Wealthy Milton Man Admits Killing of Poacher
Caleb J Cunningham a prominent Milton Mass farmer confessed to shooting laborer John Johnson in Pinewoods on the Milton line after Johnson entered Cunningham property to gather wood. Police found Johnson’s axe in a barrel of lime near Cunningham’s home and the gun used in the shooting in Cunningham’s bungalow. Authorities say Johnson was shot from behind, likely while crawling through a fence. Cunningham claims self defense after being assaulted with an axe. Cunningham was arrested at his home and jailed on murder charges with bail set.
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Quincy
Mass
John Johnson
Milton
Caleb J. Cunningham
Cunningham
Johnson
Alea
Schuhneun
Relics Goodhue
West
George Gardner
Caninhatsie
Talk of the Town updates from Barre City Hospital
Mrs D C Jarvis and Mise Mary pee of Orange street returned evening from a short stay in Bore rs. Arthur Holt of North Montpelier was brought to the Barre City hospital yesterday for an operation. Farl Bolles of Plainfield had his tonsil and adenoids removed at City Hospital yesterday. Neil Neileon of Plainfield entered the City hospital yesterday and had surgery on his right leg for a fractured bone caused by a wire. The operation removed a small portion of the leg bone. Walter and Ty won it to the Barre City hospital yesterday for treatment after an injury. The first bengue arose from a farmer dispute at Spaulding high school. Spaulding is expected to be among the fastest teams, with Marlington high also in contention for the silver trophy in the championship.
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D.C. Jarvis
Mise Marypee
Orange Street
Borers
Arthur Holt
North Montpel
Barre
Elan
Wuiderge
Bolles
Wallace Bolles
Plaintheld
Adehy
City Hospital
Neil Neileon
Plainfields
Ww Mall
Walter Tn
Barre City
Borsh
Burlington High
Tlardwick Academy
Here’s Your Chance Shoes Priced At 100 A Pair
North Adaros Massachusetts January 6 Two pairs of shoes were produced for sale at retail prices of 100 and 90 dollars a pair at a local factory. The 100 dollar shoe features patent leather with gold lining and underlay, gold hooks and eyes, and a 20 dollar gold piece in the heel of each. The 90 dollar shoe is tan with satin lining and a red wrist type insert in the left shoe. Reportedly the most expensive shoes yet made in Massachusetts.
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North
Adaros
Mass
Massachusetts
Negro Policeman Halliday Rescues Seven in Cambridge Fire
Cambridge Massachusetts January sixth. Herbert Halliday, a Black member of the police, rescued three men a woman and three young children from a burning house. He entered through a door repeatedly under heavy smoke dragging the unconscious family to the street where they revived.
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Cambridge
Mass
Herbert Halliday
Haliday
Posrotine
London Bank Could Not Meet Claims
London officials report the British American Continental Bank suspended payment today due to the general financial downturn. The bank, formerly Hannevig's bank, Ltd, had expanded premises last September to handle growing continental and U S business. Its capital stands at 2,500,000 pounds and inquiries yielded assurances of arrival of funds in the fall.
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London
Montpelier News Roundup and Local Events
Montpelier reports include Miss Pratt Dyke now home in St Albans after serving as stenographer at the Har association meeting. Public service commission holds an invasion to-day on routing matters with Attorney General Archibald improving in hospital. Notables visiting include Rolfo Owen of Vergennes and S Comant of St Johnsbury. Salvation Army captains ready for reassignment. Local politics update notes probate court appoints trustee for Carrie E Clark fund. high school nurse program enrollment grows. Pirates beat Randolph 37 to 2 in basketball. Mrs. Sidney Carr hospitalized after White River Junction stint.
