Mitchell Ready to Retire After Ten Years as UMWA Leader
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, delivered his tenth and last anita! address in Indianapolis on January 21 during the union’s nineteenth convention. He noted 800,000 members in December, praised growth, urged safety reforms, opposed consolidation with the Western Federation, and highlighted financial gains from under 40,000 entrants and a national treasury of $900,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Tod
John Mitchell
Anita
Unitet Mine Workers of America
Woot
Virginia
Maxylont
Meyeredale
Connallavilly
Irwin Flolda
Pennsylvania
Washington
Wyoming
Montana
Minera
Connese
Mitchell
TAAS
Agnes Manning driven on rocks off Rye wreck reported
The four mast schooner Agnes Manning of Philadelphia bound for Brunswick Ga struck ledges off Rye between Sunken Rocks and Ragged Neck in a strong southwesterly gale. Crew and Captain J H Shepherd faced abandonment risk as the vessel settled near the beach. Lifesavers from Wallis Sand Beach station attempted rescue but water shallow prevented reaching her. The ship carried railroad ties, owned by Amos Birdsall of Philadelphia, and was built at Carteret in 1870.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Agnes Manning
Philadelphia
Briawwick
Rye
Ragged Neck
Wwailis Sutute Life
J. H. Shepherd
Wallis Sandie Life
Thiesel
Shepherd
Tis Mer
Framewick
New York
Amos Birdsall
Carter, Mo
Foo
Firemen Struggle After Destructive Blaze In City
A late night fire damaged a destroyer of the Seneoh Protectors trade stake and left Chief McConnell briefly injured. The blaze spread through multiple structures, with $250,000 in property loss and no serious injuries reported among residents.
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Buffalo
McConnell
Pather Taker
Seneoh
James
Pro
McConnnell
Wins on His Nerve in Close Victory
The report highlights George F. Stimeon winning a tense contest over Sutton Nervy in a hard fought match. The outcome hinges on nerve and quick decisions, with Stimeon securing a narrow win in the final moments.
Fragmented text shows a puzzled assembly of notes and wagers
The readable fragments reference a capital labor event and a prize winner amid unclear lines. Names like Sl and Jon appear, with scattered numbers and dates, hinting at a parliamentary or committee report, but details remain obscured by OCR errors.
Evelyn Thaw Testifies On White Visit And Gifts
Evelyn Thaw, in New York testimony, described encounters with Stanford White, denying claims of abuse and recounting a European trip with him. She admitted receiving gifts including a $1,000 pearl box but said she gave them away, and she faced questions about forged documents and motives at White's studio.
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New York
Evelyn Thaw
Vlind Egwin Tolay
Eee
el Melanie
Effin Corie
Ty Laie
Keely
Madison Square Tower
Europe
Jerome
Evelyn
White
Abe Hummel
Cohen
Kihel
Hamiel
Eas
Bullet in Brain and Stab in Face Incident
Lynn Mase Jan 21 Guiseppi Bellelia of North Street Boston was picked up on the street and taken to Lynn Hospital with a long wound in his cheek and a bullet in his brain. He is 35 years old and had come to see his brother Francisco, a shoemaker. Police took thirty Italians to the central station for identification. none admitted knowing about the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mase
Guiseppi Belleelia
North Street
Roston
Lynn Hospital
Boflebolia
Francia
Central Station
Haverhill Banquet Highlights Finance Critique and Roosevelt Praise
Leslie M. Bua, former secretary of the treasury, received the keynote at the annual board of trade banquet in City Hall. About 400 business men attended as Mr. Shaw criticized recent financial depreciation, condemned lavish spending and questionable corporate methods, praised Roosevelt’s leadership, and urged a flexible currency system without endorsing a full central bank. He predicted the panic would prove temporary as factories reopen.
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Haverhill
Mass
Leslie M. Bua
Secretary of the Treasury
Eornker
Board of Trade Weld
City Hall
Shaw
Jivenj
Roosevelt
Jim
Roospeelt
Lange Central Bank
Hodovis
Uliwal
Norwalk Bank Reorganizes to Protect Depositors
Norwalk Ohio January 61 Norwalk Savings Bank approves voluntary arrangement to shield creditors after Ohio Trust Co collapse. Directors Blom and Thaming resign as appointed receivers, with reports indicating 203000 in deposits and total liabilities around 5080.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Ohio
Savings Bank
Ohig Trret
Orem
C. Blom
G. Tee
Wesignere
Yin Nat
Unclear historical note on January weather and events
The fragmentary text mentions yesterday's gusts, new winds, and breezes across the upper portions of January, with scattered garbled names and locations. The readable content is limited and lacks a coherent narrative or clear facts to summarize.
