Beavers Pleads Guilty in Post Office Device Scam
George W Beavers former post office department official admitted guilt in a scheme with former New York state senator Green to defraud the government by selling time recording devices. Beavers was sentenced to two years in the Moundsville West Virginia penitentiary. Green faces trial next week in Washington DC on related charges.
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Washington, D. C
George W. Beavers
Post Office Department
Senator Green
New York
Moundsville
W. Va
Grewn
Remains of King Christian Rest in Denmark
The remains of King Christian were moved at dawn from Amalienborg to Christiansborg palace church for public viewing. The casket is open for three days before Friday’s transfer to Rogdkilde and burial Sunday in the cathedral where Danish rulers lie.
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Cupen i
Denmark
Christian
Amalienborg
Christianeborg Palace
Rogkilde
Victor Demageot Wins Cuban Cup in Road Race
Victor Demageot, winner at Ongend, Fla., claimed the Cuban cup in the second international road race. He drove the same light machine that won Ardennes and Vanderbilt cups, the lightest in today’s field billed at horns power compared with rivals at ninety and 110.
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Havana
Victor Demageot
Ongend
Fla
Ani
Ardennes
Lowther Re-Elected Speaker of the House of Commons
London Feb 13 The House of Commons met today and Mr Lowther was re elected speaker unanimously.
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House of Commons
London
Hours of Commons
Lowther
New York attach on Gould Guy and Ramsey for 466000
Supreme Court Justice Amend ordered a 466000 attachment against the New York properties of George J. Gould William E. Guy and Joseph Ramsey. The measure aims to recover unpaid expenses tied to prospecting drilling and purchasing 25000 acres of coal land in the southern Ubioy during 182.
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John S. Jones
Ohio
New York
Supreme Court
George J. Gould
Willian E. Guy
Joseph Ramsey
Ubioy
Quincy Adams Sawyer theatre review notes wholesome drama
The piece praises Quincy Adams Sawyer as wholesome and free of harsh material. It highlights realistic, lively characters at Mason's Corner and contrasts with caricatured hometown figures, promising engaging comedy and genuine sentiment on February 14 at the opera house.
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Quincey Adame Sawyer
New England
Mason's Corner
Quincy Adane Howyer
Lincoln Birthday Banquet At Waldorf Astoria
New York hosts a Lincoln birthday dinner of the Republican Club at the Waldorf Astoria with toastmaster Gen Edwin Tremaine. Speakers include Horace Porter J Sloat Fassett James McCleary and Horace Porter remarks on Lincoln’s life likened to a fable.
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New York
Red
Republican Club of
Waldorf-Astoria
Gen
Edwin Tremaine
Abraham Lincoln
Horace Porter
Republican Party
J. Sloat Fassett
United States
James T. McCleary
Minnesota
State of
Lieut-Goy
M. Lian Bruce
Ab Werer
B. Buller
Brad D. Grant
Julius M. Meyer
Nicholas Murray Butler
B.dell, Jr
Win
L. Ward
Herbert Parsons
Vins
Chas
H. Troat
Gen. Doige
Henry M. MacCracen
John BR
Wormer
Oscar R. Hundley
Charles A. Moore
Lincoln
Mack and Glass
Bixby
Boston
Abralaih Lincoln
Cruiser Tennessee makes good record in trials
Boston February 12 The cruiser Tennessee conducted a successful trial with minor repairs after an early stop for a pin loosening in the machinery. She resumed at 4 40 in the afternoon and completed four hours with a measured speed of twenty two point six hundredths knots, capable of twenty two and a half if required. The board found the voyage satisfactory and the test a success in every way.
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Boston
Tennessee
Yes Forday
Suffragists Officers Elected At National Convention
Baltimore February convention of the Woman's National Suffrage Association reassembled. Mrs Elizabeth D Hanser chaired the Literature committee report. Officers reelected include Honorary president Susan B Anthony Rochester NY president Rev Anna Howard Shaw Philadelphia vice president at large Florence Kelley New York City corresponding secretary Kate M Gordon New Orleans recording secretary Alice Stone Blackwell Boston treasurer Harriet Taylor Upton Warren Ohio.
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Baltimore
Elizabeth d. Hanser
Susan B. Anthony
Rochester
N. Y
Anna Howard Shaw
Philadelphia
Florence Kelley
New York City
Kate M. Gordon
New Orleans
Alice Stone Backwell
Boston
Harriet Taylor Upton
Warren
Obie
Dr Brook's Comet Sighted Over Geneva Observers Track Path
Geneva New York February reports Dr Wa Th Bronks director of Smith Observatory says the new comet nears the north celestial pole at its peak declination and travels southwestward. Predictions place it on February 16 near Cameropardattis neck and later along the neck between head and breast, with precise coordinates noted and a call for moderate visibility.
