Sun Yat-sen Sworn In as Provisional President
In Nanking on January 2 Dr Sun Yat-sen took the oath as provisional president of the Chinese republic and was formally vested with chief executive powers. The ceremony was simple yet dignified and attended by leading figures of the revolutionary party. His first act was to harmonize the Chinese calendar by declaring New Year's Day the start of his presidency, aligning the Chinese year with most other nations.
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Nanking
China
Sun Yat Fan
Chinese Republic
Revolutionary Party
Sen
Empress Dowager Advances Funds for Yuan Shi Kai Campaign
The empress dowager, intent on curbing rebels in China, advanced about 2,000,000 to Premier Yuan Shi Kai to finance the campaign. Reports indicate northern troops are inclined to resume hostilities amid this move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Yaun Shi Kai
Early Indictments Expected By Burns
Indianapolis January 2 William Burns testified before a federal grand jury in the government inquiry into an alleged dynamiting conspiracy. Burns plans to run for district attorney Miller Oscar Lawler and Fredericks of Los Angeles weigh in as prosecutors. The government gathers its case as Ortie McManigal leaves Los Angeles for Indianapolis. Indictments may be filed this week.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wiliam Burns
Burns
Miller
Oscar Lawler
California
Aftor Fredericks
Lone Angeles County
Ifornia
Ortie McManipal
George W. Coleman Taken to Court as Witness
George W. Coleman, a looting convict from National City and Cambridge, serving at Greenfield jail, was brought to the courthouse as a witness in the bank receiver John L Bates’s suit against President Dresler and the directors. The receiver seeks to hold the defendants Tintle for a loss of about $300,000 due to Coleman’s alleged misapplication of funds.
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Roston
George W. Coleman
National City
Cambridge
Greenfield
Coleman
John L. Bates
Dresler
Governor Pothier Sworn In For Fourth Consecutive Term
Abram D. Pothier begins his fourth consecutive Rhode Island gubernatorial term after taking the oath today with his staff. It marks the first time since the state constitution’s adoption that a governor has been inaugurated four times in a row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Abram d. Pothier
Providence Plantations
Iment
Ttawaa
La Follette Takes Wrong Train Delays Michigan Visits
Detroit Jan 2 Senator La Follette boarded the Pere Marquette by mistake at Saginaw intending Michigan Central to Owosso and Detroit. The error may force cancellation of both Lansing and Owosso meetings today as officials scramble to adjust itineraries.
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Detroit
Mich
la Follette
Saginaw
Pere Marquette
Howell
Michigan Central
Owesso
Lanting
Qwesso
3000 Laundry Workers Strike for Eight Hour Day
Two thousand laundry workers struck today demanding higher wages and a nine hour workday. Employers refuse to yield, stating New York must resolve clothing waste and labor disputes before conceding. The nationwide action affects fifty establishments and broadens a wage protest across the industry.
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New York
Housewives' League urges 25 percent cut in food costs
New York Jan 2 Mrs Sulian Heath chairwoman of the City Federation of Women’s Clubs household economic committee outlines steps to save at least 20 percent on food expenses. She urges buying direct from farm or producer paying cash, choosing cheapest dealers, avoiding telephone orders, and joining the Housewives’ League for neighborhood lists and tips.
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New York
Sulian Heath
Jhhairman
Household Economic Committee
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Sanday
Nome Farm
Australasian pair defend Davis Cup in doubles victory
At Christ Church New Zealand June 2 the Australasian tennis champions Norman Brakes and A W Dun You defeated Beale Wright and Maurice McLaughlin to defend the Davis international lawn tennis cup in a doubles match. Earlier in singles W A Larned and Beals Wright had lost their matches.
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Christ Church
New Zealand
Norman F. Brakes
A.W. Dun- You
Beale C
Wright
Maurice
McLaughlin
al Xenteray
Singlon
W. A. Larned
Beals
Fire at East Twenty Second Street Milk Depot Kills One
A large fire destroyed a milk depot on East Twenty Second Street yesterday. One man is believed dead while two others were initially reported dead but later found safe by police. Missing watchman McCormick is still unaccounted for. property damage is estimated at $100,000.
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New York
East Twenty-Second Street
Pesterdoy
McCormick
Woman fatally falls from window in Brattleboro
Mrs Wilmont R Gaige of 4 Church street suffered likely fatal injuries after tumbling from an open window at her home while watching children slide. A 12 year old neighbor, Louis Mack, offered help but she could not rise and is not expected to recover.
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Brattleboro
Wilmont R. Gaige
Church Street
Louis Mack
Dancing crowds fill New Year hops in Hoylant and Howland halls
Sunlight dancing proved popular yesterday as Riley's orchestra led a Woodmen sponsored hop in Hoylant hall with a long evening run. Bruer's orchestra played at Miles block hall under NEO P auspices drawing a large crowd. Total turnout reached 582 couples or 744 people on the first lap of the new year with 7 440 toes tickling the boards as dancers enjoyed the free intermission and an extra hour paid for by a collected contribution.
