Rescuer Faces Knife Attack Near Portemouth Club
Police report a man, Val er Hi. Henrick, 20, stabbed in the abdomen while trying to shield a colored woman from an assault by Sylvester Spinks and Yared Badly. A bystander aided the woman but was struck. attackers fled. Officers from the city and county sheriffs investigated at the Abermayul club vicinity after 11 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remdeck
Sylvester Spinks
Yared
Portemouth
N. F
Valer Hi. Henrick
Abdomen
Abermayul
Nower Ones
Aoe
Hye
T His
Geylon Splaney
Sheri Wilbur B. Shaw
Lewiston Man Dies After Chestnut Street Assault
A July 27 Lewiston case reports Leule Gauthier of Turner arraigned after charging Napoleon Beaudett on Lincoln Street. A police witness describes a violent struggle on Chestnut Street ending in Beaudett's severe injuries. The injured man, a 50 year old laborer with a wife and seven children, underwent surgery for a fractured skull. Beaudett, an employe at Lewiston water works, awaits the judge's decision as his arraignment proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Leule Gauthier
Turner
Prauk
Napoleon Beaudett
Chestnut Street
Kle
Benndett
Dottis
St. Mary's
Lincoln
Lewiston Water Works
Gauthier
Memes G. Gauthier
Found Ball Cartridges Ignites War Maneuvers Probe
July 27 report from Reation notes Capt. Stuart W Wise inspector general of small arms inspection will personally examine every cartridge intended for war maneuvers after discovery that recent batches of Sense Tyr lank cartridges issued to militia contain many ball cartridges. All firing has been halted until each cartridge issued to militiamen in the Framingham camp can be checked to prevent accidents this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Framingham
Wise
Ordar
MUST SQUARE HIMSELF New York bout crowd pressure mounting
Promoter 5am Berger says Tremendous pressure weighs on Toffries as he prepares to face Toknsen. Reports from Chicago cite Jack Lennon and others in attendance while backers urge the fighter to prove his form in a return bout possibly abroad. Berger hints at mental strain as the likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daly
Berger
Toffries
Minager
Chicago
Jack Lennon
Toknsen
Glewron
Nimwell
Jeffrice-Johnson
England
France
Australia
Divorce Ends Kidnapping Case in Providence
A divorce ends the kidnapping case as Mrs Margeret Wilson withdraws extradition to Minnesota authorities. The husband, Margeret Wilson, reportedly received a decree of divorce from Serbiahand and custody of the children, with authorities declining to pursue the kidnapping charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Margeret
Wilson
St. Pan
Mian
Minnesota
Kidos Pli
Wilein Warthet
Mile J. Wilton
Official Cuban Statement Reports Movements in Oriente
Havana July 7 Senor Passlodos issues an official statement addressing disturbances in Oriente and reports General Miniet with 12 men advancing from an unknown source near El eer wy. Forces have retreated toward Ranfiage pursued by infantry. Government cites loyalties nationwide while noting unrest possibly linked to an official post of Miniet. President Gomez faces scrutiny amid Cuba's reported turmoil in Pinar del Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Ranfiage
Ieland
Iertiment
Crenera Miniet
Gomez
United States to Exercise Control in Liberia Report
London reports a British press surge of interest in Liberia indicating practical U S control as the present era moves toward Americas leadership in the region. Roland Palkner, U S commissioner to Liberia, says Washington plans to oversee Liberia finances, war readiness, clothing and boundary defense while shaping world politics under the Monroe Doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liberia
Seliere
Morning Mail
Port Arthur
Roland Palkoer
United States
Americas
Africa
May Overthrow Dynasty In Frontier Clash Report
Describes a chaotic frontier situation with inexact figures as rebels mass near a border town. Mentions Cerdre France, Sarin frontier and a potential large-scale revolt against a Spanish dynasty. Notes possible 20,000 rebels gather and anticipated heavy fighting as invaders cross the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerdre
France
Sarin
Uly
Barcelous Yheter
U S Sues Rail Line in Coal Rates Case
United States prosecutes Montpelier and Wells River railroad for rate discrimination under the Commerce Act. Trial opened in Montpelier before Judge James I. Martin with government attorney Alexander Dunnett arguing the line shifted coal from Wells River to Montpelier and Windsor, undercutting Central Vermont rates. Penalty ranges up to 20,000 per count. government cites interstate commerce concerns and tariff manipulation involving Beebe Pa and related routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Teleral
James I. Martin
Matt
Jelerk
H.W. Hailey
Nimrvhal
United States Va
Montpolice & Wella River
Reilroad
United
Eat
Alexander Dunnett
Montpetier
Mont- Ipeline & Wells Hiver Railroad
Interstate Commerce
