Americans Optimistic Amid Olympic Competition Highlights
London July 15 American athletes held a hopeful mood as competition opened with England ahead 20 to 12 in points. Americans swept several events, with notable results in throwing and swimming, while medals distributed among Great Britain Canada Australia Belgium. The three mile team race was won by England with America second and France third. The 200 metre breaststroke heats featured Thelman Perrson Seidie Toldy Robinson Sabinyi and Scourbet, with times ranging from 1 35 to 4 17 16.
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London
Eagland
America
Dave
England
United States
United Kingdom
Great Rtalin
Canada
Australia
Great Britain
Belgium
KH. V. Leming
Sweden
France
George Henday
Ate Irish-American Athletic Club
Gi. A. Dull
University of Michigan
J. J. Kisle
Princeton
New York Athletic Club
H. L. Trade
Cornell
Mirrey W. Colin
Irish-American Athletic Club
Thelman
Perrson
Seidie
Germany
Toldy
Hungary
Arid
W. Robinson
Sabinyi
Scourbet
Eogland
2000 Runners Start Big Relay Race
The Miggent relay race began at ten o'clock with 2000 runners, led by Herbert Rapp who carried a message from Mayor McClellan to Mayor Busse of Chicago. Runners will pass the message every half mile between New York and Chicago in the ambitious event.
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New York
Miggent
Herbert Rapp
McClellan
Busse
Chicago
Prince of Wales Boat Collision Off Portsmouth Damages
London July 15. The battleship Indomitable carrying the Prince of Wales collided with a barge off Portsmouth and sustained heavy damage. A new ship set sail for Quebec as the Prince heads to the tercentenary celebration later in July.
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London
Prince of Wales
Portsmouth
Quebec
Alleged Black Hander Foiled in Tenement Bomb Plot
New York reports detectives stopped a would be dynamite bomber in a hallway of a Fast Eleventh Street tenement. The arrestee Pinzola Bon eventuri claimed Christie Street residence and the building is linked to a deadly fire a year earlier at the "house of three doetees." In St Albans water levels fall four inches daily prompting enforcement of water regulations. Also noted: horse theft sentencing in a city court and a local employer Zeb Wegner.
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New York
Fast Eleventh Street
Black Hand
Pinzola Boneventuri
Christie Street
Albers Tely
Jain MrDowgal
Perilehird
Lerer
Zeb Wegner
Tragic Death of Thomas D Jordan Shocks Wall Street
New York July 15 Thomas D Jordan former comptroller of the Equitable Life Assurance Society died of heart disease at Wall Street subway station. News of his death drew prominent figures to the scene and follows disclosure of the “yellow dog” loans and forgery indictments from the Armstrong committee. Jordan had recently appeared in court on forgery and perjury charges and had fled to Europe before returning.
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New York
Thomas D. Jordan
Equity Wile Life Asmurmice Society
Wallatrout
F. C. Wells
Jordan
Dr. Wells
Mr. Jordan
Wall Street
Tenge
Armstrong Committee
James W. Alexander
Equitabue
Mercantile Trust Company
Europe
Armatrong Committee
Jonian
Justice Goff
Supreme Court
Aeat
Klan
Ponte
Prist
Cyclone-like storm devastates Hartington and surrounding towns
Hartington Massachusetts recorded a storm of cyclonic proportions with torrential rain and heavy winds. The event disrupted streetcar, telephone, and telegraph service for hours, uprooted trees, damaged estates, and caused extensive crop losses across Mount Washington Egremont Sheffield New Marlboro and Montroy. No serious injuries reported though some people suffered electric shocks. Communication restoration is needed to assess total damage.
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Creat
Hartington
Mass
Mount Washington
Egremont
Sheffield
New Marlboro
Montroy
Torrente
New York
Jungle Hunters at Luncheon Today
Oyster Bay July 15. Henry Reuterdahl, critiquer of Pacific feet, met President Roosevelt at a luncheon. Guests included CU, A. Moore of the American Protective Tariff League, Charles Scribner, FLD. Millett, artist, Charles F. Brooker of Connecticut’s Republican committee, and others with African adventures.
