Taft urges liability law to curb costly personal injury suits
President Taft submitted the employers liability commission report and a proposed employers liability and workmen's compensation bill to Congress. He argues the measure will speed quick settlements, reduce court burdens, and improve judicial administration by handling injury claims efficiently. He stresses hopes the bill passes before adjournment.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
Employers’ Liability Commission
Commission
Eimployer
Pon Congress
Systen
Commission's drastic employers' liability plan proposed
Washington, Feb. 26. The commission report urges replacing common law negligence with new defenses like assumption of risk and contributory negligence. It calls for compensation equal to half wages, broader coverage, and higher state railroad settlements, projecting total annual benefits around 155,000,000. Continued on fourth page.
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Washington, D.C
Uistutity and
Wocktasn
Sutherland
Utah
Chamberlain
Oregon
Rep
Moon
Pennsylvania
Brantley
Georgia
de T. Cease
Gayload Man's Magazine
Railronde
Winooski Seen as Poor House of Textile Workers
Speaker Dayington labels Winooski and Lawrence as the poor houses of the textile workers. Samuel Tosset of Providence, on the Industrial Workers executive committee, adjourned last night in Convert Hall after a gathering of American Woolen Company employees. The crowd raised about 88.06 in a collection amid strong enthusiasm.
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Dayington
Winooski
Lawrences
Mabe
Samuel Tosset
Providence
Government progress in cash register case trial
Cincinnati February 20 There are rapid developments as a U S grand jury examining the National Cash Register case weighs whether Sherman anti trust laws were violated The last sessions heard from witnesses representing the company and civil suit instructions given by Judge Hollister with EB Harrison special assistant to the Attorney General Wickersham adding weight to the repercussion of the inquiry
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Cincinnati
United States Grand Jury
National Cash Register Company
United States
Wuttrneys
Hollister
Harrison
Wickersham
Must Serve Sentence for Bribery Involving Ohio Senate
Columbus report states Rodney Diegle a former sergeant at arms in the Ohio Senate must serve three years in the penitentiary for complicity in lucrative bribery. The state supreme court affirmed the lower court conviction tied to the alleged bribery of Senator Amrews. Several general assembly members under indictment face trial in coming weeks.
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Columbus
Rodney Diegle
At-Arme
Ohio Senate
State Supreme Couirity Slay
Amrews
Vowlay
General Assembly
No Scandal Testimony In New York Raps Pardons Case
Attorney General Carmody told Commissioner Ham that hearing before the commission on Folke K Frendt the former valet of Mortimer Schiff will be confined to the record. He said no alleged or reported malfeasance will be touched upon and the inquiry will be a formal contest.
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New York
Carmody
Whitga
Ealhy
Learingy
Hani
Folke K. Frendt
Mortimer 1. Schiff
Schooner Henry I Hollock Freed From Ice Field
Ice imprisonment of sixteen days ends as Revenue Cutter Acushnet frees the schooner Henry I Hollock near Edgarstown Mississippi. Vessel towed into harbor despite heavy field of ice and low visibility amid stiff winter conditions.
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Revenue
Acushnet
Hor
Edgarstown
Miss
Henry I. Hollock
Actibonet
Williamstown Social Notes Highlight Lazell Welcome
In Williamstown last evening about eighty friends gathered at the Teane Recor home to honor Mrs and Mrs Lazell. Local residents shared gifts of linen silver and glass and a purse sewn by friends. Mr Lavell spoke thanks as the party closed with refreshments and social time.
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Mra
Teane
Judge Fish Chosen for Franklin County Bench
The St Albans Messenger reports Frank L Fish of Vergennes will fill the vacancy on the Franklin County bench caused by Justice Alfred A Hall. The appointment follows a long record of study, service, and integrity as Fish is praised for his balanced temperament and dedication to good government.
