Taft Accepts Nomination and Explains Rationale
President Taft accepts the Republican nomination at Chicago and outlines key issues for a second term. Senator Root delivers the acceptance in the White House Kart room, praising Taft’s record and urging conservative voters to unite against Democratic plans and perceived radicalism. Taft defends tariff policy, antitrust enforcement, and the need for constitutional stability while warning of upheaval from rival parties.
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Bermuda Race Ends With Exhausted Crew Arrival
In Hamilton Bermuda in August the motorboat Dream closed the time race from Philadelphia for the Bermuda challenge cup. The Trewin had a time at lowanes of UW hours over the Kathema. only competitor. Crew made a rough passage during the run of 210 nautical miles and arrived exhausted. Up to this morning nothing had been heard of the Katharma.
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Resignation of Hartford Pastor Scheuerle Shocks Town
Rev Jom A Scheuerle resigns after six years as pastor of the Hartford Congregational parish. He will move to Manchester to become secretary of the Pennington County Improvement Association, focusing on economic, social, educational, and religious benefit. Scheuerle has been active in Hartford’s forward movement and serves as vice president at large. The community expresses regret and support for his new role.
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Titanic survivor recounts disaster aboard ship
Burlington August 1 Pink Weinberg a Titanic survivor works as a fireman on the Chateaugay says he witnessed the sinking and rescue. He claims Captain Smith shaved his beard and posed as a woman before escaping in Lifeboat No. 2. Weinberg states he was the fourth engineer on the Titanic.
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Sluggish Progress in Rosenthal Murder Confessions Case
District Attorney Whitman presses for full corroboration as witnesses identify Shapiro and Citofiel in the Rosenthal murder plot. Webber, Rowe, and Becker linked to a plan at a restaurant on Stet Street with hired gunmen. Becker implicated via repeated talks. The probe covers a $240 fund for protection and the garden restaurant crime amid denials and shifting testimonies.
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Waldo defends police amid Rosenthal murder uproar
New York police commissioner Waldo speaks on police conditions in an extended interview. He claims free rein in the department, asserts he demotes and promotes without the mayor, and cites gang influence and graft concerns. He discusses reorganizing the precincts and the need to verify accusations and assignments.
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Observation on crime waves and police perception
A speaker condemns sensational crime coverage that inflates belief in police demoralization. He argues such public indignation paints the department as ineffective, notes summer crime spikes, and urges a thorough investigation into the Rosenthal murder to reveal facts rather than fuel fear. He welcomes disclosure.
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Burlington Progressive Club Forms in Aug Meeting
About 25 supporters of Roosevelt progressive wing gathered in Burlington to form a local club. Officers elected include Russell president Patten vice president Townsend secretary and Rist treasurer. A follow up meeting Friday night aimed to finalize headquarters leases. County ticket plans in Windsor county discussed with funds to be raised by the executive committee.
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Windsor County
Kansas election case presented before Supreme Court justices
New York Aug 1 The Kansas primary election case involving the presidential elector slate was argued before two United States Supreme Court justices. The ruling could affect which eight electors vote for Theodore Roosevelt, amid Taft campaign leaders in Kansas.
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Indictments Issued in Conspiracy Case Involving Funk Policy
Three indicted by the grand jury yesterday afternoon in a case over alleged defamation of Clarence S Funk. Daniel Donahoe attorney sane Stiefel and Miss Aileen Heppner charged with conspiracy while Miss Heppner also faces perjury. Donahoe represented John Henning in a $25,000 suit alleging alienation of Mrs Henning’s affections. Stiefel, president of a private detective firm, is named in this investigation with others.
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Ward Quits Baseball After Storied Listen to Ward
Former star John Montgomery Ward, once a famed player and NL president, retires from baseball. His financial stake in the New York Toras club is sold to James E. Guifney, principal owner, in a deal revealed last night.
Talk of the Town Turbulence and Moves in Poultney
Remnants from aitks and dees gounds placed on half price counter. Henry W Knight and Karl J Halt of Poultney were city visitors yesterday. Mrs Murray P Arcis arrived from Plymoneth, now last night a few Werks at her home in the city. Samuel Silver returned home today after a vacation in Worcester Mass. Mr Silver will resume his hitting in the shoe department of the George N Tiden store tomorrow. Representatives of the Marre fue Sux club, the Hest Barre AO, and the Teathanndent led a meeting on Mackwell street disputing the Sunet league project. Di Teetnes of the Williamstown AOC were
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Man Bound Over in Neighbor Assault Case in Orange County
David Loura of South Tunbridge faced assault charges against neighbor L. Hinkley Sargent with intent to kill. Justice Comstock bound him to the December term of Orange County Court and set bail at $1,000. Also, Elmer B. Gorrath of Corinth faced related proceedings after a raid found a Segalian cask. Gorrath waived examination and was bound over on $500 bail.
