Won't Save Murderer Wolter Faces Sing Sing Execution
Albert W. Wolter, convicted of luring Ruth Wheeler to his New York rooms under the pretense of employment, will be electrocuted at Sing Sing on Monday morning. Governor Dix refused to intervene after receiving several clemency appeals from supporters.
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Wolter
Ruth ‘Wheeler
New York
Albany
N. Y
Dix
Albert W. Wolter
Ruth Wheeler
New York City
Sing Sing Prison
Wife Cannot Stand Strain, Pleads for Clemency in Boston
Mrs Emyrice Phelps wife of Silas Phelps the Monroe Bridge outlaw under death sentence abandoned her Monroe Mountain cottage to travel to Boston and plead for clemency before Governor Foss and the executive council. She dictated a message to the governor asking clemency, citing illness six children and claiming falsehoods about abuse. Neighbors and North Adams charity assist the family amid the looming electric chair fate.
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Monroe Bridge
Mark
Boston
Emyrice Ees
Silas Phelps
Eugene N
Eugene N. Fons
Connell
Bilas Phelps
Silas
Morse Stimulated by Messages from Bath Native Son
Bath Times reports Charles W. Morse, former banker, sending thanks from Atlanta. He says messages of congratulation and well wishes received recently are stimulating in his present life and struggle. The note extends gratitude to Bath citizens, Morse’s native city.
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Bath Times
City
Bath
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
Morse
Morve Anya
Tragic double death from gas in Pawtucket home
In Pawtucket the bodies of John C Lang and his wife Jennie were found in their kitchen as four gas jets burned. A pistol, a safety key, and Col enota fumes were present indicating a likely self inflicted act. John C Lang aged 61 and Jennie Lang aged 54 were identified. Medical Examiner HL French notes probable cause linked to the gas fumes.
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Pawtucket
John C. Lang
Jennie
Ang Wees
Mrs Lang
Ehar
Hes HL French
Demand for seven million toll on Shanghai merchants line
Shanghai authorities demand seven million in tolls from the China Merchants Steam Navigation Co. The war ministry orders commandeering the fleet and selling assets. Directors seek time to consult shareholders.
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Shanghai
China
Hui i
Tne Domiant
Chine Merchants’ Steam Navigation Company
Sanyo Neovela
Hockholders
Ghastly stunt shocks crowd at Los Angeles aviation meet
Tos Angeles January 24. Beachey stunned spectators with a 400 foot sheer drop at the aviation meet following the Rutherford Page tragedy. He reappeared minutes later and signaled to the crowd. Parmalee won the two mile handicap in 1 05 2/5, topping Beachey who set altitude marks near 7500 feet, as reporters and doctors rushed to the field.
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Tos Angeles
Cal
Tincatn Beachey
Rutherford Page
Beachey
H. Kearney
St. Louie
Parmalee Alee
Martin
Thnore
Farnum Fish
Hillery Hendhay
Lincoln Bowehey
Lawrence Textile Strike Nears Yet Again in City Hall Meeting
In Lawrence Mass on 26, talks unfold as 20,000 textile workers' strike potential appears slim. Spokesman J E Ettor meets mill representatives at city hall with Mayor Scanton observing. Boston arbitration officials discuss a broader statewide action, with Max Mitchell describing happenings as hopeful though no firm decisions emerge. Ettor warns that those who sow the wind may reap the whirlwind as tensions rise.
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Lawrence
Mass
Dan
Jeeph
J. Ettar
Scanton
Boston
Reston
J. Etter
Max Mitchell
Booton
Ettor
Wood Denial Over Woolen Co Immigration Claim
In Foston on January 24 President William M. Wood denied accusations that the American Woolen Company sought cheap immigrant labor in southern Europe for mills in Lawrence and elsewhere. He contended such actions would violate the alien contract labor law and that the company’s conduct has complied with legal standards. A House rules committee moved to visit Lawrence to examine the strike, with a hearing scheduled for the next Monday and both labor and employer voices expected.
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Foston
Europe
Lawrence
William M. Wood
Wood
Home Committee On
Lawrency
Tabor
Crages
Yellow Fever Kills Gunboat Commander Levi C. Bertolette
Guayaquil January 21 report states Commander Levi C. Bertolette of the United States gunboat Yorktown died at 2 o'clock this morning after illness with yellow fever. The notice of his death comes amid naval activity and European warship concerns reported in London and Lloyd's insurance market.
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Levi Bertolette
United States
Yorktown
Guayaquil
Beusdor
Levi C. Bertolette
Wieship
Fire Threatens Danvers Insane Hospital Inmate Alert
Fire swept a section of the Danvers Massachusetts state hospital for the insane during the morning causing 1200 inmates to be moved. Sparks from a motor are blamed for the outbreak which confined flames to the area of origin and did not trigger widespread panic.
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Danvers
Mass
State Hospital
FAILED TO END STRIKE IN TOSTON
Mayor Witzgerald failed to end the longshoremen strike as of last night despite contacting the longshoremen's trade council and discussing arbitration options. Steamship agents signaled willingness to submit to the state board, while the council reported members obeyed orders to stay away from docks or not interfere with strikebreakers.
