Indictment Upheld Against Governor Len Small Trial Ordered
Waukegan Ill Dec 29 Judge Claire Edwards upheld an indictment against Governor Len Small for embezzlement of 500000 in late funds and nine counts in a joint indictment charging Small Lieutenant Governor Fred Sterling and Vernon Curtin with conspiracy and running a confidence game involving 2000000 in state money. The governor is ordered to stand trial January 9. Curtis will face nine counts in the conspiracy indictment. The case stems from alleged towa practices during Small’s term as state treasurer and Sterling’s term as treasurer with deposits at Grant Park Bank.
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Waukegan
Associated Prows
Claire C. Edwards
Circuit Court Today
Len Small
Fred B. Sterling
Vernon Curth
Grant Park
Ilinois
Edwards
Curtis Yart
Ing
Curthe
Springbelt
Pitas
Sangamon
Tae Edwards
Eae
Letras
Heutenor
Cortie
CC. Taforges
Rees
Ate
Small
Cur
Hmiall
Vegas
Chicago Parkers
Telescope found valuable at Harvard observatory shows promise
The 60 inch reflecting telescope, bought by Harvard in 1902 and later deemed unsatisfactory, has passed tests proving its value. It ranks among the world’s largest reflectors with mirrors suited for radiometric and spectroscopic work to study stellar properties, including the Sun.
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Sastre
Harvard College Observatory
Mount Wilson
California
Victoria
England
A. A. Common
Harvard
Mental Deterioration Marker in Kennedy Murder Trial
Los Angeles Dec 20. Alienists testified Arthur C Burch, charged with murder of J Belton Kennedy, is in a state of mental deterioration amounting to insanity. Dr Charles J Allen of the Los Angeles County Jury Commission said the defendant showed insanity in mental state. Prosecution plans to counter with other alienists they subpoenaed.
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Los Angeles
Arthur C Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Charles J. Allen
Los Angeles County
Rathenau in Paris German Leader's Mission Unclear
Berlin dispatch reports Walter Rathenau former German minister of commerce arrived in Paris from Berlin. Authorities note his presence amid ongoing talks with French officials about German credits and payments. The exact aim of the visit remains undefined as creditors' actions hinge on pending evidence and government statements.
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Paris
Walter
Forty Stolen Autos Still Unidentified
New Haven Conn December 20 A state roundup of stolen automobiles netted forty unclaimed machines the police say. Many others were found to have been shipped to owners and diverted elsewhere. The cars had factory marks altered and parts interchanged to move them to southern and western states. State police say the thefts involve organized gangs with numerous arrests for stealing or possessing stolen vehicles.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
U S President Proposes Arbitration Role
Lima Peru March 28 A report states the United States president asked to act as arbitrator in all differences between the two nations with appeals allowed from his decision. Italy would host the necessary mediators and each country would name a representative in Washington to carry out the process.
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Lima
Peru
United States
Ray Ie
Italy
Totols
Munlation
Graniteville note on unnamed departure in late May
Local notice records an upcoming event involving residents Kathtee Leteurnees of Hert and Nevemee Merrey of Praet cireen. Details are unclear due to OCR issues but reference a gathering at Speaties en the quam.
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Merrey
Municipal Court Opens for Injunction in City Year Report
Clorago December 28 report on the annual municipal court review notes the court opened for injunctive relief. The document highlights proceedings and pending actions affecting city administration.
Montpelier Editorial on State Matters and Governance
A garbled Minturn style passage discusses Governor James Harre and state issues with references to Albany and Albany based committees. The readable fragments imply critique of governance and public affairs with an emphasis on state machinery and decision making.
Debate over U S 5 proposal and 27000 ton carriers
Naval talks in Washington on proposed limits for submarine tonnage and aircraft carriers. The American plan calls for 27000 tons for carriers and 10000 tons for auxiliary ships, with Britain partly aligned and France hesitant. Tense exchanges between British and French delegations highlighted program tensions as discussions resume.
