Norfolk Prepares Grand Welcome for Returning Battleship Fleet
Norfolk Virginia gears up for a grand welcome as the battleship fleet arrives. Bunting and electric lights will festoon downtown streets while hotels fill with visitors for what promises to be a year notable event. A special preacher offers free transport between Norfolk and Old Point for officers and enlisted men during the visit. Presidents Roosevelt will review excursions from Norfolk to the fleet’s location, drawing thousands along Willoughby Spit and near Old Point Comfort.
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Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Roosevelt
Willong
Old Point Comfort
Viran Beach
Nearing Home as Fleet Pours into Old Point Comfort
The battleship and escort near Virginia Cape, about 700 miles off, drawing visitors to Phoebus and Hampton. Navy Teague cooks a Chamberlain dinner Monday, the fleet’s social season opens with a ball at Chamberlain, and numerous entertainments are planned as Congress members head to witness the fleet arrival and review.
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Old Point Comfort
Feet
Congress
Naval Brigade to March on Inauguration Day
Washington reports via wireless that Admiral Sperry will lead the naval brigade for President Taft's inauguration. The force will include 84 officers and 1,974 men, with two divisions commanded by Captains Fletcher and Beatty, traveling from Tampa Bay aboard the Dixie Prairie and Hartford. London dispatch notes Austria will declare war if Serbia disarms by February 27, with Danube gunboats on war footing and Belgrade under cabinet action as the crisis tests national honor.
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Washington
Admiral Sperry
Tie Coast
Naval Brigade
Taft
Boston
W. P. Potter
F. F. Fletcher
Vermont
F. Ys. Beatty
Wisconsin
Tamptan Re
Dixie
Prairie
Hartford
London
Arma
Austria
Belgrade
Serbia
Danube
Peter
Prince Crores
Summer homes robbed in Dorset area
Police hunt burglars who have robed numerous summer residences around Dorset including cottages of the late Hon Dr Prentien and H. S. Prentiss of New York and the summer homes of A. W. Harrington of Troy. Silverware and valuables have been stolen from these properties.
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Dorset
Dr Prentien
H. 5. Prentiss
New York
A. W. Harrington
Troy
Wrights' Flight Watch Promised by King At Pau
Bayonne France February 10 King Alfonso will observe Wilbur Wright during a visit from Pau to narrow routes. A plan to accompany him is discussed. Local prices listed include five model oranges at 15 cents each and dates at four for 25 cents, with a New Fruit Store ad noting fruit pricing.
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Baynnee
France
Alfonso
Pau
Ber
Wilbur Wriehly
Tim
Geacles Pau
Ocean records go before Mauretania voyage record
New York Feb 10 The Turbine over Mauretania of the Cunard line completed a record voyage surpassing the Lusitania. The Mauretania set a four days 17 hours 99 minutes crossing, breaking her sister ship’s best time by one hour 40 minutes, and logged a single day run of 671 knots doubling all prior records for a westbound voyage. The ship left Liverpool Saturday night and docked Daunt’s work at 8:45 Sunday morning, later awaiting daylight to enter the port.
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New York
Oyer Mauretania
Ainbrow
New Geena
Ehtaglin
Ninatin
Tania
Haw
Lusitania
Sarge
Queenstown
Berm
Mauretania
Liverpool
Daunt’s Ork
Cunard
Pullman Granted Leave of Absence Amid League Rift
Chicago report on February 19 describes factional strife in the National League ending as President Harry Pulliam receives an indefinite leave to recover from nervous strain. John A. Beydler to act as chief executive, with the meeting marking apologies from President Charles Murphy to American League head Thea Johnson amid bribery allegations involving umpires Klem and Johnston. A special committee will review the case once the National Commission reports.
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Chicago
National of Baseball Uie
Mee
Harry Pantin
Hie
John A. Beydler
Pulliam
Charles Murphy
Chicago National League Oh
Thea Johnson
Americanorieue
Klem
Johnston
New York
Chicago Nationals
New York Nationals
Herman
Himanlf
Ten Johivon
National League
Ume
Elardine
National Commission
Funeral of John B. Moran Held at Old Homestead
John B. Moran former district attorney for Suffolk county was buried in Holy Cross cemetery Malden after a large funeral at his Wakefield home. The service began at 2 pm with mourners from all walks of life paying respects as flowers and ribbons adorned the parlor. Moran born in the family homestead area, leaves siblings Dr Horee 8 and George Moran and a sister Mrs Carrie.
