Great Conflagration Destroys Boston District Ruins Fire Loss 10 Million
April 13 reports say a rag fire started at a dump swept through Everett Chelsea and downtown Boston destroying 300 buildings and leaving 10,000 homeless. Three dead, 400 injured, 1,200 displaced, and 10,000 missing amid a citywide relief push with 800 police and militia aiding.
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Chelsea
Mass
Boston
Cheleen
Featerday
Mansachiumetis Militia Regiment
Navy Yard
Hoxton
Draper
Toute
Hibbard
Tosam
Altermen
Rook
Tan Everety
Homelnas
Chelsea High
Filma
Devastating City Fire Destroys Churches and City Hall
A rapid fire swept through Havethrone Street destroying the Unitarian church tower and a Veteran Firemen’s building. By mid afternoon the cupola and bell were consumed and flames spread to four churches and the City Hall. Within thirty minutes the square lay ash as nearby structures ignited from the heat.
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Boston
Chelvon
Frerett
Lynn
Haverhill
Wakefield
Charles 7. Watson
Riing
Cape
Tees
Iavke
Everett Avenue
Everett
Broadway
Chase Squard
Hospital
Om Broadway
St. * 7Ish
Pint Unitarian
Havethrone Stront
Chelsea Relief Resolve Stirs State Budget Debate
In Reston on April, Representative William Robinson introduced a resolution seeking 9100 appropriated for relief efforts. A civic meeting organized by Acting Governor gathered citizens, raising 15,000 dollars in subscriptions in ten minutes. Officials stated Massachusetts could handle relief internally, and thanks were extended for support beyond the state.
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Reston
April
William Robinson
Chelsea
Goveror Per
Massachusetts
Congressional Aid Sought for War Department Support
A telegram from Representative Hoberts Chelanston seeks April action to provide rationing and equipment for the district. The War Department reports insufficient state equipment and asks Mary Cotte and others to apply. The Secretary of the Treasury has wired Massachusetts authorities to request guidance on how aid could be rendered.
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Aington
Hoberts
Mary Cotte
Sur
Matsachusetts
Akring
President Roosevelt addresses Chelsea tragedy
Washington April 13 President Roosevelt expressed shock at the Chelsea disaster and asked Mayor Book what the national government can do to assist. He offered support for any naval or military establishments in the Boston area that might help.
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A. d
Roosevelt
Book of
Chelvem
Chelsea
Navy
Boston
New England Methodists vote to repeal ban on dancing
Worcester Mass April 12 The New England Methodist conference votes 107 to 42 to repeal the article banning dancing card playing theaters and similar amusements. It also recommends ballots for predicting orders and five year pastorates.
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Worcester
Mass
New England Methodist Conference
General Conference
Tt Ali
British Cabinet Officially Named
London April 14 An official announcement last night named the new cabinet appointments. Prime Minister elect contains list of ministers including Lloyd George as chancellor of the exchequer Winston Churchill at the Board of Trade Reginald McKenna as first lord of the Admiralty and other peers and officials completing the ministry.
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Churchill
Board of Trade
London
Pede
Petes Nwith
Ei Ath
E Cf
Flrpt Jord
Ei Tawaaur
David Loyd George
Chandler
Exchequer
Lord Tweedmouth
Earl of Crowe
Reginald McKenna
Winston Lee Churchill
Walt of Teuneioan
Morely
Cutte
Henry H. Fowley
Danhy
Lancaster
P. Aphayl
Granite blocks shipped to the Treasury Building site
A disrupted transport report notes large granite blocks damaged in transit from a quarry. It describes a shipment of heavy blocks, their precise size in feet and inches, and delays or mismeasurement affecting delivery to the U.S. Treasury building project.
Judge Hall Ill Delays Court Hearing In Montpelier
Illness of Judge A A Hall stalls Montpelier county court delaying hearing of Mildred Brewster petition for release from asylum confinement as she has been in a sane asylum since the shooting ten years ago. Lawyers notified. Carleton for Brewster argues the proceedings reflect a false impression. Meanwhile Rev Reed is recommended for Hyde Park Church pastorate with Montpelier ministers noted in historic ties.
