Bridport boy dies after family home shooting
A ten year old Bridport boy, Aiken Dukett, died after being shot in the head with a 32 caliber revolver kept in the hired man Leon Bwinton’s room. He was injured yesterday afternoon, brought to Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington unconscious, and died this morning. The accident’s exact cause remains unclear.
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Burlington
Aiken Dukett
Bridport
Mary Fletcher Hospital
Blaisdell
Leon Bwinton
Dulett
Dre
Townend
Waisdel
Woman in New York Despondent Glass Shot Self Near Newfane
Mrs. Bertha Bensch a New York City woman of means attempted suicide yesterday forenoon at her log cabin three miles west of Newfane village. A bullet passed through her head. she was found on the porch by her son and is not expected to live. Fenath, 65, has five children. Local doctors say death is likely.
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Bertha Bensch
New York
Brattleboro
Thrattleboro
New York City
Newfana Village
Newfane
Tie
Re ‘M. Wiswell
de. F
Townshend
P. Prie
Williamville
Fenath
Vermont Defeats Kinkston In Ninth Inning Rally
Vermont baseball team edged NR 1 6 to 4 yesterday afternoon at land state college. Collis opened with a single for Vermont, but the Vermonters were held hitless until the ninth when they plated three runs. Williams Callison and Rea led Vermont with hits, while Willans captured two of Vermont’s five hits.
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Kinkston
Rhele Inland State College
University of Vermont
Ayes
McConnell
Vermont Boys
Collis
Vermont
Eld
Vermonters
Williams
Callison
Realone
Willans Potting
Cordial Reception for Makinda in British East Africa
The steamer Oxford arrived at Nairobi bearing Makinda and the British East Africa mission party. American missionaries and Norwegian boat Edith are noted. The former president and Mrs Roosevelt were among dignitaries expected to shore at the harbor. A collision involving Col. McMillan caused casualties? The exact cause remains unknown.
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Makinda
British East Africa
Christiana
Nairoba
Oxford
Mao Te
Edith
Col
Roosevelt
Eixteen Gailory
McMillan
International outcry after Castro lands in Paris visit
At Naverre on April 23 former Venezuelan president Castro arrived by steamer Versilloy and declared the events an international outrage. He spoke in Paris that night condemning the landis policy and urging resolution of the dispute. The remark drew quick attention from diplomats and the press.
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Naverre
Castro
Venezuela
Paris
Three Powers Move Toward Constantinople Peace Effort
In Vienna on April 23 Austria Germany and Italy discuss resuming control over Constantinople amid world concern over ongoing Asian turmoil. The three nations emphasize dialogue and collective action to halt violence, aiming to avert wider conflict.
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Vienna
Austria
Germany
Italy
Torday
Constantinople
Asia
Illinois Woman By Three Ballots In Contested Race
An Illinois woman won by three ballots amid a tense impeachment era atmosphere. The article notes Mrs Story and administration allies contended with insurgents as intense excitement filled the chamber before sessions began.
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Illinois
Shooting in Plattsburg Leaves Several Wounded and Dead
In Plattsburg an afternoon shooting fatally wounded Ben Duken and wounded a sister and Bessie Newman. Duken died, the sister believed dead. Newman suffered chest and abdominal injuries, with poor prognosis. Newman was detained to await grand jury action.
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Pe Tinttabane
Bonnie Jewimmin
Wrotaty
Ben Duken
Shorts
Bessie Newman
Newman
Mrs Boyle Identified in Mercer Family Connection
Fragmentary report notes Mrs Boyle identified in Mercer with ties to a prominent family. Mentions Helen McDermott of Starles and speculation about Mrs Mayle, with reference to kin involved in social circles. Unclear details on roles or events.
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Mercer
Odie
Helen McDermott
Starles
Mayle
Chittarney Cooligany
Bes
Divorce Granted in Intolerable Severity Case
One divorce was granted in the case of Mabel Jonva and Omer E Wilum on grounds of intolerable severity and neglect and refusal to support. The care and custody of the two minor children was awarded to Mrs. Wilson along with alimony of $10 per week. To ensure Wilum’s alimony payments, an interest in his father’s estate was tied up, preventing any disposal or profit by him.
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Mabel Jon Va
Omer E Wilum
Chidren
Mra. Wilson
Wilem
Death of St Johnsbury Harness Man Howe at 81
Johnsbury venerable harness maker and father of Harland B. Howe dies after four months of heart disease. Born in Lindon August 13 he lived there until May 10 when he moved to St Johnsbury. Survived by wife and three sons William of Worcester Charles and Harland Bowe prominent lawyer of St Johnsbury.
