Murder Verdict Delivered in Early 20th Century Trial
The jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree in the case of Mrs. Rogers, with a death sentence set to be carried out after a postponement to next Tuesday. The trial drew over 1,000 spectators as attorneys clashed over evidence including a note tied to Marcus Rogers. the judge’s charge dominated proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenbrington
Dex
Rogers
Mary M. Soyffe
M. Harber
Marcus Rogers
Perham to plead guilty in same case
Bennington reports that Len Verliam, the thin respondent in the Kogera murder case, will plead guilty a second time, with timing tied to mercy of the court. The sequence suggests a plea change or reconsideration within the ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perham
Bennington
Dee
Len Verliam
Miss Bates Discharged in Keaningian Murder Case
The case against Stella Bates in the Marius Rogerd murder was dismissed after proceedings this morning. Bates, charged alongside Mrs Hogers, appeared in court as the judge discharged her from the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benoit
Stella Bates
Mra. Hogers
Murdar
Marius Rogerd
Mito
Grand Duke Baden Duke Injures Forester in Hunting Accident
A hunting trip in Baden ends with theGrand Duke Baden injuring his forester Schwelelandt as a second shot wounds him severely, forcing amputation of a leg. The aged duke, seventy seven, is described as feeble after the incident, with medical attention and officials reporting the grim outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlin
Baden
Tsar ‘Arlarihe
Milelater
Boxnve
Giel
Schwelelandt
Hin
Davis Davis at Alexandrota Police Trouble
A murky OCR reads of a Davis meeting with Alexandrty in Washington. It mentions a cruiser San Francisco and an AMANgOromen Davis seen with Belrot Peewist amid police trouble. Vaughane Holly and Mistletoe are noted for the deworal Drowa'é r naan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Dak
Alexanstretta, Washingtis
Dee
Aexandrola
Cruiaer San Franisco
CTH
Weapvn
Amangoromen
Davis
Alexandritty
Belrot
Elity
Vaughane
Investigation Begins Into Rutland Wreck and Deaths
Vermont railroad commissioners opened an inquiry into the Rutland railroad wreck of January 2 in which four people died. Witnesses supported Dr. W. Bernard Webb’s claim that no orders were issued to the Wild Engine, which was en route to Sherburne from Burlington. Engineer Cowee had general orders to Rutland but no right of way to clear for regular trains. Dr. Webb testified and appeared for questioned hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buriington
Tite
Vermont Railroad
Rutland Railroad
New York Ayer
Sherburne
W. Benard Webb
New York
de. Webb
Lim
Dr. Webb
Cowee
Wild
Rutland
Wees
Wth
Webb
Fire devastates Houghton's Halifax deer park farm
Brattleboro reports a serious blaze at Houghton’s deer park farm in Halifax destroying two houses and a barn along with furniture hay and urchins. Insurance covers 4000 dollars with Houghton visiting Sheffield. The fire affected livestock elk and deer including 20 000 trout in Gab pond holdings.
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Howe
Houghton Deer Park
Brattleboro
Yes
Loo
Houghton
Deer Park
Halifax
Tnsurance
Sheffiehd
Bowen
Itn Deer Park
New Bridge Planned Between Hollows Falls and North Walpole
Developments indicate a new highway bridge to connect Hollows Falls and North Walpole New Hampshire, with the existing toll bridge likely to be bypassed. Walport and Hockingham selectmen share authority to create the highway, the bridge serving the Albanyway, and litigation due to disputed ownership and injunction action continues.
