Four Murders Discovered at Blaine Kansas Farm
Four victims including Mrs Bernhard and her son George were found severely beaten at a Blaine farm. A farm hand James Graves was killed by blows. Detectives found bloodied prints on a closet wall and a hidden pickaxe handle. A cloak weight and a strong-box with Mrs Bernhard’s property suggest motives against other children. Bank records show over $3,000 in a relative’s account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John Fagler
Klathi
Kansas
Kimels Jhe Bernhard
George
Tom Morgan
James Graves
Edward P. Boyle
Bernhard
Tammany Scorched Badly Today At The Theatre
Fire swept through a New York theatre injuring five seriously and leaving extensive damage on the first floor and assembly room. Firemen confined the blaze to the lower level, with investigators suggesting a lighted cigarette as the probable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Tall
Mrs Helen M Clary Dead In Burlington Home
Mrs Helen M Clary 74 died in Burlington at her daughter’s home Saturday evening after illness. Born August 8 1866 in Wilmington she married John E Clary of Deerfield Sept 1 1856. Survived by daughter, two sisters, three brothers. Funeral in Burlington tomorrow with burial at Wilmington Tuesday.
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Wilmington
Clary i
Kittredge Laskine
Brattleboro
Sarah M. Kidder
Springfled
Mass
William Me Childs
Burlington
Rolling
Mas
PW. Childs
Wilmington Tuegiay
Woman Burned to Death in Milwaukee Hotel Fire
An elderly Milwaukee widow, Hillard, died in a hotel fire in New York on December 12. She allegedly refused to use gas or electricity, waiting with a candle to light her room. the flame reportedly ignited the bedclothes. The incident is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aire. Hillard
Milwaukee
Bristol
Porter retires from office after four years of public service
Hii Porter of this town retires from office after four years on the railroad commission and public service board. W H Warner of Vergennes appointed to succeed Porter on the Addison county slate. Porter served with integrity and practical business experience, leaving a gap in the commission. The public hopes no private debts influenced the decision and notes his capable, clean administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE OM. Fetter
Ofticn
Railroad Cum Treckn
Public Service Commission
W. H. Warner
Vergennies
Meads
Addison County
Tle
Porter
Aes i
Eave Wae
Streng John Fans Seek Details On Beer Event
A fragmented note references Streng John and a beer request. It mentions a singer, a wink, and a plan tied to Punk. Details are unclear but imply a social gathering or performance scene with local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Skating Tragedy Stuns Hartford Riverfront
In Hartford Mee 12 a 16 year old boy drowned after ice on a White River near Hertford woolen mills gave way. He and two companions fell in. one friend survived. The missing youth was son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Duguery of Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Mee
Henry See
Hertford
Joseph [Duguery
Meter Tiree
Davis
Joe Gett
Tirell
Two Skaters Die in Lake Massabesie Drowning Incident
In Manchester New Hampshire, Arthur Hatch 25 and Wilk Tin Whidden 25 died in a double drowning on Lake Massabesie after four skaters were thrown into the water near Deer Neck by a breaking ice. The remaining two occupants survived though their cries were heard by others who could not reach Hatch and Whidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
X. M. Dee
New Hampshire
Lake Massabesie
Arthur
Hatch
Wilk Tin Whidden
Deer Neck
Henry My
Whidden
Helf
Reich
Quarrel Over 50 Cents Sparks Fatal Shot In Boston
A dispute over a half dollar led to a shooting injuring Jobin W. Carey of Wapping Street Marlestown who was taken to the Re Vel hospital in serious condition. Melvin, formerly of Lowell now a U S Marine aboard the Wabash, was arrested after firing five shots, one struck Carey in the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jobin W. Carey
Wapping Street
Marlestown
Award Melvin
Lowell
Carey
Joan Melvin
Effer
Fire Devastates Derry Mill Complex In New Hampshire
A Sunday dawn blaze destroyed the Benjamin Chase company plant in Derry New Hampshire with machinery and stock lost beyond recovery. The main building stood six stories high and adjacent structures including the saw and planing mill were burned. Lump sum losses are estimated near ninety six thousand dollars with more than fifty thousand in damaged timber and stock. The blaze was discovered by Lewis Rin and alarm spread quickly through the town. The mill site had previously burned in August 1883 and the company was built by Benjamin Chase later owned by Chase relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry
Benjamin Chase Company
Benjamin Chane
John C. Chase
North Carolina
Charles DB. Chase
Chester
Lewis Rin
Convicted of Burglary in Vergennes Case
In Midhelfelury court Charles Funero was found guilty by a jury of burglary in the theft from the Closs FE Stebbins store in Vergennes last October. His accomplice Metro River fled toward Shellie but was captured. authorities recovered odd coins and pennies in their pockets. River faced plea proceedings shortly before Funero's conviction, choosing not to plead not guilty.
