Runaway Car Blamed for New York Central Explosion
The New York Central terminal blast left ten dead as gas escaped from a broken main after a runaway electric car crashed into a buffer and ruptured a gas line. Firemen report multiple skull fractures and eye loss among the injured. officials cite a mixture of air and illuminating gas ignited by an electric spark as the cause.
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New York
Der
New York Central
Sengroutt
Itw Trakes
John J. Quinn
Sre
40Th Etree
Avory
Wille A. Withall
Railrad
Withall
York Central
Vien Jdemt
Daly
Mde
Kittredge
Harvont
Whaley
Grand Central Terminal
Substation Pipe Fire Ignites from Escape Incident
A pipe escape penetrated the lower section of the substation power Tiuse and ignited due to an unknown spark or minor ignition source. Fire crews responded quickly to control the blaze and prevent wider damage to the facility. There were no reported injuries or outages beyond the immediate area.
Strikers To Resume On Rejected Terms In St Louis
In St Louis on December 20 workers from the shipyard steel and metal trades call for a resumption of work on December 21 after rejecting earlier terms offered May 4. The plan returns to pre strike rules with nine hour days for general workers and ten hours for engine house staff. About 4,000 employees walked out, largely from Sedalia Argentina Fort Scott and Kane with potential reinstatement for those seeking seniority within 60 days. foremen about 140 will not be rehired. Total wage loss cited near 2300000.
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St. Louis
Marhinaes
Blackenetha
Bolermékues
Wil Sheet Metal Workers
Mi Maeiticraw
Ac YS. Sullivan
Snew
Sullivan Amin
Sedalia
Argentina
Ark
Fort Scott, Kane
D VERMONT BORN PIA TTSBURGH DOCTOR DR DAVID KELLOGG DIES
Prominent northern New York physician Dr David Sherwood Kellogg died at his Platteburg home yesterday. Born in Bexez Vermont in 1840 he earned medical degrees in 1870 and 1873 and an A M in 1884. He served as pension examiner 1880 to 1900 and held multiple public roles. Kellogg was active in medical and historical societies and owned a large Indian relic collection.
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Piattsburg
David Sherwood Kellogg
New York
Bexex
M. T
Mies Elizabeth S. Smith l
Turlington
Robert D
Chicago
Nelson
Poultney
Elizabeth
Arthur Pope
Thirid S
Seattle
Wash
Francia F
Troy Conference Academy
Poultnay
Kellogg
Platteburg
Mattehurg
U.S A
Vermont
Northern
New York Medick! Association
Vermont Historical Society
Prines Society
New England Historiogy and Genealogical Society
Lorimer Exonerated by Senate Committee Report
Washington December 30 The Senate committee on privileges and elections reported Lorimer exonerating him of charge that he lied under oath about his election graft. Senator Root of New York joined the librarian committee in reporting favorably a bill to create commissions for a suitable Abraham Lincoln memorial.
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Washington, Dcu
Dee
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
United Sabes
Lorimer
Root
New York
Committee On Librarian
Abrahamincoln
Crowe Held on $5000 Bail for Murder Charge
William H. Crowe, a Vermont native, pleaded not guilty in Providence superior court to murder charges and was held on $5,000 bail. An indictment accuses him in the death of Rome Charbonneau, an inmate at Cranston State Hospital. Crowe, a former keeper at the jail, had served ten days at the institution when Charbonneau died. no direct witnesses described an assault.
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Providence
Provident
R. 1
William HH. Crowe
Vermont
Superior Criminal Court
Herlae
Rome Charbonneau
State Hospital For the
Gindulf
Athufaema Wan
Ik Coell
Te Wae Chan
Ik Wae
Vermont Industrial School
Vergeniv
Moran challenges Wolgast for lightweight title
Boston December 20 John Moran recently knocked at Rattling Nelson and challenged Ad Wolgast for the lightweight championship at any time or place Moran offered to quit engagements to meet Wolgast and settle the bet with a title bout in Chicago Moran’s claim follows a Chicago show where Johnny Gamelett defeated Wolgast in five rounds, a right hand punch cited as decisive in the report.
