Train Hold-Up Near Covington Ends Poorly for Robbers
Big Four passenger train 44 was robbed near Covington Indiana by two men who boarded the express car as the train left Covington at 145 am. Messenger Frank Beckman was found shot in the hip and the express packages piled on him. The robbers jumped off at Veedersburg and an officer wounded fugitive Alexander Fortner was later detained amid the search. No money was taken from the bandits and non negotiable securities and bank drafts were seized, though many drafts were incomplete.
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Danville
Big Four
Covington
Tnd
Veedersburg
Frank Beckman
Voedersburg
Alexander Fortner
Indianapolis
Fortner
Ind
American Railway Express Co
Fiees
Giant still fills house and cellar in Chicago
Chicago July 1. A giant still costing an estimated 25 000 to build occupies a house the police say may need dynamiting to destroy. The contraption sits inside the home with vats 14 by 14 and six feet deep connected by a conduit running through the building. It was found after a passerby reported smoke and alerted authorities.
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Chicago
Centennial fete features opening of Mexican Baseball League
The centennial celebrations will include a baseball season opening with Meason Oty tossing the first ball. Events will feature agricultural progress, conventions, poetry, prose, and a new national theatre construction ongoing during the centennial period.
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Snetemabee
Jena
Pittees
National Theatre
New Triple Entente Signed Amid Global Tensions
City papers report that Britain United States and allied powers consider a formal entente. The Morwing Met Ont of newspapers notes the pact discussed aims to shape the Anglis leyasewr treaty and future colonial relations. The move signals a stronger cooperative stance among major powers.
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London
Curt
Four Senators Oppose Taft as Supreme Court Nominee
Washington July 1 Taft former president will head the Supreme Court this October after Senate confirmation in executive session. Sen Borah Johnson Labollette Watson voted against, citing concerns over his legal training and self view as not a lawyer. The vote was 60 to 4 in favor, leaders of opposition named Horak and Johnson, with Knox Kellogg Willie guiding supporters. The story also notes related cases involving labor, taxation, and interstate commerce.
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Washington
D. C
William Ftoward Taft
United States
White
United States Supreme Court
Harding
Taft
Senate
Ohio
Connecticut
Supreme Court
New Haven
White Motors
Borah
Johnson
Labollette
Watson
Tudt
Che Rolball
Horak
Knox, Kellogg
Willie
United Mine Workers of America
Wisconsin
Navy Appropriation Row Delays Budget End
Washington. The Senate held the naval appropriation bill at a standstill as the new fiscal year opened, accepting House reductions but failing to reach a timely compromise. The stalemate prompted consideration of emergency funding to keep operations going until a full settlement is reached.
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Washington
Senate
Navy
House
Aid for Disabled Veterans from World War II Facility Funding
Washington July 1 an appropriation of funds for veterans recreation and vocational training is announced. The measure directs the federal board to provide facilities and equipment for training, including building improvements, during the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Osster
Beard
Demand Retraction From Vice President
The state board of administration demands retraction of statements attributed to the vice president in a March article. The vice president denies making the alleged truthful attack, and the board insists on sworn testimony to contest the claims.
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North Dakota State Board of Administration
Biomarch
Duile
State Board of Midinistration
Coolidge
Republic
Delineatar
Meseauy
Board of Wimnitietration
Dakota
Afferel
No Mexicans Oil Court Fight Quickens New York Reporting
The Standard C company of New Jersey reports that it modified its freight and fuel handling practices to evade oil shipments. The article notes a court action and a ruling affecting the company’s operations, with reference to Manhattan andAberdeen.
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New York
New Derey
Chareterend
Contanphery
Firemen and Oilers Vote Rejection of Wage Order
In Chicago on July 1 1895 ninety five percent of the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers members voted against the wage cut ordered by the U S railroad labor board. International president Timothy Healy announced the decision as union leaders gathered to pass on the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers
Hue
Unite States Railroad
Timothy Healy
International
Formal Peace Near at Hand
Washington July 1 Senate leaders expect the compromise resolution ending the state of war with Germany and Austria to be sent to the President by the House today. It was debated an hour in the Senate then held for action. Upon the President's signature the path to resuming diplomatic relations with the former enemies will open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Germany
Austria
Senate
House
Pershing Named Chief of Staff of U S Army
General John J. Pershing was appointed chief of staff of the United States Army, relieving Major General Peyton C. Marek on leave. Harbord remains his assistant in France, with Pershing to direct larger operations including National Guard and civilian reserve training and be ready to assume command of federalized forces when needed.