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Funero
Tragic Drowning on Long Lake After Skating Attempt
Libby, a resident of the town who moved from South Harrison, and Chester Russell skated on Long Lake late Saturday. Libby fell into open water while crossing and disappeared before the body was recovered the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby
Wumwertle
South Harrison
Long Lake
Chester Russell
Weather observations show record cold across areas
The report notes exceptionally low temperatures with thermometers reporting subzero readings in multiple locations. Readingfalls show 2s below in one place and 14 to 28 below in others. Scranton logged 16.10 to 18. below while the week ended with 18 below this month.
Olympia Wreck Rescue Efforts After Bligh Island Sinking
Rescue ships reached the Olympia wreck off Bligh Island near Valdez Alaska after it ran aground Saturday night. Ten wireless messages signaled aid as heavy seas and a fierce storm hampered communication. Among passengers were U S district court judge Mrs Custman and other court members en route to convene.
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Valdez
Alaska
Dora
Olympia
Pps
United States District Court
BE. E. Custman
Third District Court
Mighia
Niles
Katalle Lwvhi
Seattle
Nessengers
Olympic
Northwestern
Falsermy
San Puon Island
Igi Wei Port
Ueland
Atavka
Jodley
Hotel Proprietor Dead at Hyde Park Hotel
Hyde Park, Dec. 12 A D Robbins proprietor of the Phoenix hotel here died today after four days of kidney trouble. He was in his usual health Thursday night. Robbins was born in Contawey and was in his 60s. He had been engaged in the hotel business for many years. He served as sheriff of Lamville county for two terms, from 1900 to 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
A. D. Robbins
Hotel Phoenix
Mr. Robbins
Contawey
Ot A Antonson
Hyde
Lamville Vonmty
Ministers Hear Spurgeon Address at Washington County Meeting
Seventeen clergymen from towns across Washington County gather at First Baptist Church for Rev. De William Spur of London to discuss the political situation in England. The talk lasts an hour and a half and draws close attention from attendees. An afternoon session features a paper on the Social Gospel read by Rev. G. B. Cantellin of Stalin Baptist Church. Next meeting set for Montpelier on March 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I C
EL AL Princibe
Montpelier Seminary
G. B. Cantellin
Stalin Baptist Church
Oktewasten
Committed death by own action before companions
A Burlington Indiana report states Christopher C. Stone a private in the United States cavalry shot himself in the chest at Park Ethan Allen barracks just as inspection was about to begin. He died later at the hospital after making funeral arrangements and expressing lasting wishes. Stone enlisted from Merrifield Virginia and was 23 years old.
