Fire Disaster at Boyertown Opera House Claims Vast Toll
At Boyertown Pennsylvania the Rhinoes opera house disaster follows a fire and deadly stampede during a Sunday show. Among as yet unidentified victims are dozens of children and adults. rescue trains bring doctors as emergency wards form near the burning building.
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Avvintaneo
Pottstown
Audienne
Tifo
Vaiel
Ciewad Tush
Reading
Stricka
Fred
Mradi
Mathine Yeert
Narrow Escape at Nixon Theatre Sparks Panic in Pittsburg
Pittsburg January 14 A smoke incident at Nixon Theatre during a Henry Miller and Margaret Anglin performance nearly caused a stampede. Horse Detective Frank Morgan ordered seats filled and calm restored after a small fire in a wardrobe cupboard lights the stage area. A woman fainted and several patrons were assisted out as the show resumed.
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Pittsburg
Nixon Theatre
Henry, Miller
Margaret Anglin
Frank Morgan
Morgan
Battling Nelson Wins Easy Knockout Over Clifford
Ogden Utah January 14 Battling Nelson delivered a clean knockout of Jack Clifford of Cleans Valley California at the Grand Theatre last night Clifford suffered a broken wrist in the fifth round and was driven to the floor for several seconds Nelson weighed about 135 pounds to Clifford's 143 in a scheduled ten round bout Clifford led in the fourth round but Nelson rallied in the fifth landing a right hook on the jaw sending Clifford to the canvas for the finish The fight featured Nelson's quicker punching and Clifford's strength in parts of the bout.
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Ogden
Dial
Nelson
Chicago
Scoves
Jack Cltford
Cleans Valley
California
Grand Theatre
Cliffort
Clifford Hooke
Ube
Cliffont
Clifford
Dane
Arrest of Ten Boxers Over Prize Fight Laws
Police halted a boxing event in Charlestown area arresting ten boxers and a club official on anti prize fight law violations. Names include Matty Baldyin, Kid Goodman, Steve Mahaney, Jack Sheeran, Dennis Ryus, Kid Freeman, Young Manning, and John Mooney. Club officials say laws were not violated and will contest in court.
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Heck
Mhelwa
Grantdste
Wipnistin
Wight
Matty Baldyin
Charlestown
Kid Goodman
Bestop
Steve Mahaney
Jack Sheeran
Eying McDonald
Rosindale
Dennis Ryus
Cambridge
Kid Freeman
South Borton
Young Manning
Pawtucket
John Mooney
Bortun
Sant
Suspended Firm’s Liabilities At $1,500,000
New York January 14 The head of Robert Mclay & Co a New York Stock Exchange member firm was announced on the exchange yesterday The fire consists of 1t Weeks stock exchange member Robert Moly and Alfred B Metay counsel for the firm issued a statement explaining liabilities at $1 500 000 though used in part as good collateral and currently unmarketable
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Robert McLay & Co
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Stock Exchange
Robert Moly
Alfred B. Metay
Couhsel
Gooil Pallateral
State Began Rebuttal in Mohatt Murder Trial
Bennington Jan 14 The state yesterday afternoon began rebuttal in the case of Alfred Mohatt on trial since December 20 for the murder of Ethel Maham at North Hemingto n. witnesses from North Hemingto n testified to the defendant s guilt. Keator superintendent of the ete Monge fart testified plus a later witness at different times. The jury heard four pence HA. Dimets Noyes of the jlp Critlet Weel ko lost for the revt W the week.
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Bennington
Alfred Mohatt
Baer
Devrmber
Tie Tittle Ater
Ethel Maham
North Feamigton
Willoswes
North Hensigton
J. Keator
Jlp
Supreme Court Sustains Malpractice Verdict Against Dr Ryder
Windham County Court malpractices case involving Dr James M Ryder ends with Supreme Court sustaining the lower court verdict. Ryder, convicted in Windham County, faced 12 to 15 years at hard labor in Windsor Prison after his client’s death in October 1908. He was remanded to await sentencing. the court noted no errors in the lower trial and Judge Rowell imposed the sentence.
