Order Springs From Chaos Of Past Week
Washington reports 17 more dead and 220 injured cared for at Presidio and Park Emergency hospital. total injuries listed as 1 004. Tomorrow authorities will supervise food distribution to the destitute. citizens committee and mayor requested action. Santa Rosa area sees destruction of business district and 190 killed, many injured. militia patrol accompanies public safety amid complaints of guard overreach. Policeman Alpers chased militia at Hayes and Van Ness. four shots fired, he escaped unharmed.
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Washington, D. C
Ny Committee
Otep
Ita Rosa
City of
Santa Rosa
Eeelars
Vithnens
Guardemen
Hing
Hayes
van Nese
Markamen
Moers
Refuges in San Francisco Move To Comfort after Shelter Aid
San Francisco dated Apr 25 reports relief efforts for the homeless from the shelter committee. Sleeping out of doors ends as blankets and bedding arrive, with refugees moved to comfortable quarters. Vacant homes and churches are being repurposed for living space, while food supplies flow in. Distinctions between men and women blur at provisional camps and women’s clothing becomes visible as Khaki Bloomers and towels are considered to comfort wardrobes lost in the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sist
van Ness Avenue
Fort Mason
Casket Maker Faces Bankruptcy Claims In Vermont
Marcus S Aldrich of St Johnsbury filed for bankruptcy in Burlington listing liabilities of 94748.77 and assets of 5059.75 with 8709 exempt. The Green Mountain Casket Company proprietor reported April 25 with two petitions. Francis F Clark of Lincoln owes 510 in liabilities and has no stated assets.
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Burlington
Marcus S. Aldrich
Green Mountain Casket Company
St. Johns- Dury
Francis F. Clark
Lincoln
Yeara a Railroad Man Receives Estmated Praise
Chief of Police Informs of clashes between police and rioters in St Albans April 23. Murray, a longtime conductor on the Central Vermont line, is praised for his calm conduct and steady patrols. Detailing his four years with the company, the report notes the unrest and guards in Baltimore and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan Francheen
Pov Jin Dinar
Nim
St. Albans
Murray
Tual Grunt Ens
Tad Toley
Mr. Murrey
Charlen
Daring Burlay
Alex Forbes
Reg Fe
Tragic San Francisco refugee ends life in Omaha
Nason, a 53 year old refugee from San Francisco, arrived in Omaha with others after the quake and fire. He learned his clerical work goods were destroyed in the disaster and, overcome by despondency, died by taking carbolic acid, leaving a wife and two children destitute.
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Omaha
Nob
San Francisco
Vermon t Village Wiped Out by Wind Fire Blazes
Middle April 25 a northeast Vermont village suffered near complete destruction as a wind driven fire swept through about a quarter of Weathae ethers. Eighteen homes and several farm buildings were damaged, with a store affected. Loss estimated around 10000 dollars. A bucket brigade and West River fire teams stabilized the flames before spread.
Fire at Richmond Destroys Home on River View
Fire swept through a dwelling near River View Cemetery in Richmond around nine o clock yesterday. The Brodry home suffered extensive damage while much lower floor belongings were saved. The family of Alexander Dagie aided in the recovery. Insurance on the property stood at 600 dollars. In Towton Massachusetts Mrs Atherton Brown’s home on Commonwealth Avenue also damaged with losses around 40000 dollars. Mrs Brown had left for Washington with her son who recently married Judge McBenna’s daughter.
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Richmond
Lewis Brodry
Riverview Cemetery
Thomas
Alexander Dagie
Towton
Mass
Atherton T. Brown
Commonwealth Avenue
Plague Victims Rise Amid Imperial Troops Clash
A fragment reports 280 deaths last week linked to a plague sweeping imperial and palace troops amid violent unrest. The limited readable text hints at a deadly outbreak affecting both military and royal forces, with dated references and uncertain phrasing.
American Swimmers Lead Challenge At First Olympic Race
The New York Athletic Club holder of the 100 yard world record won the final heat in the 100 meter swimming. Halway of Hungary finished second and Healey of Australia third, Darbyshire of England fourth. It marked the first Olympic event with many American competitors.
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Phalerum
Recor
M. Dateiels
New York Athletic Club
Halway
Hungary
Healey
Anattalia
Darbyshire
England
Bowdoin Falls to Vermont in Five-Run Fourth Inning
Burlington April 25 Bowdoin, with one bad inning, lost 10 to 6 to the University of Vermont yesterday afternoon. Vermont batted six of its top hits and Bowdoin made four of its five errors, nine runners crossed the plate in the frame.
