Fear for Gunboat Wasp After Mission Vanishes
Newport Rhode Island December 12 alarms at the torpedo and training station. The gunboat Wasp, sent Saturday night to aid the brig Harry Smith at Vineyard Sound entrance, has not returned and officials fear a disaster. The converted yacht Columbia, slightly larger than the Hist, carried eighty men and was provisioned for three days.
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Newport
R. 1
Wasp
Harry Smith
Vineyard Sound
Thas
Columbia
Bentawain Hugh Sweeney
Russia faces revolution or coercion, Witte notes
London reports Count Witte in St Petersburg quotes Russia facing a choice between revolution and violent repression. He cites university freedom as feeding revolutionary sentiment, while society shows indifference and factions within the public undermine order, leaving revolutionaries as the only group acting decisively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Petersbrgh
East Priveia
Witte
Russia
Trewin
Mils
Count Witte
Proposal Rejected On Universal Suffrage In Aha
In St Petersky on December 1 the govern rejects the proposal for four pens assembly from Aha and the subject of granting the country universal suffrage is discussed in the debate with no agreement reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersky
4 Pens Assembly
Sail to Vineyard Halts at Anchor in Gale
The Tedford brig Harry Smith, entering Vineyard from the Azores, remained anchored fifteen miles southwest of Gay Head as a nor’easter raged. Fog settled over the bay from Bedford, while vessels J I Sherman and Hart stayed inside the sound and did not venture farther.
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Vineyard Haven
Dee
Tedford
Harry Smith
Vineyard
Azores
Gay
Sung
Routh
Bedford
J. I. Sherman
Sound
Teioke
Lew Baiford
Hart
Bug‘s Bay
Gay Hood
Joe
Finith
Lightship Sank Amid Afternoon Rescue Efforts
Vague OCR fragment reports a lightship sinking during dawn operations with crew aboard and a salvage or rescue response under way. Details on ship name, location, and cause are unclear due to corrupted text. Further readable portions mention Rang or Rag and station references, but no concrete outcomes or dates are legible.
Ryan testifies on Harriman talks in Equitable deal
New York December 12 Ryan PF. Ryan testified about conversations with Harriman during the Equitable purchase. He described Harriman demanding equal voice and a half stake, and threatening to use political influence. Ryan said he could not concede and anticipated legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thoms PF. Ryan
I W Harriman
Equitable
Ryan
Harriman
Hartiman
Cleveland
Justice O'Brien
Westinghouse
Prosecution Aims at Railroads Over Ticket Gratuities
Philadelphia date United States district court grants indictment pathway against railroad companies with headquarters in this jurisdiction. District attorney plans to present twelve witnesses as immune before grand jury. Investigation aims to expose alleged conspiracies and nominations by railroads with penalties up to 1000 and 20000 dollars per offense under an act enacted February 19 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Dietrict
Pennsylvania
Washington
Portuguese Couple Domestic Shotning Incident in Bristol
Manuel Correia, 19, a Portuguese resident, was arrested in Bristol last night after allegedly shooting his wife Mary Correia. The couple, married for under a year, lived apart five weeks. authorities say Mary suffered a serious wound to the mouth region, while Correia claimed language barriers and claimed not to understand English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Manuel Correira
Mary
Corveira
Correira
Sultan Yields and Macedonia Financial Control Plan Accepted
Constantinople reports the sultan has yielded to the powers and accepted their scheme for financial control of Macedonia as outlined in the collective note of the powers. The London via Daily News correspondent notes the development as a major diplomatic concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Macedonia
London
Daily News
Constantinople
Te Haw
Havoc Wreaked Along Halifax Coastal Areas
Rumors and scattered reports describe widespread damage from a great disaster across Nova Scotia ports. North Sydney reports four schooners ashore while Ingonieh theater burned, nets destroyed, and boats sank. Arichut ferries and a steamer are wrecked or waterlogged. Tasac’s shopper Ida Shalliwr reportedly in poor condition.