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Ington
D.C
Prova
Maral
Army
Great Britain
Stept
Reagan
Arthur J. Balfour
M. Larceut
France
British Empire
Sularines
Petition Dismissal in Prohibition Warrant Case
Boston December 20 United States Commissioner William Nelson ruled to stay the hearing of two men arrested during a liquor raid at a Governor Cox banquet scene The decision followed lengthy arguments over the validity of the search warrant and the officers conduct The hearing was postponed until January 17 to allow further review and testimony by defense counsel.
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Boston
United States
Wiliam Nelon
Warren Ued
Itive
Cox
John J. McCarthy
Rieter
Wiikey
Wiikey Poseotog the A Wil Por Neee Hqwor That Wits Rook. Tiwan
Nelson
Ined
Ieee
W. C. Coe
Prukatlerene
McCray
Eve
Melisrthy
Kern
Former Officer Arrested on Bribe Charge
A former police officer was arrested amid allegations of accepting bribes. Officials say the investigation centers on a bribe scheme tied to an unidentified individual known by the alias Michael. Details on the case and charges have not been disclosed.
Pelletier did proper thing says the defense lawyer Reed
Boston reports describe District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier advising Dorothy Cote against pursuing a suit for possession of an automobile. Senator Reed outlines the defense, arguing Pelletier used his office to aid Cote against a blackmailing charge, while cross examining attorney McCallum about communications with Cote and Lawrence.
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Boston
Joseph C. Pelletier
Dorothy Cote
United States
James A. Read
Pelletier
Supreme Court
Armey
Allen
Mise
McCallum
Mics Cote
Reed
Lawrence
Pelleter
Firther
Crom
Wituewe
Mires Geta
U.S. Plans Funds to Buy European War Cemeteries
Secretary Weeks urged Congress to provide about 1.1 million dollars to acquire cemeteries in Europe for American war dead. He proposed concentrating 32,000 bodies in six French sites, one in Belgium and one in England, with a 745,000-dollar boost for cemetery improvements. The proposed plots include Alane Marne 20000, Suresnes 69000, Somme 11000, Brookwood 131000, St Mihiel 15000, Clane Aisne 20000, and Flanders Field 5000.
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Europe
Werks
Gillett
Congress
Weeks
United States
France
Belgium
England
Alane- Marne
Suresnes
Somme
Brookwood
St. Mihiel
Clane-Ais
Farmers Get Little For Cattle Hides
Hartford December 29. The Connecticut board of agriculture asks Attorney General Dugherty for a special investigation into the hide and feather market. Secretary J H Healy says farmers receive only five to six cents per pound for cattle hides, sometimes less, while finished hides remain high in price.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecicut Board of Agriculture
J. H. Healy
Diugherty
Death of Waterbury Man in Chicago Hospital
Lyman Mores Darling, 40 years old and born in Hyde Park, died Monday night at Chicago Union Hospital after treatment for a Boe condition. Funeral will be Friday at 1 PM in Morrisville Congregational church, burial at Hyde Park. He leaves wife Annie Grimes of Hyde Park, two children, and four brothers with one sister.
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Waterbury
Yer
Lyman Mores Darling
Thin Place
Chicago Union Hospital
A. B. Darling
Kokomo
Ind
Chicago
Morrisville
Congregational Church
Hyde Park
Dawny
Jam Mra
Aquilia Darling
Peoples Academy
Jorriaville
University of Vermont
Rochester
Inter
Cannan
Uxbridge
Mase
Ludlow
Siheall
Laidlow
Sinter
Wimatre
Darling
Annie Grimes
Ieee Marion
Arnold Adrian Thrting
Roy Darling
Windsor
Aldin Darling
Abram Darling
Craftsbury
A. B. Daring
Kokoma
Nettie Vaculin
Worcester driver asleep after Vermont collision damages cars
Chester F Ladd of Worcester reports a crash involving a vehicle driven by Gnaeee Bosley of Montpelier and another car near Barr indicating about 530 in damage. The Worcester driver claims both vehicles were damaged with no injuries. The other car occupant is listed as Vi WSN ero and the Kennedy car was ditched in the impact.
