Fire destroys Bristol Street lumber district building
A large building at 05-67 Bristol Street in Boston housing firms in wood working was destroyed by a early morning fire. Firemen focused on protecting surrounding lumber yards and wooden structures. The loss is estimated at $50,000, affecting Chapman & Co Williams & Wentworth Kelly Bros and Joseph H. Paul Co.
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Boston
Tennment
Bristol Street
Fremen
Jossatin
Chapman & Co
Williams & Wentworth
Oil Tank Car Fire Brings Wide Blaze In Portland Yard
A tank car attached to a freight train in Portland Maine caught fire after two small holes were caused by a match. Firemen battled flames for over two hours, 6000 gallons of oil leaked, destroying several cars. Chief Eldridge led crews as men were overcome by smoke. Silas Redmond and others aided the rescue efforts.
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Portland
Toston & Maine
Standard Oil Company
J. A. Smith
Royal
Arthur Weymouth
Pir
Minchief
Eldridge
Trent
van Ban& Aroostook No
Hidridge
Silas Redmond
Bir Nee Weietys
Dream of Daughter Drives Electrician to Fatal Act
Henry Luetjen an electrician, was driven to self harm after a dream in which his little daughter saw him dead. His body was found early morning at Fort George park relay. The report links his deed to his daughter's dream and subsequent distress.
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Henry Luetjen
New York
Fort George Park
Fatal mistake ends life of jewelers’ partner Fontneau
Charles Fontneau of North Attleboro a partner in Fontneau and Cook jewelers died at home after taking a liniment he mistook for Peppermint essence. The widow Heleeves a widow.
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Charlen Fontneau
North Attleboro
Masa
Junea
Charles Fontneau
Fontneau & Cook
Erine Pepy
Heleeves
Family slain in Chicago home murder suicide note
Chicago June 2 Mrs William Dor man and her three children were found dead from gunshot wounds in their home. Neighbors reported flies and a strong odor attracting attention before police arrived.
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Chicago
William Dorman
Abe Odur
Goa
Bodies Found in Manila Murder Case Involving Icke and Companions
In Manila on June 3 Marty Ickes a government mining expert and companions were murdered by a motorist while asleep in a Ferry retreat. Ten few were found, raising shock amid legal investigations and ongoing inquiries.
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Harry Icke
Manila
Manile
Marty Ickes
Governament
Minieg Eepert
Companine
Hewe Raantow
Bern
Fie Suateer
Not Guilty Verdict in Murder Trial of Philip Gaston
Washington June 1 Gaston Philip an engineer and clubman in New York was acquitted of the murder of cab driver Frank Macaboy after a trial that stretched over hours with jurors retiring 12 minutes before the verdict. The government offered first degree murder but asked for second degree or manslaughter. The case centered on a dispute over a $150 gambling debt and a late night at the Arlington hotel where Macaboy allegedly attacked Philip. Philip shot in self defense according to testimony.
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Washington
D.C
Gaston
P Philip
New York
Frank Macaboy
Philip
Wernment
Macohey
Arlington Hotel
Macaboy
Objectionable To Hotel Patrons Sparks Suit
New York, June. Kuiderbocker hotel sued for 25000 damages by Mrs. Evelyn Thaw claiming she was treated as objectionable after testimony damaged her reputation in her husband’s trial. James B. Kegan and EB B. Thomas, with Thomas’s wife, arrived at the hotel and drew unfavorable comment among patrons, prompting the filing of an answer to the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evelyn Thaw
Hy Stanfard White
James B. Kegan
Kuiderbocker
Mra
Despondent Maine Man Ends Life With Self Harm
A despondent Biddeford man, Robbins, cut his throat in a reservoir after a failed drowning attempt. He owned a large truck garden and once campaigned for parish commissioner. He served as a drummer in the Civil War after enlisting at age 13.