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Geneva
N. Y
Th Bronks
Smith Observatory
Inet
Tragic Train Crossing Kills Two Gires Children
Lillian McIntosh aged 10 and Bertha Gires aged 12 were fatally struck by a Grand Trunk express at a grade crossing as they crossed hand in hand after school. Each attempted to reach safety opposite the other, and both were pulled under the train. The accident occurred near Menene, California, with authorities investigating the scene.
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Lillian McIntosh
Grand Trunk
Expres
Mlenene
Bertha
Executed for Murder in Minnesota Jail
William Williams was hanged at the jail in St Paul at 2 o clock pm for the murder of John Keller. Central Atlantic Coast Boston February. Other notes report storms, a Fairfax sawmill fire, and Chester Rector resigning from a church post effective March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Willams
John Keller
Paul
Minn
William Williams
To O'Clock
John Kel
Readel v Bock Breach of Promise Verdict Reduced
In Dedham Massachusetts a jury cut the verdict in Jennie C Readel vs Adam C Bock from sixty thousand dollars to ten thousand forty one. Readel testified she is nineteen, had a child born April first, 1908, and that Bock promised marriage after months of denial.
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Dedham
Mass
Jennie C, Readel
Adam C. Bock
Bock
Eight Dolore & Week
Miss Readel
Clarence W. Rowley
Joseph J. Feeley
Mr. Bock
Mise Reade
Norwood
Southport
Ots
Adam Book Ltd
Providence
Ramiry
Woman Found Dead on Sofa in Richford Home
Mrs. Marvin aged widow of Stephen Marella was found dead on a sofa at noon by her daughter Laura Marvin. Death attributed to heart disease after years of trouble though she had attended church that morning. Survived by daughter Laura V Marvin clerk at Richford Savings Bank, Mrs W J Corliss of Cayuga Ind, two sons Samuel B Marvin of Pennsylvania and S Perley Marvin of Richford, two brothers Van E Parley and William Verley, and sisters Mrs Elien Bogue and another in Worcester Massachusetts.
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Mameree Marvin
Stephen Marella
Laura V. Marvin
Tun
Mira Laure V. Marvin
Richford” Savings Bank
W. Jr. Corliss
Cayuga
Ind
Samuel BR. Marvin
Pennsylvania
S. Perley Marvin
Aley
van E. Parley
Wiliam Verley
Mire
Elien Bogue
Wererster, Macs
Famous hunter Ike Pratt dies in Vermont bear lore
Bennington reports the death of Ike Pratt known across southern Vermont for hunting bears. Pratt had a rumored seventy nine bears killed under bounty law changes and aging, with his traps yielding sizeable catches. The obituary notes his steadfast homebound habits and long bear-hunting career in Pownal and nearby towns.
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Bennington
Isane T. Pratt
Vermont
Ike” Pratt
Pownal Road
al& Wall
Tennington
Tom
Married Three Score Years in Northfield Anniversary
The Davis couple, Mr. and Mrs. Jim W. Davis of Northfield, marked their 40th wedding anniversary Feb 15 at Vine and Pearl Street. He 77, native to Northfield, served as tax collector, poor director, and justice of the peace. she 80, both in good health. Over 200 relatives and friends attended as home decor brightened with evergreens and flowers. Rev. Walter Dole offered remarks and a poem by Mr. and Mrs. Dennison Brown was shared.
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Northfield
Jim W. Davis
Vine and
Pearl Street
Lantry
Davis
Thin Gierney
Mra
Horace W.davis
Carie Wateen
Julia Bagr
Cab
Mrs. Brown
Rowe
Gallagher
Philadelphia
Howard Davisy
Bow Bean
Pred Davis
All N.Y. .G
Davie
Winchester
Byron Davie
Boston
John Adama
Bornayil
Als
Bare
Cabot
Plainfield Creamery Holds Annual Meeting and Reports
The Plainfield Creamery company held its annual meeting in Plainfield on Saturday morning. Directors elected were W. Stony, H.B. Murtio, S.S. Sith and I. The report lists total pounds of butter made at 325, and other production figures including total cream received, butter produced, and expenses such as fuel, salt, insurance, and printing. Cash on hand and stock values as of January 1, 1908 are recorded.
