Devonian Steamer Ashores in Snowstorm at Scituate
The steamship Devonian of the Leland line bound for Boston went ashore near Third Cliff, Scituate, in a driving snowstorm. It carries four passengers plus 11 cattlemen and about eighty crew. Captain Ridley refused passenger evacuation. life savers reached the ship but high water is needed for refloating. Five tugs remain near, intending to assist when tides permit. The vessel, 675 feet long, sits in a hazardous rocky area and likely must be lightened before release.
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Scituate
Mass
Leland Line
Boston
Third
Roston
Ley
Fire destroys major St John buildings in morning blaze
Fire in St John New Brunswick today wiped out the large building at the corner of K and Canterbury streets and the American Clothing Brock Patterson wholesale mill, with A McDuffie jewelry and several smaller concerns. Water damaged nearby tenements as costs rise to about a half million.
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St. John
N. B
Canterbury
American Clothing
Brock & Patterson
Tok A. McDuffie
Petit Jurors Drawn for Washington Coin Case
Names of prospective jurors announced for Washington coin case include Ware city D Shuttled Luther Towne Harretown D Howard Berlin Isthur Brown C Leonard Cabot land A W Bolton W P Peek G W Daniele Duxbury Howard Kennedy East Montpelier Coburn B C aedars Jayston John O Cnety Marshfield Gowen King Middlesex Alvin Alden Cummings Montpelier moor D Field Crarge Whitehor Adiron Fors Roxbury L C Thayer Wambury Greene L J Bilioit Waitsfield Dan Fol som BE M Savage Warren James Lovett A Tucker Woodbury F t Rawson Worcester Luthey Max.
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Washington
Ware Dity
O. D. Shuttled
Luther G. Towne
Harretown
D. Howard
John O'Cnety
Marshfield
Gowen M. King
Middlesex
Alvin Alden
Aned Cummings
Montpelier
Tsmoor
D. ¥. Field
Warren
James Lovett
A. Tucker
Woodbury
F. T. Rawson
Worcester
Luthey Max. i
Senate Passes Subsidy Shipping Bill in Narrow Vote
In Washington DC the Senate cast the final ballot just after 1 o clock yesterday, approving the subsidy shipping bill 38 to 27. All votes for the bill came from Reynolds Pilivan Keyatere and five Republican leans, while Burkett Hiver la Vollette Spooner and Ware voted with Democrats against. The bill's passage followed many amendments and a full day of debate.
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Washington, D.C
Peonate
Pilivan Keyatere
Puta
Outen
Mesnrs
Burkett
Hiver
la Vollette
Spooner
Warener
Wreck blocks traffic on Pennsylvania road scene
A chaotic report describes a train sidestep incident that halted traffic and caused damage. Details are garbled and unclear, but remnants indicate a evening event near a Cedpht isan hart area with multiple parties involved and cleanup actions underway.
Norwich Sons at Banquet in Montpelier
The third annual Norwich University Alumni Association meeting and banquet drew about 40 attendees at the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier. Officers were elected, a new constitution adopted, and a resolution praised President Spooner’s administration. The next gathering is invited to Northfield.
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Montpelier
Alumni Association of
Norwich University
Pavilion Hotel
F. B. Jiomda
Svice
W. Gibson
Brattlehore
H. G. Woodruff
Barre
F. A. Manuel
St. Albans
Tremeurer
KR. B. Flint
H. Spooner
NTU
Northfield
F. E. Stole
CL. Spooter
C. B. Woolbury
Robert H. Ward
R. A. Smith
Welle River
Heber Cady
M. D. Smith
J. DP. Moseley
New York
FB. Thomas
Harry Pratt
Association
Cateta
McCall Defends Work At Deathbed Inheritance Talk
John A. McCall ex president of New York Life Insurance defends his career and denies wronging anyone in a deathbed statement to his son and others. He praises Andrew Hamilton, saying there was no fault in Hamilton's relations with the company and that Hamilton would be named executor if he made his will. The son recounts bringing back a report after McCall traveled abroad to meet Hamilton.
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New York
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Andrew Hamilton
John
Hamilton
Yong
Call
Mr. Hamilton
Father War Q Quite ii
Tepes
Disease Strikes Sprague Family Over Contaminated Pork
Bristol reports Loral physicians traced illness to diseased pork eaten by the Sprague family near the village. Six in the household, including four children, fell ill and one child died. A neighbor who tasted the meat also became sick as visitors fell ill. Meat analysis confirmed contamination.
