Oil company trial yields possible $800000 fine
Federal jury convicts Standard Oil in a case alleging interstate commerce violations tied to accepting concessions on shipments from Olean New York to Rutland and Bellows Falls Vermont. Judge Hazel will hear post-trial motion on July 7 as prosecutors pursue sentencing and fines up to $800,000 across counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Standard Oil Company
Aines
Daniel J. Keneflek
Bululo
Hazel
Special Ag
Wallace
Est
Signet
Olean
N.Y
Ice
Bellows Falls
New York
across-the-Atlantic
Cunard
Linitaniaci
Sandy Hook
Daunt’s Rock
Bandy Hook
Atlanite
Mauretania
Latsitania
Tueeday
Thoraiay
Two Highwaymen Kill Actor In New York Robbery
In New York on June 19 two men attacked actor Albert Crosby on West Twenty seventh Street. One seized Crosby by the throat while the other struck him with a blackjack and again as he lay unconscious. The robbers rifled his pockets and Crosby died shortly after at a hospital. He was about 35, slight in build, well dressed, and performing in Road to Yesterday when attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Crosby
Toaton
Crosby
West Twenty-seventh Street
Thaw Denied Transfer. Held in Poughkeepsie Jail
New York June 13 Harry K Thaw will remain in the Poughkeepsie jail while his counsel seeks a change of order from Justice Dowling of the supreme court to move him from Matteawan State Hospital for the insane. Justice Morschauser heard the motion arguing transfer to another asylum. he noted strained relations with Matteawan's head and suggested an alternate facility might be better for Thaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K Thaw
Poughkeepsie
Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
Matteawan
Ee Morschauser
Thaw
Justice Morschauser
Matteswan
Graduation Exercises At St Johnaury 65th Andel Commencement
At St Johnaury on Thursday afternoon 65th Andel commencement drew a large crowd despite imperfect weather for outdoor ceremonies. Alumni events followed in the evening with a 50-couple dance at Pythian hall and presentations of diplomas in New Music hall by Principal O P Howland. The Serpest alumni gathering, the largest since the 1902 semi centennial, marked a full turnout with every class represented since 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnaury
St. d Johna
Bury
Ike
Fairbanks Museum
Pythian Hall
O. P. Howland
Talk of the Town notes and travel updates
The column lists several locals traveling to Boston Taunton Burlington and Chicago and describes a Ladies Aid meeting after morning services. It mentions Mr King leaving for Texas, M Farnam heading to Chicago for horses and the Republican convention, plus various names visiting, returning or preparing departures from Boston New York and Claremont with scattered places and dates.
Potato Prices Rise As Market Climb Overtime
Chicago reports potato prices jumping with strong demand and weather constraints. Fresh stock advanced five cents at the auction, new potatoes up about forty cents per half, top for fancy stock at $1.25, old stock at 96 cents. Retail values higher due to wet weather in the South impacting supply and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shane Feenaie
Bennie
St Albans Plumbing Firm Sold to New Co
June 13 report that the plumbing and heating business at 80 Greene Street in St Albans has been acquired by W B Robertson. The new firm, St Albans Heating and Plumbing Co, will operate under incorporation later with directors W E Robertson, W J Robertson, Fuller C Smith, Charles D Watwin, TL Beat. W E Robertson becomes general manager, Worth De Watson superintendent, Loren J Greene assistant. Capital set at 10000 dollars, fully paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Greene
W. B. Robertson
St. Altium Vinmbing and Heating Co
Vermont
W. E. Robertson
W. J. Robertsson
Fuller C. Smith
Charles D. Watwin
TL. O. Beat
W. E. Robert
Vermonters Off Tonight Leave St Albans For Chicago
The Vermont delegation to the Republican national convention in Chicago will depart St Albans this evening around 8:10 PM with a special Pullman sleeping car. The party will set up headquarters in the Auditorium and lodging in an annex, with most members attending the convention. Alternate delegates and district delegates from multiple towns will accompany the official party, and some may join in Chicago next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Vermont
Chicago
Stead
Teandolph
Charles 'D
Montpelier
Chitage
Rufax
Bennington
Autorium
Grassciness
del Ut Wee Wilken P. Iuingbea
Eae Fletcher BD
Praetor
Pi L
Fireene
Bt. Albans
Mr. Pletcher
Cavendiah
Pinckney H. Adams
Fair Haven
Robert W. McCaé
Vergennes
Rufus B. Galtny
John Mead
Randolph
Loebinets
W. Hulburd
Hyde Park
Middlebury
Nathan G . Willee Bellows
Falla
Gilbert M. Campbell
Rutland
William J. VanPatten
Burlington
Gilbert F. Davis
Windsor
Charles
Girls Their Own Judges Declares Year Honors
Students at Idee Ler Seminary awarded honors by a vote among peers. North Hall honored Margaret Carroll of Montpelier, South Hall Eula Putnam of LowerCabit, and Runin Hall Florenen Strong of Northfeld. Principal Bishop hired a Dartmouth graduate to teach science and higher mathematics.