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Hollows Falls
Fellows Falls
North Walpole
N.hl
Walport
Hockingham
Chitaato
Drought Break Relieves St Altos Water System
In St Altos on December 23, honey rain ended a long breathless period, raising the lower tank level by about half a foot around noon. The relief continued yesterday and through the day until 6 pm, restoring some supply. Today the usual one hour service resumes and hops up until there is sufficient addition to warrant longer hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Altos
Sold to Whalen Bros for Burlington Post Office business relocation
The Burlington post office building project advances with Whalen Bros winning the sale for 8510. The old post office will be moved by March to the rear of The Strong on Main Street and likely converted into a theater. Bidder Thule offered 510 to cover renewal work, with completion targeted by mid March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlington
Hida
Burlington Postoftice
Nest
Thule
Mapoh
Thief Sent to Asylum Under Erroneous Name
A misidentified youth, G Brown of St Johsbury, was ordered sent to Waterbury insane asylum after stealing $20 from North Congregational Church. The case will be reviewed at the June term as officials prepare a report on sanity. Also noted are smallpox updates and the tenth annual poultry show in St Albans from January 0 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lm G. Brown
St. Johsbury
St. Jobisbury
Dee
G. Keown
North Congregational Church
Waterbury
Naylaw
St. Albans
Vermons
Pyull Associaatinn
Ines
Wive
Williamstown Leap Year Dance Planned by Odd Fellows
In Williamstown the Odd Fellows announce a leap year dance to be held in their hall on Pritay evening. Invitations request ladies bring their coats and gentlemen bring their money, with a 2 to 8 expectation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willhinstown
Odd Wellows
South Barre Mexican Rule Public Sale Notice
South Barre Mexico Rule 1 Webster of Lynn Mad will hold a public sale Wednesday after December 23 at Vaughan's and Abbott's with special fur rules and neckwear details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Lynn
Mads
Bouth Harte
Admirator
Vaughan's
European powers press Colombia to avoid war over Panama
Diplomatic pressure from European powers, conveyed to Colombia's Rafael Reyes, warns that any attempt to retake Panama could push Bogota into war with the United States. The reps say Colombia would gain no sympathy from Europe and Bogota risks catastrophe if it proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colombia
United States
Rafael Reyes
Panama
Bogota
Marrogala
Many Attractive Window Displays Brighten Barre Shops
A bustling Barre scene highlights holiday windows from Fred King the Jeweler to D F Davin the druggist. Jewel tones, glass, and brass share space with cameras, bookcases, and mantels. Furniture, clocks, and confectionery displays mix with silks, linens, and giftware. Local stores tout elaborate assortments and special prices ahead of Christmas gifting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Fred King
D. F. Davin
F. K. Barr & Co
Mpke & Yoost
A. Drown
HO. Holwes
Barre Book Store
W. Ft. Gladding
Barre Candy Kitchen
M. F. Harrington
Tomas
E. O. Mirrion
Love Finds a Way in Vermont Marriage Tale
Mrs Elig May Dashes of Waterbury and Edgar Rhodes of Pownal wed in Troy New York after a tale of pursuit begun in Bennington. Rhodes tracked a red bow worn by his bride to a Williamstown arrival and Troy station reunion ended in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Elig May Dashes
Waterbury
Idgar Rhodes
Pownal
Troy
N.Y
Rhodes
Tees
Roca
Williamstown
Eaverns
Prominent Winooski Man Dies After Long Illness
Winooski Vermont November 22 A Graves prominent local resident died this morning after a lengthy illness caused by kidney trouble and complications. He served as town treasurer for many years and held other town offices. Graves was a former general merchant and owner of extensive brick yards. He leaves a wife one daughter and three sons Frank L. and George H. Graves with Cheater Graves and another son.
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Graven
Winooski
A. Graves
Winowe
Frank L
Liv Fer
George H
Graves
Funeral attendance and business changes in Montpelier
East Montpelier and Montpelier residents attended Frank AL Halley’s funeral last Wednesday. Wallace Clark bought Frank Carr’s store, with an invoice issued Monday morning. OL Seinen returned from Canada on Tuesday. Jatin Willard resigned as dining car conductor for New York Central. Frank Willard was in Montpelier on business Saturday. A Grange meeting will host two degrees for many new candidates tonight. Mrs Warren Howland was in Barre shopping Saturday.
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Orando
GH. Chirk
Frank AL Halley
Wallace C Lark Bar
Frank Carr
Frank Willard
Montpelier
Grange Toslay
Warren Howland
Sale at Presbyterian church hall on Wednesday
A sale will be held in the Presbyterian church hall in Graniteville on Wednesday December 3 starting at 2 o clock in the afternoon. The sale features leftovers from a previous sale offered at reduced prices. All are invited to attend with items such as home made goods and other small articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Cornlaily
Fragmentary report from a tense vigil noting names and doubt
A partial OCR fragment records a tense scene with scattered names including Kil, Williats, Gortl, Gar, Kettle Woohins, Luigi Catal, and Joseph Moralli. It mentions John Coit on trial and a Barre witness J. W. Jackson questioning whether the act was malevolent, with confusion and chatter noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlo Macbison
Eli
Barre
Caesar
Two Alarms of Fire in Twenty Four Hours
An alarm near 8 o clock reported a small blaze in the Crane rooms at 315 South Main Street Lewter W Heath occupied the second floor. A wind from an open window spread flames. the fire was quickly controlled with no injuries reported. A second alarm at 8 25 morning from Berlin and Pode Wood streets brought new fire crews to a house on Berlin Street owned by M I Smille, where a boy had a bundle of wood under the stairs. the family extinguished the flames before firemen arrived.
