Hundred Drown In Sea After Pacific Collision
News from San Francisco reports the steamers Columbia and San Pedro collided off Shelter Cove Mendocino County in heavy fog. About 100 lives are believed lost as the Columbia sank within minutes after the crash. San Pedro, heavily loaded with lumber, was badly damaged but stayed afloat. survivors were picked up by George W. Elder and the vessel is towed to Eureka. Captain A P Doran went down with the Columbia.
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San Francisco
Colombie
San Pedro
Shelter Cove
Mendovine County
Columbia
George W. Elder
Eutreka
Portland
A. P. Doran
Three Drowned in Black River Ferry Disaster
In Sap July 22, fighting among workers at the American Shipbuilding Company led to a ferry railing giving way on the Tending Ave Way crossing the Black River. Three men, all foreign workers, were drowned while about a dozen others were rescued. the incident involved 15 workmen plunging into the water.
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Loraine
Sap
Hives
Black River
American Shipbuilding Company
Four hundred miners die in Japan mine explosion
London reports over 400 miners killed in a blast at the Toyo Oka mines in Japan. The fatal incident was confirmed by a Reuter dispatch from Tokyo dated July 22.
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Toyo Oka
Japan
Reuter Telegraph Company
London
Message LO the
Secretary Resigns From Y M C A Brattleboro
Charles F. W. Cunningham resigns as general secretary of the Brattleboro Y M C A at a special directors meeting. He will move to Pawtucket Rhode Island to take an assistant secretary role in a new 125000 building project starting September. Cunningham joined Brattleboro in May 1905 and has a long background in YMCA work.
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Tirattleboro
Charles F. W. Cunningham
Bio
Sarsiby
Are
Cumuluigian
Aasixtant
Sean
Pawtucket
R. 1
Aestatant Co
Vetay
Canningham
Cunningham
Brattleboro
Eynecet
Stacy Ang
Rochester
N. Y
Rochester, Y. M. C
Teniniry
Bprinfield
Mass
Hartfont
Conn
Narrow Escape at Lake Champlain Off St Albans
Frank Savage and a boy were swept into Lake Champlain by heavy waves near St Albans on July 22. Their craft overturned near a railway dock as waves battered the lake shore. Savage clung to debris and then to a piling until a boat could reach them, both rescued in exhausted condition by a rope line.
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Lake Champlain
St. Albans
Frank Savage
Central
Vermont
Lawrence Haanett
Nicset
Treet
Wage
Rutland Officials Face Charges In Local Board Case
A fragmentary report notes Rutland officials amid proceedings involving several named individuals. The text references legal action, council members, and a detailed list of names, with unclear specifics due to the damaged source. The item lacks complete context but indicates formal charges or attorney involvement.
Doctor J H Russell Murdered in Harlem Alley Fight
Dr J H Russell of Brooklyn, 40, died after a Friday night assault in Harlem. He fell on a door step on East 125th Street and was beaten by unknown assailants after asking for water said to be drugged. Police have no clue to his killers.
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J. H. Russell
Brooklyn
New York
Varnes
Farle
Russell
Harlem
East 125Th
East 120Th Street
Craze Man With Axe Kills Family in Nuneia Farm Scene
A disturbed man attacked his foster family near Stailey cedia in Nuneia Michigan, killing Henry Seutcheon and injuring Polly Seutcheon before being shot dead by neighbor Henry McClellan. The incident followed a failed self harm attempt and a later pursuit through nearby roads.
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Ce Ateine
Thy
Henry Mettellon
McClellan
Seutcheon
Rochester Homicide Shocks City In Odd Family Tragedy
July 22 Rochester. Matteo Purleone shot a two year old child believed to be his stepdaughter and wife’s child, then fired on his wife after learning of the affair. Police report the child mortally wounded and the mother lightly injured in the boarding house attack.
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Rochester
Matteo Purleone
Enid
Gulsoyy Ei Seat
Eloy
Valuable Stables Burn At Lyndenhurst Estate
July 22 Philadelphia fire destroys stables at Jolie Wanamaker's Lyndenhurst near Jenkintown with estimated losses around 190000. Earlier February blaze at Lyndenhurst caused near two million dollars in damage to the country home as valuable paintings and items were stored in the stables. flames discovered late and city and suburban fire units arrived too late to save structure.