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James M. Ryder
Windham County
Mal
Miselyn Martin
Joe Foreville
Aupreme Court
Montpallor
Ton Entad Rowell
Hart
Windsor
Supremé Court
Brattleboro
Rowell
Moatie
Pitts
Innge Rowell
Supreme Court
Thaw trial witness list reveals complex antece dents
New York January reports detail the ongoing Thaw trial as defense witness Dr John J Demar outlines the defendants family history from birth through early life. Police official O Mara testifies to seeing William Thaw in Pittsburg, and remarks on the defendant's condition while awaiting testimony.
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New York
Jerome
O'Mara
Lot Pittelmrgt
Willlaw
Pittabung
Littleton
Nat
Cowrer
Wstal
Willian WV
Bother
Roanoke
Hrepitel
Aunton
Sien Harry
Bret
Burlington Man Up Wartester Va Garbled Summary
Garbled OCR text from Burlington area reports a man connected to Wartester Virginia. Mentions a wedding, hospital, family, and references to mills and workers. Unable to determine a clear event, date, or names due to unreadable fragments.
Married in Montpelier Lane 1058 in Essex couple's anniversary
The notice honors Mr and Mrs George W Stevens of Essex marking their 50th anniversary with family recollections. They moved from Huntington to Bolton and later to Duxbury then Tallent. George W Stevens, born 1821, served Bolton in the legislature in 1888, was a Chittenden County judge for four years, and long tied to local offices and the bench. The couple are highly esteemed in the village and wish well to their family amid health concerns.
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Ann
George W. Towlay
Miteis
Montpetier
Ri Matton
Deluna ML
Gilbert Huntley
Duxbury
Wits
Stevens
Huntington
Find
Charley D. Stevens
Ste
Tallent
Bath
Amid Stevens
Amfaney
Arother
William Hf
Arthur Gof Tholken
Charles W. Harney
Bsens
Bolton
Chittenden
Brevens
Lare
Mir
Stevent
Frerik Ox
Lund
National attempt to unify automobile registration law
A discussion of a proposed national approach to automobile registration aimed at eliminating state by state exemptions. The piece notes Rutland County's 80 registered machines and contrasts state practices, citing New Jersey and other communities where enforcement varied, and mentions 1907 registration counts across the nation.
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Spall Jon
Ortha de Matthews
Rutland County
Vermont
Arto
Tate
New Jersey
Cariéta
Rutland Emunty
Rhodes Examinations Set for Vermont Students
Middlebury January 4 VermontRhodes scholarship examinations will be held this year with Middlebury College on Tuesday. Tests will cover a wide range and only those who have completed the sophomore year in an accredited college are eligible. This marks the third Vermont administration, previously held in January 1905 at Nelson and January 1907 at Burlington. Two Vermonters currently preparing include a West Rutland graduate from Middlebury Class and Wilson of Bethel, a UVM 1907 alumnus.
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Middlebury
Rhustos
State of
Vermont
Middlebury College
Wertenastas
Vanudeytt
Tutanist
Hether
Vermonty
Nelmey
Jacary
Burlington
Oxford University
West Rutland
Midlebury College
Cloc. Wilson
Bethel
University of Vermont
Fifth Annual Meeting of New England Grain Dealers Held in Boston
The New England Grain Dealers held its fifth annual meeting at the Boston Chamber of Commerce last night. Officers elected included Frank A. Moves as president, Howton vice president, John W. Gee and Ch he Wood as secretary and treasurer. Directors named included Act, Walbridge of Paterborough. The Grain Dealers Fire Insurance Company then met, naming directors for three years such as It. Maris of Newport and J. S. Morrill of Lavonia. New officers listed Dean K. Webster of Lawrence as president and Milton L. Cahing of Viteburg as vice president.
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Boston
New England
Beasdent
Frank A. Moves
Howton
BR. Packingon
St. Johonbury
John W. Gee
Ch He Wood
Shonen Ins Act
Walbridge
Paterborough
Grain Deniers' Fire Insurance Company
Maris
Newport
J. 8. Morrill
Lavonia
Beans of
Alberta
Dean K. Webster
Lawrence
Presidiet
Milton TL
Aahing
Viteburg
Moneneuf
Haverkill
Treaurer
Ami A
Shirley Ladd
Hosten
Ecretary
Hughes Man Confirmed Amid Tight Nomination Lines
The nomination of Blackmar for the public service commission advances despite partisan divides. Governor Hughes and the Republican leadership push to secure the five-year term, aiming to place a balanced panel with William Foley as a potential court link, amid late-night procedural moves in Albany.
