Tragedy in New York Office Ends in Suicide
William J. Comley was found dead with a gunshot wound in his Port Office on June 10. A pile of unpaid bills and demand notes surrounded the desk while a note asked for a decent burial, signaling financial ruin and despair. He had been president of an internal organization and left a poignant letter to his wife and to the trust company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William J. Comley
Puth
Orden Trust Company
Comley
Intarna- Hon Seely
Art
Prouty Sees Taft and Gets Answer at Champlain Celebration
Gov Prouty and Mr Witherbee meet at the state department to arrange a special July train for Champlain Tercentenary celebrations. Ambassadors from France and Britain, plus high officials, will accompany the party. The trip includes stops in Vermont and Connipo wine region with a Canadian contingent headed by Lemieux and Laurier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washi
Emily
Vermont
Walter Wither
New York Commission
Theda Tate
Prouty
Witherbee
Taft
Conner- Weut
Congress
Carpender
Washington
Gov. Prouty
Witherop
State Department
Jake Champlain
Vernir
Rapint
Sec
State
Philli
Ambavaador Jidseran
France
Vico-Prea
Sherman
Provident
Cabinet
High Seca
Champlain
Mosers
D'ronty
Oditawa
Pontmaster Generis Lemieux
Yasopele
Wilfred Laurier
Foreman of St Johnsbury Republican Office Takes Bride
Foreman John Arthur Gunn of the St Johnsbury Republican office wed Margaret Doyle in St Aboylia church. The ceremony was witnessed by Frank X Landon and James P Cosgrove with Ellie Bate of Falls as the bride’s attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Republican
Bride
Ketchell Defeats OBrien in Quick Victory
Sitanlay Ketchell, middleweight, defeated Jack OBrien in a fast light showing early, securing a knockout by the second minute of the third round after OBrien was knocked down twice. Ketchell’s win drew praise and remarks comparing performance to Jack Johnson, with OBrien conceding defeat.
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Ee Pa
Sitanlay Kotchell
Jack O'Brien
Jack Johnson
O'Brien
Sigil
Ketchell
Ae Eg Merny
Slags
Kety
Keti
Hetchelt
Thick
Aaa
Toni
Brien
Sorei Hs
Alapa Elected Regent Of C O F In Burlington News
The state Catholic Order of Foresters convention met at Burlington for a two day session. Officers and delegates were reelected or chosen, including Regent Louis Alana and Viceregent J E McGrath. Delegates to the Montreal convention were named, and next meeting plans set, with a funeral mass delaying some events.
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Burlington
Jane
State Court
Fhecourt
Oliver Dernler
Foresters
Young Men's Catholic Union
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Ottawa
Iowa
Quecrud Pramietag
Audi
Tvle la Motte
Louie Alana
Winnosh
W. J. Kingston
Barre
H. A. Darling
St. Albans
O. W. Galnine
Mont
George Kidder
Middlebury
Cardinal of
Malone
Edward Monahan
Proctor
Konsea Point
Tucson
Routes Point
Oliver Devellier
Harris and Teloppo Plead Not Guilty in Bennington Murder Case
Thomas Harris of Pownal and Miguel Teloppo were moved from the county jail to Manchester for the June county court term. They were arraigned and pleaded not guilty to murder charges. Attorneys asked for time to prepare defenses as Judge Waterman granted advisement until Monday.
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Bennington
Thomas Harris
Pownal
Arana
Migelo Teloppo
Luigi Tinolo
Manchester
J. i Wider
Arlington
Anald
Harris
Finanl
Bennett
Trealt
J. Meagher
Army
W. J
Watermanin
Button Works Burn in Bertin Ontario Last Night
Fire ruined a building in Bertin Ontario last night causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars with insurance covering about 90000 dollars. The blaze reportedly started in a button factory area and spread rapidly. Local authorities inspected the scene and began inquiries into the incident.
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Bertin
Ont
Auret
Edward Everett Hale Dies at 87 in Boston
Boston June 10 veteran author and United States Senate chaplain Edward Everett Hale died today at 87 after three weeks of illness in Roxbury. Born April 3 in Boston, he was son of Nathan and Sarah Hale, educated at Boston Latin School and Harvard, earned LLD from Dartmouth and Williams, and served as minister in Worcester and Boston. He authored Jesus Came to Boston and New England Ballads among other works.