Explosion at Greensburg hotel patio injures four
An explosion of a simmonia tank under the concrete pavement in front of the Hotel Tapper caused panic among guests. About 100 feet of pavement and nearby storefronts were damaged totaling roughly 30 000 dollars. Four men were fatally injured and the hotel guests escaped serious harm as the wall of a nearby store and the hotel facade were battered.
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Greensburg
Three Widows Battle Over Late Millionaire Estate
Unfolds a probate court dispute where three widows claim a widow’s share of Joseph A. Greenough’s estate. Judge George rules in favor of the first wife, Emma Greenough, citing a 1874 marriage to Greenough. Emma Greenough’s daughter and other claimants, Mrs Eaton Greenough and Mary Kerekes, challenge the shares, with details of divorces and remarriage noted.
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Boston
Jim
Joseph A. Greenough
George
Greenough
Higgins
Mary Kerekes
Viladelphia
Greanough
Greanongh
Mtsical Angelos
Savanne Adams
Two Democrats Elected Republican In City Board
In Polten on January 21 the board of aldermen elected a chairman after failed attempts. Louis Clark led the board with Democrats and Republicans present. Mayor Hibbard continues city reorganization naming George W. Morrison superintendent of public buildings, William H. Minot superintendent of printing, and James B. Noyes as school commissioner.
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Noverber
Hibbard
Varios
George W. Morrisom
Witligat H. Minot
James B. Noyes
Formation of Young Men's Christie Association Reported
In Pittsford on January 21 the plan for a Young Men's Christie association is described with a meeting focused on correspondence and organization. A committee including Harry Smith Curtice Hitchcock John Harnes B J Utiger and Robert Laverland was appointed to conduct canvassing and decide on forming a new group if M C A is deemed inadvisable.
Twin bodies found near Grand Trunk walkway in Toland Pond area
Police report two men found dead and headless near the Grand Trunk walkway close to Toland Pond. Mell Pete, 55, from Nyrlan, and Pimshy Tauibon, 28, of St Marty, worked as choppara at Fitzgurald Land and Lamber. They were in a field accident while discharging a motorbase, later found to had been struck by a freight train. An inquest is deemed necessary.
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Toland Pond
Nyrlan
J. White
Chan Hevinin
Pimshy
Ixland Pond
Tei Dorning
Saint Liquor
Officers School Dates No 31 Vermont officers meeting
Officers of the Vermont National Coalid ordered to meet at Brattleboro to begin instruction February 11 at 2:40 p.m. A board led by Colonel J Gray Estey and Major H Ward Byer will observe work and report to command. All elected officers overdue for examination must report February 6 for inspection and receive per diem for board members.
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WY. H. Simon
Vermont National Coalid
Hrettleboro
J. Gray
Mi 4
J. Gray Estey
H. Kaward Byer
W. W. Ruscell
Eetioal
Tor Commandir
Oklet
Brat‘Ueboro
Pathe
Dog River Fair Suit Settled In Bank Meeting
At a Northfield Savings Bank meeting the directors settled the Dog River Valley Fair suit. W. W. Holden, plaintiff, presented a proposal which was accepted, marking a consolidation of officers and an agreed settlement.
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Dog River Fair
W. W. Holden
Northfield
Fan
First Chunk Church Holds 99th Meeting in Burlington
The First Chunk church in Burlington held its 99th annual meeting last evening at the parish home. Reports showed the church financially sound with all bills paid and a bright year ahead. Officers and trustees were installed, including Rhodes, Je Satter, and Whitcorb. The association of the grange occurred Saturday with donors and charities noted. texts to be read on Monday, February.
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Burlington
C. S.mopkins
Vermont
Giraige
Richmond
Grange
Alastor
Rhodes
Ovenidr
D. Je Satine
Tootitrer
M. J. Gleanua
Ebevant A
Jolnwen
CR Amistrews
Mondey
West Topsham Lodge Officers Installations Report
Installation of officers for Ethan Atlen lodge K of Pyne at West Topsham noted officers OC POW Owrler WG Mo As and others. Local town visits include residents from Headford and Bridgepon with sightings in Cradford, Sorth Thetford. A meeting of the JK and various community activity described. several residents mentioned attending and local business notes recorded. The text records multiple names and places with minimal clear events due to damaged OCR.
