Turbulent Post Office Scandal Sparks Calls for Probe
An ongoing post office department scandal prompts talk of a full shutdown if needed and demands thorough cleansing of the department. In Montpelier, drought concerns rise as water levels in Berlin Pond fall about half an inch daily, risking supply. Burlington’s new mayor Burke begins with a tough police overhaul, suspending two officers as charges mount, signaling a hard line for governance.
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Post Office Department
Supt. Smith
Montpelier Waiter Department
Berlin Pond
Montpelier
Montpalier
Burlington
Elief of
Polloe
Burke
Pole Reeekers Heard From Expedition Heads to Permdjhelm
The Ziegler vorth pole expedition arrived aboard the Danish steamer Heligay and aims for Permdjhelm via Christiania. Members include Dr J Botton, John Vedoe, KR Tafel, Charles Betta, William Peters, and others from the Geographic Society and various US cities. They will meet Anthony Finia at Trondsheim and proceed to the steam whaler Aterica for the onward voyage.
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Biegler
Christiasind
Norway
Heligay
Christiania
New Yor
Aterica
Ite Rete Erumne
University of Pennsylvanias Honorary Degrees Listed
The University of Pennsylvania will confer honorary degrees at the 47th annual commencement on June 17. Recipients include Admiral John Grimes Walker USN, Charles Doolittle Walcott director of the US Geological Survey, Francis Preston Venable president of UNC, Colonel William Crawford Gorad of the UBA, and Professor Felix Emmanuel Schelling the Shakespearean scholar.
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U. of P
Phiadelphia
Six Day Champions Crowned in Providence Cycling Race
The six day team race for the cycle championship of Atheried concluded with Frank I. Kramer and Charles Hadfield leading. They covered 612 miles in six days, won the $50 prize, and captured eight of the nine intermediate prizes of $2 each.
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Providence
Atheried
Frank I. Kramer
Charles Hadfield
Wiles
Kramer
Hadfeld
Lynching of Colored Schoolteacher Wyatt at Bellevidy
Wyatt, an eight colored schoolteacher, was lynched in Bellevidy after shooting Charles Hertel, the St. Clair county school superintendent who had refused his teaching certificate. Hertel was shot. two hours later Wyatt was killed by a mob.
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Bellevidy
W. . Wyatt
Charles Hertel
St. Clair County
Hertel
Wyatt
Hanna Stands for Roosevelt as Only Republican Nominee
Newark June 2 The News reports Senator Marcus A Hanna as asserting he is not a candidate for any office except the United States Senate and his own tradition. He says Roosevelt will be the only Republican nominee in 14 and declines to forecast further. The interview touches on political forecasts and possible contenders for the nomination.
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Peesidem
Comdbadante
Newark
Nod
Hash
Cleveland
Marcus A. Hanna
Roosevelt
Werner
United States Senate
Steegsdor
Mormon Exiles Ordered From Prussia by Police
Latter Day Saints led by H J Cannon along with his wife and aides were ordered to leave Prussian territory within three weeks. About eighty six missionaries face expulsion under government orders. Cannon plans to move headquarters to Zurich as the Mormon communities in Prussia, numbering about 1,200, await word on protests in Washington. Also reported is the death of Dr Min Sacks from plague in Berlin and authorities promise strict public health measures.
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Frugal
Berlin
H. J. Cannon
Germany
Prussian
Prussia
Cannon
Zurich
Switzerland
Prisstia
Mortons
Francis M. Lyman
Salt Lake City
London
Ul ‘Washington
Nevin
Pingae
Min Sacks
Pbyatelan
Agram
Balkan
Berln
State Items Of Interest From Our Exchanges
The pulp workers of Milton organize a union with 21 members. T W Clement and family sail from Liverpool to New York aboard the Cedrick. Geneva editor William L Packamlot is now editor of the Geneva Evening Review starting June 1. George Tatro, thirteen, injured at a Stamford mill by a bench saw. doctors hope to save him. Tennington sportsmen eye an athletic match between George Kincaid of Hoosick Falls and Melie of North Adams for $50. Lafayette chapter D A R plans a tablet at the Pavilion hotel to mark Lafayette’s 1825 Montpelier visit. celebrations tentatively set for Sept 5 or 6. Tablet samples arrive with bronze inscription. tablet to be placed near the great entrance. cost details incomplete.
