Mersey to chair Empress of Ireland inquiry in Canada
London reports Lord Mersey, admiralty court judge, sails to New York to head the inquiry commission into the Empress of Ireland wreck. Montreal notes the inquiry to begin June 16 with Mersey as chairman, scene uncertain between Montreal or Quebec. Public seeks bodies and details while divers may be used to recover the ship and trapped liner.
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London
Lord Mersey
Admiralty Court
Liverpool
Commission of Inquiry
Montreal
Quebec
Ottawa Dispatches
Canadian Pacific Railway
Offernis
Sunshine Lands Ammunition at Tampico Amid Open Port Stance
The American schooner Sunshine, sailing from Galveston, reportedly landed ammunition at Tampico for Mexican constitutionalists with no U S government interference. Washington has known of arms aboard Sunshine and Antilles, while officials decline to verify. The open port stance and mediation talks fuel ongoing speculation on U S responses to any Huerta blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C
Sunshine
Galveston
Tampico
United States
State Department
Navy Department
Washington
Antills
New York
Cirranan
Huerta
United Ses
Niagara Felie
Jurors View Auto Scene in Weybridge Case
In Addison county court jurors and Judge Zed eyed four automobiles on a scene near Weybridge where Jon Blake claims injuries from an incident. The slander case of E N Bissell of Shoreham is scheduled for Monday afternoon.
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Middlebury
Jon Blake
Weybridge
Addison County Court
Zed
Wenge
Riise
E. N. Bissell
Shoreham
Mansion Fire Targeted by Suffragettes in London
June events report the arsow squad setting fire to a mansion near Wycombe Buckinghams while a church next to the property is suspected as the true objective. The blaze destroyed valuable furnishings and unique art, with discarded pamphlets found nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
German doctor touts tuberculosis cure in Philadelphia
Dr Hans Karfunkel of Merlin Germany described a vein injection method claimed to treat tuberculosis at the Philadelphia County Medical Society meeting. He showed two patients he said were cured and cited about 1100 German cases with 6 percent improvement, noting about 100 local and New York cases since arriving last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hans Karfunkel
Merlin
Germany
Meee
Philadelphia County Medical Society
New York
Reserve System Nearly Ready to Begin Business This Fall
Secretary McAdoo stated after a White House conference that the election of directors for the federal reserve banks should be completed by July and banks fully organized to commence work about August. Board members already named include Warburg Harding and Miller. Hamlin and Simmons are the leading candidates for the remaining seats. New Orleans and others oppose the designation of reserve bank cities.
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Staaltnaping
Federal Reserve
Hamlin
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Banks
Tam
New Orleans
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Bank Cition
Norwegians Protest Ellis Island Controversy in Parliament
Norwegian members of Parliament condemned ill treatment at Ellis Island immigration, citing an 11 year old detained a month and a Norwegian family whose child died after bail and delays. The foreign minister pledged to obtain full information and publish extracts from U.S. immigration laws warning Norwegians of risks when attempting entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Dune
Ellis Island
New York
Rtorthing
Norway
Esting
Shy
Bccoming
Washington
United States
Foreign Office
FIGHT OVER THE WIRES IN MEXICAN CAPITAL CRAZE
A refugee reports daily telegrams between President Huerta and Gen. Villa with sharp taunts and urgent appeals. Villa allegedly tapped lines to insult Huerta and urge him not to depart the capital, while Huerta orders immediate delivery of such messages. The tale notes Huerta’s stubborn stance, rumored wealth claims, and tensions with American forces amid unrest in the capital. Findings also mention a Berlin street grounds baseball game between Wenner and Davidson at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz, Inc
Huerta
Genvil
Villa
Huerte
Ville
Reft
Ypiranga
Bavaria
Ifen
Ae Bank
Rey
Victor Horria
Soma
Anid
Muterengran
Geonge Washingfim
Berlin Street
1. A.C
Gine
Goddard
Wenner
Davidson
Horrnle Catehing
Grand Trunk Deals Doomed Bank Fails in London
Chaplin Milne Grenfell & Co Limited, once a leading banking firm with strong family ties, suspended today amid huge unsecured debts tied to Grand Trunk securities. Arthur Morton Grenfell and Karl Grey linked heavy losses, while a group of houses took over to protect stock exchange firms. Deposits have fallen sharply, with about 280,000 outstanding.
