Dorril Woodhouse Awarded 465000 in Alienation Case
Vermont jury awards 465000 to Dorril Woodhouse in alienation suit amid a sprawling verdict scene. The text notes prior verdicts, mentions Elmer Perrigo of Bedford Mass receiving 86000 in a separate alienation action against Edgar Twombley of Billerica. It references a social function at the University of Vermont and odd trial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Perrigo
Bedford
Mass
Lowell
Edgar Twombley
Billerica
Perrigo
Twombiey
Mrs. Perrigo
Jury awards 400000 actual and 85000 punitive in Woodhouse case
A Burlington jury after over forty hours deliberation awarded Dorrit Woodhouse 400000 for actual damages and 85000 for punitive damages against Lorenzo E Woodhouse and his wife in a high profile alienation of affection suit. The verdict followed a five week hearing and signals of possible severe damages were discussed during jury instructions.
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Burlington
Dec. T
Dorrit Woodhouse
Lorenzo E. Woodhouse
New York
Douglas Woodhowes
Warren KR. Austin
Sherman R. Moulton
Pantagon
Burr D. Martin
Jericho
Lorenzo J. Woodhouse
Douglas Woodhouse
Caer
Serete Huw
Carpentier offers Siki bout any date in public or private
Georges Carpentier writes to The Journal proposing to meet Battling Siki at any date and on any terms, despite disqualifications. He vows to finish Siki in less than three rounds and would pay the stake if required.
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Paria
Georges Carpentier
Sill Ia
Tw Journal
Siki
News Briefs From Across Cities
Mrs. William L. Rohrer, widow of Jake Haman who was killed by Clan Smith Harmon in Ardware, Oklo, filed for divorce from investment banker William Rohrer who she married less than a year ago, citing cruelty. MacDonald J Smith, golfer and holder of a 1921 metropolitan changep for the Atlantic casst, secured a license to wed Mrs Louis Harvey of San Francisco. J2 Stewart, neighbor of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, died at his Hamilton home at age 88.
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Chicago
William L. Rohrer
Jake Haman
Clan Smith Harmon
Ardware
Oklo
William Rohrer
Rohrer
San Francisco
MacDonald J Smith
Louis Harvey
San Francisco Society
Bellingham
Wash
J.2. Stewart
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Hamilton
Dandelions Bloom in Columbus as Cold Snap Hits Ohio
With the West in a deep freeze and northern Ohio hit by sleet and ice, Columbus today saw dandelions in blossom and many bushes showing buds after several days of milder December weather.
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Columbus
Ohio
Montpelier Jury Impaneled Amid Confusing Trial Details
In Montpelier the jurors for State J ve VI faced confusion as several talesmen stood in for absent jurors. Witnesses described a raid on the Volpi premises, a wash boiler still, and notes about allegedly altered warrant wording while officers testified about cellar evidence and the presence of a grape like substance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jve VI
Harry Woodwart
Floyd
HL. E. Smith
Laird
Talesmen
Frank W. Nichole
Thomas W. Neill
Percy W. Bailey
Frank Corry
Talesman
City
John H. Stone
Jed £.Glenvon
Sloan
Stone
James Johnson
John O'Neill
Two Victims of Assassins in Dublin Parliament Shooting
Deputy Sean Hales was shot dead and Deputy Patrick O Maille wounded while en route to Parliament. President Congreve announced the killings to the Parliament as members mourned. The injured deputy speaker O Maille had recently been elected to his post from West Cork.
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Dublin
Associated Prows
Congreve
Sean Hates
Patrick O’maille
Long W
Aaheee
Aves
O'Maille
Weeston
Hinles
Cork
Ulster Parliament Votes to Contract Out of Free State
Ulster Parliament unanimously votes to contract out of the Irish free state under the Anglo Irish treaty. Premier Craig says Ulster will not appoint a representative to the boundary commission and shows no interest in any related proceedings.
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Irish Free State
Hellast
Associatea
Ulster
Bomb wounds two as attacker misses target in Cork
A powerful bomb aimed at a military car in Cork this afternoon failed to hit its mark but wounded two men nearby. The bomber fled as police pursued him.
