Docks swept by flames sweep city harbor front
Boston reports a major harbor front fire starting around 4 15 p m at the Grand Junction docks grain elevator and warehouses along Pier 1 destroying piers vessels and freight cars. Losses reach about 1 5 million with Cunard and Leyland lines affected as crews worked to contain the blaze and evacuate nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston & Albany Railroad
Danyel Sullivan
Cunardler
Dagonian
Hbhut
Helmont
Yarmouth
N.S
Bellomont
Paul Palmer
O. H. Brown
Grand Junction Docks
High Grain
Boston & Allmniy Ceilvond Company
Cunard Fine
Leyland Line
Ite
Plér 1
Grand Stunetion Docks
Roxton
Chelyea
Arrow
Winthrop
Revere
Lynn
Platform Framing Set As Subcommittees Report
Denver July reports show subcommittees nearly finished drafting platform planks on injunctions railroads currency and trusts. Key items include anti-pass and anti-debate laws, direct election of U S senators, income tax, railroad commission powers, postal savings banks, and tariff reform to restore revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Carpen- Lora
Clayton
Anb
United States
Astatica
Arizona
New Mexico
Aldrich
Vreeland Cuverney
National Lake
Anti Bryanites Hopeful and Credential Report At Rally
Denver July 9 anti Bryanites claim the Bryan plan hinges on 615 votes to block Guffey delegate nomination while licensed delegates in Idaho Illinois New York Ohio and Pennsylvania are urged to be seated as regularly accredited by the convention The Credential Committee report urges seating for specified Pennsylvania Ohio Idaho and District of Columbia delegations and lists named delegates with seating recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Bryan
Jhim
Guffey
Committee On Credentiale
Idaho
Uinais
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Ilinois
Pennylvania
A. Powers
William Watts
Train Struck a Dump Cart in Somerville
Boston and Maine passenger train departing 4 20 a m from Boston to South Acton struck a dump cart in Union square Somerville yesterday. The locomotive derailed or struck several cars. many passengers injured and windows shattered. Notables listed include Ella F. Garcelon and Julia A. Garcelon of Philadelphia and Mrs John Booth among others.
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Boston
Boston and Maine
South Acton
Union Square
Somerville
Frordes
Dens Nia Sweeney
Ella F. Garcelon
Mra
Julia A. Garceson
Philadelph PB
Taft Banner Torn Down In Lincoln
A Taft banner across Twelfth Street in Lincoln was cut down at midnight. No major reaction followed as few onlookers were present. The act is thought to involve one or two individuals working from opposite street sides, leaving the banner caught in wires about ten feet above the road.
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Lincoln
Taft
OM Street
Bryan
McCormick Bail Set In Fraud Case In Watertown
In Watertown New York Henry J McCormick once a New York Central claim agent is under arrest over alleged fraudulent settlement of a claim Bail is fixed at seven thousand dollars in relation to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
N. Y
Henry J. McCormick
New York Central
Ilaime
Big Pulp Mill Shoot Down
The pulp mill of the International Paper company has shut down on severe low water in the Lameille river. Only part of the machinery is in operation at the same time. It is understood the company has 120,000 tons of pulp in storage and more wood at the sails than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitton
International Paper Company
Lameille
East Boston Waterfront Hit by Fire and Layoffs
About 600 workers are thrown out of work as the East Boston waterfront, including Cunard Leyland and New York Central lines, suffers destruction of key buildings and docking facilities. Longshoremen and freight handlers face hardship, with limited temporary employment expected until deck reconstruction and steamer arrivals.
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Boston
East Boxton
New York Central Railroad
Comen
Cunard and Leyland Stedship
Cunard
Wil Leyland Lines
Leyland
Conard Company
Leyland Vine
Two Bodies Found in Tenement Ruins After Gas Explosions
Two bodies were found among the ruins of a tenement on Cambridge Street in Boston after a fire following a gas explosion. Fire crews battled the blaze, and investigators are examining the scene for causes and any additional casualties.
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Big House
Cambridge Street
Boston
Rutland man held after assault with intent to kill
James Popovitich of West Castleton faced a preliminary hearing at the house of correction in Rutland on a charge of assault with intent to kill. He was bound over for grand jury action and remanded to jail for lack of bond. The incident allegedly involved striking Ignazi Lazacik with a stone on July 4 at West Castleton. State’s Attorney BH A. Lawrence described a busy period with several assault with intent to kill cases and one murder in the county jail.
