Grange Founder Oliver Kelley Dies of Pneumonia
Washington January 21 Services were held today for Oliver Kelley founder of the National Grange. Known as Father Kelley to farmers nationwide, Kelley died yesterday after four hours of illness. The Grange was founded at his home in 1875. he was born in Boston in 1820 and had worked with the agricultural department.
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Washington
Oliver Kelley
National Grange
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Father Kelley
United States
Mr. Kelley
Boston
Agricultural Department
Regulation A T and T inquiry may solve telephone trust
Washington January 21 Attorney General Wickersham said the interstate commerce commission will investigate the Bell system under the Sherman act and trust law to determine if federal action is needed. The Justice Department ends its probe of the $6 9 billion telephone trust while urging a comprehensive inquiry into operations rates and practices.
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Interstate Commerce Commise Sion
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Wickersham
Commission For
Department of Justice
Trmt
Isert
Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Telephone and Telegenpl Company
Bell Telephone System
Commission
Law Department
Auese
Congress
Death of Shrewsbury resident Mrs Swan at 77
Mrs George W Swan a long time Shrewsbury resident died in her home yesterday morning after brief illness of indigestion. She was 77 and had lived in Plymouth Union before moving to Shrewsbury. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 30 pm at Plymouth Union Church with burial in Plymouth Union.
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Shrewsbury
George W. Swan
Heart Cheese
Plymouth Union
Swan
Augusta Wanl
Helen Gould to Dinner 1000 Homeless Men Tomorrow
Helen Gould plans a large dinner for about one thousand homeless men at the Bowery Mission tomorrow in New York. The event follows her forthcoming marriage to Findlay 4 Shepand of St. Louis.
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Helen Gould
Morrow
New York
Tomorow
Findlay
Shepand
St. Louis
Bowery Mission
Town in peril as fire devastates New London Ohio dam
A massive early morning fire at the dam in New London threatens the town, causing rapid damage within hours. Reports note President Toft returning from a trip to New York Philadelphia and New Haven with other officials, while Admiral Ven and a military site incident are briefly referenced in dispatches from Washington.
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New London
Ohio
Alteaty
Stovoce
Washington DC
Toft
New York
Philadelphia
New Haven
Double Drowning Grips Worcester Pond Youths
In Worcester Worster Mass two young people Aliee McGrath age 7 and Karl Porteous age 80? were swept into the water at Cooks pond while skating after school. Rescuers Edwin Benson Fred Watson and Henry Kenney attempted to reach them as ice failed. Charles Hasly near the scene was pulled from danger with a polo stick.
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Worventer
Mars
Lan
Cooks Pond
Tativek
Aliee McGrath
Lean Street
Pegntn
Karl Porteus
Geat
Mise McGrath
Young Porteous
Edwin Benson
Fred Watson
Henry Kenney
Charles Hasly
Portious
Kenney
Clark
Alma R. Dickey Dies at 84 in Manchester Home
Born in Williamstown Vermont on January 21 Alma R. Dickey died yesterday at her residence 180 Pearl Street Manchester New Hampshire at age 84. She had lived in the city 58 years and was the widow of James W. Dickey. Survived by two brothers Julian C. Lease Milford and Wilbur Leuse Athol Mass and by a nephew.
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Manchester
Alma
R. Dickey
Pearl Street
Williamstown
Wit
Dickey
Jamwel W.dickey
Julian C. Lease
Milford
Wilbur Leuse
Athol
Mass
Alto
Weee
Middlebury
Dan
Addison County Court
Ben Canwell
Hancock
Coates
James Iy
New Haven
Intdeor
Ruthand
Russell
Niv
Melney
Fouyetti
Smuggled Diamonds Found Hidden in Photo Wrappings
New York authorities seized diamonds valued at over $20,000 hidden in the wrappings of a photograph. The package, received from Nathan Green, a diamond dealer, led to his arrest as government agents recovered the contraband.
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New York
Nathan Green
Green
Talk of the Town items and local visits
Miers barlamp shop promotes prompt service as locals arrive and depart. Bethel, Barre, Burlington, Waterbury, Dovehis ster, St. Albans, Montpelier and South Royalton residents travel for visits and business. A city court meeting, Salvation Army services, a Montpelier band concert, a charity dance, and social gestures accompany a week of community notices.
New York Man Out On Bail In Boston Court
New York man Glen Farmer was brought to Boston and released on bail of 10,000 after being indicted for larceny of 87,000 from Mary L. Rogers of Beacon Street. He faced charges of conspiring to steal and forging signatures, with the case linked to events in New York and Boston.
