Brooklyn nursery case shocks city as attendant faces homicide charges
Winifred Ankers a 24 year old attendant at the Brooklyn Nursery and Infants Hospital is arraigned in Brooklyn on homicide charges after eight infant deaths since Sunday. Police say she confessed to putting oxalic acid in babies milk not to kill but to spite nurses. Authorities plan a sanity commission. The case follows evidence of suspicious infant deaths and a criminal investigation revealing her history and motive.
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New York
Winifred Ankers
Brooklyn
Nursery and Infante’ Hospital
Mire Ankers
Ankers
Livi
Ste Win
Thompson
Mordy
Amd
Inter
Warnisse
Woma
Heatha
Abear
Mn Gerber
Boone
Abo
Italian Ships Bombard Beirut Prompts Casualties Report
Beirut experienced a brief bombardment by Italian warships yesterday morning. Reports say many civilians were killed or wounded, and the Turkish gunboats in the harbor were disabled. The Syrian Protestant College noted no injuries among Americans, with Rev. Howard Bliss assuming unified charge of its work amid widespread fright.
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Beirut
Syria
Eitate
Ninneye Thear
Oflerprem
Brut
Harbir
Roosevelt visiting Boston on tour amid political outreach
New York reports Col Theodore Roosevelt traveled to Boston to meet governors and friends. A formal reply to eight governors on his presidential nomination stance is expected Monday. He plans dinners and meetings at Harvard and with leaders Judge Grant Speaker Cushing, while Massachusetts progressives prepare to organize across New England.
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New York
Col. Roosevelt
Friends T
Boston
Monlay
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Porertiion Club
Harvard
Colom Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Durring
Robert Grant
Bay State Road
Charles Rilver Basin
Grafton D. Cushing
Chestnut Steel
Beavon Hill
Grant
Roosevelt
Quahing Hastorn
Roosevelt Loys
Croton
Cole
Governor Hass
Coocord
Triven Oklond Hoovevelt All Progressive Republicnia Nf
Massachusetts
New England
Investigation rumors swirl around Senator DuPont
Fragments report possible probes into the Delaware senator's election and wealth linked to powder manufacturing. Marks indicate ongoing Washington discussions and a stalled confirmation fight as President Taft withdrew Cornelius Swayne's nomination amid bribery allegations and judiciary committee debates.
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St. Louis
United States
Washington
DuPont
Delawar
Mowilay
DuPontis
Cornelius O. Swayne
Nnstal
Delaware
Democratic National
Norwich Alumni Banquet Targets Endowment Fund Growth
Fifty Boston Alumni of Norwich University gathered at Young's hotel for the 24th annual reunion and banquet. Prof N L Shelden absent, PF TL Clark presided. Speakers urged a Norwich endowment to fund new buildings and improvements. Col Everett Benton invited students and alumni to Helmont estate for the 76thAncients celebration next June. Officers elected include N L Sheldon as president and DeWitt Webb as first vice president.
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Boston
Boston Association of Norwich University
Young's Hotel
N. L. Shelden
PF TL Clark
Worcester Acta
Charles G. Speiner
University
Norwich
Everett C. Benton
Ancient and
Honorabe Artillery Company
Norwich University
Col
Josiah H. Benton
N.L. Sheldon
Ares DeWitt Clinton Webb
F. H. Clark
EH. N. Gordon
E. W. Gaynor
W. ¥. Johnson
D. F. Smith
U.S. A
Russell
H. L. Wherlor
F. Parker
W. Newconb
KR. EL Parquharson
A. GO. Baker
G. HL Chapin, Jr
Vessel Burns and Sinks at Sea Near Providence
A steamship burned and sank today near Providence. The Tennessee, arriving from New York, reported the incident while approaching the harbor. Captain Know identified a barge and Net phus of New secunting to Caps on the drage's tows.
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Netchus
New York
Block Inland Sound
Providence
Tennessee
Wild Scenes in Lawrence as Arrests Surge
Turmoil spread through Lawrence Massachusetts on February 24 with numerous arrests as strikers clashed with police amid efforts to move a delegation of children to Philadelphia. Police used force to separate children from the crowd while pickets and supporters gathered near the depot and on Commons Street.
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Lawrence
Mass
Atrikera
Philadelphia
Boston
Permet Ie
Main Road
Ube
Tran
Way
Swanton Man Accused of Forging Checks
Swanton police say Bert fulneen resided here and is wanted on forgery charges after two checks were cashed recently. The report indicates one suspect fled to Canada with a young wife, while another man involved is tied to the case.
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Swanton
Bert Fulneen
Mt Ha Hati
Trown
Bon
Opriek
Fleors
Canada
Wit
Northfield case upholds father son notes and payments
In Abington civil court Judge Pratt rules Levi Corliss and Rev. Herbert G. Corliss both suits share no mutual fault. He finds two notes given by the father to the son are valid and that Corliss must pay value plus interest totaling about 220 dollars. The elder Corliss lived with the son. disputes arose over work and compensation amid family friction.