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Burlington
Bowdoin
University of Vermont
Maine
Vernyant
Him
Bondoin Ots
Prominent Bennington Man Araph P Childs Dies in Batesburg
The death of Araph Parmalee Childs of Bennington Vermont occurred here yesterday morning at eleven o clock. He came here with his brother for health reasons and had plans to return to Vermont. The body was taken to Castlestone, at Mrs. Childs’s parents home. Funeral arrangements are for Cageta. Childs was a charter member of Custer Post Bennington and a noted Mason with the 32nd degree. He was an Odd Fellow and a Knight of Prairie. He leaves three daughters in New York City and two wives, including Sarah P. Cady of Bennington and Clara M. Sherman, widow of Carlos Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Araph Parmalee Childs
Bennington
My. Childs
New Lexington
Eet
W. Childs
Mary
Vermont
Childs
Castleston
Prairie
Wilmington
Hie
Sarah P. Cady
Lawis Cady
Renington
Phomax Coohran
New York City
Fands
J. Klein
New York
Childe
Clara M. Sherman
Carlos Sherman
Castlehim
W. Ileboro
F. W. Childs
Batesburg
S.C
HA. Williams
Hartford
Conn
Jane Thayer
Springfield
Mark
Kittredge Haskins
Washington, D.C
Sarah Kidder
Batesburg, & C
Charles [Clary
Burlington
Kicked to death by horse near Colchester
In Winooski on April 25 Flava McBride 25 son of Mr. and Mrs. George L McBride of Colchester was killed when a horse kicked him in the head after he entered a stall. Survived by parents two brothers George and Charles and three sisters Mrs Murray Wright Lena and Harriet all of Colchester. He was a member of Webster Lodge No MF and A Y. He died after being taken to Mountaine hospital.
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Winooski
Flava Mcbride
George L. McBride
Colchester
McBride
Finnal McBride
George
Charles
Murray Wright
Missen Lena
Harriet McBride
Webster Lodge
MF & A
First Honors Awarded at St Johnsbury Academy Commencement
St Johnsbury April 25. Compence ment honors announced at St Johnsbury Academy and St Johnsbury high school. Lot determined ranks with Mary R. Ely drawing valedictory and Bernice M. Pierce sabbatine. Other honors to Leon B. Kendall, Charles M. Sherburne, H. Ler Bowers, Hazel Annis, Emma Frost, Frances Hastings, Agnes D. Fe Nute, Hyde Park’s Hovlurd, Mary The commencement speakers listed include Eastward F L Brown, Leon B. Kendall, Jol BS Nelson, Wallace L. Or iu aecane, Charles Merburne, He Lee Somers, Mary R. Foy, Bernice St Sallie H. Emery, and Dorothy P. Fairbank.
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St. Johnsbury
St. Johnsbury Academy
St .Johnsbury
Lot
Mary RK. Ely
Bernice M. Pierce
Leon B. Kendall
Anldover
Maas
Charles M. Sherburne
H. Ler Bowers
Passunipsie
Hazel Annis
Emma Frost
Frances Hastings
Agnes Dd
Fe Nute
Hovlurd
Hyde Park
Mary
Eastward FL Brown
Jol BS Nelson
Iyte
Wallace L. Oriu
Charles Merburne
He Lee Somers
Mary R. Foy
Bernice St Sallie H. Emery
Seaport
Dorothy P. Fairbank
Donahue Beats Hamilton In Four Round Boxing Bout
Montreal report says Donahue of Boston won the decision over Hamilton last night at the Shamrock Clubhouse in the fourth round of a slated 15 round bout. From the opening minxup Donahue appeared the superior fighter and the referee halted on a punishing pace, sparing Hamilton from further blows.
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Montreal
Que
Child smothering death probes inquest in Bennington
Municipal Judge Bates cloned the inquest into the death of Mrs. George Cox and her infant grandchild found near the Watloomane river. The doctors and witnesses weigh if the infant's death was accidental or intentional amid the mother's mental state. evidence shows Hemion Cox left town 24 hours prior and arranged care with Londonderry relatives.
