125000 Men Seek Raise For Increased Wages
Notice served today on every railroad system east of the Mississippi River indicates the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will demand wage increases averaging about percent. Conductor and crew wages to be standardized affecting 75 railroads and 125000 trainsmen. Leaders say a united East may push arbitration if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionippi River
Pittsburg
Missiedippi
Brotherhood of
Lve
Secali
Bern
Wy. G. Lee
Sationn
Brotherhood
New York
Brotherhood of Mailway Traine Ae
Pittebure
Stanes
New England Rail Unions Demand Early Wage Increase
Boston December 2 railway workers from the Boxton and Maine line and the New Haven Hartford system notified their respective bosses today of an early demand for higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Boston
Boxton & Maine
New York, New Haven
Hartford Railway
New York Official Approves Sugar Frauds Restitution Claim
William Loeb Jr. approves Richard Parr's moiety from 1,204,000 to 1,004,000 tied to duties evaded by underweighing at American Sugar Refining. Parr and Edwin Anderson faced rival claims as investigations traced the scheme uncovered November 20, with a civil verdict against the company and substantial penalties. Parr expected to receive about 30 percent of the named amount, roughly 700,000, as restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Loeb,Jr
Art of
Richard Parr
United States
Parr
Trenager Department
Loeb
Harris Osborne
Customs Department
Pele Company
te company lant =pring
Gnilix
Figgaagie
Parrie
Awan
He Han
Edwin T. Anderson
Custone
Treasury Department
Mr. Loeb
Osborne
Train wreck near Benson leaves several dead or injured
The Santa Fe and Rock Island train wrecked west of Benson Arizona when a locomotive baggage car and two tourist cars derailed after striking a curve at high speed. Ten trainmen reported killed or seriously injured. survivors were taken to St Marys Hospital in Benson and identified as L A Bellows Dolores, Col William Fife, and Nellie Corbett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triton
Ariz
Vermont State Forester Warns Against Old-Style Lumbering
Vermont state forester A F Tinnell tells the American Moratry association that old style lumbering devastates land in mountain counties, reduces future wealth, and causes river flooding. fire wardens coordinate with the state forester to study forest fires and protect timberlands.
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Washington, D. C
American Moratry Association
A. F. Tinnell
State Forester
Vermont
Yooung
Wale
Crook Tells Tale After Surrender to Vermont Authorities
Bloomington Dec 20 John Sullivan surrendered to local authorities and recounted a career as a novice thief. He claimed the notable crime was robbing a Morgan Wisconsin post office on August 28, 1908, yielding 827. He named accomplices George Edwards alias Portions Patty and John Williams, now known crooks. He said he hailed from Lowell Massachusetts and had previous jail terms in Keeney Hall and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Til
Tohn Sullivan
Warrencred
Morgan
George Edwards
Portions Patty
John Williams
Lowell
Mann
Massachusetts
Keeney Hall
Rock MLXI
New York
Still Shines As Star In National League Records
Ex President John Heydier released batting figures showing Wagner with 14 hits for 242 bases and Mitchell of Cincinnati batting .319. Reacher led bases with 64, Pittsburgh topped team batting at .320, and the champions also led in runs batted in with 40 totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heydier
Wagner
Outheler Mitchell
Cincinnati
Reacher
Pittsburg
Collapse of Wooden Bridge Drowns 27 People
Petersburg reports a wooden bridge over the Pripet river in Mosyr collapsing. A crowd of laborers and women on the bridge at the time drowned, numbering 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pripet River
Mosyr
Russia
Petersburg
Fugitive from Vermont Arrest in Boston Nailbiter Case
Boston police arrested Peijeli Caruso in the North End on a fugitive warrant. He is charged in Vermont with malicious assault using a razor in an attack on Francesco Rabeto on November 21 in Springfield. Caruso was detained at 4 Tinnston Street then bailed and released.
