Executioner Bandit Lacombe Dies in Prison Riot
Paris reports anarchist Lacombe, once a feared European criminal, killed himself in La Santé prison while awaiting trial for the assassination of M. Ducret. He confessed during incarceration to two additional murders, and was found with explosives and weapons. He escaped by diving from a roof as guards closed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hanit Lacombe
Europe
Prison de la Sante
M. Ducret
Juteconihe
Lacombe
Dioret
Regens
Les Aubrais
Orleans
Bulgaria Replies To Note Of Powers On Peace Basis
Sofia, April 5. The Bulgarian government handed to the diplomatic representatives of the European powers its reply to the March 22 communication on the peace basis between Turkey and the Balkan allies. The reply states all allied Balkan nations accept the mediation terms but tactically rejects them, insisting the Aegean islands be ceded to the allies, while war indemnity is left to the commission to decide. The allies also demand advance knowledge of future Albania frontiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Turkey
Balkan
Egeun Sea
Albania
Blockade of Antivari Formed by European War Fleets
At Cettinje Montenegro on April 5 a blockade of the Montenegrin seaport Antivari was established with eight foreign warships forming a semi circular barrier before the harbor. The fleet included three Austrian, two Italian, one British, one German and one French warship. A parallel item notes a civic gift program in Ohio towns offering $1000 to five towns meeting Jewish population thresholds, to create permanent playgrounds and gymnasia, funded by William Harmon and the Harmon Real Estate firm, with Lebanon as a model and a seven member board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antivari
Montenegro
Cettinje
Oho
Ohio
William E. Harmon
Wood, Harmon and Company
New York
Takmi
Harmon
Orie ‘Trust
Lebanon
Orie
Harmonern
Baieney
Tees
Cire Trart
Lebounem
William Harningd
Aml
Varlone
Marmen
Huser
Lebanon Uni
Weney
Selasun Western Star
Eltices
Rioting Ends as National Guard Restores Auburn Calm
In Auburn New York on April 5 rioting flared at the International Harvester twine plant and at the Columbian Rope and Harvester mills. Police and a New York National Guard contingent, called by Sheriff George Bancroft, restored order after several shootings and a militia deployment across the city. Maria Saveria Peluso, 9 Homan, was arraigned on disorderly conduct charges and released for further examination. Police report possible tampering with saltpoudled substances as a possible ignition for the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
International Harvester Twine
National Guard
An Howe
Columbian Aenue
George Bancroft
Company M
National Guard of
New York
Columbian Hope Company
International Harvester Company
Columbian Mills
Harvester
Bancroft
Frederick KE
Johnston
Skaneatelop
Port Byron
Fae
Columbian Rope Company
Columbian
Maria Saveria Peluso
Homan
Anderson
Explosion at Homestead Steel Works Kills Three
Three men died and two others were fatally injured in an explosion at the Homestead steel works of United States Steel Corporation in Pittsburg on April 3. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as investigators began recent inspections and safety reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Steel Works
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Japan Protests California Land Law Provisions
Washington reports Japan lodged a formal protest with the State Department over California's anti Japanese land ownership ban. Secretary Bryan and Japanese Ambassador Viscount Chinda held a private talk as the government weighs next moves, recalling past tensions over school segregation and U.S Japan negotiations.
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Washington
State Department
State of
California
Bryan
Viscount China
Root
Baron Takehire
Roosevelt
America
Japan
Soldiers kill one pirate and capture six on West River
Bong Kewp China April 3 A sharp encounter with pirates on the West river left one pirate killed and six captured by Chinese soldiers and officials The remainder fled An immense quantity of loot was recovered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bong Kewp
China
West River
Funeral Held in Waitsfield for Loretta Richardson
Funeral services conducted yesterday at the home of Walter A. Richardson in Montpelier for Loretta I. Richardson. The ceremony featured a large attendance, with mourners including W. Jowes Charles Jirr en Walter Joslin and out of town guests John Richardson of Keene NH Richardson of Connecticut and Walter Richardson of Maine. Burial followed at the town cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitsfield
Mra
Loretta I. Richardson
H. N. Hashwell
Walter A. Richartson
Montpelier
Fewers Ber
W. Jowes
Charles J.irren
Walter Joslin
Bnt
J. Joslin
John Richardeon
Gangsters Kill Tammany Politician En Route to Ball
Eugene Smith a Tammany political figure, was shot on Park Row in New York City early today by four men believed to be gangsters. He was attacked while going to a Democratic organization event on the East Side. assailants escaped. Police were told threats had linked him to a gang feud and that his life had been in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eugene Smith
Park Row
Smith
East Side
Matt
Brooklyn
Missing Women Excitement Calmed by Safe Arrival
Scattered reports say twenty Scandinavian immigrant girls, feared missing after a train incident near Pittsburgh, have arrived safely at unidentified destinations. The train delay due to flood stretched 44 hours near New Castle, Pennsylvania, before being traced to Chicago yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburg
Unein
New Cassle
Pennsylvania
Delayed U S Ratification Of Seventeenth Amendment
Official returns from 22 states show New Mexico ratified on March 15 and 45 states favor the amendment. The State Department awaits one more affirmative vote to finalize ratification of the plan for direct Senate elections, with an official announcement likely next week though delays may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Ilineet
State Department
New Mexico
Death of Andrew F. Durkee in California
Andrew F. Durkee, aged 61, died April 2 in Los Angeles, California, after a stroke. A longtime local merchant, he served as town representative in 1884 and as senator in 1890, and was town treasurer for many years before moving with his wife and family to California last fall.
