Gillette Convicted of First Degree Murder at Big Moose Lake
Chester K Gillette was found guilty of a capital crime for the murder of Grave Brown at Big Moose Lake on July 11. The jury deliberated five hours before returning a first degree verdict. Sentence to be pronounced Thursday morning with possible appeal by counsel. The prisoner is under close guard to prevent suicide after a self harm attempt linked to a gas stove stopwork.
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Herkimer
Dee
Chester el
Gil-lotte
Nia
Chester K. Gillette
Grave Brown
Big Moose Lake
Mills
Silllette
Illete
Youthful Gillette Faces Grand Jury Over Yellow Dog Scheme
Disbursers of the Yellow Dog fund are to be summoned before a grand jury in New York. Gillette, pale and nervous, faced the jury as foreman Mar aball Hateh announced a possible first degree verdict. Judge Andrew Hamilton presided while counsel for New York Life indicated plans to motion for dismissal or a possible will dispute as the case unfolded. The scene shifted to nearby tables as the Metropolitan Life matter surfaced among the unfolding proceedings.
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Gillette
Maraball Hateh
New York
Dee
Ann
Andrew Hamilton
Yellow Dog
New York Life Insurance Company
Jake
New York Life
Leon Forte
Geo. Burnham
Vine
Petell
Deliber
Mutual Reserve
Metropolitan Life
Trial Today in Rockland Vermont Ship Case
A fragmentary dispatch describes a trial in Rockland Maine with jurors in training. The Vermont ship project and a river shipbuilding firm are mentioned along with a lengthy and garbled account of courtroom motions and prisoner endurance tests.
Reetin Sues City of Boston Over Damages
The case involves Reetin, son of Mr and Mrs Jol ie Se ae ete enc etarniseee, suing the City of Boston for damages after property actions tied to new building rules. Roxanna Jones, living with Sheriff Frank, seeks compensation for damages due to building removals and regulatory conformance. Horace White of Topsham and others are mentioned in relation to the dispute and related travel.
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Reetin
Mra
Boston
Roxanna Jones
Sherif Frank
Tawa
Hom
Horace White
Topsham
Orange County
Pee TC
Retin Lee Hater
Pee
Japanese Threats and Mob Violence Reported in Burlington
A misread Burlington item describes a Japanese individual targeted by a mob after refusing to leave a hotel. The piece notes threats of death, a shopkeeper’s clashes, and public disorder following protests over business presence. The report also mentions burglaries, zodiacal health notes, and local selectmen approving sheep funding, with several dogs culled in Springfield.
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Contiginis Dirensen
Miner
Rutland
Springfield
Massachusetts Mayors Re-elected in Municipal Elections
Eight of ten mayors were re-elected in yesterday’s Massachusetts municipal elections. Two incumbents lost in New Bedford and Malden, while several cities chose new paths in directing affairs. List of defeated incumbents and their cities includes Brockton Kent, Fitchburg McMahon, Gloucester McDonald, Haverhill Wood, Lawrence Kane, Marlboro Brown, New Bedford Ashley, Northampton Clapp, Pittsfield Baye, Quincy Thompson, Springfield Sanderson, Taunton Tracy, and Waltham Turvey. others saw reaffirmed leadership.
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Massachusetts
Thompson
New Bedford
Brockton
John
Kent
Vitchburg
James J) McMahon
Tad
Gloucester
George F. McDonald
Haverhill
Roswell L. Wood
Lawrence
John P. Kane
Den
Marlboro
Edwards, Brown
Charles S. Ashley
Northampton
Egbert T. Clapp
Pittsfield
Allen Hi Baye
Quincy
James Thompson
Springfield
William E. Sanderson
Taunton
John J. Tracy
Walthan
John L. Turvey
Jena al
Pacific Coast Stirs From End to End
San Francisco December 5 The President's message has stirred the Pacific Coast from end to end. Public sentiment is bitter among the people and especially labor unions. It is predicted California or the whole coast may be driven to strike ranks if troops are threatened. Local reaction condemns the President and anger rises over military threats.
