larue
Mildred
Institute for Pastors Meeting at St Johnsbury Next Month
An Institute for Pastors will be held at St Johnsbury with Rev Dr W W Mackenzie from Hartford and Rev Dr W Denyins Mackenzie named among speakers. The program includes library department leadership by Owen H Gatey of Andover and Harvard University professors. The event is organized under the Country Church associations with dates in April and May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
St. Jehusbury
Teorge Hodges
Bilecapatt School
Cani- Wridgh
Anon Keven Hutterfield
Manetel
W. W
Fasvare Diviniog
George Sity
W. Denyins Mackenzis
Hartford I Stare Eee
Hartford
Bennington 5A meeting eyes liquor license changes
Discussion centers on changing the liquor license to channel revenue into the treasury, with a $4 100 levy on a house and an oil charter/bylaws review. Officials weigh license powers and the town’s ability to grant permits, noting existing licenses and potential costs for extra licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Bens
Ee API
Iha
Tha Oil
Burke Reassumes Mayor Office in Burlington Remarks
James K Burke took the oath as mayor in Burlington on April 5 as the new city council met. He urged a $1.70 tax rate with ten cent increase and asked street commissioners Ward Stevers and J. T. Benders to show cause why they should not be removed for incompetency in handling funds of the electric light plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
James K Burke
Burke
Warld Stevers
J. T
Had Narrow Escape From Sardine Gas At Family Home
Burlington April 5 The family of Prank Watta and four children narrowly escaped after a gas release from sardines in a house near Cedar Point. Neighbors heard cries for help two hours later and Dr G Ke Latour arrived to find several children unconscious or seriously ill. After hours of effort all but some still in bed recovered. Min Hatta was not affected and had eaten no sardines.
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Burlington
Harrow
Yeician
G. Ke Latour
Afare
Min
Hatta
Ralph Hoyt Fined and Costs After Corinth Assault Case
In Cookville Corinth on April 1, Ralph Hoyt faced a jury trial in the case State vs Ralph Hoyt charged with assaulting Abram Jacobs with intent to kill. The jury found him guilty, recommended a small fine with suspended payment, placed on probation under officer W Grant Jackson, with costs around $50.
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Cuales
Apel
Seately
Stanley ©. Wilson
Haz F. Blety
Cookville
Corinth
Thureday
Anderipen
Ralph Hropt
Alrahan Jacobs
Peat
Dea
Justice of the Peace
John M. Lcribner
Nt Wcs
M. M. Gordon
Raitre City Land RN
Harvey
Montpelier
Serach
Gelty
W. Grant Juckson
Topsham
Public Service Dates Set for April Hearings in Jericho and West Hartford
The Public Service Commission announces hearings in Jericho on April 14 regarding the Vermont Railway petition to eliminate grade protections near the Jericho trestle. A separate hearing is scheduled for April 18 in West Hartford on A T Howard’s petition about alleged freight accommodation deficiencies at that station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jericho
Newpon
Rufus W. Spearenka
Public Service Commission
Vermont Railway Company
Thare
West Hartford
A. T. Howard
Two Montpelier burglars plead guilty to break ins
Chief Durkee of Montpelier arrested two boys, Fred Prevost and John Holden, after a spree of break ins in the past weeks. Both confessed to breaking into Phillips and Looms jewelry store and Molden Bay basement, but nothing was taken. They pled guilty in city court before Judge J. G. Wing and were sentenced to up to 45 months in Rutland’s house of correction. Prevost, son of Elam Prevost, had prior periods in reform institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Durkee
Fred Prevost
Johm Holden
Elate
Phillips & Lawns
Molden Bay
J. G. Wing
House of Correction
Rutland
Hollen
H.W. Bowman
Prevostise
Prevost
Elam Prevost
Death of Mrs Susan Cummings at home of daughter