Salon
Charles N. Brady
Central Vermont
Fieha
Montpelier
Bebo
Wells, Riper
Seetpiea i
Wells
Welle River
Fire aboard Ammunition Lighter Hits New York Navy Yard
Intense excitement at Brooklyn Navy Yard as an ammunition lighter berthed beside the supply ship Culges caught fire. Firefighters and sailors worked quickly. Culges escaped destruction, while the lighter burned and was towed clear into the river. Ammunition in unsealed cans flashed but did not explode, scorching the lighter’s side but causing no further damage to Culges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Fames
Jackies
Eleven Die After Fearful Explosion Near La Toque
Quebec July 27 Eleven work men were killed in a fearful explosion on the Aaucrontinental railway, five miles west of La Toque. One man attempting to open a canal with an axe sparked the blast. the entire train wrecked, the victims terribly mutilated, and many others were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Que
la Toque
Yaterday
Tenia
Spectacular dive by De Lessepa over Montreal flight
A Montreal journalist reports a dramatic aeroplane dive by De Lessepa at King Edward Park. The craft soared away toward the city at 6 55 pm and vanished for 16 minutes before a final high dive over St Helens telegraph and St Laws. The flight covered about 26 miles with a circular path.
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de Lessepa
Montreal
Que
Court de Lemeps
King Edward Park
Severa Viveles
Eise
St. Helen's
Mle
Bryan Routed Today at State Democratic Convention
Incensed delegates voted to insert the county option plank, driving William Jennings Bryan from the Nebraska Democratic gathering. The hall roared as opponents denounced the old leader, while Bryan, crushed, admitted he expected the outcome in a historic party division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Sea Tsland
Neb
Jennings Bryan
Newarks
Bryen
Party tug of war at Ohio GOP convention in Columbus
July 27 report from Columbus shows a split between regulars and progressives at the Republican state convention. Regulars won control of the resolutions committee chair with 16 to 3, while James B. Currfield of the progressives demanded a floor hearing. Senator Burto n named permanent chairman as Longworth defended the tariff law and attacked the Taft administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Congress
John Paul Wowland
Cleveland
Howland
OMO
James B. Curfield
T. E. Burtou Wee
Nicholas Longworth
Taft
Longworth
Killing Not Justified in Demoran Inquest
In Poughkeepsie daily report the wealthy contractor Clement Demoran was shot and killed by Louie Victorel of New York last Sunday. Witnesses at Highland inquest before Coroner Hasbrouck testified Demoran’s heart was pierced by a bullet and another shot hit his thigh. An Italian friend stated Demoran was unarmed before Victorel opened fire. other witnesses will be called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepete
X.Y
Clement Demoras
Wet Fark
Sumiday
Louie Victorel
New York
Simmer
West Park
Hasbrouck
Highland
A. M. Kimball
Jr. Killall
Bordout
Freight congestion prompts strikes and timetable fears
In Brattleboro on July 2 trains face congestion on the line to New London due to freight movement, with officials noting potential delays and engineers threatening a strike by August 1. Central Vermont Railway operates the West River branch with McGraw in Brattleboro acting as pilot for the New London train. rail officials discuss wage and work-condition tensions influencing the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bratileboro
New London
Tvat- Hoture
Thie
Marion
New Lonlon
Wits
Obstruction on Central Ver track near tunnel
Burlington July 27 a man caused bricks and debris on the Central Ver railway track at 11 40 a m near the tunnel. The obstruction was cleared by the cow catcher and no serious injuries occurred. Frank, a city detective, arrested two suspects after a description matched a man named Muir and the other, Allen, fled on foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ana
Frank
Ehert
Eoginest Knox
Todd
Muir
Spikes pulled on eastbound local train line
An attempt to derail an eastbound local passenger train occurred about three miles from a distant place. Spikes were pulled and the rails loosened for about 100 yards. The train was warned in time and slowed, allowing it to pass. Militia and troops were dispatched from the garrison at Toron and London to Brookyilla to replace the militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offhe
Reg
Lust, Place
Troogmjot &Ermanent
Brookyilla
Garrisore
Toronto
London
Rivet Reprieve Refused in Boston Execution Case
Acting Governor Frothim rejected a reprieve for Napoleon J. Rivet, sentenced to death by state prison. The warden will set the execution hour only when ready, with witnesses present, as prior electrocutions occurred between midnight and 1 am. Rivet, aided by Rev. Augustine, faces death calmly, maintaining devotions and good appetite despite pending execution.
