Big Baltimore blaze kills fire chief and nine others
A gale fueled fire at J Regester & Son brass foundry in Baltimore damages property valued at 500000 and injures 22 with five firefighters dead including Fire Chief George W. Horton. The blaze trapped crews under collapsing walls, slows and rescues, as seven more firefighters are treated for injuries.
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Baltimore
J. Regester & Sone
George W. Horton
Greime
Saratoga Street
E. B. Read & Son Company
Frederick Harmen
James Barrock
August Schriver
John Steed
No. 3 Engine Company
Chief Horton
Portland City Hall Fire Destroys Civic Records
A major blaze in Portland Maine destroyed the $600000 city hall early today and damaged the Chestnut Street M E church. Cumberland county records and city paintings were lost, while the fire spread to about a dozen locations before power failures delayed the alarm. Local assistance from Bidder Lace, Hath, Lewiston and Anburm aided firefighting into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Bem
Lewiston
Anburm
Chestnut Street M. E
City Hall
Nene
Cumberland County
Aawlarni
Brave 14 year old rescues man from burning home in Mass
In Middleborn Massachusetts on January 24 a 14 year old boy Antonio Veroni entered a blazing two room dwelling to save Michale Brodder, a 60 year old laborer sleeping inside. The house was soon engulfed as wind fanned the flames and firefighters worked through smoke. Veroni pulled Brodder to safety before the structure collapsed further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleborn
Mass
Antonio Veroni
Michale Brodder
Biredder
Clie
Otter
Brodder
Veron
Hat fire scare in Rutland waiting room incident
In Center Rutland Mrs Charley Hutetl ius narrowly escaped harm after a man yelled hat fire and a scuffle ensued in the waiting room. A teen assailant slapped a cap while others pushed forward. cigar smoke and ash details followed as bystanders intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Charley Hutetlius
Center Rutland
Comecneed
Eutehina
Femrtiar
Patrick Peer
Af Enenas
Tire Blaze at Rockland Ends in Pile of Rubble
Fire crews battled a blaze in Rockland Maine as tires burned across a pile near a building. Beskena and Din were noted in limited OCR context with no clear casualties or exact cause. The scene involved sweeping flames and smoke, with emergency responders on site to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beskena
Witnesses Absent Court Takes Recess In Thaw Trial
New York January court recessed as key witnesses from Adriatic voyage were unavailable due to illness and travel. Judge Dowling granted the adjournment while attorneys confer on hypothetical questions. Littleton declined to name witnesses, and discussion included Mrs Thaw and Evelyn Thaw amid speculation over alimony reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Littleton
Adrian
Hingham
Justice Dowling
Jerome
Adriatic
Dowling
Pitslure
Thaw
Evelyn
Tidieuloua
Blizzard Hits Boston as Northeast Wind Drifts Snow
Boston on January 24 reports the worst blizzard of the year along the north Atlantic coast. Snow totals reached seven inches by noon but high northeast winds caused heavy drifting and major traffic disruption. Mountainous seas plagued the South Shore while coast guard stations doubled guards amid the storm.
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Boston
North Atlantic
Trafic
New England
Atlantic
Leading Composer of America Dead
New York mourns Edward Alexander MacDowell, famed composer and pianist, who died at Westminster hotel at eight last night at age 66. Born in New York City December 18, 1860, he studied in Paris and Frankfurt, taught at Darmstadt and Vienna, and retired to Boston in 1898. He led American music as a prominent figure in orchestral, piano, and vocal works and served as president of the American Society of Musicians and Composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Alexander MacDowell
America
Foren
Westminster
Thomas Famni Prancen
MacDowell
Misa Nevins
le. Danforth
Paris
Pransfort-on-Main
Darmstadt Conservatory
Weinder
Boston
Columbia University
American Society of Mhusifiane and Conporers
LeFi Swing to Jaw Finishes Martell in Narrow Bout
New Haven Conn Tan Harry Lewis of Philadelphia by a jaw knockout ended Frank Martell of Providence holder of the welterweight championship in the 12 round bout. Martell was knocked down after a rough exchange and rose to fall again as Lewis surged with fast footwork and hard body shots. Both men weighed 142 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Tan
Harry Lewis
Philadelphia
Frank Martell
Providence
Martell
Nie
Arash Witlen
Mena
Menuel Lange
Lewin
Mortell
Hiv Ae
Henry A Lewis
Lewis
Displayed Elks Card Leads to Arrest in Greenfield
Fragmentary OCR notes show a police report involving an Elks card display incident in Greenfield with references to Rushend police and Berne. The readable text suggests an arrest and a sequence of names or places, but lacks complete clarity on events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Greenfield
Muse
Rushend
Berne
Vessel Driven Ashore Near Whitestone John I Starin
The New York and New Haven steamer John I Starin ran ashore in Long Island Sound near Whitestone after departing New Haven with a passenger. Wind of 961 peta forced her off her course, wrecking tugs have been dispatched and she is not in immediate danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Haven
John I. Starin
Long Felanl Sound
Opel
New York Snow Stages Rush Hour Strain on Transit
New York reports a heavy snowstorm after a week of mild weather. Roads and streets fill with snow banks threatening traction and delaying streetcar and transit operations, as officials scramble to clear and restore service.
