Fire Rips Hot Springs City in Lethal Blaze
Fire swept Hot Springs Arkansas from early morning, destroying Grand Central Hotel Moody House courthouse jail and major streets. Water shortages and wind fueled spread. two bodies recovered, twenty five feared dead, millions in losses. Sheriff says many small hotels gutted. evacuees homeless as search for victims began. In Bethel Vermont, George Waldo case details reported with missing $1,900 bills recovered $75 found.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Hot Springs Department
Williams
Ghett
Ugon
Bavinesa
Avene
Eastman
Arlington
Park
Alt Sa
Grand Central Hotel
Moody House
Court House
County Jail
First Methodist Church
Columbia Hotel
Farasi
Vietizas
Trey
Graniteville group to meet at Presbyterian church hall
Graniteville Vermont No 1 NA of Stationary Engineers will hold a regular meeting this evening in the Presbyterian church hall. All members are asked to be present no business of importance will come before the association. Brother Sweet boiler inspector for Wartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company will also be present.
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Vermont
National Association of Stationary Angineers
Presbyterian Church
Graniteville
Brother Sweet
Wartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
Pittsford Faces Water Shortage Amid Severe Freeze
Rutland Feb 25 Residents of Pittsford endure a water famine as many families endure frozen pipes and supply gaps. Local authorities report ongoing shortages and ongoing winter strain affecting homes and daily tasks.
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Rutland
Pittsford
Ex Gov Boutwell Ill in Groton Mass Threatened with Pneumonia
Former governor Boutwell is gravely ill at his Groton home with pneumonia. A Boston specialist has been summoned to treat him.
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Groton
Mass
Boutwell
Boston
Nominated as District Judge in Washington
Washington February 28. Tose v Quarles current Senator from , sin Wax today nominated to be United States district judge.
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Washington
Tose v. Quarles
United States
Corry Renominated In Montpelier Civic Caucus
Mayor Frank M. Corry was renominated at a citizens caucus in Montpelier on February 25 pledging to run the city with a business administration for another year. Other nominees included Timothy R. Merrill for clerk and treasurer, Calvin R. Parmenter for sheriff, Charles A. Smith and Elmer R. Clark for constables, John J. Glennie for grand juror, Melville K. Smilie Arthur G. Eaton and Levi H. Bixby as auditors, Charles H. Horton for cemetery commissioner, and Joma S. Wilea for another five years on the Green Mount Cemetery panel. Former depot sheriff M. M. Fitzgerald was defeated for constable by Elmer R. Clark.
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Montpelier
Frank M. Corry
Citizens
Benjamin Gates
John J. Glennie
Melville KE. Smilie
Arthur G. Eaton
Levi H. Bixby
Green Mount Cemetery
Charles H. Horton
Joma S. Wilea
M. M. Fitzgerald
Clark
First District Masons Demonstrate Impressively at Meeting
The First Masons District meeting on February 25 in Windsor, presided by W. M. D. G. M. George E. Mosher of Rochester Vermont No. 18, drew seven grand officers. A sizable assembly of about 150 dined after the session at the Congregational vestry. The degree work featured a son of the presiding master, Dr E J Fish, administered by a Massachusetts relative with notable ceremony.
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George E. Mosher
Rochester
Vermont
Windsor
E. J. Fish
Fish
Massachusetts
Preliminary Hearing in Winball Case Delayed
Fred W. Johnson and his brother Jay were arraigned before Justice Williams in Bondville. The proceeding was postponed to March 15 to await action by the Attorney General. Bail for the accused set at 2,000. he has not yet posted bond. An autopsy on the deceased found two bullets, one near the shoulder blade and another further.
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South Jondonderry
Fred W. Johnson
Jay
Winball
Justice Williams
Bondvile
Milloroch 15
Fitts
Washington
Montpelier Leader Dies After Pneumonia Illness
Hary F. Childs aged 50 a prominent Montpelier resident died following a week long pneumonia. He had cared for Ira Eastman two weeks earlier and contracted the illness while nursing him. Childs lived on the Berlin side.
Ice Going Out Relief Felt Along White River
Bethel February 25 relief is spreading along the White River as the ice breaks away from the shores. The thaw eases fear of a spring freshet causing floods and bulging banks.
