Taft Says Limiting Appeals Harms Poor Litigants
Taft told the Virginia Bar Association in Hot Springs that changes restricting the right to appeal hurt the poor, moving reform away from abolition of private property toward refinements in the legal system. He argued current justice delays erode public satisfaction and that procedural limits should aim to balance rights without disadvantaging the less wealthy.
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Hoe
Virginia Bar Association
Hot Springs
Aug
Minister Brings Suit Over Gloucester Home Plans
Boston August 6 The ey dames Williamson of Haverhill is among plaintiffs in the case filed with the clerk of courts East Cambridge alleging an agreement with A Howes of Somerville to build a summer home in East Gloucester from plans by Walter C Cummings. The suit contends the contractor failed to follow specifications and incurred extra expense for the undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ey. Dames
Ss. Williamson
Haverhill
Clerk of Courts
East Cambridge
Eunge A. Howes
Somerville
East Gloucester
Walter C. Cummings
Sinneal
Apple Shippers Meet Discuss Grain Standards
Niagara Falls Aug 6 The International Apple Shippers association opened its fifth annual meeting with a warning that the lack of a standard for American apples hurts exports. Canadian fruit has led for six years due to a clear standard. Mississippi valley reports motor crop near failure. Niagara Monroe Orleans Wayne counties top producers. Delegates urged lower freight rates better railroad clarification reciprocal demurrage proper equipment more icing stations and protested steamship loading practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Vth
International Aple Shippers’ Association
Tire
Canada
Europe
Mississippi Valley
Monroe
Orleans
Wayne
Making Uncle Sam's Word Good General Tom Edgar Tale
A fragmented reminiscence recounts General Tom Edgar defending a Black man accused of mule theft in Galveston around 1650. The juror describes a legal argument over land promises and government grants, ending with Edgar claiming justice was served despite unresolved claims.
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Tom Edgar
Galveston
Dylan
Houston
Tesas
Trouston
United States
Ts A Npon
Edgar
Slashed Woman and Then Himself A Crime Scene
A local tale from Sunapee concerns Mrs Wallace aged about 35 and her husband or attacker, Derriman, who slashed her throat and then attempted suicide. The incident occurred at a hotel room near Lake Sunapee with the assailant later restrained by bystanders and both parties in critical condition. Police and fire officials, including George Perkine and George Hana, investigate the sequence of events and the motive tied to a struggle over a nearby baker shop.
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Wallace
Lake Sunapie
Wells
Haveli
Marri
Ain
Wis
Atunbupe
Walker Hoth de
Tle
Dterelman
Eonge
Leen Toston
Hietan
Baeker
Mrs. Wallace
Fetel
George Perkine
Fire Wiloerman
Sunapee
George Hana
Thige
Ellef
Favorites Steady Finish in Kalamazoo Harness Meet
Spanish Queen justified favor with a $10,000 purse win at Kalamazoo Grand Circuit meeting. Mesto and Alewste trailed as Spanish Queen tied her record 2:07. The day featured three of five trotters, Lon McDonald’s Mar Velotta favored, and Al Solid won the 2974 pace. Oklahoma’s Shamtock defeated Maybird and Minnie Moin in the 1 class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazo
Mich
Alewste
Lon McDonald
al Solid
Lovat
Olahoma Pwewr
Shamtock
Syaily de Fated
Maybird
Minnie Moin
Sybleh
Police Guard Workers at Rumford Mill Strike
Police were called to Rumford Maine on August 6 to prevent interference by strikers from the International Duper doupitase mill with workers at the plant amid noisy demonstrations. Officers stood guard as several agitators moved toward the entrance to persuade workers to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumford Walls
Unclear fragment on Ottoman politics and young Turks
Fragmentary text discusses resignation of officials in Constantinople and sultan’s minister, hinting at tensions with the Young Turks and possible concessions to save the regime from overthrow. Ambiguous wording and damaged OCR limit clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Ang
GeThe
Sair Masha
Gewad Vigier
Orders another airship after Zeppelin disaster
Lowslon Aug. and Percival Spencer announce a new airship will fly within hours of the Zeppelins destruction near Kechterdingen. The plan calls for a modest design change to reduce danger from strong air currents.