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Bristol
Loral
Spragie
Reece
Sprague
Chief Cheswell Dies Fighting Fire in Boston
William T. Cheswell, chief of the Boston Fire Department, collapsed from heart failure while battling a small fire on Commercial Street at five in the morning. He had been in poor health for years and died en route to the relief hospital.
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Boston
Maan
William T. Keawell
Aml
Police Stop Fight at Varley Forle Athletic Club
In Providence on February 15 police Chief and state deputies halted a budding bout at Varley Forle Athletic Club after Canolo trampled the referee and Canolo had been warned for lines. The Wall River favorite margin Canale dominated early, but the match was stopped amid repeated fouls and a chaotic scene.
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Providence
Fen
Varley Forle Athletic Club
Canale
Wall River
Ughowelahtawt
Tammel
Canolo
Berna
Bresha
Fuleefinre
Coffe
Cayo Eadh
Heenel
Caney Paroled After Short Sentencing
A fragmentary article reports Caney, from Windsor, released on parole after a brief term for theft. Details are garbled, but it notes a short sentence and parole event tied to Windsor and a local tribunal. The exact dates, sentences, and names remain unclear due to damaged text.
Oldest living U S ex governor Frederick Holbrook honored
Brattleboro February 15 ex governor Frederick Holbrook said to be the oldest living governor or ex governor in the United States marked Card anniversary at his home. Born February 15 1813 in East Windsor Connecticut he moved to Brattleboro at age seven and later served as register of probate in Marlboro state senator and Vermont governor during the Civil War era praised for creating state hospital defense and reforms.
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United States
Brattleboro
Frederick Holbrook
Wse
Vermont
Holbrook
Connecticut
East Windsor
Senate
Vermont Ex Governor Holbrook Celebrates Ninety Third Birthday
Fragmentary notes recount congratulatory letters from governors across the United States for Frederick Holbrook’s ninety third birthday. Messages from Vermont and other states praise his long service, wishing him health and many future returns.
Governors and Guests Honor Holbrook in Vermont
Ohio Governor Pattison sends greetings and best wishes to Governor Holbrook of Vermont. The message lauds a long, honorable career and the beauty of a life well spent, calling Holbrook one of Vermont’s Grand Old Men and a source of glory to the Maker.
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Holbrook
Tle
Green Mountain
Caret
Pattison
Ohio
Halbrook
Vermont
Seff Pearl Wedding Ties Rutland Pair in Vermont
A pretty ceremony last evening at the home of Mrs A Churchill joined Florence M Pearl of Rutland to Nathan Seif of Rutland. Rev R F Lowe officiated before about twenty five intimate friends and relatives. They celebrated with a reception and plan a short wedding trip, then reside on Merchant Street.
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Fre
A. Churchill
Florence M. Pearl
Nathan Seif
Rutland
R. F. Lowe
Methodist Church
Lillian Tassie
North Hero
F. Pearl
Boston
Uride
Atherine Nye
East
Dames Robertson
W.D. Walker
Montpelier
Mike Albert
Thomas
Burlington
James Robertson
Mise Mary Wells
Gilbertson
Leff
Finey tale of Feb 15 wedding at Woodmill East Barre
A wedding took place February 15 with Wildbur of Websterville and Bos as the couple. Arthur Wardes was best man and Miss da Ray Croft bridesmaid. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Woodmill. They received many valuable presents and plan a marriage trip as the newlyweds will reside in Websterville.
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Wildbur & Bos
Cunaning
Arthur Wards
da Ray+ croft
Bridesqueit
Rew
Aln
Woodmil
East Barre
Quiet marriage at clergyman home in cross-hall
The ceremony occurred last evening at 7 30 at the home of Rev W A Kinzie on Camp street with Wilford Feross of this city and Treng Hall of Camden Maine as the couple. They were unattended and the bride wore a dark wine pink gown and will wed on Church street.
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W. A. Kinzie
Camp
Wilford Feross
Treng Hall
Camden
Maine
Silver Wedding of Popular Couple in Montpelier
Montpelier observes the 28th anniversary of the marriage of City Clerk Timothy Merrill Fill and his wife Ida D. The ceremony occurred in Montpelier with Rev J Edward Wright officiating. Merrill has long served as city clerk since 1804, following his father T R Merrill, a former town clerk, and is highly regarded as a leader of the Montpelier Military Band.
