High Finance Suspect Morse Faces Judge Dowling in New York
Charlen W. Morse financier in merger schemes was arraigned before Justice Dowling in the criminal branch and pleaded not guilty to two indictments. Bail set at 20,000. Morse, who arrived from Europe, faces charges of grand larceny related to a 100,000 note scheme tied to Justice O'Brien. He posted bond of 4,000 and returned to his Fifth Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charlen W. Morse
Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
Justice O'Brien
Morse
Europe
Etrviria
Victor Dowling
I. Moree Wan
Fifth Avenue
Wen
Exchiet
Court of Appeals
O'Brien
Sapo
Eichith
National Tank
North America
Mercantile National Bank
National Bank of North America
Mr.o'brien
W. Maren
Mercantile National, Bank, Becaunn
Grand Fry
Jerome
Express Companies Settle Back Taxes with State
Attorney General Fitte signs settlement for Express and National Express companies filed with the state treasurer. Agreement requires payment of back taxes, with $16,000 and 38 cents per mile on certain routes, plus $10,000 per year in arrears, and concurrent annual tax duties for the current year. Governor Montpelier and tax officials approve. cash likely within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitte
American Ex Company
Thir Viice
National Express Company
Gov
Montpelier
Antar
Th. Proctor
Horace Fo Graham
J. J. Cashman
Express Companion
Hin
National Six Press Company
Father Follows His Son Mystery Hit in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on February 17 a resident returned from church to find a family member missing. The report centers on Homer Th Eillers, age 28, linked to a young man’s sudden departure, with authorities noting a connection to a family dispute and questions about the missing person’s whereabouts and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Caroline D. Pellore Vesbertay
Caml Grad
Selliers
Homer
Nera
Warty
Belfers
Ted
Werk
Bea
Disgraceful Acts in Kentucky Town
In Eddyville three hundred mounted riders rode in at one o clock Sunday morning, terrorizing inhabitants with rifle shots, looting homes, whipping residents, and threatening to seize officials. They damaged the home of Judge Rucker and other property, but the tobacco pool remained undestroyed. The Tobacco Grower association reportedly influenced the actions and forced closure of a billiard hall run by J. M. Bradshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddyville
Bel
Eduyville
W. Thicker
Lesel Woolf
J. Dewlick
Mmarshal
George Robertson
Vetlons
Weatatn
Kentucky
Judge Rucker
Tous
Dumagei
Awakening County
Trombaigh
Varnet
Tobacco Grower Association
J. M. Bradshaw
Tragic Train Suicide Near St Albans
Arthur Burnham of Short Falls New Hampshire committed suicide by shooting himself while riding a train between St Alexander and the Riveres stations en route from Montywal to St Albans. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon in view of no passengers, with coroner's inquest anticipated. Burnham's partner W Crowe was distraught and offered no explanation. Burnham leaves brothers and sisters and a father O H Burnham of Sheet Yuille New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Arthur Burntan
Short Falls
St.Alexander
Riveres
Montywal
Toirahai
Leon
Canada
W. .F Crowe
Suncook
N. H
Boreham
Turnham
Trin
Stanbatr
Burnham
Crowe
Sire
O. H. Burnham
Sheet Yuille
Woman dies after hospital burn injuries in fire
Joanna Prelvitte died at Secred Hemet hospital following severe burns from a room fire at 1160 Bm street. Witness Patelman Waaltz found the flames burning on the bed as Pouhette reportedly tried to extinguish them. He was born in Montreal and had moved to the city 1% years ago, leaving a wife and five children. He was a member of the local maison' union. investigation suggests he improvised a lighter and the fire started from papers near the carpet and furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
G. Hy Fett
Joanna Prelvitte
Secred Hemet Hospital
Bm Street
Mid
Patelman Waaltz
Pouhette
Montreal
Hn Laven
Maison’ Union
Bechatte
Public highway spend near two hundred thousand in 1907
State Highway Commissioner CW Gates released a summary of 1907 highway work. Towns under a five per cent law spent about 14,925 dollars more or less than required. The total expenditure reached about 10.1 million across the state, with voluntary town contributions and per mile payments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
CW. Gates
Franklin
Linder Det
Oshitar
Aar
Old Safe Opened Mystery Notes and Broken Rope Clue
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a historical incident where an old safe opened, a rope failed, and unclear notes mention dollars and a bank or agency. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, leaving a vague account of an event with damaged details.