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Lowlon
Aug
Percival Spencer
Famouteelip Amaker
Zeppelin
Kechterdingen
Yostentag
Funeral of Sen Allison in Dubuque Saturday Afternoon
Funeral services for Senator Allison will be held Saturday afternoon at four o clock from his residence in Dubuque. The ceremony is planned as a family and local affair with family and friends in attendance to honor the late senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Unanimous Texan Leaders Elected In Fraternal Ranks
Nellie E Merriam of Muntogee Oklahoma elected supreme chief of the Pythian Sisters at a Boston convention. Henry Parich Brown of Clebourne Texas elected eprom ichancellor of the Knights of Vytiias with no opposition. Pageantry featured receptions and a parade with prize assignments for floats and dress and marching divisions across several Boston area locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry Parich Brown
Clebourne
Tesas
ONO Knights of Vytiias
Cere
Supreme Lodge
Hyde Park
St. Gaul
Cambetge
Clase K
drest—Hieet
Freedom
Worcester
Paul Revere
Lynn
King Solomon
Lass C
Savoy
Plymouth Hook
Whitman
Pethian Sisters
Howie
Revere Temple
Lynne
Lynn Temple
Merriem Elevated as Supreme Chief of Pythian Sisters
Boston Angl Mrs Nellie B Merri em of Mustogee Oklahoma was elevated from supreme censor to supreme chief of the 150000 Pythian Sisters today. Mrs I L Cotton of Dexa was elected supreme senor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Supreme Chief
Boston
Ang
Nellie B. Merriem
Mustogee
Okla
Supreme Cinsor
Pethian
Mra. i
Cotton
Dexa
Eloutil
Undertakers Celebrate at Vermont Convention Festivities
The Vermont Undertakers and Embalmers association held a manual convention with merrymaking including a picnic, a cricket like game against the "drummiers," and a dance. Officers elected included O. H. Hayden as president, Bruene Garpenton and Keefe as vice presidents, AL Moly as treasurer, and R. Metcum as secretary. A health department official gave an address.
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Queyilin
Etwetedd
Positont
Hayden
Hiversides
Bruene
Garpenton
Welle Ever
Keefe
Mowe
Aberetany
AL Moly
Dyadfueds
Ot. R. Metuem
Lopsliem
Turbulent City Court Hearing Over Local Tobacconist
Hurlington dealer Thomas HH, proprietor of the Sherwood tower, faced a city court hearing yesterday charged with selling to James Ford a substance described as Tigney. The state presented evidence of prior conviction for intoxication and a brief jail term, but the court deemed it insufficient to hold the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlingtom
Atte
Fee
Thomas HH
Sherwood Tower
City Court
Pasterday
James Ford
Stringer i Lown
Griestel
Mueplee
End of Revolt Nears in Tabriz Persia
After six weeks of fighting in Tabriz the revolutionary figures expect the uprising to end soon. Officials warn the upheaval has already caused widespread deaths and extensive property destruction, disrupting trade and prompting clashes with Shahist forces. The observers say a decisive outcome may now help restore order.
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Tabriz
Persia
Veteran Outing at Silver Lake Sequence of Attendees
At Silver Lake Banat on August 6 a large turnout attended the veteran outing despite rain. Governor Proctor and ex Lieutenant Governor Z Stanton led ceremonies with clergy and several notable figures including Col Albert from Boston, Col Abert Claw Hastan, and Governor Wal. Activities included a dinner in a pavilion, prayers by Rev Madison Vicat, music, and speeches by W R Beach and others. The event featured a hosted visit to the cottage of Mir BE Warrington and transportation support from Mr Kelehen, with Miss Fannie M Walter assisting and Mrs. Betely overseeing arrangements.
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Silver Lake
Banat
Fannual Yoonton
Windsor and Orange
Spitn
Tie
Guys FD
Proctor
Tocter
Exbient
Gover
Stanton Lop
P. Wool
Martinetd
Mass
Col
Abert Claw Hastan
Bethel Am
Sitom
Feve
Jobo Kelehen
Ragene
Wal
Wootetuck
Kelehen
Hare
Hethel
Mir BE
Warrington
Fannie M. Walter Duamphipe
French
South Hoyaston Relief Corps
Janes Vicat
New Yorks
Governor Proctor
C. Howard
exLiewt
Z Stanton
Betely
Vermont
W. BR. Cy
Vermont Republicans rally voters at Burlington conference
A Burlington gathering addressed by Hf Wright and committee members urged a high Republican majority in the Vermont September election to influence the national race. Speakers stressed personal effort to mobilize voters, start rallies next week, and combat voter apathy as they praised Governor Loomis administration and forecast cross party support for the ticket.