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Boston
McCauley
Durham
Hanover Street
Peijeli Caruso
Hing
Carisa
Springfield
Avennic Salimttery
Francesco Rabeto
Tinnston Street
North End
Carndo
Vermont
Drowning Victim Believed Family Aboard Fishermen Suffer Loss
In Waterville Maine on December 2 a 40 year old man Benin Rey drowned while fishing on the Selwticook river. Onlookers stood frozen as he slipped from the bank and disappeared beneath the water. Three children survive the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Bia Ser
Geome
Siutere
Benin
Rey
Notable Anniversary Observed in North Troy
Mr and Mrs Mitchett Tint and Mr and Mrs R B Went will celebrate their eleventh wedding anniversary at the Went home on Saturday January 1. The families are connected by marriage and have resided in the town. the event marks enduring ties in this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Troy
Mra Mitchett
R. B. Went
Aeir Oftleth
Eaple
Treshatels
Big Factory Blown Up In New York Below
A large factory at 142 and Fourteenth Street exploded after a fire call. Fifty firemen narrowly escaped as the structure, including a Salvation Army dormitory, was demolished. Value of the destruction placed around $200000. cause undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
New York
Fourteenth Street
The
Salvation Ans
Fire Claims Three Children in Chicago Home
Three children of John Paremia aged six four and two were killed when a blaze swept through their Chicago home. The father burned to death while attempting to rescue the children as the mother was away briefly at the time of the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paremia
Maude Valiant
Chicago
Dye
Ati
Man Burns While Smoking at Home in Lynn Massachusetts
Lester Connors of 7 Rockaway Street fell asleep while smoking a cigar last night. His clothing caught fire, he fled the house and collapsed outside, badly burned on the face and body. Neighbors alerted police and an ambulance rushed him to the hospital where doctors reported severe burns but expect possible recovery.
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Lynn
Masa
Dac
Lester Connors
Rockaway Street
Lynnoo
Connors
Te Honne
Conroys
Doolittal
Farmer dies in Agawam barn blaze after lantern ignites hay
Agawam Mines December 20 Lewis Caruso a 50 year old farmer was burned to death in his barn. He had fed the cows with a lit lantern when a spark or heat ignited the hay setting the barn ablaze. Neighbors moved the livestock but did not find the missing man until later when his charred body was discovered.
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Agawam
Lewis Carnao
Caruso
Fire claim for Pennsylvania legislator in smoker’s death
Thomas Valentinetti Cape, Delaware County representative and former Philadelphia port collector, died in his Wie home when a robe ignited as he smoked a cigar. Family found him on a burning couch. firemen arrived after alarms. He was 74.
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Media
Thomas Valentine Cape
Pennsylvania
Delaware County
Philadelphia
Thomas Cooper, Jr
Cooper
Tug Penelope Burned in Icy Lake Near Cleveland
Three crewmen escaped a blaze aboard the Meshing tug Penelope as it burned in a lake near Lorain and Cleveland. The ship owned by A F Longell of Cleveland was en route to St Clair for winter quarters when fire broke out in the engine room.
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Lorain
Ghigo
Penelope
Cleveland
A. F. Longell
St. Clair
Cayil Charles Taches
Icebound Craft Reaches Shore After Perilous Drift
Two miles offshore the vessel met ice too thin to bear its weight and the crew struggled through shifting conditions. Five miles west of shore they collapsed upon reaching land. Engineer Percy Upper and fireman Jack Melver are named.
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Percy Upper
Jack Melver
Conviction in Burlington case of Trombley for keeping a disorderly house
Jury returns a guilty verdict against Lore Trombley for operating a house of ill fame on First Street. sentence is withheld. Witnesses testified to the tavern’s conditions with soldiers and many women waiting there. Separate note: Margaret Griffin was sentenced to the Industrial School at Vergennes for truancy.
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Burlington
Dew
Lore Trombley
Tromisew
First Street
J. J. Enright
M. G. Leary
Trombley
Margaret Griffin
Poirt
Vergennes
Mange Mill
Josey
Verges
Ludlow Strikers Resume Work Under New Terms
Springfield announces settlement of the Ludlow Associates strike. Polish workers return to work under a revised agreement with 3000 to 3500 hourly placements, no discrimination, and instruction of strike-breakers in operating machines. State board had expired terms. earlier settlement halted violence and resumed production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Maas
Ludlow Associates
Hendred
State Board of Arbitration
Fiie
Kid Dies After Boiler Edger Accident at Home
Felix Pratt a T year old son of Mr and Mrs F Pratt of North atrevt died yesterday from internal injuries after an edger machine at work threw a flying board injuring him. He was taken home in seeming recovery but deteriorated. he leaves two brothers Frank and Ernest, and both parents plus other relatives.
