Siegel Stores Offer Cash Backed By Stock Receiver Move
Depositors in Henry Siegel & company, now in receivership in New York, are told a 30 percent cash payment option plus notes for the remainder backed by about $4 million in Siegel Stores Corp common stock. The offer totals $750,000 in cash, presented by legal reps of Henry Siegel and Frank E. Vogel.
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New York
Henry Siegel & Company
Siegel Stores Corporation
Henry Siegel
Frank E. Vogel
Urges drastic steps to stamp out smallpox in Niagara Falls
Dr Herman M Briggs Niagara Falls health commissioner telegraphed Dr Edward Clark asking for immediate measures. He urged closing all theatres not essential and consider shutting schools hotels and factories, plus excluding unvaccinated persons. He asked local authorities to meet and report actions while noting 127 active smallpox cases yesterday.
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Clark
Muthor
Health Department
Biggs
Niapara
Woman suffragettes confront archbishop at Canterbury palace
London dispatch reports militant suffragettes led by Mrs Deere-Fox besieging Canterbury Palace to press for discussion on forcible feeding of imprisoned suffragists. After about an hour they gained access and calmed the archbishop, who said he could not decide without hearing both sides. Mrs Duecre-Pax declared the archbishop could end the system with his influence and expressed profound dissatisfaction with his stance.
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London
Archbishop of Canterbury
Pet Palace
Deere-Fox
Drelbins
Canterbury
Rival Unions Close Factory After Strike
Lynn Massadin reports Grover's Sona shoe factory, employing 350 workers, closed following a strike by 150 United Shoe Workers union members over the introduction of a stamp. The dispute centered on bargaining for changes at the plant.
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United Shoe Workers
Boot and Shoe Workers
Lynn
Masadin
Grover's
Sona
United Shoe Workers’ Union
Salvation Army Leader Eva Booth In Grave Condition
Eva Booth head of the Salvation Army in the United States remains gravely ill after a nervous breakdown in Elmira. She was rushed to New York last night as doctors report intestinal complications and feverish illness following prior ailments.
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Eva Booth
Salvation Army
Han Complications
New York
Iit
Elmira
Millionaire Threat Letter Links Santa Barbara Disappearance
An anonymous letter sent to Ileane Francis Lewis alleges a threat demanding seventy five thousand dollars. The note mentions a man named Mark who allegedly fled Santa Barbara on January 17 and is suspected of involvement in a suicide.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Ileae Francis Lewis Perer
Sak
Renee
Vlark
Santa Barbara
Villa Not Seeking the Presidency in Mexico
In Tuirer, Mexico, January 20 General Pancho Villa denied any ambition to become president if the revolution succeeds He pledged support to General Carranza and said he would obey orders even if required to leave the country His interview from his adobe home described vast piles of Mexican dollars and diamond rings fueling his defense of the republic He added that constitutionalists aim to end personal ambitions and corruption and extend liberation across Mexico as he prepared to move on Torreon Meanwhile refugees arrived including Mrs Luis Terraza and 30 servants with U.S. travelers among the evacuees and rebels dispatched to Guzman to probe the fate of 25 Americans reported held up by bandits
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Tuirer
Mexico
Gan
Francisco Villa
Peat Iter
Huerta
Chilyahua
Ion
Carranza
Union
General Villa
el Paso
Chihuahua
Carnin
Torreon
Bonales Sandoval
Villa
Felix Dias F
Chihuabus
Vitu
Maximo Cuntillo
George Routledge
George Sowenen
Federal Junta
Veteran Found Guilty of Murder in Augusta Trial
Civil War veteran Francis A. Vannal was found guilty of murdering Edward F. Hardy by a jury in Augusta Maine. The panel retired shortly after 11 o'clock and returned a verdict after about two hours deliberation. The March crime occurred near the national Sol Home and followed an alleged whiskey theft from Vannah.
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Francis A. Vannal
Edward P. Hardy
Augusta
Edward F. Hardy
Vannah
Burial of Mrs. Lucinda Gale at Elmwood Cemetery
The burial of Mrs. Lucinda Gale widow of Lewis Gale longtime Barre resident occurred after a funeral service at her son Clarence A. Gale’s Montpelier home yesterday afternoon. Rev. J B Reardon Universalist pastor officiated with relatives and a few friends in attendance.
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Lucinda Gale
Son
Montpelier
Lewis Gale
Barre
Clarence A. Gale
J. B. Reardon
Universalist Church
Vermont and New Hampshire Dependent Telephone Meet Held
More than 20 companies attended the Vermont and New Hampshire Dependent Telephone association annual meet at Hotel Low in Bradford on January 20. Delegates including M. Libbey, A T Davis, Lin Kelley, and Woodstuck were present along with officers Martha vice treasurer and others. discussion covered telephones and association affairs.
