Tucker Dies Pro Testing Innocence To Last Moment
Boston June 12 Charles L Tucker was electrocuted at Charlestown state prison for the murder of Mabel Page of Weston on March 31, 1904. He maintained innocence to the end and told the warden there would be no tears. Guards and witnesses described the execution as orderly as officials carried out the law.
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Mabel Page
Charles L. Torker
Charles Town
Ms Page
Weston
Offici
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Mas
Ecoumies
Iest Reault
Eliospi
Tucker
Monk
Fife
Anne
Benjamin FP
Bridges
J. McTanyghelini
Tietary
Afl
Von
Joseps T. McLaugehtin
Willen He Marine
Mossneliniette
Wiltany
McLonuild
Suffolk County
Bedward Ht
Utley
Middlesin
Hivveelf
Tucker's Death in Electric Chair Detailed in Witnesses
Rowton June 12 Tucker's body handed to undertaker at seven in morning for private service before burial in Worcester. Report recounts execution scene with witnesses, governor statements, and Vahey comments amid a murder case linked to the Turk er petition and a long trial.
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Rowton
Tucker
Auburndale
Worcester
Walter Tocker
Tucker Letter Claims Innocence Before Execution
Boston June 14. Tucker writes James H Vahey claiming innocence in a circumstantial murder case. He describes misjudgment, asserts his innocence, notes defense counsel and witnesses, and says he will die brave and innocent. He thanks James for aid and expresses concern for his parents. Charlestown Prison Sunday morning.
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Tucker
Janes H. Vahey
Jams
Commonwealth
Ties Aggalatte
James
Alee
Peter
Peru
Tobden
Seven Candidates and Smuggling Wool Note
Fragmentary OCR from a Vermont town page mentions seven candidates and a case of a Sutton man charged with smuggling wool. It reports a June 12 note from St Athens and references hearings in Burlington. Weather notes describe frost in Hardwick Sheldon and Montgomery Center with damaged gardens and trees.
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Lichford
Jane
Alfred Como
Sutton
P. S
Burlington
CO. 8
Geo. E. Johnson
St. Alban
Tnwnn
Hardwick
Shedon
Montgomery Center
Thieves Start Second Day Conflagration With Masons
A high wind fanned fires across the town, destroying more than a dozen buildings and causing losses over 100000. One fireman died in South Omaha amid ongoing burglaries at Gaylord store. Election saw Dr Henry Jackson chosen first lieutenant. Vermont Masons week opened with a grand conclave. attendance up, but parade omitted.
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Stochester
Gaylord
Burlington
Vermont
Charles A. Calderwood
St. Johnsbury
Gramd
Horace C. Pierce
Barton
Elihu B. Tett
Geal Recorder
W. Whitcomb
Proctorsville
Sind
Halar
E. A. Rows
J. Henry Duckson
Barre
Danforth
St. Albans
G. H. Kingsley
G. F
Fire destroys Armour Plant in South Omaha
Fire at the Armour company oleomargarine department in South Omaha, Nebraska, caused about 30000 dollars in losses. One tremen was killed by a falling wall as flames swept the building early today.
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South Omaha
Omaha
Neb
The
Armour Company
Totland Man Killed in Town Accident at Switch
June 12 in Totland George A Warner died when a broken tagmeter caused a tolling demiek on the Folen switch two miles from Danby. The deceased, a well known younger town figure, had held several offices and was supervising the building when the accident happened.
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Totland
George A
Warner
Folen
Danby
Cepa
Aml
Governor Guilds Tinker Case Review Sparks Debate
The Boston Globe notes Governor Guild delivered a sweeping review in the Tucker case, asserting the evidence was partially unprintable yet the verdict exonerated Tucker. The piece portrays Guild defending the process as a virtuous exercise of state power and public truth against political distraction.
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Gov. Guild
Tucker
Boston
Horewn
State Street
Covernor Guild
Mimsneltientis
Parliament Pay Attached Contends With Election Woes
Fragmented OCR text discusses parliamentary pay attached to election disputes. Mentions public reaction, calls for reform, and concerns over financial penalties tied to political duties amid ongoing debates and potential policy changes. Specific names and dates are unclear due to garbled source.
West Topsham Visit Sparks Small Town News
Mary Chalmers visited Howe days last week while Bow and wife spent time in Barre. Montpelier and Barre events drew local attention with a string of gatherings. Arthur White hopes for progress as a poet recited at a Saturday stake night. nearby families enjoy a garden and wagon ride. Charles Poule, Fret Magoon, and Benj Chalmars returned from Lake rH with reports of fine timber and local trades.
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Mary Chalmers
Howe
Wavera
Bow
Wife
Barre
Keyes
Charles Poule
Magoon
Benj. Chaimars
Patel
Wil Kinte
Sasha
Waller Meriter
Bastaie
Ywrenti
A. Rt
Thurston
Youth Attempted Suicide Ends in Tragedy
A young boy, son of Mr and Mrs John B Chingon, attempted to end his life at early morning hours by firing a rifle. The weapon misfired killing part of the house, drawing the family to the scene. A physician pronounced the boy dead, with the act described as deliberate. The family suffered disruptions, with the father kept away from home for months and siblings supporting themselves. The boy was bright and industrious, and the incident followed a period of personal distress within the household.
