Rich haul by mail thieves in Nebraska incident
Three Burlington Express mail sacks vanished on a Denver to Oxford run with about a quarter of a million dollars missing. Detours point to a likely theft west of the Nebraska line as clerks slept. detectives and officials vow investigation.
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Burlington Express
Denver
Oxford
Lincoln
Neb
Litainia
Burlington
Ford
Post Office
J. M. Butler
Sixth Division of
Nebraska Line
Butler
Weview
Plot to assassinate King Carlos of Portugal uncovered
Lisbon authorities exposed a bomb plot to kill King Carlos and Franco. An explosion in a tenement district killed two and fatally wounded two. Police rounded up 30 Republicans, secretly confined aboard the cruiser Adamaston in the River, with plans for nearer trial and possible exile.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Carlos
Franco
Adamaston
Orby Scratched From St Leger After Setback
London August 21 Richard Croker's winner Orby has been scratched from the St Leger. Uncertain form following defeat in the Atj entaries race has shown the horse may not regain racing condition soon. The withdrawal was noted amid concerns over Orby's current conditioning.
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London
Richard Croker
Orby
Bonaparte Seen Nearing Retirement in Cabinet
New York papers report Attorney General Bonaparte may retire from the fence cabinet though immediate steps aren’t expected. Energetic interests in the city, and caution in political circles, suggest only a postponement until the president returns to Washington from storage Bay.
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New York
The
Journal of Commerce
Altorney Bonaparte
Oab- Fort
Bonaparte
Enfence
Puch
N Anti-Trust
Esvel
Ollicing
Washington
Stor Bay
Natives Suffer Great Loss in Morocco
Despatch from Tangier reports Buitan’s troops defeating a large native force in the anti foreign uprising. Villages are burned as the combatants retreat. The dispatch notes heavy losses among natives and suggests continued clashes in the region.
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Morocco
Sultan
London
Tangier
Buitan
Cobmaltions
First Negro Stock Broker Opens Broad Street Offices
Aug 21 New York reports the first African American broker preparing to open offices on Broad Street with backing from white investors, including ties to Tuskegee Institute. Rev. RB Jones dies in Biddeford and Trinity Church suspends operations after a fatal skull-injury incident, hospital reports describe the congestion at the city trail hospital.
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New York
Robert W. Bi
Tuskegee
RB. H. Jones
Biddeford
Tereati
Trinity
Trail Hospital
Record trotting horse breaks three year old standard
Readville Mass August 21 The world record for three year old trotting stakes was set at the grand circuit meet with Axworthy’s son winning the Ammen horse breedery futurity. The colt’s victory surprised spectators as Bull Bird had previously defeated him in Cleveland and Buffalo Pettersen. Lee remained vigilant through two heats while Bowerman edged Bill Hill’s team near the stretch before General Watte necked ahead.
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Readville
Mass
Generalite
Toh ‘Hosta
Ammen
Axworthy
Bull Bird
Cleveland
Buffalo
Pettersen
Lee
Havit
Bowerman
Bill Hill
Ceneral Watte
Schmity Ousted as Mayor by State Supreme Court
San Francisco August 21. The state Supreme Court ruled Mayor Schmity ousted and not entitled to city pay. It directs the auditor and treasurer to recognize Mayor Taylor's signature on all city warrants and confirms Taylor's mayoral appointment as legal. The court rejects Schmity's claim that conviction and imprisonment voids the tenure and affirms supervisors' right to remove a convicted mayor. The decision, unanimous, was signed by all justices in the salt suit by Mary McKinnay against auditor Hort to force salary approval of Taylor.
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San Francisco
Cal
Schmity
Taylor
Sofmite
Offlow
Marry McKinnay
Hortoa
Lost in the Alps Mourning for Violinist MacMillen
New York reports violinist Tranely Ain MacMillen has perished in an Alpine ascent attempt on Mont Blanc after a Marienbad telegram from Francie. MacMillen, 22, native of Marietta, studied under the New York orchestra and won a Royal Conservatory honor at age 16.
