Not Guilty of Murder After a Long Session
After an all night session the jury in the murder case of Charles F. charged with killing Dr. Frederick Austin, a Yale graduate and prominent surgeon in Omaha, returned a not guilty verdict. The jury stood eleven to one for acquittal from near midnight. the tragedy followed the death of Dr. Austin who was found fatally shot at his residence. He had faded from practice due to dissipation, and his wife found him dying in the entrance.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles F
Mrede Austin
Mix
Austin
Uate
Yale
Banker May Succeed President Eliot
Boston reports that James J. Storrow banker and Harvard overseer is a candidate to succeed President Charles W. Eliot. The Harvard Corporation announced a decision on Eliot's successor but would not confirm Storrow as the choice while overseers consider the matter.
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Eliot
James J. Storrow
Harvard
Boston
Harvard S University
Lot
Harvard Corporation
Mr. Storrow
Storrow
Incendiary Suspected After Barns Burn in Village
December 10 notice reports three barns owned by Wines D. Woolson burned near his home with about 10 tons of hay lost. Insurance covers part of an $85,000 loss. Stock, carriages, tools, and two automobiles saved. Fire origin unknown. Karl Avustin Testler reportedly found nearby matter. A closet theft of $40 and clothing may relate. Woolson’s brother C A Woolson suffered a $20,000 blaze two months earlier.
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D. Woolson
Karl Avustin
Austin
Gmd
Woolson
C. A. Woolson
Government Calls For 360000 Men In First Line Defense
Washington December 10 Secretary Weight of the War Department declares in his annual report that the country needs 360000 men for the first line of defence. He says 25000 should be drawn from citizen soldiery of the states and urges increased appropriations for military equipment.
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Washington, D. C
Weight
War Department
Ile
Milite
Montpelier Council Seeks Granite Water Plan
Montpelier city council met to consider using Granite manufacturers to shut off water in city districts. The water situation remains unclear after several days, continuing to worsen.
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Montpelier
Farmer Perkins severely injured at saw in Hardwick
In Hardwick George Perkins, a farmer from the east part of town, was badly hurt yesterday when his right hand was caught in a saw. Doctors hope to save the hand. Also noted: six inches of snow, lumbermen busy, river and fish stories, a pastor leaving due to illness, and local skating conditions and hunting mentions.
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Hardwick
George Perkins
Vermont Grangers Complete Session
The Burlington session included election of C. F. Smith of Morrisville after three ballots, with W. M. Cady moving to make Smith’s election unanimous. Officers were named for the Grange including overseer W. M. Gary and secretary Mrs. C. Smith. The evening addressed temperance and a bill, with Edith Welle urging compulsory public temperance. About 3,608 miles traveled by delegates at state expense.
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Burlington
Doc
Vermont
Erange
George W. Pier
Hirattlehoro
Pierco
Ilness
C.F. Smith
Morrisville
Pierce
Piers
Smith
D. EH. Monee
Randolph
Goet
J. Meit
Mer Pierce
Iver
Eatiinaan
Mester Pierce
Flora
West Salisbury
Bail Set For Partridge In Murder Case Hearing
Dec 10 report on Levi Partridge who killed Coomer Glover Saturday. Partridge appeared before the municipal court with A Cooke and Mertonee Frank Thompson for the defense. Testimony conflicted as Mrs Partridge shielded medical witnesses, Partridge admitted to bail set at 5000 pounds not furnished. A special grand jury expected for March term as regular term begins in September.
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Levi Pa
Coomer
Glover
Goven
Thie County
of Ney
A. Cooke
Et Mertonee
Frank Thompson
Parton
Partridge
Bell
Earthquake Strikes St Johnsbury in Decade’s Strongest Shake
The town of St Johnsbury felt the severest quake in 25 years at 1:52 PM, lasting nine seconds with rumblings. Doors rattled and china rattled. residents suspected an explosion as bells rang and walls trembled. The event drew attention from anxious locals and reporters.
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St. Johnsbury
China
WIFE ASSERTS CONTROL IN MILTON DRUNKEN CHARGE
Burlington reports Thomas Elwell of Milton appeared before Judge Tobervill a charged with intoxication. His wife attended and urged a guilty plea. He finally pleaded guilty and was fined one dollar with costs of twenty cents. The couple had driven to town from Milton Tuesday.
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Burlington
Thamas Elwell
Milton
sIustion G. W. Tobervilla
Wen
Elwell
Etter
New England Farmers Face Fertilizer Cost Pressure
Meriden Connecticut reports senators and state board discussions on fertilizer costs pressing New England farmers. Officials debate supply and pricing as rural producers fear growing financial strain compared to national averages.
War Rumors Grow Over Austria Servia Tense Prospect
Reported fears of imminent conflict rise as rumors spread of Austria and Servia potential war. Analysts note market jitters and public anxiety amid unclear diplomatic signals following recent military posturing.
