Big Fight Opens Again Over Rebate Case
Chicago February 23 1905 the rebating case between Standard Oil and the government resumes in U S district court with veniremen examined for a jury Judge Anderson presiding U S District Attorney Sime and prosecutors Wilkerson Varin for the government and Miller Tossattm Eddy for Standard Oil The government seeks 1 1 462 rebating counts and a maximum 1 000 0000 fine with a minimum 750 000 The original trial began March 4 1905 before Judge Landis and ended with a mistrial and a new trial ordered by the Supreme Court notes lingering public interest in the case
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Chicago
Standard Oil
United States District Court
Hon
Veniremen
Anterios
U. S
Sime
Wilkerson and
Varin
Joben S. Miller
Moriie Tossattm
A. D. Eddy
Oil Trust
Mr. Line
Ladin
Landie
United States
Tere Carl Bonaparte
Supreme Court of the States
Girl Student Hangs Self at Oxford Hotel
Fiora F Heath a Potsdam student staying with her mother at the Oxford Hotel killed herself in a suspected suicide. Police say she was recently unsettled by work and discussions at home followed by a brief dinner before she hanged herself using a cord from a dressing table. The death is being investigated by authorities and medical examiner Dr Maclean.
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Fiora F. Heath
Han
Sundane
Oxford
Emer
Sraeraent Teraing
Miss Heath
Potsdam
Mins Heatly
al Joop
Maclean
Franklin County Lauter Carriers Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
Franklin O carriers St Albans Feb 2 The Franklin County Lauter Carriers association held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon with few attendees. E C Proof of Swanton was elected president H F Ridder of Auswno ra secretary L D Woollworth Richford treasurer O H Stratton Enouburg was named treasurer.
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St. Albans
Franklin County Lauter Carriers’ Ansociation
E. C. Pro
Swanton
H. F. Ridder
Aust Wnoara
L. D. Woollworth
Richford
O. H. Stratton
Enouburg
D. I. Meade Escapes After Robbery Vigilance
D I Meade sought in Scott County Virginia for murder fled early yesterday from two officers in Bristol after crossing the continent from Oregon. He robbed them of money guns and watches and made a daring escape in an apparent Seek Wraps style attempt.
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Bristol
Tenn
Oregon
D. I. Meade
Scott County
Virginia
Monder
Ypaleaitay Va
Summers Wins Contested 20 Round Bout Over Britt in England
Johnny Summers defeats Jimmy Britt on points in a hard fought 20 round match in Salona with strong English crowd reaction. Both fighters trained hard, Britt’s early tactics drew crowd criticism from referee Eugene Corrl, while Summers dominates late rounds and earns a popular decision. Britt accepts verdict but questions merit of the win.
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Jimmy Britt
Igh
Salona
Pritt
Summers
Britt
England
Eugene Corrl
Petero
Om Sammied
Henore
Althe
Rainey Attacks Critics Over Panama Canal Remarks
Washington notes Rainey of Massachusetts defends his Panama remarks in the House, alleging vilification and abuse linked to opponents who he says used ex convicts as backers. He disputes Lovering’s denial of facts and cites unnamed figures amid heated exchange on canal purchase scrutiny.
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Washington
United States
Panama Canal
Rainey
Tonartag
Massachusetts
Panama
Ralney
Lovering
William Nelson
Dramett
Eugene Tompkins Dead Theatre Manager at 226 Commonwealth
Eugene Tompkins, prominent theatre manager and owner, died at his residence 226 Commonwealth Avenue after a long illness. Born in this city in 1950, he began his career under his father Dr. Orlando Tompkins, who previously brought Edwin Booth to Boston. He staged the Academy of Music in New York and produced The Black Crook and Babes in the Woods among his notable works.
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Dilnek Crook
Dropped Dead at Home in Burlington
John C. Gennette of 28 Allen street collapsed in the vestibule yesterday afternoon at 6:30. Physicians said heart disease may have caused the death. He was 26, employed 14 years by Wells & Richards son company. Survived by wife and father in South Darlington and a brother Charles. Funeral arrangements not yet set. He belonged to St. Joseph's society.
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Burlington
Rep
John. C. Gennette
Allen Street
Gunnette
Wells & Richards Son Company
Darlington
Charles
St. Joseph's Society
Old Resident Mrs. Sarah Buchanan Dies in Barnet Ryegate
Funeral services held for Sarah Buchanan widow of Peter Buchanan at Miss A M town place in Barnet. Born November 16 1821 in Yopeham she was among Barnets oldest residents. Widow of Charles Weed who fought at Bun Leaaker Hill, dates and details incomplete in fragmentary notice.
