Taft Preference Battle Shapes Republican Platform
Boston convention proceedings reveal a split on inserting a Taft endorsement in the platform. Despite some support, a majority committee voted not to present a resolution favoring any candidate to maintain party harmony. Postmaster-General Myer urged a forward looking stance on trusts railroads and reform while praising Taft and Roosevelt.
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Boston
Taft League
Taft
Tay
Latform
Ty Wees
Ampeta Savings Bank
Myer
Per
Republican Party
Vnto
Rallyosta and Securities
Wniler
Philippines
Roosevelt
Hughes Rally Counts Strong in New York Delegations
In New York, Republicans backed Hughes strongly at the 1st district convention. Delegates pledged votes, with leaders signaling Hughes as the preferred candidate. The scene reflected solid support for Hughes amid party maneuvers and nominations.
District political turmoil and royal health rumors
Fragmentary report notes district maneuvering around the candidate lines and a cabinet crisis. Mentions the secretary, Tandon, and speculation over King’s health as he reportedly rests abroad. The piece hints at debates over a new premier and government stability during influenza concerns.
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Tandon
Anquithy
Paris
Jon
Lafayette Trust Co to Take Over Jenkins Trust Firm
Supreme Court Justices granted an order allowing the defunct Jenkins Trust Co to reopen under the Lafayette Trust Company of Brooklyn by April 22 with Harold A Davisson as president. The new institution will take over assets by Saturday. John Mulhall as receiver receives 927000 in fees and E W Killeen is paid 10000 for services.
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Jenkins Trust Co
Albany
Supreme Court
Bettsek
Lafayette Trust Conpeey
Brooklyn
Harold A. Davisson
Trix
Destinet Company
John Mulhall
Jenkins Trash Company
E W. Killeen
World approves Roosevelt on anarchist threat
London reports on April morning dispatches about President Roosevelt’s message on anarchism. He outlines a common effort and appeals for civil world support. Timely details await publication as states weigh the proposals amid the global fight against the menace.
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London
Rosevelt
Futler
George Gray League Forms to Back Grey for Nomination
In Philadelphia, April meeting of The George Gray League organized to unite Democrats across Pennsylvania. An executive committee pledged support for Grey as the party’s candidate at the Denver convention, aiming to secure victory through all legal means.
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Philadelphia
United States
George Hiray
Tdelawers
Cutal
Lauelet i Petnnsylvania
George Gray League
Grey
Denver
Girl Saves Burning Man From Fire in South End
Boston reports 14 year old Elizabeth Shepard rushes into a smoke filled room on Lis nypnn floor and drags Wade, a Dodger, from flames after discovering them, wrapping him in a comforter and pulling him to the street. Fire likely sparked by a lighted cigarette dropped on the bed.
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Boston
Elizabeth Shepard
Corlis Street
South’ End
Twe Howe
Morten Ware
Wade
Yunuke
Ino Mmea
Jim
Tim
Deputy Chief William Tatehelier Found Dead in Boston Home
Deputy Chief William Tatehelier, born in Danville Wisconsin, was found dead in his bed at his Boston home on April 9 after weeks of illness. He had served Cambridge police since January 3 and was appointed deputy chief in June 1887. his long career included promotion through the ranks.
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Boston
Chie
William
Tatehelier
Maguring Street
Danville
Cambridge
Gengrand
Beames of Princeton Honors Mrs Sage with Gift
At a Princeton university meeting the trustees approved a $150,000 acknowledgment to Mrs Tossel for her service. The chair called the token a revolution in gratitude to Mrs Sage for her contributions to the institution and community.
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Princeton
Princeton University
Tossel
Nnborn
Creston
Mra
Plumley Lecture Draws Attention in South Fyegete
Plumley delivered a lecture in South Fyegete during April, inviting attendees to engage with a topic on social reform. The event drew interest from local residents, with discussions focusing on policy implications and community impact.
Minnesota Governor Johnson Addresses State Monument Dedication
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota spoke at a state monument dedication, voicing pleas for good government and protesting the Roosevelt idea of central spadum. The event highlighted political sentiment and featured notable attendees amid a formal dedication ceremony.
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Johnson
Minnesota
Shiloh
Tate
Voaldneau
John A. Jounin
Minamenthine
Agpatiment
Unclear Text Summary Item
Readable parts mention a library site purchase and a meeting about contributions. Names and places are garbled. details on amounts, dates, and actors are uncertain. The fragment references a vote, a dedication, and local figures, but the exact actions and outcomes are not discernible from the legible content.
Arlington police probe Annie Mullins case in Cambridge
Boston April 10 Arlington Chief Urquhart travels to St John's Newfoundland to pursue clues into the Cambridge housemaid Annie Mullins murder. Investigations target Benedict Shanahan an alleged admirer while new witnesses are summoned as the inquest is postponed.
