Faulty operation blamed in Ligonier Valley rail crash
Chief Inspector H. W. Belknap told the Interstate Commerce Commission in a public report that the Ligonier Valley railroad ran in an extremely faulty manner. He cited no record of train orders or train registers and the lack of printed operating rules. The line uses a new block signal system, but Belknap said the overall method of operation was seriously defective.
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Belknap
Ligonier Valley R. R
Washington, D.C
Ligonier Valley
H. W. Belknap
Interstate Commerce Commission
Snys
New Bedford Strike Spawns Arrests and Picket Tensions
In New Bedford Mass on July 17 two men and a woman Frank J Andrade Antone ra and Sophia Ogars were arrested after disorderly demonstrations at Gates brothers mill during a strike. About a thousand strikers blocked the entry for over an hour while officials sought to clear the sidewalk. Police warned against violence and a wage demand package reflecting Industrial Workers of the World aims was prepared for mill agents, seeking abolition of the grading system and higher wages with updated rules.
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New Bedford
Mass
Gates Brothers
Frank J. Andrade
Antone Ra
Sophia Ogars
John A. Ferntry
Industrial Workers of
John Hobin
Textile Council
Harry W.mason
Milla
AM SanBee
Haverhill Strike Involves Hundreds
Haverhill July 17. A strike of 360 workers in 39 leather remnant factories began after dealers refused to recognize the Industrial Workers of the World. Demands included a nine hour day and 48 hour week, double overtime pay, and higher prices for price work. The strike left 260 more employees idle.
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Haverhill
Mon
Industrial Workers of the World
Heavy storm over Maine hits Pine Point farm and more
A severe storm swept Maine as lightning struck Henry F Snow’s Pine Point farm burning buildings and destroying $1,000 in money and stamps. A tree on the Old Orchard line was struck delaying trolleys, telephone service suffered outages, and Winslow Homer’s studio reportedly sustained nonfatal damage. Total rainfall and flood conditions affected Old Orchard and nearby areas with forecast reminders of more showers and warmer temperatures.
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Portland
Suly
Pine Point
Henry F. Snow
Old Orchard
Old Grehard
Winslow Homer
King Hosts Olympic Officials at Stockholm Banquet
Stockholm July 17 The palace hosted a state banquet signaling the close of the Olympic meetings. King, Queen, crown prince and princess led 400 guests including Olympic officials, diplomats, and Swedish cabinet members. A water carnival lit the harbor with fireworks while soldiers wore blue and yellow uniforms and attendants sported tall plumed headgear. In competitions, Meyer France and Rockow Germany led in equestrian jumping with 30.53, while divers dominated by Germany and Sweden. Australia led swimming with most points overall.
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Stockholm
Kvistave
Rand
Ofiorn
Amt
Hare Bor
Walla
Europe
Meyer
France
Rockow
Germany
Firat
John ©. Montgomery
7Th Cavalry
Sutkow
Schaubey
Cis Prren
Sweden
Henry Lutchow
Henbeat
Catenlry
Bef
Raham
U.S. Cavalry
Guy W. Henry
Geremany
Austentia
Britain
United States
Canada
Australia
Swedes win horsemanship at Olympia team event
The Swedish team finished first with 130.00 points in the military horsemanship team competition at the Olympia games as the regatta opened. Anne Many took second with 134.43 points, the United States claiming third with 197. Dympie regatta opened today.
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Stockholm
Annemany
Secon
Vermonter Named for Assistant Secretary of Treasury
Washington July 17 President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Sherman Allen of Vermont for assistant secretary of the treasury and Luther Conant Jr of New York for commissioner of corporations.
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Washington, D.C
Taft
Senate
Sherman @ Allen
Vermont
the Treasury
Luther Conant, Jr
New York
Four Ohio Republicans Named for White House Posts
Washington July 17 Taft plans to appoint four Ohio Republicans to key positions in Washington as part of strengthening ties with state organizations. Carmi Thompson is to become secretary to the president succeeding Charles Hilles, with Granville Mooney and Ralph Cole also involved. The move aims to placate Ohio Republicans and soothe grievances over recognition.