Flood Devastates Vermont Towns After Snow Melt Flooding
Across Groton and Montpelier Vermont, rapid snowmelt caused streams to rise Saturday night flooding streets, basements, and storefronts. Ice jams and swollen rivers blocked Main Street traffic, knocked out power, and disrupted a funeral procession as residents battled rising waters and shifting ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton
Barre
Montpelier
Vermont
Stevens’ Bramoh
Paisie
Asia Street
John Lilie
Jobin le Dik
Bachard
Prllar
Mn Main
Syvian
Alee
Phelps
Anil
Ofall
Lake Cimplain
A. Hett
Fragmentary note on travel delays and arrival timing
A garbled OCR fragment describes delays in travel or delivery and an arrival that extended into Sunday. Names, dates, and clear details are unreadable, leaving only a muddled account of conditions and a late arrival.
Snowslide Causes Major Damage Near Cronton Village
A severe snowslide wrecked buildings and vehicles in Croton village, tearing doors, damaging a barn and stable, breaking back windows, and flooding rooms with snow and water. It blocked the road at the river bridge, making the route impassable from Saturday afternoon until Sunday moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton
Pat Ronchiniy
Welle
Dam work halted by flood and ice near Brattleboro
Surrounded by ice the Connecticut river dam site south of Brattleboro faced rising water and damaged cofferdam despite 50 feet of concrete. Workers saved as floodwaters and ice broke free, animals used to help rescue, and the long project remained unfinished past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Tie Dam
Connecticut River
Thin Village
Connecticut
West River
Harrow Ehanmel
Chile
Drowned Man Found Near Newburyport with Weights Tied
The body of a man about 40, 5 foot 10, found near the Chain Bridge at Newburyport. He had legs tied together with a weight on them, wore work clothes, blue shirt, sack trousers, bowler hat, inner coat pocket held a golf cap and 4 cents. No clear identity. an examination by Examiner Mird and an undertaker is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Mass
Weble
Mird
Pete
Swanton and Prouty Injured in Serious Accident
Report states Prouty was seriously hurt today after being thrown from a team vehicle while riding down a stoop. Injuries include broken bones and gashes, with immediate medical care provided. Condition unknown but not reported as fatal at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanton
Fey
Prouty
Als
Jenenigh
Talk of the Town Patented Ww Evening Event
The Philathes art Barara chasers of the tint church plan a patented event this evening. They will leave the churel at 7 o'clock for the planned gathering.
Last of the Sells Dead in Streettragedy
In York on February 11 William Selis, head of the Sells family, died in a street incident. Officials report a single vehicle crash involved two youths and intestate heirs. The neighborhood mourns as authorities investigate the sudden death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant York
William Selis
Stage 17 Hours Late to Rematre to Chelsea
Confused report describes a stage delay of seventeen hours with poor travel conditions and unclear details. The fragment mentions Chelsea and a late-emerging issue around a line or route, suggesting disruption and extended travel time for an event or voyage.
Unclear fragmentary notice from historic paper
A damaged OCR fragment mentions thanks and a thanks note to someone named in garbled text. It references a seaside area and local names but lacks clear events or dates. The readable bits point to a personal acknowledgment and a farewell style brief.
