Great horror strikes Mexico killing a thousand
Reports from City of Mexico describe a devastating earthquake in the southwest region. Authorities suppress details as Colima volcano erupts and a large death toll grows. Cathedrals crack and Gulf disturbances threaten maritime routes across the republic. Meanwhile St Albans licenses eight liquor permits in a crowded meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of México
Okemotion
Uit
Colima
Jearly
Gulf of Mexico
Mexico
Republic
Demurrer Overruled in Shelburne Veal Case in Vermont
Burlington April 1 Judge Hall overruled the demurrer in the State v Gen Peet of Shelburne. The case involves alleged veal on hard with intent to sell. The verdict will move to the Supreme Court after defendant’s exception. Jury trials resume May 2. Contempt hearing against J W Merrow for alleged nonpayment of temporary alimony set for next Monday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hall Festerday
Dowitirer
Chittenden
Peet
Shelburne
Bob” Veal
Ena
Supreme Court
de J. W. Merrow
Almott Merrow
Marriage-ruled couple’s trip ends in fatal plunge
On April 14 in Clifton Forge, Mabel Pen Weten and Stuart Gay, aged 6, were intercepted by their parents on a plan to marry in Washington. After being sent home they reached Clifton Forge and leaped from a bridge into the Jackson River forty feet below, drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Pen Weten
Stuart Gay
Clifton Korie
Washington
Clifton Forge
Jackson River
Xuil
Diver Fatally Injured by Dynamite Blast in Harbor
Boston diver James E. Wing was seriously hurt in Portland harbor while working on a raft. A stick of dynamite became entangled in the armor and exploded as the electric current was activated for a blast. Wing's son, on the same raft, was not harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
James E. Wing
Boston
Harter
Wiig
Death by Own Action Cited in Losses Report
New York April 18 report attributes a death by own action to losses on the rec track. The supposed victim, A. M. Biechwond of Boston, was Tallard at the Broadway Central hotel with a bullet wound in his apparel. A letter titled My L Dear Artoinette references events and names several individuals and dates, including Chicago and Northwest connections, with a mention of a death involving three men last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Hvenue
Isaac T. Bemman
Michel Drisoll
Johm A. Jarvin
Rouse
Owen Marron
Howe
DB. Gilmore
Reagan
Jau
Larry
Haa
Spencer
Park View
N. E. Lynch
Thomas Roach
New York
A. M. Biechwond
Boston
Broadway” Central
Wislossee
Beir Tettary
Ladys Fletcher
Mosihe Oliver
Veale
Cruildestimake
Ms. Patterson
Chitagu
Demuestie
Miee Walker
C. E
Baptist Durel
Choiromay
Dennis Fredrickson
W.D. McDonald
Plainfield
Ladies Auxiliary
Scampini
Panavenient Ag
R. HM
I F
Yourdon
Slayton
Village Wiped Out by Raging Flames in Ontario Town
Latchford Ontario on the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario rail line, 90 miles south of Cobat, suffered a devastating fire last night. The blaze destroyed main street including Newford restaurant, with losses estimated between 100,000 and 150,000. Patrols and a special train with a fire engine from Colbat aided救, explosions of dynamite occurred but no deaths. several residents evacuated to Colbat.
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Latchford
Temiskeming and Northern Ontario Railway
Colbat
Cylbat
Ween hotel planned at St Albans in Vermont skyline
A Chicago hotel operator with funds plans a 100000 dollar four story colonial style hotel at St Albans. The Welden house property will be sold to him with a clear title and an $1800 option to finalize. Plans call for steel frame reinforced concrete construction and a 115 room layout with modern amenities.
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St. Albans
Ween
Chicago
Omer
Von
Will Yraternally
Priniltter
St. Athens Board of Trade
F. F. Twitchell
Charles H. Place
Robert L. Burnap
Twigg
L. J. Morton
W. Hi. Blix
E. Smith
Jones
Bonis
Welden House
Vermont
Sven
TL. Hy Richarls
Chiconga
Bank Street
Maiden Lane
Fourth Trial Emphasizes Plea for Mercy in Rus wll Case
A probed case ends with a sealed verdict after a fourth trial for the death of Annie Rus wll. The defendant, asserting innocence, addressed the jurors amid references to prior mistrials and alleged juror bribery while recounting 62 years and seeking the jury’s faith in their verdict and in his own conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Rus Wll
Annie
Supreme Court
Charles Street
Walter Clark
Sinclair
Ork
Leper
Arbor Day in Vermont Designated May 3 by Gov Proctor
Gov Proctor proclaims Arbor Day for Friday May 3 to foster tree culture and love of nature. Emphasizes school and home lessons on environment, planting trees and shrubs, and beautifying grounds. urges universal observance and education of children about ecological value. Signed by Gov. Proctor and Secretary Benjamin Williams Jr.
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Proctor
Parole Violator Sentenced to Rutland Hard Labor
Mra Sarat Peake Cochran, who violated parole, was taken by Mountpatter Chief Durkee to Rutland to serve 30 days at hard labor in an intoxication case. The offense occurred last November. She had paid costs and the imprisonment was suspended pending appeal, but her behavior recently deteriorated.