Mrs Susan Cummings died at home of her daughter Mrs W D Sausth after illness at 6130 IT. She was born May 0 1830 in Lewex and was daughter of Mr and Mrs Mop. Survived by husband Sane Cummings, daughter Mrs W O Smith, sons Orville Wiane and Charles Sateen, two sisters Mrs Men Wil Worrester and Mrs A M Davis. Funeral at 1 30 Tuesday morning at the home. flowers not requested by the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soran
Lewex
Shin Waa
Cummings
Os Mugen
Mra. W
Amith
Charles Sateen
Mont Yeller
Orville Wiane
Wil Worrester
A. M. Davis
Anere
SN. Tf
Funeral for Alexander Anderson in Montreal follows Granite Lodge ties
Alexander Anderson formerly of Eire de cutter died recently after a long Hartford and Montreal residence. He lived in Hartford about two months ago moved to Montreal with his brother. He was married to Katherine and leaves several children. A Granite Lodge member and A. M. past master, his funeral is set for Montreal with a delegation from the tranite lodge expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Anderson
Anderdon
de Barre
Hartford
A. M
Montreal
Tranite Lodge
Man Dies After Shock at Home in Montpelier
A. Nay, a former resident of Montpelier born 1824, died after collapsing from shock early this morning. He had recently regained consciousness briefly. Survived by a daughter Mia Prac Cleveland and a son who died years ago after his wife’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nay
Mallon
Montpetier
Shack
Mia. Prac
Cleveland
Funeral for A. A. Cady Noted Foresters Leader
The service honored A. A. Cady with songs “Good Night” and “We'll Understand.” Foresters of America and Modern Wenchmen were represented by Milo Bawertt, Peter Alexmhant, Johan Rowley, and A. J. Loranger. Attendees included James Dew, Joseph Jangraw, Looks Girand, Alfred Lebeurvess, Richard bson, and J. Loranger. Interment followed at Bimwood cemetery. he spent winter in Montville, visiting his wife’s father Hugo Jaugraw two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A.4iritlius
Preserst
Foresters of
America
Mr. Only
Foresters
Milo BE. Bawertt
Peter Alex Mhant
Johan Rowley
A. J. Loranger
James Dew
Quincy
Masa
Joseph Jangraw
Looks Girand
Montpelier
Alfred E. Lebeurvess
Richard Bson
A. 7. Loranger
Barre
Ve Og
Bimwood Cemetery
Montvile
Hughiney Jaugraw
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Meeting in May
A meeting of all committees in charge of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows will be held at Jorge H. W. i office Tuesday evening to arrange a program for lodge work ahead of the grand gathering in the city May 28 20. Attendees include Grand Emarrche Geo, Grand Treasurer Charles W Par, O Hl Henderson president of the Rebekah Assembly Mira Dane grand minister H Farrer and other officers from St Johnsbury Rutland Newport and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gra Lodge of Odd Fellows
Jorge H. W. i
Tuesley Syenag
Ae Lodge
Grand Emrarche Geo, Teanns
St. Jahnaburys
Charles W. Par
St. Jabnsbury
Rand Wcretary
O. H
Andrews Convicted in Washington County Court
Montpelier April 5 Henry Andrews of Harre was tried and convicted of furnishing intoxicating liquor at a barn in March 1908. Sentence deferred, county court resumed after noon at two. The first case to be taken is State v. William Wilson charged with statutory rape, Wilson confined in the county jail awaiting trial.
State Attorney Clarifies Milk Licensing for Home Milk Sellers
Gates receives inquiries from owners who sell milk to neighbors about whether licenses are needed. The attorney general's ruling targets those in the retail milk business. homeowners who occasionally sell a few quarts to relatives or employees are not required to obtain a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Doty Buck Wedding Follows Courtship Years
Muddy report details a Montpelier Vermont ceremony at N. tris of Barre street. Edward Wright officiated as trio intesiention cares presided. The tale includes Fred Sanders arrested and guilty pleas by Chester A. Keror and others, with fines listed amid a scattered crime note.
