Fugitive Bank Defaulter Seized in Cambridge
Examination of a Cambridge National City Bank shortage reveals a $200,000 deficit linked to clerk Coleman. He faced federal questioning as investigators, led by United States District Attorney Lapeer, pursued the case. The bank’s receiver estimated the shortfall could surpass $400,000, signaling a major banking scandal with Coleman described as a high-roller by sources.
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Cambridge National City Bank
Chearge W. Coleman
National Oy Bank of Carn
Lauk
Wedten
Milusing
Jeninn
Federal Building
States Conunissioner
Haynb
Bau
Coleman
United States
Lapeer
Cambridge
Tle Parente
Riot at Tiethichem Steel Works Sparks Turmoil
Civil unrest erupts at the steel plant in Tiethichem Pa with sheriffs and unions clashing as workers strike. Reports say many widows and neighbors are affected by a hot street battle and potential involvement of other companies.
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Tiethichem
Sherif Perlins
Anlint
Toonsianiinn
Deen
Gerent Breet Company
Little Boys Accused In Iron Mugger Plot
Detectives arrest a suspect in a February case after a letter found in a widow’s home described a plan to destroy a wire with a padding device. The letter, seen by Mrs Haver, was turned over to police. the investigation centers on a man named Urvemey and a woman linked to the iron maker firm. The fragmentary report notes a failed robbery attempt and the unidentified suspect’s role.
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Bove
York
Hoya
Henry G. Urvemeyp
Iron Puger Peer Company
Jetter
Mra Haver
Confessed Hegre Identified in Jamaica Case
A man identified as Hegre confessed after being linked by a witness to a Kingston crime. Police say the suspect admitted involvement in an attack on a mulatto woman. the case centers on a white defendant and a group of men. He remains in custody awaiting trial as investigators pursue recovery for the victim.
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York
Mtn
Leslie
Uthin Climtone
Premier Asquith Forced to Surrender
London February 2. Premier Asquith agrees to introduce a measure to imitate the Lords veto while plans form to end the veto before the budget. The Irish Nationalists and Laborites oppose the plan, and if the House of Commons pursues the veto, the premier may resign and the cabinet could follow.
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Asquith
London
Irish Nationalista
Laborites
Prem
Kang
New Concern Sent Under Prod B Cushman Four St Johnsbury Stock Buyer
Production and bankruptcy filings emerge in Rutland and St Johnsbury with large liabilities. Pratt, clerk, reports Fred B Canhman and Fred A Guickret filing voluntary petitions. Crosby and Crmy listed with cash advances and assets to be accounted for, assets to support company affairs.
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Cushman
St. Johnsbury
Alto
Crosby
Art & Mies
Spark
B. Canhman
St Johnsbury
Clerk Pratt
Fred A. Guickret
Burglary Appealed to Him Fittaborg Fen Sea Life
A courtroom report describes a graduate and suspect Austin defending a burglary confession. The prisoner insists he will not reveal his identity but admits involvement in a string of robberies. He refuses to name others, citing concern for his mother.
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Fittaborg
Fen
Oakland End
Austin
Torre Haute
Clacnatl
Gotien
President Taft to Arrive Early for Summer Home Work
Washington reports that President Taft will travel early and begin work in June at his summer home Bevrly. Alachexarip will perform here through October to compensate, while Robert, Helen and Comrlin will stay with their patents.
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Beverly
Bevrly
Mon
Informa
Mon Fem Washington
Taft
Alachexarip
Robert
Helen
Comrlin
Crisis in Athens Over King’s Commands and Army League
A tense crisis looms in Athens as the army league faces rupture after the Jesgue’s retreat to dissolve under royal orders. General Amatonski is seen as able to marshal popular support, while observers expect King George to take initiative as clashes threaten.
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Clank
Reler
Athens
Houtgi
Army League
Jesgue
Amatonski
Sup- Ba
G . Th
Mhaly
George
Taft-Elkins Bill Backed by Senate Committee
Washington Feb 25 The Senate committee on interstate commerce recommends passage of the Taft-Elkins bill amending the Interstate Commerce Act. The committee favored the original bill with amendments proposed by Attorney General Wickersham, while Senator Connolly signals a minority report to protect opposition.
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Senate Committee
Washington, D.C
Senate Committee On Intercstate
Commitrce
Atturpn Geveral Wickersham
Ateptél
Ouimutinge
Been married a month in Cambridge details unclear
In a fragmentary notice from February 98 an engagement or wedding is cited involving Richard M. Page of New York and Mary Behate of Pacremeneth, connected with a Harvard senior and a football team, mentioning a degree in June. details are garbled and uncertain due to OCR errors.