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Mra
Sarat Peake Cochran
Durkee
Mountpatter
Rutland
Four Pounds To A Tree From Rutland Reports Yield
A Rutland report from April discusses maple syrup production, claiming sugar makers estimate four pounds of output per tapped tree. The note cites last year’s senate tallies noting 500,000 trees tapped and a projected state yield around 20,800,000 pounds.
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Rutland
Grimm
Senate
Family notices and relocations in Chelsea area
Reading reveals a muddled local items list: Mrs Chelsea and Fuller headed to Lowell for a position. Frank Libbey and family moving into a Main street Cow house. Libby to work on the road. Louie LaChapette of Barre pleads intoxication. several arrests and employment efforts follow. The family of Miss Jennie Hill of Manchester arrived for burial of her mother Kath Mille in Highland cemetery. Hill, 16, died of typhoid fever and is survived by family members.
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Bed
Fuller
Karl
Lowell
Maxe
Puller
Frank Libbey
Mintie
Suntiam
Main Street
Libby Ty
Elinor Oes Mul
Louie LaChapette
Woheterville
Barre
Darling Mendusr
Speopia
Jennie Hill
Manchester
Buial
Highland Cemetery
Kath Mille
Tuesay
Fhone
Mise Hill
Train held after performance at Barre opera house
Grawitaville police reported a man detained after the Wilwell train stopped following the show The Mayor of Tokio at Barre opera house on Dorm Baliday evening. authorities said the incident did not involve injuries.
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Wilwell
Tokio
Barre Opera
Dort
Local Fragments From Prutienu Hat Bakeoss Meeting
Fragmentary report lists Lon Bonssomean involved in shoe and varnish work at a bake sale event. It notes no lunches served and mentions Wright Star No 48 with officers and members including W decknon and Mra, in a rough recap of a Masonic style meeting.
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Lon Bonssomean
Prutienu
Wright Star
Swat
Tito Hall
W. Decknon
Noble Grand
Methodists Feast Body and Soul at Vermont Epworth Event
The St. Johnsbury crowd attended a Vermont Epworth gathering with Rev P A Smith of Wille delivering a sermon. A banquet followed at Pythian Hall with 250 covers, as Miss Tila Johnson and Rev A J Hough of Groton shared remarks and Dr M ee spoke on inspiring aggressive Christian work by clergy for youth outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostan
Ami
Epworth
M.ee
Epworth Ie
Poe
Disputed Payment Talk Halts Settlement Plan
A fragmented report notes Venter J. Greene authorized to confer with A. W. Daley about a $200 payment aimed at securing a meeting with Untercity. The parties failed to reach an agreement, and agitation followed as negotiations stalled.
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Venter J. Greene
A. W. Daley
Lalon
Pean
Iece Se Sonat
Parrot of Old Sheriff's Jail Keeper’s Kin Passes Humor Test
Cheteon April 18 reports a parrot named Tritoy, old yet lively, still able to converse with the Dickinson family in Serutaga New York. The bird resembles a well aged entertainer, recalling stories of its late master B Franklin Cl inson, longtime sheriff and jail keeper, and continues to charm Mrs Tracy and neighbors with chatter and mimicry.
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Cheteon
Mre
Oscar
Tritoy
Lin
Ama Ee Yin
Serutaga
N.Y
Oly
B. Franklin Clinson
Courtty
Dickineon
Paul
Tracy
Mea
Dickinson
Docrakpd
Paul van Hie Coffer
Compromise Offered in Barre Tram Half Fare Ticket Dispute
Local directors of the Barre and Montpelier Power and Traction Company discuss a compromise over half fare tickets for granite workers. Three Burlington investors press for resumed sales under state railroad policy. A plan proposes a single large work car and shared cost, with ongoing talks in Montpelier and Burlington to resolve the standoff before next June’s board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre and Montpelier Power and Traction Company
Basre Central Labor Union
Granite
Beailny
Road
Nymedy
F. HL. Andrus
Colpany
HH. K. Bunb
H. A. Hoar
T. J. Deavitt
State Railroad Commission
Ft Waxcot
R. A. Hoar
Aniras
Railroad Commission
Andrus
Flynn
Shimphrey
Burlington
Gekholders
Capital Savings Bank
Montpelier
Hoar
Hugh J. McTones
Tool Sharpeners Follow The Cutters In City Visit Notes
A crowded set of short notices lists arrivals and visits in Brattleboro and nearby towns. Names include A Marzorati from ta Forgnaon, I Pelton of Boeton, C T1. Syren of Holyoke, W H Gilmore of Pableo, Angélo Scampini, and others visiting relatives or on business. The report mentions union discussions on rail service and a theater presentation at the opera house, with several social events and arrivals at local hotels.