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A. A.hall
Mildred Themebaker
Montpel- Tor
Waterbury Aaglin
Anna Wheeler
Sedge Hall
Cotie
Bem
Carleton
Mildred Breweter
Toda
Brealey Myuiner Cou
Tip Waya
Gayla
F. Reel
Betheng Church
Montpulier
Picet
Myde Park
Mies
Heary NX. Hoyt
Hyde Park
Reed
Montpelier
G. C. Lumeon
Baptist Church
PROMPILY NABBED ON VISIT 10 WIFE PROMPILY NABBED ON VISIT 10 WIFE
Burlington April 3 Devlin deserter Pee Both cavalry Port Kitten Allas captured Saturday while visiting his wife on St Pan atipet. Devlin identified by a rancher who knew him. The solf fled to police and Devlin was turned over to authorities yesterday morning at Bt the court martialed at the Devlin deserted in yoars.
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Burlington
Apri
K Devlin
St. Panatipet
Devlin
Snater
15Th Cavalry
Rt. Johns
Fa Pau
Celebrated Anniversary Of Monapathy Religious Society
A five centennial anniversary observance marks the founding of a Monapathy religious society at Bethany church with a union service. Notable pastors and leaders, including Chester Wrigist and Dr. W. H. Lord, attended the event. A July 19 20 centennial celebration and related events were announced by the Montpelier society for regular preaching support.
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Monapathy Wan
Bethany Chireh
Monal Society
Montpelier
Regilar
Aly
Congregational Church
Wate
A Ee
Waed
V. Chester Wrigist
W. H. Lord
J. H. Nincks
de. Oe Seaver
J. M. Jones
Chuirch
A. J. Hongi
Maple Sugar Evening at West Randolph Grange
The West Randolph grange held a largely attended Maple Sugar Evening despite bad weather. Hon. W T Spear spoke on the best methods of making maple sugar and a paper on its history. Mrs Mint and Mrs W W Dunes contributed papers and poems while a maple sugar party featured maple sugar candy and a maple sap beverage.
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Randolph
West Randolph
T Spear
George Mint
W. W. Dunes
Easter Concert at Baptist Church Delights Parishioners
Crowded Baptist church last evening heard Easter program from the primary department. Exercises songs recitations and dialogues featured with solo and violin performances by EB J Batchelder. Choir selections and offertory noted, with many named participants and proud display of evergreen decorations.
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Pie
EB. J. Batchelder
Kiva Cragg
Ethel Inglis
Doloree Beard
Ruby Lewin
Valeo
Relharge
Frank Cave
Mire
W. E.i
Eleanor Cole
Waterbury Insane Asylum Inmate Dies After Escape
Waterbury April 12 Charles Newton an inmate of the Waterbury insane asylum for five years escaped about a week ago wandering en route to Middlebury and later died. He reached his brother Nevelou s home and was barefoot with severely injured feet and had eaten only a doughnut since his escape. It is feared that serious results may follow from the mishap.
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Waterbury
Charles Newton
Waterbury Insane Asylum
Nevelou
Middlebury
Newton
Fantom
Remarkable Service Dr Cooper Cloned to Teach in Small Town
A resident pastor’s move to teach in Maco Alabama sparked a notable ministerial effort led by Dr Cooper. He has performed many services and strong community bonds formed as his parishioners pledged to support the work. The move, church duties, and regional travel shaped this season’s ministry and outreach.
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Randolph
Cooper
Smallalion
Maco Alabama
Cooper Wadlila
Eburgh
Hag
Barre
Liquor Buried Inquiry In Winoowki Case
Police conducted a four search for a suspect at LeMay Home Saturday night around 10:09. Deputy Shevilt Lew and Officer Bergeran led the operation, aiming to uncover concealed liquor reportedly buried at the residence. The scene involved tense moments as investigators sought evidence.
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Winoowki
Aprius
Lew
Raviin Amk
Bergeran
Mystified 'Em": hypnotic stage show charms large audience
Roy Santth ail presents a hypnotic cantation act by Charlie Mills and a companion. A reader noted daring demonstrations with folded papers, hidden messages, and a man held under weight while strapped in chairs as part of a staged entertainment at Miles afternoon performance.
