Explosion Rocks Rome Stock Exchange in 1906 Style Debacle
A massive blast hit the Temple of Neptune at the Forum of Agrippa area housing Rome's stock exchange. Authorities report many clerks injured, crowds fled in panic, with no confirmed deaths. Police consider a gas explosion though some speculate a bomb. Fire crews and troops rushed victims to aid as wreckage filled the exchange floor.
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Rome
Neptune
Hadrian
Agrippa
Stock Exchange
St. Peter's
Wiesponte
Chielly
Exchange
Texias
House Explodes In New York Killing Families
A house at 308 Kael One Mine Street exploded by a bomb, trapping two families on the first and second floors. Joseph New fish peddler, his wife and married daughter Marie Houlamo were inside on the first floor. John Sinimbalu and his wife with four children on the second. Police searched the wreckage as furniture and items tumbled from the blast. Several occupants were missing or unable to escape, and a disappointed lover of Mrs Bot was noted among those involved.
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New York
Poreone
Kael
Party-ninth Street
Joseph New Fish
Non
Marie Houlamo
John Sinimbalu
Sam
Belock
Sintahakli
Remi
Bot
Northfield Grange Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
Northfield Grange held its annual election selecting Master Mrs F A Joslyn Overseer William Dilinghams Lecturer Charles ia fer atorward Assistant steward D Horner Lady asisis dant Mrs D Horner Treasurer Henry A Javes Secretary Lepha Hutchinson Gatekeeper A J Hutchins Ceres Mrs William Dillingham Pomona Ji Stevens Felora Mrs fats McCarty Chaplain Mrs W Fe Oh Pianist Mrs Charles Stevens Second pianist Miss Ethel Coffin The Grange invited P ofiona Grange to meet in February January 11 next meeting and Shots will be installed by Past Mun tere Crom and Adams
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Northfield Grangy
Mra
F. A. Joslyn
Wiliam Dillingoams
Charles Ia
Joseph Way
Nawistant
D. Horner
Hasisdant
Henry A. Javes
Lepha Hutchinson
A. J. Hutchins
Ceres
William Dillingham
Po‘mona
Ji Stevens
Felora
Fats McCarty
W. Fe
Charles Stevens
Misa Ethel Coffin
Grange
Pofiona Grange
Noring Field
Seoroh
Flint
Ramdopin
Muntere Crom
Adams
Woolen mill near closure amid transfer of operations
Lowell January 1 Many Merrimack woolen mill workers faced sudden closing as the plant prepares to shut within days. Orders will be transferred to the company’s main plant at Baia as a result of a recent remittance action. The shutdown follows a strike and a gunshot incident affecting the mill operations.
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Lowell, Mare
Merrimack
Montie
Y Mattre
Baia Ae
Market Strains Show Finance Weakened From Last Year
Financial rounds report stronger strains in early 1906 with lower security trading on New York stock exchange and reduced lending activity. World capital demands rose, U S bond issues totaled over $1 billion for ten months, while the national reserve steadied despite crisis pressures from the preceding year.
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New York
Jas
New York Stork Exchange
Stork
Norial
Briumels
Fuse
Joly
Avgruet
Mistaken identity tied to confession in swamp murder case
New York dispatch reports a tangled confession linked to the Harrison swamp murder. Agnes A. Young, once said to be near the victim, now denies knowledge of Myers and asserts no contact with Mrs Hull for ten years. She claims publicity pressure and an absence of evidence, while others connect her to the case.
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New York
Harrison
Wood, Harrion & Company
Madison, Avenue
Young
Hull
Myers
Anais Sud
Huil
Nine Miners Killed in New Mexico Mine Disaster
A Bernal mine collapse near Carthage New Mexico killed nine miners and fatally injured three others with two more seriously hurt. Among the dead is L At Jost ning and American foreman Tx Wilcox. most victims are Mexican.
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N. Wilcox
Albuquerque
N. M. Law
Carthage
New Mexico
Wilcox
Final Acts of Tragedy Final Funeral in Church
The funeral of Lydia Ann Durfoe was held at Union Church after the arrest of Edward Butterfield who confessed to a murder. Sheriff Winch found five magazine rifles two mine ant two revolvers and about five dozen rounds of ammunition in the Sutton house during a subsequent examination. Butterfield was executed by the state attorney and deputy sheriff at 7 o clock Sunday morning.