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Robbins
Biddeford
Married 22 Years As Cleveland Anniversary Noted In Princeton
The twenty second wedding anniversary of former President Grover Cleveland and his wife was celebrated at their Princeton home with a large twenty inch wedding cake bearing the inscription To G. C. and Fy. C. June 2 1908. Local notes mention various residents traveling, Memorial day observances, and community visits in Barre Montpelier and Calais.
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Princston
N. J
Grover Cleveland
G. C
Fy. C
Princeton
Canoe Tragedy Drowns Brattleboro Youth in Connecticut River
Brattleboro on June 3 reports the drowning of Ralph Harlow, 19, a Brattleboro High sprinter, while canoeing with 18 year old Edward Webb in the Connecticut River. Webb was rescued by L. P. Woodbury after the canoe capsized near the New Hampshire shore. Webb, son of Rev. A H Webb, is unharmed. Harlow’s body was recovered later.
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Brattleboro
Ralph Harlow
W. G. Harlow
Westminster West
Connecticut
Harlow
Beek
Edward Webb
A. H. Webb
Hinsdale
New Hampshire
Webb
Wall
Strick
L. P. Woodbury
High Nohoot
Body Identified as Barrett in Connecticut River Find
Brattleboro June 3 Rivermen found a man’s body while cofferdam work near the Connecticut river dam six miles south of Brattleboro. It was identified as Henry Barrett of Holyoke, missing since February 16 after a night out with companions at Chesterfield. Barrett, 37, was fireman at the Brooks house.
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Brattleboro
Conneticut River
Vernon Vi
Hinsdale
N. 1
Vermont
Henry Barrett
Holyoke
Barrett
Brooks
Chesterfield
Nhs
West River
Connecticut
John F. Braver
Brooks House
Dominick Flynn
Onutnver
Minlale
Mont City
Maas
Allison Triumphs in State Senatorial Primary Claim
Dubique Towa June 3. A statement from Allison headquarters says Senator Allison leads Governor Cumming by about 16,000 votes in the state senate primary. Returns are coming in slowly.
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Cummins
Towa
Dubique
Allison
Cumming
Simmerinetta Wins Bingfish Derby In London Crowd
A large Epwin Downs crowd watched Simmerinetta win the Bingfish derby today. Odds were TH to . The event featured actors and notable attendees, including Mrs Argust Bel Onker and General Food Woodt, amid a lively seaside atmosphere.
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London
Simmerinetta
Epwin Downs
Tre
Mra
Official Call for Republican District Convention at St Jobarbury
The Republican district convention will be held at St Jobarbury on September 1 at 2:30 p.m. to nominate a candidate for representative in the Sixth Congress and to elect a district committee. Delegates from cities and towns will attend, with organization by a central committee and notices issued by the district secretary. A primary meeting to select delegates is set for June 28, 1908, per district provisions. Railroads offer excursion tickets with special trains from St Johnsbury to Montpelier and return, with a special train June 30.
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George
St. Val
Friis
Wich
Aid
Distriet
Avene
Recall of Lake Tragedy Opens Damages Case
The Keeler county court hears a $15,000 suit by Lose T. Sharon over the drowning of De Gane In Keeler on the Kensington line. The declaration claims six counts against the Champlain Steamboat Co for defective machinery and gear causing Couture death after he jumped from the Chateaugay. Mrs Proctor, wife of Governor Proctor, survived the same incident as a Burlington man and Sherman band member.
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Ington
Dune
de Gane
Keeler
Kengington
Ghilteniden
T. Sharon
Pelgin Petrator
Mey Couture
Champlain Serato Lytees
Proctor
PD. Proctor
Burlington
Sherman Band
Riutland Board Battle Over Police Chief and Grand Juror
In Riutland on June 3 a standoff between Mayor H. Carpenter and aldermen ended after a tense session over appointing a new chief of police and a grand juror. Carpenter, seeking to reappoint Chief Whitaker after prior nominations, faced hotel opposition. The council finally confirmed J. Edward J. Capps as grand juror and approved the nomination for chief of police, resolving the long dispute.
