Acquitted Not Freed in Actor Hitchcock Assault Trial
In New York on June 14 the jury acquitted actor Hitchcock of assaulting Helen Von Hagen and Elsie Voecks after a prolonged trial. Doubt persisted among jurors over inferences. witnesses for the defense challenged the accusers’ accounts while documentary evidence suggested possible alibi. Prosecutors urged conviction to show citizens protect the laws and young girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raya Itehicock
Helen von Hagen
Revardey Geff
Hitchcock
Elsie Voecks
Anna Jot
Herman H. Rupke
Hitchevek
Aetor
Ily
Long Astand
Stouer
Setor
Garvan
Vermont Congregational Convention Elects Officers
Delegates adopt resolutions expressing sympathy with workers and urging closer study of labor problems. Rev. J. of Lyndonville resigns as Secretary. Rev. W. C. Clark of Lyndonville elected to fill vacancy. Officers include President Rev. Dr. Rufus G. Newport and Secretary Rev. E. Moh. The meeting plans for a west state convention at Randolph and seeks to rename the body to Vermont Congregational Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nual Sean
Vermont
Morsig
Todlay
Rev. i, Fi
Lyndonville
Waa
Hey
WC. Clark
Lynden
Huckham
Vicont
Alliant
Peperaeee
the Key
Henry Fairbanks
St. Joons
Bary Gow
Yeeterday
T. Saunders
Boston
Lnorge K. Dunham
Brattleboro
R. J. Barton
Cambridge
Sharin
Proctor
M. HM. Horkham
the Unniversity of
F. T. Saunders
Howton
HB. B. Herring
Lora
Cr. J. H. Emerson
New (Or
Taft poised for first ballot nomination in 1912 race
Report notes Taft leading in early delegate counts as national committee convenes. South Carolina delegates seated favor Taft, boosting expected total to about 491 votes. Sherman of New York and Cortelyou cited as Taft supporters as committees plan platform and vice presidential talks before next Tuesday’s convention. Tennessee Virginia and other state delegations anticipated to align with Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Cortelyou
James N. Sherman
New York
South Carolina
Tennseive
Lexus
Virgina
Wedding at Groton United at the Railroad Retreat
Miss Chicabeth daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Jones of Groton married at the couple's home on the Railroad Retreat. Rev M S Iy of the Methodist society officiated. The couple will reside in St Johnsbury after July 10 and take a trip in the White Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton
Jung
Dune
Chicaleth
Mra
Jack Jone
Thie Place
Martage
Tomer
H.C. Whitehill
Waterbury
Whitehill
M.S. Iy
Methodist Nocety
Fairlanks Scale Co
St. Johnsbury
White Mountains
St. Johnabury
Lusitania Sets Atlantic Speed Records
New York reports a wireless from the Lusitania captain via Halifax stating the liner is setting Atlantic speed records on its New York run. At 11 26 pm yesterday the ship was 1 048 knots from Daunt Rock with an hourly average around 25.12 knots, and daily logs show sustained speeds near 25 knots through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. York
Queenstown
New York
Halifax
Daunt’s Rook
Londay
Wenew
Luistania
Vndis
Drowned Boy Beland In Sugar River Near Claremont
Arthur Beland, five, son of Mr and Mrs Tavis Beland of 9 Main Street, drowned yesterday afternoon in Sugar River near Tower village. His body was found floating downstream near the paper mill after two hours of search. The water at that point runs 12 to 15 feet below street level and flows through a tunnel to the mill. The parents have one remaining child, a girl.
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Claremont
N. W
Arthury Beland
Mer
Tavis Beland
Sugar River
Tower Village
Tollock
Charlen A. Hive
United in association to send staff to Chicago and Denver conventions
Staff of twenty men from New York will represent the United in association at the Chicago and Denver conventions. The 36 staff members, led by HA. L. and drawn nationwide, include Wavert, Nevine, Waldeck, Son of New York, KL, Lealand, Gartner, Heng, Rickey, Thughew, Cochrant, Duncan Dinhar, Anderson of Texas, Kenny Beatom of Seattle, Pow of San Francisco, and Sebi.
