Taft faction fights Louisiana contest at convention
At Chicago a Taft aligned meeting vows no compromise and to press every point in the Louisiana contest. The fight shapes as the biggest yet for the Republican credentials committee with allies conference underway and observers predicting a bitter struggle over seating and delegates. United States Senator Dick arrives to back Foraker, while Kentucky and Florida gains boost Taft efforts amid claims of revolutionary committee actions.
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Chicago
Taft
Abe Taft
Louisiana
Considera‘ion
Genator Lodge
Rames
Dalot
Heminway
United States
Foraker
Hey
Forgave Murderer In Her Last Words
Boston Janet with words of forgiveness on her lips speaks of forgiving her husband after he shot her then killed himself. The case ties to a nearby house fire linked to Mrs Parker’s residence investigation. Witnesses are called but only eleven provide credible evidence amid broader mystery and local rumors.
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T. Pinotti
Boston
Janet
Teresia Pinotti
Moston
Tony
Mar- Parker
Rome
Orange County Court Hears Two Sessions
The Orange County court reopened with juries dismissing the E W Cunningham case against Bradford Agricultural and Trotting Association and the Woodsville Guaranty Savings Co case against Albert E Rogers. Verdicts favored defendants in the latter after testimony, with jurors excused till Monday for deliberations.
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Chelsea
Orange County Court
E. W. Cunniingham
Bradford Agricultural and Trotting Association
Frank
Conant
R. M. Harvey
Woodsvilla Guaranty Savings Company Va
Albert E. Rogers
Mosry
Howsons
Vermont Sons of Veterans Camp Reports Strong Finances
At the 26th annual Vermont division encampment 22 camps were represented and 22 officers were present, with the order's finances described as in good condition. Gov Fletcher D. Proctor attended as an invited guest at a campfire at the soldiers' home last night.
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Bennington
Jann
Vermont
Sons of Veterans
Campe
Erebro
Fletcher D. Proctor
Monoliths Rise in Sanfree Hey Core Structure
Unique granite monoliths, two feet in diameter, were quarried in Modora County and hoisted into position at Sanfree Hey. McGilvray Raymond Granite Co. completed the task without bonuses, drilling each pillar from both ends to ensure exact midway alignment. The 8 ton columns were lifted by derrick and set over red iron supports, then bolted into place with meticulous care to avoid accidents.
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Post and Montgomery
Willis Polk
2. A. Burnham & Go
McGilvray-Raymond Granite Co
L ‘Eigen
Modora
Gal
Menti
Desing
Ig Yeni
Pssaa
Raymond
San Francisco
Social
Thad
Ape Pacific Haltroad
Senator Stewart Not a Working Candidate for Senator
Middlebury Vermont January 9 United States Senator John W. Stewart says he is receptive to a possible candidacy but not a working candidate. He would consider if there is unanimous sentiment in the district and through the legislature.
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Middlebury
United States
Remarkable Old Man William H Helmen Of Randolph
Randolph June 9 a remarkably long lived resident, William H Helmen, marks his 67th birthday. Born in Devonshire, he came to Prince Lavra in 1831, worked as a penman, then ran a saddle and harness business in Tramont Row, Boston. Father of eight, widow wife died 1856, he moved to the Highlands fifteen years ago. He joined Park Street church and remains active in church affairs, valued for honesty, anti gambling stance, and a long, productive career. Now limited in mobility but still visits his home grounds on pleasant days.
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Randolph
William H. Helmen
Willinen Neary Holmes
Devonshire
Tinemaar
Fang Xitten
Real
Ry Red ‘Amice
Pista
Iat Boift
Boston
Tramont Row
Mra
Holmes
Velte
New York
Park Street
Chi
Hestow
Eosden
Gould Family Consent Reported for Royal Marriage
George Gould announced from New York on June 9 that his sister Mme Amma Gould would marry Prince De Bagán with the full consent of the Gould family, and he expressed his wish to attend the ceremony while abroad.
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Mme, Anna
Prince de Lagan
George
New York
Mme, Amma Gould
Prince de Bagan Ia
Gould
George Gould
Visiting in Vermont Contested Visit Mentioned
In St Johnsbury on June 9 Honoratto H C Bates long associated with the court of first instance of the Philippines now residing in Berkeley California sought leave to visit his brother William Mater at West Burke. The trip is described as troubled by intermittent weather and travel difficulties but Bates expected to proceed.
