Failures for a Past Year Record a 1907 Surge and Decline
The R G Dun & Co annual Report of Failures shows 1720 U.S. business failures in 1907 totaling 107,385,225 dollars, with banking collapses at 132 failures and 23,325,972 dollars. Manufacturing failures reached 2013 cases and 180,444 dollars, while trading failures stood at 419 cases and 58,000,148 dollars, marking a peak year with mixed contrasts.
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New York
R.G. Dun & Co
United States
Financial Streea
JHE
Worry Over Losses Said To Cause Suicide In Subway
New York June 9 The health and nervous breakdown from worry over Treavy Ineses is blamed for the suicide of William Bourne Nevin a former New York Stock Exchange member who took his life today by leaping under a subway car at the Toth street station Schneck was the owner of the car involved and the tragedy follows recent market losses alleged to have caused the mental collapse.
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New York
Treavy
Unemployed March On City Hall Demanding Work
About 300 unemployed and Socialist Labor members led by Morris J. Swift marched from Boston Common to City Hall after a mass meeting. They delivered a set of resolutions urging Mayor George A. Hibbard to provide work, with the mayor promising a decision next Tuesday. A larger rally is planned on the common Wednesday to read the reply.
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Boston
Jan. C
Morris J. Swift
Socialist Labor YY
Boston Common
George A. Hibbard
Panentl Hall
City Hall
Jr. Bwitt
Hall Yard
Oirserve Onter
Tivi
Fm Boyton
Coxey
Aeny
Atute House
Greenhalge
Milchard
Swift
Ais
East Montpelier Pry at She Porvliry Beals
Fragmentary report from East Montpelier notes an incident involving Gein W Gark in late 19th century times. The text suggests a town pry and possible patting or theft, but details are unreadable. Further readable context indicates a local event or court-like notice from the era.
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Porvliry
Gein W Gark
Yemdam
Elliott Arrested in New Jersey Murder Case
Boston brakeman Frederick W. Elliott aged 22 surrendered at Newark police headquarters and was committed to the Tombs as a fugitive. He admits knowing Helena Whitmore and says he went to Brooklyn Christmas day to recover a loan secured by a locket. He claims Whitmore’s wife had left, and he offered to discuss events at the Whitmore house with Newark prosecutors. Georgia Dickinson, friend of Whitmore, is said to be a witness sought by Horton police.
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Boston
Jan
Frederick W. Elliott
Boston & Albany
Mire
Helena Whitmore
Arriven
Inspector Charlock
Newark
Jams
Enott
Oid
Vickers
Whitmore
Eiliott
Whitmore Int
Christian
Brooklyn
Galt
Aires
Interborough
Christimas
Elliott
Whitmore House
Georgie Dickinson
Horton
Altho Hwy
New York Thaw Trial Opens As 25 Veniremen Fined
New York reports the Thaw trial opening with 74 of 100 jurors responding to the roll and 25 veniremen fined 250 each for absence. Frank Manning, a 47 year old insurance broker, was questioned among early prospects as the panel was filled for a second trial.
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New York
Talsman
Frank Manning
Ineurance
Metropolitan Life
Ineurance Co
Teresa
Tixtice Dowfing
Eidew
Faleemett
Charles H. Thurston
John de Bart
French banks sound alarm over metal and silver reserves
The report notes public concern over French banks and Paria January 10 1920s era figures showing large sums in silver and metals. It mentions substantial but unclear European finance shifts and a large potential loss or risk linked to a trillions value, with eye on future monetary strategy.
Aging Couple Perishes in Auburn Bed Fire
In Auburn New Hampshire near Manchester an elderly couple Albert N ton and Aminia ton perished in a bedroom fire early this morning. They were suffocated in bed before flames reached them and both bodies were horribly burned. Separate fires spark from electric lines caused additional property damage including a wall blaze at Golsetown and two trees burned near facilities on Barnard River. Local authorities report electric sparking along wires ignited multiple blazes overnight.