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Boston
Frothim
Teee Fey
Atty
Ae Olor A. Repens
Napoleon J. Rivet
Chest State Prison
Fretteleyeeead
Augustine
Golf links event ends in tragedy near Cape Porpoise
The district gathers at Biddeford Pool with Taft party guests and Prof Louis More among attendees when a horse drawn wagon accident fatally injures a man named Parkham on the Beverly tailboard path. He leaves a widow and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Parkham
Serbia
Democrats Hold Brief Montpelier Caucus Delegates Elected
In Montpelier the Democratic caucus elected twelve delegates to the county convention with a brief meeting in the opera house. A. C. Moore presided, G. H. Pape named chair, and the delegation was chosen to support James P. Higgins for county committeeman. Alternates were appointed. the session adjourned after quick proceedings.
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Opera House
A. C.moore
Emuicw
G. H. Pape
J. P. B. McNulty
D. J. Sullivan
F. Figgins
Chile
TE Pape
E. J. Owens
P. E McNulty
Alex. M. Smith
Mh, Nichole
JG. More
J. F. Wiggine
Re "Plermey
GS. Tilden
A. W. Prenier
M. Kanefick
Domnall McLend
Gordon Smith
G. L. Linskin
GH. Pape
James P. Higginn
Barre
Fred Brae
Montpelier Democratic Saucas
Buing
Ester
AE Bae Healey
M. E. Enme
Lee
A. J. Siting
Me J
Nts
J. Deady
Prank Bryse
Ht. Vetholm
J. Gileney
AD Stomt
Jol Birtet
Sweeney
Addison County Democratic Convention Nominates Ticket
Middletary July 27 A Democratic county convention met at the Addison house to nominate county officers with about half the town represented. H H Donnelly of Vergennes chaired the meeting, and George F O Kimball of Vergennes was secretary. The ticket includes senators John HigNe Middlbury and Kimball Vergennes. Addison district Addison Foote Middlbury. New Haven district William Bina New Haven. state's attorney WW Tuttle Vergennes. sheriff. probate Wale Ay of er A New Haven. superintendent BD McGaulley Shoreham. committee selections were made and resolutions were not adopted. meeting adjourned at three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletary
North Satel
Kimball
Addison
Red M Foote
Middiebury
New Haven
William Bina
New Havany
Attornay
Tuttle
Vergennes
Smith
Addinonste
McGaulley
Bhorehar
Protate
Mystic Fire Destroys Docks and Lumber Yard
Mystic village waterfront suffered a large blaze consuming the Cottrell Lumber yard and nearby docks with unknown cause. The fire damaged Mystic Silk works and adjacent properties, estimated losses running into tens of thousands. Fire teams from local districts battled the flames into the night.
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Westerly
Mystic
Conn
Cottrell Lumber Company
Myntic Silk Works
Princeton
Maye
Camp Land
Shag
Jou Belt Ie
Boy Electrocuted By Downed Wire In Storm Ravaged Grafton
In North Grafton July 27 a young boy, Walter L. Jobeson, was struck and killed after grabbing a live wire near a street dam. Neighbors said a recent storm had broken the line, and the boy mistook the dangling wire for a safe play object. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
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Grafton
Walter L. Jobeson
Mes W. Ly Johoum
North
Balloon Ascension At Springfield In Early Flight
Fartell and Van Sleet launched an air ship from Springfield in a bright balloon ascent. The craft rose on a southeasterly path as observers tracked the unusual ascent and noted the date as early in the day.
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Fartell
van Sleet
Springfield
Atton Farerel
Anconia
Conn
Williagn
Senator Morrill Dies in Nome At Age
Senator Morrill died yesterday in Nome after years of weak health. Born in Stratfort, he studied at public schools, Vermont University, and the Cohuntle law school in Washington. He served in Congress, succeeding his father on the Senate Finance Committee, and was unmarried. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. at Me Ante foes.
