Seven Lives Lost In Fire At Melvin Five Story Flats
A blaze gutted the Melvin five story apartment building in Allston early today, killing seven occupants and injuring others. The fire started in the basement, with residents leaping to escape and some rescued by improvised methods. State police opened an investigation. the building housed 40 apartments and damages are estimated at 800,000.
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Allston
Boston
J. Raymond Powers
Powers
Alice Shackford
Edith
Bemis
F. G. Benarrell
Mary Connors
Fromon
Unoccupied St Albans House Burns Near Georgia Dry Bridge
A vacant dwelling owned by Michael E. Vowers north of the Georgia dry bridge in St Albans burned in the April morning fire. Most household goods were saved though several tons of hay were destroyed. Insurance covered the property. Fire authorities speculated sparks from a locomotive ignited the blaze. The house had been unoccupied since last fall.
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St Albans
Michael E. Vowers
Georgia Dry Bridge
Decision limits claim to share in Daniel Russell estate
Boston judge rules that Daniel Blake Russell known as Dan does not have a vested share under his father Daniel Russell's will. The ruling centers on discretionary trust language and a 1808 will clause urging William Russell to share with Dan if he returns home within two years. The court declines an implied trust and leaves disposition to William's discretion. Decree to be entered accordingly.
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Boston
Freeno Dan” Russell
Daniel Blake Russell
Daniel Rogsell
Melrose
Hammond
Supreme Court
Forday
William C. Russell
Dan
William
Daniel
Russell
Danial
Robert Ae
Daniel Russell
Willian
Daniel Retour
Drowned while fishing from canoe in Suncook River
Prosper Blanchet, a popular young man from Suncook New Hampshire, drowned when his canoe overturned during a downstream drift above the bridge. His body was recovered after authorities searched the scene near the Five House. he was 21 years old and survived by his parents and several siblings.
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Suncook
N. H
Prosper Manchet
Blanchet
Simpson & Morrill
Joe Cusita
Casita
Mr. Blanchet
Mr. Manchet
Merphante
Army officer found guilty of immorality at court martial
Major Benjamin M. Koehler of the Coast Artillery was found guilty of immoral conduct by a general court martial at Fort Terry New York after a private session and sentenced to dismissal from the army. The proceedings were held last month.
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Washington, D.C
Benjamin M. Koehler
Coast Artillery
Fort Terry
Ni York
Man Dies While Climbing Courthouse Stairs in Rockland
Alfred E Poland of Washington Maine, 60, hoped to die in one of his spells and collapsed dead from heart failure in a deputy’s arms after entering the Rockland courthouse to serve as juror. He leaves a widow and a son Frank B Poland, a Malden Massachusetts school principal.
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Rockland
Alfred KE
Poland
Washington
Depurty
Frank B. Poland
Daniels School
Malden
Mass
New Trial Granted to Jack Johnson
Chicago April 14 Jack Johnson the negro heavyweight champion pugilist was granted a new trial on Mann Act charges. He faced a year in the penitentiary and a $1000 fine after the U S court of appeals reversed the lower court on certain counts of the indictment.
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Chicago
Jack Ofihnson
Pugilist
Penitentiary Fund
United Ites Court of Appeale
Johnson
Wilson to Confer With Lind on Mexican Situation
President Wilson planned an hour meeting with John Lind his Mexico representative to discuss the Mexican crisis. Secretary Bryan to join. cabinet to meet afterward. Reports from Vera Cruz and Tampico cited, with possible salute to the American flag under consideration.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
John Tind
Mexico
Bryan
Lind
Cora Crux
Gustave Maus
Vera Cruz
Zaragosa
Tampico
Moss
Vons Depos
Ann Ownerment
Wat Muule Inter
Washington
Dag
Expect Mellen Case To Be Dropped
Bridgeport Connecticut April 14 a division of the criminal court will drop the charge against Charles S Mellen former president of the New Haven railroad as a result of the Westport wreck in 1912 at today's session. It is expected the case will be dropped at the request of the attorney general and state's attorney and Mellen will be released from custody immediately.