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Benedict Shanahan
Annie Mullins
Case
Boston
Crqubiart
Arlington Police
St. John’s
N. F
Min Annlé Matlins
Cambridge
Byuire
Arlington
Shidge
Third District
Chief Urquhart
Hadley
Tireliss
Inspector Hooley
Benedictian
Badar
Miss Mulling
Catherine Mud Ellen
Shanahan
South Dosten
Beerett Street
Chelswa Hospital
Hig
Beane Shanihan
Groton Village Affairs Officers Elected in Groton
The Groton village annual moot held Tuesday elected new officers including Moderator D. C. Lordy Clerk KF Clarks, Treasurer T. B. Halls, Trustees E S Barling M D Coffin RB Clark R D Kerry I Welch, and collector John Henzie. The meeting also appointed Coffin as chairman and Knox Taylor as file wardens.
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Groton
D. C. Lordy
KF. Clarks Temeurer
T. B. Halls
Barling
M.D. Coffin
Clark
R. D. Kerry
I. (. Welch
John Henzie
Mr. Coffin
HL Knox
A. R. Taylor
Hy Windry
Connecticut Welle River
A. O
G. Hy
Videbury
Lears
IM. Ta Bicks
W. N. Giliiliins
Richard Patterson
A. W. McLan
Ryegate
Fillsburg
H. B. White
Will Dale Recovers After Suicide Attempt In Hardwick
William Dale, a young solid cutter by trade, attempted to end his life Sunday using a death potion and creosote wax in Paris Grean and Hohler of parks. The dose caused severe nausea. physicians treated him through Sunday and by night he was stabilizing. The readable fragments indicate a failed self-harm attempt with nonlethal results.
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William Dale
Paris
Hardwick
Willam Dale
Abe
Wat le
Business boom at Bethel mills and Fisher works
Bethel and Fisher Co announce strong growth in lumber and leather production. Bethel mills processing 1000 cow feet daily with $1,100 weekly average wages, while Fisher Co installs a $52,000 new sewing-works machine and plans three more at $20000 each. Rail traffic boosts require track upgrades and a survey notes some buildings on railroad land.
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Vedicol
Hethol
A.ies
Bur & Co
A&o
Lyovber
Wister Tonnery
Flahers Hive
Bethel
J. C. Fisher & Co
Chamberlain Post Observes Anniversary in St Johnsbury
St Johnsbury April 10 Chamberlain posts 40th anniversary events mark the post as one of the United States oldest Chamberlain relief corps units. A banner sale dinners nightly and a Grand Army hall ceremony accompany a letter from Edward D. Reddington praising Col. George E. Chamberlain, a Lyndonville native and Civil War figure. Capt. Edward J. Hovey delivers a history of the post.
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St. Johnsbury
Chamberlain
Ite
United States
of Chamberlain Relief Corps
Grand Army Hell
Evanston
George E. Chamberlain
Col. Chamberlain
Lyndon
Dartmouth
Charlestown
Edward J. Hovey
Capt. Hovey
County School Directors Meet in Rabeland County
The second annual county school directors meeting convened with County Examiner Winthrop P. Abbott presiding and broad county representation. Speakers included Montpelier’s Maron & Storm on Teachers Quantity and Quality and New Hampshire’s W Henry C. Morrison on Better Services and Waste in Administration.
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Hutland
Schoct
Rabeland County
Winthrop P. Abbott
Proctor
Ness
Tocal
Treaney
A.D. Tiffany
Pittsford
W. HE. Cooke
Poultney
Mason 3. Stone
C B Thowey Named General Freight Agent of Central Vermont
April 10 Burnap Vermont official circles say C B Thowey, currently assistant general freight agent at Montreal for Grand Trunk, will become general freight agent of the Central Vermont railway with offices in this city. Burnap resigned. Dewey previously held the division head post. The appointment comes amid reshuffles and long experience in freight operations.
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Bt. Athans
Sheriff closes store after mortgage foreclosure
St Athans April 10 The foreclosure of a mortgage held by Chanuiory Gy Albin for a number of credits resulted in the closing of the store on Main Street run by William ON Adams. Sheriff Holmes reports items taken by the store’s owner and it will not reopen under the former management.
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St. Athans
Chanuiory Gy Albin
Main Street
William ON. Adams
Sherrif Holmes
Adenia Hee Tiem
Wen's
Tormer
Committees Agree on Wage Proposal for Quarry Workers
Quarry Workers Union and Quarry Owners Association reach agreement after lengthy talks. A meeting at St Sylvester's basement at 10 o'clock will vote on the proposal, which keys a wage mix near one cent per hour until March 1. Tool Sharpeners Union to act on the conference report and accept the bill.
