Tufts Questioned Over 1917 Bank Deposits In Probe
Boston Aug. 5 The Middlesex District Attorney Tufts faced cross examination on deposits made in 1917 as part of a probe into alleged coercion of New York motion picture firms. He denied borrowing money from Coakley and said many deposits came from large fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nathan A. ‘Tufts
Middlesex
Daniel H. Coakley
New York
Tufts
Pupreme
Neate Coola Viepesa Min Wikia
Coakley
Revere
Mishawum Manor
Woburn Road
Allen
Tuits
Conkley
Pees
Mr. Uta
Phils
Exchange Trust Company
Winchester ‘Trust Copany
Tull
Tafte
Exchange ‘Trust Company
Winchester Trust Company
Feng
Winchester ‘Trust
Eame
Tufte
Tutts
Tatts
Mir
Tutte
Jton
Waltham National Bank
Tarry Burrell
Braman Dow Company
Spanish Suffer Defeat in Morocco amid Prisoner Reports
Spanish forces face a heavy setback in northern Morocco as tribesmen press attacks near Melilla. Nador and Zeluan evacuated. reports claim 6,000 prisoners. King Alfonso to consult liberal leaders on policy. Abd-El-Krin, a 35 year old Moorish leader, lauded as military strategist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Morocco
la Voz
Nador
Zeluan
Melilla
Alfonso
Romanones Antonin Maura
Francisco Cambo
Santego Alba
Liberal Party
Meliquia Des Valores
Maura
Abd-El-Krin
France
Forocco
la Restings
Hay
Sukelarach
Partisnn
Garranso
Bandits Take Payroll In Audacious Shadyside Hold-Up
Hackensack N J August 6 six armed bandits held up the paymaster of Barret Manufacturing at Shadyside around 11 o clock and escaped with a payroll of 40000 or 50000 in an automobile the guard of five men accompanying the paymaster reported the robbery to the prosecutor s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackensack
N.J
Ememy
Toflay
Barret Manufacturing Company
Shadyside
Exhumations In Kolze Deaths Probe In Chicago
Coroner Hoffman announced two more bodies will be exhumed in the Kolze family deaths probe in Chicago. Lena Kolce is to be exhumed as arsenic traces appear in her remains, joining earlier findings in Fred Kolce and John Demmer cases. Mary Demmer, housekeeper, is detained amid questions. a fifth embalmed body from unrelated undertakers will be examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kolze
Hoffman
Lena Kolce
Fred Kolce
John Demmer
Mary Demmer
Hoffmany
Kolee
Fred Kolee
Kale
Release reports questioned by American relief officials in London
London Aug. The American relief officials in London voiced little faith in reports that American prisoners in Russia had been released and were departing. They described the Latvian penepaper forwarded by their representative in Riga as unreliable and warned guards to watch for any exit by Americans from Russia. Only Mrs. Marguerite Harrison had arrived, they said, but the Latvian claim was seen as propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Breve
Rusia
F Rigs
Walter L. Browne
Descen Administration
Russia
Marguerite Harrison
Running From Taxicab Ends in Fatal Brooklyn Electrocution
Katherine Ho, 24, was electrocuted on third rail in Brooklyn after fleeing a taxicab driver who warned her and two companions from Manhattan. The driver allegedly offered a free ride then demanded $270, prompting their exit near the station. Police say the group ducked between track pillars to avoid roaring trains. the driver was arrested on a charge of hota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aug. J
Katherine Hof
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Teesatay
America Secures Fourth Place In Yachting Event
In Cowes, America finished fourth in a contested yacht race held off Want Auga harbor. Great Britain dominated the top three positions, with France, Italy, and others close behind as the British yacht Jean Pheila faced issues and withdrew from the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Cowes
Lee of
Auga
Ameries
Sereesira Fea
Rose
Fenartr
Wisteria
Fae
Torn Mice Talk Sparks Quiet Community Meeting
Fragmentary notes describe a yesterday gathering about a local incident involving Breaker Creek, Bowne, and Somme. Neighbors and parents discussed safety concerns, with officials promising a follow up and clearer details next month.