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Emall
ILS
Martinta
South Main Street
Lewter W. Heath
Berlin
M. i. Smille
Berlin Wreet
Ooonplad
William Low
Barre Stock to Be Shown at Fair Exhibition
A meeting of subscribers will be held Monday evening to elect officers for the company organizing the exhibit. The Saint Louis granite exhibit in Graniteya arena hall is planned with designs on display and Test designs prepared. Marre granite is highlighted as a notable inclusion with space allotted largely due to fiscal reasons.
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Ss. Loula Exuibiy
Graniteya Arnace
Information Filed in Drekking Case and Liquor Charges
In Montpelier on December 21 State authorities filed information against Dick Calley for breaking jail and for larceny, with Nel Knapp and Eugene Knapp also charged in related liquor cases. Angleo Scwmpin and Charles Zanicomt face trial this term. Dr. W. Harkness may be required to appear, with attorneys appointed where disqualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Albermay
John H. Senter
Media County
Dick Calley
Lareau
Nel Knapp
Eugene Knapp
Angelo Scwmpin
Charles Zanicomt
W. Harkness
Senter
TALK OF THE TOWN ITEM LISTING LOCAL LOCALES
Clerking in Rogane and James Meterwent of Brookfield visited the city today. Several notices mention meetings, sales, fabrications and local business openings including Slogar Sewing Machine Go. at 07 North Machine street and a Christmas gift drive by Moore Owens. A variety of small events, sales and announcements are noted with names such as Miss Helen Brown, Henry Grant, and Richard Germgg with addresses on Pearl Street.
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James Meterwent
Brookfield
Henry Grant
East Orange
Clty
West Ramdulph
Rocking Ehala
Best
Larry de Williams
Helen Brown
Portland
Boston
Moore
Owens
Katherine Mathieson
Slogar
North Machine Street
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Mrs.rogers
Archibald
Morrla Knapp
Tevi Perham
Knapp
Dudge Warrom
Huehol
Mieletz
Finavon
Grand Duke of
Loti
Benine
Aneto
Fic Wodlke Austering
Rarcous Presteition
Ibs Eftesty
Lui Tippy
Wattons Park
Drouth Broken
Whalen Bros
Asylua
Safail Pox
Bristol
Dav
Sleaith Oiloard
Paulick
Futher Callahan
Joseph Nashby
South Barre
Vaughan
Tion
R. A. Hoar
F. L. Laird and
W.A. Lord
Defence
John &. Senter
Martha Price
Lorene
Caslani
Deflaves
Richard
Fred L. ‘Laird
Mr. Laird
Joseph Bernescont
Ninteresting
Ernasonl
Amone
Frasetti
Gazetto
Corti
William Corti
Woobins
Comf
Martino Wize
Ziol
Thea Frizett
Peter Ried
William Cort Cums
Questiing
Gertancon
Yoobiel
Vadge
France
Ibal Place
Alexander Gautoni
Bernascor
Veolini
Angelo Bianchi
Albino Gomti
William Cort
Chie Une el
Peter Fites
Vresident Kroester
Northfield
Allan D. Brown
Norwich University
Achévilla
8. C
Steg
Brown
Merod Brown
Norwich Univeraity
Asheville
Forester Tall
Nednesday
Taylor
Christman
Tess Gouda
Wright
Vealed& Knight's
Artiaieg
Heliday
Mes. Cummings
Mita
Christus
Abbott's
East Montpelier
Graniteville
TOWN
Jean Knapp
Rogane
Richard Germgg
Pearl Street
Farre
Indies
Huale Tueda
L. Bughon
Joseph Graham
Cian Gar
Boslon Sunday Globe
Windela
New England
Concord
N. H
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