Heroic Fire Fight Saves Homes After Townwide Blaze
A major blaze ripped through Gilman Sanborn and Perley W Rogers properties, scorching several buildings but saved by rapid engine action. Three rifles discharged in the Rogers house. no injuries reported as families evacuated and valuables recovered amid high winds and rapid response.
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Hela
Gilman Sanborn
Porley
George A. ‘Tracy
W. Af. Sprague
Yentipate
Sanborn
Perley W
Sanborn House
Towner
Rogers Bulltings
Towner House
Amos B. ‘Wright
Mr. Towner
H. Kennedy
Charles W. Bacon
Laura Berry
Lavborn
Emily Sanborn
Gilman
Lucas
Mr. Rogers
M Rogers
Montpelier Vom
Rogers House
Sanborn Howe
Bix
Union
Metal Explosion Flares At Works Site Fire
A metallic explosion ignited a large fire at the works site, covering portions of the building in sparks and smoke. Fire crews responded quickly, containing the blaze as workers evacuated the area. No injuries were immediately reported, and an investigation into the cause was initiated.
Tornaen Machinery Disaster Report Reveals Fatal Collapse
Fragmentary OCR reads of a local disaster describe a machinery room incident. Several workers perished or were injured as a crane or device malfunction caused a collapse. Rescue and hospital efforts followed, with authorities reviewing the incident.
Car Barn Burns in Kennebunkport Fire Disaster
A large one story brick railroad car barn on the Atlantic Shore line in Kennebunkport was destroyed by fire early yesterday. The blaze caused an estimated $10,000 in damage with several explosions from stored paint. Seven cars were saved before the fire could be controlled.
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Kennebunkport
Atlantic Shore Line
Tre
Iorde
Falls on Oil Heater Burn Girl in Bath
Birattleborts Fels 8 Mise Gertrude Yearly was severely burned on Biot street Saturday night when she fell onto an oil heater in the bathroom. Her mother heard the crash, pulled her off, and the girl, though injured, is expected to recover as doctors treat burns to chest abdomen and an arm.
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Gertrude
Biot
Woman's Hat Ignites in Burlington Hotel Fire
A hotel guest in Burlington, paying her bill, had her hat ignite from a cigar lighter. The hat, edged with gold work and white feathers, burst into flames but was extinguished by a bellboy before the guest realized the danger. The hat was described as a men’s style.
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Burlington
Laly
Otal Saaslington
Fire devastates Grosvenor lodging house in Manchester
Ten men died and many are buried in the ruins after a morning blaze at the Grosvenor lodging house. About 300 slept inside when the fire started, sparking a panic as residents leaped from windows. Most fatalities came from fractures and crush injuries. many lodgers remain unaccounted for in the debris.
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Manchester
England
Two Drowned Men in Ice Pond Near Swamp Village
Slates Gettlebaen, a wireless operator aboard the Acushnet, and Oscar Rongved, a crewman from the same cutter, fell through ice while skating on a pond near the village yesterday afternoon. Attempts to rescue them failed. both were drowned after about an hour in the water. Medical staff could not revive them. Rongved, 23, was Norwegian. Gettlebaen was American.
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Womls Tole
Mass
Yaster
Slates Gettlebaen
Acushnet
Bea
Niin Oscar Rongved
A. Te. Tottes
Johnson
Barker
United States Heir Commission
Charlea Gottichsen
New York
Navy
Broadway
Oscar Rongved
Kabolnaag
Norway
Twenty-seventh Street
Brooklyn
Arrest Report in Vandalia Murder Case Emerges
Feb 8 dispatch hints at new autopsy findings in the Vandalia Ohio murder of Elizabeth Fulhart. Officials say no skull fractures or choking signs. body found last Friday in cisterns near the victim’s home. Detained individuals released after questioning. further examination proceeding.