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Franklin County
Chartres Royer
Jude
Alfred A. Hall
St. Albans
Royer
Frank L. Fish
Vergennes
Sarge Fish
Firh
Travernor Mead
Baltimore Train Robbery Suspect Arrested in Car
Baltimore February reports F A Pocker arrested at Alemont in a case tied to a nighttime hold up on the Baltimore & Ohio New York and St Louis express between Alemont Maryland and Piedmont West Virginia. He allegedly carried over 100 dollars four watches and two revolvers yet claimed the money and valuables were given by another man. Detectors and county authorities searched the Piedmont to Alemont area for the young bandit who robbed the rear sleeper and threatened crew and passengers as frightened women fainted.
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Baltimore
F. A. Pocker
Alemont
Baltimore & Ohio
Piedmont
W. Va
Wheeling
W Va
New York and St. Louie Express
Keyser
New City Marshal Leads Lawrence Police Amid Strike Turmoil
Lawrence Massachusetts reports a police force reorganization with Captain John J Sullivan taking over from James T Sullivan to bring a younger leadership as textile worker strikes intensify. Officials say more operatives are at work today. Ettor defends himself in a murder case, questioned about IWW influence on newspaper editorials.
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Lawrence
Mass
Cnt
Luynin Teday
I Department
Be Jcust
Jobn J. Sullivan
James T.sullivan
Minle
New Light on Incubation Methods Show Rapid Hatch Timers
A letter to the Locinvilly Courier Journal discusses artificial incubation advances. It notes hatch timing can be predicted within ten days, stresses precise heat and ventilation, and warns against too much heat. Examples cite eggs and shells of different colors, and a western city experiment achieving 74 percent hatch in 15 hours via transfers.
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W. H. Brooke
Locinvilly Courier Journal
Chicago
Death of Waterbury man Ef G Collins after long cancer battle
Ef G Collins of Waterbury departed life at his Main Street home after months of illness from cancer of the liver. Born May 1840 in Westford Vermont, he married Ellen Ford in 1868 at Ronces Point New York and moved to Waterbury the next day. A carpenter by trade and Advent church member, he endured two major operations since August and had been bedridden since December. Funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm from his home, Rev A D Page officiating.
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Waterbury
Itlan Gulisha Collins
Main Street
Mr. Collins
Westford
Lorenzo
Emily
Camel's Hump Club Re Elects Graves President
Waterbury February 20 Camel's Hump club held an enthusiastic meeting in president GC Graves office after approving the treasurer report the following officers were elected President C Graves secretary and treasurer W B Chirk five committee members OL Le Ayers We FE Benbury and AL HL Smith a committee was appointed to consider rating with the Green Mountain club and several members including Hey W Rots court Rev EO Newell EF Palmer Je We Stelpotten were chosen to investigate the advisability of maintaining a car on the mountain and placing a new tent the club plans show strong interest and the last year’s results indicate it will do much for Camel's Hump mountain
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C. C. Graves
Waterbury
Camel’s Hump Club
GC. C. Graves
Graves
W. B. Chirk
OL le Ayers
FE Benbury
AL H
Two Boys Sent Back to Lawrence Today
Antonio and Oulto Colonni two Tiulian boys who left with Lewrenen soungsters Saturday afternoon were sent back to their homes today accompanied by Antonia Hoge. The telegram from the Italian committee prompted the return and the boys traveled by Wells River road at 12 24 accompanied by Mr Bragg. Committee members said the children were under their parents full conduct while the telegram’s interpretation caused confusion. After the decision to send the Colomni boys to Lawrence they had dinner and were given a sufficient allowance for the journey. Some families now seek police guidance to prevent future disappearances and to plan proper provisions for return when needed.
