Alexander Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race in Landslide
In Los Angeles the "good government" ticket led by Mayor Alexander swept to victory by about 40,000 votes over Socialist candidate Job Harriman. The result, with strong female turnout and high overall registration, indicates broad support for the incumbent ticket and possible defeat for Harriman across the board.
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Harriman
Los Angeles
Cal
Alexander
Job Harriman
Socialfete
Pri
Weat
Narriuun
MaNamarns
Joseph A. Scott
Bard
McNamoaras
Totti Rebastion
Sherif Hommel
Labor Temple
Caroline M. Beverancn
Susan B. Anthony
MécNamara Brothers
Mass towns hold mostly dry elections in Bay State
Boston December 6 Massachusetts cities held annual elections with license questions hot in some towns. Gloucester approved a license by 377 to 243 while Brockton Quincy and Waltham stayed dry. Mayors in New Bedford Holyoke Fitchburg Marlboro Taunton and others faced contests with reelects in several cities.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Holyoke
Marlboro
New Bedford
Northampton
Springfield
Taunton
Fall River
Haverhill
Epsnenets
Charles
Ashley
Citizens
Alew
Brockton
Harry ©. Howard
Isaac Pateh
Gloucester
John J. White
Holywie
M. Fred O'Connell
Fitchourg
Frank O. Hanly
O Connell
Independent Citizens
New Hampshire and Boston Area Election Names Noted
New men William I. Feiker elected in Northampton Bryne A. Stans in Quincy and Patrick J. Dunne in Waltham, reflecting local changes in political representation for these communities.
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Willian I. Feiker
McNamaras Spend First Day of Terms
In Los Angeles on December O the federal grand jury convened to determine the scope of the nationwide dynamiting conspiracy. A conference was held by government officials as the jury prepares to reconvene tomorrow. The McNamaras spent their first day in the county jail cell they have occupied since being brought here from Indianapolis.
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Los Angeles
Federal Grand Jury
McNamaras
Burns accuses McNamara brothers again in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports detective William D. Hume named the McNamara brothers as responsible for the recent explosion that damaged structural work on multiple building projects. He testified he is positive both brothers caused all the explosions on structural iron work in recent years and that others were implicated.
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Brothers
Philadelphia
McNamara Brothers
William d. Hume
Bankers' Fleet Survives Gulf Storm Returning From Panama
The fleet carrying 300 American bankers and their wives encountered a Gulf of Mexico storm but remained undamaged and the voyage home from Panama continued without interruption.
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New Orleans
Dee. G
Panama
Gulf of Mex
Aviator and Four Passengers Killed in Filey Crash
A London based aviator and four passengers including Robert were killed this morning when their aircraft exploded and crashed near Filey. The crash followed the aircraft being mishandled and the machine enveloping in flames at takeoff. Local authorities investigate the tragic incident.
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London
Dor
le Fulert Cates
Robert Was
Filey
20 Divorce Suits at Lamoille County Court in December Term
Hyde Park Vermont December term of Lamoille county court opened with Judge Sparta presiding. Of 12 cases on the red docket, all were disposed by settlement or concord. Five jurymen were excused, others heard an address on juror duties. court adjourned to a short term with 20 diverse cases remaining for action.
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Hyde Park
Dot
Lamoille County Court
Sparta Bere
Td Stanton
Ial Walker
Mower
Alcohol explosion injures man at St Paul street licensee
A barrel of alcohol exploded at Fred Jabelle’s second class license place on St Paul street in Burlington last evening. The blaze caused several hundred dollars in property damage and serious injuries to Labelle who, while drawing alcohol, lit a cigarette and was engulfed in flames. He fled but sustained burns to his hands and hair, with facial singeing and moustache burned.
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Burlington
Fred Jabelle
St. Paul Street
Labelle
Ty Belle
No Delay Tactics in Chicago Meat Packers Trial
In Chicago a defense motion to delay the trial of ten indicted Chicago meat packers on Sherman Act charges was denied. The defendants, save J Ogden Armour, appeared with counsel as plea of not guilty was entered. Jury selection expected to begin today with potential death penalty considered for Pines.
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Chicago
United States District Court
Chicaygo
Dudge Ca
Tony
Attoreney John
Miller
Pockers
J. Ogden Armour
Pines
Five to Die in Chair in Electric Chair Case
A group of five men convicted of murder at an isolated Croton lake farmhouse last November were sentenced by Justice Tompkins to death in the electric chair. The victims included Mrs. Mary Hall, wife of a superintendent on the New York aqueduct. Sentences handed down late yesterday assign execution for the week of the fourth.
