Fire kills four of Shafer family at rural farmhouse
Curtis Shafer and his wife and two daughters died or were fatally burned in a blaze that destroyed a farmhouse five miles from a local town. Two others, including a son William, were seriously burned and expected to die or recover, while a fifth occupant was injured. The family lived on the Shafer farm. efforts to save them failed as flames swept the building.
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Canfield
Dan
Thin Place
Curtis Shafer
Mr. Shafer
Effie
Sical
Jesine
Evelyn
William Shafer
Paris Plans Housing 120,000 Evicted Residents
Paris city officials review a housing plan to relocate about 120,000 people displaced by the sale of the ancient fortifications. The 21 mile long wall area now filled with ramshackle huts will be cleared and converted into public parks, affecting the city’s poorest workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Woruth
Rochester Clothing Strike Expands as 2044 Vote to Strike
Rochester workers voted 2044 to 228 for a strike. Organizers say about 3000 out now, with total reach near 7000. Manufacturers report no work halted in the city as New York houses remain idle. The Wagner commission had met here. local chamber cataloged cloth trade stats: 4318 male, 4541 female operatives, 180 youths aged 14-16. Three large factories employ 2428 people.
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Rochester
Dan
Gare
Rocheater
New York
Wagner Joint Investigating Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Ite
New York Board Shuts Nautical School Ship Newport
The New York board of education yesterday decommissioned the schoolship Newport, ending the maritime program that has operated since 1873. Over 40 years only 76 students enrolled and just 14 pursued seafaring livelihoods, reflecting waning interest in nautical education and merchant marine prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Board of Education
Newport
Steamer Mae Appeals for Aid After Gale Encounter
Charleston dispatch reports the freight steamer Mae en route from Philadelphia to Cuba via Charleston sent wireless appeal for assistance from the Charleston navy yard station. The vessel, 450 miles southwest of Cape Lookout, encountered a northeast gale but details of its plight are unavailable. The steamer was scheduled to pass Charleston yesterday morning as a revenue cutter Seminole heads toward her position.
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Charleston
S.C
Calla
Mae
Philadelphia
Cuba
Charles Navy Yard
Moessage
Marin
Cape Lookout
Ste
Pirates and Thugs Plague Hing Wa River Regions
Elements of ad hae elt a Kiem have become formidable and attacks by pirates and thugs disrupt travel. In Hing Wa neighborhood traffic is restricted to very strong parties. Piracy is frequent in the Dragan river section with larger vessels taken. An American company ship was boarded and its captain killed.
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Amog
China
Hing Wa
Mnesfe
Dragan River
Fry American OM Company
Boantel Pa
Tovdksy
Liberal government mandate sparks debate in House of Commons
Fragmentary OCR notes reflect a discussion in Parliament about a yearly measure and Prime Minister Asquith's policy stance. Mentions Chancellor, Liberal government, andWomen's role. context suggests looming parliamentary decision and reform tensions.
Taft Urges Action at National Chamber Banquet
Washington diplomats report President Taft urged the National Chamber of Commerce to mobilize business groups for currency reform civil service extension, consular service efficiency, and to back broad national legislation. He warned a second term might be needed to finish reform efforts while Harvard's Dr. Charles W. Biot argued for merit reforms over spoils system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C. Dan
Patt
National Chamber of Commerce
Izntion
Harvard University
Adjudged “Big Tim” Sulllivan Insane in New York
Timothy D. Sullivan a congressman-elect from New York City was ruled incompetent to manage his property worth about 1 million. He has been in a private sanitarium since last September and is described as suffering maniaco depressive insanity. The jury offered no guardianship recommendations and his attorney left the decision to the court. Sullivan, known as Big Tim, rose from East Side roots to a political career, with holdings mainly in amusement enterprises and New York real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dan
Timothy D. Sullivan
Sullivan
East Side
New York Assembly
State Senate
Congress
Big Tim
Cal
New York City
Jury Instructed to Acquit Quincy in Mail Scheme Case
In New York on January 2 the jury trying Julian Hawthorne and Jonas Quincy, former Boston mayor, was ordered by Judge Mayer to return a verdict of not guilty on three indictments. Two indictments remain pending.
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New York
Julian Hawthorne
Jonah Quincy
Boston
Mayer
United States
Quincy
Fire at Keene dries out Impervious Package plant
A January blaze at the Impervious Package Co on Merchanne Street Keene New Jersey caused substantial damage estimated from four thousand to twelve thousand dollars. Fire spread from the blow room to the boiler and dry house setting off smoke and hindering crews. Several workers were injured in the draft and rescue efforts with one man briefly unconscious and others treated for smoke exposure.
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Keene, N. J
Merchanne Street
Wtaves
Sawdastemu
el Russell
Simewbat
Ssowke
Buer
Belek
Aldermanic Race Sessions Warn Candidates in Chicago
Fragmentary report notes hardship measures in Chicago campaigns as candidates face cautions from health officials. Vague references to shaking hands and public health concerns hint at a tense political climate and potential impact on campaigning tactics amid unspecified illness fears.
