Second Try at Self Rule Gomes Takes the Reins
Provisional Governor Magoon transfers island government to Gen Gomes as Cuba begins a second experiment with self rule. About a hundred foreign representatives observe the oath from the presidential palace balcony. Crowds cheer as department supervisors depart Newport News on transportation. Five military parades and fireworks are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Magoon
Gomes
Plaza de Atmas
Newport News
Wealthy Man Wallace Fined In Contempt Of Court
George E. Wallace Rochester mogul and Rochester Fair president was held in contempt by Judge Charles F. Stone. He was fined and jailed until settlement of the fine and a $250 counsel fee. His ex wife Nellie Hoyt Wallace, who divorced him over twenty years ago, won alimony and a fixed $650 in installments. An appeal was noted by Wallace's counsel, and the case was to be transferred to the supreme court after the fee payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
George E.wallace
Rochester
New Hampshire
Rochester Fair Association
Charles F. Stone
Laconia
Wallace
Nellie Hoyt Wallace
Supreme Court
Man Pleads Guilty in Horse Abuse Case at City Court
Harley Bevins, bound over on a county charge of abusing a horse, pleaded guilty in city court after an information was filed by State's Terry Elmer Johnson. He was sentenced to 18 months at Windsor State Prison and placed on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Albans
Harley Revine
Franklin County Court
Terry Elmer Johnson
Bevins
Windsor
Funeral for Collision Victim Eugene Lynch Held in Boston
The funeral for Eugene Lynch, victim of the Republic Florida collision, was held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Boston. A requiem mass was sung for Mrs Lynch whose body sank when the Republic went down. Lynch was later transported to Springfield for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lynch
Boston
Springfield
Republic
Florida
Church of the Immaculate Conception
One Night Rider Free as Jury Fails to Agree
Union City Tenn Jan 28 The jury in the Ed Marshall night rider murder case failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. The panel stood ten for acquittal and two for murder in the first degree regarding Captain Rankin’s October killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B& Marshall
Union City
Tenn
Marshall
Rankin
Hasdin
Fight For A Company Sheriff Steps In At Vermont Accident
A corporate board battle ended in a sheriff intervention at the Vermont Accident company office. Alexander C. Mason was elected secretary treasurer on January 10, but C C Fletcher and RB Jaquith forced entry to seize books. The dispute pits Fletcher supporters against William G. Perry and Walter F. Perry of Keene over control.
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Jan
Vermont
EB C. Fish
Alexander C. Mason
Keene
Hirch
C.C. Fletcher
RB. Jaquith
Ludlow
Hl Books
Fletcher
Mr. Jaquith
Mr. Fletcher
William G. Perry
Walter F. Perry
Koons, N.el
Perrys
Peerless Casualty Company
Fletcher Party
Vletcher
Sherif Piah
Daylight Robbery At Farmington Rail Way Office
Thieves entered the Farmington New Hampshire railway station at 10 20 yesterday morning during a busy period and pried open the ticket office cash drawer with a chisel taking a significant sum in small bills while the station agent and telegraph operator were in the freight area. Chief Pike leads the investigation as detectives search for suspects and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington, N. H
Farmington
N. H
Borton and
Maine Pamenger
Noth
Edwin Wi Pike
Murder at East Town Farm Ends in Double Slaying
Philadelphia dated report says Henry James and wife were found hacked to death in their barn. A bloodstained axe and unrecovered motives point away from robbery. Nearest farmhand dismissed, a former worker sought, and a Volander arrested as a suspect by local police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mgr
Henry James
East Town
James
Geo Johnston
Shimea
Volander
Trouble 18 Over in California Assembly
Through a shift in sentiment in Sacramento California the Assembly shows a rapid movement against all new legislation. It is believed the sentiment among members will be strong enough to block passage even of amendments proposed by Governor Gillett, preventing the measures from advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Assembly
Sacrimento
Gillett
Libel Against Florida in Beetown Court Proceedings
The Bee Mont edition reports legal actions in Washington County over accident liability. Attorneys discuss multiple defendants and vessels including Star Line Berins assets, Twinkle, Palm Sy M, Ward Abbott, and others. Names like Lewis Land, F Stayton, Jerry Dyron, Arthur Stevens, Charity Gordon surface among the involved parties. The proceeding aims to settle responsibility with a scheduled green mace prize event noted and detailed ownership lines. The language reflects local names and contested ownership in a complex libel case rooted in maritime or transport liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Mont. Ler
White Star Line
Ben. Wilks
Lewis Land
Bertin
Twinkle
F. Stayton
Barre
Palm Sy M
Jerry Dyron
North Belierton
Korth Montpelier
A. TM
Arther Stevens
Narti Mouther
Washington County
W. 5 Bae of
Herre
Lady Abbot
FA. Slayton
Cat care notes from home conflict between owners
A fragment from a domestic scene shows Mrs X and Mr X arguing over cat care. The text mentions a bearded complaint about upsetting the pet, a misread message, a comical reference to a can opener, and the term Transcript. The readable portion hints at household friction and contradictory attitudes toward the cat.
