Mob Chases Knife Attacker Into East River in New York
A knife attack on a street car motorman left John Blackman scarred as a mob pursued an unknown assailant. The mob shouted lynch him and the fleeing man leapt into the East River and drowned. Police faced criticism as two officers were charged with cowardice amid public uproar over the incident and alleged weak response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank W. Warner
East River
John Blackman
India Brewery
Hingham
Tannol
Fiendish Assault On Young Lady Shocks New York
Virginia Barish, 17, daughter of Austrian Alexander Harish, suffered a brutal assault last Wednesday near North Beach. Nine men dragged her into the woods, stripped her, and left her bruised and delirious at a city hospital after she attempted to drown herself in the surf. The incident, still under investigation, prompted hospital treatment and police inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Virginia Barish
Alexander Harish
North Beach
Irl
Fou
de Mheritt
Ito
Fukh
Defers Water Purchase in Brattleboro Settlement
Brattleboro civic leaders reach agreement to defer buying the village water system for two years. The deal involves James Hooker William H Vinton Judge B Gibson and MOH Crowell with provisions for a 260000 payment and an $20000 installment by January 1, 1900 to enable Crowell to complete the system and allow the village to consider its own water works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
James ¥. Hooker
William H. Vinton
B. Gibson
Moh. Crowell
Crowell
Che
Groton Notes From Bellows Park and Nearby Towns
Groton notes list residents traveling to Concord Bath Montpelier and Newbury on various days. Mrs Heath and Miss Jones visit Bath while Miss Laton and Katie Dowry return home from Newbury. Leon Pillsbury and Myrtle Thornton wed in Montpelier and arrive home Sunday. neighbors toast the couple and recall Civil War era volunteers. Grave and social details follow at the Honore house and village cemetery in a town-wide update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trving Clough
Bellows Park
Rhone
Monilay
Gertrude Clark
Concord
N. H
Thuilay
A. G. Thisey
Montpelier
Weet Barnet
Eastman
Worventer
Mass
Blake
Mim
Ara
Clark
Franklin
Jexuo
Charles Heath
Groton Fet
H.W. Heath
Emma Jones
Bath
N. J
Mary
Agnes Laton
Katie
Cartie
Newbury
Mary Chalmers
T H Ae
West Toy
Honore House
Tada Smith
Ileon Pillsbury
Myrtlee Phornton
Weil
Hendin
Rat
Fk Siwoun
Emery
Hin
Grant Rf
Wee
Gael Mtr Beye
Feight
Finney
Tire
Red Vernant
Pineal Jewe
Abe Fier
MR Maddy
Prominent Manufacturer Ernest S. Simon Dies in Hotel Suicide
New York July 26 Ernest S. Simon a 40 year old file manufacturer from New York and Lyons France shot himself in a hotel room after writing on a sheet that heat in driving him crazy He died soon after at Imperial Hotel hospital He arrived from France Wednesday and appeared well dressed with ample means Two sealed letters were found including one to R E B Simon of Nasraw Street and another to Albert Stern of Mercer Street Simon claimed Ernest S Simon was his cousin and gave no motive for the act.
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New York
Ernest
Lyons
France
Imperial Hotel
Simon Meas
Eeerua
Simon
R. EB
Naswaw Street
Albert Stern
Mercer Street
Ernest S. Simon
Remarkable speed shown by Sonoma Girl in sparkling harness race
Detroit July 26 Sonoma Girl powered to the lead and then held off High Ball to win the fastest light harness event on record. The mare jumped and fought from start to finish scoring in 2.06 and setting a world green record. Other events included Judge Wilenn winning the 2 15 pace and Erber starping the fastest mile in a crowded card of heats and races.