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Straffort
Jamie Sway Moevil
Von
Tuatin
Morrill
Mori
Stratfort
Sar
Citaren
Gradua
Uiniversity of
Vermont
Aftersrand
Cohuntle Lw School
Washington, D. C
Senate
Nance Committee
Canadian Yacht Beaten in Boat Race
In Manchester yesterday the Manchester Yacht Club defeated St. Lawrence Yacht Club over a training course despite a damaged race rope. The St. Lawrence crew led early but the line failure limited their performance as the top rail fell, giving Manchester a narrow margin to win by four minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Hapa
Enalla
Manchester Yacht Club
St. Lawrence
Royal St. Lawrnes Yacht Club
Mystery 18 Wow Clear Tug Bessie Bess Disappearance
Boston reports the unexplained 18 year old disappearance of the tug Bessie Bess is solved by discovering wreckage near Nix's Mate island. A cable steamer recovered well preserved stern and propeller fragments, confirming the vessel's fate and signaling further parts may be found.
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Boston
Nix
Harter
Peccamees
Jorcpt
Eae Bae
WANTS TO BE POSTMASTER IN RUTLAND
The town seeks a successor to the late postmaster John A. Sheldan. A notice asks the public to name a candidate for the Rutland postmastership, noting the office held high under the deceased former postmaster and urging qualified citizens to apply.
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Rutland
Pease
John A. Sheldan
Ottr Jate
Frye to stay in office despite retirement rumors
Lewiston Me July 27 A New York rumor that Senator W P Frye presiding officer would retire is unfounded. The senator says he has no intention of resigning and remains active in his duties. His family has faced repeated inquiries over the past 48 hours. He traveled by private car Monday and attended a whip rally with colleagues that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewinton
W. P. Frye
Maine
United States Senate
New York
Constar
Woman's Slayer in Court in Springfold Trial
George C. Creley was arraigned in court yesterday on a murder charge for shooting and killing Eleanor Shepherd, the second wife of his son in law. The preliminary hearing was postponed to October 10. Creley showed vanity and intent to delay, with arrangements made to place him in an asylum at the time of the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfold
Jats Wi
George C. Creley
Ars
Eleanor Shepherd
Mir
Crelay
Fortal
Mdmorium
Attacked Safe and Court Rights at Vermont Rail Junction
An incident at the Vermont supreme court building in Montpelier is reported with unclear OCR terms referencing an attack on an empty safe and a term set for August 18 at 1 08m. The Burlington area is mentioned with railroads, the Vermont Public Service Commission, and Union Station. A late July event notes nine raised crossings near Riversal, with names and outcomes fragmentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Supreme Ieee
Montsele
Burgla
Vermont Ne
Jmbtio Service Commission
Fepaire
O Burlington
Diphliog Bassett
Burlington
Wit
Lac Nay
Tony
Hottwe
Regulations disobeyed prompt council on licenses and rail deal
A special city council meeting discussed license revocation threats if violations persist and reviewed agreements with the Berne railroad. Executives discussed Sunday operating hours, a concrete sidewalk project on Franklin Street, building permits, water main extension, and other street and property matters pending further action. The session adjourned with several items referred to committees and a decision postponed to next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beene
Conmcll
Berre
Tuunell
Regerdy
Howe
Sinclair Hata
Fke
Saiaresa
Yale
Togo
Franklin Street
Fen
D. Ladd
Tremont Street
Ton Hedding
M. Feelurich Society
Berlin Street
Patrick Brown
North Main
H. Z. Mills
Hallatrent
Water Committee
Tim Connoldated
Main Street
Willey
Cyrus Ro Heil
Quarry Street
A. Bisuichi
Pittsford
Alderroeh
Alok
Blackswell Street
Thurston
Board of Civil Authority
Bett
Railroad Strike Moves In Barre With Busy Transfers
Barre reports little traffic on Central Vermont today as work continues to move trains out of the city. The M M W line rushes freight, diverting shipments and transferring six consignments to the Montpelier and White River line where possible to keep goods flowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Central
Vermont
Avery
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Montpelier & Wells River
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Workman
Bryan
Nebraska
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Sie
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Addison County
Pire
Jprafton
Senator Morrill
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Creley
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