Now Charged With Murder In Broker Shooting
John C. Lumsden, the slayer, is charged with murder after fatally shooting Buydam during a dispute over a $490 debt tied to financing an electric vibrator company. Lumsden claims self defense as he fired at Buydam and fled with injuries to Downs and others in the Broad Street office. Buydam later died in Hudson Hospital, and the case centers on alleged debts and stock collateral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
B. Suydam
Broad Wrest
John ©. Dumedan
Hudson Arrest Hospital
Tamaden
George A. Downs
Suydam
Soy
Downs
Lameden
Lumsden
Buydam
Carnegie urges tariff debate in Congress
Washington dispatch reports Andrew Carnegie called before the Ways and Means Committee to discuss tariff policy. He criticized steel protection, suggested alternatives to shield independents, and referenced a magazine piece where he urged reducing steel duties. Carnegie arrived in Washington under subpoena to answer questions amid intense scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Andrew the Bras
Congo
Tool
Gary
Steal Trust
Ree
America
Bia
Dublin
Caragio
Washington
House of Representatives
Cabirman Payne
Carnegie
Jack Abernatiy
White House
Mye
Mr. Seca
Explosion of varnish burns Cromdmoor family
Dec 22 Cromdmoor Island reports a grocery driver Charles W Franklin Jr warming varnish on a kitchen stove caused an explosion and fire. The wife probably killed, Franklin and two sons aged four were burned, Agnes McDonald later identified a body, Mrs Franklin heavily burned and enveloped in flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromdmoor
Island
Charles W. Franklin
Stally
Franklin
Cma
Agnes McDonald
Buried Secretly to Avoid Seekers for Beeston Murder
A fragment notes Beston in December as crowds seek sensational detail about a Beeston murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeston
Mormons Plan Hotel Build In Vermont Summer Colony
Royalton Vermont December 21 Junius Walls reports a Mormon group has developed a 200 acre estate near Dairy Hill. They aim to erect a large hotel on the property and have been working through the summer to clear and plant shrubs. Sophronia’s Glen is named in honor of Joseph Smith’s sister. The group envisions a large Mormon colony in the area during summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royalton
Salt, Lake City
Tahirean
Vermont
Autopsy on Child Body in Somerville Case
In Somerville police court Mrs. Kelleher, under arraignment for six murders in her family, faced bail requests. The twelve year old girl’s body was autopsied at Arlington Medical Institute with Drs Swan and Durrell. Mrs. Kelleher allegedly confessed but denied the charges, shouting that the statements were false before being taken from the electric car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Kelleher
Boston
Jartweil
Ds. Swan
Aides
Durrell and
Arlington
Chelsea visitors and town notes mix with illness and travel
Local town diary records visits from Stamford and Boston friends, illness recovery updates, and Christmas holiday plans. Notable entries include A R Hood and Tay Becket travel, Mrs Fran of Portunies illness, Dr Fred Beckwith recovering from rheumatic fever, and several residents visiting relatives in St Johnsbury Lebanon and Barre. Deputy Sheriff and Mrs Kent of Randolph and Mr and Mrs Spear are among those hosting relatives during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
A. R Hood
Tay Becket
Fran
Portunies Ee
E. Godfrey
Kent
Karl G. Thomas Hea
Boston
Frank Thora
W. Kent
Randolph
B. H Adams, Jr
W. Hi, Sprague
Mra
Fred Morehant
St. Johnbury
Theron Spear
Mlorance 510
Newland Telephone Co
Lebanon
N. H
Mit
Evan, Jackson
Barre City
W. Hi. Sprague
Fred J. Beckwith
W. M. N. C. Moore
Ial Sarshan
Deash Reirs
Jennie (Moore) Mayall Paxton
Mnatewook
Ab Henry Clarke
Wort Hill
Harold Corwin
An Corwin
Northfield
Mass
HA. Corwit Gi
Bane U
Pete
Nee
N. Ee Eprom
Terimouth
Nis Parvnis
Dos
W. Ee Huy
Two Injured in Redstone Quarry Accident in New Hampshire
Ernest Sawyer and George Monroe among four men badly hurt in a Redstone quarry near North Conway on Saturday afternoon. The blast involved improper handling of explosive powder, raising fears of more injuries. Authorities report two others, including a man named Dice, seriously affected as the incident compounds recent local fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Sawyer
George Monroe
Redstone
North Conway
N. H
Haedstone
Ernest Low
George ‘Munroe
John
Scotland
Two Arrests Reported After Break In
The report notes two arrests following a roaming group of men seen entering through a window and managing a disturbance as inmates arrived. Names such as Albert Deemanals of Allen and George Jones of Woburn are mentioned with fines up to 1825 for bird-related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Reid
Albert Deemanals
Alen HH
George Jones
Woburn
Fire causes explosion at Beacon Street building
A one story block at 1025 to 1957 Beacon Street near Brookline line burned when a gas vapor from a stove was ignited by a fire. Owner O Brien drothers of Brocksite occupied by Giavel drug store and Hunter shoe shop. A man named Gavel suffered severe burns while attempting to move a car. Several Brookline firefighters were thrown from ladders by the blast but none were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Des
Beacon Street
Ling
O'Brien “Drothers
Brocksite
Spec
I Giavel
C. Hunter's
Onus
Brookline
Fountain Explosion Destroys Brockton W C T U Fountain
Gas ignited beneath the W C T U water fountain on Main street Brockton at 8 o clock last night blowing the fountain from its foundations. No one injured though the street filled with smoke and debris. Fire officials suspect a pocket of gas formed under the fountain and ignited by a thrown match. A conduit beneath the fountain and a possible underground leak contributed to the blast. City officers kept crowds back as a second explosion was feared and avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
W. C. T. U. Gift
Main
Main Street
J. F. Philbrick
Brockton Gas Light Company
Gwa
Benneath
City Marea
Kingwan
Gre
King Never Settled Trial Opens Second Week
Boston February 21 The second week of the trial of Ca F King opened to day The son is expected to occupy et bureau and the defense will ope week from to day Frederick Conant of jer Maine testified Mathe Jobe Wem and that King never settled.