Turkish Steamer Has Arms in War News
Athens on August 5 reports the Greek ministry of marine records say the Turkish steamer Gul Djenal sailed from New York July 28 with munitions for Turkish nationalists. Greek warships were described as prepared to intercept the vessel. The Gul Ujemal, sailing July 4 for home and company, was said to have arrived after August 2. The Belongs to the Ottoman American line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greck Ministry of Marine
Hestin
Gul Djenal
New York
Cul Ujemal
Thot Pe
Comitaney
Otoman Americen Line
Colonel Colt Suffered Shock In Bristol Injury
Bristol Alabama August 5 Colonel Sam wel P Colt chairman of the board of ailed former said Rendition was critical Colt felt who is 0 years of age has been ill after general illness as described in a terse report from Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Samwel P. Colt
Inerd Nf Aed
Cot Felt
Deputy Sheriff Mistakenly Watches Man Resembling Governor Small
Great Barrington Mass August Deputy Sheriff Frank A Minkler said he had a man under surveillance who resembled Governor Len Small of Illinois. He noted the stranger had been in town about three weeks and appeared to be trying to remain hidden. Minkler sought confirmation from Sheriff Mester about any reward for Small, but Mester replied Small was believed to be in Minnesota and no reward details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Frank A. Minkler
Great Barrington
Mase
Sheriff Mester
Ulinoe
Len Small
Mester
Len Smallt
Minkler
Small
Small Ati
Minos
Ne Pi
Connecticut sedition laws upheld by the New Haven court
The Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors upholds state sedition law as constitutional and not conflicting with the bill of rights. Aliens prosecuted for circulating anarchistic literature attacking the government face demurrer overruling and judgment entered against defendants in Bridgeport and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Supreme Court of Errors
A. S Gadulltiy
Walter Melles
Isaac Shorr
New York
Thun Simchuk
Alexander Yavak
Bridgeport
Bank expansion debate in Philadelphia sparks regulator warnin
Crinsinger told the National Association of Bank Supervisors that there is a mania for starting banks. He warned that many applications seem intended to establish new banks as easy profits. He noted a trend toward rejecting such filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphie
Crinsinger
Egal Association of Supervisors
Crisainger
Death of Mise Verma May Mikle at Barre Hospital
After illness of about weeks Mise Verma May Mikle died at Barre hospital at 6 AM. Born March 11, two years old, she had never left home. She became worse two weeks ago and was taken to the hospital. She leaves father and mother Carrie who is out of town a year. She was the only child. Funeral at Salvation Army hall Saturday afternoon at 2 PM. Comrades and friends invited. Burial in Willen's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikle
Ernest Dickie
Om Street
Barre Oe
Wild
Carrie
Salvation Army
Buriel
Wilenn
Talk of the Town Birthday Party for Mie Alice Buss
A party of 29 guests gathered at Mie Alice Buss home to celebrate her seventh birthday. Friends arrived with gifts and songs, the event featured cake, tea, and music, and games and dancing followed refreshments until late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Buss
Filsie Ronwen
Confession Read To Murder Jury in Windsor County Court
In Windsor county court, William Lescord's alleged confession to the killing of George Race was read to the murder jury. The statement, read by stenographer Mrs. Catherine Nichols, recounts Lescord and William Gibson plotting the robbery, beating Race, taking $50.01, tying him, and fleeing toward Belows Falls and South Aut( ) Burnham, Mass. The defense notes drunkenness and uncertain details. trial oversight expected to extend to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
William Lesscard
George Race
Gassetts
Windsor County Court
Lescord
Catherine Nichols
Archibald
Eral
Fairbanks
Windsor County
Boston
William Gibson
Race
Leonard
Gibson
Leseard
Ted
Bellows Falls
Gibron
Ttmn
New Muscle Shoals Offer From Power Company Expected
Secretary Hoover said a power company, not named, will soon submit a bid to purchase the government nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals Alabama. Hoover indicated the government awaits this new offer before deciding on Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Henry Ford
Hoover
Musele Shoals
Senate seeks details on motion picture improvements
Washington notes important developments in European motion picture manufacturing. Senator Wadsworth of New York, a Republican, introduced a resolution asking the Commerce Department for information on these improvements and their probable effect on the American industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aug. S
Senate
Europe
Wadsworth
Republican
New York
Department of Commerce
Ameran
Smoke stack collapse at Hoot & Son creamery
A ten foot smoke stack being erected at the Hoot & Son creamery in St Albans fell, crashed through a banter room roof, and caused damage while workers attended to the scene. No injuries reported in the fragmentary update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HP. Hoot & Son Creamery
A J. Cannell
St Albans
Jamage
Patie
Fanros
Contraband Rum Smuggled by Camouflaged Schooner
Prohibition inspectors traced a camouflaged schooner off the coast loaded with West India rum. Four motorboats approached before dawn and carried cargo to a channel while the vessel’s name was hidden under canvas. Authorities believe the liquor was intended for inland sale and identify the craft as a smuggling ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang. O
Figuere
Bere Mear
Schouner
Michigan fishing boom noted in Penakey trip
An article reports General Daugherty visiting Penakey Michigan on August 3, touring the area, meeting with local officials, and fishing well during a two day vacation. He was hosted by REMearthy, Pennsylvanian lines manager, and attended a luncheon with Thomas R. Merthal, a former Indianapolis official.