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Rutland
James Popovitich
West Castleton
House of Correction
BH. Stickney
BH. A. Lawrence
Popovitich
Ingnazi Lazacik
Papevitich
Lawrence
Tate
Citalian Ia Lodge
Mystery surrounds Burlington baby death found north of town
Burlington police investigate a decomposed baby’s body found by Officer Guyette near Ethan Allen Park on North Avenue. Health officials planned autopsy to determine viability at birth and potential cause of death with no leads on who left the infant.
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Burlington
Baby Gil
North Avenas
Guyette
Ethan Allen Park
Flo
Baker Farm
C. F P. Dalton
Tabon
B. FH. Stone
Birchleaf Loses Record as Hawkins Beats Fast Track Race
Dover reports a flashy trotting program at Granite State Park where Birchleaf, holder of the track record, was outrun by Hawkins driven by Walter Cox in a pair of fast heats. The event featured faster times in 2:14 and 2:17 percent, with crowd approval as two heats determined the winner. Jerry Hi and Our King posted notable times in the 2:19 to 2:16 range.
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Dover
Granite State Park
Eleeta
Warren Daniwell
Birchleat
Hawkins
Walter Cox
Birchleaf
Hiecta
Jeading
Hawking Hand
Cox
Jerry Hi
Lim
Queer Acts by Evans Move to State Insane Hospital
Charles Evans, a Montpelier barber jailed in Washington County for intoxication, is under examination for commitment to Waterbury State Insane Hospital after signs of mental derangement, including claims of pain and aggression. A separate case notes John Murphy of Easton arrested for intoxication and ordered to pay $12, then jailed for nonpayment.
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Charles Evans
Washington County
Waterbury
Evans
Montpelier
Hare
Tiet
Sherif Tracy
Dre. O. KE. Chanyane
M. Fu Yaire
Carleton
Kvane
Randolph
John Murphy
Kastan
Lawson
Harvey
Aml
Congratulatory Message To Gates For renomination
Governor Proctor sends a warm letter to Montpelier State's Attorney Gates praising his renomination by Washington county Republicans. The governor notes pleasure in Gates remaining in service and acknowledges his strong resistance to the governor, thanking his future successor for Gates's continued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Montpelier
Washington County
Proctor
Procter
Notable Record Traveler Mrs French Heads to Saratoga
Mrs Angelia French of North Main street departs on her 72d annual trip to Saratoga Springs N Y, a family vacation that began in childhood with her father. Accompanied by Miss Agnes French, she remains active at 86, preserving home life on North Main street despite her husband Zphrwim B French's recent death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelia French
North Mainstreet
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Mr. French
Somersworth note leads to suspected suicide in river
A note found with a coat and hat on Salmon Falls River banks implied the writer would be found in the water. Police recovered the body believed to be J. B. Wallingford of Springvale, Maine. The envelope note addressed to Mrs J E Wallingford stated the writer had rent paid and only one dollar left. A letter’s content hinted at distress and a possible suicide.
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Somersworth
N. H
J. B. Wallingford
Springvale
J. E. Wallingford
Unanimous renomination for McCarthy as union official
Patrick McCarthy of this city received unanimous renomination for secretary treasurer of the Quarry Workers International Union after branches pledged support. He accepted the term, noting wide branch backing and intent to continue leadership while thanking the members for their confidence.
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Hunting
Quarry Workers’ International Union
Patrick ¥. McCarthy
Quarry Workers
McUarthy
Hardwick
McCarthy
International Union
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Picnic Day Draws 500 At Caledonia Park
A Congregational and Methodist picnic at Caledonia Park drew over 500 attendees with 300 plus present at the main event. Extra wings hosted sports for children, baseball games filled the day, and refreshments included cold mill lemonade and pomponite in the afternoon. Church committees oversaw the gathering with Wallace and Dodge as chairs for the Congregational and Methodist churches respectively. Winners in children’s races were named across several age groups, with multiple first, second and third place finishers listed.
