Train Crash Kills One at Union Station Crossing
Clinton Massachusetts December 1 one person died and four were injured in a collision at Union Station crossing between a Boston and Maine freight from Worcester to Nashua and a New York New Haven Hartford passenger train drawing out for Fitchburg Engineer Charles Hamilton could not stop on the down grade but warned with his whistle. Patrick Needham died at Clinton hospital and Patrick Needham was killed. Medical Examiner plans autopsy and inquest. Injured include Michael Welsh and Rowe Brean among others. Station damaged and cars derailed but locomotive largely intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Mars
Union Station
Boston & Main
Worcester
Nashua
N. W
New York, New Haye & Hartford
Fitchburg
Charles Hamilton
Patrick Needham
Clinton
Clinton Hospital
George L Tobey
George 8
Taft
Tun
Michael Welsh
Misa Wire
Wright
Westanineater
Gosh
Jace
Mies Rowe Brean
New Bedford
Charles Andrews
Welsh
Needham
Patform
Andrews
Ivy
Weston Union
Portland Post Office Clerk Indicted for Theft
Dee C. George H. Shillings the young Portland post office clerk was indicted by the U S district court grand jury on stealing $1600 in postal funds. He was arraigned later the same day. Nearby, Charles Crawford and Arthur Golden of Bangor received one year and one day in Atlanta prison after post office burglaries. Crawford, 25, has a checkered past including terms in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Dee. C
George H. Shillings
Boston
New York
United States District Court
Bhief
Charles Crawford
Wes
Wil van B. Robinnon
Tepetom
Arthur Golden
Bangor
Atlanta
Crawford
Robinson
Montreal
Worcester Man Killed In Car Handling Accident
Joseph A Forgues of 00 Portland pa...et speeded 25 brakeman on the Boston and Maine road was instantly killed yesterday in an unusual manner. He was braking a single box car being shunted onto a side track near Crescent Street when the brake failed. He fell into the path of the wheels as they passed over him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Doc
Joseph A. Forgues
Portland Pareet
Boston & Maine
Crescent Street
Vermonters Question Legislature’s Role in Reform
The Herald questions why the Vermont legislature delays decisive action amid calls for a commission to craft a new departmental plan and to address government failures. It notes a pattern of inaction and wonders about the purpose of reunions and public gatherings in shaping policy and accountability.
Murdered Wife and Shot Himself in New Buildford
In New Buildford Massachusetts on December 9 William Albert shot his wife at their home after her return from work, then killed himself. Two of Albert’s children, Gertrude and Catherine, witnessed the events as police identified a woman guest Mrs Oliver of Smithy Mills. Albert survived shotgun fire to the cheek with both legs and left nipple injuries. he confessed to the shooting and was taken into custody at St Luke's hospital.
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New Builford
Mass
Albert
Energon Std
Mra
Hardiy
Hin
Oliver
Smithy Mills
Man acquitted in murder case despite claimed confession
Vincennes December 1 Mento Moore was acquitted of murdering Charles Gibson an exhibition art operator. The verdict comes after Mrs Moore confessed to her husband that she had been intimate with the victim, a detail not sufficient to convict Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mento Moore
Charles Gibson
Vincennes
End
Eniitionaire
Moore
Anion Depot
Government sues ocean liners over immigrant care costs
The federal government filed suit in U S circuit court against the Holland America line to recover 107.40 spent by immigration authorities on sick alien immigrants who were later admitted to the country. The action, to test the liability of four ships operators, includes North German Lloyd Hamburg American and Cunard lines with a Cunard claim of 90000. Defendants argue they are only responsible for cure and treatment as deemed desirable then deported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dev. C
United States
Holland-American Line
Ocean Steamship Lines
Lloyd, Hamburg
Cunard Lines
Cunard
Larceny Charge Stuns Newport as Gilman Arrested
Inspector To Lin arrested Frank E. Gilman of Concord for larceny of a gold watch and chain, with $15.05 withdrawn from a savings bank. Gilman allegedly posed as the depositor’s father to gain access, and the items were recovered locally. Involved parties include Warren Gilman from Concord, a iceman, and Crow as the local chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
To- Lin
Frank E. Gilman
Concord
N. 1
Crow
Hwin
Gilman
Demand for New Trial Shocks Denver Trial Scene