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Washington
John J. Persting
United States Army
Peyton C. Marek
Ative
France
James Harbord
Jia
Weeks
Pershing
National Guard
Peney
Railroad Workers Hold Posts Amid Wage Talks
Railroad workers remain on duty as wage cuts persist following the 1 miller fee rule. Union leaders express dissatisfaction with the United States steamer boat decision, while talks prepare for possible action. Any walkout would await a referee's vote and county-level input before formal steps are taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United
Tstate Tater
Minny
Resignation of David B. Open From Christian Science Publishing Board
A July notice from the Christian Science Publishing Society reports the resignation of trustee David B. Open after 13 years of service as main manager. Open says he sought to resign to support the society maintaining its deed of trust and the integrity of the publishing body.
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Yattrupiece
Christian Science Publishing Society
David B. Open
Odeon
Society
Miainese
Entil
Vermont Business Troubles
Bankruptcy petitions filed in Vermont list Oliver F. Gay of Ferrisburg and Montpelier Concrete Products Corp of Montpelier. Gay owes substantial debts with most assets exempt. creditors include J. O. Middletcook & Sons, People's Department Store, and Looney Furniture. The concrete company shows debts tied to real estate and other holdings.
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Ferrisburg Farter
Montpelier Concrete Wa Corporation
Borinton
United Few District
Oliver F. Gay
Ferrisburg
Montplier Concrete Products Corporation
Montpelier
Gay
FLA
FTAA
J. O. Middletcook & Sons
People's Department Store
Looney Furniture
Montpelier Concrete
Products Corparation
HESS
Ynebete Real Estate
Mexican Officials Silent On Internet Debt Payments
In Meksi City on July 1 reports claim internet payments of the Mexican national debt may not be made this month. Officials have heard rumors attributing the origin to various pretredenim companies. Experts note a decree directs money received to cover interest on the national debt.
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Mesiow
Pioesitly
Varios Petredenim
Time Keeper of Route J B Farrel Named Referee
Jersey City’s J B Farrel named time keeper for the Thaipeee Carpet event. Savage of Orange named alternate referee. Farrel to oversee heavyweight bouts. Seymour Haw fought in last decade, with Jereuy City officials noting his role.
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New York
BR Parell
Jereuy City
Dim Savage
Orange
Wan
Harry J
Randolph Prank Palmer Dies in Ill Health
Randolph Prank Palmer died at the home of a Mr. Mitchell on Hehandt Wine Thorney afternoon after months of failing health. The obituary notes his wife living in Sewport and mentions funeral plans for Saturday. Other items include travel of Robert Gay and Carleton Jones to New York, and various local movements and visits by residents in the area.
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Prank Palmer
Mitchell
Malmler
Robert Gay
Carleton Jones
New York
Mise Hortense Flint
Hen
N. Ty
L. S Cleveland
Denne Chaleres
Bretton
Dave
Mas
Danunzio Reorganizing Loyal Followers Into New Contingent
Finn and Captain Ganriele lead adherents reorganizing their ranks into a contingent responding to a new emergence. A war cry calls former port-soldier followers to unite locally under a body named the Reevies Trievt. Announcement sent to legionaries aims to renew vigor and organize anew amid tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn
Ofl
Ganriele
TV Annineiere
Thenediti
Eumercia
Soletin
Robbery at St Jonesbury Office Break In
County police and Mills office raided by burglars. Safe opened and cash drawer contents stolen. Local treasurer BR Wewn indicates loss. couple Winford Bleath and Middlehary newlyweds referenced in fallout as investigation unfolds. Authorities urge any information leading to capture.
Lenglen Retains British Turf Court Title in Tennis
Suzanne Lenglen defeated Elizabeth Ryan of California in the challenge round to retain the British turf court women's singles championship at Wimbledon. The match solidified Lenglen's hold on the title as announced by The Associated Press.
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Elizabeth Ryan
California
Mile Suzanne Lenglen
Wimbledon
Associated Droes
Turf Court
Mids Elizabeth Ryan
Philadelphia Mint Output Weighs In For Year End
Philadelphia July 1 report shows the mint produced 87 170 402 dollars in free year output ending yesterday. Domestic coinage valued at 42 278 112 with total 826 742 350. Outside coinage included 91 903 3 silver and nickel pieces for Cuba 1 100 00 silver pieces for Colombia and 41 000 for Venezuela with Peru and other nations also referenced.