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Boston
Dev
Ca F_ King
Et ‘Burelay
Frederick Conant
Jer
Placeholder headline from a fragmentary source
A fragmentary OCR note describes a dispute over support for an institution and mentions traveling to trade with an unspecified Saracen partner. It references a deputy intervening, a card breaking incident, and an arrest, all in a vague local legal context.
Man Declined by House of Correction Over Turbulent Incident
Edward Martelle, ordered to serve time after an intoxication incident and petty larceny conviction, was returned to Rutland Saturday. The case stems from a prior 40 day jail sentence tied to intoxication and a separate home of correction option, with a recent statute affecting confinement of non felons.
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Burlin
Edward Martelle
Rutland Wriprin
House of Correction
Martelle
Church Street
Wea
Home of Correction
Thailand
J. L. Morgan
Bones of Correction
Puch
Woman Found Dead After Night at Home
A woman was found dead in her room after a night in which she did not appear by nine in the morning. Drs Mason and Morton examined her and ruled natural causes, though the stomach was sent to Burlington for analysis to confirm an autopsy. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenal Hour
Mra
Mere
Dre
W. F
Mason
Arthur Morton
Burlington
Areonie
Stowe and Plainfield Visit Notes and Local News
Talk of the town covers residents traveling for business and visiting relatives in Stowe Plainfield and Boston. Local events include a sheriff sale on West Street a dance at Foresters ball and a Christmas art and gift display. Notables arrive at the hotel including Albany Boston and Burlington visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. B. Boyce Sajoened
Peterdey
Stowe
Leon March
Plainfield
W. BE. Dufur
Northfield
Otin
J. A.lin
Albany
J. Braman
Boston
Williare Sanborn
Burlington
John Reid
A. B. Kenerson
Chicago
P. Marvin
Methuen
Mans
Charles A. Watter
A. ©. Carleton
Tee
H. Ti
Brown
al, Martin
Tom
Nele
Public Gane ie Citity Tomes Baers, Tate 7 wigitt, Des. 28
Damaged OCR reads like a public notice item with unclear names and dates. Readable parts indicate a notice involving public matters, possibly a meeting or deadline, with names and a December element, but details are illegible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Gane Ie Citity
Baers
Tate
Wigitt
Des
Fire devastates Messenger plant in Saint Albans
A Burlington Free Press dated report describes a blaze that destroyed the St. Albans Messenger building and the adjacent B. B. Perkins & Co. jewelry store, with $75,000 losses and 1,575,000 insurable value. Firefighters faced a basement fire, hydrant issues, and the building’s collapse, while plans to rebuild within ninety days emerged after the alarm at 30 g'dork. Several injuries and arrests related to surrounding disturbances were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Albans
St. Albans
Protest Fires Destroy Curtis-Pierce Block Losses Total About 25000
Fire swept the Curtis Pierce block harming Palmer Torrence Dr B C Halliday William Towle Co Mrs J T Powell J A Jarvis and Thar Tey J Burbank with losses from fire and water. B B Perkins Co suffered near total loss of about 25000 with 21600 insured. jewelry and mixed stock saved. Perkins plans immediate reopening next door and new stock for Christmas. Additional losses included Col Forbes library and yesterday’s blaze recalls 1806 fire in Montpelier. water pressure restored after a temporary disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis-Pierce
Palmer & Torrence
Bravery
B.C. Halliday
William Towle & Co
Phoy Hors
J.T. Powell
J. A. Jarvis
B. B. Perkins & Co
Curtin-Pierce Block
Mr. Perkins
Yeterday
War era typeset delay at The Messenger Co
Swanton details a wartime printing delay as The Messenger Company plans a new typewriter and carbon copy system. Aims to publish a large section in a month with two new machines on order, but delivery delay hinders progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanton
mannuseraTics
Messenger Co
Inatal
Holiday Shoppers Pack Stores for Christmas Boost
Holiday trade surged as shoppers flocked to Harre area stores on Saturday and into today. Merchants report strong demand for Christmas and New Year gifts with many residents spending more than usual and planning earlier deliveries for today's busy business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harre
Aerjean Express
Day-Sadlier Couple United in City Ceremony
Misa Alice Radler Sadlier daughter of Me and Mia Sadlier of Church Street and Harry Tay nleo of this city were married last evening by Rev. P.M. The ceremony occurred at the light Wala church with friends and family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Alice Radler
Mia
John F. Sadlier
Church Treet
Harry ‘Tay Nleo
Rev
P.M
Someasey
Murder Trial Follows Farm Feud Fireball Night
Weathersfeld police report a double murder tied to a farm dispute. Keohn Seet allegedly killed his wife and granddaughter on August 4 after a late midnight outcry over a farm running issue.
