Suspect Freed After Quadruple Murder Probe
A man arrested near Coxsackie was released after a mis ID as Edward Donato, the prime murder suspect in the Morser family killings at Defroestville. Friends and witnesses questioned the decision as locals recall the suspect’s claim of New York origins and a recent job request on the West Shore line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Vern Vanienberg
Troy
Conearkle
Edward Donato
Morser
Defroestville
Turaday
Telenod
John Bonacher
Bonueter Hind
Linlinn
Tronacher
Coxsackie
Reward Offered for Murderers in Defreestville Case
Albany officials post a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the murderers of Mrs. Conrad Morner and her family at the Marner firm in Defreestville on Tuesday. Detectives pursue lead on Donato the farmhand seen near the scene, with sightings of him in Troy and Pittsfield failing to confirm. Sheriff Cottrell and deputies searched trains and towns but returned with no break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Renssefier County
Conrad Morner
Binnebo
Firth
Arthur
Marner
Defreestvill
Raward Denato
Tratlan
Charles Carovin
Donato
Carogia Raya
Cottrell
Troy
Pittsfield
Mass
Novato
Sherlff
Providence Haeball Club Sold to Navin and Yawkey
The Providence club of the International League was sold to Frank Navin and W H Yawkey, owners of Detroit, for 27000. Fred Lake will manage Providence next season. The deal ends control by Lavie and Crowley and includes exchange of Perry and Tod for Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Frank Favin
W. H. Yawkey
Detroit
Fred Lake
St. Louis Americans
feaBor
New York
Charles J. Lavie
Timothy J Crowley
Boston
Frank ©. Navin
William ‘H. Yawkey
Edward G. Barrow
International League
Pied Lake
Moretary Lavia
Messrs
Navin
Yawkey
Rocky Point
Yawkay
Perry
Providence Pededencia
Bail bid pursued by William J. Kelliher in bank wreck case
William J. Kelliher, convicted in aiding the wrecking of the National City Bank of Cambridge, seeks bail in Boston after his bond was raised to 70000. He was held at East Cambridge Jail but stayed in and out of the U S marshal’s office yesterday while efforts to arrange bail continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelliher
Boston
Roxton
Dee
William J. Kelliher
National City Bank of Cambrings
East Cambridge
United States Marshals Office
Caml
Explosion in Boston Tenement Ruins Lives of Ital Residents
Boston December 16 A five story west end tenement house housing Ital residents was rocked by a blast. Thirty five people narrowly escaped serious injuries or death as the front section was torn open and stairways wrecked. Tenants fled in night clothes amid debris and frightened evacuations. Initial theories pointed to a bomb but police later deemed the cause to be the implosion within the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
West End
Ital Jung
Blick Manders
Peace Possible in China Negotiations Begin
Shanghai dispatch reports Tang Shao Yi, imperial plenipotentiary, arrives with Tein belinved, to seek terms with revolutionaries. Both sides eye concessions as talks aim to end fighting and unify China under a republic, with the imperial dynasty possibly ceded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Tang Shao Yi
Tein
Tariff Retaliation Proposal Tfits Taft Knows Letter
Washington reports a Taft administration plan to tie tariffs to retaliation against discriminating nations. Secretary Knox argues for expanding the Payne Aldrich act to allow the president to levy up to 25 percent or prohibit imports from biased countries. The move aims to push terms on Germany Austria Hungary Italy Portugal and others, though critics fear harm to U S consumers and trade. Representative Underwood opposes the policy, with Knox's letter disclosed to the House Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
King
Oscar W. Underwood
House of Representatives
Taft
United States
Torvian Anite
Germany
Knor Ashe
Congress
Bureau of Trade Relations
Brasil
Teax
Avetrin-Hungary
Berium
Bulgaria
Portugal
Italy
Knox
Mr. Knox
Underwood
Este
Fire Fiends at Work in Massachusetts Read
Boston reports multiple incendiary fires near Reading and nearby towns. State and city police assign detectives to identify firebugs, with a $1,000 reward offered for the arrest of the culprit who destroyed two churches. A special town meeting to discuss further search plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Reading
Atemoury
Brebug
Bola
Mallen
Thoresay
Barnaval Tie Bay State Street Sy Company
Five Men Loot Hempstead Shoe Factory Safe Escape