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Blackmar
Albany
Hughes
Abel
Waelnar
Brorkien
Banks in Session Report Barre Officers Elected
In Barre, three banks held annual meetings with directors reelected. At the National Bank of Barre, F G Howland was named president and A P Abbott joined the board. deposits rose with a 4 percent semiannual dividend totaling 317,500 since 1873. The People's National Bank of Barre re-elected W Moleher as director and D Tawny as cashier. deposits increased by about 16 percent. The Barre Savings Bank and Plant company also reported gains and continued profits, underscoring public confidence in the institutions.
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A. P. Abbott
National Bank of
Barre
People’s National
Barre Savings Bank and
Aldrich Biook
F. G. Howland
Hen Eastman
John BE. Sudth
Frank J. Burke
MH. Howland
AL P. Abbott
Direeters
G. Howland
Ben A. Eastan
Theo H. Cave
Bank Haa Imad
Wid
Iter
Pooen National Bank
Worthen
Eleeterd
W. Moleher
SD. Allen
F. D. Ladd
W. J. Smith
Culef
L. J
Hotater
Stllveynend
Uirvetors Tyese
de National Banking Institutions
Vin
Montpelier
Forday
Aice
Montpelier Na
Foal Dank
Alfert Tuttle
Fair Haven
Vivo Dames W. Trock
Levi
Burlington Vital Statistics for 1907 City Deaths
Burlington records detail 1907 vital statistics showing total deaths for the year and breakdowns by birthplace and hospital, with notes on birth rates and population context. The fragment hints at high mortality in a small city, including figures for births and resident deaths in hospitals.
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Burlington
Jan
Itmla
General Josiah Picketts War Remains Noted in Town
Mars January report recalls General Jonah Wekett a Civil War veteran visiting the home. The text notes a November 21, 1822 birth in Haverly Maes and references a recent arrest and a drowning incident at a pond near Sees of his pareote. William, 14, and Bert Denny drowned while attempting to rescue a friend at the pond’s edge.
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Worrester
Mars
Jan
Jonah Wekett
Haverly
Maes
Cold Arbor
Ampsbury
Mass
Devas
William
Talk of the Town Scene of Veils and City Arrivals
Fragmentary notes describe a social scene with Mr Pike and friends in the city as guests arrive at a local hotel. Names such as Clark Pena Varury Lan Seteage Cleveland appear in unclear context, with scattered references to arrivals and edge of the raree.
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Mr. Pike
S Clark
Ea Yytor
Pena Varury
Lan
Seteage
Geveland
Poultry Show Awards Announced in Barre Vermont
The Central Vermont Poultry and Pet Show announced sweepstake ribbons and top winners. William Kenerson’s Tucky Orpington topped cockerels, Fourrier’s Hull Leghorn female scored high, and premiums were awarded to Barred Plymouth Rock, White Plymouth Rock, White Wyandotte, Single and Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds, Brown Leghorn, Buff Leghorn, and Asiatics with numerous exhibitors from Barre Montpelier West Burke Bristol and nearby towns. Mrs Flora E Badger won the ladies’ best entry with Bully stoath
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Central Vermont
William "T. Kenerson
Fourrier
Asiatics
C. W. Coolidge
Bristol
N. i
Faulkner
Flora E. Badger
Not So Serious as Was Anticipated Frank Calevro Case
Frank Calevro arrested yesterday on Granite Street in Ely. He faced a warrant alleging assault with a deadly weapon and intent to kill. He appeared in Ely court for a ten day hearing, bonds set at $1,000. State’s Attorney and others questioned witnesses. no knife wound evidence found. Charge was dropped to maintain peace. The proceeding continued with counsel unavailable. Witnesses located, court adjourned to Tuesday.