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Philadelphia
Philadelpia
Cuba
Colom
Peru
Venguela
Vermonter Jean Pianey named worm fretary inspector
Officals in Montpelier report Jean Pianey of Hardwick appointed under new law. Clayton Prince of Bristol committed to an indeterminate insanity age. Judge Martin presided as Prince admitted to kingly lineage and long travels, amid rare notes of a racial slur.
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Jean Pianey
Hardwick
Clayton Prince
Bristol
Martin
Prince
King
Vermont
Harding
United States
Violet Ryan
Edward T. Ryan
Krolichte
Pyhthing Hall
Thursdey
Thone Brothers
Pythian Sisters
Grand Temple
Grand Knights
Pythian
Tureday
Turaday
MG. Morse
Barte
George Carpenter
Bank Commisemanjer
le Teposit
TR Northfield
Williams
Northfield
Chester Mills
Orange
Janes Muteh
Barre
N. Grant
Pomfret
Chisk Elles
Tee Hillier Prench
Noeethwell
Atten
James Curie
Myre SH. Wikherd
Bethel
Wille BE
Lawson
Elmer Ma
Chelena
Nima M. Mason
Coleen
George
Martinson
Chelsea
Sohn No McDonald
Marre
Barre Catnethan
Haree
Mood
Montpelior
Colby
Northield
Mente
Neleon Downing
Montpelier City
Main Street
Hasan Mock
State Street
Rialto Bridge
Prvision
Read
Ales Merrill
Montpelier
Emily Merrill
Referes Wo N. Theriault
DeLunny Whicch
Crewe
Hor. Howe
PW. Mitchell
Ocran Perk
Charles ¥. Whiteey
Mirriimetem
A. Dervie
Nerie
No Relief for Railroads Now
Senate investigation of the railroad situation was suspended today by Chairman Cummins until mid or late August. The move signals no railroad relief legislation during the extra session. So far the inquiry has heard railroad executives and security owners, with labor and shippers yet to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Cummins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Congress
Prilread
TEST PENNSYLVANIA TAX COAL RIGHTS DRAWN
Pennsylvania moves to tax coal mined in the state and shipped elsewhere. Attorney General Weston Allen was asked to consider constitutionality and potential injunctive action to restrain enforcement of the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mischusetts
J. Weston Allen
Kagened C. Hultman
von Mimners
Spectacular Descent in Mexican Petroleum Stock
New York July 1 Mexican Petroleum shares slipped anew amid a fresh intraday low of 90 after opening near 101 1 2. The decline follows a week’s high of 214 on October 22 110 with Edward L Doheny attributing pressure to circulars from WL Moore, who was arrested after indictment for criminal libel. Moore pleaded not guilty and awaits trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexican Petroleum Company
Stock Exchange
Edward L. Doheny
Wl Moore
Doheny
Moore
Ex-Service Men Disqualified In Alabama Vote
Mobile July 1 ex service men in Alabama were disqualified from voting and from holding public offices after a supreme court division in Montgomery ruled that Alabama voters never legally ratified the constitutional amendment exempting soldiers and sailors of World War I from poll taxes after serving four months or more. The decision affects state and county officials and highlights a dispute over poll tax payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Supreme Court
Montgomery
Worcester Theatre Fire Damages Plaza Auditorium
Damaged text indicates a Worcester theatre fire harming the Plaza auditorium before firefighters controlled the blaze. The report mentions plans or events tied to the theatre but details are unclear.
Fire Safety Fourth Promotes Safe Firework Use
A local guidance urges careful celebration to prevent fires. Fire Chief Hene advocates a safe, sane Fourth with lessons like avoiding rain before lighting fireworks, keeping them away from barns, and enforcing building permits for firework vendors to curb unsafe sales.
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Hene
Fight Bulletin News For Dempsey Carpentier Fight
The Times office will provide round by round fight news Saturday afternoon for the Dempsey Carpentier bout. Bulletins start at 3 p.m. Call Barre 310 for long distance updates and details.
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Times Office
Barre
Williamstown Break-Ins Suspect Arrested in Burlington
Merton Martin, 28, living on River Street in Barre, taken to Chelsea jail to answer charges for breaking into the G F McAllister Co general store and a Williamstown meat market last Friday night. He admits the breaks after being captured in Burlington by Sheriff Georgy A Tracy and aides. A bag of 2800 pennies and 100 pennies in Barre were linked to the offender. Martin had recently moved from 119 College Street and previously worked at the Williamstown store.