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London
Chaplin
Milne Grenfell & Co., Limited
Grand Trank Securities
Arthur Morton Grenfell
Karl Grey
Grenfell
Girenfell
Co Agency
Grenfell A
Oumadian In & Campaign
Grand Trunk
Wy Stork Exch
Health rules tighten mov ing picture theatres in Vermont
Rutland reports state health board sanctioning new sanitation regulations for all theatres. Dr Caverly says cinemas spread disease unless governed by the law. Rules, adopted in May and in effect two weeks, require inspectors and local officers to enforce with fines for violations. theater managers were notified statewide.
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Rutland
Moving Picture
Pyon Barre
Moving Picture Theatres
Vermont
Caverly
Burlington Institutions to Inherit Large Estate Share
Information from the executors of Jeremiah W. Dimick’s estate indicates two Burlington charities, Mary Wletcher Hospital and the Home for Destitute Children, will receive two thirds of the estate in trust for the widow during her life, then divided among the institutions and others as six parts. The custody and exact allocation are to be determined, with further details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Jeremiah W. Dimick
Riftenhage
Mary Wletch
Er Hospital
Charles Mr. Smith
Tremurer
Dimick
Middlebury Young Men’s Christian Association Convention Ends
The annual Y M C A convention of Addison County concluded with a banquet at Baptist Memorial Church attended by Reverend Riehard B. Woodbridgn and other townsfolk. Principal A H L Hoberte of New York City delivered an address on The Place of the M C A in Rural Progress. Officers elected included President Hev. M Holzian, treasurer Key GPS Rose, and L M Stud added to the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Tunn
Eno
Adiison
Framdon
Wilere
Baptist Memorial Church
Ahl Hoberte
New York City
International
Charles
Riehard B. Woodbridgn
Vergennes
Teauce
Orwell
Hev
M Holzian
Merlatel
Arthur W. Eddy
Warriary
Marhous
Key
GPS Rose of Cornwall
Tes
L. M. Tstud
Rutland Woman Dies at Home of Natural Causes
Miss Hattie M. Bailey of Rutland died of heart and kidney disease, her body found in bed at 674 Center Street. Fireman Emil Anderson awoke others after failing to rouse her. death likely occurred about six hours before discovery. Bailey, born in Pittsford, had lived in Vermont all her life and 27 years in Rutland, leaving a sister Mrs. Charles Johnson of Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
M. Eaey
Miss Bailey
Ms. Anderson
M. R. Crain
Ted. Bailey
Grove Street
J. J, Hanrahan
F. H. Gebhardt
Mia
Charles Johnson
Fitchburg
Pittsford
Vermont
Woman Released No Charge Made In Albert Blowers Case
Bennington June 6 Mrs Alta Blowers was released from the county unit forenoon and left for Rupert where three children have been in care for nearly a month. She was charged with causing the death of her husband Albert Blowers after admitting she struck him with stove wood during a quarrel. His death followed a week of unconsciousness after an alleged intoxicated episode. The case went before a grand jury during the county court term in Manchester. the bill reportedly found sininn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Alta Blow
Rupert
Blowers
Turaday
Manchester
Tt Ce
Benning
Perry B. Gardner
Bowers
Athorigint Hhs Stone
Burlington
Bay
Bud” Blowers
Sandgate
Granville
S. C
Ward
Itim
Blowers Winde
Ale
Tiv
Woman Struck by Locomotive Near Shelburne
Mrs Felix Borcomb narrowly escaped death at 4 PM yesterday after being hit by freight No 27 at a Shelburne crossing. She suffered a broken elbow several broken ribs and a severe hip injury. Dr W Bank the Hatland railroad physician was summoned to attend her.
