Vermonter Sets Olympic Broad Jump Record
Albert Gutterson of Vermont and representing the Boston Athletic Association won the broad jump at the Olympic Games with a first attempt clearance of seven metres eighty centimetres. C D Bricker of Canada finished second and G Abeng of Sweden third. The article notes several other events and records, including Taipale of Finland in discus and a new Olympic record in the 400 metre semi final by Reidpath of Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Albert T. Gutterson
University of Vermont
Boston Athletic Association
Gutterson
Gutterdo
C.D. Bricker
Canada
G. Abeng
Sweden
A. R. Taipale
James Wendell
New York
James M. Rosenberger
Melvin WW
Sheppard
James BE. Meredity
Mercersburg
Academy
Donald B. Young
Boston
Secom
Harold B
eSattle
James E. Meredith
Mercersburrg Academy
Beilpath
Melvin W. Sheppard
Meredith
Lilliehonk
Asbrink
Delayal
Lieut
George 8. Patton
Jit
United States
Narrowest collision near Cape Cod in thick fog
Capt Petterson of the steamer Captain Bennett reported a near collision off Cape Cod in dense fog as a liner loomed ahead. He shouted for reverse as the two ships passed with only feet of water between them. Passengers noted unrest from San Domingo amid Guerilla activity near Sosua.
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Petterson
Justin
Cape, Boston
Bennett
Sosua
San Domingo
Cape Cod
Miurk
Tha
Fedouit
Pettersen
Patterson
Mother and Child Die in Nashua Heat Wave
A Vermont family from Townshend lost a mother and infant and a child remained critically ill at Nashua hospital after extreme heat triggered illness. The deceased is Amana E Bills of Jamaica VI, aged 12 months, with husband Irving and siblings in Vermont and Jamaica. The elder child was buried yesterday. another child remains hospitalized in Nashua.
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Nashua
Jimy
Amana E. Bills
Jamaica
Nashua Hospital
Townshend
Vermont
Bills
Irving
E. Billa
John Putnam
Etts Hanson
Nashaa
Matelle Gould
South Wardaboro
Annie Clark
Julia Williams
Walter H. Putnam
Flora Haskins
Suspect Murder at Lewiston Stables Probe Begun
The decomposed body of a man identified as Dolly Minehane of Widdefor was found behind a Provent atable on Cedar Street near the river. Coroner Ywighn will investigate and have stomach contents analyzed. a small sum of money and half a pint of whiskey were found on the victim. Biddeford authorities notified.
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Lewiston
Mey
Ily
Widdefor
Cedar Stret
Ywighn
Biddeford
Flying Stones Injure Four in Brighton Incident
In Brighton near midnight, missiles struck four passengers and two conductors, shattering windows across three streets. Mrs. F. Gilfons of Newton was hit on the head and fell inside her car while Miss Lillian Norton of Waltham sustained a stone injury to the arm. Miss Clara Bolton received injuries from broken glass. An unknown man was struck on the elbow as a motorman was also injured.
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Boston
Brighton
F. Gilfons
Newton
Lillian Norton
Waltham
Mise Clara Bolton
Glase
Durnan Wins American Championship Test In Toronto
Eddie Durnan of Toronto nephew of Ned Hanlon easily defeats William Haines of Boston in a three mile sculling race on Toronto Day to retain the professional Championship of America. Durnan led by about 20 lengths, finished without challenge after the first mile, with a slow time of 9:47 2-6 for the mile and a half to the turn and 12:*. Weather conditions described as perfect.
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Toronto
Eddie Durnan
Ned Hanlon
Willian Haines
Boston
America
Vardan
Yeas
Durnan
Not Guilty Dorr Pleads in Lynn Murder Case
William A. Dorr of Stockton California pleaded not guilty in the Superior Court in Salem Massachusetts to an indictment charging him in the death of George E. Marsh, a wealthy Lynn manufacturer whose body was found on the marshes last March. Dorr was brought back from California for trial. the date for the trial was not set at today’s hearing.
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Marsh
Lynn
Dorr
Stockton
Cal
Salem
Maas
William A. “Dore
George E Marah
Durr
California
Damages to be Assessed for Crawford Notch Land Take
A state commission will hear damages claims for 300 acres taken in Crawford Notch. Former Attorney General Edwin G. Ruatminn chairs, with James E. French and Herbert Mowton as members. Hearings begin Monday at Crawford House, with Lancaster to follow. Attorney General PL Tuttle leads the state representation.