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Roy Santthail
Anewarm
Smith
Deis Hotde
Scotth
Charley Milla
Milesee
Fire department, two calls for house blazes
A tire department log shows a Saturday alarm at Kin ieraiee for a fire in James N. Roberts’s house, quickly extinguished by water. A second call Sunday morning from 70 Prospect Street involved a chimney problem at the Bickford residence, with two hand chemicals used to quell the glow, sparing major damage. Mrs Elizabeth Tacy occupied the upper tenement.
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James N. Reoberts
Roberts
Bennie Roberts
Elizabeth Tacy
Mrs Diadema Cutler Dies at 70 in Barre
Mrs Diadema Cutler widow of O S Cutler died yesterday afternoon at age 70 from jaundice. She is survived by a son, two daughters, four brothers, and other relatives. Born in Potsdam New York she moved to Barre at age eight. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM tomorrow at the house.
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Diadema
Thurston) Cutler
Nnts O
Cutlee
Faget Horr Ore
Mra
Shortleff
Alterman Ta H
Thurston
Almon Thurston
Eit
Andrew
Death at Williamstown Claims Local Resident Whit
Whitney died at her brother Beawin Whitney’s home on Saturday after a rapid illness sequence from measles to meningitis. Aged 48, she belonged to the Universalist church and the Woman’s Relief Corps. Survived by two brothers, Beawin and Arwin Whitney, of Williamstown, with many friends. Funeral from the Williamstown house on April 12 in the afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Cora M. Eves officiating. Burial in the village cemetery.
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Beawin Whitney
Ali
Universalist Church
Ue Woman's Relief Corps
Bred
Aiwin
Williametown
Cora M. Eves
Former Vermont man linked to South Carolina death
Intelligence traced from Montpelier to a death near Inawond South Carolina. Charles Pasco, a Montpelier businessman, was connected to actions in the city and later formed a firm. For over five years he held prominence in the Trinity church affairs.
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Montpelmr
Inawond
S.C
Charles
Pas
Montpelier
Lyon Way
Othma
Wormiterraneh
Trinity Choreh
May Risign and Local School Notice
May risign noted as Brownieeonrie of ther aenipa and a secretary at the Windsor News. The piece mentions a man named Haz B and a secretary, with a note about a seating company and forty-hour limits, along with a payment amount of 72000 and a thirty-two hour workweek policy.
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Windsor
Abe Eee
Quarries Reopen Amid Ongoing Labor Talks in Barre
After a six week shutdown quarries resume limited operations as pumps are reinstalled. Union talks continue in Barre between Lampere Boxers Polishers and manufacturers with another meeting scheduled. A Quincy agreement for a two cent increase stirred the dispute though not yet sanctioned by the National Association.
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Barre
Lampere
Lowns
Granite Cutters’ Union
Ae Werd
Quincy
John ©. Ballou
Quincy Granite Manufacturera
Quaer
National Association
Quincy Association
Agreement at Westerly Ends Granite Strike
The long running granite cutter strike at Westerly ends as cutters prepare to return to work pending a new wage agreement with tool sharpeners. Operators and manufacturers approve a wage scale with a two year March 1 1908 base and a third year rate, plus Saturday half holidays for two months annually, though it falls short of the cutters original demand by 2 cents and fewer holiday weeks.
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Westerly
Dommandy
The
Otters
Aged Couple Celebrates Long Married Life
An elderly pair, Mr. and Mrs. Orgeon Patient of Woodbury, marked nearly sixty years of marriage since November 26, 184%, with Mr. Putnam still vigorous and walking eight to ten miles daily as their anniversary nears.
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Orrison Putnam
Woodbury
Fife Theu
Mire
Orjeon
Mr. Putnam
TALK OF THE TOWN Granite Mutual Insurance Value
Talk of the Town notes Granite Mutual Insurance health protection at low cost. T Gordon returns from Lavonia Illinois after weeks away. Nellie Stoughton visits Prency Airwet home. Everyday readers see talk of rates, money, and local figures in town.
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Granite Mutual
T. Gordon
Lavonia
M.il
Misa Nellie Stoughton
Prency
Imeurancs
Dee W. Thitehinners
Fons J. IE
Wikiman Claremont
New York
W. Fowl
Rastung
George le Iadeon
Wile Noamstown
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