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Halifax
N.S
North Sydney
Ingonieh
C. B
Arichut
Feroy
Tasac
Kerosene Fire Mists Fairfax the Dolans
Mrs John Dolan of Fairfax died after a kerosene stove rag sparked a flash while cleaning. Her clothing and hair were burned. she died this morning. Her husband, Mr Dolan, was badly burned trying to aid her as a Burlington nurse arrived too late.
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John Dolan
Fairfax
Burlington
Dolan
Five Hundred Russian Refugees Arrive in New York
Five hundred Russian refugees, many eyewitnesses to massacres in Odessa and other cities, landed in New York on December 12. Among them were three elderly Jews who had hidden since October 30, the day Russia proclaimed its constitution, and one survivor Abraham Chinock described the Odessa massacre in detail, noting child fatalities, bands patrolling streets, and police involvement with hoodlums.
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New York
Renee
Odeasa
Lion
Lees
Cear
Russia
Teres
Abraham Chinock
Tintinith
Odessa
Stidente
Compromise Reached in Carbon Steel Stock Case
After a Lee conference Sheriff Samuel and others arranged a settlement sending the Charles M. Raymond matter to South Park and releasing the guard. The suit by John D. Slay Shack of New York sought 1,000,000 in connection with Carbon Steel stock and dividends alleged to be improperly controlled by Mr. Rees. Terms of the settlement could not be learned. Counsel for both sides met at the Carbon Steel Company office in Pittsburgh and agreed to the compromise.
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Bridgeport
Conm
Lee
Samuel
South
Jwark
Charles M. Raymond
New York
John D. Slayshack
Reest
Pittsburg
Bethel Granite railway completed and loaded
Bethel December 12 Bethel Granite railway is completed as far as possible this year with granite now loadable at the terminal. Ellison cockrained at the line end and quarry work is complete. Next year Vine will proceed to Woodbury Granite Co quarries with doubtful extensions and railings tilts. The derrick used for loading has been removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Londing Vrenue
Tenement Fire Kills Six in New York Apartment
A fire at a five story Columbus avenue and 100th street building killed a woman and her five children. The Thomason family perished while Mrs Thomason died trying to save them. Fire spread rapidly through the hall and a kitchen door latch failed to hold exit routes. Firefighter injuries and head burns occurred among crews aiding evacuation. The financial loss is estimated at 100,000.
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New York
Houw
Columbus Avenue
100Th Street
John Thomason
John
Anna
Tae Bor
William J
Thomas
Thomason
Fife
Thomasone
Fred Nagel
Calla
Sureon Elbert Norton
Hood Weight
Ono
Light sentence for Meriwether at Naval Academy
Washington December reports that Midshipman Meriwether received a court martial ruling for the killing of Midshipman Branch at the Naval Academy. The sentence is a one year limit of the academy and a formal reprimand by the Secretary of the Navy with the possibility to participate in annual practice drills but remaining on academy grounds for the duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Meriwether
Naval Academy
Academy
Secretary
Not One Indictment In Addison County Court
Middlebury December 12. Addison county court resumed work and discharged juries a day early. They had examined three bills and found no indictments, a rare outcome for the county in years. They reported jail repairs since last January were well done but criticized sanitation conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Addison Ee Court
State board faults Weston carelessness in fatal Charlotte wreck
Burlington December 12 The state board of railroad commissioners report findings on the August 8 accident at Charlotte in which F W Weston and Leslie Weston were killed by a Rutland train. They review testimony and conclude the wreck resulted from the Westons careless conduct rather than Rutland fault.
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Burlington
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
F. W. Weston
Leslie Weston
Charlotte
Rutland
Commiionere
Westone
Mrs Root Gun Threats Over Bicycle Race Prize
New York reports a prize race ended with Eddie Root and riders demanding share of winnings. Mrs Root claimed money and warned she would shoot if attacked. riding partner Fogler was threatened. Powers later stated all riders received prizes as advertised.
