Fatal Fun at Woburn Claims Helen Manson and Rob Prendergast
In Woburn Massachusetts on February 6 Helen Manson was struck by a revolver shot fired by Robert Prendergast. The bullet hit her hand and penetrated the brain, killing her en route to hospital while bystanders gathered. Prendergast, described as toying with the revolver, triggered the fatal discharge.
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Woburn
Mass
Tholon Manson
Robert Prendergat
Mulivon
Prendergast
Munson
Fierce New York Fire Destroys Army Supply Depot
A major fire swept the United States Army medical supply depot on the West Side of Manhattan near West and Vestry Streets, causing massive losses estimated up to 1,000,000 dollars. Explosions from gasoline turpentine and alcohol heightened danger as 20 workers fled via elevator shafts and ladders with only minor injuries reported. Major Wolff directed the evacuation and firefighters contained the blaze despite perilous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Medical Supply Department
United States Army
Weat
Yeateniny
Tome
Hill
Perilows
Piel
Basin P
Wolfe
Carceigaeliento
College Girls Flee From Fire at Smith College
Twenty five Smith College dormitory residents fled their rooms when a fire was discovered burning in a hall on campus. The flames damaged parts of the building and nearby equipment as students escaped quickly. Authorities traced the blaze to an overheated furnace and sounded the alarm to evacuate the dormitory.
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Smith
Clarke House
Karthampton
Mass
Irl
Smith College
Etek Ox
Ponne
Slipped Under Cars Fatality At Beliont Lourmill Yard
Slipped under a weight drain in a Lowell area mill yard, Lovet Mash and Jonny J Owens were fatally injured. Owens, about 45, died at Jobo Hospital after transfer. He had been returning home from work when struck.
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Lovet
Johny J. Owens
Watcha
Lowell Bomery
Beliontie Crouelage
Jobo
Owens
Wea
Unanimous Adjournment Ends Prolonged Mine Meeting
During a long session in Toluita Oklahoma delegates from the United Mine Workers and bituminous operators adjourned with no agreement for a new contract. The day saw the only unanimous vote and no deadline for resuming discussions until after April 1. Both sides pledged to stay apart from a compromised path as leaders avoided promises to reconvene and considered a tentative sales committee.
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Asl
Toluite
Pet. S
Hick
Dulogaton
Titivale
Tumora
Cie
Indiana
Taher
York
United Mine Workers
Thomas L. Lewin
Niljoara
Gompers Opposes Verdict on Sherman Act Concerns
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, attacks a $222,000 verdict against 240 Connecticut union organizers. He says the ruling harms the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act and hopes for appeal, urging Congress to rectify the decision that he says harms labor organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Gompers
D. 5
Loewe Ofbury
Conn
Supreme Court
Inbor
Wniler
Congress
Verdict on Paymaster Rudl Delivered After Court-Martial
Boston February report outlines a short court session where Paymaster George P B Rudl and Navy personnel awaited a verdict and recommendations for possible punishment. The sealed report was sent to Washington amid rumors and secrecy, with no final public details disclosed.
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Boston
Whiteh
George PB. Ruld
U.S. N
Ena
Washington
Mally Sayx
Na Meyer
Paris Sees Massive Losses Amid Seine Floods
Paris on February 1 reports the Seine’s rise devastates streets and buildings. Officials estimate total damages around 180 million francs with broader indemnities and costs still uncertain as crews work to assess impact.
Hoppe Wins Decisively in Billiards Exhibition Match
Beate Morningstar and Willie Hoppe faced off in a 1500 point billiards contest. Hoppe dominated with an average of 60 for the evening, while Morningstar struggled, finishing in 3-innings worth 60. The match showcased Hoppe's superior run and control in the float.
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Beate Morningstar
Pietabung
Morningestir
Hoeppe
Morningstar
Marvalone
Ite
St Paul Mine Rescue After Sealed Year Closure
Cherry, MM. Feb. 5. The St. Paul mine, sealed since November, produced its first body yesterday as rescuers continued efforts at the site. A miner identified by wage records was recovered, with extensive damage noted to the second level and a new passage cut to reach the chamber. Water ingress and structural collapse were reported, delaying full recovery operations.
