Washouts cut St Johnsbury rail service and flood streets
report from St Johnsbury on April 15 describes major washouts on the Boston and Maine lines near Lyndonville and north of the village disabling traffic. tracks near the electric light station and several streets are underwater. Howesville dam at Lyndon broke yesterday, with trains halted as authorities struggle to hold lumber on the East Haven boom. river levels rise, forcing evacuations and widespread disruption across Lyndon, Colphrook, and nearby areas.
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Elm Street
Mary Street
Lyntonville
St. Johnsbury
Howesville
Lyndon
East Haven
Johnson
High Water Halts Mill Operations In Winooski
The Winooski River rose above flood level due to rains on Tuesday. The Lee and Lee or Fon mills wheelpit flooded forcing a shutdown by yesterday afternoon. River climbed eight feet at the gorge with seven more inches expected over the next three hours as workers watched bulkheads and moved equipment to prevent damage.
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Winooski
Lee Oor Fon Mills
Stevens Machine
Officials Engine Derailed Near Roxbury St Lawrene Incident
Northield April 15 engine St Lawrene carrying General Mollinger Jones and Central Vermont officials derailed three miles from Roxbury. No injuries reported though a wounded car left the track. Saint Albans water levels drop easing rail service. Tamoille river receding and Vermont Power plant at Fairfax down. Train movement slowly resumes as embankments flood meadows.
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Northield
St. Lawrene
Mollinger Jones
St. Albans
Tamoille
Ts 1
Vermont Powersman
Fairefax Falla
Mihodule
Conference people stalled by washout on rail line
A Burlington to Cambridge Junction train could only run to Underhill due to a washout on the St. Johns and Lamoille County line near Kesex Junction. The delay affected travelers heading to the Matodian Conference at Hinvidwink as river and track damage limited service.
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Underhill
Kesex. Junction
Burlington
Cambridge Junction
Cambridge Pear
Lamoille
Hinvidwink
Governor Curry Plans Stay Amid Flood at Helon Mill
Fragmentary report notes Governor All Busintes intends to remain at East Richford Sas Curry as flood pressures persist. References to water, mill operations, and President Tait’s assurances appear in disjointed phrases about a river rise affecting L. Baker & Kane machinery and the mill shaft log.
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Santa Be
East Richford
Sas
Curry
Pickton
Tait
Miseinquai
L. Baker & Kane
Pho
Mujil Maschinery
Lost six men halibut schooner returns to Gloucester
A damaged and partially garbled report notes a halibut fishing schooner missing six crew. The vessel was expected to return to Gloucester today amid a railway derailment near Colebrook New Hampshire and mentions the schooner Mooween arriving at Cador on April 6.
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Gloucester
Colebrook
N. H
Muse
Mooween
Cader
Ata
Taft On Campaign Road To New Haven And Back
President Taft travels by train from Washington to New Haven to attend Yale Corporation meetings and returns in the evening. The trip proceeds without incident as he meets with officials, listens to candidates for offices, and hosts family members including Mrs Taft and son Robert.
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New York
Taft
New Haven
Yale
le Will
White House
Fndera
Pemtara
eIresentatives
Araving'on
Hhe
Robert
Henry W. Taft
Weat 48Th Street
Arehamid Butt
Milipe
Mise
Helen Taft
Bryn Mawr
Philadelphia
Robert Taft
Roosevelt at Aden Arrives Aboard Admiral in Aden
Col Theodore Roosevelt arrives on the steamer Admiral in Aden and declines a public reception. He plans to proceed by special train to Mecca, with his party aboard the ship. The Admiral is due to reach Aden by daybreak on April 22 while a strong gale fills the harbor.
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Aden
United Proas
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Admiral
Africa
Roosevelt
Momlase
Tireet
Kia
Tost Sanday
Sussex
Retained World Wrestling Title Wins Over Bulgaria
Easy for Gotch retained the world wrestling championship by defeating Yousif Mahinout of Bulgaria in Chicago. Gotch won two straight falls in 8 minutes and 6 minutes 10 seconds, dominating the bout with crotch and half Nelson holds. The match was fast and exciting with constant action from start to finish.
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Mahmout
Chicago
Frank Goteh
Humboldt
Jows
Yousif
Mahinout
Bulgaria
Falta
Imate
Gord
Nelson Holte
America
Goteh Waa
Sultan Abdul Hamid Likely Abdicates in Favor of Third Son
Constantinople dispatch reports Sultan Abdul Hamid ready to abdicate to his third son Mohammed Burhan. The action could trigger a war with his eldest son Abdul, the prince record being the rightful successor.