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Burlington
Rugot
City Mall
Hf Wright
Frotm Chittgares
Republican State Committee
Vermont
Williams
Tit Lange Towne
Smatlee Towns
Mrs Wallace in Boston
Mrs Wallace of 17 Uhreemonn Park in Boston is the wife of George E B Wallace. She kept a boarding home for most of the year while her husband, a chef, worked at 40 North Market Street. A word arrived today about moving to Newport, and the family faced hardship. Rogese Harriman, about 45, has lumbering work in the city and resides at 17 Claremont Turk with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoston
G—Mrx
Kili Wallace Jre
George EB. Wallace
Uhreemonn Park
Wallice
Soe
North
Market Street
Newport
Rogese Harriman
Aye
Sever Lurbers
Murehel
Hing On
Hiei
Claremont Turk
New Tharnpeh
Man Killed In Railroad Accident At Bellows Falls
Paul Lapine of North Walpole New Hampshire was struck and killed on the Boston and Maine line at Bellows Falls while trying to hop between moving trains. The 45 year old married man stood on the track and stepped in front of a second train, was hurled forward under the front train, and suffered fatal injuries. Funeral services are planned in North Walpole.
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Bellows Falls
Aug
Paul Lapine
Boston & Maine Railroad
Walpole
N. H
Woodstock Man Hangs Self Under Depression
Charles Harelton, 52, was found dead yesterday by hanging from a maple tree behind his home on Hrdignwater Hill. He had suffered illness and melancholy this summer, a watch had been kept on him, but he slipped away for an hour last evening and then died.
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Woodstock
Charles Harelton
Hrdignwater Sill
Raid at Granite Street House Yields Liquor Cache
Deputy Morris Chief Faulkner and Constable Michely raided 50 Granite Street. Mrs Gerbetti held in city court after liquor seized totaling 16 whiskey bottles 21 ale bottles and a barrel beer. Home empty except for the woman during the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif George Morris
Faulkner
Constab Michely
Granite Street
Mra
Hi. Gerbwtti
Farm buildings burned on Walpole road estate
Aug 6 fire struck the Rufus Leonard estate on Walpole road, destroying farm buildings by lightning. Two cows, hens, and farming implements perished while neighbors saved some furniture. property damage estimated around $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollows
Rufus Leonard
Walpole Road
Lowi
Electric storm shocks cats at Milford factory
A severe storm moved through Milford on August 6. Lightning struck pipes at the French & Heald furniture factory, shocking two cats. they recovered. A man named Albert Howard also received a slight shock during the incident at the Itautory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
N. 1
French & Heald Furniture
Wotehmin
Albert Howard
Itautory
Rumor of Boy Killed by Trap Gun Near Ascutneyville
Report circulates that S. W. Blanchard visited Ascutneyville to investigate a claimed trap gun death of a boy. Details are unconfirmed and authorities have not released formal findings.
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Ascutneyville
Woodstock
Ang
S. W. Blanchard Hues
Asentneyville
Willie Mirchivehard
Asettneyville
Cardinal Gibbons Improves After Serious Illness
Rome reports Cardinal Gibbons slightly better after a severe intestinal ailment yesterday at Castle Canidelie. He remains confined to bed but shows improvement in condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Castle Canidelie
Deluge Causes Severe Street Flooding and Repairs
A heavy rainfall last night drenched the town with rapid, unseasonal flooding. North Main Street saw water surging from curb to curb while hill streets like Prospect and Wellington were badly washed. The city allocated 900 for temporary repairs and deployed 90 street department workers plus six teams to restore conditions to their pre flood state.