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Cherry
St. Paul
Nrat
Itndwlay News
Accused Southbridge Treasurer Hall Remains in Jail on Heavy Bond
Walter Musa Hall the former Southbridge Savings Bank treasurer was arrested and held on 20,100 bail. He faces charges tied to a widening embezzlement estimate near 708,000 dollars as details emerge of missing funds from the bank and town finances. The bank and town officers say Hall’s assets and alleged misdeeds span years, with home and securities pledged as collateral to cover the losses.
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Walter
Musa
John A. Hall
Southbridge Savings Bok
Clark
Worswater Jol
Partel
Hall
Southbridge
Bewites Securities
Hechald
Din
Worenter & Southbridge Street Railway Company
Po Boms
Meg
Fall
Jamaica Plain
Howe
Divorce bars son's family in Worcester probate case
The Worcester county probate court records a divorce claim affecting George Draper and his children from their father William Draper. The will provisions allow future children from a second marriage to share the estate equally with other grandchildren. The request includes a petition from Elizabeth Draper and related parties, with oath and central Vermont Railway transport details noted.
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Worcester, Mast
Phildeon
Goonpetty Draper
Tate
Wiliam
Deaper
Tialy
Worcester County
George Otis Draper
bin Daugiter
Wisabeths
Willian
Maseichaisot
Mill
Ealtielon
Tratn Nu
Benttichoro
Central Vermont Railway
Will close company store plan announced yesterday
Unclear OCR text indicates a company plans to close a store and use a plan for Manetac St. Johabury with machinery to be placed in the business. Details are partly unreadable.
Woman Fights for Freedom in Burlington Case
Ellen McCain testified for herself in Burlington on the question of custody or confinement demand. State witnesses described violent acts and demonstrations by the woman, while McCuen ordered something related to the proceedings.
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Burlington
Ellen McCain
Met’nen
Wan J
Santerday
Bera Horton
Mra
Ibian
Iyts
H. By
Khaw Ici Vate
Wittemnes
Gretta Pecan
Henry Rivera
Ko MuSweenay
McCuen
Train Thrown Off the Rails Near City Station
A train derailment occurred this afternoon when cars left the track and struck a embankment. No one was injured, though several cars toppled and blocked the line. a wrecking crew moved in as authorities notified nearby towns and a passenger train was diverted.
Strangely Acting Man Led to Arrest in Wentford
Deputy Sheriff and Benson Leavitt were involved in a farcical sequence starting with a job request at Tather Putnam’s Wentford home. Leavitt fled toward Cambridge, was captured and jailed in Hyde Park after a chase along town lines, with Putnam later mislocated and Leavitt repeatedly causing alarm. Several days of odd behavior and threats followed before transfer to Chittenden County.
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Burlington
Sherrif W. M. Rowxith
Cashtridge
Yraterday
Benson A. Leavitt
Weansort
Cambridge
Loswitt
Dave the Leavitt
Tather Putnam
Wentfort
Henson
Putnam
Leavitt
Potnem
Sith
Lamotite Equity
Hyde Park
Sharifl Binith
Westford
Gambridge
O ‘Leavitt
Chittenden
Commission Dates Postponed by England Telegraph Con
The commission dates set by Htutus Wy Spear were postponed to February. The England Tel and Telegraph company cited ongoing issues and revised schedules to accommodate the delay.
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Jong Va
Fngland Tel & Telegraph
Minnesota farmer kills himself and family tragedy unfolds
A Minnesota farmer is reported to have killed his wife and children before taking his own life. Police investigators say no clear motive is determined, and the scene was found by a neighbor after a fire. The family’s misfortune is described in fragmented OCR text, with several garbled names and places.
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Wimself
Minnesota
Examinations Held For Census Jobs In Vermont
State Supervisor Hays reports about 800 applicants across Vermont for census positions. Examinations conducted in several towns including Burlington and Montpelier with many women among the candidates. About 700 others took tests at various sites statewide, under supervision of L M Hayes and local civil service officials.