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Frank Calevro
Hwime
Lyrah
Ely Court
Calevra
Forest Alain
North Main Street
Gates
Gram
Conti
Chen Vhanend
Culever
Gilain Hreand
R.A. Hoar
Calewro
Tuntain
Athoory
Beckley
Canstalle Niehnlewy
Caleyio
Calevio
Turners Falls Defeats St Johnsbury In Close Shotball Bout
In a whirlwind game Turners Falls tops St Johnsbury 28 to 19 as Matthews and Keefe star for the visitors, Doyle and O Keefe score for the home team. McLaughlin and Doran contribute for Turners Falls with Hannigan and Brews strong in defense. Attendance 400 at the hall. Holy Cross also defeats Harvard 20 to 16 in Cambridge with Holy Cross’s ball team delivering the win.
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Mase
Turners Walls
Cheean Matthews
Hensciel
St. Johnsbury
McLaughlin
Thinnis Fan Amt
Keefe
Hallendes
Eefe
Renee Doyle
Thy Haute Matthews
Cy O' Keefe
Brown
Johnsinky
Canly
Doyle
Matthews
Homehiel
Doran
McCarthy
Molaughtin
Hannigan
Brews
O'Keefe
Grogan
Thiers
Shea
Fray
Holy Cross
Harvard
Cambridge
Mads
Jan
Widow Mrs Denning Dies at Home in St Joliahary
Mrs. William Denning aged well past middle years died today at her son s home in St Joliahary after a long illness. She had lived most of her life in Packytrees and was survived by her husband and son. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced.
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William Denning
William Tiegning
Tor
St. Joliehary
Barry
Barry! We Reside With ‘Thele
Mr. Denaing
Corner sale nets one of Barite’s largest transfers
A. E. Batchelder sold the Main and Seminary corner property with 138 feet frontage on Main and 28 plus feet on Seminary near Fisho. The deal, near 18 000, involved multiple leased buildings and local tenants with leases to Grant A. Lane. The sale price reached 514,000, marking a sixfold rise in value over a few years.
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Main and Seminary Streets
A. E. Batchelder
North Main
Fretiway Rt
A. Lane
Fisho
Seminary Street
Crowley
Pasa Re Metood
Smith Juminge
Burlington Rendering Company
Batreant
Owl Connick
J. B. Sanguinetti
Carlo Merlo
Hotel of Arts expansion planned on Pearl Street
Barro intends to add 10 hotels with a new Pearl Street building for the owner, Hale, who is remodeling the property in a manner suitable for modernization. Ground-floor park improvements and a dining room are described, with space at the end of the wing to serve as a salesroom for admission. A living area and several rooms are noted, located near Main Street and the railroad stations in the northern city area.
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Barro
Additon
Pearl Street
Hale
aMies
Fourteen Candidates for Vermont Medical Board Meeting
The state board of medical registration convenes at Montpelier with president Dr. F. F. Godfrey and secretary Dr. W. S. Nay. Fourteen certificate holders listed include A. H. Wright of Willand New York and others from Hanover New York Worcester Morrisville and Pownal. A three day session of the board will be held.
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State Board of Medical Registration
State House
Montpelier
F. F. Godfrey
Chelsea
W. 8. Nay
Underhillewretary
EB. Whitaker
Barrereasurer
A. H. Wright
Willand
Harry Lt. Lawrence
Sheldon
Ls Bdonne
Hanover
N. Y
J. Hickey
Barynard
Macs
Worcester
Mans
Carter
Underhill Center
1. C. Shea
Mass
Dasid Na
Manchester Unity Odd Fellows Install Officers Dance
An installation ceremony for Manchester Unity Odd Fellows was followed by a dance and festivities attended by officers and members. The event included a formal installation, choir, dancing, and refreshments late into the evening with friends of the order present.
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Manchester
Aber
Tanter
Charles Eree
E So Witlaan Halvowa
Sunraal
Te Sivortimion
Litermicsian
John McCutcheon Arrests and Flight to Montreal
John McCutcheon, a private at Fort Ethan APs, was arrested last evening for a set of unspecified offenses. He allegedly deserted with a cavalry unit, fled to Montreal, found work, and was later tracked to Sizes's clothing store where he was captured yesterday morning.
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John McCutcheon
John McCutchern
United States
Montreal
Wnerry
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