Bold burglar robs post office in Sanover New Hampshire
Postmaster Sampoon counting money in a Sanover NH post office was threatened when a masked burglar shoved a revolver through a broken window. The assailant demanded the cash and fled after Sampoon and assistant Kewe alarmed the area. Citizens and students gathered as authorities investigated but offered little detail on the culprit.
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See
Mr. Sampoon
Sanover
N. H
BP. Sampoon
Ec Acats
Sampson
Wateh
Samp
Keweaw
Kewe
Post- Banypoon
Nafe
Removals in City Water Dept and Death Tragedy
The city plans removals in the water department as part of a budget cut policy. A young woman named Imelda McDonough, 22, died after a fall from a roof or window near her home at 45 West Third Street following an opera viewing. Her death is believed due to a skull fracture, with investigators unsure whether she fell from her room window or nearby roof.
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Nigee
Earl
Hrime Imelda’ McDonough
Noonan
Oliver S. Grant
West Third Street
Short J
Dusty
Oper
St. Peters
Wintow
Cheatrion
Knickerbocker Co Considered Cortelyou for Presidency
New York January 16. It was learned that the Knickerbocker Trust Company’s reorganization group discussed Secretary Cortelyou as a potential president. The committee of depositors, not the current trustees, is drafting a full reorganization plan while Cortelyou weighs his cabinet resignation.
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New York
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Cortelyou
Lees
Lnading
Rust Company
Cort
Thaw Trial Opens as Weber Testifies on Irrational Acts
In New York on January 16 the Thaw murder trial began with August Weber, a former Butler, recounting acts by Harry Thaw that suggested irrationality. Weber testified that Thaw’s behavior at the time appeared detached and his eyes vacant, as if staring at something distant, underscoring the trial's tense atmosphere.
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New York
August Weber
Harry
Thaw
White
Unusual mill closure hits Richford workers for weeks
East Richford Jan 16 The mill and box shop of L. Baker & Sone has shut for three weeks, a measure not seen in 15 years. The action leaves many workers idle and increases local hardship.
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L. Baker & Sone
Ast Richford
Richford
Jan
Injunction Bars Picketing Around Phillipsburg Textile Plant
Chancellor grants rare injunction against the United Textile Workers and related groups. The order forbids threats or money offers to persuade mill workers to break contracts or to loiter or picket near the Phillipsburg mill or along routes workers must travel.
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Gree
Chancellor Magic
Sorin
Standard Sille Company
Phillipsburg
Tribe
Wilk Wears Istere’ Association
Lodalia
United Textile Workers of Amatia
Bachelor's Club
Phillipeburg
Bearing the Bodies on Their Shoulders
Doyertown Pennsylvania January 14 Following an order from the state bean of ligation Coramer Beradsor is moving all the peatlew of the thentre wictinng auth uni claimed from the high schonl aasembly etn to Temporary wlaryune Ly busier wu aS ft account of the beck tesdire are telhy traneferrest shiuhier of Miva.
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Doyertown
Coramer Beradsor
Miva
Bryan Favorite Of 53 Of 151 In Dem House Support
Washington report notes 53 of 151 Democratic representatives back William J. Bryan for president, with Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, and other states not giving him a majority. Minnesota Governor Johnson and Judge Gray of Delaware draw followings, while Johnson Harman and others gain scattered support across the chamber.
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Washington Post
Congress
Johnson
Washington, D. C
William J. Irvan
Bryar
Florida
Kentucky
Louisiana
Ay Lund
Minnesota
Judge Gray
Delaware
Jodson Harmon
Redmond Again Honored By Parliament Vote
Dublin Iretaml reports John Ked reelected chairman of the Uriah forces in Parliament for the coming session. The announcement notes Ked’s continued leadership and the party’s stance as the term begins.
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Irish Forces
Dublin
Iretaml
Gan
John Keda Oe Ware
Uriah Forces
Comming Geneion
Yale Triumphs Over Dartmouth in New York Hockey
Yale defeated Dartmouth in a late hockey game with a 9 to 3 score in New York last night. The match featured strong play from Yale’s forwards and solid goaltending while Dartmouth struggled to respond.