Five masked men raided the W. A. Emerson & Lone company plant in Hempstead New Hampshire this morning binding and gagging the night watchman. They blew open the safe but found little value and escaped. Emerson later said money is never kept in the safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Union Men Not All Perfect in McNamara Case Debate
The Granite Cutters Journal argues union members are not flawless yet defends organized labor. It notes McNamara was assumed innocent, supports peaceful, lawful methods, and rejects violence. The piece asserts a few desperadoes do not indict the entire labor movement and calls for continued adherence to constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Cutters Journal
McNamara
Ivan
Noe Minty
Dees
Aber
Organized Labor
John . McNa Iara
Wife Follows Husband to Forest Cemetery After Train Death
Matti Tappanien, a section man on the Bowton & Maine, was struck and killed by a passenger train near West Fitehburg while four coworkers cleaned switches. His wife, unaware at first, died later that day from shock. The two were to be buried in Forest Cemetery in a double funeral Monday.
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Fitehburg
Mansec
Matti Tappanien
Bowton & Maine
West Fitehburg
Sever
Tappanen
Tappainen Atevel
Yostening
Canton Street
Forest Cemetery
Swat the Fly Campaign Touts Link to Hookworm Fight
Dr Woode Hutchinson of New York told the American Civic Association convention that a productive alliance exists between removing houseflies and the hookworm battle. He listed diseases spread by the fly such as typhoid and tuberculosis and warned that without breeding sites the fly could not persist in human habitats.
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Washington
Woode Hutchinson
New York
Swat
Association
Ten Million Sent to Old Country in Holiday Flow
New York dispatch notes an enormous Christmas gift flow as ships carry funds to Europe. Reports estimate near 10 million dollars moving from New York, with total annual gifts reaching about 810,000,000 in the coming days. Local society mentions include visits by McDonnell, Wayman, Swett, and others, plus funeral and community notices across towns and colleges.
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New York
forty thousand suit falls flat in windsor county court
In Woodstock Vermont on December 16 19?? a $40 000 damages suit by George LaBelle of Hartford against the Central Vermont railroad ended with a verdict for the defendant. Judge A Alph of St Athans presided and instructed the jury to return a verdict for the railroad after the trial began last Thursday. The plaintiff testified about the events of December thirteenth involving a crossing incident and a fatal train approach that led to damages claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Central Vermont Railroad
George Lately
Hartford
Windwor County
Whem
Alph
St. Athans
Tim Court
Ate Gerrosalng
Plainfield Pair A Success at Hotel Hall Fair
A village fair at the hotel hall, organized by the Vil lager improvement sorintg, drew a large audience over Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Proceeds will fund remodeling of the opera house. numerous booths, musical numbers, and Japanese themed displays featured, with wide participation from Mrs. Flora Whip and many local ladies.
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Mannfield
Dee
Toestay
Wedanada
Frank Jackewn
Townsend Lee
Mitare Aye Brufire
Florence
Misws Liles ‘Tiworend
Amy Balton
Worthett
Chich Mies
Carrie Hol- Water
Ethel
Alite Hudeos
Flora Whip
Lila Townsend
Ruth
Walter Wells
Misa Tans Pitts
Ralston
W. J. Batchelter
Abbie Clark
Wat Moses
Ethel Reris
Mra
W. FL. Martin
Beatrice Kellogg
Grace Dix
Monsey
Rutland Pair Sentenced in Hotel Burglary Case
Mia Elin Marshall of Poultney and Edward Clayton of Poultney were sentenced by City Judge P. G. Swinnerton to not less than two nor more than four years for breaking into the Glenwood hotel at Lake Champlain. George Marshall pleaded not guilty to burglary and was remanded to await grand jury after bail set at 4000. Deputy Sheriff John H Polley of Fair Haven helped arrest the pair after weeks of investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Mia
Elin Marshall
Edward Clayton
Poultney
P. G. 'Swinnerton
Lad
Roe
Gleewood
Lake Homoseen
Fair Maven
George Marshall
Ella Marshall
Bll
Stafford
Clayton
Marshale
Therm
Glenwood
Mex
Marshall
Sherif John H Polley
Fir
Haven
Wark
Swanton Center Flood Report Promises Record Water
Weather notes describe swollen brooks and ditches after a twelve hour tin of rain. Observers say Geldy creek holds more water than at any time in the past year, with reports of increased flow and localized flooding in the vicinity of Swanton Center.