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Carmi Thompson
Hilles
Washington
D.C
Taft
Ohio
L. C. Laylin
Mr. Taft
Granville W. Mooney
Saneouily
Ralph Cole
Ohlio
Jersey thief Killen captured after New York cash theft
Detective John Scanlan arrived in Buffalo with a warrant for Joe Killen, linked to a United Cigar Stores cash theft in New York. Killen resisted and joked about preferring jail, while awaiting transfer. J. P. Morgan sailed from Southampton on the steamship Olympic bound for New York.
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Buffalo
N.Y
John Scanlan
Here
Joe Killen
United Cigar Stores Company
New York
Albany
Mondiay
Sean
Jan
Tre
Old Enmity Sparks Murder Case With Arrests In Rosenthal Slaying
New York July 17 Lowry Webber was arrested in the Rosenthal murder case tied to a gambling feud with the victim. Police say Webber opposed Rosenthal and that his home was blown up by men linked to the suspect. District Attorney Whitman signals graft allegations and police corruption as the investigation broadens with Libby and Shapiro in custody and further witnesses named.
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W York
Lowry Webber
Herman Rosenthal
Metropole
Webber Rme
Rosenthal
Tony
Webber
Potter Wadquarters
Louis Libby
Willan Shapira
Westerdly
Lim
Baan
Whittan
Verege
William Shapiro
John Doe
Girl Murderer Drowns Self After Identification
New York, July 11. The body found in the Madison River on Monday is identified as Nathan Schwartz, indicted for the murder of 12 year old Maria Connors. His father and sister Frances Alexander testified he confessed, detailing meeting Julia Connors, pushing her into a stairwell, attempting assault, stabbing, and leaving her with knife wounds near the heart. Further testimony describes the alleged murder scene and subsequent actions.
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New York
Baly Founta
Madsom River
Nathan Schwartz
Maria Connors
Etiwarte
Frances Alexander
Nathan
Munler
Connors
Varant Mt
Lin
Armenia
Constantinople
Esa
Mir Gimoed
Mie
Chevelar
Resander
Aleep
Turkish cabinet outhichmoed explosion tragedy hints at losses
Reports say high casualties and several missing after a large explosion yesterday near Leuztom city. Limited details confirm casualties within the Turkish cabinet area while authorities investigate the blast and its cause.
Wall of Water Destroys Dam in Tondo Irrigation Project
Washington reports a 20 foot wall of water swept through the valley when the lowest dam for the Tondo irrigation project was breached by a sudden flood at night. Losses include fences corrals and outbuildings with some lives feared gone.
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Santa Fr. Suly
Tondo
Fresno Dan Continues Cambridge Claimants Reach Estate
The article outlines a probate dispute over Daniel Blake Fussell’s estate. Family members including G. Russell and another son claim rights as joint heirs amid testimonies about living at the Rivesolt residence and a received sum of 1200 for expenses. He sought control of the estate but was told to wait.
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Cambridge
Mage
Daniel Blake Fussell
Nam G. Ruwsell
Frank Simonds Dead and Career Summary
Boston July 17 Frank Simonds longtime editor of the Boston Tally Advertiser and veteran newspaper man died after a varied career beginning in Frank Kee Noel and later moving through Manchester Concord and Berkeley before serving in Lowell and finally Boston He is survived by two children.
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Boston
Frank Simade
Accurant
Boston Tally Advertiser
Lew
Robbing Mail Charged in Rutland Case
Toderry Smith alias Jerry Keer was charged with robbing a United States mail item. He was arrested after serving a term in Orange County court and found to have mailed money to a Worcester, Massachusetts firm.