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Bradford
Jan
Vermont and
New Hampshire
Montpelier Tax Claim Reduced in Bankruptcy Case
In Burlington, a referee ruled on the trustee's petition against Montpelier taxes in Levin bankruptcy. Stearns granted the trustee’s claim against the city, reduced taxes due, and ordered payment of $11.02 for the year 1908.
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Burlington
Tan
Montpelier
Levin
J T. Stearns
Parteas
Stearns
Receal
Ee Fortas
Canada to Establish Parcel Post System
Canada to have parcel post with a new system to go into operation February 1. Vancouver reports the plan to adopt parcel post under a government program with service extending to domestic shipments. Officials indicate the scheme mirrors U S practices and aims to speed general mail and packages nationwide.
Fog Causes Train Crash Near Conemaugh
A passenger train bound from New York to Pittsburg wrecked near Conemaugh, Pennsylvania when it ran into an engine in dense fog. Several trainmen fled and a number of passengers were slightly injured as visibility was obscured by fog.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Conemaugh
Mitchel Keeps Up the Fight for Police Bills
New York January 29 Mayor Mitchel sent to Albany today the police bills including a measure to deny court review of a police commissioner dismissal. The move hinges on Colonel George W. Toethals accepting the police commissionship and linked to Panama Canal matters.
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New York
Mitchel
Albany
George W. Toethals
Panama Canal
Goethals Likely To Accept Panama Canal Zone Leadership
Washington January 20 Secretary Garrison announced that Colonel George W Goethals signified his intention to accept governance of the Panama Canal Zone as proposed by President Wilson. The term cannot be stated yet but the official expects full confirmation and a forthcoming statement.
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Washington, D. C
Garrison
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal Zone
Wilson
Goathal
Nce
Police Appoint Sophie Tabouret Special Officer in Burlington
Mice Sophia Tabouret was sworn in as a special policewoman by the Burlington police commissioners with Mayor Burke present. The mayor urged male officers to cooperate and extend courtesy. Tabouret begins patrols on Church Street and will handle cases involving distressed women and city charges, with future qualification to regular special status.
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Burlington
Sophia Tabouret
Miss Tabouret
Burke
Mis Tabourel
Miss Tatouret
Church Street
Insurance verdict caps $2060 in Caledonia case
In Caledonia county court a jury awarded $2060 to Williams Manufacturing Co of Northampton in its fire insurance dispute with North American Co. The case, tied to a mortgage held by Citizens Savings Bank, mirrors six related suits over about $15,000 in total insured loss. The trial, begun a week earlier, questioned whether coverage fully met the buildings at East Haven.
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St. Johnsbury
Caledonia County Court
Williams Mig. Co
I’ Tnsurance Co
North America
Williams Manufacturing Companys
Northampton
Mass
East Haven
de Wease
Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company
Oeur
Mendoza Seeks Safe Passage After Earthquake Report
Reports from Mendoza indicate panic as tremors shook the region around the volcano near the capital. The city lies near the Texes prgalation area, with estimates of 30,000 affected, amid chaotic transit between Buenos Aires and Chile.
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Hurnos Aires
Mendoz
Mendoza
Texes
Jean
Fuenos Aires
Chile
Mendree
Fifteen Years for Manslaughter in Vermont
Burlington January 29 Judge Stanton sentenced Harice Benson a negro to not less than 25 years and not more than 30 years in Windsor state prison for manslaughter in the shooting of Alexander Cole during a drunken row at a dam worksite in Essex Junction. Prosecution argued facts were clear and Benson had a prior violence record. Defense urged clemency citing youth and circumstance, but the judge emphasized liquor’s terrible effect and upheld a long punishment as among the area's harshest manslaughter sentences.
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Stanton
Harice Benson
Burlington
Alexander Cole
Chittenden
Ean
Shudge Tan
Windsor
Exsex Junction
Dod
Enright
Benson
Cole
Lin
Hopkins
Bee
Denson
Sapp
Str. Enright
Bai
Heirs Found in Burlington Benefit by Estate Disappeared Man
Burlington residents react as a New York attorney seeks information on James Clarey born 1861. Clardy’s widow and son George F. Clarey in Trarlington confirm birth and residence links. Clarey vanished after a Chicago World Fair visit. letters to him were never opened. The attorney plans further contact with Burlington officials.
