City Council Votes to Buy Gray Horses for Fire Dept
The 1905 meeting shows a plan to purchase a pair of gray horses from F. A. Slayton for $600 for use by the fire department, with Alderman McKenzie pushing for a full reorganization of the fire department and determining eligibility and examinations for new positions. The session also orders an investigation into the overseer of the poor's accounts and addresses various city expenditures and audits.
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McKenzie
Fire Department
Robins
F. A. Slayton
Allie
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Beeen
Trosses
P. A. Slayton
Aldaroma Robina
Burke
Qamrobelt
Adie
Teign
Alderson Adie
Campbell
Barre Vatl
Robina
Farnham
Germaine
California
West
Mr. Smith
Plot to Kill Czar Revealed After Palace Letter
Emperor Nicholas uncovered a note in Tsarkoe-Belo stating twelve men vowed to kill him in revenge for the St. Petersburg massacre. The czar has not left the palace as security rings the grounds. Warsaw clashes between police and strikers continue with deaths and injuries.
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Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Berlin
T.tageblatt
Tsarkoe-Belo
Polo Grounds
Comache
Warsaw
Finland Official Assassination Shocks Helsinki Officials
Helsingfors Feb 7 Soisal un Boininen procurator general of Finland, formerly Johnson, was assassinated by a young man whose identity is unknown. A gun duel wounded the assassin and Seininen's son. The motive appears political. the victim was a government party member. The assailant, named Alexandre in a card at the study, is in Russian service. The killer fled unconscious. authorities have not identified him. Seininen, born 1550, was a respected Finnish attorney and official.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Soisalun Boininen
Johnson
Posassin
Seininen
Alexandre
Che
Soininen
Seméie
Tnile
Duchy of Finland
Robrikotf
Finkund
Power to New Resolution Shifted to Property Committee
The council adopted a resolution authorizing the property committee to take charge after a prior decision. Following the vote, the council moved into executive session to discuss matters related to the property and its future disposition.
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Eee Ree
Épmenty
Mayor Barclay Names Committee to Investigate
Mayor Barclay forms a committee to investigate a matter at Reed Tao Atta Pees Charley A. Smiths. The committee has been notified and is expected to begin work soon.
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Barclay
Reed Tao Atta Pees
Charley A. Smiths
Gmittee
Failure Admitted in Kuropatkin Reinforcement Plan
The Feb 7 dispatch reports Kuropatkin admitting a failure to turn the Japanese left flank after the January 25 initiative. Authorities debate how to deliver 46 000 reinforcements to Makden, with transport difficulties hindering immediate deployment. The plan seeks 200 reinforcements now while broader efforts are assessed.
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Kuropatkin
St. Petersburg
Makden
Skirmish Reports Russian and Japanese Outposts
St Petersburg dated February 7 reports General Kuropatkin says skirmishing between Russian and Japanese outposts left one Russian bayoneted, with one prisoner taken.
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Kuropatkin
St. Petersburg
Kuorn
Peace Efforts Reported Across Capitals In War Crisis
London reports from continental capitals indicate Washington believes a peace settlement is possible. Emperor William has urged the Czar to arrange terms to avert looming troubles awaiting Russia at home.
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London
Washington
Eimpperor William Han
Russia
To Defend Dardanelles in New Artillery Pace
Framingham England reports a push to strengthen artillery with rapid transport to the front in an effort to repel potential Turkish advance toward the Dardanelles. Local observers note renewed defenses and coordinated batteries prepared for action.
Hearst-Cole Roads Case Faces Interstate Commission
Arguments opened before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington on a three sided dispute involving coal and transportation interests. William R. Hearst was represented by Chases A Spearn Me as Hearst's counsel led the initial testimony amid a half dozen lawyers present. Evidence from hearings begun over a year ago was laid out for the commission.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commin
Coal and — Transportation Cymparties
William R. Hearst
Spearn
Hearst
Commission
Maine's Leading Republican Leader Joseph Manley Dies
Hon. Joseph A. Manley, prominent Maine Republican and national figure, was found dead in his bed at his home this morning. He was 68 years old. The swift passing shocks the political community across the state and country. Manley had long been a leading party advocate and supporter.
