Roosevelt reports progress on Panama Canal inspection
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress detailing observations from his November inspection of the Panama Canal zone aboard the battleship Louisiana. He describes weather, sanitation, hospital and housing conditions, labor camps, and construction activity, noting substantial progress though time was limited and some issues remained under study. He thanked Panamanian officials and noted cordial receptions in Colon and Panama.
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Washington
D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
Panama
Colony
Louisiana
Colon
Pacific
Canal
Commission
Ancon Hospital
Cane Police
Amador
Riko
Ponatan
Tivoil
Ancon
Panay
Culebyn
Land Frauds and Public Lands Major Roosevelts Warning
President Roosevelt condemns land frauds and reckless western land transfers. He urges recasting laws, creation of national parks, and shifted control from Interior to Agriculture for forest lands and grazing. He advocates a naval personnel bill to grade vice admirals, criticizing the aging promotion system.
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Washington, D
Roosevelt
Grese
Interior
Vhoe Department of Agriculture
Inace
Pathe
Naral
See'y Bonaparte
Ife
TWO DEAD BY WOMAN S SHOT IN BOSTON LODGING HOUSE
In Boston on Dover Street a 40 year old man Al Atwood and Margery Clark 40 were found dead with gunshot wounds in a lodging house. Atwood died later at the hospital while Clark held a revolver. Neighbors knew little of the incident and police found no witnesses. Friends say Clark believed Atwood was married and jealousy fueled recent quarrels.
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Boston
South End
Margery Clark
Dover Street
al Atwood
Head Atwood
Clark
Wood
Denver
Atwood
Ita
Man Shot to Pieces Near Strother Wedding
In Virginia a feared fox hunter and rancher known as a crack shot was shot to death by Jamesen Pate Rathers after attempting to leave the Strother home following a marriage to Winnie Strothers. Brothers of the bride fired from the roof, causing a sensational death amid rising excitement.
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Dee
Vyruam
Iid
Ani
Jamsen Pate Rathers
Bytaters
Mies
Vinle Strothers
John BR. Strother
Shim
Mywatere
Bywaters
James
Phillip Strthers
Patrick Bags for Mercy Clemency Appeal
Patrick awaits clemency from Governor Higgins after pleading to commute his death sentence for murder to life imprisonment. The note was prepared in the death house by T. Milliker, with Patrick’s brother urging the appeal. The governor’s response remains unreported.
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Higgins
New York
Patrick
Tire
Bin
Gwarnrnor
Hve
Tiggite
Don T. Milliker
Bretherman
Paterick
Originator of Yankee Nation Idea Dies in Connecticut
C Spencer of Saybrook Connecticut, a wealth owner and promoter of the Yankee Nation concept, died at his home after a long illness.
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Saybrook
Conn
Tire
C. Spencer
Bby
Nine Sailors Drowned in Cutter Disaster
Nine sailors of the battleship Tindastan drowned when their cutter upset off Portsmouth Essex on December 17. The incident left the crewment in mourning as authorities investigated the cause.
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Portsmouth
Groton News Briefs From Woodevilla And Nearby
In Groton Noy Blanchard works in a Woodevilla NH grocery store while Ernest Clark and Grant Vance return to St. Johnstry Monday. Mrs C B Hatch and daughter Katherine return for winter. Clarence John wins 18 at Miller Ayers Lumber Groton Pont. Everett Wornoth attends Fat Man s club Wolfe River Friday. Ricker Brothers introduce a new delivery sleigh bought from FP Downs. Mrs Harvey Mood cared for Mrs Peter Carpenter bust. Local residents report several minor incidents and recoveries ongoing.
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Noy Blanchard
Woodevilla
Ernest Clark
Grant Vance
St. Johnstry
C. B. Hatch
Kathery
Clarence John
Miller-Ayers Lumber Company
Groton Pont
N. Hostman
G. He Pillstory
Everett Wornoth
Fat Man's Club
Wolfe River
Downs
Scott Walsh
Northfield
Welch
Harvey Mood
Peter Carpenter
Troops Guard Vatican Amid Rome Demonstrations
Thousands of demonstrators allied with the French incited near the Farnese Palace in Rome as Prince Borghese led a protest against the Vatican. Soldiers blocked access to the Apostolic Palace while deputies urged restraint and a French ambassador urged calm. The crowd, chanting anti Vatican and anti clerical slogans, faced cavalry charges and several arrests. The government sought to balance France sympathy with Italy’s church relations and avoid direct involvement in the dispute.