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Detroit
Mich
Sinke
Sonoma Girl
Sonora Girl
Geese
Bes
Springer
Snikys
Abe
Hhese Sunapee
Mos Girl
Roth
Sinatnes
John A
Kruger
Fiere
Wilenn
Watson
Fiat
Fortieth centennial Masons trip to Owls on Memphremagog
About 700 Masons and families traveled on the lake Memphremagog aboard Lady of the Lake to Owls Head Mountain for the semi centennial celebration of Gollen Rule lodge in Stanntemd Quebec. The lodge hall sits 2200 feet up and hosted an open lodge, with delegates from nearly seven Canadian provinces and 31 U S states. The Lyndonville party provided musical entertainment.
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Newport
Uly
Owls
Head Mountain
Gollen Rule Lodge
Alm
Stanntemd
Que
Holt
Canada
United States
Lyndonville
Drowned Dentist Dr Richard Reynolds Near Horn Pond
Dr Richard H L Reynolds aged 40, a dentist and practitioner in Quincy and Boston, drowned yesterday afternoon while bathing at Horn Pond in Woburn Massachusetts. A companion watched from shore as Reynolds swam for several minutes and then disappeared. Police were alerted after the body was recovered about 100 yards from shore later that evening. Authorities suspect an animal attack and Reynolds’s family resides at 5 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolde
Ermops
Dr. Reynolds
Quinay
Boaten
Sweet Marie in 2064 at the tal fair promi
Clumsy OCR notes describe a mare named Sweet Marie 209 at a July event in Indianapolis. Fragmentary text mentions rain, a work recant, a promi heed, and an apparent rider or companion Jie rymner, but the details are severely garbled and many words are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Sweet Maria
Jie Rymner
Trusted Boston Post Office official arrested for embezzlement
Frank Cousins a trusted finance department employee of the Boston post office was arrested this morning on a charge of embezzling 4725 dollars from department funds The 47 year old resident of Salem is described as a church member and well known local figure Chief Leatheran says Cousins confessed to the crime
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Frank Cousins
Finance Department
Boston Post Office
Cousing
Salem
Letherman
Cousins
Centenarian Deacon Haynes to Celebrate in Middletown Springs
July 26 Deacon Alphone Haynes of Middletown Springs, nearly 100, will reach the anniversary next Monday. Town plans a big community celebration with a band and a dinner if weather permits, otherwise a vestry service at the Baptist church. Haynes, a lifelong farmer and Republican voter, has served as a deacon for seventy one years and remains active despite age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphone Haynes
Middletown Springs
Pete Hee Ark Il Elty
Haynes
Middletown
Baptist Church
John
Clarice Haynes
Deaon Ie
Nearth
Hanging To The Bed Post. Mrs Maude Newton Found Dead
Mrs Maude Newton, about 25, a Greenfield resident and Antrim High School graduate, hanged herself at her father's home in Greenfield, Antrim N H. She had recently undergone surgery and was recuperating after hospital discharge. Her health and slow recovery are cited as likely causes. she is survived by her husband and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Newton
Antrim
N. J
N. H
Eugene Munzey
Greenfield
Antrim High School
Newton
Sesbere
Girl Confesses in Whitman Mass Tragedy
Violet James daughter of Joy James of Court Street confessed last night to state detective J. Mary Scott of Braintree and Chief Pattee Smith of Whitman. Authorities had doubted the assault tale but say the crime, as described by the girl, will be pursued by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Violet James
Joy James
Court Street
Borin
Hie
Gage
J. Mary Scott