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Yesgeniay
Sehofehi
Smith
Salvation Army
Montpelier
Seth N. Gage
Weathersfield
Thomas
Sheldon
The
Howse
Kathe Spear
Montpelier Savings Bank & [Trust Co
Triste
Carrie E Clark
Barry
A. L Radgerton
Connord
Wretmen of
America
Miltom
Salary cuts hit 12,463 D C workers in wartime bill
The House appropriations committee reported a $112,728,438 big salary bill, $23,724,196 less than requested and $5,724,711 below last year. To curb spending wartime, 12,463 District of Columbia employees face pay reductions while the Internal Revenue Bureau is allotted $10,000,000 for enforcement efforts including prohibition.
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Washington, D. C
House Appropriations Committee
District of Columbia
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Coolidge Begins Private Life After Inauguration
Boston dated dispatch reports Channing H. Cox inaugurated as the 40th Massachusetts governor. Calvin Coolidge, leaving office, departs the State House without escort for Northampton retirement before his Washington inauguration. Cox calls for jail consolidation under state control and appointment powers for treasurer and attorney general, and suggests raising teachers' minimum salary. Coolidge plans private life with Northampton home and conferences before the new administration.
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Boston
Channing H. Cox
Massachusetts
Tradiv
Calvin Goolidge
Louse
Washington
Cox
Northampton
Square Council
Benjamin Hitler
Stowe Store Incorporates and Local Corporate Notes
Articles of incorporation filed for Shaw, Inc. of Stowe to operate a general mercantile business including fuel, groceries, hardware, clothing, and automobiles with $50,000 capi talization. Incorporators Shaw Gale H Shaw T D Shaw and George W Hale. Newport City based Smith Branden Corp files amendment to reduce par value and increase shares. Valley Grain Co of Brattleboro Withdraws certificate of withdrawal stating ceased Vermont operations as of Dec 31, 2.
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Shaw, Inc
Stowe
Shaw
Gale H. Shaw
T. D. Shaw
George W. Hale
Smith Branden Corporation
Newport City
Ite Articles of Association
Anil
Valley Grain Company of
Brattleloro
HL. Willis Cutler
Vermont
Maine's 46th Governor Attends Court Ceremony
Augusta Maine Jane Frederic Hale Parkhurst was in to day to mark Maine's sixth governor since statehood. A ceremony was held with county judges and Justices present, noting Parkhurst as the shortest serving governor to date as part of a formal state event.
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Augusta
Jane
Prederic Hale
Parole Granted to O Callaghan in Newport News
Secretary Wilson announced that Lord Mayor O Callaghan of Ork has been granted parole on his own recognizance while immigration decisions proceed. O Callaghan, detained at Newport News, did not discuss his presence in the United States as Peter Mac Swiney said they would reveal new information before the one hundred commission regarding the Irish situation.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Labor Department
Pare
O'Callaghan
Ork
Newport News
Jan
Danel O'Callaghen
Ford
Cork
United States
Peter MacSwiney
Terence MacSwiney
Bien
Commission of One Hundred
Enraged Prisoner Found Guilty in Murder Trial
Cambridge Jan 1 Giuseppe B Bonanno of Cambridge was found guilty of second degree murder in the Middlesex Superior Court for the Nov 4 killing of his inlaw Frances Bonanno. During jury instructions he became furious, requiring five officers to bound and handcuff him. sentencing was set for next Monday.
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Guiseppe Bonanno
Francesco Bonanno
Cambridge
Mase
Guiseppe
Bonanno
Boenanno
Frarersen Bonanno
Bob Due
Local visits and travels noted in Barre area report
Warren visitor G J Long and East Brookfield resident were brought to Barre City Hospital for treatment. Montreal trip return of Miss Vera M Watson. Frank Ovella from Milford Massachusetts after Christmas. Miss Freda Ladd and Miss Marguarity Currier travel back to Smith entleg. John O Leary of Marion & O Leary Granite joins wife visiting relatives in Boxton. Mrs N D Phelps returns from Lynn to Park Street. Robert McKinight arrives from Massachusetts to Summers Street. Miss Deatrice Knapp resumes work at Ret Croke Pharmacy after illness. Mrs C J LaDam of Burlington attends John Marion’s funeral then returns home. G I Tyne of Springfield attends funeral and returns home. Four ladies assist at Union Deyunde store tea sale. Mary Breworth, Dean Milne, Mrs Lined and Mr Manfrint begin short term work. Antonin David travels to Kevannah to form his father Michael S David of Star North. David family rotates south. George David to manage local cafe this evening. Officers listed: Chief James Dogg, Deputy Charlie Leet, James Rest, Donald McLamon, William Samyth, George Laing, James Meland. Royal Depots Mure rate tath om. Guney benefit details unclear.