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Austria
Servis
Austrie
Servia
Timmiate
Death by Own Action Ends Peevish Fit in New Haven
Carter K. Knowles a 46 year old prominent farmer died at home after his wife refused to join a whist party unless he shaved first. He killed himself with a pistol shot to the head after the refusal. The incident occurred last night in New Haven following a supper argument about shaving.
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New Haven
Carter K. Knowles
Knowles
Peters
Multilingual evening class directors and participants named
An evening language and writing venture will be led by Prof Hodgson Prof Cooper and others. The group includes Giuseppe Brugeese Rostero Davide and Sante Crovoti among fifteen men. They will study movement exercises business methods and civil government using a laboratory deductive approach with talks by Prof Griffin.
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Treah
Germany
Traian
Astor Beasit
Hodgson
Woth
Tnve
Cooper
Clus
Prof
Griffin
Giuseppe Brugeese
Rostero Davide
Srron Cervone
Sante Crovoti
F. Martines
Ettore Cometti
Woman Heroine in Windham Fire Saves Child
A Windham farm house and shed burned last night after a lamp exploded. Insurance on the goods stood at 1000 dollars, most of which were not saved. Mrs. Smith, alone with her child, crawled on her hands and knees to reach another room and save the child before seeking help from nearby neighbors.
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Cheater
Malcolm Smith
Sewall Howard Place
Windham
Died at Mary Fletcher Hospital in Sheldon
Sheldon obituary reports S x H Shuttlebean died at Mary Fletcher Hospital after an illness. He was 59, born in town, long resident, and served as postmaster in Cleveland's administration. Survived by wife and stepdaughter Mrs Frank Swett. He was taken to hospital yesterday morning.
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Sheldon
Robinson Fletcher and Irvin Hi Robinson Navigation on Lake
Robinson and Fletcher, Belvedere residents, were involved in a boating trip on the lake Saturday evening. The event occurred near the Methodist parsonage after a gathering at the church. Burli to resday evening, December Ree, B. Matteborg and return. 7 tes, C. Thayer. s ieir stamp will make for. ip Uw x be jackson, farm. x, rooms ip the Averill blook.
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Irvin Hi. Robinson
Lake Will
Belvedere
Mardon
Methodist
B. Matteborg
C. Thayer
Jackson
Averill
Man Arrested After Long Chase in City Jail
Deputy Sheriff Stayton and Chief Faulkner recaptured Manuel Villa or Billa after a lengthy pursuit from Hartwick. Villa, wanted for selling liquor, resisted arrest but was restrained and identified with Attorney Gates present. He was lodged in the county jail awaiting action, with Barre cited as his temporary HQ near Granite trest.
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Sherif H. J. Stayton
Faulkner
Hartwick
Manuel Villa
Billa
Tim
Villa
Coen
Sen
Tata
Slayton
Ows
Guise
Quincy
Hardwick
Andere Ting
Mardwick
Binte
Gates
Barre
Two Old Offenders Plead Guilty in Montpelier Court
In Montpelier court today two men identified as Rolten and Frank of Richford pleaded guilty to a subsequent offense of intoxication. They were found near Three Mile Bridge yesterday afternoon with whiskey and beer on them, and both received thirty days in addition to fines totaling 16 dollars plus 740 dollars in costs. They will be sent to the county jail for 60 days.
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Ervey
Montpelier Court
Sae Bean
Ser ‘Trey
Lavage
Three Mile Bridge
Rolten
Frank
Richford
Thoms
Veterans Decide On Consolidation Plan In Vermont Camp
Department Commander Bashaw of Bestoghan told Barre Northfield and Montpelier camps that consolidation would strengthen the region and ensure a robust state presence. He praised the Barre camp as a strong base and urged uniting the weaker outlying groups. Officer elections for the coming year were set for the next regular meeting at the G A R hall.
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Bashaw
Harte
Soar
United’ Specie
Annual election of Barre council Knights of Columbus
The annual election of officers for Barre council Knights of Columbus was held last evening. Elected for the ensuing year were Grand Knight George W. Gorman Deputy Grand Knight A J Loranger Treasurer E J Owens Financial Secretary A O Moore Recording Secretary D J Sullivan Chancellor W J Kingston Warden Daniel Murphy Advocate Martin Riley Lecturer John Conlon Inside Guard John Hardigan Outside Guard Martin McMahon Trustees T J Densing John O Leary William McDonald
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Barre
Knights of Columbus
George W. Gorman
A. J. Loranger
E. J. Owens
D. J. Sullivan
W. J. Kingston
Daniel Murphy
Martin Riley
John Conlon
John Hardigan
Martin McMahon
State sues estate administrator for $1100
Rutland December 10 Attorney General Sargent files suit in Rutland county court against the administrator of the Alexander They estate late of the Waterbury asylum to recover 1100 bound for the state. The case involves Ikey who killed his wife near Wells years ago and was in the hospital on a pipe. Since his death a year ago it was found he left property and the state seeks reimbursement for Ikey's keeping.