Weston, Va. Man Claims 110 Years of Life
Joseph Wood of Weston Vermont claims a remarkable longevity of 110 years. Born in Canada, he moved to Vermont where he settled in Weston and became a naturalized citizen. He was twice married, with four children from his first wife and one from the later marriage. His wife is about 79, born February 5, and they live in a cottage on a small tract, enjoying life despite age.
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Wood
Canada
Vermont
Wonton
Tie
Car strike waning as police clash with crowd
Philadelphia February 25 A slight disturbance occurred as police tried to disperse a crowd of strikers at Sikth street and Columite avenue. One officer was badly hurt while the mob dispersed, while more cars were running and patronage improved, signaling a possible end to the strike.
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Philadelphia
Sikth Street
Columite Avenue
Sten
Tlw
Talk of the Town arrivate at the City here
Among arrivate at the City here lest wehing and feday arre N. G. Gardin, 9, B. Gillespie, PG. Berry, Beaton, C, 1 Persone, Conmnl, XFL, 4 P. Keith, New York, Mr. and Mix. Lo M Milter, Went Fai BR. H. Gondrich, Chelera, & B. Titus, Va Perebire, , B.
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N. G. Gardin
B. Gillespie
PG. Berry
Beaton
Conmnl
XFL
P. Keith
New York
Mix
Lo M Milter
H. Gondrich
Chelera
B. Titus
Banquet Showed Splendid Spirit Among Attendees
A lively banquet marked by warm toasts and cordial remarks. Joseph A. Defloor and Tahie offered opinions on local celebrations and plans for Hawrrhill to Montpelier moves. Pred A Howler led the event, praising the board of trade and the community’s unity, with music and thanks to all who contributed.
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Joseph A. Defloor
Walter Crockett
V Bani
Igre Javer Kenarralmentor
Montpelier
Montpelier Ventrs
Howler
Board of Trade
Musle
Easton
Hartwick barbershop assault case shocks town
Hartwick barber Conant rushed from a shop and threw a woman to the ground as Mamie Micheel was returning from work at the banks. Witnesses Donan and Wayne Martin helped, the assailant was arrested for breach of the peace and remains under observation in county jail amidst questions about intoxication and prior offenses.
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Hartwick
Petseer
Cannnt
Mamie Micheel
Conant
Binakop
Dows
Don
Ayne Martin
As Iffair
Gopant
Ant
Authority Divided Hearing on Rutland Telephone Rates
A divided state public service commission heard testimony on service and rates for Rutland area telephone operations. Beale asserted the Burlington district manager and department heads control policy, while Kelley claimed no right to dictate terms. A separate local note reported a cow theft incident near Mopkton with an injured heifer found after a hole was cut in a fence.
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Rutland
Beals
Ruland Exchange
Nowee Telephone and Telegraph
Ccm
Mins
Margaret Kel
F.C. Lei
Beale Hingety
Mint Kelley
Burlington
Whiep
Orrin Lawrence
Chamorro's Army Suffered Heavy Defeat in Jersey
Subpoenas were issued for the arrest of Howard K. Wood president and other officers of the Corporation Tent Company of New Jersey amid a tense feud. The grand jury action targets the beef trust and related parties as the case unfolds in state court.
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Sursey City
N. J
Howerd K. Wood
We TL
Tras
Llanseun
Ted He Chan
Béef Trust
Atate Court
Pros Cutor Green
Iet
Man From Jay Buncoed During Busy Legislative Start
A chaotic start to the Colorado session reveals a Jay County man duped by a local scheme. Senators Gardener and allies faced a public storm as a proposed county judge bill drew opposition, and injuries at a West Denver quarry echoed the era’s dangerous labor conditions. In Boston, William Creighton of North Jay, Maine, was robbed by a confidence man at the station, losing $20 plus storage fees after a failed ticket purchase and delayed baggage, with fear of further deceit lingering.
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Poe
Senate
Denver
Gardner
Iin
Bannere
Gardener Fouind Wimeelf
Boston
William Creighton
North Jay
Creighton
Chelgston
St Sb
Inet
Seventeen Indictments Reported by United States Jury
The United States grand jury reported seventeen indictments linked to smuggling and fraud. Barton men Warner Hubbell and others faced charges for bringing alien women into the country for immoral purposes. Sentences varied with some prisoners held, others fined or jailed, and arrests noted across districts dating back to last year.
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United Pistes i Pad
Pearson
Fed
Frandelont We
Warner Hubbell
Winoosks
United Santee
Pers Bartlett
Martin
Warter Hibbellee
Omar Coupey
Charles Leonard
Fine
Roth Leonards
Ayra
Basiaa
Chelsea Jail Popular Draws Brotherhood in Cartlonds
In Lawrence Mass February 25 reports say Richard tesieation and the Valinian with Joseph Herron are among respondents. Police court actions featured a “brotherhood” parade of visitors, with several named men from Providence Worcester Montreal and Randolph receiving free fare and tickets. The piece notes arrests for church robbery and lists attendees as part of a circulating jail narrative.
