Ten Men Control Tobacco Trust Exposed in Report
Washington reports that ten men dominate the tobacco and snuff industry in the United States, except cigar making, through an expansive trust. Herbert Knox Smith, head of the Bureau of Corporations, outlines how price cutting and buyouts reduced competition, detailing the American Tobacco Company and its subsidiaries and the concentration of stock and plants from 1897 to 1907.
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Washington, D. C
Herbert Knox Smith
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce
Ebor
Smith
T:pany
Ite
Jean Snuff Company
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Steck
Mammoth
J.B. Drake
Brady
Payne
Thomas FP
Ryan
B. Schley
W. ©. Whitney
W. TL. Elkine
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Tomateo
Braith
Corona
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San- Med
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Advancare
Hande
Cigar-Maloney Experi Trg Marines
Mmne Muir
Thay
Lohavoo
Concarne
Cag United Co
Internstional Cinelen Brie Pipe Co
Ameri On
Mavens-American
Insurance arson verdict after Proctor fire
Ruthnd ed 0. Previously swore he slept through the blaze in his Proctor home on January 6. He faced arson charges in City fideo v Ke Fagerwortt and was sentenced to prison for not less than two nor more than five years in the house of correction. Firefighters found the fire confined to five beds in different rooms. He had insured $400 on furniture worth about $25 and had bought kerosene the night before, with the can now empty.
Fire destroys factory and warehouse in two cities
In Brockton Massachusetts J J Gabel’s wooden shoe factory burned before midnight causing about 90 thousand dollars in losses with about 200 workers affected. Nearby buildings suffered damage as firefighters battled the blaze amid unclear origin. In Jacksonville Florida a brick structure on Forsyth Street housing several firms including Florida Electric and McGraw Bros. was destroyed with losses estimated around 300 thousand dollars and insurers facing heavy claims.
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Brockton
Muse
J. J & Gabel
Marshall
F L. Woodbridge
Pearl Street
Jacksonville
Pla
Forsyth Street
Willerness
Florida Electric Ey
J. HT Real Estate
McGraw Bros. Bicycle
Jacksonville Gas Company
Florida Electric Company
Jacksonville Gas Foveal
Sloop of war raised from Lake Champlain after 132 years
Burlington February 25 A British sloop of war sunk by the Americans 192 years ago has been lifted from Lake Champlain near Fort Ticonderoga. The vessel measures ninety feet and is in excellent preservation. Three other craft from the fort surrender have been located and will be turned later as Col. Robert M. Thompson, owner of the Fort Ticonderoga foundation, restores the fort to its captured state.
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Burlington
Lake Champlain
Fort Ticonderoga
Robert M. Thompson
Intercity Wricketball Triumph Over Montpelier Team
Intercity defeated Company H of Montpelier 90 to 11 with only four players on a side after a militia player was injured. Intercity's Clark led with seven baskets, Bell added five, while Paine, Colombo, Dunning and others contributed. Two twenty minute periods were played on the underground floor.
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de Oo
Taines
Companye
Montpelier
Undeo
Clark
Biar
Bell
Dunning
Colombe
Jern
Paine
Militia
Barre
Buscell
Keegan
Bur
Nims to retire as West Brattleboro School Supervisor
Wesley F. E. Nima, supervisor of the 39 schools in Brattleboro and nearby towns, announced resignation effective July 1 at end of the school year. Appointed in 1907 after a legislative act creating district schools, he formerly led Brattleboro Academy. Weather notes record heavy rain and strong winds affecting travel.
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West Brattleboro
Brattleboro
Wesley FE Nima
Dummerston
Guilford
Vernon
Halifax
Prattleboro Academy
Ition Te Aires
Nimes
Tome
Witnesses Heard In New Bedford Wife Murder Trial
In New Bedford on February 25 Dr John Bullant testified as the first witness. He found no strangulation traces on the throat and said the lungs held air, indicating not drowning. Woot and Geils, a newspaper man, provided corroborating testimony.
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New Bedford
John Bullant Wee
William
Howard
Bullard
Woot
G. I. Geils
Max
Prve Walfoperiant
Tragedy at Elmore as intruder shot by neighbor
Edward Moore was killed early by Joseph LaQuee who says he fired to scare off a man trying to force into his house near East Kimore close to the Worcester line. LaQuee, whose home was near the scene, told authorities the shot was not to kill. The case drew local attention as Moore left a wife and five children.