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White Pining
Dee
Bandite
Croton Lake
Mary Hall
New York
Tompkins
Electric Hall
St Louis seeks convention as GOP committee weighs vote
In Washington on December 6 81 Louis launches organized campaign to win support from the Republican national committee. The effort targets persuading members when they meet here on Tuesday to choose the city for the convention.
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Republican Committee
Washington, D.C
Louis
Republican National
Trier
Na- Tima Committee
Regent Abdicates in China as Two Men Take Power
Prince Ching, regent since Emperor Kwong Su’s death and alongside Empress Dowager, abdicates today in Peking. The guardian role shifts to Silh Hou and Ufeu Shih Chang, former head of the nation assembly and vice president of the privy council.
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Prince Chung
China
Kwang Su
Peking
Dee
Prince Ching
Silh Hou
Nation
Assembly
Ufeu Shih Chang
Privy Council
Prine Ching
Empeor Kwang Su
Dows Ager
Four Men Killed in Triple Wreck at Devil's Bend
Four men died and many were injured in a wreck involving two freight trains and an express on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Devil's Bend near Pittsburg. Twenty six valuable horses in the express car were killed. Traffic was halted.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Pailroad
Devil's Bend
Expres
Birds Entered at Connecticut Valley Poultry Show
Fellows Falls December show of the Connecticut Valley Poultry association drew about 800 birds. Gov Mead was set to open the event but did not arrive. Entries included White Wyandotte and other varieties. The exhibition runs through Thursday with support from Rev AL and Secretary Pierre, who received a gold charm from President Wilson.
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Fellows Falls
Connecticut Valley Poultry Association
Uncle Wall
Gov. Mead
Ome
Wyandotte
Bode Tal
Verietion
Thoraday
Trasker
Rwttin
Oro
Wie
Fall River
Mase
GE. Hume
Dalton
Mass
Targeat
Rev
A.T. Pieter
Pierre
Wilson
Woman Kills Man She Eloped With in Haverhill Factory
Emma Mooshian, 20, killed Armenian man Chiligoclan Tagt in the Hilliard and Taber stitching room after eloping with him. He cried to escape as she fired three more shots, one to his heart. She surrendered, claiming her purpose was fulfilled. Mooshian’s husband Thomas Moorhian had sought divorce. the couple had eloped July ago and fled to New York before returning.
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Haverhill
Mass
Dev
Emma Hizabeth Moowhian
Simor Omiligerian
Hilliard & Taber
Chitigorian
Alle
Funeral at Waterbury for Clarke Murray Lease
The funeral for Clarke Murray Lease was held from his father's High Street home at 2:30 yesterday afternoon. Attending were W. B. Clark, J. Barrett Clark, Pred Lease and Harry Lease. Rev. W. L. Bolcourt officiated. Burial took place in the village cemetery. Out-of-town mourners included Miss Mary Lease of Bolton, L. Barrett Clark of Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Griggs of Barre, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Headley and Mr. and Mrs. M. Headley of Montpelier, Mr. and Mrs. Iya Johnson of Middlesex, Mrs. Tucker and Bert Barnard of Waitfield, four Rutland railroad officials, and Mrs. Lease’s kin from Rutland.
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Waterbury
Dee. G
Clarke Murray
High Street
W. B. Clark
J. Barrett Clark
Edwards Billings Wedding in Waterbury
Waterbury December 1 Harriet Madeline Tiltings and Harry A Edwards both residents of the town were married last night at the Coy Lional parent age by Rev W J Bolcourt They will trestle with Mr Edwards brother Floyd Edwards A Colombe went to Waterbury this noun on a business trip
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Waterbury
Harriett Madeline Tiltings
Harry A. Edwards
W. J. Bolcourt
Mr. Edwards
Floyd Edwards
A. Colombe
Veteran Vermont preacher Sylvester Donaldson dead
The Rev. Sylvester Donaldson, veteran Vermont Methodist conference clergyman, died at home on Pgh Street after apoplexy. He served 40 years in pastorates across the state, including St Johnsbury Center and Franklin, with multiple posts in Lyndonville, Bakersfield, West Berkshire, and others. He leaves five children, including Orrin Donaldson of Oak Park Illinois and daughters Helen Strong of Vergennes and Mary Strong of New Rochelle, N.Y., plus a second wife Mary Pomaroy. The funeral will be at Seth Odint Episcopal Church with Rev. Frank W. Lewin officiating.