All Lined Up for Election in Four Wards
The report covers ward caucuses held Saturday night to nominate alderman and school commissioner candidates in wards one through six. William S. Alexander was named for alderman in ward two, with L. J. Thurston winning the alderman nomination in ward four, where the race drew the strongest voter turnout. Ward leaders, chairs, and nominating processes are noted, along with naming authors and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echool
Willian &. Alexander
Hutchingon
L. J
aMerman
C. W. Melcher
M. Willey
Charles Wishart
William
Alexander
H. F. Cutler
Spaulding
Local Nominations and Shifts Stir Aldermanic Race
Fragmentary notes show Arthur B. Campbell nominated for alderman by KOR Davie and Unenious. William Olliver nominated for whale commissioner by William Brown, with unanimous support. Olliver seeks to fill an unexpired term as L E Colling moved out, replaced by A C Moore who also left the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J Rebnebler
Arthur B. Campbell
Aldermas
Kor
Davie
William Olliver
Whal
William Brown
Olliver
Allott
L. £. Colling
A. C. Moore
Town Caucus Nominates Candidates for Town Election
A caucus at East Barre hall nominated candidates for town offices with about 75 voters present. Nominations include Town Clerk W. H. Miles, Selectmen Hi N Aldrich Fred Sar went and Martin Atinineon, and other posts filled by John Sheridan James Lawcon C N Barber constable W F Cutler and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Barre Hall
O Ne Barber
Nat Wet Miles
Alor
Town Cork
W. H. Miles
N. Aldrich
Fred Sarwent
Martin Atetineon
John Sheridim
James Lawcon
C. N. Barber
Viret Constable
W. F. Cutler
Jobin Plaisted
T. W. Roark
J. B. Pitzpateriel
Chelsea man Pierce robbed after being laid away in shop
Levi L. Pierce of Chelsea woke in a blacksmith shop to find himself robbed of money and a watch after spending the day with three strangers. The loss is about 80 dollars. Police have the names of the companions and are investigating the incident amid suspicions of foul play and possible poisoning. Pierce survived and was found near the riverbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Pierce Happy
Levi _L. Pierce
Nimaelf
Fiteptoo Aita
Frank Allen
Eletmen
Iseand
John Plaixted
Barre
Ita
Pierce
Eerne
A Groton Boy Now With the Big Fleet
A Groton boy writes from aboard the battleship Vermont dated January 15 from Rio de Janeiro. He notes Brazilian navy ships heading out to meet them and mentions fruit prices in port. The letter expresses homesickness and longing for home and loved ones, reflecting the loneliness of service far from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton
John Donald
Rio del Janeira
Vermont
Waite
Funeral for Francisco Sputland Draws Large Local Attendance
The funeral for Francisco Sputland, who died from burns suffered earlier, was held at St Ivery Phareh at 2 o'clock. Fr. McAkenna officiated with Miss Rowe Conk and Rev. B P Cray assisting. About 40 horse-drawn coaches filled the procession, with mourners from East Barre, Montpelier, and the city. Interment was at the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Santisbar
Sputland
St. ‘Ivery Phareh
As. Tf
M. McAkenna
Rowe Conk
B. P. Cray
Fast Barre
Montpelier
Oxrietery
Death notice for K Basley in Gunbridge Mass
Fred King reports K Basley died at home in Gunbridge Mass. He passed away Tuesday afternoon at 2 20. Widow was a sister of Abbie Freneh in this city. Body to be brought here Tuesday morning for interment at Elmwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred King
Gunbridge
Mass
K. Basley
Mr. Basley
Yeffe
Abbie Frenehi
Mr. Bailey
Elnwood
Terida
Interment in Elmwood for Mem Harriet Spent
Funeral services for Mem Harriet Spent were held yesterday afternoon at four at the home of her son in law at 41 Park Street. Rev Francia A. Poole officiated. bearers were C H Granger F A Gove I M Taft and Sean Salter. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mem
Harriet
Ndiaw
Gra
Park Street
Francia A. Poole
C.H. Granger
F. A. Gove
I. M Taft
Sean Salter
Hnwoad Cemetery
Waterbury Man Dead and Funeral Mourns Held