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Joseph H. Manley
Joseph AL. Manley
Committee Chosen for Vermont School Fund
Gov Bell appointed a commission of women to oversee Vermont’s common school fund. Members include Joseph A. DeBoer Montpelier president National Life Charles I Stearns John son Justus Dartt Herman P. Simpson Shemeld and Dr J A Mead Rutland. The fund, created to manage investments and distributions, received 240000 from national government war claims sequestered by the 1904 legislature.
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St. Johnsbury
Bell
Vermont
Joseph A. DeBoer
Montpelier
National Life Insurance Company
Charles I Stearns
John
Justus Dartt
Popes Nigghal
Nelvens Fisk
We i Motte
Leutenant Vernor
Herman P. Simpson
Shemeld
Eee Egnity Ty
J. A. Mead
Rutland
Permnnent
Ture
Ite Mae
No License Workers Organize For March Election Action
The second meeting of the no license group formed to combat saloons and aid the March election was held last evening. Rev F A Poole was elected chairman and G H Cesar secretary. Ward committees were elected for six city wards to work under the executive chair. The group aims to raise funds for the effort until ballot boxes are turned in March.
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Eetare
Ol Wooly
A. J. Kastan
Ae Barre
Eastrat
Organia
Eastman
Reed
F. A. Poole
G. H.eesar
Tev. Kinzie
Mr. Kinzie
Alexander Mae Ag James Ae Grant
G. H. Watt
M. Lyon
Ions Ee Ee Telister
John Jerson
Yoho ‘Wilson
Father Gray
Tarnward
Belknap
Carson
Montpelier aide McMahon scores for Independent team
In a tense city game, Hot Aire of Montpelier led by an aide named McMahon delivered a strong score for the Independent lineup. The remark notes the score did not count toward a particular tally, as he sits with the Independent group.
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Montpelier
McMahon
The
Independants
Cribbage results and league standings update
Cribbage results reported with multiple tables showing pairs and outcomes such as Nichols and Markins defeating Kelly and Gones and Wy Wi Oilliver beating Evans. League standings list teams and records, with Catholic Foresters dance notice at St John’s Church and invitations extended to Foresters and guests for February 6th.
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Bekweeh
Nichols
Markins
Mt Kelly
Gones
F. Brew
Beck
Felaon
Fetlair
Oilliver
Catholic Foresters
St. John’s Curt
Sid
Barre Men In Wreck Near Sharon In Central Vermont
A two-car wreck near Sharon on the Central Vermont line this morning left two autos tipped and one express passenger badly hurt but not severely. The crash occurred after cars were rerailed near a locomotive. the injured man was able to save others and the train cleared for traffic later.
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Vermont
Sharon
William Alexander Donald Smith
Barre Gra: Manufacturers’ Association
Tent C. Whitaker
Boston
Vern R. B
City
Fastest girls basketball game ends in wrangle
In Moni high school versus Montpelier, a disputed final basket sparked a postgame wrangle. The score stood 11 to 10 for Moni amid claims the basket counted although the whistle blew earlier, while seminary supporters argued the play should not count.
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Cos
Moni High School
Montpelier
Lee
Hamilton
Seminary
Tony
Sarah
Privng Assessment Case Argued Today in Barre
Montpelier February 7 Supreme Court heard two Barre cases on paving assessments for Main Street and Fond Street. Judges will rule after hearing arguments by John W. Gordon and Richard A. Hoar for defendants. The Barre city sought to impose assessments on property owners for street improvements begun last year.
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Montpelier
le Supreme Court
Barre
Eygawen
Mancahrd
John W. Gordon
Richard A. Hoar
Martin
Frank B. Downsey
Montpelier Police Annual Report Highlights 1906 Figures
Montpelier released its annual police department report noting 1906 totals exceed the prior year. Of the arrests, 45 were city cases and 84 state cases. Major categories include intoxicants 240, bench of the peace 41, liquor law violations, tavern issues, police court voir dire, probation, and several suspects committed for trial or sent to other facilities.
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Montpelier
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