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Cork
Associated Press
Mussolini Accepts Full Representation at Brussels Conference
Premier Mussolini and Temonas arrive from Toon to join the Brussels conference headed by the Associated to discuss the war debts and ensure Italy’s full representation. The leaders pledge cooperation and readiness to address postwar reparations and settlements.
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Tandon
Dee
Brussels
Mussolini
Temonas
Fire rescue at west end apartment blaze evacuates many
A near dawn fire forced several women and children to be carried down ladders by firefighters from a west end apartment. The overheated furnace sparked the blaze, spreading quickly and causing extensive damage with no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Banker questioned twice in Wheeler Hall murder case
New Brunswick detectives report plans to question a local banker believed to have witnessed the September 14 killings of Reverend Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs Eleanor R. Millon. The banker has denied confirming details about being on Phillips farm the night of the crime and about a green car linked to the case.
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New Brunswick
N. J
David
Middlesex County
Tin
Edoward Wheeler Hall
Eleanor, R. Mill
Dayid
Phillips Farm
Jane Gilson
DeRunsy's
Gibson
Farmers Should Raise More Food for Self-Sufficiency
Washington report from the Department of Agriculture, based on a 26 000 farmer survey, shows nearly 30 percent of farmers food is not grown locally and that about 70 percent of their needs could be produced nearby. High freight rates depress prices farmers receive and hinder home production across central states including Kentucky Kansas Alabama and Mississippi.
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Washington, D. C
Lee Ther
Department of Sture
Kentucky
Kanas
Alabama
Mis
President Authority to Draft Unorganized Militia Bill
Representative Johnson of South Dakota introduced a bill granting the president wartime authority to draft the unorganized militia without 21 to 30 age exemptions for industrial workers. Representative Hudepeth of Texas proposed a contrasting measure.
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Workington
Bec
Johnson Republican
Souith Dakota
Freight movement slower in inters railroad report
Washington reports the freight movement remains heavy with new weekly records. The American Railway Association says rail shipments in the week ending November 26 rose 292,000 tons from 1921 and 151,900 tons above 1920, signaling persistent high tonnage.
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Washington, D.C
Car Service Division
Ame Railway Association
Railrade
Two Taken Off Train In Chicago Scene Aboard
An unclear report notes two individuals named Mine Flele Cow and Miss Clara Hateline associated with Baltimore as police investigated a train incident near Maywood involving a Mrs. Philll. Detectives pursued a lead while officers searched for a passenger described as missing.
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Chicago
Dee
Clara Hateline
Baltimore
Maywood
Philli
Para
Brazil
Linton Resumes Flight in Brazil Brief
Para Brasil reports Linton resumes flight activities on December 7 with renewed operations. Officials provide sparse details as the scene and context remain unclear amid ongoing aviation scheduling.
Turkey declines to join ceasefire in treaty stalemate
Turkey remains cautious on a ceasefire proposal amid stalled negotiations, signaling reluctance to back a stalled treaty compromise while urging inclusive talks with all regional parties.
Fragmentary OCR Note with Unclear Details
The readable text fragments sketch a personal note or diary entry with garbled phrases about family, a grandmother, and a father. Specific names, places, and events are unreadable, leaving only scattered terms like Treusera, Grandmother, and land, without a coherent narrative or conclusion.
Christmas in Death House and Trial Notes in New York
Fragmentary OCR records show a December date referencing a death house event and a trial involving named individuals Beane panty or Mater with unclear outcomes. Wording suggests a courtroom or police case with mentions of Becker and a wife, but many names and phrases are garbled, limiting precise reconstruction.
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New York
Dre
Abrahaim
Reulen Norkin
Sear En Becker
Der
Brands as Quitters Vermonters Who Leave for Life of Ease
Northfield December 7 Rev Fraser Moniger of Randolph told cadets at Norwich University yesterday that men from Vermont and other towns are leaving for California seeking easy work. He branded such men quitters and urged duty during reconstruction as essential for the nation.
