Vermont Grange pushes tighter auto laws and saloon ban
At Montpelier three day Vermont State Grange convention urged tighter enforcement of automobile laws and opposed saloons as the cure for social ills. They backed state aid for agricultural fairs, district night schools, and removal of domestic alcohol tax, while promoting rural school consolidation and a press car for exchanges. The gathering included reports on finances, resolutions to amend bylaws, and invitations to visit the state hospital.
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Vermont
Guy
Tell
Manter
Bargent
Flor
Linha Dn White
Randolph
Dante Showell
Ube
Atule Hospital
Weterliry
Olcers
Ares
Boll
Walleos
Mercivville
Lectaror
Boston liquor sale crackdowns touch Tamworth room
Boston District Attorney Moran targets a Tamworth street liquor room inside Hotel Touraine. He demands surrender of Coleman's license alleging the room skirted Massachusetts law by letting hotel staff act as agents to buy liquor for patrons. The case centers on proximity to Winthrop school and liquor sales within 500 feet of a public school.
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Boston
Dietren
Moran
John R
Hotel Touraine
Terre
Tamworth
Hienes
Tearning
Boylston and
Trent Streets
Winthrop School
Tremont Street
Tamworth Street
Colén
Coleman
Pulliam Again Leads National League
Pulliam was re-elected to lead the National League along with officers including Hart, Brush, and Terri an, amid constitutional changes resizing the board to five directors. The new directors named were Solon, Dreyfus, Ebbetts, Shettsline, and Murphy with Hart, Brush, and Laden as officers.
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Pulliam
National League
New York
Pulnm
National
Laga
Aeads
Hartrotl
Chicago
Pull
John T. Brush
Ma. Hart
Brush
August Terrian
Cincinnati Club
Town
Po Ag
Toor
A. H. Solon
Toston
Barney Dreyfus
Pittsburg
Charles H. Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Shettsline
Philadelphia
Chas
W. Murphy
Mesers
Dreyfus
Beush
Hart
Laden
Merriman
Ebbebi
Meawre
Banton
Deyfuel
Murphy
Fresh massacre of Jews in Russia reported in St Petersburg
St Petersburg dated report says a fresh massacre of Jews occurred with over five hundred killed. The account cites from CurioK Volynia and describes the mass killing as a new atrocity expanding a pattern of antisemitic violence.
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Russia
Turik
Volhynia
St. Petersburg
Curiok
Volylinia
Delegation Urges Settlement of Telegraphic Strike
St Petersburg December 17. The bateiree sent a deputation today to Premier Witte urging the government to settle the telegraphic strike at once.
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St. Petersburg
The
Batiree
Witte
Will Exhibit in a Tent at Lyceum Theatre Tour
New York report says Sars Beenhamt will display in a tent as her current tour shifts from a major theatre to a large improvised venue. The move, praised by supporters, aims to maintain shows across the state while citing scheduling blocks caused by authorities.
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New York
Uplees
Sars Beenhamt
Lyre ‘Theatre
Paris
Efron
Thas Tite
Brooklyn Fire Destroys Cooper Building and Nearby Properties
Fire at the Cooper building on Bedford avenue and Fulom street Brooklyn destroys the building, Windhor cafe, and nearby houses, causing about 200000 in losses. Brooklyn Trust Company safe valued between 1.5 and 2 million is in ruins, guarded by police and the 23rd New York National Guard.
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New York
Cooper
Bedford Avenue
Fulom Street
Brooklyn
Windhor Cafe
Thelowers
Brooklyn True Company
Armerican and Landeo Harness Company
Bryant & Stratton Business College
Mr. Cooper
Brooklyn Trust Company
Boston Arrest Ties Women to Geary Case and Harbor Death
Boston police work linked Mrs. Roberts to a violent crime connected with the death of a Geary girl. The woman, arrested in New York, faces extradition after a confession about illicit dealings and possible involvement of Mrs. Mary A Dean in the case. The inquiry centers on the bodies found in Boston harbor and a broader criminal network.
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Boston
Nate
Bel
Myre. Roberts
Willare i Tun
Marescotts State
Hoston Harbor
Hunt
Howard and Roberts
Hehaed
York
Linder
Hunts
Hunts’ de Robertn
Roberts
Geary
Roberta Ia
Mary A Dean
Misa Geary
Philadelphia
Ordei
Beautiful Girl Aided Prison Break In Local Jail
Two burglars Toston Toc Charles Howard and Edward AL Carr escaped from Charles Street jail after a young wife, described as beautiful, handed them a saw. They fled the cell bars and were later captured in Providence on a freight train, aided by the same woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toston
Toc
Charles Howard
Edward AL Carr
Harles
Howard
Providence
Battleship Louisiana exceeds government speed tests
The Battleship Louisiana easily surpassed the required eight and a half knots during a measured mile test at Rockland Maine. The vessel achieved 9 knots with boilers continuing to run, surpassing expectations and prompting naval officials to plan a national gathering and propulsion tests at once.