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Bridgeport
Cone
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven Railroad
Westport
Mellow
Femeral Light
Alers
Clerks Depositors Heard at Siegel Store Grand Jury
A 14 April hearing before the grand jury focused on employees of the Siegel store who were reportedly arrested or implicated in a case. Witnesses described actions related to a theft or scheme involving company property and deposits, drawing attention to internal records and responsibilities.
Buried After Sing Sing Executions Draw Crowds
New York reports the bodies of four gunmen executed in Sing Sing were transported home with thousands watching the funeral processions. Among those buried was Whitey Lewis Seldenshner. crowds gathered at homes of undertakers and near Williamsburg Bridge, while officials clarified that only one funeral would be held that day.
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New York
Sing Sing
Whitey Lewis" Seldenshner
Long Deland
Williamsburg Bridge
Dago Frank
Civofiel
Bronx
Cirofici
Westchester County
Louie” Rosenberg
Maena
Dago Frank Names Men Who Shot Rosenthal
Albany reports Dago Frank Cirfici, soon to be executed, named Horants known as Gyp the Blood Lefty Rosenberg and Harry Wallon as gunmen in the Rosenthal murder. He said Becker had no role and that two others did not fire. Cirfici admitted plotting with gamblers and that Whitey Lewis did not shoot, while he claimed to have left before the fatal shot.
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Gvp
Louie
Vallon
Becker
Shapiro
Dougherty
Bridgey Webber's
Rosenthal
Clancy
Cheftich
Albany
N.Y
Dage Wrank
Cirnfiel
Sing Sing Prison
Gyp
Louie” Rosenberg
Harry Wallon
Shore
Herman Rosenthal
Ciratied
Whitey Lewis
Sindenehner
Cirafiti
Bnt
Ichareee
Jean Gordon
Chatei
Ison
Chaftei
John H. Riley
State Privan Department
Glynn
Cirofici Toll Win
Qro- Goi
Fefiawra
Rosenberg
Frank
New York
City to Set Out Trees on North Avenue in Burlington
The city board approved planting a line of shade trees on North avenue from Hattery park to Lake View cemetery and authorized collection of costs by assessing abutting property owners. They passed a food protection ordinance and confirmed mayoral appointments.
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Burlington
North Avenue
Rir
Hattery Park
Lake View Cemetery
Winn Unroofed House in April Windstorm
An upper Main Street home in Winn, owned by Wy Be Flynn and occupied by Edward Literty, lost nearly half its roof during a Sunday afternoon wind. A nearby old pine at H. Mint’s farm was blown down, and several trees and limbs were toppled around the village causing minor damage.
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Upper Main Street
Wy Be Flynn
Edward Literty
Willieton
Liberty
Olen Mel
Funeral of Nicholas Breene Honored in Waterbury
Nicholas Breene of Waterbury died at about age 72. His funeral was held at his Kim Street home with Rev W J Boinourt officiating. Survived by wife Nellie Fife and three daughters, with a brother James and two sisters, and a grandchild. Attended by local and visiting relatives from Montpelier and nearby towns.
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Waterbury
Nicholas Breene
Kim Street
Ra Vleck
W. J. Boinourt
James Vreene
Ium LaPoint
John Sawyer
Barony McMourin
James Fife
W. Conley
Nicholis
Water Wary
T2 Veare Agro
Johy
Lotsey (Corey
Beeune
Tower
R, Breve
Nellie Fife
William Tatoint
Texttorte
Joln Sawyer
Mise Dred Tireene
Hy Ie Alan
Johny Sreene
James Breene
Cheshary
WI Oroawett Ari
Barney McMannin
Amon
Newbury Builds a 20,000 School Dedicated
The 20,000 school building was dedicated in Newbury on April 1 on the site of the former Newbury seminary. State Superintendent Mason Stone gave the principal address. others spoke including Rev. Donel Frater and M. Clarence Knight. An educational conference follows with Superintendent Glover and Messenger, among others. The two-story brick school houses all grades up to high school.