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Senator Dillingham Declines Post on Foreign Relations Subcommittee
Senator Dillingham of Vermont declined to stay to serve on the subcommittee of the Senate committee on foreign relations investigating fomenting in the United States or revolutions in Cuba and Mexico. Seaman Borah was elected to take the Vermont seat. Dillingham cited his duties as chairman of the Lorimer investigating committee as too onerous to spare time for another inquiry.
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Not Guilty Plea In Bangor Warrant Case
In Bangor a farm hand J Sherman Gray pleaded not guilty to a warrant charging him with the murder of Naomi Mitchell near Carmel last Wednesday night. He was arraigned in the Rangor municipal court and a further hearing was set for August 6 after a sheriff's posse had searched woods for the missing woman. Gray entered his arraignment after waiving time for County Attorney Wake tenander. The case remains unresolved as authorities pursue further evidence.
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Brewster's Millions Comes to Barre Opera House Tonight
Barre audiences will see a stage adaptation of George Barr McCutcheon's Brewster's Millions. Monty Newtater must spend 18 million in one year to inherit seven, with a dramatic storm finale and standout staging by producer Frederic Thompson.
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City Hospital Discharges Two Young Patients
Leroy Lermond nine son of rod Lermond East Barre returned home from City hospital after operation for dangerous appendix and abcess. Charles Dodge son of Elmer Dodge East Corinth was aided by Drs Roland and discharged to Maple Avenue home.
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Barre Progressives Organize For Campaign In Barre
A Barre meeting at Miler hall organized the Progressive campaign efforts with A W Allen as state committeeman for Washington county. Dr C F Camp was named chairman and Douglass Barclay secretary, nominees for ward and city committeemen were chosen, and Roosevelt and other speakers were discussed for upcoming events in Barre.
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Chittenden County Democrats Name Ticket and Platform
In August 1 convention the Chittenden County Democrats nominated a county ticket led by Senator D.A. Shea and P. Percival with John B. Brown Hinesburg F. B. Gillett Richmond as judge of probate Amos Till Milton Sheriff M.H Horton Underhill State's Attorney A.D. Graton Burlington and High Sheriff Michael Ledy Underhill. They endorsed Democratic platforms, called for reform of county court lease and representation on county commissioner boards, taxation parity for corporations, regulation of savings banks, and anti-privilege measures. A county committee was chosen: M. G. Leary Burlington Lola B. Bromley Hinesburg Herbert Ufibert Mantington D. J. O'Sullivan Winnosott F.L. G. Gillett Richmond.
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Milk producers vote to raise milk price by half a cent
About 25 northern Vermont dairy producers met at Unity temple in South Tartetart and voted to raise retail milk price by half a cent. The group formed an executive committee with Charles Gordon, Roy Smith, and CN Vincher to negotiate with retailers and explore new markets amid rising farm costs for labor grain and stock. The decision follows years of stagnant prices while costs have surged, with farmers reportedly seeking higher returns to cover higher feed and labor expenses.
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Al Dillard Sold to Fulton New York
In a telephone deal last evening Page Bros. of Turre sold their fast Vermont pace horse Al Dillard to John Stevenson of Fulton New York for about 4,000 dollars. Stevenson, supervisor at the American Woolen Co plant, relies on trainer A. Sunderlin’s judgment, who formerly drove the horse. Al Dillard has placed in 27 of 37 starts with high speed marks, including a 2.19% pace. The horse is then in Augusta Maine for stake races and will be moved to Fulton after a series of races including a $1,000 close race.
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Rebels Reject U S Government in Muarex
Gra pan Crone, commander in chief of Mexican rebels, yesterday declared he did not recognize the United States government. The remark came as Thomas Edwards, American consul, delivered a message from Secretary Knox about the treatment of American settlers in northern Mexico following the disarming of Mormon colonists last week.
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Weather Prediction Notes Variable Conditions Ahead
A fragmentary weather item indicates fair conditions possibly turning variable as a low pressure system approaches. Forecasters reference Toni and Priday as terms in the inland outlook with an uncertain inletato pattern described without concrete timing or measurements.
Charles L. Hodges Dead at Randolph Center
Charles L. Hodges postmaster at Randolph Center died after a long illness. He is survived by a wife and six children including R. Partridge of Philadelphia and Mrs. Walter Shurtleff of Watertown SD. G. Leonard Hodges of this place also elicits condolences. Local arrivals and distant relatives attended the services as mourners.
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