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Apostolic Palace
Prince Borghese
Rome
Nec
France
Ene
Giardiano Brun
Conta
Trano
M. Barrere
Italy
Siler
Church
Norwich Defeats Crescents In Rough Northfield Game
Norwich University defeats Crescents 28 to 25 in a rough Northfield basket hall contest at Armory Hall. Barney led the Norwich effort with 14 chances made while Smith starred for the visitors. Reed Carpenter Tearney Harbor Ames Watson Taskets and Moore contributed in a tightly fought, prize-like affair.
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Northfield
Wight
Norwich University
Barre
Lero
Baresevor
Armory Hall
Frettye Pevicals
Aleng
Vin Riley
Ereiting
Surdesufilly Thimen
Barney
Liege
Tyo
Smith
Norwich Crescents
Reed
Carpenter
R. fy.Tearney
J. T
Harbor
Ames
J. Y Watson
Taskets
Harney
Watnoo
Harker
Sngith Gition
Clark
Ruse
Toon Timek Tools
Ceheoe
Greuthbers Um Ee Willer
Hine
Government proposes secrecy on pinepotaly policy details
A garbled report outlines that the government plans a new proposal to the Chamber of Deputies in Paris. It notes the substance of the policy remains secret and no explicit details were shown before the initial session. The piece references public confusion over the plan and the timing of disclosure.
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Paris Dee
Tees Factory
Chamber of Deputies
Burnham of Mutual Life Sentenced to Prison in New York
George Burnham, vice president of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co., was sentenced to two years in Sing Sing for a crime described as grand harboring in the first degree. The report notes his roles as draelim president and general counsel and places the events in New York with a focus on the sentencing outcome.
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George Burnham
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Draelim
Mutual Reserve Life Trenance Company
Grant Harcony
Death of Mrs Mary Miles in City and Fairfield
Venoyayle mother of D M Miles passes away at her home on 19 Spree street aged 70. Survived by three sons and three daughters including Janine, David, William, Mrs Owens and Mrs Bent. Funeral from St Hea’s church Tuesday morning at 10, body to be sent to Fairfield for burial.
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Miles
Mest
A. Bentt
Spree Street
Meath
Eenile de
Siede
Janine Ty David
William Hey
P.O. Owens
Dh. Bent
Margaret
Telock
Fairfield
Wirial
Senate sets up confirmation on Vim-Railroad panel
A senate panel appointed Saturday will consider confirmation this evening. The headline imitates an extraordinary claim that has broken all records, noting the house’s lagging pace in moving the long awaited appointment. The report emphasizes procedural steps and impending vote.
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Senate
Vim—Railroad Commission
Montpelier session ends with adjournment expected
Northfield reminiscences as Montpelier adjournment nears the biennial Vermont legislature. Legislation plans include a charter and water works amendments, school bonds, and public rosters. Officials and citizens report routine committee activity, appointments, and local notices amid a busy week.
Gilded Dome Gala Senate Pay Vote Recalls Event
The Vermont Senate approved a pay bill amid a lively night marked by a raucous session. Members cheered as pages circulated and attendees, including Betty Green and reps Slayton, Flinn, and Ricker, rode out the humorous display with loud laughter and quick motion.
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Mack Seston
Betty Green
Strafforl
Flinn
Springfield
Ricker
Groton
Soute
Alburgh
Slayton Rimore
Nominees for Railroad and Penal Institutions Board Confirmed
Menipetier, Dee 11 The Somate town confirmed John Redmani of Newport HHI Porter of Wilmington and Hotlinter Jackson of Rare as railroad commissioners. The Senate confirmed George Aiken Woodstock D Morse Randolph and F J Russell Slinews Wairy to be board of agriculture F Williams Newport to be trustee of nekI replacing Porter resigned Weeks Middlebury Harttayn Hyde Park and N K Chattee Rutland to be board of trustees of penal institutions.
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Menipetier
Dee
John "Me Redmani
Newport
Bli HH
Porter
Wilmington
Amt S
Hotlinter Jackson
Rare
Redmend
A Wiltsington
Ister Danyie Prekent
Barre
Ifewn
Washington County
Senate
George Aiken
Woodstock
D. Th. Morse
Randolph
F. J. Russell
Slinews Wairy
Board of Agriculture
F.C. Willagns
Neki
Glace
Ketl
John &. Weeks
Middlebury
W. Harttaynt
Hyde Park
N. K. Chattee
Rutland
Sentral Brought into Barre to Relieve Freight Pressure
In Barre and Montpelier the Central Vermont freight rush pressed hard. About 30 cars were moved to Barre and Montpelier sidings filled as Trammastoy Keefe oversaw blocking and sorting to create empty gates for granite shipments.