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Barre
Riley
Hoylant
Woodmen
Bruer
Miles Block Hall
Halle
Howland Hall
N. EO. P
Whaw
Johnson to Fight Flynn Next Summer for 20000 and Pictures
Chicago January 2 Jack Johnson world heavyweight champion said he would sign to fight Jim Flynn next summer in Wenex June or July. The agreement calls for 25000 and a one third interest in the moving pictures.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Ove Ay
Pueblo
Wenex
Johnems
Wok
Moving Pictures
Gambling War Murder Suit Shocks City
In New York a car homicide and sidewalk shooting leave three men mortally or fatally wounded as police deny gambling war ties. A driver targeted a crowd near Bowery wounding Joseph Marvin and another attack on the West Side left two men gravely injured with few witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowery
New York
Kwoven Mn
Joseph Marvin
Elilewalk
Keefe Murder Trial Opens in Bath Maine
Mildred Keefe is placed on trial in the supreme court at Bath Maine for the alleged murder of her son How art Martin Keefe. The child’s body was found last October in a shallow pool of water.
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Mildred Keefe
Bath
Tath
Fite Rare
Howart Martin Keefe
Mildred Keafe
Triad
Eupreme
Gift to Destitute Children Institute From Proctor Heir
Burlington Jan 2 The Iame for Destitute Children received a New Year letter from Mrs Pletcher Proctor stating she and her family would donate 25000 to the institute if a matching amount is raised by Jan 3 and the home maintains a continuing infants department. the gift aligns with ex Governor Proctor's bequest intent though no formal bequest was secured.
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Burlington
Pletcher
Proctor
Abe
Studtl
Vermont
Chat Ft
Odd Fellowship installs officers in Plainfield lodge group
Plainfield reports a joint installation last evening for Pleasant Valley Rebekah lodge No 42 Baleven encampment No 45 Arcadia Lodge No 1 and Arkadia No 1. D D G 6 P Ebner Clark and J W Frank Kelley presided with multiple officers installed by Mra Frank Jackson of Barre and others. A banquet followed in the dining room.
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Plainfield
Odd Fellowship
Pleasant Valley Rewkah Lodge
D. Th Pres
Nellie C. Blanchard
Frank Jackson
Barre
Clara Fiflebl
Christine Predrickson
Gertrude Holt
Clara Tartlett
Maride Batchelder
Aise Tances von
Martin
V.G
Gordon Robinson
Ateirda Marting
Allee Nyo
Baleven
Ebner BR
Clark
W. E Sos
T. T Bartlett
EW. Tage Td. Torr
Warren Fields
T. Grover Tawensend
D. DG
M. M W. Hyland
East Tarry
G. M. Frank Jackson
Arcadia Vor
N. G. Gordon Taneon
WL Gites
R. H. Townsent
E. W. Page
Wi A Wells
J. W. Batchelder
Charles Parkers
A & Nog
Holts
T. TH Tartlett
R .G
DH. Hollister
C. G
Ee A. Foxs
Sy Warren Fifield
Ft Miford Kiser
HLC
Denial of Croteau Suicide Claims in Williamstown
Eugene Croteau of Williamstown declares there has never been a suicide in the Croteau family before last Thursday December 28. He refutes statements that two brothers of L A Croteau died by their own hand in Williamstown last week and emphasizes no prior family suicides.
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Croteau
Eugene Croteau
Williamstown
L. A
Vermont Supreme Court Term Delivers Five Decisions
The January Vermont Supreme Court session in Montpelier, presided by Chief Judge Howell, heard five decisions amid about forty lawyers. Several cases were continued due to missing transcripts, including State vs Torley and State vs Bosworth. Other matters involved Woodward vs City of Montpelier and State vs Colley, with rulings on habeas corpus and guardianship provisions, plus an administrative accounting dispute involving W. Braley and an American Surety Company case.
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Vermont Suprem Court
Montpelier
Howell
State
Torley
Arthur Bosworth
Munrder
Chittenden County
Sargent
Windsor County
Staty Va
Levi Morway
Washington County
Woalingtonounty
W. Braley
Tvere
Brealey
Jennie Daol
T. Ke Balwheider
Gumslan
Watworth
Dreides
Grantehildren
Rathont County
American Surety Company
Charles J. Howe
Barnes Gaskill
Sbnty
Aldrich
Or- Jeanne
Talore Taft
Alienation of Affections Case Involving Calis Reemer
In a Mar fin trial, Charles Horereer of Calis faced a BIOONG suit alleging alienation of the affections of his wife. The case claims influence led to divorce filings. the court awarded Mrs. Parker custody of the three children, despite claims of her other spouse.