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Manchester
N. H
Auburn
Here
Fire at Canton restaurant kills 200 in stampede and collapse
From South China reports reach Flatoria about a deadly fire at a Canton restaurant. A crowd packed the building during a movie exhibition causing a panic that led to the collapse of the structure and the loss of about 200 lives. A migrant returned from California with a cinematograph machine to show moving pictures at the welding feast.
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Flatoria
B.C
Trying To First Class Revenue Report Summary
An insight into Brattleboro revenue shows receipts rising to 04a2 an increase of 94780.20 over the prior year. By April 2 the office expects to reach 549000 for the year promising first class status. Government expenditure for the past year stood at 21550.24, up 4270.89 from 1906 despite higher half year costs.
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Firattiebors
Montpelier Bowling Team Wins Two Of Three
Burlington visit features three matches with Montpelier defeating two of three teams, including a 224 single string score and Kennedy of Queen City posting the day high 689 in a mid afternoon trip to the Queen City venue.
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Burlington
Jan
Montpelier
Lon
Queen City
Cvrsling Wate
Te Kiban
Kennedy
Elderly Chairman Presides at Ver snout Bank Meeting
Brattleboro report states former Governor Frederick Holbrook, nearing 85 next month, chaired the bank’s corporators meeting with dignity. Jodie William Lewton, longtime Bestileboro town clerk, returned as vice president on the board of Investment.
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Brattleboro
Jan
Erick Holbrook
Versnout Savings Bank
Use Board of Investment
Jodie Wiliam
Lewton
Bestileboro
Exeter’s Fourth Annual Poultry Show Opens
Exeter New Hampshire January ninth marks the fourth annual poultry pigeon and stock exhibition in town hall continuing through Friday. Attendance grows daily with about one hundred entrants in the poultry division and a showing of fine turkeys and geese. Officers include HM Sherlock president Henry A Shute vice president Charles J. Ruseau secretary Cartes W Parker West treasurer Levis Swain and others. Judges and exhibitors fill the venue with vigorous activity as the event claims the largest attendance to date.
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Exeter
N. H
Tows Hall
Sie
Poe Ambeinet
Sherlock
Henry A. Shute
Charles Jt. Ruseau
Cartes W Tarker West
Levis
Swein
Mawes
Cer Te Swain
George FE
Tolleee i
Collie
Bea K. Taw AN
Janvrin
Lemic Swain
Wilings
Fain
Butter making plant suspends business
The Vermont Creamery Company plant in St Albans Hin halted operations amid financial trouble. Attachments totaling 21000 have been filed against the property, with Boston parties alleged to own the Branville Barton Barton Landing and Montpelier creamers amid a broader network. Bank refusals to honor paper triggered the shutdown, seen as a likely proceedure.
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St. Albans
Hin
Vermont
Oakland
Anderatood Prisetigan
Degenerate Pennington murder trial details emerge
The trial surrounding Daniel Mahan’s alleged murder of his 4 year old child at North Pennington on April continues with defense witnesses arguing mental incapacity. Testimony describes erratic behavior including hammock swinging for hours and a tool house incident. doctors offer explanations while juror Mark Sutton remains frail and anxious about the proceedings.
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Erimtopher Prettlerich
Mahan
C. FB. T Mayiland
Daniel Mahan
Mark Sutton
Big convention to meet in Burlington
Edwin Andrews, superintendent of schools in Amsonis Conn, announced that the American Institute of Instruction will hold its next serial meeting in Burlington on July 7, 8, and 9. The event is noted as the oldest teachers' gathering in the United States, established in 1510.
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Burlington
American Institute of Instruction
Queen City
Amsonis
Talk of the Town at Vaughan's and local notes
The column reports markdowns at Vaughan's with dress goods sale and a glut of local social notes. Residents including L Bean, H W Curk, A Jugber, Dr A HL Lewis, and others visit Rockland and South Royalton. A hospital trustees meeting is adjourned for a week, and club gatherings, theatre and dining plans are noted along with upcoming trips to Merida and Florida.
