Crippen Arrest Drama at Father Point Stuns Town
Dramatic pursuit ends with Dr Crippen and Ethel le Neve captured aboard a Canadian steamer near Quebec. The fugitive duo, disguised in travel clothes, were arrested after a tense sequence from Father Point to the river. Eyewitnesses describe the crowd, the ship, and the emotional scene as police boarded and the couple were separated. The case unfolds amid sensational headlines as detectives confirm Crippen’s identity and charges.
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Father Point
Qor
Hewkey Barren Crippen
Ethel Gareie
Helle
Dew
Sortland Yard
John Robirtson and Son
Antwerp
Quebec Poliun
Ippem
Stuart
Poe
Endorsed Republican slate in Montpelier county meeting
Democrats of Washington county closed their convention in Montpelier Saturday endorsing J. Martin of Barton for probate and naming candidates for senate and other offices. The new county committee includes Trilone, James P. Mann, George R. Andrews, George W. Stephialer, Donnelly, and Pry Biase.
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Washington County
Frank J. Martin
Montpelier
Geturday
J. Martin
Barto
Tor
Oteer
A. L. Sortus
Mattarney
Charence
Montpriterne
Frank P. Tewksbury
Ad Aa Trilone
James P. Nmn
Marre
George R Andrews
George W. Tgeptialer
Norviews
At Donnelly
George le
Pry
Biase
New Proof Strengthens Dr Crippen Murder Case
London report shows Scotland Yard evidence strengthens conviction against Dr Crippen as newly analyzed remains allegedly identified as Crippen’s wife. Yet officials keep details secret while promising faster proceedings and confirmation of the body’s identity.
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London
L.hoope
Dr. Crippen
Scotland
Crippen
Will Keep Lees Statue in Statuary Hall
Beverly Massachusetts August 1 Taft approves an opinion arguing Lee represents ideals of the Confederacy and overthrows the cause for which he served Virginia supports a place for Lee in Statuary Hall as a distinguished figure. The Attorney General deems it not warranted. Protests from veterans groups and a June Syracuse message are noted.
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Lee
Beverly
Mass
Taft
Alteenay-Geners
Sam
Virginia
Tim
Wervier
Attorney-Armeral
Seeainne
Six Drownings in New England Reported After Sunday Water Accidents
Multiple drownings occur across New England after a Sunday spate of water accidents. Names include Maguton, Peter Cai, Enfield, and Rockland victims, with drownings noted during swimming and a wager attempt. Milam Henleys, 26, fell from a steamer en route to Portland, and Louis Lavoie of Naot, N. Th, drowned in a canal.
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Noston
Peter Cae
Merton Ho
Rockland
Milam Henleys
Portland
Louis Lavoie
Naat
Canal
Restelli At Large In Vermont Fugitive Sought
Vermont pursuit expands as State's Attorney Meagher and Bennington police seek a man named Restelli believed involved in a courtroom or criminal incident. Italian suspect questioned after a deadly event. description requested as officers coordinate manhunt and possible witness accounts emerge amid family funerals and injuries.
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Meagher
Bennington
Burrell
Terrible Vengeance by Jealous Man Story
A man named Lawrence, Nese, Adis, Antonio Oo ta and Carmel la are involved in a deadly attack on a woman en route to work with another man. The assailant used a revolver and a razor injuring the victim whose exact condition is unclear. Coletta was arrested as the suspect is taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Lawrenss
Nese
Adis
Antonio Oota
Carmella
Healouny
Cassone Wouran
Coletta
Black man accused in serious case mob action
A report from Alezia dated August 1 describes a white woman Nellie Gi lesen and a Black man named Bill Walker who was struck by a mob while passing. The suspect was harmed as part of mob action in a tense incident and investigation.
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Alezia
Nellie Gilesen
Bill Walker
Fhe Ib
Hamel Boland Wedding in St. John Church
Aug 1 Waterbury report of Thomas F Hichel of Birre marrying Mice El Boland at St John Church PLa Bridegrooms brother Michael Hamel and bridesmaid Mrs Hamel attend. After ceremony couple honeymoon in Manchester N H and Hartford Conn and will reside at 24 Ghurek Burro. Mr Hamel works in Grausen and Go stone shed Rowse with many friends. wife to work as estate attendant for the insane. Various notices follow of community events and visits.
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Waterbury
Thomas F. Hichel
Birre
Mice
el Boland
Toi Mopollock
St. J
Ape
Hamel
Girecen
Rowse
St Monica’s Picnic Draws Large Parish Crowd at Dewey Park
St Monica’s parish outing at Dewey Park drew a large attendance for a lively afternoon of races, jumping contests and baseball games. Women and married men contested tug of war while children enjoyed activities and music. Credit for the success goes to the cemetery committee and local volunteers who organized games, refreshments, and entertainment.
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St. Memherw’s
Dewey Park
Formcen
Marion
Thor
Paul
Kingston
Thomas
Thomas McGoff
Nusmorous
Reese
Beskigy Street
Aeneliians
Arya
Stewart
D. Seltivan
Eer
Deane Tals
Engineers Keep Trains Moving Amid Vermont Rail Labor Dispute
Engineers on Vermont and Grand Trunk lines maintain operations at noon amid wage dispute rumors. Montreal talks between railroad officials and rebel leaders have persisted for two days, with no end to the conflict yet declared. Some disturbances noted after a riot in the foes yard line, but overall service continues.
