Dark Moon Eclipse Timing Report and Unionist Meeting
The article notes a moon eclipse beginning at 12 57 Washington time lasting one hour and 39 minutes with the moon fully shadowed until 4 57 Friday morning. It also reports London news on A J Balfour facing a general Unionist meeting urged by Joseph Chamberlain and ongoing party maneuvering for February 15.
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Adorg
North America
Europe
Africa
Asia
Australia
Washington
London
A. J. Balfour Fnally
Joseph Chamberlain
Eyough
Beer Pit
Chamberlain
Chamberlainite
Bulfaw
Fan Vatter
Aligoin
Sunjee
Chronicle
Northern baseball league to hold meeting Friday
Burlington notices announce the annual meeting of the Northern baseball league on Friday February 10 at one oclock in the afternoon at the Van Nees house. President George Jarvis issues the notices inviting Montreal Ottawa St Alban s Tarre Montpelier Rutland Plattsburg and Burlington as possible members with a proposed elite representation. The plan envisions the league playing two games per week with sixteen teams.
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Burlington
Northern Baseball League
van Nees House
Wis Oldy
George 2. Jarvis
Montreal
Ottawa
St. Albanw
Tarre- Montpelier
Rutland
Plattsburg
Eagne
Ceanie
Emperor of Korea Rejects Joint Protectorate Offer
Telegraph report from Che Foo states Emperor of Korea denies signing any agreement with Japan and refuses a joint protectorate. He invites great powers to protect Korea himself, claiming no prior consent to Japanese residency and signaling Korea’s autonomy against recent imperial moves.
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London
Douglie
The
Tribune
Che Foo
Korea
Chefoo
Koeesn
Igen al Taire
Serious Situation at Rio Janeiro Disaster Reports
A chaotic, partially legible dispatch describes flooding on the Parahyba river near Rio Janeiro with neighborhoods evacuated. It notes rising waters, overwhelmed defenses, and residents fleeing to higher ground as authorities mobilize aid and shelter for the affected.
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Rio Janeiro
Taft praises change since Priestley era in Philippines
Secretary of War Taft spoke at the Joseph Priestley conference in All Souls Washington on religion in the Philippine islands. He contrasted modern liberal Unitarian views with Priestley era conditions, praising friars’ civilizing work while noting the insurrection and land issues. Edward Everett Hale also spoke as Senate chaplain.
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Washington, D.C
Philippine Islands
Taft
Joseph Priestley
All Souls
Robert 8. Woodward
Carnegie Institution
Joseph Priestoy
Napoleon
Tait
Unitarian Church
Religa
Stomart
Mr. Taft
United States
Wits
Joseph Pheatley
Edward Everett Hyte
United States Senate
Soldiers drink wood alcohol at Governor's Island
New York prison cells at Governor's Island reported inmates drinking wood alcohol, mistaking it for spirits. One man died, another fell ill, and eight others became seriously ill after a batch was tainted with poisoned alcohol. General orders and hospital care followed as the outbreak spread through the cell block.
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New York
Lariage
William
Governor's Island
Deel
Frederick DB
Grant
Eost Yins
Robert Ewell
New England
Barky
Lam
Richard Sullivan
Sattienn
Prison Inter
One Brattleboro Firm In Adulterated Seed List
Washington reports secretaries release a list of dealers found to handle adulterated Kentucky bluegrass seed with Canada bluegrass added and other seeds. Names include BF Wheeler Bridgeport Miron & Herrin Portland Hurt Hoplins Brattleboro Selfiger Wuttler Boston Kendall Yee Sonpony Portland Rae Worcester Turcon J I Hrogerys Ane Way horseman Chlongy fire. One firm had 98.0 percent adulterants in seed sample.
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Washington
Congress
Wilyson Hae
New England
BF. Wheeler
Bridgeport
Miron & Herrin Syot
Portland
Hurt
Hoplins
Mrattlebara
Vig Selfiger & Wuttler
Bostowy Kendall
Sonpony
Portham
Rae
Brun Worcester
Mita
Turcon J. I. Hrogerys
Ane Way
Ofvk
Death on the Tracks After Factory Toll
In Brockton Massachusetts last March a fatal holo caut at the Grover shop factory left Colonel George B. Bargeas dead and Nathan Jl Nickerson, driven insane by grief, wandered onto the railroad and was struck by a train. The body was mangled in the accident.