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Shelburne
Dune T
Felix Borcomb
North
Iran
Rutland Man Dies After Long Illness At Home
A Rutland business man died at his home on Nancy Garr Street at 7 o'clock last night after a long illness with stomach trouble and related diseases. Survived by five brothers Nicolas, J Damen, Patrick, Thomas, and one sister Miss Howley, all of Rutland. Born in Rutland November 27, 180. Funeral from St Peters Church Sunday at 2 o'clock with burial in Calvary Cemetery. arrangements to be announced later.
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Rutland
Ors
Tie Home
Nancy Garriatreet
Nickolas J. Damen 1
Patrick A
Thomas Hawing
Mias Ae Howley
Howley
Naveisbar
Mullend
Oo Bus
Holy St. Peter's Church
Ey Rattan
St. Eters
Robbery Suspects Tied to Automotive Escape in NYC
New York June 6. Frederick Kelbs Belquffeur and Joseph Reardon confessed to a robbery involving two American Can Company employees. Kelbs said he was the getaway driver, implicating five men. Police link the case to an earlier Brooklyn Masay Paint job and a third heist on an architectural firm with about 8500 lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick Kel
Elquffeur
Joseph Reardon
Wite Amiltter
American Can Company
Kelley Line
Masay Paint Company
Brooklyn
Joseph Longo
Jason Fay
Inter
Liste
Golly
Longo
Prouty Letter Clarified By Orleans Denial
The Orleans Jone & Prouty club released a statement denying Prouty refused Progressive endorsement. They say the letter sent to Dr. Jackson shows no withdrawal from the senatorial race and does not prevent use of Prouty’s name on the Progressive ticket. They call public readings partisan misinterpretation and pledge nonpartisan ballot access for Vermont voters.
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Orleans
Prouty
Jone
Prouty Club
M.N. Jeetteotty
Jackson
Paio
Rtco
Progressive
Progressive Party
Mr Prouty
Brattle
of Vermont
Pranty
Granville girl detained amid puzzling claims in Binghamton
Mina Mary White claims 21 yet appears 16 and says she traveled from Granville to Port Byron Auburn and Cortland before arriving in Binghamton. Police investigate her story while she remains jailed as an excited man seeks his wife and a potential remedy for her past.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Mina Mary White
Granville
Mise White
Grandville
George Beston
Port Byron
Syracome
Charles Wilson
Hoffman Street
Auburn
Poefier
Ax Wiliam Bowman
Bowman
Cortland
Abs
Hin
Hinghamton
Miss White
Weslar
Brand
Burt
Gortlani
N.Y
Gooedrich
Police
Town Clerk Davis Dies After Short Illness
Burke native Lenoy C. Davis former town clerk died yesterday after a brief illness. Born May 21, 1903, in Sutton, he served Burke as town clerk and faced a contested case against the town. Survived by his wife Felicia Ball of Sewark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Jane
Lenoy C. Davis
Sutton
Seweree Reparet
Essa Tatoe
Davis
Mise Flecta Ball
Sewark
Silver Wedding Celebration For Mr and Mrs John Stewart
Mr and Mrs John Stewart of 13 Central Street were honored by about fifty friends at a surprise reception last evening marking twenty five years of marriage. The event featured a silver tea service, bouquets, poetry inscriptions, a musical program, toasts, and a banquet with decorations and readings by James Stewart Gordon Watson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart
Central Street
Fice
Stewart
Gordon Watson
Speehmaker
James Stewart
Robin Adair
John Hume
William Hughs
Watson
Thompson
Annie Laurie
Vietralo
Latur
Tarbare McKnight
Quincy
Mass
Mheattir
Scotland
Barre
Harrison Granite Company
Presbyterian Church
Barre Democrats May Hold Caucus
Barre Democrats discuss caucus plans to choose a postmaster with the Democratic city committee set to meet this evening. Chairman George W. Gorman says many Democrats favor calling a caucus to determine the party’s candidate, viewing it as a fair method to settle the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tdemocrats
Barre
Democratic City Committee
George W. Gorman
Times
Pete
Elt
False alarm at Granite street box stirs police and fire crews
Morning alarm at box 1 on Granite street triggered swift mobilization by police and fire departments but yielded no culprit. Officials checked residents and suspects, noting prior malicious fake alarms, and vowed thorough pursuit to identify the offender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somone
Granite Street
W. B. Beck
Box 15
Granite and
River Streets
Kave
Burlington Man Honored at United Commercial Trade Body
Burlington man was elected grand emn aush's of the United Commercial Trade eee final ace. A. Haines, Boston treasurer, A. M. Simorda, ton, and Thecretary placed in membership of 58, a gain of 311 over last year.