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Plainfield
Plainfield Creamery Company
Sid Oailster Pee
W. Stony HB. Murtio
Sith and i
Supreme Court Again Hears Wheelock Will Appeal
Bennington January session the Nahum F Wheelock will case returns to the supreme bench after county court and probate court rulings upheld and then rejected the will. The case has bounced through county and supreme courts with exceptions to the judge’s charge and questions over a signature.
Barton for Receiver and Vermont Meeting Notice
Supreme court notice appoints Charles Barton Jr as receiver of Hanover Bank successor Universalist associations meet at Universalist church. Clergymen listed from Barre Plainfield Brattleboro White River Junction and other towns attend sessions with Rev Henry addressing on “For the Coming Good.” Walter Chase and others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulge Bisley
Supreme Court
Ay Hoon
Iris
Hanover Bank
Charles ©. Barton, Jr
Thie Concern
Universalist Ministerial Association of
Vermont
Provincs of
Quebec
Universaliet Church
Tor Inia Kalle
Wedanday
Rts
Tt C. Connor
Barre
A. M. Amith
Plainfield
F. L. Massock
Hrattlelore
B. M. H, Alihot
O H. Ponoyer
Springfield
O. Bery
Hertford
Henry
Addres
Reagan Knocked Out In Opening Bout At Newtown Show
Jimmy Walsh of Newton knocked out Tommy Reagan of St Louis in a fifteen round bout opening the card at the Tinters Athletic club last night. A death notice follows for Mrs Cenovine Know Davis wife of Kim Davis who died after weeks with heart trouble. She was born in Montfort in 1874 and served as secretary of the Municipal Union. Survivors include her husband four children and a sister Mrs Lathe Show.
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Jimmy Walsh
Chelsea
Mast
Web
Newton
Tmmy Reagan
St. Louis
North Romfret
Weeve
Mra. Cenovinve
Know Davis
Kimer J. Davie
Davia
Tad .Liew
Thir Congregational
Elmer Te Duvin
Miew
Vindication for C. C. Fitts in Vermont Supreme Court
The Vermont Supreme Court commission finds no professional misconduct by Attorney General C. C. Fitts of Brattleboro aside from a misused private account during a 1893 collection. It notes no intent to defraud and commends his zeal, ability, and fidelity to clients despite a regrettable financial lapse and an April 2 letter.
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Vermont Supreme Court
Aaiiet
Clarke ©. Fitts
Brattleboro
Supreme Court
A. A. Hall
St. Albers
E. IL Powell
Burlington
Ay We Redmond
Newport
Sathenaw Supreme Court Reserve
Montpellery
Rowell
Thesannimyord
Fitts
George E. Richard
Keharde
Manter
Fille
Richards
Pittscuck
Bitte
Heattieboro
Filts
Richarda Netthet Richhands
Pitts
8. A. Smith & Co
Ile
Bailey & Otfinger Brothers
Kingston
N.C
Mr. Fitts
Ehiiju
A. Smith & Co
Brat- Hehero
Vermont
Deventer
Waterman Martin & Hitt
Lin Bank
Hulanen
Fitte
Taltew
Bian
Anjiih & Co
Etnae
Sandan
Saul Fitts
Svey
Sail Fitts
Daniel P. Prescott
Wight
Enideitts
Prescott
Windham
Washington
Caledonia
Eaid Fitts
Segrenaures
Wagon Driver Recovers Fare From Plainfield Visitor
A man brought from Plainfield arrived in Barre and refused to pay his fare. He rode to Depot Square and ordered a meat pie while presenting a bill. After driver pressed the payment, the fare was settled. Several names, including Will Moore and Hurlburt, were connected to the incident. The man claimed he wished to go to Barre and was later put aboard a train to Plainfield.
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H. 8
Parks
Plainfield
Berre
Itt & Lone
Depot Square
Barre
Et W
Will Moore
Hurlburt
Pew
H. S Park
F. of A Defeats PF in Cribbage League Night
In a five-table cribbage league at hertekant, F. of A. topped PF. by tables with Williams Kvany edging Loranger Gone and Clark Asta toppling Kelley Leahy. Other results include Mortisoo Smith PF. of fy, Start Taylor FP. of A beating Browns Brot, Mackie Booth A. over Tlornnynaut Nelson, White Mosul C.0F over Scott Smith, LeClair Nelson CO. Fy cone hens Martion I. of Aj Murphy CO, Fy setae Rul Anderson, with Bt Gordon and 1. U. OW teams to play this evening and standings to date.
