State Treasurer Ordered to Return Emergency Fund to Royal Arcanum
A Massachusetts court ordered the state treasurer to turn over more than 3 million dollars held as an emergency fund under an old statute. Judge Braley issued a writ of mandamus directing compliance, The funds, totaling about 3 002 100 dollars in securities, were on deposit due to a prior law governing fraternal benefit associations. The Royal Arcanum argued a new law made the deposit unnecessary.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum
Juge Braley
Supreme Court of Mascahusetts
Fraley
Stevens
Royal Arcanum Society
Maine Battleship Maine Raised After Explosion Debris
Havana dispatch reports the sunken battleship Maine was freed from mud as the aft section was floated. Water in the cofferdam was reduced to expose the hull on a near keel, with the aft turret and weights removed. Major Ferguson plans to stop flooding while forward sections are cleared, then float the hulk into the bay. Three bodies were found during a late bow section exploration.
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Havana
Maine
Harley B. Ferguson
Berger Balks at Listening to Nobelman
Washington February 3 Count Francis Von Luetzow of Bohemia addressed the House on universal peace during a period requested by Democratic Leader Underwood Socialist rep Victor Perko from Milwaukee protested a foreign nobleman speaking. Berger balked at allowing a foreign socialist to address the body but withdrew his objection after a brief exchange.
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Washington
Francis | von Luetzow
Bohemia
Chambertein
Emperor Francistein
Austria
House of Representatives
Underwood
Victor Perko
Milwaukee
Reichstag
Cader.wood
Mr. Berger
Bars
Apeak
Borger
Bates College Receives $50,000 Gift for Chapel
Lewiston February 3 A letter from Bates College treasurer reports a mail for 850,000 to fund a new chapel designed by Coolidge Carlson Boston to be built of Aranite. The donor’s name and further details are not clear in the note.
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Lewiston
Prenide C. Chae
Bates College
Coolidge & Carlson
Boston
Black Handers Influence Cabinet Crisis
A fragmented note from Fab 2 hints at Serb cabinet influence amid a wider political stir. The fragment mentions a stare that has stepped into key positions, suggesting intrigue within the government and possible external manipulation.
Elope at Fifteen Linked to Sister's Husband Sealed Union
New York reports Mary Russell a 15 year old heiress and pupil at a fashionable girls school found in a furnished East 13th Street room with her sister in law Christopher Annica, 38, manager of a steel works. The pair allegedly eloped two weeks earlier to Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Mary, heiress to a 50 000 estate from late William Russell, had been in her sister Amica's home in Luzerne County since her father's death. Amica, mother of three, notes she married Anstrn a decade ago. Mary was taken to the Children's Society for incorrigibility and Anstrn faces three charges. Mary to appear in Children's Court.
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New York
Mary Russell
Hom
East Thirteenth Street
Christopher Annica
Sohent
Tam Hazleton
William Russell
Bethlehem
Amica
Libert Street
Miczleton
Pay
Anniea
Visi
University of Pennsylvania
Mary
Children's Society
Anstrn
Olmsted
Children’s Court
Football rules chaos looms at New York meeting
New York Feb 3 football rules committee gathered for its annual two day session. Progressives push for changes to speed and balance. hope to push tackle line of scrimmage forward and adjust downs. Stagg resists changes beyond simplification as he expects possible instruction if a decision is sent.
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New York
Sime Committees Wen
Alon Mo A. Stage
Chicago University
Stagg
Folk Opens Campaign for Democratic Nomination
Former Governor Joseph W Folk began a campaign for the Democratic nomination for president by addressing the Bryan club in Joplin Missouri. He emphasized that the party's welfare matters most and called for unity among progressives to support a shared nominee.
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Joplin
Joseph W. Folk
Bryan
Clark
Woodstrow Wilson
Wilson
Burns Night Observed in Jackton with 600 Plus Attendees
A Burns Night celebration in Jackton Miss featured a large audience of over 600. The event included bagpipe performances by clan pipers John S. Palfin John Praser and P. Marnell vocal solos by Alexander Pawtucket RT Mise ty Ogilvie of Arebury and Miss Anna P. Watson of Beachmont and readings by Miss Clara Mandon ald and Harry Maclean. A Scuttia reel was performed by Miss Jolly Boyd Curry and John of this ery. Following the concert there was dancing with floor entertainment by Alexander Gillie. The organizing committee included Chief Alexander Gillis Frank X. Selmi Walter J. Watt John N. Ballum Hubert M. Ringleton Ronald D. Macnell and George, among others.