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Uriselty
Rebineve
Charler
Converse
Montpelier
Hays
Barlingtom
Vermont
Many Changes In Army Plans Reported
An early outline of the forthcoming general staff reorganization plan shows aims to reduce estimates, cut departments, and concentrate defense in four zones. The proposed changes include creation of five new regiments and abolition of certain departments under wartime restructuring, with completion anticipated within the next several years.
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Woahington
DCLP
Tall
Grieral
Light on murder lights Cambridge case at inquest
Cambridge, Muse, Feb. 9. Nine strenuous efforts to obtain from Mary Elmore, mother and executor of the will of Clarend J Glover, evidence to light the murder and support claims that Glover was influenced by his wife when making the will. Lillian F. Glover and Heyimour were mentioned. Miss Hattin Lenlan, servant on the case, was arrested. Albert R. Glover, brother, was seen after the crime. Hearing to continue Monday.
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Cambridge
Muse
Ehnorm
Clarend
Glover
Walthem
Lillian F. Glover
Rimore
Miee Hattin Lenlanc
Elmore
Alwys
Lini
Albert R. Glover
Wendion
Tim
Ani
Hraniene
Dintriet
Ale
Mien Leblane
Remains of Dr Charles P Thayer Cremated in Burlington
The remains of Dr Charles P Thayer will arrive in Burlington from Utica City NL with a small escort. A short service is planned for Sunday morning at two o clock, and graveside rites will be held at Green Mount Cemetery. The body was cremated, and the family requests quiet during the proceedings.
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Burlington
Web
Charles P. Thayer
Utic City
B. Thayer
South Union
Boral
Green Mount T
Romaine
Thayer
Burlingont
Czar Moves to Dissolve Diet as Pro Russian Party Defeated
Fragmented OCR text describes political turmoil with references to a Pro-Russian party defeat, a suspended constitution, and chaotic scenes including a drowning incident and unclear maritime events. The readable facts include political defeat and constitutional suspension amid disorder.
Prominent Brattleboro Man Leroy F Adame Dies
Leroy F Adame of Brattleboro died last night after a long illness. He was born April 20, 1848, the son of Luchne F Adams and a resident of Marlboro before moving to Brattleboro, where he owned a home at High and Gark streets. He worked as a tailor and was active in the local church and town affairs. He leaves a widow and six children, plus a sister Mrs O H Smith of Minneapolis and a brother Lucius Adams of Brattleboro.
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Deter
Avon
Sernral
Wits
Pnerrmarida
Jeroy Franklin Adame Wee Ey
Aortas Wit
Luchne F
Winchister) Adams
Marlboro
Aehoute
Tpian
Northampton
Adams
Gak
Atos
Bolenn
B. Emeryon
Yred
Hira
Keee
Ruths Li
Goee
Sod Hila
Heaith
Bla
Sonia
Alan
Sirs. O. H. Smith
Minutepolis
Minn
Lucius Adams
Brattisboro
Widow of Rev Neno Udall Dies After Three Months Illness
Randolph Feb S Mrs Philintar Mills widow of the late Rev Neno Udall died yesterday after a three month illness from heart trouble She had lived in Randolph since moving from Orange She is survived by two children Nolen Wy Tal and Mrs Charles Reynolds both of this place Two more sons John Mills of Crathnishry and Henry Mills of Albany reside in this state The Rev Udall a Civil War veteran later entered the Methodist ministry and spent years in Vermont Dakota and Branford before settling in Randolph
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Randolph
Philintar (Mills
Neno- Udall
Warty Esterday Marnearner
Dra
Tidal
Orauga
Hier
Udall
Methlint
Vermont
J. Dakota
Branford
Udell
Nolen Wy Taal
Mra
Charles Reynolds
Johan Mills
Cratthhisry
Henry Milly
Albany
Mary Reagrie Dead After Appendicitis
Mary Reagrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Unmet Resgrie, of Warren Street, died shortly after 12 o clock following an appendectomy for appendicitis. She was a city resident and eighth grade pupil. The funeral will be held at two o'clock Monday afternoon from her late home on Warren Street.
