Local Vermont notes on politics and Bethel granite trade
Barre Daily Times comments on Senatorial battles and Chicago conventions, then shifts to New Hampshire and Massachusetts appointments, brief remarks on Governor Clement and Lieutenant Governor Stone, and ends with Bethel granite industry prospects amid a contract dispute with Woodbury Granite Co and Western America export plans.
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Hethel
Bethel
Woodbury Granite Co
America
New York City
Hardek
Rome
Tor
Bryan at the Republican convention as newspaperman
The article notes William Jennings Bryan attends the Republican national convention in a reporting role but implies he is gathering material for his pre election campaign. It suggests Bryan will use observed weaknesses and strengths of candidates to influence stump speeches for a future party candidate.
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Wilson
Samuel W. McCall
Massachusetts
United States Tariff Commission
McCall
Tariff Commission
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Hand on throttle but brain falls short in rail wreck
A New York Central wreck near Schenectady on June 9 reveals human error as the engineer failed to heed signals during repairs for an oncoming train. The report notes despite safeguards a lapse in alertness can occur, highlighting limits of mechanical safeguards and the need for a safety minded operator.
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New York Central
Schenectady
East Rethel Local Notes On Residents and Visits
East Rethel sketches weekly life with Frank Taylor returning from Canada and Mrs J W Fowler visiting Edith Fowler. Local trips include a Barnard convention and county court activity. Dorothy Dew plans leave while Mra Spiller moves to care at Mr Darken s. Walter W Brown visited from Randolph and Mrs Frank Green toured East Rand.
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Frank Taylor Hay
Canada
J. W. Fowler
Shath Royal
Edith Fowler
Barnard Torsday
Universal
Albert
Mar
Sharon
Frank
Ella Dewey
Dew
M. J. Burk
Woodstock
Jargian
County Court
Dorothy Dew
Weil
Saturda
Oak
Tireen
Walter W Brown
Randulph
Frank Green
East Rand
de Newell
Mra Spiller
Burlington Sees Population Rise and Prohibition Debate
The Burlington News notes an 11 percent population rise since the 1910 census, praising growth but urging stronger development to match business. It discusses Congress and the 18th Amendment, considering alcohol content limits and proposals for higher alcohol percentages, citing Andrew J. White’s insights on drunkenness and lighter drinks.
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Bureau of Census
Washington
Burlington
Publicgion
Ciry
East Hardwick Residents Attend Rufus Russell Funeral
Bert Russell and family from High were in town Sunday for Rufus Russell's funeral. Rev. Mr. Blake gave his last sermon here. Jo has a Maine call and will move with his wife. Cornelius Irons helps at John Hancock's during Jack's absence. John Hancock and kin attend Mint Marion's graduation at Smith's College. Mr. and Mrs. C. Hi Stevens return from Boston. Clarence Russell moves into Currier place. Marty Barnet and Grace Goodrich visit Peter Oliver's. Red Harvey in Burke. Pay and other locals attend Lyndonville graduation. Joanne graduates. Mr and Mrs Batten, Mrs Grey and Mex Sawyer visit Glover. Samuel Daniels and Hardwick people called at Philbrook's.
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Bert Russell
Rufus Russell
Mr. Blake
The
Baptist Church
Maine
Cornelius Irons
John Hancock
Currier Place
Marty Barnet
Wallen
Peter Oliver
Grace Goodrich
Red
Harvey
Burke
Cushing
B. B. Pay
Lyndonville
Joanne
FT. Batten
Mra. Grey
Mex
Sawyer Ware
Glover
Samuel Daniels
Hardwick
At & A. Philbrook
A Vermont Basket Remembers a hillside craft
The Vermonter piece recalls a hand woven basket made of ash and walnut with a long handle. The speaker links the object to family memory from the mountain and notes its practical use for gathering produce and jelly. References to Nantasket, Cridles, and Portia’s garden hint at regional then-contemporary culture.
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Vermont
Record of Congress Critics Slam Senate Treaty Delay
The first regular session of the 66th Congress is denounced as the most discreditable in history led by narrow partisanship and hostility to the president. The article cites the bonus bill vote as profiligate, attacks the Senate for blocking the Versailles treaty, and condemns Republican leaders as wreckers while urging ratification and league membership.
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Aes of Representatives
Riverview
Republl
Senate
League of Nations
Lodge
Johnson, Borah
United States
Achiev
Spelling Reform and the Abort Words Debate
Fragment from the People's Home Journal notes a playful exchange on spelling reform. The Visiter character quips about spellings, while Willie responds with a terse remark. The quirky dialogue hints at language reform discussions in a humorous, domestic setting.
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Willie
Willi
Antor Mobilee
People’s Home Journal
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