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Burlington
Dis
Christopher C. Stone
Trom A
United States Cavalry
Park
Ethan Allen
Mir
Stone
Jan Stone
Poe
Prevote Dawcert
Dawsor
Wwe
Lwepital
Stowe
Merrifield
Fall from Elevator Shaft Injures Montpelier Worker
Glenn McKenstry, employed by Wolke & Boyles of Montpelier, fell through an elevator shaft at a building site. He suffered a sprained knee and other injuries including internal damage and bruising. Medical examination and hospital attention were delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn McKenstry
Montpelier
Lent McKenelire
Wolke & Boyles
Marrow
Nathanael
Carranioe
McKonstry
Harvey Burnin
Woolsyk Boylns
Ulark
Kenetry
Bor Wore Bay
Beapitel
Vermont Health Board reports quarter milk and drug test results
Vermont state laboratory bulletin covers quarter ending September 30 findings. Of 308 cultures for diphtheria and 200 sputum tests for tuberculosis, 250 Widal reactions, 228 slides, 17K sera, 27 medical legal cases, and 200 miscellaneous analyses. Milk and cream samples show most active standard, some below standard. Several extracts and flavorings contained unsafe substitutes or adulterants, including a lemon extract lacks lemon oil and others with coloral imitation, wormy currants, and an opium product in cough syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlington
Vermont State Laboratory
Ley ‘Gione
State Board of Health
Identity Established Pittsford Photographs Provide Clues
Reports from Newtth Mare describe a man missing since Wednesday. Authorities note relatives reside in Ball River Maes and urge informants to contact officials. A patrolman found a body near the read with a SB calibre wound. Photos were taken by Meslch Mh wor Ht Mr. Bwift and sent by Constabe f. E. Temuirn for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsford
Newtth
Mare
Ball River
Maes
Constabe F. E. Temuirn, Teagerber
Le Blanc Case Reopened in Cambridge Court
Cambridge Mass December twelfth news reports the LeBlanc murder case reopening as Frank Delorey, Glover's brother in law, was released after being questioned but found not a witness. Judge Boyd's kitchen cook Nellie Wala testified about a lover. courtroom clashes arose between Judge Boyd and District Attorney Higgins over witness treatment and evidence exclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Hattie LeBlanc
Clarence F. Glover
Frank Delorey
JM. Glover
Melvin Johnson
Delorey
Sherif BM. Young
Middlesex County
Detorey Nnil
Wadge Bond
DeJorey
Johnson
Nelle
Wala
Boyd
Shice
Glover
Muntered
Abe
Nish
Uiggine
Lower Sais
Didge
Piranes
Miggine
Higgins
Freseeater Higgins
Bowl
Ying
Clarenne Flover
Glove
Alloning Johnson
Mra
Tale M. Glover
Mra. Glover
New Agricultural School At Randolph Center
A perpetual by a rease of the normal school at Randolph Center was secured for a new agricultural school. About 10 acres of land near the buildings, 60 acres in tillage and 30 woodland were purchased from Mr. and Mrs. George Hart of Essex. A model barn and alterations are planned within ten years. Trustees have 2090 available this year and plan ongoing funding, noting a tire and other business details yet to be public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Center
Mfr
George Hart
Essey
Mawe
Randolph
Graniteville Man Sentenced For Selling
Graniteville man Janes Riley appeared before Town Grand Juror S Barber in city court this morning on a charge of illegal selling and pled guilty. On recommendation of State's Attorney Carver and due to inability to pay a fine, he was sentenced to county jail for a term not less than 00 nor more than 8 days. A raid on Riley’s Graniteville home at 1 am Sunday by Constable W W Cutler and Deputy Sheriff H D Camp found no liquor. Riley was arrested and held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Riley
Graniteville
S. Barber
Carver
Riley
Constabe
W. W. Cutler
Sherif H. D. Camp
Bnt Riley
Old Resident of Plainfield Dies in Worcester
Burrage Marsh, a longtime Plainfield resident, died Saturday afternoon in Worcester Massachusetts. He was born in Hartford Connecticut in April 1833 and married Evellee Perrin of Williamstown on April 2 1853. Four children survived him including Mrs. Pollock of Worcester and Mrs. A G Brown. He moved to Worcester recently to be with his daughter after living on a farm just outside Plainfield village.