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Burlington
Burke
Tonassay
New York
James Clarey
Fairfield
Thomas P. de Fhaffenreidh
Nassaut Street
Clarey
Travtton Company
The
Sherwood
Shu
Sees i Hurlington
Chiureh Street
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Jersey City
Enw
Stole in order to live Burlington woman arrested
Burlington woman arrested on a charge of petit larceny after stealing small house items including clothing to support herself amid family disappearance. Police report she admitted taking the articles and led officers to their location. Judge released her on recognizance citing feeble condition and charity department considerations.
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Burlington
Stan
Jeander Vreersan
Sitenet
Chester
Harrington
Charities Department
Hite
Farmers Welcome Thaw as Water Supply Rises
The January thaw brings more water for livestock as several farmers report improved supply after weeks of shortage. Central Vermont tracks and local traction lines face flooding, with roads largely impassable in places. Forecast predicts rain or snow tonight and Friday, warmer temperatures expected Friday in Vermont, with winds shifting from east to south.
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St, An Jon
Central Vermont Railway
St. Albans & Swanton Traction Company
Vermont
Merchants Exchange Building Burned in Manchester
A major fire destroyed the Merchants Exchange building in Manchester New Hampshire causing losses above six hundred thousand dollars. Several firemen were injured when caught beneath falling walls and power to the area was shut down. The four story brick structure housed Barton Co Ledlie M Folsom Co and branches of Merchants National Bank Hallow borough Savings Bank and Western Union. Firefighters from Derry and Concord helped quell the flames while fear spread to the Amoskeag bank construction site next door.
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Manchester
N. H
Merchants’ Exchange
Merchants Exchange
Elm Street
Manchester Street
Barton Company
New Hampshire
Ledlie M. Folsom & Co
Manchester Merchants National Bank
Hilleborough County Savings Bank
Western Union Telegraph Company
Derry
Concord
Amoskeag Bank
Fires Threaten Barton As Electric Line Sparks Spread
A village blaze erupted yesterday morning when a primary wire on the Electric line broke loose and sent 2,000 volts along a secondary wire. The flames touched Leroux blacksmith shop and nearby tenements, with Vermon Butter Tub Co work damaged but no injuries. Fire alarm was out of service, and night watchman John Miller alerted the plant, preventing total destruction of the south end.
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Barton
A. Nute
Leroux
Jey Bros. Creamery
Vermont Butter Tub Company
Ratton
John Miller
Th Company
Broad Street fire drives residents from beds in Lawrence
In Lawrence Massachusetts on January 20 a blaze erupted in the basement of Nelson's five and ten cent store on Essex Street. Sixty people, many foreigners, fled in nightclothes as firemen battled flames and rescued occupants by nets and ladders. Captain Remick collapsed from smoke and was hospitalized in serious condition. Damage tops fifteen thousand dollars, chiefly to the fire and tenement structures and to Charles Sehlter's drug store.
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Charles Sehelter
Finance Committee Declares City Finances Mixed in Report
The Finance Committee releases a year end statement summarizing indebtedness and assets. It notes 837,300 debt from the Noce Barre school and reports increases in real estate and personal property while highlighting bonds retired and additions to the sinking fund. The group argues the city did its largest paying job, funding a new schoolhouse, water protection farm, landbank purchase, and other projects.
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Filitor
Anunoes
Yeaterday
Times
Ald
Lone WI
Water Department
Water Departments
Baatmant
Barre
Benyght
Charge Withdrawn In Lewdness Case Against Nicora
Louis Nicora of North Main Street was discharged from custody in city court after six witnesses from Barre and Northfield were subpoenaed to testify on a charge of open and lewd conduct. The case was not prosecuted after a conference between the grand juror and the state's attorney. Nicora had pleaded not guilty and posted bail, with attorney William Wishart retained to contest the charges. Earlier, John Olkon of Northfield, a stone cutter, was arraigned on drunkenness, pleaded guilty, and paid a $5 fine plus costs.
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Louis Nicora
North Main Street
Witnesers
Barre
Northfield
A. Jj. Pay
Niecola
Omai
Jolie W. My Ae Ata Peaialears
William Wishart
H.W. Rcott
John Olkon
Harry Gamble
Fisell Af
Delriu K. J
Stewart
Maven
Olson
Barleycorn
Sathelay
Overheated Stove Triggers Church Vote and Fire Loss
In St Johnsbury a special meeting of North Congregational Church voted to call Revered P B Richards of South Boston to serve. In Caribou two wooden buildings and other structures, valued with contents, were destroyed by fire caused by an overheated stove in a store, threatening the plan for a new church at Hartford Conn. The buildings were owned by E O Regan and were in the business area.