Waterbury reports the death of Martin C Willie Wellian a 90 year old prosperous farmer with funeral services at his home on Sunday at two o clock. The body will then be moved to Waterville for burial. Anne a daughter of Mr and Mrs was buried yesterday at Central Street home with many friends and relatives attending from out of town. Lawrence of Boerly and Fw Emly Mix joined others in the procession and many flowers were sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Montpeliers
Barry
al Tha
Berlin
Joe
Font-Bridge
Roberts
E. A. Bishop
Green Mount Cemetery
Ing Company
Waterbury
Martin C
Waterville
Anne 2 Ee
Howse
Central Street
Lawrence
Boerly
Emly Mix
Thomas Shea
Bue
Tonight in Barre Opera Moving Pictures at Wornder Hall
The listing notes a local event in Barre with entertainment including moving pictures and an opera piece at Wornder hall tonight, inviting residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Moving Pictures
Opera Ear Piers
Os Fonfermer
Opie Letter Shapes Conflicting Accounts of Disappearance
A fragmented OCR note recaps Opie's letters about a disappearance, mentioning aeboal and Liverpool, conflicting details about his fate and statements to Dr Lehowtah Coole Opie and Dr Bishop. The text hints at lung trouble and varying retellings of the after event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opie
Aeboal
Liverpool
Bmg
Afteir
le Fl Ivy Senate
Lehowtah
Coole
Bishop
Lung Stouiaer
Lawes
Put Back in School Montpelier Boys Return Home
Joseph Grenn and Frank Gilbert, Montpelier youths who ran away last Thursday, were brought back to Montpelier by Chief Durkee after being found in Burlington. A relative of one of the boys was stopping at 324 St. Paul Street, Burlington, and the youths say they ran away for a taste of freedom before returning to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Grenn
Frank Gilbert
Montpelier
Burlington
Norwich Men Return From New York Meeting
F K Thomas of Montpelier returned with twenty Vermont men after attending a university alumni gathering held at the Murray Till hotel. The group traveled by fall train to the event in New York. speakers included Gin Proctor J Bell Generals Grant Howard Porter, Col Scott West Point commandant Nor, and E Fish of Vergennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Thomas
Montpelier
New
Milne Hosts Surprise Birthday for Alex Iromida
About 150 friends gathered at Milne’s ball room for a party honoring Alex Iromida. The event featured a surprise cake, music, and a presentation by Mr. Leonside praising the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Iropside
Alex. Iromida
Milne’ Ball
Tree Press
Ates
Otk Abe
Leonside
Minister Beats Son in White River Plight
The Rev A J He pastor of the Methodist church went back to White River Moat morning where he beating his son Howard who is seriously ill with fever. The con is managing Daley's depot restaurant there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J
Methodiat Church
White River Moat
Howard
Daley's Depot
Conferences Seek Settlement in Granite Trade Turmoil
The article reports multiple conferences being held to work toward a settlement in the granite trade dispute. Conference committees discuss tamper control and proposed procedures as discussions continue into the night with stakeholders from the industry.
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Charles W. Morse
Tee
King
Arthur Burnham
Hing
Burns
Pechette
Gates
Hash Ierkshire
Dullar
Rousseau
Graton
E, N. Prouty
Talk OF
The
TOWN
Wiliam Sells
O Rematre
Siday
Ce Selnk
Cara
Leinlty
Alam
Gad
Msi
Sicneel
Ehew
Thurston
W. 5. Alexander
Alex. Gordon
Airet
Courum
Echoolhouse
Lomer Ladit
Mud Hy W. Scott Vier
Boarl
John C. Crowley
James Sullivan
Crowley
Mr. Hotchigayy
Alierman L. J
Alstermanie
William Scott
Janes Grogan
Beckley Street
A. MM. Simei
Onder
Wigreupon
Smith
Smit
Bovitli Kid Tern
Aes Furely
Gregoire
Frank Cnngers
Joseph Magers
Will Avery
William W. Ryunell Einige
James Grogan
Thre
Bern
Nonessery
Poe James Scott
Veter
Mir
Hallnt
Alierman
Jemes
Citizens’ Caucus
Levi Pierce
BIG Fleet
Francisca Bantishan
K Baxley
Cambridge
Elmwood
Harriet Spaulding
Waterbury Man
Martin C. Willey
Littl Shea Girl
Norwich
Young Hough St
Hig
Rev
Mostpeier Snes
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