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Bennington
F. J. Bates
George Cox
Watloomane
Hemion Cox
Londonderry
Taken to asylum this afternoon in Montpelier case
Ray Mullen was moved from the county jail at Montpelier to the Waterbury asylum this afternoon on Judge Howell’s order to observe his mental condition before his trial on the murder charge of Fred Batchelder in Darre last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Mullen
Fred Batchelder
Darre
Montpelier
Waterbury
Howell
Vermont Sugar Season Ends With Strong Quality
Reports from the Coty Maple Sugar company indicate the maple sugar season in Vermont is nearly over as farmers gather baskets. Production varies by section with yields from a pound to two pounds per tree in some areas and a state total around 144 pounds per tree. quality remains good though overall output is down due to oil content. Canadian reports note a two thirds a month pace with a lighter crop than last year.
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Canada
Vermont fire chiefs form a club in state association link
Fire Chief Gladding returned from Burlington where he attended a meeting of Vermont fire chiefs to form a State Fire Engineers club affiliated with the International association. Middlebury hosts a June 21 session. Niles and Coute discuss taxation of foreign fire insurers. Adnan Lintle arrives home after completing work in Une cities.
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Gladding
Burlington
Veramount
Hela
Parre Town
Tye Mae
Stone
Middlebury
Roman
Niles
Coute
Hatternoogn
Bixby Civil War Veteran Dies After Long Service
Born in Fayston Vermont, Charles F. Bixby dies at home aged 189. He served in the 8th Vermont Infantry and lived in Manchester NHS. In local meetings, voters rescinded a previous plan to spend 30,000 on a new school building and a 37,000 project was discussed. He leaves a wife and a son, with several relatives noted.
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Manchester
Nhs
Gift to Catholic Church Prompts New Hotel Plans
A garbled 19th century note describes a gift to a Catholic church in Skelton Springs. The reference mentions Congress Hall built in 1869 and a Wild ing project to convert it into a hotel with capacity for 26 to 296 persons. Details on the builder, purpose, and outcome remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skelton Springs
Mies Bryily Fiteh
New York
Mivhand
City Council debates buying a horse for the water dept
Aldermen discussed funding a new horse with 4 percent refunding bonds due May 1st. Water Superintendent Russell urged a quicker, more economical animal as the current horse underperforms. Milne and Albiretti clashed over who should pursue the purchase, and the committee was appointed to report.
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Russell
Water Department
Albiretti
Water Committee
Cutler
Burke
Streete Bruce
Milne
Nephew of San Francisco boxing figures shot in Golden Gate Park
William Britt, brother and manager of Jimmy Meitz, was shot and killed in Golden Gate Park. Reports say a dispute over a car led to the fatal shooting. Britt, about 28, was prominent in sporting circles and owned part of the "Right trust." His sister Mrs. Levin McCarrison and family in Highland Avenue have not yet heard from San Francisco relatives.
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San Francisco
William Britt
Jimmy Meitz
Golden Gate
Park
Britt
Tech
Bern
Golden Gate Park
Levin McCarrison
Highland Avenue
James Britt
San Prancieco
James Heitt
Right Trust
McCorrison
William Trittle
San Franciero
Relative of Barre Tildens Shot in San Francisco
All doubt removed that H. C. Tilden shot in San Francisco while on Red Cross duty is a Barre Tilden relative from this city. The lettered address 2690 California Street places the family residence in Menlo Park. The elder Heber C. Tilden, visiting Northfield three years ago, was 77 and frail. the younger Heber N. Tilden ran a commission and auto garage business in San Francisco and helped own local garages with others. The family suffered losses in the great fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Tilden
Red Cross
San Prarcisco
Art Fur
California
Heber N
San Frantssan
Galland
San Francisco
Earthquake Shakes Alameda Causing Panic and Fire
Edward Midgett of Alameda reports residents safe after the April 18 quake and related hotel fire at the Palace. He notes destitution in San Francisco and describes the wireless telegraphy link revived during the disruption as key when other communications failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Midgett
Alameda
Califoria
Sian
Francisco Peices
Ou Dolier
Mr. Mudgett
Union Pacific Railroad
Palate
Alemeda
Pines
Whiskey in Montpelier drug stores faces license probe
Megrath and Blakeley cited in Montpelier city court as liquor raids uncover a barrel of whiskey and quarter-pints at two stores on State Street and near Carline Blakeley. Megrath waives examination, bond posted, case to be decided by license board. Raids triggered by complaint from John Melver, chairman.