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San Francisco
California
Bii
Bills Expand State Labor Wages and Public Works Programs
Vermont lawmakers debated a weekly wage bill for corporations and moved toward conference on an anti spitting bill. The Senate and House considered a wide range of measures including municipal roads, railroad and telegraph interests, and a conflict over a proposed amendment on public walks. Several new bills were introduced in both chambers addressing bank charters, water and street improvements, and local government powers.
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State House
Montpelier
Vermont
House
Senate
General Committee
Holden
Bennington
Ini
Espensia
Slayton Elmore
Bailey
Exxex
Howse
Committee On Public Health
Mémeley
O Wil
Kasex ‘Trim Company
Jolnen
Authoven
Randolp
Hovwand
T Tuberculosis Commission and Auditing Office Reforms
Fragmentary report notes reform of tuberculosis control and a clerical overhaul in the accounts office. Mentions appointment of a chief accountant, auditor duties, and necessary support staff to strengthen the auditor of accounts and related offices.
General Lowther Likely to Succeed Durand as Ambassador
The report suggests General Lowther is likely to be chosen to replace Sir Mortimer Durand in Washington as the new ambassador. It notes Tamidon Dee Unlex the Poems opposition to the plan but emphasizes Lowther's probable selection and the broader U S diplomatic context.
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Mortimer Durand
Washington
Tamidon
Dee
Lowther
Wil
Wall of water sweeps Clifton Arizona, disaster hits town
Fragmentary report describes a severe flood in Clifton Arizona on December 5. A wall of water allegedly tore through the town wrecking a saloon, washing away structures and trapping or killing several men. A railroad line was destroyed and locals report missing women and children in a restaurant scene.
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Birhee
Arizona
Dee
Clifton
Dawn San
Chase
Loneines
Alee Dey
James H Holden Dead in Oak Street Home
James H Holden died this morning at his son’s Oak Street home after a long career as a foreman with Exley Organ Company. Born September 17, 1898 in Mannheim, he lived in Wort Orange and worked as a boiler hand on several railroads before becoming a master mechanic in Chicago.
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Dee
James Henry Halden
Exley Organ
Wort Orange
Hanswick
Maes
Turing Wess
Inter
Dewigtt 5
Chieopea
Maan
Locomotive Off Track In Burlington Morning Derailed
A mixed train from Cambridge derailed at 7235 Chi a morning near Kaw Centre. The damage was minor. Passengers were driven to the junction by team.
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Burlington
Cambridge
Kaw Centre
Forest Landa Burned in Maine Report
Forest lands in Maine suffered extensive burning during the year with wild pockets of land buried under ash and debris. Authorities report a sharp rise in fires and note losses to timber and undergrowth across several townships.
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Maine
Lowe
Boy Fatally Struck by Rutland Flyer at Bartonville
Charles Dompiet, age unknown, was struck by the Rutland Flyer near Bartonville yesterday afternoon. He suffered fatal injuries and died at Bellows Falls in the evening. Parente living in Grafton reported as next of kin.
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Charles Dompiet
Rutland Flyer
Bartonville
Falla
Lawrence Silk
Bertoni
Bonier
Wan Ion
Wats Atrial
Ny Aly France
Inter
Bellows Falls
Grafton
Civil War veteran found no violence evidence at Waterhouse home
A Civil War veteran from near Orleans reports no evidence of violence after visiting the 65 year old Waterhouse at his home Monday morning. Waterhouse lived alone and the visitor, A. F. Schwenk of Oregon, noted no substantiation of any suspected assault during the inquiry conducted for State Attorney R. C. Bacon.
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A Trrattleborn
Weenie Ton
A. F. Schwenk
Nee Or
R. C. Bacon
Engineer Arrested Over Vergennes Gravel Train Wreck
George Murray of Gravel Train faces a manslaughter charge after a gravel train struck a missed train at Vergennes last Saturday morning. Murray was arraigned in Rutland before Judge Foote. bond set at 1500. Prosecutor L C Russell led the case with defense by T M Mellon and others.