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Sultan
Sofia
Constantinople
Sultan Abdul Ha‘mid
Mohammed Burhan
Abdul
Prince Record
Two British Warships at Malta Ordered to Readiness
London reports two British warships stationed at Malta were ordered to be in readiness to sail for Turkey. The British admiralty denied the report, but naval authorities say the action is under way as tensions with Turkey rise.
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Malta
London
Turkey
Franco Ling
Cruiners
Toulon
Derby man fatally shot by rifle while trying to kill a wounded heron
A Derby farmer, Bowley, was fatally shot yesterday when a rifle discharged after being used as a club against a wounded heron. The weapon struck the man in the abdomen as bystanders reported the incident near West Y.
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Gerald
Towle
Derby
Bowley
West Y
Alleged poisoning case shifts focus in Westford death
Burlington April 18 Miss Delina Caton 20 of Westford died Monday under suspicious circumstances. State's Attorney Shaw was asked to make no investigation. An autopsy performed Tuesday by Dr LB Sprague reportedly found no indication of criminal activity.
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Burlington
Delina Caton
Westford
Shaw
LB. Sprague
Rescue Ends in Tragedy at Quarry Cave In
In West Pawlet near Granville XV, a cave‑in at Owes Bros quarry trapped five men. After four hours entombed, one survivor was pulled out and soon died on the way to Albany. three more bodies were found, all five victims now confirmed dead.
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Weat Pawlat
Owes Bros
Here
Granville
Albany
Es Till Mved
Shutan Nfe
Noos
Rutland
Gwen Dros
West Pawlet
Wight
Funeral of Fire Victim in Middlebury Apr 15
The funeral for Harry Kelley a fireman who died from Saturday injuries was held at Stephen's Episcopal Church at two in the afternoon. Fire crews led by Chief Engineer Charles F. Rich attended. marble mill workers and numerous fire company members filled the service and cemetery procession with many years of service noted.
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Middlebury
Harry Kelley
Lephen' Saempal Church
Ray
Francis Wilson
Sam Dunmore
Fy Volunteer Hose Co
Battell Hose Co
Isley Hook and Ladder Co
Charles F. Rich
Thomas F. Burns
Wert
Noble Grand Laney
Four Team League Seems Probable in Vermont Baseball Plan
Burlington leaders and Rutland representatives met at the Van Nese house to discuss reviving Vermont baseball. A ten game season is proposed with a $1500 fund for expenses, gate receipts split during the tercentenary week in Plattsburgh and Burlington.
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Burlington
Carswell
A. W. Daley
Interaity Athletic
G. Haley
W. K. Yarnsworth
Rutland
van Nese
Bane
Platesbury
Paries Avery
Plaptehurg
Vermont
Funerals Of Veterans Held At Baptist Church
Funeral services for veterans and members of Crandall Post G A R were held at the Baptist Church with two songs by Mrs W Hiam A Depry. Attendees included Georg Finskhoy Charles Nuthente Bond and A J Baldwin. Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery, Barre Town. David Dudley funeral at Farwell Street United Baptist with Rev R Downey officiating. pallbearers Shary Cannon V Cole John Wilfare IL Marron Charles Coutts and Richard Halewell. Interment at Hope Cemetery. Floral tributes listed from multiple relatives and friends.
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Bisa
Crandall Post
G. A
Arma
Mra
Iam
A. Depry
Drceasnil
Post
Georg Finskhoy
Charles Nuthente
Halewell
Harry Ase
Wnil
D. Carpenter
George
New Local Manager Appointed for Consolidated Lighting
Clinton TL Miller arrives from Caribou Maine to become general manager of Consolidated Lighting Company in Montpelier. Charles Bradford promoted to superintendent of construction and will reside at his Barre home. Mrs Miller and Jim move to 77 Franklin Street in Barre to join the new leadership team.
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Consolidated Lighting Company
Clinton TL. Miller
Clinton T. Miller
Storday
Caribou
Consolidated Laning Company
Hoston
Helmy Dai
Tony Tenter
Power Seignase
Miller
Jim
Barre
Franklin Stroat
Veteran Printer Mark D. L. Thompson Dies at Home
Burlington April 16 veteran printer Mark D. L. Thompson suffered a critical injury at his home yesterday. Thompson, who ran the Burlington Sentinel office since 1870, is a veteran of the 1st War and was known for his long service in local printing.
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Mark D. L. Thompson
Burlington
Mark DD
Thompson
Burlington Sentinel
Young Gotoh Wins Two Falls Over Freeborn at Randolph
At Randolph last night Young Gotoh defeated James Freeborn in two straight falls. The bout drew unusual interest and fans joked the match was a tight contest. Barre referee Boowrrile officiated the matches.
