Spectacular street murder grips Somerville town
Maes Doc Poe, daughter of Dr Agnes Bartley, was shot and killed on Somerville Street this morning. James Harmon, son of police sergeant Harpton, carried the body to a nearby store before surrendering to Medford police. The victim, a public figure, was about twenty years old and the shooting has caused widespread uproar.
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James Harmon
Maes
Poe
Agnes Bartley
Somerville
James Har‘mon
Har‘toon
Bian
Lode St
Medford
Dover Channel Collision Sinks Steamer Lindholmen
A channel collision near Dover left the Lindholmen, bound for Sweden, sunk after a crash with another steamer. Reports indicate many lives were lost or feared dead though details remain unclear and unofficial.
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Dover
Lindholmen
Sweden
Anotle
Inter Wioken
After Her Money Says Mary Kelleher
Boxton December 18. Mary Kelleher held as a firebug and suspected in the strange deaths of several family members confounds the alienists at Cambridge today. Police expect to obtain evidence soon to permit exhumation of bodies from the Kelleher lot in Arlington cemetery. The woman is jovial yet secretive and says they want to prove me crazy and get my money.
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Boxton
Mary Kelleher
Cambridge
Kelleher
Arlington Cemetery
Shyeaya
Fire Destroys Charlestown Stable Warehouse Worth 50000
A Charlestown fire on Rutherford Avenue destroyed a stable and storage warehouse valued at 50000, with about forty vehicles and four horses lost. Four alarms summoned engines as flames threatened wooden shops near Priston state prison area. The fire, owned by William Breen and used as a express company HQ, had unclear cause.
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Boston, Co
Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown
Tharton Town
William 8. Breen
Mr. Brean
Sang Express Company
Silicon & Eye
Lodge Treasurer Found Dead In New Britain
Carl O a lodge treasurer and financial secretary was found dead with a pistol beside him in New Britain Connecticut on December 18. committees were appointed to revise the books.
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New Britain, Conn
Carl O
Masons
Vous
Reopening of Schools Plan Discussed by Board Members
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a board of health discussion about reopening schools in December. Mentions include officials and stipulations guiding the process. Details are unreadable but point to a formal decision or timetable being considered.
Pietee 14 level rises amid city issues
Fragmentary OCR notes show a local scene with mentions of level, nets, past events, and deals in a city context. Readable fragments reference a 14 level and ongoing activity, but specifics are unclear.
Rockefeller Plunges Into Fresh Legal Scrape At Hearst Case
New York, Feb 18 A dramatic courtroom scene unfolded as John D Jr Rockefeller faced charges linked to a headline spreading scandal about his father. Prosecutors pressed warrants against Star publisher Carvalho and officers Bradford Merrill and Edward Clark while Rockefeller was not present at arraignment.
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New
John D. Rocker
Hesey
York
Yeader Andorra
Clareness
Shearn
Hearst
Agslatant District
Carvalho
Heller
Fosanay
Verome
Ube
Dacaanbat
Ato Yonevin
Finn
Bradford Merrill
Edward H. Clark
the Star
Merrill and Clark
Rockefeller
Railed
Jerrill
Io California
Will of Chicago man leaves hospital and charity gifts
The will of John Monahan, who died last September, left cash bequests to multiple charities and institutions. Probate had appointed his brother as administrator, with John Monahan of Chicago named as executor. The document was reportedly found in a sealed envelope during a search of the deceased’s home. Public gifts include Home for Destitute Catholic Children 500 dollars Carney Hospital 1000 dollars Little Sisters of the Poor 1000 dollars Confr of St Francis de Sales 6000 dollars Working Boys' Home 500 dollars.