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Antonio
Oulto Colonni
Antonia Hoge
Vetioy
Antonis Volonni
Lawrence
Monibrre
Derry
Wells River
Bragg
Rossi
Rramnriitiegnan
Thurs
Rudy
Amenta
Colahni Boys
Lawrene
Mies
Conan Ae
Houghton
Podlice Station
Charles
New York
Wim
John Volening
Tony Vir Feriinn
Delegates Challenge Horton Sunday Kids Story Claims
Delegates from Lawrence Massachusetts and two from Barre protest Horton Sunday papers reporting on children, calling the accounts untrue. They cite the Boston American headline about a boy fighting to escape and claim the tale was fabrications, noting consent issues and misrepresentation by Lawrence residents and others.
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Times
Lawrence
Mass
Barre
Horton Sunday
Boston
Two Engines Smashed In Pennsylvania Railroad Crash
A Pennsy special train from Chicopee to New York derailed near Middletown today. Two locomotives were demolished and two firemen were seriously injured. no passengers were reported hurt.
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Ena Ae Pa
Chicopian York
Pennsylvania Railmed
Middletown
New Railroad Organized in Barre by Central Vermont Officials
E H Fitzhugh presides as Barre Granite Railway Co directors meet to organize. Wittenagh Jones Witters Barclay Campbell Gorton etc listed. Central Vermont officials board private train St Lawrence Champlain toward Boston after stop at White River Junction.
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Worty Granite Railway Company
John W. Gorton
Campbell View
W. E H. Charles
William Tarclay
Meas
Joe Barre
Vermont
St. Lawrence
Champlain
Boston
Fitehugh
Witters
Jones
J. M- Mor- Foon
C. PF. Riddell
White Hiver Junction
Central and Hudson Railroads Stock Tracing Hearings
Hearings continued in Albany on February 20 on the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad interest in acquiring a majority of the stock of the New York Ontario and Western and the New York New Haven and Hartford systems. Executives Brown and Mellen testified among other officials summoned.
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Albany
New York
Traveling freight agents visit city today
O M Bunney traveling freight agent for the Chicago Great Western Lines was in the city today. N T Miller traveling freight agent for Unreal Northern Lines was among the business visitors in town. JM Donovan and the Rottroad Traveling Men in town were also noted.
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Jm, Donovan
Candian Pacity Railroad
O. M. Bunney
Chicago Great Western Lines
Theinnas
N.T. Miller
Northern Lines
Dusmens
Talk of the Town items and visits in the city
Local chatter notes Johnson of Manchester as a business visitor, Mrs. Comi traveling to Boston and Quincy, and Arthur Face flying to New York for a two week stay. Fragments mention the mayoral campaign HQ, a hospital visit, a surgeon’s note on Frank Lang, and several social events and arrivals at the hotel.
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Italy
Reynolds
Boston
Dante’s “Inferme
Optima House
Knights of Pythias
Aneottird
Woodmen
W.E. Webb
Moston
Hor Perry
Maton
A.C. Bennett
Brookfield
F. Sioumous
Hooton
Mr. and
Mra BR
CL Devis
Phattsburg
N. Yi
Derrick
Imee
Iris
Mercer
Annual reunion of carpenters honours founding of local lodge
Members of loot No. 481 Carpenters and Joiners of Aner int gathered last evening for their thirteenth anniversary. A program of music speeches and readings featured Rev. Thayer and State's Attorney Carver, with Riley's orchestra and violin solos, followed by hospitality and coffee and cake. The organizing committee included Henry Powers Alva Ttd and Fred L. Daye.
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Intrique Cololols
Anerint
Knights of the Hammer and Saw
Miley
Lis
Fred L. Page
Bo Oo Thayer
Hodiling
Carver
Thayer
Cryer
Riley
Mies Hat- He Holtalee
Mallerick Cameron
Fly
Katton
Dietrihotel Alwait
Wiggene
Henry Powers
Alva 1
L. Daye
Elks Charity Ball Draws Montpelier Guests
The Elks charity ball in Montpelier City Hall last night featured ten pipers musicians from two groups and dancing from 8 to 11 PM. Decorations and an electric sign bore the order's emblem while a glow of lights highlighted the Elk antler symbol. Proceeds supported the lodge’s charitable aims.