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Sutton
Jack
Lydia Ann Durfoe
Edward Butterfield
Union
Samuel Berry
Butterfeld
Cale
Sheri Winch
Pitiable Plight of Young Man Found Frozen Feet
A young man missing from his employer’s home after Monday morning failed to return. Neighbors found him in an unoccupied house with feet frozen in an old cook stove. He was taken to a doctor, then to a jail, as alcohol foam near the stove suggests exposure. A young woman associated with him Sunday afternoon is unnamed.
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D. Laneeen
Exea
Tris
Ion
Mercier
Dam construction begins across Connecticut River at Vernon
Work on the Vernon dam across the Connecticut River has started after delays caused by wet weather. A 16,000 horsepower generator will power tram lines, a 12 foot wide chisel shapes rock for the foundation, a 250 ton daily rock crusher operates on dry land, and cofferdams will be emptied as the river work proceeds. About 325 men are employed and progress includes a rock cut in the river bed and a forty foot foundation at the widest point.
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Rinettlebor
Jan. L
Connecticut River
Vernon
Uris
In Jail Since Wow Poll Tax Case Travels
Joseph Slattery sits in jail for non payment of poll tax. Readland and Clark face charges. Slattery owes $9.97 including state tax and officer fees. The county jail hold follows a failure to pay the poll tax, with daily board costs accruing.
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Readland
Din
Howe
de Clark
Egal
Slattery
I. Slattery
Rutland Mayor Orders Police to Stop Spitters on Sidewalks
In Rutland, Mayor RB Rich orders Police Chief Whittaker to instruct officers to arrest anyone spitting on sidewalks or in public places. The measure cites ongoing nuisance and public health concerns amid prior incidents and calls for firm enforcement.
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Rutland
RB. L
Rutland Police Record Shows Monthly Arrest Totals
Rutland January 3 report totals month by month arrests for intoxication and other offenses. For 1906 total arrests reached 612 with monthly breakdowns including January 42 February 45 March 38 April 20 May 45 June 45 July 27 August 51 September 43 October 46 November 39 December 51.
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Rutland
Anguet
Oscar D. Owen Dead In Tarton After Illness
Oscar D. Owen prominent Tarton businessman died Monday night after a two year illness caused by apoplectic shocks. Funeral is at 2 p.m. at Congregational church with cremation to follow in Dorton. He ran a general store for thirty years before retiring two years ago and held multiple town posts. He served as treasurer of the Orleans County Fair. deacon of the Congregational church for ten years and left a widow and daughter Mrs J P Garfield of Cleveland, Ohio.
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Tarton
Oscar D. Owen
Dorton
Owen
Orleane County
J. PV. Garfield
Cleveland
Ohio
Parents of Child Murdered Testify in Court
In Kensington in the Alfred Mahan murder case the mother and father of a four year old girl testified. Mrs Mahan described drinking by Alfred and his visit to the home where the child died near a pond. Germon Mahan gave brief testimony about events at the pond prior to the murder. The defense questioned Alfred Mahan’s conduct as the husband of Mrs Mahan.
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Kensington
Jan. L
Alfred Mahan
Alece
Midan
Alfred
Ieee Ae
Germon Mahan
Alfred Herd
Death of Old Citizen in St Albans Jan 1
Is spiel Smith Boatiwick died at age 82 after a long illness, leaving a widow and several children. Born to Arthur and Polly Hathaway Bostwick, he lived in Jericho and Wurllngeon before moving to California and returning to Vermont in 1851 to enter the mercantile trade in St. Albans. He married Cornelia Ehurtert in 1853 and became a partner in Burton, Dostwick & Sawyer, leaving behind sons Arthur, Milton, and others, with a long career in coal and lumber businesses and service to St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
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St. Albans
Isspiel Smith
Heatwick
Bostwick
Terie
Arthur
Polly Hathaway Bostwick
Jericho
Wurllngeon
Califone
Vermont
St. Albane Tint
Burton, Dostwick & Sawyer
Cornelia C. Ehurtert
Cief Ale
Bert S
Predeyer
Bea Burton
Arthur Burton Bostwick
New York
Milton
Swift
Albert Bostyeldly
Tewtwick Lees Myr
Uoetwick
Burlington Traction Company Negligence Suit Filed
A Burlington case alleges John In Somes injured while riding a Burlington Traction car on Colchester Street. The suit seeks $10,000 for injuries and suffering from alleged defective car equipment and slippery platforms that caused a fall and further injuries.