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Wep Cees
Boston
John Moran
Rattling Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Moran
Tay
Veilgount Ranplla
Johnny Gamelett
Cfuikoast
Chicago
National Athletic
British Election Rumors Stir Isle Rules Debate
Fragmentary London dispatch reports a general election mood amid unsettled Ireland policy and a claimed majority leaning in favor of a rule change. Opposition fears a decisive shift as factions pursue promised outcomes and the prospects of allied coalitions remain unresolved.
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London
Beerahe
Ireland
Menda
Cambridge Bank Case Sees 18 Year Sentence For Keliher
Keliher, linked with George W. Coleman in misapplying funds from the National City Bank of Cambridge, Mass, is sentenced to 18 years in Charlestown State Prison. Judge Hale pronounces the sentence after ruling on Keliher’s bill of exceptions. The government plans to try Cuniffe and Woody, two witnesses, on Thursday after arrests following the conviction for perjury.
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Boston
Big Bie
Keliher
George W. Coleman
National City Bank of
Cambridge
Charlestown
Sentenes
United States Fireuit
Hale
Kelcher
Cunniffe
Woody
Atime
Adams Sentenced to Three Years in State Prison
Adams a former prominent State street note and stock broker was convicted of larceny of a stock certificate valued around $000. Judge Stevens sentenced him in the superior criminal court to imprisonment for no more than five years and no less than three years. The trial showed he would replace pledged collateral with similar stock after brokers and others had interest in his dealings. Additional cases against about forty brokers are pending as authorities seek recovery of hypothecated stock.
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Boston
Doc
Alman D
Adama
State Street
George H. Robinson
Stevens
Superior Criminal Court
Lamy
Iwan
Adame
F. Anguetut Heine
Adams
Supreme Judicial Court Agarest
Unraveling a New Haven Town Case in Vermont Court
Middlebury December 20 The chancellery court considered the title bill involving the town of New Haven Weston and others including the National Bank of Middlebury and James McIntyre of New Haven The case grew from the death of A P Roscoe treasurer and town clerk and funds of several organizations The special master Charles H Darting of Burlington reported and parties sought to remand for further enlightenment Attorneys Lory C Russell Charles T Betton George K Lawrence Frank L Fish acted for the various parties.
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Middlebury
Ludge Zed & Stanton
Chancery
New Haven
Ymes
Weston
National Bank of Middlebury
James McIntyre
Tselves
A. P. Roscoe
Charles H. Darting
Burlington
Lory OC. Raseell
Charles T. Betton
George Ke, Lawrence
Katlanda
Frank L. Fish
Vergennes
Judge rules Boston contracts cannot favor union bidders
Boston Superior Court Judge Richardson held that the superintendent of public buildings cannot discriminate for union-only firms when awarding contracts. He enjoined awarding a contract to a non lowest bidder, stating public money must not be spent to benefit unions or any particular group.
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Boston
Richardson
Superior Court
Superintendent of Public Buildings of
Ps & Public
Cere
Beneft
Te Nm
Mercy Recommended in Trial for Murder Case
In New York Mrs Jhen ette Anderson faced trial in the supreme court for subaide and murdering her husband’s half brother Wilson last July. Testimony claimed Wilson drank heavily and threatened, the carving knife found near his body. The court rendered a verdict and remanded her for sentence on a future date. Additionally the Monthe-ald child of Mr and Mrs John Angelia of Centerstre et died this morning. funeral set for 2 p.m. tomorrow with interment at Cathelle cemetery.
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New York
Tee
Manstacghier
Jhenette Anderson
Supreme Court
Subidae
Domes Wilson
Sleeek
Wilson
Anderim
Wilton
John Angelia
Centerstreat
Cathelle
Nelson KR. Cilley
Setunday Mor
Gecay Peake
Wisted
Smith
John Stephen
Samuel Gerrard
Iliow
Indchildren
Aschor
F. C. Ladd
U2 Mms
Gee HL Milne
Rom ‘Trow
FP. W. Cilley
Gecar Peake
Charles Peake
Kdvrin Peake
Pay for Their Trick in Hyde Park Impersonation Case
Lamoille county men impersonated officials to defraud a man in Hyde Park. In separate proceedings, Nolen Gedin of Wesbford and Fred Demag of Rasen were charged with impersonating State's Attorney Maurice Hendon and others. Sentences ranged from two to three years with fines and probation provisions. Multiple cases followed in Stowe and Eden, including property conversion and a shooting verdict, while the probate estate dispute for Fred Laraway proceeds on appeal.
