Deadly storm leaves Cincinnati area hardest hit
July 8 reports show more than 50 killed and many injured from a wind and rain storm spanning Nebraska to Ohio. Cincinnati and vicinity saw 33 known dead and 15 missing, with 18 drowned aboard a towboat convoy on the Ohio River. Missouri towns St Charles St Peters and Gilmore suffered severe destruction while Nebraska Nebraska Lincoln Custer counties crops harmed. Indiana and Illinois also suffered fatalities and widespread damage.
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Cincinnati
Nebraska
Ohio
Missouri
St. Charles
St. Peters
Gilmore
Lincoln
Custer
Ilinois
Mound City
Indiana
Death follows drunken brawl in Rutland area
In Rutland last night George Sadlak of South Poultney died at Mittad hospital after a blow from a heavy iron bar in a drunken brawl at George Kashuba's home. Within five hours two South Poultney men were arrested and charged with murder. State's Attorney Pewin said Kashuba, a brother-in-law of the dead man, and Seese Sheren were jailed to await action by the grand jury. Witnesses and officials noted all men were intoxicated at the time of the fight.
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Rutland
George Sadlak
South Poultney
Mittad
Oldock
South Poultery
Sedlak
George Keshuba
Kashuba
Struggl
Atteramy
V. Poulin Positary
Tnowe
Sheri A A. Leonard
Pewin
Peety al
Russians Reinforced Hold Front Across Galicia and Poland
The Teutonic advance into southern Poland stalled as Russian forces near Krasnik and north of Lublin strengthened their positions. Grand Duke Nicholas’ army claims to hold the front along a broad line while Austro German efforts to push them from Galicia continue with heavy losses reported by Petrograd. A lull follows recent Austro Italian assaults as foreign forces press attacks.
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Poland
Lubin
Warsaw
Krasnik
Nicholas
Galicia
Petrograd
Lemberg
Trolley wreck sacrifices ten lives in Ontario crash
Queenston Ontario July 8 Ten persons were killed and a score injured when a trolley car on the Inter Railway line jumped the track on the incline from Queenston Heights into the village and rolled down a steep embankment. The car carried Toronto excursionists from various points along the river to the boat landing. All victims and injuries were from Toronto.
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Queenston
Ont
Pers Sone
Queenston Heights
Toronto
Loronto
Minority stock holders of New Haven lose big suit
Boston report states minority stockholders fail to recover 100 million dollars from former and present directors of the New Haven railroad. The high court delivered the ruling today, upholding against alleged improper expenditures.
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New Haven
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Boston
New Haven Railroad
Hhi
Quick Move Saves Them From Freight Train Collision
Eugene A. Prindle of this city avoided a serious crash yesterday afternoon near the Central Vermont tracks at the station. A backing freight train bore down as he tried to cross, and a swift steering twist carried the car southward away from danger. Passengers Mrs Kennedy and others were shaken but treated for injuries. all are resting with minor hurts. The train kept moving on another track as Prindle avoided a collision.
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Eugene A. Prindle
Northfield
Vermont
Searhine
Wrindle
Wedding Notice From Graniteville Alaids
Fragmentary OCR report notes a wedding involving Birktel Chowne and Mine Beenie Tory of Waite Hivet with mentions of attendees and locations. The readable lines reference names, places, and dates in a garbled fashion, preserving a brief notice feel without coherent details.
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Birktel
Ishemgrim
Beenie Tory
Waite Hivet Dunetiom
Permet
Cope Martes
Italians Lose Vessel Amalfi By Submarine Attack
An official maritime report states the cruiser Amalfi was sunk by a submarine while on reconnaissance in the upper Adriatic. The cruiser Minnehaha is returning to Halifax with the fire under control after the attack. a wireless message confirms the update.
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Upper
Adriatic
Halifax
Italian cruiser Amalfi sunk by Austrian submarine
The Austrian navy torpedoed and sank the Italian armored cruiser Amalfi at dawn while on reconnaissance in the upper Adriatic. Most of the crew were saved. Between July 4 and 7, Italian forces reportedly repulsed an Austrian attack at Passo di Campo with heavy losses and took 1,400 prisoners. The report came from Paris on Wednesday July 8 at 10 a.m. via Home.
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Paris
Amalfi
Adriatic
Stone Chosen Vermont School Head Announcement
Mason S. Stone of Montpelier, former state superintendent of education, was named Vermont state commissioner of education by the state board of education to serve until a permanent appointee is selected. The board praised his service and outlined his appointment terms and duties.
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Mason S. Stone
Montpelier
Vermont
Board (of Education
Stone
Condit
Board of Education
Mason
Emmy
Mason ”. Stone
Difficult fragment describes people at a ceremony or event
Fragmentary OCR notes list names Catherine Mo Berend Petey and Perr, with scattered terms like ceremony and marriage context. No dates or places are clear, but the text hints at a list of individuals connected to a local event. Further readable details are insufficient for precise summary.
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Ap & Meerey
Catherine Mo Berend
Stee
Petey
Barre house robbery shocks city in late afternoon
A major burglary at a Beckley court and Park Beckley residence drew swift police response as investigators pursued multiple clues. About 178 dollars were reported stolen with unknown suspect direction. Authorities reported ongoing activity through the night, pursuing leads and checking nearby apartments for possible involvement.