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Nori Main Street
Tie Nichols Block
Wiper Prospect Street
Wranklin
Wellington
Fropeh
Brace
North Main Street
Romance Leads to Army Marriage in Montpelier Church Event
Alma Mary Ashton and Pred E. Gates wed last evening at the groom's parents home in Lebanon N HM. The ceremony was performed by Edwin Sialop of the Methodist Episcopal church as guests from New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Massachusetts New Hampshire and Vermont attended. The bride wore white imported muslin and carried sweet peas. Miss Clara Gates was maid of honor and best man was John H. War nut. The couple will reside in Montpelier where Gates is a local Standard Oil representative. A Salvation Army romance preceded the wedding with Gates joining after meeting during a meeting led by the bride. Plans for a public ceremony were abandoned due to the colonel's distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Alma Mary Ashton
Ional Corps
Salvation Army
Montpelier
E. Gates
Ira Gatow
Hhe Town
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maraachimetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Elbridge H. Thompson
Gates
Standard Oil Couny
Arty
Vermont Guard Rifle Team to Train at Northfield
The Vermont National Guard rifle team from the 1st Infantry Regiment will gather at the state rifle range in Northfield on August 12 for several days of target practice and will depart August 17 for the national tournament at Camp Perry. Major Jee S Tillotson of St Albans is expected to be appointed captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Vermont National Guard
Northfield
Camp Perry
Jee S .Tillotson
Talk of the Town arrivals at City hotel
Among arrivals at the City hotel met evening and today are A A Wella, Rane holpls George A Hult Limenburg A Knight South Newburys Mro and Mrs Fedi Northenp Boktony 0 Sin clair Burlingtoy Mod Miller North Hartland A Corwin Chelsea
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City Hotel
A. A. Wella
Rane Holpls
George A. Hult
Limenburg
A. Knight
South Newburys Mro
Fedi Northenp
Boktony #0
Sinclair
Burlingtoy Mod. Miller
North Hartland
A. Corwin
Chelsea
Misplaced Courtesy Sparks Family Tension in Angnats Tale
In a truncated passage from Woman's Home Companion for Angnat, Tommy faces moral pressure as his maiden aunt confronts him about misdeeds. His father Jimueh grows enraged at the idea of Caerehe marrying and starting a home, forbidding lingering aunts from staying and disrupting his children.
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Tommy
Hail
Shidys
Jimueh
Angnat
Resignation of Fairfax Baptist Leader Ahead of China Mission
The Fairfax community notes the resignation of Frank Uford as a church leader to embark for China with a mission group in the coming months. He plans to leave around mid September and will be replaced as pastor as the town awaits his return and mourns the loss felt by family and congregation.
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Fairfax
Frank Uford
Ching
Air
Uford
Baptist Ehurch
Oxtiber
Dene
Gerling
Hia
Gai
Gasholder Explosion Rivered by Lightning
A damaged gasholder exploded after a lightning strike yesterday afternoon near Springfield. The towering structure failed, causing debris and smoke to rise from the site and a man was injured. In Windsor county, the jury was discharged and the court may adjourn tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock, Ang.l
Windsor County Court
Morrow
Tomsk bluey at Barre theater tonight
Local theatre listings announce a Cotesque picture show titled A Tomsk bluey at 40 Mainsteret Massachusetts’ theatre Seampint bork, with details unreadable in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomsk Bluey
Thesteriven
Massaron’ S
Seampint Bork
Barre Granite Manufacturers to Cape Ann Outing Plan
The Barre Granite Manufacturers' Association announces an annual Cape Ann excursion for August 16 hosted by Rockport Granite Company. A special Central Vermont train leaves Barre August 13, with Boston sightseeing, a Rhode Island elm bake, a Cape boat ride, and Cape excursions. Tickets valid ten days, with sale starting next week. two sleepers on the outbound train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre Granite Manufacturere Desociation
Cape Ann
Maas
Hockport, Granite Company
Boston
Cape
Rockport Granite Company
Rhode Island
National Association
Barre Association
Central Vermont
D. P. Ryle
Montpelier
Alexander
William Marr
Barre
Moray
Hodgdon-Trail Wedding in Danville Unites Georgina Cameron and William Barry Hodgdon
A home wedding in Danville united Georgina Cameron and William Barry Hodgdon with Rev. W J M Beattie officiating. About thirty relatives attended as Miss Marcia Morden and Miss Ivis Snow were part of the bridal party with best man Kiwin Melcot. The bride, in white silk with a bouquet of white sweet peas, and groom will reside in Danville after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Georgina Cameron
William Barry
Hodgdon
Danville
W. J. M. Beattie
Episcopal Church
Misa Marcia Morden
Kiwin Melcot
Ivis Snow
Spaulding High School
Music Instructor William Shout joins Burlington schools
William N. Shout, former Montpelier seminary student, has been appointed music instructor for Burlington public schools and will also perform solo work in the city. The Free Prose praises his baritone range and stage experience with Henry W. Savage companies, noting potential for solo appearances with St Paul’s choir and further operatic engagements in Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Shout
Montpelier Seminary
Burlington
Willan Nesbit Shieal
Shan
New York
Henry W. Savage
Poulry
Lathongtin
Faust
Shaul
Schoote
St Paul's Choir
Murlington
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Faye
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Windsor
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Harriman
Claremont Park
Boston & Maine
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Charles Hasselton
Granite Street House
Cardinal Gibbons
Bruce
Ohio
Talk OF
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China
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Springfield
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