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Toms
Milton
T. W. Clement and Family of
Rutland
Lliverpool
Stamford
Reneva
Ena
Tennington
George Kincaid
Hooslck Parls
N. Y
Melile
North Adani
Mass
Kincaid
Lafayette
Ameri
Pavilion
Marquis de Lafayette
Montpeliat
Philadelphia Textile Strike Appears Near Settlement
Philadelphia June 8 The executive committee of the Central Textile Workers union says divisions point toward victory for the strikers as they await a meeting with manufacturers to discuss issues and a potential amicable settlement. Mayor Weaver praised disciplined conduct while factories move toward concessions. John and James Bolton of a local cloth and carpet mill report a shutdown announced. Sixty to seventy six mills have now granted the demands, with over 100 operatives at the Bolton mill affected.
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Philadelphia
Lydward Thornton
Central Textile Workers Union
Weaver
Hiw
Ixsue
Lin
Minyer
John
James Bolwon
Mtanoyanik
Government Property Crime Trial At Aqueduct Ends In Acquittal
A man accused of stabbing a van at the Virginia end of the Aqueduct was acquitted on the grounds the property was government property and not within civilian jurisdiction. The depot quartermaster is handling the charge. Major Tre has authority to call on Fort Myer troops to preserve order, with the fort's commanding officer instructed to provide troops on demand.
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Washington
Virginia
Aqueduct
Hirlilee
Tre
Fort Myer
Perder
Metugh Arrested in Sligo for Contempt of Court
Patrick A. Metugh, nationalist MP for Talirum north, arrested in Sligo for contempt of court after publishing in the Sligo Champion. He was imprisoned in 2001 for alleged jury packing in his newspaper What was declared to be about the jury.
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Metugh
Trowdle
Dublin
Jne
Patrick A. Mettugh
Talirum
Sligo
Mr. Mettugh
Hit
Ty BO
Buffalo Storage and Carting Plant Destroyed by Fire
A fire destroyed the Buffalo Storage and Carting company plant on Bence street. The loss is insured in the amount from 250000 to 000000. A waterman was seriously injured.
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Bod Bisse
Tuttato
Bullato, Jane &Fire
Buffalo Storage and Carting Company
Bence Street
Emperor William to Make Tenth Jubilee Trip to Scandinavia
Berlin reports Emperor William plans his tenth annual visit to Scandinavian shores. He is expected to tour all ports touched on previous journeys, with Scandinavian authorities preparing fitting receptions for his majesty.
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Willion
Berlin
Jone
William
Hils
Jingles and Jests Turning the Scales
A collage of witty snippets and mock headlines from multiple papers. Jokes on flab, home welcomes, and legal mischief mingle with absurd lines and a mock dialogue about real estate and the law. The tone mimics a newspaper humor feature.
The Vaughan Store White Sale Announcement
The Vaughan Store thanks Barre ladies for patronage during a Friday and Saturday sale. It announces a new second floor underwear department, pledges quality over cheapness, and notes 250 additional pieces including corset covers and skirts. The sale continues Monday and Tuesday with prices like 12-1/2 cents per yard on Palmer Suiting and a busy hosiery counter.
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Barre
Vaughan
Palmer
Vaughan and Mills' Old Stand in Barre Vermont
J. W. Vaughan and H. Z. Mills operate an established storefront in Barre Vermont advertising goods and services at a central location likely serving local residents with a long-standing business presence.
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Ube Porcine
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T. ¥. Lowe
Pole Reekers
Hanna
Rogers & Grady Co
TOP
TOR Outfitters
Quinlen Building
Vermont
Textile Strief
L. P
H. C. Gleason
Montpelier, Vt
Facer
Chicago Record-Herald
Alma
New York Times
Gabriel
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Princeton Tiger
Cornall
Ils Linsit
Ruratkiyn
Beraphus
Wilvist
Darmstadt
Vienna
Thala
Eatan
Tork
Collins
Colton
State Street
Vaughan Store
White Sale
J. W. Vaughan
H. Z. Mills
Old
Main St
Dorothy Dodd
Oxfords
Roots
Hye
Badger, McLean & Co
North Main St
Barre, Vermont
A. W. Badger & Co
Mors Block
Barre, Vt
Antine Avett
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