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New York
New Toe
Vale
Dartan
Niches
Fire devastates Montpelier home of Frank L Pitkin
A midnight blaze engulfed the Frank L Pitkin residence on Main Street Montpelier damaging the building and contents. The house valued at six to seven thousand dollars was insured with Washburn Insurance of Montpelier and Home Insurance Company of New York with $2000 coverage for furnishings. Pitkin was alone at ten minutes to nine when flames were seen. his sprained ankle prevented escape until a neighbor carried him out. Mrs Pitkin was away at a Hills lecture. Firemen fought the blaze as the roof and inner walls collapsed, but brick walls remained standing and most unburned contents were removed or soaked. The case marks Montpelier’s first major fire in years and highlights the building’s half century age and previous ownership by Deacon C W Stores.
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Frank L. Pitkin
Main Street
Montp
Washburnay
Montpelier
Home Company of
New York
Aetna Company
Pitkity
Pitkin
Deacon CW
Montpelice & Wells
Famous church in Boston burned in Dorchester blaze
Boston January 16 The Second Congregational Church of Dorchester a historically significant and once ornate structure in Dorchester Square suffered a major fire damaging the 107 year old building. The church complex includes the Dorchester High School wing and Dorchester Women’s Club spaces. The blaze disrupted anniversary plans and the pastor and congregation await assessments from fire officials and insurers.
Middlebury Hotel Annex Fire Follows Another Loss
Middlebury Janu ary 1 W L t Allen owner of a hotel annex suffered a second loss in a single day as a fire destroyed a livery stable and caused extensive damage to outbuildings. The blaze wrecked the property, with $1200 insured, amid efforts to salvage belongings. Allen, 39, faced uncertainty about rebuilding.
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Allen
Middlebury
Janu
W.l.t. Allen
Trial Portrait of Mahan Witnessed by Montreal Expert
Dr Dard A Shires of Montreal testified as principal witness in the Alfred Mahan case at North Kony last April. He described examinations claiming Mahan is a degenerate of a low type and supported mental disease arguments used by the defense. Attorney general proceeded with questions as Shires faced two hours of cross examination by M Baber, defense counsel, and Dr W J Upton also testified on insanity lines.
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Bennington
Jan
Dard A. Shires
Montreal
Iiadient
University of Vermont
Alfred Mahan
North Kony
Stirres
Anil
Richmond Church Names New Rector
Burlington January 10 The diocese announces that Father J J Mefarry will succeed Rev. J Mefarry at St Mary’s after his retirement and health related leave. Mefarry previously served at St John the Baptist in Anashang Walls and returns to active duty with the Richmond parish. Changes take effect at once.
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Burlington
St. Mary's
Ana
J. J. Mefiarry
Proctor
Piy
Anashang
Pather Mefierry
Windham County Appeals Bring Seven Thousand Dollar Case to Supreme Court
A garbled OCR record notes Windham county cases amounting to 7000 dollars in the supreme court. It references J Q Stariaway estate, a lower court verdict of 103.08 dollars, and the Dunlevy vs Fenton trustee matter. The report mentions trial delays and appeals, with a judge addressing defective records and invoking writs to the high court.
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Windham County
Apt. Ve
J. Q. Stariaway
Complasioners
Gil Ovate
Hevard
G. Dunlevy
EJ. Fentonant
Windhaus
Defen
Dhe
Renliet
Amd
Supreme Court
Aged Vermont Legislator Dies in Charleston
Julius C. Olver aged 1000 died in Charleston last night after a long career in public service. Born July 18, 1824 in Chany New York, he served as town agent grand juror justice of the peace and county official among other roles. He spent years as a correspondent for the United States department of justice and left a daughter.
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Charleston
Julius C. Olver
St Yrare
Dix Monthe
Vermont
Bithomy
Chany
Brigham
Young Toad
Par
United States Department of Joniture
Oliver Maver
Slate Workers Return to Mines Amid Strike Tensions
Slate company signals return of about 106 workers after a nine hour schedule is adopted amid ongoing union disputes. Several contractors hold back, but the majority resume mining duties as negotiations continue.
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Slate Company
Ork
Thane
Talk of the Town More TV and social events
Vaughan entertained guests at a whist party on Cliff Street last evening. Local artists performed at the City hotel, with further listings of attendees including Mannington, Budlegton, and Williams town in an event dated around yesterday and today.
