May Stave Off Huge Strike In Coal Trade Crisis
London reports a possible early settlement to avert a massive coal strike threatening nearly 1,000,000 miners. Mutual concessions raise hope of a temporary agreement before March 4, with leaders urging restraint and South Wales federation appealing for no damage if a strike occurs. Government pressure cited as influencing owners to concede on minimum wage in coming weeks.
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London
South Wales
South Wales Miners’ Federation
Ttme
Demands of American Miners Staged Conference in New York
In New York a conference of anthracite operators and United Mine Workers delegates set the stage for a working agreement by April 1. John J. White and other leaders urged acceptance of union demands affecting about 175,000 miners, including higher wages and shorter hours. Operators opposed wage hikes, arguing consumers cannot bear higher coal prices amid large stockpiles along rail lines.
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New York
Fev
United Mine Workers of American
Lendese
Min
Onion
John J. White
Tusnapolis
Pres Dent
United Mine Workers of America
Arrested 6 pickets in Lawrence today
Lawrence Massachusetts February 27 six pickets, five women, were arrested before the villa opening. Police say they used persuasion bordering on violence. An anonymous letter threatening Colonel Sweetser and the militia judge advocate was received this morning from Lowell. About 18 900 operatives were at work with 2 000 on strike. Six women fined 3 each for blocking sidewalks and molesting a passerby. A pepper in the face sentence of three months. Congressional investigation to begin in Washington later this week. strike leaders publish a letter from Congressman Victor Borger inviting a hearing. A reply to William D. Maywood says a committee of children and strikers will attend.
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Charaton
Washington
Philadelphia
Victor Borger
Wiconam
Unclear city actions halt slideway exports amid law uncertainty
Citizens awaited new guidance after City Marshal John J Sullivan threatened to block slideway exports, claiming action would depart from legal authority until higher orders clarified the situation. Authorities described exports as for exploitation rather than feeding children, raising tension and delay.
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Ors
Washington
Lust
John J. Sullivan
Roosevelt avoids personal clash despite bid for nomination
Boston February 27 Colonel Roosevelt says he will pursue a straight electoral fight but will not engage in personal controversy with the Taft administration. He disputes reports that Taft is not progressive and explains his stance as not tied to propounding reasons. He spoke with Governor Hass of New Hampshire and other Granite State men.
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Boston
Roosevelt
Taft
Hass
New Hampshire
The
Granite
Lodge Declines to Oppose Roosevelt Campaign
Washington Feb 27 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Roosevelt ally and confidant released a statement saying he cannot oppose this campaign and will take no part The move signals a restrained stance toward Roosevelt’s bid and opposition to constitutional changes Roosevelts Columbus speech sparked mixed reactions in Washington with Senate discussions and anticipated remarks from Senator Rayner of Maryland President Clapp of Minnesota steered a public document debate while other lawmakers voiced cautious positions.
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Washington, D.C
Henry Cabot Lodge
Theodore Hotesvelt
Lodge
Roosevelt
Columbus
Waalington
White House
Seay Wight
Congress
Capitol
Senate
Rayner
Hoosevelt
Clapp
Minnwgate
Vocational Education Bill Reported Favorably
The vocational education bill by Senator Page of Vermont moves through the Senate. It proposes about two and a quarter million dollars next year with annual increases until 1921, reaching a maximum of 914,162,000.
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Wrehington
Fels
Senate
Senator Page
Vermont
Prisoner Sentenced to Life for 1911 Murder in South Kingston
Brennin Grovagreer, a Pole, was sentenced to life in prison with hard labor for the murder of Joseph Brig Ham Brigham. The Oct 18 1911 killing occurred as Brigham lay in bed with his young son, shot from outside the window. Grovagreer protested innocence and described his movements the night of the crime. The trial lasted about a week with the state presenting the motive tied to an earlier dispute with Brigham.
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South Kingston
R. I
Brennin Grovagreer
Joseph Brig Jia
Crowagreet
Joseph Brigham
Brigham
Mulliken Sentenced to Prison for Larceny Case
In Boston on February 27 Judge Sanderson sentenced Alfred A. Mulliken, broker with Boston and New York offices, to three to five years for larceny of nearly $10,000 from Miss Alice Robinson of Winthrop. Mulliken and Crom & Mulliken faced multi-count indictments for larceny, conspiracy to steal, and keeping a bucket shop.
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Boston
Sanderson
Superior Criminal Court
Tay
Alfred A. Mulliken
New York
Alice B. Robinson
Winthrop
Mulliken
Crom &Mulliken
Hoth
Guilety
Yam
Bucketalop
Matlliven
Cram
Custom
Cram Waxnae
Ile
Rebels Enter Ciudad Juarez Invasion Incomplete
El Paso reports rebel advance from Peace Grove toward Juarez with the town under a noon surrender demand and no firing while doors to business houses closed. Rebels march the streets. messages warn foreigners and natives of possible attack within hours.