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Eswendae
Messengerniversity of
Vermont
Superinfandemt Glover
School Union
Stim
Messenger
Irene
State Agricultural School
Randolph Crater
City Meeting on April 24 Sets Officials Salaries
Mayor Ward schedules a Friday evening meeting to consider eight measures for Barry residents. Items cover city official salaries, a proposed new hotel tax exemption for five years, restoring two-session school days, Spaulding high school activities, and bonding for school building projects.
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Ward
Barry
Barre
Washiatrent
Spaulding High School
Possible Deputy Police Chief Debated by City Board
The aldermen consider routine matters and hear filings on gasoline pumps and storage tanks. Rumor says a deputy chief may be appointed to lead at night in the chief’s absence, with higher salary and potential permanent night duty, though no formal vote has taken place.
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Policn
Stowe school director hires Chaffee for summer aid
The Stowe board of school directors keeps J. Chaffee in town for the summer with four weeks vacation. He will assist farmers and continue overseeing the high school agricultural department. He recently tested 21 milk samples and 1 skim milk and 1 cream sample. The La McMahon offer provides an eighth acre plus fertilizers on West Branch farm for a pupil to grow and market a crop, with a prize for the top earnings. Enlisted pupils include Theodore Mayo Orlo Jenny Maam Bourtman Harold Smith Rey Latuch and Guy Holden. Victor Houston Howard Lang Emmons Sargent will work experiments on ground at their homes under Chaffee’s guidance. Demonstration supplies were purchased for orchard and garden work.
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Stowe
J. Chaffee
la McMahon
Ton
Vie —Espice
Mr. McMahon
West Branch
Theodore Mayo
Orlo Jenny
Maan Bourtman
Harold Smith
Rey Latuche
Guy Holden
Victor Houston
Howard Lang
Emmons Sargent
Hardwick Labor Trouble Settled After 17-Day Walkout
Hardwick April 14 The dispute between Woodbury Realty Co and the stone cutters ended that night. The cutters had been out for 17 days due to a problem with a hole in number three shed. The hole was repaired and the men will not be employed onsite for six months.
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Hardwick
Woodbury Realty Company
Last of 12 Children Dies After Illness in Waterbury
Timothy A. Jackman died at City hospital at age 85 after a lengthy illness. Born in Thetford November 23, 1830, he moved to Waterbury as a child and lived there nearly fifty years. He married twice first to Missane Re Clark and then Sylvie Frown of Stowe. He leaves a son William S. Jackman and a sister in Waterbury. Funeral plans uncertain, with burial possibly in Waterbury and later in Waterbury family plot.
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Timothy A. Jackman
City Hospital
Jage
Tickiman
Merchant Street
Teeblehnwlth
William S. Jackman
Reaasissg
E.G Hillman
Waterbury
Thetford
Death notice for Martha K Heath in city obituary
Martha K Heath wife of Clinton A Heath died at home on Monday evening after months of illness. She leaves children Clayton Catherine and Loretta Heath all of the city, two sisters Annie Waldron of Addison and Mere McManus of Chicago, and one brother Thomas Kelly. Born Burlington 1875, she lived in Sherbrooke Barre before marriage. Funeral Wednesday at 2 and Rev Barnett to officiate at Congregational church with interment in Hope Cemetery family lot.
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Martha K. Howth
Clinton A. Heath
Waelnytor Street
Heath
Clayton Heath
Catherine Heath
Loretta Heath
Miny Annie Waldron
Addison and
Mere
Fred Ff McManue
Chicago
JW. Barnett
Congregational Church of
Hinting
Hope Cemetery
Woman in Critical Condition After Suicide Attempt
Iva A Stevens, a housekeeper for Charles F Berry of 27 Central Avenue, is in Wentworth Hospital in critical condition after taking two strychnine tablets in an apparent suicide bid tied to persistent illness. Attendants report hopes for recovery dim as investigators and doctors assess the case.