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Weathersfeld
Comu
Keohn “Seet
Warly
Galfovea
Deane
Court Martial Opens to Probe Yankee Sinking In Navy Yard
Boston dispatch reports a court martial convened at the navy yard to investigate the sinking of the cruiser Yankee. Commander March and the crew attend as witnesses. The piece also includes a long excerpt urging labor and justice over charity in addressing hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Yankee
Navy Yard
March
Man dead after accidental gunshot on farm
William Thayah, 30, was killed when his own old shotgun discharged while he and coworker Root hunted a wild flock on Clarence Goodrich's farm near Abs Worthen's stock yard. The weapon slipped, struck a rock, and a bullet pierced his heart. Root survived uninjured. Local investigation noted the accident as unintended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Des
William Thareh
Root
Clarence Goodrich
Abs Worthen
Dent
Thayah
Pethmyah
Goodrich
St. Albans
James
Vermont Cup Exhibition Promises Rich Prizes at Shows
Twelve of fifteen cups offered by the Vermont Poultry Association are on display at Verndale Jewelry. One grand silver cup valued at 100 dollars will be contested by Vermonters for state championships at shows in St Albans White River Junction and other venues from 1909 to 1910. The state custodian will exhibit the cup and award diplomas for the best display with a possible extra year if tied. Local associations have posted prizes totaling over 500 dollars across events and fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Association
Hado
Vred Ae
Vermont
Rhode Ae
Vermont . Poultry Association Terre
Vermont State Association
St. Albans
White River Junction
Ee Aed
Onp
Reckless Quarryman Accident Injures Eye
Alex Robinson, a quarry worker, attempted to thaw a valve on an air compressor last Friday using a powder can as a container. A powder grain ignition caused an explosion, blasting debris into his eyes. Dr. Wheeler of North Montpellier treated him. his eye injury is improving and sight is unlikely to be lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Robinson
Robinson
Wheeler
North Montpellier
Musicians' Union elects officers at Local 488 meeting
At yesterday's Local 488 Musicians Protective Union meeting the following were elected for the upcoming term: Parken, Cavem, Carpenter as treasurer, Bemis, Batchelder, Bleck, and others. A meeting is planned for tonight at City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musicians Protective Union
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H. B. Suydam
John C. Lumsden
Hhe
New York Hospital
Payne
House Committee On ‘Ways and Means
Beston
Chelsea
Quarry
Conway, N. H
Pire
Brookline Line
King
Jebn Oe
Winooski
Fru Tale Vie
Obi
Mry
Minnie Ranney
Talk OF
the Town
L. ©. Griffiths
Lena McDonald
A. W. Lauphin
Boston Place
Ter LeQial
Kate Drew
N. L. Jackson
Newport
Scaggh
N. L. Brown
Mies
Harriet Lattornty
Middlebury
National Bank of Barre
Barre Savings Bank and Trust Company
M. Willey
John Moveley
H. Fredrickson
Clara Fredrickson
Jennie Fredrickson
Habeday
Foresters
North Main
Pearl Stroute
Lauda
Colorado
Panton
W. R. Hay
Lady For Best
Highland Schottleche
Gentlerman
Hiland Schottis
Tiexete
Gedrige Fowler
Arte Stanet
Mary
Ford
Aingur
Beaton
Messenger
B. B. Parkinn To Co
Messenger Company
Gal. C
Forbes
Lee Per
Gal
Rae Ie
Ing
Soval
Dougy
Gsi
Kingman
Pepsi
Ieee Am
Paris
Medical College
Col. A. “E Houvet En Mies Vertoot
TR. C. Sturtevant of
St. Albane
Pree Treas
Piremen
Ak In
Winch Inere
Brent
Barre
P. M._ McKenna
Connecticut
Weatherefield
Maine
Bath
Uggenst
Ashion
Edwin Markham
Civilization
William Thayah
Musicians’ Union
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