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Quarry Workers’ Union
Quarry Owners’ Association
Thio
St. Sylvester's Church
Polishers’ ‘Union
Uke Manufacturers’ Association
Tool Sharpeners
Tool Sharpeners’ Union
New Agreement Signed In South Ryegate
South Ryegate April 10 After a long day yesterday committees of granite manufacturers and cutters signed a bill agreed earlier in the week. The Barre bill was replicated and most workers have been idle. Plants are expected to reopen Monday.
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South Ryegate
Sosuma
Barre
Granite workers linger on under new terms still in force
Mass April report quotes James Duncan head of International Granite Employers Association stating that quarry workers remain under the agreement signed last week with quarry owners and unions. He asserts manufacturers have not repudiated the pact and that it remains effective pending further action by involved parties.
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Ee Mass
Jame Duncan
International Executive
International Granite Onttere’ Senolation of America
Duncan
Pitioe Amt
Gemfnience Camimitier
Unien
William & Alexander
Taarre
Quincy
Alexander An
Paar Tal Ty Arting As Rua
Coe Hon
Banquet Follows Winter Tournaments at Vinclita Club
A crowd of over a hundred gathered for a banquet after the Vinclita Club winter tournaments. Aks, with menus featuring fish entree roast vegetables and cigars, and an orchestra providing music. John W. Gordon served as toastmaster as players from billiards and pool were praised for their sportsmanship and leadership.
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Vinclita Club
Otart
Wong
Collée
Ani
John W. Gordon
Haynes
Carpenter
Billiands
John I. Averill
Mackay
Lynde
Fender
Nope
Tim Russell
Jearch Fn
Cy Watt
Wantcarver
Emery TL
Smith
Hollister Jacksen
Will Reynolds
W. Gorton
James Mackay
HL J. Stayton
Doc Watt
F. M. Lynde
Remarkable Long Marital Run Of Cutts Family In Barre
An aged Barre couple, Lewis Cutts and his wife, celebrated 68 years of marriage and remain active at home of their daughter in Readfort Park Street. They married February 3, 184? and have 22 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Their sons and daughters include Alfonse Batchelder of Plainfield and many relatives listed, with details of their family history and moves through Newport and Barre.
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Tip Bory
Mwarriddfe
Ira Batchelder
Plainfield
Wind Mire
Lewis Cutts
Readfort
Park Steeet
Cutts
Cutte
Ontte
Bizita
Fisher
Bethel
Cubte
Sam
Mt. Vernon
Marthe & Terpatente
Barre
Orange
Ube Royal
Mr. Cue
Horsey Wield
Cutty
Newport
Groton
Charlee Larkin
Robber hunt spurs Montpelier court delays and trials
Montpelier police and constable Smith press trail after a Stowe burglary in which a post office stash ranging from 300 to 1000 dollars in stamps and cash vanished. Officials mobilize patrols as rewards are offered. meanwhile Washington County Court suspends business until next Monday to hear the Mil ited Brewster petition.
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Montpelier
Stowe
Andrew J. Smith
Morrisville
Smith
New Rigland
Clus
Saaplionis
Washington County
Milited
Brewster
Misa Brewster
Anna Wheeler
Simpson Railroad
Wicterbury
Magland Railroad
Vergonnes
J Hall
Railroa
Rutland County
Nine Cars Wrecked Near East Ryegate Station
Bt Johnsbury April 1 Nine cars were wrecked a half mile below the Kant Ryegate station at 6 40 o clock last night the cause was a broken wheel. The cars carried grain and timber. The engine and one other car did not save by iron. The track was considerably crewn up but the early morning trains today were able to pass.
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Johnsbury
New Nickel Theatre to Open in Timmer Building Corner
NEW NICKEL THEATRE manager Crain announced that Arts have completed era och Bron owners secured a lease for a store in the Timmer building at Main and Merchant streets to open a first class theatre in May. Plans and nothing will be undone to make it a corey theatre. policy of town government pace undecided but Roach Tiras will guarantee title of a high river. Theatres in the area are ready. Crain will oversee end and guiding robhtie work at Theatorium for the new venue’s success.
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Crain
Theaterhim
Era Och Bron
Nickel Theatre
Timmer
Merchant Streets
Roach Tiras
Law and Order League Discussed by Local Leaders
In Richford on April 10 a meeting of about forty business and professional men discussed forming a law and order league. Adjournment was conditional on a working committee drafting a constitution and by laws toward a permanent organization. The group aimed to finalize a charter at a later date.
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Ama
Hens
Tke Guternor
Efurt
Seerviacy Tate
Daverch
Richford
Lavon Tsie
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