Calhoun Named Minister to China in 1900s Style
William J. Calhoun of Chisago, a leading attorney, has accepted the post of minister to China, announced in Washington. He has long practiced in this city and formerly served on a national interstate commerce commission, with an education in law and ties to local and state government.
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Interetate Commerce ‘Commission
Washington
D. C
Calhoun
Chisago
China
Oulings
Der
William J. Calhoun
Piate Department
E'stapaber
Cahora
Lytert & Hie
Dasire
Betite eoMi Mierre
Union Xem
Poland
Ohio
Pul
Chicago Attorney Calhoun Denies China Post Offer
Chicago attorney William Calhoun admitted that Secretary Knox offered him the post of minister to China but said he could not accept. He said he sought time to consider, telegraphed a cautious reply, and has heard nothing further. Calhoun has a history in public service including the Venezuela mediation and the Interstate Commerce Commission tenure.
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Chicago
William
Calhoun
Knowld
China
Washington
Knox
Mr. Knox
Vines
Fressiatt Taft
Pakage
United States
Venezuela
Castro
Interarete Commerce Commission
McKinley
WOUND MAY BE FATAL IN GUN ACCIDENT AT HOME
A boy suffered a near fatal wound when a misfired gun discharged during an attempted cleaning at a household gathering. The bullet hit the chest just above the heart as a father tried to intervene. Surgeons fought to locate the wound. the patient remained conscious and could not be certain to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boge
Bishop Goodsell Dead in New York Methodist Leader dies
The Rev Mr Goodsell, Methodist Episcopal presiding bishop of New York, died at his residence after surgery for a cancerous ailment. Born in New Long, N.Y., he entered ministry in 1830s, served as editor, later became bishop. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Madison Avenue church. South Bend, Ind. reports a separate incident of two youths and a boy shot by a third after a quarrel.
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Goodsell
Methodist
New York
Daneiol Ayres Incl
Eliarol
Wahoo
Lsop
de. Goodsell
Newlong
N.Y
Tarr
New York City
Ltr
Mishop Fowler
Eeevices
Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Sensational death of Armenian in Sing Sing prison
Ossining Dec 6 reports the execution of Bodroe Hampartzoomian, the Armenian involved in the Union Square shooting of Hovhannes Tarshen sian in July 1907. He was electrocuted at Sing Sing at six o clock in the morning after declaring duty to his country. The shock killed Hampartzoomian instantly.
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Ossining
Jesus
Bodroe Hampartzoomian
Minister Century Old in Pulpit at East Middlebury
Rev. Sedgewick W. Bidwell, aged 100, delivered a sermon at the East Middlebury Methodist Church, marking his century in the ministry. Born December 5, 1808 in Starksboro, he has served nearly a century in active ministry and has officiated at many weddings and funerals while maintaining a lengthy pulpit record.
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Sedgewick W. Bidwell
East Middlebury
Bidwell
Starksborn
Kingtish
Meo
Sweden
Sebinds
Psturg
Sexe
Serehis
New York
Hidwell
Express Collides With Freight in Baton Yard Crash
The Owle express bound for New York struck a freight engine in the focal yards at midnight. Several cars jumped tracks and debris scattered. a few passengers suffered minor injuries. Clinton Crnn Dee noted the mishap and investigation began.
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Clinton, Crnn
Dee
Owle
Baton
New York
Consultation in King’s Case in Madrid Dec 6
It was learned today that an operation may be performed on King Alfonso for serious throat and ear trouble. Dr Monre of Bordeaux joined the King's physician in preparation. It is believed the operation will be performed.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Monre
Bordeaux
Dog Saves Two From Fire in Lowell Hotel Blaze
In Lowell Massachusetts a dog alerted and guided Managers John G. McLaughlin and Thomas Masters to safety as a large summer hotel at Lakeview Terrace burned yesterday. Fire rapidly spread, threatening nearby stables and cottages before responders arrived, with strong winds propelling the flames and endangering the lakeside theatre.
