World Wide Day of Mourning for Titan ic Victims
New York April 20 A world wide day of mourning is set for the Titanic disaster with 705 survivors in hospitals and relief funds rapidly totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Senate hearings reveal officers’ faith in the ship, reckless speed amid ice, and calm aboard during sinking. Lifeboats to be added as the Carpathia resumes service and authorities shift liner routes 180 miles south.
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New York
White Star
Newfoundland
Rostean
Tly
Senate
Tritanic
Ite Star Line
Washington
Naval
Smith
Ineber
Wi Onder
Senate Committee
Kostrom
Carpathia
Mediterranean
Boxtron
Reatron
140 IN HOSPITALS BUT NONE IN SERIOUS CONDITION
April 2 New York reports nearly 140 Titanic survivors in hospitals with shock and exhaustion. Most are crew or steerage passengers. over 24 are children under ten, some orphaned or unidentified. A nine month old baby was towed in a lifeboat by its mother and will likely never know its parents. A socially prominent philanthropist woman visited hospitals to offer aid and relief funds were promised by local women.
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New York
Chosce
Ticie
Thin City
August Vermont
Lost life in trying to save children on ship sinking
New York April reports tell of Captain Smith and crew forcing to save a child as a ship broke apart. A fireman recalls seeing the captain dive with a girl, then urging others to safety as the vessel went down. The captain reportedly warned, It is every man for himself.
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New York
Stithh
Savior
James Molant
Major Butt Honored For Heroic Action On Titanic
Mrs Henry B Harris recounts Major Archibald Butt’s courage during the Titanic disaster in a Washington Star interview. She says Butt protected women and steerage passengers, ordered calm, and risked his life to save others. President to attend memorials in Butt’s honor.
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Henry B. Harris
Washington, D.C
Henry Ft. Harrie
Washington
Washington Star
Hutt
Archie Butt
Enim
Major Butt
White House
Major Batt
Wanen
Ak T
Archin
Tutt
Roosevelt in Nebraska and Clark in Democratic split
Early returns from Nebraska show Colonel Roosevelt leading the Republican state preference, with Champ Clark favored by Democrats. Only about one seventh of the vote counted, but Omaha results suggest Roosevelt's edge while Clark leads Democrats. Taft and La Follette follow in reported figures. In Portland Maine, Roosevelt leads Republicans by a comfortable margin. Bourne and Selling contest the Senate nomination, with no Democratic presidential preference results yet reported.
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Omaha
Neb
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Champ Clark
la Follette
Taft
Clark
Harmon
Wilson
Oregon
Portland
Roosevelt Tas
United States
Jonathan Bourne
Benjamin
Town Talk Highlights and Local Moves in Waterville
A collage of short notes from Waterville and nearby towns covers barbershop chatter, travels of residents to Manchester and Burlington, a royal order meeting in progress, a hospital update on Muriel Crowell, and a field report on the People's Lighting and Water works repairs after recent floods. The piece notes community arrivals, departures, obituaries, musical plans, and a university baseball trip with fans.
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Minner
Walter Cram
Watervilly
Hubert Singer
Altangy
George Robins
French Street
Mortecal
Bousiites
Kev
Awc
Grim
Rutland Fire
Tay
Washington Street
Manchester
N. H
Mise
Ene Alexander
Washington
Burtington
Will Vialt
Figron Nunn
Walden
Wikdeetherindaw
Albert Cox
Lonsilitis
Sophia Campbell
Reston
Mes MK
Gaskell
Fant Street
Mra
St.Jomons
Richandeen Street
Mintake
Camely
Muriel Crowell
UCU
Ail Mikes
Robert D. Crowell
Dudley Buck
Altenia
Barn- Uby
Frederic Edwarda
van de Waters
Penitent
Irof
Wagner
People’s
Wwer
Depot Square
Cluts
Farenewe
Searne
Ue Eeahets
Norwich University
Piepel
Munsell
Milege
Lac
Northfield
Body Found At Colchester Point In Champlain Flooding
The body of Alphonse Bourassa, missing since December 15 while seeking work, washed ashore at Colchester Point on Lake Champlain after the Winouski River crossing. Decomposition evident. identified by Health Officer Thibauld and clothing. Survived by wife, eight children, two brothers, four sisters and several Canadian relatives. Funeral arrangements set for Monday at St. Francois Xavier Church.
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Winooski
Alphonse Hourases
Colchester Point
Lake Champlain
Winouski River
Burlington
Bourassa
Thibault
Kouramea Ie
Aleo
Joseph
August Bourassa
St. Johns
Mary
Ita Bourass
Arsene Hebert
Mes
State Commission Proposes Directing Schools Reform
A Vermont education proposal urges a new state commission to guide schools, appoint a superintendent, oversee budgets, and set teacher standards. It calls for mandatory counsel on salaries, vocational training, and equal educational access, aiming to boost department efficiency and rural school support.