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Sheldon
Andrew F. Durkee
Oll
Tos Angeles
California
Durkee
Aml
Mortimer A Durkee
Low Angles
Durken
Michigan Set for Special Election on Equal Suffrage Amendment
The suffragist movement fixes its eyes on Michigan as a special election is scheduled for April 7 to decide an equal suffrage amendment. Six states previously voted on similar measures, with mixed results and allegations of foul play in Michigan’s close tally last November. The outcome may affect turnout and momentum for suffrage, with party realignments and Roosevelt movement ties noted, as states across the West trend toward granting voting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Arizona
Kansas
Oregon
Ohio
Wisconsin
Alont i
Eee
Roosevelt
Wetoen
Wyotnl
Suffragettes Fire Grandstand At Ayr Racecourse Scene
Morning fire at Kelso race course grandstand in Scotland burns for $15,000 as suffragettes blamed for arson. Across the country militants conduct window breaking and wire cutting outrages amid protests over Emmeline Pankhurst’s imprisonment. Police tighten security at railways. a Chorleywood house is also burned with $12,000 losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Kelco
Scotland
Ayr
London
Mra
Emmeline Pankhurst
Chorleywood
Bucking, Nattshire
Oater
Scott-Troy
California
Hrynn
Washington
Zelo Emerson
Mansell Monllin
Emerson
Bryan
Pankhurst
Holloway
Prominent Vermont Editor Henry L Stille Dies at 71
Hennington April 6 Henry L Stille son a noted Vermont historian of fraternal orders died at his home aged 71 He edited the Rathod Herald during the Civil War and later ran the Bennington Banner for twenty years He also published histories of Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges and served as registrar of the Vermont Sons of the American Revolution thirty two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennington
Henry L. Stilleson
Iis
Granville
N.Y
Rathod Herald
Bennington Banner
Masonic
Odd Fellows
Vermont Sons
American Revoluution Simonite
One Chestnut Mare Grattleborn Apel K
A dark chestnut Morgan mare presumed owned by a farmer's liveryman was bought by Mr. Mosher for $1 from PL Wagner who arrived with a horse wagon and harness. Wagner had been told the stable would be closed and Mosher agreed to take possession at the agreed price, with a warranty of ownership to the owner upon reimbursement. The mare shows a short mane and the harness is trimmed. the wagon is a buggy setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Universalist church social draws large crowd despite rain
A large crowd attended the Ladies' Union annual social at Gedilart seminary hall despite rain. The event featured cantata music by Wiley's orchestra, full tables, coffee and sandwiches, and a cheerful crowd leaving with lighter hearts. The city council noted a new tax statute affecting manufacturers and anticipated related concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of the Universalist Church
Ladies’ Union of the Universalist Church
Gedilart
Indies
Wiley
Alles
Gorton
Woman Guilty In Barre Liquor Sale Case
In Washington county court Mrs. M. Valentine of Barre was found guilty of selling liquor to two Barre Town men, Murdo Beaton and Murdo McLeod, who testified they bought beer at a Blackwell street residence in summer 1911. The defense claimed she was in Paris, but the jury convicted after testimony and records. multiple related cases followed with fines and probation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Court
M. Valentine
Blackwell Street
Barre
Harre
France
Montreal
Onter
Correspon En
West Berlin
G. G. Sleeper
O. M. Chandler
E. D. Barton
H. Ko Bosh
A C. Coleman
W. A. Cooley
O. C.packer
J. Hilock
Dotun AL Foss
Lee Danwls
George TB
Richards
Carver
E.R. Davis
Harry McGhawan
Comhouse
Deoota
Whist Party and Dance at Knights of Columbus Ball
Despite bad weather a whist party and dance at the Knights of Columbus ball drew about twenty tables. First prize went to Mrs Henry Denning and W Marvin. consolation prize to J Wilkie and Mrs A Lepage. Refreshments followed, then a social hour with dancing. Organized by the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Society with officers listed, plans for more games and partisan events were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Colombus
Henry Denning
W. ©. Marvin
J. Wilkie
Mra A. Lepage
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Gesecution
W. H. Gladding
Darrows
Jilpher
Wilkie
McGan
Principal Acquitted In Shelburne Trial
In Shelburne principal Oscar B. Wood of the ee grade village school faced charges. After deliberation the jury found him not guilty. State's Attorney Thesadore Mepking presented the case in Wick before Justice W. H. ks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurlington
Thesadore
Shelburne
Cate
Justicn W. H. Ks
Oscar B. Wood
Maphine
Fragmentary note on political speech and Vermin state
A garbled excerpt mentions President Wilson and a sermon. references Vermmit state and a critical tone toward self-preservation, with strange spellings suggesting OCR corruption. Readers cannot discern a clear event or attribution.