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New York
Tranely Ain MacMillen
Eatle
de Init
Alps
MacMillen
Marienbad
Mount Blanc
Volunet
Marietta
Cme
Carnegie Hall
Eee
Fieet Ameoriesn
Royal Conservatory of Om
Prohibition Gains Support in Mississippi Race
Aug 21 Mint dispatch reports Taekoon and Nevi candi date for governor of Mississippi rallying behind state prohibition. The trend follows Governor Vardaman's stance though he lacks legislative allies, as 71 of 74 county committees push for prohibition and plan a Jackson meeting to mobilize in January when the legislature convenes.
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Taekoon
Mint
Oth Brewer
Nevi
Mississigq
Jackson
New York Utilities Face Watering and Over-Capitalization Concerns
Unclear text discusses alleged stock watering and over-capitalization by utilities in New York City. Mentions rate relations and potential bond issues, with emphasis on consumer impact and reform efforts. Names, dates, and concrete entities are not clearly identifiable in the fragment.
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New York
Eddy Suit In Probate To Determine Mrs Eddy Mental State
The hearing was adjourned as proceedings before the board of masters to determine Mrs Eddy's mental condition were discontinued. Attorneys for protesting relatives surprised by the move, citing waste of time and energy. Dr. Allen McLane testified Mrs. Eddy is perfectly sane.
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Board of Masters
Enunsel
Mrg. Eddy
Eddy
Mr. Eddy
Allen McLane
New York
Mra. Eddy
Christian
Farmer Martyred by Mad Bull in Termont
Termont N Hi Aug 24 John G Gleason a well known local farmer was killed yesterday when a bull on his farm gored him while he watered the animal His son-in-law Abbott aided in carrying him to the house but Gleason died within minutes The 0 year old farmer leaves a wife and two daughters
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Termont
N. Hi
John G. Gleason
Ted
Mr. Gleason
Abbott
Rescue by young women saves two swimmers in Corona
Mira Emma Warner, 17, of 8 Smith Street Corona J T, and her friend Miss Martha Baylies Street Corona swam to aid a drowning companion yesterday. Warner grabbed Miss Murtha as both sank, and Mrs Kosch came to assist. Warner and Murtha were hauled ashore after hours of effort, with Warner eventually revived.
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New York
Mira Emma Warner
Smith Street
Corona
J. T
Bey Yeaterday
Mise
Martha
Baylies Street
Coruna
Mise Warner
Mise Murtha
Warner
Mies Warner
Kosch
Use the Mails Urge Telegraphers Strike Hint
A handwritten handbill circulated in New York urges telegraphers to strike and use the mails. The note promises faster, cheaper delivery of messages through the postal service, contrasting with the alleged telegraph system.
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New York
Eallers
Fragmentary OCR Obscures Names and Locations in Notice
Text fragments mention a person or place related to a grain elevator and a marriage or family matter. The legible bits name Gertie and Rue with unclear context about a will or property. Overall details are unreadable, preventing a clear factual summary.
Encampment Orders for St Johnsbury Camp Convened
General orders detail encampment events in St Johnsbury from August 24 to August 28. Headquarters established at the camp ground near the academy campus with church services, religious observances, drills, and a grand lodge review. Public meetings, speeches by prominent Pythians, and a bank museum reception are scheduled.
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Barre
Joe
Willey
Frank E. Invent
Carvan
St. Johnsbury
Ening
Monilay
St. Johnabury
Whart
Grand Lodge
Sap
Academy
Flames Sweep Over Lumber Tracts in Maine Fire
A forest fire rages for two days in the Lincoln and Franklin counties region, burning hundreds of acres near Owl's Head and Bond, with J K Monty & Sons and Col John K B Henry aiding efforts. Smoke visible for miles from Mount Washington to the area described as the Owl's Head forest belt.