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Vaughan
Uriande
Cliff Street
City Hotel
Eco K
Death claims Dr Shipman at Tufte College
William R. Shipman, A M D D L J Dy charter member of Goddard seminary, long affiliated with Tufts College, dies after a life of teaching and public service. He helped found Goddard, led its trustees for decades, and held professorships at Tufts. He earned degrees from Middlebury, St Lawrence, and Tufts. He married Martha Willis in 1868. one son survived him.
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William Rolling Shipman
A. M
Goddard Seminary
Ea Vormunt
Hie
Wiliam
Middlebury
Neewissee
Green Mountain Institute
Routh
Godard Seminary
Barre
Charter Incorporation
Oeer
Tufte College
Ng Re
Tak
Goddard
Tis
Mero
Tufts College
Rawlig
Seipwoan
Eltirety
Ae An
Middlebury College
St. Lawrence University
Tofts
Tufte
Europe
Shipman
Martha PF. Willis
Doh F. Willis
Fem
Elier
Albert KK. Shipman
Rovte
Criti
Tim
Tuftsman
Dean Shipman
Tate
College Hill
Death of Mrs L C Hammett in Philadelphia
East Montpelier woman Mrs L C Hammett died yesterday in Philadelphia after a long illness with kidney troubles. She had been ill since last July and underwent an operation at a hospital in Washington. She returned home, improved briefly, then declined and was moved to her sister’s home, where she passed away with Dr Mir and relatives present. Hammett was born in Philadelphia.
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East Montpélier
Philadelphia
Jan Plltik
C Hammett
Montpelier
Hamemett
Urlington
Mir
Hasemett
Philadel
Marriage and Death Notice of Mrs Hachmett
A widow, married 29 years ago in East Montpelier, died leaving husband aml four sisters Mrs Fletcher Philadelphia Mrs Harry Heintz and Alga EH of Philadelphia Mrs George Snufley Bowton and two Weathers Walter and Edward both in Philadelphia. Funeral planned in Philadelphia on Saturday.
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Crane
Aml
Hachmett
East Montpetier
Fletcher
Philadelphia
Harry Heintz
Alga EH
George Snufley
Bowton
Weathers
Walter
New Jersey
Edward
Philadelhia
Funeral for Mire William Denning Held at St Monica’s
The funeral services for Mrs. William Denning, who died Tuesday, were held at St Monica’s Church at 6:15 this morning. Rev Cray officiated as bearers Wilfred Marrion George Anthers John Griffin Alex Stevens Joseph E. Brown and A Healey assisted. The remains were taken to St Johnsbury for interment beside her husband who died two years ago. Out of town relatives Mr. and Mrs. J T Denning of Brattleboro attended.
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J.T. Denning
Brattleboro
Railroads Urge Narrow Crossing Orders In Vermont
Vermont railroad officials in Montpelier pressed Judge H Powers for a limited crossing order rather than a sweeping statewide ban on freights on side tracks. Attendees from Maine Central Hoot saw, St Johns on Lake Champlain and others argued for targeted safeguards while noting need to preserve travel views. The conference at the Payl hotel concluded with unanimous belief that the railroad commission should tailor orders to specific crossings.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Isoap
St the Ee Vermont
Wells River
H. 0
Shurilett
F. W. Stanyan
Blm
Hayward
Maine Central
F. L. Dyna
Hoosaw Tunnel
Wilmington
Roberts
Folcom
Young & Young
St. Johnson & Lake Champlain
Vermont Ne
Connecticut River
Eh Sugmestes
H. Powers
Payi
Bremarks
W. Witters
Bo -Seale
John Young
UC. Shutber
G. T. Jarvis
Tram Won Defeats Atallan Pleasure Club In Three Strings
The City league match at Russell's alleys last evening saw Captain Jones' team defeat Italian Measure by two games to one. Magifiant led with a high single and Letoument posted the high three-string total of 253. Next up is Commipollian versus Captain Reid's team. Scores listed: 249 and 289, 247 and 89 247, 230.