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Abington
Mans
Pratt
Corlien
Corliss
Corlins
Taft Denies Saying People Not Fitted for Self Government
Washington February 24 President Taft emphatically denied a report that he told a New York audience on Lincoln's birthday that people are not fitted for self government. The White House called the story false and dismissed it as a misquote or misrepresentation from a West Coast source.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
New York
Lincoln
White House
Arrest in Brattleboro Linked to New England bank losses
Postoffice Inspector H F Robison led authorities to a boarding house on Elliott Street where Arattiebirs, James Clark, and Thomas Carroll were nabbed after a pursuit tied to alleged Reese breakins across New England. The trio, found in a basement room, were arrested by Sheriff C E Mann and officers with Inspector Robison, as reports place the suspect recently in Brattleboro after returning from his winter quarters.
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Arattiebirs
Samop J
Care' Hey
Postoffice
Reese
New England
Hf. W. Robinso
Tawrenad
Mens
Welock
Elliott Street
James Clark
Thomas Carroll
Sherif Ce, Mann
To- Hirt
George Wilson
Polionman
Ellis
Robinsn
Causes and Remedies of Poor Maple Sugar
Burlington reports the last day of winter short course week at the state agricultural programs, noting one talk by Prof. O A Edson on extraneous material in poor maple products and the impact of inert matter and microbes on syrup quality with suggested handling improvements and storage practices.
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Burlington
J Freemer
Forest Service
State University
Lyndon
Randolph
Vermont
O. A. Edson
United States
Walon
Gil Dalualone
Robert Mackenzie to Sing at Adelphi Concert in Barre
Barre residents will hear Robert Mackenzie, the town’s native, perform with the Adelphi quartet on February 28 as part of a concert series. Mackenzie rose from modest beginnings, supporting himself via real estate work while studying music, and later built a notable career in church choirs and concerts. Tickets go on sale Monday at Kendrick’s and other outlets. In other news, Miss Emma L. Sargent wed Mr. Dutton at the Hendrick Church, with the couple planning to live on the groom’s farm beyond Williamstown.
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Barre
Montpelier
Boston
Adelphi
Hoxton
Federation
Robert ‘MacKenzie
Momlay
Kendrick's
Dutton
Emma L. Sargent
Williamstown
G. H. Holt
Hetehurch
Willainstown
Springfield
Reardon
Abe
Promi Ste
Barre Granite Railway Files Route From Barre to Williamstown
Barre Granite Railway directors filed in the city clerk’s office a route description for a new line from Barre to Williamstown and a branch to the granite quarries. The plan follows the Stevens Branch right bank, crosses streams, tunnels South Main Street, and uses eminent domain rights. five directors signed with W T Chaffer as clerk.
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Barre
Williamatown
Mathe
Thor
la Hottow
South Main Street
Barre Railroad
Come To Jail
Cranite City
Jail Branch
Ayers Street
Patterson Street
East Tarre
Jailenenel
Holeter Int Jackson
East Barre
Webstergilly
Williamatows
Central Vermont Railroad
Wlrand
New Commonny
EH. Fitehugh
GC Fanes
CW Witters
AL Kanmphelt
William Barclay
W. T Chaffer
Dmcement
Barre Cranite Railway Company
Vermont
Barre Town
Williamstown
Geeneral Wne
Central Vermont Plans New Granite Railway Line
Central Vermont plans a new granite railway line to connect quarries near Barre and Williamstown with Barre, forming a link to the Grand Trunk system and Chicago. The Warre Granite Railway Co is formed with Bart H. Fitzhihne as president, Campbell of Barre, W. Crabbe of St. Athan, and W. H. Chaffe as treasurer. Construction may be done by Central Vermont forces. exact plans await Vermont railroad commission location filings. Large granite shipments are expected to Canada and other regions, with no interference to Montpelier & Well River railroads.
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Ellowing
Christ van Science Monitor
Boston
Central Vermont Railway
Grand Trank
Bury
Vermont Railroad Commission
Central Vermont
Warre Granite Railway Company
Hves
Bart H. Fitzhihne
Mr. Campbell
Barreswuchter
Crabbe
St. Atharit
W. H. Chatfe
St. Alberis
Central
Williamstown
Barre
Vermont
Grand Trunk
Chicago
Canada
Hine
Montpelier & Welle
New Haven
Troops to be sent to Mexican border report
Washington February 24 A White House conference involving President Taft Secretary of War Stimean and acting Secretary of State Wilson leads to dispatching additional troops to the Mexican border to safeguard American interests and enforce U S neutrality laws.