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Mymouth
N. HS
Sona Company
Psa
Limentege
Limentege Prietpelly
Lincoln and
Pranconia
Bant
Morobs Flume
Liberty
Bond i Guyot
Owl's Head
Bondar
Hell
J. K Monty & Sons Company
Col
KB. Henry
Floyd
Statt
Mount Washington
Henrys
Vermont Rifle Team Named for National Competition
General orders from Adjutant General Gilmore select Vermont Infantry details to form a rifle team for the national match in Columbus Ohio starting Monday. Captains Tinker Hannon Harker Gorey Cushing Cobb and Lieutenants Senter Holden Kelley Bergt Berg Paine Congl Stork named as team officers with Senter to act as drillmaster and team captain. Team departs home stations to arrive in Greenfield Massachusetts by 6 30 p m August with pay at army rates plus 140 dollars subsistence for enlisted men.
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Ites
Gilmore
Jet Infantry
V. Nog
Vermont
Fee Fray
Ohio
Momlay
Rien
Tinker
Hannon
O. Harker
Senter
Orci
C. Holden
I. le Kelley
Gorey
Coe
Cushing
Teain
Thee
Grownfield
Mass
Manager Burke Gone From Purlington Store
Aug 1 report says M B Burke, manager of Packie Seagang's on Church Street, disappeared after leaving town without settling obligations. A Ruth wood official later appointed C Roaris, a bakery worker, to oversee the store amid Burke's abrupt departure. Burke was popular and well known here with many local ties and civic memberships.
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Purlington
BE. Burke
Taner
Iren Packie Seagang
Church Street
Ay C.roaris
Eimploye
Beckery Warke
Nformatinn
Army recruiter James McClain dies by self poisoning in Rutland hotel
James McClain of Springfield Massachusetts United States Army recruiting officer killed himself by taking carbolic acid at St James hotel Rutland Aug 21. He left a note asking hotel staff to inform his father S A Pee cashier of the Nation Bank of Spangler Pennsylvania. Financial troubles were believed to be the cause. McClain was 25 and unmarried.
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Rutland
James McClain
Springfield
Mass
United States Army
St. James
S.A
So Nation
Spangler
McClain
Big Meteor Misses Ship by Few Feet
Boston Aug 21 officers and crew of the Cambrian liner from London report a massive meteor passed within feet of their vessel as it neared the horizon. The fiery train and blazing tail lit the sky while a molten mass streaked over the sea, narrowly missing the ship and leaving the crew shaken by the near miss and its thunderous roar.
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Boston
Cambrian
London
Providence
Marin
Serena
Ivaerly
Avery
Oficer
Daniel
Awell
Wins At Last In Long Love Reunions
Minneapolis witnesses a late-life romance as Nicklas Johnson, 73, and Annie C Curleon, 61, finally marry after decades apart. Their union follows a years-long pursuit and a long history of past separations, with renewed vows and shared plans for the future.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Nicklas Johnson
Pierce
Annie C. Curleon
Jobneon
Miavinderstanddi Coonrres
Nickloa Bally
Record Family in South Dakota Ashland Holfgin Kin
Sioux City Iowa reports a large Holfgin family living on a Brookline county farm. Mr and Mrs Michael Holfgin have 18 surviving children, nine boys and nine girls, born across Minnesota and South Dakota. The father died recently, and the family has accumulated substantial property. A notable feature is one child born each year during the couple’s twenty years of marriage.
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Sioux City
South de Ye
Myr
Michael Holfgin
Brookline County
Turceny
Hoffman
Minnesota
South Iakota
Portemouth Jail Case Ends Without Interference
In Portemouth the court halted proceedings after a refusal by Mary Walker to provide information. Judge Pike of Dover noted the lack of payment and legal steps, while Judge Mike declined further action. The record shows confusion and stalled charges amid unclear financial details.
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Portemouth
Abbie
Mary
Walker
Portamowth
Hopkin
Vermonter’s spree ends in Springfield arrest
John Robins of Barre arrived in Springfield Massachusetts in a tipsy mood and attempted to give away money on Vernon street. Police officers pursued him through Main street and Harrison avenue with his wife and others, recovering about $375 in ten dollar bills and turning it over to Mrs. Roberts before he slept off drunk in custody.