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New York
United In Association
Chicago
Denver
HA. L. i
Washington
Eet
BR. Wavert
John Nevine
J. Waldeck
Son
Bi. L
Kl, Lealand
Gileon Gartner
Robert H. Heng
ML ON. Rickey
Sam “T. Thughew
XN. Cochrant
Duncan Dinhar
Chias A
T. Anderson
Texan
Kenny Beatom
Seatile
E Pow
Ban Fran
Sebi Res
Mayo
Omaha
Race Gambling Kill Bill Passes In Albany Vote
Albany No Y dune 11 The state today passed the bill to penalize race gambling by a narrow 26 to 25 vote. Senator Otto Poelker of her elimeates mat was confined to the Etta for an operation arrived in Albany from Statshore. His arrival drew a large crowd as opponents urged further delay and caution on the track regulation measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Tate
Panalty Dee
Otto OG
Statshore
Dutchens County
Etta
Poelker
Rumored Anglian Run Treaty Talks Across Downe
In Downe ciitics ta ting that Emperor Nicholas and King Kalwani discussed an Anglo Runvian move, signaling a potential formal treaty if parliament approves. Belief grows that Bieta may aid, while Dor friendhip with Germany remains a talking point. June 11 report from Ciramont notes Callahan and Maple Gulf of Pinland departures and tied events around Rx.
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St. Peteraburg
Juno
Nicholas
Kalwani
Bieta
Germany
Favandae Ee
Ciramont
M. H
Franklin County Convention Message for Eveburg Falls
A Franklin County prebibdtion and a republican convention are slated for Eveburg Falls on the venue date. The notice mentions Sh Allume and Jie 11 as organizers or participants.
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Franklin County
Richmond Faces Second Fire Scare at Metre House
A morning blaze attacked the brick Metre residence on Main Street Richmond. Fire started from a stove and damaged part of the structure. Estimated loss will not exceed 100 dollars. Local officials reported no injuries. The house is about seventy houses from the district previously burned two months ago.
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Richmond
G. W. Metre
Main Street
Smith Dewey Mills Tie in Leominster Wedding
Dewey Mills Smith of Leominster married Miss Mery McKensie Dewey in Use village. Rev Charles Smith Lewis officiated. About 200 guests attended with maid of honor Emily Howey and Elizabeth Mannie Quechee among the attendees. couple to reside in Leominster after a Boston wedding breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Mills
Sunn
Mery McKensie Dewey
Mpl
John Jf Dewey
Hoalie Wheelock Smith
Henry R. Smith
Leominster
Use
Emily Howey
Laon Smith
Charles Smith Lewis
Woodstock
Howey
Elizabeth Mannie Quechee
James Dewey
Quevahen
Wheelock
Uxbridge
Mans
R French
Boston
Altred
Pete
New Bedford
Mass
Ton
John J. Dewey
Mrs. Smith
Classmates the Bearers for Harlow Rites at Home
The funeral of Ralph F. B. Harlow who drowned in the Connecticut River near Deattleboro was held at 2 40 yesterday at his parents home Mr and Mrs W G Harlow. Townspeople and the Natvebore high school class attended with Edgar Burr Smith arriving by auto. The service and interment occurred at Westminster West Cemetery with bearers Rowland A Brown Ralph W Howe Fred S Fenn and Hyland D Tasker, all members of the high school centar class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Accident on steep hill injures boy and damages wagon
A prank gone wrong on a steep hill led to a boy being severely hurt when he fell from a wagon as it rolled down toward a wall. A five year old sustained injuries while others fled. The wagon sustained belly damage and authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeta
Central Vermont Baptists In Session
The mid-summer meeting of the Central Vermont association of Baptist churches opened at Montpelier with greetings from state Baptist leaders. Delegates heard sermons and talks on opportunities and obligations while Mrs Peckham and other locals hosted meals. Clara Converse of Yokohama spoke in the evening on Japan's present opportunities after a delayed train arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Vermont Association of Baptist Churches
Montpélier Yusters Diy
W. A. Davidson
Burlington
Atete Imiealohury
W. Ko Bralsted
Burre
A. Bradshaw
Randal
Spiece
A. N. Woodris
Bouth Barre
W. A. Tainton
Vermont
Mra
W. Peckham
Hoston
W. Bengatt
Sharon
West China
Dinger
Mipper Ty Ag Shire
Clara A. Converse
Yokohama
Japan
Burial in Lebanon for Thomas Barry at Sacred Heart Church
Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon for Thomas M. H. Barry who died in Waterbury after a month long illness. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery. Barry, born in Gratton Niit, was 17 when he moved to Waterbury and had a career in furniture business in Barre. He was a charter member of several local organizations and leaves a wife, two sons, three brothers, and three sisters. A large out‑of‑town attendance and prominent floral tributes accompanied the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas MH Barry
Waterbury
Church of the Sacred Heart
Lebanon
J. Dohoney
Hee
John Pinning
Enfield
N.hs
Ax Demeon
Dennis Ling
Calvary Cemetery
Barry Wee
Wry
Wetevary
Cats
Waitever Junction
Tinkbarn
Burfington
Ape
Gratton
Niit
Furniture Busimosp
Barre
Barry & Williams
Barredounell
Nathaniel Townsend Dead in Plainfield
Nathaniel Townsend died suddenly Friday afternoon in Plainfield after a period of poor health. He lived in the town and owned the family farm. He was married to Sue Cinds Taylor about forty years. Survived by two sisters and a brother, wife, and three sons Harry, Arthur F., and Grover C. Funeral services will be held Friday at one o'clock from his late home with Rev. Tn F Fortney officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Nathaniel
Vinette Gutler
Harte
Emmaline Kiser
George Townsend
Alec
Plainfeld
Tn F
Fortney Offiyiating
Montpelier Council Deals With Fire Alarm Bell Issue
The Montpelier city council contemplates removing the fire alarm bell from the Trinity obieh steeple to make room for chimes installation. Officials weigh weather bell needs against lack of a bell tower suitable for a new bell. An expert from Salinere MH demonstrates two Trinity numbers related to the manipulation of therm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Trinity
Prodent
Jon
Salinere
Prosecution Ended Case In River City Trial
The postponed state case against Barion Gheronghelli, resident on River Street, was dropped. A reporter was discharged and a waiting room incident led to a held order. Gheronghelliill dated statements indicate actions for personal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barion Gheronghelli
Attvet Gras
Montpelier Rity
Bim
Gberengoiill
Vermont Masons elect and install officers at Burlington
The Grand Lodge of Vermont elected officers for the year and installed them in Burlington. Grand master Leo Tillotson of St Albans elected, with officers including deputy grand master, grand center warden Eugene Weston, grand senior warden J Vernon Dutton, and grand treasurer Charles W Waitcomb. Veterans on Lake Champlain held a moonlight steamboat ride. new officers for the Masonic Veteran association were chosen aboard the Vermont. The annual address discussed selling the Masonic temple to cover back taxes, a stay of sale granted and a 30 day postponement while a committee reports next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee 9
Tilletden
St. Albans
Lake Champlain
J. A. Belley
Wells Miver
W. B. Vinton
Brattleboro
Safternoon
Danforth
St. Albus
Kittredge Haskins
H L. Meaton
Montpelier
G A. Calderwood
St. Johnsbury
H. H. Rows
Burlington
A. J. Hoag
Orth
St Albans
Marsh. Perkins
Windsor
Alwin Wheelock
Camarige
Hington
Ramao
Masonic Temple
Charles A. Calderwood
Masonis Temple
Grand Lodge of
Vermont
Grand Lodge
Antics Of Electric Juice In A June Storm
Morrinville records a Tuesday afternoon storm causing widespread damage from lightning. Phones fried at several homes on Randolph road and near G. 8, with wires sparking and doors blown. Rooms flooded and wallpaper torn at Levin’s, while Mrs Smell and Mrs Campbell face disturbances and fire risks from electric faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrinville
Randolph Road
Mogart Fulsam's
Levin
Smell
W. Stofrall
Tomas
Horse
M. Campbell
Kilia Gamage
Talk of the Town Botnet Hit at the Vote Evening
Fragmentary OCR shows names and places including J Smith Agick W P Welch Burlington Parker Hamilton Ontario Georgy Caha D Ay Eee ington and Waite iver Junction. The readable text is noisy with no clear event details or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan Errivale
Ee Hotel
Lawt
J. Smith
Agick
W. P Welch
Burlington
Arker
Hamilton
Ontario
Georgy Caha
Aoa Pooiga
Waiteiver Junction
Night Banquet in Barre Promises Local Brass Band
Tonight in Barre a banquet and stage show entertain the crowd with performances by local groups. The event highlights community talent and features a guest appearance from a regional act. Proceeds aid neighborhood initiatives.