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St. Johnsbury
North Congregations
Pees B. Richards
Phillipe
Elurel
South Boston
Caribou
G. W. C. Hill
Hartford
Conn
Tien
F. G. Woodworth
E. O'Regan
Ammunition Dumped Into Harbor Believed For Revolutionists
New York authorities report 190000 rounds dumped into the harbor believed destined for Sit Dvenseyra revolutionists. Two crew members of the Algonquin, seized with contraband, are under arrest amid suspicions of concealed ammunition.
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San Domingo
New York
Sit Dvenseyra
Imrbor
Quigley Detained by Montpelier Police on Desertion Charge
Clarence and travel Bales mas held by Montpelier authorities at request of Trenton New Jersey officers who accuse Quigley of desertion. He was found at a Montpelier house awaiting his break and agreed to return to New Jersey. Quigley says he has not seen his wife for five months and cites financial hardship.
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Clarence & Travel
Montpélier
Trenton
N. J
Quigley
Montpelier
New Jerse
Igley
Aged Viscount Knutsford Dies in London
Viscount Knutsford of England dies in his sixteenth year after a life of public service in Conservative circles. He was widely known for his influence in political affairs and remained a prominent figure in London society before his death.
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Viscount Knutsford
England
Miller Huse Wedding in Waterbury Includes Church Leader
In Waterbury on January 22 K J Miller and Mrs. Mattie L Hate were married in a small ceremony at the vestry conducted by Rev. W. The couple departed for a wedding trip to Montreal. Miller runs Millers Team and leads the church choir.
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Waterbury
K J. Miller
Mattie L. Hate
Waterbury Center
Montreal
Miller
Millers Team
Accused of Forgery Arrested in Canada Woods
Deputies return with Harry Shepard held on a forged twenty one dollar check charge. The check drawn on Lyndonville National Bank bore Gilbert M Campbell’s name. Shepard, once a part owner in a Campbell led building project, had his handwriting flagged as similar to other checks. He was arraigned at Caledonia county court after being found in the woods near St Johnsbury.
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Campbell
Shepard
Asselin Brow
St. John Asbury
Ee Siren Tee
Caledonia Comunty Court
Fisher Donahue Couple Married at St Monica’s Church
Laura T Donahue daughter of fr and Mrs T E Donahue of St An NE and Robert C Fisher of ington formerly of Montpelier were united in marriage at St Monica's church in the morning. The ceremony was conducted by Rev P M McKenna with Miss Marguerite Brown as bridesmaid and James R Ford of Montpelier as best man. The couple will reside in Barre on Cherry Street. Mrs Fisher has been active in Barre and Montpelier social life and formerly worked for the Barre Herse Granite and Quarry Co. Mr Fisher recently became Vermont agency director for Grand Union Tea Co. They received many gifts from friends in Barre, Montpelier and elsewhere.
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Laura T. Donahie, Daugster
T. E. Donahue
St. An NE
Robert C. Fisher Ofington
Montpelier
St. Monica's
Barre
Montier
Herre Town
P. MM. McKenna
Godiard Seminary
Herre Granite & Quarry Co
Fisher
Bualfees
Grand Union Tea Co
Ita
Burlington
Grand Union
Vermont
Fister
Triande
Vermont veterans dine at 26th Boston reunion banquet
The Vermont Veterans Association of Boston and vicinity held its 26th reunion and banquet at Young's hotel. Hon. Felix Wy, Lt. Gov. Edward P. Barry, and Massachusetts officials attended. Colonel Harman and Rev. J. Perry Bush spoke on Vermont veterans' efforts, with greetings from state leaders and applause for attendees.
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Boston
Vermont Veteran Association of
Vicinity
Young's
Pordie CL Hustindlt
Wormester
Velix
Gettrack
Buttrruel
Edward P. Barry
Harman Tell
Vermont
Tewtenant
Barry
James A. Gleason
Anessand
Sheriff Tracy to Europe and murder case update
The report notes Sheriff Tracy plans travel to Europe and New York to serve summons in a murder case involving witness Trey emurder. In Washington County Court, Turles wae is convicted and faces life for slaughter. The case centers on Sahn McAubey wt Granite and references Alphonme Primavera as a witness.
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Steril Pou
Trey Belt
Montpetion
New York
Italy
Alphonme Primavera
Trey
Washington County
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Col. Goethals
Panama
Miss Sophia Tabouret
Mill Concern
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Caledonia County
Lawrence
Finance Committee
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USA
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Viscount Keutaford
Sydney
Holland
Miller—Huse
Marvingt
Harry Shepard
Caledonia Coun Court
Canada Woods
Lyndonville
Vermont Veterans
Boston Association
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Europe
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Primavera
Turley
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