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Louisiana
Rockliad
Imaiadi- Mational
Mins Ately
Naval
Jim
Bolnary
Rockland
Boston
Bintan
Bintan i Misteenregek
Cuenpletion
Tremendous Loss Reported in Copper Pool Crisis
A garbled December report notes a vast copper pool loss exceeding $3,000,000 with references to Thames W. Lawcen and Borton. The fragmented text describes values around $3.8 million tied to a copper activity since a prior event, suggesting a major financial setback with unclear details.
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Borton
Pepere Thames
W. Lawcen
Fire damages Burlington studio on Church Street
E Cutter, previously of Barre, suffered property loss in a Burlington fire at his Church street studio. Firemen found smoke and a blaze on a rear stairway. hoses controlled the blaze quickly. Initial odor suggested possible incendiary origin, though an officer found the building in order just minutes earlier.
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E. Cutter
Barre
Burlington
H. E. Cutter
City
Gye
Fie
Hi Studio
Church Street
Exnerxior
Heards
Record crowd marks parish fair night at St. Rheabsth
A large crowd near six hundred attended St. Rheabsth s Episcopal church fair with successful booths and notable acts. Vennor and Maiden performed trapeze and Mine end tinkling by Cummings and Turner drew attention. W. H. Fikin presented the invitational song, with Mercer, Alex Troup, and the clowns earning laughs. Supper served to about one hundred guests. organizers expect a large profit though totals are not yet calculated.
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St. Rheabsth
Vennor
Maiden
Cummings
Turner
Wong
W. H. Fikin
Stornley Marsh
Mercer
Alex Troup
Pont Marh
Peace Talk Heard At The Convention In Shamokin
Delegates from United Mine Workers locals gather at a Shamokin convention to formulate demands for the Aurion opera. The meeting runs long and is unlikely to finish before next week as the agenda occupies the delegates.
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Shamokin
United Mine Workers of
Aurion
President Pritchett Steps Down From MIT
President Henry Pritchett resigns after five years leading MIT to devote full time to the Carnegie Foundation. The foundation, endowed by Andrew Carnegie with ten million dollars, aims to influence American education. Pritchett plans to relocate to New York to direct Carnegie funds and oversee reform efforts.
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Horton
Henry Pritchett
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Pritchett
Institute
Carnegie Foundation
Andrew Carnegie
Yor
Dreehiént Pritchetshie
Harvard University
Teli Wstes
Pritchett Wille
New York
Carregi
Gradually Regaining Sight in Montreal Treatment
Richford Tec 141 Henry Clark, a victim in the recent whisky poisoning case, is in Montreal for eye treatment and slowly regaining sight. William Tate, once totally blind, now distinguishes objects and doctors believe full sight may return with time.
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Richford
Henry Clark
Montreal
Willian
Lampille County Court Session Reported Disturbed
Dec 4 at Tye Park the Lampille county court meeting faced disruption as Judge Muinson presided over proceedings. The condition and presence of Judge Benes Haselton were noted, with expectations of continuation of formal actions today.
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Tye Park
Lampille County Court
Muinson
Benes Haselton
Fragments Describe Odd Courtroom Exchange in Token War
A garbled OCR fragment presents a chaotic exchange involving a request for a small fee and references to Satan and money. The text mentions Haslon Yon and a Wililton aire amid a disputed pret Tatorista scene and a Lanilevitle Dowrlers immual, yielding no clear event or names.
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Milliaiaire
Tatorista
Mtuscinthen
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a literary confrontation
The readable lines reveal a tense exchange between a male speaker and a fallible younger listener, with phrases suggesting repetition and earned doubt. The fragmentary text hints at control and memory within a literary setting, but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Runaway Trolley Kills Three in Meadville
A heavy runaway trolley car struck a heavily loaded Cambridge par car at the foot of College hill in Meadville on December 14 killing several passengers and injuring many. Victims include Mrs. Mayer of Woodwork and Dwight Birherd of Cambridge Springs. The crash occurred after a towing chain broke, releasing the car.