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Jackton
Robert Burns
Clan Pipers
John S. Palfin
John Praser
P. Marnell
Alexander
Wlal Were
A XN. Ballum
George Bowman
Roderick D. Macnell
Robert Clerk
John Macpherson
Alexander Gillis
Frank X. Selmi
Walter J. Watt
John N. Ballum
Hubert
M. Ringleton
Ronald D. Macnell
George
Mayor of Montreal Montreal February brief
A clipped note from Montreal reports on Mayor L. A. A. Serman addressing city affairs in February. Details are sparse due to fragmented OCR text but reference to city leadership and timing in Montreal is clear.
Lawyers Slip Adds Delay In Lawrence Strike Case
Counsel for Joseph Ettor and Arturo Glovangeti failed to serve habeas corpus notice on the Lawrence jailer holding prisoners. Hearing delayed as new notices were issued. Ettor and Glovangeti face act as accessories in the death of Annie Lophao during the Lawrence textile strike riot.
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Ettor
Giovanneti
Lawrence
Boston
Becaure
Joseph J. Ettor
Arturo Glovangeti
Anns Lophao
Tor
Supreme Court
Lawernce
Bel Fondey
Lawrence Textile Strike Quiet Amid Unchanged News
Law rence Massachusetts reports a quiet strike day with minor work returns and a half-holiday. John J. Krenn of the Laws tower school committee bound over on two conspiracy counts tied to alleged dynamite planting. bail set at 4000 on each count. Eighteen witnesses testified as defense challenged evidence. several others released after arrest. The strike’s possible spread to all American Woolen company mills in New England and New York remains a topic, with leaders to confer and potential widespread sympathy actions urged by the Industrial Worker of the World.
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Lawrence
Mass
Son
Hoxton
Breen
John J. Krenn
Lawstower
William Yates
New Belfort
New England
New York State
Money Rained On Stage For Lawrence Strikers At Carnegie Hall
In Carnegie Hall last night a labor leader interrupted a debate among representatives of various groups to plead for funds for Lawrence textile operatives on strike. Donors tossed silver bills from boxes and galleries as 450 was previously collected for the same cause after the speech. Women and many nationalities attended the gathering.
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New York
Raha
Lawrence
Carnegie Hall
Lawrance
Bridge Explodes Killing Passengers in Rail Disaster
At Lowton on Feb 3 a railway bridge near Mukden, Mata churia, was blown up before dawn. A train was wrecked and several passengers were killed. Dispatches from Tientsin say the crime was prepared. the viaduct was undermined and dynamite fired as the train crossed the bridge. Responsibility unclear, rebels or bandits possible.
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Mukden
Lowton
Milway
Matachuria
Tientsin
Bnwen
Street Cars Collide Near Subatton Village Lewiston Me
Two Lewiston Augusta railway streetcars collided a mile east of Subatton Village yesterday. Motorman Edward Paradis escaped instant death after the vestibule wreckage trapped him. A passenger was severely crushed and removed to a Lewiston hospital with critical knee injuries.
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Lewiston
Augusta
Judge J. W. Barnes Dead Prominent Vergennes Citizen
Vergennes mourns Judge J. W. Barnes who died yesterday at his Main Street home after a brief illness at age 81. Born February 11, 1815 in Ferrisburg, he moved to Vergennes in 1879 and held roles as town representative, constitutional convention delegate, state senator from Addison, and assistant judge of Addison County. He married twice, to Phila na Hanks and Ellen A. Winthrop, and is survived by two sons, Charles W. and J Warren, and a daughter Mrs Richard D. Booth.
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Vergennes
Lodge J. W. Barnes
Main Street
Ferrisburg
Philana Hanks
Elton L
Charles W
Carrie E
Richard D. Booth
John Douglass
Ellen A. Winthrop
J. Warren
Troy
N.Y
Inn of Knowlson & Co
Judge Daries
Montpelier
Addison County
Anddison County
New Haven
Puller
Tadge Emerson Hollinil
Menarda
Wik
Mra
Fertisburg
British champ Wells Sail Abroad to Meet American Opponents
British heavyweight Wells, hailed as England's heavy wet champion, plans to sail for the United States on March 12. He rose to prominence after defeating Porky Piya, and his trip aims to arrange a bout with Jack Johnson. A London fight with Johnson once loomed but was halted by public opposition.