Denver authorities announce seeks a new trial for Gankyo Mitaungya convicted of murdering Mrs. Katherine Wilson last May. Defendants Denver Cole Dee Br Bennett and the Japanese consul are involved as legal efforts move forward. A second man received a life sentence in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cole
Dee
Br. Bennett
Will Awak
Gankyo Mitaungya
Katherine Wilson
Japanese Misunderstand War Preps Readied by Nation
A steamer from Tokio brings an article urging war readiness against the United States. The main piece argues for fortifications at the Panama Canal and Pacific ports, reflecting wartime preparations and national tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letormn
B.C. Dee
Tokio Nippos
United Mates
United States
Pynams Canal
Pacific
Lynn fire destroys building at Sherry Shoe Co site
A 575000 fire devastated a Lynn location today as a Det D unit responded to the blaze. The Sherry Shoe Company was situated on the property and suffered damage to the structure and surrounding area. Fire crews worked to limit the spread and assess the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mase
Det
Sherry Shoe Company
Sensational Court Testimony in Glover Murder Trial
In Cambridge Massachusetts Hattie LeBlanc on trial for murder of Clarence F. Glover. Sister Irene Langley recalled hearing a noise under a bed after the shooting and threatened murder if convicted. Lillian LeBlanc testified to Mrs Glover calling her husband names while the manhunt of evidence continued. Authorities noted items like comb and pin found at the Glover residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langley
Glover House
Cambridge
Masa
Dec
Hattie LeBlanc
Abraham
Clarence F. Glover
Huttie
Irene Lettone Langley
Hatti Sinter
Ale
Glovers House
Pat Thitthe
Murede
Posmaster Shepherd
Waltham
Minnie Deerett Walker
Lillian LeBinne
Seymour Glover
Dief
Mrs. Glover
Made Good Cigar Maker Charles Pratt Dies at 68
Charles Herbert Pratt, 68, a Brattleboro cigar maker, died yesterday at his Spring Street home after a year of declining health. Born September 2, 1832 in Willam, he came to Brattleboro about 49 years ago to craft cigars and moved to his current home 29 years ago. He supplied cigars to locals and many wealthy New York patrons. He leaves a large family including half-siblings Ellen Burlingame and Miss Fanny Pratt and half-brothers Pratt and Noble. funeral at his nephew Charles H. Pratt’s Oak Street home will be Saturday at 1 and burial in Newfane.
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Brattleboro
Charles Herbert Pratt
Spring Street
Pratt
Willam Newfane
Asa
Hannah (Miller) Pratt
Brattléhero
Helen
New York
George
Serge Moses George W
Sperrgue
Ellen Burlingame
Meriiten
Donn
Fanny
Rutland Firm Plans Largest Suspension Steel Scale
The Howe Scale Company of Rutland announces a massive suspension steel scale to weigh heavy shipments. Built for its plant with a capacity of 150000 tons, the scale will sit on railroad tracks beside the works. Foundation uses ten tons of cement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Doe
Howe Scale Company
Cai
TALK OF THE TOWN ITEMS FROM LOWELL AND LOCAL VISITORS
F A Wright of Lowell visits the city on business as an anniversary sale begins Saturday for one week at Vaughn's with a special on Green brand. Bernice Tavirence of St John visits Prospect treet home. John Beck of Stoe plans a visit at his brother W E Beck's Prospect street home. W Stace a Vietla teacher from Prague, Austria, visits. Henry Saale and Mrs Sp a Denning welcome new barber in Hale block on Pearl Street offering prompt service. Italian Independent club elects Adelpha Comelli manager of the base ball team for next season. The Poltenta nine had a promising past season. City hotel services list Thursday and Friday survivals with several named attendees.
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F. A. Wright
Lowell
Vaughn's
Mise
Bernice Tavirence
W. EB. Besk
Prospect Street
W. Stace
Sovek
Prague
Austria
Henri Maries
Neleon Street
Marie
Henry Saale
City
Sp. A. Denning
Peay
Guarntee
J. al Tucker
Adelpha Comelli
Poltenta Nine
Pantiner
Spaubding
Gietlant
Mend Pal High
Jocel
Cole
Aeons N. Va
FL Wakeman
New Methry Parm Wunseh
R Milton
Rea Hang Vo
Herman
New A
Oh Brown
Westons West
Artington
M. J. Steinhardt
New York
SPEAK 250 LANGUAGES In US Indians at Present
D R Valentine, commissioner of Indian affairs, spoke at the Ethan Allen club smoker on Indian problems. He said about 300000 Indians live in the U S speaking some 260 languages and that their numbers are rising, challenging stereotypes about decline. He argued noble redman myths are inaccurate and that Indians have their own core values.