Braintree
Pattee Smith
Smith
Fako
Golden wedding celebrated in Bridgeport home
Married 60 years Pellows Palle marked their golden anniversary at a Bridgeport gathering hosted by friends. The couple, Jonathan Adams and Bitanleeth A. Thal Faby, had lived in Waterford Vermont and California before returning to Duni Vernicat home where they raised five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pellows Palle
Mr. God Myo
Jonsthan
Adams
User
Cannybridgeport
Piqnet Tay Thet
Jonathan Adnine
Bitanleeth
A. Thal Faby Ai
Waterford
Jower California
Wit
Duni Vernicat
Borme
BUSINESS POR CLARENDON May Incryane With Finting of a Valuable Cley
May incryane with finding of a valuable clay on the Le Grant Gleason farm near Shaftsburgy three miles from the city. A shaft four feet deep and a tunnel under a hill reach toward Penpesad. An adjoining firm owned by Charles Spafford secured the option. If clay is confirmed, a large plant costing about 23,000 will be built and 25 to 30 men employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Grant Gleason
Shaftsburgy
White Cley
Penpesad
Charles Spaitid
Spafford
Sued for Trover In Rutland Theatre Writ
S B Sennloss manager of the Park theatre is served with a writ of traverse against Police E 8 Whittaker for unlawfully holding scenery and paraphernalia belonging to the Broadway Stock company. Ernest H O Brien and Mr Kingsley represent the stock company and Seltoss. Mrs Russell seeks recovery of property as lessee Felix Blie previously pressed a conditional sale. The case slated for 6 before Justice Foley in West Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
S. B. Senloss
Park Theatre
Whittaker
Broadway
Ernest H. O'Brrien
Harvey Russell
Fr. J. Kingsley
Seltoss
Felix Blie
Mr. Keen
Russell
Fish Exhibit Highlight of Vermont State Fair at White River
Vermont State Fair commission meets at White River Junction to finalize exhibits for the first annual fair. Fish Commissioner Thomas will display fish decorations and new features are planned across all departments. Agreements for prime exhibitors are secured and preparations begin for an enthusiastic statewide event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
White River Junction
Vermont State Fair Commission
Thomas
Young Man in Court arraigned for larceny in Rutland
William A. Rice of Wert But was arraigned before Justice T. B. Wheeler at the house of correction on three counts of larceny in his home bay. The respondent waived examination and a grand jury was addressed. He expected to receive sentence, with the amount of his bail set at $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Tiely Court
Attempted assault reported in Hinsdale area
Brattleboro on May 26 reports say Hinsdale residents heard of an attempted assault near the local milk station. James Tortey, a former agent at the Tocа station, sought the assailant who allegedly grabbed his daughter until a passing team frightened the attacker away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Hinsdale
N. HS
Jaswault
Sagender
Toca
Tortey
Crone
Pasloy
Crome
Policeman Suspended Over Intoxication Charge
Harlington officials suspended Policeman J. P. B. Lavigne of Bariington for 19 days after a mayoral order. The case cites intoxication and a likely hearing before the council commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. PB. Lavigne
Bariington
Harlington
Oscar J. J. Leyieve Ban Bein
Bigelow
Plattsburg Defeats Burlington In Low-Scoring Tilt
Plattsburg beat Burlington 2 to 0 as pitchers held firm and fielding errors limited scoring opportunities. Dyer, Trudolph, Mes Curker produced hits for Plattsburg while Brown and Haines contributed on base. Empire Cotter officiated as the umpire in a tight early season matchup.