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Bt. Albans
Aug
Vermont
Rand
Truk
Wellal
Jones
Montreal
Foes
Eisex
Nose Broken Inbaseball Bat Incident At Game
An account describes a chaotic baseball game scene with broken bat impacts and numerous injuries among spectators. Officials faced disorder as players and bystanders clashed, with multiple reports of broken objects and elevated tensions.
Outing of Swedish Mission Members Aids Mayor Street Event
A Saturday gathering in Peter John's Pier marks the annual outing of Swedish mission supporters. Weather cooperated, a brief procession, and music drew attendees. In Montclair, Sheriff Camp arranged shelter after initial refusals by local innkeepers. A train from Montpatier carried 205 people. freight cars were mostly empty. Firearm and assault incidents surfaced: Frank Yeartan sustained wounds. Fred Mears faced fines after a disputed confrontation at a South Main Street residence. Yeartan plans to pursue damages claiming $1,000.
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Miteion Snd
Getup
Frank
WY. Mears
Beecer George TL. Surgie
County of Pore
Mears
South Main Street
Jaime
Worthen
Yeartan
Seine
Evemba
Funeral Escort for Elderly Italian Colony Member
A funeral escort formed by the 202 men and band gathered at the house for a service at 2 90 o'clock. Members of the Old Men's Variety of the Raed Solony attended, with the dressed Riewber among them.
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Hoise
Smith
steBan Bard
Raed Solony
Wiles
Riewber
Lack of practice caused defeat at Berlin Rangers game
A chaotic match saw the Barre Rangers lose to MrGregor in Berlin amid poor teamwork and sloppy ball handling. Despite early pressure, Monregor's defense and late penalties sealed a 2-0 result as Webester and keeper work stood out while both sides struggled after halftime.
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MrGregor
Barre Rangers
Berlin
Atrest Greands Saterday
Wally Gamn
Sian Eee
Astral
Elena Heioa
Rangers
Rick Cri
Jor Gans
Henry
Ste Tatchiening
Poste
Critcal
Ly Frisythe
Webeler
Esmoore
Webster
Aten
Deys
Dade
Barke
Wil
Craig
Ball Dratu
ML Robertson
Ronnie
Parsyihe
Mery
dras—Owal
Smith
Backes
J. Mitebadlace
Witnon
Becks
Lindeny
Missett
Gail Jobstertan
Asiasvon
Melie
Aes
Beai
Barre Man Witnesses Quincy Shooting Details
F.C. Wetmore of Barre witnessed a Quincy shooting by Luigi Restelli in a factory shed. Restelli fired on Gaspare Restelli and Adrian the keeper, wounding both as Wetmore assisted injured men and sought hospital care. Barre residents recall Restelli’s prior ties to the area and warnings given to leave Barre. The fugitive’s description is provided as authorities plan to watch for him.
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F.C. Wetmore
Luigi Restelli
Quivcy
Mase
Parsons
Jim
Mr. Wetmore
Quincy
Smith, Whitcout & Cook Company
Rostelils
Carpare Restelli
Luigi
Wiehunde
Gaspare
Adrian
Ben
Renie
Mer
Wetmore
Restelli
Lin Barre
Uundarer
Italy
Theodary
Bariwick
House Fire Causes $600 Damage in Early Morning Blaze
A kerosene stove explosion triggered a fire that damaged a house and barn. The fire alarm whistle failed to sound, delaying firefighters who arrived after the blaze began. Insurance covers the loss. officials cited no steam in the system during the storm.
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G. Ht. Paperigener
Heding
Ges
Dereane
Barre Granite Exhibit Shows Principal Features of Industry
Deputy Grand Context Meander George I Rect of Newport opened the Vermont head quarters exhibit for visitors from across the country. The display includes photos of leading granite plants, quarry views, and legends of famous monuments and machinery. An intended photograph of the western granite train could not be included due to a railroad strike, but a token photo is planned for a later convention in Rochester.
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George I. Rec
Newport
Vermont
Fisk
Rochester
Excavation Starts on Aldrich Estate Block Work
Excavation began under Contractor N M Nelson for the Aldrich estate block between Olney and Elm streets. A delay in relocating the Howland block delays work at the old bank site, with crews moving earth and surveying for brick. Expect up to ten teams and 4000 words in progress as the site clears.
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Aldrich Estate
Elm Streety
N. M. Nelson
Barking
Howland
Na- Honal Bank
Barre
Mrs Lizzie Goodwin of Fairfax Rites in Obscure Notice
Obituary fragment notes Mrs Lizzie Earle Goodwin wife of W Goudwin of Fairfax died after lingering illness She leaves a son Pliny and two brothers The record mentions her maiden Earle name and a Fairfax convention attendance by Earle M Lewis with reference to a missionary union gathering.
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Litete (Earle) Goodwin
Goudwin
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Fred Meare
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