Fire razes garage destroying autos in Manchester
A fire at the Oscar W. Bemis and George W. Upton garage at 16618 Myrtle Street, Manchester, causes the loss of twenty autos valued from 2000 to 5000 each. The blaze started when an electric lamp shattered on a running machine, spreading rapidly and gutting the five‑story building. Most owners had insurance. Bemis & Bing carried none.
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Manchester
N. H
Oscar W. Bemin
George W. Upton
Myrtle Street
Norwin
Bean
Savers
Ames
Guy
Charley Fiera
Clarion P. Crafts
George H. Chandler
Herbet BE. Trull
Frank Emerson
William F. Higging
Jams A. Wellman
J. W. Johnston
Frank Olsen
B. F. Todd
John H. Riedel
Bemis & Bing
Married at St Johnsbury in Notre Dame den Victoiges
In St Johnsbury, Jan 24, at Notre Dame den Victoiges church, Alphonse Aubin son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Aubin of Lyndon ville married Miss Marie Frechette daughter of Mr and Mrs Davis Frechette of this place. The bride wore a blue gown and fox furs. Breakfast was served at the bride’s home. After a wedding trip they will reside in Eredonemie, Seaseran, while Alphonse takes a position with Maine railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Notre Dame den Victoiges
Yesterdey
Alphonse Aubin
Joasph Aubin
Lyndon”ville
Marie Frechette
Davis
This Place
Ludger Marceau
St Cenelin's Chair
Eredonemie
Seaseran_ Tay
Maine Railroad
Red Cross Vermont Branch Meets in Burlington
The Vermont Branch of the Red Cross held its annual meeting in Burlington with Dr H D Holton of Brattleboro to seek reelection as president Charles S Portes of St Albans as secretary and L Alexander of Burlington as treasurer The organization reported sales of 20900 to 40000 Red Cross stamps with proceeds to fund tuberculosis fight A missionary campaign drew a large attendance at College Street Congregational Church in Burlington on January 24.
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Burlington
Vermont
The
Red Cross Soct
H. D. Holton
Brattleboro
Charles 8. Portes
St. Albans
Rutland Offices to Move to Albany N Y
Rutland Rutland Jan 28 The Chicago headquarters of the creamery packing manufacturing company announced that the Rutland branch offices will be moved in March to Albany New York where a main eastern branch will be established. The Rutland office will lose its large staff though some work will remain and a larger force will be employed at the Albany facility.
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Creamery Company
Albany
N. Y
Rutland
Chicago
Creamery Packing Manufacturing Company
Tantland
N.Y
P. Cooper
Talk of the Town visits and local visits in Waterbury
John Pavideon visited Waterbury to see friends Ed Smith of Cabot and H T Walker of Chelsea were business visitors in the city Mrs William J Webster visited the River for a relative meeting Albert Bernier and family moved to Websterville Gey H Sanderson of Burlington called on acquaintances More local chatter notes fresh Champlain porch arrivals Tassie Brothers advertise 15 cents pound meat Dr J We of New York has speed toward Blanchard Lew a graduate of university and medical college in New York City A charter way at Indas headquarters in the city for a trade union at Morierie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pavideon
Waterbury
Ed. Smith
Cabot
H. T. Walker
Chelsea
William J. Webster
Relate
Albert Bernier
Rookvale
Tassie Brothers
Dr. J
Hospital Treasurer Defends Barre Charity Model
Dr. Joe W. Jackson, treasurer of Barre City Hospital, argues the institution relies on public support and patient payments, not free care. He notes yearly costs, endowment needs, and asks for donations to fund rooms and endowments while defending the hospital’s charges and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre City Hospital
Joe Wea
Sanaa
Steex
Hose
Iam
Hospital Aid Society
Nesta
Aes
Manufacturers’ Association
Granite Cutters’ Union
Joe W
Jackson
Troan
Trio of villagers fined for disturbing the peace
Stratton January 28 reports Charles Styles Clarence Whealer and Harvey Wheeler all residents of the village pled guilty before Justice A Eady to a charge of affray and disturbing the peace. Each paid fines of ten cents to settle the matter amid confusion over the shooting incident and misstatements in testimony.