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Burlington
Dec
Robert G. Valenting
Washington, D. DC
Ethan Allen Club
Valentine
Mr. Valention
Jeruel
Spain
Columbas
Porter of Tufts to Lead Morrisville Universalist Church
St Albans Dec 9 It is expected John E Porter of Tufts college will accept the call extended to him by the Universalist church of Morrisville to begin work January 1 He is a Tufts and Crane Theological school graduate and has served as lay preacher for two years He is married with two children and recently led Hyde Park parish in Minnesota for a year and a half
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
John E. Porter
Tufts College
Universalist
Morrisville
Tufte College
Crane Theological School
Farewell service honors beloved Vermont priest Marreat
In St Agnes hall St Johnsbury a farewell ritual celebrated Fr. Marreat who has led parish missions across eastern Vermont for 15 years. Alphonse Grenier and Joseph Meson spoke for the church bodies as Fr. Marreat received a purse and warm tributes noting his tireless work with Notre Dame and St Alyssus chart mission groups and his connection to Levis Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
St Agnes’ Hall
Notre Dame Dee
Lantyer Marreat
Winooski
St. Francis
Alphonse Grenier
Joseph Meson
Chrelion
Pr. Marconi
Muneau
St. Henry
Levis
Que
Mev. A. Boissonnault
Marvean
Trial adjourned as Addison court resets several cases
In Addison county court yesterday the Lake Dunmore Power & Traction case and the will contest involving Mary BE Wellington were continued. The will dispute may yield a $10 000 award to a brother if successful. Also arraignments for adultery in Weybridge were heard with expected further court action by week’s end.
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Middlebury
Addison County
Lake Dunmore Power & Traction Company
Lumb and Gov>ormor Company
Mary BE. Wellington
Henry C. Rawone
Jane
William Carrier
Weybridge
Mira
Minnie Root
Hochestne
Carrier Wan
Frank W. Tuttle
Vereveentting
Charles Button
Midlebury
Pew
Summer Hotel Sold to Frank Quinn in Bow Font
A historic summer hotel at Lake Dummer known as the Mountain House near Verimint was sold by Frank L Quinn of Bow Font to J K Parson of Harkin Conn. The deal closed after a lengthy negotiation with the buyer assuming full responsibility for existing obligations and anticipated future maintenance.
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Kutlent
Dee
Lake Dummer
Verimint
Quinn
Thinety
Bow Fon
J. K. Parsone
Harkin
Conn
Axe Victim Crushed In Quarrel. Youth Arrested
Chad Winters, 17, of Swanton is held on 400 bond to answer to an assault with an axe at his Winters home where a violent quarrel broke out among several partygoers. Arthuree Champang was critically injured while attempting to separate fighters. Winters is the son of Mrs Mary Ann Winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanton
Chad Winters
Franklin County
Arthuree
Finny Champang
Champang
Winters
Mary Ann Winters
Death of H Q Perry in Plainfield
Plainfield Des. H Q Perry died at 145 last night after weeks of illness at his niece Mrs View Bemis home. Born September 20 1928 to Stephen and Alice Perry he married Ann Ayers April 7 1880. Survived by one friend Fanny Ripley of Burlington and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Methodist church Sunday at 3 PM with Rev Hewitt and Rev Fisk. burial in Quanter Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Des
View Bemis
Ann Ayers
Henry
Flora
Mrs. Perry
Barre Road
Quincy
Jobl
Fanny Ripley
Burlington
Methodist Church
Arthur W. Hewitt
Perrin B. Fisk
Qanter
Death of Former Merchant George J Towne of South Barre
South Barre resident George Jude Towne born November 25 1854 Barre died at 10 50 last night at home after extended illness. He started in retail in Barre and later worked in wood and coal business real estate and liquor trade. Survived by Rose Anna Beaver Towne and a brother. funeral Sunday afternoon at his residence with Rev E Downey officiating. Interment in Fairmount Cemetery. No flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jude Towne
Jude
Clarissa
Gale) Towne
South Barre
Barre
Godaned Seminary
Jans
Narre
Rose Anna Beaver
Johnson
Downey
Im- Mwood
Adultery Charge In Twirlington Woman and Man Arrested
Emeline McNulty appeared for arraignment in Twirlington with Arthur Locklin after being found together at No 1% Iescord street. They have lived as husband and wife for some time. McNulty’s claimed husband rumored elsewhere. Locklin described as widower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twirlington
Emeline McNulty
Sore
Arthur Locklin
McNulty
Iescord Street
Who Will Claim Them at Barry Post Vill
Unclear OCR fragment lists weekly claims for December 4 at Barry Post Vill. Names appear as Dean W. Madgett and Tridore Berr Chantel among fishines men with unsettled eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letires