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Monahan
Ohm Monanan
Chicago
John F. Lynch
Monshan
Carney Hospital
Little Sisters of the Poor
Conrah
St. Francis de Sales
John Monahan
Sues Contractor Over Dam Work in Connecticut River Project
Papers served in Frattlebors against Loring Forum company of Boston, engineers on the Connecticut River Power dam project, by Mrs Emma F Cutler administratrix of Eugene F Cutler estate of Hinendale. Suit seeks 10000 alleging gross negligence after a fatal accident on October 17 when a small traction engine was used on a railroad track and the contractor failed to warn, with R C Bacon representing plaintiffs and Fitts and Harlow Whitney for the defendant.
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Spee & Small Traction Engine
Comant
Angers
R. C. Bacon
Couna
Fitts and Harlow Whitney
Readville Trotting Club Debates Bond to Support Track Debt
Boston December meeting of the New England Trotting Horsemen’s Association discussed financing Readville track debts. Officials noted a bond issue of 100000 dollars to cover boating indebtedness estimated at 70000 dollars and reported 95009 dollars subscribed with strong offers from investors. The session adjourned to January 7 for further commitment.
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Boston
Readville
Erie
Atrek
New England
Scandal in Boston as McCullough faces arraignment
Leo F. McCullough of the Boston common council was arraigned this morning on conspiracy and perjury charges. He did not plead and was held on bonds of 2000 dollars for trial while investigators allege misuse of 200 dollars paid for Massachusetts law reports and false testimony before the council’s commission.
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Leo F. McCullough
Wan
Boston
Boston Common Council
Manes A. Ad
Common Council
Massachusets
Jared Mat
Common Ces
Cumsidy
McCullought
O. K
Moore Wil
Cuavidy
Record Flight Breaks Distance Mark in France
A broken line notes a distance flight record achieved in Tomans France with Wilbur credited for a new record. The report mentions a figure near twenty thousand in French terms and suggests a follow up before year’s end as competition continues and another planet-related milestone looms.
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ToMams
France
Wilbur Firteht
Cy Tay Brake
Criticisms of Lieut Chapman on Vermont Guard
Lieut A J Chapman commandant of Norwich University defends the Vermont National Guard inspection report. He says many criticisms were premature and that conditions have improved since March. He notes changes in Companies A L and G and states community indifference hindered efficiency, while recent militia reforms place Vermont at the lead in an active National Guard.
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Lieut Chapman
Vermont National Guard
Lieut
A. J. Chapman
Norwich University
War Department
Lieut. Chapman
Poe Comey
War Department i
I . Ee
Vermont
Red Cross Stamps Sold For Patients Burden
A National Red Cross issue aims to fund tuberculous sanatorium care by selling stamps through merchants and local lines. The stamps, not postage, are marketed as an aid for patients unable to pay full expenses. Merchants in the city participate to distribute the stamps and support fund distribution efforts.
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Red Crow Society
Red Cross
Red
Ivitens
Parkagen
Automobile licensing trends show surging numbers in early 1900s
The report cites state statistics on automobile licenses from 1906 to 1910, noting a large increase in the first year after cars were registered in the state. December 1906 marked the end of the initial licensing period with 512 licenses issued and a rising trend through 1910, including gains of 855 in 1907 and 440 in 1908, with 612 so far in the current year.
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Setae
Vermony Swat
Ipnat
Noieana
Cardario F Carver trial details surface in Dec court hearing
In Boxton on December 14 the former custom era figure Cardanio F Carver faced trial amid testimony from witnesses who claim shares and a supposed settlement related to alleged accounting irregularities. Attorneys indicated efforts to settle based on a basin proposal from the defendant, while several witnesses contested the terms and timing of any payment.
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Boxton
Cardanio F
Laren
Parker
Parker, Tthree of Them Treti That A Satiefao Story Settlement Had Been Mada Ying
Ipee Ae
Brakeman Fatally Hurt On North Walpole Rail Line
A brakeman named Pender Grash, 2 to 4 years railroading, fell from a moving freight car in North Walpole and was found on the track with fractures to the back and leg. He lay unconscious at 1:00 PM, doctors said there was no hope of recovery. He left a wife behind.