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el Paso
Tex
Peace Grove
Juaree
Jirmrex
Takrex
Rio Grande
Neaniin Bey
Fred
Letter Reveals Brandt Affection From Jail Delay
New York February 27 Wiitly Folks F Brandt remains jailed due to a legal delay in admitting bail Mortimer Schiff, his former employer, issues a long statement defending the charges and presenting Brandt’s purported love letter to Mrs Schiff. The letter, dated March 1907, shows intense affection and secrecy urging mercy, while Schiff details Brandt’s later statements and alleged lies used to influence the case and authorities. Schiff argues the letter and subsequent actions undermine Brandt’s credibility and his appeals.
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New York
F. Brandt
Mortimer L. Schiff
Sebi
Brandt
Cay
Schitt
Hi Ie
Mr. Schitt
Uy Nilt
Howard S. Gans
Banis
Knute Nebon
Minnesota
Dix
Wert
Pert Brandt
Summer Camps Robbed at Avalon Beach Lake Bomseen
Three Rutland cottages at Avalon Beach Lake Bomseten owned by Dr. C. Strobell Edward Manning and A le Adame were burglarized in recent days. Cr Barber discovered broken glass and opened windows allowing entry. State's Attorney B L Stafford investigated but no clues to the thief. Ransacking scattered drawers and chests with silverware and clothing taken from the Strobell estate. other cottages' losses unclear.
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Rutland
Lake Bompseen
Avalon Beach
Lake Bomseten
Dr. C. Strobell
Edward Manning
A. le Adame
Met
Cr. Barber
Tase & Pano
B. L. Stafford
Strobell
Boy Confesses Robbery in Local Grocery Case
Forrest Lyon, a youth of 90, confessed to raiding the A W Lauder grocery store and several nearby thefts on Federal Street. He waived examination in city court and was remanded to jail in default of bond, with sentence to follow in county court at the March term.
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Bt. Albans
Grovery
A. W. Lauder
Eal Technti
Ptutl Etter
Haeleet Charn
Forrest Lyon
Nelborg Atone
Federal Street
Ainlye Pow
Frank
Iver Hae
Attormer
Aguinet
Wity Court
Striker Relief Funds Raised From Local Benefit Show
A local committee forwarded proceeds from a Saturday benefit at the Pay Meriaanl theatre to support strikers. Vecema rite-lewatier company donated 100 dollars to the fund, with the total net from the event planned for distribution to affected workers.
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Sane
Meriaanl
Marinna
Lawrence
Portsmouth man found dead by own action
A man named George EB Rand, described as a machinist, slashed his wife and daughter and drove them from their home last night. He was found in the kitchen at his house today with his throat cut, police reported a drinking incident preceding the violence.
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Wortaneith
N.hs
George EB
Rand
Nowe
Aud Rand
Pat Dougherty Quits After Long Service
The item reports Pat Dougherty resigning from his post and stating retirement due to fatigue. It notes he will not seek further public service and expresses no further ambitions beyond his current position, with a date reference to February.
Spinner Strike Paralyzes Franklin Mill Carding Dept
Twenty five workers in the Franklin mill carding department lost work due to a strike by spinners. The disturbance halted operations in Franklin, N. W. Web. on the twenty seventh, with managers stating no work available for those sent home.
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Mille
Tragedy at Narragansett Hotel Elevator Shaft
Misa Kato Trainor, 45, housekeeper at the Narragansett hotel in Providence, died after leaping to an ascending elevator, missing it and falling six feet to the shaft floor today. The incident occurred at the Narragansett hotel disrupting activities and prompting an investigation.
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Misa Kato Trainor
Narragan Watt
Sears
No Fear of Revolution in Mexico Opinion Stance
Washington February 27 Mesiown Anlwesador Maines says current Mexico disturbances will not lead to real revolution. He cites opposition from the majority of public opinion. Brattleboro February 27 Rollin D Newton a Newton merchant aged about 54 dies in Springfield Mass after an operation. Survived by wife and daughter Harriet Newton.
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Mesiown Anlwesador Maines
Mexico
Brattlebora
Rollin D. Newton
Newtor
Springfield
Mass
Newtono Lodge
Mere
Mise Harriet Newton
Salson In Barre Urges City Elections For Clean Saloon Vote
A temporary committee appeals to citizens to vote in the upcoming year to remove the oper saloon from the theater and to attend the city elections. The notice warns against staying away and stresses civic duty to support a clean entertainment venue.
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Oper
Mareki
Calmly Guilty Plea Echoes From St Johnsbury Court
In St Johnsbury Vermont a man from New York pleaded guilty to multiple indictments tied to crimes in several towns. The 28 year old, described as well dressed and bright, was accompanied by a young woman from New York as he arrived for sentencing. The trial included charges of rape and intoxicated supplying, with sentences ranging to nine and a half years and beyond for different counts. The judge, Judge Taylor, presided at the term.