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Brockton
Mass
Fol
George B. Bargeas
Grover Shop
Nathan Jl. Nickerson
Notable Chicago minister advances suicide attempt in Wisconsin incident
Rev Justine G Wade pastor of First Congregational Church Wayin faced arrest yesterday for an offense linked to the death of a minister and the disgrace of another. This morning Wade jumped before a fast moving train in Wisconsin. He was badly injured but expected to recover. A letter alleged to be written by the minister was found in a boy's possession, contributing to the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Justine G. Wade
First Congregational Shurch
Wayin
Captured in New York Ex-convicts Arrested
Charles Howard aged 24 and Edward H Carr, both former prisoners, were arrested in New York after escaping from custody earlier. The two men, connected to a jail escape, were detained following a pursuit that ended with their capture.
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Charles Howard
Boston
New York
Belo
Edward H. Carr
Charles
Mid d County Agricultural Meet Sets Annual Fair Dates
Middlebury February 8 The County Agricultural meeting voted to hold the annual fair on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and August 29 to 31. Secretary Fred Hamilton received a 50 bonus for last year and salary raise to 15 this year. Premiums to remain unchanged and race purses deferred to a later meeting. Plans include a special day on the grounds and enlarging the grandstand. A new class of stallions for general prize use was established along with other changes in classifications.
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Middlebury
County Agricultural
Aitise
Fred. Mamilton
Cal
Tey
Bank enjoined as Hanover Bank seeks temporary suspension
In Boston a petition by savings bank commissioners for a permanent inspection and appointment of a receiver, tied to Hanover Bank of the city, was heard by Judge Braley. Hearing postponed to next Thursday with a temporary injunction to remain in force during proceedings.
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Boston
Fob
Hanover Bank of
Thin City
Hraley
Supreme Court
Edgar C. Achori
Herope
Deinosh
de Gogel
Gexorsl Hall
Wawk
Niferdiy
Convention in Seattle Seeks Wartime Aid At Rally
Bericht from Seattle on February 1 notes a convention to discuss the problem of the United War Effort. The meeting plans to gather thousands of people at a new hall to hear speakers and push for unity and support for the war effort.
Woman nearly smothered in Randolph house fire
Mrs Edna Chadwick of Randolph narrowly escaped smoke and flames from a February fire on Main Street caused by a defective chimney. Firemen battled smoke filled rooms from dawn until afternoon, removing hot cinders and sealing the chimney while neighbors aided the occupant.
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Edna Chadwick
Randolph
Main
Edna Bradwick
Vie Chimey
Beney WY
Handolph Fire Department
Slesrfart
Fugitive Prisoner Finally Captured in Rutland
In Rutland Vermont Deputy Sheriff John F Smith chased and captured Daniel Aeaf Bennington, a prisoner serving months for breach of the peace, after a six mile pursuit across meadows and hills. Bennington entered a pipe shaft to escape but was found exhausted and recaptured near Pine Hill.
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Rutland
Pine Hill
Serosa
Johnson Castle
Pree ‘Kor
Phelps
Bheritt Smith
J Thelps
Pevereae
Pheipe
Burlington oiling investigation into wreck of New England States Limited
The plate board of railway commissioners will open an inquiry into the January 3 wreck of the New England States Limited at Bolton. They meet Tuesday in Max, then travel to Norton and Benton, with witnesses including train passengers and onlookers. No conclusions yet on cause or switch condition.
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Burlington
Fe. S
Plate Board of Railrows Commisaiontre
New England States Limited
Bolton
Max
Norton Sind
Bure Fingtom
Burt State
Shermarie
Bratleboro Boy Runs Away With Revolver Money
A braces report describes a Brattleboro boy fleeing after purchasing a revolver with saved funds. He allegedly told police he planned to head to Hinedale and wrote a taunting note threatening violence. Investigators trace money withdrawals and a revolver purchase at a hardware store as part of the incident.
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Hratilehora
Feb
Heroil Laembet
Mgr
Uf Mir
Bre M
Larrales
Metilay
Iiky
Uokeb
Keole
N. Ib
Tusetley
Uy Otfierre
Dentttetnn
Hinedale
Amid
Tie Savings Bank
Cambridge Store Closes After Months of Slow Trade
Cambridge town notes a local store on Dickinson Avenue near Mlowsant valley shuts its doors Monday evening after five years of operation. Weak coin circulation and a narrow margin on car eraser sales contributed to the decision, with owners citing harsh conditions and regulatory pressures as the final straw.