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Philadelphia
Jolie Wanamaker
Lyndenhurst
Jenkintown
Fie
Soea
Wananaker
M& Jose
Trice and Timero Suspected in Nighttime Killing
Fragmentary crime note reports that Andrew Trine and Timero were implicated after a homicide occurred while a woman slept. Police recovered a tree and evidence near the riverbank where the body was reportedly found. The account mentions a negress and a suspect named Trice, with officers investigating the scene.
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Glive Branch
Andrew ‘Trine
Timero
Wilts
Trice
Mutiny Claims Stir On U S Training Ship Enterprise
A nautical commission reports cadets mutinied aboard the Enterprise over food and conditions. It states the boys discussed better terms, with several named cadets tied to the incident though family matters shield others. The inquiry notes the crew had ample leave and that one cadet’s absence was due to family issues.
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Nautical Commission
U. S
Enterprise
Boston
Commission of
Nautical
Ranieg Ahip
London
Cadeta
Thos
Ivaties
Tcu
Howard Green
Reilly
Roxbury
Tenoval
Terry Brayton
Everard
Stewart
Perie
Brayton
Hiv
Wieser
Army engineers assigned to waterways work in the Philippines
Washington reports several young army officers, including Captain Irissinve Tae and Lieut. wise aes 8. Grant, have been sent to active service for work on the country s waterways. The group forms part of the Army Engineers detailing to support the presidential staff and other offices.
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Washington
Taly
Ciba
Philippines
Irissinve Tae
Wise
Aes
Grant
Ard
Burned to Death in Automobile Crash in Jamaica
New York physician Dr. E J Galleger was burned to death when a car struck a crossing near Laie avenue by Line Tetand railroad in Jamaica. Passenger Helen Madigan suffered severe burns and injuries, with leg and facial fractures. Madigan and Galleger were to marry in August.
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New York
E. J. Galleger
Ae Poe Taland
Iby Hanes
Helen Madigan
Laie Avenue
Line Tetand
Jamaica
Planeta
Marigan
Gatien
Rev L H Elliott dies after 23 years as secretary
Watertown July 2 The Rev L H Elliott longtime secretary of the Vermont Bible Society died at his Main Street home Saturday afternoon after a six month heart illness He was born August 1 1895 and moved to Waterbury when appointed Secretary Funeral held at his late home at two o clock Burial will be in Burlington
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Elliott
Sterstery
Vermont Bible SoeiMy
Main Street
Waterbury
Burlington
Diamond in the Jail Reported Across Sea Residence
A damaged OCR snippet recounts a local jail case or residence matter involving a person named Mackay and family. The fragment mentions tax concerns related to Will City and references individuals Ciniford Cote and Arthur, with unclear chronology and place names.
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Tiiemond
Mackay
Ciniford Cote and Son
Arthur
Will City
Cote
Injustice to the Irish Names in Court Process
Editor Tinex-iriday reports an arrest for drunkenness where an Irish name was allegedly assumed by the offender. Investigation at a Middlesex station showed the name had been changed. At the A O H national convention in Sara, officials urged action to expose such misidentification and to probe all cities. The Darra police reveal the practice is widespread and entrenched, prompting a pledge to scrutinize future cases where Irish names are used. Daniel J. Sullivan, State VuR, A O H.
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Tinex—iriday
Middlesex
Game
Gallagher
Sara
Darra
Daniel J. Sullivan
Vur
Storm Fury Ravages Farms and Homes in Northwestern State
A severe storm with lightning and fierce winds tore across the northwest, striking barns and crops, killing stock and injuring animals. In Williamstown, farmer John Riddie lost workers and a barn pillar, while in Rockport and Pompoint fires damaged cottages and waterfront property, with totals estimated around 75,000 dollars in losses.
Veterans Week Encampment Marks Montpelier Meeting
The tenth annual encampment of the Washington County Veterans Association gathers at Montpelier with a morning program at Dewey Wood State. No fire occurred as winds blew down a wall. talks by veterans and local officials include a former army page and songs by local singers. A business meeting and officer elections follow, then social time and music before the street closing.