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Morrinville
Edward Moore
Joseph LaQues
Moore
LaQuee
LaQuer
East Kimore
Worcester
Pa LaQues
Taye
Owsbis Grin
Moore Luit
Ierally
Who Pays the Bills Open Saloon Question in Barre
A Barre letter argues that open saloons would reduce worker efficiency and cut general business. It states direct losses from drinkers and indirect losses to trade, banks, and families, urging a firm NO vote. It highlights licensing costs versus court and prison expenses and ends with a plea from the Barre No License Press Committee.
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Barro
Savings Banka
Local Residents Named in City Business Row
Mrs Hale K Darling Mrs J 1K Darling Mrs Henry Adams and Charles F trey are listed with the ectape. Edward 0 Mattoon was in Barre City on business Tuesday where Tarn Keetber Barbara Ken Mr and Mrs H Kem Alvice B.Nsklad C Flan were seen.
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Hale K. Darling
Senter On Daniel Webster Oration At Universalist Church
John H. Senter of Montpelier delivered an address praising Daniel Webster at the Laymen's League gathering of the Universalist church. He traced Webster's lineage, education, law career, and public service from his Salisbury youth to key speeches and political acts, noting his eloquence and impact on American unity. Fifty-three charter members joined the league, with about fifteen new names added at the second meeting.
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Montpelier
Universatiat
Addres
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Ladies’ Union
de Benedict
Daniel Wi
Senter
Universalist Church
Daniel Webster
Bennington
Common Pleas
Sullivan County
New Hampshire
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Oress Lane
Salisbury
Cady School
Gee Academy
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St of Law
Maine
Suffolk County
Scaven
N. H
Portsmouth
Nhl
Congress
Plymouth
United States Senate
Massachusetts
Committee On Judiciary
Webster
Bunker Hill Monument
Adams
Jefferson
Aresie Ioh
Union
Conn
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Tas League
McCall Declines Presidency Offer at Dartmouth College
Concord February report states Congressman McCall declines to assume the Dartmouth College presidency, citing duty to public service. The announcement follows a personal message from Dartmouth officials and a formal explanation by McCall.
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McCall
Dartmouth College
Concord
N. H
Samuel
Berame
Frank G. Ter
Fring
McCutlere
Aged man convicted and placed on probation in East Barre
In East Barre Justice Dickey presided over liquor selling cases. James Clark and Charles Beott were arrested last week on warrants by State's Attorney Gates. Chart admitted to selling intoxicants and was sent to county jail for at least five months or until conditions of probation. The sentence for Chart was deferred to the probation officer for possible liberty during good behavior. Henry waived examination. bail posted for Scott and Henry for next hearing.
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Justina A
Dickey
East Barre
James Clark
Charles Beott
Sheri W. F. Cutler
Benjamin Gates
Cutler
Balan
Justice of the
Gates
Clark
Chart
M. M. Gordon
Hoston
Henry
Sigrato
Dinkey
Scott
Struck by Tree Kills Man Walking Away
Joseph Gero, about 40, was instantly killed when a freshly felled tree toppled and struck him as he walked away from the stump. Health officer Marcus Rarike reported the fatal accident in Shelburne Peb, noting relatives elsewhere and town aid for burial.
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Shelburne
Peb
Joseph Gero
Arering Sa
Mra
Oem
Whitney
Panne
Mystery of Death Sparks Brattleboro Burial Permit Meeting
In Brattleboro a conference between State Atty Charles H. Williams and Guilford Health Officer Frank Wellman discussed a burial permit for Miss Marion Leys who died in Guilford. Early statements from Dr. George B. Hunter and Dr. B. E. Lynch conflicted on cause of death, with autopsy not ordered if no foul play is evident. Burial services were set for the home and the funeral at Woodlawn Cemetery in New York Friday afternoon.
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Brattleboro
Charles H. Williams
Bellows Park
Frank Wellman
Guilford
Marion Leys
George B. Hunter
West Brattleboro
Lynch Hospital
Ming
Anthony Comstock Testifies Before Grand Jury
New York activist Anthony Comstock appeared before a federal grand jury in Burlington on February 23. He traveled by early train and arrived before the Rutland train to be questioned about a case involving alleged trafficking in obscene cards. Grand jury proceedings covered routine investigations and witness testimony.
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Anthony
New York
Anthony Comstock
New. York
Comstock
Rutland
New
Celebration Postponed for Knights of Pythias Event
The Knights of Pythias celebration planned for this evening in Ned is postponed due to the death of Im I. Cole. A further announcement will be issued tomorrow.