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New York
P. Powers
Eddie Root
Rootehaud
Hoot Wan
Ashe
Root
Mre
Fogler
Sre Root
Pete Proney
Semreh
Aime
Power
Powers
Fle
Special Grand Jury Drawn for Election Cases in New York
Supreme Court Justice Wiener grants an order for a special grand jury to handle election case indictments. The grand jurors are to convene on January 20 to hear charges related to the state’s election process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newe York
Supreme Court Justicn
da Sdant
Secial
Supreme Court
Ares Grand Jury
Montpelier Grange Convention Opens Its 34th Session
The 34th Vermont State Grange session opened at 11 o clock with Gov C J Bell as Worthy Master delivering the annual address. Delegates gathered at the armory as reports showed over 10 000 members and 123 lodges with 26 subordinate lodges opened and two Pomona lodges formed. A memorial service was set for late Lucius M Craigin, and the day included an address by Gov Bell on national cooperation and Roosevelt’s aims. The banquet tonight is to be hosted by Episcopal ladies.
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Montpelier
State Grange
Overnor C.J. Bell
Grange
Vermont
Opine
Pomona
Gov. Bell
Lucius M. Craigin
Opera Howe
Roosevelt
Episcopal Church
Still Another Suit in Burlington Court
A counter suit by Deon Di tageon against Heir Bongood and the D es case was filed yesterday in the County Clerk’s office. This follows a prior suit by Mongeon against George Willett for alienation of affections with damages $5,900. Mrs Mongeon seeks divorce, and a counter suit appears in the docket. A Mongeay suit against Winnetewan also entered yesterday, with service completed. All cases are pending in the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Dee
Mongeon
Alinhony
Fe Monae
Judy Wilton
Mongeay
Winnetewan
Courty Court
Elect New Commissioners In St Albans Ward Races
The St Albans city council met to fill vacancies on the school commissioners board. Fred W. Hyde W Buckey were nominated with Guy H. Barker Ward One Rev C. Halstead Watkins Ward Four and Judge C. N. Kelton Ward Five elected. Minor bills were paid and defective matters discussed before adjournment.
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St Albans
Board of School Commissioners
H. Charles Royer
Fred W. Hyde
W. Bucktey
Guy H. Barker
Halstead Watkins
C. N. Kelton
Invents Milking Stool by Dr M T Hamilton
Newport reports Dr M T Hamilton has invented a novel milking stool that promises convenience to dairymen. The device features a pail holder enabling hands free use and an iron grip at top and bottom with a release mechanism when the operator rises from the seat, improving efficiency at milking.
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Newport
M.T. Hamilton
Forty physicians examined by state road board
The State Road of Medical Tuition convened to examine forty physicians who failed to pay their fees a year ago. Most now appear to be practicing, though some have not yet satisfied the fee requirement.
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Kratland
Der
Ile Tegal
Resignation Accepted at Graniteville Presbyterian Church
The Rev McLennon, pastor of Graniteville Presbyterian Church, resigned after two years due to poor health. The unanimous decision at a church meeting enables him to rest, with his wife having died last spring. He will stay in Montreal with his daughter, part of a large family of Presbyterian ministers and relatives.
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McLennon
Graniteville Presbyterian Church
McLannon
Graniteville
Montreal
Melennon
Oberlin College
Winster
Chase Ends With Arrest In Montpelier Bar Scene
In Montpelier on December 12 a red headed man in Main Street alley caused a scene then fled toward State Street. Officer Pattee, aided by Odell Mason, pursued and captured him after a struggle near the Central Vermont station. The intoxicated man pleaded guilty and paid a $5 fine. he claimed the name Peter Grant of Barre but later said it was his mother’s name. The other man remains at large.
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State Street
Shriak
Central Vermont
Pattee
Odell Mason
Mason
Peter Grant
Barre
Plumber Fatally Injured In Burlington Elevator Accident
John Griffin a plumber for G B Blodgett company was badly injured when his head was caught between a freight elevator and the floor at B B Beeman & Co store. He died at Mary Flotelier hospital.
