Wall Collapse Kills Three Providence Firemen
A wall collapse during a Providence fire trapped firefighters on Washington Street. Three were killed and about eighteen others seriously injured as bricks and debris rained down. Firefighters had just been ordered to quit their posts on fire escapes when the structure gave way, sending teams into the flames and prompting a two hour effort to control the blaze and rescue survivors. Authorities reported multiple fatalities and continued search for missing men as crews tended the injured at Rhodo Teland hospital.
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Providence
Lya
Washington Building
Washington Street
Ihont & O'Clock
Haines
Engine Company
John Teague
Hook and Ladder
Saat
Rades
Thirteenth Victim of Hoboken Fire Identified
Hoboken N J Jan 01 The deadly blaze at the Colonial Hotel claimed the lives of seven women and six men with one more death reported. The fire department began an inquiry into the cause as police investigated individuals involved. Whiskey bottles found in several rooms prompted a police inquiry into possible arson while remaining victims were unnamed.
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Hoboken
N. 1
Yeater
Mise Mauehd Kahtor
Jeeney City
Eight radicals start for Russia aboard stalled voyage
Detained radicals from St. Kitts arrive in Boston and sail for New York to work for the United States government. Immigration officials brandish orders as one man remains behind at Leer Milena while security is tightened and the party prepares to leave for Routers.
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Roston
Jan
St Kightows
Boston
New York
Skellington
Tatheonis
Leer
Milena
Twankiv
Keine & Apy
Mrs Witherell Found Safe After Ranch Kidnaping
Mrs Gladys Witherell, who vanished from her Los Angeles home last Tuesday, was rescued early today as prisoners were found at a sheep ranch eight miles east of Corona in Riverside County. A. J. and Floyd Carr, her cousins, were arrested after a telefax operator’s tip led police to the rural hideout. The pair allegedly abducted her to obtain money and revenge in a scheme that involved a boat deal gone sour.
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Tes Angeles
Cal
Gladys Witherell
Corona
Riverside County
Los Angeles
A. J
Floyd Carr
Angeles
Carrs
Wena
A. . Witherell
Becauke
Witherell
Carr
Witherells
Yous
Kid Ha
Woman's Head Crushed in Cleveland Home In Robbery
Mrs Gretchen Branilit, 37, was found murdered in her brother in law De Levter Siemon’s home. She suffered blunt force blows and multiple knife wounds. Robbery motive alleged as jewelry valued at 8500 reported stolen.
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Cleveland
Ian
Gretchen Branilit
Besten
Levter Siemon
Rathe Feng
Narrow escape on Montpelier trolley line injures veteran motorman
Montpelier veteran motorman John Murtay, amid the Montpelier Barre trolley run, narrowly escaped being run over when his coat caught a door handle and he was knocked down. His hat was torn, his hand saved him from wheels, yet he finished his shift. Other town notes include weather delays on the Central Vermont line caused by a derailment near Essex Junction and ongoing state road policy discussions.
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John Murtay
Montpelier
Barre
Aurorn Saat
Aldgieh
Efe
Eredis
Plainfield
Harvey EK. Goodell
Welle River
Central Vermont Railway
Exsex Junction
Gov Roads
State House
Reade
Blodd
West Windsor
Witham
Winantk
Corinth
Terham
Crane County
Jared Bee
Ube
Todd Eeweaderd
Bellows Fells Amiwinent Corporation
Mathews Palle Hee
Berger Wins A New Trial In Espionage Case
The Supreme Court overturned the Chicago convictions of Victor L. Berger and four Socialist party members, ruling Judge Landis biased after an eligibility challenge. The group including Adolph Germer William Kruse and Irwin St. John Tucker faced 10 to 20 year sentences for conspiring against military discipline under the espionage act. Justices Day Pitney and Reynolds dissented with Justice McReynolds joining in part, criticizing bias against the defendants’ nationality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Victor L. Berger
Socialist Party
Supreme Court
Landis Shoul
Berger
Chicago
Adolph Germer
William F. Kruse
Young Socialists
Irwin St. John Tucker
McReynolds
Continents
America
Citizens Support Alleged Lynchers in Alabama Trial
In Hamilton Alabama January 51 the trial of Sergeant Robert L Lancaster and eight other guardsmen from company M Alabama connection over the Wil liam Baird lynching is set to begin each man to face separate trials the state attorney opting against a group trial. Baird a son in law of Northcutt was killed during the incident as a lynching mob abducted him and carried him from Tuscaloosa to Walker County where he was killed. Investigators identified Leslie West as supplying the car and disguise for the mob.