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Concord
N.hs
New Harpalire
Crawford Notch
State Supreme Court
Thich
Edwin G. Ruatminn
Exeter
James E. French
Moultonborough
Herbert Mowton
Iishue
Hart
Lerotion
Crawford Noteh
Crawford House
Lancaster
PL Tuttle
Harry T. Land
New Hampshire
Riot in Cincinnati as striking workers clash with guards
In Cincinnati a riot erupted as union supporters clashed with strike breakers. Two men were shot and three wounded by stones. fifteen guards were arrested. Charlie Fauat, filed a salary claim against the Giants and sought action from the national baseball commission. No serious injuries reported. riot linked to days of union dispute.
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Pineinnati
Ohio
Charlie” Fauat
New York National League
Magent
FoGraw
Chivinnati
National Baseball Commission
Giants
Toledo
Herrmann
Fausta
Dravinen
Hamlet Nearly Wiped Out by Nova Scotia Fire
Natifax July 12 A forest fire yesterday swept Point Tupper a settlement near Port Hawkesbury. The hamlet was nearly wiped out with the Tatetenlanial railway freight sheds coal sheds and transfer jers destroyed along with a scare of route right care. Embree and Dudley hotels and several frame dwellings burned.
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Natifax
N.s.uly
Point Tupper
Port Hawkesbury
Embree
Dudley
Patchen III Wins Grand Rapids Comstock Purse Feature
Proved a worthy son Patchen III captured the 85,040 Comstock purse at Grand Rapids in the 2011 close pacing feature. He won in straight heats with a 2.08%% mile, narrowly ahead of Grand Opera and Patchen II, as the field stayed tightly bunched behind.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Patchen III
Grand Opera
Patchen LI
Resuscitation Effort After Bridge Incident in Medina
Rochester coroner F H Lattin was called to Samuel Bigfond of Medina after a traction engine accident at a bridge in Eagle Harbor yesterday afternoon. Bigfond revived after 20 minutes of bedside resuscitation, though life was in doubt during the initial effort.
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Rochester
N. Y
F.H. Lattin
Gaines
Samuel Bigfond
Medina
Eagle Harbor
Lerora
Ford
HAS NOT RESIGNED. Washington July 12 Herbert Knox Smith
Herbert Knox Smith, former commissioner of reperations, denied resigning to join Roosevelt's new party. He returned to Washington and declined further inquiry, saying he had nothing to say.
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Herbert Knox Smith
Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
Washington
Hind
Eloped With Chorus Girl and Bronze Tablet Unveiled
July reports detail Pietro Mascagni eloping with a chorus girl and unveiling a bronze tablet at Windsor. The event follows a violent quarrel involving the Rome and London Artillery companies, with several members wounded and the mayor of Westminster noted in the unrest. In Windsor, Mascagni left his party to pursue the eloped wife as they traveled by motor car.
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Lanion
Mancagni
Ruston
Perales
Rome
Peitro Mascagni
London
Soe Porot
Windsor
Seife
Recall work in Los Angeles discussed by league officials
The National Municipal League session featured Dr Johnny Hayes of Los Angeles, dubbed the father of the recall in the first city to adopt the measure. Chester Rowell of Fresno described the fall of party systems in California.
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Los Angeles
Cant
Nht
Hitice
National Municipal League
Johnny Hayes
California
Chester Rowell
Fresno
Judge Seaver Found Dead In His Office
Woodstock July 12 Thomas O Seaver judge of probate for the Hartford district Windsor counties is dead in the county courthouse. The death occurred yesterday morning after Judge Seaver was seen in good health with Whites principal of the White River June high school as his guest. State's Attorney Homer Skeels spoke briefly in eulogy as the court adjourned. Seaver, born Cavendish 18%, served as educator at Norwich University and Union College and fought in the Civil War earning a Medal of Honor. He became judge of probate November 18 1846. Survived by wife Nancy J Spalding of Hartford and a son Kenneth of Pittsburgh. The funeral is scheduled Saturday at three o'clock.
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Woodstock
Thomas 0. Seaver
Hartford District of Winsdor
Judge Seaver
Cavendish
Joseph
Evangeline Seaver
Norwich University
Anl Union
Jege
Vermont
Noverlen
Seaver
Nancy J. Spalding
Wartfomd
Kenneth
Pitteburg
Colony Beaver
William W. Lanwrance
Lawrence
Atte
Jaw Waterlury
Public service ruling on Western Telephone demand
Burlington July 12 The state public service commission ruled on the Western Telephone company of Sleystate case. It upheld the demand for service but allowed existing rates to stand and ordered a new schedule to be filed. Hearing set for August. May 27 and 9 dates noted as continuances were granted until yesterday.