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Northfield
Vermont
California
Thue
Fraser Moniger
Randolph
Ogwith University
America
Motager
Vermont Farm Bureau Meeting Addresses Rural Income Struggles
Burlington reports at the Vermont Farm Bureau Federation gathering full debate on farmer income and national policy. Gray Silver warns income under 495 dollars, urging Muscle Shoals fertilizer relief, truth-in-fabric act, freight cuts, and new credit channels. Julian A. Dimock discusses farming's role and a Looking Glass in the Bureau address praising rural life and sustainability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
American Pol Rage Federation
Gray Silver
Washington
National
Oration
Vermont Farm Bureau Federation
United States
Sentelands
Federal Reserve System
Julian A. Dimock
East Corinth
Vermont
Slight Relief From Cold Wave Delays in Midwest and South
Northwest wind chill persists with Helena six degrees below and Hayre two below. New Orleans records ten degrees at 7 PM while Florida stays unusually warm. Light relief appears in scattered regions but no broad thaw. article notes diverse temperatures across states and unrelated curiosities from Swiss customs and a mileage record joke.
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Chicago
Helena
Hayre
Mont
Atlantic States
Lavwisidas
New Orleans
Florida
Denial and tragedy in New Hampshire murders case
Orford New Hampshire December 7 Frederick Bedell, questioned in the Davis brothers killings, died by his own hand after taking Mason and then shooting himself. Investigators, continuing the Davis murders probe, compared Bedell’s fingerprints with those from the Davises’ home. Authorities found no direct link tying Bedell to the crimes despite new inquiries into November movements.
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Orford
N. H
Frederick
Bedell
Johm
Charles Davis
Mason
Davis
Hanover
Davises
Davie
Miss Birkhead Denies Impropriety in Suit Against Governor
Oxford, Miss. December 7. Miss Birkhead, plaintiff in a 100000 damage suit against Governor Lee M. Russell, admitted under cross examination that she gave information from New Orleans to the paper but denied any impropriety. She faced questions about alleged escapades in Texas and said charges were untrue. She also testified about consultations with Karl Brewer, an ally in the Russell campaign, and about asking Oscar Johnston to act as an appealg?
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Oxford
Miss
Associated Press
Miss Birkhead
Lee M. Russell
New Orleans
Birkhead
Poaranll
Karl Brewer
Ir Gover
Russell
Mise Birkhead
Johneton
Mr. Russell
Miesienippl
Oxcar Johnton
Barre Legion Elects Charles A Perry Commander
The Barre No 10 American Legion held its annual officer election last evening at the Legion room. Nominations were accepted without contest with Charles A Perry named commander and George O Pratt vice commander. Auditor's report reported assets of 495.07 and fixed assets 7744.70. Dues for 1928 set at 6 per year with payments due by January 1 and July 1. Refreshments followed and the new commander urged cooperation for post success.
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Barre Rnle
American Legion
Legion
Comurmnner
Charles A. Perry
George O. Pratt
Allan BR
Johnston
Himer Ro Hunting
Ralph Itera
J. ©. Daley
Perley T
Wank
Ve O. Wishart
Davis
McKnight
Robert Knox
Guy Oltetinl
Rolson Lander
Barre Town
Harold Bancroft
Robert B. Mackie
Robert McLeod
Colu mbia Granite Plant Burned In Daytime Fire
A fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the cutting and polishing plant at the Columbia granite works in Wraterly KL. The loss is estimated at 840,000 dollars. The fire started in the entire house and the cause is unknown.
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Westerly
Causo
Wraterly
Dee
Columbia Granite Works
Divorce case in Bennington court ends with limited witnesses
In Bennington, dec. a divorce hearing in the court of Judge Stanley C. Wilson drew only a handful of spectators. The petition by Mabel C Leonard against data N Leonard was denied on grounds of intolerable cruelty and refusal to support. Attorneys L Bates represented Mrs Leonard, while B L Stafford and W H Byteford of Rutland appeared for N Leonard. no manufacturers or witnesses beyond the three listed were present. The couple met while Leonard studied at Williams and married after his naval commission at Annapolis. He later led a Bennington Wholesale company formed after the war, with A Cooper involved.
