Facing Death He Laughed At Hangman In Chicago
Johann Hoch, wife murderer and bigamist, faced execution at 6:50 am after sleeping calmly while death watch ticked. A habeas corpus petition was filed in the U S Circuit Court pending discussion of the case. Governor Deneen denied a reprieve recommendation by the State Board of Pardons.
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Chicago
Johann Hoch
Rieseiga
Centerford
United States Circuit Court
Pele
Deneen
State Board of Pardons
Johann Joch
Lawson and Schley at Crieve Coeur Club Banquet
Peoria Feb 22 the eighth annual Crive Coeur club banquet drew about eight hundred at the tables and five hundred in the galleries Speakers included Thomas W Lawson Rear Admiral Tare A B Stickney and a congressman. Lawson thanked the chair and discussed insurance and finance citing Devlin property failures and Milwaukee president Bigelow as examples of system mismanagement and speculative losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Creve Coeur Club
Thomas W. Lawyon
Tare A. B. Stickney
Coliseum
Lawson
United States
Kankas
Hank President Bigelow
Milwaukee
Lawson Sa
Man Attempts Suicide at Harvard Station Arena
Boston February 25 Fred E Chase of Lynn attempted to end his life yesterday at the Harvard station arena. He swallowed poison but it acted as an emetic and he survived. He was taken to the city hospital where doctors expect recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fred
Chase
Iiynn
Yes Lay
Harvard Station
Eosin
Tates Inn
City Hospital
Archie
Hustonbrook
Tocember
Thuredty
le Leroque
Commer
Mieh
Real
Berter Duquette
Vinttar
King Alfonso and Misa Roosevelt wedding promise thwarted
Fragmented report details a royal promise to present Misa Alice Roosevelt at a wed ding thwarted by King Alfonso. Government says responsibility lies with authorities as a controversial event unfolds amid intrigue and political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promse
Misa Alice Roosevelt
Gitt— Foret
Fire Costs A Life In Tenement Blaze At Retreat Avenue
A tenement fire at 92 Retreat Avenue Keron Maran results in the death of one man and severe injuries to his wife Mrs Ann Furrell and sister Magy Were. The blaze, believed caused by a gas explosion, trapped victims as firefighters fought the flames. In Bay City Michigan, Marys William Cromttowaite dies after jumping from a closed carriage as a runaway horse and buggy spooked, three others injured.
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Horiont
Guna
Retreat Avenue
Keron Maran
Mum
Nurit
Ann Furrell
Magy
Ieniconeeioe
Wes
Bay City
Mich
Mrys
William J. Cromttowaite
Ballo
S.Y. W
Center Avenue
Hogre
Attell Defeats Walsh for American Featherweight Title in Boston Bout
Abe Attell retained the American featherweight crown by decision over Limaiy Walsh of Newton, Mass, at the Lincoln Athletic Club in Chelsea. Walsh was cut and bled but pressed early momentum. Attell's fast footwork and sharp uppercuts dominated after round six, with Walsh hampered by cuts and unable to land decisive blows. Attell gave a steady, tactical performance, finishing stronger in the late rounds to secure the victory before referees Jack Sheehan, Miah Miray, and W. A. Pieren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Mass
Laeckng
Abe Atell
San Francisco
Auverns
Limaiy Walsh
Newton
Lincoln Athletic Club
Walsh
Attell
Attel
Rometel
Ampion
Hoth Mien
Jack Sheehan
Miah Miray
W. A. Pieren
Relief Fund Gathers for Rutland Fire Victims
Businessmen and various societies in Rutland raise funds for families burned out by last Sunday's fire. Contributions exceed 490 with many gifts from outside Rutland. Bishop Hall of Burlington offers outside assistance. Investigation into the fire judged the fire department unable to cope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
A. C. A. Hall
Burlington
Crushed by Cars Injures Bellows Falls Yardman