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Chicago
Beten
Emt
Ecemeelieir Agpettet Hamdshaking
Comenien
Chain accident kills Naramore on Chesterfield road
Naramore, a four horse team operator from Water Street, died yesterday after a lumber wagon ran down a hill on the Chesterfield road. He clung to the team as the load sped uncontrolled. the wheel crushed him. He left a son and several sisters.
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Chester Ifield
Naramere
Naramore
Dowth
Natamory
Herbert LO Narimore
Water Street
Fitzhugh Out as C V Head in Railway Shakeup
Central Vermont Railway directors meet amid a leadership vacuum as Fitzhugh resigns as president. Edmon J. Charterlin of Ground Trank is elected to fill the vacancy, with KC Smith and KE A Chittenden added to executive and board roles. The move follows a New England railroad dispute and work halts on Grand Trank’s extension under Fitzhugh’s prior oversight.
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My. Fitzhiughs
KE. A. Chittenden
St. Albans
Fitzhugh
New England
Grand Trank
Southern New England
Southern New England Railroad
Railroad Hearing in New Haven Grand Jury Impaired by Absence
A New Haven federal grand jury suffered a disruption when a juror failed to appear and, reportedly intoxicated, interrupted testimony. President Fite Hugh of Central Vermont railway and witness Benjamin Campbell of New Haven trade management were involved as proceedings continued.
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New York
Dan
Federal Grand Jury
New Hawn
New Grant
Fitehugh
Central Vermont Railway
Ben ‘Amin Campbell
Yew Haven
Efforts to End Strike in Bangor Railroad
Bangor Me Jan 23 The state board of arbitration and conciliation attempted to settle the Bangor and Aroostook railroad strike. Governor Haines ordered the board to hear the dispute as President Todd of the railroad argued the company cannot raise wages given current finances. Union officials hope for a compromise as passenger service continues and attempts to move freight go ahead.
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Bangor
State Board of Arbitration and
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad
Haines
Todd
Hope to Settle New York Strike in Garment Trades
New York Jan 23 Peace efforts in the garment trades began with a union manufacturers talk over wage and hour demands. United Garment Workers leader Wickert outlined the union stance on the proposed raises, while manufacturers prepare a new offer. Rioting on the East Side drew police, with several hurt as strikers clashed with officers during the unrest.
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New York
Thomas A. Wickert
United Garment Workers of America
Waiste
Bit
All the Qualifications and Winking to Join a Woven Suyions
Fragmentary reader text mentions names and terms with broken phrases. The readable parts reference individuals such as David Melance and Hes Join and refer to weaving, art, and delivery. The overall content is garbled and lacks a clear single event or outcome.
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David Melance
Portrait of Col Alburt Clark Unveiled at State House
Gen Charles K Darling of Boston delivered an address before the General Assembly at the unveiling of Col Alburt Clark’s portrait at the State House in Montpelier. Donors from Rutland Rochester and Boston presented the portrait. Gov Fletcher accepted the gift for Vermont.
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Charles K. Darling
Boston
General Assembly
Col. Alburt Clark
State House
Aeatinle
House
Senate
Tall M. ©. Webber
Rutland
Dehalf
The
Domain
Julia
Ellen Merve
Rochester
Scott Clifton Carkie
Calsunl Clark
Albert Clarke
Granville
Det
Barre Academy
Wille
Thin City
Co. 1
Lath
St. Albans
Vermont
Highgate Center
Legality Is Questioned New Obstacle Put In Its Way Today
A new hurdle arises in the ongoing legality dispute as officials announce a fresh obstacle blocking progress. The move signals renewed contestation and potential delays in the case's timeline and resolution.
Vermont House passes college appropriations amid tax debates
The Vermont House approved appropriations for Vermont State colleges and Middlebury and Norwich universities, while striking bills on fertilizer sales and fee sales. Debate centered on funding levels, with opponents arguing institutions have wealth. supporters cited urgent needs and statewide education goals. Legislative actions also moved on taxation reforms, public health measures, and a dope bill. Senate discussed conservation and highway finance, with actions pending on multiple measures and a governor's pardon extension for Arthur Bosworth.
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House
Hrat
Rey of
Vermont
State
Rcuil Tye
Middlebury College
Norwich University
Hillings
Popropnaniae
Merv Dose
Johnson
Maughen
Randolph
Agriculturasi Perenent
University of Vermont
Martin
Bonnington
Iss
Rockingham
Weeks
Middlebuey
Ferrin
Ennex
West Vermont Tele~ Eens Company of
Pawlet
Quartermaster General
Wiliam B. Maye
Northfelt
St. Albans
Surveyor General
Howley
Darlington
Ste Tillings
Woodstock
Rutland
Vian Orden
Trydeville
B.S
Fittstant
United States
Jones
Thie City
Wiscounsel
Hethel Telephone & Telegraph Company
Bethel Telephone Company
Ondervd
New Yorke
Riehat Long Assamt
van Oren
Hydeville
City of
Committee On Orporations
Hellows Falls Village Corporation
Preteher
Eston
Forry Lo
Jsecretary of
Fletcher
Arthur Bosworth
Janary
Bosworth
Mae LaBelle
Kasex Junction
Senate
Hinehina
Died Quite Suddenl y Vergennes News of Cyrus Jarvis
Cyrus Jarvis died suddenly Wednesday morning from heart failure after a brief illness. A painter by trade, he leaves a wife and four siblings plus several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at St. Peter's church Friday morning in Central Falls.