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W. J
Glen Farmer
New
Boston
United States District Court
New York
Holt
Faure
Worning
Farmer
Bastin
Mary L. Rogere
Beacon Street
Marely
Educational Conference in Waterbury on English Teaching
A largely attended educational meeting was conducted yesterday at the Orational church by Union Superintendent W. Palmer. The day featured talks by Supt. Roberts of Wolfeboro and Supt. Leon Prior on composition, with Mason S. Stone and Mrs. W. J. Wasson adding practical insights on English and reading. Musical numbers complemented sessions as teachers from Waterbury and nearby towns participated.
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Union
W. Palmer
W. K. Boi
Palmer
Henry Roberts
Wolfebore
Roberts
Leon Prior
Winooski Valley
Norma Perking
Grace Robinson
Mason S. Stone
Montpelier
Mra
W. J. Wasson
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Kinglish
Miss Carpenter
Jackson Block Opens On North Main Street In City
New building completed by Jivwe Bros on North Main features a 25 by 70 foot front, glass globe display, Birch interiors, electric lighting, and seven second floor offices with skylights. Owned by Dr. UM Nelson Stockeon of Burlington, the structure houses the New York Bargain House on ground floor and includes steam heat, fireproof brick walls, and river reclamation improvements nearby.
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North Main Street
Ofice of Public Service
S. Motlixter Jackson
UM. Nelson Stockeon
Burlington
Hoh
Bieness
Kare
Keli ‘T. Rice
New York
Nargain House
Boston
Avenaine
Etera
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Jackson
Parmington Sees Rock Point Principal Accepts Position
Parmington Jan 21 The acceptance in ai x wife at Rock Point Machine hall was yesterday received from Miss Helen Seton. Miss Ogden will be principal with Bishop Hall guiding staffing. The Vermont Institute trustees will reopen in September. repairs to property authorized. Bishop Hopkins hall, opened 1888 as girls school, now endowment attained of 100000 to support it. Boarding for 43, six to seven teachers, day pupils from Burlington area. Preparatory and high school courses offered, with college preparation if desired.
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Rock Point
Machine Hall
Font Misy Fllen Seton
Mice Morter
Conn
Vermont Epi Institute
Wan
Ming Ogden
Bishop Hall
Mike Cigden
New York State
Hryn Mawr College
St. Agnes’ School
Albany
N.Y
Burlington
Newossary
Sehool
Bishop Hopkin Hall
Vicinity
Ttn High School
Juvenile Truancy Case Leads to Industrial School
Julio Gennett of Welsterville was sent to the industrial school after repeated truancy reports. Deputy Sheriff Hutchins escorted him to Vergennes area courts as authorities pursued schooling compliance. Gennett, 14, had been warned after two prior truancy incidents and faced potential Vergennes involvement if he failed again. His father, Sam Gennett, pledged better adherence to education obligations.
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Welsterville
Lewil
Thig City
Peas
Dickey
East Barre
Eabrant
du Vergennes
Runaway Girl Found in Brattleboro Area
Mattie Kennes, 16, daughter of Charles Kemnon, vanished from her home during the night after escaping through a window. Traced to Brattleboro, she was last seen at Cobb’s home near the three Briers. A Wardsboro youth was reported there in the afternoon. she was taken to her uncle in Greenfield and will be returned home.
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Ian
Wandaboro
Here
Mattie Kennes
Charles Kemnon
Tee
Brattleboro
Cobb
Wardsboro
Am Unele Front Greenfiell
Smallpox Closes Schools in Hinesburg
One case of the disease has developed in Hinesburg as schools close to prevent spread. The item mentions January 21 and references authority concerns, while garbled text hints at uneven or equalled weaknesses in a varsity program and a person named Fred Seure.
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Hinesburg
Uwieeslwrg
Fred Seure
Becomes a Candidate in Vermont Politics
Pawlet resident Allen C. Mason announces candidacy for the United States Senate from Vermont. Mason, veteran town official and deputy sheriff, has served Pawlet for 18 years and held roles in local government and state representation. He seeks the sheriff position and hopes to win the statewide race this year.