Italian Bank Window Blast Shocks New York Crowd
A Jan 24 blast shattered a front window of an Italian bank on Elizabeth Street, exposing thousands in silver. Salvatore Pott, guarding the junior partner, was cut by glass but helped move funds to safety as bystanders watched a crowd of thousands. Investigators suspect amateur bombers aimed to rob the bank during a period of financial distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth
Pyaquale
Pati & Sam
Salvatore Pott
Vautts
Clerkead
Tf Ribbery
Thi
Pati
Thie
Feasaire
Rutland Liquor Dealers Weighing Options For Plan
Rutland liquor merchants express anxiety over licensing terms for the year. Discussions on forming a trade association stall with no agreement reached yet. Some licensees attend weekly meetings while others fear further restrictions could curb business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rwland
Rutland
Call It Cry Baby Montpelier Basketball Row Exposed
A Montpelier high school basketball controversy centers on a rough game against Vermont academy. Officials criticize unnecessary roughness penalties while MLH players defend tough play as part of the season. The piece notes rule changes to ease dribbling and date back to a November meeting of four schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Darke
Montpelier
Linetend
Vermont Academy
Monteller
Pita
St. Johnsharyi
Criscents
That Rough House A Fan Critiques Montpelier High
A correspondent known as A Fan vented about Montpelier High School in a letter describing rough play and roughhouse tactics during a city game. The writer complains Bela and Goddard’s physicality and questions if more discipline would curb the chippy style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reek
Montpelier
V. A
Goddard
Montpelier High School
Bab
Saath Leake
Waterbury A A National League game recap
Waterbury A A first and second teams defeated Montpelier Seminary on January night. Waterbury led 11 11 at half and pulled away in the second half to win by a comfortable margin. Whitcomb and Kramer starred for Waterbury while Atkins and Newsom contributed for Montpelier Seminary as the ground became slick from rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury, Ann
Waterbury A. A
Montple Seminary
Waterbury
Atking
M. S. Wde
Whitcoms
Montpelier Sem
Whitcomb
Kramer
Kionifray
Newsom
Atkins
Munier Wunsillory
Montpelier
Double Drowning At Amesbury Mass Lake Gardner Tragedy
A 23 year old Lewis A Woodman and 11 year old Mise Biancne Evelyn Adkina drowned at Lake Gardner in Amesbury Massachusetts after leaving home to swim. The girl’s body was found near an opening in the far shore hours after sunset, while Woodman’s body had not been recovered by night. The death marks the fourth drowning in the week in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Gardner
Lewis A. Woodman
Lewis F. Woodlun
Southmarcyton Road
Evelyn Adkina
Tor
Adkina
Amesbury
Mass
Jana
Ryoan
Woodman
South Hai
Desperate Man Tries to Murder in New Haven Fire Fatality
In New Haven on January 4 a desperate man allegedly attempted to murder his wife and others during a night incident. A fire in a nearby dwelling followed the action, with a red weapon reported. Virginia Peek and other residents were among those injured or taken to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Cadwell
Virginia Peek
Mill Street
Fender Sigler
Bos
Dulles
Gavia
Rev William A Fraser dies en route to Denver
The Rev. William A. Fraser, ordained pastor of Graniteville Presbyterian Church last October, died in Omaha Colorado while en route to Denver after leaving Graniteville November 26. He led a devoted pastorate, but health declined due to consumption. He leaves family in Cape Breton and siblings, was unmarried, and will be buried where death found him.
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William A. Fraser
Presbyterian Church
Graniteville
Oma
Colorado
W. D. Rows
Hoy
Fraser
Hisrley
Gol
Denver
Uriher
Ross
Aeeply
Ars
Es 'Amie
Kingston
Pine Hill College
Shesiogs
Marion Bridge
Craniteville
Hie Parente
Cape Breton
Murdo M. McLwod
Beaton
Presbyterian College
Barre Street Improvements Highlight City Work
Toluloners, superintendent of streets, reports substantial progress on Barre streets over the past year. Main Street cost 1,082.28, South Main 2,700.08, and Brook Street devices funded. Central and Techley Streets graveled. total departmental appropriation 60,000.00. The city plans macadam streets, better sidewalks, and optional tar or cement concrete walkways, with surveys on South Main, Washington, North Main, and Spaulding streets and recommendations to repair sewer on North Main between Beckley and Sixth and resurface several streets.