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White House
Washington, D. c
Droadlent Taft
Stimean
Wilson
United States
Successful Banquet and Dance of Red Men
About 200 gathered in the Wooden ball last night for the seventh annual quiet and ball of the Iroquois lodge No. 14. The hall was festooned with red white and blue paper. George Morgan of Albany gave a speech nominating Roswell for the great representative of Vermont to be chosen in Charleston next August, with other names considered. Toasts praised culture and tribal ties, as speakers from Montpelier, Burlington, and Burlington area lauded planned state representation. A lively banquet followed with music, refreshments, and tributes to local leaders and members of the Red Men.
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Graml
Graml Eachem
C. J. Caer
St. Daloalinry
Vermont
United States
Charlestown
S.C
Curr
Roswell
Uinwetf
Carr
Rirkeed
George Morgan
Race
Huse
Alex
Killands
Fellewetly
Forte
Preudontinn
Mra Mi
Lavin
Annie Andere
Hothinie
Mary Aloeander
Davelic
Winnetts Cornell
Mere BE Kroon
Mrs. Alan
Hynsy Mire Hobert Inglis
Mira
Tatwrtern
Mere Paul Séampini
Sirs
W. F. Walker
Cannell
Mra
Cathvirlne McKerman
Potor
Gene Minumatchairment
Wo F Walker
Artiur Tile
George Cooper
James Redtlink
Motwrt Wright
Angus Weliwysl
Preter Brown
Arraignments in City Court for Four Liquor Cases
Mrs. Dennie Rizzi of Center and Howirl streets pleaded guilty to a keeping charge with counsel. Five witnesses testified as the hearing adjourned until March. State's Attorney Carver announced continued prosecution. Rizzi was released on $500 bail. Mitchell David pleaded not guilty to keeping with intent to sell. case set for March 7. Mary LaVerture and Wallace Fayette, arrested on statutory charges, were jailed in Montpelier after a brief appearance. Preliminary hearing planned after next week due to trial conflicts.
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Dennie Rizzi
Center
Howirl
H.W. Scntt
MM Gordon
Wart
Carver Renilitet
Hieel
George de Carle
Howe
Rizzi
Mitchell David
EB. J. Scott
David Wie
Eywin McLend
State
Mary LaVerture
Wallace Fuefayette
Montpelier
Death of Mrs Mamie Durray Cram Wife of Forrest A Cram
Obituary notice for Mrs Mamie Durray Cram born in Meleods Quebec age about twenty three. Widow of Forrest A Cram formerly of Pabretty steent. Death due to complications of diseases after an illness of several days. Funeral arrangements announced to relatives. Survived by mother Mrs Mur ray, father Mr Alex Merray, two brothers Norman J Murray and Angus Murray, a sister Miss Christine Murray and another sister Mrs A B Quint with additional relatives in Graniteville North Lake and Alberta Canada.
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Mamie Durray Cram
Forrest A. Cram
Pabretty Steent
Wilmot Jerome U
Mere. Cram
Meleods
Alex. Merray
Twe Lyothers
Murray
Graniteville
Norman J. Murray
Christine Murray
Angus Ated
John Murray
North
Ote
Mind
Munty
Alexander
Alberta
Canada
A. PB. Quint
Mo Leads
SCHOONER DOROTHY PALMER ADRIFT NEAR NANTUCKET SHORE
Signals for help reported the schooner Dorothy Palmer overdue from Portsmouth to Norfolk and seen near Nantucket Shores with damaged sails and broken wind. A rescue party was asked to respond to the distress.
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Dorothy Palmer
Universalist Church to Welcome New Pastor Rev John Reardon
Rev John B. Reardon, soon to lead Barre Universalist Church, comes after twenty years in Springfield Maine with Tufts Divinity School training. He succeeds Rev B C Downey and will assume duties in April, amid strong local support and a noted musical ministry by his wife.
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B.C. Downey
The
Universalist Church
Tufts Divinity School
John B. Reardon
Springfielt
Eliindi
Perlays
Baxter Lindlay
Trent
Am Vharoh
Downey
Portland
Mtonthly
Paii
Dieine de Ieterio
Tulle College
Springfield
Tanow
Landinw
Maine
Gered
Heaton
Poe
Demoerera de Randichite
Vermont
Amthus
Childiya
M Sem
Steerdon
Ehures
Universatiat Baolty
Ube
Comalderat
Ose
Four Games at Home and Away on Vermont Football Schedule
The 2912 schedule lists four home and four away games for the University of Viet namt football team. Mentions matches with Harti et, Reoweelaer Polytechnic, Jimytee, and Dart month with dates in October and November. Details appear garbled with several OCR errors but indicate Burlington and Providence events and training in Burlington.
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Vermont
Burlington
Ralph W. Simonds
University of
Holy Cross
Worcester
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