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Burrage Marst
Jong Tinh
Plainfield
Worcester
Mase
Jaimos
O'Lock
Marsh
Harifore
Com
Evellee Perrin
Williamstown
Pollock
Fred Perrin
M.A. Dewing
Montpeline
Ndchildren
Staley
Wille Marsh
Burre
A. G. Brown
Mies Elizabeth Pollock
Massachusetts
Ottalde
William J Pierce Dead in Henton Hospital
William J Pierce of Monttpolier died late last night at Henton hospital after transfer from Barre county jail. He had been jailed last Tuesday for an intoxication offense and suffered an intestinal ailment. a physician judged the condition hopeless. Pierce, aged about 44, was a granite cutter. His wife lives in the West and no other relatives are known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Keron
Henton
Monttpolier
Barre
Hollandther
Pierce
Pierca
Tongland
Eas
Bras
Funeral of Geo J Towne Held in South Barre
The funeral for Geo J Towne was held yesterday afternoon at 8 from his South Barre residence. Edward C Downes of the Universalist church led the service as relatives and friends gathered. Interment followed at Bleiwhext Cemetery. obituaries note Towne’s ties to local groups and tributes from distant relatives.
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South Barre
Tringe
Towne
Edward C Downes
Vuiversalist Church
Thomas Ti. Waterman
Iona
JH. Humphrey
WW. J. Jackson
Barre City
M. J. Towne
Wert Bill
W. PF. Shepard
W. J Clapp
Thie City
Itey Sibley
East Montpriier
J. Morrison
Combia Game
Fire destroys Rochester lumber mill. $85,000 loss blamed
The epworthrd and hard wood Mooring mill of J. J. Robinson, Rochester, was burned this morning with an estimated loss near 85,000. Flames were discovered at 4 o'clock burning fiercely. Insurance on the property was about 4,000, with suspicions of incendiary origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
J. J. Robin Wat
Rochester
Night Fire Terrifies St Johnsbur y Woman in Try ing Experience
Exeter New Hampshire Dec 12 A St Johnsbury woman escaped a dramatic blaze after leaping from a second story window to a snow strewn alley. Fire gutted a Court Street building owned by George M Godwin and Eldridge A Godwin. The woman, Myr Masters and Minnie Candler among residents, fled to safety with help from local clerks and neighbors. Masters reported 4100 insurance on furnishings with other losses. Firefighters battled the blaze as residents sought shelter and aid.
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Exeter
N. AL
Court Street
Fatty Munsey
George M
Eldridge
Godwin
Myr
Masters
Rade Eer
Minnie Candler
Bae Wt
Ickett
Ani Marden
Art Woroar
Mir
Moka Ani
Chandler
St. Muhusbury
Montpelier Fire Destroys Cottage on Charles Street
A story and a half cottage at Charles Street owned by Frank Jurras burned to the ground yesterday morning. His wife and child waited at a neighbor’s as flames poured from the second floor. Firemen faced delays reaching the scene as water failed to flow and streets hindered access. The blaze, believed to have started in the upper portion, left only the walls and some salvageable furniture after a long effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Retreat
Frank Jurras
Baxa
Jem Bireet
Baxa4
Charles Atrort Hill
Linhoy Avenue
Seminery Hill
Howe
Jarres
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Blaine
Tammany
Helen M. Clary
Deerfield
Hii -H. Porter
White River
Henry Licquery
Hartford
Arthur E. Mateh
William Whidden
Manchester, N. H
John W. Carey
Charlestown
Maas
Edward Melvin
N. H
Chase
Charles Funero
Vergennes
Bert Libby
Bridgton
Sheldon
Bligh Island
Alaskan
D. Robbins
Phoenix Hotel
Spurgeon
London
Fort
Ver State Laboratory
W. J. Compoux
Northampton
LE Blanc
Cook
NEW Agricultural School
James Riley
C. N. Barber
Clan Gordon No. 13
Barre Opera House
W. L. Cockburn
Biaritone
Hoya Albert Hall
Queen's Hall
Louve Jenna
Kedith Bryson
Mise Mary
Cairne
Ani
Glasgow
Patterson Campbell
Robert Young
Veot
Fi. T. Bowes
Renduick
Campbell
Cuaron
Tansee
Coempbell
Misa Trysan
Monnie Rine Charlie
Pinca Baer
Burrage Marsh
Mans
William J, Pierce
Batte
Tartee
Geo. J. Towne
Serine Seate
Tbe
Yossuuay
L.J. Robinson
ST. Johnsbury
Charles Street
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