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Cambridge
Keke
Dickinson
Mlowsant Valley
Iseolyviny
Crediturn
Cinney
Anit Lawight
Whith Ld
Mayo Very Ill Patient Reported After Night Incident
Dr Mayo gravely ill as patient Nerth es and William B Mayo suffer a chilling event. The patient was treated by Dr Stovle of Her Eine Last night with medical attendance called after the lead line notes the chest and abdomen showed distress. Weather conditions mentioned.
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William B
Mayo
Lingse
Tromlay
Dr. Stovle
Locomotives Plunge on Bethel Railway No Injuries Reported
A braking failure sent engine 209 and four granite cars down the Bethel railway switchback two miles from town. The locomotive rolled 300 feet down the mountain. engineers Davis and Areman jumped to safety. No injuries. A wrecking crew works to recover the engine. first serious accident on the new line.
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Hove
Granite Railway
Vernions
Ingineer Davia
Andriven
Davis
Fie Areman
Waa
Aont
Bt. Albans
New Bethel
One Game To The Good In The EN Contests
Clan uoraan genapea leads Beane De Tenerne EINE HF by one game in the current standings after last evening’s table results. Brew and Gorton beat Park er and Olliver. Guickshank and Smart defeated Smith and Oliver. Taglis and Mckay overcame John and Richards. Barns and McNulty downed Lent and Henderson. Murray and Mariani edged Eirick and Booth.
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Uoraan Genapea
Beane de Tenerne
F. Teun
Brew and Gorton
Parker
Olliver
M.A
Keith
Smart
C. G
Jottaml Williams
M. T. Guickshank
Smith
Oliver
Spaulding Seniors Win Narrow WBasket Victory
Spaulding seniors defeated SLCAs 27 to 11 in a two twenty minute period game at the YMCA Montpelier. Key players listed include Carewell Halvona Tarting and Hayford with multiple scorers contributing from the floor and the foul line.
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C. A
Montpeliery
Slcas
Spaulding
Crown Tankers
Fellowss
Carewell
Halvona
Damdeon
Grainan
Hayford
Senor
Dohnes
Worthen
Taitoi
Carrewell
Trine
Te Kenefiel
Tal Chonman
Hand
Meytord
Maalete Trom
Gronuea
Muytord
Bence
Sixth District Masons Meet in Mason Hall
Northfold Red Sixth District Masons held a Tuesday night meeting in Mason Hall with a large afternoon session. A supper was served by the Ladies of Nagni chapter. An evening workshop was well attended by officials including Master Walter E. Bronger and W Grand Lecturer Rev. Henry J. Hallow, among others.
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Northfold
Red
Maeronie
Masonie Hall
Ladies of
Nagni
Pesala Save Monel Waterry Ely
Waturtury
Mandal
Waterbury Insane Hospital Handles 880 Patients
A fragment reports Waterbury facility housing 880 patients with eleven discharged during a recent week. It notes 630 patients currently in care, reflecting ongoing admissions and treatment in the state asylum.
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Waterbury
Boslington
Two Deaths in Northfield
Willard W Frost dies at 77 after years in Coventry farming. Funeral Friday at 2:20 p.m. at his Northfield home with burial to Coventry, accompanied by Mrs. Frost and brother-in-law. George W Clark, 74, of Central Street dies after cancer and kidney trouble. Survived by four sons and siblings. burial at Elmwood in Northfield with funeral at the Clark home.
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Northfield
Willard W. Frost
South Atroe
Ness
Coventry
Nic
Methodist Church
E. W. Sharpe
Frost
George Gorham P. Barton
George W. Clark
Chharles A. Clark
Central Street
Mr. Clark
Worcester
Juin
Ant
Strafford
Charles
Fred
Mass
Herbert
Jay
Welland
Ont
Alden Clark
Center Village
Julia Clark
al Clark
Cox Brook
Feary Burcell
South Northfield
Charles A. Clark
Walter Dole
Wuiial
Elmwood
Death of Plainfield Woman at age 85
Plainfield February 5 Mrs Avin L Hitchcock died at five this morning aged 85 born in Chelsea. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at two from her daughter Mrs Irene Tage with Rev J Chase officiating. Interment at Chelsea. She was twice married, the first husband Olin T and second Rev Ay. Hitchcock was a Methodist clergyman and twice pastor of the local church. She long resided in Northfield and moved to her daughter’s home after her husband’s death five years ago.