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State Board
Horemen
Longstoremen
Steampipe Burst Kills Two Crewmembers Aboard Ship
The British steamer Skipton Castle suffered a main steam pipe burst while en route from Galveston to Antwerp, killing two crew members. The vessel continued to the Asorys for temporary repairs as authorities investigated the accident.
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Azores
Tatin Toodun
Dan
Galveston
Antwerp
Asorys
Reynies
Minstrel Man George Knae Dies in Chenango Forks Wreck
George Knae of Claremont New Hampshire died at a Binghamton hospital from injuries in a Lackawanna Railroad wreck at Chenango Forks New York. He was an elder member of John W. Vogels minstrels and had appeared with the company at Barre Opera House. Mim Daha W Vogel, wife of Mr Vogel, is reported to be in shock from the crash.
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Boston
Western Union
Everett W. Burdett
Mana
Hhis
Colt
Telephone Company
Elaie
Ee ‘Ane Rampany
George Knae
Claremont
N. TL
Binghamton
Zoonery
Chenango Forks
N.Y
John W. Vogel
Minstrite
Focal Audienses
Barre Opera House
Mim
Daha W. Vogel
Anglo French Welcome to British Royalty Arrive in Malta
Malta hosts King George and Queen Mary with Anglo French welcome as they arrive in Valletta amid celebrations. The Medina area and city officials prepare for the royal visit, with crowds gathering daily for the event.
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King George
Queen Mary
Malta
Dan
George
Mary
Medina Frettudla
Valetta
Jannery
State Highway Costs and Plans Discussed at Franklin Meeting
State High Way Commissioner C. W. Gates spoke at Franklin Vermont hotel outlining past year work and future plans. He noted 8400100 spent on 15 miles of highway, urged towns to retain workers and avoid firing selectmen, and discussed funds from special automobile tax and general grand list revenue. The meeting continued with county reports showing varying speeds and allocations for road work.
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Pn Ae
C. W. Gates
Wranklin
Vermont
Te Wee
Gates
Franklin County
Washington County
Orleans
Chledanis
Tulland
Bennington
Chittenden
Chittenden Seownty
Tingtin
Many Towns Represented at St Johnavary Columbian Ball
A Knights of Columbus event in Ter. Strands hall drew about 125 couples under sheriff support with guests from Newport Derby Line Stanstrad Woodaville and Londonville. Dance music by an excellent orchestra followed a gravel march led by Mr. and Mrs. Frat Lanetot.
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St. Johnsbury
St. Johnavary
Jan
Ter
Strands
Sheriddan Council
Knights of Columbus
Frat Lanetot
Lanett
G. Asselin
Philburt
J. Celeman
WJ. King
Allyre Koy
Val Genge
Tierney
Charles T. Lepeh
Thoms Williams
Reward J
Newport
Derby Line
Stanstrad
Woadaville
Londonville
Guorge Caldbeck
Safety from fires prompts electric iron warning in Rutland
Rutland officials urge caution after three recent fires traced to electric flatirons left on overnight. Commissioner P M Entoh orders notices to all users of such appliances asking them to hang cords away and install switches that show whether current is on. Pine Marshal James C Dunn toured factories and other sites using电 appliances to inform users of the danger and the need for safe practices.
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Rutland
Commissioner of Safety
P.M
James C. Dunn
Men's Banquet Held at North Central Chapel
About 104 men sat to the monthly supper at the chapel of the North Central district on January 24. The meeting featured remarks by Al Cramton on Panama and the canal, with P Hazen and Weatherhood also speaking.
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St. Jonnsbury
AL Cramton
Panama
Canal
Yy P. Hazen
Noted crook confessed sentenced to five years
George Edwards alias Portland Fatty pleaded guilty in U S Court at Rutland. Judge Morgen imposed the maximum term of hard labor in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. Charges of breaking into post offices at Strafford and Stowe were not pressed. Bail and prior indictments referenced, with prior flight and confinement noted.
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George Edwards
Portland Fatty
Atlanta Penitentiary
Rutland
Strafford and
Stowe
George Edwania
Portland Patty
United States
Tota
Postesslen
Morgen
Mos
Jinge Martin
Atlanta, Ga
Atenan
Luppert
St. Johnsbury
Strafird
Edwarts
Stoo
Strafford
Morgan
New York
Baerwants
Winder
New York State
Naturaliva
Crastout Hrontin
Schley Memorial to Be Cut in Barre
Robert Q. McDonnell of McDonnell & Soma received word his firm has the contract for the Schley memorial. The granite statue honors Rear Admiral William S. Schley who commanded the fleet at the Santiago victory. The work will be carved in Barre granite at the firm’s plant and set at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC.
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McDonnell & Sons
Arlington National Cemetery
Robert Q. McDonnell
McDonnell & Soma
W. 8. Sehley
Santiago
W. Sehley
New York City
Harry Granite
Thieety
Washington, DC
Editor Whitney in ill health at Northfield News
Whitney editor of the Northfield News remains seriously ill with pneumonia. He had been recovering from a fever and was readmitted with a renewed illness in early December. A statement aims to correct misunderstandings and explains why personal attention by staff has been limited.