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Mary Bengrla
Warren Street
Wieleck
Poblig
Wehools
Warren Strovi
Died at Montpelier Whilard Walker passes away
Whilard Walker a well known Montpelier resident died at home near midnight. Born in Acworth on July 8, 1957 he moved to Montpelier 40 years ago and held several local offices. He leaves a wife and son W. I. Walling. Funeral at Chelmsford church at 1 10 o'clock with R. J. Wright officiating.
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Whilard Walker
Montpelier
Tie Hame
Acworth
Celand
Selectman
Road Portmisplater
Hester
W. I. ‘Walling
East Montpelier Citizen Nathaniel A Cutler Dies
Nathaniel A. Cutler of East Montpelier died this afternoon after an illness of two months. The funeral will be held at his home on Tuesday February 8 at one o'clock in the afternoon. Friends are requested not to send flowers.
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East Montpelier
Nathanial A. Cutler
Dove
Notte
Sharpeners and polishers reach tentative agreement
Conference between the towl sharpeners and the Hantectarers unions and manufacturers produced a practical understanding on points for settlement with the granite cutter group. Once the gulf between cutters and manufacturers narrows, full settlement with all unions should follow after a brief rest. A short afternoon session ended with adjournment under the chairmen’s call.
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Towl
Pulledwre
Yertuntay
Barre
Rertiers
Relief efforts in city aid drive described
A battered summary notes busy relief day with citizens and committees raising funds and resources. It mentions a generous response, ongoing needs, and donations from local figures including a theatre, a wood dealer, and a secretary’s account of the drive.
Shapping Kills Maine Man in Yarmouth Accident
A Maine man, Makon faker, died in a Ferast paper mille incident in Yarmouth yesterday after being struck by a belt. The injured man, formerly of Connecticut, noted a disturbance in machinery before the fatal collapse as his body suffered severe trauma.
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Yarmouth
Makon Faker
Miley
Comnectit
Will of William Augustus Peirce Probated at Exeter
Public bequests from the will of William Augustus Peirce to be probated in Exeter. The document names Col Joshua Winslet as warden of the church for many years and sets a fund in his name to support a home for displaced persons and a substantial donation to Dartmouth College.
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William Augustus Peirow
Exeter
Portemouth
N. F
Willican Augustus Peirce
Contador
Col
Joshua Winslet
Tite Church
Joshua W. Petrie
Plitdrop
Dartmoth College
Caught in Bulgaria Alderney or Lynn Arrested in Novetzhur
Lynn inspector from Mast details a hunter of treachery who has been captured in Bulgaria. The inspector plans to proceed to Holgarin to secure the suspect’s return.
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Lynn
Mast
Teaschom
Herite der
Novetzhur
Bene Cmught
Bulgaria
Lynn Inspectora
Holgarin
Fire Devastates Six Buildings in Fairview Nor Nod Area
A fierce blaze swept through a group of six structures in Fairview and nearby Nod. The embroidery shop eBanetta and several other buildings were destroyed, with damages estimated at 160000 dollars. Fifteen persons narrowly escaped injury as flames raged through the early afternoon.
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Pairview
N. J
Fairview
Nod
Ben
eBanetta
Talk of the Town visits & funeral plans misread
Talk of the Town records John B. Wilson of Worcester visiting a local resident, with references to a funeral for Grace Kaafe and arrangements involving transportation to Randolph and arrival at the City hotel. The fragment mentions Abbe Been, F.C. Basten, and places in Boston and Northfield, with garbled street names and dates.
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John B. Wilson
Worcester
Kee
S. Jere
Kim Street
Grace Kaafe
Randolph
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Hoppe
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George Otin Draper
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Ruck- Holmer
Havy
General Star
Glover ‘Will
Burtington
Czar
George Nuon
Ryegote
Waa
St Peterstairg
Promi Brattleboro
Leroy F. Adame
Springfield
Mars
Orange
Philista Udall
Reagrie
Willard C. Walker
Nathaniel A. Cutler
Gulf
Alby
Churchill
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Wood
Hue
Janes Muth
O.L. U
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