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Plainfield
Fev
Avin L.hitchcock
Chelsea
Irene Tage
P. Chase
Olin ‘T
Hitchhcock
Chas. Emslie's Funeral Held at Home
The funeral of Charles Emslie was held from his home on the ir road wey afternoon at glock. A large number attended from Clan Gordon. Rev. F. A. Poole officiated. Interment was in May cemetery. Bearers were Marr, Alexander Cruickshank, John eating, James Patterson, Alexander Anderson, and James McKenzie.
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Charles Kmslie
Glock
Gordon
F. A. Poole
May Cemetery
Marr
Alexander Cruickshank
John Eating James Patterson
Alexander Anderson
James McKenzie
Ladies Discussed Recipes and Tea Gathering
An afternoon social featured domestic recipes tested from a booklet of all recipes shared by members. Mrs H W Whitcomb and others led the committee and distributed recipe booklets with dainty water colored covers.
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Bly
Bach
H W. Whitcomb
CG. W. Averill
D. A. McLead
Whiskey Raid Results in Barber Shop Arrest
Officer Mnink Hamel raided Alexander Fregosi’s Granite street barber shop and found a bottle of whiskey. Fregosi waived examination on charges of keeping and selling liquor and was sent to county court. Bail set at 90 dollars. Fregosi lacked counsel and court interpreter Groat assisted.
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Mnink Hamel
Alexander Fregosi
Granite Street
Snet
Fregosi
Fregoai
Groat
Court Docket Highlights From County and Supreme Court
Washington county case against Henniy McManius moves toward closure as Corrie Moody, administratrix, sues Metropolitan Life Insurance. Two short county cases and three cannon cases await hearing in the Supreme Court docket, with hearings pending.
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Washington County
Henniy McManius
Corrie
Moody
Metro On Life Insurance Company
Supreme Court
Mayors Return Delayed By Charter Dispute In Barre
Acting Mayor McKenzie faces questions over signatory power for spring election and treasury pay as Mayor Barclay, in Bermuda, plans to return by Monday. Aldermen demanded resignation or authority to act, prompting a cablegram and temporary halt on city warrants until Barclay’s return. The charter lacks clear provisions for a missing mayor assigning duties, creating a legal snag on governance during his absence.
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McKensie
Treasury
Barclay
Bermnda
Barre
Berclay
Ieee
McKenzie
Barelay
Bel
McKaukie
Beanl of Aldermen
All Hermen
Marelay
Small Percentage Defective In Barre Vermont Report
State Superintendent of Education compiled figures show Barre with the smallest share of school children with vision or hearing defects among larger towns, reversing earlier Vermont estimates. Montpelier recorded the highest defect rate, with several towns listed and totals across Wash. Jcigen county totals show 225 schools and 1,609 defectives, about 19 percent.
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Mison Stone
Uve
Barre
Bupt
Browner Onde
Montpelier
Northfield Man Bankruptcy Proceedings In Vermont
A Northfield man filed for bankruptcy yesterday prompting a Montpelier trustees meeting for the Katinger Hubbard Memorial. The old board was reassembled with George W. Wing as secretary and Rev Edward Wrights as treasurer. The filing cites assets totaling 201,000 with 275,000 exempt and liabilities at 144,?. the case outlines include a caveat and specific creditors in a local context.
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Terior
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D.C
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Twa
Jaehiek
Rivne
Petik
Lyon
Pais
Une
Highland
BO - Phiimeanes
Priestley
N. Y
Robert Etwell
Brattleboro
Seld
Nathan H. Nickerson
Brockton, Mass
Glover Shoe Factor
Diiigis
Addison County Fair
Provident Bank
Seattle
Losisty
Christian Endeavor
Sun York
Daniel Phelps
House of Correction
Bratleboro
Dickenson
Humber
Bethel Mountain
Clan Gordon
I. Leahewas
Xeane An Amnt
Léon
Montpelier Y. M. C. A
Masons
Northfield Lodge
Waterbury Asylum
Willard W. Prost
George W Clark
Luvia L. Hitchcock
Chas. Emslie
Oficer
Frank Hamel
Alex Fregosi
Bermuda
Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Northfield Man
Lotand L. Kent
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