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Sete
A Bolt
William Bateheldes
Washington County Veterans” Associat Orn
East Montpelier
Dewey Ilwood State
Haley
Montpelier
Koving
Army Pnge
Feces
Whittler
W.rc
A. R
Tarre Golf Club Loses As Greens Bore Prevails
A chaotic storm Saturday left the Tarre Golf Club defeated by Greens Bore Club by 14 to unknown. Across Barre city, lightning struck barns and houses causing scattered damage. Fire crews contained blazes as transformers burned and power lines failed, with widespread outages and structural damage reported in multiple districts.
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Tarre
Greensbore
Rutland Team Aims for Rutland Baseball Association Meeting
Turbulent report from Rutland football and baseball circles shows T. Milne, long time manager, planning to attend a league gathering tonight in Rutland. Babe Montpelier is rumored to secure support while players indicate willingness to resume activities amid unsettled leadership and rain affected recent games including a Saturday match at Hutana.
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T._K. Milne
Rutland Tegma
Babe Montpelier
Bn Rutland
Rutland Baseball Aepoclation
Mattsburg
Hut- Tana Naturday
Vermont league schedule amid garbled lines
Fragmentary OCR text outlines Vermont league games with teams like Montpelier Barre Burlington Rutland and Barre. It mentions someone named Daley as manager of the intercity team and a dispute over the schedule arrangement.
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Vermont
Toroert
Jurlingtom
Barre
Montpelier
Burlington
Tutlend
Pigiureisy
Priday
Rutland
Piattel
Secuien
Barrepelier
Allele
Daley
Intelty
Notable Baptism of Ella Foster Richards
Ella Foster Richards, five months old, daughter of George B. Richards and his wife of Wareestar Mase, was baptized after morning services at Hedding Methodist Church. She is aunt to John Dr. Rowles of Rocking Hil, with Rev. Dr. BeAL Shop of Montpetien seminary officiating.
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Ella Foster Richards
George B. Richards
Wareestar
Mase
John Dr
Rowles
Hedding
Ty Rev
Beal Shop
Montpetien
Tarre
Storm Rips Through Vermont Causing Barns to Burn and Fall
A violent storm swept western Vermont damaging farm structures across Franklin and Rutland counties. Dozens of barns were unroofed or destroyed, crops damaged, and trees toppled. A St Albans street railway shed was blown down and several homes damaged. Rail wrecks reported near Clarendom Fall. The storm’s effect echoes a prior episode with fires and alarms affected.
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Eric
South Borienhire
Enosturg
Franklin County
Alburgh
Parse
Homer Cobb
Cornwall
St. Albans
L. i Felton Springs
Rutland County
Sande
Rutland
Clarendom Fall
Tbot
Moon
Killed by Bolt While on House
Newport July 22 a severe electrical storm struck Charles Fuller as he shingled the roof of a thin barn in West Newport. He was struck by lightning and killed instantly.
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Rockport
Maine
Lime Corpary
Otk Tecom Iy
Pompoint
Riddle
Bolt
Charles Fuller
Newport
Yale
T Hin
West Newport
Lightning Strike Destroys Milton Barn and Horses
A Milton barn owned by Peter Smith was struck by lightning Saturday afternoon and burned down. The fire destroyed all tents except one horse while pigs in the basement were killed. Two men, Ray Caswell and Birnie Smith, were reportedly inside the carape during the strike.
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Milton
Peter Smith
Destre
Pee Ray Caswell
Birnie Smith
Jrot
Aleo Straewer
Vermont man drowned in Rutland lake accident
A Rutland man named Roberts with two companions worked near a wood gang when handling timber. They fled after their hiding place was found and fell into a nearby lake. Roberts sank immediately while his companions escaped. The absence was discovered yesterday morning and the event explained.
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Rutland
Roberts
Tantaen
Keris
Foreign Masons Picnic At Caledonia Park
About 200 Foreign Masons and guests from other lodges enjoyed a day of sports games and dancing. Events included a cricket match won 11 to 3 by C Leslie and G Stewart, a five to one score in a Foreign Masons victory over Granite, and races for girls and boys with local youths taking prizes. Umpires were George Troup and others. refreshments were served at stalls.