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John Griffin
Burlington
Burlington, VI
G. B. Blodgett Company
B. B. Beeman & Co
Bally
Mary Flotelier Hospital
Larceny Cases In Bethel City Court Finds Two Guilty
Henry Foster arrested in Bethel on Saturday night for stealing a pair of shoes from a roommate was found guilty in city court yesterday. He fined ten dollars and twenty three dollars costs and appealed to county court but could not gain bail. Healey pleaded not guilty to a charge of petty larceny in city court yesterday and remains in the lockup after failing to post bail of two hundred fifty dollars.
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Henry Foster
Bethel
City Cour J
Montpelier
Healey
Unsettled Dues Show Strain in Granite Sheds
Hierdwick March 12 The difficulty in the granite sheds remains unsettled as workers continue paying up their dues seeking aid from the union and administration amid ongoing tension over payments and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hierdwick
Amin
Alhenation Suit Settled After Lengthy Legal Battle
A contested alhenation case involving Frank Alefarrett and others was resolved after lengthy negotiations. Details remain unclear but the parties reportedly agreed on a settlement around several thousand dollars. One judge noted that the terms are still pending final confirmation.
Health officer reports unrecorded November births and disease toll
Dr. Joe W. Jackson says several November births were not reported as required. He notes 20 births in Barre that month, one female, plus 21 total deaths from illnesses in 14 families, with influenza and consumption prominent. Sixteen births were American, five foreign. Mortality by cause lists tuberculosis, typhoid, diphtheria, and other illnesses. penalties exist for noncompliance with birth reporting rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe W. Jackson
Vita Statistica
Cate Ee
Board of Health
Northfield Tragedy On New Central Vermont Trestle
Northfield witnesses describe a disaster on a new Central Vermont trestle three miles south of town. A work train was pushed off the end as maintenance continued to replace a burned structure. a tender fell onto the workers, with several injured or killed in the scene.
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Northfield
Robert R. Fraser Dies at Home in Barre
Robert R. Fraser, a stome cutter, died yesterday at 3 30 pm at his home on Jol street from stomach trouble. Born in Blackburn Scotland in March 1860, he came to America 24 years ago settling in Barre after a year in St John. He was a member and treasurer of Clan Gordon and held other offices. He leaves a wife and three children and one sister, with a half brother in Windsor.
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Robert R. Fraser
Kis
Jol Street
Min Fraser
Blackburn
Scotland
America
St. Johnet
Barre
Atr
Fraser
Clan Gordon
Qwell
Onder
Ahaa Ieee da
Wm. Crown
Sity
George W Thorington Dies In Montpelier Hospital
George W. Thorington, prominent local resident, died at Heaton hospital Montpelier after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, his mother, two children, two brothers and a sister. One son operates Mr Thorington’s express business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Thorington
Heaton Hospital
Montpelier
Mrs Howland Dies at East Montpelier Home
Mrs George Howland widow of the late George Howland died at her East Montpelier home. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock at her residence. Congregational Clergy Meets in Rutland on December 12 with thirteen clergymen present at the first ever Rutland and Serampien association gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Howland
George Howland
East Montpelier
Congregational
Rutland
Rutland and Serampien
Congregational Ministers ‘Association
Ripiscopal Indien Menu for Wednesday Night
A Wednesday night menu lists items including oysters, hot bells, sour pickles, syma apples and cheese. The note mentions supper time around 5 30 with a kelled price of 150 and references a revision Wee neariny evening.
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Constituent Assembly
Fedford
Sum
Inek
Attornney
Sultan
Raymond
Addison County
Westons
Chung
Mecca
C. J. Bell
A. D. Mongeon
St. Albans
Graniteville Presbyterians
Hardwick Sheds
Frank McJarett
Fred Doby
Doby
Malta
Muni
Red Dolby
Vane Place
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