John Pinkerton of Bellows Falls Way badly hurt as he was crushed between two coal cars while making a coupling. He was rolled against a car and seriously injured. A separate report mentions "Sandy" on a track with injuries from a collision and a man named Pergueon tied up on a disorderly conduct charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pinkerton
Bellows Falls
Als Pinkerton
Glouceeter
Maan
Sanly
Ferguemn
Br Woverns
Rutlani
McCabe At Large After Bolton Express Wreck
Patrick F. McCabe, Bolton station agent for the Central Vermont, fled to St. Armand Que after the wreck blamed on him. Deputies pursue extradition while officials plan to halt his escape into Canada. The case involves the New England bound express wreck and a local boy who saw McCabe switch a track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Allan
Racques
St. Armand
P. W
Patrick McCabe
Central Vermont Railroad
Bolton
New States United Express
Habe
St. Armani
Sherman
Chittenden
St. Alhama
Patrick F. McCabe
Que
United States
Canada
McCabe
Pots
Araere
Louis Blair
Male
Commissionera
Anan
McCab
Nortot
T. Armanderdas
Melbe
Onna
KEENAN FAMILY MOURNED IN MONTPELIER SERVICE
Charles F E Keenan of Montpelier dies after weeklong illness. Born May 9 1870 in Albany son of Thomas and Mary A Keenan. Educated at St Albans schools, he worked 15 years in railway service in Concord Boston area and last three years in Montpelier Wells River. Survived by three sons Thomas W Frank H of St Albans and U L Irvin Keenan of New York, plus two sisters Mrs Filaabet Stack and Mrs Herbert Furnes of St Albans. Body to Albans for funeral Saturday at St Marys Church with burial there. A local delegation escorted the casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Charles FE. Kevnan
Montpelier Meraheg
Prea Mouin
Keenan
Flo
Albans
Thomas
Mary A. Keevan
St. Albans
Concord
Boston
St Albane
Foston
Filaabet Stack
Herbert Furnes
St. Albane
Ai, Albans
St. Mary’s Chinele
Kernen
Saris
Banige
Beuge
Roosevelt Said To Have Taken Hand In World Tangle
Algeciras Feb 25 It is reported this afternoon President Roosevelt may take a hand in the Morgoansie tangle to ease the international crisis. He would be in communion with the Kaiser and urges Germany to move toward France, meeting midway and defusing the stand off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeciras
Roosevelt
Morgooansie
Carey
France
Stockholders approve Burlington Mills purchase plan
Fall River Mass February 9 stockholders of the Chase Mills voted to purchase the cotton mill asset Burlington Mills for 9840 000. The action aims to consolidate ownership and expand operations amid regional textile industry changes.
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Chase Mills
Fall River
Mase
Chase Mille Aster
Pactetice Nygtn
Cotton Mille
Mackenzies Opinion on Jail Buetch Bridge Plan
In a public letter the editor argues the town should build a new bridge near the northeast end, detailing required street work and four city bridges needing attention first. The piece notes costs for upgrades, potential shared funding with the railroad, and anticipated municipal gains from increased taxation and development.
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Rerie Daily Times
Thie Street
Phat Thera
Loum
Ie Town
Tie Town
Ayers Street
Batchiller Street
Boston Street
C Street
Milns Street
Eminei
Harrington Avenue
Gunner's Brook
Maple Avenue
Sam Brook
Laurel
Main Streets
Abistonenta
Jbridge
Alvonlad
Excellent recital by Parevilo Bindy and collaborators in Barre
The Civic Federation at Women's Club hosted an excellent Wednesday concert in Barre featuring Marie Parevilo Bindy of New York with violinist Fred Whittier and Mrs Kate Serrill Morler on piano. Whittier and Serrill received warm applause for their performances and Mrs Ballard and Mrs Cleaves of Montpelier accompanied them, creating a satisfying program praised by all.