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Payton
Orson
Elizabeth Futhert
Vandalia
Ohio
Dwytim
Misa Fulhart
Cisters
Sir May Dawé
Philip Mle
Albers
Wilkie
Ee Eral
Bet
Alluback
Deadly blast kills quarryman at Wetmore Morse works
George Heterpo, a drill man at the Wetmore Morse quarry, was fatally struck by stones from a blast. The accident occurred about eleven am as blasters worked upper sections and rock debris flew toward workers about 300 feet away. Heterpo died around 12:30 pm. doctors treated him at the scene, but his skull was crushed and life could not be saved. He resided in the area and worked for the company.
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George Heterpo
Wetmore & Morse
Enterpo Wis
Eisterpo
Freoke
Ae Thelew
Eeterpo
Egterpo
Raof
G.n. T. Hayes
Graniteville
Dr. Avery
East Barre
W. D. Reid
We & Moree
Fe Pai
Une Ti
Cogewell
Edward Goes to Berlin for Policy Sake
King Edward and Queen Alexandra depart from Dover aboard the royal Saint bound for Calais and Berlin to visit the German emperor. The trip, urged by English diplomats as a matter of international policy, is kept private with annulments of ancillary functions. Personal friction between Edward and Wilhelm casts doubt on the meeting’s success.
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London
Edward
Alexandrieft
Dover
Calais
Berlin
Englis
Dward
Wilfman
Oil ruling weighs modification of ouster against state welfare
Jefferson City Michigan February 8 Attorney General Major stated the motion by Standard Oil of India to modify judgment of ouster does not offer a state partnership but seeks to hold abeyance while allowing business in limited form under court supervision. He questions if welfare of state and citizens justifies court supervised delay and potential price control.
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Jefferson City
Mich
Standard Oil Company of Indiawerld
Ite
Thas
GREAT TARIFF CONVENTION TO MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS
A national tariff convention will gather in Indianapolis on February 16 to press for tariff reform. About 2000 delegates from manufacturing groups and Congressmen will attend, led by the National Association of Manufacturers. Prominent participants include Oscar Straus, Beveridge, Bovey, Cleave, Henry Towan, John M. Stahl, and B Firestone.
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New York
Feb
National Tariff
Tariff Commission
National Association of Manufacturers
Congress
Oscar
Strauns
Beveridge
Infor Ven
Bovey Mnen Cleave
Ationaliration of Manufacturers
Henry R Towan
Merchante' Association of New York
John M. Stahl
Partners' National Con
B. Firestone
Builders National Association
Polander Causes Stir In Morrisville Jail Scene
A Polish inmate at Morrisville caused a townwide alarm by shouting and banging, prompting a fire bell call and a deputy escort to a private cell. He was captured and returned to jail as officers examined the incident and the frightened crowd dispersed.
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Hyde Park
Web
Morrisville
Lakubiak
Iskutik
Denman Thompson III Obituary Noted In Weal Somers Region
An obituary fragment notes the death of Denman Thompson III at his home in Weal Somers and mentions relatives Peele Actinvere and A Kilpatrick arriving from Reston at 11:08 am. Dr. B. Hyland assisted, oxygen administered, with further details obscured by garbled OCR.
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Voab Swanzey
Sinot Bis
Maranatha
Deshaan Ai
Woman's Body in Trunk Shocks New Haven Crowd
In New Haven Connecticut a coroner’s report reveals Mia Jamon Hazelton a 34 year old woman found murdered in a trunk at her Eaton Street home. Her husband has been charged with the killing as authorities search for him. The victim had been alive until December 17 and investigators believe the murder occurred around that time. The trunk discovery followed the homeowner’s rent dispute and a planned inspection for a potential tenant.
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New Haven
Cont
Mia
Jamon Havelton
Eaton Atreat
Train wreck leaves one dead fifteen injured in Illinois Central incident
Memphis February 8 Fireman Martin was sent to Memphis with an unknown passenger who was killed and sixteen others seriously hurt when the Illinois Central northbound Chicago flyer derailed after striking an open switch. The engine wrecked and the smoker overturned.