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Ryegate
Sarah Buchanan
Peter Buchanan
A. M
Town Place
Stephen P. Brownell
West Barnet
Yopeham
Barnet
Unclear fragment hints at suicide in New York
Fragmentary OCR mentions a man in New York believed connected to a second lieutenant, with reference to a fatal self inflicted act. details are incomplete and identify is uncertain.
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New York
John 4, Maller
United States
Taft Fells Upstairs in Philadelphia Trip
President-elect Taft endured a stumble on Broad Street stairs during a Philadelphia stop after addressing University of Pennsylvania students and alumni. He departed at 0:40 a m for New York City, amid press coverage and a note of good luck.
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Philadelphia
New York
Broad Street
W. HH. Taft
University of Pennsylvania
New York City
P. C. Knox
Frank Ba
Taft
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tila
Henry W. Taft
Close Call Halts Vermont Freight Train Near Roxbury
A freight train near Roxbury had a near miss when a car derailed and trucks detached, prompting trainmen to halt the train at noon. The incident blocked a line toward Bethel as crews inspected the scene and prepared to clear the wreckage.
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Roxbury
Vermont
Ae Renee
Guta
Aris Fe
Bethel
Annies
Johnson Normal School Dean Moves to Middlebury Post
Johnson Feb 23 Principal E D Collins of the Johnson normal school resigns to accept a position at Middlebury as head of the department of education. He will assume duties there at the opening of the next college year.
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E. D. Collins
Johnson Normal School
Middlebury College
Johnson
E.D. Collins
The
Remi
Middlebury
Department of A
Cost to Barre for Granting License Upheld
A Barre comminication presents figures from the superintendent of the poor showing license costs versus open saloon impacts. It argues most citizens favor no license, condemns saloon profits, and urges turnout at the March 2 poll to influence Barre’s liquor policy.
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Barre
Somerville Beats Gotch In Notable Catch-Wrestling Match
Somerville defeated Young Gotch in a 21 minute bout at the opera house, earning the fall with a head scissors and body hold. The crowd declared it the best catch-up catch-can display seen in the city, with Gotch promising a rematch at 140 pounds.
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Dob Gomerrilly
England
Young Gotch
Semele Peuty
Vecetiys
Tia
Mateh
Gotch
Villa Fant
Srpecred
Do Somarville
Somerville
Nelson
Merville
Bega
Ing Hhimng
Fritz
Hanson
Tiake
Opera House
Wrestll
Develop Timber Lands In Burlington
Burlington reports the forestry commission is arranging a May distribution of nursery stock to landowners. State forester Hawes prepared a circular on seedling use and prices. The commission plans a large expansion of the state nursery, with no individual orders over trees this year. Farmers and landowners are urged to apply through state channels.
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Burlington
Commission of Forestry
Hawes
Montpelier liquor raid leads to two bound overs
Two Montpelier defendants bound over on illegal liquor handling charges after sheriff raid yielded a half barrel of beer and six quarts of whiskey. Bail set at 400 dollars each for Joseph Manohi and Joseph Mizei. bails posted by A Lamperti and A Bonzai. Also notes assault on William Ewing and a theft of clothing and keys at Dr K Hunt’s office.
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Montpelier City Court
Joseph Manohi
Joseph Mizei
A. Lamperti
Bianchi
A. Bonzai
Rivai
Bianchive Place
Hous
Grand
Montpelier
William Ewing
James Dalton
Vermont
Heaton Hospital
Dalton
Ewing
Harvey
William
Aceh
Conte
Dr. @. K. Hunt
Giate Street
W. F. Chase
Chase
Goddard Defeats People's Academy In Morrisville
Goddard Seminary beat People’s Academy 14 to 10 on their floor in Morrisville. Two 20 minute halves produced a fast game with Goddard 18 to 10 at halftime. Moore led with six floor baskets, Richardson and Spaulding each four, while Lane Abell and B Thomas added points. referees and umpires officiated the match.
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Goddard Seminary
O's Academy
Morrisville
PLA
Iheal Hall
Moore
Gods
Richardson
Spaulding
Goddard
Bradford
People’s Academy
Ancir
Rich
Fieve
Lane
Abell
B. Thomas
Weafer
Wood Hauler Rescued After Stuck Electric Rails Incident
Michael David and team np approached North Main with a heavy load of wood pulled by three small horses. At Depot Square their rig bogged on the electric car track, crowd gathered, and a mass effort by bystanders and a 12:15 car crew enabled a successful push to free the wagon.