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Freeborn
Randolph
James Freeborn
Young Gotoh
Sor Alee
Tal
Barre
Free Bed Established at Ladies Hospital Aid Society Effort
A meeting of trustees voted May 1 start a free bed at the hospital, funded by the Ladies Aid Society and the Hospital AM Society. The 1908 benefits funded the push, aiming to extend charitable work, while other notes discuss bovine tuberculosis research, prevention methods, and public health advisories, including infection control and the role of sunlight and fresh air.
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Stadiea’ Hospital AM Society
Paes
Tuberculosis Lecture Draws Big Barre Crowd
A Barre tuberculosis exhibit drew a large crowd as students and residents attended an evening talk by Dr. H D Holton of Brattleboro, explaining how tuberculosis kills and how to prevent spread. He cited Vermont losses, showed mortality maps, and described transmission via coughing and spitting, urging action.
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Barre
B. A. Stone
Burlington
H. D. Holton
Brattleboro
State Board of Health
United States
Vermont
Tome
Acti
Washington County
Rutland
Holton
Conference Acts Amid High Water Delays at Woodbury Hardwick
Delegates and visitors to the Methodist conference faced delays as the Lamaille River overflowed, halting railroad service and delaying sessions. The meeting opened with minutes read, ministers excused for funerals, and votes to resume rail service. Rev J M Buckley and Prof Rice spoke on education outreach and church influence. Donations to the Barbera Heck memorial fund topped $160, with lectures by Dean A A Wright and others noting large circulation and broad reach of the Christian Advocate.
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Christian Advocate
Methodiats
J. L. Wwesey
Kimora
Wetin
Snes
East Hardwick
Son
Prof. Rice
In An SE
Barbera Heck
C. McBongal
Georgia
Scanton
Cam Dean
A. A. Wright
D. D
Cambridge
Masa
Pranklyn Hamilton
Washington, D. C
Wats
University Club hears Lincoln talk at Sparnsinger School
The University Club hosted an evening lecture by Superintendent Mathewson on Abraham Lincoln from early life to 1862, highlighting his abolitionist work and character. Alumni and school officials then discussed Spaulding High School affairs, planning a new athletic governance committee and constitution.
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Supt. Mathewson
Lincoln
University Club
Sparnsinger School
O/ Dy henean
Pullit
Abra Law Lincoln
Mathewson
Ei. R. Davis
H. G. Woodruff
Spaulding High School
Hints
Higgs
Ice House Damaged Near the River
George Parmenter of Montpelier lost ice today when the end of his ice house on the river near the Pioneer collapsed in the morning. The failure likely caused ice to flow into the seathouse, melting ice at the bottom and causing cakes higher up to lean against the end of the building.
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George Parmenter
Montpelier
Divorce cases heard in Montpelier court session
Wallington county court in Montpelier heard several divorce actions this forenoon before Judge Stann ton who was delayed returning from Roxbury. Willis vs Willie sought desertion and lack of support. Corin Plumley appeared for the husband. Mire Willie requested divorce on grounds of desertion and support refusal, and Mae Wescott of Barre was granted separate divorce on intolerable severity after witnesses testified Wescott abused her and even threatened to throw her out a window and then turned on the gas without lighting it. Levi Batchelder of Montpelier sued Cornelia Batchelder now of Barre over alleged attacks and home disruption. Guy Chatfield of a town versus Julia Chatfield involved a case of adulterous conduct and intolerable severity.
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Jungeseus
Clapp
Wallington County Court
Montpelier
Stannton
Roxbury
Beer
Willis
Willie
Corin Plumley
Ibert Galengos
Mire
Mae Wescott
Wescott
Nleo
Wessett
Levi Batchelder
Bad Montpelier
Cornelia Batchelder
Barre
Fhe
Diehelf
Guy Chatfield
Julia Chatield
Wtory
Injuries Worsen for Bert Smith in Roxbury Wreck
Bert Smith, Central Vermont engineer, sustained severe burns and possible internal injuries after a wreck at Roxbury. He was taken to Hexton hospital last night for evaluation. Smith’s relatives live in Montpelier. he formerly resided in Hyde block. Fellow injured passenger Fee Gree is recovering and confined to his room with less severe injuries. A. T. Vai of Boston visited in the city today.
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Bert Smith
Central
Vermont
Roxbury
Hextom
Havin
Smith
Montpelier
Hyde Block
Fee Gree
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