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Idee Ler Seminary
Apis
Ted Vere
North Hall
Margaret Carroll
Montpelier
South Hall
Mies Eula Putnam
Lower Catit
Runin Fll
Mies Florenen Strong
Northfeld
Heartpathe Seminary
FL Hive
Dartmouth College
Theix
Raems
Te Hae
Temperance Talk by Miss Tinling at Hedding Church
Miss Christian Tinling of Liverooad spoke at Hedding Methodist church on temperance reform in England and critiqued local option laws. She cited Lady Henry Somerset and her sobriety work and described practical temperance programs followed by fruit refreshments and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tinling
Hedding Church
Hedding Methodist Church
Christian Tinling
Vermont
Tragic Trunk Deaths Shock Fall River Town
In Fall River on June 10 the bodies of two children named Arthur and Andrew Bender were found locked inside a trunk. The medical examiner ruled suffocation due to confinement, following reports they fled punishment days earlier. A key to the trunk was found nearby, and authorities continue to investigate the grim case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pate
Fall River
Toarph
Andry Benndry
EU Pert
Atbool Yesterdy
Wan
Biediow I
Strangers Stole Best Rig In North Bennington Livery
North Bennington liveryman, Mr. White, reports a stranger stole his best rig last Sunday after a smooth proposition. Sheriff Nath offers a reward for the capture of the thief as the community at Good Barre noted the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennington
Mr. White
Aly
Forty Times Killed Will Not Stay Down at Vermont Spiritualist Meeting
The Vermont State Spiritualist association held a three day session at Hilo's pavilion with Mrs Chapman delivering trance demonstrations and Mr A W Allen providing music. President Ben Smith opened with welcome remarks, and Rev Wiggin of Itton is expected to speak today. The twenty eighth annual camp meeting at Queen City Park continues with agenda including sermons, spirit messages, and music by Mrs Effie I. Chapman and Mr A W Allen.
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Vermont
Hilo
A. W. Allen
Ben Smith
Uy Joga Welt
van Siti
Mra
Chapoidn
Stete Association
A. F. Hu
Winde
Hubbird
Mire Chapman
State Aerociation
Ee Wiggin
Iton
Chapman
Bn Thetampegoe
Oucen City Park
Tow
Aege Soth
Northfield Inquiry Clarifies Plumley Endorsement
Northfield June 18 A reply from the Northfield News quotes Col Mulhall and a White House telegram. The Republican committee official states Mulhall was authorized to represent the committee, a later correction says that was a mistake. A telegram from Fred Whitney cites President Roosevelt opposing any such nomination influence.
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Northfield
Northfield News
My Mithall
Col
Masking
Ve St
Atien
N.Y
Jane
Northtick News
Congressional
Washi Waa
Repub
Lican Committee
Roosevelt
Fred. Whitney
Ealitur News
Day’ Netettie
Nniy
Loeb, Jr
Washington
Tatent Roosevelt
Triet
Vermont
Ealitor News
45 Graduates Are Honored At High School Commencement
The 1908 commencement closed with 45 diplomas awarded to young men and women in academic and commercial tracks. Porter Wheaton Averill won first honor in the four year academic course while Eva Gertrude Smith took second. Robert Watt earned third in academics and Miss Jessie Stuart Anderson led in the commercial class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter W. Averill
Eva G. Smith
Jessie S. Anderson
Prof. Home
Jessie
Stuart Anderboy
Flora Elizabeth Barclay
Robert Campbell Brown
Feitint
Wheaton Averill
Mie
Eva Gertrude Smith
Robert ¥. Watt
Searle Stuart Anderson
Marshall
Arthur Ly
Matlewaon
FE. U, Thayer
H. H. Horne
Thayer
Misere Beckley
Brown
Gale
Spear
Haven
Costa
Mins Anderson
Mies Anderson
Dennis Vernon
Succes
God
Heaven
Min Gladys Newcombe Gale
Kenneth Gale
Porter Wheaton Averill
Welard Hovey
Mr. Averill
Hovey
Elans
Mary Beatrice Kent
Ellis Edward Williams
George Fleming Mackay
Jeanie Stuart Amterson
Hya Kiska Laxson
Robert Muckie
Haverly Passieh Averill Reflects at College Day
Harvey Passieh Averill, a graduate of Minsoar College, spoke during commencement remarks yesterday. He recalled the loss of President Capen and Dean Shipman, urging the continued strength of Alma Mater and the college community to persevere and support its future foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Passieh Averill