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G. J. Long
Warren
Morrissis
East Brookfield
Barre City Hospital
Vera M. Watson
Montreal
Liberty Street
Frank Ovella
Milford
Mass
Freda Ladd
Marguarity Currier
Smith Entleg
John O'Leary
Marion & O'Leary
Boxton
N. D. Phelps
Park Street
Lynn
Robert McKinight
Summertreet
Mase
Ale
Robert
Deatrice Knapp
Marrion
Wbe
Forre
Union Deyunde
Mary Breworth
Dean Milne
Lined
Manfrint
Antonin David
Granite Street
Kevannah
Michael S David
Star North
David
George David
Will Con
Loral Cate
Clan Hall
Jofficers
Jamra Dogg
Charlee Leet
Jammer
Donald McLanl
Finan Finm Haytreet
Willman Samyth
Gennge Laing
James Meland
Mertine Royal
Mure
Vermont Keeps Her Quota Under Report As Agreed Upon
Washington Jan 6 The House census committee agreed to report the Seigal bill fixing House membership at 985, an increase of 43, with a constitutional amendment limiting future membership to 600. The representation basis is one member per 213,979 inhabitants, listing state totals and New England allocations. any increases would be elected at large until redistricting approved.
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Washington, D. C
House Census Committee
Congress
Seigal
House
Ttale
Alshema
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Georgia
Tynois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Penmylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texan
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wheeansin
New England
Maine
New Tampehire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Water Front Fire Causes Large Loss in Delfact Maine
A Wharf fire in Delfact Maine on June 6 caused an estimated 150000 in damage. The blaze spread from the Consumers Fuel Company wharf to adjoining wharves affecting pulpwood and lumber holdings and disrupting the Poot Paper company plant. Insurance covers the losses to the fuel company and damaged wharves. Several structures were burned or damaged, and firefighting by tug Pejepeomt halted spread to nearby ships and yards.
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Delfact
Consumers’ Furl Company
Palpwood
Poot Paper Company
Palpwood Bt
Canada
Ite Mille
Pejepscot
Pejepeomt
Sparke Wen
Cooper and Company
Tilden Trustee Appointed to County Hospital Board
G N Tilden of Barre was appointed by Governor Clement to the Washing one tuberculosis hospital board, replacing Frank Howland who resigned. Tilden is well known in the area and the appointment came after a period of vacancy.
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Clement
Frank G. Howland
G N. Tilden
Barre
Washingone
Frank 3
Howland
Mr. Tildenie
Tragic Farm Accident Claims Charlotte Man
Bamington Jay and Frank Herbert known as Frank Abeir, 29, died while clearing a tree at William Hayes farm in Charlotte. The accident broke his back and occurred about half an hour after the wind event. He is survived by his father and a brother, with funeral arrangements pending.
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Bamington
Jay
Frank Herbert
Frank Abeir
William Hayes
Charlotte
Lee
Ing
Jimeph
Inneeki
Reed & Dower
Funeral of Mrs Batchelder Held at Barre Methodist Church
Funeral services were held yesterday at the Barre Methodist Church for Mrs Batchelder. The ceremony included an organized procession and pallbearers whose names appear in the testament of the local obituary. The deceased resided on the family farm in Barre Town and was widely known in the community.