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Oyster Bay
Henry Reuterdahl
Rosevelt
A. Moore
American Protective Tariff League
Carles Scribner
Fld. Millett
Charles F. Brooker
Republican National ¢Committeman
Connecticut
Portsmouth Murder Suspect Shoots Self After Capture
Raphael Diproffio, sought for a deadly assault on Mia Ottring Di herto, was captured near Foreman’s Point. He fired three shots into his neck, dying instantly, while the wounded woman was expected to recover. Police misled by conflicting descriptions, doctors treated Di Berto at Cottage hospital. Theories blame money issues or jealousy for the incident.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Raphael Diproffie
Mia
Ottring Diherto
Foreman’s Point
Joseph
Sacco
North End
Johnson and Jenkins
Arteret Mre
di Berto
Cottage Hospital
Diproffo
Diproffio
Rutland Race Meet Promises Large Local Horse Event
Rutland plans a July 29 and 30 race meeting at the fair grounds attracting 40 horses. Six classes offer 300 dollar purses with events including 2:30 pace 2:27 trot and a free for all. Chester Pike of White River Junction promotes Rutland to Montreal horsemen hoping to draw strong turnout. If successful, another meet may occur in October after fairs. A stock company will be formed.
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Rutland
Fair Grounds
Chester Pike
White River Junction
Montreal
Barre
Inter
Walsh to Lead Lowell Street Universalist Church
Manchester July 15 by unanimous vote the Lowell Street Universalist church extended a seal to Rev Francis A Walsh of St Johnsbury to become pastor at a salary of 1500 dollars. The pulpit has been vacant six weeks since Rev George A Miller resigned to Norwood Mass. Walsh has served in St Johnsbury seven years and is chairman of the school board and prelate of the Knights Templars commandery. It is hoped he will begin duties by Sept 1 if he accepts.
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Manchester
N. H
Lowell Street
Fae
St J Johnsbury
St. Johnsbury
Knights Templars
Brattleboro Democrat seeks Sunday sale repeal plank
Dr Edward R Lynch declared his nomination bid for Brattleboro town representative on the Democratic ticket He is the sole Democratic candidate and promises to press repeal of the blue law that bans cigar soda and ice cream on Sundays The Brattleboro scene is stirred by the proposed platform change
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Brattleboro
Edward R.lynch
Lynth
Woman Found Dead After Neighbor Note in Westport
In Westport 49 year old widow Mrs Hannah Emma Moster reportedly died by her own hand late last night. A note to a neighbor asked for money for her only son and investigators found her body with a dose of chloroform and a handkerchief saturated with the chemical.
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Hannah E Mosher
Westport
Mads
Hannah Emma Moster
Fears
Mowher
Sixteen kinds of grass noted across Vermont fields
Burlington reports district superintendents noting sixteen kinds of grass used for forage and pasture in Vermont. Timothy, orchard grass, and fescues lead hay grasses while red top and blue joint are common, with clovers in the pea family improving animal ration and soil.
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Burlington
Jay Me
Take Jonon
Atema
Vermont
Pumbier
DeBoer Considered For Montpelier City Representative
A Montpelier Republican states Joseph A. DeBoer is not seeking office but would feel a duty to respond if called. The local GOP leaders and supporters urge him to represent the community in the next legislature, with other Republicans seen as unlikely to win against him.
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Mont Pelier
Joseph A. DeBoer
Montpelier
de Boer
Still More Traces of High Finance Man Stirs Troy
Still more traces of the so called high finance man emerge as Palice Mahoney reports the Troy Automobile Exchange will send men to recover a car left by Fred Harriott, the embezzler who departed Sunday night. Middlebury National Bank officials learn Harriott cashed a $2,000 check at National City Bank of Troy to H G Bennett, signed by Harriott. He also gave a check to the Automobile Exchange for a 1908 model Buick.
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St. Albans
Jly
Palice Mahoney
Troy Automobile Exchange
Fred Harriott
Middlebury National Bank
Harriott
National City Bank of Troy
H.G. Bennett
Marriott
Automobile Exchange
Has a Strong Team Hanover Plays Tomorrow in St Johnsbury
St Johnsbury July 15 Through the efforts of LN Smythe and Dr J M Allen a baseball club has been formed for the summer and they have raised 400 the contributions of citizens who are interested in the port J N Amythy elected treasurer and W M Higgins manager and captain The first game will be played on the campus tomorrow afternoon with the Hanover team planning a ten week series The team is said to be the strongest formed here in many years.