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Memphis
Tenn
Martin
Ilinois Central
Vermont meet moves to joint convention with New Hampshire
Rutland officers of the Vermont State seal society decide at their meeting to hold the next annual convention jointly with the New Hampshire society at Weirs May 10 and 21, instead of meeting at the previously announced precounty site.
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Rutland
Vermont
New Hampshire
Weeira
Senator Perkins Explains Navy Aid and Roosevelt Letter
Washington February discussion centers on liberal appropriations for naval needs. Senator Perkins cites Roosevelt’s letter to Governor Gita of California, referencing seven years of service and urging action. The account notes committee review and tensions over treaty terms affecting naval time and readiness.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gita
California
Perkina
Grythses Navy
Anor
Newlands Seeks National Legislation on Jap Controversy
Nevada Senator Newlands calls for broad national legislation to address the Japanese controversy in California and Nevada. A Rutland clergyman receives a strange letter from an unseen New York lawyer asking for a favor, while scattered OCR fragments hint at unrelated names and events.
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Newlands
Nevada
Washi
California
Arrest of Mrs Cassani in Granite Street ale raid
Mrs Catrina Cassani was arraigned in city court on keeping with intent to sell after a raid at 47 Granite Street. A barrel of bottled ale and bulk ale were found. Bail set at 650 by PB Negroni. Officers Morris Slayton Gamble Hamel and Grand Juror Davis involved. Another arraignment, Alex Patterson, faced similar charges and was jailed after pleading not guilty.
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Catrina Cassani
Ity
PB. Negroni
Cassani
Scott
George J. Morris
EL 1. Slayton
Gamble and
Hamel
Wearoh
R. Davis
Alex. Patterson
Potter Station
Middlesex Licensee Appears in Montpelier Court for Liquor Sale
Frank Shield in Montpelier city court fined £21.70 after being charged with selling liquor to a posted man. Middlesex saloon proprietor Thomas Whalen pleaded not guilty and was bound over to county court. Edward Freedom Montpelier faced a non support charge and was held on bail of 100 for next Wednesday.
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Frank Shield
Montgelier
Cewts
Thomas Whalen
Middlesex
Sifeld* T
Barre
Montpelier
Whalen
Marel Torm
Ball
Fdwanl Preedom Montpelier
Claimed Robbery Shadowed Montpelier Junction Incident
Harold Sweeney telegraph operator at Montpelier Junction fell ill and was found unconscious after claiming he was robbed. He was rushed to Montpelier and later to St Albans. A man named Nelson St John was detained but not tied to the robbery. St John pleaded guilty in an intoxication case and jailed for thirty days.
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Harold Sweeney
Montpelier Junction
Sweeney
Montpelier
Heaton Hospital
St. Albans
Nelson St. John
St. John
Harvey
Mehtpelier
Jai
Appointment of Dwyer as interim district attorney
The governor named Assistant District Attorney Dwyer to fill the late Pagnee B’s vacancy as interim district attorney until an incumbent is selected next fall Moran’s brother has gone to Arizona for the funeral and is expected back in a week with no date set. Liverpool reports Captain Ingen Renkey of the ill feted Star and Jack Wine arriving as a pool tournament at the Vin mite Club closes with Acer Inked claiming high honors at the Garden tard.
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Davton
Feb. S
Draper
Dwyer
Liverpool
Ingen Renkey
Vinmite Club
Spaulding High Narrowly Edges Burlington High 28 to 24
In a tense Y.M.S.C.A. gym affair Burlington defeats Spaulding 28 to 24. Baker shines with five baskets and four fouls, Hughes score leader late, while both teams struggle with accuracy. Officials note a fast pace and close, neck-and-neck action throughout the game.