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Lowell
Mass
Tom
St. Terewnd
John G McLaughlin
Thomas Mc. Masters
Lakeview Thark
Lawmphlin
Flick
Teuni
McMastern
Metstinn
Lakorew
Marines Off Prairie In Distress Amid War Stores Move
The Dizie sails for Colon and Nicaragua with seven hundred mariners and Admiral Kimball aboard. Prairie remains stuck in Delaware mud after two failed attempts to free her. coal and ammunition were removed, and preparations continue at Philadelphia yard for imminent sailing of other warships. Michigan, Idaho, and armored Columbia are readied for missions to Central America, with Columbia converting to transport at Brooklyn yard.
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Philadelphia
Dec
United States
Dizie
Mariner
Admiral Kimball
Colon
Nicaragua
Prairie
Delaware
Osey
Washington
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Michigan
Fimpton Roads
Hostile Forces Eye Battle as Zelaya Threatens End
The report describes near Rana where Pluefeldy and Noarague forces face off amid mined roads and streams. Betrands await a Zelaya attack while Zelaya’s strength ranges from 6,008 to 10,000 men. Kaxtrands hold the advantageous position, making Zelaya’s likely defeat imminent.
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Pluefeldy
Noarague
Vec
Eery
Rana
Zelaya
Tns
Washington Talks on Central America Crisis
President Taft held a White House conference with Secretary Knox on Central American affairs. Reports say the session outlined a plan to address issues across the region while insurgent General Estrada’s forces gain ground near Ramus. Desertions and supply shortages threaten Zelaya’s position as a decisive battle looms.
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Washington, D. C
Bec
Taft
Kanox
White House
Congress
Knox
Murfields
Ramus
Zalaya'n
Wien
Labor Leaders Get Their Contention
Labor leaders contend over a court order in the Mack's Stove and Range case as the Supreme Court of the United States reviews a writ regarding Wright of Perros Wart and others. The decision by the Court of Appeals is under reconsideration, with Morrison and Mitchell cited in the proceedings.
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Wright
United States Supreme Court
Fuller
Whellington
D.C
Dealsrom
Perros Wart
Ups
Mitchell Ad Morrison
Mack
Supreme Wart
United
Hroult Court of Appral
Tuntiog Wilghh
Cushman’s Threat to Target Vermon t Corporations
Dec 6 in Turlington reports Cushman vows to pursue behind- the-scenes corporate groups. Commissioner notes registration details must include all members with clear names. Incomplete lists trigger forthcoming injunctions to halt unregistered entities amid ongoing enforcement efforts.
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Turlington
Universalist Church in Northfield Celebrates Anniversary
The Universalist church in Northfield marked the anniversary of its current house of worship with a special forenoon service featuring Rev. H. A. Green, Rev. I. P. Booth, and pastor Mr. Fortier. The anniversary sermon was delivered by Rev. J. P. Booth. An afternoon 4:30 service celebrated Holy Communion.
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Northfield
Dec
Universalist
H. A. Green
Lowell
Mass
I. P. Booth
Cheater
Mr. Fortier
J. P. Booth
Fireen
Adelak
Classical teachers meet in Middlebury Vermont
The Fourth annual meeting of the Vermont section of the Classical Association of New England was held at Middlebury College with morning and afternoon sessions. Principal J. S. Puller of Brasdon, Professor S. B. of the University of Vermont, and H. L. Mackain of Barre were among attendees. M. D. Chittenden of Burlington was elected president and H. H. Mackain secretary.
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Middlebury
Dec
Vermont
Middlehntey Eollage
Ecm Schual
Jackson
Barre
Lynden High
Reals
Puller
Brasdon
The
Univers of Vermont
Billings
Troy
M.D. Chittenden
Purlington
Naene Eiation
H. HL Mackain
M. OR. Sanford
Miery
Peer Dev. O
Waterbury Raid Nets Four Men in Liquor Case
Police arrested Francie Saldini Conclos Guyette Louie Hianehi and Charles Brisa after a raid on Main Street Waterbury. A house owned by Charles Ihaaan yielded whiskey and wine while the Saldini store was entered by Sheriff Tracy Deputy Creven and Lawson. Joa mis reach court. bail set at 300 for each.