Thin Oe
College Minsoar
Mase
Historien
Alma Mater
Capen
Dean Shipman
Sha
Stich
Montpelier Man Harry Rowell Passes After Illness
Harry Rowell aged 24 of Montpelier died yesterday at home after a year long struggle with tuberculosis. Son of George W. Rowell, he graduated from Montpelier Seminary in 1905 and served in a local position until ill health forced retirement. He sought climate aid in Arkansas earlier this year, returned five weeks ago, and declined rapidly. Funeral services will be at his late home Sunday afternoon, under the care of the Jar Woodward lodge with whom he was affiliated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rowell
Montpelier
George W. Rowell
Mr. Rowell
Montpelier Seminary
Arkansas
Jern Wood' Sien
Barre Sports Roundup Amid Local Club Matches
Afternoon games in Barre feature football between Rangera and Ere Berlin with Boor ball. Goddard meets Montpelier, while Caledonia hosts water polo. Barre Golf Club faces Montpelier Country Club as Hale's par a at ct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangera
Berlin
Boor
Goddard
Montpelier Dem
Caledonia Pot
Barre Golf Club
Montpelier Country Club
Barre Inks
Hale's
Night Barree Farewell Reception and Local Events
A Barree notices night events including a farewell reception at 08 and a State Spiritualist convention. Also listed are male petition activities, Woodienn deter proceedings, a caneae pivupe show at Theatbriom 40 Main Street, Massarvo's Uneatee on Seauumpink block featuring local performers and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massarvo
Railroad Crossing Abolished For Year, Barre Exemption Granted
State Railroad Commission chair John W. Redmond announced no funds remain to cover the state share for abolishing crossings on South Main and Ayers streets in Barre this year. City officials opposed route changes and cost estimates, warning of heavy granite loads and safety concerns. the commission thus exempted the railroad crossing project for year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tal Daratte Discuusion
Cale Tetas
Bette
John W. Redmond
The
Comession
Ladd and Thornton
Brice
Alnows
Horeen
B. Hollister Jackson
Air
Redmrind
Barre Railroad
South Main Street
Ayers Street
Stumped Policeman Snared in City Hall Incident
A chaotic scene ended with Joe Bennett defying a patrolman and attempting to lead him to the city hall. Bertram and Carle clashed with onlookers as reinforcements arrived, resulting in injuries and multiple charges including breach of peace. Bennett faced court later that evening with varying statements about guilt as sentencing continued.
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Joe Bennett
Trolinan Ivan
Cale
Joe
Hehbert
Bertrand
Patralman
Carle Bed Braett
Toway
Statenant
Carle
Bennett
Joudyn Beate
Berth Pean
Bennet
Davis
Frye
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Bellows
Three New Ocean Records
Lusitania
Doxen
St. Johnsbury Academy
Talk OF
TOWN
G. Maroon
Boston
Wilfore
Trodell
L. A
Waterbury
George King
Texnton
Masa
King
Taunton
M. Farnam
Frank McWhorter
A. P. Abbott
Nd. Moberts
Caspian Lake
Ate
Warren
Miire Hewett
Jorge Vat
John Kirk
Wiggina
William Findlater
Merchant
Etrevt
Fiat
City
T. Leuten
Hartel W. O'Rourke
Claremont
Hanover
Rinant
Pitsburg
Deninie
Oseral
Temperance
England
Niwe
Manitoba
Stranger
Bervice
MM Regia
Vetor
Grarb
A. F. Hubbard
Tyson
Wain
Er ‘Bon
Bie T. Chapman
Tad Erates
Mau Tee Rev. Wya
Sangay
A. F. Hob
Bard
Effie
Rev
F. A Wiggin
Nev
F. A. Wiggin
Mra. Efeipman
Allen
Barre
Plumley
National Republican Congressional Organization
Ispaulding
Morris Benjamin White
Reta May Beckley
Marquerite
Esther Brown
DVS Newcombe Gali
Mary Catherine Grigg
Blanch Blaise Houston
Olive Eva Knight
Velma Melcher
Mary Lokkitia Miles
Emery Joseph Newhall
George Edwin Parker
Alexander Marrison Smith
HVA
Gertrude Smith
Ella Hill Bibley
Ethel May Spear
Dennis Vernon Wells
Robert Farquar Watt
Robert Park Cordiner
Mabel Roth Gladding
George Halvosa
Stanley Frederick Marsh
Archie Wendell Taft
Clara Wadah
Prof
Horae
Latroce
H. J. Horn
Philet Dartmneuth
Horne
Vell
Harvey, Averill
Tufts College
To-Mohrow
Barker
Hill Street
Barre R. R. Crossing
Hedmond
State Railroad Commision
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