Taft attacked as prohibition forces open convention rants
At Atlantic City the eleventh national prohibition convention opened with Clinton Howard blasting Taft Roosevelt and both major parties. He accused the liquor interests of controlling politics and warned reform would come only through a prohibitionist path. He condemned both parties and warned that reform requires decisive action.
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Howard
Atlantic City
N.T. Sly
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
XN. Y
Old Partie
Col. Roosevelt
Willa Howard Taft
Democratic Party
Electric Train Jumps Rails Near Paragon Park
An electric train from Nantasket Junction to Pemberton derailed near Paragon Park yesterday afternoon at 4:40. Eight persons were injured as the motor and two cars were wrecked by a crashed telegraph pole and fence. the scene drew a frightened crowd while the remaining cars sustained minor damage.
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Boston
Nantasket
Pemberton
Paragon Park
Pternoon
Tree Southern
Eis
Para
Inet
New Bedford Weavers Reject Grading Plan
New Bedford Massachusetts July meeting of the weavers union voted to strike if cotton mill notices announcing a grading system are not removed by Saturday July 1. They reject the current plan and seek total abolition of grading. The textile council and National Federation of Cloth Weavers back the union, risking 25 000 to 30 000 workers idle if mills shut down.
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New Heedford
Mass
Emanitiveturer ® Association
Weavers’ Union
Apliners
Twinters
Walous
National Federation of Cloth Weavers
Boston Labor Union Considers General Strike Action
Boston officials table a plan to defer actions toward a general strike of union members in greater Boston to back a traffic car workers' action. In Malden, a mob rioted against the Reston Elevated Railway, injuring several including a police officer’s wife and a motorman.
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Boston
Boston Central Labor Union
Malden
Mass
Reston
Malden Hospital
Edward Moynihan
Everett
James Carew
George Bennett
Gertrude Hewett
Medfort
George
Partell
Farell
Trouble in Portugal Continues in Lisbon Front
Lisbon reports the government plans to weaken air defenses as royalist forces retreat to Spanish soil along the northern frontier. Government reinforcements moved to Cabereceiras de Baste, held by royalists yesterday, amid heavy fire and a largely deserted town.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Caberesceiras de Baste
Death Toll Rises After Yorkshire Mine Disaster and Drowning
Ninety reported dead with forty winded or rescued as crowds watched from a bridge. The Cadeby colliery disaster in England claimed many mine workers and others. King George and Queen Mary reviewed the scene while inspectors and officials, including Douglas Chambers, oversee the response.
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Nashua
Main Street
Comlaneney
England
Cadeby
Ttm
Willian Henry Pickery
Yorkshire and North Midland
King George
Queen Mary
Yorkshire
Douglas Chambers
Gewitt
Tlekle
Records Fall at Stockholm Olympics Two Nations Tie
United States thrill in heats with top placements as Finlanders sweep distance races. Kolehmainen wins 5000 metres final in record time while McDonald of New York sets a weight put mark. Relay finishes spark controversy with disqualifications.
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Stockholm
Tuly
McDonald
New York
Limafrea
Ralph Rose
Sen Francines
L. A. Whitney
Boston
United States
Gechanit
San Francisco
Ira Cortney
Beattie
H. Kolemainen
Vinlanl
Awe i
Sos
Jackson
Fogtind
Scramble to Save Child At Sea Draws Crowds
A group of nine swimmers launched a daring rescue to pull a child from danger offshore. The perilous effort ended with the saver bearing the child to shore while onlookers cheered. The incident drew both men and women witnessing the ordeal.
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Nel Sonn
Ehilt Aprovd
Strict Cuban Measures to Exterminate Plague
Washington reports strict Cuban measures against bubonic plague imports from Porto Rico. One new fatal case near San Juan is noted. Havana tightens quarantine for arrivals from Porto Rico while public health officials deploy examinations and disinfection along water fronts.