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Boston
Edward Everett Hale
United States
Roriary
Roxbury
Mia
Susan Hale
Heng
Fulin Aalerp
Hale
Ha Heen
Sim
Nathan
Sarah Preston
Everett) Hale
Schoel
Harvard
Dartmouth
Williams Colleges
Church of the Unity
Worcester
Mase
Emily Bald- Perkins
South Congregational
Sachusetts
New England
Jesus
Taft Sends Sympathy Letter for Widow Draper
Message from Taft expresses sympathy for the widow of Draper, praising her late spouse as a representative of a high type and noting the enduring impact of his service. The statement reflects official condolences issued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
A. Ee
Aisey
Tane
Onl Draper
Hole
Fatal molten metal disaster at Wheeling Steel plant
In Martin's Ferry Ohio a furnace accident at Wheeling Steel and Iron Co. killed seven foreign workers and badly burned fourteen others. Eighty workers were nearby when a surge of molten iron spurted from the furnace. The manager Frederick Zimmerman suffered serious burns while trying to help. The cause of the blast was not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling Steel Anil -Ren Company
Martin's Ferry
Ohio
Frederick Zimmerman
Uis-rean
Stage Mail Routes Awarded by Government
The government awarded contracts for sixteen stage mail routes from the local post office for a four year term starting May 2. Bidders include Worthen Button of South Barre for the Greenville route and David Adame of Websterville for the Chelsea route. James Lawson of Websterville takes the Websterville route, with no changes to arrival or departure times. Charles Sharkey is named messenger for the mail between the post office and Central Vermont station, a former Central Vermont employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geanieville
Worthen Button
South Barre
Chelsea
David
Adame
Websterville
James Lawson
Central Vermont
Charles Sharkey
Mr. Sharkey
Central Vermont Company
Unusual Honor At Tangent Hick Guest of Honor Named
William W. Rockhill is honored today at Tangent Hick with a guest of honor event hosted by the Wal Wu Tatee. The gathering features embassies and guests as part of efforts to strengthen relations with America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nascat
William W. Rockhill
Tangent Hick
Wal Wu Tatee
State of Vermont Seeks 35000 to Pay Court Bills
The Vermont state government faces a deficit in its Department of Justice and seeks 35,000 to cover annual court bills. Lieutenant Governor Meade and Attorney General Sargent discussed funds with State Auditor Graham and Deputy Hanley in St. Johnsbury to avert delaying payments. Governor Prouty travels to Washington to discuss President Taft’s Champlain Tercentenary visit.
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Ttme
Vermont
Department of Justice
Hae
Meade
Ruthenda
H. F.graham
Hanley
St. Johnsbury
Sargent
Prouty
Washington
Peeident
Taft
Burlington
Champlain
Somerville dominates as Skinner is outmatched in wrestling bout
Somerville defeats Skinner in a decisive match at Burlington after quick moves and controlled grappling. Skinner struggles to gain grip as Somerville gains the lead and holds the superior position throughout the bout. A preliminary collar and elbow match between Spooner and Spleer accompanies the main event, with Spooner taking the first fall and then losing the second.
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Ats
Emichaen
Wen
Blanchard Hens
Skinner
Somerville
Ryegate
Sreen
Aodong
Bourton
David Spleer
Spemer
Montpatier
Spleer
Spooner
Young Goteh
Spicer
Frite Hunton
Burlington
Wrights Honored in White House Ceremony
In Washington D C on June 10 Orvills and Wilbur Wright received from President Taft the American glory medals for aviation. The East Room ceremony drew a distinguished crowd and featured the Wrights' distinct reactions as they accepted the honors with cordial exchanges and Dayton pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Orvills
Wilbur Wright
Taft
Asro Lib of America
White House
Wrights
Hoy
Ie Banks
Dayton
Editor Webb Resigns From Montpelier Journal News
Editor Webb resigns to take assistant clerk role with the United States Senate immigration committee chaired by Senator Dillingham of Vermont. He has served seven years at the Montpelier paper, first as a reporter and later as editor, and plans Washington activity starting August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Wenn
Montpelier Daily Journal
Vermont Wotelmman
Peete
United States Senate Committee On Immigration
Senator Diltingham
Vermont
Washington
Webb
Monte
Goddard Seminary Class Day Exercises Held In Chapel
Alumni and visitors attended a lengthy Goddard seminary Class Day program in the chapel at 1 pm. Rev Charles H Hall spoke of school days and memories, with solos, readings, and a school song conclusion. A prandial reception followed as alumni and guests gathered in the dining room.