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Flowers
Toston
John B. Moran
Suffolk County
Holy Crom
Malden
Melvin String
Wakefield
Bowers
Mr. Moran
Nelusi Dr. Horee
George Moran
Mive Carrie
Posses
Avon
Thomas W. Lataon
Niles
Man Hanged Accident at Beville Bleachery
James Abraham, 20, died at Beville bleachery when a clothing item became entangled in a machine. The cloth tightened around his neck and pulled him upward before workers could stop the machinery. The incident occurred February 19 in Pawtonket.
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Pawtonket
James Abraham
Beville
Abraham
President-elect Taft Initiated at Kilwinning Lodge in Cincinnati
The article describes the induction of President-elect William Howard Taft into the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons at the Kilwinning lodge in Cincinnati. The ceremony featured Taft and his brother Charles P Taft among masons, with a reception at the Taft home and a ball at the Alms hotel. The event highlighted Taft’s praise for his father’s character and the strong Masonry ties in Ohio.
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William Hf. Taft
United States
Munson
Ae Hoskinson
Ohio
Kilwinning
Alfonso Taft
Charles P. Taft
Ier
Mr. Taft
Chace P. E Mason
Taft
Alms Hotel
Cincinnati
Seven Hills
Canada proposes external affairs portfolio in Ottawa
Ottawa reports the Canadian government plans to create a portfolio of external affairs to handle foreign business directly. Currently, Canada’s foreign affairs travel via British offices, a process criticized for delays. The move aims to streamline U S negotiations with Washington and Ottawa through the British ambassador.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
United States
Atlantic
Washington
Colonial Office
Arrested for Stealing in New York Tenderloin
Allen Corlius, a young man who allegedly used his position as a night clerk at a local hotel to steal valuables, was arrested on grand larceny charges after police found pawn tickets and a Europe-bound ticket on his person. He is suspected of taking a parcel containing jewels valued at $10.00 from the hotel safe.
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New York
Allen Corlius
Carlus
Europe
Wid
Seaman Missing After Cellar Discovery and Arrests
In New York on February 19 a young woman claiming to be Gladys Shaasta describes abuse and identifies suspects. Three men were arrested after a party at a coastal area near Hasstern Point. Police seized instruments from Dr Avery and continued the inquiry, with additional arrests reported as the investigation proceeds.
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New York
Giadys
Engl
Staan Kina
Guede
Shale
Dr. Avery
Welsterville
Coe
N. B. Avery
Kaet Berre
Trains Resume Route After Snow Drifts Near Brattleboro
Brattleboro February reports snow drifts delay several trains including the Wat River line, a passenger and freight train, and a funeral party from Pawtucket. The Wat River train got through north of Jerome and back to Brattleboro about 4 p.m. The other services followed minutes apart, with travel hindered until conditions eased later. The Vermont cavalry veteran Clark P. Stone was returning from a funeral and faced road closures delaying plans to travel to Townshend.
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Brattleboro
Pawtucket
Old Clark PL Stone
Vermont Cavalry
Pamous Hunter Killed In Fox Hunt Accident
DeWitt Carter, a renowned hunter and town official, died after being shot by snowshoes near Onsipos station while returning from a fox hunt. Section workers found him dead, and he died before reaching aid. Carter, born in Center Oneiper, claimed to have killed many bears in New Hampshire and served as town clerk and Civil War secretary to his brother LC Carter. He is survived by his brother, a postmaster.
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DeWitt Carter
Snowe
Carter
Center Oneiper
New Hampshire
Sanborn B. Carter
Py LC
Yaar
Center
Relief aid in Rome funds barracks for destitute regions
Americans in Rome allocated $30,000 for wooden barracks $3,000 for roofing and $24,000 for tent barracks after Mr. Jiny's report to the American relief committee in Rome. The move targets devastated mountain villages where destitution runs high and shelters are scarce. The committee visited eight towns to assess needs and deploy relief resources.
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Rome
Boston
Queer Suit Brought in Rutland County Court
Joan Carroll of Fair Haven sues D Pratico an Italian resident for 200 dollars alleging injuries from a runaway horse on October 23 1908. Carroll claims Pratico knew the horse was apt to run away and failed to provide proper control leading to the accident while riding with Michael Harke.