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F. of A
Hertekant
Williams
Kvany
Loranger
Gone
Clark
Asta
Kelley
Leahy
Mortisoo
Smith
Screein Gal
McNulty
Fey Start
Taylor
Browns
Mackie
Booth
Nelson
F. White
Mosul C
Scott
Foot
LeClair
Hens
Martion
Aj Murphy
Setae
Anderson
Gordon
Lockout at Quincy Surfaces in Granite Yard Dispute
A lockout at Quincy Massachusetts halts work across about 1000 men in 100 firms over a dispute at East Milton yards. The Granite Cutters Union says a surfacing machine is a stone cutter tool and demands fair wages for all operators. Manufacturers blame the union for拒 absences from arbitration and insist on withholding work until the dispute is resolved.
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Quincy
Mass
Cutters
East Milton
Arpee
Maguire & Ahoat
Manufacturers' Association
Maguire & Ahearn
James Duncan
Granite Cutters’ Union
Saya
Beam
Two Cent Pay Increase Discussed By Barre Montpelier Workers
Barre Montpelier Traction employees report no final settlement yet for the new contract replacing the January 31 agreement. Workers have been paid two cents an hour more than the proposed settlement, and the union committee began on February 1. A meeting will reconvene soon to finalize timing of the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre & Montpel Payer and Traction Company
Funeral Service for Bessie Brown
Naval tributes marked the funeral of Bessie Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs David Brown. Wreaths and carnations and hyacinths were sent by Mrs Butler Mrs M Conan A Gagne and others. Seeds of sympathy from De and Mrs O G Sticke Miles and others.
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Bexsie
David Brown
Mra. Butler
M. ‘Conan
A. Gagne
Bhaw
Talty
T. Morton
F. Chambers
A. Tomasi
J. Caverotto
J. Macu Hawley
Filia Morehouse
Hyacinth
St Albans celebrates birth anniversary of Willian Tomi Bronson
In St Albans town on February 13 1896 William Tomi Bronson marks the sixth anniversary of his birth. He is described as in good health. Bronson was born in North Hero. his father served in the War of 1812 and fought at the Battle of Plauburg. The father has since died, leaving one surviving child among five, with several grandchildren and great grandchildren noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Willian Tomi Bronson
Celebeat
Mr. Bromcott
North Hero
Plauyburg
Williamstown Notes and Oddments From Local Briefs
Local items report Leslie Williams returning to Northfield after time at home. The Dramatic Club visited Nortl field with a performance of Strife. Valentine sales and community notices fill the page. A message asks for the return of a sight-impaired gentleman, with details to leave at Williamstown post office.
Death at Montpelier Following Illness in East State Street Home
Famels orev, aged 00 years, died last evening in his room on East State Street Montpelier. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War who served in a Sow company. He leaves a wife and seven children including Arthur, Joe, and Jala Crewling. William M. Wokden and George Troup of the city. Mrs. Oy Shhuner, and others. A son, Arthur Iravn, survives along with a daughter and several relatives. Details are incomplete due to the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famels Orev
East State Streat
Montpelier
Ormpaiine Foglioont
Arthur Joe
Jala
Crewling
William M. Wokden Anu
George Troup
Oy Shhuner
Wi Kato Graviin
Gardner, Mane
Mim Gnawhitt
Waterbury
Arthur Iravn
Municipal Socialists Meeting Held In Snelallet Tall
A joint emucer of the soeuliete af favre will ta held in Snelallet Tall on Thursday, May 15, 1900 at 2 90 o'clock. The examination of candidates for a municipal election. Invitees and a brief interjection line listed, with details of the venue on Cirinibe street for four municipal candidates and related notices.
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Snelallet Tall
Tharediay
Tora Ny
Sodintinti
Ntervenien
Tay Thinlolis
Cirinibe Street
Hala Socialiate
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Quincy Adams Sawyer
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Uncle Sam
DR. Brook
Gires
Glencoe
Ontario
Central Atlantic Coast
Wedneslay Abgut
Fairfax
C. Shepmadaen
Mornt Anyami
Chester
Poh
Meadville
McLaughlin
Byurke's Churet
Adam C
Brock
Rock
Emma Marvin
Richford
Famous Hunter
Isaac Pratt
W. W. Davis
Plainfield Creamery Report
N. P. Wheelock
Will Cane
Barton
Bouton
Universaliaty
Walter
Chase
Woodaville
William Jackson
Reagan
Prmeul
Citisen
Asbuns
Carpenar
C. C. Fitts
F. of
John
Electric Railroad
Ite
Bessie Brown
William Henry Bronson
Williamstown
Joe
Leslie Williams
Northsfield
Nortl+field
Ethel Holden Hue
Walter Kendrick
Dsy
M. J. Drury
Carr
Williamatown
Francis Graviin
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