Vermont Legislature Adjourning After Conference Talks
The Vermont legislature of 1908 09 will adjourn tomorrow morning at eight o clock after a day of conference on bills. The main items were the Hacon Cushman taxation measure and a bill raising legislators salaries from 3 to 4 per day. The tax bill may fail to pass both branches while the salary proposal nears approval. A proposed exemption issue and the normal school bill dominated afternoon discussions as committees reported and a five member commission was proposed to improve normal schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Vermont
Senate
House
Assembly
Barber
Sargent
F. McCart
Sim Jalon
Wpadate Senate
Barre Granite Manufacturers elect delegates to national meeting
At a Barre association meeting William Marr John McDonald and William Barclay were chosen as delegates to the National Association of Granite Industries meeting in Boston at Young's Hotel on February 2. Willan Ma presided, and the by law revision report was heard, amended and accepted to take effect once approved by members.
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Barre Granite Manufacturers’ Association
William Marr
Marr & Gordon
John McDonald
McDonald & Buchan
William Barclay
Barclay Bros
National Association of Granite Industries
Young’s
Boston
Lay
Barre Association
National Association
Willan Ma
Will Marr
Osgood Granite firm explores quarry logistics and trade
The Osgood Granite company based in Northaeld plans quarry work for granite supply after freight rates drive cutting away from the Northfield office. Manager Ongoed faces freight concerns while promoting the Ryegate granite trade to support local industry and a nationwide post office project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood Granite Company
Ite
Northaeld
Ohio
Mes
J.oko
Northfield
Haring Meu
Mr. Osgood
Barre Public Schools in Good Shape, Officials Report
The Barre city selectboard reports completed annuals by Superintendent O D Mathewson and School Treasurer James Mackay. Total school expenditures were 643,005.43 with receipts mainly from taxation at 35,057.07 and a year-end balance of 1,001.17. They urge funding for recreation, manual training, and potential new buildings, noting 50 teachers and 2,483 pupils, with irregular attendance as a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selisor Commierioners
D. Mathewson
James Mackay
Cee
Mathewson
Elm Street
Churchtreet
Camp Street
Beckley Street
Church Street
Crowd boos and jeers mark St Johnsbury versus Lauters game
A Montpelier crowd snarled and hissed as professional Co. D players faced the Lauter athletic club from Jerney City in Barre. The 54 to 11 final score disgusted locals who claimed the visitors laid down. Scoring listed includes Mertin 10 and Patrick 5 with several others, three periods of play and Referee Repotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
The
Lauters
Montpelier
Molly-Coddls
Lauter Athletie
Jerney City
Sketerites
Barre
Marine
Bt Johnsbury
Stow
Go. D
St. J
Lantern Om
Mertin
Patrick
W. Wright
Qilinhan
Carkatt
O. Wright
Kruger
Repotte
Stable hare scare disrupts Main Street dash
A stray hare from the Jones and McMillan stable darted along Main Street causing a lively scene. EB HT bed fired a shot at the animal as bystanders watched, and the frightened hare fled toward Blackwell Avenue before disappearing toward the stable area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & McMillan
Matt
Pede
Blackwell
Poison Attempt by Italian Bar Girl Survives
Mrs Bianchi Adams a young Italian woman swallowed half an ounce of laudanum in her San guinetti building room on North Main Street as a love dispute with a suitor prompted self harm. Neighbors and Dr Duffy aided her. she vomited saline and survived. Her husband Mr Adams is questioned as the man involved awaits possible recovery. The incident follows a recent attack by Angelo Ambrosini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Ambrosini
Adams
Sanguinetti
North Main Street
Adam
Robert Fenwick Dead Longtime Barre Town Resident
The funeral for Robert Fenwick, a long time Barre Town resident, will be Friday afternoon. He died at his Plainfield Road home after a period of illness spanning liver trouble and hernia surgery. Survived by wife, sons Carroll and Robert, daughter Bertha May, foster son, a sister and three brothers in Burlington, St George, and others. Funeral at the family home and burial in a local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fenwick
Barre Town
Plainfield Road
Fenwick I Loman
Octchester
Seprestine
Barre
Fenwick
Pete
Carroll Robert
Bertha May
Pemwick
Poe
Mins
Walter Alfred Boutwell
Biesie
Burlingtom
Henry
Besllington
George
St George
Fragments Describe Swayed Car Ride Incident
A garbled OCR fragment notes a vehicle struck and pushed along by a car on a track. It mentions people and directions but details are unclear. The readable items show uncertainty about injuries and exact sequence of events.
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Gomez Takes the Reins
Island
George E. Wallace
St Albans
Daylight Robbery
Pw Yi
Tokio
Pekin
Red Cross
Talk OF
TOWN
Joe W. Jackman
Bayles
Wes
of & Linck
Tell
Seaton
Toune
Legislature
Ryegate Granite
P. O
Beary
St. Johnebury
Pele
Mra
Bianchi Adams
Robert Penwick
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