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White River
Bethel
Police Chief in Baku Killed. Assassin Escaped
Three assassins killed Kondrato vich, chief of police of Baku, while the assailants escaped. London telegraph reports confirm the incident as part of the morning violence. Police and officials in St Petersburg and Fels were notified as the alert spread.
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Baku
St. Petersburg
Kondratovich
Bakus
Reuter Telegram Reports Assassination Plot Exposed
Reuter's Telegram Company reports that the efforts of police at Batcom Russia have been eliminated in connection with an assassination plot.
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Reuter
London
Batcom
Russia
Martial law declared at Balu after street fights
St. Petersburg reports martial law proclaimed at Balu following serious clashes between Armeniyya and Mohammidans. Early details note heightened tension and security measures as authorities seek control of ongoing street violence.
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Balu
St. Petersburg
Russian decision adverse to Germans over Dogger Bank firing
Paris February 25 The decision of the se nations this morning ruled against the Germans stating Admiral Ivensky was not justified in firing on the Dogger Bank fleet.
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North Sea
Dogger Bank
Paris
Admira Ivensky
Russian fleet sighting near London coast fades into mist
Report from London notes a possible Russian naval force including a battleship four cruisers and several colliers located near the coast this morning. Wary observers say the group appeared to move west as fog limits details.
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London
Dever
Japanese Capture German Collier Severna Near Vladivostok
Tokio reports the Japanese have seized the German collier Severna as it sailed toward Vladivostok, a bold naval action indicating continuing Allied pressure in the Pacific theater.
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Tokio
Severna
Vladivostok
Statehood Bill Sent to Conference in Senate Action
Washington Feb 25 The Senate voted to send the statehood bill to a conference, advancing the measure toward final consideration.
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Washngton
Senate
Shot in the Arm at Cate Farm Near Plainfield
William Hartson, a young man from Plainfield, accidentally shot himself while climbing a fence at the Cate farm about half a mile from the village. The ball pierced his arm bone near the elbow, causing a severe wound. He walked home unaided as Des, Cale, and Brown treated the injury and reported his condition as uncomfortable.
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Plainfield
William Hartson
Cate Farm
Des
Cale
Brown
High Rollers: Eurekas Triumph Over Enaglew in Three-String Match
The Eurekas defeated the Enaglew last evening at Alexander'swas in a three-string series. High man led the Eurekas with a strong scoring effort as the team secured the victory.
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Eurekas
Eagles
Enaglew
Alexander
Grand Orient Met in Miles Hall Meeting Night
The Grand Orient convened in Miles Hall and conducted initiations followed by a banquet for a large number of attendees after the rite.
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Grand Orient Met
Grand Orient
Miles Hall
Shirt and Collar Firm Partner Dies at 83
Troy report says William Earl of the firm Earl & Wilson shirt and collar manufacturers died this morning at age 83. He was a senior member of the company, contributing to the business for years. Funeral arrangements are pending with local authorities.
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Troy
Wiliam
Earl
Earl & Wilson
Mayors Corry’s Men Strike at Colton Works
In Montpelier on February 25, about 65 workers at Colton Manufacturing Shops, a leading local employer, walked out over wage demands. Nine polishing department employees sought a two dollar weekly raise from six to eight dollars. Raymond Paine, the spokesman, was discharged, prompting further walkouts. Company officials attribute the discharge to laziness, while strikers claim it followed Paine’s role in presenting demands. The strike continues as workers pressed for higher pay.
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Montpelier
Colton
Corry
Fred M. Benway
Raymond Paine
Paine
Atrikera
Harry
Dalton
Ness
Colton Hie
Olive
Robins Press Committee Gets Busy
The Robins Press Committee analyzes city finances in a critique of Mayor Jackson. It cites cash balances from December 31, 1903 and December 31, 1904 to dispute claims of economic progress, arguing current funds reflect only tax collection and transfer to schools, not direct city expenses.
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Thia da
Jackson
General City Fund
Barclay
Goddard Defeats Waterbury 21 20 In Tight Basketball Tilt
In Waterbury last evening Goddard seminary edged Waterbury high 21 to 20 after a close game. Key moments came in the final period with Goddard’s lanky Jack Free scoring and Waterbury’s Warpe Bar delivering a strong effort. Final details list players and fouls amid a 20 and 15 minute halves setting.