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A. Marzorati
Forgnaon
Brattleboro
I. Pelton
Boeton Fe
Thomas Beane
St. Johnsbury
Ely
Syren
Holyoke
Maes
W. H. Gilmore
Pableo
Angélo Scampini
Henry Conlin
Winooske
W. D. Marshall
Boston
Acting Goode sIll Fair Verdict Over An Ye Sow In Barre
A Barre Opera House stage last night presented An Ye Sow a Cape Cod drama to a receptive audience. The cast led by Earl Dorn Coland Bebrenk Bay John St John and Edwin Forsberg delivered an excellent performance with strong acting and clear pacing despite a curious plot turn involving a denouncement by a husband and wife. The curtain fell after the third act with the audience spotting a dramatic finale surrounding family loyalties. The Mayor Tokio event was announced for Saturday evening April 20.
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Barre
Barre Opera Hovke
Mannerita
Cape Cod
Telle Earl
Dorn Coland
Arthur Bebrenk
Bay
John St. John
Edwin Forsberg
St. John
J Latund
Compromise Verdict In Freeman v Donovan Estate
The jury in Washington County Court returned a compromise verdict for 150 in favor of the plaintiff to recover fees and costs, involving forgery notes. Administrator A. J. Howe offered 185 to settle the Donovan estate case. The Emerton vs Ladd suit over 250 due for logs followed with representation by H. C. Shurtlett for plaintiff and Harvey for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Freeman
J. P. Donovan
Washington
Comte
Donovan
A. J. Howe
Donavan
A. H. Emerton
C. M. Ladd
H.C. Shurtlett
Harvey Harvey
Narrow escape after lamp explodes at Rochester home
At 6 o clock last evening a lamp exploded at the Weston Walker home near Rochester, nearly full of oil. The blast spread flames quickly. Mrs Walker and two children were in another room. She carried a child to safety, the clothing on one child scorched, and several room articles damaged. Mrs Walker is thankful for the narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Walker
Rochester
Welker
Merchants and labor unions seek ticket restoration
A fore noon conference with the Central Labor union and the Barrd Mer chants association discussed restoring D and My cent tickets at the leg seminany. The labor group urged concerted action, and the merchants formed a committee led by Charles Wolverill and A P Abbott to coordinate with Barre Manufactures on further help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Central Labor
Ywer
Charles Wolverill
A. P. Abbott
Fred King
S. Andrews
BW. Knight
Barre Comite
Lead Class in Scholarship at Spaulding High
Spaulding High School prepares for June 12 graduation with Miss Jessie Mitchell securing first honor in the commercial course and Orville Walbridge of Williamstown named first in the overall class of 1907. The exercises at the opera house will include recitations, vocal solos, and presentations by the middle class with speakers Arthur Averill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Mitchell
Commercial Cours
Orvillers
Williamstown
Soldini
Mice Jessia Mitchell
Harre
Harold Cn Isley Bradford
Horace Lawson
Ahern
Alice Shorey
Ray Worth
Eula Averill
Jobin Miles
Nellie Hy Loren Bell
Maud Coburn
Fred Noel
Lizzie White
Florence Howard Reid
Lizzie Brown
Mine Walker
John Carroll
Orville Walbridge
Henry Soldini
George Brown
Gries
Louisa Brune
James Lovie
acDonald
John Mc+Gowan
James A Harold Robbins
Opera House
Henry Boldin
Bursis
Josah Mitchell
Voral Volo
Averill Erte
Orville School
Vernon A A Mortis
Marian Dickey
Ten Kent
Melcher
Bertha Nason
Eva Sani
Mabel Gladding
Montpelier High Honors Graduation Plans and Speakers
Montpelier high school announces the ninth lake graduation for twelve members with ceremonies set for June 7 and June 12. Valedictory by Florence Wheelock, salutatory by Harold Jones, history by Hi while Launcelot Goffin, Lana Hill Clifton contributing, and other speakers listed.
Man Reunited With Mother After 23 Years
Nashua April 17 after more than twenty three years Bert Melcher found his mother Flora Reed in Lebanon. She traveled by train to Nashua and visited his Auburn street home in West Barre. Melcher, janitor of a YMCA, spoke of mixed feelings and hopes to see his mother again. He has a brother in Litvetau and other family ties in Lebanon as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terest
Barre
Nashon
Froitlens
West
Bert Melcher
Flora Reed
Melcher
Bernet
Uafnaniers
West Barre
Lebanon
Nashua
Auburn Streat
Mir
Melchor
Y. M. Oy
Berty
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City of Mexico
Demurrer
Bob Veal Cave
The
Litchford
Ont
John Sinclair
Arbor Day
Sealy
Benjani Willi Jr
Sec. of Civil and Military Affairs
Sadie Peake Cochran
Satiely Pone
Chelsea
Grawiteville
Websterville
Methodists
Intercity
Parrot
Burlington Directors of Electric Railroad
TOWN
William Mart
Gleuleo
Mass
Daugster
Union Maré Mins
Jeanette Williams
Bookeroper
People's Gas Company
Sui
Woion
Tte Cutters’ Union
Poliehers Union
Barbers’union
Fogmbr Oflgors
KB Ronsultéd
Ceneral Wat
Sil Mort
Royal
Dell Halle
Goode Sill
Wan
Mray Weston Walker
Spaulding High School
Florence Wheelock
N. H
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