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Meadville
Paw
Laat
Haven College Hill
Cambridge Par
Robert & Brerd
Alleghany Ool
John Bockwun
Nath Rust, Pa
Dwight Birherd
Cambridge Springs
Semuel Gray
Mayer
Wife of Huntington Dies after Prolonged Illness
Alice M Huntington aged 56 died at home December 13 after about four months illness. Born in Rust Orange, she leaves husband Pred C Huntington and five children in town. Funeral Friday at home with Rev. Perkins officiating. burial in the new cemetery.
Angeline Howland Widow Angeline Howland Funeral Held
The funeral of Angeline Berzell Howland widow of George Howland of Montpelier was held at the home Wednesday at 1 PM conducted by Dr. E. A. Bishop assisted by Rev. Charles B. Freeman. Burial was in Maplewood Barre. Bearers were Frank G Hewkind Merrick H Howe George P Howe and N.ber. Many floral tributes and out of town visitors marked the service. She died Monday evening December 11 1905 after a five day illness from bronchitis. Born in Stessford September 30 1830 she was 75. Her husband ten weeks earlier suffered a serious shock. They had been married about forty seven years and resided on the home farm. She leaves Frank G Barrett Merrick B and one sister Mia Robbing of East Montpelier. She was a much esteemed woman whose death is deeply felt.
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Angeline Berzell Howland
George Howland
Rost ‘Pelier
RE. A
Montpelier Seminary
Charles B. Freeman
Church of the Good Shepherd
Mapleyfoodee
Barre Town
Frank G
Merrick H, Hewkind
George PF
Howe
N. Ber
Sirs
Howland
Stessford
Waa & Revere
Barrett
Merrick B
Lome
Mia
Arma Robbing
East Montpelier
Lori
Court closes term with arson and larceny cases in Barre
During the Barre term jury cases including arson and grand larceny were argued. Ernest Deering faced arson charges with a not guilty plea while Loren Magoon faced larceny charges with a prior finding. Magoon was arrested after the Magoon verdict and jailed, then released on bail. Two men from Barre were fined $50 each for misdemeanors as court concluded eight days of sessions.
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Chelsea
Dec
Mafroou
Orange Court
Ernest Deering
Stanley €. Wilton
Gui Jase
Waterbury Asylum
Simmette
Barre
Metis
Atd
Atty
A. A. Sargent
Loren Magjou
Sherif Sprague
Hha
Magoon
Abe” Jacobs
Corinth
Neal Dow Lodge Celebration Recalls Anniversary Event
Neal Dow Lodge held an anniversary celebration featuring an Anan Tamplare servant, Batch elder orchestra, Miss Bessie, Rev. F. A. Poole, Rita Beckley, and Dr. S. N. Gould organizing the event. Music, prayers, and vocal performances filled the program, with refreshments served at the close.
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Anan
Neal Dowvaca
Reuters
Val
Oittartie Fogonite
Batchelder Orchestra
Alo
Bessie Dones
F. A. Poole
Rita Beckley
Pele
Goddard
Iyo de Wiley
Neal Doe
N. Gould
Kansan
Highest honor match ends in Enurekaw win over Students
In a boxing like match, Walsh and Smith of the Kurekas chased top string honors at Mont pee. Walsh led with 212 while Smith achieved two strings of 201. The Enurekaw defeated the Ch Thesores Students in a close contest for the title.
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Matsh
Montpee
Walsh
Smith
Kurekas
Enurekaw
Ch ‘Thesores
Funeral for Mrs. Mary EB Wakefield Set for Saturday
Funeral arrangements announced for the late Mrs. Mary EB Wakefield to be held Saturday at ten o clock. Nora Durt, daughter of the deceased, is noted among the pallbearers with Saint Aasikvel, Nehraiska listed among those informed of Mea Bart leaving for Barre on Thursday night.
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Mary EB. Wakefield
Nora Durt
Saint Aasikvel
Nehraiska
Oitler
Mea Bart
Barre
F A Team Wins Cribbage Versus T O Team Stacks Evening Scores
Strong lead by F A triumphed over T O in a cribbage night at five tables. Clark and Atex beat Heck and Forsyth. Mine and Paterson defeated Veale and Robertson. Williams and Evans of F A beat Smith and Maiden. Scott and Smith of PR of A won 10 to 0. Smith and Wyllie defeated Morvigen. Sinvall and Welster edged 1 0 0. Standings list captains and results, with future gathering at the church on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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F. of A
Clark
Atex
Ted ‘Heck
Forsyth
I. O
Mine
Patternon
Bligh
Robbins
Fy Veale
Robertson
Tierney
Calder
Als
Sinvall
Welster
Roby Ortaon
Andercott
Purchased for 10000 Dr Morris to be Triet
A garbled county court notice details a filing involving Dr Morris and P A Hovland, with confusion over names, locations, and dates. The fragments mention a trial, property sale, and a Dec 11 schedule, plus references to Windwar and Portland Maine, but specifics are unclear.