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Burlington
Etite
Enia Nvil
Vermont
Jule W. Redmond
Newsport
Turtle
Warner Anilee
Western Telephone Company
Janeaville
Charlotte
Adilieon
Syhacribere
Morterent
J. G. Sargent
William Lindsey of Queebee Village Dies in Hartford
William Lindsey, native of Barre and longtime Hartland resident, died in White Mirer Junction at age near four. He was a respected Kisinnes man and former superintendent at Parker Manufacturing in Quebec. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs Sentt Tinkham. Funeral Saturday at Querrne with Rev. Wattle officiating.
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White Mirer Junction
William Lindsey
Queebee Village
Hartford
Barry Tit
Hartland
Kisinnes
Kor Pwanis
Parker Manufouring Company
Quebec
Trem
Nep
Sentt ‘Tinkham
Querrne
Shoreham
Uerden
Teintsey
le Order
BEN LINDSEY DECLINES PROHIBITION NOMINATION
Enid Oklahoma telegraph from Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver reports he will not accept the Prohibition nomination for Congress as the party seeks fusion with L Thompson. The missive sparks talk he may be named as nominee for vice president at the Chicago convention in August, though Lindsey remains silent.
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Enid
Ohl
Dle
Progressive Party
Ben Lindsey
Denver
Haidi
L. Thompson
National Prohibition
Atlantic Yt
Colorado
Stolen horse traced to Milton near St Albans
A horse stolen from St Albans was traced as far as Milton. The animal is a bay gelding with a white facial stripe and a white spot on the hindquarters, about 1000 pounds, wearing a McClellan saddle. Evarts of Garfield says a ticket plan may be made for St Albans electors.
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Milton
St. Albane
Burlington
Faly
A. Evarts
Garfield
St. Albans
McClellan
Roosevelt electors on Ohio ballot for November election
Cleveland readers note a broader Roosevelt ticket discussion as James A. Garfield returns from New York after talks. The piece outlines possible independent or third party routes for Roosevelt, with timing and local attention to the November ballots.
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Cleveland
James A. Garfield
Ohio
Samterdiy
Roosevelt
New York
Buildings Destroyed by Lightning Across Bethel Area
On a violent July night a farmstead on Stockhri road suffered a fatal lightning strike destroying a large building and injuring A. A. Harrington of Gayaville and tenant Raymond who had just moved with family from Rochester. A barn at Clogston place in Barnard burned plus a pest house and other structures on J. Perham place in Brookfield. A barn on Frank Rand's farm near Royalton was hit and facilities damaged.
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Bethel
AL Harrington
Gayaville
Raymond
Rochester
Clogston Place
Barnard
J. Perham
Brookfield
Frank Rand
Jin Royalton
Death from burns of Fairfield girl three
Fairfield Post reports Rowilie Olida Samson aged three died after sustaining burns while playing with matches. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olida Samson, mourn her loss. the injury occurred Wednesday and she died yesterday after being burned the day before.
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Olida Samson
Alling
Rowilie
Fairfield Post
Bury
One Inch of Rain Douses Drought Across New England
Boston records a nearly inch rain as thunderstorms sweep the city and drouth since June 6 eases. Cooler weather and clearer skies are forecast with lingering electrical storms elsewhere in Maine and Massachusetts. Severe weather caused two children killed by lightning in Rhode Island, extensive damage to church steeples, trees uprooted, and telegraph and streetcar disruptions across several towns including Wakefield and Middleboro. Forest fires in York County, Maine, are reported quenched after a week-long burn.
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Boston
Yeetenlay
Drouth
Mercury
Yestentay
Wakefield
Kiya
Kennalink
Middford
Highland Street
Hiddefond
Middleboro
Mase
Bristol
Farnhere
Maine
New England
Deouth
Massachusetts
York County
Emperor William curbs his people in speech at Hamburg regatta
In Hamburg Emperor William warned against aggressive German nationalism amid calls to raise the flag over Morocco. He cited old Hanseatic prudence, pledged flag support for commerce, and emphasized defense. A naval depth discovery near the Philippines is reported, alongside German debates on replacing male postal workers with women for cost savings.
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Herlin
William Tue
Morocco
Henguct
Fmamburg Aml
Agadir
Liebeck
Hamburg Mets
Woodruff Leads New York Progressives in Third-Party Move
Tim Woodruff heads a New York meeting called by former Lt Gov Woodruff to launch a third party. A provisional committee of twenty from each Kings County assembly district was chosen to form a state progressive organization and set rules for national and state conventions. The group plans a full slate for all offices and will elect delegates to the party’s national convention.
