Johnsons race feud and party turmoil at Denver convention
News from Denver reports President hopeful Johnson struggling to lock in a nomination while opponents maneuver behind the scenes. Delegates from Idaho Illinois New York Ohio Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia gather amid contending vice presidential rumors and Tammany Hall resistance to Bryan.
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Denver
Johnson
Johnny
James N. Finsley
James Kerrin
Newa York
Bryan
Merry Widows
John Mitchell
Speer
Ollie James
Kentucky
MW A.m
Idaho
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Boswell MacCaurran
Murphy
Tammany
Tiryan
Kane
Pignic Party Ends in Three Deaths
Three people drown when a canoe and two rowboats capsize on the Mystic River near Craddock bridge during a family outing. Victims include Mia Burns and her son John Jr, ages 3, plus Miss Nora Cooper and John Burns Sr. A fourth body was recovered later as divers searched the channel. The tragedy occurred in Medford on July 6.
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Mystic River
Craddock Bridge
Myane
Mia
John Durns
John J, Jr
Reta Cooper
Mya
Onion Street
Medford
Drie
Abe
Jron
Uuder
Nora Cooper
Peary's Rookevelt Sets Sail Toward North Pole
Crowds on City Island bid farewell to explorer Commander Peary as his ship Rookevelt departs for the pole. An invited party accompanied the departure, guests returned to New York by tug. Later plans include rail travel to Oyster Bay and a meeting with President Roosevelt before sailing to Sydney, B C.
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New York
Commander Peary
North Pole
City Island
Poury
Oyster Tay
Roosevelt
Sydney
B.C
Sailed ship sinks in fog off Highland Head
A schooner named Julia Costa from Provincetown, Mass crashed after being run down by the Miranda in dense fog sixty miles off Highland Head. Most of the crew were in the boats, with one man reportedly saved despite the ship sinking in troubled seas.
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Provincetown
Mass
Sonly
Gloucester
Miranda
Julia Costa
Provinestown
Mirande
Highland
Avery
Dorien
Five Die in Collision on Presse Electric and Santa Ana Road
Five people killed and five seriously injured in a crash when a wagon was struck by a Presse Electric and Santa Ana road vehicle near Los Angeles. Emergency crews responded, authorities investigate cause and identify victims.
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Los Angeles
Presse Electric
Santa
Graniteville Man Again the Choice
Harlington July 6 Vermont Loge Holling association of the Modern Woodmen of America held a great gathering with Woodcraft contestants from across the state and visitors from outside Vermont. A band concert and address by Congressman Voster opened events at City ball park. Afternoon sports featured centennial field activities and a baseball game at Athletic park followed by a dance. The advisory board ordered Vermont log rolling plans for next year in Rutland. The Pirie cup was awarded to Burlington with 85 to 42 4 points for Montpelier, amid a display by Daughters of Danaft. The Burlington team won games with Smith pitching for Barre and Scampini catching for Burlington.
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Harlington
Vermont Loge Holling Association
Woodmen of America
Burlington
A. VM. Routehor
Fort Than Allens F
Beckwith
Buron
W. H. Sterling
Montpel
Burling
Montpelier
Deraft
Durre
Woman Dies in Daughter's Arms at St Johnsbury Station
In St Johnsbury on Saturday, 72 year old Sue alighted from a parlor car and died of heart failure in her daughter’s arms. She was married to Andrew McFarland, widowed, then remarried to George Davis of Danville. Survived by six children and numerous relatives, her father a War of 1812 veteran.
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St. Johnsbury
George Davis
Danville
John A. Beck
Barton Sue
Kithermersey
Andrew McFarland
Tey
St Jobnsbury
Barton
McFarland
Teaver Ome
Mrwedtti Peels
Little
Tom N. Hg
A. K. Powers
Waterford
Corn Fairbanks
New, ‘Port
Aiden McFarland
St. Johne My
Yoh McFarland
Sante Anna
Calvorgia
Jutin A. Beek
St. Jotnsbury
Tatteburg
Judge Harvey presides as Montpelier court busy Saturday
A busy judge in Montpelier city court handled several cases on Saturday morning. Fred Campbell, arrested for intoxication, received 20 days in jail. Stephen Cannon of Northfeld paid a $3 fine for a similar offense. John Holden pleaded guilty to larceny in downtown machines and was sentenced to five to three months in the industrial school. Within Fifteen, the other, remains uncaptured. Frasite Co burt, murdered for teremeke wh the peace, to p ifel story aml not ready to plead guilty. Sheriff Hastings sought witnesses as State Attorney Yates moved to suspend sentence pending evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jutoe Harvey
Montpelier
Fred Campbell
Stephen Cannon
Northfeld
John Holden
Wes
Withnin Fiteen
Coburt
Teremeke
Sieridt Hastings
Coturn
Yates
Senténne
Ueleg
Uobuus
Fire at Parks Grocery Causes Escape in Night Attire
A Sunday dawn fire in the Walker block basement on Main Street drove residents from nearby buildings in their night clothing. Parks Grocery suffered heavy damage estimated at 1500 with 300 insurance on furniture and fixtures and 229 on stock. Hopkins estate owner of the building held 10000 coverage. The fire department acted quickly, confining the blaze to the basement while occupants evacuated safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Juhentury
Maintreet
Ing
F. EB. Parks
Parke
F. A. Hopkins
Drawing Checks On Father-In-Law In Rutland Vermont
Rutland July 6 Palies in Rutland and Vermont towns seek Fred Harriot of Bridport who vanished last night after using his father in laws name and the checkbook to obtain money. He reportedly drew several checks on B A Myrick in Middlebury and cashed a $23 check at Swanton National Bank and another $40 at Morse’s Rutland, leaving a sick wife behind.