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Rutland
Toderry Smith
Jerry Keer
Dunitedt
Marehial
Horace W. Bailey
Winsor
Haven Stentin
Orange County
MMI
Lai
Paieloe
Ti Anupply
Worcester
Mins
Lor
Todd
Anvil Wins 208 Trot in Two Heats at Recreation Park
In a remarkable race at Recreation Park Kalamazoo Anvil captured the 208 trot in two straight heats. The first mile went at a brisk pace and Anvil settled the win with a fast final stretch. Helen Stiles, noted for the BOT trot, was among the contenders before judges halted the event amid a disputed finish.
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Anvil
Kalamazoo
Mid
Daly
Recreation Park
Helen Stiles
Famous Mathematician Duke Meme Poincaire Dies
Paris reports the sudden death of meme Poincaire famed as a mathematician and adviser to Premier Poincaire. He taught at Parke University and authored numerous scientific works, leaving a prominent mark in his field.
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Paris
Meme Poincaire
Poincaire
FAM
Nf Ei
Parke University
Cobbie Hill Grange Meets In Quiet Evening Session
Last night Cobbie Hill Grange held its regular meeting with a calm, orderly discussion. The Literary Program featured performances by Miss Fhirlie Cliffordardy and Mrs. Neéktey, plus a Women Voter segment. An upcoming social event at the hall was announced for the near future.
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Cobbie Hill Grange
Lidion
Bac
Jnar
Long
Fhirlie Cliffardy
Inele Pere Curtabip
Sacha
Bauernite
Mine Clifford
Tvetnetit
2 801 Persons of School Age Reported
The annual census ending July 4 1902 lists 2801 persons age five to eighteen with a slight decrease from the prior year. About 1200 boys and 1600 girls are recorded, with most loss among nine and ten year olds and a nearly even gender split in total.
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Marte
Longwood Cup Tennis Doubles Attracts New York Stars
A joint Longwood cup singles and doubles event opened amid heat at Longwood Cricket Club. Notable players include Al Hackett and F. D. Alevanter, with partners Mahan of New York and G. Wightman of Boston. Early rounds saw Caner of Philadelphia upset by C. F. Whitney of Boston, and several doubles matches featuring Whitney, Wilbur, and Wightman.
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Roeten
Longwood Cricket Club
F.C. Hagges
New York
AL H. Hackett
Alevanter
F. A Harris
Boston
J. C. Nelson
Grn
Rearity Ni Th
Plymptins
Wilbur
Beathn
Sutton Boncom
N. U
Bo H. Whitney
NS. W. Unbot
Ant
Wheelwright
Wettel
HOH Hackett Anil
W. Wightman
Nike
Currier
Weington
M. W Tich
F. C. Rag
Gardner
Caner
Merry
Mel
Witepatrick
Love of mother saves culprit in Worcester juvenile case
Timothy Mara a 16 year old from Mendon Street Worcester faced breaking and entering and probation violations in a Worcester juvenile court. His mother intervened, calming the scene, and the judge continued the case with probation, while police delayed action. A separate charge involved entering the home of Frank Yetee on July 1 with Michael O Connor. The incident led to further probation monitoring and a potential placement on probation.
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Worcester
Timthy
Mara
Mendow Street
Michael O'Connor
Armatrong
Feow
Pesibat
Commissions Appointed to Determine Barre Railroad Damages
A hearing before Jules Rowell of the Vermont Supreme Court in Montpelier appointed FW Huntrey of Duxbury F C Buncrall of Barre Town and C D Mather of Montpelier as commissioners to determine damages from the Barre railroad extension to a quarry incident. About 15 Whitters attended, with representation from John W Gonduin and Harry Shurtie of Montpelier for the Starre railroad, Prof Jowph Surin of Cincinnati among others. They are expected to return from New York this afternoon.
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Barre
Jules Rowell
Powers
Vernmont Supreme Court
Montpelier
Day
Huntrey
Duxbury
F.C. Buncrall
Bares Town
C.D. Mather
City court raids seize contraband goods and arrests
Police officers conducted a series of raids after disclosures in city court, detaining several alleged Mogul sellers. Felony charges followed with multiple arraignments, bail set, and continued cases for July. Some suspects pleaded not guilty while others received sentences or further hearings.