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George Murray
Vergennes
Middlebury, Dee & Charge
Murray
Ameor Genege
PM. Foote
Samty Cours
Grand Jury
London
T.M Mellon
Huland
Powers
Morrisville
Pinch
Kovenant
Attormey
L. C. Russell
Khasih
Child Strangled to Death in Quarrel Over Toy
A six year old boy, Ralph, strangled to death in Chamville when a calendar hook fastened to the wall entangled and choked him. His parents, Myanil Mra RG Sel toy, have two other children and mourn the tragedy.
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Hutland
Deo
Ralph
Anil
Toy
Chamville
Waentelang
Meath
Eliilelret
Talk of the Town Inisview visitors and local events
WT Donovan of St Albank was in Inisview and Willem Agore of Windsor visited the city. A public dance was held in Miles Hall tonight. Joness of Hurtingtom and others attended a city gathering at the hotel. Names of visitors and attendees appear amid bits about apples and local items.
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WT. Donovan
St. Albank
Inisview
Willem Agore
Windsor
Carpenter
Miles’ Hall
FM. Jones
Hurtingtom
Hinsley
City Hotel
J McDaniell
Taille
Yo Myers
Carter Ant Coigke
Rowton
Hewrral Barre
Bilkent Tie KE
Chall de
Fire Underwriters Reorganize in Montpelier Meeting
Montpelier fire underwriters held an after-hours session to reorganize leadership and committees. President Washburn led the meeting with secretary treasurer Graves and other officers, while Sumner, Barr, and Plasteitye represented theMontpelier rating committee and planning efforts for urgent needs.
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Montpelier
Dre
Montpelier Boerdie
Washburn
H. Pope
Beer
OO Graves
Waterflry
B. G. Sumner
Mf Barr
A. B Plasteitye
Nari
Public Installation Notice for Hearts of Owl Lodge No 8477
The second annual public installation of Hearts of Owl Lodge No 8477 Son of St George was held in their hall. Officers installed by W G Ty Charles Olliver and W M Wim Blackmore include Noboy Fathorne V P John Lake Secretary Wo Olliver Assistant Secretary Nicholas Veal Treasurer Thos Nichols Moss Assistant Mens Arthur Perkins Chaplain Thos Davey Tassile sentinel John Whittaker Ontable senievel Ka C Verdl. After, a concert followed with four boys Williams Hieckmore, solos by Offiver Doctor by Mises Clark Kenorson Richart Vente Nicholas Vol W H Goodfellow and male chorus. Refreshments of coffee and cake, fruit and biscuits served. About 459 present. evening ended with games and socializing. Committee: Nabey Enth orme A Abbott John Stanlake Thos Nichols Win Oliver.
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Sone
St. George Assur
Thos. Nichols
Moss
Allert Abbott
Arthur Perkins
Thos
Davey
Tassile Sentinel
John Whittaker
Ontable Senievel
Ka. C. Veml
Programie
Williams
Hieckmore
Offiver
Mises Clark
Kenorson
Richart’ Vente
Nicholas
W. H Goodfellow
Cefee
Sani
Nabey Enthorme
A. Abbott
John Stanlake
Win. Oliver
Clover Club Social at Worthens Home Presents Music and Refreshments
The Clover Club held a refined evening at Dr and Mrs H C Worthens on Keith Avenue with dainty programmes and quotes. Mr C C Coosa led the program featuring Minuet Ly man Willcomb readings clarinet selections and vocal and piano numbers by local musicians including Miss Billa Morse and Miss Grace Worthen. After a social half hour refreshments were served by Mrs I M Averill Miss Tien and Mrs Kent with additional attendees including Mrs Noble Love and Miss Helen Averill.