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Cheleen
Lawrence
Mass
Richiard
Aline Joseph Herron
Pollew Court
Venlences - Ag
Vermeak
Ian Wilwen
Providents
R. Li Vrank Hathaway
Worrester
Maas
Thomas Healey
John Wiliams
Montreal
Canada
David Mens
Luillow
Teleare
Ametphorif
Dan D. Howe
Randolph
Barre City Bonds Sold For Fire Station Upgrade
Barre city auctioned $40,000 in four percent school bonds to fund the Camp Street building project and central fire station work. The bid from New England Harrie & Co. topped others, with savings bank quotes around $40,086 and $7,000 fire rate reductions under consideration by the finance committee. Mayor Tobin and Council members noted market conditions improved since the postponement, though only two bids were received.
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Barre
Camp Street
Barty Aoe
Binder Agpaltiet
Tatre Savings Bank
Harrie & Co
Coanel
Timuanesee Tee Central Fire Station
South Main Viet
Omumoll
Obituary and Local Notices From Boston February 1
Former Alterman Jomph B Boyce of Bomberile died at his home on Liberty Street in the afternoon. He was a member of the last common council and first board of aldermen under the city charter. Funeral details and a city committee note are given, with references to the 1900s era events and a Polishers' notice.
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Boston
Feo
Jomph
Boyce
Bomerelile
Pratiebore
Inemberg
Beali
Etion Ison
Brg
Judge Scott badly hurt in fall at North Main fire site
Judge H. William Scott of the toast assortment in aeriou condition after stepping off a landing during a late night fire investigation at a North Main building. He suffered a severe scalp wound, facial injuries, a broken eye socket, a broken right collarbone, and ribs. Firemen and lodge members responded. cause traced to a missing guard as he mis stepped on the unprotected edge. He is in City hospital, stabilized and improving.
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Dudge H. William Scott
Aeriou
City Hospital
Wille
Judge Booting
Ae Reid
Gladdi
Ata
Divorce Petitions Entered in Washington County Court
The divorce petition of Avis Stemny versus Ira J Stemm of Barre has been entered in Washington County court. Attorney J Ward Carver filed the case. A separate petition by Maud Thornton against Hiram Thornton of Montpelier was also entered.
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Avis
Stemny
Ira J. Stemm
Barre
Washington County
J. Ward Carver
Maud Thornton
Hiram Wnton
Montpelier
Pay Off To-morrow at Granite Plants Amid Lockout
The granite plants will shut tomorrow afternoon due to a dispute between unions and the association. Members in good standing may draw lockout pay for last week while the business resumes in full swing.
Notice to Granite Cutters on Saturday Lockout
Notice to Granite Cutters announces a shutdown Saturday afternoon to allow members to receive their pay from last week. Work will resume on Monday January 28 at 9 a.m. Barre Branch Lockout Committee, Chairman Dan J. Sullivan, Secretary.
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Aphiectares
Lockenat P
Sheds to Close Early for Barra Branch Pay Disbursement
At the Barra branch request the sheds will close at noon Saturday February 2 to distribute the balance of tyike pay to its members. Operations resume seven a.m. Monday February 2?0. This is for full eight hour week ending noon Saturday March 5. Chase Wishart Bec Gr Mig Asn.
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Barra
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Edinyangos
Rowan
Colman
Tle Ronstanut Comparing For the Past Thrive Upon the Wae Mrs. Manmiediin
Wilson Taylor
Uy Aiverone
Mra. Thoman
Tolman
Pleasant, Street
Yeutorday
Washington
Benton Department Stores
Roberta Wilson
Pleneant Street
Marie
State Constabulary
Mra
Bevemeyer
Hegre
Rae Electrical Equipment Company of
Springfield
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Pratt
Fue
Unite ‘States
Aries Booens
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Png
Art Crosby
Margaret Ey
Pittsburg
Harvard
Hamtpehiri, Gidas Bride
Weston
Joseph Wood
TOWN
Montpelier Board of Trade
Niant
Beef Trust
Corporation Trust Co.Garven
Chamorro
Man
Jay Buncoed
Kaember Balin
Weet
Alesendes
Barton
Joseph Herron
Lawresien
Chelsea
Barre Bank
Robine Haw
Grant
B. P. White
Joseph B. Noyce
West Somerville, Mane
W. A. Clark
Leekowt Committer
Scott
Howland
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