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Rutland
Palies
Vermont
Fred Harriot
Bridport
Law
Tan
Herriot
Harriot
B.A. Myrick
Middlebury
Swanton National Bank
M. Morse
Burial of Ernest C. Loonock in Barre with Knights of Pythias
Funeral services held yesterday for Ernest C. Loonock at Binfield with Reverend My officiating. About 40 Knights of Pythias attended, including 20 in uniform, bearing the casket. Loonock, born October 8 1875 in Barre, spent his life there, worked in teaming with his father Herbert C. Leonard, later starting his own business. He was a member of Vincitian lodge and the Unit, survived by his father and wife, who was Berthina of Bangor, Maine, married November 8 1884.
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Ernest C. Loonock
Binfield
Knights of Pything
Campbell
Wallace
Rotineau
Leavitt
J. A. McNeil
Elmwood
Barre
Smainess
Herbert C. Leonard
Vincitian Lodge
Knnight Pythias
Bite 1
Verkinn
Bangor
Maine
Fourth observed at Montpelier Country Club golf event
Morning wolf matches featured. C Fi Lowe won the driving contest, K Putnam the approaching, and Alan the putting. Miss Huth Brooks attended the Indians' putting contest. Afternoon selections by President Terk Cutler and Vice President RB Bailey chose 18 hole teams, Cutler's team winning 16 to 14, with a victory dinner planned. Fireworks and dancing followed.
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Montpelier
C. Fi. Lowe
K. Putnam
Alan
Indies
Huth Brooks
Terk Cutler
Rb, Bailey
Vicrpresi
Company H Returned From Pine Camp At Noon
Crinpsay Looneturned to Montprises Haturndey noon from Pine Camp WN. All of the then are bembling fine claim that these were te beet vee they have participated in with the regu lars. They spaak highly afly water, suppling and sanitary ak.
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Montprises
Pine Camp
Alderman Williams Dies Early In Ward Three
Walter Williams longtime Ward Three alderman dies at his Maple Avenue home after a long illness. Born May 1 1858 in Constantine England he married Catherine Jenkins and had five children. A granite cutter by trade he served as alderman since 1907 and was active in local politics and civic welfare. Funeral Wednesday at the Church of the Good Shepherd with Rev W J M Beat officiating.
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Walter Williama
Maple Avenue
Mirms Hais
Uie P
Walter Willamie
Cnnstantine
Cornwall
Englands
le Wae
Williams
Manone
Green Mountain Lodge
Manchester
Udi
Church of the Good Shepherd
Ravy
W. J. M. Beattie
Death of Chas A Corliss in Barre Vermont
Charles A Corliss died at his winter home on Camp road after a prolonged illness. Born in New Jersey 42 years ago he worked in Barre as a granite polisher and once owned a plant on Granite Street. He later lived in New York eight months as a carpenter on the Central Railroad. He returned to Barre six months ago due to illness and was a member of the Maple Street Church. Funeral services were held at two this afternoon conducted by Rev W E Firain with a large gathering, pallbearers listed, interment in Hope Cemetery. Survived by wife and his parents W E Corliss, four sisters Mrs Harry Bradley, Mrs Jeb Marr, Mrs CN Sport, and Mrs All Werner of Brooklyn.