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Ia Wehool
Buntupton
Kymoaviom
Cranage
Om Yeault
Uiay
Poplin
Spaulding
Burlington Rep Press
Y. Msc. A
Burlington High School
Spaulding High
Mi Hughes
Spaudinay
Selther
Baker
Hls
Paris
Alteo
Sean Aion
Faker
Cubuninge
Hughes
If . Jones
If . Jones, ¢ F McMilan
A “Saker
P. Averill
Donal
Baskets
Camm
McDonald
Jones
Watkine
Keepers Burke
Athinesime Pain
Holdstoci
Few candidates for city offices loom in local caucuses
Citizens show reluctance to nominate for mayor city clerk treasurer and other posts with meetings set this week at the opera house and wards 1 3 and 6 caucusing Friday. Mayor Robins hints at voter choice while incumbents like Homer G Ladd and Hoyt weigh term requests. Donald MacLeod is eyed for ward 3, Mel Nulty seeks renomination in ward 5, and Rosat supporters push his bid. Woodruff and Scott face expiry of terms for school commissioners in wards 2 and 4.
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Opera House
Robins
Homer G. Ladd
Times
Min Warn
Mrs Reaside Funeral Held At Home In Winter
The funeral of Mrs William Reaside was held from the home of her winter, Mrs Robert Heaside, yesterday afternoon at 2 30. The Rev D McKenzie of the Presbyterian church conducted the service and interment followed. A large gathering of relatives and Clan Gordon members attended. Pallbearers were William Paul Joh Graham John Paul and Charles Keitil.
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William ‘Reaside
Robert Heaside
D. McKenzie
Presbyterian Church
Clan Gordon
William Paul
Joh Graham
John Paul
Charles Keitil
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Marini Puller
Funeral rites were held at the home of Frank E. B. Rideem on Eastern Avenue at ten o'clock this morning for Mrs. Marini Puller. Edward Puller Homer Puller Quigsey and others attended the gathering of mourning friends and relatives amid the contended rites officiating by the celebrant.
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Marinith Puller
Frank EB. Reldeem
The
Star
Edward
Edward Puller
Homer Puller
Quigsey
Howe
Barre Vermont Train Schedule Change Announces New Runs
The Merchants' Association of Barre filed a petition with the state railroad commissioners prompting a timetable overhaul. Train No 09 shifts to 810 pm on weekdays, a new 1246 am Montpelier to Barre run improves northern arrivals, and Train 61 from Barre to Montpelier now operates nightly, reducing long waits and improving connections.
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Vermont
Barra
Harre
Barre
Montpelier
State Railroad Commissioners
Merchants’ Association of
Poker
Janetion
Ee Eons
Maas
Juno Fon
Fort. I
Daltrosdl
G. C. Ea
Commissionera
Snd
Comaniteat
Collision at grade crossing injures trolley car in Vermont
A freight train and trolley car collided at the Pioneer crossing in central Vermont. Car No. 40, a new vehicle, was struck from the rear after the brakeman signaled the train to move. The impact did not derail the trolley or throw it from the rails.
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Central Vermont
Pioneer Crossing
Vermont
Pioneer
Seminary Bill Air
Barre and Montpelier Traction and Power Company
Wimaabed Foight
Westward move noted for local minister
The Rev. F. J. White, pastor of the Methodist churches in the Jinn area, is slated for transfer to the South Dakota conference at Dell during the coming month. His reassignment follows church procedures and confirms his new posting.
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St. Johibary
F. J. White
Methodist Thurhes
Linn
South Dakota
Dell Sra
Rey Canal
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Gertrude Yearly
Brattleboro
Revenue Cutter
Dayton
George Esterpo
Wetmore & Morse’s
Victim Leaves & Family
Standard Oil
Michigan
Indianapolis
Denman Thompson III
Veteras
Husband
Tennessee
Vermont State Dental Society
N. H. Association
Senator Perkins
Norman Seaver
Laseyer
Libmeth
Geover
Ted
Veen
Catrina Cageani
Atty, Dwyer
Paulding High
Ty Burlington High
Marietta
Barre Merchants’ Petition
Central
R. R
Lyndon
Ville
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