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Michael David
Duainens
Michael
Toarmmeter
North Main Street
Depot Square
Otten
Fragmentary Boxing Pin Records From Daley Meet Recalled
A decipherable fragment recalls candle pin scores and a 151 single string. mentions Daley and Galton Dus aalie alleye, recording 152 by an unknown archer. The readable bits hint at a local match summary and record attempts with unnamed officials.
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Daley
Three Presidents at University Club Banquet
Washington Lincoln and Roosevelt were the topics at the University Club annual banquet held at the Congregational church parlors. About fifty attended as a menu was served and toastmaster Earl H. Davie introduced Prof. O D Westworth, George Washington, and Hollister Jackson on Theodore Roosevelt with talks urging future club meetings.
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University Club of
Barre
Washington
Lincoln
Roosevelt
University Club
Congregational Church
Ernestibe
Earl H. Davie
IL i. Woodruff
D. Westewrnn
George Washington
Abraham Jimwoln
Hollister Jackson
Theodore Roosevelt
Davie
Pune
Washington social delights First Baptist gathering
A large Washington social at the First Baptist parlor drew a united group in high spirits and praise for a fine program. Performers included Dorothy Perry, Edmund Burn, Miss Wond, Miss Harris, and a violin solo, with the address Washington and the national song America sung by Mrs. Batchelder. Light refreshments followed and attendees expressed satisfaction with Christian fellowship and the evening’s entertainment.
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First Baptist
Washington
Dorothy Perry
Edmund Burn
Miss Harris
B. J. Batehelder
National Song
America
B. J. Batchelder
Christian Fellowship
Pees
Young People
Rural Mail Carriers Hold Annual Meeting in Washington County
The rural letter carriers of Washington County gathered at Werther Hall for their annual meeting. A large majority attended and several motions and officer elections were completed. Officers named include Monty Waterbury, Wattatiehd, Tagpoead, Marwbtbeld, and Hough, with a general committee for correspondence. A vote of thanks was extended to De Ho Wi for hall usage.
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Washington County
Werther Hall
Tll
Monty
Walesbery
Waterbury
G C I A Elects a New Head in Barre Branch
The Barre branch of the Granite Cutters International Association elected officers last evening. Thomas Nichols was named president with C Palacio as vice president and Alexander M Smith as corresponding secretary. Other posts include Janes Smart as financial secretary William McDonald treasurer and Willian Brown Silvio Gantt Albert Halvors auditors. James Bruckshant elected door keeper. Nichols, a champion checker player and former license commissioner, named head for the local union.
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Barre
Granite Cutters’ International Association
Thomas Nichols
C. Palacio
Alexander M. Smith
Janes Smart
William McDonald
Willian Brown
Silvio Gantt
Albert Halvors
Willan McDonald
George Stewart
Silvio Cardi
Wiliam Mel
Woman tipped from sleigh in careless driving incident
A sleigh accident on Main Street ends with a woman named Alice Laline falling twice, sustaining only scratches. Driver Albert Bandere of Graniteville flees toward the police station as bystanders assist. the injured party is taken to East Barre by Sanders and others. Local witnesses recall intoxication suspected.
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Alice Laline
Albert Bandere
Graniteville
Sanders
N. J. McKennie
Barre
East Barre
Boma
Ville
Old Town Hall
Thorne
Washington Street
Davie
M. D. Lamb
Racing on poor ice at North Montpelier delays two heats
Two races were pulled off on the ice at North Montpelier after noon due to poor course conditions. The field changed distances as no beat remained optimal. Prince of Amneste Fred of Montpelier won, with Kathern, Joseph Buszell, and Jerry Ryan among the top finishers.
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North Montpelier
Yenariny
Prince of
Hanlon O Leary wedding at St Monicas Church
Marriage of Miss Ellen O Leary and Mikontanton, both of this city, solemnized at St Monies church with ceremony and wedding breakfast for a few friends on Pike Street.
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Marriagn
St. Monica's Church
Thien Cariegn
Ellen O'Leary
Mikonkanton
St. Minies's
la Pike Street
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Anderson
Selp
Hell
Franklin
O. Carriers
Persia
Shah
Teheran
Barnar
Britt Lobes
Johnny Summers
Himself
Eugene Tompkins
Ae Black Crook
John C. Gennette of
Recing
Harlow Perrigo
Jericho
Vruday
Works
John J, Maller
New England States
Agitor
Barre Ato reeAt
Robert Barre
Vermont Forestry Commission
Montpelier City
Joseph Bianchi
Joseph Riss Furnich
People's Academy
Mike
the Baptist Church
F. Ayer
Washington County Association
G.C.I.A
Alto
Hanlon—O'leary
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