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Methodist Church
Barre
Vermont Leader Delays Ratification Move in Session End
Governor Percival Clement refuses to call a special session to act on the 19th amendment but sends a message to the House before leaving office. The move aims to place suffrage before the legislature personally, while officials say his stance remains unchanged. The session opened with routine business and a joint assembly to canvass state officer votes, with a new chaplain and preparations for revenue hearings as the House and Senate organize. The Washington county delegation and key figures like William Wishart and Holmes Jackson are noted in the seating plan.
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Percival W. Clement
Vermont
Clement
State House
Hartness
General Assembly
House
Senate
F. W. Lewis
St. Albans
Sahin
Akon Te Oe Dies Ereines
Button
Middlbury
Dackwon
Pean
New
Washington County
Smith
Harte Town
Kennedy
Duxbury
Stimson
Roxbury
State Vote Canvass Maps Election Results
The canvass of the Feewat state election shows the following vote tallies. Hartness led for Secretary of State with strong support from Republican and Democratic contenders. Scattering and Probitit appear as minor vote totals. For Auditor and Attorney General, Gates and Arrhibald receive scattered support amid party lines.
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Feewat
Cour
Gates Tepulliewn
SR Gates
Arrhibald
Arrhibahd
Spaulding High School Football Victory Celebrated Locally
Town leaders and residents gathered at Howland hall to honor Spaulding High School football players after a near perfect season. Mayor Frank F. Langley praised the squad for clean sport and athletic excellence as captains and players received commemorative wristwatches and kept the crowd energized with cheers.
Woman Speaker Veto Boo Jen 6A Tere
A woman speaker faced opposition as BOO vetoed proposals in 6A proceedings. Key figures included Jen and Boo, with unclear local impact and contested guidance affecting future sessions.
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Veto Boo
Jen
Tere
Cold snap grips Yukon with 63 below zero
Dawson reports the first severe winter chill of the season as Carmacks records 63 degrees below zero last night. The reading comes from the Yukon territory midway between Dawson and Whitehorse, underscoring the sudden cold spell.
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Yukon
Dawson
Jan
Yukon Territory
Carmacks
White Horse
Temporary loan authorization and city business
The city council met with all members present except two Aldermen. A resolution for a temporary loan in anticipation of taxes passed to second reading along with department appropriations for January and February. Building permits were issued to Lettuir & McNulty for a small plant addition on Blackwell street and to O. K. Barr and Edward Carroll to keep pigs. Chief Sullivan reported five December arrests. City warrants were approved for various payrolls and services including street, engineering, water, fire, potior, janitor, and city officials.
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Aldermen Shield
Loranger
Service Ae
H W. Scott
Wiliam Wishart
Churchill Jensen Wedding in Universalist Parsonage
Josie Jensen of Plainfield wed Richard Churchill of Berlin at the Universalist parsonage on Church street Tuesday afternoon. Rev Frank O Pee officiated. The couple, well known in Barre, will reside at the Churchill farm on the Barre Berlin road after June 12.
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Universalist
Church Street
Josie Jensen
Plainfield
Richard
Churchill
Berlin
Frank O. Pee
Universalist Church
Barre
Mrs. Churchill
Churchill Farm
Batre-Berlin Road
Governor Questions State Aid for College Preparations
Governor Clement questions advisability of state programs aiding students for college and other higher learning institutions. The report notes controversy over funding for Central Independent Normal School and related higher education preparation efforts.
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Central Indepcent Normal School
Vermont Governor Clement Laments Excess Treasury Funds
In his Montpelier address Governor Percival W. Clement urged cutting the state tax and keeping funds in citizens' pockets. He questioned high school curricula steering toward college admission, urged better pay for rural teachers, and proposed extensive rural school improvements and a central normal school. He also called for reforms in salaries, state institutions, and law to add efficiency and reduce waste.
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Montpelier
Percival W. Clement
Rutland
James Hartness
Springfield
Seston
State House
Clement
Vermont
Yas
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Pout
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Mr. Wishart
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Barre Schoote
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Em Rewer
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