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Goddard Seminary
Misa Blanche
Tilden
Charles H. Wells
Newark
N. J
Goddard
Seatoen Ie
Charles 1
Darling
Burlington
Prain
Recital at G Minor Concerto and School Event
Fragmentary notes describe a recital featuring a G minor concerto with movements Andante Presto Molto Allegro Vivace. An event at 10 a.m. tomorrow is noted, with a closing reception at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ax Uoddard
Goddard Seminary Class Day Echoes Duty and Hope
The Goddard Seminary annual class day exercises opened with a decorated chapel stage and a small audience. Students Katherine Weg of Wells River and Helen Averill of Barre performed solos, followed by Samuel Rich Waite of Calinia delivering the class oration Volens et Potens, urging willingness and reform from Luther Burbank’s innovations to broader national progress.
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Goddard ~ Seminary
Seminary
Volons
Potena
Mire
Katherine Weg
Wells River
Edward Moora
St. Johnsbury
Ie McLean
South Barre
Garlitt
Rather
Cate
Helen
Averill
Barre
Ame Young Indies
Samuel Rich Waite
Calnia
Waite
Motty
Tin Story
Ees
Luther Burbank
Spaulding High Alumni Ball Draws Full House
The Spaulding High School Alumni Association dance last night at Woodsmen's hall drew about seventy couples with a large crowd listening to the Montpelier Military Band under Fred Whittier. The program featured the Entrance of the Gladiators overtones and seventeen numbers ending with a grand march led by George Kent and Miscella Slayton, continuing until two in the morning.
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Spaulding High School Alumni Association
Woodsmen’s Hall
Montpelier Miliary Band Orchestra
Fred Whittier
Grand Marck
George Kent
Misc
Ella Slayton
George Mi Gates
Anzie
Averill
Jaynes I
Wat ‘Tile Ditcara
Ae Stall Sane
Lilac Bios
Bradford
Jones
Terror on the Antonio Lopes as crew rescued at sea
A night of terror aboard the Spanish liner Antonio Lopes stranded near Point O Woods ends with the vessel reached by surf and rescued. About 300 passengers were landed by the life saving crew and revenue cutters York and Chapman, many hysterical and exhausted. Refloating the ship remains difficult and perilous.
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New York
Antonio Lopes
Cadiz
Point O' Woods
Long Island
Chapman
York
Grand Lodge Masons Elect Officers
Vermont lodge notes local election of officers for the Grand Lodge session. The Burlington secretary and assistant secretary are listed among attendees, with D B H Switeer and others noted in attendance as part of the organizational meeting. An assessment tax matter for a temple was postponed to a later date.
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Vermont
Stason
The
Ass of
Burlington
Frank A
H. Switeer
Landmark Threatened in Rutland Old State House
Rutland Vermont June 10 owners of West street property seek razing the 192 year old old state house to replace with a dining house. Residents fear loss of Vermont's first state house where 1784 and 1786 legislatures met. The Poulin family owns the site for 23 years and refused a 5000 dollar offer.
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Rutland
Vermont
Castleton
Nag
Montpelier
U. S
Nathaniel Lenin
Frederick Hill
N. Poulin
Poulin
Goulds Trouble Trial in Ration Suit at Dowling Court
New York June 10 Katherine Retcher sues Howard Gould for separation citing cruelty and whip. Clarence J Shearn represents Katherine as Dowling Court Justice Dowling presides. Gould absent. Dustin Farnamay counters by alleging a Buffalo Bill trip with Jeter will be testified.
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New York
Katherine
Gould Retcher
Howard Gould
Bureao Court
Dowling
MD Want
Clarence J. Shearn
Gould
Dustin Farnamay Co
Fendant
Buffalo Bill
Jeter
Pearful Loss of Life In The Hague Latent Wave
A terse early report from The Hague notes a feared enormous loss of life in the Malay archipelago aftermath of a tidal wave. Details are scant with fragments mentioning Sumatra Padang and Kin near the coastline. Authorities warn of widespread destruction and ongoing search efforts.
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Hague
Helland
Malay Archipelago
Sumatrs
Padang
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