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St. Johnsbury
Honoratto H.C Bates
Philippiaes
Berkley
California
West Burke
Williaam Mater
Caledonia County Republicans plan July 4 meeting
A garbled note indicates Caledonia County Republicans will host a convention or meeting around July 4. Details are unclear due to damaged text. the reference names a local party event and timing near Independence Day.
Official Call for Republican County Convention Montpelier
Official notice calls the Republican voters of Washington County to meet in Montpelier on July 7 at 1:30 p.m. to nominate candidates for county offices including county court, judge, state's attorney, sheriff, and high bailiff. Delegates are apportioned by town and must bring credentials. towns vote for delegates July 2 and present credentials at the Armory hall on arrival.
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Montpelier
Wi Fton County
Emery Th
Tu Yan Rimnery
Hal Fontpelier
Poe
Convento
Armory Hall
Washington County
Versmont
Welly River
Not a Candidate for Sheriff Nomination
A letter from W. withdraws from candidacy for sheriff in the coming county convention. He cites an engagement that aligns with his studies as a bar candidate and expresses appreciation for friends' support across the county.
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Orange
W. i
Butting In Says the Northfield News Sparks a Vermont GOP push
Northfield News reports representatives of the National Manufacturers’ association have traveled to Vermont to back Congressman Haskins’ renomination. The article claims outside interests press Republican congressional candidates. Authorities say the group has been in Springfield and is now in St. Johnsbury.
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Northfield News
Northfield
Vermont
Haskins
St. Johnebury
Fire destroys farm buildings near Jonesville
A fire near Jonesville on the night of June 9 burned the house and farm buildings of William Ja White, about a mile south toward Humilis. The stock was killed and belongings looted as flames swept through the barn and wagon shed, with estimated losses around 5000 dollars. Neighbors and a Hawkins crew responded, but wind and late hour hampered efforts to save the property.
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Jonesville
Willam Ja White
Humilis
Weuna Lour
Honr
Mr. White
Hawkes
Commandery Shows Gain New Unit at Morrisville
Vermont Masonic session reports Grand Commander George H. Gorham of Bellows Falls led the gathering in Burlington. Total membership listed at 2,440 with a grand gain of 140 for the year. A new commandery was established in Morrisville as officers were elected and a Vermont Council of Deliberation slate announced.
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Burlington
George H. Gorham
Bellows Fall
Musutic
Bellows Falls
HH. Ross
Morrisville
Frank J. Dewey
Montpelier
Gram Generalissimo
Daniel S. Danforth
St. Albans
George F. Root
Newport
Rutland
A. J. Hough
Charles W. Whitcomb
Provtoreville
Grand Heoarder
H. H. Ross
Hospitaler
Olin W. Daebias Whiteiver
Gyrus Bi. Damforth
Tyre
Mont Oti
Guard
Charledheen
Fervisburg
Ballard
Monti Brand Sontinel
Albert Killiam
Convention Opens in St. Albans Vermont Congregational Meeting
The 113th annual Congregational convention and Vermont Domestic Missionary society session opened at the Congregational church in St. Albans with Mayor Atwood and W. H. Crockett in welcome roles. John M. Comstock outlined state church metrics showing 218 churches, 22 055 members, and a rise in Sunday school enrollment.
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St. Albans
Congregational Convenion
Elemont
Vermont Domestic Migsionary Society
Congregational Church
Atwood
W. H. Crockett
W. J. van Patten
Burlington
John M. Comstock
Barre
Indian Woman Robbed and Legal Action Report
Brattleboro news notes a robbery involving an Indian woman and a related legal petition. The item references a broad set of figures, officials, and proceedings, including Governor Pruyn, State's Attorney Harry Amay, and Judge James L. Martin, with details about asset seizures and a proposed sale.
Rutland clan hearings reveal math weight Jr a totals
In a financial hearing, the Rutland clan discussed a sum of 210595.95 dollars with noted monthly projections. The document cites a determination for the prior month and outlines pending figures amounting to twenty seven dollars in a separate line item.
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Rutland
Ernpersen
Pam
Tired and Sleepy Defense Secures Beecher Acquittal
A jury acquitted Joe Beecher of intoxication after defense argued fatigue from two sleepless nights during a fishing trip. The trial at Boat Barre heard Beecher entered a store allegedly intoxicated on June 1, but witnesses and jurors noted fatigue and sleeping during the incident. The six jurors included relatives of local officials and the deputy who had arrested Beecher, yet they found him not guilty after about ten minutes deliberation. Grand Juror W. F. Cutler prosecuted with State’s Attorney Gates. M. Gordon defended.
