Bomb Strike Destroys Glasgow Crystal Palace Conservatory
In Glasgow on January 24 a bomb attack, likely by militant suffragettes, wrecked the Kibble Crystal Palace conservatory at the botanical gardens. A caretaker cut a second fuse and escaped injury as footprints and a black silk veil nearby hinted at female assailants. An empty champagne bottle and cake were found among debris.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Glasgow Botanicsal Gardens
Kibble Crystal Palace
Astronomer Sir David Gill Dies in London
Sir David Gill, the Scottish astronomer, died in London at age 91. He served as president of the British Astronomical Association and held degrees from multiple universities. Gill was a member of science academies in Washington, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, St. Petersburg, Berlin, Stockholm, and an associate of the French Institute. He was knighted by King Edward in 1900.
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King Edward
Tendon
David Gill
David
Britishapociation
Academies of Science
Washington
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Stockholm
Edward
New Haven to Withdraw From Management in Phased Manner
Howard Elliott, chairman of New Haven lines, said at a dinner that the railroad will take time to separate ownership and control from its assets. Directors favor a first class operation and aim to meet public and federal expectations, evidenced by withdrawing from management of the Boston & Maine and agreeing to step back from the Ton and Albany lines.
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New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Howard Elliott
John A. Sleicher
New Haven Railroad
Boston & Maine
Ton & Albany Road
Eiliott
Revolt Breaks Out in Haiti City of Gonaives
Revolt erupts in Gonaives Artibonite with Oreste Zamor as rebel leader. Zamor former governor and ex minister of war. General Desormes leads forces from Cap Haitien toward Hinche as Port au Prince watches. Towns near Cap Haitien and Fort Lierre mentioned in advancing moves.
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Haiten
Haiti
Dan
Gonaives
Artibonite
Oreste Zamor
Port Au Prince
Desormes
Cape Haitien
Fort Lierte
Hinche
Cape Haltien
Rates cut across sea crossing in German shipping plan
Bremen Germany Jan 24 The trans ocean rate war opens with German firms announcing third class passengers can pay reduced rates for the same accommodations as cabin passengers, effective immediately.
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North German Lloyd Company
Bremen
Germany
Rman
Ocean
Skull Fracture from Falling Tree in Morrisville
Morrisville January 24 details a serious accident in the Elmore mountain woods where Grant was injured while working. A falling timber struck him on the left side, causing a skull fracture at the base of the brain and a cranial hemorrhage. No surface wound is reported and doctors fear complications.
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Morrisville
Grant
Elmore Mountain
Redfield Praised Manufacturers and Readjustment View
Rew Haven Conn Jap 24 An af firmative view of business was the keynote of a Speech Secretary Redfield before the Chamber of Commerce. He praised American manufacturers for readjustment to new tariff conditions and warned against sensational forecasts of foreign competition. He urged calm, arguing America is better off, Europe recovering, and the era of doubt giving way to hope in business.
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Rew Haven
Conn
Redfield
Dany
India
Argentina
Brazil
Germany
England
America
American
Amer Jon
Europe
Want Sheriff Removed in Jamestown Beardsley Case
George T. Armstrong and Robert S. Jackson file affidavits with Governor Glynn to seek removal of Floway Sheriff Gust A. Anderson after sharp criticism of his handling of the Beardsley case. They claim he failed to arrest Beardsley promptly, aiding Putnam, and discuss his long police tenure in Jamestown and 2012 election as sheriff.
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Jamestown
N.Y
George T. Armstrong
Robert
Jackson
Thie Ety
Glynn
Gust A. Anderson
Beardsley
Anderson
Bourdeley
Putnam Anding
Putnam
Thin City
British Columbia fruit growers seek ban on Ortenailh
Victoria BC Jan 24 The annual convention of British Columbia fruit growers unanimously adopted a resolution calling for the exclusion of all Ortenailh from the Dominion. Delegates said the situation was becoming intolerable and demanded action.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Dominion
Sayres Return From Europe On Liner Journey
Mr and Mrs Francia B Sayre arrive on the liner Majestic after a European trip. They reached port late and spent the night at Quarantine. Mrs Sayre was assisted ashore by steps and boarded the revenue cutter Manhattan to city harbor. The rough sea left a protective impression on the White House bride.