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Hamilton
Ala
Robert L. Lancaster
Company M
Alabama
William Baird
Tuskaloped
Mor-rie
Baird
Northcolt
Winston County
Walker County
Jeeper
Evine Diati
Leslie West
Taskah
Cate
Three Detectives Shot by Bandits in Public Square
In Detroit three detectives were shot by bandits who robbed the Morton Bank’s men and fled. Two detectives likely died at the scene, a third was wounded. Police offered a bond for information and began a manhunt as investigators secured the area.
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Detroit
Mirek
Tam
Morton
Explosions Damage Sharen Pennsylvania Area
Two hazardous devices exploded in Sharen PA causing extensive devastation. Local authorities report property damage and injuries with emergency crews responding to the scene. Investigations are underway to determine the source and motive of the blasts.
Maine Governor Parkhurst Dies in Augusta
Frederic H. Parkhurst, Maine governor, died at 9:15 a.m. after a diphtheritic infection under the tongue struck him three weeks ago. Percival J. Baxter will complete the two year term as successor. Parkhurst, born in Bangor in 1804, had a career in law, business, and state service, and was active in war relief and national committees.
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Augusta
Frederic H. Parkhurst
Maine
Parkhurst
Percival J. Baxter
Portland
Senate
Joseph R. Budwell
Hallowell
Sebastis S. Marble
Waldohora
Dhe Sematte
Parkhorst
Fosn
Banger
Argus
Dingrionis
Blaine
James G. Milline
Bangor
Jonathan FL
Bangor City
Cownell
John P. Fail
Republian
Firme
Carl E. Mulliken
Weylton
M Cwnteston
Mulliken
Marie Reid
Warhington
Dorothy Woodman
Bannor
Filith
Patricia Hale Parklanet
Parkhurst Wes
Liberty Ioan Committee
Quieres
Aevgrel Rangur Cbibe
Valevisits
Home Marketa Clube
Theton
Exciting man hunt near Mew New in Limerick region
A chaotic incident near Mew in Limerick involved multiple figures including Martin Hewnagens and the Lie Siam Princ ers. Reports describe a pursuit across rugged terrain with casualties and a heavy military presence. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
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Irelanl
Sen
Yerland
Martin Hewnagens
Lie
Siam
Dames
Mew
Eotety
Limerick
Women Deputies Appointed as Vermont Officials Take Office
Several women deputies are named by Sheriff Tracy as commissions go out to appoint female deputies in major communities. Jeannette Adame of Waterbury Nellie Jeffry of Montpelier and others will serve in Barre and Northfield as part of a broader policy following women's suffrage. Thomas to take over duties as state's attorney, with Kent of Montpelier becoming new high ball, and Coburn to succeed Dana as assistant judge in Montpelier.
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Judie
KM. Harvey
Plata
William A. Lord
Harvey
Montpelier Agin
Tracy
Tracey
Vermont
Jeannette Adame
Waterbury
Nellie Jeffry
Montpelier
Barre
Northfeld
P.M. Thomas
Ka. Davie
Barty
Electinn
Martin
Funeral Rites Held for Caleb Aulay at East Calais
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church in East Calais for Caleb Aulay who died Friday afternoon at City Hospital. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended with selections sung. Interment followed in Rebertenn Cemetery beside family members. Surviving relatives include Mrs. McAulay and two sisters, extended family, and Websterville community mourners.
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Tre
Daniel MevAulay
City Hospital
Calais
Rebertenn
Caleb
De Valera in Ireland Visit Sparks British Tensions
A fragmentary 1920s district report notes Eamon de Valera meeting with local figures in Ireland where he declared the Irish republic would not be defeated by British Labour influence. Observers describe mixed reactions as era concerns about independence surfaced.