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Toluloners
Superin Coneleity md
Main Street
Sang Street
Brook Street
Beneausite
Teckley I
Street Commission
Gas Company
South Main
Washington Streets
North Main Street
Beckley
Rest
Sixth Street
Washington
Spaulding Streat
Tichardson Street
Montpelier Faces Frustration Over City Franchise Decision
Montpelier council faces criticism after granting a power franchise to Altman and Fins wires following a 30 minute discussion. Taxpayers say the decision should have waited a week after the application was amended and adjusted for the Madison River project in Moretown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Altman
Mad River
Moretown
Fair Haven Rector Dead at 43 in Pneumonia
The rector of St. S Episcopal mission in Fair Haven died this morning at age 43 from pneumonia. He was a Middlebury College alumnus and a member of the fraternity. He leaves a wife, one son, and a brother Dr. E.R. Cite of Fair Haven. Bishop Tall will officiate at Monday funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Jen
Ses Hoes Yi
St. 'S Episcopal Mission
Fair Haven
Middlebury College
E.R. Cite
Pair Haven
Bishop Tall
Montpelier Firemen Contain Two Early Blazes
Montpelier firemen rushed to Hillside Apartment Homes on Court Street owned by AL F. Sella after a small blaze broke out. Hand extinguishers doused the fire quickly as about twenty residents, many women, grew hysterical during the incident. A second alarm shortly after required tenacity and continued effort to control. Eugene Larechelle was treated for smoke exposure amid the relieved but unsettled scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Department
Howe G
Court Street
AL F. Sella
Fragmentary OCR Note on Travel and Stops
An unclear passage describes a traveler unable to divert a motor or vehicle reined by a person named Vermont and a route toward Nuethielt. It mentions a week, a liquor cache from Frewtern, and a stop at Rare where part of the content was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Rare
Unnatural Mother Convicted in Montpelier Court
Mrs Matilda Barrett of Monae was found guilty January 11 in Montpelier of cruelty to her children and sentenced to less than one year to over fifteen months in Windsor State Prison. Due to lack of care, Judge Harvey delayed execution and handed her to Fred J Saat for supervision. She failed to reform and a daughter was later surrendered. authorities plan to move her to Windsor to serve the original sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Barrett
Monae
Montpelier City
Windsor
Harvey A
Fred. J. Saat
Talk of the Town in Hardwick and City Socials
The item notes Mrs J E Sullivan of Hardwick and Mus Mindale Garvey in New York City social circles. It mentions a hospital event with infants and parents, a reinvitation to Gilbertaan's, and a whist party at Pecan Set with attendees including Mr Comal and a 66 percent figure in relation to the row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sullivan
Hardwick
Mindale
Phs
Wee Wen
Danced for Hospital concert and ball a success in Barre
The Hospital Ladies Aid Society with Firemen's Club Dance Committee organized a concert by Gilbertsons orchestra and a grand march, followed by a lengthy ball at Woodmen's hall to benefit the City hospital. Eight pieces plus solos, a star and moonlit decor, and a long dance program drew a crowded audience from Barre and nearby towns. Dinner for about fifty followed in Odd Fellows hall, with a large cooperative effort by women and firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Ladies’ Aid Society
Firemen's Club Committee
Woodmen’s Hall
Barre
Gilburtson
Odd Fellows Hall
Montpelier
Abontpelier
Indert
Miss le Spear
J. J. Bond
Manchester
B. F P. Jarvis
Mears
Lyle Perry
Bond
C. Averill
Mattie Willey
William, Holden
Edward Tobin
Florence Sas Vton
Aire Parte
Masons Hold Annual Meeting in Vermont Lodge Events
Members of Aurore lodge of Masons Montpelier hosted the annual meeting of Vermont's sixth district. The program featured installation and lectures by grand officers with Harte guiding the afternoon session. Evening activities included a ladies’ reception and a meal, followed by closing remarks and plans for a future gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurore Lodge of Masons
Montpelier
Manonko Distriet
Vermont
Ops
Mate
Harte
Eemion
Green Mountain
Lodge of
Cabot
KA. Thomas
Worthy Traster
Vernon Dat
Grand Tecturer
Hob Mortisaster
Wrewd & Elicken
Iediew
Pes Mathe
Ima Hall
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ELKS
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Rutland Police
R John K. Starin
Rutland Liquor
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TOWN
B.D. Ladd
Sen Bostim
Amsbury
Mim Blanche X
Adking
Clifford M. Cadwell
New Haven, Conn
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William B. Clift
Episcopal Mission
Qui Vive
Gates
the Town
Gilbertaan
Sataalt
Mulnetrety
Retirleck Sundey
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