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Chester F. Ladd
Worcester
Gnaeee Bosley
Montpelier
Merwes
Kennedy
More Money for Fishes Ancient Aquarium Enlarged
New York proposes a £105,000 appropriation to add a new story to the Battery aquarium. The project aims to accommodate 200,000 visitors yearly and expand exhibits to showcase diverse aquatic life. Officials note the expansion will improve space for attendants and display tanks amid urban renewal.
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New York
Dee
Mul Achasne Urason
the Battery
Jeanke Lind
Ameri
Liquor Charge Leads to Court Sentence in St Albans
In St Albans Vermont on December 20 Avenue Turner appeared in city court for untaxed liquor violations. Judge N S Post ordered a fine of six hundred dollars and related costs. Webster of Swanton acted for the defense while TL Abemetder served as prosecutor.
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St. Albans
Der
Aivorge Turner
Ek Sirenk Wes
Peter
N.S. Post
Fh. Webster
Swanton
Tlm
TL Abemetder
Woodstock ER R Pays Dividesd Cold Wave Tonight
Fragmented OCR reads Woodstock ER R plans to pay divisions amid a cold wave tonight. Report mentions a massward event and a serendipitous trappling of details. Limited readable names and places hinder full clarity.
Autopsy In Poison Trial Exhumes Bristol Girl
An autopsy was performed on Elsie B. McCaw in Bristol on a body exhumed last night as part of a poisoning case against her stepmother Ruth A. McCaw. The event involved Medical Examiner O R Sigal and Providence police, with results not disclosed and organs sent to Providence for state examination.
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Bristol
Elsie B. McCaw
Ruth A. McCaw
Leon K. McCaw
O. R. Sigal
Clifford H. Grif
Providence
Haran
Providence Police
Kelley
Miss McCaw
Attorney General's Office
Chinese laundryman found dead in basement
Sam Wah, a Chinese laundryman in St Johnbury, was found dead in his basement laundry. State's Attorney Campbell and Sheriff Worthen said foul play caused his death, with the skull fractured possibly by a poker or heavy implement. A doctor performed an autopsy, and his body was interred at Mt Pleasant cemetery vault pending any relative claim.
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St. Johnbury
Sam Wah
Dames DB. Campbell
W. Hi
Worthen
C. ¥. Whitney
Burlington
Tere
Bie
Bidol Ry
Ivek
A. Calderwood
Mt. Pleasant
Barre unit shows machine gun drill at company dance
Co M 172d Infantry (1st Vermont) staged a live machine gun demonstration at Quarry Bank Jar in Barre during a company dance. Lieut Doc Dowers commanded the drill with ex service men present, led by Paul Leavitt, as Adjt Gen H Johnson and Capt Neil Hooker attended. The event combined military display with dancing and music by Carroll's orchestra until midnight.
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Barre Folka
Co. M, 172d Infantry
Vermont
Doc Dowers
Ula
Paul Leavitt
Adji
H. ‘F, Johnson
Montpelier
Neil Hooker
Conooy
Carroll
Barre schools plan summer term restart and new drawing instructor
Barre public schools reopen Tuesday June 3 for the winter term. Supt. White announces two new teaching staff: Miss Eunice Votan of Boston as drawing instructor replacing Miss Hall, and Miss Josephine Leighton of Malden as assistant in the teacher training department at Spanking High School.
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Aesistent
Barre
White
Eunice Votan
Boston
Hleanor Hall
Josephine Leighton
Malden
Maso
Lillian Welch
Spanking High School
Votan
Massachusetts Normal Art Schol
Winchester
Mass
Mise Leighton
Malton
Mase
Mist Leighton
State Board of Edition
State Board of Editation
Miss Welch
Traced Bacteria In Milk From Vermont Plant Prompt Action
Health officials traced bacteria in milk from a Vermont plant affecting about 275 patrons and 4,000 cows. A New York City board of health inspection prompted actions as samples identified the infection source in one cow. The Scranton Creamery plans to meet New York requirements and shipments to Boston and New York will adjust.