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Vergennes
Gan
Cyrus Jarvis
Medaryla
Moses Garrow
Miller
George Daignault
Ferrisburg
Mra Tames
Caney
Bristol
Tlea
Nelus
Charles
Vitus
William Darvier
Charles Gerguard
Adator
Gerouard
Frances Patneaude
Central Falls
St. Peter's Church
Fire destroys hay and machinery at rural farm scene
A blaze swept through a farm causing extensive destruction to hay stores and equipment. The fire started early and burned the ground around outbuildings with unknown origin. investigators and local officials are cited as uncertain about the cause while residents report damage to property and potential injuries.
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Lowe
Riewell
Riasaell
Philomena stage drama charms St Monica’s audience
Under Newman Dramatic club at St Monica's parish a four act play Philomena delighted a full opera house crowd. Cast led by Walter Therney Maximh James Muckle and others provided a vigorous representation of Diocletian era Christian persecution. Rev. A C Griffin and Sisters of the Sacred Heart trained the cast while the Barre correspondence orchestra supplied musical interludes.
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Newman Dramatic Club
St. Monica's Elmch
Philomena
Opera
Iast
Audistoria
St. Monica's Parish
Armatours
Ontiag
Jovius Dioclétian
Britain
Egypt
M. Valerius Maximinian
Isbor
A. C. Griffin
Sisters of the Sacred Heart
Promiient
Barre Spens
Dence
New Dramatic Company
Nnane
Ite
Amateu Theater
Diockctian
Walter Therney
Maximh
James Muckle
Tertullius
Matthew Hagan
Raymond Tierney
Paule
Themetore Lascarive
Merry Carroll
Nabiliaa
Raymond Kon
Flavius
James Branett
Galvien
al Daniele
Ortan
Henry Carroll Macran
Fred Cheney
Clawlive
Pale
Serangers
Kephron
Patrck Marcellue
Rolamus
Torquates
Corvinta
Borilla
Mary Towmass
Terece Blane Detling
Johm Jordan
Phil Oimenn
Margaret Brown
Thy Vielen
Loraine Lorf
Afra
Ruth Humplereys
Daniel
Alice Meetionabd
Ealelet
Thrown From Biplane Fatality Reported in Berlin
A biplane accident in Berlin today killed Otto Schingel. Reports indicate a throw from the aircraft caused fatal injuries as emergency crews responded at the scene.
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Liewt
Otto Schingel
Berlin
Germany
Reverend J K Fuller Suicide Shocks Vermont Town
Rev J K Fuller, aged 76, committed suicide at his home after a period of illness and mental strain. Survived by wife and three sons, long career in Congregational ministry with pastorships in Barton, Bakersfield, and Johnson. He served as Barton school superintendent and represented Barton in the Vermont legislature.
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Donathan K. Fuller
Hie Hon
Keippe Woolly
Robert Fuller
Mr. Puller
Wie
Pind
Hiroki
Brandon
Raymond G. Fuller
Vermont
Mary Rogers
Pir
Fuller
Raymond
Montpelier
Plan for Two City Skating Rinks Proposed by Boys
A boys meeting led by Jos W. Gordon outlined plans for two city skating rinks, one in the North End and a Gospel Village rink at Lincoln school grounds. Committees will supervise, with city water and machinery provided to flood and build, aiming to offer winter sport venues for young residents and promote orderly recreation.
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Jos W. Gordon
Gospel Village
James Langley
Delmont Ave
Edward Mackay
Clif Street
Freeman Walter
Abbott Avenue
Karl Smith
Highland Avenue
James Levie
Hill Street
Kven
Federation Dance a Big City Ball Night
Nearly 200 couples flocked to Howland hall for the Barre clyig federation old and voting folks ball. The event aimed to raise money for the scale answer with generous returns reflecting the organizers’ hard work. Mrs J Murer ite Rufus Robins and others in charge oversaw the arrangements as guests enjoyed punch and wafers from a booth near the hall front. Riley's Singing Orchestra provided music for the Mannne.
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Howland Hall
Baek
Barre Clyig Federation
F. Cutler
Charles Wistaet
Mise Annie Averill
Fall Wraten
Fotr
Mises Rath Higsson
Evelyn Hugbee
Cieora Moree
Rachart Robins
Tinkie Rickard
Riley
Gift to Dartmouth From C. D. Stewart
President Nichole announces a gift of 75,000 from C. D. Stewart to Dartmouth College in New York. The donation supports the university and its trustees, with Stewart’s generosity noted in early statements for the college’s future projects.
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Nichole
C. D. Stewart
New York
Bie Nest
Sibule
Portmouth
Gol
Hogr Eneinerst Serewight Ak
Alan Accortatin Tere
Ak Stewart
Carly
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