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Dain
P. A. Hovland
Ohare
Biurk Arra Texhony Iy
MlarSell
Officers for ensuing year choose new union officers
The Clerks' Union elected a new slate with Jas Campbell as secretary and D J Morse as president. The officers include Hagia Mauth as chair, Robins as treasurer, Jarros Campbell as secretary, and an executive committee with F Byle, George William Marr, and others. Auditors named are M N Melver and Joseph Brault.
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Clerks’ Union
D. J. Morse
Keolte i
Hagia
Averill Silay
Ing
Vorin
Ae Hout
Pussies Duncan
G Robins
Jarros Campbel
Tte
Legis
F. Byle
George William Marr
Duh. Corbijes
M.N. Melver
Joseph Brault
New Board of Officers Elected at RO. 1, P. A.
The RO. 1, P. A. held its annual election last evening with many city clerks in attendance. The new board features D. J. Moree as president and Marcy Ford as first vice president, along with several fresh names for key posts and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A
Atflerra
D. J. Moree
Marcy Ford
Arthur
Tien
Vine Adent
Fintes
James Higgins
John Wallace
Arthur Campbell
D. J. Cutler
Guardian
Peter Ie
Central Labor Union
Joh Byping
W. 8. Bobing
K of C Election and Barre Council Officers Named
The K of C election in Barre Council 401 lists officers and attendees. Names include Moore, Brown, Sullivan, Owens, Conlon, McKenna, McSweeney and others with roles such as treasurer, advocate, and physician noted among the council roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajiside Nan
Petrick
J. Kellivers
P.M. McKenna
EB. McSweeney
Woman Knocked Down In Front Of Crown Store
Mrs Phoebe Gale of Simmer Street was knocked down by a passing team driven along Malintreeh Avenue yesterday. A runner trampled her, the driver stopped, and she was taken to her home after a doctor’s check. A broken collar bone was the only serious injury reported.
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Phoebe Gale
Boye
Simmer Street
Malintreeh
Crown
Gale
Herald
Injuries Proved Fatal After Elevator Accident
Burlington Des 14 John Gritty 30 died after an elevator accident Tuesday morning. Pneumonia and infection were reported as contributing factors. Gritty long time resident of the city worked for Blodgett Co. management. funeral arrangements not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Des
John
B. i Heemun
Vane
Mary Pieteler
Griffin
Net Aera Ieee
Ihis Blodgett Co
Fragmentary 19th century affidavit mentions doctor complaint
A garbled report notes a complaint against Dr W Merrow near Peark street and a collision on the corner with injuries from a fall. names include Fuller and Cravidutll Bost, with several unreadable signatures and a Friday event.
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Rendulgh
Steward Roberts
Shotoluin
Treaanenk
Jaimaica
Randilph
Getukmeper
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Painana
Meadith
Revit
Fura
M. B. Huherta
Inshin
Phooting Dox Charaen
Mpton
South Pownal
Pium
Dee
Mintial-Aourt
Iunpeén
Beri Don
Moran Chaning
Touraine
Bourse
Texan
Sarah Bernhardt
Brooklyn Trust Company Safe
Mrs. Roberts
G. A. R. Encampment
Elle
Tech
College Hill
Meadville, Pa
Alice M. Huntington
Desih
Washington
Allice BE
Jor
Huniington
Fer Howe
Wolock
Burlington Tet
Ems
Rust Orange
Ransom Dickey
Heory Colby
Bradford
Frank
Alunson
Orunus Dickey
Ieaves
Pred C
Forest Huntington
Will Eastmin
Eigene Eastman
Mise Anttie Huntington
Thunfingtom
Orker
Tris
Angeline Buzzell Howland
Frank G. Howland
Orange County
Neal Dow
Templars
Walsh and Smith
Eurekas
Fat Taylor
Mrs. Wakefield
Capt. Holden
Church of Good Shepherd Tomorow
Kitie
Rythe
DR. Morris
Marshfield
FR. Mewladd Ant F. L. Laird
Dr. Sh. F
Dewey
Dave
Portland
Harry Babel
Alchuntvor
Chelava
Cowley
Bostati
Minth
Granite
J. W. McDonald
Jas. Campbell
SEC
Mauth
Board OF Officers
Clerka Union
W.A. Moors
John Griffin, Sr
Burlingun
Ah W. Merrow
Aid Peark Street
Amd Alent
Ns Street
Mear Atlinswood
Oijgee ” Fuller
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