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Truman
Ouleis
N. Tris
Barre Street
Montpelier
Edward Wright
Fred Sanders
Doty
Carte
Charles
Springfeld
Mars
Poe
Chester A. Keror
Hamel
Fire and Explosion in Philadelphia Rock City News
A Philadelphia fire and a pair of explosions cause extensive damage. The blaze at a local church and a derailment scene disrupt city operations as Baldwin Locomotive Works equipment arrives and is rapidly put to use on the Berm railroad amid other arrivals at the City hotel. Notable names include W G Shaw Bethel L C Todd Rome N Y and Arthur Dylmoot Rutland among others with engineers, architects, and vendors listed in the jumbled report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Berm
City Hotel
Toway
W. G. Shaw
Bethel
L. C Todd
Rome
N.Y
M. Philadelphia
Black
New York
Brewer
Bad scare for mother at barn accident in St Johnsbury
Clinton Cary, ten years old, was severely injured when a large rusty wire used to bale hay tore through his head on a barn farm in St Johnsbury Saturday morning. He was found by a passerby and rushed for medical care. Doctors reported no serious complications expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Clinton Cary
George Cary
Brown Named Assistant Professor at Middlebury College
Middlebury on april 5 announces Brown accepting the position of Assistant Professor of geology and zoology for the coming year. He now serves with the New York City board of water supply and was formerly a two year geology assistant at Columbia University. He has ties to the American Museum of Natural History and Amherst College where he graduated with distinction. he is expected to receive a PhD from Columbia University in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Brown
Middlebury College
Enienaert
New York City
Tet
Columbia University
Stone Shed Destroyed at Bianchi Plant in East Barre
A fire early this morning destroyed a stone shed at the World Granite Company plant in East Barre, damaging machinery and contents valued over $6,000 with about $4,200 insured. The blaze, seen from nearby areas, consumed the structure and its goods while neighboring buildings were kept cool. all books and papers were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the World Granite Company
Nelges Vero and
Searn Department
Jomfire Company
Agee Ad
Runaway Horse Strikes Out To Stable After Wide Escape
A horse hitched to a wagon bolted for the second time, breaking from the driver before he mounted. It dashed along Summer Street to Main and into Page Brothers stable, avoiding any injuries or damage as the wagon remained upright and the horse settled in the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer Street
Elin
Main Street
Page Brothers Stable
Falling at mill yields narrow escape for Andrews son
B Andrews, son of Mr and Mrs Martin, had a narrow escape Saturday afternoon at a mill. Descending a ladder he fell about 22 feet, landed on his back and shoulders, was unconscious, then carried home to recover. No bones broken but back severely bruised. If no complications arise, early recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Andrews
Mra
Fall on Sidewalk Breaks Ankles in City Street
Mrs Robinson Thomas street slipped on Blackwell street opposite Johnston's house and fell breaking an ankle. Dr Eye Whitaker treated the injury after bystanders carried her into Johnston's home for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hunton
Blackwell Street
Robinson Thomas
Blackewell Street
William Ki. Johnnston
Prele
Maiinnoe
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Georgia A. Sampson
Col. Roosevelt
Kaiser
B, J, Lang
Teppelin
Chelsea
Fla
A. B. Henderson
Chittenden County
Sec. of
Steel Bailey
Joseph Battel
East Burke
Gibson Arnold
Arnold
Pascee York Academy of Medi: el
Institute For Pastors
Bonmington
Tnssue
of Burling
Wonern
Burlington Family
Ralph Hoyt
Abraham Jacobs
Rullasd
Susan Cummings
W. D. Sausth
George A. Nay
A. A. Cady
Senter i
South Barre
Andrews
Buck
Talk OF
the Town
Philadelphia
Harding Methodist Episcopal Church
Heroe
Apworth League
Boy
Bianchi
East Barre
Charles Bianchi & Son
Granite Oise Co
Eugene Bisson
Relph B. Andrews
Putnameville
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