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Bennington
Dec. T
Mabel C. Leonard
N. Leonard
Stanley C. Wilson
Bnand
L. Bates
Mra. Leonard
B. L. Stafford
W. H. Byteford
Rutland
Fit Cat Textile Company
Kenosha
Leonard
Wiliams
Annapolis
Bennington Wholesale Company
A. Cooper
Seven Stolen Letters Carrying $1000 Each G Flight of Freight Theft
In a Boston dated report, seven registered letters each containing 1000 dollars were rifled aboard the steamer Pantores traveling from New York to Havana. Authorities pursue recovery of 15000 dollars in damages as federal investigations unfold in court. A separate freight incident details six crew survive a near-miss and 6300 dollars stolen from a train car, with letters removed during a curbside theft near the Makensie home.
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Boston
Dev
Havana
National City Bank of New York
Pantores
New York City
Net Frait Company
William A. McKewalsers
Makensie
Lawley Coyle and Company Seek Bankruptcy in Burlington
Lawley Coyle and contractor mf MENS Aled filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy yesterday in the United States court. Assets listed at 12,224.70 with secured claims of 5,713.72 and unsecured claims of 5,501.52. Real estate mortgage and hardware company debts noted, with $7,100 in real estate, $1,001 in open accounts, and $1,250 exempt.
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Burlington
Lawley, Coryea, & Contractor
Mf Mens Aled
United Dia States Court
BU Bos
PJ. Oui
I Hardware Company
Chattel
Asante
One Boy Owes Airgun Fine in Bet With Armed Man
A report notes a boy owed a fine after a skirmish involving an air rifle. The incident drew attention to weapon use and local enforcement actions, with authorities pursuing a resolution and payment under the community’s safety guidelines.
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Rootes
Erie
Auto Car Crash Kills Driver in Barre Area
A Nash car carrying Arthur Wilbur and two others from Montpelier to Barre plunged off the greenhouse curve near Montpelier. Wilbur died at Barre City Hospital from skull fracture and other injuries. Co‑occupants John G. Markley and Carl Olsen were seriously hurt with internal injuries and chest injuries respectively. The car, driven by Olsen, skidded after lights from an oncoming vehicle caused the driver to go off course. The accident prompted swift ambulance and railroad aid, with investigations into alleged careless driving.
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Arthur F. Wilbur
W. Coryea
Montpelier
John G. Markley
E. L. Smith & Co
Carl Olsen
Theolly & Nelson
Nash
Barre
Shidy
Greenhouses
Montpelier & Wells
Linto
Stevens
Arthur Wilbur
Chaniteville
Ute
Toad
Colliaign
Harold Bancroft
Stowe
Wilbur
Olsen, Kelly & Nelson Employe
Ereas
Kelly & Eee Watage
Oleen
Jey
Swuttig
Windae
Jones Bros. Co
Olser
Barry
Meadtfehd
Montpelier & Welle Higer Railroad
W. BE. Lanell
J. W. Stewart
M. L. Chandler
Markley
Olpen
Markles
Oben
Gift of Two Hundred Dollars Aids City Hospital
A $200 gift boosts support for City Hospital amid steady free service levels. The record notes generous donations and ongoing community backing, with the hospital extending free care throughout the year.
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University of
Paramis
Tom Mori
Page
Warren Puetin
Carpentier
Frij Restace
Trist of
Volpi
Sean Hales
Mark
Perona
of Primiers
London
Hall-Mills
Congress
Representativ
Hudepeth
Democras
Tesaa
Kolete
United Bites
Mearttha
Mrs Phillips
Linton
Brasil
Turkey
Wes
Det Bur
Death House
Abraham Beckie
Arlington
Valala
Indianapolis
Plorida Therion
Hasel
Freddie
Frederick Bedell
Orford, N H
Hanover Hospital
Davis Brothers
Texas
Columbia Granite
John N. Jeena
Overnment
United Fruit Co
Curbstone
West Lynn
Maas
D. W. Coryea
Wentpelier
Gardiner
Arthur F.wilbur
Barre-Montpelier
J. G. Mare
Carl Olsr
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