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SD Plottabirgh Aoop
Burlington
Dyer
Trudolph
Mes Curker
McCurker
Growawe
Brown A
Haines
Strock
Trownt
Halen
Secrifion
Mydolph
Alcott
Pater
Collier
Harvey
Wall
Lowry
Pitehis
Ines
Dywsy Taie
Empire
Cotter
Loaded Gun Careless Boy Loses Little Brother
Newport July 26 Walter Magoon ten died yesterday from an accidental rifle discharge by his brother Lonlie at their cottage near the lake. A loaded rifle was left in a corner by their father as they vacationed with the Magoon family in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The remains were sent to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Walter Magoon
Leslie Magoon
Cambridge
Mass
Lonlie
Bhulfe
Saganful
Fe Weema
Foreman Assaulted at Vermont Mill in West Rutland
Rutland July 28 Owen McCarthy a foreman in a Vermont marble mill lies at his home in West Rutland with a badly fractured head after two Polish laborers whom he had ordered to work attacked him with iron bars. He did not regain consciousness for three hours. The brothers Kafenor Padlwnoki and A Polo Puadwoloki were arrested and jailed awaiting developments in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Owen McCarthy
Vermont
Gone
Hom
West Rotaid
Bennan
McCarthy
C. Th. Toss
Kafenor Padlwnoki
A. Polo Puadwoloki
No new clues in Merrihew death case at lake
Burlington July 26 reports no new developments in the Merrihew case. Divers searched the lake area near where other articles have been found. Four boats operated, one with a long hose connected to a battery in a tent. Search efforts covered more territory than before as investigators pursue any clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Develo
Glen Hiram Merrihew
Minister Released at Burlington Meeting
At a recent meeting of the First Church in Burlington the church and congregation unanimously passed resolutions. Remarks by members testified to the deep affection between the pastor and people, as Dr George was held in high esteem by all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Tragic Death of Bristal Local Man Frank Ross
Bristal July 26 Frank Ross died Thursday afternoon at Monkton following illness. Survived by his wife three daughters Mrs Marcia Voster of Jautuloa and Mrs Sybil Varney with Mr Adelaide Doty of Brist al, two sons Bert Ross of Lincoln and Mar of Monkton. Funeral service held at the home of his son M N Kees this afternoon at two o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristal
Frank Ross
N. ML
Monkton
Mar ‘CIA Voster
Jautuloa
Sybil Varney
Adelaide Doty
Bert Ross
Lincoln
Mar
M.N. Kees
Frightful House Prank Rattles Brattleboro
In Brattleboro last night a remarkable mass prank caused chaos across town. Thunderous noise, rain, and vandalism culminated with intruders entering a house, ripping panels, and damaging Patrick Doyle and Francis Sanderssen while they slept. The attackers fled as warnings and debris spread through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Daly
IBM
Pal Doyle Hind
Patrick Doyle
Francis Sanderssen
Beter
Sumer
Bier Tegeille
Abbaad
Picnic Scrap Trial Details Debated Revolver Confrontation
Testimony outlines a street flyer dispute tied to Brimo Bruno and Bianchi involving a revolver. Witnesses describe struggles, alleged grabs, and a later claim Bruno took the revolver. Proceedings adjourned to continue this morning with further statements and medical notes on injuries.
Brattleboro Man Seeks $300 Rebate For Fine
Brattleboro Lavere Wait of Lonerry, aided by Golson and Waterman, petitions the Montpelier court for a $300 rebate of a fine levied in 1904 for selling elder without a license. The cited section was ruled unconstitutional by the state supreme court, and the petitioner seeks recovery of the fine amount with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro Lavere Wait of
Lonerry
Golson & Waterman
Court of Cain
Montpelier
Vale of Elder
Supreme Court
Walt
Annual picnic at Good Shepherd church school
Children and families gathered for the Episcopal Sunday School picnic with a park visit, meals, and games. A lively sports program followed including multiple junior and senior events such as jumps and races with winners named among Harry Thompson, Lyle Young, Harold Wenner, and others.
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Charel of the Good Shepherd
Lin
Werr
Harry Thompson
Harrolt Vetiner
Weconily
Andy Jump
Boywayne
Hred Ranney
Bo ’Loughheed
Segonds Tunaliie
Howere
Wiltie Youkgest
Harry Th Mnmpron
Penorid
Winnie
Rasner
Nget
Carter Downing
Reer
Lyle Young
Harold "Wenner
Eeof
Dove
Leys
Benet Venner
Fibet
Albert NC
Kl’ Ene
Bevere Dusen
Tiet
Ethel Verner
Ete
Ea Daly
Kelieabotts
Child Under Horse Saffs Injured Playing In Street
Three year old Luigi Sassi was struck by a horse while playing in the street as his sister teased him with water at a city fountain. A foot landed on his leg and another on his abdomen, dragging him to the sidewalk. Rescued by his sister, he was taken to City Hospital with several bruises but no broken bones. Doctors fear possible internal injuries pending examination.