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Merton Martin
River Street
Barre
Chelsea
G. F. McAllister Co
Williamstown
Martin
Burlington
Georgy A. ‘Tracy
Orange County
Dequity
A. A. Reed
J. M. McAllister
Harre
Inet
Mat Martin
119
College Street
Washington County
Industrial
McAllister Cy
Barre Seeks 1923 Armory and Guard Company Funding
Barre faces a tight race for a 1923 state appropriation to fund a Vermont National Guard company and a state armory. Neale Hooker promotes enlisting to secure a gymnasium, dance hall, and athletic facilities, while recruitment delays threaten approval. A Legion gathering was held and more recruits are sought to satisfy Adjutant General rulings.
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Barre
Vermont National Guard
SCC
Neale Hooker
Legion Elih
HL T. Dubrin
Vermont
Hooker
Hawker & Co
Legion
Licenses Suspended in Barre and Bramdon Clarified
Secretary of State Harry Bark suspends Meemee of Ernest Lafayette of Barre for alleged reckless driving. Coffin of Barre loses license 100 days for careless driving. Neensens Pettie of Bramdon suspended for taking acetone without owner consent. Secretary’s actions show a rise in operator license removals this year compared to last year.
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Harry Bark
Ernest Lafayette
Barre
Neensens
Pettie
Bramdon
Wark
Protect Women League Women War Effort Announcement
A local wartime welfare item promotes female protection and community support. It cites organizers including Keith Renjorie and Meres, urging women and girls to stay safe and to participate in protective actions during the war period.
Repute Testimony Stricken From Sacco Vanzetti Trial
In Dedham on July 1 the District Attorney announced prosecutors and defendants agreed to strike all evidence of Sacco and Vanzetti’s peaceful and law abiding reputations from the South Braintree double murder trial record. Defense witnesses had testified to peaceful conduct. the judge ordered the character testimony removed.
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Dedham
Mass
Katemann
Niccola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
South Braintree
Sneco
Vanzetti
Sacco Vor Vansetti
Polt
Plymouth
Vanzettio
Saceco
Thayer
Giuseppe Andrower
Ge Italia Corsulate
Ate Bostom
Italy
Siceola Sacco
Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanvetti
Questions Accuracy of Concord Story
Fred W Suitor of the Quarry Workers International union in Barre challenged a Concord Patriot report. The Concord article claimed quarry workers planned to strike over a 12 percent wage cut and that talks with owners failed. Suitor said the story’s accuracy was doubtful and there was no clear status as Friday morning approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Suitor
Quarry Workers’ International Union
Barre
Concord
N. H
Conference Request for Wages Adjustments in Granite Industry
The International Monumental Granite Producers Association seeks a conference with Granite Cutters International Association through secretary Robert D. Smith. Dated June 27, the petition cites unforeseen conditions and asks for wage readjustment to current economic realities. Shaten is expected to host the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Cutters
International Association of America
International Monumental Granite Producers’ Association
Robert D. Smith
Shaten
Grant to British miners sparks wartime wage relief plan
London reports the House of Commons approved a ten million pound fund proposed by Prime Minister Lloyd George. The grant aims to aid coal miners through upcoming months as wage reductions press toward a settlement, with payments set for the near term amid ongoing strike negotiations and regional disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commeine
Plas
Lloyd George
Ly Prersum New
Progrem
South Royalton Mixers Teen Tale Remains Unclear
Fragmentary OCR reads about Dorothy and Mai Marthe Funders and Mery Mason of Glen Derry leaving for a girls camping trip at Faire. Mentions Hawt Berker and Speingfield, Barton, Burlingame, and a custody or separation context with ages around six. July date appears incomplete.
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Dorothy
Mai Marthe Funders
Mery Mason
Glen Derry
Speingfield
Barton
Burlingame
Douglas Mocking Company
Som ‘Werk
Beam
Agais
Mredford Wert
Lowe Tesday
Turstey
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Obregon
West
Britain
Japan
U. S. Navy
Red Cros
Standard Ohi Co
Oilers
R. R. Labor Board
Quits Science Board
David B. Odgen
Vermont Business Troubles
J. B Farrel
Jersey City
Randolph
Vrank Palmer
Dannunzio
ST. Jonesbury
Caledonia Mills
Broken Int and Safe
Philadelphia Mint
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
of Mexican Petroleum Co
Excha
Supreme Court of Alabama
Worcester Theatre
Plaza Theatre
Dollars
Auditoriuum
V. N. G. Company
Burtington
Hee
Keith Renjorie
Medien
Teedhuw
Sam Diemes
House of Commons
South Royalton
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