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Charles A. Cornss
Mr. Castles
New Jury
Granite Street
Jeter
Menbor
Puritan Ceanite Company
Phil Sttromer
New York
New York Central
Anliuon River
Barre
Ovine
W. E
Hope Cemetery
Mra
W. E. Corliss
Harry Bradley
Jeb Marr
Mir CN
Sport
East Harte
Mia
All Werner
Brooklyn
NOY
Death of David Waser Morgan in Barre at 49
David Waser Morgan died unexpectedly at his home 70 Ayers Street after a seven year illness. Born in Dyce Scotland he moved to this country as a young man and lived mainly in Barre. He leaves ten children Jessie Elsie Ethel Alex Alfred David Peter Robert and Holland. He was a member of Green Mountain Lodge Manchester Unity Odd Fellows and the Granite Cutters Union. Funeral set for two o'clock Thursday afternoon at the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Waser Morgan
Ayers Street
Morgan
Dyce
Scotland
Barre
Jessie
Elsie
Ethel
Alex
Alfred
David
Peter
Robert
Holand
Grein Mountain Lodge
Manchester Unity
Odd Fellows
Granite Cutters Union
Hrouse
Funeral at St Monica's for Menard Gary Hed
Funeral services for Menard Gary Hed were held at St. Monica's Church with Mass by Rev. P M Me Kenna. The church was filled with friends and relatives and the tributes were beautiful. Pallbearers included J Miles, Seley, Richart Grige, George Hoyt, T J Denning, James Brown, and C Qwepe. Interment followed at Pine Catholic Cemetery.
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Menard Garyhed
St. Monica's Church
P.M. Me
Kenna
J. Miles
Burchington
Seley
Montpelier
Richart Grige
George Hoyt
T. J. Denning
Janes Brown
2. C. Qwepe
Derrick Brown
Unconscious Berlin Citizen Hurt After Electric Car Collision
Hiram L H Perkins, 68, of Berlin, struck by a moving electric car Friday evening, remained unconscious after a brain concussion. He lived twenty years in Berlin after residing in Waltes, fought in the Civil War, and relatives report improving signs today as he lies in City hospital. Conductor Harrison recalls no signal.
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Hiram LH. Perkins
Herlig Corners
Aftenoon
Nce
Toutay
Aly
Perkins
Montpelier
Benjamin's Falls
Harrison
Berlin
Brior
Waltes
Hr Lstin
Ladies Thrown From Carriage In South Main Street Accident
On Friday evening a carriage on South Main Street derailed when the Volt holding bills loosened, causing the top to buckle and the carriage to strike a tree. Mrs. John McRae and Mrs. John McAuley of Graniteville were thrown to the ground, with minor injuries reported. Mr. McRae was alerted by telephone, arrived at the scene, and transported the women home.
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South Main Street
John Mcrae
John McAuley
Graniteville
South Min Street
Slayton
Briall Tree
McRae
Runaway Wagon Incident Disturbs Main Street Crowd
Four people pitched as a team driven by FE. Prario a clerk in Sanguinetti's store fled on Main Street Friday afternoon and leaped into Lewis Brasaw's wagon in front of Union Clothing. The wagon overturned as bystanders and a child were tossed out. Prario was knocked unconscious and suffered a minor head wound. Prario recovered after being taken to Standard Routine Company's office. Dred E McSweeney reported the team’s injuries non serious. The runaway horse loosed on South Main Street before control was regained.
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Prario
Sanguinetti
Lewis Brasaw
Union Clothing
Mra
Brasvan
Praria
Dred
E. McSweeney
Matn
Untitled Horse Incident Stirs City Streets
A horse bolted from a street fair area causing a collision with a tent and a nearby wagon. The incident disrupted traffic on Elwt Street as bystanders and officials attended the startled animal and nearby electrical hazards.
Wagon Crash Leaves Horses Loose In Street
A wagon detached its horses and sped through Whallington, tossing a man and a stray wagon wheel into the air. By luck no injuries were reported as bystanders watched the chaotic scene unfold and the wagon toppled, scattering debris across the street.
Four Hundred Attend Hibernian Picnic in Caledonia Park
The Washington County Hibernians held their fourth annual picnic at Caledonia Park drawing 400 from Harve Graniteville Montpelier and Northfield. Storms shortened races. single men won a hot baseball game. tug of war between old county and Americans ended in a draw after a fifteenth minute pull. Martin Riley and P. E. McNulty won quitting contest. Timothy Holhind led hari ster throwing with P. F. Flynn second. Gilbertau's orchestra provided music and dancing. county commissioners Daniel McGovern P E McNulty and J S Fitzpatrick led the event.
