Death Found in Lake Breen a Burlington Carpenter
The body of Breen, a Shelburne resident and carpenter for Champlain Transportation, was recovered from the lake after his cap was found on the deck of the Chateaugny. He lived in Shelburne and traveled to work, preferring solitude, and is survived by a wife, two children, and several siblings. The death is reported as self-inflicted, with burial planned in Underhill.
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Breen
Underhill
Burlington
Shelvurne
Champlain Transportation Company
Brena
Shelburne
Sewatt
Chateaugny
Murphy
Harrington
Steamer Slavonia Stranded Off Plorogs Land
News from New York reports the Slavonia liner with 140 cabin passengers and 400 in storage ran aground near Plorogs Land after crossing the Atlantic. Nearby ships Princess Irene and Batavia aided the Slavonia crew and passengers. Cunard liner’s status unknown.
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New York
Slavonia
Plorogs' Land
Fb Group
Atlantic
Naples
North Gertioyd
Harmburg-American Red
En Pasmena
Lloyd API
Batavia
North Gertian Lloyd
Fan
Princess Irene
Ins Island
Simple funeral services planned for Rev Edward Hale
June 12 Bitton reports that the funeral of Rev Edward Everett Hale of the South Congregational church will be simple. The pastor Rev Edward O Cummings will conduct the services with Rev James De Normandie of Roxbury’s Wire church assisting. A fall memorial meeting may be held to honor Hale’s life and character, with many attendees from Roxbury and beyond bringing comfort to his widow and children.
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Bitton
Edward Everett Hale
South Congregational Church
V. Edward O. Cumminga
James de Normandie
Roxbury
Hale
Tims
Hexbury
Village Wiped Out by Forest Fire in Maine
Forest fires devastate western Maine timberland and erase the new Hillman village near Sto Mills. A relief train arrived in time to save nearby residents, with 50 men aided at a low southern point.
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Houston
Jime
Maine
Hillman
Sto Mills
Races Waterspout In Ghavorine Calon Pacific Mail
In Ghevorine Wyoming on June 12 the Calon Pacific China and Japan fast mail raced near Paxton and Nelwight, with the train barely managing the course as details remain unclear.
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Ghevorine
Wyo
China
Japan
Waterspent
Paxton
Earthquake shakes France with deadly toll and damage
A severe quake grips multiple towns in France causing loss of life and widespread destruction. Troops rush to the affected areas to search for missing and injured while factories and buildings collapse. Seismographs report aftershocks across the country, with injuries and property damage mounting.
Bridegroom Missing From Ocean Liner Berlin
June 12 Naples reports Holland Bennett, an American bridegroom, vanished from the Lloyd steamer Berlin while his wife was with friends in the saloon. Authorities initially suspected suicide by the rail as the ship to Genoa prepared to sail, then ruled him not aboard and allowed the Berlin to continue to New York. Bennett, son of Jeigh Bennett, was a member of the Boston society set, connected to a Cambridge law school family, with Mrs. Bennett a Rasliffe college alumna.
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Naples
Genoa
Berlin
Holland Hewnett
Bennett Dina
Wee
New York
Bennett
York
Boston
Holland Bennett
Dale Pete Berlin
Apring Society
Ee Bennett
Cambelige
T. Uphor
Leishman Leaves Constantinople for Rome Post
Ambassador Leishman presented his recall letters at Constantinople and will depart Monday to assume duties as American ambassador in Rome, per State Department advices.
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Rome
Washington
Ambasandor Leishman
Constantinople
Sublime Porte
State Department
Williamstown Notes On Repairs Visits And Local News
Williamstown reports Inside repairs at the Brush house as Fellows plans to occupy it soon. Es Magoon of Orange visited Puccuat Tout Cece with his exchange, and Jnid Ware of Hornesma formerly aided here visited in Kings wind. An open air meeting advertised for last night with speaker did not move at the B. Kendrick in town on business, will stay with friends over Sunday. Sunday services will be at the call church where HL Strong addresses the fading class with special music by a mixed quartet. W O Martin, 29 years in business at Meknany’s store, offers clock repairs and watch work. Road Commissioner Blanchard is fixing Meat Road on Brook Street from Blain Street junction to Cheodare Wil fore’s, doing it right. Commencement exercises of our high school will be held next week. tomorrow a sermon by Rev HL at the church.