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Waterbury
Francie Saldini
Conclos Guyette
Louie Hianehi
Charles Brisa
Charles 1 Haan
Main Street
Jenry Parker
David Harvey
Saldini
Tracy
Charles C. Creven
HO. Lawson
Higuer
Soon
Louis Bianchi
Bruw
Montpeler
A. Carding
Brusw
A. Lamperti
Bianchi
Sntdink
W Bondsman
Guyette
Shevill
Frank Tracy
Hopkins Hathaway wed in Waterbury Montpelier home ceremony
Charley S. Hopkins of Waterbury married Allee L. Hathaway of Montpelier Saturday afternoon at the bride’s daughter Mrs. Richard Attridge residence. The decor featured evergreens and a wedding bell as the ceremony site. After a reception the couple planned to make their home in Waterbury.
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Charley S. Hopkins
Waterbury
Allee L. Hathaway
Montpelier
Richard Attridge
Flat Street
Resigning Principal at Royalton Academy
Miss Bessie Lewis resigns as principal of Royalton Academy after a year and a half. She departed at Concord, Massachusetts where she is on medical leave with a class of 22 entering the freshman year of the school year.
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Besse Lewis
Royalton Academy
Concord
Masa
Randolph
Bessie Lewis
Maas
Lewie
Tree Falls Killing Norwich Man In Woodlot
Norwich tale reports G. Martin, 52, killed while cutting a woodlot tree when a trunk fell. He was pinned, unable to be extricated, and died of chest injuries after log removal began. Martin, longtime town official and road commissioner, lived in the same village with his wife and four children. a sister resides in Somerville, Massachusetts.
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Norwich
Dec
Ciman
G. Martin
Martin
Smraiy
Elfe
Pilen Barrett
Somerville
Masa
Morse Loses Final Appeal in Bank Wreck Case
Washington reports that Charine W. Morse lost his final appeal to the U S Supreme Court. The court refused to grant a review, meaning Morse may be sent to Atlanta prison to serve a fifteen year term for wrecking the National Bank of North America.
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New York
Atlanta
Washington, D. C
Charine W. Morse
Supreme Court of the United States
Oas
Morve
National Bank of North America
Branton Bratton Teatlan Martie Uproar Over Merger Plan
In Decomber in Mid town, President Upham of the Branton Teatlan Martie meets New York visitors about selling to Vermont Martle company of Proctor. A Middlebury business meeting at the Moasgiainan club discusses prevention steps and possible actions this week.
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Upham
Branton Teatlan Martie
New York
Vermont Martle Company
Proctor
Middlebury
Moasgiainan Club
Talk of the Town in East Kougarey Relatives Meet in St Johnsbury
An East Kougarey town column notes relatives visiting for business in St Johnsbury and trips to Wells River New London Tonal hills and Bettwl Inst. night. Rebekahs district meeting, carnival plans, and church charity drive outlined. Local arrivals include J Daly Tale terst Waitefield and others with minor incidents and a medical injury referenced.
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East Kougarey
St. Johnsbury
W. Hl
Gale
Wells River
Mas Foley
New London
Bayne
Tooday
Lyntonville
Rebekahs
Beecae
Wening
Bo Taitehell
Montpellin
George Latin
Foss Street
Athera
T. R. Helder
Otis
Hi. J. Daighe
Prederick
John Daly
W. A. Rlee
Waitefield
Tees Detroit
Mich
Gatenis
Balican
Jan
Douge
Northfield Union Clears Up Impression On Resolution
President Powers of the Northfield branch requested The Times to state that the union committee's Ald report and the minutes show the resolution was considered by the members' committee and the Union committee at Northfield. The vote remained neutral, contrary to general impression.
