Better Roads Debate Across New Hampshire and New England
Reprint shifts to road improvement politics in New Hampshire and neighboring states. Officials discuss funding shifts, trunk-line road projects from the Massachusetts line to Bretton Woods, and the impact on northern counties. Calls for more money to finish a continuous state road and notes on ongoing road-building contracts across counties.
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New Hampshire
New Hermpalire
Springfeld Republic
Vermont
New Mampshire
Simmer
White Mountain
Plaiming
Am! Council
North Country
Thas
Massachusetts
South
Naxhua
Merrinacke
Winniposaukeetake
New
Bretton Woods
A Strike Worth While debate in Wall Haven Era
Editor Métosif confronts a recurring question from Adam to modern labor. The piece debates whether strikes are ever justified and argues for cautious analysis of wage cuts, productivity, and worker unity, noting evolving views within the Seath of May era. The commentary frames strike legitimacy as a facet of industrial relations and market conditions.
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Adam
Garden of Faden
Métosif
Wall Haven
Saraensee
Gaba
Beth
Matsie
Elias
New Play Debut Sparks Talk of Pot Con Art
In a fragmented report, readers note a group presenting a new play amid unclear wording. The piece hints at artistic themes and potential workshop or performance details, with scattered references to individuals and venues.
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Dave Seeit
Jingles and Jests in Early Gossip Columns
A collage of comic quips and snatches from various papers includes jests about lovers, alimony, judges, reporters, and a hint at pestering mosquitoes. It blends humorous lines from The New York, Cleveland Leader, Chicago Tribune, and other outlets, noting playful exchanges and social fables.
Dinner Interrupted by Conservatory Walk and Gong
A well known professor invited friends for dinner but delays occurred as he conducted a walk through the conservatory. The gong rang for dinner and guests gathered in a small ante room, awaiting a return to the main dining area as the scene shifted to a different location.
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Notor Otk
Ehort
Gabe Moe
Lendon
Labor Day Celebrations Planned in Rutland Parade and Address
Preparations proceed for a large Labor Day event in Rutland with invited participants from Vermont towns. A parade will form on Merchants Row at 10:00 AM, followed by field day sports at the fair grounds. James Duncan, national AFL leader, is expected to address the crowd, and local bands from Fair Haven and Rathod will perform.
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Hallowsalls
Fale Haves
Burlington
Rutland
Bacratiry
JW. Kellette
Pings
James Duncan
Americal Federation of Labor
Fair Haven
Anasi
Fgll
Rutland County
Oval
Man Sentenced for Brutal Assault and Escape Attempt
In St. Albans on August 1 Judit Post sentenced Alunehester III to over two years in state prison for brutal assault and an earlier escape attempt at Winsor. Chief Mahoney arraigned, pleaded not guilty, with $700 bond. Greenwood, an old offender, had prior confinement in Chittenie county jail and the house of correction. He sought transfer to the state penitentiary to begin serving soon.
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St. Albans
Judit Post
Chlief Mahoney
Frestening
Poe
Howe
Correctum
Bo Dnin
Greenwdod
Chittenie County
Burlington Council Rejects Jail Property Purchase
Burlington August 1 At a city meeting citizens debated approving city credit up to eleven thousand for a jail property purchase. Four hundred seventy seven voters participated with 65 in favor and 412 against the acquisition. Loyal opposition to Mayor Bigelow marked the vote.
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Burlington
Litton
Bigelow
Mtory
Central Vermont to Stockpile Winter Coal Supply
Laying in coal at St Albans Aug 1 the Central Vermont railway will between tidep and December 1 put in its winter supply of fuel coal for its locomotives. Ten thousand tons will be brought here with forty thousand tons kept locally and the balance distributed at Burlington Montpelier White River Junction. The southern division will have coal delivered at New London Connecticut stored there and at Brattleboro. The railway consumes two thousand tons of coal annually.
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St Albans
Central Vermont Railway
Burlington
Montpelier Tynetion
New London
Conn
Brattleboro
Minnesota Governor Hinted as 2008 Democratic Nominee
The Minnesota governor, twice elected by large majorities in a mainly Republican state on national issues, is identified as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2008 by Editor Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier-Journal.
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Minnesota
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Public Examinations of Teachers in County Area
Public examinations of teachers for Washington county in 1886 are noted. One dozen teachers face assessment as part of county orderly schooling efforts. The event highlights local educational oversight and the push for standards in instruction.
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Kaawiner
Liquor for medicine leads to arrest near park
Sheriff Allen and Deputy Navin seized four quarts of whiskey from John Ashey at his home near Wincked Park. Ashey said Mrs. Ashey bought the liquor for his use and was bound over to county court on an illegal selling charge, bail set at 300 in the afternoon.
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Burlington, Agg
Sherif Allen
Sheri Navin
John Ashty
Wincokd Park
Ashey
J. H. Macomber
Theca Growin
Montpelier News From A Turbulent Vermont Day
A digitized Montpelier item recalls local events and people. Judge A Rising of Denver visits W A Stowell. Senator W P Dillingham chairs a commission planning a trip likely from Liverpool on August 20. Earle Sherburg and others are mentioned amid funeral details for a late local figure. Graves, Doyle, and S B L are noted with varied local duties and a charity golf prize is described.
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Eari Sherbuig
Udine
Sherlaige
Colon
W. P. Dillingham
Liverpool
A. Je Rising
Denver
Cole
Vermont
W. A. Stowell
Judge Rising
Werten
Moretown Common
Jin Stowell
Thin
Taland
Muntoror
Graves
E. Doyle
St. Ee
Je. Cullein
Haliowell
Eyle &McCorrick
Mov
George H. Spencer
Everett
Manta Way
Mra
H. A. Speicer
Yuarterday
Joseph Perking
Ant Mra. S. BL Nates
New York
Ponnsylvania
Judeon la Crome
Winchendon
Mass
Pal la Crome
W.B. Henderson
Kansas City
C. S. Sutton
Chanute
Kan
The
National Life Insurance Company
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United States
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North Main St
Barre, Vt
Mouston Post
Cleveland
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George
Chicago Tribune
Atlanta Constitution
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Pater
Philadelpha Press
Mra. de Hitt
Dobsons
Dryden
Cromwall
Ona
Carlyle
London
Oliver Crom
Start Yeuterday
John A. Johnson
Public Examinations
Wings Bank and Trust Company
Bank For Savings
Montpelier
Schapale Don
E. A. Drown
Clan Gordon
Gilbertson
Quoits
Ern Vermont
Geer Kan
Prince
Holden
Bush Hammer
Charles
Hammer
Jas
Ahern
Dr. D
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Yatlee
Brotalers
Ty Mercuans & Fraser
Maud
Spesiiks
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Eer
James Ewen
Ames B
Coutts
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Vaughan
the Fire Insurance Company of
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G. Herbert Pape
Olive
Granite Savings Bank
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C. H. Kendrick & CO
North Main Street
Blue Vitrol
No. Main St
Nat'l Bank
C. W. Averill & Co
Barre, Wil
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