No Flowers Forbidden As Congress Opens Its New Session
The opening of both houses yielded little routine business after the formal ceremonies. Floral tributes were sent to the Capitol but stored away. the Senate swore in new members and adjourned briefly. the House elected Speaker Cannon and set seating, planning to reconvene after a memorial for the late Senator from Connecticut.
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Senate
Congress
Cannon
It of
Connesticut
Bannerman Probable Premier After Balfour Resigns
London reports Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman arrived in the city and conferred with Liberal MPs including John Morley. Observers expect Premier Balfour to offer resignation to the king, with Campbell-Bannerman poised to form a cabinet, though no official confirmation exists.
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Henry Campbell-Bennerman
London
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
John Morley
Partion
Balfour
Sir Campbell-Bannermas
Question of Home Rule Dominates Irish Election
London dispatch reports unionists plan to force the home rule issue to the forefront of the coming election. Balfour allies pressure electors to resist home rule proposals, while cabinet talks circle around Whig allies and rumored posts. Names floated include Sir Anthony MacDonnell as a potential chief secretary in the moral cabinet.
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London
Ireland
Cere Rene Seater Balfour
Whersl
Anthony MacDonnell
Massacre Report Shocks Southern German East Africa Provinces
Rebels reportedly massacred residents in southern German East Africa as colonists fled. Local settlers faced plunder and property burnings in the upheaval, with reports detailing widespread violence across the region.
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German East Africa
Zoltung
Mutinies Reported Across Eight Russian Posts
Dexpatcher says Peterainity reports mutinies in Kursk Minsk Saratom Khér- Grodno and Kharkoff amid troop contact. The exact Mutinies outcome is not given.
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Russia
Kursk
Minsk
Saratom
Khér- Grodno
Kharkoff
Unclear OCR fragment hints at event and people
Fragmentary text from a newspaper page mentions a distinguished person at a station and Royland, with garbled names and terms unclear. No verifiable events or dates emerge to form a coherent headline or summary.
New York Murder Shocks Uptown Hotel Scene
Lottie Miller is found dead from a self inflicted pistol shot in an uptown New York hotel. Her husband Twy L Miller, a telephone superintendent, is missing. Police suspect a quarrel over her return home led to the shooting. Evidence suggests the murdered woman may have used an alias Nellie Brod from British Columbia.
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York
L. Miller
Forty-third Street
Lottie A. Miller
Horace
Nellie Brod
British Columbia
Seven bad spills in six day race at Madison Square Garden
At the thirteenth annual six day event in New York sixteen teams, top American and European riders, faced a spate of spills on the banked Madison Square Garden track. Joan Gougoltz of Switzerland and his partner Vanoni fell behind after Gougoltz misjudged a turn. Gougoltz withdrew and Vanoni may retire if a replacement cannot be found. By 8 o'clock the standings showed Gougoltz and Vanoni at 160 miles nine laps behind, while Dore and Scott trailed by two laps and fourteen teams had 170 miles one lap.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Joan Gougoltz
Switzerland
Vanoni
Gougolts
Dore
Scott
Lieutenant Reduced and Released for Port Ethan Allen Duty
New York reports Second Lieut Arthur J Lint of the 15th cavalry was tried at Governors Island for duplicating pay accounts and unapproved transfers totaling 137.50 to Join Silverman Burlington and later to the bank. He was sentenced to be reduced to grade 20, but the reviewing authority criticizes the court martial. He has been released from arrest and ordered to Port Ethan Allen Vermont for duty.
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New York
Arthur J. Lint
Port Ethan Allen
Governor's Island
Silverman
Burlington, Vt
Lynch
Accidental Gas Twist Causes Two Bath Men to Die
In Providence on December 4 an accidental twist of a gas jet valve after lights were out led to asphyxia of Frank Martis and John J. Oliver, both about 24, at the Bath, Maine men’s hotel. Martin worked in a Bath factory, Oliver a plumber. Medical examiner ruled death due to accidental vital death. Martis leaves a sister and two nephews, Oliver leaves Bath relatives.
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Providence
R. 1
Frank Martis
John J. Oliver
Bath
Mra
Francis MacCauley
Thievy
Newant
Ina
Martin
Oliver
Report on Missionary Incident Reaches Canton
Washington dispatch reports an urgent and contested inquiry into the 1906 Finn missionary deaths. Minister Privats says Consul General Jalina in Canton, China completed investigation and will forward the findings to Washington. The probe covers details of the alleged attack and situates it amid foreign unrest and ongoing diplomatic concerns.
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Washington
Privat
Jalina
Canton
China
Washington Tay Mull
Deed Done with an Axe in Woodstock Murder Case
William D. Allard, a 65 year old Bridgewater Village farmer, confessed he expected to hang after being jailed in Woodstock for the murder of Thomas McCormick. McCormick’s body lay on Allard’s steps with a crushed head and a rope about the neck. Autopsy and testimony followed as authorities described a brutal attack after a drinking quarrel.