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Johnsbury
Worcester
Howe
Iee
Harland B. Howe
Lindon
Find
William
Charles
Harland Bowe
St. Johnnys
Woman Dies From Injuries After Yard Bonfire Accident
Mrs. Katherine Jones of Montpelier died this morning from burns sustained when her clothing caught fire tending a bonfire in her yard. She was 48, survived by two children, J Harold Jones and another, with funeral arrangements pending.
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Katherine Jones
Montpelier
Jones
J. Harold Jones
Burlington Automobile Parade Preparations and Plans
Local owners expect about 200 cars for the parade week with both local and visiting participants. A temporary structure will be erected for storage and a small garage fee will be charged. Fraternal orders are preparing decorative floats for Independence Day and the Burlington Automobile Club will meet Tuesday at the Commercial Club to coordinate the route and exhibits.
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Burlington Automobile ‘Ab
J. B
E. Allen
W. J
Patten
A. H. Duhamel
Platteburg
Impressions of Congress at Vineltta Club by Frank Plumley
Vermont’s Frank Plumley told Vineltta Club members of Congress and the House’s partial approval of a major Plains tacit bill. He noted Vermont has two representatives and stressed the need for good committee assignments and cross‑member support to advance Vermont’s aims. A program featured comic reading and music, followed by a buffet in the card room.
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Vermont
Frank Plumley
Vineltta Club
Representatives
Lorre
Robins
Hugh J. M. Jones
Nelson DD. Phelps
Board of Trade
Federal
Marre
Secon
Bania
Orn
Barre
Congress
Phimley
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
New York
Ehailion
Flumley
A. W. Allan
Muero
Gilbertson
Barre Granite Aims to Win Post Office Contract
Granite manufacturers quarry owners and the Barre Board of Trade unite to push Barre granite as the building material for the new post office at the corner of South Main and Prospect streets. A conference formed a committee to travel to Washington to advance the effort.
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Board of Trade
Barre
Wocme
Barro Granite
Prospect
Thin City
New Board of Trade
Regrisentatives
Washington
Inter
City council and Abutters Discuss Shallow Street Improvements
A city council committee and local abutters met in the council chamber to outline funding for a stream improvement project. The Barre railroad reportedly would cover half the cost, with the city voting 5000 to support the plan, though aldermen argued over conditions and a concrete start date remained unsettled.
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City Council
Barre
Prospect Street
Miles
Main Street
Gorton
Steen
Vermont officials pursue Turner search as river dredges drag
Vermont and New York officials meet on the river road to plan continued efforts to locate Oscar Turner missing since his disappearance after a suspected beating. The search teams face muddy, high water as they work above and below the dam and in North Pownal. The case highlights calls to strengthen agricultural education for Vermont youths and to connect them with future farming opportunities.
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Hurlington
Stony
Oscar Turner
Ainfield
New York
Vermont
River Road
Ducntion
Neil
Turkey
Turner
Grange
Bennington
Burlington
Mont
Tavibeehen
North Pownal
Daughters of
Woile
British Bluejackets to Scene of Missionary Disorders
April 24 report states British bluejackets have been dispatched inland about one hundred miles to Hudjinwani to protect missionaries amid ongoing disorders. The dispatch follows reported killings of twenty individuals in the inland area and ongoing unrest.
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Hudjinwani
Adultery case leads to prison sentence
Court records describe Nathan Pae ham of Danby pleading adultery and receiving a sentence of not less than two nor more than three years in prison. A White River man named Harry Holton was also noted, with an incident involving a train in which a family heirloom and a missing body were referenced. The report references a London execution in 1724 as context.
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Natlend
Noethan Paeham
Danby
Waterman
Wren
Boston & Albany
Hose of Correction
Harry A. Holton
Santente
Neweler
Isaae
London
Lost Fingers At Enesburgh In Mayhem Incident
A fragmented report from Enesburgh notes a dire accident on a spring day. Witnesses describe a person losing several fingers while a mechanism failed, causing a dangerous injury before responders arrived. Details remain unclear due to OCR garble.
Porter Back in Jail After Short Prison Stints
Brattleboro reports Harry J Porter of Lynden Massachusetts, a repeat offender, was moved to Newfane jail to serve 185 days for stealing a fishing rod and a boat from Conover Fitch, Waltham Watch Co. president. The accused had prior incarcerations in Glaremont New Hampshire and Rutland.
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Brattleboro
Harry J. Porter
Lynden
Maay
Newfane
Sherif Frank Wollman
Gullfont
Porter
John J. Gile Parmilford
Conover Fitch
Waltham Watch
Elo
Green River
Guilford
Glaremont
N. H
Westminster
Bowl of Correction
Rutland
Brateboro
Sume
Ainae
Surrender Demanded In Constantinople Turmoil Report
April 23 dispatch reports renewed demands for political surrender in Constantinople. Rumors claim Young Turks hold a conference to depose the sultan and set a course toward abdication. The sultan reportedly remains in fragile health amid volatile court politics.