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Special Gram
Bannister
Hind
Steven
St. Johnsbury
New York
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P. Stack
Data Pedersen
Chargel
Homey Gilron
Chatwel
Hell
Sipoteon Navona
Promecntion
Taylor
Hardwick
Heaviest Snowfall Stuns City Streets and Rail Delays
A fierce storm last night dumped twelve inches of snow, blanketing Perth and delaying trains across the region. City crews mobilized an army of shovelers and plowmen by dawn to clear main thoroughfares, while rail service struggled with blocked lines and late arrivals, including the Green Mountain Express and Williamstown branch trains finally making progress after hours of detours.
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Perth
Jesse C. Delaune
Serview
Narre
Jittier
Parre
Wells River
Williamstown
Farmhouse Destroyed as Barns Saved in Mortimer Place Fire
Fire blamed on a defective chimney destroyed a farmhouse on Mortimer Place yesterday afternoon while nearby barns remained intact. Firefighters arrived late to save outbuildings, aided by residents and visiting workers who helped salvage belongings and guard nearby structures from the blaze.
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Hoek- Tey Hill
Carpenter
Smith
Avivey Ue
el Minenor
Totrast
Andre
Emeline
Batran
Barre Granite Cutters Elect Delegates
Last night at the Myers House Silvie Cw Geog Stewart and Richard Geigy were chosen as delegates to join Barre Granite Cutters at the International Association of America meeting in Quincy Apel La to review the constitution and elect representatives. The slate named for Barre included Silvin Cardi Tamoe Onebekshianth George Stewart Dilkert Mallips Daniel Julin and Michael Grigg.
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Myers
Houre Silvie Cw
Geog Stewart
Richard Geigy
Ayuincy Apel la
Iuternatinnal Association of
Ameria
Om Barres
Dune
Daniel Bike
Fallowe
Thomas Nichols
Rand Marks
Janos Mort
Recs
James Sturt
Tremsarrer
William Mlesionallaurtimes
Largitant
Alea
Tronside
Charlee Lealies
Charlee Lealies Wljustrent Canmuttier
Paul Munch
James Patterson
Bishanrig
Willen
Junior Ex at Goddard Students Read Class of 1913 Treasures
The 1913 class members of Goddard presented an ex program last evening featuring musical solos by Averyn Dehner and Rewleys, readings by Marion M. Tuppers and Edna M. Washners, and a growth in the American Navy talk by Arvind M. Olsen. The school orchestra performed pieces including The Sprig Ha and Our National Gumi, with vocal numbers by Miss Sturtevant and Leora G. Las.
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Mninr
Averyn Dehner
Rewleys
Averys
Masin
Marion
Manaran
Mal” Aleon
Aldrich
Calets Plane
Thiet Henn
Howard Detarean
Sion
The
Binks
Edna M. Washners
Arvind M. Olsen
Mise Sturtevant
G. T. Angels
Clul
Ae Chihen Tirew
Ag Jment
Toring
Ea . Sargent Overtines
Creak Lakes
Walter
Leltar
Leora G. Las
Ingmwene
Woatow Ay Cate
Sleigh Turned Turtle Turns City Street Prank
A panic followed when a horse pulling a sleigh bolted from a halted driver near Washington street. It dashed along Church Street and South Main toward a home, then veered into a doorway at the Journal Inn. A bystander restrained the horseman, and though the scene caused minor injuries to a few bystanders, no serious harm occurred.
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O. G. Sticknes
Church Street
South Main
Ian
Seimiewhat Farrod
Hte
Jnten
W Westler
Fleshire
Stein
Thief Roams Rogers House In Broad Daylight
A burglar entered F H Rogers’s Orange Street home in daylight. Katherine Rogers recognized the suprise intruder, who fled as police and father pursued. The thief rifled drawers and pockets, taking money and a diamond ring later found. officers believe the suspect targeted multiple Orange Street homes in a brazen daytime crime.
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Katherine
Sebiend
Ata
Aelioho
Rogers
Stoclak
Ayert Street
Mr. Rogers
Omer
Afiger
al Rogers
Sinclair
Sistein
Rogers Hang
Theener
Sirranestings
AVIA
Hincovered
Mrs Isabella A Duncan Obituary From Aberdeen Roots
Mrs Isabella A Duncan died at her home 64 Warren Street at 4 AM after a two year illness. She leaves three daughters and several relatives in Barre and London. Born February 9 134 in Aberdeen Scotland she immigrated with her husband about 25 years ago to Barre. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 PM from Warren Street, with Reverend Salmond of the Hivebyterian Church to officiate.
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Teabetha A. Duncan
Warretetree
Mint Bella Duncan
Theresa Duncan
Mire W. BR. Milne
Barre
London
Eng
Tesbella
Tae) Duncan Wie
Alwrdeen
Scotland
Ber Nuiringy
James Trivia
Mace
Aberdean
Ram Ty Barre
Aberdeen
Arene
First Presbyterian Church
Landiess Aix Ry
Gordon
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