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Woodstock
William D. Allard
Bridgewater Vilage
Thomas McCormick
McCormick
Allard
MocCormick
David Eines
Nei
Villa Ea
Pinney Allard
Ites
7 Hind
Sprague's
Ratchelder
White River
Bn Stan
Thong Ze
Holbrook
Sons
Stock
Hayden
Bridgewater
Condemned Woman Consults Fr C E Delaney
Windsor dispatch reports a condemned woman, Mrs Rogers, visiting Fr C E Delaney to discuss last rites and confession before execution for the murder of her husband. The priest, Fr Delaney, is seen preparing the anointment of the Rowan Catholic church with jueves rites. The meeting occurred Thursday afternoon amid awaiting authorities.
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Windsor
Officials to restrict access around execution site
Superintendent Lovell announced new rules restricting persons and activity near the execution location. The plan includes confinement of certain individuals to designated areas, with state officials and a military guard present to oversee proceedings. Charles Batchelder of Woodstock and other county officials will attend to supervise the event.
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Lovell
Callahan
River Street
Hoosick Falls
Mabel
Offi
Hein
Wil
Charles Batchelder
Woodstock
County
Cause of death disputed after streetcar accident
The sister of Mrs. Thomas M records a disputed death cause linking a January streetcar crash on Adams and South Union to injuries from a broken live wire. Relatives claim prior shock from the incident hastened her decline after an evening illness. Dr. Lamb and Dr. W. B. Church examined the case to verify the heart condition as the cause.
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Thomas
St. Paul Street
White
W. B
Lamb Wa
Not Dead Yet Corson Gold Company Faces Stockholder Call
In Manchester New Hampshire on December 4 details emerge of a call by eleven directors for stockholders to consider the future of the Corson Gold company The board ponders leasing or selling Alaska properties and renewing operations for another year The notice is signed by secretary M Ivan Dow though notices are sent by George Franklin Willey who claims strong faith in the properties Still some investors question the plan and await action through the annual meeting process.
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Manchester
N. H
Corson Gold Company
Ciles
Ivan Dow
George Franklyn
Willey
Washington teachers bill backed by D J Poster
Tentative plan to appoint a nine member school board through the President is advanced in the House. D J Poster, a key supporter, aims to push Foster’s measure amid calls for more efficient school governance. Clark of Missouri pledges active help.
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Washington
Dec
D. J. Poster
Sgt Pa Pelens
Clark
Missouri
Foster
Aeaven
Vermont Senator Keeps Agriculture Chair Amidst Shift
Senator Redfield announces intention to remain head of the agriculture committee. He has chaired agriculture and, since the death of Senator Hawley, became ranking member for military affairs. Senator Proctor supports Redfield, arguing continued service to Vermont.
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Redfield
Heah Ee
Senate
Committee On Agricultaes
Proctor
Vermont
Hawley
Connecticut
Liberty escape ends with return to asylum
Charley Getchell, recently released from the Lee asylum after a three year sentence, fled two days ago and jumped a passing freight train while unloading coal in Marshfield. He was recaptured by Sheriff Lanes in New Discovery, Marshfield, and returned to the asylum for safe keeping.
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Lanes
Getchall
Uns
Marsfield
New Discovery
Thieay
Getehell
Bankers Swindled in Oregon Land Frauds Claim
Bulem Oregon December 4 governor Chamberlain faces an East coast land fraud claim. State Land Agent Deowald West alleges fiberti f icators sold school lands and forged certificates swindling bankers of large sums. He says a vast 500000 acre land scheme involved forged certificates and seal use. West warns many certificates are fraudulent and hard to distinguish from originals.
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Bulem
Ore
Oregon
Gena B. Chamberlain
Deowald West
West
Many Vessels Ashore After English Channel Denial
London reports a deniaty on the English channel and the North on Saturday and Sunday. Many vessels reportedly ran ashore. The Red Star liner Vaderland from Antwerp and Dover to New York was fourteen hours late and anchored off Flushing. The Hamburg American line steamer Pro had assets of $496.50, with $140 claimed exempt.
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London
English Channel
Red Star Line
Vaderland
Antwerp
Dover
New York
Flushing
Two Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in Burlington
Two bankruptcy petitions were filed Saturday in the exempt. Mary Comatock and Arthur Mamatock of St. Albans have liabilities of 8369.80 with $100 claims. Clerk George KE. Johnson records the case. William B. Pratt, a Springfield merchant, shows liabilities of 991.46 and hails from Hamburg to Dover. He could not depart Cuxhaven and will reach Dover in twenty four hours.
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Burlington
Bankrup
Mary Comatock
Arthur Mamatock
St. Albans
George KE. Johnson
William B. Pratt
Springfield
Astoria
Hamburg
Dover
Boyland
New York
Cuxhaven
Tragedy at Harvard Pa as man shoots woman then kills self
In Harvard Pennsylvania Roy C McLundy fatally shot himself after shooting Mrs Mary Chard near her home. Chard was not seriously wounded in the incident. The motive and details remain unclear as friends of McCurdy offer no explanation.
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Harvard
Mary Chard
Nook
Roy C) McLundy
Mire. Chard
McCurdy
Governor Te to Chicago for New England meeting
Governor Te and staff Generale Williams and Gilmore Colonel and Mrs Dole and Colonels Billings Wells left Hardwick for Chicago to attend the meeting of the New England association. They expect to return to Hardwick Thursday noon.