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Knights of Pythias
Im I. Cole
Leon J. Cole dies at 1 in Barre after short illness
Leon J. Cole, junior partner in the mercantile firm W. Hooker & Co. and former Barre Merchants' Association president, died this afternoon at 1:00 after a short illness. Born in Hardwick, he lived eight years in the city, leaves a wife and one daughter, and was widely esteemed for his genial nature and business acumen.
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Leon J. Cole
Mercantile Item
Dr. W. Hooker & Co
Barre
Cole
Right to Vote Taken From 79 Final Meeting Held
Board of Civil Authority held the final meeting to revise the voting list and prepare for the election. The session focused on updating eligibility, removing names, and ensuring a smooth voting process for the upcoming polls.
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Board of Civil Authority
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Wight
Bowling Side Show Sets Stage For State League Match
The second meeting of the Board of civil authority revised the voter checklist with 36 names added and 26 transfers. Ward three gained most new voters, many with naturalization papers, as F. G. Howland chaired and James Mackay kept pace. The bowling side bet promises $100 as McCarthy of Burlington and Ed Walsh of Barre prepare to meet in a two city series, with Montpetier’s squad entering the fray.
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City Court Room
Man
Changua
BE. R. Davie
F. G. Howland
James Mackay
McCarthy
Burlington
Angelo Giorin
Ed. Walsh
Barre
W. Gault
Gloria
J. W. Agile
G. Marnatti
William A. Nelson
M. Lee Allen
A. C. Whit
Andy Iy
Ting
Inington
Queen City
Walsh
Burli
Montpetier
A. A. Sargent
H. Ve. Scott
J. F. Higgins
W. Tee
B. Albreetti
M. Gowan
Voters Listed by Ward and Delinquent Tax Notices
Ward three names include Cadwil Windlater Perry Gil lotta and more, with Ward four listing Brevio Rossi Ladris Elation and others. Delinquent taxpayers led to 79 names stricken from the checklists as 81 names were added across two civil authority meetings, plus appointments for clerks and oath administers in each ward.
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Ward
Battista Cadwiliam Windlater
W. £. Perry
Lee. Gillotta
James St Alex
Beagrie
James John Kelly
George PF. Solumbe
Jace Magie
George J. Miller
Dennis Cleary
Corveran
Guiseppi Brevio
Fernando Rossi
Leonard Elation
James Ladris
George Melcod
Civil Authority
Ct Waieae
Victoria Club Hosts Ladien Night Concert and Dance
Members gathered at the Vincitia club rooms for a Ladien night with Gilbertine’s orchestra, vocalists William Robertson Miss Spaulding Igtey and Miss Boma Phillips, W. K. E. Datur on clarinet, and Harley W. Heath of Goddard Seminary. An encore filled most numbers. A buffet lunch followed then card playing, dancing, and music by Gilbertson's orchestra continued in the Banquet Ball until after midnight.
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Vincttia Club
Pri
Gilbertenn
William Robertson
Misses Spauld- Ing
Mise Boma Phillips
W. K E. Datur
Harley W. Heath
Goddard Seminary
Lawyers Plan Funeral Attendance for Judge Carleton
A special Washington County Bar association meeting at Montpelier courthouse outlines plans to attend the funeral of the late Hiram Carleton, probate judge. A relatives service is set at Riverside boarding house, with committee members chosen to prepare a life sketch and arrange floral tributes.
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Washington County Bar Association
Montpelier
Hiram Carleton
Washington County
Eee
Judge Carleton
Riverside
Two Legislators Put Salary Grab Money in Treasury
A state treasurer filing shows only two lawmakers, Adams of Massborough Testhin and Fairbanks of St. pases, turned their salary over to the state treasury. Senator Fairbanks argued a per day rate of $3 before 1900 and $4 after, with other members contributing excess pay to institutions in their towns.
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Adams
Massborough
Testhin
Bena Fairbanks
St. Pases
Etree
Tromarer
Fairbanks
Sherburay
Ecxepeed
Tata
Annts Married Announcement From City Bureau
A ton dispatch received today reports Arthur H. Annis and Catherine Wenewe connected by marriage. The Brooklys age bureau forwarded notice of the union noting ages and dates, with minimal details and no further context provided.
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Brooklys
Gee
Artur H. Annis
Catherine Wenewe
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