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Charles Horereer
Calis
Line
Woskey
Marfia Wagnnet
Kerner
Calais
Maul
Saranac Lake Skater Sets 100 Yard Record in Nine Seconds
Edmund Lamy, once an amateur skating champion, reportedly timed a 100 yard dash at the lake yesterday in nine seconds from start to finish. The feat, achieved on a circular track, marked a remarkable display as he also reportedly surpassed several hurdle and barrel jumping records in other exhibitions. Lamy recently joined the professional ranks this winter after attempting a career in amateur events.
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Saranac Lake
Tay
Edmund Lamy
Pion
Morris Ward
Latmy
Foetner Hantel
Jarny
Fire damages parsonage and chapel in Toston
A blaze in Toston on January 2 caused extensive damage to a parsonage and adjoining chapel. Overheated stove or furnace reportedly started the fire, with estimated losses around 25000 dollars.
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Toston
Wert
Roxbairy Teny
Elapel
Drawing School Reopens After Christmas Break
Evening drawing students at Ling School may attend two intensive nights during the first week starting January 2, 1912, with a few new registrants anticipated Monday. Frank Dalgarnoluis resigns as instructor. pupils thank him for his service and best wishes are sent for his new venture. L. W. Bishop, Pratt Institute graduate, chosen as new instructor to fill the vacancy.
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de Judice
Frank Dalgarnoluis
Bins
Aneerss
West
L. W. Bishop
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
N.Y
Soen
Dul- AE
Talk of the Town notices and upcoming meetings
Key, 1, Salmond yall arrive In Barre fire day of this week from Antrim, N. WL, to begin the pastorate of the Presbyterian distret. The members of the Indies' auxiliary of Chin Gordon are requested to make their due books with the financial scre tary on or before January 3 for the sermi-annual andit The Woman's Missionary, society of the Congregational church ,will hold ite annual meeting in the vestry Wednesday at 2 is mm oer Gt officers ant ving of reports for the year. MTGE teguine meeting of the Canadian club will be held Weeisweday evening, Tan. 3, at 7:39 o'clock. A large atten ance is requested, as business at im portance is to come before the meting.
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Salmond Yall
Barre
Antrim
N. WL
Presbyterian
Indies’ Auxiliary
Chin Gordon
Woman's Missionary, Society of the Congregational Church
Mtge Teguine
Tan
Bapetet
Otmrdh
Prank G. Rogers
Walter N. Grearson
Ofarch
Frank G. Rogers
Mine Fibel Inglis
KE. J. Batchelder
James Grearset
Ralph Rogers
Sam May
Lewis Jones
Archie Watts
Earl M. Lewis
Alden Crearson
Ralph Rogera
Bertha Nason
Mise Lena Beagrie
Mra
KA. Craga
Frank Mittelinson
Carl Elsemprin
Firmneial
William Melnald
Grearron
E. J. Matehelder
Alden Oréarson
Allert Jones
CR. Keynhwin
CW Perry
Harry Iadley
Mix
J. OM. Nason
Frank Cave
W Sh Shields
William Sutton
Freeman Cilley
G. Hi. Vatt
Annie Inglis
FA. Cragg
Fal Hatchinton
Fol Gredirsen
Prank Save
Indien’ Aid Society
Mes
J. M. Nason
G. H. Dolt
Jamestown
First Baptist Church Annual Meeting At Barre
Universalist and Congregational members joined in a New Year gathering for the First Baptist church in Barre. A nearly full attendance voted on reports, elected officers, and approved a fur coat gift to retiring pastor Rev. E. C. Downey. Dinner served for about 175. G. H. Dolt preached, and long lists of officers and committees were enacted.
Presentation To Pastor At Viral Congregational Meeting
A recent Viral Congregational church meeting featured officer changes and a fur overcoat presented to Rev. J. W. Barnett. James Adje was elected moderator. C. S. Wallace read last minutes. J. C. Griggs and Wallace re elected clerk. H. C. Woodruff new clerk. reports praised longtime service and cooperation. treasurer Frank McWhorter and auditors noted. meeting adjourned after reports from Mrs. H. Holt and others.
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John [ Corskie
Barnett
H.G. Woodruff
Lawr
Christian Endeavor Soiety
Marguerite Currier
OC. Griggs
Herbert Pape
Sears
Frank McWhorter
J. C. Grigge
George L. Linekin
FP. E. Langley
H. A. Phelps
Henry
Dackvan
H. Woodruff
Barrett
Woodruff
J. W. Barnett
Viral Congregational Church
Yesterlay
James Adje
Itichness
Wallace
Clurch Committee
G. Herbert Pape
J.C. Griggs
Charles &. Wallace
H.C. Woodruff
Veallace
Ira Wallace
H. A. Holt
F. Langley
Mra
T-Granary
Testimonial to Rev Downey at Universalist meeting
The First Universalist church meeting at Bobork opened with a social supper attended by about 100. The business session elected officers reluctantly, accepted Rev Edward C Downey’s resignation with heartfelt good wishes, and adjourned to continue Monday. Superintendent Fortier urged unity and firm pastor relations for Vermont’s Universalist church.