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Es Magoon
Orange
Soenis
Hornes
Ieee
B. Kendrick
Manai
Grearson Beckett Company
Rochester
Eall Church
HL Strong
Foweler W
Martin Haw
Hiv
Meknany
Blanchard
Brook Street
Blain
Cheodare Wilfore
HL & A
Auditor Blames Jail Costs for State Deficiency in 1909
Auditor Horace F. Graham states the deficiency in the state department of justice stems from increased county jail costs and overcrowding. He cites exhausted appropriations, rising expenses for county administration, and unpaid claims awaiting July payments, with about 125,000 to be absorbed by treasury funds remaining unset aside.
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State
Horace F. Graham Jaya
State Department
Justin
Jokn
Tekelt
Dudifa
Vk He. Wes
Graham
Rt Ie
Supreme Court
Jornce
Cratam
Montpelier
VisTtine
Masonic Week Ends With Charter Granted in Report
Grand Royal Arch Chapter meeting closes a Masonic week with a report noting attendance, a charter granted to Balance Rock Lodge, and election results. Officers named include W Misch of Bellome, A Stone of Platteburg, JR Roberts, and D A Elliott.
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Masonio
W. Dalyaul
White River
Eureka Aap
Pair Haven
Unter
Disi
A . Ape
C. Mower
F. Manat
K. Tee Te Drowng
A. Piplot Fe
L. Fo
D. B. Cole
F. W
Ae Privet
W. Misch
Bellome
Prisca
Stone
Platteburg
Indally
Stannard
Seeehas
JR Roberts
Woottiackoe
A. Eiliott
Jwuelion
B. Hf
Martin
Bur-ise
Clues Fail In Cut-Up Body Case
A Fragmented report describes a body found near East 08th Street with a motive unclear. Police investigate a boy from Catherine Street and connections to Samuel Besemere as the inquiry unfolds amid incomplete OCR text.
Local tax circualr targets Warren workers for delinquency
In Weatbrook Maine on June 12 a circular enclosed in pay envelopes details city tax delinquencies totaling 2666 dollars for 85 employees. It warns that workers failing to pay taxes will be treated as liable for city funds and offers loans to those who cannot raise the amount, repaid weekly from pay envelopes.
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Weatbrook
Warren
Morristown Man Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter
Morristown Pa June 12 Charles Bheers of Philadelphia was convicted in criminal court last night of involuntary manslaughter. Sentence to be pronounced today. Authorities allege he took his employer's car with permission and, while intoxicated, drove onto the wrong field and killed one man and injured another.
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Morristown
Charles Bheers
Nnne
Philadelphia
Seheers
Choveland
Bail Excessive in Shrewsbury Case Draws Attention
June 12 Frank W Taylor of Shrewsbury released on bail after authorities found $1000 bail excessive. Russell Shrewsbury held since May 21 with attorney W H Botefi posting reduced bail of 300. State's Attorney Jones reviewed the case, deeming the original bail excessive.
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Frank W. Taylor
Shrewsbury
A Towa
Frank
Russell Shrewsbury
W. H. Botefi
Btate
Jones
Cape
Jersey cattle supplanted as westward shipments rise
St Johnsbury reports a surge in Jersey cattle leaving for the West as Gitman Brow and nearby dealers plan to ship twenty two car loads of stock, with returns expected of larger herds. Local farmers intend to experiment with Darheme and Holwiving stock.
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St. Johnsbury
Jersey
Gitman Brow
Town Talk Notes From Morrisville to Williamstown and Burlington
Talk of the Town items report visits by WW Roberts in Morrisville, Kurt Bini to Burlington, Charles G. More of Randolph winning in the city, Mrs Burke visiting Boston, Mr and Mrs Rockley and relatives in Williamstown, Miss Alberta Thomas of Burl visiting Florene Pearl Merchant Street, Mrs Lowe and Mrs Rolins of Racox Junction visiting, Mrs Alice Fritiger returning to Concord after weeks with her mother, and local piano dealers Bailey's Music Rooms in Barre offering models like Trora McPhail and Koller. Also a passenger list update on the Slavonian with several Americans aboard. the ship is twin screw, 510 feet long with 50-foot beam, built at Sunderland in 1903. a bus incident near Williamstown involved a steer owned by Dennis Dineen damaging railroad tracks and causing a fatality.