Money Taken From Various Places Trial Starts
A city court heard theft allegations against Pelky with bail set at $4. Witnesses testified that Pelky ran on Berlin street noon Sunday after allegedly taking money. Angelo Scampini and others testified about entering a shed and recovering silver from Pelky. Judge Scott found sufficient evidence to hold Pelky for county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo “Tarian
Chanies Pelky
Sesmpini
Salih
Band Scampini
Smith
Cott
Sim
Pater Beauleau
Pelley
Berlin Street
Pky
Polky
Cole
Angelo
Gnoney
Wilnons
Pelky
Paquin
Angelo Beampini
Angelo Rossi
M. M. Gorton
John Seanynd
John
Smith and ‘Born
Canton Brothers
John Seampini
G. Giacherio
John Scampini
Voaleo
Angle Scampini
Temporary Station On Granite Street
Central Vermont rail road officials visited to decide on using a storehouse on Granite Street as a temporary station during nearby construction. G C Jones W 2 Elrod Soule Bridgie Morrison and W A Stowell joined the visit. plans include moving the Western Union office there within a week. The party toured in the Chony and St Lawrence cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Vermont Railroad
Elrod
Soule
Bridgie Morrison
Bt. Albans
W. A. Stowell
Montpelier
Montpelier & Welle
Granite Street
Western Union
St. Lawrence
Served Papers on Chief in City Court Action
Report describes Constable M B Nichols serving an official writ to Chief of Policy David Faulkner in his office. The document, presented as routine, prompted a blush as Faulkner learned it related to a matter from W C Hinleo & Ok regarding a dispute over a cotton meal hire. The case was scheduled for the sixth day of a forthcoming duty period in City Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Pollon
Sugh
David Faulkner
M. B. Nichols
Uae
Faulkner
Iredenrer
Barre Annie
Kagira
W. C. Hinleo & Ok
Websterville fragment hints at John Hare event
Fragmentary OCR text from Websterville mentions a name John Hare and an unnamed event or activity. Readable parts are insufficient to confirm date place or full context.
Seventieth Spaulding Alumni Ball Impresses Montpelier
Seventy couples attended the sixth annual Spaulding Alumni ball at Woodens hall. The Montpelier Military Band Orchestra gave twelve pieces, including Puccini and Halvorsen, to a pleased crowd. The event ran on schedule with a notable entrance by six usherettes and a successful financial outcome covering expenses. Tonight, alumni banquet and vestry meeting in Congregational church will feature Ex-Mayor John W. Gordon as chief speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier Military Band Orchestra
Montpelier
Wooden's Hall
Spaulding Alumni Association
Lates
Hortense Knight
Hazel Wheeler
Bernice Prindio
Chwistina Reid
Helen Parker
Florence Slayton
Plecon
Halvorsen
Puccini
Roncini
Leon Batchelder
Ta Ly Ree
Boston
Stalian
Karl Porcell
Ray Worthen
Mary McWhorter
John McGowran
Aew
The
Congregational Church
Weual
John W. Gordon
James R. Darling
Opera House
Targa Erted
Valedictory Honor For Marion Woodward
The fifth annual commencement of the Washington county grammar school, now part of Montpelier High, was held last evening at the Bluschard Opera House. Marion Woodward delivered the valedictory and assisted by diploma presentations. The program featured musical numbers by soloists and a class song led by Dr Edward Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier High School
Dr. Wright
Thifth
Washington County Grammar School
Bluschard Opera House
Satie
Iona
Frayer
Kaward Wright
May
Coming Goddard Events and Graduation Exercises
A fragmented notice outlines Goddard school events with a graduation program. It mentions a gradual day schedule and a ceremony before a May event, listing class ages and activities. Names and locations are unclear, but the item signals a school timetable and graduation exercises.
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Raymond Hitchcock
Cave
Elizabeth Jones
George ‘Whitehill
Lusitania
Atlantic Ocean
Arthur Beland
Claremont, N. H
Wil
United Press
Foelker Atoss
Edward
Leominster, Mass
Muneral
Ralph Harlow
Sivek
Hoteo
Central Vermont Baptists IN Session
Baptist Church
Thomas H. Barry
Nathaniel Townsend
Grand Lodge, F. & A. M
Morinville
TOWN
Charles Pelky
Triel
Chief Faulkner
Websterville
John Hare
Marion Woodward
Goddard
Poe
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