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Casnity Iyefield
Nthe United Commercial
Ute Athoers
Mel
A. Haines
Bostway
A. M. Simaorda
Ton
Twin Sisters Class Leaders Lead Whitcomb High Graduation
Whitcomb High School held its graduation with a large town turnout and music by Gilbert's orchestra and the high school double quartet. Salutatory by Miss Gilman on the Panama Canal and valedictory by Miss Father Gilman on College for Girls. Diplomas awarded to Forrest Aikens Join Allen Dorothy Cady Let tie Holden Edith Gilman Esther Gillman Edwin McIntyre Grace Persona Mildred Persona Winter Pratt Frank Putnam Clyde Southworth. Alumni banquet at Hascom House followed with 100 attendees and a post dinner program.
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Hethel
Whitcomb
Gilbert
Edgar L. Halfwere
Mise
Kaith Gilman
Panama Canal
Gilman
College For Girls
Tvee
Frank H. Putnam
Alaska
Mise Pearle Ralph
Max Barrows
Mary Ceresa
Cooley
Marion Hanna
Kile Kelel
Anna Manning
Mary Manning
Hepard
Elle Parsons
Rar
James Wilson
John Wilson
William Allan Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage at Farm Home
William Allan, born 1869 in Aberdeen Scotland, died in the barn at the family farm shortly after 4 pm from a cerebral hemorrhage following a brief illness. He lived with his brother and mother at 207, after moving from Scotland to Canada about 23 years ago. Allan had partnered in the granite business as Allan & Newcombe and was a member of Barro serial No. 17a and the Order of Eagles. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 pm at the house, Rev. W J M Beattie officiating. burial in the Hope Cemetery family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen
James Alla
James Atlen
Aberdeen
Scotland
Jamew ‘ Allan
Shap
Westmoreland
Engliend
William Allan
Allan & Newcombe
Allan
Weet Hill
Barro Serie
No. 17A
Aeed ‘Ordo
Fagies
Polock
W. J. M. Beattie
Clurch of the Good Shepherd
Hope Cemetery
Series of Misfortunes and Court Actions
A report details multiple misfortunes including true and amended indictments. Attorney General anticipated at resumed court sessions. William F. Chisholm of Winslow badly injured in a fall from rain slicked stairs, breaking his leg and injuring a knee. he remains on duty despite injuries. The incident prompted transport of the injured to safety as a bed rest period extends to months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Bennigton
Willam F. Chialitie
Chisholm
Milee
Chishelm
Chinbolm
Canton
Demppeel
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England
Ireland
Sunshine Lands
Big London
Chaplin, Milne, Grenfell & Co., Limited
Addison County
M. CA
Hattie M. Bailey
Alta Blowers
George F. Howley
Frederick Kelley
Granville Girls
Mary White
Binghamton, N.Y
Leroy
B. Simonds Grand Treasurer
United Commercial Travelers
Twin Sisters
Esther
Edith Gilman
Bethel
Whitcomb High School
Bennington County
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