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North Walpole
Pendergrash
Killing 76 head of cattle in Vermont herd
Rutland December 18 Robert Weir reports the Vermont Marble company herd of 76 cattle found tuberculous. By Wednesday night 6 percent had been killed and buried in a trench while the rest were killed yesterday. About 25 were in very bad condition. Some 5,090 cattle remain to be tested but tuberculin procurement from the state has delayed work.
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Rutland
Robert Weir
Vermont
Colny
Train Collision Woes Lead to Critical Injury
East Richford December 16 report that Hneteer Far rar of a CPR train was severely scalded and in critical condition after Wednesday collision. The other three men injured are recovering at home.
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East Richford
Hneteer Farrar
Canadian Pacific Railroad
State debate on stopping Christmas tree cutting
Fragmentary editorial discusses preserving small evergreen trees and whether the state can intervene to protect forests and public welfare. It questions if cutting harms water supply and if trees on private land justify government action, urging scientific forestry and protective measures.
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Atste
Vermont
Woman Dies After Attempt To Save Wife In Malden Crash
December reports from Malden Massachusetts describe Mrs Ep pine FP Sullivan dying after attempting to save a wife in a crash. Another victim, Mrs Bulli, died soon after at the hospital. the man’s hand injuries were noted as serious.
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Malden
Mass
Des
Eppine
Sullivan
Baslike
Ates
Bulli
Vermont Legislature Adjourns For Christmas Holiday Week
The Vermont House accepted a resolution for a one week adjournment ending December 28 1908. The Senate tabled the measure and both houses planned to return after the holiday week. Bills discussed include milk pricing reforms and a commission on municipal and individual corporate law.
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State House
Vermont
House
Senate
Vivin
Montpelier
Renate
Legislators Paid Off In Second Salary Installment
State Treasurer Deayitt began disbursing the second installment of lawmakers salaries for the session. A $75 payment accompanied a $20 total amount, bringing the overall disbursed total to about $1,000. More funds were scheduled to be paid when legislators returned after Thanksgiving.
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Deayitt
Hon
Montpelier High School Presents Banquet to Football Eleven
Supt Brownscambe of Montes ier high school hosted a banquet for Montpelier football team at the Pavilion hotel last night amid cheers and gratitude. The event celebrated the players and their season, highlighting teamwork and school spirit.
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Brownscambe
Montesier
Montpelier High School
Pavilion Hotel
Barre firm seeks relief in U S bankruptcy filing
Barre based Edvants Bros with John A Edwards and Henry Edwards seeks relief under a U S court filing. The firm lists liabilities at 624 with assets 741. John Edwards owes 681 with assets 1 060. Henry Edwards debts 625 50 assets 750. Joe Strong of North Hero farmer shows liabilities 1 392 07 and assets 725 32.
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Oo Des
Epeed Ae
Rupley
Glork FS
Pratt
United States Court
John A. Edwards
Henry Edwards
Barre
Edvants Bros
John Edwards
Henry
Joep Strong
North Hero, & Farmer
Central Vermont Moves to New North Station Structure
Central Vermont Railroad relocates from North Station on Taast Street to a new red brick depot at Depot Square. The 83 by 32 foot building features a modern ticket office, waiting rooms, sanitary plumbing, and a 190 foot platform with an estimated cost over $10,000.
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Central Vermont Railroad
Bcwl
Granitestrat
Taat Street
Tt iv Buite
Jill Thie
Prey
East Montpelier Grange Meeting Held at Montpelier
East Montpelier Grange, Montpelier was held with attendees including Will Foster chaplain Mrs Roy Moster treasurer Clark Sibley secretary Arthur Bartlett gatekeeper Doris Mrs GC Moin Pomovs Mrs Lyle Young Flora and five others. Will represented Montpelier as guests of the grange and added to the enjoyment with remarks and a banquet served in the evening.