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Rutland
Sargent
Alexander They
Waterbury Asylum
Ikey
Wells
Barre Clerks Union Elects Officers In Semiannual Vote
Barre Retail Clerks Union held its semiannual officer election naming Kiam Mager as president A J Pierce as first vice president Beaty Warnes as second vice president Will Ranadalancttery as secretary Harley Feuga as treasurer Wallace gui min Taade and Arthur Heattie among the elective slate endorsed by the Central Labor Union J T mn J mal eneink James Fi Alva.
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Barre Retail Clerks’ Union
Kiam
Mager
A. J. Pierce
Werond
Beaty
Warnes
Will
Debate Over Capital Punishment And New License Bill In State House
The State House debated capital punishment with the bill allowing jury choice, amid strong talk on offsets and concerns it would hit towns hard. A commission on the insane hospital’s conditions was approved, joining discussions on temperance, education, railroads, and a new state license system with a governor appointed commissioner and town license boards. Washington County votes noted as lawmakers from Barre Town and City, Montpelier, and other towns participated in the day’s proceedings.
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State House
Daniels
Senate
State Hospital
Srila
Committee On Agriculture
Joint
Committee On
Temperance
Lcense
Committee On Taxation
Committee On Temperance
Montpelier
Taxation Debate Marks Session End and Tax Bill Progress
The House debated a small eight page bill on taxation through the afternoon and into evening, marking progress toward third reading. Speakers including Mr Daniels, Mr Will, Mr Tish, and Mr Hitchcork argued about offsets and their impact on towns, with strong oratory and general support for advancing the measure.
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Deee Nave
Daniels
East’ Montpelier
Slr
Ititebcock
Pittefant
Special Taxation Commission
Guilford
Tish
Vergenmas
Todag
House
Senate
Hitchcork
Pittsford
Hunters License Discussion At State House Meeting
At a recent Farmers Liquor meeting at the State House advocates urged residents to obtain hunting licenses from their town clerks while opposing nonresident and foreign hunters. Dr. Forbush Massachusetts ornithologist supported licensing to protect rapidly depleted game and warned that pot hunters and Italians are harming wildlife. He answered questions, and observers expect the measure to pass with little opposition.
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Forbuch
Massachusetts
Forbush
Barre Merchant Leslie P. Austin Dies in Manchester
Telegram from Manchester reports the death of 44 year old Leslie P. Austin last night at a home in Manchester New Hampshire. He had long resided in Barre and operated a jewelry business at 211 North Main street for the past four years. Survived by a wife Ruth Wheeler of Cabot and two brothers Charlie of Cabot and Dr Phil A. of Manchester New Hampshire. Funeral arrangements will be announced and interment planned.
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Leslie P. Austin
Manchester
N. H
Austin
South Cabot
Barre
N. TH
B. L. Clark
J A. Gould
DC J. Doden
Mr. Dodge
North Main Street
Mice Ruth Wheeler
Calnic
Tebe
Conte
John Austin
Minn
Charlies
Cabot
Phil A
S. H
Austin Wer
Granite Lodge
A. M. Granite Chapter
Puneral
Od Inter
Barre Granite Makers Rally For Home Barre Stone
The Barre Granite Manufacturers a s association held its annual meeting at the C W Averill building with over 75 members from Barre and surrounding towns including Montpelier Northfield East Barre West Berlin Williamstown and Waterbury. Officers were elected led by President William Marr with A J Jones reporting on progress to use Barre granite for the new federal building and urging removal of western sandstone in favor of local material.
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Barre
Federal
Barre Granite Manufacturers’ Association
C. W. Averill
Inet
Montpelier
Northfield
East Barre
West Berlin
Williamstown
Waterbury
William Marr
Marr & Gordon
Charles H. Wishart
Ieee
Chou
Small
Laws
Ite Oh
O Nso & Peterson
Peterson
McDonald
H. J. M. ‘Jones
F. J. Davis
John Merkle
Natonal Retail Monument Dealers’ Association of Chicago
George Colwell
Pittsburg
Merkle
Peoria
Til
Edent
A. J. M. Jones
Manufacturers’ Association
Associa
Jones
Association
Vermont
Congress
Ee Eee
Barre Granite
Middle West
Barra
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Fredrick ¥. Austin
Springfield
Wright
Kurt
Mercury
Chester
Meron
K. Williams
Vermont Grangers
Merrievile
N. E
Fertilizer Trust
Francis Atwater
Meriden
Conn
Heroine
Tee
Lake Champlain
Swanton
Eee
Mo Quam Bar
Ieee Hero
Thin City
Harvey
Geo. W. Gorman
Hela
AY Cece
Ehington
Greeeen
Norris
Ouber
Slexbury
Bestie P. Austin
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