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Caledonia Park
Wallace
Michard Veale
James Robertson
Arthur McNeil
J. OC
Griggs Amt Artie Koight
Congregational Church
LB. Dodge
Richard Headley
Sidney Oliver
A. Kathorn
KM. Lyon
Methodist Church
Carl Hendrickson
Dunward Imlah
Leo Presett
Hoyeack
John [Gorton
James Glase
Arthur Blackmore
Edith Psa
Eda Carma
Eleanor Tiv Ingdate
Kirlw’ Rave
Grace Wood
Mary Marr
Josie Travedue
Margaret Metyin
Melvin
Kinzie Smolett
Nhs
Dental Office Change Rumored in Montpelier
Rumor from Montpelier today says Dr W H Metolf a local dentist is negotiating with Dr C A Kent of this city to acquire his dental business. If concluded the transfer would take effect August 1. Also mentioned is a joint arrangement where Metolf would run the Narre shop and Dr Hunt from Montpelier would operate the Montpelier office.
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Montpelier
W. H. Metolf
C. A. Kent
Ib Wan Aleo
Dra, Metiol
Hunt of
Dr. Munt
Jin
Band Concert Friday Evening in Montpelier
A program for a Montpelier Military fund band concert to be held Friday evening July 10 at 3 o’clock in Rarte. Selections include March Tri-State Overture The Light Fantastic Mountain Kobooe Theerry Widow Watts Imperial. James Findiater, who has lived in the city two months, leaves today for Scotland.
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Montpelier Military Fund
Tri-State
Overture
Wiltian
Light Fantastic
Theerry
Watts
Imperial
Kibenibere Marek
Montpetier Centennial
James Findiater
Scotlamd
Modeyel
Civil War veteran Hiram Perkins dies after Berlin accident
Hiram H. Perkins 66 a Berlin resident and Civil War veteran died at City hospital after six days of unconsciousness following a Friday night fall from a moving electric car. He leaves a wife two daughters and a sister. Interment will be in Berlin cemetery with funeral at his late home, details unsettled. Perkins born in Walden lived there before moving to Berlin twenty years ago and worked as a carpenter. He served three years in the Civil War.
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Hiram H. Perkins
Johannatt & Mail
Berlin
Perkins
Walden
Carpenter
Harry Hobson
Inland Pond
Alberta Perkins
Harlin
Flora Phelps
Cabot
Brainerd
Tennessee
Montpelier
Benjamin's Falls
Wages Dispute Ends in Acquittal After Altercation
In a July third city court scene, Carlo Grapponi sought to deduct $1.45 from Patsy Restello’s wages. Restello denied owing the sum but offered a compromise. A heated exchange led to Grapponi’s bleeding face and Restello’s arrest, followed by a trial that resulted in Restello’s acquittal. Jurors James Ewing, Robert Barclay, Robert McKnight, Eugene Glysson, W. Goodwin, and Chester H. Blakely sat as Grand Jury Davis represented the state and J Ward Carver defended Restallo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Restello
Carlo Grapponi
Restello
Mestello
Grappont
Grappani
Nichola
James Ewin
Robert Barclay
Robert McKnight
Eugene Glysson
W. ©. Goodwin
Chester Ho Blakely
Grand Dury Davis
J. Ward Carver
Restallo
Man Pleads Guilty After Drinking Incident on Blackwell Street
Francis Venner confessed to a subsequent intoxication offense in city court. Judge Ducige Scott allowed him to sign the pledge for six months after paying $720 in prosecution costs. Venner was found drunk by Osier Carle on Blackwell Street yesterday afternoon. He said the alcohol came from Fourth of July leftovers and a pint bought at the Middlesex saloon last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Venner
Ducige Scott
Venner
Osier Carle
Blackwell Street
Middlesex
City Hotel guests aid six new guideposts setup
Among travials at the City Hotel last evening and today are W O Gayle line cook Wks HM Osgood Danville D Uy jMack Boston FH Phillips Hartville M Wo George Th Welle Burlington Workman of the street department who have placed six new guideboants in position today four at North Main and Uhureh streets nine at North Main and Maple avenue and one at North Main and Merchant streets
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City Hotel
Gayle
Line Cook
Wks HM
Osgood
Danville
D. Uy jMack
Boston
Phillips
Hartville
M Wo
George Th Welle
Burligton
North Main
Uhureh
Merner
Maple Avenue
Merchant Streets
Nightly Shows Arrive at Barre Theatres
Tonight in Barre moving pictures and operas light up the stage. The Tem Theatre at 40 Main Street hosts a notable show with a range of acts while Macencen's theatre in Seumpim block presents a separate program.
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Piet
Rts
Opers House
Macencen's
Seaumpim
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