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Montpelier City Hall
Elks
Batre
Ehck
Three Respondents Up In City Court Morning
A bin of intoxication cases were decided by Judge H W Scott in city court. Edward Hall of Williamatown pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 3% and 5.50 costs, later sent to Montpelier jail for the service. William Cing pleaded guilty to first offense and paid 40 fine with 80 cents costs. Thomas jarding also pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 5 and 50 cents costs. Desjardine was arrested on River Street yesterday afternoon by Chief Sinclair.
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H.W. Scott
Edward Hall
Williamatown
Wall
Montpetien
Wm. Cing
John Vihear
Desjardine
Rera Street
Votken Sinclair
Mr De Boer at the Opera House Tonight
Mr De Boer appears at the Opera House tonight amid invitations to hear his views on state taxation and related matters. The event features the Montpellir orchestra and a brief program by Firnow's orchestra opening the evening.
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MR. Deboer
OPERA
Borte
Ron'viewk
Peter
Burial at Chelsea to Day Funeral Services
Charlee Moorcroft died at home on 74 South Mein Street. Funeral services were held at the Chelsea chapel with relatives in attendance. Interment followed in the local cemetery after a wake hosted by family members.
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Chelsea
Charlee
Moor-croft
South Mein Street
Bartony
Mumevroft
Lester II
Moucroft
Ropert
Foster
Sam-In-Law
Brother-Ferlaw
Feroft
Mienbret
Mr. Walt
Resigns as Barre School Head After 22 Years Service
D. Mathewson principal of Spaulding High School and Barre’s superintendent since 1908 resigns effective end of the school year in June. The school board will consider promoting assistant principal Cureall H. White to lead, with Lyndon Institute in Lyndonville slated to hire Mathewson for a higher post. The Barre Trustees plan rejuvenation, adding an agricultural department and expanded vocational offerings to serve state needs.
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Barre
Mathewson
D. Mathewson
Spauld Jing Wigh School
AM Barre
Jullie
Speakding
Cureall H. White
Pehcdl
Matiewson
Lyndonrite
Lyne
Theodore N. Vaille
Lea
Enere
Cenit
Two New City Office Candidates Listed for March Ballot
The meeting last night set the candidate filing deadline ten days before the election. The slate includes TK for treasurer two years, Cate for trustees, Jab T Callaghan for the Bodaling Honines, and Th A. Wige for assessor one year. Rossi and Davidean are also named as party nominees. The names may be withdrawn by Thursday if not finalized before printing.
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Mareh
Peecumr
Cate
Eutwus
Aucus
Jab T. Callaghan
Th A
Funeral at St Monica's for Willard Stacey
The funeral of Willard Stacey, King Sumlay, was held at St Monica's Church at 10 am. Rev Fr McKenna officiated. Interment followed at Catholic Cemetery. A large number of friends attended and tributes of carnations and roses were sent from numerous family and local names.
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Willard Stacey
Catholic
Stacey
King Sumlay
St. Moniva's
Tomdaner
Fr. McKenna
Leon Clon
Nto
Halph
Willard Stacy
Johar Uellehack
Fred Comstock
Leron Docharn
Willow
Mitree City
Mire
Oscar Steeey
Powes del Nationa
N. Hills
Roseratt
Anl
Lananhonyo
James Canton
Georgia Wark
Carswell
Rose
Tf. M. Spencer
Prank
Stavey
FL Meterwen
Carnatinnes
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Lettie Piwaldry
Lena Scribner
Nellie Southwick
Lawrence Police
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Ettor
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Distriot
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Industrial Workers of the World
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Camel's Hump Club
Parre
A. Sasainelli
Dotegate
Lawinende
E. H. Fitzhugh
Apter Rutland R. R. Stock
New Haven System
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C. D. Mathewson
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