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Swanton Center
Loc
Geldy
Farewell reception for Pastor Braisted and wife in Barre
A farewell reception for Rev and Mrs Braisted was held in the parlor of Barre’s TF Baptist church as they leave for their new home in Oneida New York. Parishioners and guests praised the couple’s ministry, with musical offerings, speeches, and a gold gift presented to the Braisteds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnner
Mire
Hirabellod
Onell Y
TF Baptist
Ter
Hirnisted
Cave
F P. A. Hutchinson
Mina Ethel Inglis
Watt
Mise Pewtl Lewis
Miaa
Ellabeth
Fon
Cw, Petry
Walter N. Crearcou
Rey
Mra
Barre
Jo W. Barnett
Lahore
Myra
Wien
Dan A. Perry
Friente
Hirneted
Traisted
William Inglis
George Kirant
Ered
Ingite
Slugere Reederns
Harry Trey
J. W. Shinkls
Mise
Ruby Brediey
Ethel Koylie
Berle Holmes
Mise Dorothe
Dwight IT
Cutler
J. Bateheker
Harry Beadler
Meatsted
Indies Old Society Fair Draws Large Crowds at Presbyterian Church
Large crowds attend the Indies old society fair at the Presbyterian church with a thronged vestry and enhanced Christmas article sales. Entertainment earns praise from attendees as students and local talent perform, featuring a variety program and a domestic booth run by Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Cable, whose names were omitted from yesterday's notices. The fair closes tonight after a final sale and show, expected to raise a handsome sum.
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Indies’ Old Society
Presbyterian Church
Marines
Dell
Ux Little Gieley
Iane Solo
Merle Gow
Ruth Armatrongg
Mary Will
Belle Thormpson
Robert Knox
Margaret Cable
Calle
Judies’ Aid Society
Fall term reception at Spaulding big school entertainment highlights
A reception marking the fall term at Spaulding big school drew a large crowd under the class of the tion. The high school orchestra opened the program with a selection followed by a talent showcase featuring students Mike Florence Ruswell Miss Tush Robina and Nelson Brown among others. After intermission Gycondalyn Didkid and Murdella Haafth contributed piano and vocal numbers with a sword dance by Mig fenbolle Gall. The Pratt Troup closed the evening with a musical number amid a committee from the class of Hol jin listed as Frank Grady Harry Levin Waterman Trask Pure ting Slayton Nichole and Marine Rogers.
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Spaulding
Taroh
Mike Florence Ruswell
A. S Martin
Misa Tush Robina
Nelson Brown
Mies Gycondalyn Didkid
Aml
Miss Murdella Haafthromderal
Mig Fenbolle Gall
Missen Flare Mackay
Mino Hickert
Pratt Troup
Hol Jin
Vranels Grady
Harry Levin
Line del Waterman
Walter Trask
Jona Pureting
Florence Slayton
Sue Nichole
Marine Rogers
New Officers Elected At Suadah Temple Kilpatrick Ball
Suadah Temple of the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorasan Weldite annual meeting in Miles' hall attracted 150 members. Waldo H Farrar of Montpelier elected grand amir, with W A McDonald valleesHeik and J Ward Carver among those named. A short vent followed the business session before vaudeville acts and a finale featuring the Ghost closed the event.