Passenger cars overturned in accident near Pedan
A mangled report notes several passengers injured as vehicles overturned in a collision near an unnamed location. Rescue crews responded and transported injured individuals while investigators assess the scene for causes and contributing factors.
Mrs Henry E Severance Obituary Notice
Mrs Henry E Severance died at her Montpelier home after a period of illness. Born March 30 1854 in Calais she married to M Leonard Severance in 1878 and is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs W B Jones of Williamstown a brother John Morse of Brandon two sisters Mrs James Kennedy of Duxbury and Mrs Mandy Morse of East Montpelier. A son died years ago and another died after service in the Philippine Islands.
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J. Severance
Barre
Montpelier
Calais
Er. N. Morse
Bernard Starr Arrested in Barre Robbery Case
Bernard Starr, one of four alleged to have robbed Fred Brown of Elmore Street, was arrested in Hartford after a tip led to his capture. He pleaded not guilty, bail set at 900, charges stem from the Sept. 25 robbery. accomplices included Durward Imlah. Police recovered items tied to the case.
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Fred, Brown
Allyn Street
Hartford
Conn
Bernard Starr
Fred Brown
Elmore
Atriet
Starr
Imlah
James Swiftvan
Barre
Barrerity
KE. L. Scott
Dennis
William
J. Ward Carver
Davis
Sullivan
Funeral for Barre & Chelsea engineer drawn large crowd
The funeral of Joan McHugo oldest engineer at Barre & Chelsea railroad was held at St. Mowica's church. The service drew relatives, fellow workers, Knights of Columbus, and railway unions with Libera music and prayers. Buried in Elm wood vault with plans for burial in the family Catholic cemetery on Beckley hill.
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Joan McHugo
Barre & Chelsea Railroad
Hill Street
Bright
St. Mowica's
Cluirch
I. M. McKenna
James Bennett
Charles Smith
Charles Frenierling
Owen Murtagh
al Burnham
Brothers of Locomotive Engineers
James Browne
Charles Barrow
Knights Columbus
John B. Kelly
Edward J. Owens
Catholic Order of Foresters
Barre & Chelea
Montpelier & Wells River Railroad
Oth
O. J. LaDam
Hazel Blattery
North Adame
Mase
PH. MecHuge
Blarkinton
Mass
Albert Stent
Springfield
Maxx
Bridget McHuge
Wimeski
Nellie Mesiuge
Raddy
Frank
John McGaughan
Barlingtom
Isteynen Rivalt
Vergennes
Nina Rivalt
Dennit Rivalt
Newtonville
William Rivalt
Woodsville
Elmwood
Beckley Hill
Mrs Jennie M Stewart dies in Montpelier home
Mrs Jennie May Stewart wife of George M Stewart of Montpelier passed away Sunday at home after a short illness of prourenia She was 44 born 1876 in East Montpelier educated there and in Montpelier She leaves husband two children Clayton and Dorothy Stewart and siblings in Barce Montpelier and Lancaster NH Funeral Tuesday afternoon will be private.
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Jennie May Stewart
George M. Stewart
Montpelier
Summer Street
East Montpelier
Charles C. Nuss
Wien
East Montspelier
Clayton
Dorothy
Stewart
George, Gilaman
Arthur Bile
Mire
Perrin
Barce
Fred E. Averett
A. G. Smith
Lancaster
Death toll in Hyde Park mourns Laviolette family man
Emile Laviolette of Hyde Park died after a three year illness from tuberculosis. He was a respected business man, owner of the Strung & Goddard store, and a past member of the Foresters and Mason orders. Survived by his wife two sons and siblings. Funeral services Wednesday at St Silvester's church with burial in St Sylvester's cemetery.