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John Robins
Barre
Springfield
Mass
Yesteriay
Hartford
Herta
Lot Cother
Green Mountain State
Vermont
Vernon Street
Roberts
Main Street
Harrison Avenue
Font
Hood
Tnspotter Costello
Kennedy
Costello
Montpelier Plans Costly Auditorium Decision
Architect G G Adame of Lawrence presented two options for the building project. One plan kept the auditorium on the second floor, while another proposed a separate structure. The estimated costs remain high and similar regardless of choice, delaying final construction decisions.
Death of George W. Jeffords
George W Jeffords died after years in business in Williamstown and Brockton. He ran the old Galt House and the Pentagon House and City Hotel at different times. He later lived on North Main Street and was survived by a sister and two brothers, John Goodrich and Jason Jeffords, of Williamstown. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Williamstown with Rev. D A Strong officiating.
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Eorge W. Gemeetenen
Galt
Williamstown
Ber
Jadme
City
Williamatown
Iona Whitelock
D. A. Strong
Professor Fred Smith Resigns to Lead Montana Farmers Institutes
Amherst Mies ang 21 Professor Fred Smith of the Mamachnarotts Agricultural college resigns to become supervisor of farmers Institutes at Roseman Montana. The office is newly created. previously duties were handled by the director of The Clontanm experiment station. Professor Ivy's duties will include coordinating with farmers clubs agricultural associations and Northcultured societies statewide and preparing programs for meetings and invited speakers.
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Amherst, Mies
Ang
Fred Smith
Mamachnarotts Agericultural College
Roseman
Mant
Clontanm
Ivy
Talk of the Town in Fort Wayne and Roxbury May Entries
A garbled town notes roundup lists people and places such as Fort Wayne Roxbury Northfield East Montpelier and Burlington with mentions of travelers arrivals camps and hotel entries. Names include Walter Tenpeten Carli Dear Vinemass Hughbees and others with scattered affiliations to hotels cities and dates in May.
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Cow
van Cor Wae
Northfield
May
A. Ke
East Montpelier
Hernan
Ot Phih
Vinith
Babb
New York
KB Nation
Portland
Shelstom
Woodevilla
Tartar
Burlington
City Aldermen debates permits and Labor Day funding
Last evening the board voted warrants for city payrolls and approved several building permits including Melcher Hadley shed resealing Morse Jackson wool shed addition and Wheaton roof repair. The chief noted July arrests and the Labor Day funding drive for open air concerts faced a second reading.
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Boand of Aldermen
Alao
Amerman Campbell
Cutler
Pennita
Agnes Williams
Melcher & Hadley
Morse & Jackson
C. A. Wheaton
South Main Street
M. Laws
New England Fruit Store
Herbert LePorre
North Main Street
QO. A. M
Beckley Street
Thurstos
John FE. Smith Spee
Currier Park
Ablerman
Labor Day Committee
Central Labor Union
J. J. Caxellind
Frettini
River Street
Stret
Etrent
Casellini
Frattini
Investment Meeting on Permanent School Fund in Montpelier
The Aug 21 meeting in Montpelier gathered D Proctor J L Southwick and Z M Mansur with State Treasurer H Deavitt and others to discuss the permanent school fund. Governor Proctor and ex-Governor Mansor met Rev Dr A Bishop to dismiss several members organized at the June annual trustees meeting.
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A. Bishop
Rumored Men Workmen Demand Higher Wages Rise
Montpelier August 21 local employees of the Antenna foren discussed a rumored conference about demands for increases for conductors brakemen and others. It is understood the workers have stated their desire for higher pay matching wages paid by other railroads while the local joal employees remain reticent and unwilling to discuss the matter.
Deer Damage Claims Filed in Washington County
Five claims for damages to crops in Washington County were filed with the county clerk this week. One claim involves growing beans and deer damage is noted as not large in any single case. Two claims are already settled, with the rest pending in Middiesm and Northield. No precise amounts are listed.
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Montpelier
Waahsington
de Tike
Marelitlod
Northield
Trail of Horse Thief Leads to Ang. 21 Capture
A local pursuit continues after a horse theft last week from MW Baily’s farm. Detectives report a suspect, Afuntpetier, and a trail across farmlands near Hustis, with a potential witness describing a pony and a bare mark as clues. Police urge residents to report sightings.
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Afuntpetier
Ang
Wally
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