Minnehaha Fire Tied to Holt Prophecy After July 7 Warning
The Atlantic Transport steamer Minnehaha, sailing from New York to Liverpool, caught fire 170 miles southeast of Halifax. Captain Claret said the blaze, caused by an explosion, was controlled and the ship carries about 100 crew with no passengers. The event follows Frank Holt’s July 7 disaster prophecy and notes ammunition on board that could have sunk the vessel if flames reached it. The ship is returning to Halifax and expected to arrive tomorrow.
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New York
Frank Holt
Claret
Atlantic Transport Line
Minnehaha
Halifax
Holt
Minochaha
Liverpool
Morgan
Gplfax
Austrians Repulsed with Heavy Loss in July Battles
Rome reports Austrian defense repulsed at Passo di Campo Val d Aone with heavy losses. Italian artillery shelled enemy works in Cordevole upper valley and elsewhere, causing damage. In Carnia despite resisted attacks, Italians claim slow progress on the Carnia plateau. Between July 4 and 7 Italy says it captured 1400 prisoners and damaged aviation facilities and road routes with bombs.
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Rome
Paris
Passo di Campo
Val d’Aone
Cadore
Cordevole
Carnia
Val Grande
Died While Writing Letter in Groton Home
Mrs Morrison of Groton died Tuesday at her Main Street home after noon, found in her chair by Sadie and Theresa Emery. She was 71, had lived in town since age 30, and is survived by relatives in Littleton and Manchester. The obituary notes her Christian faith and service at the local church. Her last weeks were affected by ill health. Funeral arrangements were announced by Rev W F Lewin.
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Morrison
Groton
Ireton
Morison
Main Street
Sadie
Theresa Emery
Bert
Maryasta Newton
WN. H
Bret Sarried
Littleton
WN. HL
Mr. Newise
Pent Ghee
Brepens Theraber
Herbert Newton
N. HL
Charles Newton
Manntenter
Nouren
Melvin Nowrer
Laneneter
Ste Herbert Newton
S. Myalee
Mrs
Steshe
Newton
Manchester
Funeral in Barre for Mrs Mary Lawton Seten Weld
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Lawton Seten Weld were held in Webnerville Pineal community. The obituary notes her death occurred at the home and mentions surviving family members with a focus on the community and porter service.
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Mary Lawton Seten
Webnerville
Pineal
Mary Law Solem
No dynamite found on the Saxonia ship
Uncertainty lingered after a bomb scare tied to Frank Holt and a man who killed himself. A wireless from the captured vessel denied explosives aboard the Saxonia and the Mulalled passenger steamer. The Cunard line ship and the Philadelphia reported no bombs found, easing fears for the voyage to Liverpool.
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New York
Cunard Line
Holt
Muladedphe
Earder
Philadelphia
Tenlon
J. Morgan
Sasania
Myiladelishin
Liverpost
Seennia
Death of Mrs. Eda Lasell Wood at 20 Richardson Street
Mrs. Eda Lasell Wood wife of George Wood died at home Wednesday at 9 pm after years of declining health. She leaves husband and two daughters, Gee V. Wood of Barre and See Meester Wood. Born Tunbridge June 7 1802 to Morris and Sarah Lassell, she wed Mr. Wood in Hartland September 2 1889. Funeral services Friday at 2 pm at First Baptist Church. remains to be taken to Williamstown for burial.
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Eda Lasell Wood
George Wood
Richardson
George Ti. Holt
First Baptist Church
Williamstown
New Store to Open in Barre Era of Local Merantile Firm
A new mercantile firm plans to open in Barre inside the remodeled city building, with Harley I. for grave and William Rober, each long with Moore & Owens, to operate a meats, groceries and provisions department under the name Houghton & Rod fox. The basement market connects with the Pret flow and will feature display space, storage rooms, and sanitary arrangements, aiming to boost business visibility and convenience for shoppers.
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Merantile
Barre
OM City
Harley I
Tadd Co
Ant William
Robbre
Bert
Moore & Owens
Houghton & Rodfox
Tortie Tres
Monney
Spceer & Hall
Quarryman Allan McKenzie Killed in Quarry Accident
Allan McKenzie aged 47 died at Whitcomb's hospital after injuries from being crushed between two granite blocks at Miles quarry owned by BL Smith & Co. AMcKenzie, a longtime Graniteville resident, was married with ten children and active in the Quarry Workers' union and local church. the accident occurred about 10 am with ambulance transport to hospital, where he died at 12:30 pm.
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Allan McKenzie
City Hospital
Miles
BL. Smith & Co
E. L. Smith & Co
Mat Wee
Whitcomb
Avery
East Barre
McKenzie
James
Graniteville
Alex. McKenzie
Murdo Campbell
Norman McIver
The
Presbyterian Church
Quarry Workers’ Union
New England Order of Protection
Two Brothers Hospitalized After Roadside Accident
Arthur Mercier aged 11 or 12 was struck by John McFarlan’s truck while rushing toward Barre City Hospital to bid farewell to his younger brother. Arthur sustained a fractured right humerus and was taken with his mother George Meveler to the hospital where he had his arm set. George Meveler was operated on for mastoid and was reported recovering well.
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Websterville
Barre City
Arthur Mercier
John McFarlan
George Meveler
George
Arthur
Rec Avery
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