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Marie Parevilo Bindy
New York
Fred . Whittier
Kate E. ‘Serrill
Mader
Montpelier Morler
Civic Federation
Bishy
Kenya
Warro
Terill
Herbold
Ballard
Mre
Montpatier
Barre
Woman thrown from sleigh after ice causes crash
Feb 22 in Laton Til Newbury near Mrs Swan, while returning home, a horse shied at an ice cake left by high water and Mrs Swan was thrown from the sleigh breaking her shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo. Hyngate
Mrs. Swan
Laton Til
Newbury
Pei
Rafis Hormer
Franklin County Court March Term to be Busy
The Marek term docket lists 40 cases to be heard by Franklin County Court with several state cases to be tried. Notable items include violent intakes and a manslaughter case tied to wood alcohol poisoning, affecting Richford residents and others in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
St. Alimns
Pranklin
Marek
Palgn Munsoning
Minius
Birthday Observances of Washington Paid Quiet Tribute
The city marked George Washingtons birthday with several banquets and gatherings. University Club hosted a Jovia occasion and Red Men held a banquet followed by a dance. Stores banks and schools were closed, yet local industry kept operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Club
George Washington
United States
Washington credited as founder at Red Men birthday celebration
The Improved Order of Red Men No 1 held its first annual Wallington birthday celebration in Miles Hall with about seventy five members and guests. Speeches praised Washington as founder and father of the order, amid songs and performances, followed by a chicken supper and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington
Miles’ Hall
Aleg
McChskill
Christie McLend
Thomas Graham
Maine
Cali
John Kes
Tomas
Goreim
Jorge Washington
Melcod
James Reid
John Cavellini
Thomas McDonald
Tome Deas Council
Alfred Robertson
George Stuart
A. S. McCockill
Willian Carswell
Maysie
George Orchestra
Reil
Éerasion
College Graduates Banquet At City Hotel Barre
The University club of Barre hosted a banquet at the City Hotel with fifty nine guests and invited friends. Attendees represented colleges from Dartmouth to various New England schools, spanning graduates over half a century. Speakers recalled education and life, mingling humor with reflections on past and present student days.
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University Club
City Hotel
University Club of
Barre
Coltege
Armlvobes
Baventien
Haniquet
Oblast
Tufte College
Harvey Harton
Dartmouth
Tafty
Culveralty
Veryihdnt
Norwich
Middlebury
Flor Hee
Italy
St. Stephens
Wesleyan
Badchile
Harvanl
Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
Smith
Queen's At
Fiton
Ont
Filten
Brown
Boston
Fife
University Club Banquet Highlights Rev. Mason Stone
A festive University club banquet featured brief prayers, toasts, and humor from Dartmouth and Vermont alumni and clergy. Speakers included Rev. Charles Prneman and Rev. Hollisby Tofts, plus Dr. Henry Jackson and John W. Gordon on education, law, and college life. The event closed with singing and plans for future meetings.
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Charles ¥. Prneman
St, Stephens College
Hic
D. Mathewsu
Dartmouth
Eincation Mason
Stone
Re. Hollisby
Tofts
University Vlub
Ralph Z. Lawe
Henry Jackson
University of Vermont
John W. Gordon
Iaw
B. M. Tuyndo
Tey
FA. Poole
Warren Hersey
Eliza Isham
Lndiea
Freeman
Lowe
University Club
Mrs C K Davie Dies After Illness and Fall
Mrs C K Davie, aged 82, died at 7 20 this morning at her daughter Mrs M T Page’s home on Elm Street after a ten week illness likely from a fall at home. She was born in Sete and lived in East Montpelier and Plainfield. Survived by one daughter, three sisters, and two deceased sons. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m from Elm Street home with Rev C Conneree. interment East Montpelier cemetery.