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Riutland
H. QO. Carpenter
Carpenter
Whitaker
West Rutland Autopsy Details Antonio Fusco Death
An autopsy in West Rutland on Antonio Fusco revealed the death resulted from Olive knife wounds. Physicians from Burlington and Rutland attended the investigation. a confessed murderer awaits a hearing as State's Attorney Lawrence was out of state.
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West Rutland
de BH. Stone
Burlington
Antonio Fusco
Sprague
Ous
Caverly
Willianm Stickvey
Rutland
Comer Bat
H. 4
Lawrence
Tate
Orange County Bar Elects Officers and Honors J D Denison
The Orange County Bar Association held its annual meeting in the court room Tuesday evening electing J K Darling as president E W Smith as secretary and treasurer H K Darling and others to the executive committee and committee on jurdeprudenct and law reform. A memorial service honored the late J D Denison with brief tributes from many attorneys and a note that Meliver Historical paper on his life will be presented at the State Bar association in October. Chief Judge Rowell of Vermont’s high court, born in 1835, traced his career from Randolph to the Supreme Court where he served for decades, marking a century of public service.
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Obelses
Bar Association of
Orange County
Court Room
Eaal
Prevident
J. K. Darling
Cielay
E. W. Smith
Wells River
H. KK. Darling
Chelsea
Randolph
J. B. Peckett
Branfort
Ieee
Joseph D. Denison
Association
Pomeranian
George L. Stow
Chetoa
Sollanine
Mr. Denison
Vizi
Geo. S.ton
H. M. Harvey
Shorton Moulton
Burlington
J. B. Poelett
H. K. Darling
Conant
C. Wilson
W. Smith
Dodger
E. L. Waterman
Hien
N. L. Boyden
Meliver
Te State Bar Association
Montpelier
John W. Rowell
Main
Justicn
Me Court of
Vermont
Grange County
Dodge Rowell
Rowell Wes
Lebanon
N11
Ln Handolph
West Handolph Academy
Senate
Supreme Court
Arnham
Teedles
Dil
Ungham
Russell
Taft
Windsor County Bar Association Formed in Windsor Vermont
Worilatock June a dozen lawyers met last evening and formed the Windsor County Bar Association with president E. Ry Bek Windsor secretary Quarles Batchelier White River Junction treasurer Hamer L. Skeets Ludlow and others approving constitution and by laws G Sargent Ludlow H H Branshar Springfield. Next meeting set for Pitse Yay at en ae ler. Meanwhile no county court action. case Dovel A Garver versus Albert Sykes Weston trover adjourned for trial.
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Worilatock
Windsor County Bar Ansociation
E. Ry Bek
Windsor
Quarles Batchelier
White River
Dovel
Garver
Albert Sykes
Weston
Trover
Aivnersidy
Telecine
Trish
Talk of the Town tax notes and state finances
A fragmented item references the state treasurer and revenue figures, noting tax related topics and a school or societal context. Details are unclear but imply discussions of taxes, finances, and public revenue within a city or state framework.
Sudden Death on Lake Boat in Burlington Dock
Charles Price a master aboard four canal boats on Lake Champlain died suddenly at Burlington docks last night. The 80 year old Fultonville native previously arrived with a load of corn and planned to tow north tonight. The cause remains undetermined though death is believed natural. health officials will conduct an autopsy today. He leaves a wife and four children, plus a brother in New York notified by telegraph.
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Burlington
Charles Figs
Fultonville
Lake Lamplain
Lye Tunis
Dalton
Tyan
Ibey
Glement
Rooma
Ifo
Con
Eeeter
New York
Stolen Horse and Wagon Reported in Milton
Sheriff C Holmes was informed of the theft of a horse and wagon owned by L F Taylor of Colchester. The theft occurred in Milton yesterday after the driver left the team in front of a store to make purchases and returned to find the horse and wagon missing.