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Rutland
Joan Carroll
Fair Finven Haa
D. Pratico
Fair Haven
Tie
Plaintif
Michael Harke
Pratie
Carroll
Middlebury Names New Department Head at College
President Thomas of Middlebury College announces Dr Edward D Collins principal of the state normal school at Johnson has been elected head of the new department at Middlebury. A native of Barton Landing he earned a Yale degree in 1906 and a doctoral degree three years later.
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Middlebury, Fell
Thomas
Middlebury College
Edward D. Collins
Itate Normal School
Johnson
Middlebury
Collins
Barton Landing
Yale Universit
Unprecedented Violence in Laristan Quake Reports
Teheran dispatches say reliable couriers arrive from Laristan reporting the January 23 quake as unprecedented in violence. It leveled villages to the ground and left no trace of inhabitants. Inaccessibility of Lamistan, about three hundred miles away, slows relief for victims.
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Teheran
Laristan
Lamistan
Doctor Grace Sherwood Opens Nine Room Sanatorium
Dr Grace W Sherwood announces plans to open a nine room hospital in St Albans to treat medical and surgical cases. The facility will feature modern equipment and aims to provide comprehensive care in the city.
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Grace W. Sherwood
St. Albans
Father Is Also Jailed From Rutland Court
Charles Wooster was sentenced to Windsor state prison for burglary in West Rutland. He broke into taverns and stole liquor. His son, an accomplice, was sent to the Rutland House of Correction.
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West Rutland
Wag
House of Correction
Rutland
Charles ‘Wooster
Windsor
Kissian
Barneworth
Wooster
Cveral Antogna
Crim
Petty Jurors Named for March Term in Waalam County
Sheriff announces the list of petty jurors for the March term of Waalam County Court, convening around the ninth of the month. Names include residents from Montpelier Middlesex Cabot Waterbury and Woodbury among others, with towns listed and multiple individuals named.
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PETTY
Washington County Court
Montpelier
Sherif Tracy
Waalam
M. Scribner
BE. E
Carbo Changes Plea In Montpelier Court Fracas
Montpelier court street saw a noisy incident as Jerry Haskins in a jovial mood tried to drive a horse around the corner with a woman, drawing a crowd. Haskins was jailed for intoxication, while George Carbo was arrested after witnesses complained. Carbo pleaded guilty to breach of the peace but then retracted, claiming not guilty as of the afternoon session.
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Montpelier
wMair
Court Street
Hashing
Caarbo
Eithzens
Justice Wing
Ante
Tr Rho
Nqt
Hasking
Clit
Masked masquerade masks and fashion at A Giachino’s
Talk of the Town notes New masks for masquerades at A Giachino’s with a fresh stock of ladies yaketens and cheap violin strings. It also promotes Burlington Highs team game at Charles street gym, the Dijon theatre program with comical and musical acts, and a Vermont fruit store ad alongside theater notices.
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A. Giachino
Yaketens
Giachino
Jherd Seminary
Burlington
Igh
Churele Street
Welock
Alaychino
Vermont
Dijon Theatre
Yin
Stet
Tader Lee Ternoon
Farewell Reception to Dr McSweeney
The Knights of Columbus host a farewell reception for Dr J J McSweeney at the Catholic hall in Barre. Local clergy praise his faith and service as he plans to move to Hartland Connecticut to practice medicine, with children singing to him and a final dance lasting into the night.
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Knights of
Cray
Thaleboa
Holiges Saig
Tires Catholic Societies
McSweeney
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Catholic Order of Foresters
Knights of Columbus
P.M. McKenna
Bt. Monica's Church
Fr. McKenna
Ameret
McKenna
Sreenee
Barre
Lita Hetle
Doctor
Frances Burke
Kath- Jorn Brown
Catherine and
Mildred Fitegerald
Lorane Loranger
Clair Miles
Alice Moore
Louise Canton
Pianat
George Gorman
Will Moore
Jobin Conlon
James Fitzgerald
Act Burke
A. J. Loranger
Waaaam Dine
John Dineen
Sullivan
de. McSweeney
Hartland, Conn
Pleasure Club's Annual Ball At Woodmen Hall
The Italian Pleasure club held its second annual ball at Woodmen’s hall last evening attracting about 76 members, guests, and ladies. The event featured dancing led by president Antonio Freada and Miss Delena Merle, with Gilbertson’s orchestra providing music, a full supper, and a formal serving crew in white coats with carnations. Committee members and floor managers were named, and the event concluded after late hours.