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Waterbury
Goddard Seminary
Evan Yy Sala
Waterbury High School
Jack Freee
Goddard
Atyle
Warpees
Ian
Stowe
Baskets Om
Fraser
Warren
Carley
Wwoemer
Atkine
Boyce
Result not decisive in crib game between Gordon and VF A teams
The crib game last evening between Gordon and VF A teams ended with a split result at four tables. Matches include Milne and Marshall defeating Mackie and Alexander while Scott and Milne beat Smith and Clark, with other pairs winning or losing as listed. The O O F and G teams meet Monday at 6 30 due to the stone cutters meet.
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Gordon
Tenn
Milne
Marshall
G. G
Mackie
Alexander
Scott
Smith and Clark
Smart
Booth
C. G
de Ingiis
Whrick
Stevens
Gibb
Smi
Emslie
G. Morrison
Olliver
Shaw
Veala
Patterson
McLeod
Fifty-One Names Stricken From Tax Delinquent List
A Board of Civil Affairs meeting adjourned after reviewing tax delinquent lists. The 51 names were marked for removal and will be notified to show cause why they should not be stricken. Further consideration of the 1902 tax delinquents was scheduled for Monday evening.
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Board of Civil Au
Died at Mary Fletcher Hospital Lavalle of appendectomy
Joseph Lavalle died at 1 o clock this morning at Mary Fletcher Hospital following an operation for appendicitis performed last Tuesday. He was 27, had worked in city meat markets and at Savith, married three years ago, and leaves wife, father, mother, a brother and sister. Funeral details to be announced. he was a member of the Foresters.
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Joseph Lavalle
Mary Fletcher
Warren Street
Mr. Lavelle
Lane
Kickimon
The
Foresters
Death of Two Year Old Fred Hannon
Fred Hannon, aged 2, died after a brief illness in his Miles block rooms at 10 last evening. He worked as a tool sharpener at Anderson & Sons until a few weeks ago. Survived by mother Ma Kate Hannon, sister Mrs Patrick Noonan, and brother John Hanson. Funeral tomorrow at 8 from St Monica's Church with Catholic interment.
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Hannan
Miles
Shel of Anderson
Kate Hannon
Patrick Noonan
John. Hanson
Monica
Mrs Drew Sells Interest in Northern Hotel Firm
Mrs Sarah A Drew of W EL Noonan Co proprietors of the Northern Hotel has sold an interest to Harrington a well known city man. Mrs Thaw retains a lease in the hotel license to May 1. Harrington will be pleased to learn the business is secured to him.
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Sarah A. Drew
W. EL Noonan. & Co
Northern
Arrington
Harrington
Chat Te Bae
New Rector Freeman Assumes Duties at Once
The Rev. Mr. Freeman, chaplain of St. Luke's Hospital in New York for twelve and a half years, becomes rector of the Good Shepherd. He will preside at Holy Communion and morning services, with a 10:10 AM sermon and 7 PM evening service. He studied at General Theological Seminary and previously served Waterford before joining St. Luke's.
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Mr. Freeman
St. Luke's Hospital
New York City
Charles EK
York
Shephier
Brian
Robert
Dorchester
Freeman
Ory
Tomarryw
New York
Waterford
How to Reach and Hold Young Men in Sunday School
A sermon outline discusses engaging young men through independent Bible study and home involvement. It urges appointing a devoted leader to run a Bible class, reaching nonattending youths, and stresses parents’ role in guiding boys toward church education to prevent early drift away from the faith.
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Dan
Onesse Verne
Afwaa
Bunda School
Barnes
G. Sticke
TD Grant
Sunda
Mehamet
Mohamet
Iit
Aaron
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R. J. Flint
Batchelder
Woodstock
Wallace N. Batchelder
Joe Dennison
Handelph
Spauldings
Boutwell Sick
Geta
Masons
South Royalton
Henry F. Childs
6 Telegram Company
Wiliam Hartson
High Rollers
EV Kas. Smith
Keith
Reid
Las
Thompheil
Averillre
ATO
Colton Works
Polishing Department
Robins Press Committee
Melcher
Auitsvaese
Ro M
Eieewan
Oseph Lavelle
Fred Hannon
M. F. Harrington
Charles E. Freeman
Episcopal Church
James D. Grant
Sunday School Institute
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