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Juck Worcester
Elahat Andrews
Police Healthers
Foss Street
Stonephine Pellegrini
Pellegrini
Salling
HH. W. Scot
George Ko Carle
John Dineen
Harry Gamble
Vows Street
Joha Pinson
Edwin Melcod
George R. Curley
Kuiter
Highland Springs
Mra
Chementini Abiatti
Midge Scott
Eit
Aly A
Algiers
Josephine Kocassio
Thie Offienne
Rulter
Marty Cambie
Lonkeio
McLeod
Gamble
Dineen
Leonard St. Jobe
St. John
Carlos
Juuge Scott
Jlese Thas
Revanty
Montpelier
M Wafell
James Mestinus
North Malin Street
Olerr Dan Ble
Martin Bancroft
Hugh Hy Corpenter
Tames Gers
Enet Montpelier
Rogers
Wiliam Wishart
Refused Pension Vote At Brattleboro School Meeting
Brattleboro voters again rejected granting a service pension to Mrs. Stein Elmer at the annual school district meeting. The defeat stood 107 to 89 after a near two hour session. A $2250 pension request from Mrs. Filmer’s supporters failed, while tax and bond issues were also considered including a $12,000 bond to cover canal street school needs and temporary loans. Officers elected included moderator Melton, clerks ACT Miller treasurer George Averill tax collector W A Slimeway and aut hority.
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Brattleboro
Stein
Elmer
Filmer
Thin Willing
James M. Tyler
Clarke D. Pitts Munde
Soton A. Hiehmond
Pandidtate
K Halden
Martin Austin Ale
Iran
Wow Wiaines
Canal Street
Melton
W. J. Smite
Miller
George C. Averill
W. A. Slimeway
Local Barre City Council Displays Caution in Washington Street Debate
The Barre city council met with routine business. delays in resolving the Washington Street widening were tied to deferred reports and calls for street-committee action. Aldermen Dawson and Ward sparred over committee duties as talk moved to bridge planks and a pending Smith Street matter with no final decisions reached.
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Ity Council
Aretine C
Tilden
A.B. Lane
Washington Street
Church Street
Thurston
Thomas
Vermont
Barre
Dawson
Patterson
Smith
Ald
Jan Dowson
Ward
Ne Main
Berlin Street
North
Alleman Dawson
Woris
Little Furry
Smith Street
Open Headquarters Planned for Burlington Next Week
The Republican state headquarters are slated to open in Burlington next week with out-of-state visitors expected, as party leaders from Montpelier met to discuss the state’s political situation and upcoming fall campaign. Notables mentioned include Gov Hadley of Mississippi, Renato Borah of Maine, Renato Towns of Michigan, and Joe B. Heyes of New York, with consensus on mounting a vigorous but disciplined effort.
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Republic
Wns
Eboleman
Republian Ture
Montpelier
Burlington
Pene Hovernor Hadley
Missoni
Renato Borah
Mahe
Renatar
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Ieuztom Tual
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Fami
trans-Athantic
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Noriheen
Feeberg
Fresno
Admire
Frank Simonds
Jerry Smith
Fairlee
Jules Henri Poincaire
Mathematkiee
Iit
Hoge Ee & Searn Seevee
Sears
Longwood
Mia Ti
Canteliind
Heather
Jowph Surin
Cincinnati
Thi
Jack Worcester
Elahanan Andrews
Stella S. Elmer
Washington ST
Avey
Uigor Thurston
Aldermeon
Sever
Republican State Committee
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Leaniel
G. Rosaint Jibermero
Ebjory
Mackin Heyer
Casine Taner
Medias von Tiles
Bendix i
Avietor
Cox Cruger
Parly Street Department
Water Department
Fire Department
Police Department
George A. Bemis
Minsister
Lcenses
Hollere Sos
Balla
Merle Hae
Main Street
W. A. Lane
Odon Burnham
Burnham
Mmendow
Ligele Manning
Curnor Street
Alex. E. Youngenn
John Charles
Till Street
W. A. Koveo
North Main Street
W. A. Toyer
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