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WW. Roberts
Morrisville
Kurt Bini
Burlington
Irienda
Charles G. More
Randolph
Ee Burke
Boston
FD. Rockley
Williamstown
Misa Alberta Thomas
Burl
Racox Junction
Alice Fritiger
Convard
Mas
Mire
Peter
Koller, Huntington
Bailey’s Music Rooms
Elm Street
Barre
In & Conk
W. Brow
A. G. Danye Sweael
Ben
Sunderland
Houten
Diploma Day Marks Spaulding High Largest Class
The 14th year of Spaulding High School saw its largest graduating class. Diplomas were awarded by School Commissioner Stewart with extensive remarks on achievement. Academic honors went to Harald Nelvana, Carrie Belle Linekin, and Elsie Abbie Camp, with Mary Hover winning the commercial department honor.
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Spaulding High School
Sike Pace
Harald Nelvana
Carrie Belle Linekin
Elsie Abbie Camp
Mise Mary Hover
Goddard Commencement Week Ends With Dance and Reception
Commencement week at Goddard closes with a faculty reception and ball from eight to nine, led by Principal Hollister and Miss Bil Isham. Whittier's orchestra played in the corridor and for dancing, followed by a grand march. Principal Hollister and Mrs Hollister plan to Boston for Tufts events and reunions. Hubbard of Goddard to receive Tufts degree next week. Money found in mail and expected to fund jubilee celebrations June 20 to 24.
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Goddard Endel Inst Everting
K. Hollister
Bill. Isham
Merion Ward Raymenton
Samuel Rich Waite
the Moss
Whittler
Hollister
Taham
Prin. E. A. Bishop
Abe Montpetier
Small check, big trouble in Montpelier theft case
Chief Whitcomb of Montpelier detained after attempting to pass a $3.89 check drawn on Montpelier National Bank. The man used aliases J. J. Terry and others, claimed innocence until advised at the police station, and was bailed $1,000 after examination before Judge Scott. He had operated a meat cart and reportedly bore a good reputation.
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C.S. Whitcomb
Montpelier
Whitcomb
Mont~olier
Segel
Whitean
Mwulkner
Scott
Eiate
J. J. Terry
Teachers Present Gift to J R Childs Superintendent
Barre town and Williamstown teachers honored Supt J R Childs with a gold watch at his home. The Amherst graduate has served two years as town and Williamstown superintendent and will be replaced by George, formerly a Spaulding High School teacher, who recently resigned.
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Hime
Barre ‘Town
Williamstown
J. R Childs
Supt Childs
Barrears
New Salem
Mass
Amherst
Williamstown Schooly
George
Spaulding High School
Rabid Dog Incident On North Avenue Sparks Shootout
A dog believed rabid frightened bystanders near lumber yards on North Avenue. An unnamed man acted strangely, cold water pacified him, then a rabies attack was suspected. The dog fled toward the yards with Officer Collings in pursuit, entering a blind alley where he was shot. Several children at play nearby avoided bites.
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North Avenue
Collings
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Eaward Everett Hale
France
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Sven
Ampaller
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Aix
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Torlon
Europe
Leishman
Turkey
Mead
Justice Department
Grand Royal Arch
Samuel Berain
Morter
Cathering Street
Samuel
East
Pennsylvania
Rutland County
Taledonia
Talk OF
the Town
Dennis Dineen
Hailey Fail
Walamstown
Mr. Dineen
C.D. Adama
Dartmouth College
Harold Burroughs
Eva-Annie Joslyn Bisbee
James Patrick Riley
Hing Stuart
Tae Ceestey
Inella
Eunice Pall
Alfred Joke Bird
Fiorence Mary Sroderie
Gatherine Brode
Rea
Aes
Charles Comelli
C. Mathewson
Francis A. Diol
Volowiste
Ciemplain
New France
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Ue Commercial Diment
Boyeu
Samay Zee
Miss Boyce
Hotin
Socrates
Europhan
Thor Gamig
North
Te Bi School
Harold Nolin Barroughs
Furroughsee
Lincoln
Stewart
H. G. Woodru
Exereters
Ela No
George Watt
Carrie Linekin
Lee Tracy
Eva- Annie Bishop
Ralph Huse
Iva Know
Mary Boyce
William Edwards
Goddard
O. K. Hollister
Tate College
Nisdlams
Iss
A. Shuman
Tufts College
Shuman
Beverly
Hubbard
Medford
Aiea
Pris Fe Weond
Mikes
Seger
Supt. Childs
Barre Town
M. EB
Hedding Mo
Tommorrow
Soharoma
Logus
Iaidron
Petut
Odie
Marjorie’ Andrews
Wickens
Jordan
Paster
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