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Felix Pratt
F. Pratt
North Atrevt
Ro Booths Tomber
Inet
Pratt
Denels
Frank
Ernest
Man and woman sentenced in Waterbury adultery case
Mia Sulbam Julia Sulbam and TWemry Piesto were arraigned before Judge Harvey in Montpelter city for adultery. Piesto received a term of less than one year and up to two years in the house of correction at Rutland with hard labor. Mrs Sulham was given a sentence of not less than six months nor more than two years in the same institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Julia Sulbam
Twemry Piesto
Waterbury
Harvey
Montpelter City
Broggply Lontgut
Aca
Picard
Rutland
Sulham
Baroness Vaughan to Receive 56 Million After King’s Death
Brussels reports state funeral arranged despite Baroness Vaughan’s wish for a simple ceremony. Baronetess Vaughan is barred from the public service while lawyers finalize the late king’s estate, with an estimated 34 000 dollars left to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Leopold
Vnpoo
Vaughan
Child Born Aboard No. 1 Train En Route to Montreal
Rose LeMlann, traveling on the No. 1 train from Boston to Montreal, gave birth between Saint Albans and Swanton. The mother and child were cared for in Swanton and then moved to the sleeping car for the rest of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Albans
Rose LeMlann
Boston
Montreal
Swanton
Regular meeting of Graniteville branch No 12
The Regular meeting of branch No 12 of Q W F Woof S A will be held in Tima hall on Wednesday December 2 at 7 30 o clock. All members are requested to attend per order corresponding secretary.
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W. F. Woof
Nicaragua Crisis Prompted Widened U S Dialogue
Washington reports a formal request for recognition from General Estrada, leader of the Zelaya regime opposition, reviving U S consideration. Estrada says he will oppose any president chosen by Zelaya or the Nicaraguan Congress and warns of conflict if Madriz or Trias are selected, arguing peace requires excluding Zelaya and his followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Der
General Estrada
Ajovi
President Nominates Ambassadors to France Mexico and Anetgip
Washington December 20 The president sends nominations to the Senate naming Robert T Bacon of New York as ambassador to France Richard C Kerns of Missouri to Anetgip Henry Lane Wilwill of Washington to Mexico The message outlines three diplomatic postings and awaits Senate confirmation.
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France
Austria
Mexico
Washington, D. C
Senate
Robert T. Bacon
New York
Richard C. Kerns
Missour
Henby Lane Wilwon
Washington
Thaw Petition Denied by Supreme Court Today
Washington authorities report that Justice McKenna denied Harry Thaw's petition to review the New York court order committing him to Matteawan. The U S Supreme Court will not hear the case. The decision closes the petition for relief at the federal level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Justice McKenna
Washington, D. C
Harry Thaw
New York Courte
Mattenwan Seghem
McKenna
TALK OF THE TOWN Ladies and visitors roam local towns
Numerous notices detail visits and trips by Edward J. and others to Williamstown Boston Hardwick and Tacoma as residents attend rehearsals and city events. Hospitals, concerts, church activities, and a Christmas-themed shoe sale mark a lively local day with multiple named individuals and places.
Christmas Concert Delights Large Baptist Church Audience
The Sunday school department held a Christmas concert at the Baptist Church last evening before a full house. The program featured song, recitations, and exercises by the children, with Mrs. Grearson and others organizing.
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The
Baptist Church
Elurch
Peeps
Thors
Fred A. Grearson
BF. AL Hutchinson
G R. Lynherm
Mire
Batehelder
Athoo
Christman
Morenes Culbertson
Dorothy Perry
Edahk Perry
Wayne Perry
Ketin Aslo
Edimsind Sanhorn
Erma Cheney
Agnes Allen
Holly Wreatha
Thelma Perry
Ethel Castle
Dorothy Inglie
Eva
Marley Kidder
Emig
Roland Cragwi
Granite Industry Talks Stall in Northfield and Barre
Committees from the Northfield branch and Barre manufacturers show no progress toward settlement of granite industry differences. A latest proposal was defeated, with no new conference planned, as both sides delay further talks. A social event on Granite Street and a Montpelier versus Barre checkers match are announced to engage the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Barre
Amd
Checker Cranks
Montpelier
Barra
Postal ban on Red Cross stamps temporarily lifted
The Barre bishop said he had not received official word from Washington. British postal authorities have temporarily withdrawn their prohibition on Red Cross Christmas stamps. Mailable letters and parcels to Britain or the British possessions may proceed with proper postage, with clerks instructed to affix stamps to backs of items mailed to Great Britain.