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C. K. Davie
Hom
Mison T. Page
Bim
Mtrett
Davia
Sete
Dave
Montpelier
Plainfield
Daghter
McT. Page
King
Fannie Arms
East Montpelier
Death of Mrs Elmina Beede in Wades Hill
Elmina E Beede aged 65 6 died at home on Trow hill after a heart disease spell. She leaves a husband three daughters and one son. A private service will be held at the home at 9 o clock tomorrow morning and the body will go to West Topsham for afternoon church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmina KE. Bees
Wades
Trow Hill
West Topsham
Clearch
Two Men Hit By Derrick Boom In Workplace Accident
Souls Ryegate reports a Derrick boom accident injured two men at the Power Mound site on February 21. Exley rests comfortably with improving chances of recovery while Bert, a younger local man, remains seriously hurt. The incident is under inquiry and district officials are investigating possible causes.
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Ryegate
Uae
Exley
Harneas
Iocersiedya
Bert
McWhorter Co Organizes and Elects Directors
McWhorter Co organizes after incorporation meeting naming Frank McWhorter as president Frank W Jackson as vice president Ula McWhorter as clerk and Frank McWhorter as treasurer The clothing trade of Frank McWhorter traceable to 1484 with steady growth The business moved in January 1908 to the Manchard block where it has continued to expand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McWhorter
Frank W. Jackson
J. ©. Walker
Ula McWhorter
Frank MeWhorter
Manchard Block
Celebrated 5th Birthday at Plainsell gathering
Celebration marked a fifth birthday on February 22 with guests Mr and Mrs Hraim Wilson of Cabot Mr and Mrs Hartie Cutler and son of Barre Mr and Mrs Aloon Genith of Plainfield visiting and a bountiful dinner. The host Mr. Poeey sent best wishes for many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainsell
Smith
Hraim Wilson
Cabot
Hartie Cutler
Barre
Aloon Genith
Plainfield
Tim
Alber
Barre Man In The Ring At House Of Correction
Testimony before a state investigating committee details alleged abuse of inmates at a Barre house of correction. Witnesses describe brutal rings to stretch arms, poor morals, and mismanagement under Superintendent Morgan while recounting prior prisoner treatment and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penitentiary
Rutland
House of Correction
Vial
Lott
Sone Supriabanss
Lottie Dion
Eee
Marvin A.mcclure
Burlington
Barney Cat Yeaniane
Joan Inthath Fank
Franklin County
Rev MacIntyre Accepts Call to Local Presbyterian Church
The Nov. William Macintyre of Wales Ontario has accepted the call to become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city. He recently supplied the pulpit and was well received. A Queens College graduate, he served three years at Wales Ontario, where he was popular as pastor and speaker. The local church has long debated leadership, with Rev T H Mitchell of Toronto as former pastor. The presbytery in Boston will handle the formal call in a few days and Macintyre is expected to start duties in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ©. Macintyre
Wales
Ontario
Wiliam Duff
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
MecIntyre
Queens College
Toronto
Presehurah
Walea
T. H. Mitchell
Boston
Mackat
SUSTAINED BROKEN LEG
Fragmentary OCR notes report a scuffle involving a young man named Hast Barre in Hast Barre, Feb 38, with unclear details about injuries and subsequent treatment or charges. The text is largely garbled, offering few recoverable facts beyond the broken leg incident.
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Barre
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Alfonso
Misa Alfon Roosevelt
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Alfonwr Theo
Hartford
Michigan
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Pugil
Citivarts
Sandy
Charles Prvceman
Weston
Mess
Pega Hunchinese
Randolph Laced
M'Cabe
Charles
Rainer
Burlington Mills
MacKenzie
Buetch
Washington
C. K. Davis
Fraser's Blue Mountain
South Ryegate
Bert Exley
Barre Man
Charles Rugg
Pat
Prrsoner
Philip B. Petrie
Len Rugs
Petrie
Cary
Morgan
W. H L. Waters
Sterling
The
Witlens
Tarse
Pines
MR. MacIntyre
Proyd Blake
East Barre
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