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Tha Sevagd
Orlna
Russell’s
Jones
Eigb
Eam
Gore
Magifiant
Letoument
Reid
Indians Beat Scottish Cribbage Pair In Close Match
The cribbage contest last evening between Clan Gordon and the Indians ended 5 to 3 in favor of the Indians. Wishart and Duncan beat Gordon and Taylor, Marshall and Mekonate defeated Stewart and Cowl, Walker and Priewt beat Nichai and Clark, G. Davidson and Brodie defeated Booth and Webster, Cormack and Pithie defeated Boninie and Phillips, Willey and Taylor defeated Crubelik and Taylor, Homder beat Goatt, and Resented Wishart and Duscan defeated Ry Mp Meieut and Will. The Catholic Order of Potesters and Ret Man's team play Tuesday opening January 24.
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Stedard
Gordon
Wishart
Duncan
Ro M
Taylor
Marshall
Mekonate
Stewart
Cowl
Ie Walker
Priewt
Nichai
Clark
G. Davidson
Brodie
Booth
Webster
Iy Cormack
Pithie
Boninie
Phillips
Scarlet fever at asylum prompts hospital action
Fragmentary report notes scarlet fever case at a state or territorial facility with hospital responses and a mention of precautions or containment. The readable portion references staff, a ward, and the potential need for isolation to prevent spread.
Five Presbyterian Church Sees Debt Fully Paid
The Five Presbyterian Church annual meeting celebrated debt retirement and strong finances. Pastor Rev W C Macintyre presided as 61 new members were welcomed, bringing total membership to 241. Treas Alex Hanton reported about 2500 raised in the year to cover all bills, with collections and gifts totaling 620.09 to clear the debt, and three new board members were elected alongside reappointments.
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Five Presbyterian Church
Alex. Ifantim
W. C. Macintyre
Mangers
William, Ibuty
Rott Beagrie
Duncan Rewart
Ales, Wanton
John Phillips
Willian McDonald
Doin Stewart
William Windlater
Barre City Hospital Trustees Elect New Officers
Barre City hospital directors held their annual meeting at A. G. Fay's office and elected officers including president Dr M L Chandler and secretary A G Fay. Executive committee members named were Chandler McSweeney and Langtey. finance committee members include McSweeney Currier and Smith. Donations announced totaled 285 to Hrpthess and 25 to B Dodge.
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Barre City Hospital
A. G. Fay
Eng
Ane
M.L. Chandler
Ident
W. HE. Laseff
J. Wo Jacl J
M. L. Chandler
J. B. McSweeney
F. £. Langtey
J. BE. McSweeney
B.S. Currier
J.B. Smith
B. Dodge
Installations at Graniteville Public Officers Installed
A public installation of officers for Robert Enarint Coan and others was held in Graniteville. Officers named include D. H.CR Tow Leahy P Margifielt Vo John Sheridan TR Howant Hanigan treasurer W. TH Miles recording secretary T. J. Minsegpis trustees Joseph Houghton Peter Murphy Thomas Ge conductors Frances Johdak Murplys guards Peter Want John Finnegan. Afterward, dancing and refreshments followed. Division No. 2 AOH vows a public installation Friday with George H. Sherman expected to speak. a large crowd is hoped.
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Robert
Enarint Coan
Graniteville
D. H. CR
Leahy
Margifielt Vo
John Sheridan
Howant Hanigan
W. TH. Miles
Nan Ca
J.B. Fitepatrick
Jing
T. J. Minsegpis
Joseph Houghton
Peter Murphy
Thomas Ge
France Johdak Murplys Wentinels
Peter Want
John Finnegan
A. O. HL
Wid
Miles’ Hall
George H. Sherman
Ps Seer
Ladies' Night At Manchard Work Presented By Sir Knights
The third annual Tadins event at the Masonic Room in Ke held last evening, drawing about 150 attendees including Sir Knights with wives and lady friends. A short musical program entertained then Gertende sor and Gladys Hichford performed, followed by refreshments and card games organized by a committee including George Hu ey, W Reynolds, and Clinton Gore.
One case in court involving breach of peace
A man, Foe Darlae, was fined after an evening incident in the city. He faced a breach of the peace charge and was arrested by the police. Details of the case appear unclear due to damaged text.
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Leewr Heined
Presb City
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