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New York
Francia B. Sayre
Jensie .Wilson
Lajestic
Siegel Stores Plan To Protect Creditors Outlined
In New York creditors are informed of a proposed reorganizing plan for the Henry Siegel stores. The plan would protect assets of the mercantile interests and outline treatment of all secured claims. A committee prepares two separate steps for restructuring involving the Siegel company operations in New York and Boston.
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Henry Siegel
New York
Pias
Aries
Treatneak
Feta ™ Cent
Newerland
Geelo Desling
Siegel
Basten
Shotting claims and discharge in Sermerville case
A young man in Sermerville involved in a shooting incident with Monroe PF. Ellis of Masking Ridge N Jy was yesterday released from custody. Officials said Carl Roe session was proven false in every respect. Ellis had been shot two years ago while at dinner, possibly by Annebots Spree or through a window.
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Sermerville
Monroe PF
Ellis
Masking Ridge
N. Jy
Carl Roe
Anneboty Spree
Bandits loot passenger train near Facklers Alabama
Rail detectives and deputy sheriffs search for three men who looted mail and express cars on the Southern railway near Facklers Alabama. After starting the locomotive and two cars on a wild run for 19 miles the engine died. They took about $100 from the express car. passengers were not harmed.
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Fucklers
Alabama
Southern Railway
Here
Horsen
Sullivan shoots wife then commits suicide in Ohio
Toledo, Ohio January 24. William Sullivan a lake captain shot his wife five times then drank poison and cut his throat. He died soon after. Motive unknown.
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William Sullivan
Toledo
Ohio
Hoth
Sullivan
Expelled for alleged spying by the Pocahontas union
At Tochinapolia Indiana on January 24 the United Mine Workers convention expelled the Pocahontas West Virginia union 97 as a spy group run by a detective agency. The vote was unanimous amid cheers. The convention also backed federal laws for wages and compensation and discussed federation consolidations and a national party.
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Tochinapolia
Ind
Pocahontas
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
M. D. Whitesell
Thomas Cairns
Clarendon
Pocalontan
United Mine Workers of Armories
Aes
Charler H. Moyer
Western Federation
National Bar Party
American Federation of Labor
Gas Toll at Corona: Sorahan Family Overcome by Gas
In Corona Long Island Daniel Sorahan and his five daughters aged 5 to 18 were found unconscious in their home after gas apparently leaked or was inhaled. Three daughters Katie Grace and Madeline died. the father and remaining two daughters were hospitalized.
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Daniel Sorahan
Corona
Long Island
New York
Katie
Grace
Madeline
Caledonia A. A. Wins Fifth Straight in Tough Tilt
Wells River Jan 24 Caledonia A. A. captured its fifth straight victory by edging Attleboro 30 to 29 in a rough contest. Vaughn offered stiff resistance but Caledonia’s Vann led scorers with key baskets as the home club built a 43 to 21 lead after one period and 21 to 16 after two. Caledonia meets Tufts Entlege next on Feb T. Time three periods two im ne and one itminate.
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Wells River
Caledonia A. A
Crom Tt
Soe Rae Masa. A. Ay
Atustore
Caledonians
Vaughn
Vann
Visiters
Onesiders Am
Ube
Massachusetts
Caleventine
Tufteentlege Feb. T
Baskets
Stomm
Tee Oeeas
Veaghn
Vana
Cheadle Crvenne Gs
Attlebore
A. Asa
R. McKenzie
Atiemlanre
Excitement at Claremont as organizer arrested
Claremont New Hampshire January 24. Organizer Laut was arrested for speaking at a machine shop defying a local ordinance. Crowds gathered as he was detained en route to a box platform and later held on charges of disrupting public order with a large show of support from workers. His counsel pledged to fight the charge.
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Claremont
N. H
Laut
Yesteray
AL Che
Concord
Luthringer
Lion Central Street
Cape Cole
Cole
Wim
Lathringer
Laithringer
H. F. Johnson
Hosea W. Parker
J Luthringer
Allthoringer
Old Sword Restored From Harper's Ferry Loss
Boston veteran Captain David W. Lew recovered a sword lost by his Ver mont Ninth Regiment during Harper's Ferry and captured by Stonewall Jackson’s forces. The hilt bore Lewin’s engraved name and unit. A Pittsburgh man sent a letter from Wittsburg Va claiming possession and seeking to return the relic to Lew. Colonel Mannon forwarded the message, and Lewin’s sword is now back with its rightful owner after decades.