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Patogs
Tatil Wehturd
Hinckburg
Wrunlelio
Bawom
Bakersfield
West Berkshire
Hewes
Jonson
Lyndonville
Mindy
St. Johne- Wary
Albany
St. Johnelury Center
Franklin
Shellg Mando
Ohare
Ohare, Mr. Donaldson
St. Johnnelury Center
Orrin Donaldson
Oak
Park
Tih
Willian
Strong
Vergennes
New Rochelle
N.Y
Alan
Mary Pomaroyi
Frank W. Lewin
Ralph P. Lowey
Afraid of Smallpox Disrupts St Johnsbury Court
Juror illness and fear of smallpox lead Judge W W Miles to pause jury cases in Indiana county court at St Johnsbury. Health officials warn the disease may spread if precautions fail. Some court business proceeds without jury trials while temperature and damp weather raise concerns.
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St. Johnsbury
Lndenia
C. & Gaverly
State Board of Health
Hosweret
Described Fire Claims Two Tenants Near Clifton
Memphis reports say a fire killed two tenants yesterday near Clifton Ten., with authorities noting the blaze trapped occupants in a dwelling ten miles from Clifton. Details received today indicate a dwelling fire caused the fatalities as investigators assess the scene and origin.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dee
Anid
Clifton
Rutland Railway to Move Center of Operations
Rutland Railway Light Power company to shift its business center from Rutland to Fair Haven with main offices staying put. Ten acres along the tracks in Fair Haven are deeded to the company for a modern car barn and storage of machinery, with construction to begin next season after a temporary building is erected for equipment storage.
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Rutland
Dee. Gwin
Poultney
Granville
Whitehall
N.Y
Rutland Railway Light & Power Company
Fair Haven
DR. Graves
Rea
Killed by Snapping Cable at Slate Quarry
Poultney New York area worker David Harry, about 40, was killed when a massive wire rope broke while carriers moved in a slate quarry near a shanty. The accident crushed his head and disfigured his body as colleagues worked to lower a load. He was survived by a wife and a five year old son.
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Poultney
Nee
David Harry
Roberts
Rowland
Andre
Harry
Qurrey Pit
Mr. Harry
Freight Trains Won’t Carry Passengers on Montpelier & Wells
Montpelier and Wells River railroad issues an order effective December 15 prohibiting passenger service on freight trains and restricting freight train letters. signed by Stanyan and Vicw President Folsom. Rutland December 6 The Clarendon Power Co asks Vermont PSC for authority to raise stock and bonds to 1 million each to fund hydroelectric development at East Clarendon and supply nearby towns. hearing set December 13 at Bardwell Hin.
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Montpelier & Wells
River Road
Montpelier & Wella River
Montpelier
Bopt
Stanyan
Vicw
Folsom
Rutland
Dee
Clarendon Power Company
Vermont Public Service Commission
East Clarlandon
Bardwell
Murdered for Money in Desperate Fight, Jewelry Stolen
In New York a wealthy jewelry dealer named S Vogel was found murdered in a down town building engine room. The room showed signs of a fierce struggle and jewelry believed stolen lay missing from his person. Two tenants in the same building were detained as police investigated the case.
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New York
Jararaca
Vogal
Vogel
Berlin boy shot through his leg in rifle accident
Dee Hoarlin reports a Berlin boy, 6 years old and son of David Bean, shot in the leg with a 2 caliber rifle at his brother A J Tie’s home. The bullet tore through his leg and chair, narrowly missing a bystander. doctors say the outcome could have been fatal if arteries were struck.
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Berlin
Hoorlin
Dee
Perey Hoan
David Bean
A. J. Tie
Court opens December term with jurors drawn in Orange County
Orange County court convened with Judge William H. Taylor presiding. The morning session focused on trial calendars and divorces while no trials were ready for the next week. Grand jurors were summoned and one foreman chosen. The Orange County Bar Association memorialized Judge Gleason and adjourned. A public whist party followed in Foresters' Hall.