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Northfield Union
Northfield
Dec
Northfeld
Lay
Times
Ald
Manufembers
Montpelier Granite Cutters Union Statement Published
The Montpelier branch of the Granite Cutters union publishes a reply to Barre Manufacturers' allegations over the Washington County labor dispute. The notice defends their stance, cites an April arbitration agreement, and states no strike will occur while prices and terms are debated. It names branch officers and notes compensation for workers facing a week’s lockout.
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Montpelier
G. OG
Rand
Washington County
Barre Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Ery
Itle
Jane
Northfield
Caae
Pleasant Nees
Montpelice
Montpelier Musicians Elect Officers in Union
The Montpelier musicians union has elected officers including Presidant Earl Sherburne and vice presidents Bernard Marshall and George Himotes. Harold Hay it serves as secretary and James A. Jerome as treasurer. Auditors are George McMaster and T R Merrill with Harold Hartitt and Blanche Kidder as examiners. Sergeant-at-arms is W A Pattee.
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Montpelier Musicians’ Union
Presidant
Earl Sherburne
Gat
Bernard Marshall
Secdnd
George Himotes
Harold Hayit
Aaol
James A. Jerome
Harold, Hartitt
Mies Blanche Kidder
Bernard Moratius
George McMastere
T. R. Merrill
W. A. Pattee
Chastising Boy Leads to Arraignment in Montpelier
Winifred Stone aged 20 was arraigned before the peace judge in Montpelier on charges tied to an assault on Filward Paris aged 15. The dispute began over a group of youths, ending with Stone striking Paris in the back. Stone was fined 10 dollars. Several arrivals at City hotel include B A Digan and T P, with Nesbitt and Reade Sve noted among others.
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Winifred Stone
Peace Valley
Montpelier
Paris
Parlen
Net Pring
Cosy Ware
B.A. Digan
Fellows
T. PD
Rievmena
Boxton
Burling
Man Struck by Freight Train Near Northfield
Hugh Murray of Barre was struck by a Central Vermont freight train near Northfield Saturday evening while attempting to board a train home. He lost his right leg below the knee and was taken to Heaton Hospital in Montpelier in serious condition but resting comfortably. Officials sought to identify him as confusion over names delayed clarity. Murray is about 52, has lived in Barre, and worked as a general laborer recently.
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Northfield
Heaton Hospital
Hugh Murray
Central Vermont
Northifield
Howton Hospital
Montpelier
Thi
G Ag
de Montpelier
Murray
Barre
South Bed
Church
Tuned Art
Tmaconi
Graniteville
John Murray
Alo
James Suith
Barra
James Smith
James Fith
Montpelier & Wollever Railroad
Smifth
Heston
Montpeler
Stith
Barre City Hospital
Flonie
Runaway Horse Kills Itself After Collision on Washington Street
A runaway horse pulling an express wagon ran down Washington Street near the Baptist church and City Hotel, fatally striking a pole. The driver Batista Comolli was thrown, later treated for a broken ankle, and survived. The horse died on the scene. the wagon suffered a broken cross bar.
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Batista Comolli
Washington Street
Mr. Comelli
Baptist Church
Comelli
Ww.d. Reid
Ju Wee
Aminio
Bie
River Street
Joseph Papin
Fred Mears
Aviator Fernandes Dies In Airplane Crash Near Paris
Paris December 6 An aviator named Fernandes was killed today when an aeroplane fell forty feet at the Delatrage area near Anties high wing. A defect in the mesh caused the crash ending in death for the pilot.
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Paris
Fernandes
Delatragie
Auiam
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Dog
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Lakeview Hotel
Lowell Summer Place
Losa
Disie
Marinee
Central America
Eatranda
LABOR
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Cushman
Church Society Aged
Universalists of
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Burlington
Hi. H. Jackson
Hopkins—Hathaway
Gilman G. Martin
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Tesnitore
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