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Washington, D.C
Public Wealth Service
Gant
Porto Rico
Dred
San Juan
Havana
KR. HH. Venextorof
Public Health Service
Frm
Crum
Joudey
Service
Heat deaths and suicides in Philadelphia and Boston report
Philadelphia reports six heat related deaths and three suicides amid extreme heat. The day’s high reached 7 degrees above forecast, with street conditions around 100 degrees. Boston hospitals logged two deaths and about 39 prostrations as heat intensified across the region.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Driver Fined As Grand Circuit Finishes Spark Interest
In Grand Rapids Michigan the Grand Circuit hosted two notable events the Aleyron purse in 2 17 trotting and the Grand Rails purse in 2 27 trotting. Driver Durfee piloted Helen Stiles to victory in the third fourth and fifth heats earning praise though fines surfaced from the new point based scoring system that awarded purses by total points rather than direct win margins. Dudie Archdale won the first and second heats in 2 07 trotting with Gold Dollar close behind as the fastest heat this season.
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Britain
Germany
Appleyard
Erin Madeira
Taher
Riviat
Jones
Hedlund
McClure
Sean WT
Olympic
Kelekimainen
George ¥. Bonhag
Louis Scott
South Paterson VY. MC A
Mich
Durfee
Helen Stiles
Aleyron
Dudie Archdale
Gold Dollar
Vermonter Favored for Democratic National Committee Post
New England members of the Democratic National Committee favor Thomas Browne of Vermont for secretary when the committee meets in Chicago on the 16th unless Governor Wilson favors another. Eugene E Reed says Browne is eminently suited due to his long national committee involvement, but urges deference to the candidates' wishes and notes heat between rival camps. He suggests harmony and an executive committee if needed to align with the candidates.
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Manchester
N. 1
New England
Democratic National Committee
Thomas Browne
Vermont
Chicago
Wilson
Eugene E. Reed
NewHampshire Nations
Browne
Red
Reet
Marshill
Vicw
Reed
National Committee
Ernor Wilson
Fire destroys East Boston lumber and coal buildings
Boston dispatch reports a blaze at the George W. McQuesten Lumber and Suffolk Coal companies in East Boston causing about 150000 in losses. Night watchman Patrick Magure sustained serious burns while the flames spread through timber, coal, and lumber stock. cause of the fire remains undetermined.
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McQuesten Lumber Co
Suffolk Coal Co
Boston
George W. McQuesten Lumber Company
Suffolk Coal Company
East
Teaa
Knw
Patrick Magure
McQueaten Lauber Company
Half Million Loss at Summer Resort Fire
Watertown X Y July 10 a fire swept Watertown’s Thone and Island Park area destroying the Columbiana hotel the New York state educational building and 87 cottages. The blaze began at one o'clock and burned more than eight hours, destroying much of the business district. No lives lost though many guests fled. Fire departments could not halt the spread amid strong winds and limited water supply. rescue efforts were hampered by broken communications and slow resort access. The fire threatened the entire town and left resort guests and residents in frantic fear as flames reached the water front.
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Watertown
X.Y
Thone
Island Park
Columbuma
New York State Educational
Coor
Haller
Alexandrian Bay
Clayton
Warnes
Columbian Hotel
St. Lawrence River
Wellesley Howsr
Susmer
Tie River
Pastoral Changes Transfer Clergy in Burlington Diocese
The Diocese of Burlington announces a wave of priest transfers by Bishop Rice. Robert Dever moves from St An ne Hay to Sheldon Springs with the Franklin mission. P A Balvin shifts from St. Mary's St Albans to the St. Albans chunk. Emily O Formteim leaves Brattleboro St Manuel's for St. Francois Xavier in Winooski. Rev. Herward W McMahon moves from St John’s Castleton to Brattleton. Rev son BR Mcfiarry shifts from Windsor St Francis to St John the ages Northfest. Rev J 7 Neil, away for health reasons, and Rev J A Campeanu succeeds Pathor Metarry at St Prancia Wi F. Marlon assists Trottier Island Pond and heads to Rennington.