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Burlington
Jon
John
Burlington Traction
Tnex
Chitten
Iilem
Dofenlane Company
Conde le
New Year Festivities Close Barre and Montpelier Holiday
Barre and Montpelier observed New Year's Day as a quiet holiday with offices and granite plants closed. The Barre Argument Club hosted a successful New Year’s ball at Woodman’s Hall with about 70 couples, featuring a leap year motto and illuminated displays. Montpelier hosted a Scotch reunion and a New Year’s gathering at the Newcomb residence, while other celebrations extended into the early morning hours with dancing and music by Riley’s orchestra.
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Barre
Montpelier
Bavike
Woodmen's Hall
Liverell
Sebeer
Alex. Kenatie
Laster Wright
Robert’ Duncan
Murrottnding
Gilettie
Riley
Kediel
Thieve
Whtel
Notable Local Cleric to Lead E T Church Pulpit
In Topsham Rev J W Lowry is slated to occupy the pulpit next Sabbath. Walter Hood remains in poor health. Mrs J R Molam is convalescing in her room. Lena Leet of Brattleboro visits her parents, Mr and Mrs Eit a wa Lest. Miss Lena Leet of Bratford plans vacation with her family. Curriy Ive returned home from Babtiebara. Weather notes mention a fair on Wednesday afternoon.
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Babtiebara
Wells Rivee
Landed On His Feet After Train Yard Fall
Albans, A Docker, a trolygetit mors living in Newport, was thrown from a train in the yard. He landed on the ground and escaped with a severe sprain to his froth ankle. Later on, he rode on his own train with Jalon Beton in the efleravon.
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Albans
A. Docker
Newport
Docker
Jalon Beton
Efleravon
Yearly Fatal Accidents Reportedly Rise in Barre Area
A year review notes eight accidental deaths in Barre and surrounding towns. Incidents include drownings in the Tel drowetmr area, quarry accidents near East Barre and Avon August, plus a horse theft near Willington. Authorities expect limited action against the alleged thief due to uncertain evidence.
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Barre En Fim
Nunliahé
Cate Tel Drowetmr
Thermam
Clyde
East Barre
Kort
OR WIFE'S AFFECTIONS. Tarts dan 1-The svtit of Cheries Lapoint to Teurlet Pranareatt
Hearing in the matter of bail fixed at $2000. The defendant’s wife was the plaintiff in a suit about alleged affections. Bail was furnished before adjournment as the case moved toward further action.
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Cheries
Teurlet Pranareatt
Adeet Sage Witten
Willistom
Will Duthie Honored by Knighths of Pythias Leader
By Elsetton 28 Chancellor Commande of Knighte of Pythias Vinelli sige reerrmige, William A. Distisin riee chancellor, Charles Swosey fate. Currier master of work Leav itt keeper of ricunte. Master of Gnapee M Guten. master of excluqacy W W Semtt. suster-aturne James Gall ee. C C Kenyon. At the meeting’s close retiring chancellor commander Charles L Converse was presented a sterling silver token of appreciation.
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C. C. Kenyon
Charles L. Converse
Home Mutual Profit Association Reelects Board
The Home Mutual Profit Association held its annual meeting electing a full board and secretary treasurer. Officers include Campbell, Jackson, Nicholwon, Smith, Stowe, and W Scott. The group, organized in 1904, reported member calls totaling 26 and year benefits of 541.48 with five months of operation saving 771.00.
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Home Mutual
Priofit Sesctation
Board of Man
Teeci
Ukidi Hellowa
Oii
Death of a boxer in Montpelier underlines early talent
Frank C. Gauthier died yesterday afternoon at his home on Ridge street Montpelier after a short illness. He was 23, nicknamed Pep, and worked as a granite cutter. In youth he boxed as an amateur and gained some fame in local matches. He leaves his father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gauthier and two brothers Fred and John, both living at home.
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Frank C. Gauthier
Momain
Dudley Block
Montpelier
Peter Gonthier
Ridge Street
Fred
Jol
Four hearings scheduled for January and February sessions
The January term begins January 14 with four cases set for hearing in three-week blocks. Special term on February 11 will hear three cases from Caledonia by Brewsed in Iron Order County, with additional hearings planned in Rutland next November and in Brat Tebora.