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Montpelier
Wedinestay Rar
Temple Eta Maton Stav- Clarenenipard
Will Foster
Mre
Roy Moster
Tressurer
Clark Sibley
Mtary
Arthur Bartlett
Clark
Doris
Moin Pomovs
Lyle Young
Flora
N.bl
Will
Grange
Parker Pleads Guilty In First Offense Intoxication Case
Albert Parker pleaded guilty in city court to a first offense of intoxication and was fined 85 with costs 7.17. Unable to pay he was sentenced to the county jail for 20 days. A half full pint of Peter C Createy whiskey found on Parker by Chief Faulkner was condemned and destroyed by Judge Scot. The case marks the first under the new liquor law requiring confiscation and destruction of any liquor found on arrestees for intoxication.
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Albert Parker
Tie
Peter C. Createy
Parker
Faulkner
Scot
Three Men Sentenced Before Adjournment
In St Johnsbury on December 18 Caledonia county court sentenced W J Lange to eight to ten months in county jail for getting liquor contrary to law. Lewis Dane, partner in the lunch cart, received at least three months and costs. Joseph Haggett was sent to the Industrial School at Vergennes for petty larceny with fines and possible 612 costs and 1K2 days added for nonpayment.
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St. Johnsbury
Caledonia County Court
W. J. Lange
Lewis Dane
Joseph Haggett
Wan
Vergennes
House of Corretion
Train collision disrupts service near Bethel station
An obscure railway incident damaged Central Vermont rolling stock after a freight train collided with an extra freight about a mile north of Bethel station. The accident left tracks and cars derailed for nine hours, delaying the afternoon mail and causing distribution boxes to be prepared in Barre for this morning.
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Central
Vermont
Pearl man may lose an eye in work accident
Charles Tt Gallagher a tool sharpener at the Burke plant may lose an eye after an accident yesterday. He sustained an injury to the eye while using a tool at work. Doctors have not yet determined the final outcome of the injury.
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Charles Tt. Gallagher
Pearl Oe
Burke Hes Eee
Gallagher
J. Eaeionhanty
Bo. Spry
Barre Woman Burned In Tallow Fire Incident
Mrs. L. H. Parneworth of 62 North Main Street suffered severe facial and arm burns from a mishap with burning tallow in an oven. A pan of hot tallow exploded when she attempted to remove it, knocking her across the kitchen and igniting a curtain. A helping person extinguished the flames and called for aid to treat her injuries.
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L. H. Parneworth
North Main Street
Herson
Talk of the Town Gift To Mt Tt Seminary In Month
Fragments report a gift or payment to a Mt Tt seminary, with a note of nine thousand dollars in a month. Details are unclear and some portions are withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Owl Seminary
Lina
Stores Open and Holiday Sales Begin in Barre
Local ads note Smith Cumings sells bead cheese and sausage, Hunt's barber shop offers quick service, and Gordon Richell repairs phones. Stores extend hours into Christmas season with new dosolates at 20 cents, fresh stock and holiday promotions. New England Fruit Line Farnham reports a Chicago trip, buyers expected back afternoon with accompanying goods. Holiday advert asks patrons to watch upcoming entertainments in Barre with evening openings and music.
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Hunt
Woodworth
Elecks
Gordon Richell
Palani
Tim Street
New England Fruit Tlm
Farnham
Chicago
Barre
Song
Alidea
Montpelier Firemen Respond to House Fire Report
Firefighters from Montpelier were dispatched to a house fire at the corner of Malin and Loonde with no injuries or confirmed structural damage. Units arrived and remained on scene to ventilate and assess the situation as of last night.
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Montpelier Ui
Malin and
Loonde
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DR. Carver
West Walpole
N. H
Otill
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Mire
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Maiden
Bille
Committee On Manufactures
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Ape Society of Orwell
Starksboro
Monkton
Lal
Willama
Newport
Howe
Williams
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Henry Edward
Granite
Central Vermont Abandonants
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W. J. Longe
Industrial School
Sarre
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Shepard's
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