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Hurlington
Vonlesamie
Vermont
Smith
Brat
Siorts
Castleton
Athans
Ea Ker
Mluva
Tate Treasury
Secnaaety
Bneimebig
Cnminitter
State Y M C A Convention Opens in Johnston
The state convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of Vermont began at the Y M C A building with registration and assignment of rates, followed by a banquet. A large number of delegates arrived, and the convention will continue through Sunday. The program featured addresses by Artline PF. Stone of St. Albans, Slack, Van Patten, Provident Manton of the University of Vermont, and Prof. Henry Fairbanks of St. Albansbury.
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WL van Patten
Provident Manton
University of Vermont
Henry Fairbanks
St. Aolinsbury
Thomas Mulistuie
Mantrend
Io Ay
Yeung
Chestea
Planned Big Meeting of Barry Hen Trade Group
The monthly Barry Hen Trade gathering will be held Friday evening April 30. Preparations aim to have a town speaker address members and provisions for payment discussed. A witnesses meeting will follow the address, and organizers hope all members attend. Details will be announced in this paper.
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Pater Tehaient
Death by own action reported in White River Junction
A man, vilified as Da vil Conchie, aged years, died by his own action yesterday afternoon at about 4 20 in his home in White River Junction. He had been incapacitated from work for some time and left a will.
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David Conchie
White River Junction
Davil Conchie
Alent
Stonechip Injury At Granite Street Sides With Doctor’s Aid
Sassi, a stonvecsiser, was struck by a flying stonechip near the lane at the west end of Granite street. He suffered a deep bleeding cut requiring a physician. The wound was stitched and he is expected to miss several days from work.
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Domepl Sassi
Brie
Granite Street
Sassi
Wiley
Robbers Escape With $14,000 From Colorado Payroll Office
Two masked men robbed the Globe Express Co office in Grand Junction Colorado last night taking $14,000 destined for Somerset Mining Co payroll. A posse is in pursuit as authorities search the area for the suspects and the missing funds.
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Globe Express Co
Somerset Mining, Co
Grand Junction
Colorado
Globe Exes Company
iTocus Station
Somerset Muiog
Somerset, Cola
Survivor tale links Milford man to Titanic chaos
Reported escape story centers on Emilio Portaluppi of Milford New Hampshire cousin of Mrs Woshph Deena of Burre. A telegram yesterday from a White Star Line agent confirms Portaluppi sailed on to New York with survivors. The tale describes him clinging to a lifeboat and being rescued after the ship’s boiler explosion caused chaos.
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Bruce Jamay
White Star Line
Senate
Carpathia
Rostron
Prerk
Temny
Rayner
Marylaws
Emilio Portaluppi
Milford
Woshph
D. Deena
Burre
Portaloppi
New York
Jina
Etna
Brattleboro Railroads Sign Agreement With City Plans
Brattleboro officials and New Haven railroad representatives signed a formal agreement to share costs and proceed with major rail improvements. The proposal includes a $1,500,000 station south of Bridge Street, an overpass at Main Street, Vernon Street realignment, and a grade reduction. Brattleboro is asked to contribute 50,000. A special meeting at Festival Hall on May 3 will review the plan.
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Crattleboro
Brolge Street
Don- Vertont
Vernon Street
Central of Vermont
Brattleboro
Funeral of Paul Bugbee
Funeral services for Paul Dean Bugbee, young son of Mr and Mrs Clinton Bugbee, occurred Wednesday at his home on Washington Street. Rev E F Newell of Hedding Methodist church officiated. The hearse carried by L Juggin and Maurice Bugbee, brothers, with Roy Bugher and N R Davis present. A large cadre of Hedding Methodist boy scouts attended and marched to the grave. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Paul Dean Mingher
Clintin
Bugbee
Washington Street
E. F. Newell
Hedding
Pant
Elmwool
Funeral for Napoleon J. Hill at St Monica's Church
The funeral of Napoleon J. Hill from 28 Maple Avenue was held at St. Monica's Church at 9 a.m. The pastor Rev. P M C McKenna officiated, with nephews Felix Hill Warner Hill and Arthur Hill and other pallbearers George W. Lander William Hill and Frank Rooney. Burial followed at Hope Cemetery.
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Napoleon J. Hill
Maple Avenue
St. Monica’s Church
O'Clork
Pomc McKenna
Felix Hill
Warner Hill
Arthur Hill
George W. Lander
William Hill
Frank Rooney
Hope Coemetery
Mrs Martha Crane Dies in Wrightsville After Illness
Mrs Martha Crane widow of Frank E Crane died in Wrightsville last night after a long illness of cancer. She was aged 2 and the daughter of Medad Wright who had large interests in lumber. She leaves a sister Mrs CC Putnam of Middlesex.
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Frank E. Crane
Wrightsville
Maria Crane
Frank Erane
Siv
Medad Wright
Mra CC. Putnam
Middlesex
Quebec Flood Causes Quarter Million Dollar Loss and Sugar Crop Damage
Severe high water hit Quebec causing damage estimated at a quarter of a million dollars. The flood damaged the maple sugar crop and overflowed rivers, destroying planned yields. Federal and provincial authorities will be asked to assist as the disaster response begins.