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Ethan Atlen Lodge
Pyne
Fwllows
Owrler
Dow
Ostroll
Headford
Alirslay
F Santen
Ut Brailford Kriday
Chon
Kridgepon
Connie
W. G. Mwstenon
Cradford
Thetford
Teenie
Hight
Katies Ant
Hagia
Waterbury Wadnemtay
Manund Hotenekbor
I A
Chereh
Barre Merchants elect officers in annual meeting
Annual election of Barre Merchants Association officers last evening chose Fred G. Rogers as president with a slate of directors and committees named. The meeting praised the group for efforts toward a new Crypiral Vermont station and noted good prospects for the year ahead.
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Barre Merchants’ Association
G. I. Anker
Vaughan
Wan i
Viewprescent
Fred G. Rogers
F. H. Lingers & Co
Moore & Owens
F. D. Ladd
F. D. Ladd Company
Auditera
Homer Pitts
Homer Pitts Company
Noble S. Love
Merchants’ Association
Tony
Wseviation Ie
Vermont
Tried Convicted and Sentenced: Death for Hotel Murder
In Newark a man was tried and convicted for the murder of Frederick B. Romer, an undertaker found dead in a hotel room. The jury deliberated briefly. the death sentence was pronounced with Justice Ten yok setting the date to begin in March.
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Newark
S.J. Jam
Wilsony
Frederick B. Romer
Urdertaker
Dp Dee
Cumming Romer
Romer
Siemen
Wilson
Tenyok
Swift's Last Audience With State Leaders
Barton, Mace, Ian report on Morrison T Swift and followers who sought an audience to present unemployed relief proposals at the state house. A statement from the executive chamber says Swift has already been granted an audience and is not to receive further invitations. Applicants for relief are moving through various organizations, with progress described as effective.
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Barton
Mace
Ian
Morrison T. Swift
State House
Executive Chamber
Lennie
Bwitt
Swift
Brooklyn Pastor Declines Burlington Call
A Brooklyn church panel reports Rev Lusi Voir declined an invitation to lead the Piret church at Burlington. Details show the decision came after Sunday services and involved the Sten Presbyterian congregation in Brooklyn.
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Bee York
Jan
Lusi Voir
den Burg
Sten Presbyterian Church of
Brooklyn
Cuotom
Reusen Atrepi
Five Per Cent Dividend in Robert Paine Cane Tale
In Montpelier a report notes a five percent dividend tied to the Robert Paine Cane venture. The tale involves odd financial maneuvers and a shortfall leading to a fine paid by a party connected to the scheme. Details remain fragmentary but key names appear.
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Robert Paine Cane
Talk of the Town court notes and local events
Fragmentary newspaper snippet mentions a New York Stock Exchange related figure, city court activity, a mention of a local area and a dance event on a Wednesday evening. The readable items reference legal proceedings and social happenings with several garbled names.
Barre Couple Wed in Bellows Falls Union
Cutler Parsons wedding at the home of Abe W. Parson yesterday afternoon joined Romamon Cutler to Frank Bunin Cutler in a ceremony led by Rev I O Shurhien. The venue featured evergreen decor and wedding bells. The bride wore a real suit with a veil. bridesmaid wore pale blue and pink carnations. A wedding dinner followed for relatives and friends. the couple departed for a New England trip by 2:50 train, with plans to visit Barre. The groom, known in Barre, is Spaulding School and Vermont Famine Machine Co. alumnus. The bride is Bellows Falls High School 1905 graduate.
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Mary Clary
Ralph Parsons
Mithd Ag Bert Tan
Mixa Seri
Freda
Mr. Cutler
New England
Barre
W. F. Cutler
Harre
Spaulding High School
Albany Duviness Collage
Montpelier & Wells River
Montpelier
Vermont Fann Machine Company
Heliona Falls
Ifis Bride
Bellows Albs High Gehool
Gladys Gray Seeks Divorce Over Neglect in Addison County
Gladys Gray petitions for divorce from William B. Tyrel on grounds of neglect. She cites the marriage under the name Mary Tyrel and asks the Addison County court to grant a divorce and bar the husband from further marital claims.
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Mary Tyrel
Addison County
William B.tyrel
Opening Game Of Girls League In Montpelier
The opening game of the girls racket league featured Gladys Gray and the Lora Elwyn company in a Montpelier match against Montpelier High. The high school won 12 to 6 in a game noted as the first under girls rules in the city with fouls called sparingly.
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Gladys Gray
Barre
Lora Elwyn
Addison County
Sting William B. Tyrel
Mary Tyrel
Willie B. Tyrel
Gladyw
Ticconderoga
N.Y
Ny Lanes
B. Doneway
sMicaicon
Tio
Sete Elwyn
Lorne Elwyn
Mucous
Kil Soares
Montpelier
Miller
Wheelock
Lulleide
Orn
Berry
Pees
Jestful tale of love and peeping turn of phrase
A muddled narrative describes a love triangle in a northern city district. A dismissed suitor returns to confront a rival, and a subsequent spying attempt ends with a deserved chastisement. The account hints at social tensions and secret courtship under stressed conditions.