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Vaughan
Vaughan’s
Faghan Sore
L. Bean
Rockland
Reltiven
South Royalton
H.W. Curk
A. Jugber
Montpelter
A. HL
Hu Lewis
Rothe
Rothe Justiiees Trip. Today On & i
Chester Dickey
DP. Borth
Brook Street
D. Ty Soper
Washington
Albert
Lamberton
Mansfeld
W. A. Ghadding
Mies
Amy Flowart Randolph
New England Central Telephone Office
J. A
Inlin
Harry Whitcoml
Bast Street
Willeh
William A. Perry Fott
Merida
New York
Ney
Palm Beach
Tampa
Florida
Culm
Old Maida
Mary McDonald
Liberty Street
Rutland Dairymen and Sugar Makers Convene
Rutland Vermont Jan 9 last day of the State Dairymen and Sugar Makers conventions. C A Breed Pittsford won Asso This year’s events included maple sugar displays and a joint banquet at Dunbar. Awards: Dairymen Association gold medal and silver cup to Breed. Association silver cup to Hille. Cheese Association silver cup to Hussert. Officers elected: Mrs O C Gates North Hartland president Edward Beach Sherlock secretary-treasurer.
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Rutland
Dairymen's and
Sugar Makers
Addrmarea
Nes Sereda
Sprague
Latta B. Cramton
W. J. Spillman
Woton
Lo Beach
Burlington
Ivan C. Well
Iteley
Washington, TC
Creamery Boys
Vermont
Arthur Vaughan
Randolph
J. Te Hills
Jan Ferme
le Suger
Br. Walsee
Fry
E. C. Hille
North Mont
Cli
Edward Beach
Sherlock
Thompson Bird wed amid greenery at 2 Plain Street home
Miss Margaret Thompson and Alfred J Bird were married at the bride’s mother Georgiana Thompson home on Plain Street. Rev William K Braisted officiated under an evergreen arch. Attendants included Jol Chesser and Alex Bint as ushers and Miss Ton Patterson as bridesmaid. The bride wore white taffeta silk. the couple plans a Boston honeymoon and Maple Vente relocation after a week. Sentiment and gifts noted.
Coutremark De la Laurie's Wedding in White River Junction
Capt Meare W Couttemarah of the eelippinga and Misetdi Elizabeth Yo ie of White River Junction were yesterday in St Anthony's dyer. Delany, the matron of honor, and Mr A J Pantone the best man attended.
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White Wver Junction
Meare W. Couttemarah
Eelippinga
Misetdi
Elizabeth
White River Junction
St. Anthony's Dyer
Os Delany
A. J. Panton
Finished Scoring Poultry Exhibits At Local Fair
The host this morning listed winners in poultry shows with several named exhibitors. Awards cover classes from Leghorns to Rhode Island Reds, citing for example A Berry West Burke and J Croft Burlington with top roosters and pullets, and notes corrections crediting Mrs Devil Mercer and Frank Haynes for earlier omissions.
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Boor
Lewis
Burlington
Charles le Fog
George Barnart
Turk
Eesi
Townsend
Berry
Weet-Burke
Cocker
Pullet
RS Cueker
Barre
Jon Oler
Burke
East Calais
Era Bott C. Bantams
J. W
Ee Bun Vington
E. Fellows
West Za
N. IL
Cockarel
Ben Wit
Mire AL Mn
Bronze
Turkeys
Cave
Pallet
S. Tilard
Montpelier
Costar Ay Toy
Lem
Enck
Ene O
W. Cooledge
Bristol
Nu EL
Columbian Wyandollens
J. J- Croft
Buclingtons Pon
Puloe
Nal
Sen
Fekin Tucke
A. W. Allen
Harte
Weat Topsham
Kenerson
East Barre
A. Rose
R. B
Wedgett
Nurting
Pen
By. A. Deindle
Bare
William Brown
Frank Hoyzies
Devil Mercer
Barrel Rourke
David Mercer
Frank Haynes
Rast Harre
Rose Comb Rhode Teland Reds
Agriculture Secretary Davia Succeeds George Aitken
In Florida news, Davia of Pounret succeeds George Aitken as agriculture secretary. A chaotic recount of Interfraternity games at Quinont hall follows with mixed results among Clan Gonton, Catholic order of Faterturs, and other teams.