Brookfield Pastor Resigns Amid Gossip
At a morning service Rev. J. E. Sweet tendered his resignation from the Congregational church, to take effect by late July. He came from West Burke about four years ago and was well liked. Mrs. Sweet left town shortly before his arrival, and rumors tied to the resignation circulated in Brookfield.
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Brookfield
J. E. Sweet
Sweet
West Burke
Brockfield
Memorial shaft design approved for Stannard tribute
At Athans on June 2 the Stannard memorial commission accepted a memorial design by W of Swanton. A solid Barre granite shaft will stand in Georgia to honor Vermont general George J. Stannard, reflecting his life and character.
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Athans
Stannard Memorial Commission
W, ii
Swanton
Waa
Barre
Race to Bermuda six yachts start from Marblehead
Marblehead Mass June 3 Six yachts started this morning from Marblehead in the race to Bermuda. Manned by Corinthian Yacht Club members the fleet sailed promptly toward St David's Bermuda. Entries included Derviah Turah Edith Annan and Masehioness with Dervish leading at the moment. The race covers three days and ten hours.
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Bermuda
Marblehead
Mass
Corinthian
Chi
Ik Yachta
St. David's
Bermu
Derviah
Turah
Edith Annan
Masehioness
Chicago Labor Council Plans Political Action Campaign
At the federation of Labor executive council meeting in Chicago, a policy for political action will be outlined. President Wight notes Chicago as the current labor center and the campaign will begin here.
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Chicago
Executive Council
The
Confederation of Labor
Gta Mir
Wight
Mmn
Turant
Labor
Merger Bill Passed in Senate Vote Record
The Senate approved the merger bill by a 23 to 12 vote. Boston observers note the bill's passage as a notable political development with supporters praising its scope and opponents urging closer scrutiny.
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Massachusetts Senate
Boston
Senate
Ni N E O P Entertainment Tonight Program
A brief Ni N E O P event note outlines a to night program for a supreme officer visit. The committer presents a theme driven entertainment with piano pieces and other acts planned at 7:30 PM. The readable text is garbled but indicates a formal community notice of the event.
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Ni N. E
Supreme Officen
Supreme
Ennelusiin
Licenses Granted for Fifth Class Liquor Sale in Barre
The Barre city council granted two liquor licenses of the fifth class for prescription sale by druggists to A Crown and C H Kendrick. Fee fixed at 50 with no objections after a warned hearing. Bonds of 1,000 posted by principals and sureties, valid if no third violation. licenses cover 44 North Main for Crown and 65 North Main for Kendrick.
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Ihe Kemirick
E. A. Crown
Tom Nichols
Mayor Robins
Crown
Kendrick
Alderman Ladd
EB. A. Prinwile
H, B
Reynolds A. Ths
Mr. Drown
Ge Reynolds
George B
Me Holden
Barre
North Main Street
Mr. Kendrick
Summit lodge hosts open house with visiting dignitaries
Summit lodge of Graniteville welcomed Supreme Warden Prabody and Supreme Secretary Frye of Boston for an open house and brief business session. A large audience enjoyed speeches by Peabody, Norrie, and others, plus music, recitations, and refreshments, ending with dancing and praise for the organizers.
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Summit Lodge
N. BO. P
Graniteville
Prabody
Frye
Boston
Norrie
Lodeo
Introdeo Ware
Iden Peabody
Eoghan ‘Order of Protection
Order
Lilia Morse
Preme
D. M
Poe
Hebridle
Rd &x
Belme Toudly Ayepl
Walter Maine Wan
Frat Pirie
Jungling
Arthur Vivian
Grand Warren Russell
Night in Barre Prompts Muddled English
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a new order of protection and local theater, with references to Main Street and Maereneco's theater plus a Seanmpinl block, leaving the exact event unclear. The readable items imply a scheduled downtown showcase or court action but lack concrete names or dates.
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Riesiene
A. Tom
New Order of Protection
Opere Thestatium
Main Street
Maereneco's Theater
Seanmpinl
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