Barry Post Viller
Fishines
Dean W. Madgett
Tridore Berr
Chantel
Enjoyment for all at Ladies of Clan Gordon Fair
The Ladies of Clan Gordon opened a three night fair in Howland Hill with a piano duet by Mary Walker and Emma Philips and a vocal solo by Alexander Sheriffs. A reading by Mrs. Peter Muteh and performances by young ladies and a catch dance followed, with booths for fancy articles, aprons, and home made sweets. Proceeds support Christmas gifts as the fair runs tonight and tomorrow with drinks, refreshments, and a darts booth in the cloak room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland Hell
Clan Gordon
Mary Walker
Emma Philips
Alexander Sheriffs
Peter Muteh
Mitxee Earhart McDonald
Helen Johnson
Margaret Johnson
Litlh McDonald
Mise Bellk Thompson
Tiley Corelinetry
Leste
Pisigat
Dunctan McMillan
Howlant Hall
John Breckitt
Lizele Roml
William Johnson
James Duncan
Margaret Reason
Ida Runsell
William Craig
Peter Brown
Ames Fraser
Allen Clark
al Bull
Indies
Fair
Lieyne Coutts
Margeret Crown
Ijaale Wood
Lieete Reed
Ida Russell
Etta Hinke
Margaret Williamson
Marc Anju
Carson
Brown
Bi. Toglin Mies Winkerblossom
D. Blake
Primrose
Protest Dismissed Over Plymouth Race Record
The National Trotting association dismissed the protest by Waite of Hoxton against Page Bros. and horse Al Millard. Officials ruled Al Dillard’s 2:18 mark at Plymouth was valid, despite questions about timing and track conditions. Page Bros. evidence showed the disputed heat had irregularities but upheld the record as 2.10 percent in the fourth heat. The ruling did not affect state fair times where Al Lillard won 2:20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Trotting Association
Hoxton
Page Bros
al Millard
al Dillard
Pyworth
Nhs
International Ciresit
New Heyland
Canute
Page Brow
Plymouth
Alcover
Gateswork
Mr. Waite
al Lillard
Walker
Water diverted to river channel within three weeks
Contractor Joseph Long announced progress on the river work with three weeks to turn the water into the channel. Abutments under the Barre railroad bridge require erection after pile driving and cement footing delays. Retaining walls near completion. most walls can be laid after water flow begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Long
Barre
Death of Young Girl in Graniteville Village
Mise Ebon Smith, 12, daughter of Gordor and Mrs. Smith, died at home after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements unknown. Survived by two brothers and five sisters. she attended Graniteville village school. Father listed as a sharpener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebon Smith
Gordor Smith
Abe
Graniteville
Bemtwell
Milne & Varoum
Oldest Roxbury Barber Wiley Dies Unexpectedly
Native of Roxbury St Albans Der..-duline Wiley, the town’s oldest barber, died at 12 40 am today of a heart failure. He was born in Roxbury on Milander Wiley. Survived by a wife and two sons from a former marriage and a sister Missethilia Wiley. Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Der
Duline
Wiley
Mr. Wiley
Usaeon
Milander Wiley
Misethilia Wile
Jm Hoothwr
Chariew
Vermont Senate Rejects Tax Amendment Amid Busy Session
The Vermont Senate opened with the first action on the proposed income tax amendment to the U S constitution, voting to reject the measure and scheduling a later debate. Leaders reported that a hotel exemption debate and other bills, including Columbus Day recognition and public notices, filled a lengthy session with committee actions and adjournment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Senate
Committee On Federal Relations
Gordon
Washington County
Powell
Archibald
Burlington
Bureau of Publicity
Barre City
Grand Isle County
Johnson
Senate House
House
Ways and Means and Appropriations Committee
Howe
Ias
Mr. Fletcher
Cavendish
Kennedy
Williston
Wright
Westminster
Stone
Walingford
Rvin
Manchester
Shorey
Lyndon
Hall
Tate la Motte
Smith
Shrewsbury
Burbank
Cabot
Benn
Rewpirt
Fitch
Windsor
Miller
Bethel
Thompson
Proctor
McCuen
Vergennes
Amey
Brighton
Babbitt
Rockingham
Commons Club
Norwich University
Public Service Commission
Mika
Anil
Schofield
Richford
Webster
Swanton
Hogewy
Field
Hichfort
Messrs. Werte
Middlebury
Martin
Harteland
Teesman
Milter
Mompelier
Carll
Canman
Mimenelment
Webntegsination
Dbirt
Ettermeim
Champlain Reality Coy
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Clinton, Mass
G. H. Shillings
Be Cause
Terusalem
Thediu Ins
Montpelier
Patos
William J. Albert
Maas
Mment
R. I
Mire
Tokio
U. S
Hattie
Charles H. Pratt
Howe Company
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TOWN
Fr. Marceau
Boston Capitalist
Mountain Saving House
Lake Dunmore
Cleveland Winters
H. Q. Perry
G. J. Towne
National Board
Roxbury
Julius V. Wiley
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