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New York
Hell
Bombardier Wells
England
United States
Wells
Porky
Piya
Dack Johnson
Wells Raw
Gght Johnson
London
Chelsea Clerks and Town News from Chelsea Chelsea
Chelsea town notices include visits by Jarek & Hokins of West Lebanon and a witness in Windsor County court. Several locals return home after trips, marriages and family updates, church events, and a dramatic company visit to Williamstown. The piece lists community names, farm changes, and local society activities with brief personal notes.
Death cause investigated in Fairfax case
Fairfax St Albans February 3 authorities probe death of Charles Dunbar found in a box on a sled beneath a blanket in H N McNair woods Heaver hamlet Fairfax Missing from Wayhomie for a week State's Attorney George M Thogan Judge B W Foster Sheriff George C Holmes pathologist D B H Stone in Fairfax with witnesses Dunbar 90 in poor health wife and brother Henry A Dunbar noted as survivors
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St. Albans
Litdowth
Charles Danka
H. N. McNair
Heaver
Pairfax
Wylehomie
Gorge M. Thogan
B. W. Foster
George C. Holmes
HL. Stone
Ogist
Fairfax
Learing
Rey
Dunter
McNair Wood
Suspected of Robbery at Hog Island Camp Fire
Swanton Feb 3 a well known Purveyor camp of William Jay Marker of New York on Hog Island near Swanton was destroyed by fire Thursday evening along with a power boat and all camp gear valued at about 8500. Ira D Hatch and 16 year old James Hokey were arrested and taken to St Albans jail on burglary charges. Dorman Villiker lived alone at the camp and was away when the blaze occurred. Police later recovered camp articles including a gramophone and supplies from Hatch and Hokey.
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Swanton
William Jay Marker
New York
Hog Island
St. Albans
Hilliker
Teh
Hakey
Matoh
Grady the “silver tongued” Tammany senator dies
New York February 3 State Senator Grady known as the silver tongued orator of Tammany Hall died early today after a recent surgical operation. Grady rose to prominence after a quarrel with Grover Moreland and later campaigned nationwide for Ben Butler.
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New York
Grady
Tammany Hall
Grover Moreland
Ben Botler
Submarine Salvage Effort Hampered by Fog at Portsmouth
An effort to salve the submarine AS which sank after colliding with the Efarard off Portsmouth was hindered by dense fog. Several government steamers and naval divers are at the scene as authorities count fourteen lives lost in the disaster.
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Portsmouth
Unguna
Northfield Merchant Kerr Dead at 42 in Morn Death
Kerr of Kerr Brothers firm in meat dealing died early this morning after a brief illness. He was 42, survived by wife, one child, and two brothers Edward and another brother in business. He was a Mason lodge member.
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Northileia, Rem
Kerr
Kerr Broa
Bart Trowble
Iravel
Edwanl
Masonic Lodge
No Split In British Cabinet Report From Lod Feb 3
Reports from London February 3 describe tensions within the British cabinet amid reports of a feud between Prime Minister Asquith and a top official. The discussion centers on cabinet unity and potential implications for Liberal leadership.
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Lod
Peantee Arabes Lloyds
Eran
Asquith
Democracy as a Solution of Problems of the Country
Rev. Francis A Poole of Worcester Mass former pastor at Barre Congregational church spoke for over an hour in the opera house on democracy. He argued democracy rests on two core elements strong people and the law, warned against aristocracy and urged education suffrage and fair distribution of wealth, saying social conflict must yield to thoughtful leadership and moral testing of institutions.
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F. A. Poole
Francis A. Poole
Worcester
Mass
Barre Congregational Church
Opera House
Democracy
Bart Civic Federation
W. Shepard
Posts
Barre
America
United States
Lincoln
FARMERS MEETINGS ANNOUNCED BY STATE AGRICULTURE CHIEF
State Commissioner C L Martin schedules meetings in Washington and Orange counties starting February 4 in Chelsoa Grange Hall, February 6 in Waitefield, February 8 in a grange hall on line ta Vriday, with speakers Andrew Elliott and others addressing agricultural topics. The gatherings aim to aid farmers and are expected to draw large attendance.