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Ington
David W. Lewis
Boston
Verfont
Marper’s Ferry
Stonewall Jackson
Citmene
Brattlebury
Lewin
Lewis
Urattleher
Frank Emereda
Harper's Ferry
Winchester
Exnergon
Vermont
Charles Rodwhins
Wittsburg
Thomas Mannon
Vermont Soldiers’ Home
Imre
G. A. Kt
Eward
Tts
Hannon
Captain
Ite
Legria
Pittabirg
Nnt
Littlefielde
Gettysburg
Wilterness
Overdrawn Account Leads to Court Return
W. Wood overdrawn his bank account and made checks good for 21 dollars. In Albans on January 24 W. Wao was arrested on a charge related to attempting to obtain valuables from L. Vincent of Richford. Upon arraignment in city court he asked to make the check good and the case was adjourned.
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LW. Wood
Bt Albans
Dan
W. Wao
L. Vincent
Richford
Whit
Woo
Vincent i
Women Police For Washington If Chief Sylvester’s Plan Passes
District of Columbia Police Chief Richard Sylvester advocates hiring women for police duties nationwide. He argues women’s employment would improve service and safety, though the plan faces scrutiny and potential qualification hurdles before adoption.
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Washington
Ws. Vn
Richard Sylvester
Vision
District of Columbia
Eco
Sumesa
Little Store Fire Repeats Loss at Brook Street
Late homegoers found flames at the little store on the ledges off Brook Street owned by Michael Good and run by Daniel Romanis. Loss under 800 dollars, insured with G H Pape agency. Fire, origin unknown, swept a half story building of flimsy construction. Firemen fought with water after initial chemicals proved ineffective. The blaze damaged most stock, all but some remains saved. Chief Gladding inspected ruins after daylight. The February fire caused earlier damage to the store as well.
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Brook Street
Michael Good
Daniel Romanis
G. H. Pape
Hawes
Maple Avenue
North Seminary Streets
Gladding
Romania
Hotel Loss Adjusted In Wake Of City Fire
Insurance adjusters confirmed a satisfactory adjustment for the builder A B Martin and settled lease and household losses. Salvage may recover about 20 percent. exterior brick and granite trim remain usable for a new building. Neighbors and guests dispersed to Manchester and New York. valuables were found among debris as investigators detail how the blaze started and spread.
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Martin
W. H. Snow
City Hotel
Fma
Worthen
H. More
New York
More
Patieewen
Taling
Pligh
Bligh
Fire Alarm Traced From Hotel Cloakroom Partition
Eyewitnesses describe a blaze starting near a clothes closet partition in a hotel back area. Bligh acted to raise the alarm as flames and smoke spread, with night staff roused and hotel guests warned while rescuers were summoned to the scene.
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Bligh
Cutler Bos
Heen
Married in Boston Today at Trinity Church Chapel
The wedding of Dr William from Barre and Miss Ina Mary Blair of Boston occurred at Trinity Church chapel in Boston. The ceremony was at 10 o clock with a small group present. The bride’s attendant was Mrs Denivo of New York City and the groom was Dr Clarence Worthen of Weston. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside at 46 Washington Street and host friends after February 1.
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Willian
Land of Barre
Ina Mary Blair
Boston
Trinity Church Chapel
Kidder
Trineity Church
Denivo
New York City
Clarence Fr. Worthen
Weston
Biggest Post Office in Burlington Sees Record 1918
Burlington post office reports 1918 business of 400.81 in postage stamp value and money orders plus box rentals. Net revenue 64,540.72 with a 11,033.03 gain over last year. Parcels business drives growth. city delivery cost 255,140.20. Domestic money orders issued 23.00 totaling 177,020.00. paid orders 3,188 amounting to 80,080.97.
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Burlington
Unek
Funeral at Baptist Church for Valentine Hutchins
Funeral services were held at the First Doane church this afternoon for Valentine Hutchins who died at home from pneumonia. Rev. H Holt led the service with bearers including Leonard Hutchins Bert Hutchins William Pratt and Henry Dario. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery with floral tributes from friends and relatives. Visitors from out of town included Mrs Broma Maloney Clement Hutchins Fayston Mrs Henry Parizo Wayeton and Mr Anvwelia Adams near Masten.