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Caledonia Park
Ane
Althe Es
Forre
Pitcher
Milton
Cutcher
Held
MeéMillan
Rob Scott
Chesser
Campbell
Emart
Alexander
Wood
Young
Brodie
Po Hind
Eatcher
A. Hird
Shanoy
Emmatla
Hose
W. Komol
Lake
Tipti
Coutts
Thea
Anderson
Mathienm
McLoot
George Troup
Effer
Priges
I ‘Della Wood
Margaret Scott
Jeale Mmblie
James Young
Ee ‘Troup
Charles Sealin
Howard Milne
Mi Sina
Margaret Milne
Mildret
Wallavetoutts
James Gite
Tarn
Alian
Woe
Balla Pyaner
Fisbnee Marchant
Jessie Melwn
Life Lost in Quarry in Vermont Granite Work Accident
William Sheridan, longtime Vermont Granite employee, was killed instantly when a heavy marker fell about sixty feet in a quarry. The block’s strike caused a fatal injury, with witnesses noting near-instant death. Sheridan, born in St Sylvester Canada, leaves a widow and four children. funeral plans listed for Graniteville parish.
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William Sheridan
Pola
Stee Harry
Sheridan
Mr. Sheridan
St, Sylvester
Canada
Vermont
Comany
A. E. Bruce & Sona
James Sheridan
City weighs cost of Batchelder Street bridge plan
A long petition seeks a river bridge above Batchelder Street linking the main road to East Barre. City officials and county court hear the proposal with lawyers for the city and petitioners present. Commissioners review the site and will report at the next Washington county court term to decide if the bridge should be built. The city argues the bridge is needed despite its high cost.
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S Stanton
Bowyer
Roads Town
J. Ward Carver
John W. Gordon
BR. M. Harvey
H. W. Scott
R. A. Honey
Alte
Washington County Court
Ayers Street
Barre State's Attorney Ban on Weekly Payments
A Barre city complaint asks the State's Attorney to appeal a ruling limiting weekly payments by corporations. The case concerns whether municipalities may pursue weekly dues across industries including mining, manufacturing, mercantile, telephony, rail, and utilities, or if broader categories apply.
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Gates Ban
On Yoo
Barre
Aeal
Mercan ‘Ile
Login Telephone
Railroad Feather SS Corporat No Incorporated Express
Jeter, Light
Pore Company
Two Cases In Montpelier For Intoxication Guilty
Montpelier July 22 two men faced city court for intoxication. Sellari pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars with costs. W F Bestman also pleaded intoxication and paid five dollars plus costs.
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Montpelier
Fekexls
Eet Sellari
Downing” Statle
W. F. Bestman
Talk of the Town at City Hotel Promises Local Revelry
A muddled note lists names including Warren, J. Chichsent, Harlington, H.W. ik, Miles, Biaphoney, and Pardy among hushed chatter at the City Hotel. The fragment hints at a social gathering or event with attendees such as John Lenowely, but details are unclear.
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Une Orvivale
Ares
Down. Warren
J. Chichsent
Harlington
H.W. Ik
Ron Miles
Biaphoney
Tun
Pardy
St. Allens
Faites
John Lenowely
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Perry Landing
Brattleboro Y
Will Go
J. D. Spellman
Pulian
John D. Soodenin
M. Levis
Wells
A ‘M. Pisesby
Rutland Baur
Willian
Burditt
Walt Re Kinenan
J Walter Lyane
Heijtensante
Pew
Mearamora Ik
al x
Illic
Michigan
Buffalo
John Wannamaker
Branch
Mom
Negra
Cuba
Edward J. Gallager
Helen Maddigan
Rev. L. H. Elliott
Wat
Bible Society
Diamond
Himeelf
John Riddie
Williamstown
Dewey Park
Greensboro Golf Club
Uate
Fe Cutler
Tre Benjamin
Tor
Clint Benjamin
Tenjamla
BR. B. Churchill
Herlit
Batohelder
Prospenttreet
Rivberd Ve
Patterson
Blackwell Street
Consolidated Lighting Company
Ax Hee
Add. Storwiter Consolidated Ssee
Mason Brickwell
Littlejohn and
Milne
Ne Wenck
Furan
Parker
Ella Foster Richarde
Hedding Church
John T. Roberts
Pair Haven
Deaty
Batchelder Street
East Barre
Gates
Mia
Talk OF
the Town
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