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Montpelier
Timothy
Ton Oisinek
Dthn Street
J. Edward Wright
Merrill
Ida D
Rufus George
Merrill Oven
T. R. Merrill
Montpetier
Tim
Banquet Set For February Twenty Second Barre Club
The annual banquet of the University club of Barre will be held at the City Hotel Thursday evening, February 28. Tickets are on sale through committee members including Alathewson QB HMotinter Reas Lawe DH Perry B Onyrier and Woodruff. Principal speaker Mason will discuss The Interests of the United States in the East.
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University Club of
Barre
Cty Hotel
Penn
Rawle
Nat Hing
Qerite
Carler
Dy Alathewson
Perry
Onyrier
Woodruff
Hig
Mason
United State
Pat East
Barclay's Platform for Mayor Re-Election in Barre
William Barclay presents his mayoral platform urging pledges from candidates and the board. He aims to raise the tax rate slightly to fund sewer, streets, sidewalks, water, and housing while trimming expenditures and retiring floating debt. He pledges to push main sewer work, street drainage, and park improvements, calling for retrenchment and prudent finance.
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William Barcldy
Citizen's Caucus
Barre Daily Times
Uch
Board of Aldermen
Menage
Bntter
Alea
Finance Committee
Summer Street
Bustell Block
Maple Avenue
Seminary
Main Street
Stith Whitcomb & Ook
Trook Street
Brook Street
Berlin Street
Smith Street
High Mortern
Tuckey Hollow
Cota
Malin
William Burclay
Debates on labor movement and political roles stir Barre unionists
A Barre Daily Times letter from Alex’r Ironside defends independent thinking within unions and argues the trade union is economic, not a political machine. He cautions against turning unions into political parties, cites Adam Smith’s liberty and competition, and notes support from trade unionists including John Nason and Jos McDonald.
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Barre Daily Times
Bros. Jos
McDonald
John Nason
Uiyarni
Heeler
Bro. McDonald
United States
Bro
Natson
Whale Central Labor Union
Charlotte Parklin Stetron
Alex'r Ironsinte
Ward Two School Commissioner Race Gathers One Candidate
H G Woodrall stands as the sole declared candidate for ward two school commissioner while W Hooker vows not to run again. In local bowling at Alexander's, Bird soared high with a 287 three string total and a 140 high single, as Invincibles’ Uhrd led with high three string and high single.
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W. Hooker
Serionl
H. G. Woodrall
Invincibles
Alexander's
Uhrd
The
Tnt
Bert
Montpelier Estimates for City Government Costs
Montpelier tabulates city operating costs with figures including personnel, utilities, elections, schools, and water services. The document lists estimated expenditures totaling about 101 thousand dollars to run city government, noting line items such as income, supplies, and public works.
Juveniles in Court Over Larceny at Co operative Store
Hermon Griffin the persistent truant sentenced to two and a half years in the industrial school for larceny of money. Elmer Clark, fifteen, jumped the counter at Granite street store taking four dollars from the till. John Guidici testified, Clark hid the money near a steam pipe across the river before it was recovered. Caesar Consorti, store manager, testified to the loss. Clark found guilty of stealing.
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Elmer Clark
Co-operative
Granite Street
Vergennes
Blomer
Sateen Shart
Jim Wan
John Giuill
Guidiel
Clark
Guidici
Caesar Consorti
Bound to Run Away: Twelve Year Old In Court and Industrial School
Henry Griffin, a twelve year old, has repeatedly run away and troubled police. He was brought to court in Vergennes after a four day absence and caged meals before starting a stay in the industrial school.
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Henry Griffin
Renereysthetien
Vergennes
Timin Je Grittin
Tris Ae
Herman
Tail-Enders Braced Up In Cribbage League Night
Thea Gils defeated the Red Men at five tables to three in a cribbage league match. The table results show Olliver and Parker M U beat Robertson and Dinck. Rows and Cowie M U beat Duntan and Henderson. Ma Bresett and Graham M U beat Webster and Brodie. Burns and Emslie M U beat Drew and Long. Ft Smith and Scott M U beat Wishart and Hirnie and Gould M defeated Hams and Jol. Brown and Taxson St M defeated Olliver and Johnson. McDonald and Davidson M A beat Muray and Marrion. League standings not complete in fragment.
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Thea Gils
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