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St. Johnsbury
LN. Smythe
J. M. Allen
J. N. Amythy
W. M. Higgins
Hanover
Trix
Groton Fire Flares As Wind Drives It North
Forest blaze near Groton continues to spread with shifting winds threatening logs piles at Miller Ayers property. Board notes routine business. water and health reports show births and deaths. license committee to review merry go round permit. inquiry into doggy portrait hanging in state governor's room noted. Barstow portrait by Alice Morton Flint showcased with governor’s presence.
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Groton
Miller-Ayers
James
Pris
Ladd
J. L. Barstow
Shellurne
Ais Won
Cts Barstow
New York
State Howes
Montpelier
Adrien. Gilmore
Ferrin
Alice Morten Flint
Larston
Hartington Electric Car Service Crippled by Break
Hartington city electrical service was crippled today as low water and a break in an auxiliary line halted streetcar operations. Affected routes may see cars moved later in the day as crews work to restore service.
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Hartington
Hoyt Elected as Alderman for Ward Three
George H. Hoyt was unanimously chosen to fill Ward Three’s vacancy caused by Walter Williams-Wilham’s death at a regular meeting, serving until March next year. The council reorganized committees as part of the action and heard routine reports on building permits and bridge projects, with discussion on a new railroad bridge design and street alignment changes on Jefferson Street.
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George H. Hoyt
Walter Willams
Walter Wilk Hume
Thne
Hoyt
Robin
Ladd
Comeitivs
John Harel
Alderman Campbell
Hornet
Youf
Montpelier Military Band
Boans
Mer
Alexander
Rorth
Water Committee
Appointment to City Position Goes to Granite Manufacturer
A granite manufacturer from Hoyt & Lebourveau, a Maine native who came to the city eleven years ago, is slated for the vacant office. He previously worked as a granite cutter at Hartman Granite and has been in business with Will Lebourveau for eight years. The appointment, made by Mr. Hoyt, is welcomed and will be accepted by the appointee.
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Wilflame
Hoyt
Terday
Hoyt & Lebourveau
Will Lebourveau
Hartman Granite Comus
Maine
Tone
Prosport
Summer Street
Committees Reorganized After Alderman’s Death and Hoyt Election
City government restructured committees following Alderman Walter William’s death and George S. Hoyt’s election to fill the vacancy. New lines include Legislation with McNulty Campbell Hoyt. Finance Ladd Alexander Thurston. Streets Thurston Campbell Ladd. Water Alexander Ladd Hoyt. Fire Alexander McNulty Ladd. Lights Campbell McNulty Ladd. Police Hoyt Ladd Campbell. Property Alexander Hoyt McNulty. Cemeteries McNulty Thurston Lad Meath Campbell Thurston McNulty. License Alexander Hoyt McNulty. Salaries Thurston Hoyt Alexander. Library Ladd McNulty Thurston. Supplies Campbell Alexander McNulty Campbell Thurston. Election Campbell McNulty Hoyt. Charity McNulty Campbell Hoyt.
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Walter William
George S H. Hoyt
Hill
Sity
McNulty
Campbell
Hoyt
Ladd
Alexander
Thurston
Lad
Remarkable horsemanship saves runaway on Washington street
A frightened horse on a Washington street hill reared after an automobile passed. A young man leaped from a wagon, grabbed the horse, twisted its head, and brought it down, holding the animal until help arrived. The only damage was a broken rein and minor scratches.
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Washington Street
Nunama
H. 4. Slayton
Rien Maloney Marriage License Reported
A marriage license was returned announcing the marriage of Harley J Rien of 24 Franklin Street to Mise Nellie FE Maloney of Malone New York. The ceremony was performed yesterday at Montpelive by Justice of the Peace G Wing. The groom is a wholesale business clerk and the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Maloney of Malone. They departed on a short wedding trip yesterday afternoon.