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Hyde Park
G. Spaulding
Annie Wa
Stowe
Woranyatta
Ahogh Son
Wils
Cane
Wtate
Harey
Newton Wod
Glenn HL Tittotsen
Sewall
Charper
Eden
Monlay
Comte
Fred Laraway
Frick Laraway
Rutland Water Declared Primary Cause of Typhoid Epidemic
Rutland, Dec 20. State Board of Health reports, after hearings and tests, that Rutland’s recent typhoid fever outbreak, with 80 cases and several deaths, was primarily due to city water. Other factors like milk and personal contact may have contributed, but water contamination is cited as the main cause. City officials contend with the findings.
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Rutland
State Board of Health
Itte
Tipe
Sal
Burlington Mayor Silent on Sewer Easement Row
State Board inquiry questions Mayor Burke on why the city has not started the new sewer work on the southern city tract. Attorney Flynn blocks city easement through Flynn property, three hearings held to reach a compromise, with efforts by street commissioners and the state attorney to provoke proceedings if needed.
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Burlington
Dev
Burke Rerey
t + health
Trugk
Aeuth
Alew
Burke
Th. F. Brown
John
J. Flynn
Vitnn
Flynn
Funeral of Legislator Pierce in Vermont
Funeral services for Representative Iastue M. Pierce of Montpelier were largely attended at a meeting house in Rutland. Clergy led the service with prayer and eulogy, a military guard and taps, with speakers including Sen. Mead and Rep. Stone. Burial followed in Granville, and floral tributes came from local friends and organizations.
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Suitland
Montpelier
Ray E. Smith
W. J. Clauem
A. Finney
George C. Thrill
Granville
Vermont Man Drowned in Atlantic Tragedy
Vermont man Charles M. Gif ford, a University of Vermont graduate, drowned last Saturday after a fall at the Virginia station. Professor J K Hille made a rescue attempt. relatives and university colleagues are tracing his movements after mid September.
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Wiffont West
University of Wret Virginia
Robbery on South Main Street in St Albans
Raymond Wright, a 20 year old clerk at Hl Royce's store, was held at gunpoint by a masked highwayman near South Main Street around midnight. The robber demanded money, took between 10 and 18 dollars, and fled. Officers searched the area but found no trace. No arrest announced.
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Albans
Raymond Wright
Royce
Sheriff's Department
Rebeer
Mae
Young Wright
South Main Street
Wright
Ube
South Ryegate Man Fined and Civil Case Notes
A South Ryegate man paid a $50 fine after a jury trial in Caledonia court over a piano replevin dispute with Lorenco Gray. The plaintiff sought $500 damages and costs, while other cases noted settlements and upcoming trials. Insurance suit activity and several arraignments, including a license violation and a street affray case, were reported with varied outcomes.
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Jolaebury
Caledonia Court
Bil
Ladnoer
Lorenco Gray
Yeaterday
HL. F. Griswold Ve
BR. Wentworth
David KE. Porter
Simonds & Bearles
S. Laird
Guy W. Hill
Hill
Mr. Laird
Scott McDowell
Lyndonville
Providence Washington Insurance Co
Sun Fire Insurance Co
Grain Dealers Towurance Company
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurence Company
Frank Bishop
Apt
Simeon Dunn
Porter
Simonds & Beames
George B. Id
Willard Tangmaid
Asia
Thurke
Flora A. Woodward
Henry W. Clark
Ann
St Joseph Guyver
Selli Bauer
SS Ee
SN. Senne
Andre Ginduli
Hormountain
Ryegate
Attormer
Harland B. Mowe
Man Falls Down Stairs in Residence on Eastern Avenue
Carl N Benedict, nearly 75, suffered serious head injuries when he fell during an evening routine at home. He struck his head on a window, cutting a five inch gash and other wounds. He was taken to bed after Dr. Chandler treated him. condition reported resting but unsettled with dizziness. Neighbors heard the crash. no memory of events afterward.
