Unclear Armenian style civic notes and disasters in 1908 era
A jumble of 1908 era observations covers San Francisco concerns about municipal administration and Barre's industrial growth, a custody dispute involving Count Boni de Castellana and Princesa de Sagan, and a sensational New York crime framed by Tip J. Spangler. It also notes Vermont legislature adjournment criticism, and Italy's Messina earthquake fears affecting tourists and views of Etna.
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Boni de Castellana
Princesa de Sagan
Italy
Messina
Vernyvius
Mt. Etna
Eggio
Barre Merchants and Clerks Earn Public Praise
A Barre correspondent commends merchants for courteous service and notes clerks lack the same personal stake in prosperity. The piece highlights the difference between owners and wage earners, praising clerks who earn customer appreciation during the busy holiday trade.
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Barre
Courtesy Note From a Times Reader Appears in Columns
A reader thanks local tradespeople for kindness during the Christmas season and expresses appreciation for courteous service amid a busy shopping period. The note mentions a shopper with many friends and a modest budget seeking cheerful regard from merchants.
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Eiliter
the Times
Gmvietmas
Taxation Debates Echo Bipartisan Reform Demands
In a Civic discourse, Joseph A. DeBoer of Montpelier warns against partisan bias while urging a comprehensive tax reform. He cites past commissions and urges abolishing offsets, implementing a flat tax on intangible property, and creating a new commission to ensure fair, economy-driven policy.
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Raya
Beenatin
Toto
Herald
Wome
Tarber
Hitchcook
Senter
de Boer
Defends Legislature in Public Affairs Debate
Newport addressed the public suite bill Tuesday urging more public interest in affairs. He doubted if he knew about Shiner barren, warned newspapers and sarcastic editorials, and praised the legislature as intelligent for resisting undue influence. Prouty defended the bill’s aims to regulate utilities, likening the commission to the railroad body, and noted consultations with Barber Redmond and others.
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Newport
Tueday
Shiner Barren
Legislature
Prouty
Railroad Commie Lal
Barber
Mr. Redmond
Montpelier
Mesere Barber
Redmond
Wild Tints
Gideon
K. Prouty
Telegraph Company
Net
He Ward
Debating Expert Opinions and Legislators in Rutland Herald
The Rutland Herald quotes a letter criticizing lawmakers for relying on supposed experts while favoring lower quality debate. It laments neglect of capable bakers and calls for restraint and return to sober legislative work amid public distrust of certain figures.
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Ike Bother
Banter
Hitchcock
de Howr
Wily
Corinth
Rutland Herald
Funeral for Thomas Waldo leads solemn service in Williams town
The funeral was held yesterday at 1 30 p m in the Methodist church for Thomas Waldo. Rev Mr Roberta conducted the service attended by many friends. Burial followed in Chelsea cemetery. Also noted is an spelling match at Congregational church parlor Friday evening and the upcoming War Wits post officer installation with dinner at 7 two. Rachel Bruce and Meg Moon from Springfield returned home.
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Thomas Waldo
Roberta
Albert Godrich
Irvin Covell
Himer Mogaton
Chat. M
Kiaver
Walter Ei. Grangen
Chelsea
Congregational Church
Rachel Bruce
Meg ‘Moon
Springfield
Mass
Wits
W. R. CL
Eom Lapoint Ot Narre
Dinener
Insurance Adjusted After St Albans Fire Settlement Reached
A St Albans fire claim involving Moneenger Company was settled for 95 250 after a December 20 blaze. Adjusters reported the payout satisfied the insurer and claimant, ending the dispute with the proceeding finalized.
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St. Albans
Funeral notices and local court action in Montpelier
Funerals were held at St. Enemies Church for Mrs Edward Dobey and Mrs Josephine Girand with various clergymen officiating. State’s Attorney Gates returned from Warren after the Charles Stone burglary trial. two suspects held for a county court action after a root theft case and a chicken theft incident near the railroad.
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Edward Dobey
St. Enemies Chorch
Freeman St. John
William Hersey
Edward Gambree
Josephine Girand
Ten Oglock
J. J. Cullion
Vines
Pathor Penders
Randolph
Daniel Roach
Concord
N. Hi
Hasid
G. HW. Prouty
Baghelars’ Club
al Sea
Laure V. Deming
Gates
Warren
Charles Stone
Drinkwine
Gabree
Walter Bloeper
Pt Hce
Working Pants 98C Sale Sparks Bargain Buzz
A large purchase from a major pant maker yields bargain regular price pants at 98 cents this week. The ad touts sturdy regular working pants in many sizes claiming half the men need a new pair.
Supreme court January term calendar issued with hearings listed
The January term trial calendar shows forty five cases set for hearing with major docket items including State v. Boston & Maine Railroad for constitutional challenges to a telephone act, murder case State v. Antonio Vanite from Rutland, conspiracy case State v. Francesco Crociate, and Bristol manufacturing disputes. Notable title suits to determine ownership of the Admiral Dewey birth place in Montpelier and water rights in St Johnsbury are also scheduled. Washington county leads with nine cases, Rutland nine, Chittenden four.
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Supreme Court
Ny mi
Washington County
Rutland
Chittenden County
Amon
State
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Antonio Vanite
Trutland County
Francesco Crociate
Mabel FE
Shepard & Forse Lumber Company
Newumprity
George McClellan
Imreeny
Admiral Dewey
Montpetion
Johnsbury
Johnatty
Scientific Underwear Promises Wool Fleece Shirts and Drawers
Wool fleece shirts and drawers advertised to conform to a celebrated patent health idea. Regular prices listed as $1 and 0 grade, 98 cents sale, with men’s all wool options at $1.25 and $1.50. Heavy underwear, double-breasted shirts and double-seated drawers offered at 89 cents.
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Wright
Rutland Man Files Petition in Local City
Rutland on December 11 John P. Crogan of a small store on Library Avenue filed a petition alleging liabilities totaling 993 with risks of possible exposure. The filing seeks recovery or adjudication of debts in this city.
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Rutland
John PF. Crogan
Library Avenue
RISO
Secretary Strawn Declares Seals Are Fish In Seal Policy
Warrington December 31 Secretary Strawn issued an order that formally classifies the seal as a fish and transfers fur bearing and other appendages to the Bureau of Fisheries. The move shifts oversight from the merged department of commerce and labor and contradicts a prior department view. The naturalists likely will criticize the decision as sweeping and controversial.
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Warrington
Strawn
Bureau of Fisheries
Department , Commerce and Labor
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Frank E. Langley
Teele AE Terre
Broond Chee Meter
Ecember
Barre Bally Times
San Francisco
Tandern Haly
Abo Ruel
New York City
Tip J. Spangler
Spangler
Vermont
North Main St
Barre, Vt
Gov. Prouty
Public Utilities
Mr. Prouty
New England
Boston
Stickney
Capitol
Mensure
Parsure
Milk Street
Horton
Comminsterer Redmond
Commissionia
Williamstown
the Peoples National Bank
Wormen Brock
Supreme Court Calendar
Pri
Rutland Man Files
John ¥. Cragan
Scott
Countries
A. A. Smith & Bro
Mies
Granta Bock
Bate, Vt
Hedding Methodist Episcopal Church
Straus
Walter J. Lembkey
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