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Woodmen's Hall
Grand Mare
Eluth
Antonio Freada
Delena
Merle
Gilbertson
Tte
Jor J. Brontini
A. Fretim Comelli
Louis Carpoletti
Amd
Peter Merto
A. M. Rossi
Tau Hianchi
Nello Maggiani
Jone
Vermont honorary association forms in Montpelier
The Vermont honorary association was formed at a Montpelier home yesterday afternoon with one charter member. Officers were elected: President F C Wilkinson of Vellowa Falla, secretary-treasurer F W ef nt sgvcuting town of Dartington C2 Vatery, CN, and Willeon of Arlington. An honorary member was named while holding wife. The next meeting will be held coming summer in Rutland.
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Vermont
Montpelier
F.C. Wilkinson
Vellowa Falla
Yilee An A. Hi
Ted
Aera
F. W
Dartington
Vatery
Reheata & Willeon
Arlington
Crue Smimimivsiorner
Man crushed between cars at Bellows Falls yard
Harry Simonds, conductor for Bellows Falls and Vermont River Railroad, was fatally injured yesterday afternoon while attempting to start an electric car at the ar barn. He was crushed between two cars, suffered fatal internal injuries, and was found unable to escape as the motor was tampered with.
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Bellows
Harry Simonds
Simonds
Bellows Valle
Suxtons River BR. F
Lucia Lover Farce Delights Church Audience
The vestry of the Church of the Good Shepherd staged Lucia Lover with eight girls from the school giving a lively performance. Miss Belle Nelson played Lucia who laments a lover, correspondence, and a dramatic reveal by Edith Lee. The cast included Polly Chandler, Mrs Garrity, Hattie Pear, Marmie Sexton, Amy Williams, and others, with musical support from the Mandolin club.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
Lucia
Belle Nelson
Lecia
Tove
Luela
Leotting
Edith Lee
Polly Chandler
Thomas Garrity
Mize
Hattie Pear
Marmie Sexton
Amy Willkama
Loyering
Mist McGregor
Wee Harbara
Godt
Amy Williams Chauncey
Masic
Mandolin Club
Ee Maud Coburn
Excellent Cookery Supper Draws Local Ladies and Residents
The Universalist church hosted its annual supper last evening drawing about 57 attendees to the vestry. Guests praised the chicken pie and menu including potatoes, cranberry sauce, rolls, lemon sherbet, and assorted cakes. A long list of young ladies and ladies from the community assisted and attended, among them Miss Nellie Blanchard, Miss Blanche Bradford, Miss Maude Brigh, Miss Edith Whitebond, Mrs Edith Carr, and many others.
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Universalist Church
Elay
the Prain
Younins
Nellie Blanchard
Ming
Blanche Bradford
Mise Maude Tbigh
Mire
Edith Whitebond
Allie Clark
Clara Porves
Joanna Mins
Carrie Bomix
Mise Nellis Slayton
Mies
Ruth Quigley
Mixes Annie Averill
Shirley Broadford
Minn
Katherine Altern
Bether Fitts
Altea Blanchard
Mary Fullerton
Mise Artette Moorcroft
Edith Carr
Blanche Spaulding
Edith Sharkey
Misa Bernice Jors
Josie Holden
Blanche Gladding
Mixx
Mise Thwing
Sadie’ Clark
Ztlen J Mercer
Mra
Paul Leavitt
Flor
Enee Kenyon
Jewsie Nelson
Grace Ingails
Bertha Butler
Blanche Purvee
Death of Natoli Comolli 71 in Barre after long illness
Natoli Comolli aged 71, one of Barre's oldest Italian residents, died yesterday at his daughter Aire P D Mollas home from heart disease. Born near Milan, he spent most of his life in Italy, moved to the United States twelve years ago, lived with a West Hoboken relative, then resided in Barre with his daughter and several grandchildren listed as survivors.
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Natoli Comolli
Aire
P. D. Molla
Milan
Italy
United States
West Hobpietn
N. J
Barre Bee
E Camelli
Barre
Min
Metin Gara Cotwelli Barre
Frank Catto
Westerly
BR. 1
Fotis
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Payston
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J. G.smith
Middlesex
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Charles Worcester
Clarence FP
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Plainfield
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