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Interfraternity
Quin
Ont
Clan Gonton
Order of Faterturs
Howie
We! G. Gy
St . Sad
Devas
Peafoot
Craigs
Vermont Board of Agel
Nelaor
Cuttyire
George Aitken
Gordin Amt
Taylor
Davidedn
Enim
Middlebury Rail Suit Verdict Reports Fraud Claim
A jury found in favor of the plaintiffs in a Middlebury railroad case. The panel examined testimonies about actions by Edwein G. Piper and other defendants. Details describe a civil clash over carriage and payment, with a verdict rendered after formal deliberations and reference to local officials.
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Middlebury
Jun
Adateon County
Edwein G. Piper
Nate
Yetten
Eliatewkatiog
Court Heard Two Intoxication Cases In City Court
In New Hampshire a lumber worker and John Welch of Watertown New York faced city court action. Welch pleaded guilty to an offense and Palmer received a 30 day jail sentence after confessing to intoxication. Palmer spoke of obtaining liquor from a friend in Lincoln Nebraska and peppermint essence from a drug store as the final touch in his intoxication. The report notes few cases in early 1908 New Year’s resolutions may be holding.
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Wen
Sheri Tracy
John Welch
Watertown
N.Y
Hamel
Frank Palmer
Te. E. Willey
Palmer
Lincoln
N. Hy
Fee
Wwonl
Ladies Annual Meeting At Heaton Hospital Montpelier
The Ladies club held its annual meeting at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier with reports showing 1907 receipts of 1257.12 and expenditures of 8714.0. Officers and committees including president Mrs O H Crs and treasurer were named, with lists for managers, library, delicacy, and visiting committees.
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Heaton
Montpelier
Minuines
H. Crs
Frank Lowe
F. M. Corry
Blanehare
George Wheeler
C. PB. Pitkin
T. J. Gleason
C. PL Pitkin
H. C Glason
A. C. Blanchard
BK. Peek
C. H. Filler
Miran Carleton
Fred Blanchard
O. T. Teaton
Raphael Lanier
Atheron Y. Colton
Eugene
Surprise honors Mrs Stickney at Congregational School
Thirteen teachers and officers of the primary department hosted a surprise at Mrs C C Stickney’s home. The group praised her years as superintendent with a social evening and lunch. A handsome brooch was presented by the teachers, and Miss Wella spoke on behalf of the staff as Mrs Stickney replied with emotion.
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Congregational S. S
Congregational Church Sunday School
C. C. Stickney
Scool
Ney Wella
Mya
Stickney
Quarry Workers Officers Election Report at Graniteville
Graniteville branch of the Workers International Union of America held its semiannual officers election. Reported results list Gordon Melwood as vice president, Georgy Lavesen as correspondence secretary, Jesse Miller as recording secretary, Albert Darise as treasurer, and Joseph Rh as agent. Members of the International union committees, including Secretary P. F. McGerty, attended and addressed the meeting, which drew a large crowd.
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Graniteville
Workers’ International Union of America
Hese
Gordon Melwod
Georgy Lavesen
Corres
Jesse Miller
Albert Darise Treaqures
Joseph Rh
International Union
P. PF. McGerthy
Prevent and Mae
Good Time Assured at Barre Firemen Benefit Ball
Ladies Hospital Aid plans committee chaired by Campbell Hodgton and Clarence for a charity ball by Barre Firemen to support hospital work. Members promise a well attended event with a deni and band, with proceeds aiding the hospital.
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Ladies Hospital Aid Association
Barre
Exton. Campbell
Henry IL Hodgton
Clarence If
Davee
Pital
Ohj
Ode
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