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Boston Board of i
of Health
Vermont
Jones
Mr. Jones
Atlas
Scranton Co Tive Cee Creamery
New York City
Orlando Clark Dead in Montpelier Region
Orlando Clark, long a Montpelier area figure and former town official, died after a period of ill health. He was about 60 years old and survived by his wife Flora Daninls of Woodbury and several siblings including Harold, Frank, and George, with Coro- Tin Clark among the household. Clark served in the Vermont legislature and was a creamery director, leaving a noted record of public service in the town.
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Orlando Clark
Montpelier
Woodbury
Harry Daniele
Mast Montpelier
Harold Clark
Olf
East Montpelier
Frank
Goddard Cetunnary
Coro- Tin Clark
George Henry Clark
Barre
Mia
Fannie Foster
Elsie? Gark
Noth Montpelier
Clark
Wae 4 Creamery
Awd
Highway Construction Plans Talked For New England
At a conference with highway commissioners and engineers from the region, officials outlined plans for highway construction over the next three years. John H. Cole of Massachusetts public works led the session, with regional and federal representatives present to discuss proposed routes and funding.
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New England
Deriog
High Way
Visa
Federel Department
Agri Aeg
Wwe
John N. Cole
Massarbusette
Guy IL Milter
Diviriet Heer
New York
New Barre Committee Named For Quarry and Manufactures Matter
Delegates related to Barre Quarry and Manufacturers Interests form a new committee. Marre delegates attended and plan to return later day. Committee reportedly reorganized to resume work by January 1 with extended participation and follow up after a Boston session.
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Barre
Marre Attembine
Bostud
Messed OCR Note Highlights Local Event
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and a local scene with unclear actions. Readable bits reference a person and a cheering moment, with other names partially visible. The article appears to describe a small town event and a cheering crowd.
Fire damages unfinished Hill Street house with insurance covered loss
A fire damaged an unfinished house at 73 Hill Street with estimated loss between 700 and 800 dollars, all insured. Neighbors and a quick fire department response confined the blaze to the second story. investigators cite possible chimney sparks or careless smoking. Paul Hedwall owns the building. carpenters were working yesterday.
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Hill St
Paul Hedwall
More Block
Alex. A. Milne
FN Street
American-LaFrance
Washington Street
Washington and
Fijit Streets
Fire Department
Death of former nurse in Barre city hospital
Mrs G E Berg of 23 Church street died after midnight at City hospital following the birth of a son at 7:90. Born in Italy 29 years ago she trained at City hospital, married G K Berg in 1918, and lived in South Ryegate before.\n
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G. E. Berg
Church Street
City Hospital
O’clark
Clara Rahaloli Berg
P Barre
Septenser
Barre
Milford, Mass
Gel Imarried
GK. Borg
Mrs. Borg
Italy
United States
Philadelphia
South Ryegate
Ferbushant
Thfeat Som
G. F. Rabaloll
South Pyegate
Talk of the Town Class of 1920 in Mal tarley and area.
Fragments report social notes around Darre and White River Junction with visits by Henry Brockwell of Winooski, Mrs Page of News Bee, Fred Page, Wallace McLanpaitn, and Prince George arrival plans. Mentions Speubling games, travels to Northfield, and local gatherings with family and relatives noted amid scattered names and places.
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Henry Brockwell
Winooski
Mal Tarley
Moline
Eashieatess
Darre
Leon E
News Bee
Fred L. Page
White River Junction
East Street
Wallace McLanpaitn
Woeeay
George
Clinton
Christies
Aod
Northfield
Connie
Ana Ponty
Ecett
Caghots
Peter Sattewe
Ermary
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Vernon Curtis
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Banca di Sconte Dueal
Ratheau
U. S. President
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Graniteville
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Clorago
Wolter
Criekett
Jame Harere
Highwe
Meade
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Albany
N.Y
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U.5
U. S
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Quincy House
Methuen, Mas
Michael Ged
Bec. Weeks
Lyman M. Darling
Chester Ladd
George Turner
Woodstock
Didvese
Lawrenn Volley
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