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Valntine Hutchpa
Tle Homie
Sixth Street
1St Doane Church
H. Holt
Panetor
Parece
Holt
Leonard Hutchins
Bert Hutchins
Middlesex
Herbert Spencer
Philip Spencer
Illiem Pratt
Henry Dario
Fayston
Barre ‘Wostan
Waterbury
Hope Cemetery
Broma Maloney
Clement Hutchins Faysten
Henry Parizo
Wayeto
Town Notes On Barre Scene And Local Happenings
Joie Worl returns to the city after beer employed as a wet granite cutter at Lbervilla. Serene H. EK of the water department, confined by illness on Weeblington street, is recovering and will likely leave home next week. Mrs. 2. W. Pendell leaves Barre for Rouses Point New York, accompanied by Miss Marjorie Brown who will visit northern New York. A notable poultry show entry by Alderman William Brown leads to prize winnings and the state Kind Island Red cup. Spaulding senior play The Cribber is slated for the chapel with classmates participating. Weather: colder in Vermont with Sunday snow and strong south to west winds.
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Joie Worl
Wheme Beer
Lbervilla
Barre
H. EK
Reynolde
Water Department
Weeblington Street
W. Pendell
Rouses Point
N.Y
Shwe
Marjorie Brown
New York
Albans
Aldersin William Brown
Rose Conhe
Brown
Dramatics
Spaulding
Bedicipants
Spaniding
Cateral Sunuy Newfogland
Mise
Madline Rigera
Ruth Tetiison
Mary Mesto Mie
Margaret Huw
Leon Macy
Henry Mark
Eiersea
Frank Triedler
Arthur Biackinese
Georg Walker
Anil Seegas Lelewurvean
Burns Spirit Never Dying at Barre Burns Club Anniversary
Barre Burns club members gathered at Clan Gordon hall to honor the memory of Robert Burns on the 155th anniversary of his birth. Nearly all members attended, with toastmaster President Algis McDonald delivering remarks on growing appreciation for the Scottish bard. The program included readings and songs, followed by a banquet and dancing to Braves Orchestra into the late hours.
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Barre
Algis McDonald
Byrne
Robin
Josies Lee
Stara
Bobby
Boas Sone
We Man
Clan McKenzie Hosts Burn Celebration in Manchester NH
Clan McKenzie held its annual supper concert and ball in Manchester New Hampshire to observe Robert Burns birthday. The event featured a supper led by clan auxiliaries with chairs Mrs. Bella Melvin Mrs. Sarah Moore and others, a welcome address by Chief Wemyss Blackwood, performances by Stella A. Collins and Reverend James W. Smith, and dancing starting at 1 AM with Andrew Halbert as floor laureate assisted by Peter Clark and George W McGlure.
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IAU
Muanchester
N. H
Hydai
McKensie
Robert Burna
Bella MeIlvin
Sarah Moore
Cristian Smith
Mary Clark
Jessie Peppur
Martha Schricker
Jessie Torrance
Mary Dobbie
Mike Jessie Torrance
Leannie Leach
Elizabeth Smith
Elizabeth
Bob Anderson
Stella A. Collin
Robert Rares
Rey
James W. Smith
Justor
Westminster Presbyterian
Charey
Andrew Halbert
Laurelal
Peter Clark
Kin
Curtis
Eorge W. McGlure
Miurdool
Herson
Burns Night at Pawtucket Celebrates Scottish Clan
A Burns anniversary observance in Pawtucket featured Clan Fraser and Seattle plans. A large audience heard Scottish songs and an address by George M. Mackenzie, chief of the clan, at the Star Theatre. Afterward dancing at Payne Hall followed, with various volunteers overseeing door, aid, and security roles.
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Wenthebet
Clan Fraser
George M. MacKuneie
Clar
Star Theatre
Payne Hall
D. Peterson
James Murray
Welter D. Paterson
Joaaph Stevenson
Resignation to Move Gas Firm Leader to New Roles
The article reports the resignation of a young executive, Mr Wharton, from People’s Lighting Heating & Power to become manager and part owner of Central Platinum Mann in Binghamton. He will also join McKinney & Company as distant partner in gas effects. His departure takes effect July 1, 1912, with transitions underway to keep operations stable.
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Young
Compa
Wharton
Binghamton
N.Y
People’s Company
Lehigh Kr
Mont
Barrett
Tien
Migatia
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Braves
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Jona S. M. Wharton
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