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Ates
County Sl
Montpelier
Blakeley
Tracy
Wedge
Lamson
Hannes
Camp
Slayton
Talon
John Melver
Megrati
Lcrnae
Mrontpelier City
Rounell
Mograth
Montpeler
Zens
Megrath
Ilegally
Off icers Named for Vermont Lodge of N E C P
Burlington April 25 officers of the Grand Lodge of Vermont N E C P named for officers including Grand junior vice warden J M Gale Johnsbury Grand warden T K Marsden Benn ington grand vice warden W H Weeks West Hardwick Grand auditor H A Bartlett St Johnsbury Grand treasurer H B Davis Burlington grand warden H E Harris Brattle Grand guardian Allan Hutchinson East Barre and trustees Sarah Noyes East Hardwick P J Poster Rutland Martin Lamb Montpelier next grand lodge meeting set for Brattleboro Degree work demonstrated by officers from Melrose Howden Mass J T Sanborn supreme urnaeum and TM Fr supreme secretary Moston 18 B Fraser chairman Rice of MaineBoston area mentioned.
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Burlington
Grand Lodge of
Vermont
New England
Crider
J. M. Gale
Johnsbury
T. Ke, Marsden
Bennington
W. H. Weeks
Wast Hardwick
H. A. Bartlett
St. Johnsbury
H. B. Davis
Burlingtom
H. E. Harris
Brattle- Grandguardian
Allan Hutchinson
East Barre
Roy Pallock
North- Grand Trustees
Sarah
Noyes
East Hardwick
P. J. Poster
Rutland
Martin Lamb
Montpelier
Grand Lodge
Brattleboro
Vermont Lodge
Spree
Melreas
Maas
J.T. Sanborn
Supreme Urnaeum
Howton
Mass
Moston
B. Fraser
Aules Rice
Mtabonetins Atiay
Bosten
Vermont RepNames Navy Candidate For Annapolis Exams
Representative Kittredge Haskine nominated William Piers Brown of Northfield as his candidate for the Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland to take the entrance examinations in June. Brown, born November 10 1987, is at Annapolis preparing for the exam. Haskins also named alternates Lawrence Brows Plendore Hartford Arthur Wille Patterson Trunduph and George Clinton Southerland Ladlow Me South erland. Southerland named by Fouter as the per luAtee announend artier Lambert Lamberton Morristown is the te from the iret district.
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Washington
Kittredge Haskine
Vermont
William Piers Brown
North
Ield
Naval Academy of
Southerland
Ladlow
Per luAtee
Artier
Fouter
Lambert Lamberton
Morristown
Iret
Vermonter Aid Sought For San Francisco Fevers Fund
April 2 report from St Johnsbury notes the board of trade collecting subscriptions to aid San Francisco fever relief, funds to be sent via the Red Cross. Mentioned are Vermonters Clarion Webbs Mowerd of Paso Robles, Col. Alexander Haven of York Tea nod, and local residents anxious over news from California after the quake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
San Francisco
T. M
Howard
Clarion Webbs
Paso Robles
Cabot
California
Spritz Valley
Eil
Col
Alexander
Haven
Jusian
York Tafe
Valle Neal
Alhough
Inéieste
Ant
Wil
Parmer Halsoube
Jurin Lisse
Wally Groovell
Ana
Graniteville Event Delayed by Weather and Talk
Local notices show Graniteville residents gathering for an evening event at Belvedhorn with a postponed speaker series. After the stormy weather subsides, an invitational talk is planned following the rescheduled program.
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General Greely
Bluejackets
Hivelnckete
St. Jotnabury
Prisco
West
Rochester
Artherton T. Brown
Boston
C. M. Daniels
Athens
P. Childs
Batesburg, S
Vermont Fire Chiefs
Adnan Lintle
Tost Milby
Fayston
Chere
Aoe Albiertti
Alderman Milne
Thurston
Runsell
Street
Bruce
Presman Milne
Department
Mulderman
al ‘Milne
Horke
Sapt. Fruce
Albisetti
Shrrets
Lisbie
M. J. Barry
Thirdstreet
Ce Pork
Fairview Street
Jeney
Martinbrook
Pentecostal Church
Old City
Tmighhothorn Street
Thie Street
Stith Main Street
City Enginer
Abereiti
Comemitton mi
Board of Health
Nelson
Mar of Health
Omloor J. AV
Dork Ennivactit
Tabite
C. Mussel
Mazi Marelas
Andean
Anderson
Long Street
Merchant Street
Brnce
Stephens & Girard
Dole
Lewin Street
Louis McCorrison
Edward Mudgett
Megrath's & Blakely
J. N. Gale
St. Jokebury
Annapolis
Heakinn
Northfield Bay
TOWN
Graniteville
Woodvien
Ameriion
Tequisy
Wi Bedhegren
Belvedhorn
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