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Joseph Bianchi
Brumo
Bin
Marchi
Massachusetts
Washington County
Barre
Reid
Mafiiani
Robert Brook
Calla
Bianchi
Escaentiae
Rome
Arin Peter Bianchi
Tianchi
Bryne
Bruno
Mace
H. D. Gino
Joe Bianchi
Hten
Dima
A. Trube
Peter Maneht
Luigi Sassi
Tui
Oly
Amelia Sassi
Durkee
Minister to Leave for Bloomfield NY next week
Williamstown reports Rev J C Nishole will depart as Universalist pastor next Monday for Bloomfield New York to preach the coming year. Locals remember him fondly and wish him success in his new parish. Also notes Frank Canning visiting East Barre. Kevin Durham returning from St Johnstown for his brother Henon's funeral. Mr and Mrs Tih McAllister visiting. and Williamstown boys defeating Barre Hibernians 15 to 4 after traveling to Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
J. C. Nishole
Universalist Church
Bloomfield
N.Y
Nichole
Mra
Frank Canning
East Barre
Wonderful Shooting At Montpelier Gun Club Exhibition
Large crowd at Montpelier Gun Club watched Mrs Adolph Topperwein and J Mowell Hawkins perform trick shooting. Hawkins hit 97 of 100, Mrs Topperwein 9, and the event featured rapid rifle work drawing an Indian chief outline. They then left for Platesburg to perform again, as Montpelier and Northfield clubs held a third shoot for a trophy. Northfield scored 366 of 500, Montpelier 350 of 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Adolph Topperwein
Antonio
Texas
J. Mowell Hawkins
Ir. Hawking
Tepperwein
Northfield
Eerles
Talk of the Town visits and local social notes
David Stewart visits Boston for a friends’ gathering while Lee Hall visits Sherbrooks D. Q. and Pred Chatfield visits relatives in Ia ae for a few days. Charles Annis and daughter Alice call on friends in the city yesterday. Jobs Ryan travels to Sherbook PW to see relatives for a few weeks. Mien Jeanette Williams works in the Barre Gas Co office for a few days. Marguerite Brown leaves north for a visit with felons this afternoon. A Prindle drives Arthur Martin and family to Waterbury Center yesterday. Mineo Clark of Norton visits Mrs. Julia A. Blanchard on Washington wireel. August Edison on sale July 9 at A Glachino’s. Abbiatt 4 Fon Granite opening. Barton v Tarré-Montpeliny Intercity park game canceled by Parte Muon. Croatia cancels the game. Helle tom plans to be there. old-time game pay to be rejoined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stewart
Boston
Lee Hall
Sherbrooks
D. Q
Pred Chatfield
Charles Annis
Alice
Jobs Ryan
Sherbook
Mien
Jeanette Willams
Barre Gas Co
Mies Marguerite Brown
A. Prindle
Arthur Martin
Waterbury Center
Ino Clark
Norton
Julia A. Blanchard
Washington
Edison
Kentucky
Fk Abbiatt
Barton
Tarré-Montpeliny
Akterah Af
Parte Muon
Croatia
Helle Tom
Triod
Avery Ole
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Woburn
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Sweet Marie
Indianapolia
Deacon Alphatn Haynes
Salt Lake City
Europe
Neah
J. C. Adama
Clarendon
Trover
Rutland Theatre
William A. Rice
Plattsburg
Plattstown
Plattaburs
Lat
Pre
Traire
Bluelinget Inn
Platteburgh
Platteborg
Foreman
Rutland Marble
Hiram Merrihew
Joseph H. George
Prank Ross of
Sania
Louis Ci
Annie Mariani
Brio
Bista
Guinberti
Jon Saeed
Susie
Sassi
Frank Hamel
Beano
Sansi
Cassi
John Moralli
Charles F. Wait
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