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Sonley
Carl N. Benedict
Heneilet
Mr. Benedict
Mra. Benedict
M. L. Chandler
Benedict
Heneilict
Derembher 15
Sanday
de Sonsmaerstreet
Tie
Nashua man sustains severe injuries after plummet from plaza
Nashua resident Nashua Noh Fie, a clerk at Hallieey's Aquar store on Hollis street, leaped from a plaza yesterday and nearly dragged two people with him to the icy ground. He suffered a skull fracture and a compound elbow fracture. He was operated on immediately. his condition remained precarious as nurses O'Brien and Lapham tried to restrain him and prevent further falls.
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Nashua
Noh
Mise O'Brien
Mise Lapham
Idea
Barre girl on program at New England Conservatory recital
Miss Bertha Bau, a Barre girl studying piano at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, was featured on a pupil recital program Saturday afternoon, February 17. Her Chopin Polonaise in C minor showcased her talent and technical proficiency, drawing enthusiastic reception.
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Bertha Bau
New Engler Conservatory of Music
Hoston
Conservatory
Mine Hall
Barre City Hospital elects Stickney president after best year
The Barre City Hospital annual meeting elected Dr. O G Stickney president and re elected officers. The year closed Dec 1 marked record patients treated and more free care provided. 182 patients admitted, 60 male, 2 female. 6 births, 18 deaths. 2772 days of board. $8272 free bed days. hospital finances show improved condition with receipts from patients and donors, and notable bequests from J K Smith and W A Bayer.
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Barre City
Milne Sieves
John FE. Smith
OH. Reed
W. A. Bayer
Smi
Hospital Indies
J Kk. Smith
W. A. Ba
Smith
Elizabeth
Royce
Della Johnson
Hue
Fastibution
Chain snags injure workers at Bowt well site
Seers and Milpe Varnum describe a lifting derrick accident when a chain broke while hoisting a large stone. Ruiter, struck in the ribs, sustained fractures as he fell to the ground. A physician noted three broken ribs and treated him on site.
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Ruiter
Bowtwell
Varnum
Arcand
Buiter
Siin
Last of Large Family Dies at Home in South Wreek
Mrs Lavina M Vray dies at 20 o clock this morning at her daughter's home Mrs EA With ay of South Wreek's illness of montis. Mrs Vray was buried to Reedbury and was years of age. Her widens aayte wea Loria Nelo and Cras Bes Need. 9 aver oe se tren tiveral fate have not been completed.
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Lavina M. Vray
O'Clork
South Wreek
Montis
Vray
Cotton production increasing in 18 0 growth rise
A Washington report notes cotton production rising through December 14, with gains suggesting output nearly a million bales higher than earlier figures. The bulletin cites growing yields and improved harvest conditions across key growing regions.
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Washington, D. C
Dee Sk
Printers Union Elects Officers in Meeting Note
The printers union held a meeting to choose officers for the new term. President, secretary, treasurer, and editor roles were discussed, with candidates named as contenders for the positions. The group planned to finalize selections at the next meeting.
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Tiffany
4Th and
Madison Avenue
Waldo
Follinwe
Eurich
Yari
David 8. Kellogg
Senate
Crowe
Wolgast
Geo. W. Coleman
National City Bank of Cambridge
Masa
Eruon
Cave
MERCY
Jeanette Anderton
Lamoille County
Rutland Board of Aldermen
Mead
E. M. Pierce
Charles BM
Gifford Lomt
Morgantown
West Virginia
ST. Albans
South Ryegate
Blue Mountain
Caledonia County
Wins Bertha Bau
New England
Orange
Nelson R. Cilley
C. G. Stickney
J. W. Dackwon
Pisi
Jorge Suiter
Lavina M. Pray
Bone
Printers Union Officers
M. Carpenter
Noonan
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