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Washington County
Hibernians
Caledonia Park
Harve
Graniteville
Montpelier
Northfield
Arere
Old County
Wiel
Martin Riley
P. E. McNulty
Timothy Holhind
P. F. Flynn
Gilberteau
Theewellion
Daniel McGovern
P. BE. McNulty
J. FE. McNulty
J. 8. Fitzpatrick
Milne climbs Mount Mansfield in Haynes car
George B. Milne and three friends attempted Vermont’s highest peak, Mount Mansfield, in a 10 horsepower Haynes automobile. The ascent proved difficult with rough, stone strewn terrain and a near 700 foot drop. One passenger declined to ride down, and Milne completed the climb as the fourth known party to do so.
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George B. Milne
Mount Mansfield
Haynes
George
Aize
Withield
Vermont
Fourth of July fire wounds two Wheaton youths
Hubert Hassett lies in City hospital severely burned after fleeing an explosion during Fourth of July celebrations in Wheaton. Robert Bannatt, sixteen, suffered extensive burns when cannon crackers in his pocket ignited as he ran. Both boys were hospitalized with Burns and head injuries. doctors hold cautious hopes for Hassett.
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Hubert Hassett
Robert Bannatt
Robert
Clinton Bassett
Wheaton
Fragmentary confession linked to a gun incident
A garbled report describes a woman claiming the gun was not loaded and a young man who allegedly pulled the trigger. The blast badly harmed Averill's face, a doctor was sought, and recovery details were uncertain.
Firecracker Injury During Friday Night Celebration
Burt G. Webster sustained a lacerated right thumb and two injured fingers after holding a firecracker too long. The blast occurred as the fuse burned down, causing burns and exposure injuries. Dr. J. W. Jackson attended him for the wounds.
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Burt G. Webster
J. W. Jackson
Debaters and villagers share a lively picnic at Sheparilla
The first annual gathering hosted by the Barre Literary and Debating Society took place at Sheparilla grave on a Saturday. A spirited game led by captain Billy Jopp with John Duncan featured praised umpire William Williams. Prizes were awarded in the married ladies’ cud and Indies races, with Mrs. Pairs and others taking top spots as children’s races entertained all. The event closed after seven with Auld Lang Syne sung and attendees expressing enjoyment.
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Mra Gibson
Pirate
Dangling
Walty
Mra
Heart Tragedy In Woodbury Pond After Holiday Swim
Leo White of Montpelier drowned in Woodbury pond on Friday night after swimming soon after a hearty meal. Arelie Adame tried to save him but failed. He leaves parents George and Mamie White and several relatives including Mrs Charles Galla pher and Mrs Mamie White. He was visiting J A Denno's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newitt
Leo White
George Os. White
Montpelier
Woodbury Pond
Clovin O'Clnek
Arelie Adame
White
Nightlife Notes from Barre Theatres and Opera Houses
Tonight in Barre residents can catch the Pecans Picture Show at The Pectoral Theatre on Main Street near the Seamplut Block. The Aity council and regular money matters are on the docket, with presentations at Mastorco's Theatre and nearby Opera House venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aity Council
Moenye
Moring Pheturra
Tom Nai
Thentortuan
Mastorco's
Seamplut Bloek
Man severely burned while attempting to light a sky rocket
Robert Troup of 561 North Street suffered a bad burn on his hand while trying to right a lit sky rocket on Friday night. The fuse lit and the rocket fell, splashing burning contents onto his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Troup
North Street
Troupy
Montpelier Fourth Day Quiet Amid Small Accidents
Montpelier marked a calm Fourth with few incidents after a noisy night. The only serious event was the drowning of Leo White in Woodbury. Others sustained minor injuries from accidental blank shots and a firework incident involving local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Leo White
Woodbury
Fred Raese
Main
State Streets
Benet
Raeie
Richard Pritba
Borlin Street
Charles Fyle
Columbian Granite Company
Albert Lane
Fire damages lunch cart during Fourth celebration
A lunch cart owned by John Baller caught fire early Saturday after fireworks near Depot Aquaer. Alarm rang at 1:90 from box 2 and responders arrived promptly. Fire crews estimated damage at two wheels and found crackers among the debris, with no shelling intent reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ios
Aquaer
John Baller
Tern
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Ain
Jas. K. Pirle
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Vermont Woodmen's Log-Rolling Association
Warre
Athletic Park
Helivia Athletic
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Tarre
Smith
Abern
Sinol
Toy
Scampini
Keislich
Daughter
Georgie Davis
Montpelier City
Parks
Bridport, Vermont
Ernest C. Leonard Wi
Montpelier Country Club
Alderman Williams
Chas
A. Corliss
Nene Yeats
David Fraser Morgan
ST. Monica’s
M. M. Garvey
Veter Hans
Hiram H. Perkins
Main Street
Frank Watermain
Ladd
Elwt Streat
Theodielin
Wien
Whallington
Mansfield
Robert Bassett
Og Blemic
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