Vermont Militia Withdraws From Bellows Falls Encampment
Orders to withdraw were issued to Major Leonard F. Wing and two Vermont militia companies sent to Bellows Falls to guard Champlain Realty Co and International Paper Co property amid a paper workers strike. Companies A and T depart tomorrow to join the 1st Vermont at Camp Devens for the two week encampment. One unit travels by motor truck, the other by train. Conditions no longer warrant militia presence and calm has returned since guard duty began after rifle fire from across the Connecticut River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellows Falls
Leonard F. Wing
Rutland
Vermont Militia
Champlain Realty Co
International Paper Co
1St
Vermont Regiment
Camp Devens
Devens
Major Wing
Rome
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Bellows Falls National Guard to quit strike duty
Bellows Falls relief from strike duty announced for Companies A and T anik medical detachment of Vermont National Guard after talks at Springfield. Adjutant General Johnson ordered both units to Camp Devens for the annual encampment, with Company T to entrain Saturday and Company A to motor transport. Fierce training for two weeks to follow under L F Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellows Pulls
T Anik
Vermont National Guard
Bellows Falls
Montpelier
Springfield
Hartness
T. Dotneon
Whitman
Brattleham
J. Wellman
Chedell
Champ
Seven Men of Mail Car Gang Linked to Rail Robbery
Cleveland authorities say seven men alleged to be members of a gang that rifled a mail car on a Pennsylvania train near Cassandra are in custody. Detectives say officers will book all seven on highway robbery charges after transport to city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Limited
Cleveland, Ang
Maahattan Limited
Pennsylvania
Cassandra
Vermont Funeral Association Meets in Montpelier
The 21st annual Vermont Funeral Association convention in Montpelier attracted about 80 attendees over three days. Activities included lectures by F E Early and W E Ripley, a push to end Sunday funerals, a proposal to raise initiation and dues that was rejected, and invitations to Barre and Burlington chambers to host future meetings. The event featured a large exhibit, a banquet at Pavilion Hotel, a band concert, and city hospitality from Mayor Blanchard and the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudor W. Bradley
Barre
FE. E. Early
New York City
W. E. Ripley
Westport
Conn
MAMAS
Frank J. Dage
Wall
Waltham
Miss
Thomas W. Gurney
Burlington
Gurney
Wensell Gregware Marriage in Worcester Ceremony
Wensell Gregware formerly of Barre now living in Boston married Mise Margareta Berger on Wednesday August 3 in Worcester. Officiant was from the Lateran Genpropetiensl church. Attendants included Miss Henrietta Hunter and Paul A Gregware. Guests noted, couple planning residence in Worcester, honeymoon in Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wensell v. Gregware
Mea
Ora Gregware
Barre
Boston
Mise Margareta . Berger
Oscar S. Berger
Lillian R. Aronovits
Helen Easter
Dawn
James
Duncan
Gregware
The
Institute of Technology
Worcester
Vermont
Qualifying Round Opens at Rutland Golf Tourney
Forty seven enthusiasts started the Vermont state golf championship qualifying at Rutland Country Club yesterday. Expected new champion to emerge with Lincoln Walker absent, and top leaders listed include Kirk, Curk, Exwand, Manches ter among the early scorers. The field features players from Mount Anthony, Brattleboro, Ekwanok, Rutland, Barry, and more as play continues Saturday evening.