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State Commissioner of Agriculture
C. L. Martin
Washington
Orange
Grange Hall
Chelsoa
Waitefield
Aline
Andrew Eiluitt
Institute Epeciatiet
Mantle
Rite UN
Andrew Borland
Lee Bandry
Burlington
A. P. Mawes
State Forestier
Bartington
L. Martin
McFarland Verdict Appealed In Murder Case
Newark February report says Alison McFarland, found guilty Monday of murdering his wife Bon Tym, asked Chief Judge to rule on newly discovered evidence. A hearing set for Wednesday to determine if the verdict should be set aside on the motion and potential new evidence.
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Commset
Newark
Cruncel
Alison McFarland
W Ho
Bon- Tym
Tundon Gurmineek
Death of Barre’s Oldest Woman Mrs French at 92
Mrs French who celebrated her 92nd birthday on December 1 died after a rapid decline due to old age. The obituary notes she was the last of a large family and lists surviving relatives in Illinois Chicago and New Plymouth Vermont. Born Merion Pinks in Greenfield, she lived in Barre and nearby towns, married to Miedl French of Mary, who died in 1888. She was active in the Church of the Good Shepherd and local welfare work. The funeral will be Monday at 2 PM at the Church with interment in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Mra
French
Stepchittren
Lavinda Keith
Oileape
Til
Fred O Frenth
Chengo
Augustus Prench
Chicago
Colman So Vrench
New Plymouth
Malo
Trl
Counpeticent
Eilie
Thomas Watkins
Ives
Fast St. Jania
Korn i Grenfell
Mass
Frenehl
Merion Pinks
Jws Patente
Greenfiell
Vermont
Sharam
Royaleton
Miedl French
Plarg
Wonderock
Barre Sbondary
Fieweh
Jan Vly
Barre
Teelde
Belnie
Delerad
Church of the Good Shepherd
Olcliek
W. J. M. Beattie
Place of Exhibition Decision Delayed at Vermont Poultry Meet
At the annual Vermont Poultry association meeting the place of the next exhibition was debated and referred to the executive committee. Montpellier is the fallback site, with about 1,000 birds shown this year in Montpelier. Officers elected include Lyon of Barre as president and Chesser of Barre as secretary, with several vice presidents and committee members named. About twenty members attended and discussed plans for the organization’s future.
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Vermont Poultry
Ayeat
Montpellier
Momtpolice
IL Wis
Tast Orenly KE
A Lyon
Barre Ware
Maes Ube
Ed. Want Chesser
Tarre
Bsut
William Brown
Barre
Ware
A. P. Abe Hott
Murraystroud
Walter Briviley
Granitevile
FW. Ee
Montpelier
Hateh
Waterbury
W. F. Brown
Berlin
F. J. Nutting
Frank Haynes
Orange
J. T. Clark
East Pawlet
Orgemtsathin
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Montreal
J. A. Lavallée
Amerman L. A
John J. Breen
Lotorman
Richia
J. W. Barnes
Jack Johnson
Chelsea
Jarek & Hokins
Weat
Lebanon
Dickinchy Townsend
Old Frienis
Sheri
Adama
Wombatorks
Windsor County Court
Henry Te Frage
Mitfont
Mildred Gove
Northfield
Hale
Somerville
Masa
Christian Endeavor Society
Margaret A. Molten
Hite K. Darling
Veank BK. Clough
Tule K
Mora A. Holmes
Jail Street
Washington Beade
Erastus C. Dickinson
Charles TH. Baraw
Henson Lantern
Tran
Whitney Mill Point
Mes
Louie BK. Densmore
Lustiand
Mramis Densmore
Waltham, Mars
New
Chelsea Dramatic Company
Williamstown
Dedediah Judkins
Augustus Boortman
Dast Hill
A.M
Hay
Stanley C. Wilson
Paree
Wilwarden
Edward Bt
Eran Oor
Bisby
Seestares Morse
Descon
Wilder
Javier Descon
Jay Allen
Calein It
Ant
Chain
Opt
Iway
Mai
Franklin County
Charles Dunbar
Lake Champlain
New York Senate
Grover Cleveland
Fred T. Kerr
Short Ines
Lloyd George
Farmers’ Meetings
Orange Counties
Shela
McFarland
Rolle
DEATH
Micah French
Vermont Poultry Association
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