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Constantinople
Be- Ini Re Sera Ee
Demanis
Berat
Sultan i
Willey Installed as Colonel of Vermont Regiment
Major C. M. Willey of Barre was elected colonel of the Vermont Regiment, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, at a meeting of regimental officers in Barre. Col. Willey succeeds Col. C. M. Brownell of Burlington whose commission expired. Adjutant Frank Robinson and Quartermaster Frank W. Nichols were promoted to captains. Election of a new major to replace Willey was deferred until the summer annual meeting. A banquet was served and a Burlington trip for the regiment was discussed.
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C. M. Willey
Vermont Regiment
Knights of Pythies
Vingitin Lodge
C. M. Brownell
Burlington
Scea
Mt Beatth Ga Ot Od. É Aes Brown: Joy Bax Tien
Dutien
Oie
Barre
Mjulent
Col. Willey
Prank KL Robinson
Quartermaster Prank W. Nichols
Col
Willey
Harre Company
Granite block breaks large quarry at E L Smith Co
A huge granite block broke from the upper quarry of E L Smith & Co yesterday. It measured about 600 feet long, 60 feet wide, and 24 feet deep, requiring two powder charges to sever. The record-sized break marks the largest moved by the firm.
Episcopal Mission to Build Church in Websterville
A church project progresses in Websterville with land purchased on main street near the Baptist church. Rev. WJM, rector, leads a plan to erect a wood structure to serve about fifty members, with a committee formed to secure the site and begin foundation work soon.
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Episcopal Mission
Websterville Bays
Ben Erastus Keith
Graniterilla
Baptist Church
Websterville
Wjm, Eats
Thinty
Winston
Jamoa Raycroft
Doel Greeley
Robert Om
Er Nirvet
Tarre
Goddard Notes on lectures and local activities
About 40 school members attended Dr. Conwell's opera house lecture. Barre and Montpelier residents anticipate a Salmon-feature recital and a spring concert. Norwich University plays Barrow tomorrow with the second team, track plans form a local winter interscholastic setup, and fifteen boys show interest in training for Burlington June 6. A new entertainment, There are five other programs listed, including a show titled Love Me Tonight.
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Opera House
Conwell
Iine
Norwich
Barrow
Burlington
Feorle
Barre
Montpelier
Body Found Beside Road Near Barre Death Likely Suicide
Rural mail carrier Charles F. Ayers found a man dead by the East Till road in Barre this afternoon with a gun nearby. The body, about 160 pounds in working clothes, lay with blood on the hands. no identity yet. Neighbors heard a gunshot prior, suggesting self-inflicted death, as neighbors and town officials, including Dr. Dailey, investigated the scene between the John McLaughlin home and Wheaten schoolhouse.
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Charles FT. Ayers
Barre
John McLaughin
Dailey
Orangteville
Ttm
County Court Ends a Short Session
County court adjourned after a brief morning session with focus on divorce cases. A noon divorce in Hocor v Recor was granted for non support, with cases settled or discontinued and a general assignment referred to J W Gordon.
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Rene
Okee Ee Ae
Barre
Scott and Company
J. W. Gordon
Whitcomb Brothers appoint receiver in county court
Judge William J. Clapp of this city chosen receiver for the Whitcomb Brothers firm, a North Main street marble and machinery works owner valued at over 35000 dollars. Harry A. White contended in the case while Ward Carver and John W. Gordon appeared for White. Becl and Richard A. Hoar represented the other partner. The arrangement followed a disputed settlement presented yesterday afternoon.
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Stanton
Whitcam Beothers
North Main Street
Ward ‘Carver
John W. Gordon
Harry Whitcomb
Becl
Richard A. Hoar
Driend It Com
Inquest Opens Into Fire In Brook Street vacant Building
An inquest was held in the city’s court room this afternoon regarding the fire Wednesday night in the vacant building beside the Talina church on Brook Street. County Attorney J Ward and others connected with the case pursued witnesses who were at the scene earlier and at dawn in the alley as investigators sought to determine cause and identify those involved.
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Ttalina Ehunch
Brook Street
Cty
J. Ward
Bowsy
Cows Poisoned in Rutland County Farm Incident
Two cows on Aire Tay estate in Rutland died this morning from poisoning. Beate's attorney reported the incident as a suspected poisoning case on the farm, with authorities investigating the source and motive.
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Rutland
Apa
Aire
Tay
Béate
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