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Yan
St. Jolurebory
Caledonia
Iron Orda County
Hewring
Rutland
Brattebora
Enters Business as A Bagh & Co Moves on
A local note records a business change as A Bagh & Co adopts new leadership and relocates to diverse street connections. The report mentions personnel shifts involving Mr Lee and Mr Seer, with Bugbee’s name appearing in context of nearly two years of activity.
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A. Bagh & Co
Marriage in Richmond Details From Local Newspaper
Mies Annie Stone of Andover Massachusetts and Wayland Fuller of this town married at the home of Mr and Mrs Aire on a January afternoon. Rev B P Treat performed the ceremony with Carlotta Andrews as maid of honor. A reception followed and the couple planned a trip before residing with Fuller’s parents, Mr and Mrs J Fuller.
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Richa
Mies Annie Stone
Andover
Mass
Wayland
Fuller
Aire
Amirews Yeatening
Rew BP
Treat
Die Carlotta Andrews
Bene
I. Ao
Romans
Mr. Wnd
J. 1
Puller
Change in Pastoral Leadership at Methodist Church
Announcement of Rev. and Mrs. Brown leaving the Methodist Church at the end of the conference year following a quarterly conference. The event honored the pastor and wife and noted the planned transition, with the presiding elder invited to act on the matter amid community appreciation.
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W. Brown
Methodist Church
Buetington
Epa
Thie Wooting
TALK OF THE TOWN Invention Visit and City Antics
A Brattleboro resident David Vanney journeyed to Northfield this morning on banines while M Leo Ake planned a home rest in Maralefield. Local residents including Mrs Mary Richardson and Jol Galvin viewed city files and discussed an invention patent amid bustling activity. Thomas Salter of Hardwick and Abe Deters were among visitors as plans for an automobile commerce event near the opera house unfolded with ticket notices for a forthcoming show.
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David Vanney
Northfield
Banines
M. Leo Ake
Maralefield
Brattlehorm
Jun
Jol Galvin
Mary Richardson
Wishee
Starg Int
Baeles
Pouliais
Thomas Salter
Hardwck
Towle
Oun Phillips
Ste
Uulvin
Howtury
Ste Tarbice
Fake dealer in tombstones warned in Wichita quarry area
Co operative Detective Agency of Wichita Kansas warns that a man naming himself J M Rogers is selling tombstones as an agent for a dealer near Barre. The agency asks local officials to detain him and suspects a fraud aimed at quarry workers in the region.
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Co-operative Detective Agency
Wichita
Kansas
J. M. Rogers
Manel
Barre
Tive
Allied Granite Industries Association
J. MM. Rogery
Pittsburg
Followed Girls to Door by Three Men in Beckley Street
Two daughters of Ott and Mrs Willian LaCasse were followed to their home on Beckley Street by three men who made taunting remarks and pursued them to the porch. Mr LaCasse warned them to leave or call police, then the men fled toward Main Street into darkness. The incident lasted about 45 minutes before the trio disappeared.
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Ott
Willian LaCaase
Soleoaul Beckley Streete
Laami
Single Arrest Report From City Streets
A lone arrest was recorded by Chief Faulkner as officers detained a man named Thomas Mevale. The incident involved a seizure of coins from past street activity, with authorities noting the suspect’s age and appearance in relation to ongoing local crime reports.
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Thomas Mevale
Faulkner
Wiles
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Mew Yeung
Uhet
Keetesd
Harmon-on the- Hudson
Greensboro
Joseph Slattery
Boston
Isaac
Smith Bostwick
Agazinet Burlington ‘Traction Company
Montpeliee
Mabon Vondimen
Harry Park
Montpeer
A. Newcomb
Gt Northdeld
Rhea Tunis
Topsham
Grout
Willinmeville
Willington
Tau
Bir
Charles Lapoint
Will Duthie
Elsetton
Pythias
Odd Fellows Side Insurance Association
Vermont Supreme Court
Walter P. Scott
E. A. Bugbee
Richmond
Anna Stone
W. J. Fuller
Talk OF
the Town
Brattleboro
Cote Amt
Nova
Detective Agency
William LaCasee
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