Fost Named Democratic Presidential Nominee Leader
Boston January 2 A resolution to nominate Governor Eugene S Fost for the 1912 Democratic presidential nomination and to endorse his administration was adopted by the Democratic state committee at its annual meeting yesterday John F McDonnell was unanimously re elected as chairman and Charles F Riordan of Boston was chosen treasurer
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Boston
Eugene S. Fost
United States
John F. McDonnell
O Wns
Charles F. Riordan
Granite Mutual Fire Insurance announces new board and plans move
Granite Mutual Fire Insurance reports strong progress at its sixth annual meeting held at the Hare home office. The old board was replaced, officers elected, and a bright 1912 outlook voiced. The company, now at a capital of 582,437 and earnings near 4721192, plans to move into the Aldrich building at Main and Ely streets by February 1 with updated quarters for expanded business.
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Granite Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Vermont
Impany
Hare
Board of Stireetors
Alphens T. Abbott
Hattinta Albisetti
Thos. T. Cave, Jr
Harte PL Cutler
Crareel J. Dodge
Ernest A. Crown
Frank G. Howland
Alexander Gordon
James Mackay
Albert A. Sargent
H. William Scott
Willhun Ff
Sprague
Harrison G. Wooden
Frank Bancroft
Chas
N. Harber
Edwin Davis
John Trow
George Kent
Rufus G. Robinson
Alexander J. Young
Vetsen
Willean Ferrary
Inite Nieve Ie
Aldrich
Main and
Ely Streets
Dwinell Dancause Celebrate Quiet East Montpelier Wedding
The home of Mr and Mrs Henry Dancause East Montpelier was the scene Saturday night as their daughter Mary Louise united in marriage with James Evaston Thwinell of Marshfield. The ceremony occurred at 7 with Rev Chapin officiating in the presence of close relatives. The couple will reside in Marshfield after January 15 and received many fine gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dancause
East Montpelier
Mery Louise
James Evaston Thwinell
Marshfield
Mr. Chapin
Dwinell
Barnett Gordon Marriage at Congregational Parsonage
Miss Maggie Goroon and Rachora Barnett wed yesterday at 2 PM at the Congregational parsonage 11 Walnut Street Rev J W Barnett officiating. Bridegroom Gordon and Mr and Mrs Barnett attended as witnesses. The couple to reside at 87 Ayers Street. Both Barre residents with Barnett employed as a stone cutter at the Straiton shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Voemron Goroon
Fosept Rachora Barnett
Winut Street
Vielock
J. W. Barnett
Walter Brogie and Mies Low Woodward wed at Montpelier home
Walter Brogie of Unis city and Mies Low Woodward of Montpelier married yesterday at the bride's mother's home in Montpelier. Rev. W. J. O'Sullivan officiated. The couple was attended by Mixes Motel St. Folins of this city and George Brown of Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brogie
Unis City
Mies Low Woodward
Montpelier
Mra EB
M. Woodward
Italian Club Gift To Mr Magraghi At Saranac Lake
John Magraghi of 1B was invited to a social gathering at the Italian Club in Rome last evening. President Luching presented Mr Magraghi with a gold ring as a token. The evening featured singing and refreshments, ending with best wishes for a prosperous year in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Magraghi
Saranme Lake
N.Y
Rome
BR. Luching
Magsaghi
Homer
Linaking
Magringhi
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Donovan
Pranklin
Tanners Falls
Mass
Charles E. Donovan
Turners Frils Pestentay
Flynn
Johnson
Proctor Estate
Plainfield Odd Fellows and Allied Organizations
Russia
Persia
Tabriz
Miler
Fauasian
Connerion
Rustian
Turley
Supreme Court
Chartles H. Parker
Frank Dalgarno
Talk OF
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Tarnett
Poston
Saltavive
Congregational
Downey
Universalitat
Universaliat Clinrel
Bodbork
Nome
Annie
al Ten
Chti
George HH
Rates Arting Wa
Feign ¥. Fortier
Rutland
Fortier
Ccation
Universalist
Barry
Bloxford
Sone
Edward C Downey
Courch
D. Allen
Moi
George H. Bates
C. N. Kenyon
Foss
Massachusetts
State Democratic Committee
Granite Mutual
Aldrich Building
Dwinell—Dancause
Barnett—Gordon
Brogie—Woodward
John B
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