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Dover
N. HW
Iva A. Steveens
Charles F. Berry
Central Avenue
Wentworth Hospital
Miss Steylene
Spector Murphy
Mine Stevens
Mr Berry
Kim
Caryrigan
Burial at Hope Cemetery for Frederick Dewideon
Funeral services for Frederick Dewideon, who died at his home after a long illness, were held at the home of his father-in-law Wil Tim Rock on Warwell street. The Rev. W. Mar. pastor officiated. Bearers included Louis Rizal and several relatives. Interment followed at Hope cemetery amid flowers and many friends.
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Frederick Dewideon
A. Tomasi
Robert Rove
Fred Ferrin
Hope Cemetery
Weather and opening of baseball season in Boston
Cool for baseball greeted the American league opener in Boston as the Red Sox prepared to face Walter Johnson and Hoyt, with teams assembling early at the park. The temperature favored football more than baseball in the April 14 day.
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Boston
Clarakice
Red Sox
Revolt Threats Shake Chinese City in Telegraph Chaos
A Chinese unrest sparks fears of a new revolt as telegraph lines fail and officials in Nebking report a reign of terror. The scene centers on Manateal to Wy, with national excitement and official quarters in turmoil.
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Lopdom
Chine
Eeeage ‘Telegraph Company
Nebking
Thaw Wins Case in Bail Pending Appeal
The case ends with a ruling granting bail pending an appeal on habeas corpus. The decision provides relief as Thaw seeks review by the United States Supreme Court.
Judge Aldrich Passes Thaw Bail to Higher Court
Concord N H April 14 Judge Aldrich left bail for Harry K Thaw to higher court after granting a habeas corpus petition. The case remains in custody awaiting appeal to the United States Supreme Court. The judge found extradition rights do not apply when custody hinges on insanity and criminal responsibility is negated by legal papers.
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Concord
S. Hy
Harry K.thaw
Tadae Edgar Aldrich
United States Court
Fudge Alderich
United States Prete Court
Taw
Jodee Aldrich
Gromid
Supreme Court
Thaw
Sud
Javier Por
Abdrioh Saya
Local man Fined After Vehicle Incident
Frank DeForge of 5 River Street and 4 Tum Form was cited after a mishap involving a can on the road. He pleaded guilty to a first offense before Magistrate TH W Scott, fined $5 and $24.05 costs, with 20 days alternative, a council member pleading for leniency prior to payment arrangements.
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Frank DeForge
River Street
Tum
Giet
DeVore
Pitla Stove
Aria
Franks
Sinclair
Frank
TH. W. Scott
Wallace Lafayette
Courk
Wallace
Tack
Jude
DeForge
Stricken at Easter Widow of Kane McNally Dies in Swanton
Mrs Eller widow of Francis McNally dies Easter Sunday at her eldest son James C. in Swanton after a sudden illness. Survived by seven of twelve children including James C. and Elizabeth, with siblings and in law relations listed. Funeral for Church of the Nativity on Wednesday morning at 10 o clock.
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Swanton
James C
Elizabeth
Martha
Thin Place
Edward
St. Athans City
Celin
Atlantic City
SN. O
Fred Shovan
Elizabethtown
George BE. Lang
Read
Mass
John McNally
Thin Town
Bridet Clinton
Barlington
Charteries
Highgate Springs
Daniel O'Kane
Warlington
Church of the Nativity
Correction notes misprint in Northfield tax list
April 24 correction states the April 1 removal of certain charters by the state tax commission. The paper printed the name Eesa dJonetion bank, correcting to Eesey Junction band. Vague weather and crowd descriptions follow with garbled text and partial phrases about winds and warm weather.
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Northfield
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U. 8
Army
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Alfred E. Poland
Jack Johnson
Cabinet
Mellen
New Haven
Undertaking Place
Horowits
Wallon
Winn
Newbury
Stowe Farmers
R. L. Chaffee
Woodbury Granite Co
Martha K. Heath
Elva A. Stevens
Dover, N. H
Frederick Davidson
Nanking
China
United States
Aldrich
Matteawan
Chief Sinclair
Ellen O'Kane McNally of
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