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Quebec
Federa
City Officials Salaries Kept Unchanged at Harmony Meeting
In a small turnout of under forty, residents at the opera house approved keeping salaries for city officials steady. The mayor stays at 500 a year, and the city clerk and treasurer continue at 40 annually for services. Aldermen and assessors retain 20 cents and 4 per day wages respectively, with a push to raise auditors to 40 cents per hour, though the vote upheld current rates for the assessors. The session adjourned after approving the fourth article.
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Opera House
F. G. Howlwich
Treacher
Conti
Marr
Daniel J Oshilenn
James Scott
Uwler
Between Montpelier and Barre Enter Baseball League Plans
A meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday in Montpelier to gauge sentiment on forming baseball teams in the CW Averi Inihling league. Another gathering in Granite Qmguefe tires' reams in the CW will discuss fan interest. Arthur Wo Daley and Max L. Powell are noted organizers.
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Marre Winlen
Averi
Montpelier City
Dartington Wed Kotland
Arthur Wo Daley
Manaxer
Barre-Montpetion
Tnck
Max L. Powell
Wagtn
Granite Lodge Officers Election and Banquet Report
Granite Lodge No. 33 held an election of officers followed by an informal banquet for members at Ruth Chapter. Newly elected officers include Worshipful Master D. J. Dodge and senior warden William Hurry. other posts filled by WE Ayers, D. H. Reeds, MM White, Frank K. Reard, William Nelson, William Stoclairs, Alex Hitchie, and William Colesteter. Speakers included Rev. W. J. M. Beatin and Public Service Commissioner S Hollister-Jackson. Attendance was large and readings were given by Georgy J. Seager with songs from Peter W. Milleh, John C. Wyllie, and James Patreer. A second article notes Mrs. J. Beckley’s Friday afternoon meeting electing officers for a separate group, including President Mrs. O. S Willey and Treasurer Mrs. Flora Beckley. A later item mentions Ralph Laird signing with the Albany team for the Italian Athletic club and details about the Altrurians’ gathering and a Hinehean social event.
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Fodal A
the Indies
Ruth
Els
Worshirstal Maxter
D. J. Dodge
William Hurry
We, Ayers
D. H. Reeds
J. Beckley
Willey
Mfal Nason
Second View
Presistent
Agnes Virewn
Piers Crites
Flora Beckley
Bella Beckley
Woman Paid Fine on Old Case in Vermont Court
In Washington County court Delist appeared and paid a $300 fine on an id liquor charge arising from an arrest at her Montpelier home on Hutrow Street. Several divorces were heard, including Bertha Carr and Mary Macey cases. The court ordered alimony, attorney fees, and continued some cases for testimony. The state appealed probate decisions affecting Charles Cami.
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Washington
Sunte Delist
Huttow Street
Montpelier
Bertha Carr Ws
Thomas A. Carr
Plainfield
Anoither
Mary Macey
Henry Solari
Barre
Tarver
Solaris
Martin
Charles Cami
Waylam
Gomi
Windsor Emytity
Barre Pastor Weds Rose Edmands in Newton Center Era
The marriage of Rev. George H H For pastor of the First Baptist church Me Herre to Miss Rose Edmands daughter of Mr and Mrs Moses G Edmands of Brookting Mins ceempel at the bride’s home at noon The officiating clergyman Rev Maurice Levy pastor of Newton Center Baptist church Rev and Mrs Holt attend and will honeymoon The bridegroom formerly led the Baptist church at Jamestown Rot.
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George HH
First Baptist Church
Me Herre
Mise Rose Edmands
Moses G. Edmands
Brookting
Mins
Maurice Levy
Newton Center Baptist Church
Holt
Kaere
Jere
Mr. Holt
Baptist Church
Jamestown
Rot
Local notices and events in Barre area crowded with ads and reports
S Rossi leaves for Margleville while Mrs Anna Heluves returns from Innehitat XC and will go to New Hampshire Monday. Fishing notice by Abbie & Imbrie. Regular AS wall meeting on Monday at Miles’ place April 2 at 7. Carpet display at Kenyon Co with Duotler and ECcha. Spaulding high senior outing to Sankwrt sugar orchard near Faith’s pom. AL Krapp plans move to Iowa selling Carewell belongings. Peter Bianchi exhibits a drawing in Wy Toker window. D J Omadge shows Nigh water photographs from March 1 1806. Burnham’s flood seen on Prospect Street. Easter Sunday pictures in window.
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S. Rossi
Margleville
Empleuy Thine
Anni Heluves
Innehitat
Suneset IU
New Hampshire
Abbie & Imbrie
S. D
Miles
Jainee Mortimer
Kenyon & Co
Spaulding High School
Frederic Edwards
AL. Krapp
Canto Street
Lows
Carewell
Mee
Knapp
Barre
Iowa
Peter Bianchile
Wy Toker & Co
BE Cutler
Burnham’ Meanow
Pittares
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