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Emile RE. Laviolette
Joseph Laviolette
Taydenville
Laviolette
Hyde Park
Charles G. Ged
Tie Sister
Sylva
Strung & Goddard
Tobert Kimmett
Goddard
Order of Foresters
E Mason
Hemormbly
Sylvester's Cemetery
Alice Young
Gadidant
Murrieville
Veteran of Spanish War Passes in Montpelier
Charles Gregory Smith, a veteran of the Spanish American War, died in Montpelier. He served with Company L, Vermont National Guard, and later settled in Montpelier after serving in the war. He was born in Montpelier in 1872, survived by his sister Mrs Ava Johnson. The funeral is at 18 Main Street, Montpelier, Thursday at 2:30 PM.
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Ward
Montpeler Toaby
Benni
Charles Gregory Smith
Smith
Montlier
G. Smith
Vermeart National Yard
Montpelier
Ava Johnson
Montplier
Nyt
Eisenether
TALK OF THE TOWN At the Barre City hospital a son born to Otto Lawrence family
A Scotched town gossip column notes births and visits in Barre City. Mr and Mrs Otto Lawrence of Camp Street welcomed a son. Mrs James Teorey and Virginia Mellomb visited from Williamstown. Mrs Dammenn Stewart, a farmer president of Barre, came from Springfield to visit daughter Mrs James Johten of Tremont Street. Recruiting station corporal novelty marked by Albany officials. A local drive for enlistment in Hawai is described alongside other town notices.
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Barre City
Huepital Ree
Otto Lawrence
Camp Strret
James Teorey
Virginia Mellomb
Williamtown
Damenn Stewart
Furmer Tre
Barre
Springfield
Mass
Hushand
Lwly Im
James Joheten
Wi ‘Tremont Street
George Cooper Funeral Held at Presbyterian Church
George Cooper's funeral was held Saturday afternoon at Presbyterian Church Grange Center. The service was at 2 o'clock, with burial at Hlape cemetery. Bearers and attendees are listed in the damaged notice.
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Grange Ceetee
Preebyteras
Bert Willison
Kittrevier
Fatal Shooting at Brookfield Shakes Small Town
A preliminary hearing was held for Allie Smith charged with shooting dead farmhand George Nieweyyk on the George Panton farm in Brookfield. The victim, a 25 year old Polish immigrant from Poland, died from a left chest wound. The elder Smith was away. young Smith claimed the shooting was an accident.
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Brookfield
Justice of the Peace
Rugene Forriges
Ranedolph
Allie Smith
George Niewcyyk
John C. Sherburne
Wilson
J. Ward Carver
Barre
B. H. Stone
Whitney
State Laboratory of Hygiene
Burlington
Nienovyk
Sherbirne
Randolph
Howe
Smith Wieder
Smith
Chaemitt
Aes Ale
Morred
Hand
Young Smith
Niencyyk
Sherman Clark
Smith Fami
Tanton Farm
Young Smith Ie
Amendments Up Tomorrow Move In Versant Senate
The Versant Senate plans sessions at 7:00 this evening and 10:00 Tuesday morning as amendments to the enacting law are called up. Kingsley will push the proposed equal suffrage and jury trial changes, with a House action anticipated Wednesday. Debate will be limited with members drafting bills and awaiting reports from committees and the state electoral authority.
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Senate
Kingsley
Dilla
Commie Stoners
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Today
W. W
Commu- Atterbury
National Age
Railroad Labor Board
W. W. Atterbury
Trber
Association of Railway Executives
Pennsylvania Malines
Labor Board
Tadh Raiiroad
Cmhall
Washington, D.C
Wilken
Eugene V. Debs
Washington, DC
Wagene V. Dales
Department of Justice
White House
Ireland
East Calais
Mia
Daniel McAulay
Barre Ieereat
DE Valera
John Connelly
Sprieutel
Glens
Mi Treland
Eamonn Te Velera
Repubblic of
Warald
Lube Party
Joan Conwally
Thieety
Accéest
Benes
Amd
Henry E. Severance
John McHugo
E. Laviolette
Myde Park
Charles G. Goddard
Charles G. Smith
Soldiers’ Home
Talk OF
the Town
Teest
Albany
Hawai
Cisimp
Marytarnt
Enone
Erie
George Cooper
Preebyteruan
Chesch
George Niencvyk
Aliie Smith
Randoes
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