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Joe Beecher
Boat Barre
Sargent
Hast Bate
Aberh
Pootner
Con
Boercher
Bianchi & Sona
Sargent’s
Frisonaed Duking
al. Hutchins
Dickey
W. F. Cutler
Gates
MM. Gordon
Herbert Southwick
Mert’ Cutler
W. P. Cutler
Albert Desarette
George Hutetign
al Hutchins
John Sullivan
George Ganthier
Four men arraigned in city court over Dead Rat liquor raid
The four men R Guill B Gen ralli N Cotti appeared in city court after the Dead Rat raid on 400 North Main Street. They claimed they bought the wine for personal use and were boarders at the Dead Rat. A judge condemned 21 bottles of ale seized, with Mrs Pacchetti Gudulli named owner of the staff and jailed for failure to post 1000 bail in two cases. The woman says her husband left March 1 and has not returned.
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North Main Street
Scntt
R. Guill
Sas
Funeral of R B Cordiner Held at Church of the Good Shepherd
The funeral of Robert B. Cordiner took place yesterday afternoon with a prayer service at the Hill street home then the main service at Church of the Good Shepherd. Rev W J M Hearne officiated, selections were sung, and interment followed at Elmwood cemetery. Attendants included family, Clan Gorton, Glenugie club, and friends from listed individuals. A brother-in-law, William Alexander, attended from Montreal.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
Robert B. Cordiner
Hill Street
Church of the Gooded
W. J. M. Hearne
A. W. Allen
Clan Gorton
Glenugie Club
William Paul
Samuel Gerrard
James Mortimer
William Cole
Jobin
Danick McLeod
Elmwood Cemetery
William Alexander
Montreal
Barre Business Change Sparks Local Market Shuffle
In Barre a business change unfolds as C Bau, a photographer from Burlington, reshapes ownership by buying out Mr Cutler. The move shifts local practice toward a fresh operation led by Mr Ball, with plans for new portraits and expanded services in Greenfield and Barre.
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Bau
Photer
Fey Cas
Burlington
Oi Yau
Greenfield
Masa
Cutler
Bualmen
Barre
Ball
Petting de Ha
Pertogesves
Herre
Talk of the Town at Local Offices and Parties
A scrambled report notes social chatter about Quarry Wer offices and upcoming New York parties. Mentions Bonita, Mose, Yeonge, Burlingtons Meat, and Chelshay among scattered names and locations with no clear sequence of events.
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New York
Mose
Amd Wang Ara
Tgs Ag
Chelshay
Lacey
Hoilighity Subure
Eanex
Breck
New Fork
Man and Auto Burn in Cadillac Fire at Downtown Garage
Gale Bennett sustained serious burns to his arms and face while cleaning a large Cadillac at a rear garage and oil ignited. He was rushed to City hospital in guarded condition. doctors expect a rapid recovery. Firefighters and bystanders extinguished the blaze using sand and water as the car burned, threatening nearby trees. The cause is under investigation, with theories including a spark from a cigar or defective wiring.
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Gale Bennett
City Hospital
Flamen
Nicholy Building
Siug Gardens
Bennett
Main Street
Nerersland
Eee
Road Byth
Montpelier High Class Day Exercises Held Evening
Montpelier High School class day exercises for the class of 1903 were conducted last evening in the East State Street auditorium. Despite a crowded audience, the program proceeded, featuring student speakers including Pearl and Ruth Deming, with items on history and industrial education. The class day exercises will conclude with a program at the opera house tomorrow evening.
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Montpelier Hi School
East State Street
Sre
Ots Aires
Robert Pierce
Ruth Deming
Industria
Bay Werte
Howie
Opera House
Prize Speaking To-night at Spaulding event
Prize speaking is set for tonight featuring participants such as Dromgoole, Campbell, Kousky, Leal, Wivard, Addrews, and Connors, with a program including several named speakers and acts. Details are obscured in OCR, but the event centers on public speaking prizes and entertainment.
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Hock Is
Hs. Campbell
Ello Solo
Tercaca Ate
P . Kousky
Albom Leal
Wivard
Dury Addrews
Daniel Wia
Engineer Connor
Sen Orgs
Annie Bishee
Ninos
Ouida
Omer Albert Wigan
le Perry
Spaulding Pete Opera At Massacey Theater Tonight
A fragment describes a performance at Massacey's theatre with references to Spaulding Pete and a show titled A. Tew. The text mentions 60 Main, Seamptiil, and bibeek, suggesting a local venue listing a figure associated with the act.
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Spaulding Pete Speaking
Asin Wa
Sivat
Massacey
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