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Burlington
Rice
Hod. Blow
Robert Dever
St Anne Hay
Sheldon Springs
Franklin
St. Albans
Emily
Formteim
St Manuel's
Brattlehore
Winooski
Herward W. McMahon
St. John's Romain Catholic Church
Castleton
Brattleton
Br.mcfiarry
Windsor
Northfest
J. 7
Neil
Nord- Aol
J. A. Campeanu
Pathor Metarry
St. Prancia
Mt Wi
F. Marlon
Man Sought After Separate Attack Near Red Rocks Park
State's Attorney Shaw and Sheriff Allen search Quete City park area for a man accused of abducting two girls from a roadside, offering liquor, and making improper advances. Victims reported to fathers, who alerted authorities. suspect described as wearing gray clothes with a black beard and thick eyebrows.
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Burlington
Shaw
Allen
Quete City Park
Red Hocke
Red Rocks
Fo WL Metale
McCale
Vermont Sues Lanahan Leclair Novas Over Liquor Bond
The State of Vermont, through State's Attorney B. E. Stafford, sues Joseph B. Lanahan, William Leclair, and Char I. Novas for 4000. The suit in Rutland county claims Lanahan violated the wholesale liquor license terms during his tenure, leading to a guilty plea at the county term and a fine of 801 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonnty
Tee
Advisory Committee Shape In Taft Camp Listed
Washington July 18 most Republicans at a conference with Hilles and Taft leaders favored a national committee advisory panel dominated by party regulars. William Barnes Jr of New York appears likely to join while Senator Crane is discussed. Proponents urge representation of the progressive wing and a midwestern or western treasurer. Also noted are sundry civil bill adjustments restoring $2901 for the tarie and $29.00 for internations waterways commission.
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Washington, D
Hilles
Taft
New York
Mittee
William Barnes, Jr
Crane
Ester
Washington, D.C
Milk Train Wrecked Near Starr Farm Beach
A southbound Burlington milk train derailed in extreme heat yesterday a quarter mile north Starr farm beach caused by spread rails. The engine and all cars left the track, but no one was injured. The rear coach carried no passengers. Wreck trains from Rutland and Malone spent about twenty four hours clearing debris before trains were rerouted via Central Vermont through St Albans.
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Burlington
Hutland
Starr Ferm Beach
Rutland
Malone
N. Y
Fort Alburge
Vermont
St. Albane
Marriage of Mise Edna Kimball and Murray J Arif Plymouth
Mise Edna Kimball of this city wed Murray J Arif at Concord in June with Rev Jot Viennevar presiding. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Kimball of Maple Avenue, a well known local, while the groom is a young man from his hometown, Mr sol Mes Arrie. They will reside in Plymouth after a short visit with the bride’s parents.
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Mise
Edna Kimball
Murray J. Arif
Plymouth
N. H
Concord
Viennevar
W. G Kimball
Sol Mes
Arrie
N. Hy
Names Proposed For National Educational Association President
Chicago July 19 two names were suggested by the nominating committee for president of the National Educational Association. Mies Grace C. Strachan a district student from Brooklyn and X. E. T. Pairehild state superintendent of public instruction from Topeka Kansas were proposed as candidates. The election was set for the afternoon.
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Chicago
Mies Grace C. Strachan
Brooklyn
X. E. T. Pairehild
Public Detrication
Topeka
Kansas
Kdlatational Association
Montpelier and Barre Unitarian Picnic at Caledonia Park
Montpelier Unitarian church and Barre Universalist church joined for a picnic at Caledonia Park. Despite heat, attendees enjoyed two baseball games and races, a humorist reading by Miss Marlon Tupper, and refreshments.