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Harley J. Rien
Franklin Street
Thin City
Mise Nellie FE. Maloney
Malone
N.Y
Montpelive
Okn
Two Weddings at St Josephs Church in Burlington
Two weddings were held at St Josephs church in Burlington yesterday. Mire Blanche A La Bonbard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry La Boulard, married William Paquet with Rev J M Cloaree officiating. Ushers were Frank Paquet Lewis Girard Joseph Manquette and Frank Coyen. A second ceremony united Miss Jennie Muir, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles C Muir, with her partner as the service by Rev Fr Gloarre.
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Burlington
A. la Bonbard
Henry la Boulard
William Paquet
J. M. ‘Cloaree
St. Joseph's Bar
Frank Paquet
Lewis Girard
Joseph Manquette
Frank Coyen
Mice Jennie Muir
Charles C. Muir
A. . Saat Thes Took Place At St. Joseph's Church
Mer
Gloarre
Democratic Convention Nominates Ticket in Burlington
At Burlington City Hall the Chittenden county Democratic Convention met with 90 of 123 delegates present. Frank Kidder was elected chairman. Dr Molan served as secretary. The ticket named includes senators Nye, McMullin, and Kennedy, assorted judges, and state attorney Conlin. The convention endorsed Republican Probate Judge Hinghaw.
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Burlington
Chittenden County
W. A. Bullard
To City
Frank Kidder
2. Molan
A. Nye
Burling
Stohn McMullin
Milton
J. 2. Kennedy
Williston
Fred J. Gillette
Michmond
Wiliam Cayea
Bay
Hnggont
War State
Henry Conlin
Winooski
Worsherift
Barre Men Incorporated Picker Firm in Vermont
Barre corporation files in Montpelier to form American Picker company for manufacturing inventions. Capital stock is 5000 dollars across 50 shares. Principals include J. K. Charhanean, D. M. Canton, Jaques Canton, Fred G. Canton, and Eaward Chartentier. Main address Manchester New Hampshire with most work in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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American Picker Company
Barre
Montpelier
J. K. Charhanean
D. M. Canton
Jaques Canton
Buried in Burlington Funeral for Mrs Hawel at St Monica’s
Funeral services for Mrs Thomas KE Hawel were held at 6 15 AM from St Monica's church. Rev PB M McKenna celebrated the Mass as friends and relatives filled the church. Pallbearers included Frank Tainel Dr J BE McSweeney O O Granger Alfred Beattie James Marrion and Fred Canton. Body sent at 7 40 AM to Burlington for Catholic cemetery burial.
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Thomas KE. Hawel
St. Monica’s Church
Mase
PB. M. McKenna
Frank Tainel
Man Falls From Bridge Sleep Note Near Montpelier
East Montpelier resident J. W. Tierney slept on the Granite Street Bridge abutment in Montpelier and rolled off while dreaming. He fell about a dozen feet onto rocks, struck the water lightly, and was rushed to the Pine hospital with minor injuries and bruises.
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J. W. Tierney
Montpelier
Granite Street
Talk of the Town visitors and a family death in Websterville
Frank Jamison of Portland visits his sister Mrs William Cole Hugh Cole travels to Berlin Pond for a weeks stay with Edward Stephen Mia Howard J Taylor and Mrs Bernard Dowell and daughter from Somerville visit Mira George K E Bond on East street Notable arrivals at City Hotel include Dr H May Boston Mr and Mrs Kirkpatrick Boston H W Varnum Jeffersonville Frank D Plumaley Northfield J W Mebone Gouverneur NY Cth Darling Burlington and Mary Giguere Websterville dies age fifteen after short illness with pneumonia Funeral arrangements to be announced later
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Frank Jamison
Portland
William Cole
Hugh Cole
Berlin Pond
Edward Stephen
Mia
Howard J
Taylor
Bernard Deowlle
Datghter Felon
Somerville, Maas
Mira
Geo. KE. Bond
East Street
City Hotel
BR. H. May
Besox
Dw. Kirkpatrick
Boston
H. W. Varnum
Jeffersonville
Frank Dplumaley
Northfield
J. W. Mebone
Gouveneur
N.Y
Darling
Burlington
Mary
Henry Giguere
Websterville
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M. & W. W Railroad
Rim
Aver Street
Proepeet Street
Miles Block
Pew
H. ¥. Cutler
Jefferson Street
RICE
Indorsed
Bingham
Burlington City Hall
Capital
Thomas E. Hamel
Bridge
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