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New York
Froohlyn
Laeut
Pinothy L. Woodruff
Kings County
Colonal Roosevelt
William H. Motehkes
Insuratien
New Party
Leer
New York City
Jase
National Progressive Party
Saniattes
Furtier Rondivet
Hinshaw Elected National Chairman at Prohibition Convention
At Atlantis City a turbulent Prohibition convention elected Virgil G. Hinshaw of Port Hwal Oregon as national chairman. The body adopted a plank demanding perpetual separation of church and state and no public funds for sectarian schools or churches. Minahan won the chair on the fourth ballot after Jones and Calderwood withdrew, amid chants and prayers to restore order. Eugene W. Claflin of Arizona emerged as a likely candidate for this year’s run, with Mrs Claflin receiving an enthusiastic reception.
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Atlantis City
Ned
Byrne
Virgil G. Hinshaw
Porthiwl
Ore
Ehutel
Hinshaw
Minahan
Jones
Callerwood
Minwhaw
Portland
Interollegiate Prohibition Association
Eugene WW. Claflin
Arimona
Fang
Claflin
Dead fish clog Vermont Marble plant disruption
In Rutland on July 12 the Vermont Marble plant at Procter shut down as fish were washed down Otter Creek harming the water supply. Ten wagon loads of suckers bull heads and other species were buried. experts offer theories about causes including gases, sewage effects, and altered creek flow from drought.
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Rutland
Vermont Marble Company
Procter
Otter Creek
MOVED CHURCH TOWER IN STORM DAMAGE
A storm yesterday caused lightening hits and fire damage near Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church on Toston street. The steeple was partially toppled and a section burned. St de Baptiste Roman Catholic Church was also struck and damaged as the wind scoured two streets. Antonia Gobia, a worker at a St Johnsbury scale plant, lost an eye, and Mico Golia suffered burns from hot iron splashing into his eye.
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Lynn
Mase
Daly
Toston Street
St. Tear de Baptiste
Antonia Gobia
St. Johnabury
Mico Golia
Iran
Alleged Yegg Behind Bars After Surrender in Vermont
Chota, July 12. Sheriff reports an alleged Vermont yegg, known as The Ottawa Drink, confessed and agreed to return to Vermont. William Deleenil and aliases face burglary charges tied to stores in Williamerton and Thetford. arrest followed a New York warrant and postal inspector involvement. The suspect, once arraigned, admitted identity and potential guilty pleas, with multiple prior robberies noted across New England and New York.
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Chota
New York
Vermont
Seager
Ottawa
Lee
Sihdér Tate
William Deleenil
William Norris
Themis Cals Jagher
Cptown Lrivk
Alida Stike
Crorge
Ceorge Walt
Williamerowe
Alec
WG. Keger
Wert Fairles
Gi. A. Field
Thetfordeater
Frank Wise
Thetford
Driscoll
Nw York
Wool-Morgan
Ogee
Alert Ledner
Stiniey
Wile
Cherkea
Sherry Adame
Dix
Allany
J. H. Ober
Pollen
White River
Jinello
H.W. Robinson
Boston
Unites Stang
Trieh
Watved
Habane Corms
New England
United States Penitentiaries
Beer raid at Forter Street yields liquor and arrest
Officers with a search warrant raided Forter Street home in the evening and found a small quantity of beer and several gloves. Stray Dunlop was arrested on a charging offense and taken to police headquarters. The case was continued by Judge H. W. Scott to this afternoon. Impodent witnesses were expected, and the respondent was ordered to pay S380 and remain in custody until the hearing. Officers John Dinean, Riwin J. McLeot, Sinelaier, and Deputy Sheriff A. Morrison assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forter Street
Mary
Atetion
Ottcer
John Dinean
Riwin J. McLeot
Sinelaier
Sherif A. M. Morrison
Lightning Fire Burns Farm Toward Northfield
Damage by lightning strikes the M. Le Field farm near Northfield on July 12, igniting a blaze that destroyed the structure. Three young men representing the owners were nearby and lent Art Cheip personal effects. Firefighters were alerted when the woodshed near Boar Hill was struck as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
M. le
C. W. Smitth
Iaurmnes
Tie Cole Plase
Boar Hill
Nroskfield
Able to Leave Hospital After Central Vermont Wreck
HP Smith, injured when a freight engine derailed on Willey Street interpass, was released from City Hospital after weeks of treatment. He is slowly recuperating from serious injuries including a fractured toe and other body injuries. Forecast: generally fair tonight and Saturday with light to moderate north winds.
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Smith
Central Vermont
Willey Street
Smithy
Herpital
Montpelier
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Harry 8. Bahcock
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Dartmouth
Frank T. Nelson
Yale
Revont
Willowed
Recont
Healy
Europe
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Faust
Jing Chaser
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery of
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Father of Innovation
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Quecee
Oto
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Fairfield Pond
William
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Admiralty
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Tim Woodruff
Wing's County
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Wasg
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