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Popmninstir
Barre
Post Offce
Woeehington
Washington
Postmaeters
Contry
Post Office Department
Postal Administration of
Great Britain
Red Cross
Trehend
Great Boitsia
Capt Dodge Re-Elected Post No 10 G A R Officers
The EnnAi election of Kh B Crandall Post No 10 G A R was held Saturday afternoon. Officers elected include Prat Commander A F Dodge, senior vice commander George T Beckley, junior vice-commander Jerry Hutchinson, quartermaster Vic P Willey, surgeon John Tittereon, chaplain A J Baldwin, and other posts. One member Morris Hunt died among the post’s ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennai
Kh. B. Crandall
G. A.R
Prat
A. F. Dodge
George T. Beckley
Jerry Hutchinson
Vic P. Willey
John Tittereon
A. J. Baldwin
Charlee Sharkey
Charles E. Whiley
Guard
J. B. John
Woop
Willy
Joe J. Beckley
Nathan Harrington
Jon Coghue
George W. Bent
Morris
Hunt
Scarlet fever quarantine raised at Montpelier facility
The report notes that the scarlet fever quarantine at the Montpelier terminal was uplifted this morning. The scene included religious service elements led by the principal bishop and references to Dr. Cooper and a student connected to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Éhupal
Cooper Bey
Cooper
Regular Meeting of Tool Sharpeners No 2
A regular meeting of Tool Sharpeners No 2 branch Granite Cutters’ Intérvision acwovtiacion will be held in Nicholx block on Wednesday Dec 24 at 7 oclock. James Mutoh, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Cutters
Intérvision Acwovtiacion
Nicholx
Jas. Mutoh
Mark Doty of Calais Dies Suddenl y at 61
Mark Doty, 61, a leading man of Calais, died last night after a choking fit while at home. His only son T Karl Doty of Springfield Mass was due to visit and arrived with his wife shortly after the death. The funeral will be held at Kent's Corner on Tuesday at 1 PM with interment in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calnia
Mark Doty
Thin Town
Bayn
Lip Rusily
T. Karl Doty
Springbelt
Mass
Mr. Doty
Tie
Kent's Corner
Charles C Staples Dead at 74 in Williams Town
Charles C Staples died at 10 this morning at his home in Williams Town after a month long illness from heart trouble. He was 74, a Civil War veteran, and leaves a wife and four children. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Staples
Williamstown
Pinning Accident Pinches Seaman Minard at Quarry
William Minard, a seamater for EH C Leonard, was pinned under a sled after it slipped from a team at Barclay Brothers quarry. The sled dragged his right foot for about an hour before help arrived. He was taken to his home on Elm Street. the doctor found severe crush injuries but no broken bones, and he will miss work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Minard
EH. C. Leonard
Wes
Tle Deom
Eeioee
Barclay Brothers
Minard
PhD
Etan Ie
Pnlfs
Mra
Hattie Minnard
Elm Street
Joe Wy. Jackson
Minard Wis Bt
Two Raids In Websterville House Lead To Arraignment
Alfonso Primazeri was arraigned today before Justice A C Dickey in East Barre on illegal liquor keeping charges. The raid on a two tenement Websterville house yielded beer and an arrest. another raid occurred in the same building with a man fleeing as officers arrived. Deputy Sheriff W F Cutler and George A Morrit led the operation. grand juror WL Cotler presented the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso Primazeri
Websterville
East Barre
A.C. Dickey
Ballwan
D. A. Pitaley
Enut Barre
Primazori
Onight
WL A. Cotler
Knut Tharre
Poirtimveri
Baptist Church Opens Winter Gym For Boys
Partially through church effort boys and young men of the Baptist church gain a winter gym. They lowered basement space four feet and added trapezes parallel bars rings and boxing gear. William Milne James Grew and Gworke Murray supervise and assist as visitors act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Rastum
William Milne
James Grew
Gworke Murray
Man Dies After Being Kicked by Alered Horse
Anson Hickok of Fairfax, 80, died at St. Alban hospital yesterday afternoon from injuries suffered when kicked by a horse ten days earlier in St. Athans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Hickok
Fairfax
St. Athans
St. Alban Hospital
Alered
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New England
Richard Part
Will
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Hawes
John Sullivan
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Crook
Honus Wagner
Fedeli Carusa
Son
Othere
Tost
Thomas F. Cooper
Media, Pa
Tug
Icy Lake
Wen
Ludlow
Graniteville
Wadriz
Trias
Nicaragua
Thaw
Talk OF
the Town
Geat Pitts
Edward J
Williamatownh
BH. Crutekntank
C. BK. Searles
Littleton
N. T
FH. Hruffne
Plainfield
M. Tayntor
Hardwick
Thin City
Barre Citizens
Pan D. Leavitt
Mina Florence Leighton
Tacoma
N. H
Robert Rieside
Ganiiner
Ear
Bemis
Angie McLeod
City Hospital
Peter Thom
Seminary Street
Mary Lawry
St. Johnsbury
James Jey
Christeates
Presbyterian Church
City Hospital Corporation
City Court Room
Soelock
Andrewn
People’s Shoe Store
Paris
Bijou
Spartemen
Congregational N Day School
Thursiday
Tr ix
Thorshell
Capt. Dodge
Crandall
Montpelier Seminary
Calais
T. Earl Doty
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