Barre Manufacturers Rally for Flood Sufferers Aid
Barre city and its granite manufacturers report generous local support for flood relief. Early totals from seven plants show substantial but incomplete canvassing, with over 1000 workers contributing through the Vermont Red Cross appeal. Committees urge quick returns to Burlington headquarters to finalize donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanoclati Tral Liathor Union
Middle West
Barre
Red Cros
Lound
San Francisco
Turaday
Vermont Red Crags Society
Burlington
Central Labor Union
Granite Manufacturers
Missing Goods Sparks Montpelier House Theft Accusation
Mrs Sam Spatero of Montpelier reported items missing from her home including a salt bought by her husband. Police summoned a neighbor who agreed to restitution but failed to appear at restitution time. Detectives investigated and a chase ensued as authorities pursued the suspected intruder. The case unfolds with further restitution efforts and anticipated capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Spatero
Montpelier
Nat
Wenn
Spoteras
Ailvien
Spatere
Witno
Funeral of George Evans in Moretown
The funeral for George Evans was held in Moretown yesterday afternoon at his late residence. Rev. A A Maudive officiated. A large number attended from nearby towns, including Mrs James Evans of Boston and Mrs F C Evans of Biastington. The service concluded at the village cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moretown
George Evane
Men as Hosts at Wrile River church gathering
A damaged report from Wells River April details a Congregational church vestry gathering with a discussion titled Emmanuel signer. The event featured food and social time, but the notes are incomplete and fragmentary with unclear conclusions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells River
Congregational Church
Wrile
Emmanuel Sigrer
Lorgy
Santet
North Barre approves high wage raise for teachers
Barre officials voted to raise maximum annual pay for high grade teachers from 10 to 12 50 and for eighth ninth graders and those with over ten years of service to 12 50. Plans for the North Barre building were approved with bids due by April 18 and First Constable George J Morris named truancy officer at 1900 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aton
Barre
North Barre
George J. Morris
Beppe
Mission Board Elects Leaders for North Barre Mission
Andrews was elected chairman of the advisory board for the North Barre Methodist mission for the coming year at the annual meeting in the Hedding church. Lowles became first vice chairman with Ann P. Page as second vice chair, Elizabeth Lanyon elected secretary, and Mrs. A W Gates treasurer. The repairs committee includes J Sowles George Milla and A W Gates with Mrs J Hooker Miss Carrie White and Mrs A H Webb. Mrs A H Webb of Northfield presided over the board meeting. The mission operates with substantial ongoing work under the Deaconess home, offering Sunday school classes for about 73 youths, domestic science and needlework, athletic instruction, and weekly religious instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Andrews
North Barre
Methodist Church
Hedding M. E. Vlurch
Lowles
Ann FL. Page
George Milla
J, W. Hooker
Carrie White
Mra
A. H. Webb
Northfield
Women's Home Missionary Society of Vermont
Atrumyes
FE. C. Thayer
Refrigeration Upgrade At Smith & Cuminga Store
Smith and Cuminga meat and provision dealers at AUS North Main Street expanded their refrigeration cooling system. A New Rhimewick Tor Malin Co. representative reported recent completion of a plant that preserves perishables at any required temperature. The system includes display cases along the store’s north wall and a large freezer unit, with storage rooms to keep items fresh. The setup supports widespread temperature control enabling large quantities to be kept safely. installation required three or four workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Cuminga
AUS North
Fire Damages Barn After Horse Is Lost in Mishap
A fire at a farm on First Street damaged a horse and several items in a barn. Neighbors helped fight the blaze as smoke filled the area and a mysterious scent lingered. Firefighters arrived and secured the scene, with no further injuries reported.
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Bulgaria
International Harvester Co
Auburn, N
Hong Kong
Lorette E. Richardson
Tammany
Vermont Dead
Henry J. Stillson
Bennington
Alderman Bancroft
Hs — Shea
Wwe
Roumeil
Bancroft Amd Keefe
Mariensutt
Wilson
George Evans
Smith & Cumings
Sern ‘Ington
Hurlington
First Street
Wight
Rene Jeer
Pets Forse
Wisner
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