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Jane
Kret Hutchinsam
Wml
John B. Chingon
Sreer
Svennod
Cer
Mie
Rufus Roteldasnn
Kiyo
Rod Anit
Brottini
Tichard
Aleo
Aili
Struck for More Pay by Thirlington 12-Ton Employee
An article notes Thirlington Joho, a 12 Ton worker at Foxthint rattan fermielit wave, strikes for higher pay after a halt at the works. Union members demand better wages, with talks offering $7.05 a day and night shifts. The dispute causes stoppages and questions about new positions and free work for freight crews amid ongoing labor tensions.
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Thirlington
Joho
Tees
SGM
Works
Snl
Aly
Class Day Programme at Opera House 1906 Exercises
The 1906 Spaul High class hosts an afternoon program at the Opera House Thursday. Activities include student performances by Bessie Spewre Carswell Jessie Nelson Georgiana Trail Chris Brophy and others. Aiau solo selections, duets, and an address by McWhatter will be featured with students urged to arrive on time.
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Spaul
Bessie Spewre
Tames Carswell
Jessie Nelson
Chris Brophy
Misses Jones
McDonald
Den
Mesera
Wallace
Nae Kerkaye
Peale Murie
Chase Wat
Leote
Sohoo
Warold Robinson
Eeeyeh
Arthur Gordon
I Reyes
Hones
Seren
Scott
Haskins’ Victory Grows in Second District Returns
New tallies show Haskins sweeping Orleans county and neighboring towns. The Brattleboro man leads with 324 pledged or favorable delegates, Gordon 30, Flell 10, with 14 votes uncredited across three counties.
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Haskins
Orleans County
Craftebury
Hrat-leboro
Brattleboro
Fawres
Hoskins Bes
Faverige
Gordon
Flell
Moving Pictures At The Strong Theatre Show Evening
The Strong Theatre offered moving pictures including San Francisco views before and after the earthquake, horse-drawn wagon ride scenes, and a long hand painted Paris piece of eleven minutes. The mixed program impressed a large audience at the Thursday night benefit for ushers.
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Ate
San Francisco
Anne Tye
Paris
Shaw Promoted to Weather Forecaster at Norwich Station
Northfield June 12. W A Shaw weather observer at the government station in Norwich university receives a letter from Prof Willis J Moore chief of the United States Weather Bureau Washington announcing his promotion to weather forecaster effective July 1. The promotion is likely due to the station’s importance. Shaw began with the government as a weather observer in October 1888 and has served at Boston New York Portland Maine Pierre South Dakota Sioux City Iowa and Norwich prior to this posting.
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Northfiel
W. A. Shaw
Norwich University
Willis J. Moore
United States Weather Durga
Washington
Boston
New York City
Portland
Pierre
So, Co
Sioux City
Funeral of Galen Maxtiani Held in Northfield
The funeral for Galen C. Maxtiani was held this afternoon at his home in Northfield Center with Rev. Ku W. Strape officiating. Interment followed in the Elmwood family lot. Maxtiani, a Mexican War veteran, had lived in Northfield since 1860s and was survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, and a sister.
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Galen C. Maxtiani
Center Stage
Ku W. Strape
Elmwood
Masher
Stoughton
Mee
Lwwlth
New England
I Eister
Mos
Athol, Moss
Honest man finds pocket contents at station
A report from Montpelier describes Herbert Welle spotting a pickpocket at a Saturday event. The thief’s jacket held valuables later recovered at the Abuntipelion station and returned to Mery Wells after identification by a nearby witness.
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Miahnaras Shire
Herbert Welle
Montpelier
Porvon
Mery Wells
Williamstown Delegates Attend Meeting Amid Turmoil
Fragmentary notes reveal a Williamstown gathering with delegates and local figures including Haney, Nakors, Pronk, Martin, and Beckett. The text hints at a contentious session with references to weather, timing, and unsettled matters, but specifics are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
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Seater
CML. Remree
Haney” Nakors Wet
Pronk Martin
George Beckett
Kel Wraein
Phe i
Montpelier Seminary Wins Close Base Ball Title
Montpelier seminary defeated Goddard 7 to 6 at Intercity Park in a dramatic second game to clinch the championship. Booth pitched well for Montpelier despite a ninth inning stumble as three hits and two errors in the seventh allowed four runs. Goddard outbatted Montpelier but stranded runners, while Bigelow and Dutton stood out for Montpelier in a ragged fielding effort.
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Goddard
Intercity Park
Montpelier
Aith
Crimson and White
Barre
Tooth
Booth
Battery
Crimson Men
Pickering
Mont
Capt
Montpelier Alinat
Wyatt
Nee
Jorreprt Ondiens Occastone
Wea
Ulpire Higgins
Littl
Dutton
Smith
Bigellow
Henson
Bishop
Jones
Bigelow
Althogh
Shine
Montpelsiers
Godderd
Olsen
Vivian
Wyatt Aids
Homie
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