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Clover Club
H. C. Worthen
Keith Avenue
Daut
CC. Coosa
Minuet
Bertina Hooker
Lyman Willcomb
Clarinet
Ray Worthen
Reading
A.C. Averill
Giese
Harry McLeod
Billa Morse
Retin
Teathoven
Alice Averill
M. Averill
Miss Tien
Mrs. Kent
Mra Noble Love
Grace Worthen
Ferida Haaker
Boothon Kant
Raith Cam
Ree
Helen Averill
Areca
Athena Club Musical Features Varied Program
The Athena club held a musical event on Tuesday evening featuring vocalists Mrs Bendly and Gordon, violin solo by Master Morris Bughee, piano by Miss Hilo Howr, and a trio by Mrs Tietdly Bassett and Hoar. A guessing contest entertained attendees as refreshments were served with a list of mystifying rhymes, and a short feeting for indebtedness concluded the program.
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Athena Iy
Tenderel
Voceduet
Bendly
Gordon
Morris Bughee
Sotoy
Minx
Hilo Howr
Mra
Tietdly
Bassett and Hoar
Waia
Misa
Alice Beokly
O Bradty
Vipne Duat
Bassett
Miss Hoar
Eversine
Hughes
Keot
Powers
Alps
Interfraternity Critique Leads to 5–3 Victory
A muddled score report shows the Gordo team defeating the Foresters of America 5 to 3. Followed by scattered results, Gott and McKay beat Pi Thie and Birnie, Oh Ave Resto and Webster paired against Alexander and Chirk, and multiple other pairings noted with unclear affiliations as standings update. The Red Men and Manchester Unity clubs loom for tonight’s schedule, with standings to date referenced.
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Interfraternity
Cowie
G. Sotehted
Irengide
Wil
F. i
Tierney
Kelly
Schneider
Ay Clark
Marshall
Henitersnn Amit Son
Brown
Tavoilette
F. O
Stewart
Beagrie
Oy Gi
Smith and Gibb
Henry
Webster
Red Men
Merciester Unity Techs
Tel Tema
Chauncey E. Nar Dead Veteran of Civil War
Chauncey E B Harel died at his home after long illness. The 84 year old veteran lived in Wester and left a widow and several children. Survivors include Lester and Joie Lavine, with a daughter. Burial and memorial details follow in local society notices.
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Hett Tomo
Chauncey
Harel
Rhey
Lester
Hyrerin
Aurore Levige
Montpelier
Abey
Hinerin
Japan
Che
Hin
Weioek
Woreenter
Orange County Court Opens with Guilty Pleas in Two Cases
Orange County court convened with judges Latarop and White presiding. Defendants Waterman and Nellie were sentenced to less than 12 months at hard labor with suspension, while others faced civil or divorce petitions. Court officials noted no cases ready for final trial on opening day.
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Chelsea
Orange County Court
Waterman
Bradtieboro
Cyrus C. Latarop
Williamstown
Horace White
Topsham
Male Darling
Stanley ©. Wilson
March M. Wilson
Dolph
Rinma Gi
Nutt of
Montpelier
W. Sprague
If State
Newell King
Rand
Vas Nellie
Randolph
Etaverpison
Windsor
Cir Staries
Aso
Ki Wort
Denison
Mtorney
Tml
Bovy
Prent
B.C. Wilson
Cholvea
J.B Peckett
D. S. Conant
Williame
Deadford
MM. Wila
Rentoly
A. Smithof
Welle
Goole
Barre
John Gilbertson dies at home after illness
John Gilbertson died last night at his home on Pop Place after a brief illness. Born in England in 1852, he came to the country in 1872 and was a stone mason by trade, long employed at Brothers' plant and later with Jim Harre for many years. He leaves four daughters, three sisters in England, a half brother in The city, and other relatives. funeral arrangements have been completed.
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Ratland
Net
Robert Prentie
Gene's
Trevell's
Shrewsbury
Senate
Duelington
North Adan
Mass
Ann Ee
John Gilbertson
Pop Place
Mr. Gilbertson
England
Thury
Brothers’ Plant
Jim Harre
Old Barre
Willan
M&e
Annie
Montpelier
Grorge New
Fostan
Herre Gipson
Well
Maine
Hannels Cilliien
City
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