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Chola
Veen
Orange County
William H. Taylor
Hardwick
Juhe A. Lewrenen
Sherif B.A. Adams
Sheri Adams
Talesman
Arnest A. Corwit
Fred A. Ordway
John M. Comstock
Chelsea
John M. Comnatock
Wal
Mise Hazel EB. Rixby
Wille FE Monty
Burlington
Mra
Emma Grout Nutt
Sherif Adams
Mne
E.W. Kent
Randolph
J. C. Kendall
Strafford
W. G. Jackson
B.C. Flanders
Orange
Roney M. Harvey
Montpelier
David 5. Conant
Frank &. Williams
Bradford
Nelson L. Boyden
Match M. Wilson
John C. Sherburne
Matthew M.gordon
Albert A. Sargent
Barre City
George TL. Steling
Stanley C. Wilson Sprague
Clarrence Richmond
Central Ver “Mont Railway Company
Wilson
Stanley C. Wilton
C. 8. Palmer
Burliere
Harry B. Amey
Island Pond
Orange County Bar
Tresiday
Conant
Judie Gleason
Country Bar Association
Fudge Wht
Taylor
Tradge G
Lee Stow
Svhcann
R. M. Harvey
Herro
Eeraeee W. HL. Sprague
Eeraeee W. HL. Sprague . Fiber
Tie Association
David Wallin
One Arm Crushed at Granite Quarry
Four year old McLean was injured in the Dully quarry of B J Smith & Co when a large stone slipped, crushing his left arm. He was taken by ambulance from Graniteville to City Hospital with severe injuries. Doctors planned amputation only if necessary after examination and consultation.
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John McLean
BE L. Smith & Co
Hooker & Co
Granitevillé
GL. T. Haye
McLean
Vermont crime talk drew Barreoni crowd to Vergennes event
In Barreoni vicinity last evening John S. Bares, Vermont state superintendent of prisons, spoke in Vergennes on crime causes and prevention. He argued heredity and environment shape criminals, urged a crime commission, parole reforms, juvenile court expansion, and continued industrial school progress.
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Barreoni
Howe
John S. Bares
Vergnnnes
Vermont
Warde
W. d. Mc Beattie
Bates
Mares
Offenne
Omm
Sayi
Stee
House of Correction
Bares
Imei
Tracy
Washington County
Barks
Superi
Vergennes
Principal Reengaged as Vermont Board Acts on Teachers
The Montpelier school board met in a lengthy session to reappoint Principal Hollister at current pay, accept the Underwood bequest terms, and address resignations from three teachers. Trustees debated midyear hires, changed autumn meeting timing, and Aero Allen’s voluntary resignation awaited next morning’s vote.
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Dinney
Wieier
Charley H. Harling
Lr. i
Bure Jington
Wo HL
Gladding
Handalph
Key
Edward Wright
Montpelier
A.D. Farwell
How
Mark King
Charles 4
Chapman
Stung
J. Ward
Hoole Fitts
Homer Ladd
DY. Camp
Alg. Fay
J. T. Lennard
Barre
George JH. Chirk
East Montpeliery
D. Allen
Lea Calef
Washington
Ernest Newitt
South Troyalton
Mra
A. W. Allen
Barres
Motlister
Fred O N. Braley
L. Martin
Albert Jobonnett
Underwood
Darling Dic
Tod
Cae
Aatign Hs Ae
Messrs
Howsitt
Haltieter
Inter
Hollister
Siemer
Death of Thoras Quinken in Barre and Hardwick
The death of Thoras Quinken a known slang cutter occurred this forenoon on Pearl Street after a long illness. He is survived by three sisters and two brothers, one brother William Quinten residing here. Born March 18 1841 at Salmon River New Brunswick he spent the last 25 years in Barre or Hardwick as a stonecutter and early member of the stonecutters union. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoras Quinken
Hardwick
Pearl Street
Clowk
Mr. Quinlen
William ©. Quinten
Salmon River
N. B
Barre
Hantwick
Sent to asylum in probate court at Montpelier
In Montpelier probate court today Charles Evens from Barre city court was ordered committed to the state insane asylum for one year under the dipsomania act. He may be released after a year. Keane is a state charge during his detention in the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpélier
Charles Evens
Barre
Naylin
Get
Keane
Talk of the Town and Mayle Avenue Notices
Matthew Haley of Mayle avenue left Towt ne an tnmthem trip to New York City and vivinity, William T Culter of Worth Main street left last night for rent Mauss on business connected with the Mutch Calder Granite Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Haley
Mayle Avenue
New York City
Vivinity
William ‘T. Culter
Worth Main Street
Rent Mauss
Mutch & Calder Granite Co
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Robert Weiss
England
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Revere
Clark M. Lease
Village Cemetery
Sylvester Donaldson
Caledonia County
Tennessee
Pair Haver
Rutland Railway Co
Tm Rutland
Perey Bean
Foresters’ Hall
Charles L. Wilder
Wabash Railroad
Supt
Goddard
C. K. Hollister
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Thomas Quinlen
Charles Evans
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