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Rutland
Rutland Country Club
Vermont
Ponel
Lincoln Walker
University
Con
Seat Ee
Pls
Wes Ie Club
Rrank F
Curk
Exwand
Manchester
Grasshoppers Cover River Flood St. Lawrence Invasion
Hundreds of thousands of dead grasshoppers floated down the St. Lawrence River shocking observers at Three Rivers. Agriculturists offered no plausible explanation for the sudden infestation as the swarm stretched shore to shore at one point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence
Agricultur
Feta
Vermont Court Docket and Estate Filings Highlight City Notes
A Vermont filing roundup lists a divorce case between Ethel L Satham and Valer Latham, probate actions naming Archie A Paal executor and Sterns administrator for Mary A Paul and Peer DP Whale estates, plus Katherine Macauney associated city activities. Philip Fraser, WWI veteran, visits Barre parents and plans a move to Providence for a poetry program as a local news snippet notes sports and seminary events following a recent unrelated game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel L Satham
Valer Latham
Archie A .Paal
White Plains
N.Y
Vermont
Mary A. Paul
Southington
Sumner MW. Sterns
Waterhary
Peer DP Whale Late
Woodland
Yank Mies Katherne Macauney
Bur
Linaten
Philip Fraser
Barre Street
Mr Fraser
Provdener
Athea N
Mos Deliph
Baby Dies of Burns Near Dunebury Farm
The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Durell Howard died from burns after her mother left her with two siblings to go berry picking. A match fire caused the accident as the family’s helper ran for aid and transported the child to the stream where she later passed away. The brother sustained burns but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobnebury
Thare
Durell Howard
Ram
Fragmentary OCR Note From Local Record
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a person named Le A and a reference to a local barve event. The readable items include partial names and a place context suggesting a community record or meeting note. No clear date, location, or outcome is confirmed.
Seed Potato Growers Meet in Vermont to Discuss Certification
Waitsfield hosts the second annual Vermont Certified Seed Potato Growers Association meeting with 100 plus attendees from across the state. Dr. E A Edson and Wells A Sherman address disease control and marketing, a new constitution is adopted, and inspections of certified potatoes are planned. Leslie Ball reelected president and A A Gilbert named secretary as Sanford’s membership ends after poor certification.
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Waitsfield
Aug
Vermont Certified
Congregational
E. A. Edson
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Wells A. Sherman
Bureau of Markets
United States Delettre of Agriculture
Washington,. C
EK. & Brigham
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Leslie Ball
Randolph
A. A. Gilbert
University of Ed
7. A. Sanford
Putney
Vermont Department of Agriculture
Sanford
George Mutch Dies After Long Illness
George Mutch, longtime Barre granite worker born Aberdeen Scotland April 16 1862, died at home after years of ill health. He worked for Mute & Muider and later Marr & Gordon. unmarried. One brother believed living in Scotland. Funeral plans not set. An old-time granite man, Mutch helped build Barre’s industry with quiet, steady effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Muteh
Peter Muteh
Leant Street
Mr. Mutch
Aberdeen
Scotland
United States
Barreti
Mute & Muider
Marr & Gordon
Mutch
Barre
Enosburg Falls Store Sold in Major Mercantile Transfer
Enosburg Falls sees a significant sale as Greenwood and son transfer a large grocery stock and fixtures to FB Roger and Fay F. Duffy of Barre. Mr Roger will manage the store, with the Duffys expanding the business beyond Anovarg Falls and continuing operations in the Greenwood block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enosburg Falls
Greenwood
Roger
Fay F. Duffy
Barre
Mrn
Roger Sie
Cay Anne
Dad Mate Ielahe
Mh. Dufy
Tanta Falls
Anovbarg Falls
Alerzy
Storks
Alcohol Aboard Train Sparks Bearded Sleeper Incident
In Nee Haven Conn a train from New York to Boston woke to a bearded sleeper in the upper berth who attacked a fellow passenger with alcohol fumes. Police at the station noted the confrontation as a morning disturbance. Worcester man Dejan Gomme among those involved was identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee Haven
Conn
New York
Berton
Erie
Alcshal
Aed
Dejan Gomme
Worcester
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America
N. Y
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United States Rubber Company
Len
Great Barrington, Mass
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Comptroller of
Talk OF
the Town
Lescard
Power Company
Hood
Shediaca
Michigan
Atty-Gen. Daugherty
Ren
le Pei Abeba Abak
Moe Geena
Ulster Cabinet
National Guard
Berger
Worcester, Mass
Boy
Sister Fate
Saltsfield
Sec
George Mutch
F. H. Rogers & Co
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