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Suadah Temple
Dramatic Order
Knights of Khorasan
Weldite
Miles
Dokies
Claremont
N. Hy
St. Johnsbury
Woodevill Terbiary
Maipere
Campbell
Waterbury
James Mackay
Currier
Lb Tre
Recorts
Frank BR. Dawley
Montwiier
Neil
Ralph
Barre
Joca
J. Wart Garger
W. H. Duble
Starre
Alexander Li
Gerhardt
Reese
Jancheon
Toes
Wiltine
Wltl
Tatértson
William Mackin
Wilton Horry
Wilkin Robertson
Casee Jones
Doklow
James Xalt
Gs Hy
Former Arraigned for Selling and Pleading Not Guilty
A raid at 22 Ladd Street, occupied by Mrs. Katerina Bardelli, uncovered a barrel of substances. Walter Hutchins and another youth were arrested after disturbances. both arraigned, pleas entered, and cases continued to December 30 and December 1 in city court. Bail posted in separate sums.
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Attornes
Carver
Sinclair
George Carle
Harry Gamble
Ladd Street
Katerina Bardelli
Srott
Carlo Merlo
Gamble
Walter Hutchins
Jene Scott
Herbert Spencer
Maknoikes
Senate reunion guests tour Hotel Vermont city party
State Senator John W. Gordon and Mrs Gordon attended a Senate reunion in Burlington hosted by Senator Max L. Powell, with Lieut Gov Slack presiding. The Barre quarry firm Boutwell Milne & Varnum showcased Edwin Lamasure’s pastoral calendar scene as part of a winter display. Gows of Montpelier announced painted china wares for Christmas at Miss Kent’s millinery.
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John W. Gordon
Imurlington
Senate
Max L. Powell
Hotel Vermont Company
Slack
St. Johnebury
Slagk Wap
Boutwell, Milne & Varnum
Barre
Edwin Lamasure
France
Europaar
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Kyte
Wood
Massachusetts
Hampstead
Emerson Shoe Co
Dr. Hutchinson
American Civic Association
OLD Country
Talk OF
the Town
Robert Q. McDonnell
St. Albanes
D. B. Wayman
Woolsvitl
XN. H
Awas
Trasponte
Groton
T. A. Swett
Richard Hogea
Plattsburg
N. Ys
Marre
Phil
Opera House
Manrem
K Averill
Alice Averill
Trranont Street
Kosten
Tufts College
Mra. C
Journala
Ciloe Tenigit
James Muorther
D. Mathewson
Mathewsra Weed Childena
Wheelock
Lifim Cruickwhank
Andrew Young
Merehent Street
Ofelock
Merle Wotchinsm
Godden Seminary
Williamstown
John EB. Hughes
Spaulding High School
Mies Marion
Chacy
Robert Bongrie
Mes. McTarland
Woodmitt
Bera Hamlet
Willam Dewey
Hall Street
Cambridge
Francis
J. McDonnell
Buffalo
S. C
Gverta
City Hotel
J. Robbins
A. A. Kove
East Calnisy
G. May
Mersboles
Clyde Mann
Rusell Hoyt
Jefferson Medical College
Philsolphe
GH. Hoyt
Summer Street
Kiley
Hardwick
Martin Riley
Otis
A. Lewis
Hartington
Pearce
Kerew
Clark
Bostany
Whitebeck
Rachoeter
NYG
Kerr
H. Bruce
Ceepennin
Yung People's Society of Christ
Ian Endeavor
Joseph Bombard
School Street
Serviers
St. Monica's
Beckley Street
Tiwwathalpn
No. M
Nowthifield
William Legier
Jornal
Iarge
Mike Marguerite FB
Nichols
Richardson Street
Francis Z. McDonnell
Psering
Prines
McDonnell
Agnes Nelson
Mins
Flora Murphy
Clerks
Candiopilla
Stewart
Gobeltoni
Davidson
Mortisville
Windsor County Court
George LaBelle
Plainfield
House of Correction
W. E. Braisted
the Baptist
Christman
The
Pythian Lodge
Waldo H. Farrar
Montpelier
Royal Wisler
Brer
J. W. Gordon
Burlington
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