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Allen C. Mason
Pawlet
United States
Tatland
Jec
Distevet
Vermont
Mason K
Deteorrathc
Depety
Te Cha
Eoin
Idiram
de Mominathen
Vermont House Approves Tax Increase For Express Firms
The Vermont House passed House bill 37 setting a tax on express companies at 12.50 per mile, modified to 15 dollars previously and then raised to 20 dollars in the Senate. Conference reports on Senate bill 159 changed the death penalty from hanging to electrocution, with disagreement over the cost of the outfit resolved at 5,000 dollars. The House also advanced several other bills including barber regulation, dairy and creamery reporting, and a county welfare measure, while a joint resolution scheduled a portrait unveiling for Col. Albert Clarke.
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Senate
Weeks
Conference Committee
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Mensea
Pla
Mapas
Ryegate
Imwaton
Mose
Tolmon
Joint Assembly
Col
Albert Clarke
Ryder
Rockingham
Cascadiac Savings Bank of
South Royalton
Vergennes Centennial Plans Include 4000 Dollar Grant
The Tone approved a 4000 dollar appropriation for Vergennes centennial events marking the 1814 battle at Platts and for a Commodore Mac Donough memorial. The original request was 15000 dollars while further acts on municipal charters and village incorporations were discussed.
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Platts
Thomas MacDonough
House Alk
New Haven
Panton
Ferrisburgh
Vergentine
Windsor
Bennington
Hector Ani
Proctor
Lerise Coiummissioners
Underselling the Stores Philadelphia Women Charged 27 Cents
Philadelphia report notes women shoppers charged 27 cents for bottles of Bex. Authorities investigate pricing practices at local stores. Police caution on unfair selling schemes affecting consumers in the city.
Governor Haines orders state inquiry into Bangor & Aroostook strike
Bangor Me January 21 Governor Haines directs the state board of arbitration to investigate the dispute between engineers and firemen on the Bangor and Aroostook railroad. The move prompts limited disruption as passenger service continues and red potatoes head to sanitary markets amid a tense labor standstill in Avonstook County.
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State Board of Arbitration
Bangor
Haines
Peetully
Arvastook
Santery
Gov. Haines
East Machias
Samuel B. Haines
Witterfeld
Alden M. Vlagg
Auburnix
Freien
Bangor & Arventonk Paytrocl
Avonstook
William ‘T. H
Maine
Potatoes Rise on Railroad Strike Shortage
Boston June 21 potatoes advanced ten cents a bag today due to shortages from the Banat and Aroostook railroad strike. No potato crates have arrived since Saturday and only a few are en route.
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Boston
Banat & Aroostook
300 Men Idle As Bangor & Aroostook Strike Hits Maine
Stockton Maine reports 300 workers idled as freight movement halts on the Bangor and Aroostook line. Strike disrupts steamer service to New York with freight of paper and potatoes. Fertilizer plants and Searsport cowl pockets also suspended. Yard locomotives unable to move cars.
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Stockton
Bangor & Aroostook
New York
Searsport
Pioneer Scotchsman in Barre Dies at Home
Waren Cruickshank, early Barre Scottish granite cutter born September 28 1834 in Hintrey Aberdonshire, died at 1 Wyatoeet Avenue after a long illness. He came to Barre twenty seven years ago, partnered with his son Alexander in Cruickshank & Son, retired three years ago, then janitor duties before illness. Survived by wife Anne, two daughters and two sons, four sisters and two brothers in Scotland, plus clan and lodge affiliations. Funeral at Congregational Church with Rev. J W Barnett, burial in Hope Cemetery. no flowers per diversed request.
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Waren Cruickshank
Harre
Aberdeen
Scotland
Robert Duff
John Middlebrook
Troy
N.Y
Alexander
Robert
Cruickshank
Tlarre
Mr. Cruickshank
Hintrey
Abertoenshire
Barre
Alexander Cruickshank
Father
Cruickshank & Son
Rocklay Street
God Ward
Aberdeenahire
Anne Cruickshank
Masonic Lodge
Clan Gordon
Im Barte
Turkey Trot Horse Jumps Sidewalk in Barre Incident
A driven horse belonging to Joe Martelle of West Nill Street loaded a collision path when a passing automobile swerved by. The animal bucked toward the Union Clothing store, struck a pole, tangled lighting wires, and injured its shoulder. A veterinarian later assessed the horse as having the worse injury while the gum machine was toppled.
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Depot Square
Joe Murtetle
Murtelle
Barre
West Nill
Union Clothing Store
Auutomobil
Little River
Basilio Dente
Abdarouyed
Mo. Dewte
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George W. Matin
G. W. Darkes
Hazel Coburn
St. Albans
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