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Sentral
Barte
Vermont Fairway
Montpelier Junction
Bares
Mennae
Trammastoy Keefe
Barre
Montpelier
Post Elects Officers at Crandath G A R Annual Meet
Annual meeting of Crandath Post No. 90 G A R held Saturday afternoon in Beckley Wey comnmen elected officers including commander A B Dodges and adjutant J V conwnan. Other named officers included W Hunt, C Toney, A J Baker, Charles Sharkey, EB White, GL Thewkley, and Chas jaaricin as alternate.
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TB. Oratt
Dal Port
Goal R
Beld
Conannniler
A.B. Dodges
Comntuan
Beckley
J. Ve Conwnan
Fi W. Hunt
Murgean
Montpelier Community Notices From A Fragmented Issue
Fragmented text records mention individuals North Montpelier Charles Caloite Wat week, Mr and Mrs Win, Stanley Fished, Geerur L Peay, Mise Eleie Clerk, Burlington Saturday. Readable details unclear. items appear as social or community notices with names and days.
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Win
Stanley
Geerur L. Peay
Mise Eleie
Boine
Burlington
Heth
Gomild Weneit
South Barre Meeting Notice At Unity Temple
Fragmented notice from South Barre outlines a district meeting at Unity Temple in Montpelier with local Masons, bake sale items, and refreshments. It invites attendees and notes a Friday event with cordial invitations extended beyond the immediate area.
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Berra
Unity Temple
Hoth
Barry and
Moptpelier
Ulla
George Dantols
Fire devastates Burlington block hotel guests flee in night
Burlington fire records show 40 000 damage to the American House block on St Main. Guests escaped in night clothes as flames engulfed adjoining tenements and a terrific explosion rocked the building. Insurance figures include J E Hogan and McCarthy holdings with Wine and Liquor Co. coverage. Local residents describe a chaotic scene with several parties fleeing upstairs and down.
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Burlington
Frans Rad
Renee
Americnan Louse Clark
Main Streets
W. B. McCarthy
JL. Southwick
W. B. Gates
Fen
Tel
Lupon
Mira
Henjemin Proseer
Ticonderoga
N.Y
Mir
Conrad
Senate
Promer
Troy
Matt
Ners Ton Wine & Liquor
J. E. Hogan
Uie American
Mecerthy Crskington Wine Liques Company
Valund
Hermides Gurtin
Hoan
Me. McCarthy
Burlington Wine & Liquor Company
Lafayette
Mentor
van Buren
Small Fire At Montpelier Hits Montpelier House
A small blaze broke out at Montpelier house last night after 10202 alarm sounds. Damage is set at less than 100 dollars but caused major panic as many guests fled in night attire. Fire extinguished by water and pitchers. smoke and heat were noted as a chimney fire mirrored a similar incident last Thursday.
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Montpelier
Old Polion Gazette Building Destroyed by Fire
A major fire in New York today leveled the Old Polion Gazette building at a city landmark site. Five firefighters were seriously burned. the blaze caused losses estimated around 100000. The structure previously housed Tenjamin Franklin memorabilia and related footage.
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Police Gazette
New Yor
New York
Polion Gazette
Lowes
Tenjamin Frankin
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Hnnton Hospital
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Sprague
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Wishal
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Bhay Wis
Tee
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Kate Graves
National Memorial Co
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Nina Thurston
Chenney
Misa
Marlon Kimball
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Mire
Charles Gokery
Taer Gokey
J. W. Grady
John L. Moseley
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Tate
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Clarence
J. M. Bullock
Cyric Lovelad
Winuas
W. A. Blake
Jordon
Adtrian Scott
St. Albans
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Gilbert
Peter Gilbert
War Len
Thie
Cura
Trooke Jett
Council
Wid
Greene
Howe
Northe Field
Mayo Block
Huntley Steam Lalindry Wy Howe
Brulington
Vriday
John Plankett
Wer Hutchthaven
Na Jone
Charlestown
Plankett
St. Mary's Church
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Manches
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Telating
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Fane
Rendebern
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Oy Trois
Pair Haven
Thernof
Rie Forumiller
Nilla
Walt Vermont
Orson Riverick
Moretown
Middyrrox
Vermont
Sheldon
State
Orville Marble Company
Home Telephone Conpany
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Stata
Commitianiuma
Sam Ayers
Ann Story Cho
Kanther Damen
St. Alo
Mice Ee Seat
Dewart
St. Athens
Avery Tase
Peany
H. Jackson
R. R. Commission
John W. Redmond
Bli H. Porter
Crandath Post
North Montpelier
Charles Caloite Heen
South Barre
Mrs
Montpelier House
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