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Bred N. Whitney
Northfleit News
Whitney
Tim He Ling
PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF LOYAL SOCIETY OFFICERS
The officers of Count Laval St Jean de Naptiste society were publicly installed last night at Risignee of Columbus Hall by Jo opis Daris and KE Dosilets of Baat Barre. The event followed their selection by the officiake of their national the fetal at Woonsocket. Dancing accompanied the ceremony as plans for future activities were announced. Featured roles included treasurer Nelson Lak ellie bayen Amedee Landry.
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Count Laval
St. Jean de Naptiste Society
Risignee
Columbus Hall
Seempin Boek
Joopis Daris
Dosilets
Baat Barre
Fetal
Woonsocket
Maisie
Darly
Nelsons
No agreement reached at second street car conference
Reported failure to reach a settlement between Barre & Mont Tradtwm and Peter company after a second conference on a proposed men’s agreement. A Wednesday night session was planned to approve terms. no deal announced. Additional details reference Portsmeuth and a large property loss on a separate note.
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Barre & Mont Tradtwm
Peter Company
Fire department seeks lower tax rate and improvements
The annual Fire Chief Gladding report highlights a steady ten year trend with Barre’s total rise in fires and expenditures. It calls for continuing annual fire alarm box visits, painting hoses, upgrading No 2 station equipment, and new regulations aligning with civil service rules. The committee notes four new hydrants added, a stronger permanent department under new leadership, and urges prompt purchase of a new fire truck as previously approved.
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Barre
Gladding
Hho
Chie Gladding
Stdin No. 2
Chine
Sind
Civil Service
New Patrolman Named for City Police Force
Mayor Mutch appoints Edwin L. de regular member of the police department after competitive exams. McLeod led the list. Wane ranked second. The new officer, 30, will join after arranging affairs. He has been a stonemason and Barre fire department call man. Officer Harry Gamble recuperating at home, likely out weeks.
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Mutch
Edwin L. de
McLeod
Mike
Board of Aldermen
Moe
Sudnbec
James Mackay Choiie
Martinson Stati Co
Dorine
Barre
Vertral
Mp Tool
Harry Gamble
Vie
Division Street
Cutie
Death of Michael Brown in Barre obituary notice
Michael Brown died at his Elmwood Avenue home at 8 15 this morning after a lengthy illness. He leaves a wife Elizabeth Waters four daughters Vera Eva Hene Winifred and son Joseph all of Barry plus two sisters Mrs Martin Riley and Mrs Margaret Ivers and brothers Patrick John. Born March 21 1887 in Leeds Quebec he was a stonecutter and church member with ties to St Menina's church St Johns Court and Order of Foresters. Funeral at St Marj en's church with burial in Catholic cemetery on Horkbey street.
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Michael Brown
Elmwood Avenue
Luberestiowia
Vera Brown
Eva Brown
Hene Brown
Winifred Brows
Joseph Brows
Barry
Martin Riley
City
Margaret Ivers
Keene, Nol
Bnotheps
Patrick Brown
Trarre
Stomeph Avenin
Waterbury
John Brown
Tiattleboro
Leeds
P.Q
St. Johnsbury
Elizabeth Waters
Jern
Barre
Prine
Derrickman
le Plair & McNulty
Mr. Brown
St Menina’s
Aleebe Ty
St. John's Court
Na, Az
New Band Officers for 1912 Seen at Meeting
The annual meeting of the Marge Citizens band society elected officers for 1912 at Chiemeanian headquarters on Prospect Street. Arthur Lerangry was named president with Chanmrey Harris secretary and James Kearney treasurer Merle Clark singer A.M. Ne director Woo Gilbertson T. La expected to lead concerts in the city.
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Marge Ciizens
Nfijenre
Chiemueiciane
Wa Prospect Atroet
Thowen
Presi Jatent
Arthur J. Lerangyry Ficey
Chanmrey Harris
James Kearney
Tronaurer
Merle Clark
Siaenger
A.M Tne
Woo. Gilbertsen
T. la
City Debt Reduced in 1911 and City Improvements Planned
The Barre aldermen heard the Finance Committee report showing city debt fell by 816,009 in 1911, with income of 5220,052 and expenses of 520,067. They recommended all-night street lighting, purchase of a motor fire truck, sidewalks, and extra police, funded by a tax and sinking fund adjustments. A revenue increase may be needed for continuing evening drawing school, lifting the tax rate to about 2.90 if approved.
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Barre mirpici+ pal
Tts
Water Department
de Tieher
Aml
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Reulbach
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Mcintyre
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Asylum
Fitzgerald
George F. Kelly
Caledonia
Morgan, Vt
Schley
Whitney's
St. Jean de Baptiste Society
Portsmeuth
Jon
Bretrdey
Mlae Nellis Digoshards
Edwin L. McLeod
St. Monica's Church
Organization of Arte Citizens Bands
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