Two Fast Games In Armory Hall Night of Action
Northfield January 21 saw two quick basketball games. Hewood Company Pe and Nor reserves faced off with the company winning 33 to 21. Northfield High School met Watgebiry AA with Wilder leading for the home team in a spirited 18 to 8 score.
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Northfield
Bmcket
Armory Hall
Hetweed Company Pe
Nor
Northfield High Achiol
Watgebiry AA
Wilder
N. U. Hi
Voth’ Paanes
Taken Back To Malone With Kelley Arrest
A man named F. M. Kelley, sought in Malone New York, was captured in Moretown by two deputies and a posse, then brought back to Malone overnight. The incident involved a chase and a wheeled arrest, with Kelley taken into custody late at night.
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F. M. Kelley
Malone
N.Y
Yell
Moretown
Pene
Allén
Aioe Ea
Kelley
Kom Naat
Governor Proctor Visits Montpelier for Insurance Meeting
Governor Proctor traveled from Proctor to Montpelier to attend a meeting of the General Insurance company and held discussions with local officials in the district. The visit was official in nature rather than political.
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Proctor
Montpelier
Reneral Insurancs Company
Haterait Indials
Camp Lawson Officers Reappointed At Annual Meeting
National Life Insurance company held its annual meeting at its Montpelier headquarters. Reports praised the year as the best in history. Camp Lawson elected and retained officers including Commander B. Menke, Vice Commander Harley, Adjutant W. Hanson, Quartermaster W. Robins, and guards Edward D. Smith James Sullivan and others. A social event followed at Odd Fellows hall with modest prices and refreshments.
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National Life Insurance Company
Sis Bell
Montpelier
Camp Law Company
Menke Walor
Harley
W. ©. Hanson
W. 8
Robins
Wheaton
Edward D. Smith
W. Re Mite
James Sullivan
Officers for 1908 of the Ladies Aid Society
At the annual meeting of the Baptist church Ladies Aid Society officers for 1908 were elected: president Mia K Taymtor, first vice president Mrs Ble, second vice president Mew Hatebiwer, secretary Mrs Gallison, treasurer Mrs Kidder, flower committee Mrs Rollins and Pansy Lewis, relief committee Mrs Aralated Mrs Nason Mrs Inglia, executive committee Mrs W A Perry Mrs Ors and Mire. Tayntor gave a history of the society formed in 1895 noting $2,210.81 contributed toward church support in the twelve years and high hopes for continued work this year.
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Ladies Aid Society
Ts Baptist Church
Mia
K. SL ‘Taymtor
Fleet
Ble
Mew Hatebiwer
Gallison
Kidder
Rollins
Pansy Lewis
Aralated
Nason
Inglia
W. A. Perry
Ors
Mire
Tayntor
Oripaine Ton
Ladies’ Aid Society
Etsaoe Lanner
Ity
Ladies” Aid
A Pleasant Evening at the Athena Club Social
A Pleasant Evening describes a social hosted by the Athena club at a private home last evening. The event featured invited friends, a program including art displays and dainty refreshments, with attendees noting the friendly atmosphere and small performances.
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Athena Club
Moch
Busness
Dangrate
Ark
Sammy
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Mine Workers Federation
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Stesson
Sutton
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George F. Stimeon
Bruh
Dia
Wihige Steiton. Vetl
Lebas
Framkiin County
Albans
Jon
RAD Eeries
Acick Siokeen
Stanford
Guiseppi Bellebella
Pormet
Jan Werd
Penn
William
Louie M. Clark
Boston Board of Aldermen
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M.C. A
Pittsford
General Bell
Star
Cylan
Hell
Wland Pond
Yeaterday
Brattleboro
New Grange
West Topsham
Ethan Allen Lodge, K. of P
Barre Merchants Association
Leon L. Cole
Newark, N. J
Megro
Swifts
Guild of Massachusetts
Louis van Dex Surg
Fortiny Y Comet
Northiels
Talk OF
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TOWN
Gailty
City Court
Batet
Cutler—Parsons
Montpelier High
Montpelier Seminary
Suitor No. 2
Quietus
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Norwich
Northfield High
Waterbury A. A
Man
New York State
National Life Meeting
Camp Lawson
National Life Insuration Company
E. J. Badget
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Athens Club
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