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Hardwick
Williams
Gilmore
Dole
Billings
Wells
Chicago
Ihl
Ohi
New England Association
Mysterious Fire Destroys Fred Harriman House in Orange
An unoccupied Fred Harriman residence on the Harriman farm in Orange burned Saturday night. Firefighters fought the blaze as flames fed by tinder burned the structure to the ground. barns nearby escaped. No insurance is noted. the owner was away, unaware of the fire until informed in the city. Deeds are held by Smyth Martin, with no clear theory on the cause.
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Fred Harriman
Orange
Howe
Eer
Are Jon
Coles
Harriman
Clty
Hast Barre
Orange Farm
Smyth Martin
Hariman
Harry Patioreon
Nauke
Wate
Averted Fire Threat at Edward Gill’s Store in Montpelier
Montpelier December 4 fire threat to Edward Gill’s store Saturday night was detected in time. A passerby noted extreme heat on a second story wall and warned others. Extinguishers were used and the blaze was stopped before the fire department was needed.
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Edward Gill
Montpelier
Eaward Gill
Sormer
Stranger Takes Ten Dollar From Jackson House
A stranger hovers around a Mississippi Center home seeking a ten dollar loan. He borrows the amount, plus a coat, then departs promising breakfast upon return. Mrs. Jackson keeps the hot breakfast as the visitor goes on a short journey.
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Mr. Jackson
Joan
Jackson
Tutalas
Heavy iron missile crashes through Roosevelt train window
An unknown thrower pierced a window on President Roosevelt’s special train near Princeton to Washington. Major Warren Hayes narrowly escaped injury as glass showered around him. Secret Service pursued the suspect. curtains were drawn for precaution and security officers seized the missile.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Princeton
Washington
Wabeb Hayes
President Hayes
Army
Navy
Major Hayes
Secret Service
Mde
Secret Service Bureau
Fee recommended to remove some from civil service tests
Washington December 4 The twenty second annual report of the United States civil service commission urges Congress to authorize collecting a fee from applicants. John Bartlett dead. Bartlett compiled Bartletts Dramatic Works and Poems. He was born in Plymouth Massachusetts and long associated with Little Brown Co. His wife died a year ago.
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Washington
Twenty Secon
United States Civil Service Commission
Congress
John Bartlett
Rovton
Bartlett
Chaubvie
Pester
Seta
Uehakoapea
Comte Cone
Plymouth
Maxt
Little, Brown & Co
Barrel of wine case sets December date in city court
A man pleaded not guilty to keeping and selling liquor after police found a barrel of malt extract bottles in his store. Bail of 550 was furnished by his brother A Tomasi. Case adjourned to December 11 due to Judge Pay illness. Clerk J Ward Carver presided. Police entered via a side door and found four men inside. a fifth man was later identified.
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A. Tomasi
Mal Wne
Nail
Judge Pay
J. Ward Carver
Obituary of John Gallison Aged Montpelier Resident
John Gallison an elderly Montpelier resident died yesterday at noon after a long illness. Born in Montpelier in 1814 he spent most of his life there and in Calais. He was twice married first to Lucy Lawson who died six years ago and both of their two sons died earlier. His second wife Juliath survives him. The funeral will be Tuesday at one o clock with interment in Maplewood Cemetery.
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Jared McCormick
Allard
Ring
Cla
McCormick
Bridgewnier
New York State
Qutaide
John Callison
Jallicon
Montpelier
Calais
Lucy Lawson
Juliath
Maplewood Cemetery
Mrs William Gross Dies After Long Illness
Mrs William Gross of Montpelier died after a long illness of cancer. She was born in 1835 and married William Gross. Survived by four of seven children, including Mrs Green, Mrs Edward Sinclair, Mrs O H Ellis of Richford, and J Gross of Montpelier. husband also survives. The family recently moved to Montpelier from elsewhere.
Death in Graniteville District Widow of Quarry Foreman
Mrs Alexander Airth of Graniteville died after a prolonged illness of cancer. She was 52, born in Banffshire Scotland and had lived here twenty years. Survived only by her husband Alexander Airth. Funeral at the house Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock.
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Alexander Airth
Graniteville
Boutwell
Milne
Varnum
Wedding at Northfield Ends Quiet Morning Ceremony
Miss Nellie Cecelia Hassett wed Charles Edward Mack in a quiet Northfield ceremony held Saturday morning aboard the Evangelist. Bridemaid Miss Ryan of St Albans and groomsman James W. Ryan attended. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home before the couple departed for a bridal tour after which they will reside in Northfield.
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Northfield
Nellie Cecelia
Hassett
David Hassett
Charkes Edward Mack
Aeohn the Evangelist
Cathering McCarthy
James W. Ryan
John Ps
Riarty
Mack
Montpelier Superintendent's Child Hurt in Fall
A four year old child of the Montpelier department's B S Superintendent toppled and fell, breaking an arm and injuring the back. The incident prompted medical evaluation and a report to authorities.
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B.S
Montpelier
Jin
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