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Montpelier
Iwantie
Tun Phurehes
Unitarians
James Berey
Paul Cleaves
Universalista
Harold Johnston
Wendel Alam
Warren Steele
Ninpine
Neevive
Childeen
Mears
Farwell
Andrews
Bliss
Clark
Merrill Harrie
Borre
Meare Bavatto Cutler
Adolph Lane
George I
Bent
Francis Mauneeil
Gerl Shepant
Robert Gate
F. Mavneell
Robert Cate
Carl Shepard
Luther Booth
Hurdle Rae
Cork Shepard
Luither Booth
Weather Watch Delivers Hot Day With Hazy Sky
The day held a scorching 94 degrees in the shade with a forecast of unsettled conditions and possible thundershowers. Farmers report no rain and a continuing drought affecting harvest and crops, while officials note a moving area of higher pressure bringing slightly cooler air eastward.
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Northfield Weather Bureau
Dakotas
Nebraska
Moines
St. 140
New
Orlewhe
Ureday
William A. Shaw
Miss Nora Adams Hit By Car On Montpelier Road
Miss Nora Adams was struck by a car on North Main Street while rushing to catch a streetcar at noon. The driver and motorman halted the vehicle, she was taken to a local store then to her home for treatment. doctors found only scratches and a jolt with no fault attached to the driver or motorman.
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Nora Adams
Montpelier Road
Main Street
Eristance
Eultad
Ibe
Two Cases Not Prosessed In Local Court
The article reports Mrs. Alice McDonald being arrested on a warrant for grand larceny involving two diamonds and having her case continued to Thursday. It also notes a breach of peace charge against Fernando Catalase not pressed and his case postponed, with further court action anticipated.
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Alice McDonald
Walsh
Re. Mcdonald
Grant
Fernando Catalase
Scott
Aloes
Pangan
Weather Forecast For Siowfalls
Prediction notes continued warmth tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures. Winds remain moderate and the outlook calls for dry conditions across the period.
Evening of Complaints and Small Building Permits Granted
At the weekly aldermen meeting, officials praised a bill for grading near Mrs Clementine Blanch’s property and addressed provisions for Nelson’s $1130 work. The board debated street superintendent liability, ordered a street committee investigation, and approved several building permits including repairs and additions on Main, Brook, and Pleasant streets. A letter from William B Stephenson was referred to the charity committee amid debate over police conduct. Minutes were approved and warrants set for multiple city departments.
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Board of Aldermen
Mackay Fue
ML Nelson
Merchant Street
Jeane C
Wianchi
Nelson
Nelaoa
Mianchi
Ward
Afr
Dawson
Allerman Patterson
Vermont
William B. Stephenson
Somammtad
Washington County
Patterson
Street Department
Water Department
Arc Department
G. A. Emis
Mackay
Cééus
Alto Ceria
Barre Cithaena
J. T. Cotskle & Son
Robing Frost
Ayers Street
Board At Health
Sinaninfons Vite
Buildin
Grant Avenue
Prospect Street
Bradford Ant AW
Bradford
South Main Street
Mra
Lizzie Robinson
Main Street
Smith Bros. Titanité
Hurnham's Meadow
Asmith
Woeet
North Main Streets
Badger Trow
South Main
Stebbine
Rocover
Sortwell Ratate
Bawndales
Joseph Merlormesiain
North Mall Street
Cagern Sy
Eugene Silfin
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Howgel
Col. Kooswelt
Bermune
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Panama Strip
Roosevelt
Mr. Howant
Nhl
Billy Flinn
Pittsburg
Imothy Woodruff
Hooklyn
America
Prohibition Party
NEW Bedford Weavers
Cl. Uy
Conisbrough
Rose
U. S
Kolehmainen
Grand Rapids
Neare Fer
Wenmne Eoener
Thousand Island Park
State OF
Barnes, Jr
Harre
Arris—Kimball
Girl
Plymouth, N. H. Man
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Montpelier Church
Barre Universalist
Caledonia Park
F. Calabraye
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